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Contents

Spotlight Printing / Packaging/
processing & automation

Ingredients 39 - TotalEnergies and Jindal Films introduce Certified Circular
Polypropylene
Cover Story
28 - The Best of Both Worlds: How athletes can benefit from 40 - Syntegon: Next generation filling machine LFS sets new
standards in dairy and food production
form and function with functional carbohydrates
31 - Clean label binder for the production of high-protein meat 41 - Safe in PET: COVAP’s first complete aseptic PET line
from Sidel
alternatives
32 - Baking Enzymes Market Size Worth $1,115.6 Million By 42 - Experts stress the need for consumer-friendly warning
labels on packaged food
2028 | CAGR: 5.5%
34 - DSM expands cheese biopreservation portfolio with new 43 - Flexibility is key to stability
44 - Firm, chewy, and bouncy: GEA strikes the right balance
phage-robust culture rotations
35 - Probiotic use on the rise as digestive health moves up the for perfect noodles
46 - SIG helps food and beverage manufacturers take a major
agenda, survey shows
step towards fully automated plants with its next-genera
tion robotic sleeve magazine
48 - Kanchan Metals striving to upscale the plant-based frozen
snacks market
49 - Exchanger Industries Limited Acquires HRS Heat Ex
changers

Sustainability

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50 - Stora Enso and Tetra Pak join forces to triple the recycling
capacity of beverage cartons in Poland

52 - KHS Group publishes its fourth voluntary sustainability
repor t

53 - Hilton India teams up with Wakao Foods to bring Innova
tions in Sustainable Food Concepts

53 - Mondi & Unilever serve up Aluminium-free Paper-based
Packaging

Safety & Regulations

55 - FSSAI notified Amended norms for besan, maize starch, TAKE YOUR
yellow pea powder, types of peppers BUSINESS
PROMOTIONS
56 - APEDA to boost unique agricultural produce from Ladakh
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Agriculture 2021
58 - Centre to set up/upgrade 2 lakh micro food processing

enterprises by 2025 with an outlay of Rs. 10,000 cr:, Patel

Supply Chain Management

60 - Cold Chain Packaging Market to Hit USD 43.40 Billion by AUGUST - 2021 Food Drink & Innovations
2028

61 - Warehouse leasing might touch 100 mn sq-ft. over next
three years: CBRE Report

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8 Spotlight / News

Britannia re-launches
Milk Bikis Classic in TN

Biscuit maker Britannia re-launched our friends. And it is unsettling to see that the brand, Subramanyam claimed. More
its Milk Bikis Classic in Tamil markers of our childhood are not there any- than a million demands to bring back Milk
Nadu, following an ‘’overwhelm- more to share with our children and to tell Bikis Classic were received by the brand,
ing’’ demand from consumers. Recently, them “this is how we grew up.” And that is he claimed. Asked about the market share,
Britannia had launched “an ode to simpler why we thought this was the perfect time to he said that Britannia Milk Bikis has 90 per
times” campaign that aimed at celebrating bring back MkBikis Classic,” he noted. cent market share in the milk biscuit cat-
the simple joys of good old days and taking egory in the State. To another query on the
consumers back to the by-lanes of child- The re-launch was resultant of a round of expected increase in market share after the
hood memories, which resulted in a surge voting set in motion all over Tamil Nadu, relaunch, Subramanyam said the aim of the
of demand to bring back the classic pack where consumers and influencers shared launch was more to celebrate the emotion
and the company paid heed to them. their memories around the old pack, and bond that the brand shares with Tamil
which led to trending of #BringBackMilk- Nadu consumers. Priced at Rs 10 for 65
“The Milk Bikis Classic, a cult favourite BikisClassic and #MyMilkBikisMemories gms, Milk Bikis Classic will be available
biscuit of the 80s and 90s generation, is across social media with netizens sharing exclusively in the state across all modern
re-launched in its original avatar, flowery their fondest memories associated with and retail trade formats, he added.
generation order design, Britannia em-
bossed on the centre of the biscuit, with the
familiar bottle on the pack and that same
milky taste,” Britannia Industries Vice Pres-
ident Marketing Vinay Subramanyam told
reporters here. “The consumers of Tamil
Nadu have grown up eating Milk Bikis. It
is a brand with a huge emotional connect
with the state. And in these times, what
we have realized is that we crave our past
even more. Our childhood, our simplicity,

Britannia forays into the fusion product has been made to satiate hunger
snacking space with Potazos as well as provide a lip smacking snack
experience. In a nationwide consumer
survey undertaken by the company in the
run up to the launch, the product was rated
by consumers as the ‘best new product’ in
the snacking space, with 90% consumers
giving it a ‘definitely buy’ rating.
The product launches in Assam and North
East markets in July and will roll out in the
rest of the country in the coming months.

Britannia 5050, India’s leading The crunchy chatpata flavour of a potato Commenting on the new product launch,
cracker biscuit, has forayed into chip combined with the filling warmth of a Vinay Subramanyam, VP marketing,
salty snacks with the launch of biscuit, makes it a perfect entry under the Britannia Industries, said, “For almost 30
‘5050 Potazos’, the 50 potato chip 50 brand Britannia 5050. years, Britannia 5050 has been the brand
biscuit product. The product is a fusion that has given consumers the best of two
product, which brings together 2 exciting Britannia 5050 Potazos is thin, crispy and experiences in one delectable product.
and loved snacking formats in the country- delivers the familiar ‘masaledar’ flavours Whether it is our classic Sweet & Salt
the potato chip and the biscuit. of a potato chip in a biscuit format. The Biscuits or Maska Chaska, Britannia 50-50
knows best that it takes “two to tango”.

“Britannia 5050 Potazos is a terrific addi-
tion to the 5050 brand and we believe this
product can source from both the biscuits
market and the salted snacks market, which
are the largest two categories in food in the
country,” he added.

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Spotlight / News 9

Nestlé and Starbucks to bring Ready-to-Drink coffee
beverages to Southeast Asia, Oceania & Latin America

Nestlé and Starbucks Corporation
have announced a new collabor-
ation to bring Starbucks Ready-
to-Drink (RTD) coffee beverages to select
markets across Southeast Asia, Oceania
and Latin America. The companies will
work to quickly bring these coffee bever-
ages to consumers as of 2022.

“Our partnership with Starbucks has meet our customers’ evolving needs.” the reach of Starbucks branded coffee and
confirmed Nestlé’s leading position in the tea products across 79 markets outside
global coffee business,” said David Rennie, Nestlé and Starbucks will initially focus Starbucks retail stores.
Head of Nestlé Coffee Brands. The 2020 on the most popular RTD products, such as
sales of Starbucks products reached CHF Starbucks® Frappuccino® and Starbucks Since forming the global coffee alliance in
2.7 billion, a double-digit organic growth Doubleshot®, and will continue to develop 2018, Nestlé and Starbucks have brought to
compared to 2019. “With our expansion a strong innovation pipeline. The products market a wide range of premium products
plans into RTD coffee, Nestlé will continue will be rolled out across a variety of chan- at a fast pace – including whole bean, roast
to build on its global leadership in coffee nels, including online platforms. Starbucks and ground as well as Starbucks capsules
and will benefit from new growth oppor- RTD coffee products are made with 100% for Nespresso and Nescafé Dolce Gusto
tunities in a segment that is developing of the finest arabica beans sourced from the proprietary technologies. Nestlé and Star-
rapidly and attracting new and younger world’s premier coffee regions. bucks will continue to work together closely
consumers.” to develop new, innovative products and
The new collaboration builds on a suc- go-to market strategies that will amplify the
“We continue to strengthen our partner- cessful three-year partnership through the reach and expand the unique experience of
ships to extend the reach of the Starbucks global coffee alliance, which expanded the Starbucks brand globally.
brand globally. With its historical local
footprint and exceptional execution capab-
ilities, Nestlé is an ideal partner to help us
develop and offer tailored Starbucks coffee
beverages in these markets,” said Michael
Conway, group president International and
Channel Development, Starbucks. “Our
partnership has proven highly successful
for both companies, and we are confident
that this new collaboration will help us

PepsiCo to sell Tropicana, other
juice brands for $3.3 billion

PepsiCo to sell Tropicana and other “This deal reflects the desire of the between 2015 and 2020, the data firm
juices to a private equity firm in a industry to focus and innovate around a said. Juice consumption in the U.S.
$3.3 billion deal. smaller core of categories and brands, peaked in 2003 at 4.2 billion gallons,
including water, energy drinks, coffee but by 2017, that had fallen to 3 billion
The New York drink and snack company and the staple carbonated soft drinks,” gallons, wrote Brian Sudano, the man-
will keep a 39% non-controlling stake in Telford said. aging partner of Beverage Marketing
a newly formed joint venture in the deal Corp. The group does not see that trend
with PAI Partners. The sale reflects the U.S. juice sales volumes actually rose last changing.
industry’s uncertainty about demand for year as more people enjoyed breakfast at
fruit juice as consumers look for healthier home during the pandemic and sought the
options with less sugar, said Howard immunity benefits of vitamin C, Telford
Telford, head of soft drinks at Euromon- said. But that was a blip in a longer-
itor International, a market research firm. term decline. Overall juice sales fell 3%

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10 Spotlight / News

Dabur enters syrups and spreads category with Dabur
Honey Tasties flavoured honey

India’s leading science-based Ayurveda while being healthy for their little ones. plements.
Company Dabur India today an- They are also finding ways of giving the
nounced the extension of its Most goodness of honey to their kids. Dabur Dabur Honey Tasties come in colourful
Trusted Healthcare brand Dabur Honey Honey Tasties, a one-of-its-kind innovation and stimulating squeezy packs and will
with the launch of ‘Dabur Honey in the honey category, provides a tasty treat be available in select retail stores and
Tasties’, a honey-infused sweet, that kids will love,” says Prashant Agarwal, on leading ecommerce platforms.
healthy and ‘no added sugar’ take Dabur India Marketing Head-Health Sup-
on the classic sugary chocolate and “The new Dabur Honey Tasties
strawberry syrups. is powered by the goodness and
nutrition of honey, is enriched with
The range of chocolate and straw- Vitamin D and has no added sugar to
berry flavoured Honey Tasties has offer consumers the rich, irresistible
the goodness of honey, is enriched chocolaty and strawberry flavours
with Vitamin D and has no added without compromising on their health.
sugar. The new Honey Tasties has been It helps in boosting energy, is a rich
launched in two flavours – chocolate source of nutrition, antioxidants and
and strawberry – priced at Rs 120 for a minerals; which helps boost immunity.
200 gm pack. It can be added into milk, spread on bread,
drizzled on pancakes/waffles and used to
“Dabur Honey has been trusted by genera- make desserts. It not only enhances the fla-
tions as their preferred health and food sup- vour of milkshakes but can also be used as
plement. We are now offering its nutrition a topping in beverages like Cold Chocolate
for kids with our new range of flavoured and Cold Coffee, besides Ice-Creams,”
Honey. Millennial moms are increasingly Agarwal added.
looking for products that offer great taste

Coca-Cola is changing the flavor of a soda Again

Coca-Cola changed the flavor of its prehension greeted the impending change. calls a day on its consumer hotline. In July
soda in 1985 and enraged a nation. Some consumers vowed to switch to other 1985, after only three months, the company
Now, the company is doing it again, drinks, like Diet Dr Pepper, or threatened to announced that it would restore the original
risking another outcry. This time, it is chan- turn to the drink of Coca-Cola’s archrival, Coca-Cola, now rebranded as “Coca-Cola
ging the taste and look of one of its most Pepsi. Others recalled the marketing debacle Classic,” to store shelves. “If that is what
popular soft drinks: Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, of 1985, when Coca-Cola unveiled “The the consumer wants, that is what we will
better known as Coke Zero, the diet spinoff New Coke,” a sweeter version of the ori- give him,” Charles Millard, chairman of
that is supposed to closely resemble the ginal soft drink. That change was an attempt the Coca-Cola Bottling Co. of New York,
sugary version of “classic” Coke. to beat back the growing success of Pepsi, said after the about-face. This time around,
which was beginning to cut into Coca- the change is not likely to cause the same
Company officials said that the plan was to Cola’s market share. sort of backlash, despite some of the early
change the drink in such a way that it would grumbling, said Doug Bowman, professor
“deliver an even more iconic Coke taste.” But consumers hated the New Coke. In of marketing at Emory University’s Go-
Already, on social media, worry and ap- June 1985, the company was getting 1,500 izueta Business School.

“This is a strategy where Coke is trying to
stay ahead of the market,” he said.
In its statement, the company said the new
change “optimizes existing Coca-Cola Zero
Sugar flavors and existing ingredients.”
Though the company did not say what that
process would look like, it promised on
social media that it would not change the in-
gredients, which include carbonated water,
caramel color, phosphoric acid, aspartame,
caffeine and potassium benzoate.

