VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland

Sustain-a-bite: Advancing Plant-Based Ingredients Through Germination and Fermentation

VTT’s latest Sustain-a-bite results show how germination and fermentation can improve the nutritional, functional and sensory qualities of barley, faba bean and tomato side streams for future plant-based foods.

May 13th, 2026|Project Updates & Results, Sustainable Food Innovations, Uncategorized|
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VTT is Driving Innovation in Sustainable Food Processing

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is the coordinator of the EU-funded Sustain-a-bite project which has a mission to develop affordable, minimally processed, and nutritionally optimized foods. VTT is applying its deep expertise in food biotechnology, ingredient and food design to reshape how we produce and consume plant-based ingredients and foods. Leading the Way: Coordination and Innovation VTT not only coordinates the entire Sustain-a-bite consortium—comprising 19 partners across Europe—but also leads Work Package 1 (WP1), which focuses on developing innovative minimal processing concepts. These concepts aim to reduce energy and water use while maximizing nutritional quality and consumer acceptance.

May 29th, 2025|Health & Nutrition, Sustainable Food Innovations|
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Project coordinator
Nesli Sözer
Research Profesor
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
D&C coordinator
Andrea Leon
Communications Manager
Innovarum

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This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe Research and Innovation programme under Grant Agreement No 101180399 and by the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI).

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Project coordinator
Nesli Sözer
Research Profesor
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
D&C coordinator
África Pardavila
Communications Director
Innovarum

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