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COMPANY BROCHURE
NETWORK BIOACTIVE PLANT FOODS
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Backgrounds
The network is financed by the Central Innovation Programme for SMEs in the assisted-ZIM-
NEMO module implemented by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology for the
period of 2010-2013. More then 20 network partners from industry, academia and marketing
mainly located in Baden-Württemberg have come together in the network to share the theme
of "food and health" tactics.
Objectives of the Network ‘Bioactive Plant Foods’ The goal of the network is to produce bioactive products (bakery / food supplements) with an additional health benefit of bioactive plant ingredients of amaranth. This will be achieved through: • Promoting the integration of research, midsize businesses and industry and thus creation of resources and synergies • Scientific contribution to the explanation of the cause-effect relationship between nutrition and health • Establishment of quality standards • Assistance in development, distribution and marketing of bioactive plant products with proven health benefits by promoting a new established quality brand • Creating transparency for consumers through clear communication and marketing strategies • Expansion of the network and establishment in the innovation landscape in Baden-Württemberg
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A network has a vision
Visions are a part of modern businesses and the network Bioactive Plant Foods has the vision
to build a center of excellence for amaranth and other bioactive foods. The members of the
Steering Committee explain the backgrounds and details about their ambitions.
A vision is an idea that is concerned with the longer-term development of a company. A real-
istic view into the future, that defines a goal for the organisation that is worth achieving. A
vision is also the basis of the network Bioactive Plant Foods since the association of compa-
nies and universities directs its attention to the front aiming to improve people's health
through their diet. Through the production of functional foods and dietary supplements the
network tries to achieve its visions. "It is important for us that there is a scientific basis for the
relationship," explains Dipl. oec. troph. Karin Wrzesinski, director of marketing and product
management of Agilepharma GmbH. Prof. Dr. Michael Wink Director of the Department of
Biology at the Institute of Pharmacy and Molecular Biotechnology of the Heidelberg Univer-
sity and Dipl. LM-Ing. Mario Jekle, group manager of AG Cereal-Process-Engineering at the
Institute of brewing and beverage technology of Weihenstephan Science Center of Food,
Land-use and Environment form the scientific basis of the Steering Committee and represent
the network members of colleges and universities. Together with the companies they want to
explore how nutrition and health are related.
Amaranth, which is originated in South America is the key plant of the network and contains,
besides essential amino acids, many polyunsaturated fatty acids, minerals, vitamins B and E
and dietary fiber. "The importance of amaranth for a healthy diet is documented" declares Dr.
Dietrich Paper, Managing Director and Head of Development of Anoxymer GmbH "Of par-
ticular interest are food ingredients that improve blood values" explains Prof. Wink. The car-
bohydrates of the plant cause only a slow rise of the blood sugar levels. Therefore Amaranth
is a valuable food for people who have problems with blood sugar or overweight. Further-
more, amaranth is an excellent source of vegetable protein. The plant prefers warm growing
regions but can also be grown in Baden-Württemberg. "We use plants that can be grown in
our region and bring added value to a natural diet," said Mario Jekle. "Locally produced prod-
ucts" play an important role. The goal is to turn precious food in a marketable product. "We
want to work together to develop and market an innovation " said Dr. Bernd Fiebich, General
Manager of VivaCell Biotechnology GmbH. Testing the bioactivity of foods is the goal of the
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enterprise. "We will start with amaranth and want to continue with further food products in-
cluding for example milk or beer. "The consumers can be sure that the products developed in
the network conserve the valuable nutrients of amaranth" said Dr . Dietrich Paper. The scien-
tific findings acquired in the community project will support the upcoming market of func-
tional foods. Another focus of the network is preventive nutrition. Educate consumers about
healthy nutrition and to inform about the function of food is part of the mission statement of
the merger. "Our idea is that food serves not only as an energy source, the nutritional physiol-
ogy as well as further benefits of the food come to the fore," says Jekle. "For this reason food
supports also health maintenance, we want to work proactively and prevent diseases of con-
sumers" said Wrzesinski. Functional foods may thus contribute to health prevention, regen-
eration and thus reduce the health care cost.
