Research & Development (R&D) and validation services

POSS provides specialized Research & Development (R&D) and validation services focused on the integrated valorization of agri-food side streams, as well as selected plant and animal tissues, for the development of high value-added functional foods. Through a holistic, multidisciplinary, and science-driven approach, the company supports food industries, start-ups, and research organizations in transforming underutilized raw materials into functional ingredients and finished products with enhanced nutritional profiles and strong potential for substantiated nutrition and health claims.

The POSS methodology emphasizes the development and optimization of advanced and sustainable recovery and fractionation technologies — including green extraction processes and mild thermal treatments — aiming to maximize yield while preserving bioactivity and ensuring industrial feasibility. In parallel, POSS conducts comprehensive physicochemical and microbiological characterization of the produced ingredients, including quantification of bioactive compounds, assessment of antioxidant and other functional activities, and stability studies, thereby establishing a robust scientific foundation for downstream applications.

At the product development stage, POSS supports the end-to-end design and formulation of functional food prototypes — such as fortified foods, protein-rich snacks, functional beverages, and clean-label ingredient solutions — with particular focus on bioavailability, compatibility with the food matrix, and sensory acceptance. The process is complemented by shelf-life studies, processability assessment, and pilot-scale validation to ensure a smooth and scalable transition from laboratory to industrial production.

A core pillar of POSS services is validation and regulatory support. The company provides evidence-based evaluation of the feasibility of nutrition and health claims in compliance with the applicable European regulatory framework, supports the design of appropriate bioactivity studies where required, and contributes to the preparation of comprehensive scientific dossiers. Through this structured approach, POSS significantly reduces development and regulatory risk while strengthening the credibility and market readiness of next-generation functional food products