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#ReducingFoodWaste The Role of Product Development. #Foodwaste is a major crisis endangering the food system. One of the holistic approaches to combating this menace is #innovative #food #product #development. Food product development (R&D) can be used to upcycle unavoidable food waste into value-added products. For example, #fruitpeels could be #transformed into #pectin and #fibre, which are natural raw materials required for other processes in the Food Industry. R&D also contributes to reducing greenhouse emissions through the development of #optimized #processes that minimize waste generation and disposal. Product development also explores affordable smart packaging to prevent food waste. Innovative Food Product Development is not only a channel to #foodsecurity and #sustainability but also a route to conserving the environment. #foodinnovation #productdevelopment #Research #foodchemistry #foodsafety #zerofoodwaste #foodsustainability #Technology4Development #productdeveloper #GirlsinSTEMS

Check out this article on Food Cycle Science (a Power Sustainable Lios portfolio company) featuring CEO Bradley Crepeau! We’re very proud of the work Brad and his team are doing to combat #FoodWaste.

This article from Food Business News discusses how clean labels are more than the ingredients in your food - they're also about the manufacturer's commitment to providing cleaner food solutions. A reduced carbon footprint is an important component of clean label packaging, which is one of many reasons why our crops are grown with regenerative agriculture practices and under identity preservation. We work directly with food manufacturers to help meet the sustainability and clean label needs of consumers.

September 29th marks the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (#IDAFLW). Let’s talk about solutions! 🌱👇 At Agrain, we are committed to turning what’s traditionally seen as “waste” into valuable resources. An estimated 13% of all food produced is lost in the supply chain before reaching retail (FAO), including millions of tons of spent grain from the brewing industry. Instead of letting this grain go to waste, we have carefully designed and developed a method to upcycle it into a nutritious and sustainable functional flour. 🍞🌾 By transforming spent grain into delicious ingredients, we’re not only reducing food loss but also helping to create a more circular food system, where resources are continuously reused rather than thrown away. Want to know more about how upcycled flours can contribute to a zero-waste future? Visit www.agrainproducts.com to read more and discover our mission and products! 💪 Let’s celebrate this day by embracing innovation and finding value in the sidestreams of our food systems. Together, we can build a better future for food! 🌏 ♻️ Every grain counts #FoodLoss #FoodWaste #Impact #Agrain #Flour #Sustainability #Upcycling #SpentGrain #BSG #WasteManagement #ZeroWaste #UpcycledFlours #ZeroWasteFuture #FoodSecurity #LocalInnovation Aviaja Riemann-Andersen Martin Thomsen Marta Benedet Selcuk Yildirim Bente Hjortskov Ema Kosova Anna Verlinde Kjell Redecker Moe Brandi Michael Forster Sepher Bashari

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫: 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 : https://lnkd.in/g-bipt7i As we navigate towards a more health-conscious and sustainable future, the food preservation market stands at a fascinating crossroads. From traditional methods to cutting-edge technologies, the journey of preserving food has witnessed remarkable transformations. 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐬:  Dating back centuries, humans have employed various methods to extend the shelf life of food. Salt, sugar, smoking, and fermentation were among the earliest techniques, ensuring survival through harsh seasons. 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:  Fast forward to the present, and we're witnessing an explosion of innovation in food preservation. From advanced packaging materials to natural additives, the market is teeming with solutions aimed at maintaining freshness and flavour while minimizing the need for artificial preservatives. 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲:  With an increasing emphasis on sustainability, consumers are seeking products with minimal environmental impact. This shift has led to the rise of eco-friendly preservation methods, such as vacuum sealing and high-pressure processing, which reduce food waste and energy consumption. 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬: Looking ahead, the food preservation landscape is poised for further disruption. Nanotechnology, cold plasma treatment, and edible coatings are just a few examples of emerging technologies poised to revolutionize how we keep food fresh for longer periods. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:  As we chart the course for the future of food preservation, collaboration between food scientists, engineers, and environmental experts will be crucial. By harnessing collective expertise, we can drive innovation that not only extends shelf life but also promotes health, sustainability, and accessibility. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 – Cargill, Kemin Industries, ADM, Koninklijke DSM N.V., Tate & Lyle, The Kerry Group, DuPont, BASF, and Celanese,among others. Join the conversation and share your thoughts on the future of food preservation! #foodtech #sustainability #innovation #foodpreservation #foodingredients #foodandbeverages #marketreaserch #businessinsights 

Advanced food drying emerges as a game-changer in the quest for sustainability. #foodwaste #Sustainability #fooddrying Read more about it and much more on foodHQ's website here: https://lnkd.in/eFVMVSbq

