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- PrimeJack® | Dehydrated jackfruit from Africa
PRIMEJACK®, REDUCING MEAT CONSUMPTION WITHOUT COMPROMISE Developed by FiberFoods OUR PRIMEJACK® 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. 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 Developed by FiberFoods 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
- 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) Georgia Barrington Barnes Team Lead Uganda (East Africa) Ineke Aquarius Founder | Impact & Sustainability (The Netherlands) Sanne Swinkels Planning & Traceability Manager (East Africa) 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- RECIPES | PrimeJack
RECIPES PrimeJack® is a new ingredient with multiple uses, Click to see the video's or the full step-by-step recipe cards. Download your step-by-step recipe card Since we work with a Dutch and international audience, we provide you the step-by-step cards both in Dutch and English.
- 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”:
- MARKETING SUPPORT | PrimeJack
MARKETING SUPPORT Here's how our marketing support can elevate your brand and contribute to positive change: 1. Embrace a Sustainable Alternative Position your brand at the forefront of the plant-based revolution by promoting dehydrated jackfruit as a sustainable and eco-friendly meat substitute. Capture the attention of conscious consumers seeking ethical choices. 2. Impactful Storytelling We believe every product has a story. Let us help you craft a compelling narrative around your dehydrated jackfruit. Showcase your commitment to reducing meat consumption and fostering sustainability. 3. Highlight Social Impact Showcase the positive social impact your brand is making. By sourcing dehydrated jackfruit from East Africa, you contribute to job creation and economic development in the region. Connect with consumers who value companies making a meaningful difference. 5. Customized Marketing Materials From eye-catching visuals to persuasive copy, we provide tailor-made marketing materials that align with your brand identity. Leverage our expertise to stand out in a competitive market. 7. Collaborate for Impact Join us in making a difference. Collaborate on campaigns that not only promote your brand but also contribute to a broader movement toward sustainable, plant-based living. CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION Click to go to our resouce drives Our logo's / soon available Our fonts / / soon available Our photograpy drive / soon available
- 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
- 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
- INGREDIENT | PrimeJack
INGREDIENT PrimeJack® is a clean, allergen-free plant-based fiber that seamlessly blends with any kind of meat or fish. It is an ideal choice for high-volume meat and food processing. Meat / Fish Reduction Lower cost with better nutrition and footprint; without impact on texture and taste, by replacing up to 20% of meat with PrimeJack® PrimeJac k® ingredient declaration is simply ‘j ackfruit’ Meat / Fish Alternative mix up to 70% Primejack® with 12-15% plant based protein along with additional spices and flavors Ideal for Meatless, Vegan, Vegetarian products. NOTE: Some consumer negativity to term hybrid - we suggest avoiding this label. Or prefer the term "blended" Find here the product specifications of our standard product s PrimeJack® Big Chunks PrimeJack® Diced PrimeJack® Minced TO COOKING DEMO BIG CHUNKS Delightful to use in sauces and stews. DICED Ideal shape to replace meat in pies, ragouts and spring rolls MINCED For burgers, balls, sausages or as a filler in meat blended products. PrimeJack® is an easy to use neutral allergen free plant-based ingredient in any application and comes in 3 standard sizes: Chunks, Diced & Minced We also design bespoke fibers for customers and application with a high volume offtake.
- CAREERS | PrimeJack
CAREER PrimeJack Head of Operations, East Africa Location: Jinja/Kampala, Uganda Reporting to: Country Lead Duration: one-year consultancy contract View full profile Project and Sourcing Manager Fiber Foods Uganda Location: Jinja/Kampala, Uganda Reporting to: Country Lead Duration: one-year consultancy contract View full profile Join us in changing the food Industry with our delicious, sustainable, and 100% plant-based meat alternative. Are you passionate about making an impact through food innovation? At our company, we're not just selling dehydrated jackfruit but co-creating sustainable, delicious, and plant-based meat alternatives with our partners in the food industry. We're on a mission to reduce the consumption of meat and change the way how people eat, and we invite young, driven professionals like you to be a vital part of this exciting journey. What sets us apart is our commitment to creating an exceptional product and the entire process behind it. We source, harvest, and process our dehydrated jackfruit in the vibrant landscapes of East Africa. By doing so, we're ensuring the highest quality and making a significant social and economic impact. We're creating job opportunities focusing on empowering women in the workforce. We believe supporting women is essential for building stronger communities and driving positive change. When you join our team, you're not just advancing your career but you will be part of a network of individuals dedicated to making a meaningful difference. Working with us means being part of a close-knit international team that values creativity, diversity, and excellence. We believe that each member of our team contributes to our collective success, and we're committed to providing the support, mentorship, and opportunities you need to thrive. So, if you're ready to be part of something bigger – a company that's not only changing the food industry but also creating job opportunities in East Africa with a focus on women's employment – we invite you to explore career opportunities with us . MORE INFORMATION Inez van Oord - Founder Fiber Foods "Empowering women in East Africa through the incredible potential of jackfruit, we are not just creating innovative ingredients; we're cultivating a future where every kilo of dehydrated jackfruit represents sustainable job opportunities and economic growth. Together, we're turning this fruit into change, one job at a time."