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IN THE application of vitamins and colors, stability, bioavailability, and ease of use remain the core challenges. Traditional vitamin powders, oils, or crystalline forms are highly susceptible to degradation when exposed to light, heat, moisture, and oxygen. They also suffer from poor flowability, electrostatic clumping, and uneven dispersion. Microencapsulation technology is fundamentally changing this landscape.   1 What is vitamin microencapsulation? Microencapsulation is an advanced technology that encapsulates active ingredients such as vitamins and colors within natural or synthetic polymeric wall materials. Through precisely controlled physicochemical processes, each micron sized “microcapsule” contains a stable active core, protected by a shell. Common wall materials include modified starch, gum arabic, gelatin, and cellulose derivatives, ensuring safe, edible, and compliant products. Microencapsulation is not simple mixing, it is achieved through specialized processes suc...

  WHEN the discussion is about packaging made in Taiwan, it can center on the precision of the manufacturing base, from engineering accuracy to export competitiveness, all of which underscore the credibility of this sector. Compared to low-cost, high-volume production found elsewhere in Asia, Taiwan’s packaging tends to be costly, but manufacturers also deliver on critical features such as high quality, precision and IP protection.   Since 1965, the Taiwan Packaging Association (TPA) has been the foundation of the island’s packaging industry. As a non‑profit trade body, it has consistently promoted the advancement of packaging technology, the growth of local manufacturers, and fostering of international ties.   Over the decades, the association has grown to become a central hub, organizing flagship trade shows such as TAIPEI PACK, and running educational and networking programs to ensure continued knowledge sharing. Amid shifting consumer demands, the TPA positions itself...

THE U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) represents the global trade interests of U.S. dairy farmers, processors, cooperatives and exporters, mainly to expand demand for U.S. dairy products worldwide. With offices in key regions, USDEC acts as a global ambassador for American dairy. Managed by USDEC, the USA Cheese Guild is a marketing and educational organization that promotes the diversity of US-made cheeses to chefs, distributors, retailers, and consumers through a variety of marketing programs in nine international markets.   At Food & Hospitality Asia (FHA) 2026, FoodPacific Manufacturing Journal caught up with USDEC Regional Director, Southeast Asia, Ms. Dali Ghazalay to talk about the rising demand  for diverse cheese varieties among Asians.     Ms. Dali Ghazalay, Regional Director, Southeast Asia U.S. Dairy Export Council    How has cheese become a prominent ingredient in Asia? The growth of cheese consumption is reflected in the strength of the...