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Network- Coordination Steinbeis-Europa-Zentrum
Hartmut Welck, Network manager
Kienestr. 35
70174 Stuttgart
Tel.: 0049 (0)711-123 4031 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.steinbeis-europa.de
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Portraits of Netwok-Partners
Organisation Agilpharma GmbH
Contact Karin Wrzesinski Diplom Oecotrophologin Leitung Marketing/Produktmanagement Allgäuer Str. 9 D-87719 Mindelheim
Telefon: +49 (0)8261/994910 7 Telefax: +49 (0)8261/994910 8 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: http://www.agilpharma.de
Expertise The Agilpharma GmbH is the mother company of the affiliate Mindel-Food Lebensmittelproduktion GmbH. Agilpharma develops and distributes health-promoting dietary supplements based on plants; the company is responsible for the purchase of raw materials and future sales of its own brand. The Mindel-Food Lebensmittelproduktion GmbH is a medium-size company, founded in 1996 which develops and produces on behalf of well-known customers, food supplements and dietetic foods in form of instant powder, tablets and hard gelatin capsules. Role in and expectations for the NW This innovative company has a mission to unite traditional knowledge with the latest discoveries of science. Amaranth, the key plant of the network contains in addition to essential amino acids many polyunsaturated fatty acids, minerals, vitamins B and E and dietary fiber. This naturally high-quality vital-substance-profile makes the "miracle grain of the Incas" interesting for different products of Agilpharma. The studies of the network, which will examine the health-promoting and preventive effects of amaranth, meet the scientific requirements of Agilpharma. Agilpharma is also a member of the Steering Committee of the network.
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Organisation Ultra Energie Produkte Contact Frederike Feil Tübinger Straße 47 72127 Kusterdingen Tel. +49 7071 73784 Fax +49 7071 737 85 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.allsani.com
Expertise The small company has its focus on the manufacture of food supplements and protein powders. The offer will be extended with a range of amaranth protein. The nutrition, prevention and recovery aspect is supported by a health blog and several bestseller books as well as numerous public events. Role in and expectations for the NW Ultra Energie Produkte contributes its expertise in the development of an anti-inflammatory protein for the prevention of inflammatory diseases. We hope to develop jointly through our network activity a marketable amaranth protein in 2014.
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Organisation Anoxymer GmbH Contact Dr. Dietrich Paper Mitglied der Geschäftsführung Schelztorstrasse 54 – 56 73728 Esslingen Tel. +49 711 90121090 Fax +49 711 90121099 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.anoxymer.de
Expertise Since 2006 based in the Lifescience Centre Esslingen, the company specialized on the research and development of new and innovative health ingredients from herbs, vegetables as well as fruits and produces standardized highly water-soluble plant extracts with proven health benefits, which can be marketed as additive for food (functional foods) and cosmetics (cosmeceuticals) or in the form of capsules / tablets as a food supplement. Role in and expectations for the NW Anoxymer GmbH is interested in the acquisition or production of quantitative high-quality raw materials and standardized extracts for food producers. The company is looking for synergies in the development of new products and mutual assistance in the marketing of (end) products. In context of its membership in the Steering Committee Anoxymer GmbH is involved in the strategic direction of the network.
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Organisation Bio Backhaus Wüst Contact Hans Wüst Geschäftsführer Von Drais Str. 25 77855 Achern Tel. +49 7841 709199 Fax +49 7841 709198 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.vollkornbaeckerei-wuest.de
Expertise The company Wüst is a medium- size bakery based in Achern using wholegrain flour. The main feature of Wüst is a consistent ecological functioning at all levels of production. Furthermore the bakery subjects to Demeter and EG-control procedures. Bakery products are therefore only produced of organic ingredients. Role in and expectations for the NW The bakery Wüst performs bakery tests with amaranth and is interested in a new "healthy" product-line (bread/rolls). They expect to get through the network scientific and technological input for the development of new product.
