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Post Sugar Tax Workshop
December 14, 2018Sensory Dimensions Post Sugar Tax Workshop The introduction of a tax on sugary drinks in the UK was effective from 6 April 2018 as part of an anti-obesity policy. Sugar reduction is a central focus in both the food and drink industries and provides many new challenges for product development. We are holding a one day special topic workshop on...
Company Day at SD
December 05, 2018Company Day We had our bi-annual company day on Monday 3rd Dec, which always provides a fantastic opportunity for both sites to come together and catch up on the previous few months. After a quick review of 2018, we went on to talk about the year ahead. Last year saw some exciting research on Implicit testing undertaken, and we are planning on...
Sensory Dimensions Research: Two New Articles
October 24, 2018We are very pleased to announce that Sensory Dimensions has been the lead author on a published article in the Journal of Hospital Infection and co-authors on an article for Wounds UK. Both groups have produced excellent research in these two areas, and the full articles can be viewed following the links below. Impact of Hand Sanitizer Effective...
Workshop: Developing Sensory Claims
August 28, 2018Developing Sensory Claims NEW for 2019 Sensory claims provide a compelling way of differentiating products in a crowded market. However, before making any claim about the taste of a food or beverage, it is essential to have up to date and relevant evidence to support that claim. In this workshop you will learn about the different types of...
We're Hiring in Nottingham
August 07, 2018We're Hiring in Nottingham We are currently recruiting a Programme Manager to lead a team of seven Sensory and Consumer Researchers at our Nottingham Facility. Your team would be responsible for projects in the Home and Personal Care sector including the sensory characterisation of brands and prototypes, claim substantiation and understanding the...
Sensory Dimensions at Eurosense 2018
June 20, 2018A Sense of Taste This week the programme for Eurosense 2018 was published. We are very excited that Pam Beyts and Emily Chang will be attending and exhibiting at this flagship event and even more excited to announce that we have secured both an oral and poster presentation. If you are lucky enough to be travelling to Verona for the Conference...
Healthy Eating at the SSG Conference
June 13, 2018Last Thursday, University College Birmingham hosted the Annual IFST SSG Conference, Health is Wealth. There were a range of presentations, posters and workshops looking at the developments in our understanding of how wellness is perceived; what role the senses play in health and healthy behaviours; the practicalities involved in making healthier...
Why Do Soft Skills Matter?
May 29, 2018Bolstering and Balancing Your Technical and Soft Skills On 21 May 2018, Sensory Dimensions took part in a Speakers’ Panel that focussed on the topic of ‘Bolstering and Balancing Your Technical and Soft Skills’. The event, hosted by the Henley Centre for Entrepreneurship, was sponsored by James Cowper Kreston and supported by Thames...
Could Sensory Science Improve Your Cosmetic Products?
May 24, 2018Discovering Sensory Science by Claire Humphreys, Programme Manager, Sensory Dimensions "Originating in the food and beverage sector, sensory science is now an indispensable tool for personal care companies" Traditionally, non-food sensory scientists have followed a tightly controlled and rigorous experimental design. The protocol for the...