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  WEIGHT is one of the physical aspects by which products can be easily scrutinised. Any inaccuracy could be taken as a sign that a production line is having quality control issues. For one, it could be a problem with checkweighing. Mettler-Toledo defines a checkweigher as “a system that weighs items as they pass through a production line, classifies the items by preset weight zones, and ejects or sorts the items based on their classification*.”  These machines are designed with various user considerations in mind.  There are so many checkweigher models out there today, so how do you choose the right one for your own business? Whether your company is small, large, or expanding, there's always a machine or solution that will fit your needs, according to   Nigel Wong, Head of Market Support Center, Asia Pacific, Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection.   Read more: Checkweighers * Principles of checkweighing.  https://www.packagingstrategies.com/ext/resources/FDP/Home/Files/PDF/Principleso

Still in this dismal environment dominated by COVID-19, we'd all like to say that life in general is getting better. Some days the glass seems half full, on others, it's terribly half empty. As the months drag on, more brands are temporarily shutting down, filing for bankruptcy, reducing the number of their workforce, or reducing their man hours. Every company is still struggling as a result of the pandemic's domino effect on industries. But there will always be a way to make up for losses. Will technology save the day?    Entering the new year with re-evaluated plans to buffer their businesses from all sorts of disruptions, manufacturers are making certain their products and services reach customers at the shortest possible time. Supply chain issues were among the most difficult for several producers, manufacturers, and retailers to handle in the past several months, and as such its management is a priority. Many companies were able to manage this with more ease than other

The success of plant-based food and beverage is built on taste. True enough several new product releases containing plant-based protein ingredients are getting better organoleptically. In the coming years, the number of NPDs will soar even more in Asia Pacific as the food and feed sectors contribute to the growth in a major way.  In our interview with Michelle Lee, Regional Marketing Director, Food and Beverage, DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences, she said: “ There is a global shift from animal protein to plant-based proteins for a variety of reasons including lifestyle, health, nutrition, and environment – all driven by the evolving consumer landscape and lifestyles. “Research shows that consumers of all ages want to include more plants in what they eat and drink. These consumers are gravitating towards a plant-based diet and in turn, forming a consumer group sometimes referred to as flexitarians. “Asia Pacific shows a huge potential, for example, plant-based meat alternative is

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