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Editor’s Desk Prakash Mishra

Dear Readers, presenting you the November edition. Supporting Editor
Aakansha Singh
Packaging plays the most crucial role in ensuring food safety. Food safety
is highly critical to maintain the wellbeing and health of consumers. Director
Packaging endures shipping, material handling, and storage of the packaged Vikash Kumar
food. If food packaging integrity is not well maintained and tested, food [email protected]
safety can compromise a lot. Packaging protects the food from external
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the emergence of varied hi-fi packaging designs and packaging products,
especially for food packaging, in the market. There has been explosion of Designer
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health and traceability of the products. Packaging has become an important
part of the value chain analysis, regarding food safety. The importance of food Accounts Manager
packaging is further strengthened by the final choice of the consumers because Rohan Singh
it directly involves appeal, convenience, information and branding. The food
industry and the food packaging industry is reinventing the food service Legal Adviser
channel. Vishwas Pandey

Furthermore, the rise in demand for small and lightweight packaging, as NOVEMBER - 2021
well as key players’ adoption of various marketing techniques and shifts in
the trend from traditional to advanced packaging systems, has fueled the References at the end of the article can be used for further reading.
expansion of the Food Packaging Market. Furthermore, government attempts Responsible for selection of news under the PRB act,
to improve cleanliness in food processing units, rising consumer disposable all right reserved. All material published in this webzine,
income, and a growing number of retail businesses are likely to promote views, ideas and comments are made to ensure that
market expansion. Variable raw material prices and severe government they are correct and FOOD DRINK & INNOVATIONS
regulations on the use of plastics, on the other hand, are the main factors holds no responsibility for any errors that might occur.
limiting the use of plastics. According to the verified marker research, food
Packaging Market size was valued at USD 266.05 Billion in 2020 and is This webzine is published only online by
projected to reach USD 437.86 Billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 5.01%
from 2021 to 2028. PLUS TECHNOMEDIA & SERVICES

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Contents

Spotlight 30 - Too much for one planet: WHO study proposes new tools
to make our diets healthy & environmentally friendly

31 - IFF Launches New High-Performing Solution for Indulgent
Plant-based Creams

Printing / Packaging/
processing & automation

Ingredients 34 - PET bottle design: Merging Creativity & Technology
36 - Rising consumption of processed and ready-to-eat food

driving the growth of Food Packaging Market
38 - Coca-Cola Collaborates with Tech Partners to Create

Bottle Prototype Made from 100% Plant-Based Sources
39 - Les Crudettes salads stay fresh in Mondi’s recyclable

functional barrier paper
40 - GEA builds world’s first carbon-neutral juice production

plant for innocent
42 - New Alfa Laval PlusClean cleaning nozzle revolutionizes

tank cleaning with 100% coverage

Sustainability

25 - Tate & Lyle opens state-of-the-art food and beverage 43 - ekaterra, Unilever’s Tea Division, Targets Net Zero Emis
Technical Application Centre in Dubai

26 - Coffee Grounds: Innovative Ways to Use Them
28 - Ingredients specialist Loryma introduces concept for

vegan, wheat-based dry mixes
28 - Omya launches two innovative, added-value excipients

for dietary supplements
29 - Serving up healthy plant-based food research with new

flavour facility

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sions by 2030
44 - BillerudKorsnäs innovative solution on secondary pack

aging helps Oatly cut packaging carbon footprint by 50%
45 - Life cycle assessment of Mondi’s paper for pallet wrap

ping shows lower climate impact

Safety & Regulations

47 - FSSAI planning risk management system for domestic TAKE YOUR
sector BUSINESS
PROMOTIONS
48 - Retail edible oil prices drop by Rs 5-20/kg in major
markets: Food Secretary ONLINE
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49 - Micro food processing units eligible for support under 2022
PMFME scheme

50 - FSSAI launches mobile app to connect with consumers,
food business operators (FBOs)

Supply Chain Management

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8 Spotlight / News

Tata Tea Leaf brings alive Chhath emotions and celeb-
ratory spirit of the festival

