We are interested in collaborating on projects that advance sustainable food systems and materials innovation. Our expertise lies in advanced food ingredients, functional materials made of food biopolymers, and green processing technologies, with a strong interdisciplinary approach bridging food science, materials engineering, and environmental sustainability.

We have experience in international R&D&I collaborations and work closely with academic and industrial partners to design innovative solutions for the green transition.
We seek partners interested in developing sustainable food ingredients, and foods. valorizing side streams, and creating foods, and functional materials for food and non-food applications, contributing to a resilient and circular food system.

DTU Food is a leading research institute within the Technical University of Denmark, dedicated to advancing knowledge in food production engineering and sustainable food systems. Our work spans fundamental research and applied innovation, addressing challenges in food safety, quality, and sustainability.
Our core expertise lies in advanced materials development and sustainable food process engineering, with a strong focus on valorizing organic waste streams. We specialize in designing and characterizing functional materials derived from natural and industrial by-products, including agricultural residues. Our activities include the design, production, and characterization of nanostructured materials and food ingredients with tailored properties for applications in food, materials, and life sciences.
We have extensive experience in transforming organic waste into high-value applications. Past projects include the use of food industry side-streams to create plant-based foods and other sustainable solutions. Technologically, we bring expertise in biomass processing, side-stream utilization, and structural optimization of materials, supported by state-of-the-art facilities for extrusion, grinding, electrohydrodynamics, and advanced characterization (microscopy, spectroscopy, etc.). Additionally, we have strong capabilities in extracting bioactive compounds for nutraceutical applications.
Managerially, we have a solid track record in coordinating interdisciplinary research teams and contributing to strategic planning in collaborative projects. Our group has participated in numerous international R&D&I projects, including EU-funded programs, fostering innovation through partnerships with academia, industry, and research institutes across Europe.