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- ABOUT US | PrimeJack
ABOUT US Fiber Foods is an impact first company. We create economic, social and sustainable value for all stakeholders. We source our Jackfruit from agroforests from small farmers and their families in rural communities in East Africa. We guarantee them a fair price. By processing the jackfruit at regional hubs, we create jobs and add value that stays in the local economy. History Fiber Foods started out under the name, "The Business Lab" that was founded in 2019 by Inez van Oord and Ineke Aquarius in Kampala with support of the Netherlands Embassy. The aim was to create a scalable gender friendly value chain together with the market. We did so in co-creation with our supplying and processing partners. Click on the companies to read more about the partnership. - Zahra Food Industries Ltd - Busaino - Afyasili Fruits - Jakana Foods - Enimiro - Flona Commodities Ltd - Makerere University The first dried jackfruit product was developed under technical guidance of Team Tastemakers. This led in 2021 to the establishment of Fiber Foods in the Netherlands who introduced this African innovation to the Dutch market. CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION OUR TEAM Inez van Oord Founder | Sales (The Netherlands) Marion Alyek Operations & Admin manager (East Africa) Michiel Swank CEO (The Netherlands) Denis Otim Quality Control Officer (East Africa) Cecilia Nyokabe Quality Control Officer (East Africa) Malou van Meijl Strategic Project Manager (East Africa) Diederik Hoeve Senior Product Developer (The Netherlands) Ineke Aquarius Founder | Impact & Sustainability (The Netherlands) Hester Ezra Storyteller & Marketing (The Netherlands) Isaac Gumoshabe Quality Control Assistant (East Africa) Naomi Wells Production & Logistics Lead (East Africa) Florence Awor Admin & Data Officer (East Africa) Our board of advisors Fiber Foods is establishing a board of advisors. Experienced people from the industry who are highly supportive of us by sharing their experiences and networks. We are honored to announce the first member of our board: Marian Wagenmakers. Entrepreneur and ambassador Marian Wagenmakers Former CEO and owner of Dalco and a key person in the alternative meat ecosystem. CEO of Wagagai ltd Olav Boenders Extensive experience and expertise in the farming industry in East Africa. Third board member Welcome We will inform you soon about our third board member. We are hiring! CHECK OUR JOBS
- PrimeJack® | Dehydrated jackfruit from Africa
PRIMEJACK®, REDUCING MEAT CONSUMPTION WITHOUT COMPROMISE Developed by FiberFoods OUR PRIMEJACK® PrimeJack® is a patented easy to use 100% natural meat-like ingredient that rehydrates to 8 times its weight. Reducing meat consumption is one of the most effective ways of mitigating climate change. Eating less meat and more plant-based is promoting a healthier and more balanced future for both the planet and people. Jackfruit and especially dried jackfruit is a hero in this transition. Traditionally, jackfruit is processed into cans; creating inefficiencies and limitations for use in larger-scale food manufacturing. PrimeJack® is young jackfruit that is harvested, peeled, cut and dried at source in Africa. It maintains its natural, neutral taste and all of its nutritional content, allergen- and cholesterol-free, with a high fiber content (57%) See our feature on CNN about the harvest and potential of young jackfruit. I WANT TO KNOW MORE Our PrimeJack® Is neutral in taste color smell Is applicable in large scale food production Is available in shapes to fit any food application Is allergen- and cholesterol free Is high in dietary fibers (57%) Helps improve nutriscore Has a 90% lower carbon footprint compared to pasteurized jackfruit. I WANT TO KNOW MORE OUR COMPANY PrimeJack® is our dehydrated jackfruit ingredient that is the ideal proposition for food professionals who want to reduce meat consumption. Fiber Foods developed the young dehydrated jackfruit value chain in East Africa. It is an impact first company. We create economic, social and sustainable value for all stakeholders. (Y)OUR IMPACT Working with Fiber Foods and using our PrimeJack® will help you and your company make a positive impact. I WANT TO KNOW MORE
- MEDIA | PrimeJack
MEDIA As we continue to evolve we're excited to see how our story sparks conversations. Here you find an overview of our media coverage. The story of our PrimeJac k® dehydrated jackfruit is a story about a new clean plant-based ingredient. Also a story about a social enterprise building up a more social and environmental value chain. From in-depth features to podcasts, our narrative is targeting diverse audiences with the aim to share our experiences and promote a more plantbased diet to feed the world. CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION Load More
- Contact | PrimeJack
CONTACT EUROPE / EAST AFRICA For information, cooking demo and sales, please contact; Inez Van Oord inez@fiberfoodsgroup.com East Africa +256 787524839 (Whatsapp) The Netherlands +316 2192 5931 Inez van Oord CONTACT UK For information, cooking demo and sales, please contact; Paul Milner paul@fiberfoodsgroup.com UK +44 7801 019847 Paul Milner CONTACT NETHERLANDS For information, cooking demo and sales, please contact; Rik Hendriks rik@fiberfoodsgroup.com The Netherlands +31633861992 Rik Hendriks Lot van Luyken lot@fiberfoodsgroup.com The Netherlands +31615839295 Lot van Luyken
- IMPACT | PrimeJack
