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Planteneers UPF

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Interviews

Planteneers on UPFs: All Ultra-Processed, All Unhealthy?

“Precision Wellness” is one of the current top trends, according to Innova Market Insights. The focus is on healthy nutrition, including gut health, ideally personalized to the individual needs of consumers. But what is “healthy nutrition”? By what criteria are foods classified as healthy? Health organizations like the German Nutrition Society, the World Health Organization, and America’s FDA derive their nutrition recommendations first and foremost from the content of macro- and micronutrients, sugar, and salt in foods. Another classification scheme currently being widely discussed is the NOVA system, which categorizes foods exclusively based on their degree of processing. This four-stage system differentiates between unprocessed or minimally processed foods, foods with processed ingredients, processed foods, and ultra-processed foods or UPFs. According to nutrition experts this last …

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Fairs & Events

Hydrosol and Planteneers to Showcase Innovative Plant-Based & Hybrid Solutions at IFFA 2025

Sister companies Hydrosol and Planteneers are set to showcase a range of solutions for meat alternatives and hybrid products at the meat industry trade fair IFFA 2025, which will take place from May 3-8 in Frankfurt. Planteneers will present various clean-label solutions, including a plant-based salami alternative made from wheat protein. Two versions will be showcased — a snack stick to be eaten on the go and slices that can be consumed hot or cold. In a cooking show at the IFFA Kitchen & Stage, Planteneers will demonstrate how manufacturers can meet consumer demand for plant-based alternatives free of methylcellulose. The company will also highlight the potential of fermentation-derived meat alternatives requiring only minimal processing, including mycoprotein-based chicken breast and salmon alternatives. For the past …

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Manufacturing & Technology

Planteneers Develops New Plant-Based Steak, Bacon & Ham to Be Produced on Handtmann Systems

Planteneers, a developer and provider of customized plant-based product solutions, has announced an expansion of its collaboration with filling and portioning system manufacturer Handtmann. The two companies have been working together for a year to help customers offer plant-based steaks and filet strips with fine marbling and a fibrous structure. Now, the range has been expanded with several new meat alternatives, including cost-optimized steak varieties, bacon, cooked ham, and carpaccio. When developing the new solutions, Planteneers says it focused on products with high sales potential in European markets. The manufacturing process Manufacturers can produce the meat alternatives using Planteneers’ fiildMeat P and fiildMeat S system solutions, in combination with a forming and marbling unit for Handtmann’s filling and portioning systems. The products’ size and shape …

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Manufacturing & Technology

Planteneers: How Manufacturers Can Meet the Demand for Affordable Plant-Based Foods

Planteneers, a leading German developer and provider of customized plant-based products, has outlined how manufacturers can meet the growing demand for high-quality and affordable plant-based foods. With the help of a system called fiildMeat S 111404, Planteneers produces cold-cut alternatives like lyoner, fleischwurst, and salami using functional plant proteins combined with hydrocolloids. The system has been developed to make plant-based foods as accessible and affordable as possible with no compromise on taste or texture. To cut costs, Planteneers worked out that modified starch could be excluded from formulations if a “clever combination of other hydrocolloids” was used instead. The optimal choice and quantity of hydrocolloids also helps the products slice cleanly on large high-speed slicers. Meeting consumer expectations The correct choice of proteins is also …

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Manufacturing & Technology

Planteneers Unveils Manufacturing Solutions for Mycoprotein-Based Meat Alternatives

Germany’s Planteneers, a leading developer and provider of customized plant-based products, has unveiled a range of meat alternatives featuring mycoprotein. The products were developed with the company’s functional systems for plant-based meat — fiildMeat P and fiildMeat S — which can integrate mycoproteins to create products that combine “authentic enjoyment,” health, and sustainable production. Mycoproteins are notable for their meat-like texture and nutritional profile, offering essential amino acids, valuable fiber, and low fat content. With the vegan food market projected to reach $40.53 billion by 2031 and consumers demanding minimally processed products, Planteneers offers manufacturers a solution for these trends. “With its meat-like structure, mycoprotein not only brings functional advantages but also has an ideal nutrient profile. Mycoprotein has all the essential amino acids, valuable …