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Organisation BioLago e.V. Contact Prof. Dr. Klaus P. Schäfer Vorsitzender des Vorstandes Blarerstrasse 56 78462 Konstanz Tel. +49 7531 284 27 22 Fax +49 7531 284 31 06 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.biolago.org
Expertise As a platform for the Life Science & Biotechnology BioLAGO e.V. links about 80 research institutions and companies around the Lake Constance - in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Liechtenstein. The stakeholders seek among others for new drugs for life threatening diseases such as stroke or diabetes, develop biodegradable plastics to solve waste problems or produce intelligent instruments for medical purposes. BioLAGO has been accredited since 2005 as a bioregion in Baden-Württemberg. Our core areas are: pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, medical (engineering), chemical industry, food industry and environmental (bio) technology. Role in and expectations for the NW As a partner of the network "Bioactive Plant Foods" BioLAGO e. V. promotes the development of healthy and safe foods. While supporting the public relations the association of companies and research institutes located on the Lace Constance campaigns for attracting new partners for the network. The goal is to use insights from biotechnology and life sciences to produce value-added products in the food industry. In addition BioLAGO assists in conceptualisation and implementation of events to inform the public about current scientific knowledge and new technologies to improve food.
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Organisation BIOPRO Baden Württemberg GmbH Contact Dr. Barbara Jonischkeit Leiterin Kommunikation Breitscheidstraße 10 70174 Stuttgart
Tel.: 0711-21818500 Fax: 0711-21818502 E-Mail: [email protected] Internet: www.bio-pro.de
Expertise To promote biotechnology the state government of Baden-Württemberg founded in 2002 BIOPRO Baden-Württemberg GmbH as a 100% subsidiary based in Stuttgart. Task of BIOPRO Baden-Württemberg GmbH is to act as a contact point and to position the strengths of the leading biotechnology site nationally and internationally ideally as well as to develop the site for future. Biotechnology as an innovative cross-cutting technology contributes to a sustainable development of the entire life sciences sector. The advances in medicine, the pharmaceutical industry, in the agricultural sector or even in medical technology are thereof affected significantly. Specifically invested business-assistance-measures help to protect know-how and jobs in the state and to transfer the huge potential of innovative research into economy. Role in and expectations for the NW BIOPRO Baden-Württemberg supports the network Bioactive Plant Foods as a communication partners. "In my opinion it is exciting that within the network companies the organic food production work together on a project with biotechnology companies. One branch is interested to produce high quality foods and the others to keep a record of the impact of food ingredients. “My goal is to reduce reservation on biotechnology and to present its potential for the development of healthy, bioactive foods" says Dr. Barbara Jonischkeit.
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Organisation Gleiser GmbH & CO KG Contact Corinna Gleiser Geschäftsführerin Bronnmühle 3 72108 Rottenburg a. N. Tel.: +49 7472-9646881 Fax: +49 7472-9646882 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.bronnmuehle.de
Expertise The Bronnmühle at the Swabian gate is a traditional company and specialised on high quality flours. We are regarded as pioneers in the field of spelled f lour. The Bronnmühle reintroduced as one of the first mills in Baden-Württemberg the processing of typical Swabian spelled grain. Ever since we are a leading manufacturer of high-quality spelled flours. Role in and expectations for the NW We look forward to participate as a committed partner in this research project and thus be involved in the development of new high quality amaranth flours produced regionally and sustainably. By cooperating in the network we want to use the optimal synergy and enhance our technological expertise and our reputation as a producer of high quality flour.
