Flavour Moments
Flavour Moments is a North Wales-based start-up food business passionate about transforming everyday cheese experiences into something truly special. Founded by entrepreneur Philippa Galway, it specialises in creating goats cheese pearls, delicately filled with flavourful inclusions prepared with honey, pear and fig.
BACKGROUND
With funding from the HELIX Programme and expert guidance from the Food Technology Centre, Flavour Moments has not only started selling through farm shops, delis and select distributors but it has also achieved a major milestone by launching its innovative cheese pearls in Selfridges. This significant achievement demonstrates the brand’s potential to compete in premium markets. Building on the initial launch, the support from the Food Technology Centre has given Philippa the technical expertise needed for safe, high-quality food production and positioned Flavour Moments for significant growth. The business is now planning to hire additional staff and the support paves the way for achieving SALSA certification, unlocking access to wider markets and strengthen long-term sustainability.
SUPPORT RECEIVED FROM FOOD TECHNOLOGY CENTRE
The Food Technology Centre began supporting Flavour Moments with an initial focus on new product development to achieve the right flavours and textures for the cheese pearls. The team worked intensively to develop recipes that could deliver the desired eating experience. Once the core recipes were established, the Food Technology Centre provided further support with machine trials, reviewing HACCP plans and production records, label information such as ingredient lists and nutritional data, and shelf-life testing to ensure the product’s safety and quality over a four-week period. A factory visit was also carried out to offer guidance on set-up and effective cleaning procedures.
BENEFITS OF THE SUPPORT
“The Food Technology Centre’s expertise was invaluable in helping me turn my idea into a tangible product. Their support with recipe development, technical testing and compliance gave me the confidence to launch Flavour Moments and start selling to customers. I look forward to working with them again as we develop new flavours and continue to grow the business.”