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Planteneers to Showcase Cost-Optimised, Clean-Label Innovations at PBWE and FiE Shows

The upcoming autumn trade fairs PBWE in London and FiE in Frankfurt are marked by three main themes at Planteneers: cost optimisation, clean-label innovations, and enjoyment. As an example of cost-optimised solutions, the plant-based experts present a functional system that can develop a wide range of whole cuts such as plant alternatives to Lyon, meat sausage, and salami. Authentic taste experiences with the shortest possible list of ingredients are on the path to growth, says Planteneers. More and more consumers are paying attention to clean-label products in plant-based foods. For this focus area, Planteneers presents wheat protein-based solutions that offer a high protein content and exceptional functionality, described as particularly effective in replicating the compact texture required for salami and other cured meat alternatives. Another …

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Planteneers Develops Buffet of 100% Plant-Based Italian Cuisine, Samplers Say “This is How the Future Will Taste”

After developing — all in the past few months — technology for marbled and fat-layered meat alternatives; a wide range of plant-based fermented dairy products; and solutions for plant-based desserts such as tiramisu and cheesecake; Germany’s Planteneers announces that it has created an entirely plant-based Italian buffet through its development platform. Part of the Stern-Wywiol Gruppe, Planteneers formulates high-quality, functional ingredients and compounds designed to mimic the taste, texture, and cooking properties of traditional animal-based products. Together with the Marriot Hotel kitchen team, Planteneers prepared an entirely plant-based Italian buffet for approximately 1450 trade show attendees, with plant-based Caesar salad, focaccia, pizza pieces, whitefish filet in tomato sauce, and plant-based tiramisu. The future tastes like this “The response was overwhelming. The idea of presenting our …

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Germany's Planteneers has introduced a range of plant-based desserts — pudding, fermented oat dessert, tiramisu, cheesecake, and soft ice cream.

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Milk- and Dairy Alternatives

​​Planteneers Unveils Indulgent Desserts Including Vegan Cheesecake, Tiramisu & Fermented Oat Dessert

Germany’s Planteneers, a leading developer and provider of customized plant-based products, has introduced a range of plant-based desserts —  tiramisu and cheesecake, fermented oat dessert,  pudding, and soft ice cream — catering to the growing demand for “healthy but indulgent” alternatives to dairy-based products. According to Linda Eitelberger, Product Manager at Plantenneers, “More and more customers want products that focus more on enjoyment, in addition to health aspects.” Tiramisu and cheesecake Planteneers has introduced an advanced solution for creating plant-based mascarpone: a blend of starch, plant proteins, plant fibers, pectin, and emulsifiers transformed into a smooth, rich base with water and fats. The plant-based mascarpone is said to have a neutral taste and rich mouthfeel. Planteneers says it can be marketed as a standalone product …

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Planteneers introduces a range of plant-based fermented dairy

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Milk- and Dairy Alternatives

Plant-Based Fermented Dairy: Planteneers Introduces Yogurt, Quark, Cream Cheese, Ayran, and More

Planteneers, a leading developer and provider of customized plant-based products and solutions, has introduced a range of plant-based fermented dairy, including yogurt, quark, cream cheese, crème fraîche, and ayran (Turkish yogurt drink). According to the company, these fermented vegan products have been specifically formulated to replicate the authentic taste, texture, and mouthfeel of traditional dairy products using the company’s unique functional ingredients systems. Planteneers solutions for plant-based dairy are flexible and can be easily adapted and customized to accommodate the specific preferences of manufacturers or brands looking to offer products that cater to consumer demand. This introduction follows the launch of the plant-based steak 2.0., a manufacturing innovation to create marbled and fat-layered alternatives to meat; and a range of pea-based high moisture extrudates (HME) …

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Plant-Based Steak 2.0: Planteneers & Handtmann Unveil Manufacturing Innovation for Marbling and Fat-Layering

