Sustainable Ingredient Award

This award is given to a new ingredient that makes a sustainable difference in terms of environmental and / or social impact. The ingredient could have a lower environmental impact in terms of farming technique, sustainable source, synthesis, or application. The social impact can be in the form of ethical partnerships, social premium, etc. To be eligible, the ingredient should have been introduced in the last 2 years and have current applications in food / beverage products.

Barilla (Italy) was the previous winner with Mulino Bianco Soft wheat flour. Diana Food (France) was runner-up with Carrot Juice Powder, whilst the finalist was DuPont Biosciences (USA) with HOLDBAC® YM VG and DANISCO® VG Cultures.