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Flavours trending in Southeast Asia

Every year for the past 20 years, the McCormick Flavour Forecast has been sharing the trends that transform the way consumers cook, flavour, and eat. For the Southeast Asia market, we sought the input of Ms Annalee O’ Rourke, R&D Director Southeast Asia, McCormick and Tawinkarn Ariyavaradhorn, Culinary Development Chef Southeast Asia, McCormick provide more details on the region's diverse preferences.  (From left) Annalee O'Rourke, R&D Director Southeast Asia, McCormick, and Tawinkarn Ariyavaradhorn, Culinary Development Chef Southeast Asia, McCormick What will be new in Southeast Asia, a region with very diverse tastes? The McCormick® Flavour Forecast® is a forward-thinking annual global report that identifies emerging flavour trends driving “what’s next” in flavour at restaurants, on retail shelves and in-home kitchens for the next one to three years.  The four themes in McCormick® Flavour Forecast® 21st edition are very relevant to Southeast Asia (SEA) and we do see

Shrink sleeves: Updates from Dase-Sing Group

The Dase-Sing Group manufactures automatic rotogravure printing labels, automatic sleever machines and shrink labels and films. Established in 1985, it has become one of Taiwan's more advanced and fast-developing packaging companies with major customers across the Asian region.  “When Dase-Sing manufactured the first machine in 1995, our goal was to become a manufacturer that provides customers with one-stop processing and packaging solutions,” shared Tony Huang, executive assistant at Dase-Sing. He said that in conceptualising designs, the company makes the most of available science and technology, and as a result has produced several notable machines and complete solutions for F&B and personal care manufacturing. These sectors are very dynamic, with such trends as sustainability, recyclability, consumer safety, among others, impacting the packaging sector. At the same time developments in automation are also changing the way companies manage their production.   READ: Dase-Sin

F&B Updates in the July 2021 of FoodPacific Manufacturing Journal

When you go over the issues of FoodPacific Manufacturing Journal, you’d be amazed at the countless innovations being presented to food and beverage manufacturers, and how these are contributing to hundreds of new and exciting products every day.   Read the July 2021 issue of FoodPacific Manufacturing Journal   In food and beverage, two trends are coming right at us with full force.  One is the focus on health and nutrition, which should significantly impact the way packaged foods and drinks are developed or reformulated. Another is the seeming breakneck speed at which companies are investing in plant-based food – especially alternative meat – production. With technical support coming from many ingredient companies, expect that you can produce better tasting plant-based food and beverages.  READ MORE

Inspirational women shaping engineering (Meet 5 from Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection)

Women have always been under-represented in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) workforce, and a 2019 report by UNESCO illustrated the true extent of this. It showed that in no part of the world, except for a few countries, do women outnumber men in the Research & Development workforce. Globally, less than 30% of those working in research fields were women.  There can be no doubt that women are starting to represent a higher proportion of the science and engineering workforce. However, any increases follow on from very low starting points. According to the US Census, for example, women working in engineering occupations increased from 3% in 1970, to 15% in 2019 [1] . That same year , there were more than 6.3 million female scientists and engineers working in the EU, accounting for 41% of total employment in science and engineering [2] .   In Asia specifically, there were found to be key differences across the continent. A handful of countries buck the glo

Vegan whipping agent for ice cream, desserts and bakery products

As the trend for plant-based alternatives grows across the globe, FrieslandCampina introduces a vegan innovation.  The ingredient called Kievit® Vana-Monte V98 allows bakers to use it for Crème Chantilly (whipped cream), making it attractive to vegan as well as non-vegans (flexitarians). Desserts manufacturers can make chocolate or fruit mousse, and ice cream based upon Kievit® Vana-Monte V98. "We are seeing the global trend for more plant-based alternatives transfer more and more to the bakery, desserts and ice cream industries and we are delighted to support our partners and consumers all over the world with giving them a vegan alternative for the perfect Crème Chantilly and sweet or acidic mousses,” says Suzanne van den Eshof , Global Head of Marketing Food Industry at FrieslandCampina.“We consider it our mission to bring our valued partners and consumers every opportunity to make their own creations exactly to their and the market’s liking, and we’re proud of this new chapter

