Food & Beverage Concepts at IMCD Germany
Discover all of our different concepts to redesign the texture & mouthfeel, taste, and function of food & beverages to meet the growing consumer desires for sustainable and healthy nutrition.
IMCD Food and Beverage Concepts
- 1IMCD Seasonal Shakes: vitamin enriched protein shake powder
- 2Vegan Truffle Mayonnaise: rich in taste, light in fat
- 3Tomato-Basil Mousse – a texture that elevates any dish
- 4Vegan High Protein Soups – Taste meets power
- 5Mini box cake concept with raspberry flavour (instant)
- 6Plant-Based Protein Bars – Nutritious as it is Delicious
Innovative product development for industrial food and beverage producers
Formulation solutions based on the latest consumer trends
IMCD Food & Nutrition Germany invites you to embark on a culinary journey through the latest trends in the food industry. Be inspired by our forward-thinking food & beverage concepts and discover solutions for both current and future consumer demands. We support you in the development and formulation in the food and beverage sector and assist you in sensory evaluation of your food and beverage products.
Overcome production and formulation challenges with our portfolio and technical service offerings. Whether you want to kick-start new ideas or shorten the development time for formulation adjustments, our food scientists and technical experts will be happy to support you.
Visit our laboratory and discover today what will be on the menu tomorrow! Fill out the form and our experts will find the best time slot for you and your team to visit us in Cologne.
What’s behind concept development at IMCD Germany?
At IMCD Food & Nutrition, we don´t just follow trends – we shape them. We understand the evolving needs of yours and have an in-depth understanding of the various food and beverage manufacturing processes. Our goal is to redesign the texture & mouthfeel, taste, and function of food & beverages to meet the growing consumer desires for sustainable and healthy nutrition. With our innovative concepts, we present formulation solutions for current and future trends in the food industry.
These solutions are developed in close collaboration with our technical experts from our Food & Nutrition Application Laboratory in Cologne and our trusted suppliers.
We deliver new ideas for your food, nutrition and beverage innovations, with a special focus on key areas such as:
- Environmentally conscious food
- Healthy indulgence
- Nutritious convenient meals
Discover our newest concept - innovations for your customers' taste buds and opportunities for food manufacturers
As consumers demand healthier options, there is room for growth in the convenience food market in areas such as dressings, sauces and soups. Soups are a prime example of how to balance comforting flavours with healthier ingredients. The challenge: ensuring nutritional claims meet regulatory standards, maintaining product quality and shelf life, and managing consumer expectations around taste and texture.
► Savoury Concept: Vegan High Protein Soups. Taste meets power. Nutritious, instant and convenient in the two fresh flavours Curry-Coriander and Tomato-Basil.
Our portfolio, the building blocks for a perfect menu
We also support you with high-quality raw ingredients:
- Flavours to wow the palate as well as visually appealing colours and low-calorie sweeteners
- Texture ingredients which help to ensure excellent mouthfeel in the body allowing sugar reduction
- Nutrition – products such as proteins and fibres boosting nutritional content
- Function ingredients which help to optimize production processes and formulations leading to clean and clear labels
Meet our IMCD Food & Nutrition Experts
Katja Wilmes
Application Technologist
Our expert for: Savoury, Dairy & Non Dairy and Beverage segments
After earning a degree in Food Technology from Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences and gaining over 17 years of experience in the food industry, Katja joined our laboratory as an application technologist in 2016. Driven by the dynamic nature of market trends, she enjoys incorporating these developments into our IMCD concepts while providing inspiration and technical support to our customers.
Kira Odendahl
Application Technologist
Our expert for: Nutrition, Bakery and Confectionery segments
After completing a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Food Science at the University of Bonn and a Master's in Sports Nutrition and Exercise Science at IST University, Kira joined IMCD in 2020. Following more than four years as a working student, she became Application Technologist, focusing on the Nutrition, Confectionery, and Bakery segments. As a former competitive athlete, she enjoys developing nutritious concepts that combine health benefits with great taste.
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Food & Beverage Concepts at IMCD Germany
Discover all of our different concepts to redesign the texture & mouthfeel, taste, and function of food & beverages to meet the growing consumer desires for sustainable and healthy nutrition.
IMCD Food and Beverage Concepts
- 1IMCD Seasonal Shakes: vitamin enriched protein shake powder
- 2Vegan Truffle Mayonnaise: rich in taste, light in fat
- 3Tomato-Basil Mousse – a texture that elevates any dish
- 4Vegan High Protein Soups – Taste meets power
- 5Mini box cake concept with raspberry flavour (instant)
- 6Plant-Based Protein Bars – Nutritious as it is Delicious