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ABOUT US

Sustainability Report 2025 Malting a world of difference

INNOVATION POWER : MALTLAB

Malt is a natural , high - value

ingredient with strong potential

for expansion beyond our

leadership in the brewing and

distilling sectors . By driving

research and development that

anticipates emerging customer

needs and connects market

insights with innovation ,

our MALTLab is creating

new growth pathways that

combine exceptional taste ,

nutritional benef its and a

lighter environmental footprint .

The team draws on years of

experience to leverage their

know - how in agriculture ,

engineering and product

development to show just how

powerful and versatile malt

can be .

PATENT INNOVATIONS

In 2025 , we introduced a range of breakthrough f lavour

innovations that demonstrate how malt can lead the transition

toward more responsible and resilient food systems :

Malt - based cocoa replacer

Delivers the rich taste of cocoa using

signif icantly less water to produce

than traditional cocoa . Locally sourced

and naturally sweet , it supports shorter

supply chains , thereby reducing transport -

related carbon emissions .

Malt concentrate for low and

no alcohol drinks

Made from just two natural ingredients

( malt and water ) , it enables producers

to craft healthier beverages with no

added sugars , artif icial additives or

preservatives .

Malt - based coffee

With climate pressures and shifting supply

chains inf luencing coffee prices and market

volatility , the industry is increasingly looking

for resilient ingredients . Produced locally

with a lighter environmental footprint ,

malt - based coffee gives producers a more

sustainable option .

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