IMPACT PrimeJack® is an impact first ingredient. We source our jackfruit in agroforests from smallholder farmers in East Africa. We create economic opportunities close to the source and promote regenerative food systems. Our company contributes to: SDG 1 Farmers gain extra income and a fair price for an undervalued crop that often goes to waste. SDG 5 We built a gender sensitive value chain and create opport unities for women and girls. SDG 8 We foster economic growth in the agricultural sector and create decent jobs for a fair wage. SDG 12 We foster eating less meat and promote sustainable food systems. Where are we now? 2021 – 500 farmers 2022 – 1000 farmers 2023 – 15 00 farmers 2024 - 6000 farmers 2025 – 10000 farmers Of which, we currently have 30% female farmers in our system and strive to have at least 50% by 2025. With our value chain we enhance regenerative farming practices, by supporting 10,000 smallholder farmers to grow a sustainable income from their regenerative farm. To achieve our impact targets Fiber Foods and her partners established sourcing principles: harvest from agroforest smallholder family farmers focus on gender equality fair price
- CLAIMS & CERTIFICATION | PrimeJack
CLAIMS & CERTIFICATION PrimeJack® is guaranteed to be food safe, having attained certification from all essential standards, ensuring the highest quality and compliance in the food industry as well as social and sustainability standards. By integrating PrimeJack® in your applications and products the following claims and state ments can be made. Food safe according to the IFS standards Fair Trade certified, meaning a fair price is paid to smallholder farmers Produced under decent working conditions Compliant to all social standards Traced back to the farmer level Organic by nature and organic certified on request Harvested in a regenerative farming system We leave no trace and use the jackfruit 100% Vegan Halal These claims are backed up by our food safety and production facility certifications. Other certificates are possible on request, like: in process Our sourcing principles Sustainability is at the heart of Fiber Foods values: we work with the smallholder farmers in East Africa to source our jackfruit from sustainable agroforests, guaranteeing a market for their harvest at a fair and sustainable price. By integrating PrimeJack® in your applications and products the following statements can be made. First and foremost you are reducing meat consumptions which is the most effective measurement of fighting climate change and the loss of biodiversity; By replacing meat for PrimeJack® you can divide the carbon footprint of that replacement by 25 times By buying PrimeJack® you enhancing regenerative farming practices and increased income of smallholder farmers in East Africa By buying PrimeJack® you create decent jobs for young women in rural Africa By choosing PrimeJack® you add a regenerative circular whole food ingredient to your recipe.
- LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS | PrimeJack
Our Life Cycle Analysis Our LCA report march 2024 Welcome to our Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) overview for our dehydrated jackfruit sourced from East Africa. At Fiber Foods , the company behind our ingredient PrimeJack®️, we believe in the power of sustainable practices and transparency in our supply chain. For this overview, we delved into every facet of the life cycle of our dehydrated jackfruit, from its origins in the lush agriforest of East Africa to its trans-formation into a prime ingredient for our clients. We performed this Life Cycle Analysis with the support of the research group SAM BV. They also provided us with a calculation model to help us monitor our progress. Our full report is available upon request from our impact officer. We now know where we stand: 0,34 KG CO2 per 1 KG PrimeJack®. A few conclusions: 1. 0,34 KG CO2 emission is very low. Especially compared to meat: beef = between 15 -30 KG pork = between 5 - 12 KG chicken = between 3 - 6 KG And also compared to: TVP = approx. 10 KG (according to Quorn ) And also compared to: Field bean and Fava bean isolate , which is between 2,6 - 2,8 KG (according to Bean me up ) This is a fantastic starting point on our way to carbon neutral! 2. An important factor in the PrimeJack® supply chain is the low emissions of the production of the fresh jackfruit . Fiber Foods only source from smallholder farmers who pick the unripe jackfruits from existing shade trees in their agroforest. No fertilizer, no equipment, no water needed to grow the jackfruit. The more you pick the more the tree will produce. By picking the young jackfruits the other jackfruit from the same branch will grow bigger. 3. Zooming in to the data we see that the highest CO2 emissions are generated by: A. Container transport from Mombasa to Rotterdam B. Electricity use of the drying process in the factory in Kenya C. The jackfruit waste during production (this is 30% peel of the jackfruit) D. The use of boda (motorbikes) from farmer to collection point Based on the results we have designed our journey towards carbon neutral. Read here our plans: Our data from march 2024
- NUTRITIONAL VALUES | PrimeJack
NUTRITIONAL VALUES The main nutritional value of PrimeJack® lies in: The dietary fiber content. It is a “whole food”, to be claimed as “jackfruit” and not an extracted ingredient. Replacing meat or TVP for Prime Jack® has a positive impact on the nutriscore. Let’s illustrate this in a theoretical example of a “Meatless Burger”: Let’s illustrate this in a theoretical example of a “100% Beef burger vs 70% Beef burger”:
- FOOD SERVICE | PrimeJack
