Taking place at ExCeL London, IFE brings together manufacturers, retailers and ingredient specialists from across the sector. For Community Foods, the event offers an opportunity to connect with partners and showcase the company’s expertise in dried fruit, nuts and seeds processing, innovation and product development support.

Visitors to the Community Foods stand will be able to explore how the company works with manufacturers to create bespoke dried fruit, nuts and seeds solutions that deliver both functional benefits and distinctive flavour profiles.

Supporting Innovation Through Ingredient Expertise

Ingredient innovation plays an increasingly important role in new product development, particularly as manufacturers respond to evolving consumer demand for flavour, nutrition and functionality.

Community Foods expertise in dried fruit, nuts and seeds allows them to work closely with food manufacturers to the develop natural ingredient solutions that support product development across categories including bakery, cereals and snacks.

At IFE, the team will highlight several key capabilities that help partners bring new products to market.

Infusing: Creating Distinctive Ingredient Flavour Profiles

Through its specialist infusing capabilities, Community Foods can enhance dried fruit ingredients with additional flavour and functional benefits.

This allows manufacturers to create ingredients that deliver subtle flavour notes or more distinctive profiles naturally, helping products stand out on shelf while maintaining the fruit’s natural texture and moisture levels.

Infused ingredients can be used across a wide range of applications including cookies, biscuits, cereals and light cakes, offering product developers new opportunities to experiment with flavour and texture.

Soaking: Unlocking Texture And Flavour

Another core capability is Community Foods’ Bakelock™ soaking process, designed to improve texture, flavour absorption and ingredient functionality.

The process helps fruit remain plumper and juicier during baking, creating a better final texture in finished products such as buns, fruit cakes and morning goods.

With the ability to incorporate a wide variety of flavour profiles - from citrus and coconut to brandy or tea - the process opens up new possibilities for both classic recipes and emerging flavour trends.

Mixing: Tailored Ingredient Blends

Community Foods also specialises in creating custom blends of nuts, seeds and dried fruits, helping manufacturers develop ingredient mixes designed around specific product needs.

By delivering pre-prepared ingredient blends ready for production, Community helps manufacturers improve efficiency while maintaining consistency at scale.

Meet the Team at IFE

The Community Foods team will be on hand throughout the show to discuss innovation, product development support and the company’s processing capabilities.

Visitors attending IFE are invited to meet the team and explore how Community Foods can support their next product development project.