Campden BRI
Eyes on the prize
Peter Burgess, head of consumer and sensory science at Campden BRI, looks at what makes a new product succeed or fail, and how better to guarantee success on the shelf.
Business news, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Product labelling – all change
The food and drink industry is facinAllergen Testingg one of the biggest changes to food labelling legislation for a generation.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Antioxidants: from ingredient to functional food
The potential health benefits of ingredients with antioxidant properties have attracted the interest of the food industry in recent years. However, it remains a challenge to fully understand the actions of antioxidants in relation to health, and to gather robust evidence to support health claims. In addition to their health properties, antioxidants can also be […]
Lab Innovations 2013 programme of talks includes new test for horsemeat DNA
A new safe DNA electrophoresis to test for food production problems, such as horsemeat in burgers and food borne pathogens, is just one of the innovations which will be shared at Lab Innovations taking place at the NEC, Birmingham on 6 & 7 November 2013. Lab Innovations is the UK’s only event dedicated to laboratory […]
Zooming in on potential problems
Mike Edwards, microscopy manager at Campden BRI, reveals how modern miscroscopy can help troubleshoot a range of industry dliemmas
Strategic alliance offers support from ‘seed to shelf’
In the wake of ever-closer integration of farming and food manufacturing, science-based organisations Campden BRI and CABI have developed a strategic alliance to provide technical support from ‘seed to shelf’. The alliance is designed to benefit small, medium and larger companies, as well as initiatives from government and NGOs aimed at supporting food production. “The […]
Bowing to beer pressure
Ian Slaiding, analytical laboratory manager at Campden BRI, reveals how brewers can best meet both regulatory and quality requirements
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory
Lab Innovations 2013
Lab Innovations, which takes place on 6-7 November 2013 at the NEC Birmingham, is a unique opportunity for those involved in chemical, microbiological, physical or sensory analysis to see the latest kits and equipment on offer, and for those supplying the kits to exhibit. Campden BRI will also be organising a theatre programme over the […]
Why size (and shape) really does matter
In the food and drink industry, the physical properties of the individual components of food and drink affect the taste, texture, appearance, stability, processing behaviour and functionality of the final product.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory
Campden and IFST launch student food innovation awards
Campden BRI and the Institute of Food Science & Technology (IFST), is boasting a UK industry first with the launch of ‘Ecotrophelia Europe’ – a Europe-wide food innovation competition promoting innovation, creativity and sustainability to students pursuing a career in the food sector. Backed by the European Commission in charge of Industry and Entrepreneurship and […]
Chain reaction
Dr Chris Knight, head of agriculture at Campden BRI, explains the importance of safeguarding the links in the food chain
Campden BRI predicts ‘weighty’ industry issues
This year will be a landmark one for the food and drink industry as it faces some ‘weighty issues’ that need to be addressed, predicts Campden BRI. The food and drink research organisation predicts that products aimed at consumer health – particularly in relation to weight management and calorie control – will be one of […]
Defra recognition for ‘game-changing’ chilled food research programme
A three-year research programme to sustainably extend the shelf life of chilled foods has attracted the highest possible score, following evaluation by the government’s Advanced Food Manufacturing LINK Programme Management Committee. The £750,000 (€932,000) Sustainable Shelf Life Extension (SUSSLE) project was partly funded by the Chilled Food Association (CFA) and brought together academics and industry […]
Top of the crops
The protection of plants from pests and diseases is vital. So too is the future sustainability of pesticides. Dr Richard Stanley, principal agronomist at Campden BRI, explains
Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability