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Prospects continue to look better as we move further into 2023. Here's what's inside the February 2023 issue of FoodPacific Manufacturing Journal : Interviews with companies about the Asia industry, a look at novel technologies that will potentially enhance food production and processing, plus the latest packaging, processing and ingredient products.  FEATURE   Technologies to drive future food production p8 At the event, APEC BCG (Bio-Circular Green) Economy Thailand 2022: Tech to Biz, the president of the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Prof. Dr. Sukit Limpijumnong, presented on the future disruptions in the next 5 to 10 years. Some may be applied to food & beverage industry, and inspire manufacturers as they prepare for the future. INGREDIENTS  New ingredients for future foods and more p15 Companies prioritise nutrition, food security, and concern for environment. OUTLOOK 2023 Philippines exports poised for upswing p12 The Philippin...

MANY food companies are familiar with the time-tested innovations from equipment manufacturer Heat and Control, with its lines of conveying, food processing, weighing, and inspection systems.   The FastBack conveyor for instance which was introduced in 1995 remains a leading brand in horizontal motion conveyors. In 2022, the company introduced a 4.0 version which aims to set a new standard in conveying as it features a rotational drive motion that produces a horizontal motion, and addresses the maintenance and hygiene issues that come with conveying. With growing consumer awareness on healthy snacking, the popularity of air frying to produce low fat snacks has also taken off in recent years. Heat and Control’s AirFry System was designed to reduce oil content in food products. Meanwhile cost efficiency is a feature of the Masa Maker™, a corn masa making system which can create masa without water usage. These are just some of the company’s offerings to a food processing sector t...

  ETPACK is among three brands under Groupe Emballage Technologies, which also includes SERMATEC and PACTISOUD. Based in France, these companies focus on the design and manufacture of packaging lines for the food industry. Their equipment have been installed in companies across the globe including Lotte, Danone, Mondelez, Thai Union, and Twinings. Specialising in packaging machinery for cardboard boxes (solid board and corrugated boards), ETPACK offers end load cartoners, wraparound cardboard sleevers, conveyors, top load forming and closing machines, wraparound case packers as well as robotic palletising. The company has been expanding its reach in Southeast Asia, according to Agnès Bosquillon de Jarcy, export manager at ETPACK. The demand for cardboard packaging products will grow in the region as more consumers require sustainable packaging, she told FoodPacific Manufacturing Journal .    Agnès Bosquillon de Jarcy, export manager, at ETPACK Tell us more about ETP...

Cablevey Conveyors is a global manufacturer of tubular drag conveyor systems based in Iowa, United States. A market-leader in enclosed conveyance systems, Cablevey has installations in more than 65 countries, including China, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.  Its technology is known for food-safe, efficient, and low-energy consumption performance for some of the most demanding applications in the material handling sector. In 2023, the company expects to see a two-digit growth in the food and beverage sector and investments begin to pick up as travel restrictions ease and COVID cases drop. The opportunities are now also more palpable. Fernando Oliveira, International Sales Director at Cablevey Conveyors In an interview with Fernando Oliveira, International Sales Director at Cablevey Conveyors, he said: “We work in several markets in the beverage industry worldwide, and we understand that all of them, in different ways, will benefit from 2023...

  Operating in today's business climate has become increasingly challenging for manufacturers especially in the food and beverage sector. The effects of global crises have slowed growth and profit over the past three years, holding back the ability of companies to drive product innovation, address future trends, and ventures that will raise their profitability.   In Indonesia, government through the G20 Presidency, adopted the slogan “Recover Together, Recover Stronger” to inspire cooperation in seeking out recovery solutions. Among its priorities is to harness digital transformation particularly to strengthen MSMEs. In this context, Siemens together with partner Ringier Events will hold an exclusive roundtable, titled “Recover Stronger with Digital Transformation - Strengthening your business towards the triple bottom line (People, Planet, Profit)” at the The Langham in Jakarta, on 22 February 2023, from 9:30am to 1:00pm (SGT). This conference will be a venue for C-level...

