YAKULT

In an exclusive Interview, with Dr Neerja Hajela, Head of Science and Regulatory Affairs at Yakult Danone India Pvt. Ltd., Nedabia Ahilya Batra, Editor of Food Marketing and Technology talks about Yakult’s history and objective, and what makes probiotics unique as compared to fermented foods.

Intelligent Packaging Systems: A Next Generation Technology

The packaging is a very important aspect for any commodity, as it separates the products from the external environment. The packaging is assumed to serve four basic functions such as: protection; communication; convenience; and containment.

Calamansi: An Exotic New Specialty As A Fine Ingredient For Foods And Beverages

Calamansi is creating new trends when it comes to taste and sustainability.

All Heart

In a one on one chat with Aniket Karia, the founder of AllHeart snacks, over a cup of coffee and an All Heart package of Dark Chocolate seeded crackers, Nedabia Ahilya Batra, the editor of Food Marketing and Technology magazine talks about the conception and journey of All Heart snacks.

Advances In Packaging

In the present time, consumers’ lives are getting busier. Due to lack of time, they have become more demanding. They’re asking for smarter packaging tailored to their needs to spend less time in the kitchen.

The Plant-based Diet: All You Need To Know

From generations, people have been changing their diet and food habits for several reasons such as: depending on the food’s availability; choosing foods to better suit their lifestyle; taking recommendations from experts; etc.

All You Need To Know About The Good Side Of Lactose

Milk has long been associated with good health, and it has been widely consumed throughout the world.

Ruby Chocolate Version Launched in First Consumer Brand

• Japanese KITKAT® is the first consumer brand in the world to launch a Ruby chocolate version named ‘KITKAT® Chocolatory® Sublime® Ruby’• Barry Callebaut revealed the fourth type of chocolate ‘Ruby’ next to Dark, Milk and White chocolate in September 2017• Ruby chocolate has a fresh berry-fruity taste and characteristic color. No berries, berry flavor, nor color are added

Greek Yogurt - With Its Numerous Health Benefits, Sky Is Indeed The Limit!

Greek Yogurt - With Its Numerous Health Benefits, Sky Is Indeed The Limit!

Mangosteen: Glossy, Delicious And Healthy

Mangosteen: Glossy, Delicious And Healthy

Changing Trends: Gluten-free, Vegan And Keto

Changing Trends: Gluten-free, Vegan And Keto

gluten-free products - go for it!

gluten is a natural protein that is found in wheat, barley and rye. some people are intolerant to gluten and this causes celiac disease. eating gluten when suffering from celiac disease can damage the lining of the small intestine leading to digestive problems, diarrhoea, bloating and weight loss.

date seed: don't waste, just taste it

introduction: date fruit (phoenix dactylifera l) has become an important fruit in some countries as a source of nutrition. the date fruits are excellent source of carbohydrates, dietary fibres, protein, lipids, some vitamins, minerals and bioactive compounds. dates are consumed as such or in the dried form. the date seed or pit constitutes about 6 to 12% of the total weight of the date and the thin white layer surrounding the seed protects the fleshy part. the edible part of date is consumed and the pit is considered as the by-product and waste. every year, billion tons of foods are wasted.

emergence of spray oils in the indian market – ray cooking spray

mr. shyamal panchmatia, a graduate from australia is the first in his family to enter into the commodity market. he ventured out of his traditional family business of plywood into cooking spray oils. a fitness freak and a person with a calculative approach on the daily nutrition intake, he decided to launch ray cooking spray, a cooking oil which minimises calorie intake by more than 50 percent. recently, our associate editor, harish penumarthi was fortunate enough to grab a chance to interview the ceo/founder of ray cooking spray. here is the entire interview with the founder/ceo of ray cooking spray, mr. shyamal.

Five Steps to Optimum Product Inspection for Fruit and Vegetable Producers

The need to equip fruit and vegetable processing lines with top-quality product inspection equipment is more pressing than ever before. Tightened regulatory standards and heightened consumer awareness require that fruit and vegetable producers take all measures necessary to protect both customers and their brand reputation.

The Premiumisation of Packaging: Creating Affordable Luxury

Two key principles guide brand owners in pursuit of ‘premium’ appeal. The first is that packaging change is inevitable, constant and must be anticipated to ensure success. The second is the promise of premium packaging: that a product presentation that exceeds consumer expectations with an element of luxury goes a long way in solidifying brand loyalty.

Snack Manufacturer's Lead Time Transformed with Innovative Seasoning Solutions

Leading processing and packaging solutions supplier, tna works with Brandneu to enhance its production capabilities with new installation.

Essentials Of Modern Day Manufacturing Units - Ice-Creams

“It’s better to eliminate the cost than to degrade the quality”

Processing Of Hard Boiled Candy

Processing Of Hard Boiled Candy

South Sea Ginger: Trendy Ingredient with Great Potential

Meet a spice that’s going places: In Europe alone, ginger was used as an ingredient in more than 3,600 newly launched food products in 2015 - more than twice as many as in 2010. Bolasco, a longstanding expert in natural fruit ingredients, heads to the South Seas for this trendy ingredient, and sources its supply from the local market leader, Buderim Ginger.

Water- As A Food Processing Ingredient

Food and food processing industry is a growing market in agrarian economies across the globe.

HFSS - The Misapprehended!

As per a WHO document titled ‘Marketing of Foods High in Fat, Salt and Sugar to Children – Update 2012-2013’, foods that are high in fat, salt and sugar are commonly termed as HFSS Foods.

Dust Control Critical

Employ safeguards to enhance efficiency with a cleaner, safer work environment.

Online Grocery Provides Additional Driver For Carton Packaging Revolution

In its day, the can was undoubtedly a fantastic and futuristic invention, one which first came about after the French government offered 12,000 francs to anyone who could invent a method of preserving food for its army.

Salt Reduction The First Step To Better Health

Salt reduction has been a hot topic in the food debate for some time now.

Redefining FMCG Packaging Market

Fast Moving Consumer Goods, as the name suggests, are low-cost products with low shelf life (they are either high in demand or deteriorate rapidly, or both).

Novel Food Preservation Technologies - A Review

Consumers today are more inclined towards convenient and on-the-go food products with fresh quality attributes.

The Mega Food Park Scheme Give Major Fillip To Food Processing Sectors

Food-Parks as a Global Food Factory and a Global Sourcing Hub

Meat Processing To Meet Consumer's Requirements

Have you ever wondered how the meat passes through various stages after being obtained from animal to the end customer? Well, the whole process is quite a skilled process that requires plenty of attention to details.

Agilent Technologies

TECHNOLOGIES AGILENT The Food Marketing and Technology Magazine – India, interacted with Agilent Technologies, India team; Mr Bharat Bhardwaj (Country Manager India); Joseph L. Hedrick (Commercialization Manager) and Prasenjit Kar (Business Manager); at the launch of their products Cary 3500 and Gas Chromatograph Systems 8890 & 8860. They enlightened us about Agilent India’s journey and they also provided complete details about the newly launched products.