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These days we are at Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) FIRST 2026, and one thing stood out: innovation is becoming increasingly interconnected. Whether the conversation started with nutrition, taste, texture, affordability, or product differentiation, it quickly became clear that these challenges are no longer solved in isolation. Today's food and beverage manufacturers are expected to balance multiple priorities at once, while continuing to meet evolving consumer expectations. That's what made IFT FIRST such a valuable opportunity for dialogue. Throughout the event, our teams connected with customers, principals, and industry peers from across the value chain, exchanging perspectives on the trends shaping the future of food and beverage innovation. For Barentz, these conversations reinforce the importance of combining technical expertise, application development capabilities, and strong partnerships. Bringing innovative products to market is rarely about a single ingredient or technology; it is about connecting knowledge, insights, and capabilities to help solve increasingly complex challenges. A sincere thank you to everyone who spent time with our team in Chicago. We look forward to continuing the discussions and exploring new opportunities to innovate together. For more insights, innovations, and updates from our Human Nutrition teams, follow Barentz | Human Nutrition — Solutions.

🎉 We are proud to announce the opening of our new Barentz Personal Care application laboratory in Mumbai, India, strengthening our innovation capabilities in one of the world’s fastest-evolving beauty and personal care markets.    This new facility is designed as a hands-on innovation hub, enabling our teams to work side by side with customers and principals to accelerate formulation development and bring differentiated products to market faster.    Supporting applications across skincare, haircare, sun care, color cosmetics, and personal hygiene, the lab enables the development of targeted, trend-driven solutions aligned with local consumer needs and regulatory requirements.   This milestone reflects our continued investment in technical excellence and collaboration across Asia-Pacific, reinforcing our commitment to being a trusted partner in driving innovation and growth.    Thank you to all colleagues and partners who contributed to making this possible, we look forward to building the next chapter together. For more Personal & Home Care content follow our Barentz | Personal and Home Care — Solutions page!

Upcycled ingredients in Human Nutrition: unlocking new value! Driven by both formulation needs and sustainability goals, upcycling transforms agricultural side streams into valuable, functional ingredients. These ingredients contribute to a more circular food system and enable a more efficient use of resources. They open new possibilities for formulators, while aligning with growing expectations around responsible sourcing and resource efficiency. Examples in Barentz’ portfolio, such as citrus fibre and fibres derived from side streams of pea and soy protein production, show how these upcycled solutions are already being applied in practice.   For brands and manufacturers, this reflects a broader shift: ingredients are no longer evaluated on performance alone, but also on how they are sourced and processed. A trend that is set to play an increasingly important role in shaping innovation in Human Nutrition. #ConsumerTrends #SustainableFood #Upcycling #HumanNutrition #FoodIndustry

🏆 Supporting performance at the core of North American agriculture   Next in our Global Sales Awards series: our Bronze team, Animal Nutrition USA. Their achievement reflects a strong commitment to supporting customers with practical, results-driven nutritional solutions, combining industry expertise with a clear focus on efficiency, performance, and long-term value. At the core of their success is a team that works closely with producers and partners, bringing knowledge and dedication to every challenge they take on. 💡 About the team With their business being a part of the Ag industry for over 30 years, the team supports producers and customers across the United States to achieve their production goals. They provide nutritional solutions and expertise to drive livestock performance, efficiency while optimizing cost. Beyond the field, the team brings the same level of attention to detail to their gatherings, known for being particularly selective when it comes to snacks! A well-deserved achievement and a powerful example of what it means to live the Barentz values of One Team, One Goal. Dari Brown, Dan Smerchek, Brian Konz, Dwain Bunting, Lee Healy, Ryan Brenny, Bill Stinemates, Jordyn Studer

