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The Future of Baking: A Smart Solution to Overcome the Egg Shortage
The Future of Baking: A Smart Solution to Overcome the Egg Shortage Loryma presents a plant-based egg replacement with multiple benefits Zwingenberg/Germany, April 2025 – The global food industry is facing a severe egg shortage due to avian influenza, which has driven up prices in the U.S.[1] by 41%. While in Europe, egg prices have soared by around 22% compared to last year, according to the European Commission, causing supply chain disruptions across the continent . In [...]
Wheat up your snack time
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.
One-stop solution to tackle skill shortages
C&D Corrugating & Paper offers the corrugated cardboard industry a quick and easy way to create high-quality products with fewer staff.
Dirk Köllmeier takes over from Stefan Schröder as Head of Sales Europe & International
C&D Corrugating & Paper, brand of the Crespel & Deiters Group and leading supplier of high-performance adhesives and technical services for the corrugated board industry, announces a personnel change: Dirk Köllmeier (55) joined C&D Corrugating & Paper as the new Head of Sales Europe & International.
No compromise: Nutritious food with optimal taste and texture
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.
Ultimate indulgence with less fat
Food ingredients expert Loryma introduces an innovative solution for crispy coatings that meet growing demand for healthier, low-fat convenience products.
Authentic plant-based alternatives with reduced fat content
Ingredients specialist Loryma responds to increasing demand for foods with easily understandable ingredient lists with the addition of a new binder to the Lory® Bind portfolio.
Wheat-based binders: Simply natural, naturally simple
Ingredients specialist Loryma responds to increasing demand for foods with easily understandable ingredient lists with the addition of a new binder to the Lory® Bind portfolio.
C&D Corrugating & Paper will showcase at this year’s Latam CORR
The wheat adhesive experts will share their knowledge on concepts to improve production efficiency in the corrugated industry .
Instant sports nutrition with Loryma’s innovative new ingredients
Ingredients specialist Loryma is expanding its Lory® Crumb portfolio with two new varieties made from rice flour and milk protein.
Loryma ingredients promise enhanced breadings
Ingredients specialist Loryma has a wide range of ingredients for all types of coated products. The Lory® Crumb portfolio includes a number of extrudates in various shapes and colours for breadings
Fit for Future: Expansion of the Executive Board
The Crespel & Deiters Group has decided to spread the responsibility for its management across several key staff members in order to cope with the dynamic growth of the group, and establish sustainable core processes.
Crespel & Deiters Group opens subsidiary in Mexico
Leading European wheat adhesive specialist improves service for corrugated board manufacturers in South America
Plant-based tuna alternative with authentic mouthfeel
Ingredients specialist Loryma has developed several application recipes for vegan tuna that deliver authentic, fibrous sensory qualities and a delicate texture.
Symposium in Hellendoorn met de Crespel & Deiters Group
De Crespel & Deiters Group gaat op 10 september 2023 tijdens een symposium over “Maatschappelijk verantwoord ondernemen en de energie van de toekomst” een voordracht houden in de Nederlandse partnergemeente Hellendoorn.
Crespel & Deiters Group invests in expansion of extrudate production
The Crespel & Deiters Group, one of the leading wheat processors in Europe, is expanding the factory of Extruded Cereal Products B.V. (ECP) in Helmond, Netherlands.
Loryma launches E number-free adhesion starch
The clean-label, wheat-derived, native adhesion starch from food ingredients specialist Loryma stands out from other such products on the market because it is not modified and does not need an E number.
Online tool offers time and cost savings in material briquetting applications
Out now: C&D Technical Applications’ innovation calculates optimal compositions for the cost-efficient recycling of a wide range of raw materials
Crespel & Deiters Group opens US subsidiary
The German Crespel & Deiters Group, one of the leading wheat processors in Europe, has entered the US market with a newly founded subsidiary: Crespel & Deiters Food USA LP.