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Spotlight / News 11

COVID-19 Raises Interest in Healthier Alternatives to
Boost Energy Levels Among Consumers in Asia

More consumers in Asia are With 85% of consumers alsopledgingto exercise or engage in sports; as well as
now looking towards healthier make greater attempts to eat and drink gamers.
products that can increase their healthier to control their future health, this
energy. A recent consumer survey con- provides an opportunity for products that Palatinose™ is naturally derived from
ducted in three Asian countries —Taiwan, boost energy in a healthier and balanced pure beet sugar and also occurs in small
Thailand, and Vietnam — by the market way. amounts of honey. It has a natural, mild
research company InSites Consulting, sugar-like taste with good solubility.Pal-
commissioned by BENEO, revealed that Additionally, the survey results show atinose™ is also fully yet slowly digested
improvingenergy has become increasingly that about two-thirds of Asian consumers — providing full carbohydrate energy
important for close to half of Asi- consider products that promote “balanced, in a balanced and sustained manner. A
ans(45%), in light of the pandemic. steady blood sugar levels” a convincing vast amount of data from over 30 blood
feature (63%) and believe that low- glucose response trials have consistently
Feeling tired (or a lack of energy) is a glycaemic carbohydrates are better for found a lower blood glucose response
health concern for more than a third of their health (66%).One such carbohydrate to Palatinose™ as compared to sucrose,
consumers in the region. As a result, that can help these consumers is Palatin- maltodextrin, or other reference carbo-
an overwhelming majority (85%) of ose™ (generic name: isomaltulose). This hydrates.
consumers in Asia are occasionally or slow-release carbohydrate already appeals
often looking to use products that boost to 79% of Asian consumers as it supports
their energy levels. BENEO’s research a healthy lifestyle by promoting balanced
also shows thatcertain target groupsuse blood sugar levelsand providing sustained
such products even more, with9 in 10 of energy. The BENEO-commissioned study,
younger adults (between 18 to 34 years for instance, has found that this carbo-
old) and 93% of households with children hydrateis particularly appealing to several
look for suchfoods and drinks to boost broad target groups, including parents
their energy. with young children; those who regularly

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12 Spotlight / News

Bikano launches a new range
of delectable chai time snacks

Close on the heels of releasing a wide maida-based savories high on incoming third wave, normalcy is unlikely
range of masala-based savouries, hygiene become a delectable to return in this quarter too. With all that
India’s foremost packaged snacks complement to the tea or coffee in mind, we have started to build our in-
brand has announced a new range of that they often drink. Apart novation funnel slowly and this new range
lip-smacking maida-based chai time snacks from satisfying their mid-meal of chai-time snacks is one step towards it.
for snack lovers and patrons indicating cravings and filling the void in With Bikano’s core competency being in
continuity of intent towards aggressive their snacking routines, because the snacking segment, the launch of these
product line expansion. With the maida- these are filling enough, these products will give a further competitive
based snacks category largely remaining lip-smacking items can some- advantage to the brand,” said Mr Dawinder
a part of the unorganized market so far, times even serve as a substitute Pal, Head of Marketing, Bikano.
Bikano is entering the segment with the for regular meals when one is
intent to make it organized, offer branded traveling, or is stationed in a remote place. Punjab, Rajasthan, UP, Delhi, Haryana,
product range, and to ensure both hygiene Suitably filled in 200 gm convenience J&K, Himachal Pradesh, MP and Chhat-
& taste for patrons. packs, they are easy to carry and consume tisgarh would be key target markets for
anywhere anytime, said Mr. Manish Aggar- the company in the initial phase. Each
Particularly with an eye on the wal, Director, Bikano. of the seven products comes in a pack of
Hindi-speaking market, the launch of 200g and 400g targeted at both value and
these products would not only add to the “Chai time snacks are a popular category in premium consumer segments.
ever-expanding product portfolio of the the Indian snacking market. Bikano’s new
snack company and boost its revenues, but range of maida-based offerings attempts
also further cement Bikano’s position as to provide salty and tangy snacks with the
one of the most popular and leading snacks added goodness of taste and hygiene for
brands in the country. its snack-lovers. Even during the tough
Covid times, Bikano has continued to
“With these items, we not only wish to carry out market due diligence, maintain
help patrons relive the tradition involving the spotlight on distribution and undertake
regular savouries that accompany their brand-building through focused product
chai-drinking, but also expand the range campaigns with an eye on improving
of snack options that they often com- revenue growth. With COVID-19 showing
bine with their beverages. As such, these no signs of relenting plus the fear of the

India’s United Breweries becomes part of the
HEINEKEN group

Heineken N.V. (HEINEKEN) obtained control of UBL in India. This market, delight consumers and customers
announces that, following United follows HEINEKEN’s recent acquisition and unlock future growth.
Breweries Limited’s (UBL) annual of additional ordinary shares in UBL on 23 DOLF VAN DEN BRINK, CHAIRMAN OF THE
June 2021, taking its shareholding in UBL EXECUTIVE BOARD / CEO
general meeting on 29 July 2021, it has from 46.5% to 61.5%.
India offers an exciting long-term growth
UBL has a proud history dating back more opportunity as per capita beer consumption
than a century as an influential shaper is low at 2 litres per annum. Its growing
of the beer industry in India. It built its population of nearly 1.4 billion people
position as the undisputed market leader in includes a strong emerging middle class,
India with a strong network of breweries enabling further premiumisation. UBL will
across the country and a fantastic portfolio be a top HEINEKEN operating company
led by its iconic Kingfisher brand family, and Kingfisher a top 5 global brand.
complemented more recently by a strong
HEINEKEN international brand portfolio. HEINEKEN expects the consolidation of
We are honoured to build on this legacy UBL will have a small accretive effect on
and look forward to working with our EPS (beia) and a dilutive effect on operat-
colleagues at UBL to continue to win in the ing profit margin (beia).

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Parle Agro launches flavoured milk product Smoodh

of the rural market for flavoured milk,
which has never been done to date until the
launch of Smoodh.

Beverage company Parle Agro has sync with this very vision.” Adolfo Orive, President and CEO, Tetra
announced its diversification into Pak, commented, “Tetra Pak’s partnership
the dairy category with the launch Chauhan said, “Smoodh is a product that with Parle Agro has been a partnership of
of a range of flavoured milk products can be described as a technological marvel many ‘firsts’, from the first Frooti package
named Smoodh. from all aspects – product, quality, price that made Tetra Pak a household name in
and pack-size. With the immense con- India three decades ago, to be the partners
The brand says it is the only flavoured sumption opportunities that it presents, we of choice for this pivotal entry into the dairy
milk beverage in the market globally to be are looking to create a substantial dent not segment. We’re inspired by the vision they
available in 85 ml Tetra Pak cartons and just in the beverage category, but in the have for the dairy market in India, and with
priced at Rs. 10. With this offering, Parle Rs 10 chocolate category as well, which is our integrated packaging, processing and
Agro aims to grow the branded flavoured currently a Rs 4,300-crore industry.” services solutions, we are committed to
milk market in India from the present Rs supporting them in taking the category to
800 crore to Rs 5,000 crore in the next four The Rs 10 pricing of Smoodh gives Parle new heights. In addition, Smoodh is being
years. Smoodh will be available in Chocol- Agro the opportunity to break the pricing launched in the TBA 90 Ultra package,
ate Milk and Toffee Caramel. barrier, a factor that has hampered the which is not just a first in India, but a global
growth of the flavoured milk category first for Tetra Pak. We are truly honoured
Nadia Chauhan, Joint Managing Director in India. The price and pack size enable to have been part of the Parle Agro story
and CMO, Parle Agro, said, “Years of Parle Agro to achieve high penetration and for over three decades and look forward to
dedicated R&D have gone into developing distribution for the brand. supporting this new phase of growth.”
this incredible product. And like all Parle
Agro products, I am extremely happy and Since its soft launch, the brand has been Chauhan added, “The dairy market is really
delighted to finally launch it in the market seeing almost equal off-take in rural dynamic. We envision a very high and un-
for our consumers to experience. As one and urban markets, a phenomenon that tapped potential to further optimise products
of India’s leading beverage companies that has never been experienced by existing in this market. As a leading brand whose
has always been led by innovations, it has branded flavoured milk brands in aseptic strength lies in establishing new categories,
been a conscious effort to bring Indian cartons as they don’t exist in rural markets. building brands and capturing market share,
consumers high-quality and rich-in-taste we are very passionate about setting and
products at the best value. Smoodh is in Parle Agro has activated almost 80-90% reaching ambitious goals. We will continue
to innovate with our product line with the
vision of making Parle Agro the #1 Bever-
age Company in India while creating a
historic transformation in the dairy industry
with never-before products.”

Plans are underway for a state-wise launch
of Smoodh with a distribution target of 2.2
million outlets across India. A strategic
360-degree marketing plan will be imple-
mented after nationwide availability of the
product.

Karnataka Milk Federation to invest Rs 1000 cr for
expansion in Mah through acquisition route

On the spree of major expansion in the Maharashtra market by entering into newer markets of Vidarbha, Karnataka Milk
Federation (KMF), which owns “Nandini” the second largest milk brand in the country, has planned capital expansion in
Maharashtra and Goa. It has announced its plan for the investment of Rs 1000 crore for acquisition of the dairy pro-
cessing units. KMF’s Managing Director BC Sateesh said that the co-operative is planning to buy two plants in Mumbai
and one each in Goa and Pune. “The tenders for the acquisition in Mumbai have been issued. We have drawn a Rs 1000
crore expansion plan by acquiring the dairy processing units,” he said.

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Tata Tea Premium – ‘Desh Ki Chai’ celebrates rich
cultural diversity of India, this Independence Day

through its state customized packaging that
captures symbols of pride of each state and
communication rooted in regional insights.
Hence, as an extension from last year, we
again used Kulhads as a unique canvas for
showcasing India’s regional diversity and
to continue our support towards India’s
artisan community.

As an earnest gesture to lend celebrates a specific artform of that region. These Kulhads celebrates and showcase
support to the Indian Artisan These special hand painted Kulhads thus the talent of these Kulhad artists and give
community, TATA Tea Premium serve as a unique canvas showcasing a unique chance for all of us to own such
celebrates this Independence Day by India’s diverse culture and rich heritage. a vibrant and colourful art collection,
bringing out a unique #DeshKaKulhad while supporting the locals artisans. We
collection in partnership with Rare As part of raising awareness for this hope #DeshKaKulhad is a small step
Planet - a startup that promotes the work initiative, the brand has also released a for the betterment of these artisans and
of local Indian artisans. The proceeds of digital film showcasing this diversity. The just like last year, this year too, for each
the sale of these exquisite hand painted musical video sung by singer - Rituraj DeshkaKulhad bought, we will contribute
Kulhads will help to lend support to the Mohanty -a popular artist, takes you on an additional amount as support for the
artisan community that has been severely a colorful joyride across the length and artisan community.”
impacted by the current times breadth of the country, showcasing India’s
vivid artforms lensed from the perspective “For years we have witnessed these art
These special Kulhads have been hand of the local artisans and their hand painted forms. The hard work and labour that
crafted with region specific artforms like Kulhads. goes behind creating these products is
Madhubani folkart from Bihar, Warli impeccable. Our main goal at Rare Planet
artform from Maharashtra, Phulkari Commenting on the initiative Puneet Das, is to provide a platform for these talents as
patterns from Punjab, Patachitra from President - Packaged Beverages (India well as create a financial forum for them.
Odisha, Sanjhi Art from UP, etc. The and South Asia), Tata Consumer Products We are extremely obliged and humble for
Deshkakulhad collection comprises states, “Kulhads are an intricate part of the partnership with Tata Tea Premium
of 26 distinct Kulhad designs, each Indian culture across the country and most regarding #DeshkaKulhad. It will definitely
Kulhad representing different regions of of us would have enjoyed an occasional help us to reach more audience and create
India. Themed around popular motifs & kulhad waali chai. Tata Tea Premium- Desh a better awareness. At this moment we’re
landmarks from each region, each kulhad Ki Chai has always evoked regional pride holding high hopes regarding the exposure
and income pertaining to the industry,
connected to its roots”, says Rare Planet
Cofounders, Ranodeep Saha and Vijay
Kumar.

The hand painted Kulhads are available
on indiakichai.com for you to shop and
support the Indian Artisans.

Kellogg India expands breakfast
cereal range

Local arm of American cereals and snack maker Kellogg Company
expanded its product portfolio in India adding the Froot Loops brand of
cereals in the country, as it hopes to benefit from a post-covid surge in in-
home consumption of packaged foods. Froot Loops is among the fastest growing
cereal brands globally and has been introduced in the Indian market based on
strong consumer insights including children, the company said.

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Sixth Sense Ventures invests in India’s leading plant-
based alternate meat company - GoodDot

One of the first global companies months ahead. It is also working on expand- investing in the Consumer of Tomorrow,
to break all the critical barriers of ing the rollout of its retail QSR outlets under with evolved consumption habits, with the
taste, price, and shelf-stability at two formats ‘GoodDo’ and ‘GoodKhana’, company catering directly to this change in
room temperature, GoodDot is perfectly which are currently in Mumbai, Delhi, behavior through alternative meat products.
poised for explosive growth with the help Udaipur, and Kathmandu. Super elated to be part of a business which
of this investment and support from Sixth is trying to make the world a compassionate
Sense Venture, India’s leading consumer “We are delighted to have concluded this place.”
venture fund. round of funding with Sixth Sense Ventures,
led by Nikhil Vora. The synergy and align- Globally, meat substitutes is a $20 billion
This marks the first VC investment in the ment of both the vision and the expertise market, which seems to have just scratched
plant-based meat space in India. The invest- with Nikhil and the Sixth Sense team is the surface and is all set to disrupt the $1.4
ment will enable Udaipur-based GoodDot something which excites us beyond words. trillion organised meat industry. The pace
to further cement its leadership status in the This is the epitome of an ESG-focussed of this disruption is expected to increase
plant-based meat space in India while sup- investment. We are confident this strong exponentially as the pandemic has acceler-
porting its international growth, on the back partnership will enable GoodDot to position ated the consumption of meat-alternative
of increased emphasis and spend on R & D, itself as a force to be reckoned within the products globally.
marketing, and channel broadening. space of plant-based meats not only in India
but across the world,” says Abhishek Sinha, India is steadily acquiring a taste for
The Company sells through direct-to-con- CEO & Co-founder of GoodDot. plant-based meat substitutes and this space
sumer channels, e-commerce platforms as is primed for exponential growth in the
well as 7500+ offline stores. GoodDot has Nikhil Vora, Founder and CEO of Sixth coming days and the country could also
recently launched its products in Canada, Sense Ventures, said, “we believe that play as an important supplier for the global
Dubai, Nepal, South Africa, and Singapore, going forward, consumption preferences plant-based meat industry, considering the
and plans to cover the US and Europe in the will evolve increasingly fast towards meat availability of skilled manpower and abund-
alternatives on the back of health, ecolo- ant Agri and Agri-processing resources.
gical, or compassion-related reasons. In
the US, plant-based meat has grown over J R Laddha Financial Services was the
$1B in sales, growing 40% y-o-y, while the exclusive advisor to the deal. Satish Ganega,
animal-based meat industry is degrowing. VP- Investment Banking, who was advising
Validation by HORECA is critical for a new GoodDot on the transaction says, “Excited
food category, and with endorsement by to see the ace investor place confidence in a
leaders such as Dominos and other institu- breakthrough product and a passionate team.
tional customers, GoodDot has emerged to It would be interesting to see this collabora-
be the leader in plant-based meat in India. tion take on the global industry titans in the
This fits well into Sixth Sense’s thesis of coming years.”

Health and Wellness Brand Gaia Launches D2C Platform

ment tracking, and hassle-free transaction
with multiple payment options for all Gaia
products. Further, the company will provide
free shipping across India and has tied
up with third-party logistics providers for
swift delivery. It has also promised delivery
within 24 hours in some cities.

Taking a step towards digitalization, goods space and launched its e-commerce Through the website, the customers can
Gaia, one of the leading health and website. The platform is offering customers shop all the goods in the company’s
wellness brands, has entered the dir- a seamless user experience with features portfolio of 81+ products ranging between
ect-to-consumer (D2C) club in the consumer such as curated search, easy returns, ship- nutritional supplements and health food
products, including the latest products such
as Quinoa, Gaia A2 cow ghee, etc. The early
birds on the website can avail themselves
of value-adding discounts, membership
discounts, and coupon codes.

