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Food for the future: smarter innovation through fermentation

Brought to you by Baking with Lesaffre in partnership with Biospringer by Lesaffre, Food for the Future is a collaborative showcase designed to help you create smarter, cleaner, nutritious products.  From bold new flavour systems to health-driven formulation strategies, discover how they are unlocking the next generation of ingredient solutions through the power of fermentation, and receive personalised NPD from their technical team.

On the menu

To help you experience the full potential of fermentation-powered innovation, the Baking with Lesaffre and Biospringer by Lesaffre team have designed a curated tasting menu built around three pillars.

Spring wild edible plants - young garlic mustard and ground elder leaves, on sourdough bread, top view
Sourdough bread bruschetta
vegan burgers
Plant-based burger
slices of bread with dip
Sourdough bread with vegan chicken rillettes
Cut French bread with flour on grey background
Baguette with a dip
muffin in custard
Cocoa-reduced muffin with crème anglaise
Energy balls on a dark background
Protein energy bite

Taste

Nutrition

Sustainability

• Cocoa-reduced muffin with its crème anglaise
• Sourdough bread with vegan chicken rillettes
• Sourdough bread bruschetta

• The Burger of The Future, featuring Holistic Health Burger bun, plant-based burger, salt reduced ketchup and plant-based cheese

• Protein energy bite
• Baguette with a dip

Each dish is crafted to show how fermentation can elevate flavour, support better nutrition, and contribute to a more sustainable product development strategy.

Innovation

Taste

Nutrition

Sustainability

Gain first-hand access to cutting-edge ingredient research and consumer-driven product concepts and discover how fermentation is shaping the future of food production and how you can stay ahead of shifting market demands.

Consumers crave indulgence. With the combined expertise of culinary scientists, bakers, and fermentation specialists, this showcase will demonstrate how to elevate taste, texture, and overall eating experience-naturally.

With HFSS and nutri-score requirements tightening, your next innovation needs to be smarter. Explore how  fermentation-powered solutions can help you reduce fat, sugar, and salt-without compromising on nutrition or taste.

Sustainable manufacturing starts with the right ingredients. Learn how to future-proof your products with solutions that reduce waste, lower energy consumption, and strengthen supply chain resilience-all while supporting cleaner-label, eco-conscious innovation.

Why fermentation matters now more than ever

  • Alternative protein sources.
  • Reduced reliance on synthetic additives.
  • Clean-label flavour enhancement.
  • Resilient supply chains through sustainable sourcing.
  • Consumer trust through better-for-you formulations.