In this issue

A very warm welcome to the April-May edition of Food Marketing and Technology Magazine, India. The Corona pandemic and its impact on human life is having an unprecedented effect over the world. One recurring topic is the pandemic’s effect on food safety and food logistics.

Certified Organic Turmeric Extracts

Arjuna Natural Pvt, Ltd., from India has introduced a range of certified organic turmeric extracts, including clinically studied, bioavailable BCM-95® (Curcugreen®). In addition to BCM95 and Turmeric Extract 95%, the line of products will include Arjuna’s full range of water-dispersible, oil-dispersible, and customizable turmeric extracts.

2 mins

Probiotics and Prebiotics

Probiotics and Prebiotics

4 mins

Nutritious Seeds in Health and Disease Prevention

Nutritious Seeds in Health and Disease Prevention.

4 mins

Growth Drivers of Convenience Food in India

Major numeric and socioeconomic changes in the last two decades, such as increasing population, increasing disposable incomes, rural to urban movement, increase in rural per capita productivity has resulted in major shifts in food consumption trends and production patterns in India as reported by many researchers. There has been an accelerating shift from food security to nutritional security and convenience foods in the recent past. It is also observed that total expenditure on food has increased across all classes.

4 mins

Post Effects of Corona Epidemic – A Food Safety Angle

With more than 30,000 fatalities and 700,000+ infection globally (as of 29th March 20), Coronavirus has affected the entire world in all possible ways. All developed countries like the USA, Canada, UK and other EU countries have been affected like never before and developing counties like India is trying to reduce the contamination as much as possible. Most of the countries are under lockdown, and nobody knows till when it will last, everyone is wishing to get out of this situation as soon as possible.

2 mins

Food allergen traceability for food Supplements

In Denmark, 51.0 percent of men and 65.8 percent of women take one or more dietary supplements. With an increasing number of users across the European continent, it is essential that more must be done to ensure product fidelity and ultimately protect consumers. Though many dietary supplements consist of naturally occurring ingredients, the industry has not been without scandal.

3 mins

Are UV Rays Safe To Food And Beverages

According to the FDA, UVC at 200 to 280 is within the “germicidal range” as it “effectively inactivates bacteria and viruses.” This is due to DNA mutations that occur when UV is light is absorbed by DNA molecules. This type of radiation comes from the sun, as well as artificial means, and becomes increasingly dangerous to humans as wavelengths become shorter. Back in 2001, following E. coli outbreaks involving unpasteurized apple cider and other fruit juices, the FDA approved the use of “cold pasteurization.” The issued rule required most juice-manufacturing companies to follow Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) controls, UVC’s use being an acceptable method. That rule went into effect in 2002 but excluded small juice makers, with those companies being included in the rule in 2004.

2 mins

Filling, Portioning and Packaging Solutions in a Nutshell

Everything must be packed - ideally in a sustainable and recyclable manner and with as little packaging material as possible to reduce waste. This topic is currently occupying the packaging industry and food manufacturers and that is going to be a dominant theme for some time still.

2 mins

Food and Drink Packaging Industry - A Trendy and Promising New Format for Investors

Food and drink packaging Industry gives damage resistance, protection, along with particular biological, chemical, and physical needs for the food and drink. Moreover, food packaging helps reliable and quick food distribution and food nutrition, coupled with decreased post-harvest loss.

2 mins

A Thanks to Cows for their Milk and Meat

There’s been an overwhelming amount of conversation regarding veganism and eliminating milk and meat from the diet. What so many fail to recognize is that humans need cows to keep us from starving. That’s right, without cows and other ruminant animals, such as goats and sheep, many would go hungry.

2 mins

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Food Marketing & Technology - India Magazine Description:

FOOD MARKETING AND TECHNOLOGY is a monthly technical journal published by LB Associates Pvt Ltd in association with Dr. Harnisch Publications of Nuremberg, Germany. An integrated media house specialising in custom publishing, the Noida-based LB Associates also publishes the highly reputed Diplomatist and Creature Companion.

FOOD MARKETING AND TECHNOLOGY is an industry specific, B2B publication which reaches out to the processed food industry. The magazine is circulated widely in India. It also has readers in selected regions across the globe, especially South East Asia. The circulation figure stands at 16,000 copies and this is expected to grow exponentially in the future.

The magazine covers every section of the food processing industry. This includes ingredients, packaging, processing, marketing, policy issues, new innovations, research trends and much more. The unique niche that the publication occupies in the industry has ensured that we have a wide readership within the industry that includes factory managers, food technologists, product developers, marketing executives, corporate heads, research heads, food consultants, industry experts and specialists.