Asia Pacific: Bangkok to hold alternative protein summit
Organized by the Centre for Management Technology, the 2nd Food Proteins Asia (January 22-23, 2019) in Bangkok, Thailand will highlight the shift towards alternative protein sources - especially plant-based proteins such as soy, chickpeas, peas, hemp, cassava. The conference will also share on innovations and updates on the regulatory framework. Demand for protein fortified food is on the rise while there...
Americas: Packaging machines demand soar as market conditions improve, report
Improved economic conditions in emerging nations, changing dietary preferences globally, and a rising demand for nutritious and ready-to-eat food products are driving demand for food processors and boosting growth in the packaging equipment market, according to Frost & Sullivan. It states that the global food and beverages processing and packaging equipment market is expected to expand at a compound annual...
Americas: Plant-based foods on the rise, report
Eight in 10 US survey respondents have changed their or their family’s diet to try to be healthier, with over 39% of them have increased their consumption of fruit and vegetables in order to be healthy, according to the Innova Market Insights’ 2018 Consumer Lifestyles Survey. Interest in plant based nutrition shows no signs of slowing down, with The...
Asia Pacific: Barry Callebaut inks second supply deal with Garudafood
Barry Callebaut Group has signed an additional agreement for the long-term supply of another 7,000 tons of compound chocolate per year to Garudafood’s biscuit factory in Rancaekek, a sub-district of Bandung, Indonesia. Barry Callebaut expects deliveries of the additional volumes to start in mid-2019. The concept of 'plant-in-plant' will be implemented in the Garudafood’s Rancaekek biscuit factory with an investment...
Europe: Glatt Ingenieurtechnik debuts fluid bed system at HIE 2018
Plant manufacturer Glatt Ingenieurtechnik exhibited its modular compact system for classic agglomeration applications in the food industry at Health Ingredients Europe in Frankfurt, Germany. The continuously operating fluid bed system solution boasts production quantities from 100 kg to 3 tons per hour in various sizes, and is designed for multi-step and multi-zone processes. The system makes particles wetter, more flowable...
Europe: Lightweight Containers open sixth plant
Lightweight Containers, the producer of KeyKeg and UniKeg, is expanding with several new production lines in Europe. The production line in Seaham, UK, is already fully operational and the next production line will be located in Guadalajara, Spain, which will start production in May 2019. The production capacity of the new line enables Lightweight Containers to meet growing demand in...
Americas: Givaudan launches platform for businesses
Givaudan has launched MISTA to enable start-ups and corporations to optimize ideas, products, people and investments. Located in San Francisco, US, MISTA will open its physical premises in early 2019. The 650 sqm MISTA Optimisation Center will provide access to a product development facility, equipment for pasteurization and fermentation, experts providing market and leadership development strategies, as well as input...
Asia Pacific: Sri Lanka holds food safety event
The 2nd International Conference on Food Quality, Safety and Security (Food QualSS 2018) was held on October 25-26 2018 at Hotel Taj Samudra Colombo, Sri Lanka. Themed 'Towards sustainable healthy lives through value chains of quality and safe foods', the event hosted academics, practitioners, industry experts, policy makers and researchers. The event was organized by The International Institute of Knowledge Management...
Americas: IFF company’s 90 natural extracts are certified vegan
IFF-LMR, a subsidiary of International Flavors & Fragrances said its 90 natural extracts in its portfolio are certified vegan by the EVE (Expertise Vegan Europe) VEGAN standards. The certified extracts include Rose Essential, Rose Ultimate, Blackcurrant Buds Absolute, Ylang Oil Complete, Vetiver Oil Haiti, Patchouli Oil Indonesia, and Geranium Heart Oil. The EVE VEGAN label was selected because it is...
Asia Pacific: Naturally flavored hot drinks to thrive, report
Rising disposable incomes, busy life styles and growing health awareness levels among many millennial consumers in Asia Pacific are driving the demand for hot drinks infused with natural ingredients. As a result, manufacturers must capitalize on this trend to stay ahead of their competitors, says GlobalData. The company’s latest report forecasts the market to register a compound annual growth rate...