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Market & Trends

How Food Manufacturers Can Leverage the ‘Better-for-You’ Trend with Plant-Based Innovations

Recent research indicates that 79% of consumers’ New Year’s goals revolve around improving health, with 34% focusing specifically on dietary changes. According to a Euromonitor study, over 60% of consumers plan to adopt healthier eating habits in 2024, favoring products with functional health benefits such as immunity support and improved digestive health. This trend highlights an ongoing shift in consumer priorities, creating new challenges and opportunities for food manufacturers. The global wellness market continues to expand at an annual rate of 5-10%, driven in part by weight management and health-focused products. Notably, 30% of consumers are willing to pay a premium for healthier food and beverage options. This growing interest, particularly strong at the start of the year, underscores the increasing pressure on manufacturers to …

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Fermentation

Ohly Unveils Yeast-Based Bionutrients to Boost Fermentation in Alternative Proteins

Ohly, a German supplier of yeast derivatives and culinary powders for the food, biotechnology, and human and animal health industries, has introduced a new range of yeast-based bionutrients for fermentation processes used in cultivated meat, protein, cheese, and dairy alternatives. The bionutrients are described as “powerful tools” that act as nitrogen sources to achieve high yields, titers, and enhanced productivity, resulting in lower cost-in-use and high batch outputs. They contain a “balanced source of complex nutrients,” including amino acids, peptides, vitamins, minerals, growth factors, and nucleotides; however, they can be tailored to each production host’s specific requirements, providing flexibility. An expansion of the company’s X-SEED portfolio, the new range includes X-SEED® KAT Advanced, X-SEED® KAT Plus, and X-SEED® Carbo Peptone. Multiple prototypes for refined solutions The …

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Rüdiger Briel, Project Lead for the new fermentation facility, and Daria Pashkova, Product & Marketing Manager

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Interviews

Ohly: “The New Fermentation Plant Uses the Latest Innovative Technology to Increase Production Capacity by Up to 50%”

This summer, Ohly, a yeast-based specialty manufacturer, announced the opening of a new state-of-the-art fermentation plant in Hamburg to meet rising demand for fermentation-derived products. The facility will follow the latest hygiene design standards for sustainable cleaning and feature a heat recovery system that conserves enough energy to power nearly 800 homes annually. Rüdiger Briel, Project Lead for the new fermentation facility, and Daria Pashkova, Product & Marketing Manager for the Ohly taste & texture portfolio, here discuss the new facility in detail and describe the plant-based solutions that it will manufacture. Ohly announced the new fermentation facility in early August, with plans for it to open next year. How far along are you in the construction and setup process, and how did the overnight …

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Company News

Ohly to Open State-of-the-Art Fermentation Plant in Hamburg

Ohly, a manufacturer of yeast-based specialities, is opening a new state-of-the-art fermentation plant in Hamburg next year, as consumer and investor interest in fermentation derived products and yeast-based ingredients continue to surge. The new fermentation plant will be built according to the latest hygiene design standards, which guarantee sustainable cleaning, says the company. A key feature of the new plant is the heat recovery system, which conserves and reuses enough thermal energy to supply almost 800 single-family homes each year. “Hamburg is the birthplace of our production. The city not only offers us an excellent infrastructure, but also access to qualified specialists and important markets. With the new fermentation plant, we are not only securing jobs in the region, but also contributing to a more …

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Ingredients

Unlock Exceptional Flavor and Perfect Savory Harmony with Ohly® Carbon Neutral Yeast-Based Ingredients

Vegan, vegetarian, and flexitarian lifestyles are becoming increasingly popular because of growing concerns around environmental impact and animal welfare, as well as health. As consumers seek healthier and more sustainable foods, producers face various challenges with regards to taste. Reducing or replacing ingredients to make a product healthier or more sustainable can often make it difficult to retain great taste. That’s where Ohly taste improvement solutions come in. Improving taste with yeast-based ingredients Like meat, cheese and ripe tomatoes, yeast extracts are rich in glutamic acid, a naturally occurring compound which brings an umami taste. Often described as the ‘fifth taste’, umami can bring out true flavours and enhance the overall taste experience of plant-based foods by imparting that savoury and deeply satisfying sensation which …

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Interviews

Ohly: “Creating State-of-the-Art Ingredients That Contribute to Sustainable Lifestyles”

Ohly is a world-leading provider of specialty yeast products and extracts. These vegan-friendly ingredients can be used to enhance flavors, reduce salt content, mask off-notes, and more. Last year, Ohly launched a native yeast protein concentrate with a gelling function that can replace eggs in numerous applications, such as desserts, bakery products, and sauces. The ingredient can also act as an emulsifier, foaming agent, and more. Ohly has recently added to its extensive range by developing its first carbon-neutral yeast extracts. We spoke to Nancy Zacca, director of global sales, and Kristina Vervoorst, product and marketing manager, to find out more about the company and its products. Ohly offers a range of plant protein ingredients. What solutions do you bring to food producers? How do …

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