Market leadership Vestkorn is Europe’s largest and most certified producer of pea and faba protein- and starch concentrates with an integrated extrusion line for textured proteins, presenting a strong competitive position for high-volume supply and consistent quality in plant-based proteins.

Strategic acquisition history Recent DSM acquisitions of Vestkorn Milling AS indicate strong corporate backing and potential cross-sell opportunities within DSM’s nutrition and materials portfolios, suggesting easier access to broader distribution channels and co-branding possibilities.

Certified sourcing The extensive certifications (FSSC 22000, GMP+, Halal, Kosher, Organic) align with clean-label and regulatory-compliant demand across multiple markets, enabling rapid engagement with customers requiring certification-ready ingredients.

Product portfolio expansion Past launches including low-salt textured proteins and specialty starches like ColdGel PS70 demonstrate R&D agility and opportunities to tailor ingredients for pet food, snacks, and clean-label plant-based products where demand is growing.

OEM and co-development potential With an integrated extrusion capability and a track record of ingredient innovation, there is potential to engage customers in co-development and private-label projects, accelerating time-to-market for new plant-based protein solutions.