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Organisation DAaCRO GmbH & Co. KG Full Service CRO – unique in Stress Research Science Park Trier
Contact Juliane Hellhammer Geschäftsführerin Max-Planck-Str. 22 54296 Trier
Tel.: + 49 (0)651 9120 494 Fax: + 49 (0)651 9120 564 Email: [email protected] Web: www.daacro.de
Expertise Founded in 2003 by scientists at the University of Trier Daacro Gmbh & Co KG is a contract-research organisation that performs clinical trials for the pharmaceutical, healthcare, nutraceutical, functional food and dietary supplement industry. The company is based in Trier, and has a high level of expertise in detecting effects of psychoactive substances on anxiety, depression and stress. Role in and expectations for the NW In the network we bring in our scientific know-how of stress research. We focus on psycho-biological / neuroendocrine methods that include a variety of psychological and physiological tests and biomarkers that can measure changes in the organism under acute or chronic stress. As researchers we are working inter alia for manufacturers of dietary supplements and carry out clinical trials in human medicine for stress-depressants. We expect stimulating scientific and methodological interactions with related disciplines.
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Organisation Rudolf Gmelin & Co KG Eselsmühle Contact Anne Dorer Backstubenleiterin D- 70771 Musberg Tel.: +49 711 754 25 35 Fax. +49 711 754 28 06 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.eselsmuehle.com Expertise Since the early 50s in the Eselsmühle Demeter grain is processed. The corn grounded in the mill is baked in the bakery in eight wood-fired stoves. The natural quality of the heat with its specific wavelength and the place of the loaves on the hot stones are mainly responsible through the crust formation for taste and shelf life of bread. The Eselsmühle sells its products in more than 70 organic supermarkets and stores for healthy food in the region. Role in and expectations for the NW The Eselsmühle carries out backery tests with amaranth and is interested in gluten-free sweet / savory duration pastries of amaranth. They hope to get scientific and technological input via the network for further product development.
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Organisation Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main Contact Priv. Doz. Dr. Gunter P. Eckert Pharmakologisches Institut für Naturwissen-schaften Max-von-Laue Str.9 60438 Frankfurt Tel.: +49 69 798 29378 Fax: +49 69 798 763 29378 Email: [email protected] Web : www.eckert-science.de
Expertise The focus of scientific interest is the prevention of aging processes in the brain and age-related, neurodegenerative diseases. The best prevention can be achieved by ensuring a sufficient supply of micronutrients and secondary metabolites e. g. in functional foods or through supplementation. The research focus is on mitochondria which not only provide cells with energy but also contribute mainly in old ages to increased oxidative stress. This mitochondrial dysfunction can be positively influenced by dietary ingredients such as polyunsaturated fatty acids and isolated secondary metabolites extracted of berries and mediterranean plants. Since especially food supplements contain vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals in very high concentrations the study also always observes potential toxicological effects for instance by determining the toxicity to cells and the metabolic activity. Role in and expectations for the NW In addition to the exploration of new bio-active food in terms of effects on energy metabolism we bring in our expertise in assessing the safety of foods and bio-functionality. Furthermore we participate in the demarcation between physiological and pharmacological effects of new bio-active food and contribute to the differentiation to drugs.
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Organisation Hochschule Esslingen Contact Prof. Dr. Bett ina Weiß Fakultät für angewandte Naturwissenschaften, Biotechnologie Kanalstrasse 33 73728 Esslingen Tel.: 0711-397 3553 Fax: 0711-397 3502 Email: bett [email protected] Web : www.hs-esslingen.de
Expertise The laboratory of cell cultures technology deals under the direction of Prof. Dr. Bettina Weiß with primary cultures, cell lines, the production of monoclonal antibodies, differentiation studies in cell cultures, the development of test systems as well as co-cultures as standard bioanalytical methods for nucleic acids and proteins. In projects the scientists explore the production of biopharmaceuticals in cell cultures and the development of cell culture test systems. Role in and expectations for the NW One research focus of the department Biotechnology of the University in Esslingen is the development of differentiated cellular assays and analytical techniques for bioactive substances. These substances can be classic chemical-pharmaceutical but also in future in complex matrices such as food. Expectations for the network are the methodological connection with analytic partners to initiate synergistic effects. The various results provide a scientific contribution to the effects of herbal ingredients. We also want to see our research within the entire value chain from production to consumers. Thus, the cellular measurement methods are not considered in isolation but refer to the variations in natural products as well as to different processings of other network partners and the use of the consumer.
