Food Bev Asia

THE FAO defines food security as when all people, at all times, have physical, social and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food that meets their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life. In many parts of the world, even in highly industrialised countries, food security is challenged by population growth (2 billion by the year 2050), climate change, changing consumer tastes, water scarcity, agricultural problems, and now the pandemic. In this interview, James Zhou, Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Asia, Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC), talks to FoodPacific Manufacturing Journal about the situation in Asia, and how LDC is helping with solutions for the agricultural sector. James Zhou, Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Asia, Louis Dreyfus Company What does food security mean for the diverse region of Asia, and why does the region remain at the core of global food insecurity? How has the region reached this point? Asia is the world’s key supp...

As tension continues between Russia and the Ukraine,  the effect on the rest of the world is unfolding. Experts have been predicting the impact on food and beverage supply and the challenges ahead. Brands are exiting Russia; prices of products made from wheat have been increasing, and the threat of tight food and feed supply is looming. Though miles away, the Middle East and Asia are not spared from the effects of this crisis on their supply.   Watch this space for news and developments related to the F&B industry as reported by various media groups across the globe.   The war in Ukraine is exposing gaps in the world’s food-systems research Supply shock caused by Russian invasion of Ukraine puts strain on various EU agri-food sectors   Agco CEO says Russia-Ukraine war’s potential consequences on global food supply is ‘a really big deal’ Ukraine is among the  top five producers  of  wheat.  According  to  S&P Global,  th...

Falafels are a common snack or street food primarily made of fava beans and/or chickpeas ground into mushy fried balls or patties that go into pita or laffa bread. The word falafel may refer to these or to the sandwich itself. Although the origins of the falafel are still unclear (Egypt? Lebanon? Israel?), this food has gone beyond the Middle East to be enjoyed in most parts of the world.  Photo credit: Martin Rettenberger I Shutterstock Free of meat, this filling snack can likely stand toe to toe with today’s innovative plant-based foods – all gaining popularity among vegans and health-conscious consumers. In fact,  searches for 'falafel near me' have increased 50% worldwide in the past month*. Wanting to know where the world’s best falafels can be found, f oodie experts at  10bis.co.il   and their sister companies, embarked on their own research, the results of which they share. (Their complete methodology can be found at the end of this report.) Is the best f...

In November 2021, global supply chain technology leader, Körber announced it will be installing an automated storage and retrieval system including software at Sineurope Pte Ltd, a supplier of premium-grade frozen and dried seafood.   Looking to upgrade its cold chain facility in Singapore, Sineurope invested in an automated high-bay warehouse consisting of a 31-meter-tall freezer-rated pallet stacker crane equipped with autonomous satellite vehicles (ASV). The system not only expands company's storage space, but helps in reducing energy use, thanks to the energy regenerative systems built into the stacker cranes. And even with a lean team working at the cold room storage, the company will see productivity remain high with ASRS. Also earlier in 2021, Körber announced it had partnered with cold storage provider, BigBlue Logistics for an automated deep freeze warehouse in Cebu, Philippines. The design concept for BigBlue consisted of a -28°C automated high-bay warehouse with five...

Despite the pandemic, Gulfood Manufacturing  opened to the public on November 7 to 9, 2021 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. One of the interviews conducted by  FoodPacific Manufacturing Journal was with Sidel's VP Sales Beverages MEA&I, Mr Harbinder Kathuria who shares his insights for 2022 and beyond.  Sidel has always stressed its commitment to sustainability and digitalisation. Its many innovations in the past attest to this.   Mr  Harbinder Kathuria, Sidel VP Sales Beverages, MEA&I Sidel has shown its capabilities, from providing complete lines for the F&B market, through to providing solutions to meet the market’s requirements on sustainability and digitalisation. What's next for the company in 2022? One of the main pillars for Sidel for Gulfood Manufacturing 2021 is sustainability. While looking forward to 2022, our emphasis will be the same. Due to the impending environmental challenges our world faces and rising awareness ...

