Product and process development
and improvement

CCFRA has a wide range of facilities supported by experienced personnel in the development of food and drink products. To assist in the product development process CCFRA offers:

• Support in product formulation
• New product feasibility evaluation
• Exploratory manufacturing trials
• Safety assessment

Product Formulation Expertise for:

• Heat processing
• Chilling and freezing
• Novel technologies, e.g. high pressure processing
• Carbonation of beverages
• Modified atmosphere packaging
• UHT/Aseptic
• Baking
• Microwave
• Extrusion cooking

Pilot plant

Extensive pilot plant meeting all current hygiene and design standards for small-scale food production includes well-equipped product development kitchen, controlled temperature food preparation areas, storage rooms, clean filling and packing areas.

Product development for:

• Meat and poultry products
• Soups and sauces
• Fruit and vegetable products
• Ready meals
• Soft and alcoholic drinks
• Pet foods
• Dry mixes
• Jam and fruit juices
• Pastry and biscuits
• Bread and cakes

We also offer a food reheating instruction development service for both conventional and microwaveable products.

Selection of food ingredients:

• Stabilisers and thickeners
• Preservatives
• Sweeteners
• Flavours and colours
• Acidity regulators

Our expertise and facilities can provide the opportunity for the production and controlled temperature storage of samples for shelf life testing or market research purposes.

Scope of Accredited Services

Contact: info@campden.co.uk

Telephone: +44(0)1386 842000

We are constantly developing and refining our services.
If the service you require is not listed please contact us and we will try to help.

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