Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Premium Food Ingredients
At Innovative Food Ingredients, we bring three generations of expertise to the development and supply of high-quality food ingredients. Founded in 1945, our family business has evolved into a trusted partner for butchers, farm shops, and food processors seeking innovative solutions. Our mission is to deliver unparalleled dedication through tailored ingredients that enhance product quality and meet evolving consumer demands. With a focus on collaboration, we work closely with global manufacturers like Newly Weds Foods and AVO to provide bespoke seasonings, marinades, and bakery ingredients. Our commitment to quality ensures every product meets rigorous standards, while our technical knowledge supports food manufacturers in creating distinctive, cost-effective dishes. We champion innovation through continuous research into international flavour trends, offering a dedicated e-commerce platform for stocked ingredients and recipe inspiration.Our values of integrity and transparency underpin all operations, from fulfilling Natasha's Law labelling requirements to offering free next-day delivery on qualifying orders. As a catalyst for connecting retail food and butchery sectors, we empower businesses to craft delicious, easy-to-make products that delight consumers. Our team of qualified butchers and food experts provides industry insights, education, and marketing tools through the Butchers Collective, a free members' portal. With decades of experience and a forward-thinking approach, we remain dedicated to helping our clients succeed in a competitive market.
Services
Bespoke Seasonings
Oil-Based Marinades
Savoury Bakery Ingredients
Recipe Development
Natasha's Law Compliance
Next-Day Delivery
Butchers Collective Membership
Food Trend Insights
Details
- Year established: 1945
Highlights and features
- We offer three generations of expertise in food ingredient development.
- Our bespoke solutions cater to specific needs of butchers and food manufacturers.
- We partner with global manufacturers like Newly Weds Foods and AVO.
- Free next-day delivery available for orders over 80.
- We provide technical support and recipe inspiration for product innovation.
Services
Bespoke Seasonings
We create tailored dry and liquid seasonings to meet specific requirements for butchers and food manufacturers. Our expert team develops unique flavour profiles that enhance product ranges while maintaining consistency and quality. These solutions help businesses differentiate their offerings in competitive markets.
Oil-Based Marinades
Our oil-based marinades add depth to meat products while ensuring food safety compliance. Formulated with premium ingredients, these marinades improve taste and texture for butchers and processors. We provide technical support to optimise usage in various meat applications.
Savoury Bakery Ingredients
We supply specialist ingredients for savoury bakery products, including seasoned fillings and coatings. Our bakery solutions help create innovative, high-quality items that attract customers. Technical expertise ensures optimal performance in production processes.
Recipe Development
Our team supports food businesses with recipe creation that aligns with current flavour trends. We develop cost-effective, easy-to-make recipes that meet consumer demands. This service includes testing and technical guidance for successful implementation.
Butchers Collective
This free online platform connects UK butchers with industry experts and resources. Members access exclusive insights, webinars, and marketing tools to enhance business operations. The community fosters knowledge sharing and professional development opportunities.
People
Tom Brennand
Founder
Established Fylde Butchers Supplies in 1973 after gaining extensive experience as an apprentice butcher and later National Account Manager at Lucas & Co.
David Brennand
Co-Founder
Joined Fylde Butchers Supplies in 1976, expanding product ranges and contributing to the business's evolution into Innovative Food Ingredients in 2013.
Mike Brennand
Co-Founder
Partnered with David Brennand from 1976, developing sundry products and maintaining family commitment to food ingredient excellence.
Chantelle Brennand
Third Generation Representative
Joined the business in 2022, continuing the family legacy with modern approaches to food ingredient development and industry engagement.
Questions
What delivery options do you offer?
We offer free next-day delivery for orders over £80 within UK mainland, provided orders are placed before 11am Monday-Thursday.
What product ranges do you supply?
We provide bespoke dry/liquid seasonings, oil-based marinades, sauces, bakery ingredients, and traditional sausage/burger mixes for butchers and food manufacturers.
How do you support food safety compliance?
We help businesses meet Natasha's Law labelling requirements and ensure all ingredients meet rigorous quality and safety standards.
Can you develop custom food solutions?
Yes, our team offers fully bespoke food development services tailored to specific requirements for retailers and food processors.
What resources are available for butchers?
Our Butchers Collective provides free access to industry insights, webinars, marketing tools, and expert community support for UK butchers.
Reviews (2)
Trystan Lewis
Nov 29, 2021
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Lovely Marinade the black garlic literally goes with anything works especially well with bbq meats or veg I even put some on my wedges the other night and the flavour and the crispness was really awesome great product
Scott Clay
Jul 13, 2020
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Great website and great service. Ordered Saturday evening and products arrived Tuesday. Would definitely recommend.