Ingredient-led Reinvention
The New Alchemy of Food: Ingredient Innovation Crafting Healthier Choices The future of food is being redefined not through ingredient reinvention. The industry is trying to move beyond simply reducing salt and sugar levels and swapping synthetic dyes to engineer food choices with better nutritional value. The mounting evidence linking petroleum-based dyes, ultra-processed foods (UPFs), […]
Technology Scouting – Edible Adhesives
A leading firm in the edible additives and adhesive industry sought a comprehensive technology scouting review to sharpen its innovation pipeline and foster business resilience. Our team at Stellarix closely engaged with the client to determine the next-gen adhesive-based product formulation and select the right technologies, thereby reinforcing its market stance. Client Background: A worldwide […]
Overview Study: Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Processing
A global F&B leader consulted Stellarix for a comprehensive review of key processing parameters and the physico-chemical properties of the raw materials used in HVP production. Stellarix’s expertise enabled the client to make strategic sourcing decisions and implement optimal technologies, thereby enhancing its value chain and overall competitive position. Client Background: A worldwide leader in […]
Carbon Farming Trends: Potential Challenges and Growing Opportunities for the Agritech Industry
The agricultural industry faces the dual challenge of combating climate change impacts and maintaining food security amid all the focus and effort directed towards achieving net-zero emissions. Since farmland ecosystems cover around 12% of the land worldwide, including carbon sinks and sources, they significantly contribute to nearly 30% of greenhouse gas emissions. These figures make […]
Technology Overview – Off-taste Removal of Plant Proteins
The client was looking for plausible solutions and emerging technologies for maintaining its competitive edge in the F&B industry through fulfilling customer expectations and enhancing customer acceptance. With this forward-looking innovation objective, they reached out to Stellarix to identify and evaluate potential technologies encompassing novel processing solutions that can retain nutritional value while enhancing the […]
Precision Fermentation for Flavors and Fragrance
Faced with growing pressure to meet sustainability goals and overcome supply chain disruptions, a global leader in the flavors and fragrances industry turned to Stellarix for strategic guidance. The client was seeking innovative, scalable solutions to align with evolving consumer expectations and regulatory landscapes. With a clear focus on future-ready innovation, they engaged Stellarix to […]
Techno-Commercial Overview Functional Dairy Ingredients
The client is a leader in the dairy industry and wanted an overview of functional dairy ingredients and important sustainable innovations, following which it connected with Stellarix. It wanted to delve deeper into frontier technologies, primarily precision fermentation, to produce functional dairy ingredients. The client requested methods and alternative processes that can significantly reduce the […]
Millets Answering The Global Food Crisis
Neophile and venturesome prefer to go against the grain. Here is a proffer to dash ahead and explore the world of millets, the nutri-cereals. Climate emergency and global heating cause floods, heat waves, wildfires, and intense drought. By 2070, half of the world’s population will have to bear an annual average temperature above 29°C, meaning humans […]
Cereal Fermentation Ingredients
Cereal-based food contributes majorly to people’s diets around the globe. One such cereal-based product is pasta which is majorly consumed by the United States and European countries. Fermentation plays a key role in the production of nutritive foods and beverages with high relevance to human health. The application of fermented vegetables for sauce preparation adds […]