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Campden & Chorleywood FoodResearch Association Group
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Campden & ChorleywoodFood Research Association
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Campden & Chorleywood Food Research Association Group
CCFRA is the largest membership basedindependent food and drink researchassociation in the world. Our vision is to bethe leading independent research andtechnology organisation servicing the agri-food chain internationally.
Our mission is to lead, advise, train andserve the agri-food chain through theprovision of independent scientific andtechnical expertise, training and advisoryservices.
KKeeyy bbeenneeffiittss ooff CCCCFFRRAA mmeemmbbeerrsshhiippWe offer our services to both members andnon-members, but membership brings arange of extra benefits:
• Free access to and influence over £2Mper annum worth of industry relevantresearch and development
• Privileged access to knowledge andinformation including regular updates
• Confidential quality assured support
• Preferential prices
• Emergency assistance contact available 24hours every day of the year
• Specialist facilities and expertise
• Access to extensive networks oforganisations and individuals
• Access to specific expertise in Centraland Eastern Europe via Campden &Chorleywood Hungary
Our key role is to help industry improve and attain:
• Product safety
• Product quality
• Processing efficiency
• Product, package and process innovation
• Industrially relevant knowledge
and so contribute to improving consumerconfidence in the food supply chain.
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The Research Association was establishedon our Chipping Campden site in 1919.Today the site covers over 6 hectares (15.3 acres) and comprises 11 buildingswhich house 15 separate departments andincludes 2,658m2 of laboratories, 3,047m2
of process halls and 737m2 of trainingrooms. The most recent addition was theconstruction of a purpose built day nursery.Over 300 staff are based at ChippingCampden.
CCFRA’s subsidiary company Campden &Chorleywood Hungary has its own premisesin Budapest. It provides specialist services infood safety and quality management systems,hygiene, consumer and market research,product development, legislation, andtraining.
• SSuuppppoorrtt - we enable industry toachieve the highest standards ofsafety and quality and to promoteinnovation for sustained performancein the marketplace.
• IInnddeeppeennddeenntt -- unbiased support to allsectors associated with the agri-foodchain, including agriculture,manufacturing, packaging andequipment supply, distribution,retailing and food service, as well asgovernment agencies andenforcement authorities.
• SSuubbssttaannttiiaall ffaacciilliittiieess - Over 300 staffwith interdisciplinary skills, andsubstantial processing and analyticalfacilities.
• RReenneewwaabbllee kknnoowwlleeddggee bbaassee - anextensive R&D programme to maintainexcellent knowledge and skills tosupport our unique and comprehensiverange of services.
• QQuuaalliittyy aassssuurreedd - we are committed togood professional practices and to highquality, cost-effective client services. Weare accredited to undertake specifiedtests by the United KingdomAccreditation Service and our businesssystems satisfy the requirements of ISO 9001:2000. We have an award as an Investor in People and arecommitted to high standards of trainingfor all staff, providing industry with acentre of excellence in skills andlearning.
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We provide services to member and non-member organisations. For moreinformation about becoming a member contact [email protected]
Raw materials and newproduct development
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Evaluation of crop husbandry and post-harvest practices to ensure that food rawmaterials are safe and suitable for theintended use, including inputs such as cropvarieties.
Field and other trials to determine pesticideresidue levels, taints and efficacy.
Advice on raw material selection for optimalsafety and quality, including crop varieties andpesticide use (approved products andmaximum residue levels).
Implementation of quality systems in primaryproduction and raw material procurement,including HACCP in agriculture.
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Independent, confidential productdevelopment resource with extensive pilotplant facilities for most types of food anddrink products.
Comprehensive multi-disciplinarydevelopment service utilising full CCFRAin-house resource and expertise, fromconsumer research through product, processand packaging development to end product,with appropriate analytical and legislationadvisory services.
Practical and advisory services for shelf life,product stability and production problems.
