Food Science Consultancy

About us

Food Product Development, Ingredient & Formulation Support, Regulatory & Compliance, Scale‑Up & Manufacturing Support. We've developed plant-based ingredients with the University of Leeds and Baker Perkins, worked on high protein high fibre sauces and drinks with Innocent and University of Leeds and helped Innovate UK-funded innovators such as Grow with Iris turn early concepts into commercial-ready products, such as plant based infant formula. If you're developing a new food, drink or ingredient and need it to work — technically, nutritionally and commercially — we're the team that gets it there. SPG Innovation applies food science to support evidence‑led innovation in nutrition, ingredients and food products, with a strong focus on technical viability and sustainability. Our team of food scientists, technical consultants and R&D specialists works from our food-grade development facility in Nottingham, supporting brands, ingredient suppliers and SMEs from early-stage concept through to commercial, market-ready products. We exist to reduce technical risk, sharpen decision-making, and get good ideas to market faster, whether that's a new ingredient, a reformulated product, or a first commercial launch. Our experienced team combines technical consultancy with end‑to‑end knowledge of food product development, supporting clients from early concept through to commercial readiness. We work with innovators and commercial teams on early‑stage ideas, supporting projects from initial concepts or kitchen‑scale work through to market‑ready products. Our role is to reduce technical risk, improve decision‑making and accelerate development timelines. Our independent consultancy services support food, ingredient and nutrition businesses with formulation, processing, scale‑up and regulatory readiness. Our work has been backed by Innovate UK funding and developed alongside: University of Leeds · Baker Perkins · Grow with Iris · UPP · SupaBlu · Innocent · Oxford Healthtech · Interface Polymers · Global Regulatory Services · Inspro What we do Early-Stage & Concept Development Helping you shape an early idea into a commercially viable product, from kitchen-scale work and ingredient feasibility through to a clear development plan. Formulation and Ingredient Development Solving the technical problems of taste, texture, nutrition and functionality, including functional ingredients, plant-based and alternative protein formulation, and novel ingredient development. Regulatory and Compliance Novel food applications, labelling compliance and regulatory readiness, drawing on deep experience navigating UK and EU food regulation. Scale-Up and Manufacturing Support Moving from bench and pilot trials to factory-scale production, using our food-grade facility equipped with compression popping and extrusion technology for snacks, cereals and TVPs. Why work with us Independent and evidence-led. We're not tied to any single ingredient supplier or manufacturer, our recommendations are driven by food science, not sales targets. Full development pipeline, one team. Concept, formulation, regulatory, scale-up and funding support, without having to manage multiple disconnected suppliers. A real facility, not just consultancy. Our food-grade lab in Nottingham Science and Technology Park means we can prototype and trial, not just advise. Let's talk about your project Whether you're an early-stage innovator, an ingredient supplier or an established food brand, we'd like to hear what you're working on.