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                                                                     (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 and development. India-based Arjuna which participated in Fi Asia 2017 for the first time, is looking to expand its market across SEA especially for antioxidants and natural pr

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 Ingredients:

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

It's always a pleasure to be a part of the Asia Food and Beverage Summit because the two-day conference is always full to capacity. This year, our company Ringier Trade Media Ltd was back in Jakarta for the 3rd edition. We were at the same venue, the JS Luwansa Hotel & Convention Center, and chose to conduct the summit on Oct 31-Nov 1 (just before ALLPACK Indonesia). The event was supported by many associations including GAPMMI, Indonesian Association of Food Technologists (IAFT),the ASEAN Food and Beverage Alliance (AFBA) and many more. Read the 2017  Post-Show Report More than 200 participants attended the 3rd AFB summit hosted by Ringier Trade Media Ltd Among the speakers were Dr Miflora Gatchalian, CEO of Quality Partners Inc (Philippines), Regina Moench-Pfanner CEO ibn360 (Singapore), Prof Dr Alonzo Gabriel, University of the Philippines (Philippines), and Rachmat Hidayat, Vice-chairman of GAPMMI (Indonesia). Click here for the complete speaker lineup

Due to demand, we had to produce a digital issue of Food Manufacturing Journal – Middle East in September. In time for the major trade shows in the region including Gulfood Manufacturing, this issue has the scoop on the latest products.  For this special issue, our correspondent Zainab Mansoor wrote an article on how the Internet of Things (IoT) is quickly changing the food industry.   The September issue also features two of the region's fastest developing markets – Iran and Turkey.  

Thanks to those who visited our booth at Fi Asia 2017 held from 13-15 September at BITEC in Bangkok. We were happy to share with you the latest issue of FoodPacific Manufacturing Journal and Ringier’s various other publications. The Sensory Box Innovation Zone To those who were interest in participating in the 3rd Asia Food and Beverage Summit hosted by Ringier, we hope to see you all on 31 Oct – 1 November in Jakarta, Indonesia. 

Giantwell Machinery Co Ltd, a food processing machine trading company in Taiwan, offers cutting and slicing machines for just about any vegetable.   The Vegetable Cutter comes in two versions, one with a capacity of 200-300 kg /hr and the other at 500-600 kg/hr. It can slice vegetables to 2-60 mm in length. The smaller model measures 800 (L) x 600 (W)x 1300 (H) and weighs 65kg; the larger model is 1100 (L) x 800 (W) x 1550 (H) mm and weighs 80kg. Vegetable cutter The Belt and Universal Vegetable Cutter is for chopping vegetables like asparagus, celery, cucumber, kidney beans, green onions, leeks, and spinach. The machine comes with blade disks for cutting (cube or string) root crops like potatoes, carrots, radish as well as other vegetables such as bamboo shoots, eggplants, onions, pumpkins, and tomatoes.  It has a variable frequency drive; the conveyor speed is easy to control. Belt and universal vegetable cutter Another model specific

Anyone who's gone to a PACK EXPO show knows there's much to expect every time it comes to what's new.  Innovations always offer ease of use, efficiency, increased productivity, and safety - features that customers look for when sourcing new packaging and processing equipment. With 2,000 exhibitors, the trade show in Las Vegas this 25-27 September 2017 is a must for manufacturers of beverage, confectionery, snack, and other food products. Read more about the event Check out a gallery of innovations

THIS issue has many interesting news from processing and packaging companies. One that stands out is the case study shared by The Bühler Group on its role in helping Spanish olive processor Grupo Elayo develop a new healthy ingredient out of olive seeds. What an ingenious and enterprising way to use up by-products. Does it take genius to turn something like seeds into a new ingredient? Like any inventor or food scientist knows, it takes more than a brilliant idea, of course. But one thing that needs no high IQ, but just plain common sense - and serious concern for the environment - is taking part in the recycling of packaging. To know what's going on in this sector, we talked to Tetra Pak’s Jeff Fielkow, Cluster Leader Environment for South Asia, East Asia & Oceania, on the company’s recycling efforts in Asia. Also for this issue, we interviewed Martial Beck, the Director of Business Development for Eau De Coco, a producer of coconut water and coconut meat in the Ph

Soy has always been a popular product given its health benefits, from condiments to beverages.  Whether as a refreshing soy milk drink or as a component of other food products, it has become even popular in recent years as consumers seek non-animal sources of protein.  For manufacturers that use soy in their products, the KHPC-60 soy bean milk machine from Kinn Shang Hoo makes processing soy beans into milk or a thick soup clean and easy. The model is a two-layer pot with automatic temperature control. With a size of 950x700x1170mm, it has a capacity to process 60 liters of soy bean. Based in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, Kinn Shang Hoo offers a wide variety of mixers and blenders for meat and vegetables. KHPC-60 soy bean milk machine For more technical information, you may contact: Ms. Siao Yan, Wang Title: Sales Manager T: + 886 7 551 5397 F: +886 7 561 8378 E: ksh6671@ms27.hinet.net W:  www.ksh.com.tw Click  here  to find a list of Kinn Shang H