Bodec
Bodec is a Dutch food process development and scale-up specialist focused on food-grade ingredients and related biomaterials. It supports scale-ups, SMEs and corporates that need to turn an ingredient concept, lab method or side stream into a robust, scalable production process. The company combines more than 30 years of process-technology experience with laboratory, pilot and production facilities in Helmond. Its work covers the full route from concept validation and process optimisation to pilot testing, first commercial production and scale-up support, with a strong emphasis on practical, food-safe and commercially realistic solutions. Bodec positions itself as a temporary but hands-on partner: it helps customers build, test and validate processes so they can later take them over independently. The company also highlights its independence, meaning it does not develop competing branded ingredients of its own. Core Values Practicality : Bodec emphasizes hands-on testing, structured analysis and solutions that work in real production environments. The company aims to deliver usable process knowledge rather than theoretical advice. Flexibility : Its facilities and support model are designed to fit the step a customer needs, whether that is lab testing, pilot work, temporary capacity or first production. This flexibility is presented as a way to reduce the need for immediate capital investment. Sustainability : The company repeatedly links its work to waste reduction, side stream valorization and circular innovation. It helps customers recover value from residual flows and improve resource efficiency. Innovation : Bodec works on new ingredients, new process routes and process improvements using advanced separation, extraction and drying technologies. It also highlights collaboration with technology providers, universities and innovative companies. Independence : Bodec presents itself as a neutral development partner that does not compete with customers through its own ingredient brands. This supports confidential collaboration across startups, SMEs and larger companies. Unique Aspects More than 30 years of process expertise : Bodec draws on long-standing experience in food process technology, especially in extraction, separation, concentration and drying. Integrated pilot and production infrastructure : The company operates a laboratory, a 450 m² pilot plant and a 400 m² production plant, allowing projects to move from testing to first commercial batches in one environment. Strong focus on side stream valorization : Bodec has explicit expertise in turning by-products and residual streams into food-grade ingredients, including protein recovery, fiber extraction and functional compounds. Independent development partner : Bodec states that it does not develop its own competing branded ingredients, which allows it to work confidentially with customers on their own product ideas. Broad technology toolbox : Its capabilities include extraction, separation and multiple drying technologies, plus supporting equipment and utilities for realistic process trials. International reach from the Netherlands : Bodec serves customers inside and outside Europe from its base in Helmond, positioning itself as a partner for companies targeting European or global markets.