FOOD BUSINESS GULF & ME July-Sept 2019 | Page 13

NEWS 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. 11 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