Sustainability trends in food ingredients

In recent years, the food industry has seen a shift towards sustainability as a backbone for the creation of new ingredients. This trend has been driven by the need to reduce the carbon footprint, create a circular economy and to ensure sustainable development.

In this blog, we will explore the importance of sustainability in food ingredient development and the role played by different companies in shaping this trend. We will focus on the insights provided by interviews Jasper Schouten, CEO and Co-founder of 1-2-Taste had with representatives of Solidaridad Network, Peel Pioneers, Agrosingularity, Moringa Wize, and ProFound – Advisers In Development.

The 5 tips for sustainable practices in the food industry coming out of the interviews with different experts in the food industry:

• Sustainability is no longer just a trend but a necessity due to the serious issues that exist in the food industry’s supply chain. Businesses need to transform the way they operate and move away from being profit-driven at the cost of lowering input costs and labor.
• There is a growing market for sustainable ingredients, and companies need to create sustainable ingredients that meet market needs.
• Companies can reduce waste by transforming agricultural surpluses and by-products into high-value food ingredients through upcycling.
• Sustainability is a core value of a company, but finding the right cost-quality balance is key to market success.
• Companies need to be flexible and adaptable to changing market conditions and client preferences to achieve long-term success.

The ingredient suppliers at 1-2-Taste have you covered. In our podcast, I sat down with five of them to discuss the product development journey. Here’s a small sip of their expert insights:

Creating a winning prototype

Peel Pioneers’ focus on creating high-value ingredients from waste streams has contributed to their success in the winning prototype phase of sustainable food ingredient development. Their emphasis on sustainability, high nutritional value, and customer feedback has enabled them to create a circular economy, reduce carbon footprint, and meet the market’s needs for sustainable and healthy food products.

Getting the best supplier contracts

To optimize pricing, Moringa Wize conducts market research and employs dynamic pricing strategies while reducing costs through innovation and efficiency. The company’s goal is to offer high-quality products at competitive prices, balancing customer demands and affordability, to maintain a competitive edge.