The Taste Academy by Bread & Jam - Powered by Givaudan
Please complete this short application form to be considered for The Taste Academy powered by Givaudan. Applications close on 2nd March and shortlisted applications will be invited to pitch online to Givaudan in the week commencing 16th March. Four brands will be chosen to participate in The Taste Academy, which runs for 12 weeks from 30th March, culminating in a product launch at The Bread & Jam Festival on 14th - 15th July at the Business Design Centre in London.
Please confirm you are available to take part in Givaudan Taste Academy, this will run between April 2026 - July 2026.
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Please confirm you can attend a short video meeting W/C 16th March 2026.
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What is your company name?
Company Background: Tell us about yourself and your business - what drives you? Either submit a 2 minute video (max. 10MB) OR write your answer in the next question.
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(Only answer this question if you did not submit a video) Company Background: Tell us about yourself and your business - what drives you?
Development Stage: Where are you in your development journey?
Concept / Pre-launch (£0)
New product
Relaunch
Limited edition
Market Context: Who are your main competitors, and what differentiates you from them?
Briefly describe competitive advantage, unique selling points, or potential market gaps.
Market Opportunity: What is the size and potential of your target market?
Outline your go-to-market strategy and how you intend to grow and sustain your market presence.
Key Milestones: Share your upcoming timeline.
Are there deadlines for prototype sampling, test production, or product launch? Indicate approximate timing if possible.
Financial Position: Which best describes your current financial stage?
Pre-launch (£0)
Start-up (<£100k)
Scale-up (£100k–£1m)
Scaler (£1m+)
Funding Status: Where are you with fundraising?
Currently fundraising
Planning to fundraise in the next 6 months
Planning to fundraise in the next 12 months
Not fundraising
Not sure
Areas Where You Need Support: Select all that apply.
Product / Taste development
Market insights & consumer understanding
Ingredient supply chain
Mentoring
Regulatory guidance
Other
Project Description and Objective: If you were selected to take part in the Taste Academy, in a few sentences, what would your project be about?
What is your main goal or desired outcome?
Application: Where would your innovation be applied?
Describe the application or product category (e.g., beverage, supplement, snack etc.).
Target Consumer: Who would be the intended audience for your new or improved product?
Describe which market segment or consumer group you are aiming to reach with your product.
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