Asia Pacific: Olam buys BT Cocoa in Indonesia
Olam has bought 85% shares of YTS Holdings for a consideration of USD$90 million, the sole owner of PT. Bumitangerang Mesindotama (BT Cocoa). The remaining 15% of shares are to be held by the founding members of BT Cocoa, Piter Jasman and family. The acquisition will add 120,000 mt of cocoa bean processing capacity and 30,000 mt of cocoa mass pressing...
Asia Pacific: Thailand approves Dupont Danisco’s fermentates to preserve food
The Thai Food and Drug administration has recently granted regulatory approval to MicroGARD 100 and MicroGARD 200 as food protection ingredients by maintaining product quality and reducing premature spoilage of food products. Both fermentates by DuPont Nutrition & Health inhibit gram negative bacteria, and certain yeasts and molds in products such as dairy, culinary and bakery applications. "It is very important...
Asia Pacific: Ingredion opens office to be closer to Vietnamese clients, says VP
Ingredion has opened a sales office to strengthen its brand presence and accessibility in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Tapping on the growth of the local market, the company plans to establish more comprehensive on-site sales and partnership resources as well as enhancing logistics and operational support facilities. It will also strengthen its Ingredion Idea Labs on-site capabilities to accelerate innovations in food and nutrition and maximise...
Europe: Bürkert releases flow rate controller
The pneumatic conveying systems for the most varied bulk materials, such as those used in the pharmaceutical and food processing industries or in process engineering, are under constant pressure to become more cost-effective while also offering greater reliability and productivity. To ensure the consistent quality of conveyance and of the conveyed material as well as maximum system efficiency, it is essential to control the quantity of...
Asia Pacific: Reduce acrylamide with a non-GMO solution, says Kerry
Kerry has launched Acryleast, a new fully non-GMO solution for acrylamide reduction in partnership with Renaissance BioScience. The clean-label, non-GMO yeast, which is rich in asparaginase enzyme, can reportedly reduce acrylamide levels by up to 90% in food and beverage products, including biscuits, crackers, French fries, potato crisps, coffee and infant food. Mike Woulfe, VP business development enzymes, Kerry tells Food...
Asia Pacific: Chinaplas 2019 exhibit highlights
Chinaplas 2019 will be held from May 21 to 24 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex, Pazhou, Guangzhou. Here are some exhibit highlights. The HP Indigo 20000 Digital Press features a color printing speed up to 42 m/min and a maximum web width of 76 cm. The press can address stock keeping unit diversity and operate per specific requirements. It has a print quality...
Asia Pacific: Givaudan opens Zero Liquid Discharge factory in India
Givaudan has opened a flavors manufacturing facility in Pune, India worth CHF60 million (US$60.02 million). Designed to deliver flavor and taste solutions, the new 40,000 sqm facility will enable Givaudan to meet growing demand from customers in the food and beverage and health care segments. The new facility will complement the company’s existing plant in Daman, strengthening its capabilities in...
Asia Pacific: tna releases VVFS system since acquisition
Tna launches a new vertical form fill and seal (VFFS) system with full washdown functionality. Featuring a hygienic design, the tna arctic 3 can run efficiently and reliably in hostile wet and cold processing environments, whilst maintaining the highest levels of sanitation and flexibility. The announcement comes as the company confirms it acquired Sabalpack, an Italian manufacturer of all stainless steel VFFS technology for...
Asia Pacific: Chr Hansen launches brilliant red food coloring from sweet potatoes
Chr. Hansen launches a plant-based, brilliant red as a natural alternative to carmine and synthetic colors. It uses a new vegetable variety – the Hansen sweet potato Ipomoea batatas – grown from traditional breeding methods to create the color. “We call it the Hansen sweet potato. Over 10 years ago, we discovered a promising pigment in a root vegetable’s tuber, but...
Americas: Corbion’s mold inhibitor for baked goods wins award
The American Society of Baking (ASB) has recognized Corbion's clean-label solution for inhibiting mold in bakery products. The Verdad MP 100 won the ASB Innovation Award in the Health, Wellness and Nutrition category. The award will be presented at BakingTech 2019, which will be held February 24-26 at the Hilton Chicago, US. Labeled as "vinegar" and "natural flavor," Verdad MP 100 achieves clean-label grail status by rivaling both the...