São Paulo, November 2023 – Concepta Ingredients, a business unit of Grupo Sabará specialized in supplying natural solutions for the food and beverage industry, is one of the world’s leading events in the sector: the Plant Based World Expo Europe. Considered the most important event for the plant-based segment, the fair takes place in London, England, on November 15 and 16, and brings together a large audience of retailers, foodservice professionals, and investors from the vegan market.
For the event, the company highlights its Vegetable Butter and Açaí, Passion Fruit, and Brazil Nut Oils. In addition, it presents to the market Coconut Oils (Virgin, Extra Virgin, and Refined) and Coconut MCT; the Liquid Sugar lines (Brown and Demerara); Patauá and Licuri Oils; Açaí Powder; Broken Brazil Nuts, Baru Nuts, and Babassu Flour.[CZT1]
André Sabará, Commercial Director of Concepta Ingredients, highlights the importance of being present at an event of this scale, held in London, which is expected to receive more than 30,000 professionals from the food and beverage industry. “The United Kingdom is the largest market in Europe for plant-based foods, showing exponential growth. We actively participate in several trade shows, and this one, in particular, is a great opportunity to establish new connections with industry professionals.”
The executive emphasizes that “participation in the London event is marked not only by the 2023 launches, but also by showcasing the entire body of work developed with Brazilian ingredients through a complete portfolio of solutions that highlight the country’s richness.”
Bio Abundance Program
During the event, Concepta Ingredients also presents the Bio Abundance Program, reinforcing its commitment to Brazilian forests. The initiative is based on five pillars: connecting people in a virtuous value chain between forest wealth and the market; conserving standing forests; respecting the peoples and communities that inhabit them; encouraging the use of ingredients from Brazilian biomes; and promoting socioeconomic inclusion and reducing social inequality. The Bio Abundance Program contributes to the indirect preservation of 578,000 hectares of native vegetation across the Amazon, Cerrado, Caatinga, and Atlantic Forest biomes, and involves approximately 6,000 families.
Products and applications
Arboreto Line – Ingredients from Brazilian Biodiversity
Products from Brazilian biodiversity are the result of various projects based on forest conservation and directly contribute to community development. The line is composed of oils and butters derived from pulps or seeds from the Amazon, Cerrado, and Caatinga biomes, with highlights including Açaí, Passion Fruit, Licuri, Patauá, and Brazil Nut.
Vegetable Butter
Also part of the Arboreto Line, the Vegetable Butter is 100% natural and sustainable, with no chemical additives or artificial colorants, and stands out for its pure production process. As it is gluten-free and free from trans fats, canola, soy, and sodium, it is suitable for flexitarian and vegan diets, serving as a healthy alternative to dairy butter.
Açaí Oil
It has an intense, herbal flavor and is rich in omega-6, omega-9, and phytosterols, with a natural presence of vitamins.
Passion Fruit Oil
It has a distinctive, citrus flavor reminiscent of passion fruit. It contains omega-6 and phytosterols, as well as a natural presence of vitamins.
Brazil Nut Oil
It has a distinctive, nutty flavor and contains omega-6 and omega-9, phytosterols, and squalene, in addition to a natural presence of vitamins.
Plant Based World Expo – Europe
Location: ExCeL London – London, England
Date: November 15 and 16
Concepta Booth: D14
Information and registration: https://plantbasedworldeurope.com/
About Concepta Ingredients
Concepta Ingredients is part of Grupo Sabará and specializes in natural and technological solutions developed under the Bio Abundance Program. Through innovation- and research-driven work, the company offers organic and conventional ingredients, supported by the training of families and the indirect conservation of areas across different Brazilian biomes. Its extensive portfolio includes technological inputs from international partners and biodiversity-derived ingredients to meet the most specific demands of the industries it serves.
About Grupo Sabará
Grupo Sabará, with more than 65 years of history, is genuinely Brazilian and recognized for its capacity for innovation and adaptation. For three generations, the Group has overcome challenges and stood out in its markets. Its commitment to the well-being of people around the world goes beyond offering innovative products and services. Its activities take future generations into account, focusing on solutions that ensure sustainability. Through its various business units, Grupo Sabará operates throughout Brazil and has a presence in countries across South America, North America, and Europe. It specializes in the development of high-performance technologies, solutions, and raw materials aimed at water treatment for sanitation and industry, animal nutrition and health, and the food and beverage industries. The development of its products relies on 100% national knowledge and technology, contributing to Brazil becoming a reference in product research for a more sustainable world.
