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.
- Cellulose: versatile cornerstone of the bio-based economy Cellulose has the potential to become the cornerstone of the bio-based economy. These natural fibres are already widely used in paper, plastics,...
- 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... -
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... -
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...