ATURA

Atura was founded to inspire and empower the food and beverage industry to sustainably meet the demand for a protein-rich, plant-based diet in a sustainable way. Today, Atura offers reliable access to new and diversified sources of plant-based proteins, manufactured in Europe to the highest standards and backed by validated nutritional and sensory insights and expert application support. Products we source from our partner Atura are:

Field bean protein (Isolate und concentrate), chickpea protein, red lentil protein, chickpea starch flour, red lentil starch flour, field bean starch flour

UpGrain

UpGrain strives to promote sustainable, healthy and circular food ecosystems by upcycling plant proteins and fibre from breweries’ spent grains.
by upcycling plant proteins and fibre from breweries’ spent grain.
Brewer’s spent grain is the largest by-product stream in our food industry, and thanks to UpGrain’s innovative
technology, the power of the circular economy can be harnessed and these by-streams can be upgraded to reduce resource consumption. This process protects the environment and allows for a healthy raw material that is rich in protein, fibre and vitamins and minerals.
In addition, UpGrain separates the proteins and dietary fibres to provide versatile raw materials for various applications in the food industry. Find out more about the sustainable ingredients of our partner UpGrain here: Barley Protein, Barley Fiber, Barley Flour

Cereal Docks

Cereal Docks SPA, a leading Italian industrial group in food and feed production, specializes in manufacturing high-quality ingredients from oilseeds and cereals. Together with us, Ceresal GmbH, an exclusive distribution partnership has been established for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. At the heart of this collaboration is the purely mechanically produced sunflower protein concentrate with a protein content of approximately 50%, marketed under the brand name HELIAPRO.

Two variants of HELIAPRO:

1. Native variant
2. Pasta-optimized variant

HELIAPRO sunflower protein stands out with a range of advantages: it is rich in natural protein, allergen-free, and exclusively made from raw materials sourced within the EU. The production also takes place within the EU, ensuring short supply chains, consistent quality, and excellent availability.

Applications and potential:

• Bakery and pasta products
• Meat alternatives
• Spices

Thanks to its properties, HELIAPRO sunflower protein offers a forward-looking solution for the food industry. The combination of high quality, regional sourcing, and versatility makes it the ideal choice for innovative applications.