High-protein crispies Lory® IsoCrisp now available in wheat variant
Ingredients specialist Loryma is expanding its Lory® IsoCrisp range with a variant made from wheat. The extruded crispies are low in sugar but rich in protein.
Wheat-based binder optimises kebab production
Ingredients specialist Loryma has developed halal-certified, wheat-based binding ingredients which give sliced and minced meat rotisserie skewers the desired cut strength and stability.
Crespel & Deiters mourns the passing of Gustav Deiters sen.
The Crespel & Deiters Group mourns the passing of Gustav Deiters sen., partner and former Managing Director of the leading manufacturer of wheat starches and wheat proteins in Europe. Gustav Deiters sen. passed away on 26.12.2022 at the age of 88, peacefully surrounded by his family.
Family-run firm appoints Executive Board
The Crespel & Deiters Group, one of the significant middle-market wheat processors in Europe, has continuously expanded and diversified its product portfolio in recent years. In order to establish core processes across the Group, the management of the company will now be overseen by a newly appointed Executive Board.
New concepts for plant-based salami substitutes from Loryma
From vegan salami as a hot or cold topping for bread and pizza, to Italian salami stick alternatives – ingredients specialist Loryma has developed concepts that authentically replicate the specific visual and haptic properties of their meat-based counterparts.
Lory® Starch Opal: Better bonding for bakery decorations
Ingredients specialist Loryma has expanded its product portfolio with a new pregelatinized wheat starch with excellent solubility: Lory® Starch Opal.
Press Release: Raising awareness of the circular economy
Crespeo, the feed ingredient specialist of wheat processor Crespel & Deiters Group, has collaborated on a video about the potential of recycling by-products in a circular economy.
Dr Inge Hohrath now Global Head of Finance with general power of attorney for the Crespel & Deiters Group: Appointment to the Executive Board to follow on 1 January 2024
On 1 January 2024, Dr. Inge Hohrath will be appointed as Managing Director as planned and will take on the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) within the then newly created Executive Board.
A plant-based future today: Loryma presents functional wheat texturates at IFT FIRST 2022 in Chicago
A plant-based future today: Loryma presents functional wheat texturates at IFT FIRST 2022 in Chicago Ingredient supplier shows technological potential of Lory® Tex extrudates for texture optimization of meat alternatives on booth S2173
Information on the possible effects of the crisis in Ukraine on the Crespel & Deiters Group
Information on the possible effects of the crisis in Ukraine on the Crespel & Deiters Group April 2022Supply of our raw materialsWe process 100% European wheat, the majority of which is German wheat (at least 75%). Targeted stockpiling, long-term supply contracts, and long-standing supplier relationships ensure the secure supply of our raw materials. The large share of domestic wheat contributes towards keeping transportation routes as short as possible.Supply of natural gasThrough the use of a CHP plant, the thermal [...]
Wheat-based ingredients for a sustainable future
IFFA 2022, booth 12.1/C64: Loryma presents innovative extrudates, wheat starches and functional blends for improved meat products and meat alternatives Loryma's presence at the show, which is dedicated to the meat and alternative proteins market, presents new, sustainable and economical options for the production of meat products or vegan and vegetarian products based on functional wheat ingredients. These include the innovative texturates of the Lory® Tex range for hybrid and plant-based alternatives, as well as hydrolysed wheat protein (Lory® [...]
General commercial power of attorney for the sixth generation: Philipp Deiters receives procuration
General commercial power of attorney for the sixth generation: Philipp Deiters receives procuration As of 1 January 2022, Philipp Deiters has received procuration (the ability to act as an authorised agent) for the Crespel & Deiters Group, which means that the next generation is now taking on its share of responsibility. The generation change that has been ushered in is part of the future-orientated transformation process of the corporate group. Together with Steffen von Glahn, a member of the family and [...]
