Prof. Rupesh Kumar Pati has recently published in Decision Sciences the article “Achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals-2030 through the nutraceutical industry: A Review of managerial research and the role of operations management” (DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/deci.12515), which addresses the current flow of management literature information on the nutraceutical industry. 

In this podcast episode, Prof. Pati shares insights on:

• Lessons learnt from reviewing a decade worth of information on the nutraceutical industry: sustainable systems and pillars  
• The role the nutraceutical industry plays in addressing the United Nations sustainable development goals when it comes to malnutrition and undernourishment
• How public-private partnerships and stakeholders from the nutraceutical industry offer more support towards sustainability practices
• The promises of nutraceuticals and future opportunities for companies looking to start or continue progress toward sustainability

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With sustainability high on the agenda of multiple industries and consumers, many brands are exploring meaningful changes that can be implemented across the supply chains of products and services. In addition to reforming sourcing and manufacturing practices, FMCG brands are challenged with addressing waste associated with packaging. 

However, even small changes can yield complications that can test a brand’s ability to move forward. One such example is Pep & Lekker, a healthy snack brand retailing in the UK that recently embarked on a journey to rethink how finished products are packaged to consumers. 

In this podcast, co-founder Susan Gafsen shares the company’s trials and tribulations as it sought out packaging alternatives that uphold its commitment to sustainability. Tune in to hear more about: 

• The pressure on brands to respond to industry and consumer demand surrounding sustainability concerns 
• The necessary investment in sustainable alternatives and the realistic cost to consumer
• Learnings from Pep & Lekker’s various packaging discoveries and challenges associated with label printing, shelf life stability, working with outsourced partners, compostability, and packaging structure throughout transportation 
• The huge opportunity that exists for better packaging options that could help FMCG brands overcome their common challenges

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Recently completing its series c round of fundraising led by Open Prairie, Comet Bio will now be able to invest in a dedicated manufacturing facility to grow the supply of its upcycled ingredients. 

For this sustainability series podcast episode our guests Rich Troyer, CEO at Comet Bio and Tom Doxsie, partner at Open Prairie share insights about how sustainability is driving investment decisions and businesses operations. Tune in to hear more about:

• How the production of upcycled ingredients contribute to broader sustainability initiatives, and why is that important at Comet Bio
• Comet Bio’s internal and public-facing commitments to sustainability
• How sustainability is shaping investment decisions these days
• What about Comet Bio was attractive for investors? 
• Advice and lessons learnt for nutraceutical companies out there looking to attract the attention of investors

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The nutraceutical industry aims to provide more nutrition to more people, but worldwide 1 in 3 people in the world suffer from malnutrition. Ahead of her contribution to the sustainability panel discussion at Vitafoods Europe 2021, Christina Nyhus Dhillon, Senior Technical Specialist at the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition, explains why the nutraceutical industry must take responsibility for the nutrition of its supply chain in order to meet consumer demand, see a return on investment and tackle the problem of global hunger.

Tune in to learn about: 

• The relationship between malnutrition and the nutraceutical industry
• How brand can promote the importance of a socially sustainable supply chain
• How businesses can employ transparency and certifications to testify to the sustainability of their products
• The business case for ensuring workforce nutrition
• How businesses can begin tackling malnutrition in their supply chain

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Guest: Christina Nyhus Dhillon, Senior Technical Specialist at the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)

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For this sustainability series podcast episode, Debora Campos, founder and CEO of AgroGrIN Tech startup, joined us to share more about how sustainability practices and action points can lead the industry to partake into and drive a circular economy.

Tune in to hear about: 

• The importance for nutraceutical industries to consider new solutions for a more sustainable future
• AgroGrIN Tech new technologies and processes’ benefits 
• AgroGrIN Tech’s first case study helping a company to become more sustainable
• The steps to consider when implementing a circular economy through the supply chain
• Industry’s whitespaces and the focus of startups to help the industry help to tackle these and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Guest: Debora Campos, founder and CEO of AgroGrIN Tech

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Carob—once known as a 70s replacement for chocolate—has come into its own, with consumption growing at 5 percent a year. However, orchards are shrinking and there is an increasing shortage of quality ingredients in the market. This has opened up a whitespace not only for supply, but to do so in a new and more sustainable way. Udi Alroy, CEO and co-founder of CarobWay, has taken up the challenge to develop carob intensive cultivation orchards and to produce ingredients using 100% of the carob fruit—from seeds through pods. With decades of experience in the global food and nutraceutical industry, and a passion for supply chain transparency and sustainability, Udi has identified cultivars that produce well in arid climates, and yield abundant ingredients.

Tune in to hear more about:

• Market opportunities for carob—both for food and beverage products and nutraceuticals.
• How utilising all parts of the carob fruit yields unique new ingredients.
• Why an eco-supportive model based on long-term partnerships has overt and underlying benefits to business.
• Inspiration to make greater sustainability commitments across the supply chain.

Guest: Udi Alroy, CEO and co-founder, CarobWay

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Sustainability is a term on everyone’s lips—from consumers and brands to governments and suppliers. The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals are a collection of 17 interlinked global goals designed to achieve a more sustainable future by 2030. Identifying which goals align best with any given business or industry can be a challenge; however, the International Alliance of Dietary/Food Supplement Associations (IADSA), has tackled the issue with the release of Guiding Principles on Sustainability for the Supplement Sector. The new principles are an extension of IADSA’s Code of Ethical Principles, taking the call for businesses to integrate sustainability practices into their organisation and offering more specific tactical guidance for the full supplement supply chain. Simon Pettman, IADSA’s executive director, joined the Vitafoods Insights sustainability podcast to dig into the why behind this new initiative.

