Solutions of Wageningen Food & Biobased Research
Digital and Personalized Dietary Advise
Healthy eating. Consumers want it, but because of the overload of information, they can’t see...Health Benefits of Foods
Nutrition research holds great promise in finding solutions to positively influence human health and...Healthy and Sustainable Dietary Choices
Insights in food consumer behaviour are key to support people towards healthier and more sustainable...New Protein Sources
From fungi to seaweed: new protein-rich ingredients based on sustainable protein sources are...Nutritional Quality of Protein
Proteins are primary building materials for the human body, providing 9 essential amino acids that...Plant-Based Foods and Alternatives
In Europe and North America the market for plant-based foods is growing by 12-16%. This offers...Protein Extraction Efficiency
The most sustainable proteins are those with a low production footprint, including an efficient,...Smart and Sustainable Food Processing
The world population is expanding and the demand for safe, healthy, sustainable food with less...Microbes Relevant to Food Production
Microbes play a dual role in food production, leading to beneficial but also harmful effects. They...Innovative Food Formulation
Foods that are energy dense and nutrient poor are widely available at different points of sale. As a...Postharvest Quality Measurement
From ripening systems to hyperspectral cameras and taste profiling: there are plenty of...Data Technology and Artificial Intelligence in Agrifood
From harvest times to in-transport temperatures, the supply chain offers a wealth of data that can...Quality Control during Storage and Transport
The development of the new generation of conditioning and storage systems is focussed on achieving...Quality-Driven Logistics
Ready-to-eat or longer shelf life? Focussing on quality enables targeting of fresh produce to...Postharvest Quality Management for Improved Welfare
Postharvest management of fresh produce contributes significantly to achieving food and nutrition...Safe and Sustainable Substitutes for Substances of very High Concern
The demand for safe, biobased and biodegradable alternatives to substances of very high concern...Water Treatment for Circularity
Many sectors have adopted circularity in their policies, such as the food industry, agriculture,...Biobased Products for Water Treatment
To keep water fit for purpose, fossil based water treatment products are commonly used that are...Sustainable plastics based on renewable raw materials
The market for biobased plastics is growing fast. Bioplastics are made from renewable raw materials...Cellulose: Sustainable Alternative to a Wide Range of Materials
From the packaging industry and plastics producers to innovators in the construction sector: they...Total Use Biomass Valorisation
Biomass can contain an enormous value. Organic side and waste streams such as tomato stems and...Regulatory Support, Food and Ingredient Authorization, Claims and Labelling
Europe has its own specific food regulations, authorisation laws and routings. Examples include the...Biodegradable Alternatives to Products that end up in Sewage Water
Aqueous household and personal care (HPC) products like detergents, shampoos and moisturisers often...Water Technology for Energy Transition
Industrial and agri-food sectors are looking for new ways to reduce their energy and water...Safe and Circular (Food) Packaging Materials
European and national governments aim for a circular economy of materials that is decoupled from...Circular Design of Coatings and Composites
Coatings, resins and composites are often based on fossil raw materials and designed with durability...Strategies for Biobased and Circular Value Chains
How to switch to renewable feedstocks for your product and are these feedstocks locally available?...Circular Biobased Construction Materials
Building materials are a major contributor to GHG emissions and climate change. Biobased materials...Non-Accumulating Renewable Plastics
One of the main problems of plastics is their accumulation in nature, due to littering,...New Polymers for Renewable Thermoplastics
In today's drive towards a sustainable circular economy, the demand for eco-friendly plastics,...Properties and Processing Behaviour of Renewable Plastics
To implement biobased or biodegradable plastics in actual products, insights in the processing...Strategy and Policy Development for Renewable Plastics
Due to significant global challenges, such as tackling climate change and reducing environmental...Measuring and Monitoring food waste and impact
Measuring and monitoring waste in the food production chain, from farmer to consumer, pays...Food digestion and Gut Microbiome
Research on the gastrointestinal tract (GI tract) and its gut microbiome is a rapidly evolving field...Precision Fermentation: Unlocking Sustainable Protein Solutions
In today’s quest for sustainable and innovative food systems, precision fermentation is...