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The rising consumer demand for healthier and natural food options has encouraged the exploration of innovative natural plant extracts as alternatives to synthetic ingredients. In the world of bakery products, the issue of oxidation and rancidity poses a significant challenge, impacting the shelf life and overall quality of dry bakery goods such as breadsticks, cookies, breaded toasts, crackers, etc.

OLESSENCE™ B Liquid, an innovative, synergistic plant-extract blend that boosts flavour while preserving freshness in dry bakery products. The next generation of Kemin’s natural solutions for the bakery industry is now available for food producers in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region. In pursuit of maintaining high quality and extending the shelf life of bakery products, the combination of specific natural flavours, including olive extract, has emerged as an ideal strategy.

Caroline Ecoffard

Sales Manager France - Kemin Food Technologies EMEA

Caroline Ecoffard is the Sales Manager France at Kemin Food Technologies EMEA, a position she has held since January 2025. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Tertiary Science and Technology and an Advanced Technician Certificate in International Business. Caroline began her career in logistics within the food industry, before transitioning into marketing as a Global Product Manager in the Pet Food sector. Prior to her current role, she served for over two years as Product Platform Manager within the Food Technologies EMEA business unit, contributing to strategic product development and positioning across the region.

Caroline
Caroline Ecoffard

Serena Martini

R&D Associate Director - Kemin Food Technologies EMEA

Serena Martini holds a master's in Food Science and Technology (2015) and a PhD in Nutritional Biochemistry. After three years as a postdoc in biochemistry and molecular biology, she qualified as an Associate Professor in Biochemistry. Passionate about health and nutrition, she earned a second master's in Human Clinical Nutrition in March 2023. She joined Kemin in 2021 as an R&D Research Associate and now serves as R&D Associate Director for the Kemin Food Technologies EMEA unit, based in Parma, Italy.

Serena
Serena Martini

Elizabeth Green

Senior Journalist - CNS Media

Elizabeth is a senior journalist at CNS Media, the publisher of FoodIngredientsFirst.com. She also works as deputy editor of the B2B industry journal The World of Food Ingredients. She graduated with a BA in Broadcast Journalism in 2011, giving her the tools to create compelling, newsworthy and relevant content in both print and online media. Elizabeth enjoys exploring topics and building content around consumer trends and food ingredient innovation, focusing on flavors and colors.

Sophie Côté

Client Success Manager - Innova Market Insights

Sophie Côté, Client Success Manager at Innova, has a bachelor's degree in food science and agricultural chemistry. Having previously served as an account manager at renowned ingredient distributors such as IMCD Group and Caldic Canada, Sophie has a proven track record in helping companies innovate in the food and beverage space, managing client accounts and fostering strategic partnerships. Leveraging her industry experience, Sophie is committed to offering Innova’s customers a holistic perspective of their market and empowering them to make business decisions with confidence.

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