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lightweight container glass products creates new opportunities in the coming
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processing & automation

Ingredients 34 - New innovation from Stora Enso minimizes plastic
in paper cups to help food service brands meet
sustainability targets

36 - Safe Inspection instead of expensive recalls:
Minebea Intec weighing and inspection solutions for
the Dairy industry

40 - Sustainable food packaging that keeps harmful
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42 - Key role for quality / KHS supports beverage
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29 - Pea Starch Market Size Worth $150.7 Million By

2028, CAGR: 7.2%
30 - Flexitarians drive demand for meat alternatives

in India as consumers seek tastier and more
sustainable options

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10 Spotlight / News

KFC to launch Beyond Meat fried KFC to offer a best-in-class product that not
‘chicken’ across United States only delivers the delicious experience con-
sumers expect from this iconic chain, but
also provides the added benefits of plant-
based meat,” said Ethan Brown, Founder
and CEO, Beyond Meat. “We are truly
thrilled to make it available to consumers
nationwide.”

In a new campaign celebrating the
partnership, KFC and Beyond Meat are
rolling out the “Magic Chicken Carpet” for
actress, producer, and creator Liza Koshy,
who swoops in to reveal the Kentucky
Fried Miracle of plant-based Beyond Fried
Chicken. Liza rose to fame on social media
bringing equal parts funny, fantastical, and
slightly unexpected (kind of like the idea of
plant-based fried chicken) content to fans
worldwide.

Kentucky Fried Chicken and Beyond Hochman, president, KFC U.S. “And now Beyond Fried Chicken is served with a
Meat® are kicking off the new year over two years later we can say, ‘mission choice of your favorite KFC dipping sauce–
with a Kentucky Fried Miracle as accomplished’.” Honey BBQ, Ranch, Honey Mustard and
the highly-anticipated plant-based Beyond KFC Sauce. It is available as KFC’s first
Fried Chicken makes its nationwide debut. KFC was the first national U.S. QSR to ever plant-based combo meal with Secret
Beginning Monday, January 10, KFC res- introduce plant-based chicken when it Recipe Fries and a medium drink, or à la
taurants across the U.S. will offer Beyond tested its first iteration of Beyond Fried carte in six or 12-piece orders. Prices will
Fried Chicken for a limited time, while Chicken in August 2019 as a part of a start at $6.99, tax extra, and may vary by
supplies last. limited-run test in Atlanta. The launch was location.
an overwhelming success with the test
The plant-based Beyond Fried Chicken was store selling out in less than five hours. In In a miracle of another kind, guests can
developed by Beyond Meat exclusively for 2020, Kentucky Fried Chicken and Beyond skip the drive-thru line by ordering through
KFC. It’s packed with delicious flavor and Meat expanded the test to select restaurants KFC’s newest Quick Pick-Up option on
the juicy satisfaction that you’d expect from in Nashville and Charlotte. That summer, the KFC app or KFC.com, at participating
KFC’s iconic fried chicken but in a plant- KFC shared a sneak peek of Beyond Fried locations. After placing a digital order for
based option that’s still finger lickin’ good. Chicken at select restaurants in Southern Quick Pick-Up, guests can head to the
California, which led to another sell-out in restaurant, park in dedicated VIP parking
“The mission from day one was simple just one week. spots, and run inside to grab their hot and
– make the world-famous Kentucky ready order waiting for them on KFC’s new
Fried Chicken from plants,” said Kevin “We couldn’t be prouder to partner with Quick Pick-Up shelf.

Hyderabad-based Skippi Ice Pops gets Rs 1 crore from
Shark Tank India

City-based ice pop maker Skippi On receiving funding from Shark Tank India, Skippi Ice pops co-founder Ravi
Ice Pops, said it has bagged a Rs 1 Kabra said, “It is a testament to our idea
crore funding for 15% equity in the of creating disruption in the food &
first edition of Shark Tank India. beverage F&B industry with innovation
and research. We plan to invest this
The investors included Ashneer Grover, amount to drive more innovation and
MD & co-founder, Bharat Pe, Anupam introduce more refreshing flavours to
Mittal, founder & CEO, Shaadi.com, Aman the Indian market.” Skippi Ice pops is
Gupta, co-founder & CMO, boat, Vineeta currently available in over 2,200 outlets
Singh, CEO & co-founder, SUGAR across India and it is owned by Hydera-
Cosmetics & Namita Thapar, executive bad-based Kabra Global Products Pvt
director at Emcure Pharmaceuticals. Ltd.

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Spotlight / News 11

Evoqua Water Technologies Coming up with a four-
part Webinar Series for Sustainable Disinfection
solution for Water in Food & Beverage Production

Evoqua Water Technologies is excited and quality issues, there is a noticeable solutions and the importance of the
to hold a four-part webinar series shift towards striving ‘to do good”. Food same in food and beverage processing
on Sustainable disinfection solution and Beverage industry use large quantities and production can register and join the
for water in food and beverage production of water to transform raw ingredients into webinar by clicking the link below which
and processing, starting from 6th Jan’22 to markable products. This requires large gives access to all the four webinars at
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APAC region and will cover varied topics and necessary actions must be taken to In Evoqua, we understand the specific
as mentioned below: protect our water eco systems. needs of the beverage market. Evoqua can
help clients to reach their goals by provid-
• Part 1: January 6, 2022 – Top Four Evoqua will introduce you to sustainable ing innovative water treatment solutions, in
Sustainable Disinfection Solutions for solutions like chemical free UV, ozone and line with the highest quality standards and
beverage Processing chorine-based disinfection systems that sustainability targets. Balancing consumer
can help protect the beverage processing pressures for a smaller environmental foot-
• Part 2: February 17, 2022 – UV Disin- from microbial contamination to ensure print and sustainable operations, as well as
fection for Microbial Control high-quality water that meets production managing rising utility costs and evolving
requirements, reducing risks of costly regulatory requirements, are also ongoing
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12 Spotlight / News

Brigade Hospitality Launches ‘Glass’ Curated by Chef
Abhijit Saha at the Holiday Inn Bengaluru Racecourse

with modern presentations. Designed in “Glass is based on clean food, interesting
an indoor garden setting, ‘Glass’ radiates flavour combinations and sustainable
a bespoke ambience. The menu includes dining with a focus on farm to fork. Food
traditional cuisine from different regions lovers can indulge in the finest Indian
of India complemented by an exhaustive cuisine with a creative, contemporary
selection of drinks. and eclectic feel. Our menu exudes
imaginative interpretations of traditional
Glass, a modern Indian restaurant “The idea to set up ‘Glass’ came about cuisine from different regions of India
and bar curated by Chef Abhijit post the second lockdown in the country. with exciting flavours served with modern
Saha at Brigade Group owned The team at Brigade Hospitality wanted presentations. The restaurant’s Speakeasy
Holiday Inn Bengaluru Racecourse opened to create a special and exciting space to Bar with innovative and classic cocktails
its doors to patrons today. ‘Glass’ has re-energise Holiday Inn Bangalore Race- along with a wide selection of fine spirits,
been conceptualised with a difference – to course and what better way to do it than beers, wines and exciting small plates is
recreate traditional Indian food served by launching a restaurant that would leave perfect for unwinding and relaxing with
a lasting impression on the city? There friends creating a unique bar experience”
was no better person than Chef Abhijit said Chef Abhijit Saha
Saha to lead the way. He has always been
a forward-thinking Chef, creating food With a good balance of Chef Saha’s spe-
that is cutting edge and ahead of its time. cially curated innovative foods, flavours
Our aim is to create customer delight by and comfort foods, Glass, the new go-to
going beyond customer satisfaction and place in Bengaluru, offers to the discerning
giving them that extra special experience” foodie picture-perfect food that delights
said Nirupa Shankar, Executive Director, the taste buds too.
Brigade Enterprises.

ITC to Launch Plant-based Meat Products

ITC Ltd will launch a host of plant-based business, Hemant Malik, said the company At present, a few start-ups have launched
meat products, in anticipation of the will target the plant protein products mostly plant-based meat and protein products in the
burgeoning demand for meat substitutes among non-vegetarians seeking anim- country.
and vegan meals in India. The maker of al-meat replacement.
Aashirvaad atta and Sunfeast cookies is “We want to enjoy the early mover ad-
the first mainstream consumer company to “There is no large pan-Indian brand in the vantage in India. The meat market is huge
enter this segment in the country even as plant based protein segment in India. We with 72% of Indians being non-vegetarians
Nestle, Unilever, Kellogg’s and Cargill have have worked with some global partners to and (the market) is estimated today at $45
globally launched products for consumers ensure there is no compromise either on billion. Given the growing concerns around
conscious about health, animal welfare and the product texture, quality and taste,” said wellness and sustainability, India has the
the environment. The largest in this segment Malik. He said new products like these will potential to emerge as a large market for
globally are start-ups such as Beyond Meat also make a meaningful contribution to plant based alternatives,” said Malik.
and Impossible Foods Inc. ITC’s sustainability agenda by demonstrat-
ing the commitment to promote sustainable While ITC’s current line-up of plant
To begin with, ITC is launching plant-based consumption and production practices. proteins is based on pea, it is exploring
burger patties and nuggets which mimic other ingredient options such as soya and
the taste of chicken and are the two largest legumes to expand the range, leveraging its
non-vegetarian frozen food categories. agri-sourcing capabilities. “We could also
Globally, McDonald’s has a plant-based explore exports for both finished products
burger McPlant, co-developed with Beyond or ingredients,” said Malik. The global plant
Meat. ITC will initially sell these products protein market is currently estimated at $29
in e-commerce and large retail chains in top billion and expected to grow to $160 billion
eight cities - and to institutional custom- by 2030. While alternative dairy dominates
ers such as hotels and restaurants. ITC’s the category today with over 70% share,
divisional chief executive for the foods alternative meat is growing at a high pace
accounting for 15% of the category.

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Spotlight / News 13

CavinKare forays into quick service restaurant biz
with Jango’z

FMCG player CavinKare recently
announced its foray into the quick
service restaurant (QSR) segment
under the Jango’z brand with plans to set
up over 100 outlets across India by 2026.

The company, which has opened the first
Jango’z outlet in Chennai, is aiming over
Rs 150 crore revenue from the new ven-
ture in the next five years.

“Our entry into the QSR space comes in CAGR coupled with untapped potential in two ways -- fried and tawa grilled;
line with our refreshed CavinKare 2.0 tier-2 and tier-3 markets, we are confident signature double patty burgers, and
strategy. Retail is one of the important that Jango’z will become a (Rs) 150 crore mocktails. The price range of the items in
divisions in CavinKare where we have brand by 2026.” All the Jango’z outlets in the menu starts from Rs 59, the company
made significant investments and have the future will serve freshly-made chicken said.
major diversification plans in the future as
well,” CavinKare Director-Retail Manur-
anjith Ranganathan said in a statement.

One of the steps in the direction is this
entry in the QSR segment with the launch
of Jango’z, he said, adding “with the
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Dabur enters the Health Food Drink category,
Launches “Dabur Vita”

India’s leading Ayurvedic We are very delighted to launch this in scale. Dabur Vita widens our
and Natural Health Care collaboration with India’s homegrown overall portfolio under health
Company Dabur India Ltd e-commerce platform Flipkart and this category, offering our valuable
has announced its foray into launch further strengthensour commitment customer a diverse range to
the Health Food Drink category to enable each other a larger reach and choose from,” said Dabur India
with the launch of ‘Dabur Ltd Business Head E-commerce
Vita’. It is made with a unique Smerth Khanna.
blend of more than 30+ herbs
Like Ashwagandha, Giloy and “As per the recent research con-
Brahmi, which are scientific- ducted by Nielsen, 88% mothers
ally proven not only to provide look for immunity as the most
better immunity but also to important benefit in a health
promote physical and mental drink. Considering the needs of
growth among kids. the consumers in the post-covid-
era, we at Dabur India Limited
“Built on Dabur’s legacy of have formulated this unique
quality, trust and experience of product and it is scientifically
137 years, Dabur Vita offers proven to provide superior
2X superior benefits of growth immunity than any other health
and immunity with superiority drink available in market. Dabur
on taste compared to others in Vita is a unique formulation as it
Milk Food Drinks Category. brings the benefits of Ayurveda
We are witnessing a significant in a tasty chocolaty drink which has been
increase in search volumes of immunity hugely liked by kids in our consumer
boosting milk drinks on E-commerce and research,” Prashant Agarwal, Marketing
with Dabur Vita we would be able to fulfil Head - Health Supplements, Dabur India
this contemporary need of consumers. Ltd Said.

Aadvik Foods launches 100% natural and
premium camel milk chocolates

Aadvik Foods has launched 100% natural and premium camel milk
chocolates in three different variants: Classic (Rs 249), Roasted
Almond (Rs 299), and Coffee (Rs 299). The cocoa is sourced from
Idukki, Kerala; camel milk is sourced from the desert regions of Rajasthan and
Gujarat, and khandsari sugar (unrefined raw sugar) is sourced from the organic
farms of Uttar Pradesh.

