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Do you care about the environment? Research shows that 88 per cent of consumers in Africa and the Middle East expect companies to care about the environment. A significant trend in many of the region’s countries is the emergence of young, middle class consumers with a global outlook. ABOUT PALSGAARD
Solar panels at Palsgaard in The Netherlands
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emand for sustainably produced food products will increase in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia
(MEASA region).
With its portfolio of specialised emulsifiers and emulsifier/stabiliser systems, bakery, confectionery, condiments, dairy, ice cream, margarine and meat producers can improve the quality and extend the shelf life of products. Formulators can produce better-for-you items using fewer resources with improved taste, mouthfeel and texture. Since Einar Viggo Schou invented the modern plant-based food emulsifier in 1917, Palsgaard has offered the industry know-how and innovation. From its six
global application centres, Palsgaard’s experienced food technologists assist manufacturers to optimise existing recipes and develop delicious products with better nutritional profiles. Palsgaard is currently the world’s only commercial source of fully sustainable emulsifiers based on RSPO SG-certified palm oil and produced by CO2 -neutral factories in Denmark, the Netherlands, Mexico, Brazil, China and Malaysia. The company’s products are non-GMO and meet Halaal and Kosher requirements.
Palsgaard predicts these trends will increase the demand for food
will escalate. Consumers will evaluate
products made with sustainably
brands on their ethical credentials and
produced ingredients.
reached its goal of completely carbon-neutral
Earlier this year, Palsgaard announced it had
choose products produced by companies
Cai Christensen, director sales, MEA
production, reducing its net carbon emissions
that demonstrate real concern for the
explains, ‘As markets in the MEASA region
from 12 029 tonnes in 2010 to zero in 2018. •
environment. Manufacturers who can
develop and concern about climate
anticipate and meet this demand will
change grows, demand for sustainability
gain a competitive edge.’
Palsgaard – www.palsgaard.com
A perfect match for top consumer trends The GNT Group will demonstrate how its Exberry Coloring Foods are perfectly placed to meet some of the biggest global market trends at Food Ingredients Europe, held from 3 to 5 December in Paris, France.
T
he range can assist manufacturers in
PLANT-BASED DIETS
aligning with modern trends such
Flexitarian, vegetarian and vegan diets
as clean label, plant-based,
DID YOU KNOW?
Instagrammability and organic. GNT’s director of international sales and marketing, Paul Collins explains, ‘Consumer needs are complex and food and beverage manufacturers face
Give an Instagrammable edge to food and drink including plant-based burgers
are on the rise across Europe and
Exberry is one of the favoured colour solutions used by more than 1 900 leading food and beverage producers in the world.
growing challenges.’ Demand for visually attractive,
demand for plant-based colours is growing. Exberry Coloring Foods are obtained from fruits, vegetables and edible plants and manufactured using water and gentle, physical processes such as pressing, chopping, filtering and concentrating.
Instagrammable products also means that consumers are taking an interest in the
INSTAGRAMMABILITY FACTOR
link between food and social responsibility.
When it comes to the power of social media
Coloring Foods are plant-based, vegan-
in the food and beverage industry, the
friendly, halaal and kosher and available in a
numbers don’t lie. Modern consumers are on
wide range of colours.’
the lookout for eye-catching products that
CLEAN LABEL
inspire emotions and can create a buzz on Instagram. Exberry offers one of the widest
in the last decade have carried an organic claim. To meet the demand for organic products, GNT offers Exberry Organics, which
With consumers paying more attention to
ranges of colouring food on the market,
are certified per recognised EU organic
ingredient lists, it is important to offer clean-
comprising more than 400 shades.
standards and include blues, reds, yellows,
label products. The ingredients support clean
oranges and purples. •
and clear labelling and are considered food.
ORGANIC TREND
The items can be consumed safely at any
Mintel research shows that 17 per cent of
point during the production process.
food and drink products launched in Europe
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Food Review | November/December 2019
GNT – www.gntgroup.com
