Explanation model circular economy in food
To extract the maximum value from waste streams, Wageningen Food & Biobased Research establishes a link between food and non-food chains, which are inextricably linked within a circular economy.
After all, when growing food crops and producing food, there is always a portion left over that is unsuitable for consumption, such as stalks and peelings. These waste streams can serve as a sustainable source of raw materials for biobased products, thereby providing environmental benefits and added value.
Our services
In order to successfully valorise a waste stream, several steps are required to turn an idea into a marketable product. The experts at Wageningen Food & Biobased Research can provide support during this process, if required.
- Monitoring & analysis
- Consumer understanding
- Process & product design
- Supply chain management
- Data management
- New business models
- Policy & regulatory advice
Technology and expertise portfolio
Specialists in a variety of disciplines collaborate closely at Wageningen University & Research. Our portfolio of technology and expertise ranges from pre-processing and storage technology to logistics and separation and fractionation technology, and from mild preservation and product development to fermentation, biotechnology, chemical modification and analysis technologies. As a result, we can support the entire chain – from farmers to retailers and waste processors – in the high-quality processing of waste streams.