Loryma develops authentic plant-based chicken concept
The latest innovation from ingredients specialist Loryma is a combination of wheat-based components for a vegan version of chicken thighs, which is more than a match for this classic dish in both appearance and texture. The replication of the chicken skin is achieved with a specially developed coating system, while Lory® Tex wheat texturates with a highly functional Lory® Bind binding system imitate the fibrous muscle meat. By frying, deep-frying or grilling, the outer shell becomes crispy, while the inside remains juicy and tender. Manufacturers who adopt the concept can adapt and flavour it individually.
Press release: Strategic investment in future technology
The Crespel & Deiters Group has completed the integration of Extruded Cereal Products B.V. into its portfolio as of 1 January 2022. ECP, with a production site in Helmond/Netherlands, is an international pioneer in the extrusion of cereal and protein products for breakfast cereals, sports nutrition, bakery and convenience products.
Functional wheat starches replace titanium dioxide
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) no longer considers the white pigment titanium dioxide (E 171) to be a safe additive in animal feed. Trigovit® Starch 1104 ND native small-grain starch has a naturally high degree of whiteness and visually brightens various pet food applications. This starch component from Trigea, a specialist in wheat-based functional ingredients, is not chemically modified, is completely harmless to health and has no E number.
Natural titanium dioxide substitute
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) no longer considers the white pigment titanium dioxide (E 171) to be a safe additive in animal feed. Trigovit® Starch 1104 ND native small-grain starch has a naturally high degree of whiteness and visually brightens various pet food applications. This starch component from Trigea, a specialist in wheat-based functional ingredients, is not chemically modified, is completely harmless to health and has no E number.
Premixes for meat alternatives
Ingredients specialist Loryma introduces concept for vegan, wheat-based dry mixes Loryma has developed a new application concept for use by consumers wanting to prepare their own vegan meat alternatives at home. For this purpose, the specialist in functional ingredients from wheat has designed special premixes that form an authentic texture in the end product after the addition of water. They provide numerous opportunities for manufacturers to respond to the trend for vegan meat alternatives with quick and fail-safe convenience products. [...]
Clean label binder for the production of high-protein meat alternatives
Ingredients expert Loryma has added two clean label binding systems to its portfolio. With the functional blends, manufacturers can produce meat alternatives that not only convince with a meat-like texture, but also a high protein content and short ingredient list without E-numbers.
Press Release: Sustainable feeding with circular co-products
After rebranding, feed manufacturer Crespeo and co-product valorisation partner, Looop, are intensifiying their focus on high-quality, cost-effective and ecologically viable feed solutions.
New vegan mince concept addresses increased appetite for meat alternatives
Loryma has developed an innovative concept for wheat-based vegan minced meat that convincingly replicates the sensory characteristics of the original
Authentic meat alternative: wheat-based vegan bacon
Loryma, an expert in functional wheat ingredients, has developed an innovative concept for vegan bacon that perfectly replicates the sensory characteristics of its meaty counterpart.
Loryma develops convincing vegan fish alternative
Loryma introduces a new concept for trend-setting vegan fish products. Various functional wheat ingredients such as starches and proteins interact to authentically replicate the muscle meat of fish, and provide typical mouth feel. Using a modular principle, Loryma's ingredients enable a range of applications such as vegan fried fish or fish fillets, and meet consumer demand for sustainable, plant-based alternatives.
Announcement of the new authorised signatories
With immediate effect, the shareholders of the Crespel & Deiters Group joint authorised signatories for Mrs Heike Sander, Head of Marketing & Communications Crespel & Deiters Group, Mr Steffen von Glahn, Head of Supply Chain Crespel & Deiters Group and Mr Fayeq Ghadban, Head of Site Ibbenbüren.
Trends 2021: Rethinking the feed industry
An emotional year has passed. During the corona pandemic, consumer and political demands on farmers and the feed industry have intensified. Higher standards of sustainability, product and delivery safety are now non-negotiable. Here, Heike Sander offers an insight into the trends and developments that she believes will shape 2021.
