KEMIN FOOD TECHNOLOGIES
Atealaan 4i
Herentals
2200
Belgium
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The food technologies division of Kemin in EMEA focusses on label-friendly functional ingredients that help to keep food safe, tasting delicious and looking fresh over the entire shelf life. Through “Protection & Performance” we enable our customers to develop better performing products that stay fresh longer.
Kemin is dedicated to keeping food safe and fresh by delivering scientifically sound, innovative ingredients through local services and supply chain assurance. Kemin's natural plant-based extracts can conserve the appearance, taste and quality of your food products with minimal impact on their flavor, color and odor profiles. With natural plant extracts our customers benefit from proprietary flavor extracts developed with effective antioxidant properties for delaying oxidation and increasing shelf-life. These versatile, natural solutions are label friendly alternatives to traditional tocopherols or conventional synthetic antioxidants commonly used in the food industry. Our basic and controlled crop production allows our customers to feel at ease knowing that they have a sustainable and consistent supply.
Kemin is one of the most vertically integrated suppliers of rosemary extract worldwide and recently received a Sustainably Grown Certification on its rosemary breeding process following a third-party audit conducted by SCS Global Services (SCS). This certification signifies that Kemin is able to provide natural rosemary extract-based ingredients to customers who wish to have the highest level of sustainable agricultural practices validated and recognized by consumers.

FOOD INGREDIENTS NEWS
14 Jun 2022 --- In light of global shortages of sunflower oil, International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has unveiled functional ingredients helping to reduce frying oil waste while maintaining... Read More
FOOD INGREDIENTS NEWS
02 May 2022 --- Indonesia’s sudden export ban on palm oil has industry watchers anticipating a surge in the cost of edible oils, including sunflower oil, soybean oil and rapeseed oil. Even... Read More
FOOD INGREDIENTS NEWS
29 Apr 2022 --- Global ingredients manufacturer Kemin Food Technologies is examining how ingredients such as sugar alternatives can impact pH and the shelf life of dressings and sauces. The company... Read More
FOOD INGREDIENTS NEWS
22 Apr 2022 --- This week saw moves in sustainable almond farming while BASF detailed improvements on agricultural outcomes in major crops, like wheat, canola, soybean, corn, rice, and fruits and... Read More
FOOD INGREDIENTS NEWS
08 Feb 2022 --- Throughout the global COVID-19 pandemic, FoodIngredientsFirst is dedicated to bringing its readers all the latest and most relevant industry updates. Visit this news feed for the... Read More

17 Dec 2014 --- DSM and Kemin recently expanded their partnership by announcing the launch of OPTISHARP Natural. OPTISHARP Natural delivers a natural multiplicity of well-researched, high-quality Zeaxanthin, offering important benefits to eye health, cognition and skin health. Under the agreement, DSM will serve as Kemin Industries’ exclusive and global zeaxanthin distributor for human nutrition, and Kemin will act as DSM’s exclusive supplier of naturally-sourced zeaxanthin crystalline material.

24 May 2021 --- In the past few years, we witnessed awareness of pushing consumer trends towards healthy, plant-based and label-friendly products, but also protein alternatives for meat have been on the rise. With the arrival of ‘clean’ meat and the increased popularity of plant-based alternatives, consumers attitudes towards meat consumption are changing.
08 Feb 2021 --- FORTI-FRY™ is a natural antioxidant consisting of tocopherol rich extract and specialty oils that significantly extends the life of frying oil. It prevents the formation of undesirable compounds and off-flavours. Furthermore, FORTI-FRY ensures foaming reduction and provides an optimal heat transfer which results in even browning of the food from the first batch onward.


THE WORLD OF FOOD INGREDIENTS
11 May 2020 --- Kitchen ingredients such as rosemary extract may be an effective way of cleaning up the label, while touting sustainable claims to boot. One of the most common problems faced by food manufacturers is the deterioration of quality in their food over prolonged periods of time due to microbial contamination and oxidation, which can lead to costly wastage and deviations in taste, color and textures.

THE WORLD OF FOOD INGREDIENTS
01 Jun 2016 --- The perception of freshness and desirability of minced meat are influenced by the bright red color. A look at a natural extract solution to extend the oxidative and sensorial stability of minced meat filling.

THE WORLD OF FOOD INGREDIENTS
01 Dec 2014 --- Key suppliers offer their thoughts on the trends to watch in 2015. What is the future for natural and clean label products and how can suppliers partner with manufacturers in maximizing transparency for consumers?

09 Apr 2021 --- In F&B developments this week, Those Vegan Cowboys, a Belgian company founded by former owners of The Vegetarian Butcher, shared insights on replicating dairy casein in plant-based cheeses. US plant-based retail hit US$7 billion, while Nestlé & Beyond Meat doubled down on alt-meat production in Asia. Meanwhile, Kemin inked a deal to acquire Proteus Industries and Agrumaria Reggina announced plans for its first R&D center in Northern Italy.
27 Mar 2017 --- The trend towards more natural, cleaner label products is nothing new, yet the innovation side of the trend continues to surprise and delight the food industry. Kemin are certainly leaders in innovation, and Hannah Gardiner spoke to Stefaan Van Dyck, the President of the food technologies division about bridging the gap between synthetic and natural preservatives and how plant technology can both promote freshness of food and protect its nutritional value in a way that will appeal to the modern customer.