30 Mar 2021 --- Planteneers, a member of the Stern-Wywiol Gruppe, has developed a range of textured vegetable proteins and plant-based binders called fiildTex and fiildFish to help manufacturers... Read More

29 Sep 2020 --- The plant-based sector continues to boom and as of yesterday, Planteneers was launched, the latest subsidiary of Hydrosol, part of the Stern-Wywiol Gruppe. This new company is led... Read More

28 Jun 2019 --- This week, the UK Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has announced that it will introduce “Natasha's Law,” which will require all food... Read More

09 May 2019 --- The SternWywiol Group is eyeing new opportunities within the plant-based field, with further innovation likely to follow on from the highly innovative concepts presented at IFFA in... Read More

29 Mar 2019 --- This week, Nestlé inaugurated a new R&D center in Beijing and a system technology hub in Shenzhen in South China’s Guangdong Province, both aimed at meeting the... Read More

25 May 2018 --- Stern-Wywiol is eyeing strong potential in the nutritional space, with emerging platforms such as vegan being targeted. At this year’s Vitafoods in Geneva, their SternVitamin business presented micronutrient premixes that address individual consumer wishes. FoodIngredientsFirst spoke to Stern-Wywiol CEO Torsten Wywiol about the outlook and opportunities that exist in the nutrition sector.

07 Sep 2016 --- SternWywiol is strengthening its position in North America. With a sophisticated micro-blending line designed to German standards, SternMaid America is optimally equipped for customized contract production of food ingredients and food supplements in powder form. The company’s plant can handle orders starting at 500 lbs and offers flexible solutions for filling into bulk or consumer packaging. Some 9 million lbs p.a. of substances in powder form can be blended on the line, from food supplements like protein mixtures, collagen products or functional foods to stabilizers, instantized powders and dairy products.  

08 Jan 2020 --- Key suppliers offer their thoughts on trends to look out for in 2020. How do we meet the demands for taste, convenience and sustainability? 

14 Jun 2019 --- German-headquartered family-business Stern-Wywiol Gruppe (turnover 2018: +€500 million) consists of twelve independent specialist firms that develop, produce and distribute functional ingredients and additives that simplify and enhance the production of foods and animal feed. Innovation in plant-based alternatives is thriving. The company’s Hydrosol business, a fast-growing international supplier of food stabilizing and texturing systems, expanded its wide range of vegan, plant-based products. One of its new products is HydroTOP VEGAN Patty PP, based on fava bean and pea protein.

30 Oct 2018 --- Stern-Wywiol Gruppe CEO, Torsten Wywiol and Hydrosol Managing Director, Matthias Moser explain the 25-year evolution of the company and business strategies moving forward, including innovation within alternative proteins.

20 Feb 2014 --- Key suppliers offer their thoughts on the trends that will drive the sweet goods market in 2014. Which flavor trends hold high potential and what about the combination of sweet and savory?

27 Mar 2013 --- For over 30 years, the independent, owner-managed Stern-Wywiol Gruppe based in Hamburg, has been among the most successful enterprises operating internationally in the world of food and feed ingredients, with 11 specialist firms in Germany and 13 affiliates abroad. Interview with Torsten Wywiol CEO, Stern-Wywiol Gruppe.