Tune in to hear more about:

• Defining the term ‘sustainability’ in a global market
• Opportunities for associations, companies and regulators to collaborate
• How companies in different parts of the supply chain can take proactive steps to address sustainability in their operations
• Why the topic of claims is a cornerstone for sustainability and transparency

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One of the first cultivated grains of the Fertile Crescent, barley has been used for millennia in foods and beverages, from breads and animal feed to malt and beer. Today, while it is one of the most common grains cultivated globally, it doesn’t have the same high profile in the food ingredients space as others, a challenge that EverGrain is now tackling. Officially introduced in 2020 after a multi-year investment by AB InBev, EverGrain is looking at new ways to create unique plant-based ingredients from barley, with a commitment to sustainability through upcycling. In this podcast, Jacqueline Hochreiter, global director of strategy and sustainability with EverGrain, delves into the organization’s path to market, including the entrepreneurial spirit of the founding team and their desire to make barley ‘cool’ again.

Tune in to hear more about:

• Defining ‘upcycling’ and its ability to shape a more sustainable future for the food and nutraceutical industry.
• Why an investment in not only technology but intellectual property is important to secure the future of unique functional ingredients.
• Insights on the development of new proteins and fibres with both consumer appeal and formulation benefits.
• New opportunities for brands to extend their reach in the space.

Guest: Jacqueline Hochreiter, global director of strategy and sustainability, EverGrain

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Climate change and the planet’s health concerns continue to be top of mind for many industry stakeholders and consumers seeking sustainable changes. Agricultural practices and ingredient sourcing plays a role in that.  For this sustainability podcast episode, Marieke Smidt, commercial director at Duplaco, joined us to talk about macroalgae farming. 

Tune in to hear more about:

• Duplaco's mission and the key problems being addressed by vertical farming
• What the production process of microalgae looks like and the technologies involved 
• The benefits of microalgae farming in enclosed environments to improve sustainability and climate health within food production
• How microalgae can be implemented into different nutraceutical products—which delivery formats should brand owners consider and the benefits for the end consumer as well
• Insights into the next 5 to 10 years for the microalgae industry

Guest: Marieke Smidt, commercial director at Duplaco 

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For this podcast episode, we cover multiple sustainability considerations, lessons learnt and insights from Marguerite Gerritson, managing director Pharmactive BioTech Products. Tune in to hear more about:

• How Pharmactive BioTech Products tackles the 3 pillars of sustainability: people, planet and profit 
• Getting certified on an environmental management system 
• Environmental policy strategies and farming plans in the remote areas of Castille-La-Mancha region of Spain
• The investment needed towards the sustainability practices versus the return of investment

Guest: Marguerite Gerritson, Managing Director, Pharmactive BioTech Products

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With sustainability being an important cause for many across all industries, stakeholders are often incentivized to act and tackle the 3 pillars of sustainability: people, planet and profit. For this podcast episode, we learn more about the sustainability efforts of the start-up Baïa Food.

Tune in to hear more about:

·      Baïa Food’s vision, missions & goals, and how sustainability connect them

·      How to become B-corp certified

·      Supply chain and sustainability considerations – bringing miracle berries from Ghana to consumers in Europe

·      How collaborations and partnerships can drive sustainable innovation

·      How Baïa Food measures its impact and educates its consumers

·      The importance of industry honesty towards both successes and failures

Hyperlinks:

·      German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ)

·      Baïa Food’s sustainability  

·      Vitafoods Insights Sustainability Series Podcast

Guest: Loan Bensadon, CSO & Co-founder of Baïa Food  

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Upcycling allows firms to make the most of surplus waste, such as food waste, to incrementally add value to the supply chain. While it’s not a new concept, the term itself has taken on greater resonance in recent years as companies seek to make the most of every part of their base ingredients. From a family-owned company founded in 1948 to ‘upcycle’ spent waste of the wine making process, Alvinesa has developed into a firm devoted to exploring how to develop high value nutraceutical ingredients. In partnership with its new investors Intermedial Capital Group, and with new CEO Jordi Ferre on board, Alvinesa is extending its geographic and market reach. In this podcast, Ferre speaks to the opportunities around upcycling and the circular economy, the importance of increasing geographic reach, and how companies can extend their own journeys around sustainability.

Tune in to hear more about:

• The concept of upcycling and opportunities to make the most of agro-waste.
• How using natural extraction processes can optimize ingredient positioning.
• Increased acquisition and geo-extension plans for Alvinesa.
• Inspiration for greater sustainability creativity.

Guest: Jordi Ferre, CEO, Alvinesa Natural Ingredients

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Sustainability, technology, bioactives, targeted health issues—all of these areas are seeing incremental growth in interest from industry and consumers, and they are increasingly interconnected. Brightseed sits at this intersection—founded to address the world’s health challenges with a focus on the natural world, using artificial intelligence via its Forager platform to identify new bioactive compounds and commercialize them for human health application. Most recently, it announced a $63 million Series B funding round, complementing its extension from tech into supply—commercializing one of its own discoveries. In this Vitafoods Insights podcast, Sofia Elizondo, co-founder and COO, offered insights into the company’s journey and its emphasis on the power of the plant kingdom.

Tune in to hear more about:

• New ways that artificial intelligence is powering exploration based on research.
• The sustainability equation including opportunities for upcycling from current ingredients.
• Synergy between industry partnerships and ingredient commercialization strategies.
• Opportunities to increase diversity in the C-suite and its impact on business.

Guest: Sofia Elizondo, co-founder and COO, Brightseed

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