food development solutions
Working together to give you and your customers the most appetising ingredients.
IFI can serve you with a fully bespoke development service to satisfy your specific requirements. We can also help you with your manufacturing processes, from new product development to supply and distribution, plus stock holding your bespoke ingredients for a just in time service.
As an established, trusted supplier of added value ingredients for the UK food industry, Innovative Food Ingredients can work with you on bespoke food ingredient development.
Whether it’s an existing ingredient you wish us to match and supply at a competitive price with seamless service and delivery, or you’re in need of some innovative new flavours to extend your current range, we have the consumer insights and technical knowledge to make it happen.
Low MOQ's
from 100kg
AA BRC
Accredited
bespoke food product development
As an experienced food ingredients supplier in a constantly evolving market, we can give you access to the latest technical, culinary and marketing insights involving development chefs and food scientists. If you need support in developing new food products, we can analyse your current ingredients, manufacturing processes to come up with a finished solution.
Our work with you is undertaken in complete confidence and any food ingredients we help create for you are bespoke and exclusive to your business alone.
How we work
Expert Process
Ideas & Analysis
Food ingredients development idea generation, insight and market analysis.
Sampling & Feedback
New food product development sampling, consumer feedback and review.
Application
Application of bespoke ingredients to manufacturing capabilities.
Test & Refine
Access to our kitchen facilities to test and refine ideas.
Warehousing
Warehousing and storage capabilities to hold stock of your unique ingredients.
Packaging
Bespoke packaging capabilities from bulk sale to smaller retail sizes.
food ingredient matching service
If you’re looking to scale up a food development idea or need an existing ingredient or seasoning to be supplied more productively, our team will quickly gain an understanding of your business to offer you a more cost-effective solution, guidance at all critical stages and a service level you can rely on.
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Rapid Response & Turnaround
Rapid response and turnaround with development samples, technical and commercial support.
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Food Ingredient Diversification
Food ingredient diversification to dovetail with your manufacturing processes.
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Highly Competitive Prices
Efficient supply and batch production at highly competitive prices.
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Dedicated Customer Service
Dedicated customer service with agreed stock holding on bespoke ingredients.
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Realistic Minimum Order Quantities
Realistic minimum order quantities and ingredient provision with packaging available in any size and format.
food development services
Our Key Partners
We help put you at the forefront of new food development with innovative ingredients so you have the competitive edge to offer your customers something extra. We work closely with a range of highly accredited, experienced partners.
We are exclusive UK partners for renowned German food ingredient manufacturers AVO, which has maintained a highly influential presence in the spice and food oils industry in Europe for over 100 years.
AVO’s food product range features more than 5,000 types of spice mixes, marinades, dressings, liquid seasonings, added value preparations and customer specific mixtures, available in different packaging formats from bulk to retail solutions.
Our partnership with AVO opens up a wider variety of options for you in food innovation for meats and sausages, fish, vegetarian dishes, pasta and dairy. It also helps us to keep fully up to date with food legislation, hygiene, quality assurance and sustainable management standards.
UK based global food ingredients business Newly Weds Foods specialises in the manufacture of coatings, seasonings, functional ingredient systems and flavourings.
Our close working relationship with the company allows us to offer bespoke food ingredient innovations, flavours and culinary techniques to meet specific customer briefs and provide ongoing support. Our partnership gives you the flexibility to deliver on short lead times which fit with your business size and food processing sector, including a comprehensive range of packaging sizes (from 200 grams to 1 ton).
We can work together with you and food scientists from Newly Weds Foods throughout the development of your food ingredients to refine formulation, flavour and appearance.
Jigsaw Foods is a leading specialist in the manufacturing of an extensive variety of high-quality sauces, mayonnaises, dressings, marinades, and flavoured butters.
With a commitment to excellence, their production facilities incorporate both hot and cold processing methods. Additionally, their advanced cryogenic technology, which employs liquid nitrogen, ensures precision and superior quality in their products.
The company prides itself on its ability to deliver bespoke product development, working closely with clients to create customised solutions that meet specific needs and preferences.
They also offer versatile packaging options, ranging from bulk containers ideal for large-scale operations to Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) portions available in a variety of sizes and shapes, catering to diverse market demands.
your ingredient needs
Bold Taste Awaits
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