Food Bev Asia

RISING demand for plant-based proteins across the globe puts Yung Soon Lih Food Machine Co., Ltd (YSLFOOD) in a position of strength. For the past 30 years, the company has been manufacturing a diverse range of equipment for processing tofu, soybean milk, bean sprouts, alfalfa sprouts, and vegan meat foods. It pioneered the development and production of turnkey solutions for soybean processing lines in Taiwan, and has earned the most local patents. It continues to expand R&D and customisation capabilities as it eyes new markets. Currently it provides equipment and services to manufacturers in over 40 countries in North and South America, Europe, Oceania, and Asia. Healthy demand for soy “Since 2000, the global consumption of soybeans has been growing continually, almost doubling in 2016/17. Likewise, this has been matched by the global production of soybeans,” shares company CEO Brian Cheng, who is also supervisor at the Taiwan Food & Pharmaceutical Machinery Manufact...

FROM one company built in 1979, Taiwan-based FineTek Co., Ltd has expanded with subsidiaries across the globe, developing industrial sensors and solutions for flow metering, tank gauging systems, automation, and wireless communication for many industries. For the food and beverage processing sectors, FineTek has been supplying a range of level transmitters, float level switches, and temperature controllers used in different stages of the F&B manufacturing process. The products can be used to achieve process automation and control. For example, in batching systems, its control systems will help manufacturers ensure thorough blending of all dry and wet ingredients, and controllers to measure the level of liquids inside the tank. In raw water treatment, liquid level sensors can monitor and control liquid levels. The FineTek team, with Chief Marketing Officer Mr Peter Wu standing fifth from left. FineTek Chief Marketing Officer, Peter Wu sees growing opportunities ...

SIKO Products Asia Pte. Ltd. was established in 2013 in Singapore to handle the distribution and technical support for customers and distributors especially in the Southeast Asian region. The company is the newest addition to Germany-based SIKO’s global subsidiaries.  The SIKO team at ProPak Asia 2018. Mr Jacky Tan is fourth from left. (Photo: Ringier) In the following video , FoodPacific Manufacturing Journal asked Jacky Tan, general manager for SIKO Products Asia, to explain how the company's system solution for changeover works, and note the ease of use designed into this semi-automated equipment.  Watch the VIDEO : SIKO system solution for changeover

Considering that the consumption of food directly correlates with health and safety issues, there is a growing awareness of the importance of food origins and processing details in this day and age. The ability to track and trace food and all other substances that will eventually be consumed through all stages of their production, processing and distribution is known as food traceability[i], and is being increasingly recognised as a crucial component of the food and beverage industry when it comes to identifying and responding to food-related health risks to protect public health. The value of food traceability especially lies in the fact that if any sort of contamination or other concern detrimental to human health emerges along the food processing, production and distribution chain, the presence of traceability measures will allow food manufacturers and/or health authorities to determine the source of the issue, identify and isolate it to prevent spread, as well as take other neces...

Returning to Jakarta on 4-5 September 2018 for the Asia Food and Beverage Summit , Ringier Trade Media Ltd invites members of the industry to two days of exciting presentations and networking at JS Luwansa Hotel and Convention Centre, plus a factory tour to complete the package. Some 200 delegates attend the Asia Food and Beverage Summit which provides an overview of the industry through presentations on food processing, ingredients, packaging, food safety, and market developments. The  Asia Food and Beverage Summit   is strongly supported by the ASEAN Food & Beverage Alliance (AFBA), Food Industry Asia (FIA), the Indonesian Food & Beverage Association (GAPMMI), the Indonesian Packaging Federation (IPF), and the Philippine Association of Food Technologists (PAFT), and annually attracts over 200 delegates from Indonesia and other parts of Asia. To provide you with a better overview of industry developments, the conference will have two tracks, (1) Food and Be...

