Research Projects

  • KTP Princes — awarded £167675 by Innovate UK in 2020
  • Assessing the impact of heat treatment on AMR genes — awarded £22916 by Food Standards Agency (FSA) in 2020
  • Non-invasive early detection of Blackheart defect in potatoes — awarded £20000 by BBSRC Seeding Catalyst Award in 2018
  • A Novel packaging material made from Mushroom waste — awarded £27900 by BBSRC Seeding Catalyst Award in 2018
  • The Rate Of Oxidation In Frozen Red Meat And Its Shelf Life — awarded £188100 by Meat & Livestock Australia in 2018
  • Effect of Heat Treatment on Survival of Enterococcus faecium NRRL B-2354 Inoculated onto a Range of Seeds — awarded £7174 by Napasol in 2018
  • Thermal and Non-thermal Process Validation — awarded £40000 by Various (UK & EU Industries) in 2018
  • Survivability of Campylobacter on chicken skin stored at -1oC, +1oC, +4oC and 8oC for 5 days — awarded £27000 by Industry in 2016
  • Exploration of the potential for technology to support agency objectives in meat operations — awarded £28845 by Food Standards Agency (FSA) in 2016
  • Reduction of Fats, salts and Sugars and the Increase of Fibre in Premium Snacking Products — awarded £209478 by Innovate UK in 2016
  • A whole supply chain hurdle approach to control Campylobacter — awarded £389316 by Innovate UK in 2016
  • Investigation of the effect Rapid Surface Chilling on the survival of Campylobacter present on chicken skin after treatment and during storage — awarded £20000 by Industry in 2016
  • Early detection and bio-control of prevalent diseases of mushrooms and potatoes — awarded £91040 by Innovate UK in 2015
  • The Rapid Measurement of Volatile Chemicals as a Quality Parameter in Mushroom Composting — awarded £20000 by Innovate UK in 2014
  • Microbial evaluation of poultry and pork mechanically separated meat (MSM), compared to fresh cuts of meat, meat preparations and minced meat products — awarded £313189 by Food Standards Agency (FSA) in 2014
  • Qualitative Risk Assessment to support a policy decision on partially eviscerated (effilé) poultry production — awarded £60000 (Total Grant Award: £104,000) by Food Standards Agency (FSA) in 2013
  • Process, Packaging and Food Waste Reduction using Volatile Biomarker Monitoring — awarded £93000 by Innovate UK in 2013
  • Approaches to mitigate food safety concerns of supply chain for pumpkins and sesame seeds — awarded £23000 by Food Standards Agency (FSA) in 2012