Reformulation toolkit
Topics
Sodium reduction supplier database
So you want to reduce the sodium in your product; what next?
Use our database of ingredient suppliers to help you find the best solution for your product.
2024 salt and calorie targets
UK salt reduction has been achieved through a number of stepwise reductions, allowing for consumers pallates to adjust over time. Nutritional targets for both salt and calorie content have been set, to be achieved by 2024, with guidance and maximum levels for salt, sodium and calories.
We have summaried just some of these targets in our condensed guidance sheets.
Please consult the full documentation before beginning your reduction project:
Reformulation guides
Feeling confused about the process of reformulation?
Our reformulation guides explain the eight principles of reformulation, with information on each of the nutritional components and helpful tips for achieving your reformulation goals:
Comprehensive reformulation guide
Reformulation guide for bakers
Sensory analysis guide
The adjustment of a product can be an unsettling concept for a brand, which is why Reformul8 are committed to supporting industry with the tools to allow them to do so with confidence.
Our guide has been developed to give SME food manufacturers the tools to carry out their own sensory analysis, in a way that suits them. Download our interactive worksheets for free.
Advice tool
Thinking of making your products healthier?
FDF Scotland's Reformulation for Health advice tool will help you start your reformulation journey.
Complete for bespoke advice and support on making your products and processes healthier.
We will then contact you to develop your reformulation action plan.
Consumer and business attitudes to reformulation
FDF Scotland carried out research with Levercliff to determine consumer and business attitudes to product reformulation.
View the results:
Attitudes of typical consumer profiles
Understanding Scottish consumers
Further guidance
The Institute for Grocery Distribution (IGD) is a research and training charity which sits at the heart of the food and consumer goods industry. Visit their website for a range of useful reformulation guidance and tools.
Reformulation technical briefs
The Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) has a range of resources to support reformulation, including a number of technocal briefs.
Reformulation reports and resources
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has a dedicated Task Force which has developed a range of reports and resources to support reformulation.
View recordings of our previous webinars, featuring a range of industry experts:
Consumer and business attitudes to reformulation
Healthier Bakery: a recipe for reformulation success
The importance of Scotland's local suppliers in retail and food service for health
Podcasts
You can find the Reformulation for Health podcasts on the FDF Scotland podcast page, or on your preferred podcast platform; search "FDF Scotland" to subscribe.
FDF Scotland produces regular podcasts featuring insights and updates from Scotland's food and drink industry. These focus on behind the scenes of the food and drink business, skills, reformulation, environment and other topics of interest.
Celebrating Innovation and Reformulation for Health
How bakers can make their produce healthier
Consumer and business attitudes to reformulation
How butchers can make their produce healthier
How the food industry can help consumers make healthier choices
