Food Bev Asia

  Food and beverage manufacturers make sure their products are attractive to their target consumers, and do so by choosing unique and extraordinary packaging designs. For this, shrink labels are definitely an indispensable tool and carrier. Label designs and bottle shape designs are also becoming more and more diversified – and all these demand advanced equipment standards, accuracy in application, and other technical capabilities. In response to these packaging requirements, Dase-Sing developed i-Vision , a peripheral device that works with the company’s automatic shrink sleeve labeling machine. An orientation system, i-Vision guides bottles or containers – even special bottle types – move in the right direction on the conveying system. When a bottle goes off track, i-Vision will help re-orient it as it goes to the next process for follow-up work. An orientation system, i-Vision guides bottles in the right direction on the conveying system i-Vision allows diversion – or change ...

  Gold Great Good Machinery Co., Ltd has been in the packaging business since 1993, providing manufacturers in different industries with labelling machines designed and produced in Taiwan.   According to general manager, Cai Linhui, participating in the Japan Packaging Exhibition Group was a turning point for the company. Their focus shifted to developing innovative labellers with speed, accuracy, and cutting specifications that meet the needs of manufacturers in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and other sectors.   Back in 2013, Gold Great Good set up a factory and introduced high end technology for labelling, despite the then ongoing industrial migration in Taiwan which impacted local demand for packaging. But it proved to be the right decision because the company became a model for the country’s industrial development. Over the years, it has also entered several markets including mainland China, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.  Sophisticated equipment and envi...

  WEIGHT is one of the physical aspects by which products can be easily scrutinised. Any inaccuracy could be taken as a sign that a production line is having quality control issues. For one, it could be a problem with checkweighing. Mettler-Toledo defines a checkweigher as “a system that weighs items as they pass through a production line, classifies the items by preset weight zones, and ejects or sorts the items based on their classification*.”  These machines are designed with various user considerations in mind.  There are so many checkweigher models out there today, so how do you choose the right one for your own business? Whether your company is small, large, or expanding, there's always a machine or solution that will fit your needs, according to   Nigel Wong, Head of Market Support Center, Asia Pacific, Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection.   Read more: Checkweighers * Principles of checkweighing.  https://www.packagingstrategies.com/ext/resources/...

Still in this dismal environment dominated by COVID-19, we'd all like to say that life in general is getting better. Some days the glass seems half full, on others, it's terribly half empty. As the months drag on, more brands are temporarily shutting down, filing for bankruptcy, reducing the number of their workforce, or reducing their man hours. Every company is still struggling as a result of the pandemic's domino effect on industries. But there will always be a way to make up for losses. Will technology save the day?    Entering the new year with re-evaluated plans to buffer their businesses from all sorts of disruptions, manufacturers are making certain their products and services reach customers at the shortest possible time. Supply chain issues were among the most difficult for several producers, manufacturers, and retailers to handle in the past several months, and as such its management is a priority. Many companies were able to manage this with more ease than other...

The success of plant-based food and beverage is built on taste. True enough several new product releases containing plant-based protein ingredients are getting better organoleptically. In the coming years, the number of NPDs will soar even more in Asia Pacific as the food and feed sectors contribute to the growth in a major way.  In our interview with Michelle Lee, Regional Marketing Director, Food and Beverage, DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences, she said: “ There is a global shift from animal protein to plant-based proteins for a variety of reasons including lifestyle, health, nutrition, and environment – all driven by the evolving consumer landscape and lifestyles. “Research shows that consumers of all ages want to include more plants in what they eat and drink. These consumers are gravitating towards a plant-based diet and in turn, forming a consumer group sometimes referred to as flexitarians. “Asia Pacific shows a huge potential, for example, plant-based meat alter...

Although the coming year is still riddled with uncertainty, like every new year, it brings hope of better things to come. Several trade shows are still postponed including ProPak Philippines and FHA.  In general, the outlook for the food and beverage industry is optimistic. In the January issue of FoodPacific Manufacturing Journal , we will share the perspective of manufacturers and market researchers on what they expect for 2021 for the packaging, processing, and ingredients segments.  And while we are preparing that special issue for you, allow us to share some of the reports in the earlier issues of the magazine: Winkler und Dünnebier grows its OTC sweets line Winkler und Dünnebier Süßwarenmaschinen GmbH (WDS), a leading global manufacturer of confectionery machines, draws upon its expertise in moulding plants, to offer OTC variants across its main product and machine categories, from hard candies to jellies and even chocolates. The company has the capability to handle the ...

The November-December 2020 edition of FoodPacific Manufacturing Journal  (FPMJ) brings you the most recent news for food and beverage manufacturers and suppliers. In the past few months, major companies have been reiterating how the pandemic has abruptly changed consumer behaviour -- and how the industry has had to adjust to the entire situation. As end-consumers ourselves, you and I know the focus has been on staying healthy and maintaining a robust immunity, so you guessed it there will be hundreds of new food and beverages incorporating the  ingredients we crave for -  from vitamins to probiotics to ingredient solutions that support heart, bones, gut and mental health.  While many of these good ingredients have always been around, we can expect them to come alive in convenience foods, snacks, and RTD beverages, and some of which we might be taking for granted. FPMJ has reported on so many of these ingredients and solutions, and a growing number of these products a...

In the area of hygienic materials and equipment development and production, Kinglai Hygienic Materials Co., Ltd sees itself as one of the innovators. Below is an excerpt from an interview conducted by  FoodPacific Manufacturing Journal with Kinglai president Daniel Lee: Daniel Lee, president, Kinglai Group Kinglai’s focus on R&D has been essential to its success. The following statement capsulizes this strategy: “Kinglai is an innovation-driven company with multiple operation centers worldwide which are pursuing consistent quality and increased customer value.”  The food and beverage market, which accounts for the largest share of Kinglai’s business, is benefiting from this strong R&D effort. “Improvement in food and beverage processing has always been our first priority, and careful attention has been given to exceed international food hygiene standards,” Daniel Lee explains. “We are the first enterprise in China to utilize the automatic welding and installation tech...

Kinn Shang Hoo Iron Works (KSH) designs and manufactures professional processing machines for meat, fish, and other food products. For a company dedicated to these food sectors, you can only be assured that KSH understands the stringent requirements manufacturers have on their checklist. After all, the Taiwan-based company has been in the food processing machinery business for more than 60 years, and has a wide range of products all developed and produced in-house.  From versatile standalone machines to turnkey solutions, Kinn Shang Hoo offers a long list of products that cater to the manufacturing needs of the aquatic, meat and vegetable processing sectors. The company’s emphasis on high quality, efficiency, and durability guarantees that every machine is built to serve manufacturers for many years.   Continue reading  this report   KSH machines, from left the KUP series universal mixer and seasoning machine; the CBS-10 smasher, and the FA-300 hydraulic high-s...

When fresh fruits and vegetables are not available, vacuum-fried versions are some of the snacks that we can consume readily or on the go. Vacuum frying as compared to traditional frying uses lower temperatures to process the fruit or vegetable pieces -- dehydrating and frying the product at the same time to yield crispy chips. The advantage of using lower temperatures is the fact that the oil does not deteriorate as fast, so carcinogens are one less problem for consumers.  What's more, the physical characteristics of the end-product add to palatability; firm, crisp, and the colours are relatively vibrant. Some research also say some of the nutrients are intact after vacuum frying. In a  feature in FoodPacific Manufacturing Journal, Jing Charng Tane Enterprise explains that "the oxygen-free state of the vacuum frying prevents rancidity, browning, and the oxidative deterioration of the oil and product, allowing the fried food to keep its flavour and colour.” Jing Charng Tane En...