Wurgaft Consulting and Development LLC

Wurgaft Consulting and Development LLC, operating as Wurgaft Food Innovation, is a vertically integrated research and development and processing laboratory based in Reedsport, Oregon. The company specializes in the development of functional, plant-based, and algae-based food ingredients. Its state-of-the-art, food-grade facility provides a comprehensive range of capabilities that bridge the gap between lab-scale ideation and full commercial readiness, including solvent and liquid extraction, fractionation, membrane filtration, spray drying, and custom blending. By utilizing proprietary process engineering and 25 years of experience in food technology, the company assists clients with process optimization, techno-economic modeling, and ingredient testing.

The firm serves a diverse range of clients, including ingredient suppliers, established multinational consumer packaged goods brands, and agile biotech startups. By providing specialized expertise in extraction and scale-up, Wurgaft helps partners navigate the critical and costly stages of R&D and market validation. Their work is designed to help clients bring novel, high-performance ingredients to market more safely and efficiently. Through deep collaboration and technical trust, the company has acted as a behind-the-scenes partner for numerous successful product launches in the nutrition and food ingredient sectors.