Food Bev Asia

AS CONSUMER demands continue to rapidly evolve, China's food and beverage industry is experiencing unprecedented transformation. Innovations in healthy product formulations, eco-friendly packaging, rigorous safety testing and intelligent manufacturing processes are changing the industry landscape. This is apparent in the selection for the 2024 Food and Beverage Industry - Ringier Technology Innovation Awards.   The awards program which marks its 18 th  year, recognizes companies and their products that have made outstanding contributions to F&B and technologies, and encourages more companies to invest in technological innovation. This year, 82 products/technologies from 60 companies entered the final judging and votation for the following categories: Innovative Product of the Year (End Product) Food and Beverage Ingredients Food and Beverage Packaging Technology Food and Beverage Processing and Automation/Intelligent Manufacturing   The judging criteria were based on four aspec

The August issue of FoodPacific Manufacturing Journal explores the needs of SMEs which  make up most of the manufacturing industry in Southeast Asia. How can they improve their competitiveness in the midst of challenges? Quality management In terms of growing their business, for example, SMEs have very much to grasp, from understanding the importance of proper documentation to long-term planning. In the report, First urgent Total Quality Challenge to MSMEs in the Philippines , the author, Dr Miflora Gatchalian writes that SMEs do not know where to begin their quality development and improvement efforts, as well as on how to sustain these efforts. Her team has been collaborating with the Philippines’ Department of Science and Technology on how to assist SMEs. In the next issues of this magazine, she will be sharing more highlights about this collaboration. Are they ready to go smart? In solving many of their operational problems, investing in digital transformation is a route SMEs must

The Asia Food and Beverage Innovation Summit hosted by Ringier Events gathered some two hundred participants from the local F&B manufacturing and packaging sectors at the JS Luwansa Hotel & Convention Centre in Jakarta from May 15 to 16, 2024. Industry professionals, academics, and private sector representatives came together to share and discuss crucial topics in food processing and nutrition, packaging technologies, sustainability, food security, and Halal certification.    Key personalities in the industry joined the conference as speakers including Rachmat Hidayat, Vice Chairman, Public Policy and Interagency Relationship Association of Indonesian Food and Beverage Manufacturers; Henky Wibawa, Executive Director of the Indonesia Packaging Federation; Dr Joseph Ross Jocson, president of the Asian Packaging Federation; Triyono Prijosoesilo, Director of Public Affairs, Communications and Sustainability, from PT Coca-Cola Indonesia.   Mr.  Tony Huang, CEO, Dase-Sing Group Taiwa

 Always a delight to visit, the Food and Hotel Asia (FHA) - Food & Beverage 2024 held in Singapore from April 23-26, was an extravaganza of fine products from across the globe.  Italy alone was represented by 58 food and beverage exhibitors of wines, cheese, olive oils, truffles, and cold cuts.     FoodPacific Manufacturing Journal (FPMJ)   was able to interview Mr Giorgio Calveri, Trade Commissioner for Singapore and the Philippines, on Italy's F&B exports to Southeast Asia.   Mr Giorgio Calveri, Trade Commissioner for Singapore and the Philippines FPMJ: With 58 exhibitors, what is the Italian delegation bringing to FHA this year? The Italian delegation at FHA was a vibrant showcase of Italian food excellence. In total, the 58 exhibitors represented a diverse range of high-quality products, including:  - Classic food items: From cheeses and prosciutto to an array of pastas, pastries, and the finest olive oils. - Ingredients and condiments: Speciality ingredients that elev

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