At Crespel & Deiters, we see R&D and technological progress as the most direct expression of our purpose: refining renewable plant-based raw materials into functional, high-performance solutions for a more sustainable industry.

Research & Development

Crespel & Deiters research and development focus on technological progress, refining renewable plant-based raw materials into functional, high-performance solutions through advanced R&D expertise and application-oriented innovation.

We develop solutionsConnecting raw materials and processes

We combine traditional know-how with technological excellence – in extrusion, blending, protein hydrolysis or starch modification – to deliver measurable benefits: higher performance, greater efficiency and more resource-saving processes. For us, continuous improvement through technical excellence is a mindset: making every solution a little better for our customers.

Crespel & Deiters R&D expertise translating market and customer needs into application-ready solutions, combining deep knowledge of natural raw materials, advanced refinement technologies, and close collaboration with food, industrial, pet food, and feed partners to develop products that integrate seamlessly into real-world processes.

R&D for many markets

From first idea to proven application

We are continuously broadening our technology platforms – for example with protein hydrolysis, extrusion and targeted starch modification. These capabilities let us fine-tune functionality, unlock new applications and create future growth in both established and emerging markets.

All our developments comply with internationally recognized standards and are subject to rigorous analytical and application-focused testing. By tightly controlling our processes and the natural variation of raw materials, we ensure consistent performance and support our customers in meeting their own standards and quality requirements.

Expanding the technology toolbox

Extrusion, modification and more

As refinement experts, we draw on broad based expertise so that our R&D activities translate market and customer needs into clear, focused projects. We support Industrial Solutions, Food, Pet Food and Feed companies with shared know-how, working closely with product management and technical service to ensure new products fit real-life processes, regulations and commercial requirements.

We have in-depth knowledge of the functionality of natural raw materials and understand how each fraction behaves in different processes. We know how composition, structure and processing affect performance in use. This deep understanding is the foundation of every new solution our experts create.

A key task of our highly skilled R&D team is to fully master state-of-the-art refinement technologies. By working in close partnership with our customers, we create synergies that help us consistently find the best solutions. Our goal is to design products that integrate smoothly into customers’ production and help shape markets in a lasting and responsible way.

Labs and application centers

Our laboratories at our production sites are equipped with advanced analytical technology. Here on-site we characterize, raw materials and products, simulate process steps and optimize formulations before they move into pilot trials and full-scale production. Testing and monitoring ensure stable quality over the long term.

By always being one step ahead, we keep a close eye on technical and regulatory developments and adapt, our formulations accordingly. Wherever possible, we avoid substances of very high concern (SVHCs) and favor natural components – supporting both performance targets and sustainability goals.

Where our research happens:

Within Industrial Solutions, our R&D teams develop and refine high-performance adhesives for corrugated board and other paper applications. Our chemists and material scientists work on tailor-made adhesive concepts to align bonding performance, process stability and sustainability with the specific requirements of our customers’ corrugators and paper machines.

In Helmond, our technical center with its own lab extruder serves as an innovation hub for extruded products based on proteins and flours. Here we develop concepts under realistic conditions, supply early-stage samples for trials and prepare a smooth scale-up to modern manufacturing facilities.

For the food industry, we develop plant-based functional ingredients such as refined starches and proteins that support optimized nutrition while delivering process stability, texture and sensory appeal across many categories. For pet food and feed, we design functional cereal and protein concepts that enhance extrusion performance, structure, palatability and nutritional value.

Learn more about our market segments Food, Pet food and Feed

Technical Center Food From concept trials to scalable solutions

Our technical center in Zwingenberg, near Frankfurt, is a key hub for customer-focused R&D in the food industry. In our professional test kitchen, we realistically simulate the industrial production and preparation of bakery and confectionery products, plant-based and meat applications, breaded items, snacks and convenience foods.

We turn raw material expertise into solutions that run reliably in our customers’ processes, develop new functional ingredients, optimize existing recipes and test processing stability under real-life conditions. The result is a smooth path from first idea to successful launch on an industrial scale.

Our labs and conference area provide the ideal setting for joint trials, workshops and webinars. Here, we work closely with our customers to explore new concepts, validate recipes and fine-tune process parameters. Together, we translate trends into market-ready, customized solutions that can be scaled easily and cost-effectively.

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Co-creation with customers From trial to launch

Crespel & Deiters customer-focused R&D translating plant-based raw materials into scalable, future-ready applications through application-oriented innovation and hands-on technical collaboration.
Crespel & Deiters research and development supporting customers through joint lab trials, pilot testing, and scale-up into full production, ensuring reliable performance in real processes and industrial environments.
Crespel & Deiters co-creation approach working in close partnership with customers, combining R&D expertise and direct collaboration to develop functional, application-ready solutions from initial concept to market launch.

Across all markets, we work in close partnership with our customers. Together, we conduct joint lab and pilot trials, adapt solutions to specific equipment and support scale-up into full production. In this way, our company-wide R&D turns ideas into reliable, scalable and future-ready applications that perform in real processes and real markets.