Assisting the development of healthier added value products

Ingredient manufacturers Scobie and Junor are committed to helping food manufacturers produce great tasting, innovative and healthy products. In addition to bespoke new product development work, Scobie and Junor launched a hugely successful Salt Reduction campaign in 2010 and in 2011 has introduced a range of low salt, 'natural' mixes and glazes.

This was a common solution to an industry wide issue, meaning that already 85 per cent of their clients will meet the Food Standard Agency guidelines on salt.

A Salt Reduction campaign launched in 2010 has assisted the majority of clients to meet the FSA 2012 guidelines on salt.
New range of burger mixes and glazes launched in 2011 that contain no e-numbers, no allergens and no artificial colours or flavours.
Constantly undertake original market research and keep on top of regulatory requirements to best support client's new product development and reformulation needs.
Natural, low salt, sausage range launching Autumn 2011.

Sausage Scobie and Junor have been blending herbs and spices for food processors since 1922, making them one of the most experienced manufacturers in the country. Scobie and Junor “add value” by transforming ordinary food products into extraordinary compositions of colour, flavour and texture.

From the production lines of large food processors to the shelves and chillers of leading retailers and the kitchens of major caterers, Scobie and Junor are in a unique position to influence manufacturers, big and small, across the country.

Reformulating products in light of healthy eating trends presents particular manufacturing challenges. For instance, if salt is taken away, manufacturers tend to have to reduce everything so that there aren't any overwhelming flavours.

Scobie and Junor launched a Salt Reduction campaign in 2010 to assist clients meet the FSA 2012 Salt Reduction Guidelines. With the company's dedicated team of food technologists working directly with food companies, the East Kilbride-based business is proud to say that it has, already, helped 85 per cent of its clients meet the impending 2012 salt reduction guidelines.

Increasing demand for additive free, natural products also presents challenges for food manufacturers and Scobie and Junor has responded with an impressive 'organics' range and a growing Mealmaker 'naturals' range. These products support the byline “free from everything but the taste” and contain no e-numbers, no allergens and no artificial colours or flavours. In addition they meet, or exceed, the FSA's 2012 salt reduction guidelines.

In addition to product development, Scobie and Junor also continue to explore new packaging and ingredient options to best suit varying customers' needs. The company is continually on the lookout for new ingredients from across the globe and all Scobie and Junor products are available in a variety of packaging sizes and formats including, plastic and glass jars, sachets, pails and rip 'n' flow sacks.

Next steps

Scobie and Junor will continue to support existing and new customers to find new, innovative ways to create healthier products without compromising flavour. For instance a new 'natural' sausages range under the Mealmaker brand will be launched later in 2011.

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“Scobie and Junor are proud to assist our clients in providing consumers with a multi-dimensional product which combines health, fullness of flavour, shelf life and value for money. We are acutely aware that consumers now look at the back of the pack as much as the front and, as such, we must maintain our high standards in ensuring our products meet, and often, exceed both Food Standards Agency (FSA) guidelines and consumer expectations.”

Gordon Wicklow, Director
Scobie and Junor