Research in the spotlight
Wageningen Food & Biobased Research studies several topics concerning nutrition, food and biobased applications. Read more on these topics on this page.
Biobased chemicals: the ultimate solution for a low-carbon- industry
Biobased chemicals are indispensable for the chemical industry to be able to achieve the Paris Agreement CO2 goals by 2050. What is the best strategy...Reduce the sugar content of your products with the help of Wageningen experts
An improved recipe with less sugar and the same great taste, colour and mouthfeel? You can now reduce the sugar content of your products using the...Reducing food waste
Wasting less food implies more efficient use of resources, reduced costs and sustainability benefits. Increasingly, companies, governments and...Waste: a valuable resource for performance materials
Cellulose fibres in hamburger containers, diapers and jeans and plastics from all sorts of packaging... Waste offers a variety of valuable raw...
Value creation from agrifood side streams within the circular economy
‘To what extent can I obtain higher value for my waste streams and, at the same time, contribute to a circular economy?’ is a question...
Long shelf-life for perishables
How can you ensure that apples and other perishable goods stay firm and juicy for as long as possible after harvest? This is the challenge facing...
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3D food printing
3D printing has the unique capability to use precise amounts of materials in very specific 3D locations. It gives food manufacturers the opportunity... -
Sustainable packaging
The development of sustainable packaging demands insight into the entire packaging chain as well as an understanding of consumer behaviour. In...