TFTAK

Profile

TFTAK is a privately-owned contract research organisation focusing on developing innovative solutions for the food and biotechnology industry.

Our mission is to accelerate alternative protein research and support our partners in launching new products and services based on the novel approach of food synthetic biology.

TFTAK has state-of-the-art laboratory and highly qualified personnel. The center deals with R&D projects of food innovation and biotechnology. These are very closely related in TFTAK via the use of ‘omics’ methods and in-depth knowledge and understanding of molecules and their behaviour.

We use modern analytical methods and our pilot plant to find the best possible results. TFTAK is located in Estonia but and have partners all over the world.

Competences & Capabilities

TFTAK activities directly address the key challenges faced by future food systems, aligning perfectly with EIT Food's strategic objectives, including sustainable agriculture, food safety, nutrition, waste reduction, and consumer education.

Some of TFTAK strengths and competences are related to:
• alternative protein research
• development of meat and dairy alternatives
• functional foods development
• side-streams valorization
• dietary intervention studies
• consumer and market research