Innovation & Application | Synercore Food Ingredients
Innovation & Application

From concept to commercialisation.

Synercore stays at the forefront of emerging trends and innovation in the food and beverage industry. Backed by proven expertise across a broad range of applications, we partner with you to develop tailored ingredient solutions that meet your unique formulation needs.

Your Innovation Partner

Science meets application insight.

Synercore combines scientific expertise with application insight to deliver tailored ingredient solutions. We partner with our customers to translate complex challenges into practical, scalable solutions from ideation through to commercialisation.Our state-of-the-art pilot plant facilities for dairy and bakery allow us to develop, test and refine prototypes before production scale-up, reducing risk and accelerating time to market.

Ideation to commercialisation.

Dairy

Delivering precision in every dairy product.

Our capabilities span a broad range of dairy products and applications. Our expert team uses our dairy-innovation pilot plant to support new recipe development, product evaluation and troubleshooting. With a comprehensive ingredient portfolio, we create solutions that deliver optimal stability, appearance, texture and taste.
Dairy Pilot PlantOur dairy-innovation pilot plant allows us to develop, test and refine formulations before full-scale production, reducing risk and accelerating time to market.
Applications
Bakery

Practical innovation for bakery performance.

From texture and freshness to process reliability, our bakery support helps translate product ideas into scalable solutions for daily production environments.
Bakery Application SupportOur teams refine recipes and ingredient systems to help improve consistency, structure and shelf-life across bakery applications.
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Applications
Beverages

Stability, flavour and function for modern beverages.

We support beverage developers with ingredient systems that balance mouthfeel, stability, flavour delivery and production practicality across a wide range of formats.
Beverage Application SupportWe help test and tune beverage concepts so they can move confidently from bench trials into larger-scale production.
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Applications
Plant-Based

Plant-based concepts with better texture and taste.

Our application insight helps create plant-based products with improved texture, stability and sensory appeal, from dairy alternatives to culinary solutions.
Plant-Based DevelopmentWe support formulation trials that improve structure, flavour balance and processing behaviour before launch.
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Applications
Culinary

Reliable systems for culinary applications.

We help culinary brands develop sauces, dressings, fillings and savoury systems that perform consistently in production and deliver the intended eating experience.
Culinary Application SupportOur team helps optimise texture, viscosity, stability and flavour delivery for demanding culinary formats.
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Applications
Confectionery

Ingredient solutions for indulgent product experiences.

We support confectionery applications with systems that improve texture, stability, flavour release and repeatable processing performance.
Confectionery DevelopmentOur formulation support helps teams refine indulgent concepts while keeping production practical and scalable.
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Applications
Meat

Application support for meat and poultry products.

We help develop meat and poultry applications with functional ingredient systems that support texture, yield, stability and eating quality.
Meat Application SupportOur specialists help test solutions that improve product performance across prepared, processed and value-added formats.
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Applications
Wine & Spirits

Specialist support for wine and spirits applications.

We support wine and spirits producers with application insight for stability, sensory quality and production performance across selected product needs.
Wine & Spirits SupportOur team helps evaluate concepts and ingredient choices so applications can move from idea to market with confidence.
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Applications
Dairy

Delivering precision in every dairy product.

Our capabilities span a broad range of dairy products and applications. Our expert team uses our dairy-innovation pilot plant to support new recipe development, product evaluation and troubleshooting. With a comprehensive ingredient portfolio - including customised stabiliser systems, cultures, enzymes, emulsifiers, sweetener blends and flavours - we create solutions that deliver optimal stability, appearance, texture and taste.

Dairy Pilot PlantOur dairy-innovation pilot plant allows us to develop, test and refine formulations before full-scale production - reducing risk and accelerating time to market.
Applications
Dairy
Bakery

Synercore is a leader in bakery innovation, providing tailored solutions across a wide range of baked goods. Our expert team uses our bakery pilot plant to support recipe development and product evaluation. We also help optimise stability, texture, volume and shelf life. We deliver practical solutions that enhance performance, quality and market readiness for every bakery application.

Applications
Bakery
Beverages

We transform your beverage ideas from concept to commercialisation. With a broad range of high-quality ingredients and customised solutions – including stabilisers, functional health ingredients, flavours and syrups – we support every aspect of beverage formulation, from development to production.

Applications
Beverages
Plant-Based

We support a broad range of plant-based applications, including milk and yoghurt alternatives. Using our pilot plant, we develop, test and refine prototypes to ensure optimal performance, taste and texture. Drawing on global expertise, we translate innovative plant-based concepts into market-ready products.

Applications
Plant-Based
Culinary

Our culinary focus drives innovation in food product development, offering customised ingredient solutions that enhance the quality and appeal of your products – from sauces and dressings to marinades. We focus on achieving the ideal balance of flavour, texture and stability to ensure consistent product performance.

Applications
Culinary
Confectionery

We support bakery and confectionery innovation across a wide range of applications. From cakes to pastries, our end-to-end approach turns concepts into market-ready solutions. Through recipe development and flavour expertise, we address evolving expectations for taste, nutrition and functionality.

Applications
Confectionery
Meat

We provide tailored meat and poultry solutions that address key industry needs. Our innovation is focused on delivering specialised cures, brines, shelf-life extenders and complete pack solutions for processed meats. These solutions enhance texture, flavour, colour retention, yield and microbial quality.

Applications
Meat
Wine & Spirits

IntoWijn, a leading division of Synercore, drives innovation in South Africa’s wine and spirits industry. We provide locally produced, cost-efficient solutions - from essential ingredients to customised commodities - that enhance quality, craftsmanship and process consistency.

Applications
Wine & Spirits
Our Capabilities

State-of-the-art pilot plant facilities.

Our pilot plants are central to our innovation process — enabling us to work alongside customers at bench scale through to pilot scale, refining formulations before they reach production. This reduces risk and dramatically accelerates time to market.

Backed by our IRS research laboratory in Stellenbosch (opened 2025), our scientific team can move from hypothesis to market-ready solution with unmatched speed and precision.

Dairy Pilot Plant

Recipe development, product evaluation and troubleshooting for the full spectrum of dairy applications.

Synercore dairy pilot plant

Bakery Pilot Plant

Performance testing and optimisation across volume, softness, colour, texture and shelf life.

Synercore bakery pilot plant

IRS Research Lab

State-of-the-art analytical and development laboratory at Woodmill, Stellenbosch - opened 2025.

Innovative Research Solutions (IRS) research laboratory

Technical Team

Highly skilled food scientists, formulators and technical sales specialists working alongside your team.

Synercore technical and application development team
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"Behind every loaf, yoghurt, beverage and snack - there's a formulation story."

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