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Health Horizons expands its product portfolio;
Strengthens presence in FMCG category

Commenting on the new product launch
Rohit Shah, Co-Founder & CEO at Health
Horizons, says, “With the launch of
these new products, we aim to gradually
strengthen our FMCG product category.
These products are not only for consump-
tion but have several health benefits. Being
the first company to introduce hemp-based
Power Bar and Hemp Sativa Chocolate
Powder, we are focused to bring awareness
and educate people on how to plant can-
nabis can be used for nutrition, wellness,
and medicinal purposes as well.”

Health Horizons, India’s leading nutrition and protein to the body and Health Horizons caters to a variety of
Hemp product manufacturing heightens energy levels. The bar is rich in products across different categories like
company has expanded its FMCG essential protein, fats, and carbohydrates Health, Wellness, Lifestyle, Beauty, and
product portfolio with the launch of 2 and is a stomach filler. It consists of hemp, FMCG. Some of the products are Sativa
new products. The brand has launched cashews, raw cocoa powder, and almonds. Hemp Nubs (Hemp Hearts), Hemp Sativa
Hemp Power Bar & Hemp Sativa Chocol- Hemp Sativa Chocolate powder is another Oil, Hemp & Aloe Vera Body Butter, and
ate Powder which are completely new premium product that is meant to fulfill others. The company has launched over 12
products in the Cannabis space in India all body nutrition and helps in digestion products since its inception in 2017 and
making Health Horizons the first brand to as well. It contains all the essential Amino further plans to launch 10 more products in
introduce these products. With the launch acids which make it a perfect fit for chil- the next 2-3 months and up to a total of 60
of the new products, the brand is all set to dren, athletes & vegans. The essential fatty products by 2022. Some of the products to
strengthen its presence in the B2C FMCG acids(Omega-3, Omega -6 & Omega 9) in be added to the product category soon are
category. the powder help in making the digestion cannabis leaf extracts with complementing
process easy with a mild taste and creamy herbs for stress and anxiety management,
Hemp Power Bar is the first Hemp-based texture. The products are suitable for muscle and nerve recovery, insomnia
protein bar introduced to the Indian consumption by anyone and will ensure relief, etc. Health Horizons is a GMP-cer-
market. It is meant to provide the right good health. tified, USFDA registered hemp processing
company with all products licensed as
ayurvedic products.

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The Caffeine Baar launches ‘Elements 2021’- a collection
of 3 new packaged specialty coffee beans

The Caffeine Baar, one of are processed in a fully sealed and oxy- for the coffee connoisseur.
India’s most experiment- gen-deprived fermentation tank, which is
ative specialty coffee further slowly dried to attain ideal moisture Speaking on the occasion of the
brands, blending chemistry and content for nutty and sweet flavour notes. launch of the new collection,
experimentation with single-ori- Orange Fermentation, a bonus to coffee Poojya Prasad, Co-Founder, of
gin, high-grown Arabica and orange lovers as both flavours are The Caffeine Baar said “We,
coffee beans from 120-year-old perfectly blended together which can be at TCB always try to introduce
Baarbara Estate in Chikmagalur, tasted with these special coffee beans. In something unique and after a lot
launches ‘Elements 2021’ - a the process, the pulped coffee is fermen- of experimentation with unique
collection of 3 new packaged ted with fresh orange to attain citrusy and processes and observation. We
specialty coffee beans - Carbonic floral flavour notes. are very excited and happy to
Maceration, Anaerobic Ferment- introduce our three new spe-
ation, and Orange Fermentation. Co-founded by Poojya Prasad, a passion- cialty coffee beans collection -
ate Coffee Sommelier, The Caffeine Baar Carbonic Maceration, Anaerobic Fermenta-
This assorted range of packed coffee beans aims to introduce the fourth wave of coffee tion, and Orange Fermentation. We are sure
are the result of varied experimentations, evolution in India. Addressing a niche but our customers who look forward to trying
perfected over a period of time. They are growing market segment of coffee drinkers our new coffee beans and recipes will
inspired by the wine industry bringing ‘the seeking unique flavours and new coffee enjoy this collection. All the three variants
chemistry of coffee’ to the forefront of experiences, The Caffeine Baar brings a are the results of tremendous hard work
each consumer’s experience. The aroma total of 8 variants of packaged coffee beans with an extensive focus on pushing the
and tastes amalgamate to give you a whole flavour envelope of coffee with novel ex-
new experience of artisan coffee. Carbonic periments, ensuring a highly-evolved taste
Maceration, as the name says, includes a suited to the discretionary coffee drinker.”
unique process in which the pulped coffee
cherries are processed with carbon dioxide The new specialty coffee beans will be
to induce bright, winey flavour notes. easily available to the customers, retailed
Carbonic Maceration is a new process in at The Caffeine Baar’s Experience Centre
the Indian specialty coffee industry and in Bangalore. Also available at the brand’s
one of the most unique offerings for coffee e-commerce platform thecaffeinebaar.
connoisseurs in the country. com and on Amazon India, Total. Coffee -
Coffee Beyond Traditions and Something’s
Anaerobic Fermentation, includes an inter- Brewing Store. Elements 2021 collection is
esting process, where the coffee cherries priced at Rs. 500/- each product.

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Hands of Gold: A Brand Bringing the Kashmir” Upon your visit to the spectacle,
Beauty of Kashmir within your Homes be sure to stop by at the store for impeccable
hospitality and striking products!
Nestled in the heart of Paradise, Kashmir to your homes, Hands of Gold car-
Kashmir evokes feelings of ries products ranging from crafts, apparel, Listed below are some signature products
warmth- of memories, souven- food products, and more, providing the from the brand:
irs, hearty meals, apparel that embraces customer with a slice of authenticity laden
adorners- making it feel like a hug from the in nostalgia. The brand brings together • Tulsi White Honey- An amalgama-
valley. Kashmir is etched in the memory artisans and craftsmen of Kashmir: the tion of medicinal benefits, this honey
of those who visited the serene spot- and miracle workers spelling out the richness of possesses ‘tulsi’ or basil which helps in
of those who heard tales, yet in common its culture and heritage through their striking clearing chest congestion and treating
lies that one product every house inevitably creations! coughs and colds. Filled with healing
contained from Kashmir. Hands of Gold is properties, a spoon of this honey daily
a love letter to Kashmir; a brand that brings Created with utmost care and exceptional can prove to be a great immunity
authentic products- from the valley straight safety measures, off the shelf product are booster, especially during a pandemic.
to your doorstep. dispatched in a day, while customised
products are curated and delivered in the • Kashmiri Apricot Oil- Made with the
Seeking to bring the bespoke beauty of span of 3 weeks. Customers are key: any choicest apricots from Ladakh, this oil
product can be customised to the liking is great for the skin.
of the customer’s desires ranging from
shape, size, colour and more! The edibles • Kashmiri Saffron: World’s best saffron
from Hands of Gold are available to order brought to you in a jar. A completely
through their website www.handsofgold.in organic product, containing no chem-
icals, a single strand of this exquisite
You can visit the Hands of Gold store at saffron is enough to enhance the taste
Skyview by Empyrean in Patnitop, Jammu and aroma of any delicacy.
for an extensive range of paper mache, Aari
embroidery and an array of products. An old • Kashmiri Kahwa Mix
saying says “Each Kashmiri has a golden • Made with the choicest of saffron
touch- when this touch embraces you, it
brings to the globe warmth and love of strands, cardamom, clove, and black
pepper, this traditional kahwa mix has
the power to transport one to Kashmir
with a single sip.
• Kashmiri Shilajit: One of the most
powerful organic substances, Kashmiri
Shilajit is known to enhance one’s
fitness levels and heal injuries faster.

The Boston Beer Company partners with PepsiCo for US
launch of New “HARD MTN DEW” alcoholic offering

The Boston Beer Company and industries, both Boston Beer and PepsiCo US and beyond.
PepsiCo today announced plans understand the importance of delivering “For 80 years MTN DEW has challenged
to enter a business collaboration new, break-through innovations to address the status quo, bringing bold flavors and
to produce HARD MTN DEW alco- the changing tastes of drinkers. unmatched beverage innovation to mil-
holic beverage. The partnership unites lions of fans,” said?Kirk Tanner, PepsiCo
Boston Beer’s world-class innovation and “We know that adult drinkers’ tastes are Beverages North America CEO. “The Bo-
expertise in alcoholic beverages with one evolving, and they are looking for new ston Beer Company partnership combines
of PepsiCo’s most iconic and beloved and exciting flavorful beverages. The two recognized leaders in our respective
brands. combination of our experience in brewing industries to address the changing tastes
and developing the best-tasting hard of drinkers and we are thrilled at the
Adults of legal drinking age will ex- seltzers and hard teas, and MTN DEW, a opportunity to create HARD MTN DEW
perience the HARD MTN DEW bold one of kind multi-billion dollar brand, will that maintains the bold, citrus flavor fans
flavors and distinctive branding, all with deliver the excitement and refreshment know and expect.”
an Alcohol by Volume (ABV) of 5%, that drinkers know and love,” said Dave
perfect for occasions to dial-up the fun. Burwick, Boston Beer’s CEO. As part of the business arrangement, Bo-
This new flavored malt beverage (FMB) ston Beer will develop and produce new
will be marketed to adults of legal age Both companies share the same passion HARD MTN DEW and PepsiCo has set
and merchandized consistently with for pushing boundaries and anticipating up a new entity to sell, deliver, and mer-
other alcohol beverages. As recognized what consumers want, which has driven chandise the product. Consumers should
leaders in the alcohol and non-alcoholic decades of bringing ground-breaking, anticipate finding HARD MTN DEW on
innovative beverages to drinkers in the shelves in early 2022.

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Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Refreshes EVENTS
Taste and Look
2021- 2022
500mL, 710 mL, 1L and 2L bottles. To
celebrate and debut the launch of the new
Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, the brand will show
up at “Manhattanhenge” on July 13 at 7:30
p.m. as New Yorkers gear up to check out
the spectacular sunset.

Coca-Cola Zero Sugar is rolling “Manhattanhenge” occurs this year from
out an even more delicious and July 12-13 in New York City, when the
refreshing recipe—and bold new sunset perfectly aligns with east-west-
packaging—to deliver an even more iconic oriented streets, framing the sun between
Coke taste. skyscrapers as it dips below the horizon.
The event draws thousands of New Yorkers
The new recipe—which optimizes existing and tourists annually.
Coca-Cola Zero Sugar flavors and existing
ingredients—starts hitting shelves this Onlookers at key intersections on July 12th
month in the United States, with full were handed a “first sip” of the product
nationwide distribution in the U.S. and before the official launch, and billboards
Canada starting in August with full distri- throughout the city — will spread the
bution in September. All listed ingredients Coca-Cola Zero Sugar news. And the
and nutritional information remain the excitement isn’t limited to the Big Apple;
same. fans across the country can download spe-
cial Coke Zero Sugar Snapchat Lenses to
“Recognizing that tastes and preferences take sunset selfies at home. An integrated
are always evolving, we’re focused on marketing and sampling campaign will in-
continuous improvement to give fans the vite consumers to try the product and find
best-tasting Coca-Cola they want—with out if it’s the “Best Coke Ever?” Creative
zero sugar or calories—offered in the most will break next month across outdoor,
iconic packaging and powered by some retail, streaming audio/local radio, online
of our most creative, consumer-centric video, digital and social media channels.
marketing yet,” said Rafael Prandini, Additional content in the fall will leverage
Coca-Cola TM Category Lead, North the brand’s longstanding ties with profes-
America Operating Unit, who added that sional and collegiate football teams.
reaction from consumers in taste tests has
been positive. The reformulation, which is currently on
shelves across Europe and Latin Amer-
A simplified packaging design is anchored ica, supports The Coca-Cola Company’s
by the iconic Coca-Cola logo and red cues, strategy to offer a broad portfolio of
with black Spencerian script signaling beverages that fit a variety of tastes and
the Zero Sugar variety and “Now More lifestyles—and moving quickly and exper-
Delicious” messaging highlighting the new imenting in an intelligent and disciplined
formula in the U.S.. All Coca-Cola Zero manner. Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, which
Sugar packaging—including 7.5-oz. and launched in 2005, was reformulated in
12-oz. cans, fridge packs, and 13.2-oz., 2017 to bring its taste even closer to Coca-
16.9-oz., 20-oz., 1.25-liter and 20-liter Cola. Since then, the brand has consistently
bottles—will feature the streamlined graph- delivered double-digit growth.
ics, as well as in Coca-Cola Zero Sugar
packaging in Canada – including 222 “In order to continue to drive growth of
mL & 355 mL cans and 250mL, 300mL, our diets and lights category, we must keep
challenging ourselves to innovate and dif-
ferentiate just as other iconic brands have
done,” Suarez said. “The consumer land-
scape is always changing, which means we
must evolve to stay ahead.”

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BIKANO collaborates with CHHOTA BHEEM
for launch of their extrude range
under a new sub brand “Fatax”

Snacks major Bikano has taken the even globally with its unique and intriguing “Chhota Bheem has high recall among our
license for India’s most popular message-driven content. This collaboration TG (Target Group) and this association will
kids-show character, Chhota Bheem will help us to attract kids and children to enableus to get an edge over our rivals and
to launch its extruded products range. The our offerings and drive them towards more drive sales for this category. The character
range of products which includes Ringz, diversified, healthy snacking options. Also, of Chhota Bheem will certainly create an
Puffees, Cheese Balls, Pasta Crunch, and if we look at western snacks, currently it impact that’ll resonate with kids. We will
Jungle Safari, aims to augment Bikano’s is driven by chips; extrude being a small be running a digital campaign and TVC to
presence in the rapidly growing ‘west- part of the category as of now. We want to communicate this association. We are target-
ern snacks’ market of 16000 crore where drive growth in this segment as the market ing extrudes since this is the fastest-grow-
extrudes has witnessed plenty of growth and is ever-expanding. With our new sub-brand ing category within the western snacks
continues to expand at 23-25%. ‘Fatax’, we aim to deliver the best products segment.” added Pal.
and further develop the category in our
In India, extrudes snacks market is expected portfolio.” said Manish Aggarwal, Director, To ensure the widest possible availability
to grow at a CAGR of over 20 percent by Bikano. of extrude products range under a new sub-
2024. The major factors driving increased brand, Fatax, it has been stocked across the
consumption in the extruded snacks cat- Also offering new products on a regular company’s general and modern trade net-
egories are the growing youth and young basis has been a prime focus of our brand. work. It is available in a range of packaging
population, rising per capita income and Apart from that, the new range is expected and price points of Rs. 5 & Rs. 10.
competitive pricing as well as the introduc- to give us a sales surge of up to Rs 15 crore The new extrude products under the new
tion of smaller packs. The primary buyers in in this fiscal,” added Aggarwal. sub-brand ‘Fatax’ are Cheese balls, Jungle
the segment are the kids and young popula- Safari, Pasta Crunch, Puffez, Ringz masala
tion. Since these extrude snacking options Speaking on looping Chhota Bheem for flavor, and Ringz tomato flavor.
require no preparation or cooking, they are the launch of their extrude products range,
convenient to eat at home or take to school. Dawinder Pal, Head of Marketing at Bik-
With a target to penetrate this growing mar- ano, said “Puffed and extruded snacks are a
ket, Bikano plans to introduce its revamped major trend nowadays, as it gives numerous
extrude products range for children aged 3 options other than potato chips with plenty
to 10 years. of interesting flavor combinations. How-
ever, other than taste and flavor, we need
“The Chota Bheem character has been a compelling product story along with an
consistently capturing the hearts of kids interesting visual appeal to target kids and
across the country over all these years, and youngsters.”

