Where others see obstacles

Where others see obstacles

Niels Østerberg is an investor with a penchant for finding risky, challenging ventures, the kind that go into territory other investors shy away from, the kind who looks at rubble and wants to turn it into something beautiful. From bananas in Kenya to pineapples in...
Tamarind: beyond the citrus.

Tamarind: beyond the citrus.

Sour doesn’t have to mean citrus. Orana’s tamarind extract delivers depth, body and texture — for sauces, marinades, drinks and desserts. Naturally rich in fibre, potassium and antioxidants, with a functional edge from tartaric acid. Nostalgic in Latin...
Raw Material of the Month: Hibiscus

Raw Material of the Month: Hibiscus

On our R&D bench, hibiscus is one of the most versatile natural extracts we work with. Three roles in one extract Colour. Natural red-to-pink for clean-label formulations. Acidity. Lifted brightness for reduced-sugar drinks. Antioxidants. Credible heart-healthy...
Elderflower is in bloom

Elderflower is in bloom

Right now, across Denmark and Northern Europe, elderflower is in bloom. A few weeks of white blossoms, then gone for another year, and for a company with Danish roots, elderflower has always shaped how we think about botanicals. At Orana, we work with elderflower...
Raw Material of the Month: Pistachio

Raw Material of the Month: Pistachio

On our R&D bench, pistachio has gone from an occasional dessert note to one of the most-requested flavours we work with. What makes it more than hype: it’s indulgent and functional at once. Premium, creamy, unmistakably green, and quietly nutrient-dense,...