On 5 June 2018, countries celebrated World Environment Day, and Secretary-General, António Guterres was quoted as saying, "On World Environment Day, the message is simple: reject single-use plastic. Refuse what you can’t re-use. Together, we can chart a path to a cleaner, greener world." [1] Who would have thought that these words – and many other similar messages – would be uttered years later, after the creation of polymers?  The discovery of Bakelite, a synthetic plastic, by Leo Baekeland in 1907 led to rapid developments of new polymers from chemical companies. [2] And with so many uses and applications today and the convenience they offer, plastics continue to be a necessary part of our lives. For many food products and beverages alone, plastic packaging is still the material of choice. Bioplastics, a type of plastic made from renewable sources instead of petroleum-based products, are said to be the better option because they degrade faster, are less toxic,...

Sneak peek of Fi Asia 2018 FoodPacific Manufacturing Journal is back from visiting a number of food and beverage processing facilities in Indonesia, from February 27 to March 1, as part of UBM Asia ’s programme to acquaint media with the current trends in the country’s food and beverage industry. The press tour organised by UBM’s groups from Indonesia and Thailand was conducted in preparation for Fi Asia ’s 23 rd edition in Jakarta from 3-5 October 2018. To date, 750 exhibitors from various countries and regions are participating in the event. Fi Asia 2018 press conference at Harris Suites fx Sudirman, Jakarta   Industry overview There are many reasons why Indonesia is an attractive market, the most obvious of course is its sheer size – 261.9 million, or nearly half of the population of the ASEAN region (June 2017 figure from GAPMMI or the Indonesian Food and Beverage Association). By 2020, the consumption class is estimated to reach 140 million. But...

                                                                     (Photo: Dreamstime) IT MAY be hard to keep up with changing consumer tastes, but trends especially related to health and sustainability are here to stay. FoodPacific Manufacturing Journal  (FPMJ) interviewed some of the leading companies of food and beverage ingredients to get the feel of the industry in Southeast Asia as 2018 unfolds. Companies want innovative ingredients and reduce production cost at the same time. But what does the ingredients sector have for them? In his exclusive piece for FPMJ, Chr. Hansen executive vice president for APAC and LATAM, Sten Estrup conveniently summarises the major trends influencing product development amongst ingredient providers. He also underscores the value of sustainability in research ...

Hello! I hope your new year is starting out well. We've been working on the first issue of FoodPacific Manufacturing Journal for the year , and it is still in the making. Just like cheese and wine.... To give you a sneak peak, the February issue has a special Outlook section on food ingredients and additives, where we interview leading companies expanding their markets in South East Asia. To date, Arjuna, Chr. Hansen, Epi Ingredients, Ingredion, and Tate & Lyle are sharing their plans and outlook for 2018 and beyond. Last year we talked to executives from PT Doehler, Epi Ingredients, GNT, Ingredion, and AAK on their outlook (see links below). Looking back to the trends in past couple of years, it's no surprise that certain trends are here to stay - for good. But we still look forward to innovations that will help cut production time, and of course, cost.   AAK bolsters lead in value-adding oil and fat solutions Clean label goes mainstream in 2017 Epi Ingredi...

Another year is coming to an end, but before we start with what’s new in 2018, let’s take a look back at some of the interviews we conducted for FoodPacific Manufacturing Journal and Food Manufacturing Journal-Middle East in 2017. UAE Fulfilling a niche for fresh fruit boxes Wherever continent you might be – you will know consumers are trying hard to live and eat healthy. In Dubai, the company Fruitful Day is taking it a step further by delivering well-packaged seasonal fresh fruits at your doorstep. Tony Billingham of Boncafé UAE One-stop coffee shop Lounging in a coffee bar – of course with a specialty brew in hand – is an activity that has boosted the coffee industry in Asia and the GCC in recent years. Taking advantage of this booming market in Dubai, Boncafé Middle East is a one-stop shop with capabilities for shop design, complete beverage supply solutions, preventative maintenance programs, technical assistance and aftersales support. and certified b...