Testimonials
The Food Technology Centre has successfully delivered hundreds of projects for local and national food and drink companies. The case studies below share some of their stories and highlight the positive impact of working alongside the team at the centre.
Anglesey Brewhouse
Having received funding from Project HELIX, Anglesey Brewhouse was able to attend an introductory brewing workshop, in partnership with Brewlab, at the Food Technology Centre.
Dylan's Restaurants
The Food Technology Centre has been supporting Dylan's since 2015 and is still ongoing today. Dylan's was looking to venture into new markets with the development of ambient chilled versions of their restaurant quality sauces.
Edwards of Conwy
Edwards of Conwy has worked with the Food Technology Centre since 2017 on a number of projects. Having purchased another production site in 2017 they needed to expand on their workforce in order to help with the demands of the new site.
Hilltop Honey
Since late 2018, the Food Technology Centre has provided a breadth of support in terms of product testing and training.
Parisella's Ice Cream
On obtaining the Project HELIX funding, Parisella's Ice Cream requested assistance from the Food Technology Centre in reaching the SALSA accreditation. However, following an approach by the National Trust at Bodnant Gardens, it was deemed more beneficial to change to the STS food safety standards and certifications, which would be more appropriate for their new client.
Patchwork Foods
Having received funding from Project HELIX, Patchwork Foods approached the Food Technology Centre for assistance to extend the product life of their chicken liver pâté and for product testing on a large range of chutneys, jams, relishes and marmalades.
Red Boat Ice Cream Parlour Ltd
The Food Technology Centre had been working with Red Boat for many years when the ice cream company approached them in 2019 for advice on gaining SALSA accreditation for their Beaumaris ice cream parlour.
Sabor de Amor
Sabor de Amor has over the years received Project HELIX support through the Food Technology Centre in Llangefni for product development and guidance in maintaining its SALSA level.
The Pudding Compartment
The Food Technology Centre has been supporting The Pudding Compartment since the inception of its first product over a decade ago. In 2012, the company sought to gain SALSA accreditation but the first site in Abergele was not deemed suitable.
Coco Pzazz
Under Project HELIX the company contacted the Food Technology Centre for support in their annual SALSA Gap Analysis.