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Advisory, analytical and design services onreduction of microbial contamination from foodcontact surfaces, non-contact surfaces, water,people and air.
Planning of factory and laboratory layouts,including high-risk areas.
Advice on the hygienic suitability and testing ofof production equipment, process area buildingmaterials such as floors, tiles and wall coverings,and air hygiene systems.
Design, implementation and assessment ofcleaning and disinfection (sanitation)programmes.
Evaluation of efficacy of detergents anddisinfectants.
Hygiene audits and trouble-shooting.
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Assurance of process safety through validationstudies and application of best practice.
Pilot plant facilities for processing fruits andvegetables, meat products and drinks, andincluding, for example, heat processing, aseptics,modified atmosphere packaging, chilling, freezing,drying and emerging technologies.
Advice on equipment selection for optimalprocess efficiency and control.
Optimisation of food processing operationsusing modelling and simulation techniques tomaximise product acceptability.
Packaging operations and materials includingprocess compatability, barrier properties,integrity testing and environmental aspects.
Evaluation of novel food processing operations.
Hygiene and foodmanufacturing
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Cereals, milling and baking
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Monitoring of agrochemical treatmentresidues during milling, and evaluation of theireffects on quality characteristics.
Analysis of wheat and flour for compliancewith client specification and suitability for end-use.
Investigation of cereal based complaints.
Improving quality of raw materials.
Provision of standards for methodperformance checks.
Verification of authenticity in rice and othercommodities.
Evaluation and development ofinstrumentation for quality prediction andcontrol in milling and baking processes.
Troubleshooting and consultancy in cerealtesting and milling.
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Application of the science and technology ofbaking for product development, cost-effective processing, new ingredient evaluationand quality improvement.
Extensive development and processingfacilities for bread, cake, pastry and biscuitproducts, pizzas, pasta, breakfast cereals,snackfoods, animal feeds and petfoods.
Training courses at introductory andadvanced level for the baking industry.
Facilities for testing ingredients and cereal-based products, including dough rheology andproduct texture and factors that affect these,such as ingredient melting points, andcrystalline structure.
Knowledge based systems for the transfer ofcereal technology and customised training.
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Analysis of raw materials and finished productsfor compliance with specifications, labellingclaims and authenticity.
Identification of factors affecting qualityparameters including taints and off-flavours,discoloration and texture degradation.
Compositional analysis and detection ofchemical contaminants including pesticideresidues, allergens and mycotoxins.
Identification of foreign bodies.
Assessment of suitability of packaging materials,including migration studies.
Cost-effective out-sourcing for quality controlanalyses.
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Accredited cost-effective microbiological testingservices for safety and quality assurance.
Development and evaluation of new andadvanced microbiological methods suitable foruse by the food and drinks industries.
Evaluation of existing and novel food processesfor microbiological safety and quality.
Determination of product shelf life bymicrobiological testing and/or predictivemodelling of microbial growth.
Advisory service for microbiological enquiries:food pathogens, spoilage issues, safe foodprocesses, sampling issues, risks and detectionmethods.
Information and advice on microbiological riskassessment.
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Identification of new opportunities forproduct development through consumerresearch and marketplace intelligence.
Consumer panels and test centres.
Combining marketplace intelligence, recipedevelopment, market research, consumerresearch and sensory science to addressproduct development needs.
Pan-European network for consumer studies.
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Effective use of sensory evaluation in productdevelopment, combining knowledge gatheredfrom consumers using objective sensorytechniques.
Application of established sensory techniquesto specify, monitor and control productquality, identify taints, and establishbenchmark quality standards.
Using sensory analysis as an integral part ofcompany quality systems to ensure thatproducts meet customer specifications.
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Provision of commercially relevant and timelyinformation services.
Provision of targeted summaries, facts andfigures at a frequency specified by clientsthrough commissioning of informationspecialists.
Supply of best-practice guidelines, technicalreviews, short books, quality specifications andresearch reports.
