Oat concentrate as an example of a broader approach
Efficiency that transforms
The rise of plant-based solutions is driving profound changes in the food industry, but reducing environmental impact goes far beyond replacing ingredients. More and more manufacturers are looking for solutions that use fewer resources, simplify operations and enable more efficient production.
With this in mind, Mak develops all its product lines —present and future— under a single guiding principle: sustainability as a premise, not an add-on. Its oat concentrate is one of its most representative developments, but it reflects a broader approach that encompasses processes, engineering and logistics.
Sustainability as design, not as a marketing argument
Mak integrates sustainability as a technical principle. In practice, this means that every formulation decision and industrial process is designed to reduce water, energy, materials and emissions.
This approach unfolds across three dimensions:
1. Efficient use of resources
Mak products are designed to require:
- Less water in manufacturing
- Lower energy consumption
- Fewer waste outputs at every stage
- Less packaging material
- Reduced dependence on cold chain logistics
Resource reduction is part of the product’s design itself.
2. Optimised industrial processes
Through technological integration, Mak works with systems that:
- Shorten production stages
- Improve thermal efficiency
- Reduce time and energy requirements
- Simplify industrial transformation
- Increase product stability
This results in a lower environmental footprint from production to final use.
3. Lighter logistics
Mak develops formats that reduce:
- Transported volume
- Storage space
- Materials used
- Transport-related emissions
- Refrigeration needs
This approach leads to lower impact and lower operational costs.
Oat concentrate: a practical example of this approach
Within this broader strategy, the 10:1 oat concentrate clearly demonstrates how sustainability, performance and industrial functionality can work together.
Reductions associated with the 10:1 format:
- 90% less water compared to traditional dairy alternatives
- 80% less energy in processing
- 75% less logistical volume
- 90% less packaging material
- No cold chain required, thanks to ambient-stable formulation
In practical terms, each litre of concentrate yields 10 litres of final product, allowing manufacturers to transport and store far less for the same output.
More efficient logistics for manufacturers and distributors
The logistical impact of the concentrated format is especially relevant for large-scale operations. By drastically reducing transported volume and eliminating refrigeration, it enables:
- Fewer required shipments
- Lower transport-related emissions
- Reduced warehouse footprint
- Significant reduction in packaging materials
- Smoothed workflows in logistics hubs
The result is a lighter, more efficient supply chain with a smaller environmental footprint.
Sustainability that can be measured
One of Mak’s distinctive characteristics is that reductions in environmental impact can be expressed clearly and quantitatively.
Cumulative effects associated with products like the oat concentrate include:
- More than 5.7 billion litres of water saved
- Around 825,000 equivalent trees preserved
- Savings comparable to removing roughly 3,900 cars from circulation
- An impact similar to avoiding about 45,000 flights
These metrics allow manufacturers and operators to integrate concrete data into sustainability plans, internal audits or ESG strategies.
A versatile ingredient for industrial formulations
The oat concentrate is designed to adapt to a wide range of applications:
- Plant-based beverages
- Barista formulations
- Foodservice and catering
- Ready-to-drink products
- Industrial recipes
- Nutritional solutions
It also offers:
- Fortification with calcium, vitamin B12 and vitamin D3
- Gluten-free formulation
- Long shelf life
- Strong performance in standard thermal processes
This makes it easy for R&D teams to integrate without modifying existing production lines.
A roadmap built on efficiency
At Mak, this approach is not aspirational: it is already integrated into all product lines, which are developed according to the same criteria of sustainability, efficiency and technological rigour.
The oat concentrate is a clear illustration of this philosophy and far from being an exception, it reflects the model Mak applies daily —combining engineering, functionality and environmental responsibility.
