It is crucial to produce food that appeals to consumers while ensuring food safety. Our experts and scholars conduct intensive research on food quality, safety, and processing technologies to create and achieve the best possible food formulation that delivers good taste, is nutritionally balanced, is safe, and has a practical shelf-life. We also actively researching on food waste valorisation. The Centre's mission is to work with partners to deliver sustainable food supply, eliminate contamination through research- and innovation-led solutions, and promote food security, sustainability, and economic growth in the global food system. The Centre's vision is to be a leader in food safety and innovative processing technologies while contributing to a sustainable international food system. HeTa Food Research Centre ‎also offers consultancy, training, and professional services which are geared towards ensuring food is safe for consumption and has an optimum formation to deliver an excellent mouth feel experience. We serve industry, government agencies, private companies, and NGOs. Providing services across seven distinct research themes – Food safety and quality, food spoilage / Novel food processing technology / Research and development for industries / Laboratory design, setup and management / Strategic partnership / Advanced packaging technology / Mechanistic modelling. HeTa Food Research Centre ‎is based at the School of Chemical Engineering, University of Birmingham. The Centre facilities include world-class food processing and microbiology laboratories and a wide range of bespoke analytical equipments. Our teaching and seminar spaces will support our research outreach.