Tata Tea Leaf revels in the spirit of Leaf launched a special Chhath sense of pride among the people of Bihar
Bihar and Jharkhand’s most popular puja pack and has also associ- and Jharkhand.
festival- The Chhath Puja, with an ated with Bejod, OTT platform
integrated campaign to evoke regional of Champaran Talkies for the To make the celebration grander, the brand
pride. As part of the campaign, Tata Tea Chhath puja 2021 video song. has associated with Bejod second time for
the Chhath Puja Video. The Chhath Puja
The brand takes immense pride song for 2021 by Bejod is built on the
in showcasing and celebrating the concept of ‘Chhath from Home’ keeping in
rich culture and heritage of Bihar mind the current pandemic situation.
and Jharkhand. As a chai specific-
ally made for Bihar and Jharkhand, Puneet Das, President, Packaged Bever-
Tata Tea Leaf understands the ages, TATA Consumer Products, said,
regional nuances and has developed “Chhath Puja is the biggest and most
a campaign to celebrate the much renowned festival celebrated across Bihar
high-spirited festival which comes and Jharkhand. Tata Tea Leaf celebrates
with all its grandness and vibrancy, the festive spirit associated during this
Chhath Puja. time with traditional elements associated
with the festival. The special Tata Tea Leaf
The special Chhath Puja pack Chhath Puja pack brings alive the true
highlights the elements of the spirit of the festival. Our association with
festival and brings alive its true Bejod for Chhath Puja is a one of its kind
essence. The yellow colour pack initiative to connect with the consumer by
radiates with the festive images being part of the festivity. TATA Tea Leaf’s
and truly reflects the emotions attached Chhath Puja campaign aims to foster the
with Chhath Puja. The pack has been festive feel over a cup of tea, that is made
designed keeping in mind the small details specially for people of that region while
associated with the festival to evoke a celebrating with the entire family.”

Hershey announced the addition of two new
flavours to its ‘Hershey’s Exotic Dark’ range of
premium chocolates

Hershey India Pvt Ltd., a part of Mexican Chili’, made with whole, roasted “The two new flavours introduced within
The Hershey Company, a leading California Almonds especially curated for our Hershey’s Exotic Dark range are a
global snacking giant and the the next generation of consumer who has unique combination of crunchy almonds
largest producer of quality chocolates, an- an ever-evolving palate. The product is all blended with dark cocoa rich chocolate,
nounced the addition of two new flavours about exotic combinations. The California offering an unparalleled burst of flavours
to its ‘Hershey’s Exotic Dark’ range of Almonds are seasoned with unique and and a premium experience with every
premium chocolates. consumer-loved flavors like Guava and bite. With this launch we aim to offer our
Mexican Chili and Blackberry, all coated consumers with the indulging taste of dark
The newly launched flavours include with dark cocoa rich chocolate for a match cocoa rich chocolate combined with the
‘Blackberry Granules’ and ‘Guava & made in heaven. The product is not only benefits of California almonds. Tapping
delicious but an experience in itself. into the ongoing ‘Better for You’ trend this
combination also makes this a ‘permissible
The roasted Almonds used in the new indulgence’ on dark chocolate. This launch
range are imported from California. The will prove to be an attractive value addition
richness in their flavour and the real to the existing exotic dark cocoa rich range
sweetness in their taste is what makes of Hershey India, and we’re excited to
natural, crunchy and wholesome California expand our assortment by offering diverse
Almonds so popular around the world. tastes that discerning chocolate lovers in
Herjit Bhalla, VP India and AEMEA, said, India prefer.

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Spotlight / News 9

Organic India enters the Staples Segment, announces
a new category launch on World Food Day

With a strong focus on Announcing the launch, Subrata Dutta, ness) product needs. We remain
consumer health and Group Managing Director - Organic committed to our vision of being
wellness, on the side- India, revealed, “We are diversifying a Vehicle of Consciousness in the
lines of World Food Day Organic and restructuring our product portfolio global marketplace by inspir-
India announced its foray into the across segments for the Healthy Con- ing, promoting and supporting
organic commodity segment. scious Consumer. The ongoing pandemic true wellness and respect for all
has triggered a tidal shift in consumer beings and Mother Nature. While
Aligned with theme of World Food behavior, towards healthy eating, globally. we focus on improving the taste of
Day, i.e. ‘Grow, nourish, sustain. Therefore, with the launch of this new our products by emphasising their
Together. Our actions are our fu- vertical, we aim to become a one-stop purity, when buying Organic India
ture’, over the years the brand has solution for all organic (health and well- products the consumer also con-
been offering product derived tributes to the lives of the farmers
from organically grown flora, and the environment. We hope
untouched by chemicals, with our brand will strike a chord with
minimal processing. millennials who are among the
most informed cohorts and conscious of
The newly launched category and product what they consume. We aim to continue to
portfolio comprises of regular grocery offer customers fast and reliable delivery.”
items like organic Basmati rice, dalia,
pulses, spices, and also value added In order to become a one-stop ‘organic’
products like red rice, black rice, flax solution for consumers seeking health
seeds etc. Rich in nutrient and antioxidant, and wellness products, Organic India is
they will be available across more than constantly expanding its portfolio. Organic
25 cities, urging the customers to “taste India recently established a state-of-the-art
the difference and make a difference to LEED platinum-certified manufacturing
the environment, farmers and the organic base in Lucknow to support its growth
ecosystem”. plans.

