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Cargill has announced a new commercial partnership with cocoa-free chocolate start-up Voyage Foods, aiming to meet global demand for sustainable confectionery. Voyage, based in California, US, uses plant-based ingredients to develop sustainable and dairy-free alternatives to popular products that face "uncertain futures" due to their sourcing challenges including chocolate. Alongside its alternatives to cocoa-based products, it also provides nut-free spreads made without common nut or dairy allergens, such as peanut and hazelnut, formulated to taste like their traditional countertypes thanks to the company's proprietary technology. As part of the new partnership, Cargill will be the exclusive B2B distributor for Voyage Foods, expanding its traditional chocolate portfolio to include cocoa-free alternatives for the first time. These alternatives will be used in recipe formulation for categories such as bakery, ice cream and confectionery. Cargill said this will complement and diversify its portfolio to provide a broader range of solutions that are vegan, label-friendly and produced with no nut or dairy allergens. The range will be available in Europe and will follow shortly in other regions globally. https://lnkd.in/drfeBK9y

Nutri-Score 2024: Brands resist, retailers persist. RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness update "Danone, an early adopter and major advocate of Nutri-Score, recently made headlines by announcing it will remove the label from some of its products. The decision follows an update of the Nutri-Score algorithm that reclassifies dairy- and plant-based drinks as beverages rather than general food, applying stricter parameters. Danone’s partial exit adds to the controversy around the scheme and makes a compelling case for EU regulation on this matter. While the Farm to Fork Strategy calls for a compulsory front-of-pack nutrition label to help consumers make healthier choices, the EU has yet to implement a mandatory, harmonized label. Meanwhile, the controversy and divisiveness around Nutri-Score continues. Amid fierce resistance from some brands and countries, retailers are forging ahead with the scheme, expanding its coverage, and integrating it into healthy-food strategies" Read the article in the comments. RaboResearch Sebastiaan Schreijen Julia Buech Hosang Wu Marcel Lambregts

Leading the Charge: Lidl Commits to Plant-Based Protein Sales in UK Supermarkets Lidl GB has made a bold commitment that sets a new benchmark for UK supermarkets: by 2030, it aims to have 25% of its total protein sales come from plant-based sources. This industry-first announcement for UK retailers is part of Lidl’s larger strategy to promote sustainable food options and reduce its environmental impact. To achieve this ambitious target, Lidl plans to significantly expand its plant-based product range, starting with its own label Vemondo Plant! line. The company will triple the number of plant-based products available in its stores, launching 28 new items this month, including meat substitutes, tofu, ready meals, and dairy alternatives. By January 2025, the full national rollout will be complete, offering customers a wider variety of plant-based alternatives, with products like tofu priced at £1.75 and plant-based burgers at £1.89. “We’re the first UK retailer to set specific plant-based protein targets”, said Richard Bourns, Chief Commercial Officer at Lidl GB. “We are committed to breaking down key barriers like price, quality, and availability, ensuring that high-quality, affordable plant-based foods are accessible to all customers”. This move is driven by a 12% rise in demand for plant-based products over the past year, reflecting a growing consumer shift towards healthier and more sustainable food options. To meet this demand, Lidl will increase in-store visibility for its plant-based products by creating dedicated fixtures and ramping up marketing efforts. Additionally, the retailer has committed to doubling its sales of plant-based dairy alternatives, furthering its efforts to offer a wide range of plant-based options that align with its sustainability goals. Lidl’s initiative aligns with its broader goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The supermarket chain has placed a strong emphasis on reducing its Scope 3 emissions, which account for the indirect emissions produced by the products it sells, such as meat and dairy. By promoting plant-based alternatives, Lidl aims to significantly cut these emissions and contribute to a more sustainable food system. The UK’s plant-based food movement has been gaining traction, with other retailers like Tesco also committing to expand their plant-based offerings. However, Lidl’s decision to set clear, measurable targets for overall protein sales positions it as a leader in this shift. Advocacy groups have praised the retailer for taking a proactive approach to environmental sustainability. Emily Armistead, Interim Executive Director of Madre Brava, called Lidl’s plan a “game changer” for the UK food industry, applauding the supermarket for making plant-based eating more accessible to consumers.

🥛 Lactalis, the world's largest dairy company, has launched a new plant-based brand called "Enjoy!" in Canada. The brand offers high-protein, unsweetened dairy-free drinks in a variety of flavors. This launch responds to increasing consumer demand for nutritious, non-GMO, gluten-free, and tasty plant-based options. The Canadian non-dairy market, valued at around $1 billion USD, is projected to grow to $1.77 billion by 2030, with a significant portion of Gen Z showing a positive attitude towards dairy alternatives. What do you think about the world's largest dairy company, entering the plant-based market? Read the full article at the link below. 🔗

The decision by Danone comes as the once fast-growing plant-based milk sector has struggled recently. After four straight years of growth, plant-based milk sales declined 0.7% to $2.5 billion in 2023, according to Circana, a Chicago-based market research firm. The drop has shown signs of accelerating, with sales slipping 2.9% for the 52 weeks ending Feb. 25. The CPG giant debuted Silk Nextmilk and So Delicious Wondermilk in late 2021 after replicating the traits in milk — its taste, nutritional components, molecular composition and even the nostalgic feeling it created with the consumer — but in plant form. The goal, the company said at the time, was to deliver the necessary taste and texture to attract milk drinkers who have wanted to make the switch to plants but have found these attributes lacking. “As the #1 producer of plant-based food and beverage products in North America, Danone is consistently pushing the boundaries of what plants can do and how good they can taste,” the company said in a statement to Food Dive. “After some time on shelves, we made the difficult decision to discontinue Silk Nextmilk and So Delicious Dairy Free Wondermilk in 2023. We are prioritizing our efforts on innovation across our product portfolio to deliver on evolving consumer preferences, including functional and nutritional needs.” #plantbased #danone

