BENEO to Showcase Link Between Sugar Replacement and Sustainability

29 Nov 2016 --- At this years HiE, BENEO is set to showcase how its sustainable approach reaches from farm to fork and beyond, providing ingredients that promote a healthy lifestyle in a holistic way.

The discussion will centre on the company’s “sustainable mind-set” which they claim starts at the very beginning of the supply chain and can be traced from its fields, farms and factories, to the substantiated consumer health benefits its ingredients provide.

Emphasising its commitment to sustainable farming, BENEO says this enables the company to develop high quality ingredients derived from chicory root and beet sugar.

The company’s dedication to the conscious sourcing of rice and wheat also supports biodiversity, reducing water pollution and soil erosion.

BENEO adds that its continuous investment in state-of-the-art factories ensures high-level energy efficiency, while BENEO’s strong focus on corporate social responsibility has been verified as exceeding industry standards and is regularly proven through excellent results in audits across all the factories.

BENEO state that it is constantly working to improve and develop both existing and new applications, as well as the health properties of its ingredients, investing heavily in research and development, with a budget six times higher than the European food industry average. This forms a crucial foundation on which BENEO’s business performance is built.

The characteristics of BENEO’s ingredients complete the company’s sustainable approach: providing short-, mid- and long-term dietary solutions to help fight against the growing prevalence of metabolic syndrome, obesity and diabetes.

The company’s unique chain of expertise qualifies BENEO to develop weight management solutions that are scientifically proven, technically feasible, tasty and in line with consumer trends and expectations.

Typical examples of how BENEO’s ingredients support weight management and a healthy metabolism in a sustainable way are its chicory root fibres and functional carbohydrates. It claims these ingredients help health-conscious consumers to lower blood glucose spikes and therefore reduce insulin release in their bodies.

Lower levels of insulin are key to managing weight effectively. This healthy attribute of BENEO’s ingredients strongly contrasts with the very commonly used high glycaemic oligo- or polysaccharides, which reduce sugar on the label, but nevertheless release high amounts of insulin that can lead to consumers being overweight in the long run.

Dominique Speleers, member of the executive board at BENEO comments: “Sustainable approaches in the food industry must go far beyond cosmetic label adjustments.”

“For us at BENEO this means attaining a sustainable position in every single aspect, first and foremost when it comes to health benefits.”

“Our commitment includes - but is not limited to - product positioning, sourcing and supplying. We are proud of our achievements and are working hard across the entire organisation to ensure that our ingredients continue to contribute to well-being and long-term health.”

At HIE this year, visitors to BENEO’s stand will be able to sample products that benefit from a lower blood glucose effect using less or no sucrose and, as a result, contribute sustainably to weight management.