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First graze, then wrap - McDonald’s Germany
serves first burger in grass paper

McDonald’s is giving grass! certified materials. “As the market McDonald’s contains a grass content
And it’s doing so as part of leader in system catering, we want to of 20 percent, is FSC-licensed and
its roadmap for less plastic play an active role in shaping the path does not require long transport
and packaging waste. For with the toward reducing plastic and pack- routes. It comes from existing grass-
Deutschlandburger, a premium burger aging waste. For example, we will use lands and thus does not compete
is now wrapped in innovative grass less packaging material in the future with other uses. By switching the
paper instead of a box for the first and serve more and more burgers in packaging for the Deutschlandburger
time. With this change in packaging, alternative packaging, such as innov- to grass paper, a reduction in pack-
the company is underlining its ative wrap paper,” said Holger Beeck, aging material of almost 70 percent
increased focus on more sustainable Chairman of the Board, McDonald’s is achieved.
packaging solutions in the future. In Deutschland LLC.
addition to the Deutschlandburger, Grass first, then wrap!
McWraps are also available in pack- Paper made from grass: Less
aging made of grass paper. saves more! As part of its “Ganz bei Euch” trust
campaign, the company also wants
The packaging changeover is a further Novel processes and the incorporation to draw attention to its waste reduc-
step in the roadmap to reduce plastic of grass fibers into the paper save tion efforts and the new packaging
and packaging waste. By 2025, all large amounts of energy, water and material. To this end, a dedicated
sales packaging is to be made from CO2 in production. In addition, no microsite has been created where
100 percent renewable, recycled or chemicals are used in the production interested parties can find all the
of this fiber. The grass paper used by information they need about the
packaging and measures used. At
the heart of the campaign is a social
media film that brings together two
people who are united by the topic
of grass in an unusual way. The
clip tells the story of greenkeeper
Oliver Happel and the journey of
his beloved grass on its way to a
second life as burger packaging. In
the process, he meets Kristin Kilger,
who is jointly responsible for the
production of McDonald’s own grass
paper at Pfleiderer Spezialpapiere in
Teisnach. The viewer thus learns in
an entertaining way how dried grass
is finally processed into wrapping
paper for McDonald’s products.

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Experts suggest microbial food
additives for balanced nutrition

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In a series of activities on Azadi ka enrich the nutritional value of the food GET OUR
Amrit Mahotsav to commemorate 75 and can be a potential solution to many MEDIA
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ral Food Technological Research Institute, explained. INFORMATION
Mysuru, recently organised a webinar on KIT- 2022
“balanced nutrition through microbial food In the lecture session, Gayathri Devraja,
additives” here. Professor, Microbiology Department,
Davangere University, emphasised the
The webinar was about consumption of use of lactic acid bacteria for solving
safe microbial food products from micro- celiac disease because it enhances the
bial fermentation, microbial metabolites epithelial barrier and destroys multiple
as nutrition, fermented foods and their epitopes on gliadin. Sumana K., Assistant
benefits, and mushroom production by Professor, Department of Microbiology,
zero-waste technology. JSS Academy of Higher education and
Research, Mysuru, stressed how microor-
Sridevi Annapurna Singh, Director, CSIR- ganisms are a rich source of dietary lipids,
CFTRI, Mysuru, who inaugurated the amino acids, ethanol, organic acids, hor-
webinar, was accompanied by Prakash mones, enzymes, and antibiotics.
Halami, Head of the Microbiology and
Fermentation Technology Department, The talk by Subrota Hati, Assistant Pro-
CSIR-CFTRI, and other staff members. fessor, Dairy Microbiology Department,
In her inaugural session, the CFTRI dir- Kamdhenu University, Gujarat, addressed
ector said: “Though we have a high crop the antihypertensive and anti-oxidative
production, it is not sufficient to meet the compounds in camel and goat milk fermen-
demands of the population. Food-grade ted with potential lactic cultures.
microorganisms are a better alternative as Amit Kumar Rai, scientist, Institute of
they require less water and land than crops Bio-resource and Sustainable Devel-
and have lowered ethical issues”. opment, Imphal, spoke about bioactive
peptides and their importance in fermented
Briefing about the programme, Dr. foods.
Halami said the webinar’s theme is apt
as it addresses a highly relevant issue of More than 300 participants from across the
nutritional security. “The inclusion of country had registered for the webinar and
food-grade microorganisms in our diet can will be receiving e-certificates.

