BD Agro Foods Shines at the 16th Edition of Indian Food Forum
30 November 2023, The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake, Mumbai, India
BD Agro Foods, a prominent player in the food industry, took centre stage at the 16th Indian Food Forum, emphasizing its commitment to sustainable and healthy food practices. The forum provided a platform for BD Agro Foods's Managing Partner Mr. Puneet Gupta to shed light on the changing consumer landscape, where people are increasingly focused on sustainability and opting for healthy, organic food products.
Mr. Puneet highlighted the evolving customer preferences, noting that individuals with limited time for looking at all products, are inclined to patronize stores offering healthier options. Drawing on BD Agro Foods's farmer background and deep knowledge, they pointed out a concerning trend where companies claim products to be close to organic without truly meeting those standards.
Pioneering Role in Reshaping the Food Industry
Encouraging consumers to scrutinize the organic and sustainability aspects of food products, Mr. Puneet emphasized the need for awareness. They lauded the forum's focus on innovation in the food industry, opening the floor to discuss groundbreaking ideas that can reshape the sector.
Organic and Sustainable
Vision for Sustainable Processing
BD Agro Foods's representative delved into the innovative practices employed by the company, citing the example of frozen green peas production. They highlighted the unique approach of utilizing 66% of the material left as waste during processing. BD Agro Foods aims to extract value from this waste, proposing the extraction of protein for processing beyond meat products, such as animal pet food.
Innovating with Food by-products
Mr. Puneet further outlined the potential applications of waste materials from various food products. For instance, BD Agro Foods envisions creating polyethylene from tomato waste through research and development. These innovations, if commercialised, could find applications in pet food markets, contributing to a trending movement that both increases usage and reduces wastage during food processing.
Future and Sustainable Foods
Emphasizing the significance of such initiatives, Mr. Puneet underscored the long term goal of securing food resources for future generations. BD Agro Foods's innovative strides in utilizing food waste not only align with the ethos of sustainability but also showcase a proactive approach to addressing global challenges in the food industry. As BD Agro Foods continues to lead the way in merging sustainability, innovation, and consumer awareness, its presence at the Indian Food Forum reaffirms its commitment to shaping the future of the food industry.