2 Jun 2023
At Puratos, we understand that consumers are increasingly placing importance on the quality and nutritional value of the food they consume. As a food ingredients supplier, we embrace the responsibility to help people everywhere achieve a healthy, balanced diet and support their overall well-being. This commitment is deeply ingrained in our company's purpose, which is to assist our customers and partners in creating delicious, nutritious, and sustainable food products.
Nurturing consumers' health and well-being has been an integral part of Puratos's DNA for over 100 years. Throughout the decades, we have tirelessly worked to enhance the nutritional value of our products and introduce more transparent "cleaner labels." Additionally, we have developed organic, gluten-free, and plant-based alternatives to cater to diverse dietary preferences.
Our goal is to provide people with as nutritious as possible food options that could help them live healthier and happier lifestyle. To achieve this, we are dedicated to offering products and solutions with the best possible nutritional value, without compromising on taste, quality, or safety. We continuously invest in research and development to create new products with improved nutritional profiles, aligning with the guidelines set by the World Health Organization.
Food holds extraordinary power in our lives—it nourishes and comforts us. At Puratos, we strive to amplify this positive impact by innovating food solutions that promote the health and well-being of individuals worldwide. We firmly believe that by working together with our customers, partners, and stakeholders, we can make a significant difference in people's lives.
In 2022, our innovative approach enabled us to reduce the amount of sugar in bakery, patisserie, and chocolate products by a staggering 1,456 tons, fat by 12,503 tons, and salt by 126 tons. Additionally we processed 15.9k tons fruit in our products, which is the equivalent of harvesting 320,000 fruit trees. Lastly, we used 36k tons in our products, which is the equivalent of harvesting 6,721 hectare of crops. These accomplishments demonstrate our commitment to addressing consumers' demands for healthier diets and lifestyles. To further address these needs, we have set ambitious goals:
- Increasing the incorporation of fiber-rich grains, seeds, and fruits in our products.
- Decreasing the amounts of sugar, salt, and fat in our offerings.
- Expanding our range of clean(er) label, organic, gluten-free, and plant-based alternatives.
- By 2030, our aim is for health and well-being products to represent 50% of our sales, showcasing our unwavering focus on promoting healthier choices.
Providing the most nutritionally wholesome products is our priority, while ensuring exceptional taste, texture, quality, and safety. Through the power of science, we continuously enhance our product range to make it better and healthier. We systematically optimize the nutritional values of both new and existing products, increasing the availability of ingredients recognized for their positive impact on our health.
To address specific health concerns and cater to consumer preferences, we have developed guidelines across various areas:
- Grains & Seeds: We increase the quantity of grains and seeds in our products, emphasizing the use of wholegrain versions to boost fiber intake.
- Gut Health: Understanding the link between gut health and overall well-being, our Happy Gut range contains compounds that promote gut health, supporting consumers' physical health, immunity, and mental well-being.
- Fruits: We strive to increase the fruit content in fillings and final applications, allowing consumers to enjoy more fruit in their diet.
- Salt: Our solutions aim to reduce salt quantity in baked goods, enabling consumers to adhere to the recommended daily intake as suggested by the World Health Organization.
- Fat: We focus on reducing or replacing fats of low nutritional quality, opting for healthier fat sources rich in unsaturated fatty acids while eliminating trans fatty acids.
- Sugar: Puratos offers a complete range of sugar-reduced patisserie and chocolate products. We continually rework existing recipes to reduce sugar content without compromising taste, texture, and quality.
In addition to the Better Health pillar, we also prioritize other aspects such as Clean(er) Labels, Gluten-free, Organic, and Plant-based alternatives. Through our Taste Tomorrow program, we gain in-depth insights into global and local consumer behaviors, attitudes, and choices, allowing us to offer the right product ranges to meet consumers' desires for gluten-free options, transparency, and plant-based alternatives.
At Puratos, we prioritize food safety at every level of our supply chain. We enforce stringent food safety requirements and maintain robust traceability systems by thoroughly vetting our suppliers of raw materials and packaging. Our global operations adhere to a group supplier audit standard, ensuring consistency and the highest-quality products that meet our exacting specifications.
Join us on our journey toward a healthier future, where nutritious and delicious food goes hand in hand. Together, we can make a positive impact on people's lives and contribute to a more sustainable and well-nourished world.
