SUPPORTING BAKERS SEASONINGS

At Foodmaker, we believe pies and pasties should do more than just fill a gap—they should tell a story, tempt the eye, and deliver full-on flavour in every bite.

From rich, slow-cooked steak fillings to modern vegan bakes and hand-held snacking formats, we build seasoning systems and functional blends that help your pies and pasties stand out on the counter, on the shelf, or on the go.

Pies, Pasties & Slices

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► Chicken Slice
► Steak Slice

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Food Safari

(aka how we hunt down the next big flavour—without getting lost)

Throughout the year, we pack up our forks and head off on a Food Safari. Destination? Depends on where the good food’s hiding. Mood? Hungry.

Armed with TimeOut guides, stretchy waistbands, and a suspicious number of napkins, our team of brave taste explorers sets off to uncover what’s hot on the plate right now.

One Dish. One Stop. All Flavour.

We book into a bunch of buzzy new restaurants—sometimes five, sometimes ten—and order a selection of dish at each. Could be a starter, could be a main. Could be whatever they tell us is weird and brilliant. No wine, no faff—just flavour. Each dish gets passed around like a hot potato (clockwise, of course) so everyone gets a bite. Then it’s straight on to the next spot. No time to snooze. It’s fast. It’s focused and it’s photographed. Street snacks, retail finds, and restaurant one-offs

• New flavour combos, clever ingredient twists and brilliant plating ideas
• Hidden ingredient heroes and claims your customers will care about
• Clues from across cuisines, categories and menus
• Basically: anything delicious that makes us say “ooh, that’s clever”

Why We Do It
Because:

• The best way to spot food trends is with your mouth
• We want to know what your customers will be craving next
• It’s way more fun than reading flavour forecasts

We bring it all back to the kitchen - where the real flavour work begins.

Fancy Tagging Along?

We can’t promise you a seat (they go fast), but we can promise your projects will benefit from everything we saw, tasted and scribbled in our sauce-splattered notebooks.

Freshen Up

Freshen iceRBakeryrgers That top note not quite singing anymore? We’ll give it a remix — maybe even throw in a little drum solo while we’re at it.

Freshening up is about reinvigorating a product’s flavour profile when it’s starting to feel a bit tired, flat, or out of step with current taste trends. It’s still your classic track — just with a sharper hook or brighter chorus.

Whether it’s:
• Lifting the top note with a more aromatic citrus oil
• Adding complexity by switching from plain cumin to toasted
• Replacing a flat paprika with one that has better colour and heat
• Dialling up freshness with herb oleoresins over dried powders

—we’re here to re-spice with purpose.

This isn’t about cutting costs — it’s about reviving character and keeping your product performing at its best. Think of it as flavour maintenance for your range. A fresh coat of paint for the palate.

Cost Reduction

Cost Re-Spicing is the process of modifying a recipe or formulation by replacing higher-cost spices, herbs, or raw materials with more economical alternatives, while maintaining the intended flavour profile as closely as possible.

At its core, it’s a cost optimisation technique that allows manufacturers to navigate volatile ingredient markets, manage inflationary pressures, or meet tighter margin targets—without sacrificing product quality in a way that would be noticeable to the customer.

Examples of Re-Spicing in Action

• Replacing ground black pepper with black pepper oleoresin: same pungency and aroma at a fraction of the cost, and in more concentrated form.
• Swapping fresh garlic for dehydrated garlic powder or even garlic flavouring compound.
• Using dried herbs in place of fresh when the flavour impact is negligible in cooked applications.
• Switching from whole spices to extracts, essential oils, or compound blends that are standardised and lower in unit cost.

What It’s Not

Re-spicing is not about radically altering the recipe or cutting corners on quality. It’s about smart substitution—making precise, targeted changes that:
• Reduce ingredient spend
• Avoid triggering new labelling or allergen issues
• Stay true to the product’s original sensory character

No gaps. Just winners

Why not strengthen your lineup by recreating the success of proven market winners?

With our in-depth market insight and flavour benchmarking, we’ll assess your current offering, identify gaps in your range, and help you fill them—quickly, strategically, and cost-effectively.

Don’t let your competitors own the shelf. Let’s make your range complete.

