It can be traced from its fields, farms and factories, to the substantiated consumer health benefits its ingredients provide.
At HiE 2016, BENEO showcased how this sustainable approach reaches from farm to fork and beyond, providing ingredients that promote a healthy lifestyle, in a truly holistic way.
BENEO is committed to sustainable farming, enabling the company to develop high quality ingredients derived from chicory root and beet sugar. BENEO’s dedication to the conscious sourcing of rice and wheat also supports biodiversity, reducing water pollution and soil erosion.
The company’s 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.
Commitment to sustainable performance flows throughout the BENEO business and as consumer demands continue to evolve, BENEO is constantly working to improve and develop both existing and new applications, as well as the health properties of its ingredients.
To achieve this, BENEO invests 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.
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.”
