New white paper on ingredients and biosolutions: Smart Danish solutions for sustainable food systems and global food security
Global food systems are under growing pressure to deliver more nutritious food with fewer resources. A new white paper from Food Nation highlights how Denmark is addressing these challenges through its internationally recognised ecosystem for ingredients and biosolutions.
Climate change, biodiversity loss, supply-chain volatility, and the growing demand for protein and healthier diets are intensifying the global need for scalable, resource-efficient food solutions. The new white paper, Ingredients and Biosolutoins – Smart Danish solutions for sustainable food systems and global food security, presents Danish products and solutions ranging from functional food and feed ingredients to biosolutions of bio-based technologies that apply biology directly in farming and food processing.
Building on more than 150 years of research excellence, Denmark has become a global hub for advanced ingredients and bio-based solutions that improve efficiency, reduce waste and enable sustainable food and feed production across the entire value chain, – from primary production to food processing and circular innovation.
Circular innovation and system-level thinking
A defining feature of the Danish approach is the focus on system-level innovation. Danish companies and research institutions are applying circular principles to enable new value from agricultural side streams and underutilised biomass. This includes fermentation-based solutions, enzymes, microbial cultures, biostimulants and biological crop protection that help producers increase yields, lower inputs and reduce environmental impact.
This integrated approach supports both environmental sustainability and economic performance by reducing raw material loss and creating new product streams. The approach also enhances supply chain robustness in the face of global challenges.
Collaboration as a driver of global food security
Cross-sector collaboration is a cornerstone of Denmark’s success in this field. The white paper highlights how close partnerships between government, academia and industry have built a trusted framework for developing, testing and scaling bio-based solutions. These efforts ensure strong food safety standards, support the development of new protein sources, and drive continuous innovation.
“Ingredients and biosolutions are at the heart of the green transition of agri-food systems,” says Lise Walbom, CEO of Food Nation. “By sharing Danish experiences and solutions, this white paper aims to inspire international collaboration and demonstrate how science-backed innovation can help build more resilient and sustainable food systems worldwide.”
The white paper is aimed at international buyers, decision-makers and stakeholders across the global food value chain who are looking for reliable partners and proven technologies to support sustainable food production.