About Byzas Research Limited
Byzas Research Limited provides cooking guideline testing services for the food sector. Our work supports product development, validation through structured research, robust methods and clear reporting.
We aim to operate as an extension of our clients’ in-house capabilities—bringing experience, purpose-built facilities and dependable project delivery.
Our approach
- Method-led: structured plans and clear outputs.
- Technology-enabled: efficient data capture and analysis where appropriate.
- Client-focused: pragmatic solutions and responsive communication.
Company timeline
2001
Technology-first approach from day one, applying digital systems to specialist research services.
2002
Deeside Food Services LLP
Began trading as Deeside Food Services LLP; early operations established in an industrial unit and focused on food product evaluation.
Began trading as Deeside Food Services LLP; early operations established in an industrial unit and focused on food product evaluation.
2003
Sensory panel introduced
Introduced the first expert sensory panel and expanded services through partnerships for nutritional analysis.
Introduced the first expert sensory panel and expanded services through partnerships for nutritional analysis.
2005
Online consumer research
Launched online consumer research capability.
Launched online consumer research capability.
2006
Computerised sensory lab
Computerised the sensory laboratory, reducing manual processing and improving turnaround times.
Computerised the sensory laboratory, reducing manual processing and improving turnaround times.
2009
Next stage of growth
Identified new premises at Birch House Business Centre for the next stage of growth.
Identified new premises at Birch House Business Centre for the next stage of growth.
2010
Byzas Research Centre
Launched the Byzas Research Centre: a purpose-built sensory and consumer research facility.
Launched the Byzas Research Centre: a purpose-built sensory and consumer research facility.
2011
Test Kitchen
Opened a dedicated Test Kitchen supporting cooking guideline testing.
Opened a dedicated Test Kitchen supporting cooking guideline testing.
2016
Consumer testing suite
Expanded consumer testing suite, supporting market surveillance capability.
Expanded consumer testing suite, supporting market surveillance capability.
2017
Byzas Research Limited
Re-incorporated as Byzas Research Limited.
Re-incorporated as Byzas Research Limited.
2019
UKAS accreditation
Gained ISO/IEC 17025:2017 UKAS accreditation for cooking guideline generation and validation services.
Gained ISO/IEC 17025:2017 UKAS accreditation for cooking guideline generation and validation services.
2022
Denbigh laboratory
Moved to a new purpose-fitted cooking guideline testing laboratory in Denbigh.
Moved to a new purpose-fitted cooking guideline testing laboratory in Denbigh.