Del Monte Foods launches
fruit chunks infused with
antioxidants

Del Monte Foods has expanded its fruit-flavoured juice with vitamin C and new products in this category,” said Bibie
portfolio with the introduction of coffee extract; Glow On, with peaches Wu, chief marketing officer, Del Monte
a line of antioxidant-infused fruit in passionfruit guava-flavoured juice, Foods.
chunks. Del Monte Fruit Infusions offer a aloe juice and coconut water; Stay Well,
full serving of fruit and aim to support a offering grapefruit in pomegranate-fla- “Del Monte Fruit Infusions offer on-trend
range of different needs, such as healthy voured juice with vitamin C and elderberry flavour variety and the benefits of real fruit
digestion, hydration and energy. extract. According to Del Monte Foods, and added vitamins and antioxidants. Per-
the new snacks are free from added sugar, fect for those looking for a pick me up that
The new line includes four variants: Gut artificial flavours and sweeteners, as well can still fit within a healthy lifestyle.”
Love, featuring pineapple in pineapple as preservatives and GMO ingredients. With an SRP of $1.69, the new Del Monte
ginger-flavoured juice with turmeric and “We understand that nourishing and deli- Fruit Infusions range is available in the
prebiotics; Boost Me: combining man- cious snacks are important to consumers, refrigerated aisle at retailers across the US,
gos and pineapple in mango- and dragon which is why we’re constantly innovating including Walmart, Kroger and Jewel.

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Ramdev’s Ruchi Soya to start palm
oil plantations in North East

Baba Ramdev’s Patanjali Group-led Gujarat, Goa and Andhra. environmental costs.
Ruchi Soya plans to set up palm
oil plantations comprehensively in While Baba Ramdev was unwilling to The government has initiated to seriously
Assam, Tripura and other North-Eastern place a date for the start of the oil plant- view oil palm as important to India’s edible
states. ations, he indicated that it would be done oil security and is aggressively pushing
after Ruchi Soya which is in the process for increased cultivation under the special
The oil processor, taken over by the Patan- of raising funds from investors, gets over programme on Oil Palm Area Expansion
jali Group two years ago, after it slipped its debts with the proceeds of a share sale. (OPAE). Rs 300 crore have been allocated
into the red, has already done field surveys He indicated that the plantations to be run for OPAE to expand oil palm cultivation in
for the palm oil plantations which will by farmers would be backed by processing 12 states including those in the North-East
be set up through contracts that guaran- plants set up by Ruchi Soya, as oil has to over five years.
tee farmers a buy-back by Ruchi Soya’s be processed within 48 hours of the palm
processing plants to be established in those being harvested. India imports most of its palm oil require-
states and it has also completed a survey ments from South East Asia, despite its
for the high-value cultivation that yields Transformation of forests to oil palm home-grown plantations as edible oil is key
cheap oil. plantations also result in substantial losses for Indian cooking.
of rare and endangered tropical species of
As per the company, Patanjali is to set plants and animals. Oil palm plantations
up palm oil plantations in the North-East are nowhere comparable to primary (or
and the survey has been completed. These even degraded) forests in terms of eco-
states are Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya and system services such as carbon sequest-
Manipur. India, nowadays, has patches of ration, water security and soil protection,
palm oil plantations scattered in Maha- ecologists say. But India appears poised to
rashtra, Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, join the growing list of countries where oil
Assam, Tripura, West Bengal, Andamans, palm is exacting high socio-economic and

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24 Spotlight / News

Cargill enters European soluble Reliance in talks
fiber market with $45 million to takeover
investment Subway India

As demand for reduced-sugar and corn are especially relevant for Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance
products continues to grow, applications where existing solutions seems to have set its
Cargill is investing $45 mil- fall short, such as sugar confectionery eyes on the single-brand
lion (EUR 38 million) to add soluble where digestive tolerance can be an restaurant chain, Subway’s India
fibers to its European portfolio of issue for young consumers, break- franchise, suggest media reports.
starches, sweeteners and texturizers. fast cereals where taste and coating The retail company is in talks to
performance need to match existing buy Subway India for $200-250
While the move marks the company’s products, and ice cream where con- million or Rs 1,488-1,860 crore.
first entry into the European soluble sumers desire low-calorie products This comes as the restaurant chain is
fiber market, Cargill is already a sig- that still deliver on indulgence. undergoing a restructuring process
nificant player in the sugar-reduction under chief executive John Chidsey
space, with a full line of sweeteners Product benefits extend to food man- and is looking to cut costs and global
- ranging from full- to no-calorie. The ufacturing, as Cargill’s new soluble headcount as sales take a hit.
new soluble fibers round out that port- fibers can offer improved stabil-
folio, enabling the company to offer ity, easy handling, and scalability, Reliance Retail has forayed into a
customers complete sugar-reduction enabling formulators to gradually in- range of segments from grocery,
solutions. crease the degree of sugar substitution e-pharmacy, payments to fashion and
with limited changes to their recipes. furniture. Quick service restaurants
“Unlike most of the soluble fibers now seem to be right up its alley.
currently available, our new offerings Customer trials with Cargill’s new Media reports cited, if the talks
were specifically designed to address soluble fibers are already underway. are successful then RIL will gain
the unique challenges facing food Initial customer feedback affirms the the network of approximately 600
manufacturers as they aim to im- ingredients result in improved appear- Subway stores across the country.
prove the nutritional profiles of their ance and great taste, while maintaining
products, with fewer calories and less processability similar to sugar or gluc- Reportedly, the global chain has
sugars,” said Manuj Khanna, business ose syrups. The patented technology been looking to streamline their
development manager for fibers. “Our will also enable Cargill to produce India business with a local partner as
soluble fibers shine in these complex next generation fibers. As with the against the current model of regional
applications, providing great perform- initial offerings, these future soluble master franchisees and individual
ance in terms of taste, appearance, fibers will address key market needs networks. In 2017 too, several Indian
digestive tolerance and mouthfeel – all targeting sugar and fat reduction. franchisees of Subway had tried to
critical to consumer satisfaction.” create a platform and were in talks
“Demand for products with improved with investors for a buy-in.
Based on micro-reactor technology de- nutritional profiles shows no signs
veloped in partnership with Germany’s of abating,” said Willian Oliveira, The food chain also appointed a
Karlsruhe Institute for Technology, for segment director sweetness for Car- master franchise of ‘development
which Cargill has secured both an ex- gill’s European starches, sweeteners agents’ who directly run clusters
clusive license and granted patents, the & texturizers business. “This critical of stores or sub-franchise stores to
soluble fibers enable sugar reduction investment, combined with our exist- smaller partners. Dabur promoter
up to 30%, and support calorie reduc- ing portfolio of sweetness solutions Amit Burman’s food retail company
tion and fiber enrichment in confec- and deep formulation and application Lite Bite Foods is one such.
tionery, sweet bakery, fillings, cereals, expertise, ensures we have all the tools
ice cream and dairy, whilst helping necessary to support our customers’ www.fooddrinkinnovations.com
to maintain desired appearance, taste product development journeys.”
and texture. Cargill’s soluble fibers
with botanical origin such as wheat Cargill’s soluble fiber product line
will be manufactured at the company’s
existing Wroclaw, Poland, facility.
Construction of the new production
unit has already begun, with full
commercialization of the company’s
initial offerings expected in the second
half of 2022.

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Bikano launches A New Range of
Delectable Chai Time Snacks

Close on the heels of releasing a wide chai-drinking, but also expand the range campaigns with an eye on improving
range of masala-based savouries, of snack options that they often combine revenue growth. With COVID-19 showing
India’s foremost packaged snacks with their beverages. As such, these maida- no signs of relenting plus the fear of the
brand has announced a new range of based savories high on hygiene become a incoming third wave, normalcy is unlikely
lip-smacking maida-based chai time snacks delectable complement to the tea or coffee to return in this quarter too. With all that
for snack lovers and patrons indicating that they often drink. Apart from satisfying in mind, we have started to build our in-
continuity of intent towards aggressive their mid-meal cravings and filling the novation funnel slowly and this new range
product line expansion. With the maida- void in their snacking routines, because of chai-time snacks is one step towards it.
based snacks category largely remaining these are filling enough, these lip-smack- With Bikano’s core competency being in
a part of the unorganized market so far, ing items can sometimes even serve as a the snacking segment, the launch of these
Bikano is entering the segment with the substitute for regular meals when one is products will give a further competitive
intent to make it organized, offer branded travelling, or is stationed in a remote place. advantage to the brand,” said Mr Dawinder
product range and to ensure both hygiene Suitably filled in 200 gm convenience Pal, Head of Marketing, Bikano.
& taste for patrons. packs, they are easy to carry and consume
anywhere anytime, said Mr. Manish Aggar- Punjab, Rajasthan, UP, Delhi, Haryana,
Particularly with an eye on the wal, Director, Bikano. J&K, Himachal Pradesh, MP and Chhat-
Hindi-speaking market, the launch of tisgarh would be key target markets for
these products would not only add to the “Chai time snacks are a popular category in the company in the initial phase. Each
ever-expanding product portfolio of the the Indian snacking market. Bikano’s new of the seven products comes in a pack of
snack company and boost its revenues, but range of maida-based offerings attempts 200g and 400g targeted at both value and
also further cement Bikano’s position as to provide salty and tangy snacks with the premium consumer segments.
one of the most popular and leading snacks added goodness of taste and hygiene for
brands in the country. its snack-lovers. Even during the tough
Covid times, Bikano has continued to
“With these items, we not only wish to carry out market due diligence, maintain
help patrons relive the tradition involving the spotlight on distribution and undertake
regular savouries that accompany their brand-building through focused product

DSM acquires next-generation eubiotics
platform start-up

Royal DSM, a global sci- from feed and improved animal health. bioscience capability and current
ence-based company in Such eubiotics can reduce the environ- eubiotics portfolio, which was further
Nutrition, Health and Sus- mental footprint of animal farming and strengthened through the acquisi-
tainable Living, has acquired Midori support the accelerated replacement of tion of Biomin (as part of the Erber
USA, Inc. (“Midori”), a biotechno- antibiotics in animal feed. Group).
logy start-up with a novel precision
platform developing breakthrough The use of eubiotics has grown signific- DSM will launch its first targeted
targeted eubiotics that improve the antly as farming practices shift to become glycan - Symphiome™ - later this
health and environmental impact of more sustainable and along with the need year. This unique eubiotic will be the
animals. DSM already owns 38.5% to provide antibiotic alternatives. Midori’s first product from DSM’s collabora-
of the shares of Midori and has today platform is highly synergetic with DSM’s tion with Midori, leveraging func-
acquired the remaining 61.5% for a consid- tional modulation of the gut microbiome
eration of US$63m. to improve the gut health, feed efficiency
and welfare of poultry, while reducing the
Boston Massachusetts-based Midori has use of antibiotics and lowering the envir-
developed a technology platform that iden- onmental emissions of poultry farming.
tifies glycans derived from natural food Symphiome™ will be the second novel
sugars that can precisely modulate how mode of action eubiotic product that DSM
the gut microbiome functions in animals. will bring to the market after the success-
These glycans provide an effective and ful launch of Balancius®, a breakthrough
consistent impact on animal gut health, innovation that improves the overall
leading to improved nutrient utilization digestive health of animals.

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The Best of “Both casual and professional athletes
Both Worlds: need proper nutrition to fuel their
How athletes sporting activities, but many may be
can benefit relying on ‘fast carbohydrates’ to get
from form and an energy boost that is usually short-
function with lived. To reach their full potential,
functional athletes should reconsider their
carbohydrates carbohydrate intake to include functional
carbohydrates that can deliver sustained
and balanced energy supply for longer
periods of time.

