Hybrid - the best of two worlds
27 Sep 2024
A growing number of consumers are adapting some of the principles of the vegetarian kitchen while still enjoying the taste, flavors and nutritional advantages of the traditional kitchen with animal proteins.
The trend paves the way for new hybrid ingredient options.
Embracing clean and clear labels
02 Jul 2024
Clean and clear labels, now industry standards, focus on natural ingredients and supply chain transparency. Embracing these labels meets consumer demands, enhances trust, and promotes sustainability, allowing informed choices and building loyalty.
5 ways of crafting the ultimate protein sandwich
12 Dec 2023
Sandwiches are arguably the most popular choice for consumers on-the-go and are preferred for their versatility and variety. Discover ways of crafting the ultimate sandwich by enhancing every element to bring together a superior specimen that will win in taste and nutrition.
5 ways to improve your dried salami
07 Sep 2023
Whatever your motivation, here are 5 ways for you to improve the competitiveness of your dried salami.
5 ways to turn bacon into a better business
23 Aug 2023
Here are 5 relevant techniques explaining how you can make bacon even more delicious for consumers and more convenient and cost-effective for you as a bacon producer.
Meat snack trend gains momentum
11 Aug 2023
Meat snacks continue to see an increase in popularity and appeal with consumers determining what they prefer in their choice of products.
Making meat a healthier option
27 Jun 2023
Meat products are still a major source of nutrition in all corners of the globe. Modern consumers are looking more closely at what is contained in the food they choose; therefore, products need to be more label friendly in order to stay ahead of the competition.
Understanding the value of sliceability
22 Mar 2023
Most meat processors must slice their products for display and distribution. There is a direct link between profitability and sliceability with advantages for more and better-looking slices having the most customer appeal.
Reduced purge in meat
22 Mar 2023
Purge reduction is beneficial because it preserves the quality of processed meats, which will be preferred by consumers.
The importance of yield in meat processing
17 Nov 2022
Yield in meat processing is an important factor that is directly proportional to profits. Functional proteins provide numerous value adding properties that benefit meat processors and consumers.
5 ways to improve the attractiveness of a reformed ham
27 Oct 2022
Whatever your motivation, here are 5 ways for you to improve the attractiveness of a reformed ham.
Clean label solutions for all meats
Get some detailed insights on the various ways in which Essentia solutions can help you achieve clean label claims.
Video: Yield improvement
12 May 2022
Take a closer look at the various ways in which using functional proteins in meat processing can lead to improved yield.
5 ways to improve every detail of a burger
Imagine your perfect burger, soft, juicy, crispy and bursting with taste and flavors. Tab into each element on how clean label ingredients can improve every detail of a burger – enjoy!
Recognizing the vital role texture plays in the eating experience
19 Apr 2022
Texture is an important feature that has a direct influence on the perceived quality of the product, and the level of satisfaction gained from the eating experience.
Meat texture
11 Apr 2022
Find out more about the role texture plays in the manufacture and presentation of different meats.
Spotlight on meat replacement and extension
18 Mar 2022
Meat replacement is important in the manufacture of meat products as it provides numerous value adding benefits to the finished product.
Video: Meat replacement
22 Feb 2022
Understand the challenge on how to use meat replacement to optimize your products and keep the cost for meat applications down.
How sausages can stay popular with modern consumers
25 Jan 2022
Real meat and authentic clean label ingredients are necessary for the manufacture of quality sausages, that withstand the scrutiny of the discerning consumer.
Adopt the clean label trend
16 Jun 2021
Consumer preferences may be ever evolving, but the clean label trend is here to stay. Discover more about what drives consumer choices towards products based on transparency.