Speaking on the development, Shrey Kumar, Co-founder, Aadvik Foods,
said, “Camel Milk products are gaining popularity in India. People are
happy to prefer it over other milk alternatives.” With the launch of camel
milk chocolates, Aadvik Foods targets the upper-middle class early adopter
millennials, who have evolved taste buds and make wise healthy food choices.

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Bonn Group launches Spotlight / News 15
exclusive Americana
Bourbon biscuits ITC’s Master Chef
frozen snacks joins
hands with Havmor Ice

Cream

Bonn Group, the manufacturer of bread and bakery Diversified business entity ITC on Wednesday
products in India, has launched exclusive Americana said its Master Chef frozen snacks has entered
Bourbon biscuits, in yet another offering of a healthy and into a strategic partnership with Havmor Ice
delectable bakery. Cream, owned by South Korean conglomerate Lotte
group, to enhance distribution reach. The partnership
Made with the finest chocolates, the bourbon biscuits come with will enable ITC Master Chef to leverage 100 Havmor
the goodness of caramel, cocoa, and are topped with sugar crys- Ice Cream carts to make available its range of 15
tals, the biscuits have an indulged flavor of dark chocolate. Priced easy-to-cook snacks, the company said in a statement.
at Rs 30, the family pack of the new biscuit comes in an attractive
150 gm pack. Pertinent to mention here that Bonn launches ex- This allows ITC Master Chef to use Havmor Ice
clusive and premium products under its Americana brand. Cream’s pushcart distribution network during peak
season for frozen snacks, November to March, which
Amrinder Singh Director Bonn Group of Industries said, “The de- is generally the non-peak season for ice cream in mar-
mand for bourbon biscuits is increasing day by day and we know kets where winter is dominant, it added. Usually, the
people love to have bourbons dunked in a hot cup of tea or coffee. frozen foods industry registers a 30 per cent increase
Our new product has been made with the best quality ingredients in sales in winter as compared to summer months. ITC
and a delicious, thick layer of chocolate at the center. These bis- Vice President and Business Head (Frozen Foods)
cuits not only taste good but provide instant energy for working Ashu Phakey said, “With a strong distribution model
or studying. We are planning to launch this product in the markets in the ice cream space, we are confident that Havmor
of Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi NCR initially.” Ice creams consumer-centricity and extensive reach
will complement our capabilities in creating innovat-
The chocolaty treat will also appeal to teenagers, Gen-Z, and ive products to enhance the overall value offering for
Millennials as they love to have it in their daily life. The demand the customers.”
for sandwich biscuits like bourbon has increased recently. Bonn
will be selling the Americana Bourbon biscuit in physical stores Terming the partnership as a win-win initiative for
as well as online, keeping in mind the restrictions or lockdown both the companies and their channel partners, Hav-
possibilities in the wake of new variants of COVID-19 emer- mor Ice cream Managing Director and CEO Komal
ging. The company was able to successfully manage its business Anand said it helps ITC Master Chef enhance availab-
through e-commerce during the first and second waves of the ility during winter season while also allowing Havmor
pandemic. The sales figures and overall revenue of the brand Ice Creams’ channel partners generate incremental
came to pre-pandemic levels during the festive season last year. revenues during winter months.
The latest product offering from Bonn’s basket comes after it
launched an exclusive gift pack range of biscuits and cookies “Expanding pushcart operations is an integral part
for the Diwali festive season recently. The FMCG major has big of Havmor Ice cream’s strategy to enhance its
plans for the New Year from increasing distribution networks reach. Given that the frozen supply chain in India is
across the country to working on newer products with the help of evolving, leveraging the existing eco system to ex-
technology and innovation. pand reach at optimized cost will continue to remain a
focus area,” Anand added.
The fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry is witnessing
a huge transformation and retailers are set to adopt an omni- JANUARY - 2022 Food Drink & Innovations
channel strategy this year as well. According to a Nielsen report,
E-commerce for FMCG will reach $400 billion by 2022, which
will represent between 10-12 percent of the global market for
such products. As biscuits dominate the bakery market in India,
the demand for premium biscuits like bourbon is set to increase
this year.

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16 Spotlight / News

Hamdard Laboratories launches a healthy blend
of the goodness of Unani practice and 100% sweet
almond oil ‘Hamdard Roghan Badam Shirin Capsules’

digital campaign & digital posts. Launched
on various platforms, including Hamdard’s
social media handles, the company contin-
ues to build on its campaign ‘Shine Like
No One’ and launched a new digital film
to spotlight its usp .Through the creative
storytelling in the new film, Hamdard pro-
motes the message of staying fit and healthy,
ensuring you spread your shine wherever
you go through smart consumption of its
100% sweet almond oil capsules!

Hamdard Laboratories (Medicine are a healthy blend of the goodness of Un- Elaborating on the initiative, Abdul Majeed,
Division), a progressive, re- ani practice and 100% sweet almond oil. Chairman & Managing Trustee, Hamdard
search-based health and wellness The new format provides health benefits Laboratories (Medicine Division) said,
organization offering Unani medicines to to consumers, but ease of consumption “Hamdard Roghan Badam Shirin capsules
provide preventive, curative, and rehabil- and carrying the capsules, in a convenient are a modern-day solution to consuming
itative healthcare, continues to expand its format is its USP. Hamdard Roghan Badam 100% sweet almond oil in a capsule form. It
range through new launches in its portfolio Shirin is popularly known for benefits is designed to perfectly suit the modern-day
and formats to help consumers achieve such as stronger bones, sharper memory, lifestyle .. Yet the benefits of 100% sweet
holistic health. Starting 2022, the com- attaining better immunity, glowing skin almond oil is not compromised upon. It is
pany has hit the market with the launch and healthy hair , healthy hair, and being a100% Unani & 100% almond.oil Packed
of capsules of its most trusted product rich in anti-oxidants, It also relieves with multitude of health benefits ,the RBS
Roghan Badam Shirin. Offering the same constipation. Roghan Badam Shirin in the capsule is a 100% vegetarian capsule suited
benefits in a 100% vegetarian capsule capsule format are best for ‘Health-on-the- for adults and children (as per the prescribed
format. The move comes after expanding go’. dosage).It is a must-try for good health.”
its OTX range and Unani medicines with
13 product launches. Targeting the digital natives, the benefits of Hamdard Roghan Badam Shirin Capsules
the capsule and the story of the ‘Health on are priced at Rs 600 for 60 capsules and are
Hamdard Roghan Badam Shirin Capsules the go’ initiative is told through a creative readily available through Modern Trade,
Chemists and leading e-com sites includ-
ing 1 mg, Nykaa, Amazon, Pharmeasy,
Healthmug.

Lulu Group to set up Rs 500 cr food 20 acres of land was handed over to Lulu
processing plant in Greater Noida Group chairman Yusuffali MA by Narendra
Bhoosan, CEO, Greater Noida Indus-
UAE-based Lulu Group made an an- trial Development Authority, at a formal
nouncement to invest Rs 500 crore function held at UP Chief Minister Yogi
in setting up a food processing Adityanath’s office in Lucknow.
plant in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The
food park is slated to be the largest in UP The expected investment in the project
and will be set up in Greater Noida’s Sec- is Rs 500 crore and the park is likely to
tor Ecotech-10 on an area of 20 acres. be ready within a year from now. Lulu
Group will procure and export an estimated
The company will set up a 100 per cent 20,000 tons (annually) of local fruits and
export-oriented food and agri-produce vegetables from the state for the com-
processing park in Greater Noida, as re- pany’s hypermarkets around the world. It is
ported by PTI, the land allotment order for expected to generate direct employment for
700 people and indirect employment for
approximately 1,500 people.

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Binge Stress-Free: Burgrill Brings Forth Delicious
Healthy Burgers, Wraps and More!

In the biting cold, a hearty meal is a
cure to satiating the soul; however- as
temperatures drop, it’s easy for pounds
to go up. Burgrill brings to you the best
of both worlds- a healthy alternative to
greasy and fried burgers! An eatery serving
mouth-watering gourmet burgers without
the guilt, Burgrill uses the freshest ingredi-
ents including vegetables, whole chicken
breasts, brown buns, mouth-watering secret
sauces and more.

Grilling its patties as opposed to serving based meat burger in Delhi NCR, Burgrill protein and a blend of plant-based fibres,
conventionally fried ones, Burgrill builds a became the first homegrown QSR Chain and much more to replicate its aroma and
wholesome burger without foregoing ele- to introduce plant-based meat burgers for taste of chicken. The Green half-pounder
ments of good taste. A sinful meal minus their patrons in India. At par with their and Green quarter pounder are sure to
the calories form the crux of the brand’s bestseller “Cheese chicken pounder”, revolutionize the consumption pattern of
ethos! Pioneers in the market, the brand’s Burgrill’s plant-based burger is high on the non-veg fast-food industry.
offerings are economically priced, nutri- the nutritional level and holistically better
tious and luxe. The eatery has launched for our environment. The patty ingredients Delve into the world of exquisite burgers
over 40+ outlets in more than 15+ cities consist of isolated soy protein, chickpea and more, only at Burgrill.
in India, rapidly growing in the northern
states.

Some must-try dishes on the menu include
The Messy Burger: A signature burger
stacked with a thick and juicy patty stuffed
with molten cheese, topped with a fried
egg, freshly cut veggies and pork bacon
sandwiched between brown burger buns.
Exotic Veggies & Rice: a healthy and
wholesome meal with brown rice, grilled
veggies, an onion base and gravy, BBQ
Pulled Chicken Subwich: Slow-cooked
tender BBQ chicken with tangy sauces,
cheese and veggies prepared on multigrain
bread, Meaty Mighty Salad: a meal in
itself, this dish is prepared with three types
of grilled chicken, fresh vegetables and an
assortment of sauces and more.

On offer is a plethora of delicious wraps
such as a Grilled chicken wrap, Classic
veggie wrap, Falafel wrap amongst others-
all made with a nutritious spinach tortilla
instead of flour flatbread! An array of sub
sandwiches similarly use the healthier:
multigrain paninis making for a scrump-
tious stress-free meal!

Each healthy bowl served at the hub con-
tains the calorie count contained alongside
the meal, making it an ideal choice for
fitness enthusiasts. Joining hands with
Greenest Foods to introduce a Plant-

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Cargill opens first Food Innovation Center in India
to address growing consumer demand for healthy,
nutritious food solutions

Ramping up its Research and De- ations. The Innovation Center combines scientists and will provide opportunities for
velopment (R&D) focus, Cargill Cargill’s expertise across different industry aspiring talent from academia, agribusiness,
opened the Cargill Innovation segments, including edible oils and specialty and food sectors as well. It will also allow
Center in Gurugram, Haryana, to develop fats; starches, sweeteners, and texturizers; R&D collaboration for companies of all
innovative solutions that address food and cocoa and chocolate; and tailored blended sizes. Simon George, President, Cargill
beverage (F&B) market trends. ingredients, under one roof, bringing a India, said, “Consumer choices are rapidly
complete product innovation solution to the evolving towards healthy food, without
Cargill will partner with its F&B customers F&B industry. compromising taste, and this calls for
in India to identify consumer demands, product innovation. Through this Innova-
translate global industry trends into the To promote a healthy and nutritious diet tion Center, we are making our customers
local application and accelerate customer in line with the progressive food standards the centerpiece in co-creating innovative
product innovation pipelines by co-devel- in India, the Center will help customers solutions for discerning, health-conscious
oping healthy, nutritious food options for reformulate products that are lower in fat, consumers in India. This facility combines
consumers. This first, state-of-the-art salt, and sugar while maintaining taste our global food science knowledge with
Innovation Center in India, spread over and texture. This also connects Cargill’s the size and scale of Cargill’s businesses to
almost 17,000 square feet, includes a customers in the Asia Pacific, the Middle bring together unique R&D and food value
sensory lab and demonstration kitchen, East, and Africa to a global network of 10 chain capabilities all under one roof. We
with capabilities to serve dairy, beverage, other innovation centers and over 2,300 will help develop healthy and nutritious
bakery, and convenience food industries, as food scientists worldwide. The Innova- products that mirror market trends.”
well as other specialized culinary applic- tion Center will have 27 food specialists/
The Innovation Center will be equipped
with the most advanced applications and
analytical capabilities, such as an Ultra
High-Temperature Processing (UHT) pilot
plant and a chocolate processing line, to
develop market-driven solutions. It will
combine the strength of global know-how
and local capabilities to help ensure faster
delivery of solutions to our customers. The
center will use Augmented Reality (AR)
to live-stream practical demonstrations
remotely to our customers. The opening of
this innovation center marks another mile-
stone in Cargill’s three-decade-long journey
in India and its commitment to contribute to
India’s development.

