Founded in 1919, Leatherhead Food Research, based near London, UK, is an independent organisation delivering innovative research, scientific consultancy and regulatory guidance and interpretation. Fundamentally a membership-based organisation, our unique portfolio of products has attracted approximately 1,500 companies worldwide. They represent a who's who of the global food and beverage industry, ranging from large multi-nationals to small and medium-sized companies. September 16th 2015 Leatherhead Food International Ltd was acquired by Science Group plc (AIM: SAG.L), a global science and technology advisory and product development organisation. The business is now operating as Leatherhead Research Ltd. Although Membership provides access to our unique Membership package, non-Members can still benefit from a range of our services. Leatherhead Food Research's industry-leading scientific, regulatory and market research capabilities create a unique combination of food industry acumen and scientific expertise. We offer our clients practical advice, tailored consultancy, research and business-oriented support closely aligned to both their strategic and everyday demands. These services are built around five key platforms, each representing a core area of our expertise: Innovation; Nutrition; Safety; Regulatory and Sensory. Training, conferences, literature searches and market and technical intelligence services support our clients across all of our scientific platforms.