Grown Climate Smart: Supporting Food and Drink Ingredient Sustainability

Embracing Sustainability: Transforming the Food and Drink Ingredient Industry for a Brighter Future

Sustainability stands as a cornerstone in the food ingredient industry, propelling innovation and reshaping traditional practices. As society confronts the urgent need to address environmental concerns, the food ingredient sector plays a crucial role in advancing sustainability efforts and shaping a more resilient food system for the future.

Incorporating sustainably sourced ingredients into food production processes marks a significant step towards reducing environmental impact and meeting the evolving demands of consumers and businesses alike. By sourcing from suppliers committed to climate-smart agricultural practices, the industry can mitigate the carbon intensity associated with food production and contribute to broader sustainability goals.

The integration of sustainable ingredients aligns seamlessly with shifting market dynamics. With consumers increasingly prioritizing products that align with their values, the demand for sustainably sourced food ingredients continues to rise. Companies that prioritize sustainability not only meet consumer expectations but also gain a competitive advantage in the market, positioning themselves as leaders in climate-smart and environmentally responsible practices.

Sustainability is not just a trend but plays a fundamental role in driving the food ingredient industry forward. By embracing sustainability initiatives and advocating for responsible sourcing practices, food ingredient companies contribute to a more sustainable and equitable food system, ensuring a brighter future for generations to come.

Gourmet sliders on a wooden platter with sesame buns, lettuce, and pickles, accompanied by fries in a bowl, a dish of ketchup, and fresh tomatoes on a rustic table.
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Grown Climate Smart Food and Drink Ingredient Partners

Ingredion logo with green and black design elements.

A Fortune 500 global ingredient solutions company that makes sweeteners, starches, and unique ingredients from plant sources such as corn, tapioca, rice, sago, and potato. Ingredion works with 60 industry sectors across more than 40 countries.

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Logo of Maltwerks featuring an eagle silhouette with the text 'Method & Craft' and 'Crafted Ingredients' on a yellow and black background.

Maltwerks is a Detroit Lakes, MN based craft malt house focused on genuine relationships in offering quality, locally produced, traceable malt to craft brewers in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. Maltwerks works tirelessly to create better malt and brewing supplies, as well as provide Midwest sourced premium adjuncts for the market.

Close-up of Maltwerks barley grains surrounding an illustration with the text 'Method & Craft.'

Logo with beige background showing 'QR' and 'Quality Roasting' text in brown.

Quality Roasting began in Valders, Wisconsin with a simple goal: to supply roasted soybeans for local dairy cows. Since 1991 we’ve expanded our footprint, setting up multiple manufacturing sites to meet the need for high quality soybean products.

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Let’s work together to enhance your sustainability efforts.

Reach out to us to accelerate your sustainability journey in the food and drink ingredient industry. Our expertise in integrating low carbon intense grains and implementing climate-smart agricultural practices can significantly reduce your footprint while enhancing marketability of food ingredients. Let's collaborate to position your business as a leader in sustainability, meeting the demands of both the market and the planet.