Plant-based food pioneer Planteneers and global leader in food processing technology, Handtmann, are joining forces to revolutionize the market with a manufacturing innovation to create marbled and fat-layered alternatives to meat: the plant-based steak 2.0.  To address the need for more realistic plant-based meat alternatives, the collaboration involves integrating Planteneers’ functional systems and Handtmann’s equipment to create alternatives that mimic the appearance of traditional meat and have an “authentic, fibrous structure.”  Advantages over other processes By combining a newly developed attachment for Handtmann’s filling and portioning systems with Planteneers’ fiildMeat and fiildTex series, manufacturers can achieve the desired fat ratio and adjust the size and shape of the final products to meet customer preferences. In addition, this flexible coextrusion system in production also enables a more realistic asymmetrical fat marbling. …

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Planteneers: “With Us, Companies Don’t Need to Invest in Expensive R&D to Bring Plant-Based Alternatives to Market”

Planteneers specializes in the development and production of plant-based food alternatives and is part of the Stern-Wywiol Gruppe. The company’s expertise lies in the formulation of high-quality, functional ingredients and compounds that are tailored to mimic the taste, texture, and cooking properties of traditional animal-based products. ​​​After a successful 2023 during which Planteneers won the World Plant-Based Innovation Awards 2023 in the technology category for the Plantbaser and expanded into the USA with a new office in Aurora, Illinois, we spoke with Dr. Dorotea Pein, Director Technology, on thoughts for the year ahead not just for the company but for the alternative food space in general – “cultured meat and proteins from fermentation will become more important,” predicts Dr Pein. Can you tell us what …

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Ingredients

Planteneers Introduces Pea-Based High Moisture Extrudates for Meaty Alternatives

Planteneers has developed a range of pea-based high moisture extrudates (HME) for plant-based meat that is said to deliver an “authentically” meat-like structure. Branded fiildTex, the range offers various sizes and shapes, including chunks or kebabs. They are described as allergens-free, clean-label, and high in protein, offering 30g per 100g and a NutriScore A. Moreover, they can be used in fish alternatives or as components of ready meals, making them suitable for retail and food service. They are flash frozen (IQF-frozen), allowing 12 months of storage at -18°C. At this year’s Plant Based World Expo in London and at Fi Europe’s latest fair in Frankfurt, the German food tech firm showcased the new HME in a plant-based kebab dish to demonstrate the capabilities of the …

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Planteneers’ Plantbaser Wins Technology Innovation Award at PBWE New York

With the Planteneers Plantbaser, companies can implement new ideas for new alternative products in the shortest possible time. It only takes two weeks from the idea to the finished product. Users can put together their desired product within 15 to 20 minutes. Dedicated plant-based know-how is not necessary, and the test samples are available two weeks later. “Two and a half years of intensive work have paid off: it’s a great feeling to be rewarded in this way,” says Florian Bark, Plantbaser product manager. “Our digital product configurator Plantbaser also amazed visitors at the Plant Based World Expo in New York.” “I’ve never seen anything like that” With around 1,300 recipes, Plantbaser offers the world’s largest selection of plant-based products from all categories – from …

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Planteneers Expands into US Market with New Office and Customer Center in Aurora, lllinois

German food tech company Planteneers announces it has opened a new office in Aurora, Illinois, USA, in response to the increasing demand for plant-based products in the region. Additionally, the company announces that it has begun construction on a new Customer Excellence Center, also located in Aurora, set to open next summer. The center will be a dedicated space for addressing customer-specific requirements in the US market. Strategic sales leader Gretchen Moon will join the company as VP of commercial operations for North America and will lead the new team focusing on sales, distribution, marketing, and product development, says Planteneers. “At our new location with production, R&D, and the upcoming Customer Center, we can address customer-specific requirements for the US market even better,” comments Moon. Innovations with …

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Planteneers and Hydrosol Advice: Embrace Tech to Overcome Future Food Challenges

With consolidated revenues of 764 million euros last year, the Hamburg Stern-Wywiol Gruppe, a global leader in the food and feed ingredients industry, again enjoyed double-digit growth. The growth drivers in the group are its Planteneers and Hydrosol subsidiaries, said the group in a statement.  Planteneers develops and produces custom system solutions for plant-based alternatives to meat, sausage, and fish products, as well as cheese, dairy products, and deli foods. Hydrosol specialises in stabilising and texturing systems for animal foods. Factors for success Key factors for the success of the companies are intense research, the development of innovative technologies, and closeness to customers and markets, says the group. “Our innovations are precisely tuned to individual customer requirements,” commented Dr. Matthias Moser, MD of the Food Ingredients …

