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New products and trends are forever appearing in the food and beverage industry. We keep you informed with our focus reports!

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Chantal Theiler
Chantal Theiler

Head of Business Unit Food

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20.05.2026

Sugar-free desserts – Stable structures with a sugar-free whipping system (Aeration System)

Sugar-free desserts place high demands on texture, stability, and processing. In particular, the loss of the functional properties of sugar makes development challenging.

10.05.2026

Xanthan & Gellan – Functional hydrocolloids from European production

Xanthan and Gellan are among the central hydrocolloids in modern food and beverage development when it comes to the targeted adjustment of viscosity, stability, and structure.

08.04.2026

Functional trend: Soluble corn fiber as a technological multi-talent

Soluble corn fibers offer a technologically elegant solution. They act as a functional fiber carrier while simultaneously enabling intelligent sugar reduction with maximum process…

03.03.2026

The sugar taboo: Why bulk sweeteners remain technologically indispensable

Sugar, often simplistically labeled as "white poison," is increasingly becoming a taboo subject within the health megatrend. 

02.02.2026

Plant fibers: Natural performance with guaranteed supply security

In modern food technology, plant fibers act as architects of the matrix. It is no longer just about filling volume, but about the targeted control of physical properties. 

02.02.2026

Functional systems & fat powders: A partnership with real added value

Modern functional ingredients are much more than mere standard raw materials. They form central building blocks of complex systems in which fats, proteins, carbohydrates, and…

Plant proteins in focus – applications, properties and suitable solutions from our portfolio
24.08.2025

Plant proteins in focus – applications, properties and suitable solutions from our portfolio

Proteins are no longer just a component of sports nutrition - they are now among the central functional raw materials in food production.

15.07.2025

Functional Foods with a Kick – Versatile Caffeine Applications

Functional foods and beverages continue to gain relevance worldwide. The annual growth rate is estimated to be 7-8% until 2030, both globally and for Europe

24.04.2025

Baking emulsifiers: where, when, and why?

Fluctuating raw material qualities, difficult processes, and increasing consumer expectations for greater volume, longer shelf life, and softer crumb are all major challenges that…

21.03.2025

Clean Label texturants: Clean Label starches and pregelatinized flours

Clean Label products have long since broken out of their niche status, and consumers are expecting short ingredient lists that don't contain E-numbers.

24.02.2025

Special salts: functional, versatile and high quality

The range of functional foods and beverages is increasing and, with it, the demand for water-soluble minerals with high bioavailability is constantly growing.

16.01.2025

​Smoke flavour with aromas and extracts: quick, easy and cost-efficient

Smoke flavours and smoky herb extracts are alternatives to traditional smoking – quick, easy and cost-efficient! 

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