Froghop’s Food and Food Science Blog

How to start a small food business from home

How to start a small food business from home

Posted by froghop.co.uk on 3 January 2023

Got a great idea for a new product? If you want to know how to start a food business from home (or a drink business), check out these steps.

Food product costings and inflation

Getting to grips with costs, margins and inflation

Posted by froghop.co.uk on 30 November 2022

Understanding your product costs and margins is crucial, doubly so in today’s inflationary environment.

Food Safety for selling direct

Food safety for direct-to-consumer sellers

Posted by Stephen Morris on 29 August 2022

D2C has grown in the last few years but how do you ensure quality and safety? Find out about food safety for direct-to-consumer sellers.

How to sell to farm shops, delis and independents

How to sell to farm shops, delis and independent retailers

Posted by froghop.co.uk on 2 August 2022

Knowing how to sell to farm shops, delis and independent retailers can be a great first step in scaling your food business.

Snacking trends

Snacking trends – healthy, plant-based and more

Posted by froghop.co.uk on 4 July 2022

YouGov recently reported that 45% globally say they often snack between meals. Find out more about snacking trends and what we’re eating.

Crowdfunding for food businesses and other ways to raise finance

Crowdfunding for food businesses and other ways to raise finance

Posted by froghop.co.uk on 30 May 2022

If it’s time to scale up, there are a number of ways to get finance. From crowdfunding for food businesses to grants, find out your options.

How to make you product stand out on shelf

How to make your product stand out on shelf?

Posted by froghop.co.uk on 1 May 2022

How do you win the battle of the supermarket shelf? Find out how to make your product stand out on shelf with Tessa Stuart.

Best Food Business Podcasts List

The best food business podcasts in 2022

Posted by froghop.co.uk on 30 March 2022

The best food business podcasts are a great way to gain insights and learn lessons from other foodies, experts and founders.

How does the R&D tax credit work

How does the R&D tax credit work for food businesses?

Posted by froghop.co.uk on 28 February 2022

R&D tax credits are a fantastic initiative to encourage investment in innovation. But how does it work for food businesses?

20 of the best food festivals and events to attend in 2022

20 of the best food festivals and events for 2022

Posted by froghop.co.uk on 31 January 2022

We’re hopeful for face-to-face events this year, so check out 20 of the best food festivals and events to attend in 2022.