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A “Greener” Future for Snacks Packaging?
There are many factors to consider in seeking a more sustainable snacks packaging solution, explains John Alimi, Product Manager for bagmakers of Ishida Europe
Innovative and cost effective methods to harness the power of rural India
It is a known fact that wastage of fruits and vegetables is high in India due to lack of infrastructure for processing and storage. One company that has been working to reduce wastage and increase farmer’s income is Raheja Solar Food Processing Pvt Ltd based in Indore. With the use of scientific methods they are able to help farmers. With the help of advanced Solar Dryers the farmers are able to dehydrate their produce and sell at higher price.
Cheese Powder Market Size Worth $2.15 Billion By 2028 | CAGR: 7.2%
The global cheese powder market size is expected to reach USD 2.15 billion by 2028 according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Cheese Powder Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report, By Product (Cheddar, Parmesan, Blue, Romano, Swiss, Others); By Application; By Region; Segment Forecast, 2021 – 2028” gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.
IMCD
Food Marketing and Technology Magazine, India had an opportunity to interview Amit Hirani, Managing Director, IMCD India. He talks about the investments in technical labs and technical resources so as to provide superior products to suit consumers taste. The company is committed to innovative products to meet food producers needs.
Kraft Heinz Company - Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Report
The Kraft Heinz Company released its third Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Report along with its 2025 Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DI&B) Aspirations.
Fortified Rice Kernels Testing Services
An average Indian can consume nearly 6 kg of rice a month. India ranks second in terms of rice production all over the world. Apparently we all like rice and eat everyday with veggies and pulses.
How Nut Processors can Gain from the Latest Sorting Technologies
It’s not easy for nut processors to ensure food safety or meet customers’ product specifications
Innovative Start-up Opportunities with Banana Based Processed Products
GREEN BANANA BASED PRODUCT
Wide Acceptance of Foodservice Disposables: Change in Consumer Behaviour and Conscious Business Organizations Fuel the Demand
As the trends such as eco-friendly lifestyle and doorstep food delivery pick up the pace in the COVID-19-affected world, there is an increase in demand for food service disposables across the globe. As a result, the production of environmental-friendly disposables is on the rise.
Packaging And Technology With Sustainability Is The Way Forward
Packaging is the art, science and technology of wrapping, protecting and showcasing products for consumer-centric, commercially viable manufacturing, distribution, storage, movement, sale and use with ease for ultimate satisfaction and delight to the consumer.
Plant-Based Meat- An Emerging Market
What is plant-based meat? Plant-based meats are meat-like products that are expected to have the same taste, texture, and experience as that of animal meat and made from plant based ingredients. So basically, plant-based meats replicate real meat, except for the fact it does not use animal meat. They are also called mock meats, meatless foods, meat analogues and faux meat.
The Bioautomated Algae Plantation
Amid extensive media coverage in 2018, one of the largest and first closed, year-round microalgae cultivation facilities in the world was officially opened in Bruck an der Leitha in Lower Austria. The photobioreactor system developed by Austrian-based ecoduna, which consists of 43,000 6-meter high glass tubes, is designed to produce roughly 100 tons of ultrapure algae powder annually. With its high concentrations of high grade vegan omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids, natural color substances and micronutrients, plus essential amino acids, microalgae is considered a highly-sustainable and resource-efficient raw material of the future, particularly for the food industry. One of the key issues during research and development was the creation of an industrial-scale production infrastructure, which required an automated system for controlling the biological growth process. Over the course of the project, Endress+Hauser proved to be a highly-engaged, persistent partner. At that time still a startup, ecoduna was supported from the very beginning by the measurement technology specialist with both high-quality sensor technology and comprehensive expertise in the area of pH value and optical density (OD) measurements, two relevant pieces of the patented green technology puzzle.
Now Vegetarian has Many Snacking Options
Ashok Bansal, Co-founder and CEO Kancha Cheena Foods Pvt Ltd in conversation with Food Marketing and Technology Magazine, India discusses the snacks market for vegetarians. Founded by great minds the company has a foundation for lofty growth.
Bostik
In conversation with Vikas Kulkarni, Managing Director, Bostik India, Food Marketing and Technology Magazine asked him questions regarding Bostik’s adhesive solutions and his learnings from the Covid-19 disruption. He talked about excellent foodgrade products and their applications.
Adulteration of Sweets, Milk and Milk Products in Festive Season
The festive season comes along with a wide array of sweets and its mélange of flavors which brings delight and sweeten up the festive vibes but what if this joy is wrapped with apprehension of adulteration with harmful additives which can gradually deteriorate the health of consumers.