Mars begins local production of its India with a billion-plus inhabitants among
Galaxy chocolates the many ones with giant development
potential. Indians eat solely 140 grams of
The world’s largest chocolate maker, chocolate per individual per yr, whereas in
Mars Wrigley, has begun local international locations just like the US, it’s
production of its world billion-dollar 10 kilograms. “That’s because our share
model Galaxy in India, bringing its worth of mouth also includes mithais and local
to Rs 10 which is the bottom priced Galaxy delicacies. So, the job to be done is penet-
wherever on the earth. ration, which we are doing now with the 10
Galaxy. We have ramped up our distribution
“This Rs 10 pack is not only for tier-2 and grappling with. already four times on Galaxy, and we con-
3 cities; it is for people who want to watch tinue to drive the same,” Parmar mentioned.
their lifestyles. They want a treat, but want “India is a key market for Mars Inc to
an under 70-calorie product. We want win; our lens is long term. We have seen The India chocolate class is estimated at
to be responsible; so people can control pressures which are inflationary, and we 12,000 crore and rising 8-10%, trade execut-
their portions,” Mars India nation normal are mitigating it, we are getting support ives mentioned. The moulded or pill class
supervisor Kalpesh Parmar advised. The from our global colleagues, local teams are is a 5,500-crore-plus section and is rising
Indian unit of the $35 billion confectionery working with suppliers,” Parmar men- sooner than the general market.
and snacking firm which makes Galaxy, tioned. Resonating with recoveries within the
Snickers, Twix, Bounty and M&Ms is client items sector and festive gross sales
straddling its pricing portfolio from 10 He mentioned the corporate will consider throughout classes, Parmar mentioned the
to upwards of 500 together with reward bringing its total world portfolio into rising continuing festive season has given Mars
packs, to cope with unprecedented inflation markets, with international locations like “a positive surprise” with ecommerce and
which all consumer-facing corporations are conventional channels doing properly, and
trendy commerce which has opened up
within the final 90 days seeing an uplift.

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10 Spotlight / News

AB InBev India forays into the non-alcoholic energy
drinks category with Budweiser Beats

Anheuser Busch InBev India (AB ment to offer more choice to consumers Produced using world-class quality
InBev) today announced the across the country. standards and processes, Budweiser Beats
launch of Budweiser Beats– mark- strives to build on AB InBev’s promise
ing its debut in the non-alcoholic energy Budweiser Beats is now available on of delivering the highest quality non-al-
drink category. The launch of Budweiser India’s Amazon, Grofers, Big Basket, coholic products to consumers. Building
Beats reinstates the company’s commit- Swiggy Instamart, leading modern retail on the insight for more flavourfuldrinking
and department stores across the country at experience, Budweiser Beats contains nat-
Rs.90 for a 250 ml can. ural caffeine and B-vitamins, formulated
to offer consumers a superior taste and
Commenting on this launch, Kartikeya drinking experience. This latest non-alco-
Sharma, president – India & South East hol innovation comes with contemporary
Asia, AB InBev,said, “We are delighted packaging that pays homage to Bud-
to introduce Budweiser Beats in India, weiser’s heritage.
marking our entry in the energy drink
category. Budweiser continues to be one of Budweiser Beats seeks to disrupt the
the fastest-growing premium brands in the existing energy drinks category by offer-
country, and we are thrilled to introduce ing a differentiated product that meets
the first energy drink from Budweiser evolving consumer preferences. AB InBev
globally in India. We are confident that is committed to serving highquality brands
with Budweiser Beats, we will be able to to Indian consumers and the launch of
further complement the evolving lifestyles Budweiser Beats is a step forward in that
of our consumers in the country. We will direction. It is the first amongst differenti-
continue to build on this innovation with ated non-alcohol and low-alcohol offerings
multiple products thataim to offer more in the pipeline to expand AB InBev’s
choice to our consumers.” product portfolio in the country.

