Hedgehog Foods and Beverages Oy
About
Company description
Hedgehog Foods & Beverages is a Finnish company focused on intelligent ingredient development for modern cheese and gourmet food manufacturers. Our solutions are created under proprietary formulations, produced in certified European facilities operating to the highest food safety standards. We develop and deliver high-performance ingredient solutions for food manufacturers — from cheese and dairy to sauces, savory spreads, and plant-based products across Europe and beyond.
Quick facts
| Sales markets | Australia; Central/South America; Eastern Europe; Middle East; North America; Western Europe |
|---|---|
| Primary business activity | Manufacturer: Ingredients / Additives |
| Affiliated categories: | Cheese - cow |Other Flavour Enhancers |Other Flavourings More |
News about Hedgehog Foods and Beverages Oy
20 Nov 2025
The Irresistible Pull: How Precision Ingredient Science is Perfecting Plant-Based Cheese Melt and Stretch
The $680 million European Vegan Cheese Market is surging, driven by ingredient innovations that finally replicate dairy's key functional property: the melt and stretch.
Read more19 Nov 2025
The Umami Renaissance: Clean Label & Cost Control with Ready-to-Use Fungal Bases
Consumers demand authentic, rich flavor (Umami) and simple labels. The fungal protein market is growing at a 5.6% CAGR, offering manufacturers the solution: heat-stable, natural bases that eliminate prep costs and supply risks associated with raw wild mushrooms.
Read more18 Nov 2025
The Heat Test: How Encapsulation and Bases are Ending the Multi-Billion Dollar Flavor Fade
Flavor degradation during heat processing is a major financial risk in food manufacturing. In 2025, R&D is shifting to advanced encapsulation and heat-stable bases to protect volatile flavor compounds and ensure final product consistency.
Read more17 Nov 2025
Use Case Spotlight: Versatile Bases Solve Key Challenges in Ready Meals, Sauces, and Cheese
Ready-to-use bases are the manufacturing solution for the $425 Billion RTE market. Our versatile ingredients solve core issues in three top categories: taste, clean-label compliance, and complex texture stability.
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