EDO, a plant-based innovation launched exclusively at the central kitchen of Barentin

On October 27, the central kitchen of Barentin, Normandy, hosted an event organized by Newrest France to mark the official launch of EDO, a plant-based innovation developed by Edonia.

A launch evening at the central kitchen of Barentin

Dedicated to food innovation, this exclusive tasting brought together local officials, clients, and Newrest partners for an exclusive sampling of the EDO product.

Additionally, the presence of Edonia’s co-founder, Hugo VALENTIN, encouraged constructive discussions on the challenges of sustainable food.

“This partnership with Edonia reflects our commitment to innovate and support the food transition within our clients’ kitchens,” emphasized Marc GIRAUD, Managing Director France at Newrest.

Newrest, the first concession catering player to introduce EDO

As a global leader in concession catering, Newrest takes a new step in its commitment to sustainable food by partnering with the French start-up Edonia and introducing EDO into its kitchens.

Exclusively deployed within the group, this innovative product contributes to menu plant-based options while enriching dishes, in line with the requirements of the Egalim law and the growing expectations of guests for healthy, nutritious, and minimally processed food. Starting in November, more than 8,000 meals incorporating EDO will be served to students and leisure center guests.

Furthermore, this initiative reflects Newrest’s desire to promote local businesses by showcasing the expertise of a committed French company.

A nutritional and sustainable innovation within the central kitchen

EDO stands out from ultra-processed plant substitutes thanks to its naturalness and simplicity. Indeed, cooked as a raw ingredient by Newrest chefs, it easily integrates into everyday recipes thanks to its subtle taste and texture similar to minced meat or scrambled eggs.

This product offers remarkable nutritional qualities, with iron and protein content higher than meat, while generating up to 27 times less CO₂ equivalent. Finally, certified organic, without additives or flavorings, this spirulina-based crumble embodies a healthy, sustainable, and minimally processed plant alternative.

With the introduction of EDO in the central kitchen, Newrest highlights an innovative, sustainable concession catering approach aligned with new food expectations. This initiative illustrates the group’s ability to integrate high-performing plant-based solutions while promoting local expertise and product naturalness.

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