Kent launches Alkaline water Pitcher, new-product
which converts drinking water into alkaline water

Increases the pH Level of Water up to boosting their immunity. and mind. Commenting on this innovat-
8.5 and Converts Your Drinking Water ive Product Dr Mahesh Gupta, Chairman
into Alkaline Water People want their drinking water to be free KENT Ro said “Kent continues to offer
of all impurities not only from Bacteria and innovative health and lifestyle products by
A leading name in water purification space, Viruses but also from dissolved impurities. keeping customers’ best interests in mind.
Kent RO Systems has launched an innov- Further the pure water should maintain Being in the industry for over two decades,
ative product KENT Alkaline water Pitcher essential Minerals. Recent Studies shows their state-of-the-art products and home
which Increases the pH Level of Water up that Drinking Alkaline Water with pH level appliances have scored the trust of people
to 8.5 and Converts Your Drinking Water around 8.5 gives health benefits due to in the country. The company implements
into Alkaline Water. People wish to stay Reduce ORP as well as reducing Acidity. futuristic mechanisms in all its products
healthy and Water plays a crucial role in People have been buying costly ionizers and Kent’s Alkaline Water Filter Pitcher,
daily health management. People are trying ( Rs 2 lac ) to meet this objective. KENT is no exception! We have a lot of people
to consume the safest water which will has innovated and broken the Price barriers buying and enquiring about our Alkaline
provide them with health benefits while and introduced this in a jug that converts Water Filter Pitcher. It’s commendable how
your water into alkaline water with pH people have become more health conscious
level of 8.5 with a cost of just Rs 1990. The than ever before.”
Alkaline water reduces acidity, regulates
body’s pH levels, boosts immunity, and for- This pitcher also boasts of a smart design
tifies one’s health and help you stay healthy as it is space saving that easily fits into all
types of refrigerator doors. This pitcher
It comes with 3.5L storage capacity, and the comes with an easy fill lid and comfort grip
best part is that the pitcher works without handle that provides great convenience
electricity! Just fill the water from top while dispensing water into a bottle or
and get alkaline water for a healthy body glass. It is available at Amazon & Flipkart.

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Spotlight / News 11

Parag Milk Foods launches Go Milkshake

Parag Milk Foods, the makers of 18.6% represented the biggest market in brand can crack shelf space against large
India’s favourite dairy products like India in 2017. Maharashtra was followed coops at one end and multinationals on the
Gowardhan, Go, Pride of Cows and by Tamil Nadu (15.5%), Uttar Pradesh other, it makes for an extremely interesting
Avvatar, unveiled the expansion of their (12.4%), Delhi (8.9%) and Gujarat (7.5%). proposition. With a strong product portfo-
product portfolio with the launch of a range lio catering to the ‘consumer of tomorrow’
of milkshakes – Go Milkshake. It is made Commenting on the launch, Devendra (whey protein, branded paneer, curd), a
from 100% cow’s milk and is available in Shah, chairman, Parag Milk Foods, said, robust supply chain, PMFL is perfectly
180 ml Tetra Packs in strawberry, vanilla, “Parents are always looking for healthy positioned to become the most preferred
chocolate and coffee flavours. It will have a food and beverage options for their chil- private dairy player in the country.
long shelf life at ambient temperature. The dren that are nutritious and at the same
thick and delicious milkshake is priced at Rs time delicious. The Go Milkshake range
30 and is available across all the distribution is developed keeping in mind the require-
channels. ments of a modern family who can have a
thick and tasty drink on the go, without the
The new range of milkshakes is tastier and hassle of making a milkshake. The drink
thicker than existing range of milkshakes in has optimum calorie content that appeals to
the market. It is the perfect drink for both children and adults alike. With this launch,
for children and young adults to quench we are aiming to capture 10-15% market
their thirst with a healthier option. Accord- share. With our unmatched quality of milk,
ing to a new report by EMR titled, ‘India we are confident of providing a unique
Flavoured Milk Market Report and Forecast taste experience to milkshake drinkers.”
2021-2026’, the market is expected to wit-
ness healthy growth in the forecast period, PMFL has been the pioneer of various
growing at a CAGR of 24% between 2021 product formats with its core positioning
and 2026. This unlocks a huge potential for around ‘cow’s milk’ and has already estab-
the company to tap into the growing market. lished a strong dominance in Cheese (with
Maharashtra with a consumption share of a near 35% market share), and Ghee. If a

