In this issue

A matter of attitude
FOOD security in the GCC may not be within reach, but ensuring adequate food availability is the name of the game – and it is not an easy game even for the richest of countries. To be dependent on outside sources for food requirements also means being open to the political, economic and environmental issues that may impact these sources. To gain some selfsufficiency, GCC countries with the capability to develop their own food supply, are investing in more sustainable food projects. One that we highlight in this issue is Qatar’s efforts to produce crops with the expertise of the Sahara Forest Project AS.
Our interview with Nicholas Lodge of Clarity Economic Consultancy in Abu Dhabi further describes the present food security situation in the region. One of the things he echoes is the fact that whilst attempting at self-sufficiency is well and good, reducing food waste is a critical part of the food security solution. Making a conscious effort to save food is expected.
Also in this issue, we take a look at the packaging and processing solutions helping major companies of dairy, snacks and conserves.
Another article of interest explains how the shape of food can influence the way consumers perceive its taste. This article makes the example of Cadbury’s Dairy Milk chocolate bar which underwent a slight reshaping. The unsolicited feedback from the chocolate’s patrons well explains a long-held theory.

Food Manufacturing Journal - Middle East & Africa Magazine Description:

Food Manufacturing Journal - Middle East & Africa is published 6x a year in English with highlights in Arabic. The magazine provides the region's food & beverage processing industry with the latest information and technologies on ingredients, processing and packaging, food safety and regulatory issues. It offers practical solutions to improve productivity, reduce cost, and turn innovations into real competitive advantages as well as the latest market information, trade show reviews and videos, and people and company profiles, written by industry experts and correspondents across the region. Also included are exclusive content and articles from industry professionals throughout the Middle East and Africa and from Ringier's family of food industry magazines covering Greater China region, South East Asia and other parts of the world, inclduing International Food & Beverage Ingredients News for China, China Food Manufacturing Journal, FoodPacific Manufacturing Journal, and Modern Food Processing (India). The interactive content allows readers to make direct and immediate contact with advertisers/suppliers and featured companies in the editorial by clicking on the web site and email addresses in each issue, access online content in Ringier’s food website (food.industrysourcing.com), and avail of video content through iTunes and Google Play.