Nutrition
At Biesterfeld, we’re right on the ground: Our highly specialised regional sales representatives know the market and our network inside out, are always available to speak to personally and offer every customer a bespoke service. Nutrition is one of the most emotionally charged topics of our time – clean label, plant-based alternatives and personalised nutrition are changing consumer expectations worldwide. Biesterfeld supplies manufacturers in the food, drink and animal feed industries with the functional ingredients that modern products require – with personalised support and access to ingredients that aren’t available everywhere.
Our strengths
Personalised advice
We take a personal approach: we stand out thanks to our genuine customer-focused approach and personalised advice.
Technical expertise
Technical expertise and personal customer relationships: Our experts have a thorough understanding of our customers’ applications and resolve challenges directly on site.
Unique solutions
Exclusive ingredients from our supplier network: Through our affiliated suppliers, we offer unique solutions that are not widely available in this form.
Our portfolio
Our portfolio covers key segments of the food and drink industry: confectionery, convenience food, dairy products and ice cream, functional foods, meat processing, and vegan and vegetarian foods. For food supplements and sports nutrition, we supply active ingredients and carriers; for savoury seasonings (savoury blenders), we supply functional ingredients; in the animal nutrition sector, we supply manufacturers of pet food as well as ingredients for farm animals, digestive health and immune function.
Our customers also include formulators seeking competitive raw materials, innovative ideas and fresh inspiration – this is where we bring both together. Plant-based and hybrid proteins, clean-label formulations without artificial additives, functional food supplements for wellbeing and immunity, and alternative protein sources such as insect protein in animal nutrition are among the fastest-growing areas.
In our application laboratories, we work with customers to develop and test new formulations and carry out sensory evaluations – from the initial product idea right through to market launch. Regional warehousing and reliable cold chain logistics ensure the availability of even temperature-sensitive ingredients.
Many of our ingredients are specialised products that require explanation – as experts in these speciality chemicals, we possess the necessary expertise to provide customers with competent advice on their selection and use. At the same time, we recognise the importance of cost-effective formulations and provide targeted support to balance costs and performance. Through our network of affiliated suppliers, we also offer access to unique ingredients such as potato protein, which is not widely available in this form. Global sourcing strength and local market knowledge help our customers develop products that taste good, are nutritious and meet the demands of tomorrow .