Why COPY With Foodmaker? We’re not just blend geeks. We’re partner material. Here’s what you can expect:

• One friendly expert to guide the journey
• Proper collaboration (we listen, ask questions, and bring biscuits)
• Clear, simple updates — no nonsense, no surprises
• Testing that matters — if it doesn’t taste great and perform well, we’re not done yet

Flavour Crossover

From the snack aisle to Bakery, spotted a flavour making waves in crisps, sauces, or ready meals? Why not bring it to the grill?

At Foodmaker, we’re experts in flavour translation — taking a trending taste from one category and reimagining it for burgers. We capture its signature profile, then adapt it for your cooking process, format, and compliance needs.

Whether it’s a bold street-food spice blend, a nostalgic throwback, or a global taste sensation, we’ll help you put it where your customers least expect it… and love it most.

Commercial Benchmark

Ever wondered what your seasoning is really worth?

Our Commercial Benchmarking service analyses your current blend’s cost profile and provides a clear, reliable price-per-kilo estimate.

Use this insight however you like — negotiate smarter, plan better, or even spot savings. And who knows — you might just find Foodmaker is the right partner to supply it too. The Clever Stuff Behind the Curtain

We won’t spill all our secrets, but here’s a peek behind the blend. We use smart software that reads flavour declarations and helps us build a working profile from the label up. That means we can spot:

• Key ingredients
• Rough amounts
• The secret to what makes it tick

Then we get hands-on with proper lab work:

• Sieving (to see what’s what)
• Titration testing (to balance the brains)
• Specific gravity (because weighty things matter)

Altogether, it gives us a pretty sharp picture of your blend’s inner workings.
Where Science Meets Gut Feeling (and Taste Buds)
We’ve got tech. But it’s the humans who make it magic.
Our development team brings 60+ years of seasoning experience to the table. They know when a flavour needs a tweak, when it needs a twist, and when it just needs leaving alone. They:

• Analyse the data
• Spot what’s missing
• Make clever suggestions
• Deliver a COPY that tastes spot-on — or even better

Backup Supplier

In food production, continuity is everything. One disruption — whether from supply delays or demand spikes — can put your operation at risk. That’s why having a reliable second source for your seasonings and spices isn’t just smart, it’s essential.

As part of Scobie & Junor, a group with over 100 years of food industry heritage, Foodmaker offers you fully qualified, BRC AA–accredited backup supply solutions that are ready when you need them most. Whether it’s a raw material shortage, transport delay or a sudden surge in demand, we make sure your lines keep moving — and your product stays consistent.

With the strength of our group behind us, we help you stay one step ahead. No disruption. No drama. Just dependable supply, built in from the start.

Stay prepared. Stay productive. Peace of mind — backed up.

Gluten Free

Looking to reduce allergens in your burger lines without compromising on flavour, texture, or performance? We’ve got you covered.

At Foodmaker, we offer a range of gluten-free seasonings and rusk designed specifically for meat burger manufacturing. Whether you’re developing a new free-from range or adapting an existing product to meet retailer or dietary requirements, our gluten-free solutions are fully production-ready.

Our gluten-free ingredients are formulated to:
• Work seamlessly on the line — no special handling or process changes required
• Deliver consistent bite and moisture retention in fresh, chilled, or frozen formats
• Reduce allergen risks while still packing in bold, craveable flavour
• Support clean-label claims and wider market appeal

With decades of seasoning and raw material expertise we help you stay ahead of the curve — meeting modern dietary demands whether it’s for retail, schools or foodservice our gluten-free systems let you serve the same great burger experience, just without the gluten.

Low Salt

Today’s buyers want more than taste — they want cleaner labels, health-conscious claims, and compliance with national salt reduction targets. With FSA guidelines tightening, you need to get ahead of the curve — especially if you supply into retail, education, healthcare, or foodservice brands operating under nutritional scrutiny.

But simply taking salt out of your burger seasoning can flatten flavour, affect texture, and even impact cook performance.

That’s where Foodmaker comes in.

Our Solution: Flavour-First Reformulation

We offer a bespoke service to reduce salt in your burger lines while preserving the eating experience your customers love.

Our in-house development team works with you to:

• Assess your current seasoning and salt level
• Build a reduced-sodium version that meets the target without losing flavour
• Use natural flavour enhancers, umami boosters, and clever layering to bring richness and depth back in
• Implement functional ingredients to maintain texture, yield, and visual appeal
• Align your spec with traffic light labelling and retailer nutrition targets

Let's create something your customers love — and your spec can defend.