Extracta is for global brands, producers and manufacturers seeking to differentiate themselves

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As the business landscape continues to rapidly evolve, companies need to embrace ingredient innovation to stay relevant.

This is particularly true when it comes to ethics and sustainability. For brands to succeed, they must prioritise the use of ethically sourced and sustainable ingredients that align with their customers' increasing demands.

To achieve this, companies must leverage transformative functional ingredients without compromising product performance.

Extracta sets itself apart from its competitors by being a reliable source of sustainable, bioactive ingredients, with a specialised focus on ethical sourcing and processing.

Our unique advantage lies in our innovative and functional upcycled ingredients that cater to a broad range of markets, including food, beauty and skincare, human and pet nutraceuticals, and pharmaceuticals.

Our company has established partnerships with Macquarie University and the Queensland University of Technology. Through these collaborations, we stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in processing premium functional ingredients and manufacturing technologies.

The clean labelling movement, driven by consumers, encourages product developers to create products with straightforward labels that list natural ingredients and eliminate or as a minimum, strictly limit the use of artificial additives. Extracta strictly adheres to this principle and does not include any artificial additives in its products.

We can take the high ground here because we have zero artificial additives.

The ingredient list of a clean-label product should be clear and concise, featuring recognizsable ingredients with minimal chemical-sounding names. In the ideal scenario, there should be no chemical-sounding names at all. The main message is that clean-label products don't compromise on quality or health benefits, making them the best option for the overall well-being of people and the planet.

While the data about consumers willing to pay more is good news for many manufacturers, it risks sloppy cost controls which is not sustainable even in the medium term. Extracta does not need to ask its customers to pay more, our core processes are 100% sustainable and completely in line with the best manufacturing environmental practices – they are also cost-competitive. 

By emphasising the use of upcycled ingredients, companies can distinguish themselves and demonstrate their dedication to sustainability. These ingredients can be the star of your products and help you establish a more eco-friendly product line. 

According to Food Navigator, “Upcycling food, or turning otherwise wasted by-products from one product into something delicious and nutritious for people, has emerged as one of the hottest trends in food and beverage in recent years”.