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Bikano Launches Mexican Crunch and Fun Sticks in the
Western Snacks Category; Expects more Development
in the Category by Targeting Kids & Youth

Snacks major Bikano has announced
the launch of three new lip-smacking
products to increase their market
share and revenue stream in the western
snacks category. The new products which
include Mexican Crunch and Fun Sticks
will aim to solidify Bikano’s presence in
the western snacks market of INR 16000
crore

Consumers of the present day want easy- have somehow developed the habit of changes are consumer-led, and this is to
to-carry, price-effective snacks that do not munching while working. Observing cater to their explicit and implicit needs”
compromise on nutrition and taste. With these trends, the snacks market is going to said Mr. Dawinder Pal, Head of Marketing
Gen-Z being more focused on their health get even bigger. For the initial 6 months, at Bikano.
and wellness, unsurprisingly they look for we are expecting sales revenue of INR
healthier products and they also have an 25 lakhs per month and will gradually “In Mexican Crunch, periperi flavour is
attraction for new products. Adults look attempt to achieve INR 1 crore sales per the most popular flavour. Also, it is 100%
for the brand and price and they want their month from these 3 products.” Gen-Z and corn-based which gives a crunchy bite.
money spent well; hence the quantity as- Millennial population are considered a big On the other hand, the USP of Chatax Fun
pect too forms a key consideration in their market by FMCG companies for its snacks Stick is the taste and flaflavorvour which
choice making. segment. With snacking brands focusing differentiates it from competitors. The
more on products with low-calorie count product is very tasty and light to eat. For
Speaking about the launch of the new and less oil, they are able to encourage the Treatos Mexican Crunch, we are target-
products, Mr. Manish Aggarwal, Director, the younger generation towards healthier ing the age group of 10-30 years, while for
Bikano said “The launch of new products snacking choices. the Chatax Fun Sticks, our target group is 5
provides a means to target new markets, years to 18 years” he added.
new customers, increase market share, sell “Indians are experimenting, seeking variety
more and eventually increase our revenue and are open to trying new products and To enhance the success of these products,
streams. A wide range of products portfolio experiences. Businesses need to be quick Bikano will be marketing these products
gives confidence to the retailer & provides to tap into the fast-growing and profitable across various channels like digital, retail
an opportunity to infuse new energy into categories. Diversifying the portfolio and print media. The products are available
the channel which would eventually help in makes sense as it helps mitigate risk and is at different price points starting from Rs 5
increasing sales revenue. Treatos Mexican not necessarily a costly affair. Most product to Rs 10.
Crunch and Chatax Fun sticks is definitely
going to work as fuel for growth. New
Work From Home culture post lockdowns,

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BL Agro Launches first Nourish Store In Ayodhya

• Nourish store at Ayodhya is the company’s 15th exclusive brand outlet in the country.
• Bareilly based, FMCG company, already has 14 exclusive brand retail outlets in Sultanpur, Padrauna, Gorakhpur,

Bareilly, Jaipur, Surat and Delhi.

Commenting on the launch, Shri. Sanjeev
Tripathi, National Business Head, BL
Agro said, It gives us immense pleasure
to launch our first Nourish brand outlet in
the sacred city of Ayodhya. We enter this
city of Lord Rama with our core values
and promise of trust, purity and quality
that reflect in all Nourish products. Our
wide range of packaged food products
will cater to all needs of an Indian kitchen
while providing wholesome nutrition and
unmatched quality.

BL Agro started the journey of Nourish
exclusive brand outlets with its first store
in Padrauna in 2020, then in Gorakhpur,
Bareilly, Jaipur, Surat, Delhi and Sultanpur.

BL Agro, India’s leading FMCG products that include pulses, cereals, dry Brand Nourish came into existence in
company today launched its 1st fruits, ready to cook foods, Papad, Achars, the year 2018 and comes with a promise
Exclusive Brand Outlet ‘Nourish’ Murabba, Spices, edible oils, etc. for nutrition. The brand offers an entire
in the city. This is the Company’s 15th The Nourish store was inaugurated by Dr. range of food products typically used in an
exclusive brand outlet in India. ‘Nour- Ram Vilas Vedanti, Ex-MP and Member Indian kitchen including Atta, Rice, Pulses,
ish’ the young food products brand of of Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Trust along with Ghee & Oils, Dry Fruits, Papad, Pickles,
Bareilly based, FMCG company, BL Agro, Shri. Sanjeev Tripathi, National Business Murabba, Spices, and more. Each Nourish
inaugurated the ‘Nourish’ store at Janki Head, BL Agro. At the launch ceremony, product is packed with superior quality
Mahal Road, Naya Ghat at Ayodhya. The the other key personnels of BL Agro were ingredients and is produced with finest
retail store will have a wide range of 75+ also present. processes that ensure maximum retention
of nutrients.

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PerkinElmer India Welcomes Everest Instruments as
its Primary, In-Country Channel Partner for Milk and
Dairy Testing Solutions

PerkinElmer Inc., a global India’s dairy industry as it looks to meet cesses. PerkinElmer is also deeply
leader committed to innovat- growing regulations and ever-evolving committed to streamlining dairy
ing for a healthier world, is consumer demands more effectively and and food testing workflows. We are
set to provide customers with even efficiently. Our new IndiScope™ ana- proud to be a part of their efforts in
greater access to its extensive and lyzer, for example, developed in India and offering the Indian dairy industry
innovative dairy testing portfolio available globally, establishes key quality solution-driven innovations based
as it welcomes Everest Instrument indicators and detects adulterants right at on strong science.”
Pvt. Ltd as its head dairy solu- milk collection points in just 30 seconds.”
tions distributor in India. Everest PerkinElmer’s dairy and milk
Instruments is a leading, advanced Ajit Patel, managing director, Everest testing portfolio covers composi-
automation, digital solution, and Instruments Pvt. Ltd. said working with tion testing (e.g., fat, solids not fats
device provider for the Indian PerkinElmer is going to be a game changer (SNF) and protein), as well as de-
dairy industry. The collaboration is for India’s dairy industry, adding, “As a tection of veterinary residues, adul-
aimed at helping organizations across the leading manufacturer of dairy and food terants and pathogens in liquid and solid
large, in-country supply chain leverage equipment and analysis tools, Everest forms, spanning from collection points
innovative technologies designed to meet brings precise and advanced technologies through processing and food production
regulatory and consumer demands, like to help simplify key dairy and food pro- plants. Automation, services, software and
the recently announced PerkinElmer In- reagents round out the offerings.
diScope™ FT-IR raw milk analyzer.
These solutions are also part of the com-
Commenting on the value that the collab- pany’s extensive food analysis portfolio
oration will bring to customers, Shripad which provides grain, meat, poultry, bever-
Joshi, president, PerkinElmer India & age, seafood, spice and oil, produce and
South Asia, said, “India is the world’s processed food quality and safety testing.
leading producer of milk1 and the Indian For more information visit:
government is promoting quality produc-
tion through intensive infrastructure devel- https://www.perkinelmer.com/uk/category/
opment and dairy development programs. dairy-testing-solutions; https://www.perkinelmer.
Our exciting connection with Everest com/category/food-markets-we-serve
Instruments will help us further assist 1 https://www.fao.org/dairy-production-products/
production/en/

Lavazza now available on Tata CLiQ Luxury for
consumers; aims to strengthen its online retail
presence

Lavazza, the Italian brand that barista-style cup of coffee from scratch, at look within yourself while you are brew-
is among the world’s leading the comfort of their homes. ing that perfect cup of coffee from scratch,
coffee roasters, has announced where it’s just you and your coffee for
its partnership with Tata CLiQ Luxury, Commenting on the partnership, Jai those 5 minutes. With this as the premise
India’s premier luxury lifestyle platform, Ganesh Ramnath, Managing Director, and to help bring this experience to life,
to expand its presence and reach in the Lavazza India said, “Coffee has helped es- a curated collection of coffee, accessories
Indian home segment. A range of Lavazza tablish connections for centuries now - at and machines are available on Tata CLiQ
products are available on the platform work, at home and with oneself. The idea Luxury. We are certain that, with this part-
which includes its most popular retail cof- behind this partnership with Tata CLiQ nership, we will be part of households that
fee variants (ground coffee, coffee beans Luxury is to enable consumers to continue share a strong relationship with coffee as
and coffee capsules), coffee machines and experiencing coffee, and not just consume a connector and motivate coffee enthusi-
coffee-related accessories to provide con- it. For us at Lavazza, coffee is more than asts to experiment with some of our most
sumers with all the right tools to brew that just a beverage; it is a habit that helps you premium products and accessories.”

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In order to bridge the gap between coffee
lovers and the absence of readily available
freshly brewed coffee, brewed barista-
style from scratch, Lavazza was quick to
adapt to the needs of its consumers and
directed its efforts towards increasing its
online retail presence in India. So far, the
company has seen an exponential increase
in demand for its products including cap-
sule machines and coffee equipment like
French press, imported coffee grinders
and moka pots.

Gitanjali Saxena, Business Head – Global

Luxury, Tata CLiQ Luxury said, “Lavazza • Range of Lavazza Blue (LB) capsule • Range of Roast & Ground Coffees for
pure coffee lovers - Lavazza Qualità
is one of the world’s most important machines to rediscover Italian style Oro, Qualità Rossa, Espresso Itali-
ano, Club, Il Mattino Vivace Crema-
coffee roasters, and we are elated to coffee at the comfort of your home - E-Gusto and Gusto Crema Roasted
Coffee beans.
announce their launch on Tata CLiQ LB 1200, LB 300 and LB 900 coffee
• Lavazza complete coffee brewing
Luxury. An extensive range of Lavazza machines experience combo kits with 4 packs
of coffee beans, coffee grinder, French
products has been thoughtfully curated on • Range of Coffee Capsules compatible press/ Moka Pot and a Lavazza Mug.

the platform, making it a one-stop shop for Lavazza BLUE Coffee Machines • Range of Compatible Coffee Capsules
ideal for use in Nespresso® Original
for coffee aficionados. As India’s premier - Espresso Dolce, Espresso Intenso, Machines and Compatible Coffee
Machines - Espresso Deciso, Espresso
luxury lifestyle platform, we will continue Espresso Decaffinato, Caffe Crema Armonico, Espresso Ristretto

to deliver an unparalleled online luxury Lungo, Top Class

shopping experience for customers across • Coffee equipment like Carmencita

the country.” Moka Pot, Lavazza Bodum French

Press and Coffee accessories includ-

The various Lavazza products available on ing Lavazza travel mug and Lavazza

Tata CLiQ Luxury are: Designer Coffee Mug

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ADM Continues Growth in High-Value Flavor Segment
with Acquisition of Flavor Infusion International

ADM, a global leader in nutrition ness has been an important driver of that Nutrition company.”
and agricultural origination and success, with annual sales growth of more
processing, today announced that than 10%. This acquisition represents “Having founded and owned numerous
it has acquired Flavor Infusion Interna- another important bolt-on addition as we flavor operations for more than 50 years, I
tional, S.A. (FISA), a full-range provider expand our capabilities in this high-value can confidently say that ADM is the ideal
of flavor and specialty ingredient solutions segment.” partner to carry on FISA’s legacy as a
for customers across Latin America and the premier provider of flavor and specialty in-
Caribbean. With this acquisition, ADM adds an experi- gredient solutions to the beverage industry
enced and successful team of 60 colleagues in Latin America and the Caribbean,” said
“We’re excited to open up new growth who serve a growing list of food and Daniel DeClark, Chairman and CEO of
opportunities in Latin America and the beverage customers across Latin America FISA. “FISA’s customers, as well as its
Caribbean with the addition of FISA,” said and the Caribbean with a wide range of employees, will benefit from ADM’s global
Vince Macciocchi, president of ADM’s flavor ingredients and solutions from two presence, significant R&D capabilities
Nutrition business. “Our Nutrition segment state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in and robust sales and marketing resources.
has been delivering profit growth of 15 to Panama and Colombia. Strategically, this transaction is a perfect
20 percent a year, and our flavors busi- fit for both parties. Congratulations to all
“I’m pleased to welcome the FISA team to involved!”
ADM,” Macciocchi continued. “They’ve
built a great business, and we’re plan- Forward-Looking Statements
ning a seamless transition as we add our
global capabilities to expand the range of Some of the above statements constitute
products, services and solutions we can forward-looking statements. ADM’s filings
offer to existing and new customers in with the SEC provide detailed information
growing segments across Latin America on such statements and risks, and should
and the Caribbean. We look forward to be consulted along with this release. To
working together with our new colleagues the extent permitted under applicable law,
as we continue to build the world’s leading ADM assumes no obligation to update any
forward-looking statements.

