for food & drinks: sweeteners, sugar substitutes, high intensity sweeteners, functional sugars, flavours, extracts, gelatine, specialty oils, edible oils, dietary fibres, probiotics and prebiotics, functional carbohydrates, plant-based alternatives, wheat texturates, ancient grains, legume flours, specialty flours, spices, marinades, salt substitutes
We are one of the leading agencies for the ingredients industry, and have been for many years. We do not engage with every industry out there – that’s what sets us apart from many other service providers. Our focus is more specialised. We concentrate on ingredients for food, beverages, dietary supplements, pet food, animal feed, cosmetics, personal care and household cleaning products, including related technology and packaging. With every customer, with every project and with every task, our expertise and understanding of the industry grows. And you know what? We can’t imagine anything more exciting!
Segments
Ingredients
Additives
Starches, texturisers, emulsifiers, excipients, hydrocolloids, fillers, binders, anti-caking agents, preservatives
Applications
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, bakery, confectionery, dairy, desserts, meat products, fish, frozen foods, ready meals, snacks and convenience foods, dairy and meat alternatives, gluten-free, organic, breaded products, semi-prepared products
Nutraceuticals
Micronutrients for dietary supplements, functional foods and beverages, including collagen peptides, ubiquinol, coenzyme Q10, astaxanthin, carotenoids and other antioxidants, krill oil, omega-3 fatty acids, calcium carbonate, vitamins, plant extracts, nootropic extracts; dosage forms, applications and indications
Pharma Excipients
Carriers, sweeteners, capsules, tablets, sachets and other dosage forms
Cosmetics & Household
Carriers and active ingredients for personal care products, skin care, baby care, cosmetics, oral care, toothpastes, sunscreens, detergents and cleaning products – including collagen and collagen peptides, lipids, calcium carbonate, ceramic microbeads
Pet Food/ Feed/ Aqua Feed
Functional and active ingredients for pet foods, animal feeds and aquaculture
Technology
Plant and processes for production, refining, preserving and technical optimisation, as well as engineering and plant construction. Microencapsulation, fluid bed technology, filling, canning, hygienic design and plant cleaning, cleaning-in-place, sensor technology and analytics, metrology, dosage forms, contract manufacturing and co-packing
Packaging
Packaging for food, beverages, dietary supplements, cosmetics and household products, including PET and aluminium cans, corrugated board, paper and composite materials. Let´s speak about product advantages, production technology, design, recycling, sustainability and circular economy!
Industry IT & Digitisation
Industry 4.0, data loggers, automation, product lifecycle management, wireless technology, electronic labelling, tracking
Exhibitions & Events
Communications and public relations for international trade shows including Fi Europe and Hi Europe, B2B events and congresses
Agriculture
Digitisation in agriculture, agriculture 4.0, organic fertilisers, sustainability, biodiversity
Topics
Food Trends
Plant-based products, meat and dairy alternatives, proteins, natural and clean label ingredients, sports nutrition, sportification and e-sports, personalised nutrition, ethnic foods, low-glycaemic products, gluten-free products, nutricosmetics
Nutrition & Health
Metabolism, digestion, gut health and the microbiome, cardiovascular and immune health, blood glucose and diabetes, weight management, overweight and obesity, cellular and mitochondrial health, fitness, physical and mental performance, skin and connective tissues, muscle development, healthy ageing, sarcopenia, bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, clinical nutrition, bioavailability, orthomolecular medicine
Regulation & Claims
EU Health Claims, regulatory approval, certification, food and pharma standards, GMP, labelling, including Nutri-Scores (Please note: We do not provide food law advice)
Sustainability
Carbon footprint reduction, recycling, circular economy, energy management, wastewater treatment, material savings, corporate social responsibility, sustainability reporting, standards and certification
Sourcing
Raw materials and supply chains, contract farming, transparency, traceability, quality assurance, supply availability, sustainable and responsible sourcing, food fraud prevention, contamination and cross-contamination elimination, product development, production standards, certification
Hygiene & Quality Control
Concepts, analysis, quality management, certifications, audits, HACCP, GMP, traceability, standards, Kosher, Halal
Product Development
Communicating concepts, rapid prototyping, pilot plants and upscaling, test series, food pairing, marketing campaigns
Markets & People
Regional trends, market statistics, trend reports, consumer studies, focus groups
Science & Research
Market and trend research, scientific studies, nutritional research, technological test series, test procedures