Extruder users! A prize for your thoughts

Dear extruder users:   As you have been working in the packaging industry for many years, you are familiar with the equipment in the market and have been using them in your day-to-day operations. But we also know that many users still have questions, among them:   1. What are the well-known brands of extruders in the market?   2. What qualities of products and services from extruder suppliers are available today?   3. Which extruder suppliers are preferred by my colleagues?  Ringier Trade Media is launching a survey on the procurement experience of those who use extruders in their production plants. The survey aims to find out the main reasons for their choice of equipment, brand and other factors that affect their purchase of extruders.  This survey will only take you about 3-5 minutes to fill out and will give you the chance to win some prizes.  Join this survey and let your voice be heard!  Survey form a t: http://ringier-webinar.mikecrm.com/ijdxsIQ

Top packaging solutions

The Dase-Sing Group manufactures automatic rotogravure printing labels, automatic sleever machines and shrink labels and films. Established in 1985, it has become one of the island’s more advanced and fast-developing packaging companies with major customers across the Asian region. “When Dase-Sing manufactured the first machine in 1995, our goal was to become a manufacturer that provides customers with one-stop processing and packaging solutions,” shared Tony Huang, executive assistant at Dase-Sing. He said that in conceptualising designs, the company makes the most of available science and technology, and as a result has produced several notable machines and complete solutions for F&B and personal care manufacturing. These sectors are very dynamic, with such trends as sustainability, recyclability, consumer safety, among others, impacting the packaging sector. At the same time developments in automation are also changing the way companies manage their production.   “In Southeast A

Rising above industry challenges

In this month's issue of FoodPacific Manufacturing Journal , we provide a snapshot of Thailand's food and beverage sector, specifically looking at the challenges impacting F&B manufacturers, and the solutions and actions to overcome these.      Thailand's food processing and agricultural sectors are critical to the local economy. Early this year, the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) also reported these sectors represented the second highest number of applications for investment promotion in 2020. By investment value, these sectors accounted for 41.1 billion baht, only next to electrical appliances and electronics with 50.3 billion baht.   The report gathers input from different sources including insights from Visit Limlurcha, chairman of Thailand's Food Processing Industries Club, Federation of Thai Industries, and president of the Thai Food Processors Association. Emphasis on automation, improving standards, and sustainable production, packaging, and distribution

Wu-Hsing Electronics: Band sealer and vacuum sealer

Company:  Wu-Hsing Electronics CO., LTD  Product Band Sealer: Model WSY-901   100% Taiwan-made band sealer & vacuum sealer From Wu-Hsing Electronics CO., LTD, model WSY-901 is a horizontal band sealer with a painted metal construction. The pre-made bags are sealed lying flat on the conveyor during sealing. The conveyor can be adjusted up and down, front and back. It combines the functions of bag sealing, knurling and printing. The variable conveyor belt speed is adjustable to accommodate materials of various thickness. Features of the conveyor : Loading weight of <5kg Width: 200mm Adjustable speed: 1-10M/per minute. Optional: Date Imprinter, Stainless housing This model may be used for food, chemicals, hardware parts packaging and Tyvek sterilization pouch. The company offers models 905, 905H, 907 for powder and liquid products.

KUP-120 Universal mixing and seasoning machine from Kinn Shang Hoo Iron Works

  Some food equipment are designed with versatility in mind. This is one of the special features of  model KUP-120, the Universal Mixing and Seasoning Machine from Kinn Shang Hoo Iron Works ( KSH). Established more than 60 years ago, KSH has the capability to design machines according to customers’ requirements, and has secured various patents for its work.  The KUP-120, which is  among the company's  popular machines is for mixing rice, noodles, or vegetables, as well as  for mixing row-su (meat floss) and yu-su (fish floss). The machine can also  dry products like peanuts, sesame, and coffee beans; and can be used to season food with sauces and condiments. The process allows the aromas to remain intact, according to the company.   The machine also runs on gas, and features a safety alarm to prevent burnout. If you would like to know more about Kinn Shang Hoo and its products, go to:  https://en.ksh-foodtech.com.tw/product-detail-383662.html Visit the Kinn Shang Hoo Iron Works Sh