Reformulation support toolkit
26 October 2021
Use our Reformul8 toolkit to review your reformulation opportunities, and view our industry support documents.
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Resources
Reformulation for health resources
Click through the following expanding panels to view the range of free to access resources.
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Sodium reduction supplier database
UpdateSo 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.
Webinars
UpdateClick through to view recordings of our previous webinars, featuring a range of industry experts:
- Focus on fibre
- Sodium reduction solutions
- 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
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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.
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.
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.
FDF Scotland Research
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:
- Product Reformulation: Attitudes of typical consumer profiles
- Product Reformulation: Understanding Scottish consumers
- Product Reformulation: Food business feedback
The results were discussed in an FDF webinar
View the slides from the webinar here
Further reformulation 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.
The Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) has a range of resources to support reformulation, including a number of technocal briefs.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has a dedicated Task Force which has developed a range of reports and resources to support reformulation.Related topics
Action on Fibre
In 2021, our members have pledged to take Action on Fibre and help bridge the gap between fibre intakes and the dietary recommendation.
Reformulation support for Scotland
FDF Scotland delivers Reformulation for Health, a Scottish Government funded programme to support smaller businesses to make their products healthier. This support is available for both FDF members and non-members.