July 2025 Newsletter

$$PLAIN_TEXT_PREVIEW$$ July Newsletter 2025 Another busy month at The Food Works. We had a really fun team afternoon out at Mendip Activity Centre (pictured above) with thanks to a voucher from Tidy Studios referral scheme. The team have been out and about - we attended Food Drink Devon’s first trade event, Gather and it was great to see the regions food and drink community supporting the event which we know will grow stronger year on year. Our photography studio is now open and we’re launching with a competition to win a free day in the studio and the trial kitchen! Read on to find out about the studio and how to enter. New partnerships with One Scientific and SALSA have been set up, read more about these and other exciting updates below. Lights, camera, action! The kitchen is set up, the table is laid and we are ready to welcome you all to our brand new photography suite! Over the last few years we have noticed that often our development kitchens look for a space to capture their creations. And whilst we have been seriously impressed by some of the creativity witnessed, we have been working behind the scenes to get our new studio ready to launch! It’s a working kitchen so food can be prepared live and we have installed an island on wheels! We wanted to make the studio an adaptable space for video blogging, customer tastings, tutorials and much more! We have already hosted our first booking with Somerset-based food company The Field Doctor.  The science-led frozen food brand recently used our studio’s facilities to shoot photography of its new range of meals for breast cancer survivors, designed to help them adopt a healthy diet post treatment.  Find out more here  To celebrate the launch of the studio, we’re offering one lucky winner a fully inclusive day in the studio and our trial kitchen! You can enter the competition to claim the prize worth £500 on any of our social media platforms, click an icon below… The West of England - Food and Drink Support Initiative The West of England - Food and Drink Support Initiative is still still in full swing! Funded by the West of England Councils, West of England Combined Authority, North Somerset Council and being provided by the Future Food Partnership CIC through The Food WorksSW, this scheme will support businesses across the region. The West of England Food and Drink Support Initiative (FDSI) is open to food producers, manufacturers, hospitality and food service businesses based in the area to help with technical and food development challenges they face. Pre-start-up to established businesses can receive up to 8 hours of support which will consist of: Technical and product development advice, support and guidance across a range of topics, kitchen and product development support for proof of concept, industry specific events, workshops and finally Food Certification Support. An update from our Technical manager Beth Winters… This month Beth has been working with Pullins Bakery, carrying out an Internal Audit against the BRC Standard. They have completed three days of their allocated free support and have two more days scheduled for October!  Learn more  Technical update The Food Works SW partners with One Scientific We are pleased to announce a new working relationship with Tentamus, One Scientific Laboratory, based in Avonmouth. By combining their strengths, the two organisations will offer enhanced support to food and drink businesses, bringing together expert laboratory testing and practical technical advice. Tentamus, One Scientific is a respected UKAS-accredited laboratory offering microbiological and chemical analysis for food, drink, and environmental samples. Their fast, reliable, and accredited testing services help producers meet regulatory requirements, maintain quality standards, and ensure consumer safety. Food Works SW will work closely with One Scientific to support clients throughout the testing process — from deciding what to test for and when, to interpreting results, investigating issues, and implementing corrective actions. The collaboration also includes guidance on validation of processes, routine sampling plans, and troubleshooting product or process concerns. In addition, a comprehensive shelf-life testing package will be available, helping producers to understand and demonstrate how long their products remain safe and of good quality. This includes both microbiological testing and sensory review, tailored to the needs of each business. Get in touch with the technical team if you’d like to find out more. SALSA We are delighted to announce that Beth Winters, our Technical Manager, has been successfully appointed as a SALSA Auditor. This prestigious role marks a significant milestone in Beth’s career and will further strengthen the expertise and services offered to food and drink businesses through The Food WorksSW. Beth said: “I’m thrilled to be joining the SALSA team. This new role aligns perfectly with my ongoing work supporting food businesses with practical, realistic advice and auditing expertise. Becoming a SALSA Auditor not only builds on my auditing experience but also allows me to support producers on their journey to achieving and maintaining high food safety standards.” Through this appointment, The Food WorksSW will continue to extend its remit and impact across the industry, offering a wider range of support to small and medium-sized producers looking to meet certification requirements, improve operational standards, and grow their business.  Click here to request information  Events 15th-16th July - Bread and Jam Festival, London The must-attend event of the year for FMCG challenger brands looking to accelerate their growth and reach new heights. We’ll be in the marketplace along with hundreds of other industry experts. With roundtables, a pitching zone, keynote speakers, masterclasses and much more, this is not a trade show to miss! Get your tickets here and use promo code PARTNER20 for 20% off! 2nd October - The Food Works SW Open Day Save the date! We’ll be throwing open our doors again for another exclusive open day. We’ll be hosting seminars and drop in clinics with industry experts from branding, business support, finance, packaging and much more. Further information to follow soon. The Food WorksSW, Whirlwind Rd, Weston-super-Mare, BS24 8EF, United Kingdom Powered by Squarespace Unsubscribe