R&D Approach

For more than 100 years, Innophos has been at the forefront of phosphate and mineral ingredient innovation. As one of the world's leading suppliers of specialty phosphates, our Research & Development capabilities drive breakthrough solutions across food, pharmaceutical, nutritional, and industrial markets worldwide.

We develop high-performing phosphate and mineral ingredient solutions that deliver proven functionality, value, and sustainability.

Our approach begins with a clear purpose: to solve real-world challenges for our customers and their consumers. Guided by the consumer and market trends, our R&D approach is built on a foundation of scientific rigor, technical excellence, and collaborative partnership.

We solve complex formulation challenges for manufacturers seeking proven functionality, regulatory compliance, and sustainable performance in their end products—from baked goods and beverages to asphalt modification and water treatment systems.

Our global laboratories bring together experts in application development, process technology, analytical and microbiological testing, toxicology, and regulatory affairs to advance new product development. This integrated approach enables us to advance innovations from initial concept through full-scale commercialization with precision and efficiency.

Backed by a robust patent portfolio and a strong commitment to continuous improvement, we bring science to life through three core areas of expertise:

• Application Development– Developing and optimizing phosphate and mineral solutions across food, industrial, pharmaceutical, and nutritional applications.
• Process Technology – Engineering scalable, efficient manufacturing processes to ensure greater quality, consistency and efficiency.
• Central Analytical and Microbiology – Delivering analytical excellence and technical insights that drive data-backed product innovation.

Our Applications Technology team works hand-in-hand with customers to develop ingredient solutions that address real-world manufacturing and formulation challenges. With deep expertise in formulation, chemistry and processing, we design ingredient solutions that meet performance, regulatory, and consumer demands across diverse markets.

Our collaborative approach spans from new product development initiatives to optimization of existing formulations, ensuring we deliver innovative solutions at every stage of the product lifecycle.

Whether you're developing a new product formulation, optimizing an existing process, or reformulating to meet clean-label demands, our application scientists provide the technical support and product solutions you need at every stage of development and scale-up.

Key focus areas:

• Food & Beverage: Texture, stability, leavening, and nutritional enhancement through advanced phosphate and mineral technologies.
• Nutrition: Scientifically proven mineral ingredients—including our portfolio of Chelamax® chelated minerals—designed for superior bioavailability and high-performance formulations.
• Industrial Specialties: Solutions that enhance performance and sustainability in demanding applications such as asphalt modification, water treatment, and plant nutrition.
• Pharmaceutical: Functional excipients engineered for consistency, compressibility, and cleaner label formulations.

Across all our R&D disciplines, sustainability is built into our design philosophy. Through Sustainability by Design, we evaluate the entire lifecycle of our innovations—from raw material selection and process efficiency to product performance and end use—ensuring that every new development supports a more sustainable future for our customers and communities.