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India’s dairy exports may grow significantly next
decade: Report

India may see dairy exports growing World’s largest milk producer, India’s pro- products, ice cream and UHT milk with 20
significantly in the next decade. A latest duced all time high 198.4 million tonnes of per cent or more, cheese and yogurt have at
research report by an independent con- milk in 2019-20 with per capita milk avail- least 15 per cent margins followed by fla-
sulting player Wazir Advisors stated that ability further increasing to 407 grams per voured milk and butter milk with minimum
India is uniquely positioned to capitalise day. “Overall, India finds itself in a unique 12 per cent margin. Quoting a Crisil data,
on the emerging opportunities in dairy position for the next 10 years with both the report says that price margin for liquid
products in the international markets. production and market estimated to grow. milk is about 3-5 per cent.
This augurs well for all participants in the
Large international markets such as the US, value chain, especially since major growth For India, the domestic consumption of
Canada, and New Zealand are witnessing will come from value-added products,” the fresh and processed dairy products would
a stagnation in dairy production, while the report said. dominate, thereby limiting the opportunity
consumption is likely to grow - thus, there for international trade. But it noted that the
is an increased export opportunity, noted The global per capita consumption of fresh rate of increase in India’s share in interna-
the report for December 2021. Further, Ja- dairy products is projected to increase by tional trade will depend upon how quickly
pan, the Russian Federation, Mexico, West 1 per cent per annum over the next decade. India is able to address challenges related
Asia, and North Africa will continue to be The EU is currently the largest market for to productivity and efficiency.
important net importers. processed dairy products followed by the
US. The trend is likely to continue over the In the post-pandemic market, the consump-
Quoting the OECD-FAO Agricultural Out- next decade, the report noted. tion pattern for dairy products in India has
look for 2021-30, it says India along with changed for higher household and retail
Pakistan will contribute over 30 per cent to But the share of value-added dairy segment consumption. Packaged dairy
the global production in 2030. products is about 30-35 per cent of the total products are more in demand now, the
milk and milk products’ markets, which the sale through e-commerce and digital apps
government wants to take to 40 per cent is growing, also the household sales has
by 2025. Rabobank in its 2021 report has increased at the cost of institutional sales.
estimated 15 per cent annual growth rate
for value-added products, which include “While in the past, the organised dairy
segments such as cheese, fermented milk, market was dominated by dairy cooper-
butter, cream, condensed milk and whey, atives, the private sector has gained
among others. prominence over the last few years. Today,
the share of milk handled by the private
As per the Wazir Advisors’ report, ice sector has exceeded that of the cooperative
creams command the largest share in sector,” the report noted pointing at the
value terms in the value-added segment, growing organised private sector interests
followed by yogurt, baby food, and cheese. in the traditionally unorganised or cooper-
Margins are high in products such as whey ative-dominated dairy space.

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24% edible oil samples adulterated: FSSAI

India’s top food regulator, Food Safety
and Standards Authority of India or
FSSAI, has said 2.42% of the 4,461
cooking oil samples it tested were non-com-
pliant on account of safety standards,
while 24.2% samples failed to clear quality
metrics, indicating possible adulteration of
cooking oils in the market.

The FSSAI conducted a nationwide survey cottonseed oil, soybean oil, sunflower oil, ers was organized on 9 September 2021 to
during 25-27 August 2020 on edible oils to safflower oil, groundnut oil, canola oil, rice discuss the key findings of the survey. All
assess oil safety, quality and misbranding in bran oil, sesame oil, corn oil, flaxseed oil states and union territories are being asked
cooking oils sold in the market. The purpose and any other non-listed oils. These were to intensify the enforcement drives to pre-
of the survey was to assess the “ground collected from 587 districts across the coun- vent the adulteration in the oils, it said.
realities” with respect to oil safety, quality try and four metros by food safety officers
and misbranding, the food safety regulator of various states and union territories. These “Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers
said in the findings of the survey shared samples were then sent to various FSSAI Welfare and Ministry of Food Processing
with the media. notified labs, where they were tested for Industries are being requested to integrate
safety, quality and misbranding parameters, their efforts in eliminating the problem of
Following the survey, the regulator has dir- in compliance with the existing FSSR. contaminants through implementation of
ected states and union territories to intensify good agricultural practices and safe hand-
enforcement drives to prevent adulteration FSSAI said that a meeting with stakehold- ling or processing technique,” it added.
in edible oils. Of 4,461 samples tested, in-
cluding branded as well as loose oils, 2.42% FSSAI Extends Timeline for Standards
samples were non-compliant on account of Packaged Drinking Water
of safety parameters, which included the
presence of aflatoxins, pesticide residues FSSAI has extended the timeline
and heavy metals at levels higher than those for the compliance of Fourth
prescribed by the Food Safety and Standards Amendment Regulations, 2019
Regulations (FSSR). Meanwhile, 24.2% or dated 30th October, 2019 related to the
1,080 samples were non-compliant on vari- standards of packaged Drinking Water
ous quality metrics. Samples were reported (other than Mineral Water).
to have presence of hydrocyanic acid, failed
to meet the prescribed limits of refractive in- This is in reference to the direction and decided to extend the timeline for
dex, Butyro Refractometer or BR reading— on 22nd June, 2021 issued vide F.No. the limits of calcium and Magnesium
that measures purity of foods like oils and Reg/ PDW/EXT/FSSAI-2020 wherein specified in the standards of packaged
fats, fatty acid profile, iodine value, etc. the timeline for the compliance with drinking water up to 1st July, 2022.
the provision related to the limits of
“Non-compliance in quality parameters Calcium and Magnesium specified in The decision of extending the timeline
indicate possible adulteration or blending the standards of Packaged Drinking has been taken with the approval of
with other oils or materials. Other non-com- Water (other than Mineral Water) was the Competent Authority in exercise of
pliance observed in relation to quality were extended up to 1st January, 2022. the power vested with Food Authority
failure to meet the shelf-life standards (acid The stakeholders have requested the under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and
value, presence of moisture content, ran- apex body of food safety to further Standards Act, 2006.
cidity, peroxide value, etc.) and prescribed extend the timeline for compliance of
standards of additives—dimethylpolysilox- packaged drinking water standards.
ane as well as Tertiary butylhydroquinone,” The Scientific Panel on Water and
it said. In the label misbranding category, Beverages mulled over the request
572 or 12.8% samples were found to be
non-compliant on fortification claims like
presence of Vitamin A and Vitamin D. Some
oil samples were non-compliant with FSSAI
labelling requirements.

