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Follow along as we discover new products and innovations across New Zealand.

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SOLVING TEXTURE AND TASTE CHALLENGES OF PLANT-BASED ALTERNATIVES

ABF ingredients company and its brand, Ohly, offer a range of yeast-based vegan flavour solutions that deliver authentic taste and texture for various alternative protein products.

Demand for plantbased alternatives has increased significantly over recent years, primarily motivated by the conscious consumer concern about the environmental impact of traditional meat manufacturing and production, coupled with a growing concern regarding animal welfare and personal health.

This has made vegan, vegetarian, and flexitarian lifestyles increasingly popular.

This new innovative food technology solution caters to the increasing global demand from consumers for plant-based options that can deliver on the flavour and texture profiles of traditional meats, which they love, which has been challenging for the industry to solve.

According to market research expert Innova, consumers seek natural, healthy alternatives with authentic taste and mouthfeel. Consumers ask for natural, healthy alternatives with an authentic taste and mouthfeel, and Ohly has created a solution that could cater to these consumer demands.

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The BusinessNZ Energy Council (BEC) has outlined core competencies and areas of concern for the energy sector as part of its 2023 election briefing document, launched today.

Executive Director Tina Schirr said the briefing highlighted key issues as identified by the energy sector, which the Government cannot ignore.

"Critical areas of concern include simplifying the Resource Management

Act to ensure it is fit-forpurpose, looking at how to boost investment in energy and attract talent to New Zealand, and how to restore confidence in our carbon market and the Emissions Trading Scheme,” said Schirr.

Schirr continued that these areas were nonnegotiable if New Zealand is serious about meeting its carbon emission reduction goals in 2030 and beyond. Read more here