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Innovation Strategy worked with Aberystwyth University to design and develop the SMART Recovery programme, funded through the Covid Recovery Challenge Fund. SMART Recovery supported businesses in the development of innovative and ‘functional foods’ to promote recovery from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and generate growth across Wales.
SMART Recovery worked towards the Welsh Government’s goal of reducing non-communicable diseases and chronic conditions through encouraging healthier diets. The programme was designed to be closely aligned to the Well-Being of Future Generations Act (2015).
The programme facilitated the growth of an innovation ecosystem for ‘functional foods across Wales. 12 businesses were able to utilise the facilities at AberInnovation to develop their ‘functional foods’ through analytical work, human clinical trials, and consumer perception trials. Innovation Strategy provided the cohort with expert business advice to enable growth, delivering workshops and one-to-one mentoring to support businesses and help them best position their innovation to access the market. The innovation ecosystem created by the programme is still in place, with participating businesses reguarly collaborating and new businesses becoming involved.
Business Case Studies
Innovation Strategy supported 12 innovative businesses to develop their functional foods through SMART Recovery. Read more about the individual projects below.
Pant Du
Pant Du Vineyard and Orchard, based in Dyffryn Nantlle, have been producing wines, cider, and honey since 2007. As part of the SMART Recovery programme Pant Du were supported in testing the preserving properties of glass made from discarded slate for their new apple cider vinegar. The glass successfully prolonged the shelf-life of products. Innovation Strategy supported Pant Du through one-to-one mentoring sessions and a series of workshops.
TeTrim Teas
A not-for-profit started in 2021 TeTrim Teas are working to develop teas with proven health benefits that come from locally grown ingredients. Through SMART Recovery they recieved support to begin developing their Rhubarb Root Tea which has been proven to lower bad cholesterol. They have since gone on to develop a Lions Mane tea, sourcing the mushrooms from Madarch Cymru.
Conwy Kombucha
Conwy Kombucha's award-wining small batch kombucha is brewed in Conwy and stocked in stores and cafes across Wales. SMART Recovery supported Conwy Kombucha to test the health benefits of their products and develop new flavours. Kombucha has positive impacts on gut health and contains a range of vitamins and minerals to support health and longevity across Wales. Innovation Strategy continue to work closely with Conwy Kombucha to support their business development and ongoing projects.
Llaeth Y Llan
Award-winning yogurt producers Llaeth Y Llan joined the SMART Recovery programme to learn more about the health benefits of their yogurts. The pro-biotics in their products contribute to gut health, the yogurt is also packed with calcium and made from natural ingredients.
Dr Nash Glyco Health
Dr Nash Glyco Health are on a mission to develop innovative pharmaceutical products which utilise Glycobiology. Through the SMART Recovery programme they received support to develop IminioHoney. A honey food and nutrition supplement containing an iminiosugar, IminioHoney supports and promotes a healthy lifestyle.