Good for you, good for the planet
There is a clear connection between food, personal health, and the environment. How can we improve access to delicious and nutritious food for all? And how can we do that without further compromising our planet’s health? We’re accelerating all innovation aimed at making food matter for people and the planet.
Our 2030 targets
100% of our new innovations contribute to more nutritional and sustainable food
50% of sales come from more nutritional and sustainable alternatives for customers
Always inspire and support customers on their journey to making food more nutritional and sustainable .
What do we mean with more nutritional and sustainable?
Better nutrition
- Enriching food with fiber, protein, vegetables, etc.
- Reducing the levels of sodium, fat, sugar, calories, etc.
- Developing organic, naturally sourced and allergen-controlled food
More plant-based options
- Offering high-quality meat alternatives and analogues
- Coming up with innovative food concepts to stimulate vegetable intake
- Creating hybrid solutions that offer the best of both worlds
Less food waste
- Upcycling by-products that would otherwise result in food waste
- Optimizing processes and recipes to improve shelf life
- Focusing on high-tolerance food solutions
Progress and highlights
36%
of our sales came from more nutritional and sustainable alternatives for customers in 2023.
Accelerating our innovations
With our innovation and R&D capabilities, we are committed to answering the renewed call for good nutrition with better-for-you and better-for-the-planet food solutions that don’t compromise on taste and food experience.
Offering sauce ranges with reduced sodium, fat and sugar
Developing more natural solutions for the meat industry
Developing coatings that promote vegetable-based diets
Christophe Gyselinck - Group Sourcing, Technology and Innovation Director