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The win-win-win in plant-based innovation – BlackGrain combines fibre, protein, and healthy fats 
The win-win-win in plant-based innovation – BlackGrain combines fibre, protein, and healthy fats 

In the rapidly evolving world of plant-based ingredients, innovation is key to meeting the growing demands of both consumers and the food industry. BlackGrain from Yellow Fields®, developed by Apetit, stands out as a groundbreaking solution that addresses multiple needs in the food sector while promoting sustainability and health.  

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Join us at Fi Europe 2024 – explore the future of plant-based ingredients
Join us at Fi Europe 2024 – explore the future of plant-based ingredients

Food Ingredients Europe 2024 is set to bring together the world’s leading food & beverage innovators, suppliers, and experts on 19-21 November in Frankfurt, Germany. As a hub for cutting-edge ingredients and solutions, Fi Europe offers an unparalleled opportunity to discover tomorrow’s taste today. Join us in Frankfurt!

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BlackGrain and a great welcome made Apetit feel like home from the start
BlackGrain and a great welcome made Apetit feel like home from the start

The fresh Sales Manager of BlackGrain from Yellow Fields™, Maria Soini, says that Apetit’s new product suits her background and values. As rapeseed powder, BlackGrain is not only sustainable but also naturally nutritious.

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Mitigating the environmental impacts of crop cultivation: The BlackGrain take
Mitigating the environmental impacts of crop cultivation: The BlackGrain take

Apetit has taken big steps towards an ever more sustainable food production process. By acknowledging the environmental impact of cultivation, it now has its next steps in sight.

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Healthy meat analogues with less additives – tick the clean label box with BlackGrain
Healthy meat analogues with less additives – tick the clean label box with BlackGrain

The popularity of plant-based meat substitutes is growing fast across the globe. BlackGrain offers a simple solution that matches consumer expectations.

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Reshaping responsibility in food production: what BlackGrain brings to the table
Reshaping responsibility in food production: what BlackGrain brings to the table

Responsible food production is more a requisite than a trend. Apetit’s Communication and Sustainability Manager Miika Kemilä and Production Manager Riku Holopainen expand on BlackGrain’s approach to responsibility across its production process.

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GUIDE | 7 solid reasons to boost your products with BlackGrain
GUIDE | 7 solid reasons to boost your products with BlackGrain

Learn about the seven proven benefits of adding BlackGrain powder ingredient to your recipes.

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Four tasty examples of food applications with BlackGrain
Four tasty examples of food applications with BlackGrain

Our test kitchen, pilot test, and industrial test demonstrate how easy it is to integrate the nutritionally packed BlackGrain in your recipes.

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Use plant-based protein with confidence – BlackGrain tackles common nutritional challenges
Use plant-based protein with confidence – BlackGrain tackles common nutritional challenges

Don’t let plant-based protein digestibility issues slow you down! BlackGrain enhances protein content of your recipes and supports a balanced diet.

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Dietary fat as a vital energy source – Reach your nutritional goals with BlackGrain
Dietary fat as a vital energy source – Reach your nutritional goals with BlackGrain

Consumers demand sustainability and high nutritional value in food products, and BlackGrain delivers. Discover the benefits of a unique powder ingredient with the fat in an encapsulated form.

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We have a new name Apetit Kasviöljy Oy
We have a new name Apetit Kasviöljy Oy

Avena Nordic Grain Oy is now Apetit Kasviöljy Oy.

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Add 7% BlackGrain to your dough for wholesome and nutritious gluten-free bread
Add 7% BlackGrain to your dough for wholesome and nutritious gluten-free bread

Are you looking for a convenient solution to enhance the nutritional quality of your gluten-free bread? Try adding 7% BlackGrain to the dough.

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Create tasty, healthy, and nutrient-dense snack bars with BlackGrain
Create tasty, healthy, and nutrient-dense snack bars with BlackGrain

Replace less beneficial fat sources in your snack bar recipe with the healthy and sustainable fat in BlackGrain from Yellow Fields™.