Mintel Launched Food and Drink Landscape APAC 2021 Report
Mintel, the experts in what consumers want and why, has today launched Asia Pacific: The Food and Drink Landscape 2021, featuring the latest market research, product innovation insights, and consumer trends from across the region.
Chickpea Protein Beats Eggs in Mayo
ChickP’s 90% protein isolate demonstrates compelling “aquafaba” effect.
Three Preferences on Sweet Taste Perception now Decoded
One of the fastest growing demands relates to better-for-you food and drink products with a natural and balanced level of sweetness. Symrise has done a deep dive into consumption behaviors and focused on revealing the diversity of sensorial preferences. It has conducted studies to guide the development of new taste solutions that meet the latest consumer taste preferences. The resulting solutions balance the taste of a reduced sugar level from cookies to cocktails while keeping a maximum level of indulgence in different ways, for different consumers.
Unique Opportunity to OWN a Cashew Processing Facility in the Special Economic Zone of Benin
Benin is a promising investment destination for all kind of manufacturing enabled by a business-friendly policy framework and competitive infrastructure. Extending over 670 km from the Niger River to the Gulf of Guinea, Benin enjoys a particularly advantageous geostrategic position in West Africa.
Fat And Oils: Targeting The Positive Nutrition Trend
Consumers are taking a proactive approach to health maintenance and are actively looking to improve their diets. Whilst doing this, they are taking a broader approach to what constitutes healthy eating and drinking. Indeed, focus is no longer associated just on avoidance and moderation but instead, ensuring that they have ingredients in their diets that offer a health boost beyond basic nutrition. This is something that the fats and oils industry needs to respond to, educating consumers about how “good” fats are something that can help address issues such as heart health and immunity
Squeezable Tubes are Reinvigorating Sauces in South East Asia
Fun, tactile and handy, squeezable tubes bring table/cooking sauces in line with consumer trends and demographic changes in Southeast Asia.
Baking Enzymes Market Size Worth $1,115.6 Million By 2028 - CAGR: 5.5%
The global baking enzymes market size is expected to reach USD 1,115.6 million by 2028 according to a new study by Polaris Market Research.
Continuously Operating Ploughshare Mixer
Lödige Process Technology developed a process engineering solution for the production of monocalcium phosphate (MCP). The powder, which is an essential component of feed and phosphate fertilizers, can thus be produced economically in an “all-in-one” process.
New Mood Support Patent for Saffron Extract
Affron earns the exclusive right in the United States to the formulation and use of its saffron extract in connection with low mood support
Hydrochloride in Food Industry
Do you ever know, hydrochloric acid, one of the strongest acids in the world is used as a food additive?
Fast Service from Gear Specialist Ensures Continued Roll Production at Fine Lady Bakeries
When Fine Lady Bakeries, the Banbury based bakery producer, needed to replace a failed gear unit on an operationally vital winding drum that needed to put back into production as quickly as possible, they turned to the nearby located NORD DRIVESYSTEMS GROUP member – NORD GEAR LTD. In ultra-quick time, NORD was able to replace Fine Lady’s failed gear unit with one from its standard range fi tted with a specially designed and manufactured shaft.
CORNITOS
In an interaction with Vikram Agarwal, Managing Director, Cornitos Food Marketing and Technology Magazine, India tried to find out his success mantra of running a different snacks busness successfully. Nachos was not readily available when he launched it in India. A glimpse of his journey and his future plans is in this excerpt.
Sustainability, Animal Welfare and Plant Based Diets are Transforming The Dairy Industry in Asia-Pacific
Plant-based protein diets have been heavily promoted in recent years as traditional meat producers and dairy companies look for ways to excite consumers with nutritional, healthy and premium food and drink products.
Use of Filtration Technique in Juice and Wine Industry
PROCESSING
Sports Nutrition That Makes A Sportsperson Keep Going
As proper body exertion practice is predominant for athletes, similarly requisite nutrition helps them to stay at their maximal performance level before, during, and after activity. Sports Nutrition is a growing sector of research and application. Nourishing the body with the right foods is essential for boosting sports performance, notably fats, protein, and carbohydrates which sustain the body’s energy. Along with that, some macro and micronutrients are also essential to fuel the body cells. When dehydration increases, work capacity decreases, so to heighten the aerobic power, hydration is of great consequence for the body.