DSM Animal Diet and Well being, bettermoo(d), Sapphire Dairies

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This week we have interviews with Christie Chavis, Vice President at DSM Animal Nutrition and Health; Sajid Shehzad Sufi, Director Sales & Marketing at Sapphire Dairies; and Nima Bahrami, CEO and founder of bettermoo (d).

We also have our weekly look at the global dairy markets with Charlie Hyland at StoneX.

New RTD Latte from Sapphire Dairies

Sapphire Dairies Pvt. Ltd. offers dairy products to consumers by managing the collection and packaging of milk in Pakistan from start to finish.

Caffètru, its newly launched RTD Latte, offers a mix of Arabica and Robusta coffee with milk from its own farm.

“Caffètru offers coffee lovers the authentic coffee experience made from the finest coffee blend,” says Hassan Sami, Senior Marketing Manager at Sapphire Dairies.

Packaged in an Ecolean Air Aseptic 125 ml, it is easy to use and has a lower packaging weight when consumed on the go.

Canadian company moves into plant-based

bettermoo (d) is a plant-based, alternative milk brand based in Vancouver, Canada.

The company will launch its first product, Moodrink, which is formulated to match the taste and texture profile of dairy products made from traditional cow’s milk.

The company also plans to introduce Moogurt (yoghurt alternative) and Better (butter alternative) as well as other milk alternatives such as cheese, ice cream, sour cream and crème fraiche in the future.

The company said that after extensive research, it concluded what cows eat and where they live greatly affects the taste of milk. The proprietary formula is said to mimic the creamy, rich dairy products found in grazing cows and is fortified with herbs, vegetable fats and vitamins.

Moodrink is gluten-free, preservative-free, lactose-free and dairy-free and is suitable for those who cannot or do not want to consume dairy products. It is made from oats that are certified gluten-free and GMO-free to make a low-sugar milk alternative for baking, cooking, cocktails, coffee, or other dairy applications.

It is storage-stable thanks to aseptic packaging, which enables the product to have a longer shelf life at room temperature.

Royal DSM announces new commitments

Last month, Royal DSM announced that it was simplifying its operational structure and restructuring its health, nutrition and life sciences activities into three business areas: Food and Beverage; Health, nutrition and care; and animal nutrition and health.

The new units will report from January 1, 2022.

The new unit includes innovations such as the methane inhibitor Bovaer as well as initiatives with data-driven decision-making aids for farmers such as Sustell.

The company also recently announced a series of new commitments aimed at addressing pressing societal and environmental challenges related to the production and consumption of food around the world by 2030.

The Dutch company said its commitments cover three areas where it believes it, together with its business partners, can make the most positive impact: health for people, health for the planet and healthy livelihoods.

By investing in its life science innovations, extensive partnerships and advocacy activities, DSM aims to help bring about change to ensure accessible, affordable, healthy food and livelihoods within the confines of the planet.

Under the People’s umbrella, DSM said its new strategic commitments in the food system by 2030 aim to close the micronutrient gap of 800 million people at risk through fortified staple foods and supplements, which are a proven and cost-effective way to tackle malnutrition; as well as empowering consumers to adopt healthier diets.

It also plans to support the immunity of 500 million people. The company said it will reinforce its role in delivering essential vitamins, minerals and other ingredients to consumers worldwide through powerful nutritional supplements. DSM said it will promote healthier eating and will also develop and launch new innovative solutions like Ampli-D that help increase vitamin D levels in the body in weeks instead of months.

In the “Planet” category, DSM hopes to enable double-digit emission reductions for farm animals. This includes a 20% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from milk production, a 30% reduction in ammonia emissions from pig farming and a 30% reduction in phosphorus emissions from poultry farming.

The company said part of this solution includes its feed additive, Bovaer, a quarter of a teaspoon of which reduces enteric methane emissions by about 30% – allowing for a 10-12% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions per kilo of milk.

DSM is also committed to serving 150 million people with nutritious, sustainable plant-based protein foods by 2030, more than doubling the number of lives DSM makes today with its plant-based solutions.

DSM said it will continually innovate and accelerate its solutions for sustainably produced plant-based foods and beverages, which are a nutritious alternative to meat, fish or dairy products. Examples are solutions for better taste, texture and mouthfeel in herbal beverages; as well as the investment to increase canola-based protein, which is used to enhance a range of vegan and vegetarian products – from meat and dairy alternatives to popular beverages.

Under the banner of Healthy Livelihoods, DSM and its partners have committed to supporting the livelihood of 500,000 smallholders in all value chains by 2030.

As a first step, DSM helps to improve the incomes of farmers who work in their own value chains and through joint venture partners. To achieve this, DSM will expand its innovative social enterprise model Africa Improved Foods (AIF). This Rwanda-based public-private partnership produces nutritious and affordable fortified foods for – and with – local communities.

It sources various types of grain from around 130,000 smallholders and thus ensures a stable and secure income as well as training courses on increasing yields and climate-resilient agriculture. By expanding the program to other locations in Sub-Saharan Africa, DSM wants to quadruple the number of farmers it reaches and thus contribute to equality, local economic development and job creation.

The commitments support United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2, 3, 12 and 13. DSM is committed to continuing to have reasonable assurance about its impact reporting, including these new commitments, as it plans to report on its progress each year in its integrated annual report.

Geraldine Matchett and Dimitri de Vreeze, Co-CEOs, said: “The way we produce and consume food as a society is contributing to major global challenges such as climate change, malnutrition and poverty. To solve this, we must collectively rethink our food systems from farm to consumer. As a dedicated global, science-based leader in health, nutrition and life sciences, we have played our part, using our resources and expertise to create positive change, such as our food fortification and feed solutions to reduce emissions on farms.

“With today’s ambitious commitments, we’re taking the next step by making our social impact explicit and measurable. We look forward to working with our public and private sector partners to strengthen this to ensure accessible, affordable, healthy nutrition and a healthy livelihood within the confines of our planet. “