Demand for sustainably produced food products will increase in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, according to emulsifier specialist Palsgaard.
In a Nielsen 2018 research, the report revealed that 88% of consumers in Africa and the Middle East expect companies to care about the environment. And in the Global Industry Outlook Report 2019by Gulfood, it highlighted another significant trend in many of the region’s countries is the emergence of young, middle class consumers with a global outlook.
Palsgaard predicted that these trends will increase demand for food products made with sustainably produced ingredients.
Cai Christensen, director sales, MEA, at Palsgaard, said, “As markets in the MEASA region develop, and concern about climate change grows, demand for sustainability will rise. Consumers will increasingly evaluate brands on their ethical credentials and choose products produced by companies who demonstrate real concern for the environment. Manufacturers who are able to anticipate and meet this demand will gain a competitive edge.”
Earlier this year, Palsgaard announced that it had reached its goal of completely carbon-neutral production, reducing its net carbon emissions from 12,029 tonnes in 2010 to zero in 2018. It is the world’s only commercial source of fully sustainable emulsifiers based on RSPO SG-certified palm oil and produced in CO2-neutral factories.
Palsgaard will be exhibiting its range of sustainably produced emulsifiers at Gulfood Manufacturing, which will take place from 29-31 October 2019 in Dubai. Products on show will include powdered whipping-active cake emulsifiers for bakery, as well as plant-based emulsifiers for dairy, confectionery, margarine and condiments.