It’s Olympics season again, and the carbohydrates’ to get an energy boost that Hitting Targets with Functional
2021 Tokyo Olympics has an added is usually short-lived. To reach their full Carbohydrates
significance to it due to the pandemic. potential, athletes should reconsider their
This year, more than ever, the Olympics is carbohydrate intake to include functional Enter Palatinose™ (generic name: iso-
a celebration of our tenacity in the face of carbohydrates that can deliver sustained maltulose), a functional carbohydrate that
adversity. As the world comes together to and balanced energy supply for longer can meet these needs. It can deliver the
honour our Olympians and their sports- periods of time. long-lasting energy sportspeople require,
manship spirit, let us also take a deeper while being versatile enough to be incor-
look into how athletes of all types can stay This creates a pocket of opportunity in the porated into a manifold range of products
at the top of their game with the help of energy-related nutrition market for food and complement a myriad of diets.
functional ingredients. manufacturers to tap into. But how can
manufacturers reformulate to leverage this Physiologically, Palatinose™ is the
Both casual and professional athletes trend without sacrificing their product’s only low-glycaemic but fully available
need proper nutrition to fuel their sporting taste and quality, while offering the nutri- carbohydrate that provides carbohydrate
activities, but many may be relying on ‘fast tional benefits that athletes need? energy in a balanced and sustained manner,
empowering athletes to achieve optimum

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training outcomes. As a slow-release When applied to sports drinks, this en-
carbohydrate, it facilitates efficient fuel sures that they retain their isotonic prop-
management for athletes, resulting in blood erties to serve their water replenishment
glucose levels that stay balanced through- purposes, and are optimally absorbed by
out the day. the digestive system of athletes. It also
has a much higher process and acid stabil-
This lower and more balanced blood ity than sucrose, making it highly relevant
glucose response achieves lower in- in isotonic sports beverages that tend to
sulin release and an improved metabolic have a pH level below 3.
profile. Carbohydrates that are slowly
and completely digested, leading to a low Taste-wise, the functional carbohydrate
blood glucose profile while providing the provides a mild, natural sweetness without
needed energy in a sustained way are the any aftertaste. It replaces sucrose on a 1:1
way to go. This avoids a “roller coaster” scale and can easily be combined with
situation in the blood glucose profile and other sweeteners to achieve a tailored
the blood sugar spikes that are often asso- sweetness profile suited to the individual
ciated with conventional higher glycaemic preference of the athlete. Food manu-
sugars like maltodextrin. In fact, scientific facturers will thus be able to reformu-
research1 has shown that athletes who late their products without difficulty to
consumed Palatinose™ maintained a more preserve taste and texture, while offering
balanced blood glucose profile and higher the benefits of sustained and balanced
fat oxidation, performing better than those carbohydrate energy release.
who consumed other carbohydrates. In
addition, the lower insulin levels allow The health and fitness trend has led to
for a higher rate of fat burning, instead of a booming global fitness industry and
carbohydrate burning, for energy supply. an increased interest in sports nutrition
This is beneficial for the body composi- products globally. In fact, the global
tion of an athlete, as well. sports nutrition market is anticipated to
be valued at US$50 billion by 2025 (2).
The physiological properties of Palatin- Asia-Pacific is the fastest growing market,
ose™ have been well-documented, but its due to its rapidly progressing economies
technical attributes deserve a place in the which has resulted in a greater demand for
spotlight as well. sports nutrition products3. This trend is a
market of opportunity awaiting food man-
The Versatility of Palatinose™ ufacturers to embrace. As athletes start
looking for a satisfactory product that can
Palatinose™ also outshines in the tech- fulfil their unique nutritional needs, man-
nical department, which allows it to be ufacturers will need to step up their game
easily incorporated into a variety of re- and address this demand.
cipes. The functional carbohydrate boasts
a low hygroscopicity, which means that Palatinose™ combines the best of
it does not easily form lumps in powder both worlds with its physiological and
form, making it perfect for powdered technical properties that are well-suited
drinks and blends. Its good solubility also to what athletes require, acting as the
allows it to be added to liquid products as optimum nutritional support for them to
well, enabling athletes to dissolve it easily achieve excellence in their respective
into their workout drinks. sports.

Palatinose™ absorbs virtually no mois- 1. König D, Zdzieblik D, Holz A, Theis S,
ture, remaining stable at a temperature of Gollhofer A (2016) Substrate utilization and
25°C and relative humidity of up to 85%. cycling performance following Palatinose™
This stability ensures that food manufac- ingestion: A randomized, double-blind,
turers will not have to worry about com- controlled trial. Nutrients 8(7): 390. doi:
promising quality during manufacturing 10.3390/nu8070390 https://www.ncbi.nlm.
processes where conditions may be prone nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4963866/
to drastic changes.
2. ResearchAndMarkets (2021)
Additionally, Palatinose™ also enables 3. Research and Markets (2017) ht-
maintained osmolality, meaning the
concentrations of drinks remain stable and tps://www.businesswire.com/news/
unchanged with its addition into the mix. home/20171026005658/en/Global-Sports-
Nutrition-Market-2017-2022-Evolving-Fit-
ness-Trends-Drive-Growth---Research-and-
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INGREDIENTS

Baking Enzymes Market Size
Worth $1,115.6 Million By
2028 | CAGR: 5.5%

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Clean label binder for the
production of high-protein meat
alternatives

Ingredients expert Loryma has added The clean label ingredients of the Lory®
two clean label binding systems to its Bind range can be used for the production
portfolio. With the functional blends, of various vegan products, regardless of
manufacturers can produce meat alternat- whether they are consumed cold or hot.
ives that not only convince with a meat- The gel formation and texture is irrevers-
like texture, but also a high protein content ible, thus remaining stable at high temper-
and short ingredient list without E-num- atures (cooking, pasteurisation, autoclav-
bers. The combination of wheat and fava ing) and after cooling. The products can
beans completes the amino acid profile and also be frozen and defrosted without any
increases the nutritional value. The binding problems.
components enable vegan applications
for both hot and cold consumption, for Both wheat and fava beans are considered
example, vegetable chicken breast strips sustainable, natural raw materials. Through
and meat-free sausages. its links to parent company Crespel & Deit-
ers Group, Loryma uses only EU wheat
Starches and other functional components from controlled cultivation, with regional
of the wheat grain ensure that plant-based availability reducing transport emissions.
meat alternatives have the anticipated With only about 0.3 CO2 per kilogram,
texture and a convincing bite. The Lory® the fava bean has one of the smallest
Bind component replaces conventional ecological footprints of all crops. It can be
gelling agents and hydrocolloids, so that cultivated without excessive mineral fertil-
the product has a “clean label” with no isation, makes a meaningful contribution to
E-numbers. biodiversity in crop rotation and serves as
an essential refuge for insects.
In addition to the short ingredient list,
Lory® Bind results in end products with a Henrik Hetzer, Managing Director of
nutritional profile far superior to other meat Loryma, says: “Consumer demand for
alternatives on the market. The pairing of meat alternatives continues to rise, making
wheat and fava beans improves the quality unique selling points all the more im-
of the proteins and their efficacy, thanks to portant. Taste and meat-like texture are
the combination of amino acids. The bean the top reasons for repeat purchases, but
contains lysine and the wheat provides me- consumers must initially be convinced by
thionine which, when used together, results visual appeal, packaging and label claims.
in a more bioavailable amino acid profile. We know for sure that our new Lory®
The binding systems have a high protein Bind products tap into the sustainable,
content of at least 57.3 g per 100 g and, clean label and vegan zeitgeist.”
depending on the recipe, a “high protein”
claim is possible. www.loryma.de/en/

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Baking Enzymes Market Size Worth $1,115.6 Mil-
lion By 2028 | CAGR: 5.5%

altering mixtures containing high gluten
content. It is also used for the production
of biscuits, cookies, and cakes.

The applications of baking enzymes
include cakes & pastries, breads, pies,
biscuits & cookies, and others. The bread
segmented accounted for the highest share
in 2020. The growth in the global food
trade and increasing fast-food consumption
is expected to drive this segment growth
over the forecast period. There has been
an increase in the number of small-scale
bakeries and fast-food chains in urban
cities offering innovative bread-based food
products.

The global baking enzymes market nomies for baking enzymes owing to the Launch of lighter and healthier bread-based
size is expected to reach USD increasing number of bakeries is expected products with multigrain bread, brown
1,115.6 million by 2028 according to have a positive impact on the market. bread, sweet bread, and gluten-free bread,
to a new study by Polaris Market Research. Furthermore, increasing health awareness increasing awareness regarding healthy
The report “Baking Enzymes Market and technological advancements in food eating habits, and growth of e-commerce
Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis science are factors expected to provide platforms are factors expected to provide
Report, By Type (Protease, Carbohydrase, numerous growth opportunities to the numerous growth opportunities in the
Lipase, Others); By Application (Cakes & global baking enzymes industry over the coming years. In addition, the increasing
Pastries, Bread, Pies, Biscuits & Cookies); coming years. consumption for sandwiches as a healthy
By Regions (North America, Europe, Asia snack is likely to complement market
Pacific, Latin America, Middle East & The different types of baking enzymes growth.
Africa); Segment Forecast, 2021 – 2028” include protease, carbohydrase, lipase, and
gives a detailed insight into current market others. The carbohydrase segment accoun- Asia Pacific baking enzyme market is ex-
dynamics and provides analysis on future ted for a significant market share in the pected to grow at a significant rate during
market growth. global baking enzymes industry in 2020 the forecast period. Population growth,
owing to its high thermal stability, which rising disposable incomes, and modifying
There has been significant growth in the aids its use in several baking applications. food preferences drive the market growth
demand for fast food products such as However, the demand for protease and in this region. The sedentary lifestyle of
cakes, pizzas, sandwiches, and burgers lipase is expected to increase during the consumers in the region is encouraging
over the years. The busy lifestyle of forecast period. them to consume baked goods to stay
consumers is leading to an increase in healthy. Increasing adoption of western
consumption of convenience and on-the-go The requirement for protease for large eating habits, growing awareness about the
meals, supporting the growth of the market commercial-scale production of bread, health benefits of low-calorie baked food
for baking enzymes. Attractive marketing baked goods, and biscuits is high owing products, and a rising number of bakers and
and positioning strategies along with in- to benefits such as a reduction in mixing confectioners are driving the market growth
novative product launches by market play- time, maintenance of dough uniformity, ad- for baking enzymes in the region.
ers have fueled the growth of the industry. justment of gluten strength, and improve-
ment of bread texture & flavor. Protease Owing to technological advancements,
Growing demand from emerging eco- is widely used in bread production for and wider applications, companies in the
market are collaborating in order to retain
existing customers and increase their mar-
ket share. Some of the major market parti-
cipants include DowDuPont Inc., Maps En-
zyme Limited, SternEnzym GmbH & Co.
KG, Amano Enzyme Inc., Engrain, Royal
DSM, Aum Enzymes, Puratos Group NV,
AB Enzymes Gmbh, Dydaic International
Inc., Novozymes & Advanced Enzymes.

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Global $950+ Billion Dairy Food Markets

The global dairy food market is ex-
pected to grow from $675.78 billion
in 2020 to $722.14 billion in 2021
at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR)
of 6.9%. The market is expected to reach
$956.26 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 7%.
Major companies in the dairy food market
include Nestle; Dairy Farmers of Amer-
ica; Fonterra Group Cooperative Limited;
Danone and Arla Foods.

The dairy food market consists of sales
of dairy products by entities (organiza-
tions, sole traders and partnerships) that
produce dairy products from raw milk
and processed milk products, produce dry,
condensed, concentrated and evaporated
dairy, and/or produce some dairy substitute
products.

The companies in the industry package and “Asia Pacific was the largest region in the global dairy food
distribute their products through various market, accounting for 42% of the market in 2020. Western
distribution channels to both individual Europe was the second largest region accounting for 25% of
customers and commercial establishments. the global dairy food market. Africa was the smallest region
The dairy food market is segmented into in the global dairy food market.
milk and butter; cheese; dry, condensed, of food production supply chains. the rate of production is far lower than the
and evaporated dairy products and ice consumption demands for organic produce.
cream and frozen dessert. The increasing demand for local, sus- For instance, according to the Soil Associ-
tainable and organic food production is ation, sales of organic products in the UK
Asia Pacific was the largest region in expected to positively impact the dairy increased by 4.5% in 2019 to reach £2.45
the global dairy food market, accounting food market during the forecast period. billion. Similarly, sales of organic food in
for 42% of the market in 2020. Western Organic food production including organic the US increased by 5.9% to reach $47.9
Europe was the second largest region ac- dairy products places a strong emphasis on billion, according to the 2019 Organic
counting for 25% of the global dairy food consumer health, environmental protection Industry Survey.
market. Africa was the smallest region in and animal welfare.
the global dairy food market. This growing demand for organic products
Consumers now are becoming more offers considerable opportunities for dairy
The internet of things (IoT) technology concerned with how food is raised and pre- products producers in both developed and
is increasingly being used to track dairy pared and are willing to pay a little more developing countries, thus likely to drive
products and ensure safe product hand- for something they recognize as healthy. the market during the forecast period.
ling. IoT technology consists of a network Across Europe, there is a very high import
of devices, vehicles or other items that rate (especially for fruits and vegetables) as ResearchAndMarkets.com
continuously exchange data and provide
insights about a process or system.

This technology is being used to track
ingredients being used in products.
Equipment connected to the internet in
trucks and storage coolers can be used to
monitor dairy products and tag them with
environmental conditions like temperature
or location that provide information about
safe product handling during transporta-
tion. For instance, the Chinese government
implemented the National Food Quality
Safety Traceability Platform, using IoT
technology to improve quality and safety

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DSM expands cheese biopreservation portfolio with
new phage-robust culture rotations

Royal DSM, a global science-based stay ahead in the market and meet these of biopreservation solutions, following its
company active in Nutrition, diverse needs. However, effectively man- acquisition of Royal CSK Food Enrich-
Health and Sustainable Living, aging bacteriophages (phages) remains a ment C.V. (“CSK”) in 2019.
today announces the extension of its Dairy significant challenge for many manufac-
Safe™ cheese biopreservation portfolio, turers. Insufficient phage management can “Manufacturers have relied on Dairy
with a selection of new phage-robust lead to fermentation delays and produc- Safe™ to protect their cheese for over 30
culture rotations. With the new cultures, tion slow-down, which can contribute to years. Our unique range of cultures are
cheese producers can benefit from an increased food loss and have a detrimental suitable for all types of milk and helps our
even more robust culture rotation system, impact on cheese flavor, yield and texture. manufactures deliver the award-winning
ensuring reliable and consistent cheese flavor they’re famous for,” comments
production and optimal phage manage- To address these challenges, DSM’s Dairy Christian Hemmer, Business Manager
ment. DSM’s all-in-one Dairy Safe™ Safe™ cultures are used in a rotation sys- Cheese at DSM. “The expansion of our
solution delivers acidification, flavor and tem with several phage alternatives, en- high-quality cultures comes at a time
assured bioprotection against late blowing suring consistent quality and performance when the industry is actively seeking
and spoilage to guarantee high-quality among all rotations while also offering a phage alternatives to build a robust
cheese, including organic varieties. proven and widely recognized solution rotation system that ensures consistency
for acidification, flavor and protecting of supply and consistent quality and
Manufacturers are under increasing pres- cheese without the need for preservatives. performance among all rotations. Our cul-
sure to protect against spoilage in cheese The new cultures expand on this leading tures also help the dairy industry towards
and maintain flawless production to avoid portfolio, adding four new culture rota- its sustainability goals by reducing waste
expensive defects. At the same time, tions to offer an even more robust rotation through late blowing defects. The easy-
demand for great-tasting, sustainable and system that supports reliable, consistent to-use cultures – combined with DSM’s
natural cheese is on the rise, with 34% of production and assured bioprotection for end-to-end expertise and “one-stop-shop”
consumers choosing cheese products that high-quality, sustainably produced cheese. portfolio of solutions – mean our custom-
contain fewer additives or preservatives. Dairy Safe™ has been on the market for ers can produce delicious, high-quality
Cheese producers must therefore ensure more than 30 years and is the latest addi- cheese that meets diverse consumer
their products are of the highest quality to tion to DSM’s cheese cultures portfolio preferences.”

