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Science and technology for the food and drink industry

Practical scientific, technical, regulatory and information support - helping businesses succeed.

The food and drink industry is facing significant challenges. Finding the right partner to deliver understanding and the optimal response is critical. Campden BRI is a leader in global food and drink science and research, possessing both the knowledge and practical expertise to deliver results that safeguard businesses and unlock opportunities.

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Product innovation, optimisation and lifecycle support

Ensuring safe, successful and cost-effective new products can be challenging. As can ensuring product quality throughout shelf-life and consistent success throughout ongoing production.

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Managing food safety, quality and compliance with confidence

Ensuring safety, quality and compliance, and managing risk, are paramount in food and drink manufacturing. Navigating legislation in different markets, as well as keeping up with regulatory changes, can all add complexity.

Managing food allergens - Protect consumers. Safeguard your brand. Strengthen compliance.

Effective allergen management, alongside accurate, clear and complete consumer information, is essential to protecting people with food allergies, maintaining regulatory compliance and safeguarding brand reputation.

Latest updates

Tubular aseptic UHT Pasteurizer kit in factory

IFTPS - European technical summit 2026

A focused two-day technical program addressing real-world processing challenges including aseptic validation, heat distribution, energy optimization, and regulatory filing questions.

Different types of food packaging materials

PPWR: Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation – key changes in the EU and the impact on the food industry

As the application date approaches, we are receiving an increasing number of enquiries from food businesses seeking to understand how the legislation should be implemented.

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Food allergen labelling recalls are not just labelling errors – they are system failures

Why allergen labelling issues should never be treated as standalone errors, and how robust PRPs form the foundation for safe, compliant and reliable allergen and labelling controls in food production.

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Shelf-life misconceptions: Five myths food manufacturers should stop believing

Five common shelf-life myths busted – what the science says and what food manufacturers need to know

Validation of Salmonella kill steps applied to botanical products, herbs, spices and tea

When it comes to product innovation and development, the use of botanical ingredients is increasing – driven by consumer demand for natural and functional ingredients as well as distinctive flavours

Five ways food safety and quality can be compromised by packaging materials

And how packaging testing can help understand, prevent and manage the associated risks.