Globalfood Advanced Food Technology, headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil, is a leading manufacturer and innovator in the food ingredient and biotechnology sectors. The company offers advanced solutions tailored to improve the nutritional, functional, and sensory characteristics of food products across multiple industries. With over two decades of experience, Globalfood serves as a key partner to manufacturers seeking high-performance and clean label ingredient systems.
Company Overview
Founded by Klaus Gerhard Hasserodt, Globalfood operates at the intersection of science and culinary innovation. The company’s focus is on developing sustainable, high-quality ingredients that meet modern consumer expectations for health, convenience, and natural composition. Its portfolio supports critical sectors such as dairy, meat, bakery, brewery, and ready-to-eat culinary applications.
Core Business Activities
Globalfood’s operations span:
- Research and development of proprietary fermentation and enzyme technologies
- Manufacturing and distribution of functional ingredients
- Technical advisory and application support for food processors
- Product reformulation services to align with clean label, plant-based, and nutrition-forward trends
Its in-house laboratories and pilot plants allow for rapid prototyping and real-world testing before full-scale production.
Product and Service Offerings
Globalfood provides advanced ingredient solutions under the following categories:
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Dairy Industry
- Cheese and yogurt cultures
- UHT stabilizers
- Enzyme solutions for lactose reduction
- Plant-based dairy fermentation starters
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Meat Industry
- Fermentation and bioprotective cultures
- Shelf-life extending solutions
- Flavor systems for plant-based meats
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Bakery Industry
- Dough improvers
- Enzymatic conditioners
- Solutions for gluten reduction and softness retention
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Brewery Industry
- Brewing enzymes
- Hop extracts
- Fermentation enhancement blends
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Culinary and RTE Foods
- Clean label emulsifiers and stabilizers
- Natural colorants and flavor enhancers
- Texture modifiers for soups, sauces, and gravies
These products are engineered to enhance product quality, extend shelf life, and enable reformulation aligned with market trends like reduced sugar, salt, or fat content.
Specialization and USP
- Biotechnological Innovation: Proprietary cultures and enzyme systems tailored for specific product matrices.
- Clean Label Focus: Development of ingredient systems free from artificial additives, preservatives, and allergens.
- Application Versatility: Ingredients compatible across dairy, meat, plant-based, and bakery segments.
- Customization: High adaptability for client-specific formulation needs through collaborative R&D.
Financials and Economic Impact
While Globalfood’s financials are privately held, industry insights suggest:
- Estimated revenue: USD $10–25 million annually
- Annual production volume: 2,500–4,000 metric tons of ingredient systems
- Employee strength: Approx. 80–120 staff across R&D, manufacturing, and sales
- Facility: Integrated production and innovation center in São Paulo with export-ready certifications
The company plays a strategic role in supporting Brazil’s growing processed food and functional foods industry.
Shipments and Trade Activity
According to trade data and import-export records:
- Key export markets: Chile, Mexico, Colombia, Peru, and select European distributors
- Common export products: Cultures for cheese/yogurt, dough conditioners, UHT stabilizer blends
- Export format: Typically packed in vacuum-sealed, cold-chain maintained, bulk pouches or drums
- Shipment volume: Estimated 50–100 international orders annually
Globalfood is a preferred supplier for mid-sized regional food manufacturers expanding clean label and plant-based product lines.
Target Market
Globalfood serves:
- Dairy processors (cheese, yogurt, UHT milk, plant-based drinks)
- Meat and sausage producers (including plant-based meat)
- Industrial bakeries and frozen dough suppliers
- Breweries and craft beer producers
- Foodservice brands developing RTE meals and sauces
The company’s tailored approach makes it especially relevant to manufacturers reformulating legacy products for modern nutritional standards.
Capabilities
- In-house biotechnology and fermentation labs
- Pilot plant for prototype testing and formulation optimization
- Temperature- and humidity-controlled ingredient storage
- Regulatory and technical documentation aligned with Brazilian and international food law
- Multilingual application support across LATAM and EU clients
Certifications and Compliance
- ISO 22000 Certified food safety management system
- ANVISA-compliant for national distribution
- Products aligned with Clean Label Project™ principles
- Kosher and Halal compliant offerings available on request
- Documentation ready for EU and Mercosur regulatory markets
Customer Testimonials
“Globalfood helped us reformulate three dairy products for UHT application with fewer stabilizers and greater shelf stability.”
— R&D Head, Dairy Processor, São Paulo
“Their enzyme system extended our bread’s softness by five days without adding preservatives.”
— Production Manager, Industrial Bakery, Porto Alegre
Major Achievements
- Developed Brazil’s first enzyme-based plant milk fermentation culture (2022)
- Launched a clean-label bakery system reducing gluten content by 30% (2023)
- Partnered with international beverage manufacturer to enhance hop oil extraction using natural enzymatic pathways
- Recognized by ABIA (Associação Brasileira da Indústria de Alimentos) for innovation in food functionality (2024)
Globalfood Advanced Food Technology stands at the forefront of Latin America’s food ingredient innovation, combining scientific rigor with culinary relevance to create high-performing, sustainable food solutions.
