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Towards a Greener Future 🌿 The global plant-based protein market is booming! What are the drivers of this growth? 👉 Health: consumers are seeking healthier alternatives. 👉 Sustainability: a diet more respectful of our planet 👉 Animal welfare: increased awareness and respect for animals. However, the main obstacles to the adoption of plant-based meat substitutes are often related to taste, texture, and ultra-processing. 🌾❌ But innovations are on the rise, delivering higher quality products that better meet consumer expectations! 🍽️ Discover our new generations of plant-based proteins, derived from pulses and new texturization processes. Source: MarketsandMarkets

France, European leader in pulse production 🌱 Did you know that France is the second largest producer of pulses in the European Union, just behind Italy? In 2022, 433,000 hectares of pulses were harvested, distributed as follows: 👉 42% peas 👉 40% soybeans 👉 17% faba beans At VP Ingredient, we promote this rich French production by building sustainable supply chains that integrate farmers, processors and distributors. Source: Terres Univia

Positive trend in the European pet sector ✅ In Europe, 166 million households own one or more of 352 million pets. Today, the #petfood market is well established: 🐾 Annual sales: 29.2 billion euros 🐾 Total volume: 9.9 million tons What are the trends in this market? Growing demand for natural and organic products, with consumers increasingly aware of the impact of their consumption on the planet. This is driving manufacturers to reduce their carbon footprint. At VP Ingredients, we are working every day to support this transition towards a more sustainable petfood. 🖱️ Find out more on our website Source: Fediaf

Dive into the heart of the lentil harvest in France! 🌱 Did you know that lentils are a short-cycle crop, sown in April and then harvested during July/August? The starting signal? A seed moisture content below 16%! Some harvesting tips: 🔸 Avoid intervening too early in the morning on plots. 🔸 Minimise pod shattering and grain breakage by avoiding very hot afternoons. At VP Ingredients, we are proud to value this local resource and support farmers in sustainable practices. 🌍 #Agriculture #Sustainability #Lentils

"VP Ingredients supports the food transition" 🌱 A daily life guided by our vision, inspired by market reality: 🔹 With an expected population of 9 billion human beings in 2050 and shrinking agricultural spaces, one of the major challenges for feeding the planet lies in the sustainable production of #proteins. 🔹 The need to rethink our food systems opens up a tremendous opportunity for plant proteins to become more integral to our plates because they are #sustainable and available!

Growth in the global market for #glutenfree products The global market for gluten-free products is on an upward trajectory. 👉 It is expected to reach 28.80 billion euros by 2028 👉 With a compound annual growth rate of 7.9% between 2023 and 2028. This growth is mainly due to two factors: 1️⃣ Awareness of gluten-related intestinal disorders, such as celiac disease and irritable bowel syndrome. 2️⃣ The preventive behavior of consumers who want to take care of their health by switching to easy-to-digest, gluten-free products. At VP Ingredient, we offer two ranges of guaranteed gluten-free flours and ingredients: leguminel pulses flours & rizinel rice base product. Both meet the growing demand for healthy, suitable alternatives. Source : Newsroom.sial.paris

#madeinfrance : the French and their motivations 🇫🇷 French consumers are increasingly motivated by : 👉 A desire to support local producers 👉 A desire to support the French economy 👉 The perception that these products are of better quality At VP Ingredients, we are proud to be a major player in the construction of French flour and ingredient chains based on rice and pulses. We offer ingredients produced and processed in France to meet this growing demand for local products. Source: Chambre de commerce et d'industrie

Discovering how fava beans are grown in France! 🌱 fava beans, sown in November-December and harvested in July, are a key crop for sustainable agriculture. But why is this #pulse so valuable? 👉 No nitrogen inputs: thanks to its ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen in the soil. 👉 Optimised yields: as the main crop in a crop rotation, it increases yields for subsequent crops. 👉 Disease and weed management: reduces disease and weed pressure in crop rotation. 👉 Water saving: an ideal partner for more environmentally-friendly #agriculture.

Plant-based food and sport: a possible synergy! Adopting a more plant-based diet and taking part in sporting activities are not mutually exclusive. In fact, it can offer several advantages: 🌱 Fiber intake 🌱 Rich in antioxidants 🌱 Vitamin and mineral intake The key? A varied and diversified diet. By combining cereals and pulses, a plant-based diet can meet all the nutritional needs of athletes, providing all the essential amino acids, vitamins, minerals and omega-3s. At VP Ingredients, we've developed Proteinel: plant-based, allergen-free protein concentrates, specially formulated to meet the needs of sports nutrition. Source: ID (l'info durable) #sportsnutrition #vegetablefood

Pulses: good for our health and our planet 🌱 Pulses play an essential role not only on our plates but also in the fields. Here are just a few of the ecological benefits of pulse crops: ✔️ Improved soil fertility: pulses fix nitrogen, reducing the need for chemical fertilizers. ✔️ Reduced use of pesticides: a direct benefit for biodiversity and the surrounding ecosystem. ✔️ Low greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions: compared with other protein sources, pulses emit far less GHG for every 100g of protein produced. At VP ingredients, we are comitted to working for a more sustainable future. Hence our choice to build French plant-based protein industry to lower the carbon footprint of our alimentation. Source : Inrae