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Competing on price is getting harder for food producers. Discover how flavour innovation helps regional manufacturers differentiate products, increase repeat purchase and build commercial growth without adding complexity to production.

Fermented foods are firmly back in focus – not as a passing trend, but as a trusted way to deliver deeper, more balanced flavour. From transparency and traceability to customer confidence at the counter, fermentation is shaping what shoppers choose and why.

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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, 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?

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 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 […]

In May 2024, Innovative Food Ingredients (IFI) arranged a superb and engaging Butchers tour to the AVO headquarters in Osnabruck, Germany.