Food Bev Asia

Prospects continue to look better as we move further into 2023. Here's what's inside the February 2023 issue of FoodPacific Manufacturing Journal : Interviews with companies about the Asia industry, a look at novel technologies that will potentially enhance food production and processing, plus the latest packaging, processing and ingredient products.  FEATURE   Technologies to drive future food production p8 At the event, APEC BCG (Bio-Circular Green) Economy Thailand 2022: Tech to Biz, the president of the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Prof. Dr. Sukit Limpijumnong, presented on the future disruptions in the next 5 to 10 years. Some may be applied to food & beverage industry, and inspire manufacturers as they prepare for the future. INGREDIENTS  New ingredients for future foods and more p15 Companies prioritise nutrition, food security, and concern for environment. OUTLOOK 2023 Philippines exports poised for upswing p12 The Philippines’ exports

MANY food companies are familiar with the time-tested innovations from equipment manufacturer Heat and Control, with its lines of conveying, food processing, weighing, and inspection systems.   The FastBack conveyor for instance which was introduced in 1995 remains a leading brand in horizontal motion conveyors. In 2022, the company introduced a 4.0 version which aims to set a new standard in conveying as it features a rotational drive motion that produces a horizontal motion, and addresses the maintenance and hygiene issues that come with conveying. With growing consumer awareness on healthy snacking, the popularity of air frying to produce low fat snacks has also taken off in recent years. Heat and Control’s AirFry System was designed to reduce oil content in food products. Meanwhile cost efficiency is a feature of the Masa Maker™, a corn masa making system which can create masa without water usage. These are just some of the company’s offerings to a food processing sector that seeks