 WITH its attractive GDP and population growth numbers, Asia is the target market for global industry players. For the food and beverage sector, the region’s diversity can be both a challenge and an opportunity. From the influential Gen Z in Southeast Asia, to the ageing population in Japan and the rising affluent consumers in China, manufacturers must be able to meet the wide-ranging needs of their chosen markets.     With presence in 14 countries in Greater Asia, IFF, a leader in taste and food ingredients, knows this diversity well, and has been helping customers understand the region’s complex demographic profile. Just this year, the company inaugurated a high-tech Singapore Innovation Centre to integrate its technologies, capabilities and expertise in its business divisions: Nourish, Health & Biosciences, Scent and Pharma Solutions.  With the new hub, IFF aims to better support Asia-based customers by accelerating their innovation and expanding co-creat...

  Gloryfoam PE foam liner, a newly developed product model 54SP, has two sides laminated with special PP film which allows the company to meet several market needs as below: Traditional induction backing usually uses pulpboard or single layer PE foam gasket for second seal application. Having considered the lined closure with paper pulpboard can’t be sent for recycling, the market requests lined closure changed to similar plastic with sustainability.  Model 54SP can provide perfect second seal barrier function without having to deal with such problems as sticking together or popping out after induction heat. It is fully recyclable as an induction liner backing or primary liner for closure wadding application. The PIR 54SP liner can be applied for more aggressive cosmetic/skin care product creams or lotion packing. PP facing with both sides laminated provide excellent high barrier function to avoid yellowish issue even if the product has been packed for over two years. In t...

  There are many challenges in the food industry, where from a manufacturer’s standpoint can be overwhelming especially since the pandemic struck. From there, other issues arose. But resilience is among the key characteristics of industry players, enabling them to survive the highly competitive landscape. Take for instance the story of Dairy Home, which through hard work became the first sustainable and organic milk producer in Thailand.    The industry is also responsible for improving nutrition and creating honest-to-goodness better products for their consumers. And we are happy to share that the winners of the Ringier Technology Innovation Awards in the Ingredients category mostly address this concern. This is also related to the growing concern that HarvestPlus sees in Asia where nutritional deficiencies remain high. HarvestPlus is well known in the area of biofortification through their CGIAR HarvestPlus Program. Ravinder Grover, HarvestPlus Program Lead for the...

  IN THIS report on the Ringier Technology Innovation Awards, we detail the winning materials and machines in the Packaging category . Organised by Ringier Trade Media Ltd, this event recognises the major technologies that contribute to the development of China's F&B manufacturing.  This year, the awarding ceremonies  were held at the Guangzhou Huadu Crowne Plaza on August 25. SABIC SABIC is a global diversified chemicals company, headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It manufactures in the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific, making distinctly different kinds of products: chemicals, commodity and high-performance plastics, agri-nutrients and metals. SABIC supports its customers by identifying and developing opportunities in key end-use applications such as construction, medical devices, packaging, agri-nutrients, electrical and electronics, transportation and clean energy. Its production in 2020 was 60.8 million metric tons. It boasts 9,946 global patent ...

EVERY year, The Ringier Technology Innovation Awards - Food & Beverage Industry recognises new ingredients, packaging, processing and other technological advances that will address manufacturing challenges in China’s F&B industry. In this report, we share the winning products and solutions in the Ingredients category. Organised by Ringier Trade Media Ltd, the Innovation Awards took place at the Guangzhou Huadu Crowne Plaza on 25 August 2022. GELITA GELITA’s SOLUFORM™ HST gelatin allows the substantial protein enrichment of a whole range of confectionery products. Manufacturers of marshmallows and fruit gums can fortify their products with up to 35% protein, while candies can be fortified with up to 88%. The gelatin also works with extruded products. Another product, VERISOL® HST gelatin is optimised for manufacturing sweets and high-protein candy in all sorts of categories, and ramp up the collagen levels of marshmallows and fruit gummies up to 33%. DKSH As a leading Market Exp...