Dairy Alternatives Market Size, Share, Growth Drivers, Industry Overview, Opportunities, Key Segments, Top Companies, and Revenue Forecast (2023-2028): MarketsandMarkets™ Dairy Alternatives Market by Source (Soy, Almond, Coconut, Oats, Hemp), Application (Milk, Yogurt, Ice Creams, Cheese, Creamers), Distribution Channel (Retail, Online Stores, Foodservice), Formulation and Region – Global Forecast to 2028 The dairy alternatives market size is estimated at … Continue reading → #Business #FoodBeverage #NewsCurrentAffairs #UK #US

Green Plains (GPRE) Unveils Specialty Feed Ingredient Brand Green Plains Inc. (GPRE - Free Report) recently unveiled a new brand for its specialized #feedingredient that reflects its high-quality performance, diverse formulation opportunities, proven nutritional advantages, digestibility and minimal #carbonfootprint. Sequence is a foundational feed ingredient manufactured at scale utilizing patented mechanical separation technology, offering a blend of corn and yeast protein concentrated at a minimum of 60%. Green Plains has also received FSSC 22000 certification at several facilities, demonstrating its strict adherence to #foodsafety management criteria recognized by the The Global Food Safety Initiative. The Sequence brand identity is the result of extensive research and creative work, and the company is ready to introduce it to the market. It is the first specialty ingredient of its kind, with proven digestive advantages, and is produced solely at Green Plains' #biorefineries. Full commercial-scale production runs have already been completed successfully at several locations. The first foundational element of superior nutrition is Sequence, GPRE noted. It raises the nutritional bar, allowing consumers to properly tailor their feed rations and providing considerably more value than a single ingredient could. Shares of Green Plains have plunged 27.8% over the past year compared with a 4.9% decline of its industry. https://lnkd.in/dPS5sYHq #feedindustry #feedmanufacturing #aquaculture #petfood

✅ Arla Food Ingredients has introduced a new initiative focused on using acid whey, a byproduct of Greek yogurt production,as a raw material for high-protein dairy products. ✅ This approach aims to address sustainability challenges within the dairy sector. ✅ The company's 'Upcycle Your Whey to Value' concept addresses a significant challenge in the dairy industry: the disposal of acid whey, which constitutes approximately two-thirds of the milk used in strained yogurt production. ✅ The disposal process is not only costly but also poses environmental risks due to its nutrient-rich composition, which, when managed effectively, can be repurposed into nutritious ingredients. ✅ Recognising this potential, Arla has developed three innovative dairy products that leverage acid whey in their formulations, each containing between 50% and 73% acid whey. ✅ These products include an 8% protein drinking yogurt, a creamy dessert, and a beverage, all featuring tropical flavours such as pineapple, coconut and strawberry. ✅ Each recipe incorporates ingredients from Arla's Nutrilac ProteinBoost range, which enhances the products' mouthfeel and stability making them suitable for standard dairy processing lines. ✅ The initiative comes at a time when consumer awareness around sustainability is rising sharply. According to recent research, over 80% of dairy consumers are conscious of sustainability issues, with 20% actively altering their purchasing behaviours in response. ✅ ARLA Foods Ingredients will showcase its 'Upcycle Your Whey to Value' concept at the upcoming Gulfood Manufacturing exhibition in Dubai, scheduled for November 5-7. https://lnkd.in/d9jiHp55

“Clean labels” is a term which is widely accepted as making products using as few ingredients as possible, and those ingredients are recognised as having better nutritional value. As the demand for healthier, less processed products continues to grow, clean labels are gaining more traction and becoming key in empowering consumers to make informed choices. 99% of European manufacturers see clean label products as essential to their business strategy moving forward, and 87% are already incorporating these in their products.   In fact, new research from Ingredion – a global ingredients solutions provider – estimates that clean label products will make up 70% of food and drink ingredient portfolios within the next two years.   Learn about the impact of clean label products on food manufacturing and consumer choice in Food Manufacture.   #FoodManufacturing #FoodIndustry #Labels #CleanLabels #Manufacturing

Today's topic: The Alternatives to cocoa-based products. Cargill and Voyage Foods collaborate to expand alternatives for cocoa-based products in order to satisfy consumers' need for indulgence. Additionally, food makers will receive nut spreads from the commercial collaboration that are made without using any dairy or nut allergens in the recipe formulation. With consumer interest in even more sustainable global confectionery products being projected to increase, Cargill announces a new commercial partnership with Voyage Foods to scale up and provide delicious, healthy, and, most significantly, more sustainable alternatives to cocoa-based products, as well as nut spreads without their traditional ingredients – peanuts and hazelnuts. Cargill Voyage Foods #sustainable #ingredients #partnership #technology #industrialmeeting https://lnkd.in/eVzxFY-c