Asia Pacific: Rising middle class is a growing market for sweeteners in Asia, Novasep tells FNI
Novasep's new office in Bangkok, Thailand follows hot on the heels of its offices in China (opened in 2012) and India (2013). Food News International asks Damien Brichant, Novasep's Asia Pacific manager, the reasons for expanding in Southeast Asia and opportunities for greater growth. FNI: What are the factors for opening an office in Bangkok? Brichant: Novasep is among the leading suppliers...
Europe: GEA’s organic sales grew by 5.6% in 2014
Despite a less vibrant development of the global economy, GEA says 2014 was a highly successful fiscal year for the company. The preliminary key figures for the Group show that the envisaged targets were attained. As expected, order intake was almost on par with the previous year and reached €4,520 million (US$5,172.83 million). The company managed to increase organic sales by 5.6%...
Americas: Meat brands must be trustworthy, finds report
The huge meat market in the US is projected to grow steadily over the next years, driven by the increasing popularity of private label and frozen meat products. However, new brands must establish themselves as being trustworthy and reliable, finds a Canadean report entitled Consumer and Market Insights: Meat Market in the US. Canadean says the US meat market was valued...
Americas: Food Safety ’15 series – If prevention is the main attraction, is US’ food industry the ringleader?
It has now been more than four years since the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was signed into law by President Obama on January 4, 2011, and it continues to be a significant source of anticipation for the U.S. Food Industry. Indeed, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) consistently refers to FSMA as the most sweeping change to the...
Americas: IFF opens flavors facility in the US
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) has opened a new flavors facility in the US near Chicago. The new site, located in Schaumburg, IL, will serve the food and beverage industry located in the greater Chicago area. The facility houses a culinary center and application and flavor creation laboratories. It will increase the company’s application and technical footprint and be staffed with...
Asia Pacific: Oystar Hassia ships 50th FFS aseptic machine to Thailand
Oystar Hassia has sold the 50th machine of its form fill seal (FFS) aseptic series to Dental Innovation Foundation under Royal Patronage, which is a dental research foundation in Thailand. The machine, series TAS 16/48 enables the market introduction of a newly developed food supplement preparation, which is used among other for cancer patients. We are particularly pleased to make a...
Americas: Sprouted grains in naturally functional trend in 2015, says analyst
Entrepreneurs have reinvented an ancient food for the 21st century, tapping into consumers’ desire for 'good carbs' and healthier snacks and creating a small but fast-growing niche. “By taking grains and sprouting them before using them in snacks and other foods, they’re delivering ‘good grains’ that are naturally gluten-free for people who want to avoid bad carbs and snack more...
Europe: Tetra Pak acquires cheese technology company Obram
Tetra Pak has completed the acquisition of Polish company Obram S.A., a provider of cheese technology solutions and equipment in Poland, Russia, Belarus and many parts of Eastern Europe. Since it was established in 1976, Obram has built a strong reputation for delivering high quality production solutions for fresh cheese, cottage cheese and semi-hard cheese applications, including mold handling and...
Europe: Beneo presents toothfriendly confectionery for children at ISM 2015
Beneo will be showcasing bubble gum and chocolate lentil concepts that have successfully undergone scientific testing with plaque pH telemetry at ISM 2015 in Cologne, Germany from February 1 to 4, 2015. Both products are toothfriendly and fully digestible due to the inclusion of the company's carbohydrate, Palatinose, which replaces sucrose in the formulation. According to a Datamonitor report in 2010, 83%...
Europe: Mettler Toledo releases industrial basic scales
Mettler Toledo announces its new line of Industrial Basic Scales, a portfolio of rugged scales with features needed for accurate, reliable weighing for dry and wet environments. The company says industrial basic scales are a low-cost option to optimize processes in simple industrial applications. They offer simple and easy-to-use functionality of a production tool and all of the features required for...