Rice milling for the future — transforming rice milling in India and creating value from waste
Our research is transforming rice production.
Innovative ways of storing fresh food
Experts from Sheffield Hallam University have come up with innovative new methods of packaging food for one of the UK's leading food producers
“My advice to female entrepreneurs? Act like the barriers aren’t there.”
Natalia Welch is the founder of Pura Panela, selling the Colombian sugar alternative panela around the world.
How our research is helping businesses to innovate
Our facilities and expertise can help your business go further.
Working at Co-op Food as a degree apprentice
Read about Caitlin’s experience working as a Food Technologist at Co-op Food. She enrolled on our Technical Degree Apprenticeship Programme in 2021 after finding an opportunity that allowed her to kick-start her career in the food industry.
Making recruitment easy for Pricecheck
SMEs like Pricecheck offer students a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience of the workplace
“After attending the Help to Grow: Management course, I've got more confidence to expand my brand”
Kelvin Quick owner of China Red and ALS Gongcha shares his experience of our Help to Grow: Management Course.
"Apprentices are helping us future-proof our workforce"
We spoke to Richard Taylor, Technical Manager at Co-op Food to find out how recruiting apprentices have positively impacted their department and allowed them to stay ahead of the curve.
How we gave a health kick to a new company
Natural Sports Nutrition approached Innovation Futures to help develop their range of Performance Meals. This collaboration kick-started their business by developing a product range to take to the market. An impressive 8,000 meals were sold in the first three months.
Driving change in the packaging industry
We spoke to Julie Harris, L&D Business Partner in Operations and Early Careers, and Jon Wrigglesworth, Head of Packaging and Innovation at Premier Foods, to find out what impact Niall’s Packaging Professional degree apprenticeship has had on their business.