Food
Developing the food of the future is complex – products must be climate-smart and nutritious, while also being accepted by consumers and produced profitably. The shift towards plant-based protein alternatives requires processes that deliver the right texture and taste, while ensuring cost-effectiveness and scalability. At the same time, tools are needed to enable companies to measure and communicate sustainability in a credible way.
RISE supports the food industry throughout the entire journey from idea to market. In our pilot plant, new products for plant-based foods and the utilisation of side streams are developed and tested in a food-approved environment. Product design combines materials science, sensory science and aroma analysis to create foods with the right taste, texture and nutritional value.
Fermentation is used to improve properties and convert residual products into new ingredients. The climate database with life cycle analyses of over 800 foods enables climate reporting and climate-smart choices. Consumer research ensures that new products are accepted, and business development support helps companies navigate the innovation process.
Expertise in Food
Expertise
Food analysis
We are able to generate high quality information regarding food products, processes and manufacturing lines using advanced measurement technology, modeling, simulation and computation. Within this expertise we are mostly focused on measuring di-electrical, thermophysical and optical properties of f…
Expertise
Consumer research
The consumers' perceptions, liking and purchase decision are key factors for a successful product. By addressing the consumers' perceptions in all different phases of product development we are enabling a more efficient and successful process. At RISE we work with a multitude of different cons…
Expertise
Food waste
RISE offers broad expertise and customised solutions to increase resource efficiency and reduce food waste.
Expertise
RISE food climate database
The climate database is used to increase awareness of the climate impact of various foods and contribute to reduction of the climate impact from our consumption and production of food.
Solutions in Food
Offer
Ett konkurrenskraftigt och hållbart matsystem – Från ord till bord
Dagens matsystem har en central roll i att lösa effekterna av flera stora utmaningar, så som klimatförändringar, ett osäkert geopolitiskt läge och ökande problem med övervikt, men också svält. Dessutom ställer konsumenter och samhälle allt större krav på att maten ska vara både hållbart och e…
Solution
Functional fermentation - from idea to market
The food industry is undergoing a revolutionary change, where sustainability and innovation are more important than ever. Functional fermentation has emerged as a key technology for developing the next generation of foods - from novel proteins grown with microorganisms to refined plant-based produc…
Solution / Biorefinery
Bioeconomy Arena – a catalyst for biobased innovation
Bioeconomy Arena brings together scientific excellence and state-of-the-art research infrastructure to speed up the transition to a circular bioeconomy. With the arena, RISE supports industry and society to accelerate the development of new products and solutions based on sustainable origins – for…
Solution / Biotechnology
Industrial biotechnology – from strain development to scale-up
Biotechnology offers solutions to some of the greatest challenges of our time - from curing diseases and securing food supply to fighting climate change and preserving our environment. RISE offers cutting-edge expertise in industrial biotechnology to accelerate innovation and commercialisation of n…
Network
Måltid Sverige (Meal Sweden)
Måltid Sverige is a national knowledge hub for meals in schools, healthcare and social care. Its purpose is to promote and develop public meals in Sweden through lifelong learning, networking and research and development projects.
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Articles on Food
Article
Fermentation get the job done - here's the process that enables the protein shift
Fermentation is more than just trendy kombucha and kimchi – the ancient preservation method is being used to develop alternative protein sources. But how does it work? And what are the challenges?
Article
Innovation in broth form paves the way for the food of the future
An everyday food like bouillon can help improve public health in countries where many people lack access to a nutritious diet. This is the conclusion of a recent international research project that has developed a fortified bouillon cube – designed to deliver essential vitamins and minerals despite…
Technology infrastructure
Food Innovation Pilot Plant
Food-approved premises in Gothenburg. The test and demo environment offers opportunities to develop both ingredients and products. We can offer techniques and methods for extracting, separating and drying ingredients.
Why RISE
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Pilot plant and scaling
– Test and verify new processes for plant-based products, protein extraction and fermentation in a food-approved environment. 02
Product design and analysis
– Develop the right taste, texture and nutrition through materials science, sensory science, aroma analysis and microscopy. 03
Climate database and sustainability analysis
– Life cycle analyses of 800+ foods for climate reporting, biodiversity assessment and climate-smart choices. 04
Fermentation and protein shift
– Convert side streams and develop alternative protein sources with improved taste and functionality. 05
Consumer research and business development
– Ensure product acceptance through sensory analysis and gain support throughout the innovation process.Relevant areas for you
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