About the Centre
We are a team of qualified and experienced business and policy experts, chefs, nutritionists and sensory specialists here to support food, drink and hospitality businesses.
Using market intelligence, sensory analysis and other forms of research, the centre takes a data-driven approach to innovation to harness insights and help businesses better understand the needs of their customer.
Our mission is to build an innovative, forward-thinking and impactful research community together with industry and relevant collaborators to shape policy, practice and pedagogy that supports our local food, drink and hospitality industry.
Find out about the Centre
Facilities
We use specialist technologies and expertise to help you stay ahead of customer needs and industry trends.
Centre Research
Our staff are actively involved in research across five broad themes linked to the Food, Drink and Hospitality industry.
Nurture your Talent
Whether you are an individual or business looking to go to the next level, the FDBRC is here to support...
Success Stories
Find out how our research and expertise is helping businesses solve some of their biggest challenges.
Who we have worked with
Work with us
- Take a strategic approach to your marketing and NPD processes
- Develop new innovative product concepts
- Test for consumer preferences and understand their behaviour
- Use market intelligence to understand your target audience
- Collaborate with leading and award-winning experts on cutting-edge research addressing key industry challenges
- Explore how current food policy is impacting your business
- Upskill yourself and your team through accredited research and teaching programmes