FOOD SERVICE Are you looking for a new clean ingredient that can help you meet the growing demand for plant-based foods? Consider using our dehydrated young jackfruit as a meat replacement. Jackfruit is a versatile, sustainable, and cost-effective ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. When cooked, its texture is similar to meat, making it an excellent substitute in many dishes. We invite you to try it out and see how this ingredient can help you innovate your menu offerings while meeting the changing needs of your customers. TO COOKING DEMO Why use our dehydrated jackfruit • Versatilit y: Jackfruit is a versatile ingredient that can b e used in a variety of dishes. It can be used as a 20% - 50% blend with meat or a meat substitute in vegan and vegetarian dishes. • Nutritional value: Jackfruit is high in fiber and low in calories making it a healthy meat substitute. • Sustainable: Jackfruit is a sustainable food source, as it requires fewer resources to grow compared to meat. Additionally, it does not produce as many greenhouse gas emissions as meat production. • Cost-effective: Jackfruit is often less expensive than meat, making it a cost-effective alternative for foodservices. • Consumer demand : There is a growing demand for plant-based foods, and using jackfruit can help foodservices cater to this market. young jackfruit Our 🍈 PrimeJack®️ fibers blended products blended frankfurter vegan bolognaise BOOK A COOKING DEMO
- INSPIRATION | PrimeJack
INSPIRATION PrimeJack® is a new ingredient with multiple uses in (alternative) meat products, sauces and spreads, bakery products and even animal feed. Maybe you have tried pasteurized / canned jackfruit before? PrimeJack® is different from pasteurized jackfruit in several ways. It has no flavor or smell and it soaks up any flavor you rehydrate it in It has no sour / off taste because its 100% natural, without additives Can help to lower your nutri-score in blended products Has minimal packaging and a low footprint Easy to use in large volumes in the food industry It is available in a variety of sizes, shapes and colours We are happy to show you how PrimeJack® could work in your product range or recipes!
- TECHNOLOGY | PrimeJack
TECHNOLOGY Fiber Foods developed a technology to dehydrate young jackfruit* into a new, clean, allergen free ingredient for the alternative- and blended meat industry (patent pending). *) Green or young jackfruit comes from the jackfruit tree, a cousin of the fig tree, mulberry tree, and breadfruit family that grows originally in Southeast Asia but currently in many countries along the equator. The jackfruit looks like an oblong honeydew melon or large mango. The word "jackfruit" comes from the Portuguese word jaca, which 16th-century explorers derived from their pronunciation of the Malaysian name for the fruit, chakka. Some people confuse the jackfruit with the durian fruit, which looks similar, but there is a large difference. Durian has a strong odor that may not be pleasant to everyone; jackfruit smells sweet. Durian fruits are also much smaller than jackfruit; and the outside of durian may have spiky "thorns," while a jackfruit has smooth bumps on its surface. PrimeJack® is made from young unripe, also called, green or baby jackfruit. PrimeJack® is the name of the unique dehydrated young jackfruit product, which is currently offered in 3 standard shapes and in bespoke sizes and colors for bigger volumes by Fiber Foods. As much as PrimeJack® is clean and minimally processed, during the past 3 years expertise and technologies have been developed to turn this young fruit into a stable ingredient that can be produced on a large scale and in various shapes. Fiber Foods developed technologies to pick, prepare and dehydrate young jackfruit into this new, clean, allergen-free whole food ingredient for the alternative- and blended meat industry (patent pending). PrimeJack® is clean and minimally processed. During the past 3 years expertise and technologies have been developed to turn this young fruit into a stable ingredient that can be produced on a large scale and in various shapes Research and development in East Africa and The Netherlands PrimeJack® is clean and minimally processed. During the past 3 years expertise and technologies have been developed to turn this young fruit into a stable ingredient that can be produced on a large scale and in various shapes. Fiber Foods has established a production line, a lab and a research team in East Africa to increase efficiencies in the growing, harvesting and processing of jackfruit and to develop new PrimeJack products. In the lab in the Netherlands, Food Technologist Diederik Hoeve designs new applications together with clients and together with partner companies we develop new ingredients based on PrimeJack in combination with other clean plant-based ingredients. Our PrimeJack® jackfruit is harvested, peeled, cut and dried at source in Africa. In addition to the efficient carbon footprint of our growing, processing and shipping processes, we leave no trace in our processing hubs. For our organic waste we partnerd up with: weareproteen.com Proteen feeds urban organic-waste to Black Soldier Fly larvae. We leave no trace
- HAMBURGER | PrimeJack
The making of As we continue to evolve we're excited to see how our story sparks conversations. This is the making of our hybride hamburger. PrimeJack® is an easy to use 100% natural meat-like ingredient that rehydrates to 8 times its weight. Reducing meat consumption is one of the most effective ways of mitigating climate change. Eating less meat and more plant-based is promoting a healthier and more balanced future for both the planet and people. Jackfruit and especially dried jackfruit is a hero in this transition. CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION