STUDENTS have taken part in a competition to design a new burger,

Four food science students from Teesside University were selected to take part in ABP Food Group’s burger design competition.

The students were tasked with creating an “adventurous” burger, as well as designing packaging and labelling for their products.

Phil Douglas was selected as the official winner after impressing the judges with his design of a premium mushroom burger suitable for vegetarians.

Jibin He, senior lecturer in Food Science and Technology at Teesside University, said: “Projects such as this are great for the students as they get experience of working to a legitimate brief from an established company.

“I would like to congratulate all of the students who took part.”