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#Upcycling would-be #foodwaste or side streams from manufacturing into nutritious and #sustainable products for human consumption continues to gain traction with more companeis calling out the claim and sales of #UpcycledCertified products overall growing 39.9% yoy to $42 million in 2023 and units increasing 22% in the same period, according to Upcycled Food Association. Within #food and #beverage, sales of #Upcycled Certified products surged double and triple digits in 2023, with standout categories including #snacks, #juices and #ingredients. Upcycled Food Association CEO Amanda Oenbring shared with me at the Summer #FancyFoodShow how the segment is growing and where there is the most potential. Check out insights from her data-dense presentation and watch the full video interview: https://lnkd.in/epPzPH_q #FancyFood #WeFancy #foodwasterduction #upcycling #upcycledfood #UpcycledFoodAssociation #UpcylcedCertified

When i first start hearing about "Plant based meat" I was quite skeptical!! Yes, yes, I am all for more sustainable food, of course. But a burger where the meat is from plants....!!! Hmmm, not quite sure I am going to eat that. However, my view has changed and with the biosolutions Novonesis can offer so that the taste and mouthfeel is delicious, then I am willing to try this out in my household :-) Did you know that biosolutions can be used to improve the texture of plant-based food? Biosolutions are game-changing for producers seeking increased affordability and flexibility. The right enzymes can help achieve a cleaner ingredients list without compromising on the biting, chewing, or mouthfeel experience. Click the link for more info about our biosolutions for plant-based meat, culinary, dairy and ingredients. https://lnkd.in/dmRm75Hv #biosolutions #plantbasedfood

🌱 Vinegar: A Game-Changer in Plant-Based Food Production 🌱 The plant-based food market is booming, with consumers demanding healthier, sustainable, and clean-label options. For manufacturers, meeting these expectations can be a challenge—but vinegar is here to help. 🍇 From enhancing flavours to extending shelf life, vinegar offers a versatile, natural solution that aligns perfectly with plant-based trends. ✅ Flavour Boost: Adds depth and balance to recipes, from tangy vinaigrettes to umami-packed marinades. ✅ Natural Preservation: Keeps products fresh longer with no artificial additives. ✅ Textural Perfection: Improves consistency in plant-based proteins, sauces, and spreads. ✅ Wide Applications: Ideal for proteins, dressings, vegan cheeses, and even health drinks. At Australian Vinegar, we specialise in crafting tailored vinegar solutions to meet clean-label standards, enhance sustainability, and deliver on taste. Let us help you elevate your plant-based creations with premium vinegars that make a difference. 📩 Contact us today to learn more. #PlantBased #CleanLabel #FoodInnovation #AustralianMade #NaturalPreservation #FoodManufacturing #VinegarExperts

"𝑰𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑺𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑹𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑭𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝑾𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆: 𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝑷𝒂𝒄𝒌𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒂 𝑽𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝑹𝒐𝒍𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑭𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒉𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑬𝒙𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒇 𝑳𝒊𝒇𝒆 🥦🍞" 👉 𝑪𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒌 𝑯𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝑻𝒐 𝑫𝒐𝒘𝒏𝒍𝒐𝒂𝒅 𝑺𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝑷𝑫𝑭 🍱 https://lnkd.in/dgCCQu7S 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 has come up with latest updated research report on 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭. Packaged food includes processed products such as #meat and #vegetables in #preserved, #canned, #frozen, and other forms, as well as #snacks and pre-packaged food items. #Packaged_food, other than potentially hazardous food, that is still packaged and is still wholesome, may be reserved. #FoodPackaging #PackagingDesign #SustainablePackaging #EcoFriendlyPackaging #PackagingInnovation #FoodSafety #FoodTech #SmartPackaging #BiodegradablePackaging #ReduceReuseRecycle #PackagingTrends #BrandPackaging

In the competitive landscape of food and beverage development, finding versatile, nutritious ingredients is crucial. Coconut sugar stands out as a natural sweetener that meets the demands of today’s health-conscious consumers. Its flavor profile enhances the taste of your creations without overpowering other flavors. Perfect for beverages, baked goods, sauces, and savory dishes, allowing for innovative product development. Coconut sugar is sustainably sourced, supporting environmental conservation and sustainable farming practices. Explore the potential of coconut sugar in your products. Visit us at imc-ingredients.com to learn more. #imcingredients #coconutsugar

🥩 Delicious meaty food from mushrooms 🍄 The job of Michael Fox, CEO & Co-Founder of Fable Food Co, is to make just that. We caught up with him for the feature on clean label. 💡“The biggest driver for meat eaters wanting to reduce meat consumption is health,” says Michael “The past few years have seen lots of PR and new, alternative proteins coming to market. That’s driven strong interest from consumers and a massive wave of product trial. As consumers have become more aware of the category, they’re looking at ingredient decks – which generally aren’t clean label – and they’ve questioned the health benefits of these products. The meat industry has also done a very good job of pushing the narrative that these products aren’t healthy. So, now there’s a significant segment of consumers looking for clean-label alternative proteins." 📰 Learn more from Michael and others in our clean label feature: https://hubs.ly/Q02yvvb00 #cleanlabel #alternativeprotein #futureoffood #health #sustainability