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26 Ingredients

INGREDIENTS

New study finds blueberries could be
good for your heart and other meta-
bolic measures
Page No. 28

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Salt of the Earth Creates Low-
sodium Craveability

Lower sodium, higher flavor perfect for Plant-Based Bites

The consumer appetite for exciting, to its great taste and reduced sodium.”
nutritious, full-flavored snacks
put the spotlight on better-for- “Parents with busy lifestyles are looking
you plant-based options. After extensive for ready-to eat nutritious treats that can
research and lab tests, Salt of the Earth be part of a meal or an on-the-go snack
introduces its all-natural solution for for the whole family,” adds Tali Fein-
making lentils bites tastier, using less gold, Business Unit Director of Salt of
sodium. the Earth. “My kids won’t eat lentils but
these delicious treats made with Medi-
Salt of the Earth conducted virtual terranean Umami Bold have become a
research of social media, culinary blogs, part of our regular routine.”
and retailers that indicates flexitarian
and vegan Millennials increasingly are “This Mediterranean Umami Bold for-
seeking new plant-based snacks that mulation will allow food companies to
are better for you as well as have high easily overcome lentils’ natural bland-
protein content, vitamins, and minerals. ness and provide a savory treat,” adds
After analyzing the properties of differ- Rosenblatt. “You can add Mediterranean
ent legumes, they zeroed in on lentils. Umami Bold to the wet mixture as part
of the other ingredients. It completely
“We developed an application for lentil dissolves, naturally boosts flavors,
snack bites that can be chilled, frozen, all while lowering sodium levels by a
or dried,” explains Rakefet Rosenblatt, third.”
food technologist for Salt of the Earth.
“Lentils have lots of protein and a high Mediterranean Umami Bold is a
overall nutritional value, plus they blend clean-label, plant-based solution for fla-
well with other vegetables. We noticed vor enhancement and sodium reduction.
that plant-based products are getting It is a versatile ingredient with multiple
increasing attention on the market, yet uses, including boosting savory flavors
most of the snacks are from broccoli, and reducing sodium up to 45% in a
cauliflower, or sweet potatoes, which variety of products. It can also be used
lack the same level of nutritional value. to reduce the amounts of certain expens-
Our new application concept can attract ive ingredients, such as flavorings and
a wider audience, including kids, thanks spice blends.

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28 Ingredients

New study
finds
blueberries
could be good
for your heart
and other
metabolic
measures

Anew research study published in Global Food Security, Queen’s University, gram milkshake-like emulsion (969 kcal,
Clinical Nutrition finds that the Belfast, Ireland and the study’s lead 64.5g fat, 84 g carbohydrate), a meal that
equivalent of one cup of fresh investigator. has a similar nutrient profile to a large
blueberries, consumed as 26 g of freeze- burger, fries and cola meal. The placebo
dried blueberries, may reduce the acute The study, which was supported by group received the same 500-gram
cardiometabolic burden of energy-dense funding from the US Highbush Blueberry milkshake-like meal replacement drink
meals. Put simply, blueberries may benefit Council, is a secondary analysis of the with the addition of a placebo powder
heart health. primary study, which looked at the longer- with a similar nutrient composition as the
term effects of blueberry consumption blueberry powder (104 kcal, 0.6 g fat, 23
This emerging study finds that adding and found that participants with metabolic g carbohydrate, 1.1 g protein).
anthocyanin-rich blueberries (364 mg syndrome who consumed the equivalent
anthocyanin and 879 mg phenolics) to of one cup of fresh blueberries per day Blood samples were collected prior to,
a high calorie, high-fat/high-sugar meal showed clinically relevant improvements and then 30, 60, 90, 120, 180, and 360
(969 kcal, 64.5g fat, 84 g carbohydrate) in measures of heart health over 6 months. minutes after the energy-dense meal
results in reduced insulin and glucose challenge, and again after 24 hours. An
levels, lower total cholesterol, and This acute sub-study, “Blueberry assessment of glucose, insulin, lipid
improved good cholesterol (HDL-C) anthocyanin intake attenuates the and lipoprotein levels were performed
and its related lipoproteins (fractions postprandial cardiometabolic effect of an over this time frame. No additional
of HDL-P and Apo-A1) in the 24 hours energy-dense food challenge: results from food was consumed until the 6-hour
following the meal. These findings are a double blind, randomized controlled cardiometabolic measurements and blood
noteworthy because elevated post-meal trial in metabolic syndrome participants,” samples were obtained. Additionally,
glucose and impaired glucose tolerance was conducted at the NHS Clinical trials for 21 days prior to the study, the intake
are associated with increased heart disease facility, University of East Anglia, UK, in of blueberries, and other anthocyanin-
risk, which is already elevated in people a subset of the participants of the 6-month rich foods was restricted, in an effort to
with metabolic syndrome, and given the intervention, and was completed between standardise food intake.
high rate of consumption of energy-dense, January 2014 and November 2016.
high-fat/high-sugar meals. “While further studies are warranted, our
45 participants (29 men and 16 women, results suggest that adding just a single
“This is the first study of its kind mean age 63.4+7.4 years) with metabolic cup serving of anthocyanin-rich foods
conducted in an at-risk population, adults syndrome were randomly assigned to like blueberries to high-fat/high-sugar and
with metabolic syndrome, a condition an energy-dense blueberry or placebo energy dense meals should be advocated
affecting nearly 40 percent of Americans intervention, which consisted of a to reduce the acute postprandial increases
and one in four adults in the UK,” said milkshake-like meal replacement drink in risk markers like glucose, insulin and
Aedin Cassidy, PhD, Chair of Nutrition consumed after an overnight fast. The cholesterol,” said Cassidy.
& Preventive Medicine and Director of blueberry intervention consisted of 26 g
Interdisciplinary Research Institute for of blueberry powder added to a 500-

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Pea Starch Market Size Worth
$150.7 Million By 2028, CAGR: 7.2%

The global pea starch market size is The end-use for the market includes food & incomes, and growing use in food products
expected to reach USD 150.7 million beverages, animal feed, pet food, cosmet- such as bakery, dairy, and confectionery
by 2028 according to a new study by ics, pharmaceutical, textile, and others. The drive the market growth in the region. The
Polaris Market Research. The report “Pea food & beverage industry uses pea starch population in the region is gradually mov-
Starch Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry in a wide range of products such as dairy, ing from traditional food groups to a range
Analysis Report, By Type (Organic, baked goods, meat products, soups, and of healthier food options and is willing to
Traditional); By Application (Gelling, Film canned goods. Increasing health concerns spend more on food that offers high nutri-
Foaming, Binding & Thickening, Textur- among adults as well as kids drive the tional value. With increasing consciousness
izing); By End-Use (Food & Beverages, growth of this segment. regarding diet and lifestyle among youth,
Animal Feed, Pet Food, Cosmetics, Phar- the market is expected to grow significantly
maceutical, Textile); By Regions; Segment Increasing consciousness towards phys- in the coming years.
Forecast, 2021 – 2028” gives a detailed ical appearance and fitness coupled with a
insight into current market dynamics and hectic lifestyle has increased the demand View More Information About Pea Starch Market
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The market is projected to witness growth segment is expected to experience signific- sample
over the forecast period owing to increas- ant growth during the forecast period owing
ing demand for convenience food, hectic to the shift towards grain-free pet food. Pea
consumer lifestyle, and rising application starch is increasingly being used in wet and
in animal feed. The consumption of pea dry pet food, snacks, and treats.
starch has also increased on account of the
growing disposable income of consumers, The applications of pea starch include
increasing health concerns, and rising gelling, film foaming, binding and thick-
awareness regarding nutrition and fitness. ening, texturizing, and others. The gelling
Companies are introducing pea starch- segment accounted for the highest share in
based food products to enable consumers 2019. The growth in the convenience food
to maintain weight, provide nutritional industry is expected to drive the market in
requirements, and align with their health this segment during the forecast period.
goals.
Pea starch is a major component in food
There has been an increasing shift towards products that require an elastic texture
the consumption of organic products. In owing to its high amylose content. Growing
August 2019, Cargill invested $75 million industrial applications of pea starch for gel-
in PURIS to strengthen its offerings of pea ling, coupled with increasing demand from
proteins, starches, and fibers. This would the animal feed sector are factors expected
enable the company to address the growing to provide numerous growth opportunities
consumer demand for plant-based proteins in the coming years.
to fulfill their nutritional needs. PURIS
offers a wide portfolio of non-GMO and Asia Pacific is expected to exhibit signi-
organic pea starch for multiple food and ficant growth during the forecast period.
beverage categories. Population growth, rising disposable

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Flexitarians drive demand for meat alternatives
in India as consumers seek tastier and more
sustainable options

Radicle™ by Kerry plant-based solutions can meet India’s rising consumer calls for meat alternatives

New research produced this shift to meat alternatives are health they value. Ronan Moloney, VP &
by Kerry, the world’s benefits, the desire for variety and growing GM, Food and Meat, Kerry Asia
leading taste and nu- awareness of the importance of sustainable Pacific, Middle East & Africa said,
trition company, has revealed eating. In fact, 63% of Indian consumers “Consumers are seeking products
that India is a unique market are very or extremely likely to purchase that have superior taste, texture,
for plant proteins, where plant-based meat regularly. They are will- and nutrition but that also align
vegetarians comprise one ing to try plant proteins in familiar formats, with local or regional cuisines or
third of the population and the both Indian and western, and an estimate tastes. However, many plant-based
remaining 70% of non-veget- 60% are ready to pay a premium for it.” products fall short of these expect-
arians also consuming plant ations with 70% of consumers in
protein regularly in their diet. As it stands, the global alternative meat Asia Pacific saying that taste and
Defined as flexitarians, this market is set to grow at a 14% CAGR over texture of current meat alternatives
consumer segment enjoys the next five years, and is projected to hit do not match that of real meat, but
both meat and meat alternative US$9.5 billion by 2023. Asia is currently add they would make plant-based
and vegetarian foods, and is the second largest region in the world for foods a regular part of their diet if
driving the plant-based shift plant-based meat alternatives, accounting this were resolved.
from niche to mainstream in for 22% of global sales by value and is
the region. expected to be the world’s largest market While taste is the most important
by 2025. attribute for plant-based foods,
In India, 41% of the popula- creating delicious plant-based
tion already consume six or However, this new research reveals a meat alternatives that consumers
more types of plant proteins, significant unmet need in Asia regarding want can be a complex, costly and
with most meals compris- providing consumers with alternatives challenging process, particularly
ing pulses, salads, lentils or around savoury taste and creating
cooked vegetables. succulence, juiciness and a more-
ish flavour. ‘Radicle™ by Kerry’
Said Gunjan Pandey, Mar- takes a holistic approach across
keting Director for Kerry Southwest four pillars: Taste, with taste systems de-
Asia, “The opportunity and potential for veloped for plant protein to mask off notes
plant protein foods in India is promising. and build delicious savoury taste; function-
Currently, the region’s alternative meat ality, focused on texture, performance and
market is valued at USD171 million, and is freshness for the best eating experience;
expected to grow at 8.5% CAGR by 2025. sustainability, with plant bases containing
The past five years have also seen consist- functional and sensorial benefits; and nu-
ent new launches with the number of meat trition for enriched, nutritionally-optimised
substitute launches rising year-on-year. plant-based products.”

