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UK consumers are cutting down on red meat

A recent survey of 999 adults in the UK found that in the past 12 months, 74% of households have consciously reduced...
Press release 24 September, 2019

The future of water in 2029

It’s 2029. There have been technical innovations which enable product designers to get creative with a product’s...
Blog 19 August, 2019

Stop making us feel guilty!

View the full poster here Download PDF Are food and beverage products delighting us? Gaining pre-market approvals for...
Blog 19 August, 2019

Are food and beverage products delighting us?

View the full poster here Download PDF Sweeteners - a functional alternative to sugar? IFST ultra processed food...
Blog 19 August, 2019

On 1st August the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) published its final report on Saturated Fats and Health

5 key things you need to know: The saturated fat recommendation of no more than 10% of daily energy in the diet has not...
News 07 August, 2019

Sweeteners – a functional alternative to sugar?

So, what are consumers looking for? Based on Kantar data, 73% of respondents are trying to lead a healthier lifestyle...
Blog News 04 July, 2019

IFST ultra processed food

Ultra processed foods have hit the headlines recently as being the unhealthy option and something we should be eating...
Blog News 04 July, 2019

Leatherhead Food Research maintains UKAS accreditation

Leatherhead Food Research, a Science Group company, has maintained its UKAS accreditation as audited against ISO...
Press release 17 June, 2019

Consumer survey – plastic, not so fantastic

Leatherhead has recently run a survey with its UK database of consumers to understand their attitudes towards plastic...
News 21 May, 2019

Action on antimicrobial resistance needed to avert a global crisis

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the greatest threats facing the global community, according to a new report...
News 13 May, 2019