INNOVATION WEEK AT OUR GERMAN HEADQUARTERS

At H&F, we believe that hands-on collaboration with our R&D team and continuous training are vital to our commitment to ongoing improvement. We lead industry innovation so our customers can outpace their competitors. Jean and Martin wrapped up an intensive week at our HQ’s R&D hub working with new and innovative active ingredients. Together with our German R&D team, we proved that teamwork drives innovation. We pushed the boundaries of what is possible, using H&F specialty pectins to achieve higher active loads and pioneer the use of new active ingredients in gummies. Sugar reduction plays an important role in modern gummies, thus we looked into modern options to reduce sugar while maintaining a great texture.

Beyond confectionery, we applied our specialty pectins to optimize sugar-reduced jams and jellies. With the help of Herbafood’s R&D team, we also made sure to look out for our savory fans by using functional fibers to boost the texture of instant soups and sauces.