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#ArchitectsofLastingChange | Through Frulact, our portfolio company specializing in food solutions, we are driving change by leading the transition towards a more sustainable food industry. Leveraging over 20 years of extensive expertise in the sector and a robust network, this article highlights Ardian’s commitment to fostering sustainable growth within the food industry and our vision for catalyzing transformative change across the entire value chain. Accelerated by our investment, Frulact is at the forefront of transforming the food industry, meeting the rising consumer demand for innovative food solutions. “Understanding the specificities of each segment of the value chain and the interactions between them is key to our success. That is why we have developed our farm to fork approach to investing across the value chain.” Gonzalo Fernandez, Head of Buyout Spain & Portugal and Managing Director. #Buyout #InnovativeSolutions #FoodIndustry #Innovation #ArchitectsofArdian

Paulig Group’s 2023 Annual Report together with its Sustainability Report are out.  Some of the highlights are: ✔ Paulig’s revenue increased by 5.6% to EUR 1,167.6 million and comparable EBITDA grew by 57.2% to EUR 137.2 million. 🌮☕ Paulig successfully launched 40 products. We entered a new, savoury snacking category, introduced new products within Asian cuisine and coffee, and expanded the portfolio with decaffeinated coffees. 🏢🏭 Paulig made strategic investments by opening an office in Vienna, Austria and a new pellet snacks line in Spain. 🌱 Paulig launched a unique Climate Fund that is allocated to annually selected projects targeting emission reductions in wheat and coffee value chains, logistics and Paulig’s own operations.  The exciting journey continues in 2024!   Read more: https://lnkd.in/d5wByiKG  #mypaulig #growth #annualreport  

Innovation, progress, impact - almost impossible to deliver as a lone player. One of my main takeaways - the role that ecosystems play in driving change, and how hard that is to set up and make productive.

Traditional permit boards can often bring a number of challenges to worksites, such as inaccurate information and environmental waste. Solution? Digital permit boards. Developed by Lanes Groups' Ty Harling, the solution repurposes technology normally found in supermarkets, to bring clarity and enhanced accuracy to worksites. It also demonstrates Lanes Group's commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility practices. Lanes Technical Director, Andy Brierley said: "Ty and the rest of the team who’ve worked on this have come up with a resourceful and scalable solution. It’s a first in the water industry and will provide our stakeholders with clear and accurate information about our work." To learn more about our latest innovation, follow the link here - https://bit.ly/4bK3qjt

🌍 Amsterdam's food sector is witnessing transformative trends, including a shift to alternative protein sources, digitalisation, and agritech innovations enhancing supply chain efficiency. ♻️ Circular practices, such as urban and vertical farming, shorter supply chains, and improved waste processing, are gaining prominence. 💡 Collaborative efforts by research platforms like AMS Institute and startups like Green Food Lab are driving transformative projects, redefining food security, and reshaping health and environmental perspectives. 🍏 The city is at the forefront of shaping a future-focused food ecosystem with startups like Crisp and De Nieuwe Keuken B.V. who are focusing on shifting the mentality around the local food industry. 🚀 Read a full rundown of Amsterdam's role in the global food transition 👇https://lnkd.in/ewk2BUzZ #Amsterdam #FoodInnovation #Sustainability #FutureOfFood #InnovationHub

Here is a Sustainable Innovation: Mushroom Packaging a compostable packaging product. BIODEGRADABLE vs COMPOSTABLE “biodegradable products can still be made of chemical plastics whereas compostable products are typically made from plants.” “biodegradation takes anywhere from months to 10,000 years, composting usually takes place within 12 weeks” #packaginginnovations #sustainability #innovation

At The Tofoo Co, over the last couple of years we have worked with ClimatePartner to go through the environmental impact of our business. We completed a review (scope 1-3) to understand our impact and help us focus on the changes we can make to reductions. I have been looking at the pub sector over the last couple of weeks and it’s clear to see sustainability is (rightly) a 🔥 topic. I was reading through BrewDog MEGA report 4 and I was impressed with the focus and improvements that they have made. Sustainability does not feel like a tick box either which sometimes can be the case. The report also allowed me to benchmark our market leading product against another from a different sector and it is great to see we are in good company if only a little less Punk #pub #hospitality #sustainability #foodservice #carbonreduction #plantbased #vegan

GroundForce Capital: A New Chapter in Investing in Sustainable Food Solutions PowerPlant Partners, a renowned investment firm recognized for supporting some of the most prominent plant-based consumer food and beverage brands, has immediately rebranded to GroundForce Capital. Expanding Focus on Sustainable Solutions While continuing its commitment to investing in emerging and growth-stage consumer-facing companies that promote healthy and sustainable lifestyles, GroundForce is set to broaden its investment focus. The firm will now target food-related companies that are addressing urgent issues related to human and planetary health. This expansion includes investments in ag-tech, decarbonization, supply chain, agriculture, and low-emission manufacturing and production. The goal is to catalyze the transition to healthier, lower carbon, and regenerative food production. A Commitment to a Healthier and Sustainable Future Mark Rampolla, Co-Founder and Co-Managing Partner of GroundForce expressed the firm’s enduring commitment to sustainability. “We always have and always will strive to bring life to the center of business and invest in companies building a healthier and more sustainable future for all. We helped catalyze the plant-based movement. Now we believe we can bring our experience, expertise, and network to drive change more broadly,” he said. #food #foodtechnology #foodtech #foodtechnews

🌍 Sustainability, The Adisseo Way    📈 Ever wondered how we achieve our visions and ambitions regarding Sustainability at Adisseo?    Our EVP of Strategy and Sustainability Frank Chmitelin, along with the Regional Category Manager for Digestibility/Enzymes in the LATAM region Guilherme Vasconcellos, shed light on this during an interview with Feedinfo.    🌱 With the launch of a global Sustainable Development roadmap, Adisseo has outlined its approach to addressing this critical issue across its supply chain and beyond.   Check out the article :  https://lnkd.in/eq24q_QZ   #Adisseo #Feedinfo #Sustainability #SustainabilityTheAdisseoWay #AnimalNutrition