NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2024 81 ACI Group partners with Alvinesa® to distribute sustainable product portfolio Leading UK distributor ACI Group Ltd secured a major deal with Alvinesa® Natural Ingredients to distribute its sustainable plant-based portfolio to the UK nutraceutical, food and nutrition, and animal nutrition markets. The Spanish-based company Alvinesa®, which prides itself on being a circular economy leader of sustainable ingredients, upcycles agricultural coproducts to support healthier lifestyles. The new partnership will enable ACI Group – and its customers – to access a wide portfolio of clean, natural ingredients to decrease overall carbon footprint through reducing food waste – one of the most effective solutions to impact climate change. “Around 10.7 million tonnes of food surplus are disposed of each year in the UK – approximately one quarter of the food purchased according to the latest report from WRAP. Furthermore, scope 3 emissions – greenhouse gas emissions occurring from upstream and downstream activity – account for around 90% of all food and drink companies’ carbon footprint,” comments Karsten Smet, CEO of ACI Group. “With consumers advocating for more sustainable and responsible food production systems to limit this waste, the food industry is now reviewing its investment opportunity pipeline to understand how it can incorporate upcycled foods into its supply chain. Not only does this help support corporate ESG initiatives, but it also globally reduces carbon emissions to help meet the government net-zero emission target by 2050. “The growing demand for upcycled ingredients means that there are ample opportunities for our customers to tap into its potential with access to ingredients that prioritise a circular economy ethos. ACI Group is proud to partner with Alvinesa® to bring its wide range of upcycled agricultural coproducts to the UK market, including its grape and olive extracts,” Smet adds. Read more>> Cooke Chile announced that it farmed the first organic salmon in the country. The company’s marine aquaculture production in Chile will initially be equivalent to 25% of its total salmon production in the country, and is certified organic pursuant to European Commission regulations and equivalents in Great Britain. Cooke Chile organic salmon is approved to use the EU Organic green and white leaf logo for export to EU and Great Britain markets. Companies who hold this certification must meet the conditions related to all stages of production, processing, transportation, and storage. “This milestone in Chilean salmon farming is a result of keen innovation and strong dedication to providing a sustainable food source,” says Andres Parodi, Regional General Manager for Latin America at Cooke. “This is a true companywide vision and was made possible because of the collaborative efforts and support along the way.” Read more>> Cooke harvests first organic salmon in Chile
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