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Probiotic use on the rise as digestive health moves
up the agenda, survey shows

Demand for probiotics is growing
as digestive health moves up the
consumer agenda, a major global
survey by makers of science-backed probi-
otic BC30 has shown.

One in four consumers (25%) had used
a product containing probiotics over the
past six months – up from 21% in 2019. A
further 44% would consider doing so, up
from 40% in 2019. Usage was particularly
high in China, where almost half (49%) of
respondents had used a product contain-
ing probiotics over the past six months,
followed by Mexico (42%).

Part of Kerry’s ProActive Health portfolio, aging and lifestyle choices have increased were also strongly associated with digest-
BC30™ surveyed over 13,000 consumers the prevalence of digestive disorders, ive health, including fruit and vegetable
across 16 countries.1 Globally, nearly half while the pandemic has accelerated the juices (31%), dairy-based drinks (31%)
(47%) were aware of probiotics or cultures shift towards more proactive approaches and breakfast cereal / granola (28%).
– significantly more than the 42% who to health. As a result, consumers want to
were aware in 2019, when the survey was see functional ingredients in their favorite BC30 (Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6086)
last conducted.2 Awareness was partic- food and beverage products, and they’re is a patented spore-forming probiotic
ularly high in Latin America (63%) and increasingly well educated about the role ingredient which can be used in a range
North America (61%). of probiotics and their ability to support of functional food and beverage products.
both digestive health and overall wellness. Over 25 published papers have shown
The findings suggest that demand for pro- Manufacturers who formulate functional that itcan help support digestive health,
biotics is linked to increasing interest in foods and beverages using science-backed immune health and protein absorption.
digestive health, which consumers ranked probiotic strains can therefore meet a
third on their list of reasons to purchase range of market needs.” The survey suggests that these benefits are
healthy lifestyle products – up from fourth well recognised by consumers. Respond-
in 2019. Nearly four in ten (38%) of sur- The survey shows that foods and bever- ents were shown the BC30 logo and an
vey respondents globally had used some ages commonly consumed at breakfast image of products in which it can be
form of digestive health product over the time are the most closely associated with found. When asked which benefits they
past six months, almost as high as the digestive health. For example, four in perceived BC30 to deliver, 45% globally
number who had used an immune health ten (40%) respondents globally said they chose digestive health and 45% chose
product (39%). would be interested in purchasing yogurts immune support. After being given more
John Quilter, Kerry VP of Global Port- containing ingredients with digestive information about BC30, 80% found its
folio – ProActive Health, said: “A range health benefits. Many other categories communicated benefits to be believable.
of factors have driven the continuing
growth in demand for gut health solutions
generally, and for probiotics in particular.
Demographic changes such as population

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Sweegen’s Bestevia® Rebaudioside M, Sweegen invested in designing and
M Approved in Europe building its Innovation Studio in Reading,
England, near London. The studio opened
its doors in January 2021 with a full applic-
ations team to collaborate with food and
beverage manufacturers on exploring the
entire consumer landscape to understand
what trends are driving consumer behavior,
and then provide inspirational ingredients
to represent those trend drivers.

“Our rapid innovation in application
development enables our customer-focused
solutions to help manufacturers create
great-tasting, clean, natural, plant-based,
sustainable products that meet today’s
end-consumer needs and desires,” said
Giannone. Around the world, Sweegen’s
Innovation Studios are open globally:
Southern California, Mexico City, Reading
(London) and very soon in Singapore.
These studios will leverage local tastes
and knowledge while serving as creative
centers to explore and discover product
innovations motivated by consumer trends
and regional tastes.

Sweegen’s footprint in Europe became their diets for better health. Yet, when they “Sweegen’s global regulatory mission
stronger after the European Union are making decisions for purchasing food is the hallmark of opening new sugar
Commission published its approval and beverages, they will ultimately select reduction opportunities to manufacturers
of Sweegen’s non-GMO Signature Be- the brand with the best taste. Therefore, and brands for replacing sugar in foods
stevia Rebaudioside M (Reb M) for use in tackling the toughest sugar reduction chal- and beverages, nutritional products, and
food and beverages. lenges is a priority for brands as taste is the many other market products world-wide,”
reason for repeat purchases. said Hadi Omrani, director of regulatory
The approval of Sweegen’s Signature Be- affairs. “Europe is an important region
stevia Reb M leads the future of wellness The soft drinks industry in Europe is mak- in our global regulatory vision as we
in food and drink in Europe. Brands in ing a pledge to cut added sugars in Europe. continually forge the future of wellness in
Europe now have access to the best-tasting The Union of European Soft Drinks Asso- food and drink around the world.”
highly sought-after stevia sweetener. The ciations (UNESDA) announced on June 29
availability broadens the toolkit for sugar this year to reduce average added sugars Sweegen offers brands cost-effective
alternatives to reimagine food and drink, in its beverages by another 10% across and rapid innovation for sugar reduction
opening new doors for creating healthy Europe by 2025. solutions for beverage, dairy, savory and
products for consumers. bakery with its Bestevia Taste Solutions
In its further commitment to Europe, Swee- for Europe.
“Sweegen’s Signature Bestevia Reb M ap- gen has aligned the availability of its Reb
proval is a celebration of health and well- M with commercializing the high-purity Sweegen is the first company to receive
ness for product developers and consumers sweetener at its manufacturing facility in the European Food Safety Authority
alike,” said Luca Giannone, SVP of Sales. Europe. The facility is open in Europe for (EFSA) panel’s safety status for any ste-
“This is just one of our many milestones helping food and beverage manufacturers viol glycoside produced by alternative and
in Europe to transform products for having with rapid production and low cost-in-use sustainable technologies. To achieve high
a positive and lasting impact on our ever- sugar reduction solutions. purity clean-tasting stevia leaf sweeteners,
evolving health.” Consumers are increas- Sweegen uses a bioconversion process
ingly aware of the need to reduce sugar in To compliment the approval of Reb starting with the stevia leaf. This process
enabled Sweegen to obtain the Non-GMO
Project verification for its Signature
Bestevia stevia sweeteners in the U.S.
market.

Bestevia Reb M was commercialized in
2017 and has already been approved in
many regions around the world.

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Nestlé explores emerging investing in our protein expertise and the
technologies for cultured meat development of proprietary technologies
for plant-based meat alternatives, allowing
us to continuously expand our wide range
of tasty and nutritious products with a
lower environmental impact. To comple-
ment these efforts, we’re also exploring
technologies that could lead to anim-
al-friendly alternatives that are nutritious,
sustainable, and close to meat in terms of
taste, flavor, and texture. We are excited to
understand their potential.”

To understand the potential of future Technologies, a leading cultured-meat People are increasingly reducing or elim-
meat alternatives, Nestlé is closely start-up, to explore the potential of cul- inating animal products from their diet for
monitoring scientific trends and ex- tured-meat components that do not com- many reasons including animal welfare,
ploring emerging technologies. The com- promise on taste or sustainability. Future health and wellness as well as environ-
pany is evaluating innovative technologies Meat Technologies’ novel and cost-effi- mental concerns. This has led to the rapid
to produce cultured meat or cultured-meat cient proprietary technology can produce growth of plant-based meat and dairy al-
ingredients with several external partners non-GMO cultured-meat components from ternatives. Providing people with delicious,
and start-ups. Such novel technologies animal cells, therefore reducing the need nutritious, and sustainable plant-based
can lead to more environmentally friendly for land and resources to raise animals. products is a priority for Nestlé. Today,
products. the company offers a wide range of meat
Reinhard Behringer, Head of the Nestlé and dairy alternatives that are suitable for
For example, scientists at Nestlé Research Institute of Material Sciences at Nestlé Re- flexitarians, vegans, vegetarians, as well as
in Lausanne are working with Future Meat search says: “For many years we have been people with special dietary needs.

By exploring breakthrough technologies,
Nestlé is showing a strong innovation drive
and openness towards novel concepts. This
will help the company to continuously
transform its portfolio with products that
are good for people and the planet.

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& PROCESSING
PACKAGING

Experts stress the need for
consumer-friendly warning labels on
packaged food

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TotalEnergies and Jindal Films
introduce Certified Circular
Polypropylene

TotalEnergies and Jindal Films reinforce their partnership to introduce
Certified Circular Polypropylene into high-end flexible food packaging, using
advanced recycling technology from Plastic Energy

TotalEnergies and Jindal Films have approvals, and their further recyclability. One Stop
joined forces to produce more sus- With identical characteristics and perform- Solutions for all
tainable flexible food packaging and ance properties to current references, these your advertising
labels. Using advanced recycling techno- films will allow quick implementation by
logy from Plastic Energy, TotalEnergies will customers. They will be part of a full range needs
supply Jindal Films with Certified Circular of sustainable and recyclable solutions Scan Here
Polypropylene produced from post-con- offered by Jindal Films to help the industry
sumer plastic waste*. This new value-chain move towards easier to recycle mono-ma-
collaboration will divert plastic waste cur- terial laminates – both PP and PE based,
rently destined for incineration and landfill now also including post-consumer certified
because it is too complex to recycle through recycled content.
existing schemes.
“This announcement with Jindal films fully
In 2023, TotalEnergies will start-up France’s supports our ambition to produce 30% of
first advanced recycling industrial plant on recycled and renewable polymers by 2030,
its future zero-crude platform in Grandpuits, as it makes it possible to address circularity
in partnership with Plastic Energy. With commitments pledged by many brand own-
a processing capacity of 15,000 tonnes ers for highly technical flexible food pack-
of plastic waste, the plant will produce aging and labels,” said Valérie Goff, Senior
a recycled oil called TACOIL through a Vice President, Polymers at TotalEnergies.
pyrolysis process. This TACOIL will then
be used as feedstock in the production “We are excited to offer films made of
of virgin-like polymers at TotalEnergies’ TotalEnergies Certified Circular Polypro-
multiple ISCC PLUS (International Sustain- pylene as it strongly complements our
ability & Carbon Certification) European sustainable films strategy and enables our
petrochemical sites, thus making the full customers to have packaging made with
product portfolio available as Certified post-consumer recycled content,” said
Circular Polymers*. This technology allows Mirek Tokaj, Marketing Director, Jindal
for the improvement in circularity of highly Films. “We are pleased that our TACOIL
demanding labeling and packaging applic- made from the conversion of post-consumer
ations, such as chocolate bars, snacks and plastic waste is being used in the manufac-
biscuits, pet and dry food. turing of recycled packaging for TotalEner-
gies and Jindal Films. Our advanced recyc-
These Certified Circular Polymers will be ling process reduces resource depletion and
converted by Jindal Films into certified supports the circular economy, paving the
sustainable BOPP (Biaxially Oriented way for incorporating more recycled content
Polypropylene) films made from post-con- into flexible packaging,” said Carlos Mon-
sumer waste*, without any compromise on real, Founder and CEO of Plastic Energy.
the final films’ properties, their food contact

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Syntegon: Next generation filling machine LFS sets
new standards in dairy and food production

The modular concept of Syntegon’s new inline filling machine LFS allows The new LFS fills and seals liquid, viscous and pump required products in
individual configurations to meet the specific needs of dairy and food clean and ultra-clean hygienic levels such as yogurt, sour cream, deli foods or
manufacturers.
dips into preformed containers.

The portfolio of cup filling and rofitted according to individual produc- now and for the future
sealing machines from Syntegon tion needs for maximum flexibility. For
subsidiaries Ampack GmbH, Ger- example, the LFS can be equipped with up Thanks to its overall open layout and main-
many, and Osgood Industries, LLC, USA to three servo-driven pump systems, either tenance-friendly design, operators have
has been extended with the new LFS filling a tank pump or a newly developed single optimum accessibility of the LFS machine
machine for the dairy and food industry. pump system, to cover a variety of differ- parts and can perform tool-less format
Available in clean and ultra-clean hygienic ent product viscosities. The dosing station changes safely and quickly. A new feature
executions, the LFS fills and packages li- incorporates exchangable nozzles as well for punctual chain elongation adjustment
quid, viscous and pump required products, as integrated CIP (Cleaning In Place) and as well as lifetime lubricated bearings
such as yogurt, sour cream, margarine, SIP (Sterilization in Place) for ultra-clean reduce downtime and ensure a highly effi-
deli salads, dips, sauces, soups, or retorted configurations. The LFS processes all cient, reliable production. Furthermore, the
pet food into preformed containers. The common container formats with a diameter LFS was designed with the future in mind:
machine’s new modular concept enables between 60 and 160 milimeters on up to The integrated HMI 4.0 multi touch screen
manufacturers to react quickly to changing eight lanes with a maximum output rate of provides intuitive operator guidance with a
market demands. Each machine function up to 20,000 cups per hour. In sequential clear and structured menu to assist efficient
can be retrofitted, added or exchanged to indexing configuration, alternating carrier workflow and simplify troubleshooting.
meet customized requirements. The open plates allow for processing two differ- Further digital solutions can be added
design ensures optimum accessibility and ent packaging formats one after another to enable quick product changes. For
visibility for easy cleaning and mainten- without format changes needed. example, recipe changes and all necessary
ance, resulting in a highly efficient and machine parameter adaptions are done
economical production. To ensure optimum hygienic conditions automatically by the push of a button.
during the filling process, the disinfec- In terms of sustainability, the LFS saves
The ability to flexibly handle a variety of tion station can be configured to meet energy and can be configured to process
products and formats is a key advantage individual product requirements. For sustainable materials, including paper and
in the highly competitive food market. ultra-clean applications such as products monomaterials for better recyclability.
“While developing the LFS, we paid with extended shelf life, customers can opt
special attention to a modular concept, for two types of chemical-free disinfec- “Our goal was to offer dairy and food man-
which enables our customers with peace of tion methods: UVC light or pulsed-light. ufacturers a flexible filling and packaging
mind that their new filling and packaging Optionally, the same technology can be solution that fits their specific needs,”
solution can be counted on for decades to used to disinfect the lids before placing says Jonathan Viens, Sales and Marketing
come,” explains Oguz Karcier, Product them on the cups. In addition, HEPA filters Manager at Osgood Industries, LLC. “The
Manager at Syntegon. purify the air, while container vacuums LFS provides future-proof flexibility:
remove loose particles and debris from the customers can configure the system to fit
New modular concept offers various cups before filling. Food producers can their products and integrate it into existing
possibilities seal their product’s packaging either using production lines. They can use sustain-
pre-cut foils or heat-sealing rollstock film. able packaging material, add additional
The LFS consists of individual modules Integrated sensors perform seal integrity filling stations or exchange their existing
which include main machine functions checks to detect any leakage or poor seals lidding station. In a nutshell: whatever the
such as cup supply, disinfection, filling, to ensure product safety. customer opts for, we make sure their LFS
sealing, capping, and cup discharge. Each linear filling machines will be ready for all
module can be configured, added or ret- Economical and efficient production future requirements.”

