AB Mauri forges strategic partnership with Nutris to advance fava bean ingredient innovation
The partnership between AB Mauri and Nutris seeks to accelerate the adoption of fava bean ingredients by leveraging AB Mauri’s extensive bakery expertise and Nutris’ cutting-edge production capabilities.
UK/IRELAND – AB Mauri, a global leader in bakery ingredients and part of Associated British Foods plc, has announced a strategic partnership with Nutris to drive innovation in fava bean-based ingredients, aiming to boost the presence of this versatile plant-based protein in mainstream food applications.
The collaboration aims to harness Nutris’s cutting-edge processing technology and AB Mauri’s global baking expertise to develop high-performance, clean-label ingredients for the food industry.
Nutris, a pioneer in producing high-quality plant-based ingredients from fava beans and potatoes, operates one of the first European manufacturing facilities dedicated to fava bean protein isolates in Novi Senkovac, Croatia.
With its advanced technology and intense focus on sustainability, Nutris produces protein isolates, starch, and fiber ingredients that are allergen-free, gluten-free, and neutral in taste.
These attributes make fava beans highly suitable for diverse food industry applications, including bakery, meat, and dairy alternatives.
The partnership between AB Mauri and Nutris seeks to accelerate the adoption of fava bean ingredients by leveraging AB Mauri’s extensive bakery expertise and Nutris’ cutting-edge production capabilities.
Together, they aim to develop ingredient solutions that enhance product performance, nutrition, and sustainability while addressing the rising consumer demand for clean-label and plant-based products.
Fava beans have gained attention due to their ability to replace animal proteins, such as milk and eggs, as well as soy proteins, in various recipes.
They offer high solubility and excellent emulsifying properties, contributing to improved texture and protein enrichment in baked goods and other food categories.
Nutritionally, fava bean starch-rich flour contains significantly higher protein levels compared to traditional wheat flour, making it an attractive ingredient for both vegan and gluten-free formulations.
The partnership will focus on co-developing new ingredient applications for baked goods, snacks, and functional foods, leveraging Nutris’s NutriSmart portfolio and AB Mauri’s formulation capabilities.
These innovations are expected to support clean-label trends, improve texture and nutritional density, and cater to vegan and allergen-sensitive markets.
AB Mauri’s partnership with Nutris also highlights a broader industry movement toward supporting regional agriculture and sustainable sourcing.
Nutris collaborates with hundreds of family-run farms across Europe to source raw materials, promoting soil health and principles of the circular economy.
By combining innovation and responsible production, the collaboration aims to bring scalable, impactful solutions to global food manufacturers.
As global food systems shift toward sustainability and resilience, the AB Mauri-Nutris partnership signals a bold commitment to innovation, collaboration, and sustainable ingredient options that meet shifting consumer preferences while empowering food producers with enhanced functionality and improved nutritional profiles.
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