Trends 2021: Future-proof pet food needs added value
An unusual year is behind us and one which has had farreaching effects not only on the social system, but also all branches of industry. As a result, the pet food market is facing a change in consumer demand too. Heike Sander gives an outlook on the trends and developments that will shape 2021.
Loryma opens state-of-the-art technical centre
Our new modern and versatile test laboratory in Zwingenberg near Frankfurt has opened this month the doors. New functional wheat-based components and applications are developed on site, alongside the optimisation of customer products and training sessions. After five months of construction, the core element is a professional test kitchen.
Binding system for great-tasting, authentic meat alternatives
The Lory® Bind range includes binders with different properties that perfectly match the application and production process. Lory® Bind can be combined with other formulation components such as coatings, breadings or texturates, and is easy to process.
Trendy and healthy: Pastries with added value
Zwingenberg (Germany), June 2020 – Loryma, manufacturer of wheat raw materials, unveils a basic functional mix for muffins and sponge cakes as part of the Lory® Bake line. This added value blend not only ensures sensory appeal in finished products, but also responds to current market trends, thanks to several additional health benefits.
In cooperation with Viscofan, Loryma has developed a wheat-based concept for meat-free sausages with outstanding sensory appeal
Loryma has developed a new, unique recipe for vegan bratwurst. It consists of texturized Lory® Tex wheat protein granules, the Lory®Bind binding system and a matching bratwurst seasoning mix in the crisp vegan casing of the Weinheim producer, Viscofan.
We are taking part #socialdistancing
Social distancing is important for the time being. Our three hares are keeping the distance, too. With a temporarily modified campaign logo, we are sending a clear signal of solidarity in the fight against the spread of the corona virus.
Production is in full swing
We process 920 t mainly german wheat per day to wheat starches and wheat proteins. In these days our production is in full swing! Our 380 employees of the Crespel & Deiters Group give their very best to maintain production through a variety of measures.
Dealing with the corona pandemic within the Crespel & Deiters Group
As the corona virus continues to spread worldwide, we would like to provide an update on the current situation and how to deal with the corona pandemic within the Crespel & Deiters Group. The health of our employees has top priority. Our employees are already regularly trained in hygiene guidelines and in the use of personal protection and hygiene measures. The training content is adapted to the respective recommendations of the Federal Ministry of Health and the Robert Koch Institute.
Regional starch products: Your first choice when it comes to improving environmental compatibility
At the latest since “Fridays for Future”, the flood of plastic packaging, resource consumption or global warming have been buzzwords labelling the impact of our modern lifestyle on the world. The starch industry offers some solutions to the pressing questions of our time. In January 2020, at a press conference held during the International Green Week in Berlin, Dr Peter Haarbeck, Managing Director of the German Grain, Mill and Starch Industry Association, VGMS e.V. and Gustav Deiters, spokesman for the VGMS executive committee and managing director of Crespel & Deiters GmbH & Co. KG, drew attention to the key significance of regional starch raw materials for trend-setting solutions.
Loryma presents wheat-based ingredients at Food ingredients Europe (FiE) from 03 – 05 December 2019 in Paris, Booth 6G140
As experts in raw materials from wheat, we will be presenting our pioneering solutions in Paris that are tailored to satisfying the growing global demand for protein-rich, high-quality foods.
Starch Europe announces 60th anniversary campaign with launch of new StarchinFood.eu Website
Brussels, Belgium 20 May 2019 – 2019 marks the 60 year anniversary of Starch Europe, the trade association representing the European starch industry. To celebrate this, Starch Europe and their members will be organising a series of actions throughout the year, as the European starch industry celebrates its long and proud history and looks forward to a bright future.
Wheat for meat – Loryma at IFFA 2019
Changing consumer behaviour, a new awareness when it comes to sustainable and healthy nutrition, and the development of new food concepts for a constantly growing global population are challenges the meat industry has to respond in the mid-term.