Shifting to a new food freezing method could make for safer and better quality frozen foods while saving energy and reducing carbon emissions, according to a new study by U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and University of California-Berkeley scientists.   The new freezing method stores foods in a sealed, rigid container—typically made of hard plastic or metal—filled with a liquid such as water. Unlike conventional freezing in which the food is completely exposed to air and freezes solid at temperatures below 32 degrees F, isochoric freezing preserves food without turning it to solid ice. As long as the food stays immersed in the liquid portion, it is protected from ice crystallization, which is the main threat to food quality. Energy savings come from not having to freeze foods completely solid, which requires a large amount of energy, plus there is no need to resort to energy-intensive cold storage protocols such as quick freezing to avoid ice c...

Pierre Tossut who took office as CEO of Puratos in January 2022, is set to lead the company and attain the goals of the family business, from driving research and innovation to expanding its support for communities in areas where it operates. For the past 26 years, Tossut has worked at Puratos, a company known for its bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, that are produced for artisans, industrials, retailers and food service companies in over 100 countries. There he was directly responsible for the company's R&D, marketing, product management and sales divisions.   In this interview with FoodPacific Manufacturing Journal , Tossut outlines the aspects that matter as he assumes the new role from Daniel Malcorps who led the company for 20 years. Pierre Tossut, CEO, Puratos As CEO, the agenda is to further "Puratos' global impact and to achieve the company's 5-billion-euro turnover target by 2030." What actions will further this agenda during your term? T...

(Updated)   As we enter 2022, the promise of a better year ahead is still reassuring in the midst of the pandemic.  In Southeast Asia, many countries are cautiously opening up for business to get the economy going. But much remains to be seen as fear of COVID grips the world. As reported by Vietnam Briefing , the Vietnam Ministry of Health confirmed 2,045,290 cases of COVID-19, with 1,747,462 recovered as of January 18.   In Thailand , there are 2,337,811 confirmed cases, with  2,233,903 recovered.  As of January 17, the Philippines recorded 3.27 million cases, with 2,898,507 recovered, according to the Department of Health.   Indonesia has 4,272,421 cases with 4,119,472 recovered. Many say that we should begin to learn to live with the virus. But that's what we have been doing since it began invading our space. Adopting to this difficult situation will take a long time. (Sarcasm aside.) Taking their cue from changes as a result of the pandemic, c...

Raw material supply and price concerns restricted the growth of the global botanical extracts market in previous years, but consumer shift to healthier products has been shoring up the industry in recent months. The health and wellness trend, which picked up pace even more this pandemic, is also reshaping consumption patterns as more users veer away from synthetic products (amid greater awareness about their negative effects) toward natural alternatives that deliver more nutritional benefits. The Asia Pacific is expected to post the fastest growth in the global botanical extracts market, which itself is forecast to continue expanding despite the economic slowdown in many countries. Projections from MarketsandMarkets place the global botanical extracts industry at USD6.03 billion by 2022 at a CAGR of 9.0% mostly on the back of increasing demand for natural flavours in food applications. While sustained market growth will push the market to USD1006 billion by 2028, according to Meticulou...

Ringier Events hosted the ASEAN Food and Beverage Ingredients Summit, together with business partner, ingredients company, Kerry, on 12 November 2022. The online event is part of a series of conferences covering health and nutrition topics that reflect the changing needs of the market. As various surveys show, consumers are now putting their physical and mental wellbeing front and center, and their interest in products with health benefits has been growing since the pandemic began . While nutrition is necessary, taste is the prime driver when consumers choose any food or beverage. Hence, the conference theme, Nutrition Revolution | The Good versus the Bad: Finding the Right Balance, underscores the need for manufacturers to meet both the taste and nutrition requirements of customers. Ringier invited Kerry, PT Foodex, PT Nestlé Indonesia, and LeSafrre, to share new solutions applicable to the manufacture of plant-based and non-plant-based products. Majelis Ulama Indonesia brought attend...