ST. LOUIS — Anheuser-Busch announced that AB InBev-backed sustainable ingredient company EverGrain is officially operational with its barley protein, EverPro.
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ST. LOUIS — Anheuser-Busch announced that AB InBev-backed sustainable ingredient company EverGrain is officially operational with its barley protein, EverPro.
The new full-scale production facility marks the first major production site for EverGrain globally and is part of a $100 million planned investment. This facility also marks the first commercial-scale facility dedicated to upcycling barley at scale. It will begin producing sustainable barley proteins and bring jobs to the St. Louis brewery campus.
“At Anheuser-Busch we approach sustainability with an innovative mindset so that we can integrate cutting-edge solutions throughout our supply chain. This makes operating sustainably a commitment, not just a priority, and it leverages the power of our network to solve important challenges,” said Brendan Whitworth, CEO of Anheuser-Busch. “EverGrain is one of the standout examples of this commitment. We’re working with them to achieve a more sustainable food chain while making a major impact through job creation and investment in St. Louis.”
EverGrain’s upcycle process transforms barley used in the brewing process into sustainable protein ingredients that can be used in a variety of foods and beverages. EverPro is Upcycled Certified and Non-GMO Project Verified, as well as 98% sourced from US farmers, leveraging Anheuser-Busch’s relationships with growers.
“We started our journey in 2013, long before upcycling was a trend, with the goal of unlocking every grain of potential in our barley to have a positive impact on people and the planet,” said Gregory Belt, CEO of EverGrain. “This new commercial facility in St. Louis is a significant milestone in our journey to transform spent barley at scale into one of the world’s most sustainable, accessible, plentiful sources of plant-based protein.”