Hempco Europe Ltd was recently awarded Specialist Food Provider of the Month for their work facilitating the Canadian hemp seed industry and introducing innovative hemp-based food products over their 15-year history. As the world's premier hemp seed food company, Hempco pioneered products like hemp protein powder and hemp milk. Their PlanetHemp brand offers clean label, vegan hemp seeds, oil, and snacks. Managing Director Tony Reeves discussed their fully integrated business focused on producing the finest hemp seeds and products, as well as plans to expand hemp's mainstream market presence through new product categories and global partnerships.
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The Seed Of Possibility- Provider of the month.
1. The seed of possibility
H
empco Europe Ltd has
recently been awarded by
Food and Drink Matters
for achieving its highly regarded
Specialist Food Provider of the
Month profile.
The company history dates back
approximately 15 years with the
Holmes family, who established
the business; effectively facilitating
the Canadian hemp seed industry.
Now the worlds premier hemp
seed food company, Hempco速
introduced many innovative process
and product firsts including hemp
protein powder, protein concentrate,
non-dairy products like hemp milk
and ice cream, and even Hemphuel, a
biodiesel lubricant.
The Hempco速
team became recognised as pioneers in
the innovation, manufacture and supply of premium
quality hemp-based foods; generating value and profits
for shareholders. As ground-breaking specialists,
Hempco速
has become synonymous with hemp seed
quality; boasting decades of expertise and experience
in diverse product development.
Hempcos retail brand is called
PlanetHemp and their current range
(all clean label, Vegan Society and
Vegetarian Society approved) includes
hemp seed, hemp seed oil, healthy
treats and protein smoothie mixes.
We have a fully integrated business
focused on the production of the
finest hemp seed and associated
products, commented Hempco
Europes Managing Director, Tony
Reeves. This includes all aspects of
the growing, processing, manufacture
and packaging processes combined
with an active NPD function working
on many exciting new concepts
across a range of categories where
hemp as an ingredient can deliver real
innovation and substantial health
benefits to the consumer.
With years of harvesting experience,
the Hempco team have an intimate
understanding of the market and are
well placed to provide nutritional
and competitively priced products
to its clientele. The highly versatile
hemp seed, which is characteristically
high in protein, is made using
a bespoke harvesting process
incorporating five dedicated stages
(as opposed to the more traditional
two) of clean-up, which takes the
shell from the seed for a better
taste. This method ensures that the
delicate seed is protected, which in
turn means that the finest oil can
be produced; naturally green in
colour and rich in magnesium due to
presence of chlorophyll from the seed.
Just a few months ago our parent company become
the first of its type to achieve public listing in Canada,
Tony said when asked to discuss Hempcos recent
achievements and plans for the
future. We are pleased to have
received excellent product feedback
and interest across many trade
events over the
course of 2016,
having formed
strong working
relationships
in the process,
and have many
new concepts
in development
including our
really tasty and
healthy snack we
are calling Protein
Puffs.
Major plans
going forward
centre around
the drive to bring the benefits of hemp to the widest
possible markets and categories across the UK and
Europe; collaborating with selected partners on a global
scale. Our strategy is to bring hemp-based ingredients
into the main-stream market through incorporation
into an extensive range of categories in a similar way
as quinoa has moved from a niche ingredient into a key
component of numerous product formats via leading
brand owners.
Hempco Europe Ltd is situated in London, although
its headquarters can be found in
Vancouver and additional production
facilities in Manitoba, Saskatchewan
and Alberta. Ongoing success has
made the company an international
phenomenon, effectively servicing
the needs of customers all over
North America, Europe and
Asia. Comfortably placed within
wholefood, superfood, free-from and
functional food categories, Hempco
is widely appreciated for its natural,
high quality products and excellence
as a key supplier. To find out more
about its exciting range of healthy
food options then please contact the
team today.
Contact
M 07908 528009
Tony@planethemp.ca
www.planethemp.ca
Specialist Food Provider of the Month