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12 Spotlight / News

Storia® Food & Beverages gets ative products that offer functional benefits
backed by Sixth Sense Ventures over high sugar and empty calories.”
Founder and CEO of Sixth Sense Ventures,
Storia® Foods & Beverages Pvt. Ltd., to harness these tailwinds and scale rapidly. Nikhil Vora said, “The Storia® story is
a young and disruptive F&B brand in Commenting on the announcement, Vishal one that we, the Sixth Sense team, believe
India has raised $6 million in series A Shah, Founder & Managing Director, is in-line with the evolution of the Indian
round from Sixth Sense Ventures (SSIO- Storia® Foods & Beverages Pvt. Ltd said, consumer. Even though beverages as a
III). The capital received will be utilized to “Sixth Sense and Storia®, both, believe category is one of the toughest consumer
expand the business, release new products, in a similar value system of investing in categories to crack, we do believe that
and build a powerful distribution network a consumer of tomorrow, today, which the right strategy of distribution (offline
across the country. makes us a great fit. We, at Storia®, feel focused) and a well-rounded product
great responsibility towards what our con- portfolio (targeting niche segments and
Storia’s core focus is a range of healthy sumers eat, and being a brand that has been expanding into related categories), can be
beverages which comprise of India’s R&D driven, we’ve been able to remain a strong combination to crack the space.
Highest fruit content Shakes, 100%- no true to serving products that are delicious, The secular trend towards habits that pro-
added sugar juices and 100% natural convenient, sustainable to the environment mote a healthy wellbeing, and a packaged
Tender Coconut water. Storia® is set to be and inspire a healthier lifestyle. With Sixth beverage industry that is dominated by
the new-age, on the go food and beverage Sense’s expertise on scaling and creating high-sugar and carbonated drinks, lays the
brand of choice for the next generation of consumer brands, we couldn’t be more ex- perfect foundation for a new-age player to
health conscious consumers. As consumer cited to partner with them in this journey of cater to the accelerating demand growth
habits transition to those that promote a building a nutritionally stronger India and for healthier beverages. Storia, with their
healthy lifestyle, Storia is well positioned creating an ecosystem of exciting, innov- focus on shakes, is in a sweet spot to create
strong brand salience as none of the incum-
bents (Mother Dairy, Amul, Cavin, etc.)
focus on milkshakes as a core category,
thus the category has seen limited to no
product/brand innovation. We are excited
to join Vishal and the rest of the Storia
team in their journey!”

Launched in April 2017, Storia® finds its
roots in celebrating togetherness that brings
joy through food and stories. Considering
beverages is an offline dominated category,
the company has employed a pan-India
omni-channel distribution strategy; Storia
sells through General Trade, Modern
Trade, Institutions, HoReCa, online mar-
ketplaces, and through their own website
(https://shop.storiafoods.com/). In spite of
the pandemic’s detrimental impact on the
offline realm, Storia has managed to main-
tain a positive growth rate in FY21.

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14 Spotlight / News

Rebel Foods and Foodpanda partners to expand
virtual restaurant offerings across Asian countries

Cloud kitchen unicorn Rebel work as delivery-only formats. Cambodia, Myanmar and Japan.
Foods said it will expand vir- Orders in Asia doubled year-on-year
tual restaurant offerings across The firms will also help restaurant partners for Foodpanda, parent Delivery Hero
several Asian countries along with and cloud kitchen operators generate addi- said in an earnings update earlier this
delivery firm Foodpanda, scaling up tional revenue. For instance, Foodpanda’s year.
a two-year-old partnership that had existing restaurant partners can plug-and-
slowed due to covid. play Rebel Foods’ existing brands onto In India, however, Foodpanda has
their ecosystem. Foodpanda, a subsidiary had a challenging run. Its Indian
Rebel Foods will introduce its own of Germany-based Delivery Hero, is a unit was acquired by Ola for $40-50
virtual restaurant brands such as delivery platform in Asia that allows con- million in December 2017. However,
Faasos, Behrouz Biryani, The Biryani sumers to order a wide range of food and in 2019, Ola suspended the food de-
Life, Lunchbox and Honest Bowl, as well groceries. livery business and laid off mid- to entry-
as jointly created brands in markets such as level employees, Mint reported earlier.
Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, Malay- Foodpanda works across the region with Meanwhile, the food delivery business in
sia, Pakistan, Taiwan, the Philippines and its network of retail partners, as well as India has only swelled, led by Zomato and
Bangladesh where Foodpanda operates, the Pandamart (grocery) cloud stores to enable Swiggy.
company said in a statement. quick commerce operations. It works with
over 115,000 restaurants partners in 12 “This Foodpanda-Rebel Foods partnership
The companies tied up in December 2019, markets within Asia. In all, Foodpanda introduces a new digital-first F&B format
and the partnership took four Rebel brands operates in more than 400 cities in Asia, to Asia. