Bill Edwards

Biography

I have supplied consultancy services to the confectionery and related industries since 1991. In addition to spending ten years working for Rowntrees in the products research and development department in York, I have worked for Spillers Milling and the Leatherhead Food Research Association.

In my work I develop new products, produce concept samples and I find markets for ingredients and solve problems. I have worked on producing both new reduced calorie and sugar free products as well as versions of existing products. I supply scientific and technical knowledge on confectionery and similar products. I have expertise in sugar confectionery, chocolate confectionery and bakery products.

I have developed new products from an initial idea to a factory trial. Customers include confectionery manufacturers, ingredient suppliers and those wishing to go into the confectionery business. When required I have acted as an expert in impending legal proceedings.