Nutrition Consultancy

FINNE nutrition and regulatory consultancy has extensive experience in the field of nutrition and only uses accredited nutritionists or dietitians for client work. At FINNE nutrition & regulatory consultancy, our advice is always evidence based, in consideration of relevant food regulation and delivered within a commercial context.

Nutrition Communications

Writing consumer friendly, engaging and regulatory compliant materials for social media, press releases websites etc.

Nutrition Communications

Writing consumer friendly, engaging and regulatory compliant materials for social media, press releases websites etc. and also reviewing material from bloggers and agencies to ensure compliance etc. We also write more detailed scientific and technical information for Healthcare Professional or Business to Business use.

Scientific Reviews

We can provide detailed reviews on ingredients/nutrients to help you understand the level of evidence available …

Scientific Reviews

We can provide detailed reviews on ingredients/nutrients to help you understand the level of evidence available to support the role of a nutrient/ingredient/food on health. This can help you understand the potential success for a future EU approved health claims and the gaps in any data.  As an extension of this work, we can compile, write and submit a health claims application for you.  

Nutrition Trials

Are you a small company wishing to invest in clinical nutrition trials but lacking in-house expertise? 

Nutrition Trials

Are you a small company wishing to invest in clinical nutrition trials but lacking in-house expertise? 
Investing in clinical research to support claims is expensive so companies need to know that the claim is compelling to consumers and the design and execution of the trial clearly addresses their needs and will answer specific questions. Yvonne has been actively involved in developing protocols and co-ordinating research programmes both within academia and within the food industry and understands the needs of both parties.

Nutrition Strategy

Many food businesses understand the value . Having a clear strategy about what the company is doing to face these …

Nutrition Strategy

Many food businesses understand the value . Having a clear strategy about what the company is doing to face these challenges is essential for both internal and external stakeholders. Shareholders want to know that companies are facing these challenges head-on and have NPD to support brand and category growth in the area of health and wellness. Consumers want to know how the food they buy fits into a balanced diet and active lifestyle, or, for some consumers how it fits with their specific dietary needs. FINNE consultants can work with you to achieve clarity when it comes to nutrition and health strategy.

New Product Development Support

We will work with your NPD team to translate nutrition science and consumer trends into innovative products

New Product Development Support

We will work with your NPD team to translate nutrition science and consumer trends into innovative products that engage consumers. Practical detailed advice on formulations, functional ingredients, portion sizing, traffic light labelling, CSR commitments and government policies. We can also complete competitor reviews to identify potential product gaps in the nutrition market.

Recipe Development & Nutritional Analysis

Our accredited nutritionists and dietitians have worked with chefs to develop healthier versions of recipes

Recipe Development & Nutritional Analysis

Our accredited nutritionists and dietitians have worked with chefs to develop healthier versions of recipes to support a recipe book for an International client as well as to support menu cards. We also offer full nutritional analysis for each recipe and advise on appropriate nutrition and health claims.

Nutrition Talks For The Food Industry

Make the most of your relationship with your client with added value B2B presentations by FINNE nutrition & regulatory experts or consider using our services to support R&D strategy days to provide food for thought on topics related to nutrition, health and sustainable diets. FINNE nutrition and regulatory services has expertise in tailoring talks to the needs of our clients which have included trade associations, food companies (Global and SME’s) and also directly to consumers. Talks are aimed at stimulating discussions around food, nutrition and sustainable diet strategy and helping position foods/products within current guidance in this area.

Examples of talks given

  • Food Reformulation- does it work?
  • What is a sustainable diet?
  • The Science of Snacking
  • Ultra processed foods- what does it all mean?
  • Health claims refusals- Deep dive on EFSA decisions
  • Fish in the Irish diet
  • Fibre – the forgotten nutrient
  • Plant based eating- what you need to know
  • Vitamin & Mineral supplements- who needs them? [Award winning presentation to major pharmacy client]

Corporate Wellness Talks &workshops

Other presentations have been prepared and delivered by experienced dietitians and nutritionists to support Corporate or National Workplace Wellness days and have covered a wide range of topics including:
  • PNutrition for women- through the life stages
  • PMen’s Health & Nutrition
  • PNutrition and Menopause- what you need to know
  • PIf you just do 3 things…Making dietary changes that count for you
  • PThe Start of something new- Nutrition tips for active retirement
We offer all participants a Why not also consider a cookery demonstration as part of a nutrition and wellness workshop.

Good nutrition is our mission.