Ringier Trade Media Ltd interviews Fredrik Hjelmqvist, Senior Vice President, Beverages & More, dsm-firmenich Ingredient Solutions --- “The first wealth is health,” goes the timeless quote that has never been more important to us emerging from a pandemic. According to recent studies, priorities are shifting – for a growing number of consumers, an active lifestyle coupled with a healthy diet is the order of the day. Whether one is motivated to be in good shape, or is doing it for the environment, mindful eating has become a top priority. In fact, the global demand for health and wellness foods (i.e. whole foods, clean label snacks) is expected to increase exponentially at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.80% between the years 2023 and 2030 with a predicted value of USD 1805.8 million by 2030. 1 For eco-conscious consumers, another important part of eating right is connected to knowing what’s in their food, where it comes from, and how it is processed. The food industry has
KEY TECHNOLOGY, a member of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling Solutions group, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of automation systems including digital sorters, conveyors, and other processing equipment. The company has launched several innovations over the past year, the latest being optical sorting systems for frozen chicken nuggets, plant-based meat alternatives, and other processed proteins. In a conversation with FoodPacific Manufacturing Journal , Marco Azzaretti, Director of Marketing at Key Technology, underscores the benefits of having automated product inspection machines in place. Marco Azzaretti, Director of Marketing Key Technology Why should food processors invest in optical sorters? With automated inspection technology, food processors have a huge opportunity to maximise cost savings by increasing production efficiencies and reducing labour requirements, while simultaneously improving product quality and safety. Because of the clear return on