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NC Coconut Co. Ltd, a leading  exporter of aromatic coconut water, is a successful Bio-Circular-Green Economic (BCG) role model in Thailand. Besides serving as a BCG site, it functions as a learning centre for other enterprises and organisations looking to learn how to apply the practical BCG model in their own operations and processes. Narongsak Chuensuchon, NC Coconut managing director, established a coconut grove and processing plant in 1996 at Damnernsaduak, Ratchaburi, which has become famous in Thailand for fine-tasting and aromatic coconut water. From a small grove, Narongsak grew the plantation to a total of 2,400 acres with a production capability of 80,000 to 1 million coconuts per day. Narongsak Chuensuchon, NC Coconut managing director Rising demand for coconut water and coconut flesh from global F&B producers and consumers drove NC Coconut to transform itself from a fresh coconut producer to an industrial supplier and exporter. Together with his business partners, Naro

  Increasingly, food and beverage producers seek consumer attention through eye-catching, unique and extraordinary packaging designs.  The shrink sleeve film is an essential tool and carrier used to achieve this goal.  But F&B manufacturers have to keep in mind that the  design of labels and bottle shapes are now also more diverse, and as such require higher standards when it comes to the capabilities of the sleeving machines.  For  DASE-SING's Auto Shrink Sleeving machine, a peripheral device called i-Vision will ensure the correct position of bottles or containers within a specific direction.  It is specially designed for variety containers in a production line, which is suitable for all kinds of shaped bottles. When a bottle shifts from its position, i-Vision will put this bottle back on track so it is transported to the next process. Steering can be done before or after filling, but in the course of operation, you can steer the bottles once again, without stopping the mec

Novel foods comprise a strong trend nowadays. New technologies and advances in agriculture, food production and even food handling drive advances in this food category. But evolving consumer requirements are a major factor as well as these influence manufacturers’ response to such market trends and the direction of their R&D.   One such strong trend feeds the popularity of plant-based foods, supply of which has been increasing alongside people’s growing preference for more plant sources in their diet. More are turning to a flexitarian lifestyle, opting to eat less meat and more of plant-based alternative proteins, natural colouring from plants and even vegetable oils. While some allow themselves the occasional meat, they favour fish and seafood more and rely mostly on vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, eggs, dairy products herbs and spices.   Photo © Ivan Mikhaylov | Dreamstime.com Because of its higher fibre content, a plant-based diet decreases the risks of

Ringier cannot pass up the opportunity to visit interpack 2023, after its postponement due to the pandemic. The event from May 4-10 promises to be rich in presenting technologies that are focused on energy savings, efficiency in processing, new packaging material options, and automation -  all for greater sustainability.  For the food and beverage industry, the plethora of showcases may be dizzying -- what do you choose, who do you talk to, what fits your needs?  For the past few months, we've also featured many of the leading companies in the packaging, processing, digitalisation and automation industries.  It's not exhaustive, but there will be more news about the companies participating at the event and the products they will be showing trade visitors, as the weeks go by.  For now, you can check out the news and features by clicking on  interpack 2023 .        Back in Asia, see you here, too June 14-17, Taipei International Food Processing Equipment and Pharmaceutical Machin

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 Philippines’ exports

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 that seeks

  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 ETPACK and your g

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’s n

  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 executive

 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-creation capabilities to driv