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Organisation Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Umwelt Nürtingen-Geislingen (HfWU) Contact Prof. Dr. Carola Pekrun Fachgebiet Pflanzenbau und Qualitätsmanagement Neckarsteige 6-10 72622 Nürtingen Tel.: 07022/201-404 Fax: 07022/201-392 Email: [email protected] Web: www.hfwu.de
Expertise The following research topics are the focus: impact of stubble on agronomic parameters, energy crops for biogas plants, simplified method of N-depot fertilisation, effect of sowing date, plant protection and seed rate on yield of winter barley, multiplication and evaluation of historical types of lentils from the Swabian Jura, catch crops by combine harvester-seeds as well as weed control and variety selection in soybean. Role in and expectations for the NW Objective of the network is that the plants which substances are used in the new functional foods can be grown in Germany. Research interest of the HfWU is to optimise cropping systems, which played minor role that they can be well cultivated, meet the necessary quality requirements and achieve high levels of value-adding ingredients. This can be accomplished by planting trials and genotype screening. Through the network the entire value chain is covered so that the activities of HfWU can be targeted at the demand of the downstream sector. The bundling of different expertises in the network should promote the implementation of research projects.
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Organisation Hochschule Mannheim Contact Prof. Dr. Tobias Werner Institut für Analytische Chemie Paul-Wittsack-Straße 10 68136 Mannheim Tel.: 0621 / 292-6793 Fax: 0621 /292-6-67931 Email: t [email protected] Web: http://www.ac.hs-mannheim.de/
Expertise The research interests concentrate on the areas of metal analysis, sensors systems, spectroscopy and chemical surface modification. The various research projects deal among other with sensors for contactless glucose monitoring, studies on iron and copper content in selected cell organelles and the accumulation of heavy metal ions in plants for the remediation of contaminated soils and waters. As a service the Institute offers highly sensitive fluorescence spectroscopy SPEX - Fluorolog-3. Role in and expectations for the NW The Institute of Analytical Chemistry of the University of Mannheim in the network investigates biological activities of plant compounds. The focus is on plant extracts with high levels of amino acids, polyphenols, and phytosterols. These extracts are characterised with respect to their influence on cell culture growth of human cells. Here the determinations of the effect on the respiratory activity of the cells and the measurement of the influence on the glucose and cholesterol metabolism have priority. Through its participation in the network the university is hoping to contribute to the development of innovative food products and to gain new insights into mechanisms of cell differentiation and to the developments of diseases.
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Organisation IABC AG Contact Dr. Otto Knes Geschäftsführer Esslenstrasse 3 CH-8280 Kreuzlingen Tel.: +41 (0) 71 666 83 80 Fax: +41 (0) 71 666 83 81 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.iabc.ch
Expertise IABC deals with individual nutrition especially with micronutrients and other bioactive food components. These are all involved in specific biochemical pathways and play an important role in the balance between health and disease. Role in and expectations for the NW The role of IABC in the network is to analyse relevant biomarkers and to investigate the effect of bioactive food components in different products and extracts of amaranth in vivo. IABC expects that the connection of the network leads to better contact with scientific institutions and cooperation in scientific issues for the further development.