The numbers indicate a huge paradigm Said Ms Pandey, “With an incredibly high
shift towards plant-based meat alternatives percentage of the Indian population open
in India. While still at an early stage, this to consuming meat alternatives, India
is fast catching up to the rest of the world, presents a dynamic opportunity for brands
largely due to the fact there are already to capitalise on this growing demand by
many vegetarians and vegetarian options creating innovative, nutritious and great
in India. And while non-vegetarians prefer tasting plant-based foods that would be the
meat, they, along with vegetarians and consumer choice, not the alternative.”
vegans, are willing to try plant-based al-
ternatives and experiment with its textures To learn more about Kerry’s plant-based solutions,
and flavours. visit our website https://www.kerry.com/ap-
mea-en/Products/Food/Plant-based
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& PROCESSING
PACKAGING

Key role for quality
KHS supports beverage producer UCB from
Cameroon in implementing its ambitious sus-
tainability goals

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Syntegon develops paper-based

food packaging as part of EIT Food
project, ‘PACK4SENSE’

As part of an EIT-funded project,Syn- ing andpressing. “With the paper-based One Stop
tegon has developed paper-based trays from the “PACK4SENSE” project, Solutions for all
trays and cups for sensitive we havefurther developed our previous your advertising
foodproducts. Together with partners from paper packaging solutions like the shaped
industry and research, namely Fraunhofer- paperpods – structured paper trays for the needs
Institute for Process Engineering and Pack- packaging of cosmetics andconfectionery,” Scan Here
aging in Dresden, Colruyt Group,Strauss explains Matthias Klauser, project manager
Group and the University of Reading, and sustainabilityexpert at Syntegon.
Syntegon is implementing the EITproject
“PACK4SENSE” (Paper packaging for TPU brings paper and barrier layerto-
SENSitive foods) to developa sustainable gether
packaging concept. EIT Food, the world’s The TPU hasalready been honored with
largest and most dynamicinnovation com- the German Packaging Award in 2020 and
munity, is supported by the European Insti- is Syntegon’s flagship machinefor paper
tute of Innovation andTechnology (EIT), a forming. For the PACK4SENSE trays and
body of the European Union. cups, the paper runs directlyfrom the roll
into the feeder – the barrier layer required
Optimal recyclability thanks to paper for sealing isapplied and joined to the
und mono-material paper without any further conversion step.
Alternatively, manufacturers can use a
The aim of the project is to pack evensens- converter to connect paper and protect-
itive products with high barrier properties ivelayer of mono-material without heating.
in more sustainable materials.Syntegon A forming station presses the materialsinto
uses a special paper, which is particularly shape before the trays are filled and sealed.
stretchable and tearproofthanks to long cel- In addition to using a particularlystretch-
lulose fibers, thus enabling the production able paper that can withstand wrinkling
of sealed traysand cups with a depth of up to during the forming process, itis important
30 millimeters. to preserve the separability of the materials:
a specially adaptedgeometry of the forming
A recycable barrier layer made of 95percent tools reduces the tension on the materials
mono-materials provides optimal product during themanufacturing process.
protection. The paper and thebarrier layer,
as well as the cover film can be easily Syntegon iscontinously working on further
separated, ensuring fullutilization of its developing its paper-forming technology.
recyclability. This sustainability advant- EITFood enables the company to work
age,however, also poses challenges for closely with important partners and to test-
packaging manufacturers. On the one products together with consumers and food
hand, consumersshould be able to separ- manufacterers. This cooperation makesit
ate all components for waste sorting. On possible to develop prototypes and solutions
the other hand,paper and film must not be that meet product requirementsand optimize
detached from each other unintenionally. the sustainability of packaging step by step.
To preventthis from happening, the TPU
paper forming, filling and sealing machine To find outmore about ecofriendly packaging
fromSyntegon forms paper and barrier solutions and the broad consulting servicesfrom
layer in a common process by thermoform-
Syntegon, please visit our website.

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New innovation from Stora Enso minimizes plastic
in paper cups to help food service brands meet
sustainability targets

95% paperboard. Achieving a plastic share
of less than 5% helps brand-owners meet
the composite threshold for packaging in
some European countries. As a result, Ul-
traThinPE Tec™ coatings can significantly
reduce extended producer responsibility
(EPR) fees by as much as 75% in countries
such as Germany. FSB products with Ul-
traThinPE Tec™ coatings can be recycled
with paper or board depending on local
regulations, collection, and sorting infra-
structure. As one-sided, minimal-plastic
coatings, they can also ease the recycling
of FSB in standard recycling mills when
combined with other paper and board
packaging.

U “ltraThinPE Tec™ is a new Paperboard material “By knowing the intended end-use of the
innovation from Stora Enso that used for producing paper product, like paper cups that will hold
significantly reduces the share of cups requires a barrier liquid for a short time, we can design
plastic coating in foodservice board (FSB) – commonly made from coatings that use the absolute minimum
and applications such as single-use paper plastic – that offers both material necessary. We do this by testing
cups. With the help of UltraThinPE Tec™, and verifying the exact amount needed
Stora Enso has developed the thinnest for the end-use. UltraThinPE Tec™
polymer coating for FSB products on enables brand-owners to further meet their
sustainability targets, especially concern-
the market. This achievement allows protection against liquid ing plastics reduction, while maintaining
the highest product hygiene and safety
for paper cup designs with less than 5% and functionality in standards as in the case of paper cups.”
plastic – an important step in helping converting. UltraThinPE – Tuomas Puonti, VP, Head of Business
packaging converters, brand-owners, and Tec™ greatly improves the Line LPB Fresh & FSB.
retailers meet their plastics reduction sustainability of paper
targets. The technology is presently used cups by yielding the low- For converters, Cupforma products with
in the production of UltraThinPE coatings UltraThinPE Tec™ coatings perform
similarly to materials with traditional
for Stora Enso’s Cupforma product range est plastic coating weight polymer coatings. It offers excellent bar-
for paper cups. available on the market rier performance, heat sealability, and fast
implementation time. UltraThinPE Tec™
Paperboard material used for producing and reducing the overall coatings are produced at Stora Enso’s
paper cups requires a barrier – commonly carbon footprint of the Imatra site in Finland and Forshaga site in
made from plastic – that offers both finished product. Sweden.

protection against liquid and functionality Cupforma by Stora Enso is a renewable,
low-carbon material for paper cups and
in converting. UltraThinPE Tec™ greatly UltraThinPE Tec™ reduces plastic coating is optimized for recycling. It includes
Cupforma Natura for foodservice end-
improves the sustainability of paper cups weight by up to 40% when compared to uses, like hot cups, and Cupforma Special
for end-uses like ice cream cups and ice
by yielding the lowest plastic coating Cupforma Natura products with 15 g/ cream packaging. Cupforma Natura is
recognized as the most material-efficient
weight available on the market and redu- m2 PE (polyethylene) or renewable PE product range for paper cups available and
yields more cups from each tree.
cing the overall carbon footprint of the Green coatings (bio-based polyethylene),

finished product. therefore enabling a share of greater than

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Tetra Pak and Elvir join forces in a world first: carton
packages using certified recycled polymers

Tetra Pak, in partnership with Elvir,
a subsidiary of Savencia Fromage
& Dairy - a world leading milk
processor - has become the first carton
packaging player in the food and beverage
industry to launch a cap using certified
recycled polymers.

This move marks a key step in both com-
panies’ progress towards circularity. By
helping to find an economically sound use
for plastic waste and responsibly sourcing
raw materials, Tetra Pak and Elvir con-
tinue to minimise their dependency on
virgin, fossil-based resources.

Elle & Vire chose the HeliCap™ 23 materials, fully recyclable and carbon means that the plastics are made of a mix
cap solution to complement its cream neutral.” of recycled and non-recycled materials,
products, which are distributed in Tetra with the corresponding mass of recycled
Brik® Aseptic 1L Slim carton packages. Annick Renou, Global Marketing Director materials tracked throughout the Tetra Pak
This one-step resealable screwcap is at Elvir, added: “By adopting caps which supply chain. This is verified by a third-
manufactured at Tetra Pak’s Châteaubriant integrate attributed recycled polymers, Elle party auditor according to the RSB Chain
plant in Loire-Atlantique, France – a site & Vire is a pioneer in circularity. Based of Custody Procedure, which forms part of
that has been awarded the Roundtable on on recent research, approximately three in the RSB Advanced Products certification.
Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) Advanced four French consumers are concerned with
Products certification and boosted by a environmental issues, and the same number Marco Marchetti, VP Packaging Materials,
€100 million investment to accelerate the say that their purchase intention increases Sales & Distribution Solutions at Tetra
transition to the production of tethered if a brand is addressing sustainability is- Pak, concluded: “As a signatory of the
caps. The HeliCap™ 23 cap offers sues. We are pleased to be benefiting from Ellen MacArthur New Plastics Economy
consumers ease of opening and features Tetra Pak’s expertise and ability to provide Global Commitment, Tetra Pak has
a clearly visible tamper evidence ring, such an innovative and environmentally pledged to incorporate a minimum of 10%
providing reassurance that the product sound packaging solution. I am sure this recycled plastic content on average across
hasn’t been opened before. will strengthen our leading position in the carton packages sold in Europe by 2025.
cream market, while meeting the increas- Having listened to Elle & Vire’s demands
Chakib Kara, Managing Director France ing expectations of our consumers.” and activated our ecosystem of innovative
& Benelux at Tetra Pak, commented: “We partners, such as INEOS and RSB, who
are extremely proud of the work being The new caps using attributed recycled are helping us to move away from virgin,
done alongside Elle & Vire. Both teams polymers are manufactured under the RSB fossil-based resources, we are now one
are inspired and motivated by a shared chain of custody attribution method. This step closer to reaching this goal.”
commitment - to develop more sustainable
food systems. Together, we are contribut-
ing to making recycling more economic-
ally viable, while addressing increasing
consumer preference for responsible
companies. Comparative studies show
that, already today, our paper-based carton
packages have a lower carbon footprint
than alternative options, such as glass,
plastic or metal packages. Deploying
cartons integrating attributed recycled
polymers represents a key step in our
journey towards the ultimate sustainable
food package, one that is fully made of
responsibly sourced renewable or recycled

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Safe Inspection instead of expensive recalls:
Minebea Intec weighing and inspection solutions for
the Dairy industry

Product recalls not only cause financial damage, but can also lead to image loss and severely damage trade relations. This
applies particularly to the production of dairy products. Minebea Intec, a leading manufacturer of weighing and inspection
solutions, offers products that minimise the risk of recalls, helping plant constructors and manufacturers in the dairy industry
to safeguard production processes.

To eliminate potential physical, chemical
and biological hazards in their production
processes, dairy product producers and
their plant constructors use reliable detec-
tion technologies that meet these standards.
Metal detectors, X-ray inspection systems
and checkweighers are often used to ensure
products are made faultlessly. Continuous
product testing and certification procedures
guarantee compliance with numerous na-
tional and international standards, concepts
and regulations.

High-performance, reliable inspection systems are essential for producers of dairy products to There are two key applications in the dairy
minimise the risk of foreign objects or incorrect packaging industry: Firstly, the detection of foreign
objects: It is imperative that no foreign
More than USD 10 million – that tion from their range entirely, the manu- objects, contaminants, residues, additives,
was the cost of every second facturers in question may be placed in a bacteria, fungi, pests or parasites get into
food recall according to the critical financial situation in the worst-case foodstuffs, so they must be detected safely
results of a joint industry study by the Food scenario. in order to reject the goods in question
Marketing Institute and the Grocery Man- before delivery. Depending on the applic-
ufacturers Association in 2020. However, This risk also exists for producers of dairy ation, metal detectors or X-ray inspection
that only covers direct costs, which include products, so it is therefore in their own in- systems are the ideal tools to accomplish
the additional work costs, as well as the terests to ensure their production processes this. The second application is fill quantity
outlay for notifying supervisory bodies, are safe and to protect consumers’ health as control: checkweighers or X-ray inspection
supply chains and consumers, recalling the effectively as possible. Because of this, ex- systems are often the method of choice
relevant product batch, storing and destroy- tensive national and international standards for identifying incorrectly filled products.
ing the affected goods and the cost of the have been defined to make food produc- Minebea Intec offers producers of this
unsaleable product batch itself. tion processes safe and minimise health industry and OEM manufacturers of dairy-
risks. The key legal requirements include based food production plants an extensive
Legal requirements guarantee product HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical range of systems that provide a safe, pre-
quality Control Points), GFSI (Global Food Safety cise solution – for every application.
Initiative), the US Food and Drug Admin-
An even more significant factor than the istration (FDA) standards, the International Metal detectors: safely identifying for-
direct financial damage for manufacturers Food Standard (IFS) and the protocols of eign objects
is the loss of trust among consumers, who the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
may change their purchasing behaviour Metal detectors are a reliable method of
after recall campaigns and then resort to Weighing and inspection solutions as a finding metal pieces made from ferrous
buying goods from competitors. If retailers critical control point in production metals, steel or stainless steel and non-fer-
remove products with a damaged reputa- rous metals, such as aluminium, in food
and dairy products. These systems generate
an electromagnetic field between a trans-
mitter coil and receiver coil. The receiver
coil contains two coils, which are mounted
symmetrically to the transmitter. An elec-
tromagnetic field is generated and balanced
between these two coils. During the
inspection, the field changes measurably –

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compared with uncontaminated goods that
do not contain metal – if metallic foreign
objects are found in the products being
examined.

