Here are some of the features you will find in the latest issue of FoodPacific Manufacturing Journal. Ashwagandha Highly in demand these days, natural functional ingredients are finding their way into sports nutrition products, supplements, and many food and beverages that want a better health appeal. In all these sectors, the ancient medicinal herb, ashwagandha is gaining popularity. Biscuits made with ashwagandha (Photo: Dreamstime) Bioprotection with food cultures An interview with Mark Johnston, Chr. Hansen's Country Manager, ASEAN, South Korea & Japan on the company's natural shelf life extenders and how these are on trend with consumers' need for safer ways to protect food such as yogurts and processed foods. Extend yogurt shelf life (Photo: Dreamstime) Do you want bacon with that? Indeed bacon is an indulgence that is great on its own. But why stop at pan-fried? Many custo