Smarter Ingredients, Bigger Impact

As the food industry evolves, there’s more choice than ever on the retail shelves. But with all the choice, the question remains: how do brands stand out? 

With 90% of new products in Consumer-Packaged Goods failing, often due to a lack of market understanding, poor differentiation, or operational inefficiencies - the pressure is on brands to get it right. 

So, how can the industry flip the script and succeed? It’s simple, by thinking smarter. Consumers are more conscious than ever about what they put into their bodies, which means the industry must stay on its toes by constantly focusing on innovation, sustainability, and better products. Sticking to old formulation methods won’t cut it anymore. The key to standing out lies in smarter ingredients, those that deliver on taste, health, sustainability, and efficiency.

At ACI, we’re seeing two emerging ingredient areas that not only enhance the end product for consumers but also improve operational efficiencies in-house.

Clever Proteins:

Consumers are craving more protein-rich foods, but delivering them without compromising on taste, texture, and cost-effectiveness is no easy feat. Whether it’s plant-based proteins or the ever-popular whey, companies are racing to provide functional, flavourful, and nutritious solutions to meet the growing demand for health-conscious diets. This is where IFF and GoodMills come into play, offering innovative protein solutions that balance functionality, flavour, and sustainability.

IFF (International Flavors & Fragrances):

• Protein Solutions: Offering a diverse range of protein solutions suitable for various applications, including bakery, beverages, bars, and culinary products. Their expertise in soy protein is particularly notable, providing functional benefits and catering to the growing plant-based protein market.

• Bars & Confectionery: Providing tailored solutions for bars and confectionery, focusing on healthy and functional snacking options. Their portfolio includes system blends, cultures, probiotics, and inclusions designed to enhance product quality and meet consumer demands.

GoodMills Innovation:

• Plant-Based Proteins: Focusing on refining and enhancing flour properties of cereals and pulses. Their product range includes meat alternatives based on natural plant-based texturates, ancient grains, and protein-rich functional pulse flours made from legumes. These offerings cater to the increasing demand for plant-based and protein-enriched foods.

• GoWell Tasty: Contains proteins from field beans, peas, sunflowers, and wheat, providing a multi-fibre complex for fibre enrichment. It's designed to enhance baked goods' nutritional profile, offering protein and fibre enrichment.                      

Hidden enemies in bakeries

It’s not just the products on the shelf that need to stand out and evolve. Behind the scenes, hidden enemies like flour dust, wasted toppings, and time-consuming processes are holding businesses back. While these challenges may seem small, over time, they can lead to higher costs, safety risks and missed opportunities.

By embracing innovative solutions like Dubor’s release agents, Gecko’s seed adhesive, and Tip Top’s low-dust flour, bakeries can improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance safety. all while producing higher-quality baked goods.

Dubor (Release Agents)

This release agent is designed to support the effective clean release of baked goods from the oven or hotplate after baking.

• Reduced waste: Dubor’s precision spray application reduces waste by 660-80%, cutting oil usage and defects.

• Consistent quality: Aerosol solutions ensure consistent quality, ideal for high-volume operations like Domino’s pizza.

• Enhanced safety: Useless less oil naturally a far less Fire risk, than if using excessive amounts

• Allergen-free: Meets modern consumer demands, offering a competitive edge.

• Cost-effective: Less frequent clean downs, cuts waste and boosts efficiency for long-term savings.

Tip Top (Low-Dust Flour)

• Flour savings: Reduce flour usage by up to 70% with low-dust formulas, cutting clean-up time.

• Worker protection: Improve air quality to reduce the risks of baker’s asthma and dust explosions.

• Pest & mould prevention: Tip Top’s unique properties deter pests and mould, lowering maintenance costs.

• Efficient & safe: Enhance safety while maintaining high-quality, consistent baked goods.

Gecko (Seed Adhesive) 

Gecko’s seed adhesive ensures seeds remain firmly attached to bakery products, reducing waste and maintaining a professional finish.

• Better seed adhesion: Reduce waste with Gecko’s clean-label adhesive, keeping seeds on baked goods.

• Cost savings: Less waste means more profit, while maintaining consistency.

• Enhanced appeal: Achieve a professional finish that customers appreciate.

• Sustainable & efficient: Cut costs, waste, and align with consumer demand for cleaner labels.

Ready to think smarter?

For more information on our innovative solutions and ingredients, contact the team today.