C&D supports SeedForward with innovative seed coating
The SeedForward start-up from Osnabrück recently developed an innovative and, most importantly, environmentally-friendly seed coating, which will be sown for the first time this spring. C&D Technical Applications supports SeedForward with a natural, wheat-based binding material that combines the raw materials of the coating and provides a smooth finish.
Donation instead of Christmas gifts: Loryma hands over a cheque to the “Waldpiraten” (Forest Pirates)
We informed our customers during Christmas 2019 that we will forego giving our customers gifts this year. Instead, we would like to support the “Waldpiraten” (Forest Pirates) with a donation.
C&D is an official pacemaker of KlimaExpo.NRW
Implementing the energy transition and reaching the set climate protection goals are among the most important current challenges for politics, business, science, and civil society. NRW is a pioneer in the field of climate protection and, already in 2013, was the first federal state to set binding climate protection targets for itself.
Loryma repositions itself.
Loryma has been a partner of the food industry for over 40 years. In the beginning, the focus was on the production of stabilizers and emulsifiers for sauces, mayonnaises and dressings for the delicatessen industry. A different field of activity, but with intersections. When Crespel & Deiters outsourced its food division in 2001 and took over Loryma, the transformation process of Loryma into a company of the Crespel & Deiters Group began.
Impressive presentation of the new flour storage and separation plant (MT plant)
The new flour storage and separation plant is a milestone in the company’s 160-year history and symbol of it’s commitment to the location. A great deal of recognition was expressed for this at the official presentation on Thursday, 21 June 2018.
160 Years of Crespel & Deiters
Crespel & Deiters has been working consistently and sustainably with the universal natural product of wheat since 1858. Everything we do comes from our knowledge of its diverse range of possible uses.
Starch-based ingredients made easy
Starch in all of its forms and facets is a versatile raw material with different functions and utilisation types. Thanks to its versatility, starch is, e.g. used comprehensively by food producers. However, especially due to the large range of possible uses, consumers would like to gain a better understanding as to where starch-based ingredients come from, and what they are used for in food production.
160 years of history and histories: More about Crespel & Deiters’ history
Whoever has been on the market as long as Crespel & Deiters, has developed as many innovations, and is so inseparably connected to the history of Ibbenbüren and Germany, has plenty to say.
Energy-efficient networks by the federal government and the German economy
As a part of the Climate Protection Action Plan 2020 (Aktionsprogramm Klimaschutz 2020) and the National Action Plan Energy Efficiency (Nationalen Aktionsplan Energieeffizienz) (NAPE), which are under the auspices of the Federal Ministries for Economic Affairs (BMWi) and the Environment (BMUB), 500 energy-efficiency networks are to have been established by 2020.
The first segment of the large-scale expansion at Crespel & Deiters
Within merely a few days, the new construction at Crespel & Deiters has grown impressively. Following the pillar foundation and the erection of the 15 metre high ground floor, which had commenced in autumn 2016, we started with further milestone segments for the first construction segment of the so-called MT facility (flour storage/separation plant) during the night of 22 May 2017.
Sod-turning ceremony at Crespel & Deiters
On 18 October 2016, Crespel & Deiters set its course for the future with a symbolic sod-turning ceremony. To the west of the company’s current complex, a new combined building is under construction that will comprise raw materials storage, loading bridges and the heart of a wheat starch factory – three-phase separation using decanter centrifuges. At 49.5 metres, it will become the company’s tallest building.
First EnergieInnovationsPreis.NRW – top award goes to Crespel & Deiters
Crespel & Deiters GmbH & Co. KG was awarded the first EnergieInnovationsPreis.NRW (EIP.NRW) by the sponsor, environment minister Johannes Remmel, on 29 June 2016 in Dortmund. The EnergieAgentur.NRW intends this new award to recognise companies that can demonstrate successful, innovative projects in the field of energy management systems.