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Organisation Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT) Contact Prof. Dr. Peter Nick Institut für Botanik, Abteilung Molekulare Zellbiologie Kaiserstr. 2, Gbd. 10.40 D-76128 Karlsruhe Tel.: +49 (0) 721 608 42144 oder Tel.: +49 (0) 721 608 42142 (Sekretariat) E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.botanik1.uni-karlsruhe.de
Expertise Molecular biology and evolution of crop plants, molecular evolution and identification of crops as well as gene banking for wild relatives of crops are the mean research interests of KIT. Role in and expectations for the NW We provide our expertise in the molecular identification of varieties, landraces and wild relatives, cellular and molecular basis for cold and disease resistance and the biology of constituents to the network. We hope that by linking basic research with practice a broader scientific basis for plant breeding will be obtained.
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Organisation Universität Hohenheim Life Science Center Contact Susanne Braun Wollgrasweg 43 70599 Stuttgart Tel +49 711 459 24026 Fax +49 711 459 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: lsc.uni-hohenheim.de
Expertise The Life Science Center (LSC) is an interdisciplinary research center at the University of Hohenheim. It provides a central platform for life science-oriented disciplines of agricultural sciences and food technology for performing innovative research in a companionship. The main duties of the LSC include the initiation and implementation of research projects in various disciplines and fields of study for the purpose of innovative, research-oriented synergies. Role in and expectations for the NW The Life Science Center supports the network "Bioactive Plant Foods" as a partner with his long experience in management and coordination of European collaborative research projects and its international network in the food sector. Ms. Brown is a member of numerous national and international organisations in the food sector and has very good contacts to the European Commission. Other priorities of the LSC are the know-how transfer to SMEs in the food sector as well as the dissemination and communication of research results. The LSC would like to support the members of the network to implement joint research projects on European level.
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Organisation Schumann & Sohn GmbH Contact Hanns Schumann Geschäftsführer Degenfeldstr. 4 76131 Karlsruhe Tel. +49 (0) 721 966 80 0 Fax +49 (0) 721 966 80 50 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.schumann-sohn.de
Expertise The in 1948 by Mr. Hanns Schumann founded company Schumann & Sohn GmbH based in Karlsruhe produces flavors and colors for the processing of food. The flavors can be used in confectionery as well as sports nutrition. Role in and expectations for the NW Schumann & Sohn advises the network in sensory issues. They hope to ensure through the aromatisation of amaranth-based food and food supplements their own flavors sensory legitimacy within the bioactive plant products from the region and to establish the high protein crop amaranth originating in central American in Baden-Württemberg.
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Organisation Wissenschaftszentrum Weihenstephan der Technischen Universität München Contact Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Thomas Becker Lehrstuhl für Brau- und Getränketechnologie Weihenstephaner Steig 20 D-85354 Freising-Weihenstephan Tel.: +49 8161 71 3261 Fax : +49 8161 71 3883 Email: [email protected] Web: www.wzw.tum.de/bgt
Expertise The focus of the since 2009 newly occupied chair of brewing and beverage technology are the cereals and alternative herbal ingredients and their procedural and biotechnological processing. The application and methodically -oriented research focuses on liquid foods and drinks such as beer and onto solid food matrices of baked goods. The department examines the interactions of herbal food and beverage matrix to the occurring physico - chemical and biological reactions in a process engineering context. Role in and expectations for the NW The network subsists on the active collaboration and intensive knowledge exchange of the partner. This is made possible primarily by the different competencies of the involved network participants. In our opinion this is a central link between procedural and technological issues concerning the processing of raw materials as well as the design of the final product qualities. In this context structuring and biotransformation processes are developed from the grain to the finished product. Thus we can bring in our expertise in the area of grain processing to the research area of the network and based on synergistic effects of the network partners we expand the potential of bioactive plant foods significantly. TUM is an advisory member of the Steering Committee of the network.
