BENEO

BENEO BENEO is a global functional-ingredients company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Südzucker AG. Serving food, beverage, animal-nutrition and pharmaceutical manufacturers in more than 80 countries, BENEO develops plant-based proteins, dietary fibres, prebiotics, functional carbohydrates and pharmaceutical excipients. The company supports the food transition by helping manufacturers create healthier, more sustainable and increasingly plant-based products. Its portfolio addresses digestive and metabolic health, sugar reduction, sustained energy, weight wellness and the replacement or reduction of animal proteins. BENEO combines ingredient production with application expertise, consumer insights and customer co-development. Key Offerings: Plant-Based Proteins and Texturates: Faba bean and rice proteins, together with Meatless® texturates, support the development of plant-based and hybrid meat, fish and dairy alternatives. These ingredients improve texture, stability and nutritional value. Prebiotic Fibres: Chicory-root fibres support digestive health, fibre enrichment, sugar reduction and weight-management applications. Functional Carbohydrates: Ingredients such as Palatinose™ help manufacturers develop products focused on sustained energy, blood-glucose management and healthier carbohydrate profiles. Application and Co-development Services: BENEO works with manufacturers through application centres and technical teams to develop formulations for bakery, beverages, dairy alternatives, confectionery, snacks, sports nutrition and other categories. Core Values: Healthier Products: Improving nutritional profiles through fibre enrichment, prebiotics, plant proteins, sugar reduction and clinically supported functional ingredients. Customer-Centred Innovation: Combining application expertise, consumer insights and tailored ingredient solutions to accelerate product development and market introduction. Sustainability: Promoting responsible sourcing, regenerative agriculture, traceability and lower-carbon ingredient production. Unique Aspects: Integrated Health Portfolio: BENEO combines plant proteins, fibres, prebiotics and functional carbohydrates, enabling manufacturers to address several health and nutrition needs through one ingredient partner. Alternative-Protein Capabilities: The acquisition of Meatless B.V. expanded BENEO’s proprietary texturising capabilities, while its investment in Grillido provides additional insight into plant-based and hybrid consumer products. Global Reach: BENEO supplies customers in more than 80 countries through an international production, application and commercial network. Farm-to-Ingredient Approach: Long-term relationships with agricultural suppliers and sustainability partnerships connect ingredient innovation with regenerative farming, traceability and supply-chain resilience. For more information, visit their official website at beneo.com. Product & Offering BENEO’s Functional Ingredients BENEO helps food and beverage manufacturers respond to growing demand for healthier, more sustainable and plant-based products while improving formulation performance and accelerating innovation. Healthier products - Fortify existing and new products with dietary fibres and prebiotics that support digestive health. - Increase plant-protein content using faba bean protein, rice protein and Meatless® texturates. - Reduce sugar while maintaining taste, texture and functional performance. - Develop products supporting sustained energy, metabolic health and long-term weight wellness. Improved product performance and profitability - Create differentiated, higher-value products with clinically supported nutritional benefits. - Improve texture, stability and nutritional quality in plant-based and hybrid applications. - Accelerate development through application expertise and customer co-creation. - Address multiple categories with a broad portfolio of proteins, fibres and functional carbohydrates. More sustainable - Support the transition from animal proteins towards plant-based and blended alternatives. - Source agricultural raw materials through long-term supplier relationships and sustainability requirements. - Advance regenerative farming through partnerships in Belgium and sustainable rice initiatives in Vietnam. - Reduce manufacturing emissions through measures such as industrial heat-pump technology. - Strengthen supply-chain resilience through traceability, regional operations and responsible sourcing.