Newsletter #1

Also, learn about the steps NESTLÉ® is taking to become a net-zero carbon company, and discover why offering plant-based items could be the best move for your business to make.

PROTEIN & PLANT-BASED: A CONTRADICTION?

The short answer is “NO”. Protein is an essential part of a balanced diet, and plants provide a great source. Here are 5 protein facts that you need to know.

#1: Proteins Are Essential
The human body needs nine essential amino acids that can only be obtained through protein. These amino acids enable the body to undertake crucial biological processes that contribute to growth and the maintenance of muscle mass.

#2: Your Weight Determines The Amount Of Protein You Need
The general rule is 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of weight. So if you weigh 60kg, you need to consume 48g of protein per day.

#3: There Are MANY Sources Of Plant-Based Protein
Soybeans, chickpeas, peas, lentils, almonds, hazelnuts, cashewnuts, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, wheat, rice, oat… we could go on! The bottom line is: you can find protein across so many plant-based foods!

#4: What Makes A Food “Rich In Protein”?
Good question! You see this label on many foods, but a food needs to provide at least 20% of its energy value from protein in order to be considered “rich in” or “high” in protein.

#5: You CAN Meet Your Protein Needs With A Plant-Based Diet
Yes, animal sources of protein are generally of a higher quality than those from plants. However, by combining different types of food (e.g. rice and beans), you can get all the essential amino acids in the correct proportion and fulfil your body’s needs.

Bottom line…adding plant-based options to your menu is not only good for business but also for your customers’ health! Check out our range of delicious meat-free and protein-packed meat alternatives at Harvest Gourmet®.

WHY PLANT-BASED IS HERE TO STAY

Here’s an eye-catching stat for you: according to Bloomberg, plant-based food sales are expected to rise by 500% between 2020 and 20301 !

The plant-based revolution is here, and it’s staying, but why? One reason is obviously its nutritional and health benefits, but other than that, it would be foolish to disregard the effect of meat prices.

Cattle farms rely on feed to plump up their herd. This feed is primarily composed of crops such as soybean and corn, which producers often have to import from foreign countries. So far, so normal – but then the COVID-19 pandemic changed everything. Suddenly, ports were understaffed, global trade routes were blocked up, and shipping costs skyrocketed. This meant that the cost of purchasing basic inputs like animal feed rose to their highest levels in years, affecting the price of meat too. And, just when things looked to be returning to normal, the Russia-Ukraine conflict struck, and agricultural imports skyrocketed once more.

As a food service operator you’ve probably been affected by this, and it’s time to ask whether plant-based foods could be part of the solution. Click on the link below and get started with some great plant-based menu ideas!

¹Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-11/plant-based-food-sal…

INTRODUCING THE CLOUD BAR

Think of the kind of drinks that the young-at-heart love, like Boba. It’s got a base (e.g. tea), a topping (e.g. jelly), and a cream cap. Yum!

There are so many players in this market now, and they’ve innovated the base - tea, fruits, yogurt etc - and the toppings - boba, jelly, pudding etc - yet the cream cap always remains a white plain milk cap. So we thought: how could we give our favorite drinks a perfect finish?

Introducing The Cloud Bar, a revolutionised dessert beverage featuring cream caps in super creative flavours! By combining eight base beverages (which use our existing products across NESTEA ® , NESCAFÉ® and MILO® ) with three out-of-this-world “clouds” (Strawberry Cream, SJORA® Tropical Mango Peach and Nutty Peanut Butter), consumers can now fully customise an amazing beverage just to their liking!

Check out some of our heavenly creations below:

GROW YOUR CAFÉ BUSINESS WITH ROASTELIER™

The café landscape is highly competitive, so how do you make your business stand out? One way is by roasting your very own coffee beans in-house.

Set new standards in freshness and elevate the customer experience with ROASTELIER™. Combining state-of-the-art roasting technology with top grade Arabica coffees and a range of support services, it can make your business more unique and more profitable.

Here are three reasons to consider ROASTELIER™:

Set new standards in coffee freshness and develop a whole new experience for your customers with ROASTELIER™. Find out more today.

TAKING SUSTAINABLE STEPS

Climate change is more than just a modern-day challenge. It’s a threat to our planet, our livelihoods and our very future as mankind.

At NESTLÉ® , we’ve committed to become a net-zero carbon company by 2050. We’re going to get there by transforming the way we operate, from top to bottom. Some of the big outcomes we’re working towards include:

These commitments are just the tip of the iceberg (or rather, the tip of the leaf). Download our net-zero roadmap to discover the plan we’ve set in motion and the initiatives that will enable us to achieve our goals.

And, if you’re keen to reduce the environmental impact of your business, download the latest edition of Planetpro, our very own sustainability magazine for food service operators. Planetpro contains helpful tips on a variety of sustainability issues affecting the food industry and will help you reduce your leftover food waste, plastic use and more.

The latest edition even has a how-to guide so you can start composting leftover food on-site. Now, wouldn’t that be a great way to advertise your sustainability credentials?

FROM PLANT TO PLATE, TO YOUR MOUTH!

Feeling like an indulgent treat tonight, but wanna keep it planet-friendly? Why not try some of these delicious meat-free recipes, all made using the wonderfully versatile Harvest Gourmet ® Sensational Minced products!