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Organisation Ultra Sports GbR Contact Frederike Feil Tübinger Straße 47 72127 Kusterdingen Tel. +49 (0) 70 71 60 53 0 Fax +49 (0) 7071 737 85 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.ultra-sports.de
Expertise Since the founding in 1995 in Tübingen ULTRA SPORTS developed performance-enhancing sports nutrition. The efficacy of the products is tested at regular intervals by the laboratories of the University for Sports in Cologne which is accredited by the NADA (National Anti-Doping Agency). The products are sold by a Germany-wide dealer network. Role in and expectations for the NW The Ultra Sports GbR performs tests for athletes on effects of inhibition of inflammation caused by the developed amaranth extracts. We hope to develop jointly with the network a marketable amaranth protein to expand our product portfolio in 2014.
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Organisation Universität Heidelberg Contact Prof. Dr. Michael Wink Institut für Pharmazie und Molekulare Biotechnologie, Abteilung Biologie Im Neuenheimer Feld 364 69120 Heidelberg Tel.: + 49 (0) 62 21 - 54 48 80 Fax: + 49 (0) 62 21 - 54 48 84 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.uni-heidelberg.de/institute/fak14/ipmb/phazb/
Expertise The Department of Biology at the Institute of Pharmacy and Molecular Biotechnology at the University of Heidelberg deals under the direction of Prof. Dr. Michael Wink with biogenic agents and biotechnology, molecular evolution, regulation of gene expression, biosensors, bioinformatics and natural products with antimicrobial activity. In the area of biogenic substances and biotechnology research scientists investigate the biochemistry and physiology of metabolism and transport of secondary materials, the chemical ecology and molecular pharmacology focusing on herbal medicines and phytomedicine. Furthermore the focus of molecular evolution is deepened by the specialisation in biodiversity, systematics and molecular ecology as well as biomonitoring of environmental influences. Role in and expectations for the NW Prof. M. Wink and his team will accompany the project with phytochemical expertise. The lab in Heidelberg regularly conducts chemical analysis of plant compounds by HPLC, GLC, LC-MS, GLC-MS and NMR. In addition, the AG Wink will contribute its expertise in the field of molecular pharmacology. Prof. Wink is an advisory member of the Steering Committee of the network. We hope for a successful implementation of the amaranth project and establishment of future collaborations.
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Organisation Universität Hohenheim Contact Prof. Dr. Walter Vetter Institut für Lebensmittelchemie Tel. +49 (0) 711 459 24016 Fax +49 (0) 711 459 24377 E-Mail: [email protected] Web : www.ilc.uni-hohenheim.de/vetter/index.htm
Expertise The working group of the Institute of Food Chemistry conducted by Prof. Dr. Walter Vetter deals inter alia with the authenticity of organic halogenated anthropogenic pollutants and their accumulation in marine foods and fats. Furthermore, the working group has an extensive know-how in the field of analytical instrumentation. Role in and expectations for the NW We are interested in food-chemical studies of the ingredients of amaranth in particular the determination of fatty acids, sterols and squalene and in the initiation of joint research projects.
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Organisation Universität Hohenheim Contact Prof. Dr. Stephan Bischoff Direktor, Institut für Ernährungsmedizin (180) Universität Hohenheim 70599 Stuttgart, Germany Tel.: +49 711 459 24101 Fax: +49 711 459 24343 Email: [email protected] Web: https://ernaehrungsmed.uni-hohenheim.de/
Expertise The Institute of Nutritional Medicine represents the disciplines nutritional medicine, prevention and gender in research and teaching at the University of Hohenheim. Priorities of the Institute are nutritional medicine / prevention, gender studies, malnutrition, artificial feeding, prevention of obesity and related disorders, intestinal disorders and food allergies, probiotics, and liver disease. As part of the ZKES (Centre for Clinical Nutrition Stuttgart, http://www.zkes.de/) the metabolic unit serves as the research practice of the Institute of Nutritional Medicine. Here human scientific studies are conducted. Role in and expectations for the NW With the aim of providing extensive research and service offerings in the field of nutritional medicine clinical trials are conducted, corresponding results are validated and an expert review of nutritional and medical issues is performed.