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Safe in PET: COVAP’s first complete aseptic PET line
from Sidel

Thanks to Sidel’s end-to-end com-
plete aseptic PET line, UHT liquid
dairy products (LDPs) from Spanish
milk producer COVAP are now also avail-
able in PET bottles for the very first time.
This new PET bottle opens the door to
meet changing market demand and ensures
product integrity and safety.

COVAP, a Spanish cooperative, is one of Sidel experts worked in close collaboration 30 million PET bottles annually. Further-
the major milk producers in Spain. The with COVAP from bottle design to line more, Sidel provided intense training for
company has one of the most technically start-up. The new PET bottles were de- operators to ensure successful production
advanced dairy plants in the whole of signed with a sleek shape, providing a sim- on the line. “Since PET packaging is a new
Europe and has been a family of farmers ilar look and feel to glass bottles. Thanks to territory for us, Sidel is the right long-term
for over 60 years. With a large operating the PET barrier properties, the shelf life of partner to advise us in every phase and to
area of 22,650 m2, COVAP can produce milk drinks has been extended by 4 months provide end-to-end solutions,” commented
400 million liters of milk per year. Trace- to retain their fresh taste. All three bottle Vidal Madrid, Director of Operations and
ability is their key to sustaining high-qual- formats – 225 mL, 1 L and 1.5 L – can be Digital Strategy at COVAP.
ity products. By implementing strict labelled with sleeve or roll-fed labels based
control from animal feed to the production on different brand positioning. “After the launch of new PET bottles,
process, they are able to keep their com- consumer reaction has been quite posit-
mitment of bringing a range of high-quality Thanks to 40 years of aseptic packaging ive, especially regarding the sleeve label,
LDPs to consumers. expertise, the safe and simple aseptic PET which enhances the attractiveness of the
line requires only a few operators and thus LDPs. Additionally, the retailer’s brands
COVAP also produces ready-to-drink dairy facilitates a smooth and efficient produc- have also been receiving high acceptance
products for other retailer brands in Spain. tion, running at up to 13,200 bottles per and satisfaction with the new packaging,”
Although LDPs are dominated by carton hour. As a result, COVAP is now producing concluded Vidal.
packaging, major supermarket players have
decided to sell them in PET bottles as well
based on market preference. To meet de-
mand, COVAP partnered with Sidel for the
first time on a complete aseptic PET line
with the Sidel Aseptic Combi Predis™ at
its heart, after visiting various dairy plants
using Sidel’s equipment in Spain and Italy.
The line was installed not only for COVAP
UHT dairy products, but also for retailer
brands from hotel, restaurant and café
channels.

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Experts stress the need for consumer-friendly
warning labels on packaged food

industry tends to make their food products
more palatable by adding excess sugar
or salt,” he said. Dr Christina Pollard,
associate professor, Curtin University said,
“Australia adopted the highly controver-
sial Health Star Rating (HSR) five years
ago under significant industry pressure.
A voluntary system, HSR has neither
incentivised the food industry to re-for-
mulate nor has it had any impact on the
health of Australian people or guided them
to make healthier choices. HSR hinders
more than it assists.” Dr Pollard further
illustrated that the HSR system misrepres-
ents the healthiness of unhealthy products
and increases the likelihood of misleading
consumers into thinking ultra-processed
products are healthy.

Leading doctors and global public ultra-processed foods and beverages. “A packet of candy or a soft drink with
health experts have stressed the added calcium or vitamins may rate
need for consumer-friendly warning Experts said there is a global momentum itself higher as per the HSR system, not
labels to address the rising burden of to make packaged foods safer and health- providing enough information to the
non-communicable diseases (NCD) in ier. Brazil, Israel, Chile and more recently consumer about whether the dangerous
India. Colombia have adopted ‘high in’ warning nutrient, whose consumption need to be
labels on their food packets, which is con- reduced, is still present in excess or not. If
Participating in a roundtable discussion, sidered a best practice approach, they said. you are looking at altering the food system,
the experts highlighted how over 5.8 Applauding the Indian government and its which is dependent to a large extent on
million Indians die every year from NCDs apex food regulator FSSAI for prioritising food industry reformulating its products,
(such as cancer, diabetes and cardiovas- the adoption of an FOPL, Ashim Sanyal then HSR falls short and only misleads the
cular diseases). They said that most of of Consumer Voice said that a consultative consumer,” Dr Pollard said.
these deadly diseases, though hard to treat, process has been initiated.
can be prevented by modifying diets and Dr Nancy Sahni, clinical nutritionist at Post
transforming the food industry. Simple “The civil society and consumer rights Graduate Institute of Medical Education
measures, such as front-of-package labels organisations have been consulted by the and Research (PGIMER), said “Warning
(FOPL), can allow for a paradigm shift FSSAI. We have made a strong represent- labels are the need of the hour and can
in the food consumption pattern of the ation for an effective label design and a work wonders for our country where mis-
country and as a result, avert an impending scientific nutrient profile model - the two information on food packets is overwhelm-
NCD crisis, they felt. elements of a strong and mandatory FOPL ing. In a country like India which is at a
system,” he said. health flash point, strong FOPL is the best
Highlighting the importance of front-of- ally of doctors and criticising nutritionists.”
package warning labelling, the experts Dr Madhukar Mittal of All India Institute
said it is a key component of a compre- of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jodhpur, In 2018 the Food Safety Standards Author-
hensive strategy to promote healthier stated that the evidence linking consump- ity India (FSSAI) published draft regu-
lives. Front-of-package warning labelling tion of processed and packaged foods high lation for FOPL which was subsequently
enables consumers to identify in a quick, in salt, sugar and fats - otherwise known withdrawn for further deliberation. In
clear and effective way, products high in as nutrients of concern - to diabetes, heart 2019 December, FSSAI delinked FOPL
sugar, sodium, saturated fats, trans fats and disease and various forms of cancer is from general labelling regulations and is
total fats, the critical nutrients associated irrefutable. currently seeking consultations with civil
with the NCD burden in India, they said. society, industry and nutrition experts for
Research has revealed that countries such “India is fast emerging as the diabetes a viable model for India. FOPL works best
as Chile which have adopted the warning capital of the world. Obesity is on the when it is made mandatory and applies to
label system of FOPL have succeeded in rise. The entire food system must act all packaged products, the label is inter-
reducing consumption of the unhealthiest now to safeguard people’s health. Food pretative, simplistic and readily visible,
guided by a strong nutrient profile model.

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Flexibility is key to stability

PET Technologies has recently molder you already have. You can switch from one bottle format to another.
brought to the market a new genera- buy 4-cavity model with output 7000 Preblow is also controlled via PLC.
tion of flexible PET stretch blow bph and then reach 14000 bph! It is
molding machines APF-Max. Its output enough to install additional cavities NIR heating and low total installed
varies between 3000 and 14 000 bph, make and make respective changes in power. APF-Max blow molder is
while the bottle volume is between 0.1 the heater. equipped with the special short-wave near
and 6 L. The product range includes 6 • Wide range of bottle formats, from infrared heating system (NIR). It is not a
basic models and 5 extra. First customers 100 ml up to 6 L. Let’s see how it common method for PET blow molding
have already highlighted its features. works with model APF-Max 5! To market, though preform heating is more
produce up to 2 L bottles, the ma- efficient whilst less kilowatts are con-
User-friendly concept and innovative chine has 5 cavities. When you de- sumed. The advantages of NIR heating
design. Streamline form and alternative cide to switch to 1 gallon bottle, the system for PET bottles production:
coloring, modular concept and controller machine is readjusted for 3 cavities.
that easy to operate. Worth to highlight • Hot fill option: it is applicable to • Uniform temperature distribution
that all the communications are connected the whole APF-Max series and is an between the inner and outer parts of
via the top of the machine. The electric additional advantage to the features preform wall
cabinet is backside. The machine is di- described above.
vided into 2 parts to transport it easily by • Reduced heating time
land or by sea. Molds quick change. APF-Max blow • Compact heater size
molder flexibility keeps pace with quick- • Reduced energy consumption of
APF-Max blow molder is equipped with change system. Equipment concept al-
B&R PLC (since 2017, B&R is part of lows using many mold sets for wide range blow molder.
ABB group). The program, as well as the of PET bottles with minimum change
manuals for the machine, are available in over time. Blow mold is equipped with Ceramic reflectors are used for better
languages depending on the customer’s non-spill quick-change connections and is preform heating and to reduce energy
location. Central lubrication system replaced in one piece. consumption. Automatic temperature
makes machine maintenance easier. regulation is on the top of the story.
Thus, 15 minutes are enough to change
Flexibility. APF-Max series has 2-, 3-, 4-, the blow mold and start to produce an- Universal and operator-friendly, eco-
5-,6-, 8-cavities configurations. The no- other bottle format. 108 mandrels in the nomic and flexible. These are only few
tion of “flexibility” in terms of APF-Max heater of 8-cavity blow molder you can attributes to characterize new generation
series by PET Technologies stands for: change in just 4 minutes. of PET stretch blow molders APF-Max.
The machine has high output while
• Wide range of preform neck stand- All-electric configuration. Servo drives its dimensions are more compact. It is
ards. With the same machine, you provide more precise positioning together equipped with double air recovery system
can produce both 100 ml bottles for with high speed, stable heater conveyor to cover the demand of low pressure and
sanitizers, for example, and 1 L wide speed and blowing process. The stretching pressure for preblow. It explains why
neck jars for coffee. rod position is automatically controlled our customers like Avida (Russia) and
depending on the bottle height when you Kazan milk plant have already installed
• Increase of output of the blow 3 blow molders APF-Max, though it was
launched to the market not long ago.

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Firm, chewy, and bouncy: GEA strikes the right
balance for perfect noodles

GEA offers turnkey solutions for the noodle processing industry

The origin of noodles – now one of
the best-loved traditional foods in
Asia and elsewhere – dates back
to ancient times. They are an extremely
versatile product, which can be combined
with a wide variety of ingredients and
adapted to a variety of recipes and cooking
methods to suit different eating habits:
boiled in salted water, fried or stir-fried in
a wok, and then served with meat, fish, or
vegetables.

Companies today are increasingly focused safety aspects. All of our lines are CE, high-capacity continuous dough mixers can
on healthier types of noodle, launching ATEX, and MOCA certified. In addition, be equipped with various optional devices,
gluten-free, MSG-free, low-salt and our process lines are designed to last including gravimetric dosing units as well
low-fat products, or noodles made using and require minimal intervention. Built as multiple liquid ingredients/additives
wheat, oats as well as healthier and fresher using durable materials, the machines are dosing, fast pre-mixing, semi-automatic
ingredients, with the inclusion of more designed to simplify maintenance and washing, and CIP systems.
vegetables or ground meat. GEA designs prevent product deposits. Thanks to their
and installs turnkey process lines tailored high degree of automation, GEA machines The perfect shape: sheeted or extruded
to customers’ specific needs. Its expertise maximize efficiency and ensure consistent Noodles can be produced in the form of
enables the company to optimize each quality,” explain Davide di Nunno, R&D round nests, square cakes, or in mul-
production step, taking care of every detail Director and Nico Scattola, Sales Area tiple-layer bundles. They are made either
and aspect of noodle production. The Manager. by passing the dough through sheeting
processing technologies developed focus rollers and then cutting the flattened dough
on the noodles’ unique taste and texture. The right mix using slitting rollers. Alternatively, they
As a result, GEA’s technology experts have are extruded using a special continuous
encapsulated an eating tradition going back GEA supplies a wide range of machinery press where the dough passes through an
thousands of years in a high-quality and from standalone components to fully extrusion die, allowing the formation of all
fully versatile product that is suitable for integrated solution lines. Everything starts kinds of noodles.
any preparation method or recipe. with the right mix of components. GEA’s

“We pay great attention to hygiene and

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Multiple lamination units with automatic gauging control processing & packaging 45
systems laminate the dough to obtain sheets of the right
thickness. Four to five lamination rolls are then arranged in Cosmo Films Re-launches
a row to thin the dough step by step. Direct Thermal Printable
Top Coated Label Films -
The GEA xTru Cooker is the best choice for producing BOPP based films with a
all-cereal gelatinized noodles through a continuous, auto- proprietary coating
matic, and reliable process with little operator intervention
required. This model is a six stages single screw low shear Having excellent rub resistance to water, oil and
cooking-extruder. Instead of applying traditional pressur- solvents, the film has a high image density and
ized batch cookers, there is the option of using native raw optimum image quality
flours and cooking in a continuous extrusion cooker. This
will drastically reduce raw material costs and ensure pre- Cosmo Films Ltd., a global leader in specialty films for flex-
cise control of all parameters, resulting in an excellent and ible packaging, labelling and lamination applications as well
consistent product. This specific application is the result of as synthetic paper, re-launches BOPP based Direct Thermal
GEA’s experience in the production of continuous cooking Printable (DTP) Top Coated Film, with a proprietary coating
extruders, achieved through more than four decades at the which enables the formation of an image or impression on
forefront of cooking extrusion processes. the film upon contact with the heated print head of a thermal
printer.
Creating a noodle nest
A film specially designed for niche applications like inform-
Located at the end of the extruder, the nesting machine ation labelling (airport baggage tags etc.), inventory track-
is one of the most distinctive parts of the noodle produc- ing, frozen food labeling and parking ticket applications with
tion line. The well-designed headpiece of the GEA xTru a potential to grow in many new applications as well. This
extruder regulates the flow pressure, ensuring the extruded is part of the many specialty films offered by the company.
product flows evenly over the entire die surface. The dough A non-tearable, cost effective, and extremely easy to use
is then equally distributed when inserted into the die. film offers a marvellous paper like matte finish producing a
This guarantees that a homogeneous product with precise fine and sharp dark image on printing. With no involvement
shape and weight enters the nesting machine. The nesting of additional high equipment costs, the film is available in
machine is composed of two cutting units – an upper and a thickness varieties of 70, 75 and 95 microns. The film is
lower unit – equipped with rotary blades and fixed counter designed in a way that it protects the privacy and primacy of
blades that continuously cut the extruded product and sensitive information as the sensitive data is always imaged
precisely define its length thanks to the adjustment system. directly onto the BOPP DTP films.
Once cut, the product is conveyed into the forming tubes
where a powerful jet of compressed air controlled by the On the product launch, Mr. Pankaj Poddar, CEO, Cosmo
pneumatic system gives the nest its final shape. Films Ltd. said, “Being a global leader, we aim to keep
growing exponentially and thrive to bring innovative
After that, the nest is unloaded onto the forming cups, products to our customers. The direct thermal printable film
which are then conveyed on a belt to the heat treatment is extremely easy to use, and there are no additional high
area. Attention to hygiene and cleanliness is a prominent equipment costs. According to several reports, the global
feature of all of the machinery that makes up GEA produc- Direct Thermal market was valued at 491.2 Million USD
tion lines. The nesting machine is no exception: Made of in 2021 and will grow with a CAGR of 5.7% from 2021 to
stainless steel, it is equipped with a waste recovery system 2027. We look forward to being a big part with our innova-
that optimizes production while at the same time ensuring tion in the direct thermal printing market.”
ease of cleaning.
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Thermal treatment

Further thermal treatments include high-performance
steaming units as well as fast or super-fast, medium, or
high temperature continuous dryers. These were developed
based on our experience with dry pasta and are suitable for
the production of low-fat noodles. Drying is an important,
smooth, and stable process, with gentle variations depending
on the product and ambient conditions. Generating the right
specific microclimate is the key to guaranteeing the most
efficient drying profile with the lowest energy consumption,
thus reducing the machine’s energy footprint. The keywords
for GEA’s thermal treatments are: hygienic execution and
easy maintenance, proper insulation, active thermal control
(ventilation flow, correct temperature profile), full parameter
control, cleaning, energy efficiency, and low TCO.

