Froghop’s Food and Food Science Blog
Why it’s a great time to start a functional food business
Consumers are demanding healthy innovation and investors want a piece of the pie. Find out why it’s a great time to start a functional food business.
Will consumers pay more for clean label products?
Recent research into clean label products suggests that a majority of people are prepared to pay more for food or drink made with ingredients they trust.
What food events should you be attending in 2017?
If you want to learn more about production, trends, regulation and supply options or even just want to get your product tasted, food events are essential. Here are Froghop’s pick for 2017.
Developing high-protein foods and using plant protein sources
High protein is in high demand and plant protein sources are becoming increasingly well-used. Find out more about developing high-protein foods.
3 new food products to watch in 2017
Food and drink product development is such an exciting area. As well as creating new products ourselves, we’re always interested in new products that are emerging. These new products are worth watching out for in 2017. At the Food Matters show in November we managed to try some really great new products. Reducing food waste, […]
10 surprising foods banned in other countries
You need to be aware of prohibited ingredients when creating your recipes. Sometimes the list of foods banned in other countries can be quite surprising.
Increasing demand for free from foods and ingredient innovations
There is increasing demand for free from foods among consumers. What new ingredients trends should food producers be aware of?
Shelf life testing and development for your new food product
Producers launching a new product can struggle to find the right balance between quality and longevity. So how should you approach shelf life testing?
Food labelling: Are you ready for the changes to requirements?
From December 2016, comprehensive nutrition labelling will be mandatory for all pre-packed foods in the UK. What do you need to know about it?
What do producers need to know about the sensory properties of food?
Taste is the most obvious of the sensory properties of food. However, smell, sound, texture and appearance can all have a dramatic impact your food product.