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Organisation Universität Hohenheim Contact Dr. Sabine Zikeli Institut für Kulturpflanzenwissenschaften Fruwirthstr. 23 70599 Stuttgart Tel.: 0711-459-23248 Fax: 0711- 459 23869 Email: [email protected] Web: https://www.uni-hohenheim.de/1597.html?typo3state=persons&lsfid=4783
Expertise The Institute of Crop Science, University of Hohenheim is composed of the departments Agronomy, Biobased Products and Energy Crops, Bioinformatics, Co-ordination for Organic Farming and Consumer Protection, Quality of plant products, Crop Physiology of Specialty Crops, Nutritional Crop Physiology as well as Fertilisation and Soil Matter Dynamics. The scientists deal with sustainable cropping systems for food and energy crops, with product quality of vegetables, fruit and grain, and the use of new technologies, particularly the sensor technology in crop production. In addition, questions on organic agriculture, climate change and the environmental impacts of crop production are examined.
Role in and expectations for the NW Assistance in selecting appropriate species and varieties of amaranth for local cultivation by genotype screening, agronomic research to develop appropriate cultivation systems for amaranth in Germany, development of methods for non-destructive determination of positive ingredients in the field; Expectations: establishment of a close cooperation of all parts in the product chain (bakers, mills extract manufacturer) through the network should be used to transfer scientific findings on a short way to practical use. tight integration with other research institutions to promote interdisciplinary research collaborations
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Organisation Varionostic GmbH Contact Uwe Gerstenmaier Geschäftsführer Soeflinger Straße 100 89077 Ulm Tel. +49 (0) 731 36 08 07 56 Fax +49 (0) 731 36 08 07 54 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.varionostic.de
Expertise Varionostic is Europe's leading expert in DNA-methylation-analysis using pyrosequencing. The company offers outstanding individual services from experimental design to data analysis for customers from industry and universities. In course of their own research projects Varionostic is also developing predesigned methylation assays for epigenetic research. Role in and expectations for the NW The Varionostic GmbH is particularly interested in how ingredients control epigenetic patterns and thus induce phenotypic changes. Through the network, we hope to make further contacts with other academic institutions and industry and contribute a scientific input to the research on interactions between herbal ingredients and epigenetics (methylation).
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B i o t e c h n o l o g y G m b H
Organisation Vivacell Biotechnology GmbH Contact Dr. Bernd Fiebich CEO/Geschäftsführer Ferdinand-Porsche-Str. 5 79211 Denzlingen Tel. +49 (0) 7666-902877 Fax +49 (0) 7666-902877 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.vivacell.de
Expertise VivaCell Biotechnology GmbH is a service company with a main focus among others on herbal medicines. The range of services includes: in vitro / in vivo models (CNS immunomodulation, oncology, dermatology, HIV, ADME (metabolism, P-glycoprotein, blood-brain barrier, Caco-2) toxicology (cytotoxicity, genotoxicity, toxicity in vivo), phytochemistry (isolation, characterisation) and models for the testing of herbal medicines and dietary supplements. Role in and expectations for the NW VivaCell wants to provide their know-how to support the development of new bio-active food. In context of the network new cellular models are being developed for testing bioactive foods. Moreover VivaCell receives through the different network partners from industry and academia access to scientific work but also technical know-how in the field of bioactive foods which are necessary to achieve developments on this promising market. VivaCell provides an important input to the strategic direction of the network as part of its membership of the Steering Committee.
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Network- Coordination
Organisation Steinbeis-Europa-Zentrum Contact Hartmut Welck Networkmanager Kienestr. 35 70174 Stuttgart
Tel.: 0049 (0)711-123 4031 Fax: 0049 (0)711-123 4011 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.steinbeis-europa.de
Role in and expectations for the NW Management of the network Bundling of nutritional expertise and know-how, networking of industry / craft and science, creating synergies and collaborations, internationalisation of the network, support for the development and commercialisation of bioactive products, expansion and establishment of the network in the innovation landscape in Baden-Württemberg.
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