As Research and Product Development Manager, Juha-Pekka Järvinen has been driving BlackGrain from Yellow Fields® innovation forward for the past four years. Combining his expertise in food technology with a passion for sustainable solutions, Juha-Pekka sees endless possibilities in this unique rapeseed ingredient – the first of its kind in the novel food category. “What …
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The recently published Finnish nutrition recommendations shine a light on a growing global trend: the push towards more sustainable and plant-based nutrition. For food manufacturers worldwide, this shift presents an opportunity to innovate and adapt their product portfolios. BlackGrain from Yellow Fields® offers a solution that aligns well with these evolving dietary guidelines. As an …
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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! Fi Europe 2024 is your gateway to …
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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. In addition to an inspiring domain, Soini is happy about being welcome at Apetit and expresses that her stepping in during the …
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Introducing a product aimed at high sustainability in BlackGrain and investing in renewable energy, 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. Apetit’s Communication and Sustainability Manager Miika Kemilä expands on the BlackGrain point of …
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The popularity of plant-based meat substitutes is growing fast across the globe as health and environmentally conscious consumers are on the lookout for alternatives for meat. Even though there are more plant-based options than ever before, the food industry is struggling to deliver meat analogues that match consumer expectations for sustainable, nutritious, and clean label …
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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. Shortening the food supply chain by using an existing raw material and process In the past, rapeseed used to undergo a double pressing …
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The best of both worlds: a novel food ingredient approved by the European Commission with a remarkably mild taste appealing to consumers – that’s our BlackGrain from Yellow Fields™. Our test kitchen, pilot test, and industrial test demonstrate how easy it is to integrate the nutritionally packed BlackGrain in your recipes. Future partners of Apetit …
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Protein – we need it, and we want it. Amping up the protein content of plant-based products is a common struggle for the food industry: how to ensure the availability and digestibility of plant-based protein? Despite the limitations, Apetit’s BlackGrain ingredient makes the most out of rapeseed without compromising nutritional value or taste. We all …
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Our bodies need daily doses of healthy fat for metabolism, especially the essential fatty acids omega-3 and omega-6. Besides health, fat quality plays an important role in fine-tuning the nutritional content of recipes and food applications. Apetit’s Research and Development Manager Juha-Pekka Järvinen and former Product Development Manager Leticia Valenzuela explain why we need dietary …
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