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(Photo: Olga Danileiko  I  Dreamstime.com) Rio de Janeiro's Carnival may be over, but we still have the sweets! Read the latest from Abicab and its members, producing delectable chocolate, confectionery and other treats in Brazil. And know what’s going on in the country’s cocoa industry. The sweet taste of Brazil ABICAB – Sweet Brazil is taking the country’s chocolate and confectionery to the Middle East and the world Nugali: Bean to bar The company, which is the first in Brazil to create a link between consumer and the cocoa plantation, offers sustainable chocolate products. Peccin’s Brazilian treats The company produces a wide range of sweets, from lollipops to gum to chocolate, which have been recently showcased in trade shows in the Middle East and other regions.

The February issue of FoodPacific Manufacturing Journal is out, and it’s packed with a lot information on companies, products, and technologies. One of our special features is on plant-based proteins . These products are very much in demand in areas like sports nutrition. While we know about soy, Spirulina and other high-protein products, Cargill also shares how walnut and peanut – more sustainable sources of protein – are rising stars in this category. Mr Sun Ying Bei of Cargill is interviewed  for trends in plant-based proteins Still on health and nutrition, we’re happy to feature Vinamilk on our February issue as well. Among other things, Mr Mai Hoai Anh, executive director of Sales at Vinamilk spoke to us about the company’s expansion into Cambodia. Earlier last month, SCIEX, a leader in life science analytical technologies, introduced a high resolution mass spectrometry (MS) platform for routine food, environmental and forensic testing labs. This pr...

Hello, readers.  Happy New Year! Like you, I can't believe it’s 2016. But just the same we're thrilled for what's in store. This year guarantees to be another energizing one for the food and beverage industry, what with the focus on health and nutrition, better for you products, innovative ingredients, and the development of countless state-of-the art manufacturing technologies. FoodPacific Manufacturing Journal (FPMJ) and Food Manufacturing Journal-Middle East (FMJE) are excited to bring to you more channels to help keep you posted on what’s going on in the market. This year, watch for the launch of two Ringier newsletters that will put the spotlight on food ingredients and food safety . In the February issue of FPMJ, read the Outlook 2016 special feature on food and beverage ingredients, which includes interviews with prominent companies ,  GNT, Huntsman, FMC, Montloeder, Tate & Lyle -- and many others. In FMJE,  we're pleased to shar...

I was at the product launch hosted by packaging company Detpak at the Makati Diamond Residences in Manila earlier this month.   In a simple gathering of local food and beverage companies, Detpak Group brand manager, Marisa Jones presented their latest products and services. In particular, she spoke about Launch Pad, the company’s new R&D division created to help food and beverage manufacturers with customized packaging designs. The R&D team boasts one day to turn an idea to a prototype ready for market testing. Ms Jones explained the benefits of their packaging for fast foods, hot beverages, whole cakes as well as their new cost-saving table napkins with dispenser. During her presentation, samples of these packaging were being passed around for customers to evaluate.  I was in the company of representatives from Goldilocks, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, and foodservice providers who were generally impressed with the products. The Good 2 Go Bag and the Sm...