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46 processing & packaging

SIG helps food and beverage manufacturers
take a major step towards fully automated plants
with its next-generation robotic sleeve magazine

that consists of two parts: a pallet
magazine and an unpacking station, with
the former offering space for two Euro
pallets or industrial pallets. SIG’s latest
sleeve magazine is designed to automat-
ically remove shipping boxes from the
pallet, open them, and then load the filling
machine with carton sleeves. This allows
customers to operate an end-to-end filling
line with one operator.

R-CAM 2 is also loaded with other
time-saving features: from being able
to run continuously for up to 2.5 hours
without the need to change a pallet, to an
ability to compress and pack empty ship-
ping boxes – among many other things.

“In an ongoing bid to help manufacturers stay competitive and All of this has led to SIG customer Arla
keep up with a constantly evolving industry, SIG is committed Foods acquiring the first R-CAM 2.
to designing and building filling machines that streamline Already familiar with the first iteration of
every stage of their production process. R-CAM 2 is one of SIG’s robotic sleeve magazine – again as
SIG’s solutions that enables the company to meet this demand the first manufacturer to acquire one, back
in the market. in 2015 – Arla Foods wanted to achieve
With R-CAM 2, SIG developed ted to designing and building filling ma- even greater levels of efficiency.
a new, fully automated sleeve chines that streamline every stage of their
magazine that’s designed production process. R-CAM 2 is one of Peter Bratsch, Project Manager Packaging
to work with all filling machines in its SIG’s solutions that enables the company at Arla Foods Germany: “In order to meet
current machine portfolio. With this latest to meet this demand in the market. our smart factory goals while placing more
solution, SIG is enabling food and bever- focus on employee productivity and effi-
age manufacturers to increase workflow Stefan Mergel, Senior Product Manager ciency, we required a sleeve magazine that
efficiency while reducing the amount of Equipment at SIG: “With this next-genera- needed no manual intervention from an
manual labour they require. Consequently, tion sleeve magazine, SIG created a highly operator. A sleeve magazine that could free
this means manufacturers can easier de- robust, stable and reliable solution that is up our employees to concentrate on other
velop fully automated filling plants – and designed to cater to all filling machines responsibilities – in addition to reducing
keep up with growing consumer demands in our current machine portfolio, making their physical workload. With R-CAM 2,
and advances within connectivity and it a key component in building the fully we can optimise the performance of all our
digitalisation. automated filling lines of the future – and filling lines, no matter how many carton
helping manufacturers save time and costs packs they are designed to fill per hour.”
In an ongoing bid to help manufacturers in the process.”
stay competitive and keep up with a con- With its dedicated Smart Factory platform,
stantly evolving industry, SIG is commit- R-CAM 2 is a robotic sleeve magazine SIG is committed to helping food and
beverage manufacturers develop smarter
and more connected factories. Provid-
ing everything from single systems, to
complete turnkey solutions. Now, with
solutions such as R-CAM 2 which make
use of IoT-enabled systems, data, and
automation, manufacturers can experience
higher levels of efficiency, flexibility, and
quality.

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48 processing & packaging

Kanchan Metals striving to upscale the plant-based
frozen snacks market

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Kanchan Metals has been the pion- a pivotal role in pushing the growth of cutting-edge solutions: Partnership with
eer and one of the leading compan- the market. The report further points out VEMAG
ies in the food processing industry. that the plant-based products’ recyclable
Known for its state-of-the-art equipment, packaging, innovation in their manufactur- Kanchan Metals has been the pioneer
it strives to offer new-age solutions so as ing procedures, along with the introduction and one of the leading companies in the
to seamlessly cater to the food processing of new products in the form of plant-based food processing industry. Known for its
requirements of businesses. protein frozen snacks are carving the path state-of-the-art equipment, it strives to
for growth of the market. offer new-age solutions so as to seamlessly
Innovation is the key to survive and cater to the food processing requirements
thrive in the market. This becomes all the Industry landscape of plant-based of businesses. Plant-based protein frozen
more important in the present turbulent protein frozen foods snacks being the new trend, the leading
times due to the pandemic. While vari- food processing firm has been putting in
ous industry players have been making Consumers’ preferences have changed its best foot forward to fulfill the industry’s
efforts to sustain their growth, the frozen altogether and they now prefer food packed demands and needs. They have revamped
foods segment has been no exception. The with health quotient and nutrients. Hence, the frozen foods segment on the whole
market has been ever-evolving and has the convenience of frozen foods makes with their remarkable OEM solutions.
always been a progressive sector. However, them popular amongst consumers of all age They have partnered with VEMAG, in
it is now undergoing various disruptions groups. order to offer the best principal solutions
owing to the coronavirus and technological so as to smoothen the plant-based frozen
revolution. With this consumer shift, the frozen food foods manufacturing process.
segment is being transformed into an
Plant-based frozen snacks are gradually organic and nutritious section. Vegan being The global brand, VEMAG supplies
gaining prominence now. Consequently, the recent fad is foraying into the frozen production machinery to food processing
the food processing machinery is also foods segment as well. With the frozen firms so that they can prepare good quality
treading on the path of innovation so as to foods turning organic and nutritious, the plant-based frozen snacks. With its flexible
cope with food industry dynamics. Accord- plant-based frozen food snacks market and extensive range of attachment along
ing to Research and Markets recent report, will continue to boom in the times ahead. with the vacuum filling machinery, the
the global plant-based food and beverage Hence, the food processing industry play- brand offers high-end solutions for every
market is anticipated a big growth and ers have been adopting various advanced requirement pertaining to the plant-based
that Asia Pacific is one of the emerging solutions specifically for plant-based frozen snacks.
markets. The increasing consumers’ shift frozen snacks.
and preference towards veganism along Having a strong presence in the market
with the plethora of benefits offered by Kanchan Metals enhancing the plant-based for over 7 decades, they strive to offer
consuming plant-based diets are playing protein frozen snacks market with its a modular system of standard fillers

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customized attachments that can be processing & packaging 49
flexibly modified as per the user’s
requirements. Be it plant-based Exchanger Industries Limited
sausages, formed products, minced Acquires HRS Heat Exchangers
offerings, or filled products including
burger patties, and unfilled balls; The combination of best-in-class scalable hubs in both India and Spain, and
VEMAG is equipped with global capabilities will deliver more than a combined portfolio of anti-fouling tech-
quality machinery that helps produce 100 years of engineering, manufac- nologies that enhances differentiation and
any and every kind of plant-based turing and operational experience across acts as a unique platform to create value
frozen snack. It is recognized across the energy, food and beverage, environ- for customers.
the globe for its contemporary, mental and pharmaceutical sectors
efficient, and reliable solutions. Additionally, el Baroudi stated that the
Their machinery is known to be Exchanger Industries Limited (“EIL”), acquisition of HRS Heat Exchangers
quick, flexible, and powered with the Canadian market leader and globally provides EIL an extraordinary opportunity
technology and innovations that help recognized designer and manufacturer to expand their exposure to an impressive
keep the food processing players stay of heat transfer products for the energy, international customer base across rapidly
abreast with the industry trends and petrochemical, industrial and clean power growing geographic market positions
consumer requirements! generation sectors, has acquired HRS Heat in the U.S., U.K., Spain, Mexico, India,
Exchangers Ltd. (“HRS”). Financial terms the Middle East, Malaysia, Australia
Kanchan Metals has been were not disclosed. and New Zealand. As evidence of this
representing VEMAG in India opportunity, HRS was ranked number 161
for the past 15 years now and this HRS is widely recognized as the in U.K.’s prestigious Sunday Times HSBC
collaboration has been immensely pre-eminent, international specialist international top league table that tracks
successful. Kanchan Metals with the supplier of heat exchangers and custom the international growth of U.K. based
assistance of VEMAG’S equipment process systems across the environmental, companies.
has been able to cater to the vast and food, beverage, and pharmaceutical
diverse requirements of its valuable sectors. The seasoned HRS management “We’re thrilled to join the EIL family and
clients across the country especially team will be retained by EIL and play a continue our journey to building a highly
in the large snacks, bakery, plant- critical role in executing plans for robust respected global supplier of heat transfer
based frozen foods, and meat international expansion afforded by the products,” added Steven Pither, founder
processing domains. The firm also strategic combination of two distinct, yet and CEO of HRS. “Leveraging EIL’s
boasts of an expert in-house team complementary industry leaders. expertise in designing innovative heat
of dedicated engineers who are transfer systems and their established track
responsible for the installation “For decades, we’ve worked hard on be- record in creating streamlined, highly
and trouble-shooting support of half of our customers in Canada, the U.S. efficient business processes will allow
VEMAG equipment in India. and 25 countries worldwide, consistently us to enhance our product offering and
providing them with mission-critical, effectively scale our Spanish and Indian
Summing Up! innovative solutions in some of the most manufacturing operations, delivering
demanding environments,” stated Mark el timely, cost effective solutions to our
Via this association, Kanchan Baroudi, EIL’s CEO. “The HRS acquisi- customer base around the world. We are
Metals wishes to maintain its tion will provide numerous benefits to our confident that this will drive growth to the
leading stature. Recognized for its customers including a broader capabil- next level.”
customized solutions and automated ity to provide heat transfer solutions to
technologies, collaborating with environmentally sustainable projects in the “Our combined manufacturing capability
VEMAG for their principal food biogas and wastewater treatment sectors, and leading-edge product technologies
processing solution happened with in addition to EIL’s existing projects in will strengthen our value proposition
the sole aim to fulfill its promise clean power generation, Liquified Natural and increase market penetration interna-
of catering to the needs of the food Gas (LNG), emissions-free power storage tionally,” said el Baroudi. “In short, this
processing companies specifically and biofuels applications.” acquisition combines the capabilities of
from the plant-based protein both parties to enhance an already differ-
frozen snack segment perspective. To deliver these projects competitively, the entiated market position. It creates better
All the brand wants is to enhance acquisition provides EIL immediate access outcomes for everyone we serve.”
the plant-based protein frozen to a cost-effective global footprint with
food market with its best-in-class
solutions. In the times ahead, it AUGUST - 2021 Food Drink & Innovations
also wishes to lend a helping hand
to the businesses in this market so
that they can grow and proliferate
via the assistance of their principal
food processing solutions that have
been backed by VEMAG, a global
solutions provider!

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50 sustainability

Stora Enso and Tetra Pak join forces to triple the
recycling capacity of beverage cartons in Poland

The two companies will partner to
provide circular solutions to the
market. The investment in a complete
recycling solution is set to significantly
improve recycling throughout Central and
Eastern Europe.

The partnership, that follows a comprehens- development of a circular economy at a is key to realise our ultimate ambition – a
ive feasibility study, sees the introduction of country level. It will be fully aligned with world where all carton packages are col-
a large-scale carton repulping line at Stora the European Green Deal. The collected car- lected, recycled and never become litter,”
Enso’s Ostroleka production unit in Poland. tons will be managed in an environmentally says Charles Brand, President of Tetra Pak
The line will triple the annual recycling sound manner, making full use of the mater- Europe & Central Asia.
capacity of used beverage cartons in Poland ials resulting from the recycling process.
from 25 000 to 75 000 tonnes. This will “Stora Enso delivers packaging materials
allow recycling of the entire volume of “Today, carton packages are recyclable. produced from renewable sources. With
beverage cartons sold in the country and the They are collected and recycled at scale this development we can advance towards
ones coming from neighbouring countries, where waste management and recycling a greater degree of recyclability, a critical
including Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech infrastructure is in place. But for us, that’s factor in enabling a circular bioeconomy.
Republic. not enough. We are seeking opportunities We are delighted to join forces with Tetra
across the entire recycling value chain to Pak in what will be another important
The total investment is EUR 29.1 million. improve how cartons get recycled and to milestone towards the fully circular future
Stora Enso will invest EUR 17 million into develop solutions that effectively recycle all we expect to realize. Moreover, as EU
a new repulping line that will recover the packaging components, including polymers collection systems continue to evolve, the
carton fibers. Tetra Pak along with Plasti- and aluminium. Therefore, I am very proud project holds potential to increase capacity
gram will invest a total of EUR 12.1 million of this investment as well as of the strong for future excess volumes,” says Hannu
to build an additional line. It will recover partnership with Stora Enso that made this Kasurinen, Executive Vice President of
and separately recycle the polymers and advancement possible. Collaborative action Stora Enso’s Packaging Materials division.
the aluminium, using a patented separation
technology. Both lines will be operational in
the beginning of 2023.The separated materi-
als will be used as raw materials for various
end applications. Recycled fibers will be
integrated into Stora Enso’s recycled board.
The separated polymers and aluminium will
be given new life in the form of different
kinds of products, such as pellets and foils.
The investment aims to contribute to the

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