Cosun Protein

Behind the beans 🥼🌱 Meet Pippa Vogel, our food technologist specialized in cheese and other plant-based applications. She has a diverse background in food science. After studying at HAS, with a focus on bakery and product development, she continued her studies at Maastricht University. Here she learned all about how the body works. 🧠 After this, she followed a master’s degree in food technology, during which she did her first internship at Cosun R&D. After her internship, Pippa decided to continue her career at Cosun. She has now been working for Cosun for four years, almost two of which at Cosun Protein as an application specialist. ✨🥼 As an application specialist, Pippa focuses mainly on developing dairy alternatives, such as: milk drinks, cheese, cheesecake and ice cream. Currently, Pippa is busy with the development of hybrid cheese. 🧀  What Pippa likes most about her job is the combination between research and development. Fun fact: Pippa is also active within the FNV union Femme Force, where she advocates for more equality for women in the workplace. 💪 Questions about plant-based diary alternatives? Connect with Pippa Vogel 📩🌱   

Exciting Conversations at Food ingredients Europe!🎤 William Bradford Nichols from Nutrition Insight talked with Eszter Heijnen-Nagy and Marcel van der Vaart to explore the latest innovations at Cosun Protein and Sensus. Both Royal Cosun companies, specialized in plant-based ingredients.🌱 Don't miss out on their fascinating insights – watch the full video interview now ⚡ https://lnkd.in/eD7gGuf5

Christmas greetings from the Cosun Protein team!🎄 As we wrap up an incredible year, we want to take a moment to reflect on the amazing journey we've had with Tendra®, our plant-based fava bean protein isolate. Highlights of 2024: 🥂 Events: We had the pleasure of attending and exhibiting at some of the industry's most prestigious events, including Food ingredients Europe, Vitafoods Europe, Natural Products Expo West, Plant FWD, and SupplySide West. These events were fantastic opportunities to connect, learn, and showcase our innovations. ✨ Innovations: This year, we developed numerous new recipes featuring Tendra®, highlighting its versatility and nutritional benefits. We're excited about the positive feedback we've received! 👀 Looking ahead: In 2025, we look forward to continuing our journey with you. Expect to see us at more events, introducing even more exciting developments with Tendra®! Together, we will continue to innovate and lead in the plant-based protein space. Thank you for your trust and support. Wishing you all a joyful holiday season and a wonderful New Year!🎆 Warm regards, The Cosun Protein Team

Royal Cosun among top 10 'Eiwit Uitblinkers' by Eiwit Trends! 🏆 We're happy to share that Royal Cosun is on the 9th position of the top 10 'Eiwit uitblinkers' (translated: protein standouts). We are also the only B2B ingredient supplier on the list! As part of Royal Cosun we're proud to contribute to our protein strategy with our fava bean protein isolate called Tendra®. We are also immensely proud of our collaborations with other Cosun business groups, including Aviko Rixona (Potato Cheezz), Cosun Beet Company, Sensus and Duynie. In this Dutch article you can read all about the 10 protein standouts: https://lnkd.in/dDKPnFjF Let's cheers to this at the end of the year, and built to an even more plant-based protein future in 2025!🥂

Introducing Tendra® in plant-based yoghurt! 🌱 Experience the silky-smooth mouthfeel, creamy thickness, and high protein content that you love in traditional yoghurt, in a plant-based alternative. With our Tendra® fava bean protein isolate, you can enjoy all the sensory and nutritional benefits of yoghurt without any additional thickeners. Indulge in the dairy-free delight that doesn't compromise on taste or texture. Discover the future of plant-based yoghurt with Tendra®, download our recipe sheet 👉 https://lnkd.in/gR7xTvYR

Behind the beans 👩🏼🔬 Meet Celine Cantineau, our food technologist specialized in yoghurt and other plant-based applications. With a degree in Food Technology from HAS, Celine’s career started in bakery roles. 👩🏼🍳 But when the opportunity to work with plant-based ingredients came up, she was ready for a new challenge. Celine's journey began with the development of a plant-based yoghurt, which led to various other applications. She initially focused on functionality testing and perfecting textures in both yoghurt and baked goods. Currently, she is also working on hybrid products. 🥛🌱 🎶Fun Fact: Celine loves singing along with the radio in the lab! 🥼🎤 And her favorite memories? Christmas parties with the whole team, where everyone gets to know each other a little better. 🎅🏻 🔗 Questions about our plant-based yoghurt? Feel free to connect with Celine Cantineau 🙌

Michiel Pronk, Sales Manager at Cosun Protein, outlines why #favabeans are an optimal #ingredient for #plantbased alternatives and how the company is tapping into solutions made from the high-protein crop. He details the surge in demand for alternative proteins and how fava beans' functionality and milder taste profile offer vast #innovation opportunities. Watch the full interview here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eVZQJr4w

Thank you for an incredible Fi Europe 2024!🤩 We had an amazing time at Fi Europe, and we are thankful to everyone who stopped by our booth. Here are some highlights from the event: 🍹 Happy hour at our stand: We enjoyed delightful drinks with our customers, featuring a pop-up mocktail bar and a DJ. 🍽️ Cosun menu: our fava-licious soft serve, vegan fruity yoghurt, favafit protein pancake, and Tendra taco were a hit! 💬 We received fantastic feedback on our menu and our chef's creations. 🥤 High protein RTM shakes: Our new 'PLNT PWR' RTM high protein shakes were well-received by everyone who tasted them. A special shout-out to the entire Cosun team and all our business groups: Sensus, Cosun Beet Company, Duynie, and Aviko Rixona. Thank you all for making Fi Europe unforgettable. Until next year in Paris!

Final day at Fi Europe! 🤩 Don't miss the chance to visit us at Booth 3.1F20 and explore our innovative Tendra® fava bean protein isolate. Our team is excited to share some fantastic samples and answer all your questions.🌮🥞🍦🥄 See you there! 🚀 Fi Europe 📍 Frankfurt, Germany ✨ Booth 3.1F20

Day two at Food ingredients Europe is a wrap! Missed us? Tomorrow is the last chance to join us. Visit us and our business groups at stand 3.1F20. Cosun Beet Company Sensus Cosun Protein Duynie Aviko Rixona