The cooking oil samples were grouped into
15 different oil types including mustard
oil, coconut oil, palm oil, blended oil,

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Container Glass Market to Garner $155.9 Billion,
Globally, By 2030 at 6.7% CAGR, Says Allied
Market Research

bottles in the foods & beverages industry.
Moreover, the narrow neck press & blow
segment is projected to manifest the
highest CAGR of 7.2% from 2021 to 2030,
owing to rise in consumption of alcoholic
drinks that need narrow neck bottles for
packaging and increase in fashion con-
sciousness.

Increase in demand from the food & beverage and pharmaceutical The food & beverages segment to
sectors drive the growth of the global container glass market. maintain its lead position during the
forecast period
Allied Market Research published • The implementation of the global
a report, titled, “Container Glass lockdown led to temporary closure Based on end use, the food & bever-
Market by Glass Type (Borosilic- of all food and beverage manufactur- ages segment accounted for the largest
ate-Based and Soda-Lime-Silica-Based), ing hubs, which in turn, declined the share in 2020, contributing to more than
Forming Method (Blow & Blow, Press & demand for container glass for storage three-fourths of the global container glass
Blow, and Narrow Neck Press & Blow), and packaging applications. market, and is projected to maintain its
and End User (Foods & Beverages, Cos- lead position during the forecast period.
metics & Personal Care, Pharmaceuticals, • Furthermore, temporary shutdown This is attributed to increase in utiliza-
Chemicals, and Others): Global Oppor- of construction and infrastructure tion for food storage purposes and rise in
tunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, activities during the lockdown period demand for premium alcoholic beverages.
2021–2030”. According to the report, the reduced the consumption of container However, the pharmaceuticals segment is
global container glass industry generated glass for interior and exterior décor expected to portray the largest CAGR of
$82.2 billion in 2020, and is anticipated to purposes. 7.5% from 2021 to 2030, owing to increase
generate $155.9 billion by 2030, witness- in severity of diseases that led to increased
ing a CAGR of 6.7% from 2021 to 2030. • However, the global container glass adoption of container glass for storage and
market is expected to recover soon packaging of pharmaceuticals and rise in
Prime determinants of growth post Covid-19 era, owing to increase research and development (R&D) activities
in dependency on healthcare & for producing highly efficient medicines
Increase in demand from the food & pharmaceutical, e-commerce, foods & in which glass-based equipment is used
beverage and pharmaceutical sectors drive beverages, and other sectors. for product sampling, storage, and other
the growth of the global container glass applications.
market. However, environmental hazards The press & blow segment to maintain
associated with the manufacturing of its leadership status throughout the Asia-Pacific, followed by Europe
container glass hinder the market growth to forecast period & North America, to maintain its
some extent. On the other hand, emergence dominance by 2030
of lightweight container glass products cre- Based on forming method, the press &
ates new opportunities in the coming years. blow segment held the highest market Based on region, Asia-Pacific, followed by
share in 2020, accounting for nearly half Europe & North America, held the highest
Covid-19 Scenario of the global container glass market, and is market share in terms of revenue in 2020,
estimated to maintain its leadership status accounting for more than two-fifths of the
throughout the forecast period. This is global container glass market. Moreover,
due to increase in trend of using reusable the same region is expected to witness the
fastest CAGR of 7.3% from 2021 to 2030.
This is due to utilization of container glass
in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, foods
& beverages, and chemical manufacturing,
rise in demand for packaged food items,
and storage of a wide range of food items
for long durations.

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