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫: 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 : https://lnkd.in/g3ifEWAy As we navigate towards a more health-conscious and sustainable future, the food preservation market stands at a fascinating crossroads. From traditional methods to cutting-edge technologies, the journey of preserving food has witnessed remarkable transformations. 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐬:  Dating back centuries, humans have employed various methods to extend the shelf life of food. Salt, sugar, smoking, and fermentation were among the earliest techniques, ensuring survival through harsh seasons. 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:  Fast forward to the present, and we're witnessing an explosion of innovation in food preservation. From advanced packaging materials to natural additives, the market is teeming with solutions aimed at maintaining freshness and flavour while minimizing the need for artificial preservatives. 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲:  With an increasing emphasis on sustainability, consumers are seeking products with minimal environmental impact. This shift has led to the rise of eco-friendly preservation methods, such as vacuum sealing and high-pressure processing, which reduce food waste and energy consumption. 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬: Looking ahead, the food preservation landscape is poised for further disruption. Nanotechnology, cold plasma treatment, and edible coatings are just a few examples of emerging technologies poised to revolutionize how we keep food fresh for longer periods. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:  As we chart the course for the future of food preservation, collaboration between food scientists, engineers, and environmental experts will be crucial. By harnessing collective expertise, we can drive innovation that not only extends shelf life but also promotes health, sustainability, and accessibility. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 – Cargill, Kemin Industries, ADM, Koninklijke DSM N.V., Tate & Lyle, The Kerry Group, DuPont, BASF, and Celanese,among others. Join the conversation and share your thoughts on the future of food preservation! #foodtech #sustainability #innovation #foodpreservation #foodingredients #foodandbeverages #marketreaserch #businessinsights 

We're passionate about upcycling and utilising edible sidestreams in food production, but what does it really mean to consumers? 🔎🤔 At Agrain, we transform spent grain into nutritious flour, helping to reduce food waste and promoting a circular food system. But one challenge we face, alongside other innovators like REDUCED, is the lack of clear and unified labelling for upcycled food products. Without an approved certification, it’s hard to convey what “upcycled” really means. Is it 100% upcycled ingredients, or just 5%? Transparency and trust are essential to help consumers make informed choices. The U.S. already has an official Upcycled Certified™ label verified by Where Food Comes From, Inc., setting a clear standard. It’s time we adopt a similar approach in Denmark and the EU, ensuring consistency and clarity in our communication. Until then, we’ll keep pushing for a system that benefits both consumers and the industry 💪 Thank you FødevareWatch for sharing our views on this topic. Read more at the link in the comments. ♻️ Every grain counts! #upcycling #foodwaste #sustainability #circulareconomy #labelling Aviaja Riemann-Andersen Martin Thomsen Marta Benedet Selcuk Yildirim Bente Hjortskov Ema Kosova Anna Verlinde Kjell Redecker Moe Brandi Michael Forster Sepher Bashari Charlotte Petersson

I wouldn't like to think about a world without enzymes to produce our wide variety of food products! So happy to serve this world for more than 2 decades and still enjoying to the max! Two weeks ago we were having constructive meetings with our whole AMFEP membership in Valencia, next week we'll move to Parma for discussions with the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) at their "Technical meeting on applications for food enzymes", see https://lnkd.in/eZryg6nm It's not about the travel as such, it's all about the importance to get the right people around the table, having face-to-face interactions to take care that the food enzymes not only keep their level playing field, but also get to the next level to keep adding to, a.o., food quality, food safety and surely to a more sustainable world! #HappyEnzymes

🥩 Maximizing Sustainability: BDF's Innovative Approach to Meat Trimming Did you know that reducing food waste is not only good for the environment but also for your bottom line? At BDF Natural Ingredients, we're leading the way in sustainability with our innovative approach to meat trimming💡 Traditionally, meat trimming has been considered an unavoidable waste in the food processing industry. However, with our cutting-edge techniques and technology, we're able to extract valuable ingredients from meat trimmings that would otherwise be discarded🔄 Through careful processing and extraction, we can create high-quality meat-based ingredients such as collagen, gelatin, and protein isolates, which can be used in various food applications 🍔🥩 Not only does this reduce waste, but it also adds value to every part of the production process. By partnering with BDF, food manufacturers can not only improve their sustainability credentials but also enhance the nutritional profile and flavor of their products. It's a win-win for both the planet and your business! We were interested in learning more about our sustainable meat-trimming solutions and how they can benefit your products? Reach out to us today or visit our website for more information ➡ https://bit.ly/3Pynmwq #Sustainability #FoodWasteReduction #MeatTrimming #Innovation #BDFNaturalIngredients