SUSTAINABLE INGREDIENT SOURCING
INGREDIENT INNOVATION SPEEDS UP
S
ustainability has become a defining issue for the bakery sector. What was once viewed as a desirable differentiator
is now becoming a commercial necessity, driven by a combination of consumer expectations, retailer requirements and evolving legislation. Today’s
can also help consumers are more
interested in where ingredients come from, how products are created and the environmental impact associated with the bakery products they purchase. As a result, bakeries are under pressure to demonstrate that their sustainability considerations extend beyond manufacturing operations and into the supply chains that provide their ingredients. Whether it be responsibly sourced cocoa, sustainably oil,
produced regenerative palm agriculture wheat,
alternative proteins or lower-impact fats and sweeteners, an increasing range of options are coming to market today. However, adopting these ingredients is not always straightforward. Cost
remains an important
consideration. Availability and supply chain resilience can also create challenges, especially when demand for specific sustainable ingredients outpaces supply. In addition, reformulating products to accommodate alternative ingredients can affect everything from processing
Positively plant-based Today ‘plant-based’ has transformed into a category with broad mainstream appeal, particularly among flexitarians who are becoming increasingly conscious of the environmental impact of their food choices. According to the Puratos Taste Tomorrow
SUSTAINABLE
Suzanne Callander reports on some of the bakery ingredients that can help meet increasingly demanding sustainability requirements.
characteristics and shelf life to taste and texture. Overcoming these challenges can require close collaboration between bakeries, ingredient suppliers and supply chain partners. Digital traceability tools, supplier auditing programmes and certification schemes
bakeries
gain confidence in the sustainability credentials of their ingredients while improving visibility across complex global supply chains. Another important consideration
comes from the fast-changing regulatory landscape. Across Europe, for example, the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is introducing new due diligence and traceability requirements for commodities linked to deforestation – including cocoa, palm oil and soy-derived ingredients. Businesses placing affected products on the European market need to be able to demonstrate that they have not originated from recently deforested land and that appropriate due diligence has been carried out throughout the supply chain.
12 • KENNEDY’S BAKERY PRODUCTION • JUNE/JULY 2026
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