Consumers are looking for a more sustainable and healthier lifestyle. It’s up to food manufacturers to create the food that they are looking for. Paragon Pure helps with that by creating the ingredients needed to successfully create those products. Olé-BK is a plant-based fat derived from upcycled rice bran, offering a more environmentally friendly option compared to traditional palm oil and coconut oil. Olé-BK can be used as a 1:1 replacement for commercial dairy butter or other fats in bakery applications. What sets Olé-BK apart is its versatility and taste. When used in baked goods, Olé-BK provides richness, tenderness, and structure, with a clean flavor profile that closely resembles butter. Looking for more information? Reach out to us at [email protected] #innovativefood #modernfood #futureoffood #plantderived 

When it comes to winning consumers over with upcycled food and beverages, quality, taste, and flavor are paramount.   With IFF PRODUCT DESIGN™ expertise and a range of natural upcycled flavors and ingredients, manufacturers can deliver exceptional products and develop the next generation of creative, all-natural concepts that leave consumers wanting more.   Consider our “Hoppy Tomato Twist” concept. By using repurposed vegetables complemented with upcycled IFF hop extracts, the concept boasts a unique, smoked, and fruity hop taste profile – perfect as a barbecue sauce for adventurous and eco-conscious consumers, seeking novel, sustainable foods. As we continue to commemorate Upcycled Food Month with Upcycled Food Association, swipe through our upcycled culinary innovations below for some inspiration. *Recent Mintel data confirms potential consumer appeal of upcycled concepts. It revealed that 51% of Polish consumers agree that condiments and dressings with upcycled ingredients are appealing, and that 30% of French agree that 'limits food waste' claims would encourage purchase. #NourishxIFF #ReImagineWastexIFF

𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗩𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱-𝟮𝟬𝟯𝟬 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗗𝗙 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: https://lnkd.in/dK-AY3sf Plant-based meat, made from ingredients like soy, is designed to mimic the look, taste, and cooking properties of conventional meat. Available in various forms such as burger patties, nuggets, crumbles, and sausages, these veggie-based alternatives are disrupting the meat industry. Despite growing popularity, the price of plant-based meat remains higher than real meat, though it has been decreasing as the industry scales up. However, due to rising raw material costs and inflation, product prices began to rise in 2022, and are expected to remain relatively stable in the coming years. Some companies are even operating at a loss to maintain market positions. *𝗕𝘆 𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗲: Plant-based Beef, Plant-based Chicken, Plant-based Fishless Fish *𝗕𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: B2B, B2C *𝗕𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, Middle East & Africa *𝗕𝘆 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀: Beyond Meat, Impossible Foods, Turtle Island Foods, Inc., Maple Leaf Foods Inc, Yves Veggie Cuisine Inc., Nestlé, Kellogg Company, Hongchang Foods, Fuzhou SUTIANXIA Food Co., ltd., ZhenMeat, Vesta Food Lab, Cargill, Unilever #PlantBasedMeat #VeganMeat #PlantBasedProtein #MeatAlternatives #VeganBurger #SustainableProtein #VeganFood #MeatlessMeals #SoyMeat #VeganSausage #VeganNuggets #AlternativeProteins #EcoFriendlyFood #PlantBasedDiet #VeganLifestyle #CleanEating #CrueltyFreeFood #HealthyEating #MeatlessMonday #VeganInnovation

"Now that we are reaching billions of consumers, we are operating at a scale that makes a real difference." Our colleague EVP Jacob Paulsen, Food & Beverage Biosolutions, was interviewed for the 30th anniversary edition of the The World of Food Ingredients magazine by Food Ingredients First. In the interview, he talks about the status of Novonesis in the food and beverage sector: "It's an exciting time at Novonesis, and we are off to an amazing start as a recently merged company. Overall, we estimate that several billion people consume something with a Novonesis ingredient every day. This is impressive, but it also means that we have a lot of responsibility to keep innovating in this space." He also talks about the impact of our biosolutions in the fight against food waste: "Food waste is one area where we can really make a difference. In the current food production, one-third of food that has moved through processing into retail and consumer homes gets thrown away. Our biosolutions, which include enzymes and microbes, can facilitate the transition to longer product shelf lives. Currently, some of our biggest successes are in bread and yoghurt, but our solutions can be applied to most categories." You can find the magazine and the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/eBTdU-WR #biosolutions #foodandbeverage #futureoffood #novonesis