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Planteneers: “In the Area of Plant-Based Alternatives, Products Are Always Evolving”

Founded in September 2020, Planteneers GmbH, a sister company of Hydrosol and part of the Stern-Wywiol Gruppe, specialises in customised functional and texturisation systems for plant-based alternative products. Planteneers’ expertise covers a range of applications, developing raw materials and textures for plant-based meat, dairy and deli alternatives for manufacturers in the food industry worldwide. In this year in review, Dr Dorotea Pein, Head of Product Management at Planteneers, tells us about the highlights and challenges of 2022 and gives an outlook for the coming year. What innovations were launched in 2022? The year was characterized by the high interest of manufacturers in our fish alternatives and the new products that came onto the market. Fish alternatives are a segment that is particularly suitable for replacement …

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Planteneers at the Plant Based World Expo in New York

One focus of Planteneers in New York is the product configurator Plantbaser from Planteneers, which can be used to shorten the development time of new products to up to a few weeks. In addition to colleagues from the USA team, Dorotea Pein, Head of Product Management, and Christoph Kowollik, Digital Transformation Manager, from the Hamburg headquarters in New York will be available for discussions. Planteneers GmbH, headquartered in Ahrensburg, develops and produces individual system solutions for plant-based alternatives to meat, sausage and fish products, as well as cheese, dairy products and deli foods. As a member of the independent, owner-operated Stern-Wywiol Gruppe with a total of twelve sister companies, Planteneers makes use of many synergies. The company has access to the knowledge of some 100 …

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Planteneers Reveals Strategy to Work With Meat Industry For Increased Hybrid Products

Planteneers reveals plans to deal with the ongoing trend for plant-based alternatives and avoid a cannibalization effect. By getting the meat industry on board to create hybrid products containing less meat, a more ethical revenue stream is established for manufacturers, it says. Hybrid products offer a perfect compromise, according to the German producer, offering great opportunities for flexitarians and consumers who are looking to reduce their meat intake step by step. In response, Planteneers has created novel stabilizing methods for this category that are able to cut the animal content in the finished product in half. “The meat industry is reinventing itself. We need to meet consumer expectations in modern plant-based nutrition, while avoiding a cannibalization effect,” explains Planteneers Product Manager Florian Bark. “Walking this …

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Fairs & Events

Hydrosol and Planteneers at IFFA 2022: Meat or Plant-Based? The Solution in Between

Plant-based is more and more in focus, even at the international meat trade fair IFFA. Plant-based alternatives remain a growth segment in the industrialized western nations. At the same time, market researchers project a continued worldwide rise in meat consumption. Florian Bark, Product Manager of the sister companies Planteneers and Hydrosol, explains how the industry can profit from both of these trends. As an expert in plant-based foods, Planteneers is exhibiting at the IFFA for the first time, together with sister company Hydrosol, whose focus is on meat and sausage products. How do they fit together?  For a long time we’ve been seeing that the main vendors of plant-based meat and sausage alternatives are by no means just start-ups, but traditional meat producers. This makes …

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Manufacturing & Technology

Planteneers & Hydrosol to Present New Plant-Based Concepts for the Meat Industry

German food tech Planteneers joins with Hydrosol to offer plant-based and hybrid solutions for meat companies looking to diversify into alt protein. As the alt protein boom shows little sign of slowing down, Planteneers and Hydrosol offer the new PLUSmulson series stabilizing system for meat manufacturers aiming to move into the plant-based movement. Planteneers and Hydrosol, sister companies within the Stern-Wywiol Gruppe, are offering the meat industry product concepts that open up new potential in many different markets. This will enable manufacturers to react to current challenges, trends, and consumer wishes by reducing the meat content in burger patties, nuggets, or sausages, and replacing it with plant ingredients.  The companies claim the system is suitable for many different products and simple to integrate into existing …

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