Food Bev Asia

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 entire ra

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 are marketed as natu

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 technology. W

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-speed blender KSH offers

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

There are so many pumps, valves, and hygienic products available to the food and beverage market, and most of these are available from  Kinglai  Hygienic Materials Co., Ltd  ( Kinglai Group). But aside from the company's diverse portfolio, Kinglai is a one-stop-shop that can provide F&B manufacturers, breweries, and dairies with raw materials, finished products, as well as assembly and testing.  This is Kinglai!   Kinglai  can provide a full range of hygienic products that comply with the quality and safety requirements of these manufacturers. Available products range from tubing/fittings, different kinds of valves (butterfly valves, ball valves, check valves, sampling valves, diaphragm valves, change over valves, seat valves, and mix-proof valves), filters, magnetic filters, heat exchangers, mixing systems, vessels, and all kinds of pumps, (centrifugal pumps, self-priming pumps, shearing pumps, lobe pumps and double screw pumps). Kinglai exceeds most international standards fo

With a growing reputation for high-quality aseptic packaging, Shandong Bihai  Materials Co., Ltd  specializes in the production of aseptic carton filling machines and auxiliary equipment and paper-aluminum-PE liquid food aseptic laminated packaging paper, providing clients with overall plans and turnkey projects.     Check out this video to know more about Shandong Bihai and its rapidly developing capabilities in aseptic technology.

The September 2020 issue of FoodPacific Manufacturing Journal  covers many of the new as well as tried and tested technologies for the food and beverage market.  We've interviewed leading companies in their own sectors including the Cama Group, a global manufacturer of high-tech secondary packaging systems which is increasing its presence in China and the rest of Asia. See our previous post  on this company, and a video interview with Mr Ke Da, managing of Cama Asia. Also for packaging, we sought ALPLA regarding its ventures in recycling. The company teamed up with PTT Global Chemical (GC) to conduct a study on investing in the first high-quality circular plastic recycling plant in Thailand, for such materials as rPET and rHDPE. It will be opening its processing plant in Thailand soon.  The move acknowledges the growing demand for recycled plastics in Southeast Asia. “In particular, excellent quality of recyclates plays a big role,” says ALPLA Regional Manager Bernd Wachter. “We ha

A leader in secondary packaging solutions, CAMA Group established a new R&D centre in Shanghai, China, in July this year. This new facility will serve as the company’s R&D and manufacturing hub in Asia.  Speaking to FoodPacific Manufacturing Journal , General Manager for CAMA Asia, Mr Ke Da said this new facility is a significant milestone as it signifies the company’s growing capability in China and its commitment to nurture its market there.   Watch our exclusive interview with Mr Ke Da, general manager for CAMA Asia  “Since opening a service office in China in 2013, we have enjoyed significant business growth in our China market. The huge potential of the local market and strong government support have been a great help for the company. A localised production facility will equip us to serve this market even better and strengthen our footprint in what is considered the world’s fastest-growing economy.” As the new hub will also cater to the Asia market, it will be tasked to de

Years of experience in food machinery production enables Kinn Shang Hoo Iron Works (KSH) to provide complete services and a diverse range of machines for processing vegetable, aquatic, and meat products. In Taiwan, the company has built a reputation for its professional consultancy, top quality designs, full in-house production, and aftersales.   During an interview with the company in August, Sharon Wang, manager at KSH told FoodPacific Manufacturing Journal , “In this industry, we are famous not only for our food processing machinery, but also for our professional consultation and prompt customer service.”  Kinn Shang Hoo Iron Works understands the changing and needs of its customers, and backed by an active R&D, the company can develop processing equipment to make products like fish balls, meat balls, and so many more. Complete solutions, from cutting/slicing up to the final packing are available.  See this video to know more: