Research and Expertise

There are many land-based colleges which cover agriculture and farm-based activities in the South West. Universities which have expertise in the Food and Drink Industry include:  
 
Bath Spa University College  
Food Business Research & Consultancy Unit.  
www.bathspa.ac.uk 
 
Bournemouth University  
Centre for Foodservice Research. 
The Bournemouth Hotel School. 
www.bournemouth.ac.uk 
 
University of Bristol  
Food Refrigeration and Process Engineering. 
www.bris.ac.uk 
 
UWE, Bristol  
Centre for Research in Analytical, Materials and Sensors Science.  
www.uwe.ac.uk 
 
University of Exeter  
Centre for Rural Research; Biotechnology SW Ltd; Environmental & Ecology Research Group. 
www.exeter.ac.uk  
 
University of Gloucestershire  
The Food Supply Chain Centre; Countryside and Community Research Unit.  
www.glos.ac.uk 
 
University of Plymouth  
The Agrifood Centre: the Food, Nutrition and Health Research Laboratories and the Industrial and Engineering Research Group (Food Texture and Flow).  
www.plymouth.ac.uk 
 
"Plymouth University's Agrifood Centre (AfC) is the Defra Regional Food Technology Transfer Centre that provides the region's high growth food and drink companies with training, consultancy, knowledge transfer, research and innovation services by accessing the University of Plymouth's and its College partnerships, research and physical resources. The AfC has many years experience working with businesses in the Food and Drink sector, an exciting, creative and important contributor to the region's economy" (Richard Shepherd, General Manager, Agrifood Centre, Plymouth University). 
 
Campden & Chorleywood Food Research Association (CCFRA)  
The UK's largest independent membership-based organisation carrying out R&D for the food & drinks industry. It is committed to providing the research, technical and advisory services needed to ensure product safety and quality process efficiency, as well as product and process innovation. 
www.campden.co.uk 
 
Leatherhead Food International (LFI)  
LFI has a UKAS accredited laboratory in Wells, Somerset, offering a range of specialist analytical services to the food industry. In additional to analytical services, LFI can offer legislation advice, market intelligence and training. Facilities also exist for new product development, sensory and consumer studies and tailored research projects. 
www.leatherheadfood.com