Griffith Foods launches its first alternative proteins portfolio
Griffith Foods has taken the first step in its quest to make to make alternative proteins a cornerstone of its business by launching a portfolio dedicated to the category.
The company says the objective of the initiative is to showcase the products its talented chefs and R&D colleagues from across the globe have already developed. The portfolio includes on-trend food concepts featuring these products. For some customers, the portfolio’s concepts and products may serve an immediate need. In other cases, they may serve as inspiration for a new idea that requires additional development or a custom solution across key categories including seasoning, sauces & dressings, binders, coatings, and all-in-one mixes.
In the coming years, Griffith Foods says it will bring innovation to market to better serve the needs of the industry.
“By partnering with our customers, we are confident the we will bring our aspirations, and those of our customers, to fruition,” says Mike Shantz, senior category manager for Griffith Foods’ Global Alternative Proteins business. “Scaling alternative proteins to complement traditional animal protein is important to the future of the world.”
According to Griffith Foods, alternative proteins offer solutions to many pain points within the food industry including:
- Maximising available resources to serve a growing population – as the world’s population grows to ~10 billion in 2050, increasing food production with fewer resources is essential
- Scaling sustainability – alternative proteins offer opportunities for reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, advancing regenerative agriculture, and reducing water and land use
- Improving human health and nutrition – people following a plant-based diet may reduce consumption of saturated fats, dietary cholesterol, and sodium, while benefiting from increased fibre intake
- Making food accessible and affordable – there is a need for more accessible and affordable protein sources.