With its tried and trusted Vistus® series The side shooters in the inspection systems Dymond S and Dymond D X-ray guarantee reliable
metal detectors, Minebea Intec has a ver- horizontal inspection using single- or double-beam technology
satile solution for safely detecting metallic
foreign objects in food in its product range. Dymond Bulk guarantees precise X-ray fective because they are easy to integrate
In addition to their exceptionally high de- inspection for bulk materials in the dairy and install and are implemented in line
tection performance and reliability, Vistus industry and features extremely high de- with hygienic design requirements.
systems all have a broad frequency range tection sensitivity, intuitive operation and
and come in a wide variety of versions built-in high-performance interfaces allow- The X-ray inspection system Dylight
and sizes to provide the perfect design for ing easy integration into existing networks. guarantees optimal reliability for examin-
every scenario. For example, the systems As with all of its systems, Minebea Intec ing packaged dairy products. It is a true
Vistus, Vistus RS, Vistus Freefall and offers Dymond Bulk users global cus- plug and play solution so it can be installed
Vistus Pipeline provide different options tomer service and expert remote support to and integrated easily into existing networks
for inspecting products on conveyor belts provide fast solutions in urgent cases. by hand. Dylight combines a range of
and free-flowing and pumped goods, functions in one compact unit, taking up
safely detecting any metals present. For Dymond D and Dymond S, on the other just one metre of space in the production
maximum user-friendliness, the Vistus hand, are designed for inspecting upright line. Yet with a separator and run-off
solutions, which are made from high-qual- goods such as milk bottles or yoghurt pots: container, it has all the required mechanical
ity components, contain interface options the side shooters in the Dymond D series elements for efficient use. It offers intuitive
tailored to different user groups, allowing guarantee reliable horizontal inspection operation, saving time for employees and
the system operation to be customised to with numerous added quality assurance therefore improving cost-effectiveness in
the user’s needs. functions. Simple integration and in- the production of dairy products.
stallation and fast cleaning thanks to the
X-ray inspection systems for extra de- clever hygienic design make Dymond S Fill quantity control: maximum effi-
tection performance absolutely ideal for use in all areas of food ciency through exact weighing
production.
The possibilities offered by X-ray inspec- To ensure packaging is correctly filled with
tion systems are much more diverse than Dymond D models use double-beam dairy products, the use of either a check-
those of metal detectors, as they allow a technology, i.e., two X-ray beams and the weigher or an X-ray inspection system is
wider range of materials to be identified. corresponding detector configuration. This recommended. The choice between the two
Besides metallic contamination, these multi-sided radioscopy ensures every type solutions depends on the requirement pro-
devices also find impurities such as glass, of impurity is detected reliably at high file as well as the quantity to be inspected
rubber, stones and even certain types of inspection speeds, even in tricky or blind and the required accuracy.
plastics. This method is frequently used in areas. These X-ray inspection systems
production applications for dairy products from Minebea Intec are extremely cost-ef- When it comes to complying with legal
and many other foodstuffs with very strict standards, there is no substitute for a
quality requirements, for complex tasks or
in packaging where metal detectors cannot
be used due to elements such as metal
films.

X-ray inspection systems from Minebea
Intec not only detect foreign objects, but
can also check weight, the number of
product components, fill levels or the seal
integrity of packaging, depending on the
model. Because of this combination of
process safety and quality control, these
systems give users significant added value
and help to reduce production costs.

Minebea Intec has developed the series
Dymond and Dylight for X-ray inspection,
with a range of different versions. There
are three models in the Dymond product
group that are suitable for precise inline
inspection of packaged dairy products:
Dymond Bulk, Dymond S and Dymond D.

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checkweigher, which is the tool of choice
for verifiable weighing in accordance with
the German Packaged Goods Regulation.
Checkweighers weigh products precisely
and also support high belt speeds. Infeed
and outfeed belts must not influence the
weighing result at high speeds and require
sophisticated conveying technology.
Weighing in the millisecond range requires
high-precision weighing technology.
This also features a stable, vibration-free
construction which is solid but also
accessible for fast cleaning processes. Use
of a customised checkweigher Flexus®
with possible process speeds of up to 3 m/s
provides a range of efficient and reliable
options. As a multi-lane solution, the
checkweigher even offers simultaneous
check weighing and ejection on two to six
lanes.

Along a production line, checkweighers

have the task of removing incomplete or

over-filled products from the product flow.

Different models are available to the user

depending on the specific requirement

“profile. Besides high-precision, high-speed The checkweighers in the product group Flexus can be
supplemented by add-on options, such as a metal detector Vistus
solutions such as Flexus, Minebea Intec
also offers affordable models: the check- Whether vertical Expert partner in system planning
weigher series Essentus can be tailored to or horizontal X-ray – for every point in the production
individual application profiles thanks to its inspection systems process
versatile options. In addition to use in the with a single or double
dairy industry, Essentus checkweighers are Whether vertical or horizontal X-ray
also suitable for applications in the produc- inspection systems with a single or double
tion of other food products as well as in
the chemical and pharmaceutical industries beam, metal detectors, beam, metal detectors, checkweighers
and many more. Customers get exactly the

right checkweigher for their application. checkweighers or or perhaps a combination of different
Combinations offer great cost-cutting perhaps a combination products are the ideal choice depending
potential. of different products on the task in hand as well as the shape
are the ideal choice and packaging of the dairy products to be
The fill quantity can be determined using depending on the task inspected. With their proven solutions for
X-ray inspection systems too – although the dairy industry, Minebea Intec fulfils the

this is done by analysing a greyscale in hand as well as the requirements of both producers and OEM
image, which gives a good indication but shape and packaging of integrators. Minebea Intec provides all
does not provide the same accuracy as the dairy products to be end customers with cost-efficient complete
a weighing system and so is no substi- inspected. solutions in essential areas, from a wide
tute for a checkweigher. These models range of hardware to suitable software

are also suitable for identifying the ratio tools for applications like statistical process

between several different components in this includes weight calculations, where control, through to expert service. In addi-
the product, where there is a significant the mass of a reference product is used tion to this, OEM integrators benefit from
difference in the radiopacity and thus the as a guide, or the detection of differences customised solutions which can be adapted
shades of grey. This ensures the desired from other products. With X-ray inspec- to their exact needs and specifications
composition is achieved. tion solutions, it is also possible to count and enable reliable, safe and economic
components (by determining the density, processes. Minebea Intec’s many years of
Another advantage of X-ray solutions is it is possible to establish whether or not experience and expertise help ensure that
the high speeds they permit, as products do the products contain the correct number dairy products are produced safely and
not have to be spaced far apart – in contrast of individual components), detect missing expensive recalls are avoided.
to checkweighers: inline quality checks can or defective products (through an image
be performed with models such as Dylight, of the density) or monitor fill levels by www.minebea-intec.com
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Sustainable food packaging that antimicrobials only when bacteria or high
keeps harmful microbes at bay humidity is present, provides protection
only when needed thus minimizing the use
of chemicals and preserving the natural
composition of foods packaged.”

Ateam of scientists from Nanyang raw meat, fruits, and vegetables. In an Professor Philip Demokritou, Adjunct Pro-
Technological University, Singapore experiment, strawberries that were wrapped fessor of Environmental Health at Harvard
(NTU Singapore) and Harvard T.H. in the packaging stayed fresh for seven Chan School, who is also Director of Na-
Chan School of Public Health, US, has days before developing mold, compared to notechnology and Nanotoxicology Center
developed a ‘smart’ food packaging material counterparts that were kept in mainstream and Co-director of NTU-Harvard Initiative
that is biodegradable, sustainable and kills fruit plastic boxes, which only stayed fresh on Sustainable Nanotechnology, who co-led
microbes that are harmful to humans. It for four days. the study, said that “food safety and waste
could also extend the shelf-life of fresh fruit have become a major societal challenge of
by two to three days. The invention is the result of the collabora- our times with immense public health and
tion by scientists from the NTU-Harvard T. economic impact which compromises food
The water-proof food packaging is made H. Chan School of Public Health Initiative security. One of the most efficient ways to
from a type of corn protein called zein, for Sustainable Nanotechnology (NTU-Har- enhance food safetyand reduce spoilage and
starch and other naturally derived biopoly- vard SusNano), which brings together waste is to develop efficient biodegradable
mers, infused with a cocktail of natural NTU and Harvard Chan School researchers non-toxic food packaging materials. In this
antimicrobial compounds (see video). to work on cutting edge applications in study, we used nature-derived compounds
These include oil from thyme, a common agriculture and food, with an emphasis on including biopolymers, non-toxic solvents,
herb used in cooking, and citric acid, which developing non-toxic and environmentally and nature-inspired antimicrobials and
is commonly found in citrus fruits. In lab safe nanomaterials. The development of this develop scalable systems to synthesize
experiments, when exposed to an increase in advanced food packaging material is part of smart antimicrobial materials which can be
humidity or enzymes from harmful bacteria, the University’s efforts to promote sus- used not only to enhance food safety and
the fibers in the packaging have been shown tainable food tech solutions, that is aligned quality but also to eliminate the harm to the
to release the natural antimicrobial com- with the NTU 2025 strategic plan, which environment and health and reduce the use
pounds, killing common dangerous bacteria aims to develop sustainable solutions to of non-biodegradable plastics at global level
that contaminate food, such as E. Coli and address some of humanity’s pressing grand and promote sustainable agri-food systems.”
Listeria, as well as fungi. challenges.
Providing an independent assessment of the
The packaging is designed to release the Professor Mary Chan, Director of NTU’s work done by the NTU research team, Mr
necessary miniscule amounts of antimi- Centre of Antimicrobial Bioengineering, Peter Barber, CEO of ComCrop, a Singa-
crobial compounds only in response to the who co-led the project, said that “this pore company that pioneered urban rooftop
presence of additional humidity or bacteria. invention would serve as a better option farming, said that “the NTU-Harvard Chan
This ensures that the packaging can endure for packaging in the food industry, as it has School food packaging material would serve
several exposures, and last for months. As demonstrated superior antimicrobial qualit- as a sustainable solution for companies like
the compounds combat any bacteria that ies in combatting a myriad of food-related us who want to cut down on the usage of
grow on the surface of the packaging as bacteria and fungi that could be harmful plastic and embrace greener alternatives. As
well as on the food product itself, it has to humans. The packaging can be applied ComCrop looks to ramp up product to boost
the potential to be used for a large variety to various produces such as fish, meat, Singapore’s food production capabilities,
of products, including ready-to-eat foods, vegetables, and fruits. The smart release of the volume of packaging we need will
increase in sync, and switching to a material
such as this would help us have double the
impact. The wrapping’s antimicrobial prop-
erties, which could potentially extend the
shelf life of our vegetables, would serve us
well. The packaging material holds promise
to the industry, and we look forward to
learning more about the wrapping and
possibly adopting it for our usage someday.”
The results of the study were published in
the peer-reviewed academic journal ACS
Applied Materials & Interfaces in October.

Cutting down on packaging waste

The packaging industry is the largest and
growing consumer of synthetic plastics de-
rived from fossil fuels, with food packaging

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plastics accounting for the bulk of plastic processing & packaging 41
waste that are polluting the environment.
Aptar Food + Beverage
In Singapore, packaging is a major source of
trash, with data from Singapore’s National Announces New 2” Ultra XLV Closure
Environment Agency showing that out of
the 1.76 million tons of waste disposed of The 2” Ultra XLV is Aptar’s first stock closure offering with a valve large
by domestic sources in 2018, one third of it enough to successfully dispense very thick or high viscosity products,
was packaging waste, and over half of it (55 including those with particulates. The 2” Ultra XLV can be used with a
percent) was plastic. The smart food pack- rigid bottle or paired with an inverted flexible pouch to ensure a clean, con-
age material, when scaled up, could serve as trolled, convenient dispense with every squeeze.
an alternative to cut down on the amount of “We are excited to showcase the new 2” Ultra XLV closure to the industry, as
plastic waste, as it is biodegradable. Its main well as leading food brands and co-packers that can benefit from this innov-
ingredient, zein, is also produced from corn ative technology,” shared Susan DeGroot, marketing director at Aptar. “Our
gluten meal, which is a waste by-product extra-large flow control valve allows consumers to experience the ultimate
from using corn starch or oils in order to in clean, controlled, convenient dispensing in new, thicker or high viscosity
produce ethanol. The food packaging mater- product categories. All with the proven technology our easy-to-use Sim-
ial is produced by electrospinning the zein, pliSqueeze® valve has delivered to consumers for more than 25 years.”
the antimicrobial compounds with cellulose, There is a rising trend to dispense products such as guacamole, salsa, cream
a natural polymer starch that makes up cheese, and peanut butter with squeezable packaging versus traditional tub
plant cell walls, and acetic acid, which is formats. Aptar’s new 2” Ultra XLV makes it possible for these thicker, higher
commonly found in vinegar. viscosity products to move into squeeze packaging and be stored in an inverted
position. Inverted packs ensure these thicker products are always at-the-ready to
Prof Mary Chan added that “the sustainable dispense and aid in full product evacuation from the package. When combined
and biodegradable active food packaging, with SimpliSqueeze®, no utensils are required for the end consumer, while
which has inbuilt technology to keep bac- preventing drips, spills, or leaks.The 2” Ultra XLV is versatile and comes in a
teria and fungus at bay, is of great import- standard neck finish allowing it to be used on a variety of packaging materials.
ance to the food industry. It could serve as Additionally, the one-handed flip top with SimpliSqueeze® can be tailored
an environmentally friendly alternative to based on individual product requirements across a wide range of product vis-
petroleum-based polymers used in commer- cosities depending on the type of packaging.
cial food packaging, such as plastic, which “With our new 2” Ultra XLV, we understand that it’s not a one size fits all
have a significant negative environmental approach. We take each product in-house, test and evaluate it to make sure the
impact.” valve is performing at the highest level to ensure a consistent, clean, controlled
dispense with every squeeze,” said DeGroot.
Prof Demokritou added that “due to the Aptar’s market-proven flow control technology has enhanced the consumers’
globalization of food supply and attitude dispensing experience for over 25 years and is now opening this experience up
shift towards a healthier lifestyle and envir- to new categories for years to come.
onmentally friendly food packaging, there is
a need to develop biodegradable, non-toxic To learn more about Aptar Food + Beverage, www.aptar.com/food-beverage.
and smart/responsive materials to enhance
food safety and quality. Development of JANUARY - 2022 Food Drink & Innovations
scalable synthesis platforms for developing
food packaging materials that are composed
of nature derived, biodegradable biopoly-
mers and nature inspired antimicrobials,
coupled with stimuli triggered approaches
will meet the emerging societal needs to
reduce food waste and enhance food safety
and quality.”

