Froghop’s Food and Food Science Blog

Using medical marijuana in food products - CBD

Using cannabis in food products

Posted by Froghop on 31 October 2018

The number of CBD consumers doubled in the last year. What is it, is it legal and how are people using cannabis in food products?

Ketogenic dietary - example of specific dietary requirements

Creating products for specific dietary requirements

Posted by Froghop on 30 September 2018

Creating products for specific dietary requirements helps producers serve specific consumer groups but what does it mean from a development perspective?

What we loved at Lunch! 2018

Posted by Jo Povey on 27 September 2018

Focusing on food-on-the-go, it’s packed with innovative and tasty products. Here’s some we loved at Lunch 2018.

The future of food production - guest post

Guest Post: The future of food production?

Posted by Froghop on 20 September 2018

Producing more food while making it healthier isn’t easy. This guest post from Innovate UK looks at the future of food production and farming.

Beyond Meat and the 'bleeding' meat-free burger: What the UK's 22m flexitarians are waiting for?

Flexitarians and the rise of meat-free meat

Posted by Froghop on 29 August 2018

Plant-based alternatives to meat are getting increasingly sophisticated. Is the “bleeding” burger what the UK’s 22m flexitarians are waiting for?

What you need to know and do about allergens and food production

Posted by Froghop on 31 July 2018

Around 1.5m in the UK suffer from food allergies. What should food businesses be aware of and how should they manage allergens and food production.

Mel's views on the healthy ice cream trend.

In the news: Mel talks to Elle UK about ‘healthy ice creams’

Posted by Froghop on 27 June 2018

Halo Top, the low-calorie, high-protein ice cream outsold every other brand in the USA last year. Find out what we think about ‘healthy ice creams’.

What artisan food producers can learn from the craft beer trend

What your artisan food business can learn from the craft beer revolution

Posted by Froghop on 26 June 2018

Craft beer is a significant trend but it isn’t just brewers who should take note. Artisan food producers of all types can learn from what’s driving it.

How can food producers can navigate Fairtrade, sustainable and ethical food claims?

Sustainable, planet-friendly & ethical food claims

Posted by Stephen Morris on 29 May 2018

More and more consumers are looking at the bigger picture when it comes to their food choices. How can producers make the best choices for their products?

Pure food claims

What you need to know about using the term ‘pure’

Posted by Froghop on 30 April 2018

Health-conscious consumers are scouring labels for pure and natural products. How can you successfully make pure food claims for your products?