Stern-Wywiol Gruppe presents concepts for the foods of the future at FiE

At this year’s Food ingredients Europe (FiE) from 19 to 21 November, four companies in the Stern-Wywiol Gruppe – SternVitamin, Hydrosol, Planteneers and Sternchemie – are showing pioneering solutions for the food industry under the motto “We Future Food”. As one of the industry’s most important events, FiE offers a platform for presenting current developments in food additives and technologies. The Stern-Wywiol Gruppe showcases its extensive specialist knowledge with innovative concepts for the future of food at its booth C50 in Hall 3.1.

The subsidiaries of the family-run Stern-Wywiol Gruppe have access to the combined know-how of 125 R&D specialists at the Stern Technology Center in Ahrensburg.  © SWG

Four experts, one mission: Creating the future of nutrition.

With a clear focus on the global trends of health, sustainability and plant-based alternatives, the four Group companies are presenting tailor-made solutions for the food industry. From micronutrient mixes to stabilizers, from plant-based meat alternatives to functional lipids, the bandwidth of solutions shows the innovativeness and market expertise of the Group. As subsidiaries of the family-operated Stern-Wywiol Gruppe, which comprises 13 sister firms, the companies benefit from extensive synergies. They have access to the bundled expertise of the 125 R&D specialists in the Ahrensburg Stern-Technology Center.

Sternchemie is a strategic partner for functional lipids in the food industry.  © SWG

SternVitamin: Tailor-made micronutrient premixes for health trends
At FiE SternVitamin is presenting a number of premixes addressing current trends. The focus is on micronutrients for meal replacement products and functional snacks. Visitors can try a matcha wafer with the SternPower Up premix that supports mental energy and cognitive performance. The company is also showcasing a plant-based meal replacement beverage developed in cooperation with Planteneers. It supplies a quarter of the daily requirement of vitamins and minerals, and reflects the expertise of both companies. Another product innovation is a protein-rich meal replacement milk drink developed in close collaboration by SternVitamin and Hydrosol. It is based on a stabilizing system created by Hydrosol that ensures a stable emulsion even with high protein content, along with a creamy mouthfeel. The recipe is also a good source of fiber. SternVitamin contributed a specially developed micronutrient premix that delivers a balanced supply of vitamins and minerals. This innovative combination of stabilizing and micronutrient enrichment opens up many possibilities for the development of different product varieties.

Hydrosol develops and produces tailor-made stabilizing and texturing systems for dairy, deli, meat and sausage products.  © SWG

Hydrosol: Best agers meet best practice

Hydrosol develops and produces tailor-made stabilizing and texturing systems for dairy, deli, meat and sausage products. At FiE the company is showcasing highlights from its Best Agers line developed especially for the 55+ generation. It is presenting a yogonaise – a mayo sauce with thermized yogurt – that is rich in fiber and calcium, as well as a protein-rich pudding with low fat content that is enriched with calcium plus vitamins D3 and K2. Visitors can also taste-test other focus products in the milk, deli foods and meat categories.

Planteneers develops functional systems for plant-based alternatives in the meat, sausage, fish product, cheese, dairy and deli food categories. © SWG

Planteneers: Plant-based alternatives on the march

Planteneers develops functional systems for plant-based alternatives in the meat, sausage, fish product, cheese, dairy and deli food categories. Its exhibit at FiE is all about cost savings, clean label and indulgence. As an example of cost-saving solutions, these plant-based experts are presenting functional systems for the production of cold-cut specialties like lyoner, fleischwurst and salami. Other highlights are plant-based steaks with fine marbling and clean label salami enriched with micronutrients.

Sternchemie: Lecithin and functional lipids for simple and safe food production

Sternchemie is a strategic partner for functional lipids in the food industry. In Frankfurt the company is presenting its portfolio of natural and functional lipids – lecithins, high-quality MCT oils and powders, vitamin-rich red palm oil, spray-dried coconut milk powder. These tailor-made and innovative products offer maximum flexibility in terms of functionality, safety and processing, for the production of safe and healthy foods.