The team of NTU and Harvard Chan School
researchers hope to scale up their techno-
logy with an industrial partner, with the aim
of commercialisation within the next few
years. They are also currently working on
developing other technologies to develop
biopolymer-based smart food package ma-
terials to enhance food safety and quality.

Nanyang Technological University

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Key role for quality

KHS supports beverage producer UCB from Cameroon in
implementing its ambitious sustainability goals

On the booming beer market in Cameroon one local brewery isn’t simply out to make a few fast bucks – or
francs – but is instead going for sustainability, high-quality products and future-proof technology. This strategy
is proving extremely successful and has made the company the market leader in major cities.

On UCB’s PET line water and soda pop are filled into four different sizes of bottle – here the However, it’s not just the big international
330-milliliter variant names that are quenching the increasing
thirst of the population here. One local
business is also in the same top league as
the major players: Union Camerounaise de
Brasseries (UCB) based in the port of Dou-
ala ranks second on the Central African
market between two big global breweries.
With its traditional King Beer and Kadji
Beer and K44 brands UCB is very popular
in Cameroon. The company is also heral-
ded as something of a pioneer. A consid-
erable amount has been invested in new
technology since 2016: this includes two
new returnable glass lines, for example, for
which KHS supplied the entire packaging
and palletizing sections in 2019 and 2020.

Furthermore, in May of 2021 a KHS PET
line – UCB’s very first– was commissioned
for the relatively new segment of soda
pop and water. It has a capacity of up to
20,000 bottles per hour and comprises a
stretch blow molder/filler block, labeler,
packaging machine and palletizing equip-
ment. At the time of writing UCB is also
considering filling its beverages into cans;
in keeping with its role as a trailblazer,
this would make it the first brewery in
Cameroon to operate its own can filling
process.

View of the line’s packaging section: in the center is the labeler, with the packer to the right and the On schedule
conveyors with buffer segments in front of and between the two
The coronavirus pandemic caused a
Fast urbanization and a rapidly grow- is rising every year by 5%; in 2015 experts number of delays among sub-suppliers re-
ing middle class are turning large from the Deutsche Bank already forecast sponsible for preceding work, particularly
swathes of the African continent that by 2025 more than a third of the in 2020, that could be largely compensated
into a dynamic market that holds great growth in worldwide beer sales would be for as both the packaging and palletizing
potential. With their sales markets in North attributable to sub-Saharan Africa. sections of the second glass line and the
America and Europe stagnating or declin- new PET line were more or less fully
ing, this is something international brewer- This trend is also evident in Cameroon, implemented by the KHS subsidiary in
ies especially are profiting from and where whose gross domestic product has more Nigeria. This meant that installation and
they see new opportunities. Consumption than doubled over the last 15 years. commissioning were completed within the
given time frame.

Many other KHS projects currently in pro-
gress in Cameroon illustrate that the coun-

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try is booming and steadily becoming an processing & packaging 43
attractive market for the Dortmund systems
supplier. In the past, the French-speaking The KHS Innoket Neo roll-fed labeler dresses the PET bottles on the line with labels
countries of Africa especially imported
a large percentage of their beverages. How- The line at UCB includes an Innopack Kisters SP, a shrink packer that wraps and bundles
ever, more and more local retailers and the packs in shrink film
bottlers are now asking themselves why
they should ship beverages in from Europe A KHS service employee shows UCB operators how to change reels on the Innoket Neo for roll-fed
when they could bottle them themselves in labeling.
their own region.
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In the following interview, Whalen Kadji,
project manager for the Kadji Group and
one of the brewery founder’s grandsons,
gives us an insight into his company’s
philosophy and sustainability strategy and
talks about its cooperation with KHS.

How would you describe UCB’s
corporate philosophy?
Our company is characterized both by
the deep roots it has in the culture of
Cameroon and by our wish to become
better and better. Founded in 1972, we’ve
always put quality before quantity and
have thus been able to retain our expertise
and individuality. As proud Cameroonians
we still stand for perfect craftsmanship in
brewing and believe in only using the best
ingredients.

Quality seems to be an important factor for
your brewery. How do you establish and
maintain your high standards of quality?
Our core values are creativity, integrity
and courage. Quality also indeed plays
a key role for us – in our processes and
in our dealings with our partners, both in
Cameroon and abroad. With the help of a
dedicated system of quality management,
with precise planning and strict methods
of measurement we achieve top perform-
ance at practically every point in the value
chain.

What have been the most significant
success factors in the almost 50 years
of your company?
For us, people have always been the key
to our success. Our founder Joseph Kadji
Defosso envisaged a company that would
become one of the best in its field. Besides
this vision he also had the will and determ-
ination to achieve this goal. Now, under
the leadership of Nicole Kadji Defosso, his
daughter, we’re constantly on the lookout
for first-class employees whose profes-
sional attitude and qualifications satisfy the
highest standards and who are able to tread
in Joseph Kadji’s great footsteps.

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Whalen Kadji is convinced that UCB has made exactly the right choice in opting for KHS Long-term partners UCB and KHS: Benedict
Jatto, sales and marketing manager for KHS
Machines Nigeria, Alexander Fuchs, managing
director of KHS Machines Nigeria and Whalen
Kadji, project manager for the Kadji Group, which

UCB is part of (from left to right).

If we now turn to the bottling of your albeit one that’s growing. This is based on plant engineering. We looked for robust,
products, which container segments the premise that these containers are made reliable technology that gives us the right
are most important in Cameroon? And locally, however. Cameroon needs to catch product quality at the right time. In opting
what role does sustainability play in up here. for KHS we made a very good choice.
this context?
On our home beer market the returnable Is plastic waste a big issue in your What particular challenges did
glass bottle definitely has the lion’s share. country? What are the state and the you face regarding economic and
Beer can be pasteurized in this type of con- economy doing to prevent it? ecological sustainability and what
tainer, meaning that it keeps longer. What’s Plastic and especially PET waste is indeed results have you achieved?
more, the glass acts as a CO₂ diffusion a big problem. We do have a few state If you want to stay competitive and cut
barrier, thus ensuring long-lasting quality regulations and levies in place but they costs, you have to optimize your use of
on the shelf. Moreover, bar proprietors and have very little impact. One major reason resources and learn how to produce more
owners of small stores find it of great bene- for this is, for example, that empty PET intelligently and more sustainably. KHS
fit that the empties are collected from their bottles are often reused for a totally differ- showed us just which factors pushed our
properties. Finally, for our part we procure ent purpose, although there are repeated production costs up in the past; accord-
our bottles from a local glass factory that warnings not to do so. For the Kadji ingly, machine availability was one of the
can also recycle glass. This therefore Group, which UCB is part of, the protec- key criteria that prompted us to award the
means that this is a tried-and-tested and tion of the environment has a high priority. contract to the company from Dortmund.
sustainable material for container manufac- We’ve thus entered into partnership with After installing our new glass line our per-
ture on all counts. a number of startups that invest in PET formance increased by 50%, with our CO₂
recycling. Among them is a company that consumption dropping by almost 40% at
Which trends and developments makes school bags and pencil cases from the same time. We were even able to halve
do you see emerging in relation to recycled PET and another that presses and the amount of product loss.
beverage packaging in Cameroon? bundles returned bottles and sends them to
PET has enjoyed a rise in popularity in recyclers in Europe. We’re also planning How would you describe the
conjunction with carbonated soft drinks on building our own recycling plant in the relationship between UCB and KHS?
and water for some time now. Unfortu- near future. PET is a great opportunity for We’ve worked with KHS and its pre-
nately, we don’t yet have a bottle-to-bottle the African market. After all, we all want to decessor companies since our founding
recycling system in Cameroon, however. act sustainably. almost 50 years ago. Although we were
At the moment plastic bottles are merely only a small business back then, our
pressed, shredded and sent to a PET mater- Why was it necessary to make the concerns were always given the greatest
ials manufacturer. In view of their rapidly most recent investment in your attention. Historically speaking, we thus
increasing use and the subsequent growing production technology? have a very strong relationship. Whereas in
amount of plastic waste, the PET recycling With our former, extremely old lines we the past we usually did business with KHS
process still needs to become established could neither meet the growing demand contacts in France or South Africa, KHS
here. Cans and kegs made of aluminum nor adhere to production standards. In now has a young, dynamic and flexible
could be an alternative to this material but order to stay competitive and satisfy our team in Lagos, Nigeria, with well-trained
at present this is still a very small segment, customers, we thus had to invest in new technicians and engineers. For us, our most

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recent investments prove that machines are one thing but processing & packaging 45
that having a trusting partnership with access to extensive
technical support is at least just as important. hello

What role does after-sales service play for your world
company?
A system of technical support with reliable maintenance we agree that
and service is a crucial aspect for us. KHS already gave us health is a right
top-quality service many years ago. And today we can also not a privilege
still rely on receiving unlimited assistance at any time of it’s time to build
the day or night. The availability of spare parts presents a a fairer healthier
particular challenge: here, KHS scores on all fronts with world for everyone
its West African service hub in Lagos, Nigeria. everywhere

How did the corona crisis affect the installation and JANUARY - 2022 Food Drink & Innovations
commissioning of your new lines?
Managing projects during the pandemic was an enorm-
ous challenge. During the first lockdown last year, lots
of people were really worried about coming to work or
traveling. We were also initially concerned about having
engineers come to us from Europe that was much more
heavily affected than many parts of Africa. This was
further complicated by the fact that PCR tests were hard
to come by. There was only one test center in the capital
of Yaoundé which is about four hours from us. And even
those who managed to get tested still had to quarantine for
two weeks. We therefore decided to postpone the entire
installation of the glass line until the end of 2020.

What future strategic goals does your company
have?
We’ve been in the beverage industry in Cameroon and
Central Africa for almost half a century now. We’ll con-
tinue to supply high-quality products and act sustainably
in the future, too. In maintaining and intensifying relations
with our business partners we’ll foster growth and at
the same time reduce the negative impact of our line of
business on the environment. Dealing with Covid-19 has
heightened our awareness of the future opportunities open
to us across the entire continent.

Family firm – The Kadji Group
In order to pool his diverse range of entrepreneurial
activities, back in 1960 Joseph Kadji Defosso founded
the Kadji Group. The conglomerate, that today employs
around 1,500 people and is still under family ownership,
includes companies from a broad spectrum of industrial
sectors. Besides the UCB brewery, plastics manufacturer
Polyplast is also a member of the group, as is a flour mill
(SCC) in the port of Douala. The Kadji Group is also in
insurance with Assurances Générales du Cameroun (AGC)
and has a real estate company that is responsible for the
development and operation of a number of high-rise
buildings as well as the famous Kadji Square shopping
center. The group also operates in areas such as logistics,
transport and the hotel and hospitality industries. Last but
not least, the Kadji Defosso Foundation is the group’s
pillar as far as charity and social actions are concerned,
geared towards excellence and giving constant support to
communities.