Supply of information in appropriatemultimedia, on-line and web-based formats toprovide single-source access to complexinformation.
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Prompt and accurate answers to enquiries onthe content and interpretation of food andenvironment legislation.
Label checks: for compliance with statutoryand voluntary requirements in the UK market.
Alerting and reference publications thatsummarise and interpret complex legalrequirements in lay terms.
Scheduled and customised training on specificaspects of food and environment legislation.
Information and legislation
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Regular training courses and workshopsdesigned for businesses and organisationsinvolved in food supply. Many coursesapproved by awarding bodies including:International Register of Certificated Auditors(IRCA); Royal Institute of Public Health(RIPH); and Chartered Institute ofEnvironmental Health (CIEH).
Substantial experience in developing,customising and delivering training courses toclient specification at locations worldwidewith some contributing to individual ContinualProfessional Development and BASIS points.
Organisation of symposia, seminars andconferences to address current issues.
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Cost-effective third party audit, accreditationand certification to meet your customerneeds and promote your business.
Laboratory accreditation (CLAS).
HACCP advice, auditing and training.
Help and advice on achieving qualitystandards required by customers.
Training and auditing
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Colin DennisDirector-GeneralTel: +44(0)1386 [email protected]
John WilkinsonDirector of Finance and Company SecretaryTel: +44(0)1386 [email protected]
Jeremy DaviesDirector of Corporate ServicesTel: +44(0)1386 [email protected]
Martin HallDirector of Food ScienceTel: +44(0)1386 [email protected]
Mike StringerDirector of Food TechnologyTel: +44(0)1386 [email protected]
Steven WalkerDirector of Cereals and Cereal ProcessingTel: +44(0)1386 [email protected]
András Sebök,General ManagerCampden & Chorleywood Magyarország Kht,1107 Budapest, Szállás u. 21, HungaryTel: 00 36 1 347 4073 [email protected]
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Agriculture Chris KnightTel: +44(0)1386 842012 [email protected]
Cereals and milling Sam MillarTel: +44(0)1386 842157 [email protected]
Baking and cereal processing Terry SharpTel: +44(0)1386 842137 [email protected]
Food hygiene John HolahTel: +44(0)1386 842041 [email protected]
Food manufacturing technologies Philip RichardsonTel: +44(0)1386 842036 [email protected]
Chemistry and biochemistry Brian McLeanTel: +44(0)1386 842028 [email protected]
Consumer and sensory science Peter BurgessTel: +44(0)1386 842122 [email protected]
Corporate communications Leighton JonesTel: +44(0)1386 842018 [email protected]
Information and legislation John HammondTel: +44(0)1386 842138 [email protected]
Microbiology Roy BettsTel: +44(0)1386 842075 [email protected]
Membership and training Bertrand EmondTel: +44(0)1386 842062 [email protected]
Computing services Gordon KenworthyTel: +44(0)1386 842056 [email protected]
Accounts Nicola HaleTel: +44(0)1386 842029 [email protected]
Engineering Mike JeffriesTel: +44(0)1386 842019 [email protected]
Human resources Tina CookTel: +44(0)1386 842189 [email protected]
CCFRA contacts
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Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, GL55 6LD UK
Tel: +44 (0) 1386 842000 Fax: +44 (0) 1386 842100 [email protected] www.campden.co.uk
ISO 9001:2000CERTIFIED
July 2007
Campden & Chorleywood FoodResearch Association Group
CCFRA is the largest membership-based food and drink researchcentre in the world
CCFRA provide the range and quality of technical and support servicesyou would expect of a world class organisation. It undertakes researchand development for the many industries associated with agriculture,food and drink manufacture, distribution, retailing and food service: inessence those industries which together make up the food chain.CCFRA employs 300 high calibre staff, including food scientists,technologists and engineers.
CCFRA is an independent organisation and continues to invest intechnologies, skills and business management systems to the benefit of the whole agri-food chain.