Project Partner

New Originals Company (NOC)

The New Originals Company (NOC), established in February 2024 in Vienna, is dedicated to becoming a leading European producer of tofu and plant-based foods. The company’s name reflects its mission: to create innovative products that build on tofu’s rich tradition rather than imitate meat. With a focus on quality and transparency, The New Originals Company GmbH develops nutritious foods that combine traditional methods with modern nutritional needs. The company is committed to supporting healthier lifestyles and sustainable practices across Europe, offering consumers thoughtful alternatives in plant-based nutrition.

The New Originals Company participates in the MICROBIOMES4SOY project to support dietary research activities. During the summer of 2024, NOC supplied over 2,000 pieces of tofu for a dietary intervention trial. This trial aimed to assess the impact of replacing animal protein in a standard Western diet with plant-based protein sourced from soya-based tofu. The expected results will support NOC’s business activities, helping to promote its nutritious and tasty tofu products to consumers across Europe.

The team

All team members

Claire Fahnenstich, Corporate Communication & PR Manager
Leopold Rittler, Head of Strategic Affairs
Catharina Werl, Product Developer

Microbiome-Informed Dietary Recommendations:
Exploring Human Health Impacts

Moreover, human health is a central theme, with a dedicated objective to investigate the impact of soya-derived protein diets on the human gut microbiome. The project aims to provide microbiome-informed dietary recommendations, contributing valuable insights to the intersection of nutrition and microbiology.