🚨 Tackling High Whey Prices with Hybrid Protein Solutions For manufacturers, consistently high whey prices create a clear challenge: How do you maintain product quality while protecting margins? 💡One solution is gaining momentum: hybrid protein systems! Rather than fully replacing whey, partial replacement with alternative proteins can be a smart approach. Based on tests in our dedicated Human Nutrition Development Centers, cost reductions to 17% with 20% whey replacement by plant and yeast proteins are achievable. Collagen peptides can even replace 40% of whey without compromising quality and create an estimated cost-reduction of even 25%! Beyond reducing cost pressure, hybrid solutions can: ✅ Improve supply resilience ✅ Maintain taste and functionality ✅ Open up new positioning opportunities This is not about compromise; it’s about smarter formulation. At Barentz, we have developed hybrid protein concepts across applications such as shakes, bars and soups. Our diverse portfolio of alternative proteins such as pea, fava, soy, oat, rice, chickpea, collagen peptides, yeast and pea-rice blends allows us to tailor solutions to different product concepts and requirements. Curious how hybrid protein solutions could work in your application? Let’s connect! #FoodInnovation #Protein #HybridProtein #ProductDevelopment #FoodTech #Nutrition #Barentz

🏆 Strong partnerships driving success in Serbia   Next in our Global Sales Awards series: our final Silver team, Human Nutrition Serbia. Their achievement reflects more than strong performance, it’s the result of deep market knowledge, trusted customer relationships, and strong partnerships, delivered by a small but highly dedicated team. At the heart of their success is a team that shows up with passion, expertise, and a strong sense of collaboration, consistently working together to deliver value and make an impact.   💡 About the team Beyond work, the team places great importance on celebrating together, from never missing a birthday to recognizing personal and family milestones. A true reflection of their spirit: One Team, One Goal. A well-deserved recognition for a team whose strength lies not only in what they achieve, but in how they achieve it, together. Vladimir Petrović, Davor Piperski, Dragana Banjanac, Jelena Gligoric, Biljana Vučković, Natasa Simovic

🏆 Advancing performance through expertise in North America Next in our Global Sales Awards series is another Silver team: HI&I North America. Their achievement reflects a strong focus on technical excellence, combining deep market knowledge with a dedicated Technical Sales approach to deliver tailored solutions and long-term value for customers and principals. At the heart of their success is close collaboration across teams, bringing together commercial, technical, and operational expertise to support customers every step of the way.   💡 About the team With almost 30 years of experience in HI&I, the team supports around 2,000 customers across North America and represents 20 key principals, connecting expertise, scale, and innovation in a highly specialized market. A well-deserved recognition for a team that continues to strengthen partnerships and a great example of what it means to be One Team, One Goal. Dan Cadenhead, James Tyrakoski, Kiera Jury, Jennifer Slazas, Alessandra Massetti, Amanda Andrews, André Perrier, Robert Sansone. Christopher Lyon, Chris Lupica, Janette LiCausi, Jennifer Infantino, Joan Bunyan, John Pleggenkuhle, Kathleen Eatough, Karenth Bacares, Kelsey Krill, Maribeth Starcevich, Melissa Cascio, Michele Nilsen, MBA, Beverly Newball, Rich Murphy, Tom Nuchkasem, Tracy Bennett, Trapp Hawthorne

🏆 A strong growth story in Indonesia Next in our Global Sales Awards series is a Silver team: PT Unijaya, our Pharma team in Indonesia. Their strong performance reflects a clear commercial focus, driving sustained sales growth through disciplined execution and consistent customer engagement. Just as important is how they work: collaborative, entrepreneurial, and focused on turning opportunities into long-term value. 💡 About the team With roots dating back over 25 years and part of Barentz since December 2023, the team today connects 250+ suppliers with 100+ customers, combining strong local heritage with the energy of a small but growing team. A shared passion for food brings the them together beyond work. A well-deserved recognition for a team building strong momentum, and a great example of what it means to be One Team, One Goal. Ellen Gouw, Mellia Kurniawan, Stephanie Handayani, Meilia Angela, christine natalia

Additive Solutions is now Barentz A new chapter begins for us in Australia and New Zealand. Following the full acquisition in December 2024, Additive Solutions has officially rebranded to Barentz, marking the final step in its integration into our global organization. 💡What stays? The trusted local team and strong customer relationships. 💡What’s new? Greater access to Barentz’s global network, broader ingredient portfolios, and enhanced technical expertise. From food and nutrition to nutraceuticals and performance materials, we’re excited to bring even more value, innovation, and opportunity to our partners across the region. Here’s to the next phase of growth, together.