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We have a wide range of experience and depth of knowledge in the food and drink industry, combining the latest thinking with a real understanding of the fast moving dynamics of the sector. We work with companies in applying our expertise to their business problems, to help generate workable solutions quickly and efficiently.

So whether you need the latest research to help you develop an innovative product, professional consultancy to help you tackle a specific business challenge, or a source of highly skilled graduates who are ready to join your team, we can help.

The research reported here will provide information on areas of research with food and beverage companies we have been contracted to deliver.  The reports are often associated with published work or patents held by Sheffield Hallam University researchers.  If you wish to enquire about these areas of research and find out more about what we can deliver then please contact us.

Latest reports

Download conference paper by Dr Wayne Martindale of the Food Innovation Centre, Towards Sustainability and Innovation at the annual conference of Association of Bakery Ingredient Manufacturers on 6th June 2008. 

Investigation of a novel delivery system for probiotics, report commisioned by Food Innovation for the food and beverage sectors and written by Dr Andrew Fairclough, Sheffield Hallam University

Omega-3 fatty acids from vegetarian sources, report commisioned by Food Innovation for the food and beverage sectors and written by Dr Jamie Young, Dr Dawn Hadden and
Professor Nicola Woodroofe, Biomedical Research Centre at Sheffield Hallam University

A warming diet? Understanding the complex decisions that determine purchase choice.  Overview of research into the interaction between greenhouse gas emissions associated with food and beverage production and health.  Commisioned by food innovation and written by Wayne Martindale (Food Innovation) and Paul Richardson (Department of Psychology), Sheffield Hallam University