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.
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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... -
Fermentation technology for sustainable chemicals and food ingredients Fermentation has been used for centuries to make food products more tasteful and longer-lasting. Today it is also used as a sustainable alternative... -
From carbohydrates to new, valuable products Is it possible to create more value for my carbohydrate-rich biomass stream(s)? Can I reduce the environmental footprint of my products by using... -
Healthy ageing: Innovations to stay healthy for longer The growing number of older people in Europe represent a golden opportunity for tailor-made food products and health campaigns. -
Tailor-made fatty acids for food, feed and chemicals The global demand for oils and fatty acids – components that are used in a wide variety of materials, chemicals and food products - is growing... -
Reducing food waste Wasting less food implies more efficient use of resources, reduced costs and sustainability benefits. Increasingly, companies, governments and... -
Biobased Performance Materials Magazine The possibility of using biobased materials on a large scale is becoming more realistic by the day. The Dutch biobased economy is on the rise given... -
Sustainable packaging The development of sustainable packaging demands insight into the entire packaging chain as well as an understanding of consumer behaviour. In... -
Shelf life improvement How can I guarantee that my product tastes good and extend its shelf life? Or can I make it taste even better, for the whole of its shelf life? These,...