Food

The next generation of food protection

Harnessing nature's power to strengthen stability, texture, and shelf-life of food products.

Key benefits of our food ingredient solutions

Meeting today's food industry needs.

Natural Preservation Performance

Our food solutions, such as those extracted from olive pomace, offer exceptional performance in extending product shelf-life. For instance, our food-grade antioxidants are clinically tested to prolong the freshness of products like margarine and mayonnaise by preventing rancidity. Beyond shelf-life, these ingredients help maintain the crispiness of snacks and protect the natural color of formulations, ensuring high-quality sensory experiences for consumers

Formulator-Friendly Integration

We prioritize ease of integration for R&D and product development teams, ensuring our ingredients are "formulator-friendly". Whether in liquid or powder form, our extracts are designed to be stable and easy to handle during the manufacturing process. This allows manufacturers to enhance their product performance and sustainability credentials without requiring complex changes to existing production lines or formulation steps.

Clean Label Appeal

Consumer demand for healthy, natural, and "clean label" products continues to grow, and our ingredients are designed to meet these expectations. Gaia Tech's solutions are 100% natural, bio-based, and free from synthetic additives, making them an ideal fit for health-conscious brands. Our extracts, such as those rich in hydroxytyrosol, provide powerful antioxidant and antimicrobial benefits that contribute to the overall wellness profile of the final food product.

Agrifood Resource Upcycling

Gaia Tech transforms agrifood sidestreams, such as peels, pits, and pomace, into high-value, functional ingredients for product manufacturers. By upcycling these underutilized resources, we provide a sustainable alternative to traditional raw materials, effectively turning what was once considered waste into a source of industrial innovation. This approach not only reduces environmental impact but also valorizes the full potential of the plant.

Circular Economy Impact

Sustainability is at the core of our platform, directly addressing the global challenge of the 1.3 billion tons of food lost or wasted annually. By choosing our upcycled ingredients, manufacturers can significantly lower their carbon footprint and support a circular economy. Our solutions provide a strategic advantage in a world of fragile geopolitics, offering resilient, locally sourced alternatives that bypass broken global supply chains.

Spotlight: Phenoliva Hope

A natural antioxidant outperforming industry standards

Phenoliva HOPE (Hydroxytyrosol-rich Olive Pomace Extract) is an innovative phenolic antioxidant derived from sustainable olive sources, repurposing natural side-streams into a high-value ingredient containing hydroxytyrosol. Designed as a highly effective natural solution to extend shelf life, Phenoliva HOPE demonstrates proven stability in real-time and accelerated tests. Its versatility allows for easy solubility in both water-oil emulsions and alcohol, making it suitable for applications ranging from fats and oils to savoury sauces. This ingredient is ready for R&D projects seeking to validate enhanced product preservation with a sustainable solution.

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What customers are saying

Phenoliva Hope

We see really promising results for the antioxidant extract in food versus other natural antioxidants

Vera Van Hoed PhD Senior Research Manager Functional Baking at Puratos