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Lubrication-free igus linear belt axis in a hygienic
design for clean use in food technology

drylin ZLW belt axis manufactured with FDA-compliant materials can be cleaned quickly and is
maintenance-free thanks to tribopolymer technology

Cleaning complex machines and to-reach places, make cleaning much more ded corners that ensure better water flow
systems in food production leads difficult and, in the worst case, introduce during high pressure cleaning, and that dirt
to longer and therefore expensive contamination risks. particles are removed more easily. Water
downtime. To reduce this workload, igus cannot be deposited in this smooth system
is launching a ready-to-connect belt axis, “To reduce the time and effort required for and nucleation is reduced. Wherever a dead
designed to meet hygienic standards for cleaning manufacturing systems in the food end in the design is unavoidable, drilled
the food industry. It uses FDA-compliant industry, and in the pharmaceutical and holes ensure that trapped liquid drains
materials and has the advantages of igus’s cosmetics industries, we have expanded completely.
lubricant- and maintenance-free, high our portfolio of ZLW timing belt axes,”
performance tribo plastics. says Adam Sanjurgo, Product Manager for Lubricant-free plain bearings reduce
Drive Technology at igus UK. “The new the risk of contamination
In bakeries, after mixing sticky waffle model can be cleaned particularly quickly
dough, the bowl and stirring sticks are and thoroughly, whether using high pres- The new timing belt axis has been designed
cleaned: a messy business. Large bakeries sure steam jets, with chemicals or simply to only use FDA-compliant materials. The
are faced with the challenge of regularly running water. Fast, thorough cleaning also trusses and linear slides are made of corro-
cleaning huge vats and mixers, including increases product safety.” sion-resistant stainless steel. The gliders on
the moving parts – the linear axes and lin- which the carriage moves over the rail are
ear slides on which the mixers are lowered Hygienic design simplifies the cleaning made of food-grade tribopolymer iglidur
into the containers. If classical linear axes A160, which enables low-friction dry
are used here, there is a high risk that The new linear axis is easy to clean running – avoiding all lubricants that could
dough residues will be deposited in hard- because the designers at igus have based present a contamination risk and would
the product development on accredited, pollute the environment.
hygienic design guidelines. Undercuts, in
which food residues could be deposited un- At the same time, the drylin ZLW belt axis
noticed, are minimized throughout the sys- is extremely durable, demonstrated by the
tem. There are no gaps, even those under a c. 1.5 million double strokes at a speed of
millimetre, gaps that would arise if screw 0.5 m/s and an acceleration of 2 m/s² with
heads were recessed to finish smoothly a load of three kilograms, measured at
with the surface. “We deliberately refrained igus’s in-house test laboratory. The drylin
from lowering the screws,” says Sanjurgo. ZLW belt axis can now be ordered in a
“True to the motto: the form follows the maximum displacement of up to 3 metres
function, in this case, the cleansing is the and can be equipped with a suitable stepper
core function”. Equally important are roun- motor.

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Cargill expands portfolio of artificial intelligence-
powered innovations to give poultry producers
actionable insights

Galleon™ and Birdoo are the latest innovative solutions to help
maximize animal health and flock performance

Poultry producers are always looking • Support a healthy flock. animal welfare.
for ways to improve the efficiency • Help provide information when a • Track broiler performance and weight
and health of their flocks. Ad-
vancements in technology, like artificial flock is not performing well. variability in real-time: A cloud-based
intelligence, can help accelerate these im- • Pinpoint reasons why different farms platform allows farmers, technical
provements, identify previously unknown assistants, nutritionists and manage-
problems and anticipate outcomes. Cargill with the same inputs, like feed man- ment to track animal performance and
is assembling a portfolio of AI-driven in- agement and antibiotic regimens, have anticipate issues for better resolutions
novations through proprietary development different performance results. and outcomes.
and strategic partnerships to go beyond
nutrition and help customers optimize their “An animal’s gut microbiome influences “We talk with our customers every day,
operations with actionable insights. imal its health in so many ways,” said Cargill’s listen to what they need, and are com-
health and flock performance. principal microbiome researcher, Dr. mitted to delivering innovative solutions,
Briana Kozlowicz. “We’ve accumulated like Galleon and Birdoo, to help their
Galleon Microbiome Analysis – a an industry-leading volume of microbiome businesses thrive,” says Adriano Marcon,
comprehensive broiler microbiome data that we can now tap into to provide President of Cargill’s animal nutrition
health assessment tool actionable insights to our customers to business. “We’re combining our deep an-
improve the performance of their flocks.” imal nutrition expertise with leading-edge
There is an interdependency between the technologies to deliver actionable insights
condition of the gut microbiome and the Birdoo – for real-time, hands-free that address their unique animal health and
flock’s health. Therefore, understanding the measurement of broiler weight production challenges.”
gut microbiome allows producers to optim- performance through advanced
ize animal health and performance. Car- imaging and predictive analysis Cargill innovation demos at
gill’s patent-pending Galleon tool enables the International Production &
broiler producers to decide how changes Feed is the highest cost input for poultry Processing Expo (IPPE)
such as in raw materials, diet, additives, producers and the primary contributor
vaccine programs, and farm management to their birds’ health. At the same time, To see in-person demonstrations of Galleon
practices influence the microbiome of their obtaining accurate animal weight is a and Birdoo at the upcoming IPPE, visit
flock. time-consuming and labor-intensive flock the Cargill’s booth #B8159 and attend the
management effort. “Tech Talks” featuring Galleon on January
Using a simple swab from a live bird, Car- 25 and Birdoo on January 26.
gill scientists analyze a customer’s flock To help producers better track broiler
health using Galleon’s robust database performance, Cargill has teamed up with Additional broiler performance
of poultry microbiome, developed over a digital technology enablement firm, Knex, solutions for poultry producers to
decade using a global data set and nearly to develop ‘Birdoo,” a first-of-its-kind consider
100 trial studies. The analysis is further technology that leverages proprietary
augmented using statistical analysis, computer visioning and artificial intelli- BinSentry – for safer, hands-free measur-
machine learning and artificial intelligence gence that combines hands-free, real-time ing of feed bin inventory; and
capabilities to provide producers with a flock insights with predictive modeling COMPASS by Intelia – for real-time envir-
comprehensive report and recommended data. This helps producers make informed onmental and broiler performance tracking.
interventions to address issues. In addition, decisions quicker while supporting their
results are unbiased towards a specific bottom lines through better animal health To learn more about any of Cargill’s solu-
product. and well-being, increased uniformity and tions for poultry production, reach out to
improved performance of their flocks. your local Cargill representative.
Galleon can help producers:
Birdoo will help Cargill producers:
• Improve the flock’s performance for
economic benefit by means including • Replace manual weighing with preci-
but not limited to switching feed and sion through 3D imaging:
additives or improving management
practices. • Get greater than 95% accuracy on
broiler weight estimation with no
labor required to clean or calibrate
devices, thus improving human and

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New report reveals information on Health
claims on food labels

esearchers working on the EIT The project is four countries, as well as Hungary and
Food funded Health Claims Un- investigating how Romania.
consumers respond to The ultimate objective of the project is to
Rpacked project have published a the way health claims create recommendations to inform policy
are presented on food makers, in the hope that more detailed
new report which reveals the results of the packages (particularly guidance can be produced to accompany
project’s investigations into the commu- the current Regulation, enabling food
manufacturers, retailers and marketers to
“nication of health claims on food labels. communicate more effectively about the
For the last three years, researchers have the wording) and how health benefits of foods and drinks, which
could help consumers to make more
been gathering data on consumer under- food companies deal with informed choices.

standing of health claims and their pref- Principle investigator, Rodney Jones, said:
“When it comes to consumer responses
erences for how these are worded, as well regulatory requirements. to health claims, we found some really
interesting results, including differences
as holding interviews with manufacturers, This research has involved between consumers in the UK, France,
Germany and Poland. I hope that the
consumer organisations and a variety of consumer focus groups in findings from the project will be used to
other stakeholders to understand their the UK, France, Germany inform guidance for industry on how the
views and experiences in the use of health and Poland and an online wording of authorised health claims can
claims on packages, which falls under the study involving more than be changed in a way that consumers can
EU Nutrition and Health Claims Regula- 1,500 consumers across understand better and is culturally appro-
tion (retained for use in GB). these four countries priate, but that is still compliant with the
Regulation.”
The Health Claims Unpacked project is The project is investigating how con-
funded by EIT Food, the world’s largest sumers respond to the way health claims The report and more information about the
and most dynamic food innovation com- are presented on food packages (particu- project can be accessed via: www.healthclaimsun-
munity, supported by the European Insti- larly the wording) and how food com-
tute of Innovation and Technology (EIT). panies deal with regulatory requirements. packed.co.uk/links.
It is being led by linguists at the Univer- This research has involved consumer
sity of Reading and includes partners from focus groups in the UK, France, Germany
across Europe; the Technical University and Poland and an online study involving
of Munich, the British Nutrition Founda- more than 1,500 consumers across these
tion, Foodmaestro, Maspex and the Polish
Institute of Animal Reproduction and
Food Research.

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Cup Filling
Serac launches the LINEA XS, an all-terrain filler for
medium outputs

Pict 1: Transparent doors and frameless
design for better visibility of the LINEA XS

The packaging specialist took the 30 minutes maximum. With its robust
best of both its rotary and linear mechanics and very few wearing parts, the
machines to design a cup filler that LINEA XS is designed to offer maximum
meets the investment constraints of medi- production time over a minimum service
um-speed production: from 5000 to 12000 life of 15 to 20 years.
cups per hour.
Maximum ergonomics for the
The LINEA XS incorporates Serac’s latest operator
advances in terms of hygiene, ergonom-
ics and flexibility in a refined design that With a lowered chassis, storage stations
makes installation and daily operation within arm’s reach, transparent doors and
easier. Having enticed food manufacturers a frameless design that provide increased
in Western Europe, this new offer could visibility on the filling functions, the
also prove interesting in geographical areas LINEA XS offers true working comfort to
where access to experienced technicians is the operator in charge of running it.
difficult.
Shipped ready to install
Uncompromising filling hygiene
Compact, the LINEA XS can be shipped
The LINEA XS is designed to be extremely in a container without having to be dis-
easy to clean. It guarantees environmental mantled and disconnected. It thus provides
control through a unidirectional laminar enhanced trust and speed upon installation,
flow installed above filling operations. for trouble-free production start-ups, even
in geographical areas where technical skills
It can be combined with H2O2, UV or Pict 2: Lowered chassis for storage stations are scarce.
pulsed light decontamination modules, within arm’s reach
depending on the level of bacteriological Available for stackable and non-stackable
reduction required and the environmental non-essential mechanical and electronic cups, the LINEA XS can also be combined
goals aimed at. It also benefits from a new components. It gets back to cams in order with a cup blower in the CUPBOX block
electric dosing nozzle developed by Serac, to reduce the number of servomotors and variant. With a base price significantly
which is cleaner and more versatile. reduce adjustments to the strict minimum, lower than that of high-speed linear fillers,
while offering fast format changeovers: it offers production plants a unique solution
Simplified design for better TRS to meet the needs of ultra-segmented mar-
kets and the growing demand for locally
The LINEA XS has been cleared of all produced goods.

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50 sustainability

A sustainable alternative to egg
white protein production

Scientists discover a use for biotech- that chickens produce. The ovalbumin
nology in order to provide an altern- protein is then separated from the
ative to egg white protein production cells, concentrated and dried
that is more environmentally sustainable. to create a final functional
product.”
Research by the Future Sustainable Food
Systems research group at the Uni- based proteins Cell-cultured products gen-
versity of Helsinki, together with erally need more electricity
VTT Technical Research Centre of Searching for sustainable alternatives to than typical agricultural
Finland, highlights that fungus-pro- animal-based proteins has been of growing products, and therefore the
duced ovalbumin could have the interest within the food industry. Cellu- type of energy source used
potential to mitigate the environ- lar agriculture, also known as precision affects the level of environ-
mental burden associated with fermentation when used for recombinant mental impact. However, the
chicken egg white protein ingredient production, offers a biotechno- number of agricultural inputs
powder. This is evident logy-based solution to decouple the produc- needed for ovalbumin production
when using low carbon en- tion of animal proteins from animal farming by microbes – such as glucose – is
ergy sources in the production. by utilising a microbial production system largely substantially lower per kilo-
to produce the specific proteins instead. gramme of protein powder.
Egg white protein production
“For example, more than half of the egg “According to our research, this means
Chicken egg white powder is an ingredient white powder protein content is oval- that the fungus-produced ovalbumin
commonly used in the food industry due bumin,” explained Dr Emilia Nordlund reduced land use requirements by almost
to the high-quality protein it contains. The from VTT Technical Research Centre of 90% and greenhouse gases by 31–55%
yearly consumption of egg proteins in Finland. “VTT has succeeded in producing compared to the production of its chick-
2020 was around 1.6 million tons, with the ovalbumin with the help of the filamentous en-based counterpart,” explains Doctoral
market only expected to expand further in ascomycete fungus Trichoderma reesei. Researcher Natasha Järviö from the Uni-
the coming years. The gene carrying the blueprints for oval- versity of Helsinki. “In the future, when
bumin is inserted by modern biotechno- production is based on low carbon energy,
Its growing demand is raising questions logical tools into the fungus, which then precision fermentation has the potential to
about its production, both in terms of sus- produces and secretes the same protein reduce the impact even by up to 72%.”
tainability and ethics. Components of the
egg white powder production chain-such The results were less conclusive for the
as rearing chickens for egg production- impact of water use on the environment,
generate large amounts of greenhouse gas displaying a high degree of dependency
emissions, contributing to water scarcity, on the assumed location of the ovalbu-
biodiversity loss, and deforestation. Ad- min production site. In general, the study
ditionally, intensive chicken farming has demonstrates the potential of the preci-
resulted in outbreaks of zoonotic diseases sion fermentation technology to increase
by serving as an important reservoir for the sustainability of protein production,
human pathogens. which can be further increased by the use
of low-carbon energy sources.
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