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powerful absorbency, and greater hygiene
for themselves,” said Andrea Janjua, Chief
Tissue Category at FHH. “Our paper towels
are a cornerstone of our business, and we
have poured our time and efforts into
creating a product that is so effective and so
reliable that it stands out as the clear choice
for consumers across our markets”.
DSM and Avril collaborate to
bring plant-based protein to
food industry
Royal DSM, a global science-based company
active in health, nutrition and sustainable living,
and Avril, an international French agro-
industrial group, intend to work together to
meet the growing consumer demand for plant-
based proteins.
Together, DSM and Avril will produce a
unique protein based on non-genetically
modified canola. It has excellent functional
properties, a high nutritional value, and a
balanced taste profile, making it ideal for a
range of applications including meat and dairy
alternatives, beverages, baked products, bars
and ready-to-mix.
"With 10 billion inhabitants by 2050,
experts predict global demand for both animal
and plant-based protein to grow, with
exponential growth in plant-based proteins due
to dietary shifts. Through this collaboration,
Avril and DSM intend to join forces to
contribute through innovation to meet the
growing demand," said Avril CEO Jean-
Philippe Puig.
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Summit, which takes place in London on
September 5-6, 2019.
The event will be highly interactive, with
an opportunity for attendees to take part in a
'Chocolate Safari' on the streets of London,
visiting independent boutiques, larger
businesses, department stores, and
restaurants. There will be creative roundtable
discussions and a chance to taste the newest
innovations in chocolate, developed to align
with the latest emerging trends, including
formulations that are high protein, plant-
based/vegan, and very low in sugar
'Milk' chocolate without dairy?
New Chocolate Summit
addresses the emerging trends
shaping the future
As many as 80% of chocolate consumers
globally would like to try non-dairy 'milk'
chocolate. 31% consider a 'high protein'
claim to be important when buying
chocolate, and 40% admit that they eat
sweet chocolate & nut spreads with a spoon
- straight from the jar.
These are just a few of the findings gathered
by AAK in a recent survey of chocolate
consumers in 12 countries, underlining how the
company is able to deliver the very latest
consumer insights to support customers with
product development. AAK will showcase this
expertise - and more - at the new Chocolate
JULY-SEPTEMBER 2019
FOOD BUSINESS GULF & MIDDLE EAST