Apparo, a plant protein solutions company, has partnered with global ingredients specialist Döhler to deliver nutritious plant-based ingredients to the food and beverage market.
The joint development agreement will see Apparo combine its proprietary processing approach and ingredients with Döhler’s pipeline of ingredient systems and integrated solutions for the food, beverage and nutrition industry.
Apparo’s Total Crop Utilization System uses patent-pending processing technologies to upcycle protein, and other nutritional ingredients, from food byproducts. Its current focus is on upcycling sunflower protein. The company aims to meet the demands of the rapidly growing plant-based food and nutrition market, while reducing environmental impact.
Ian Mackay, CEO at Apparo, commented: “We are enthusiastic about working closely with Döhler, an established and innovative supplier to the food and nutrition industry. We look forward to the development of significant commercial opportunities.”
Döhler has more than 45 production sites, and 75 offices and application centres, operational in over 160 countries. Its workforce of more than 9,500 employees includes 1,000 staff in R&D, focusing on science, technology and innovation.
