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Crespel & Deiters restructure puts refinement expert on course for continued global growth
Crespel & Deiters is on course for further growth following a change in management at executive level. This has resulted in the group's leadership reorganising business divisions to highlight the company's evolution from wheat specialist to refinement expert for plant-based raw materials – all of which is underscored by a new strapline, logo and website.
Generational change in the management of Crespel & Deiters
Shareholders of the Crespel & Deiters Group have appointed Frederick Deiters to the Executive Board as of January 1, 2026 – a milestone moment which will see management of the family-run company pass entirely to the sixth generation. The new Executive Board will consist of three family members and one external member. Gustav Deiters will step down from his active management role on December 31, 2025, after more than 41 years with the company.
Innovative collaboration for rapid, AI-driven product development
Red Rabbit and the Crespel & Deiters Group are setting new standards in product development for the food industry. At this year's Fi Europe, the two companies will present innovative technologies and tools that enable product developers to not only implement their ideas more quickly, but also tailor them to the specific needs of the market. At the heart of the collaboration is the linking of the Functional Ingredient Navigator (FIN) - an ingredients database for Crespel & Deiters' Loryma brand - with Red Rabbit's AI-supported product development software nextfood.ai. At booth 71C34, the partners will give a live demo showing how artificial intelligence can rapidly accelerate and improve product development in the food industry using real data.
Good 4 U – Functional ingredient solutions for healthier food options
Food ingredients specialist Loryma will welcome visitors to Fi Europe 2025 in Paris with a trendy, colourful stand promising "Good Vibes Only". The design is inspired by the range of functional ingredients on display, which support food manufacturers in the creation of nutritionally sound "Good 4 U products". The growing demand for wholesome baked goods, pasta, snacks and cereals, as well as alternative proteins for vegetarian, vegan or hybrid products, can be easily addressed with Loryma's ingredients and industry expertise. An efficient manufacturing process results in end products with natural ingredients, an optimised nutritional profile and great texture.
From grain to gain: Crespel & Deiters to present functional wheat- based ingredients at IFT FIRST 2025
At this year’s IFT FIRST event in Chicago, Crespel & Deiters will showcase its latest developments in functional wheat-based ingredients designed to support growing demand for nutritionally optimized and plant-based applications. Under the banner “From Grain to Gain”, its gym-themed booth will reflect modern, health-oriented lifestyles. On show will be cutting- edge ingredients that support the creation of “better-for-you” product innovations with optimal processing properties. Technically advanced ingredients such as wheat-based proteins, starches, texturizers, extrudates and binders enhance formulations for baked goods and pasta, plant-based snacks and confectionery, meat replacements and hybrid formulations. Developed to align with current nutritional and market trends, these ingredients support high-protein, low-carb and high-fiber formulations, while maintaining product appeal and process efficiency.
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Food ingredient specialist Loryma offers functional solutions to improve the nutritional value of pasta, pizza and various other indulgent baked goods. Food ingredient specialist Loryma offers functional solutions to improve the nutritional value of pasta, pizza and various other indulgent baked goods.
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