NIZO Food Research

NIZO Food Research is a leading independent contract research organization (CRO) and CDMO specializing in food, nutrition, and health. Based in the Netherlands, the company provides expertise in protein transition, gut health, and food safety to global food and pharmaceutical industries. NIZO operates one of the largest food-grade pilot plants in Europe, enabling the scale-up of processes from lab to industrial production. Their services include microbiome research, clinical trials for nutritional interventions, and the development of plant-based and sustainable food products. The organization is particularly recognized for its work in probiotics and the validation of health claims for functional ingredients.