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Introducing the world’s first food product containing BlackGrain: Apetit’s Mini-Veggieballs
Introducing the world’s first food product containing BlackGrain: Apetit’s Mini-Veggieballs

Apetit launched a new product containing BlackGrain in Jan 2022. Read how BlackGrain makes the product stand out and raises interest among customers.

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NEWS | The first food product containing BlackGrain is on the market
NEWS | The first food product containing BlackGrain is on the market

Apetit, the leading producer of frozen vegetables and ready meals in Finland, recently launched a new nutritious food product – Mini-Veggieballs, the world’s first product containing BlackGrain from Yellow FieldsTM.

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Produce nutritious cereals with BlackGrain without sacrificing taste
Produce nutritious cereals with BlackGrain without sacrificing taste

Cereals are a popular choice for breakfast, but they often are packed with sugar and carbohydrates. Read how you can easily create healthier cereals by adding BlackGrain to the cereal recipe.

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GUEST BLOG | A dietitian's outlook on BlackGrain
GUEST BLOG | A dietitian's outlook on BlackGrain

There is a considerable market for food innovations that are both environmentally friendly and compatible with different dietary demands. Solve this equation with new Nordic rapeseed ingredient BlackGrain!

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GUEST BLOG | A scientist's perspective on BlackGrain
GUEST BLOG | A scientist's perspective on BlackGrain

Circular plant-based solutions such as BlackGrain from Yellow Fields™ contribute to the long-standing sustainability trend in food production and consumption.

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Harness the full potential of Nordic rapeseed with new upcycled ingredient BlackGrain from Yellow Fields™
Harness the full potential of Nordic rapeseed with new upcycled ingredient BlackGrain from Yellow Fields™

New upcycled ingredient BlackGrain offers food businesses a smart and simple way towards leaner and more sustainable food production.

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Fibre in demand – elevate the nutritional value of your food product with BlackGrain
Fibre in demand – elevate the nutritional value of your food product with BlackGrain

Adding BlackGrain to your recipe can elevate the nutritional value of the final product to source of fibre or high in fibre.

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This is how the authorisation procedure of novel foods goes in the EU
This is how the authorisation procedure of novel foods goes in the EU

Kaisu Riihinen shares her first-hand experience and an example of a novel food application process: BlackGrain from Yellow Fields™.

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Answer the hottest consumer trends with new plant-based ingredient BlackGrain from Yellow Fields™
Answer the hottest consumer trends with new plant-based ingredient BlackGrain from Yellow Fields™

BlackGrain from Yellow Fields™ offers food businesses a valuable head-start with a well-researched and tested ingredient.

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A valuable and versatile raw material grows on Nordic golden fields
A valuable and versatile raw material grows on Nordic golden fields

BlackGrain's raw material grows on bright yellow fields that bring much-needed variety and biodiversity to Finnish agricultural landscapes.

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NEWS | Novel Food approval process successfully completed!
NEWS | Novel Food approval process successfully completed!

We are pleased to inform you that BlackGrain from Yellow Fields is approved to be placed on the EU market as of 23.02.2021.

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Innovative technology turns rapeseed to food grade level ingredient
Innovative technology turns rapeseed to food grade level ingredient

There has never been a product like this in the global food market: BlackGrain from Yellow Fields™ is first of its kind. Demand for plant-based ingredients and products is skyrocketing. Rapeseed has all the potential to challenge other plant proteins, such as soy. (Kaisu Riihinen, R&D Manager)

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Changing the world and uncovering the secrets of rapeseed
Changing the world and uncovering the secrets of rapeseed

Working together with a dream team makes it possible. Changing the world requires everyday actions from all of us. It might seem like a gigantic task, but when you break it into small steps, you’ll be surprised how much one person or a group can do to change the world. (Leticia Valenzuela, Product Development Manager)

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3 tips for food innovators on how to navigate food legislation
3 tips for food innovators on how to navigate food legislation

3 tips for food innovators on how to navigate food legislation. For innovators, food legislation, especially the Novel Food Regulation, can often seem like a nuisance. However, with the right information and a persistent mindset, you can tackle it with little stress. 3 tips by Kaisu Riihinen, R&D Manager.

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