At IFI, we’re passionate about bringing people together to celebrate innovation, tradition and the craft of butchery. This October, we were delighted to welcome a group of National Craft Butchers Members to our demo kitchen for an inspiring two-day event. The visit combined product demonstrations, industry insight and community connection, all with a generous dose of IFI hospitality.
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Porktober: A Key Opportunity for Butchers to Promote British Pork
Porktober returns this October and with growing consumer demand for affordable, nutritious and versatile meal options, it presents a strong opportunity for butchers and farm shops to drive sales and strengthen customer loyalty. Originally launched with support from National Craft Butchers, Quality Meat Scotland and AHDB’s Love Pork campaign, Porktober has quickly become one of […]
A Christmas Launch with a Twist: IFI’s Autumn Winter Concepts Booklet
This season, we decided to do things a little differently here at IFI. Instead of the usual festive fanfare, we’re marking the season with something close to our hearts, the launch of our brand-new Autumn Winter Concepts Booklet.
IFI Takes Butchers Behind the Scenes at AVO
What started as a factory tour became a shared journey of insight, inspiration, and lasting connections among butchers and industry leaders. At IFI, we believe that growth comes not just from innovation, but from conversation, collaboration, and shared passion. That belief was brought to life on our recent trip to Germany, where we had the […]
The Growth of Dining at Home: A Prime Opportunity for Butchers
With more consumers dining at home to save money and enjoy home-cooked meals, butchers have a prime opportunity to offer ready-to-cook, restaurant-quality options. Innovative Food Ingredients (IFI) supports this trend with new tapas-style recipes that make home dining easy, affordable, and exciting.
Cornflour: Understanding This Versatile Ingredient
Cornflour, also known as cornstarch in some regions, is a staple ingredient in kitchens around the world. It’s used to thicken sauces, create light textures in baked goods, and even in non-food applications. If you’re looking to streamline your kitchen operations or expand your culinary offering, cornflour can be a valuable addition. But what exactly is it, how can you use it?
Food Industry Certification to Expand our Horizons
IFI have been awarded ‘AA’ Grading for BRCGS Global Standard for Storage and Distribution Innovative Food Ingredients has attained the BRCGS Global Standard for Storage and Distribution, a globally recognised certification which will enable us to extend our reach and work with larger manufacturers and major retailers. The ‘AA’ grading followed the completion of a […]
Innovative Developments to Support our Customers’ Business Growth
Innovative Food Ingredients has undertaken a major rebrand as part of its diversification and expansion into new markets. We’re building on our success as a trusted partner for international manufacturers such as Newly Weds Foods (NWF) and AVO, with the launch of our interactive new website, two new business units and a state-of-the-art demo kitchen […]
Butchers Tour to AVO Headquarters in Germany, May 2024
In May 2024, Innovative Food Ingredients (IFI) arranged a superb and engaging Butchers tour to the AVO headquarters in Osnabruck, Germany.
Butcher’s Shop of the Year Awards
The Butcher’s Shop of the Year Awards are the only UK awards dedicated to recognising this vital sector of the UK market, and to reward vibrant, progressive, locally-based businesses. Innovative Food Ingredients (IFI) are proud to be a main sponsor of these awards. The event is a celebration of the incredible work being done in […]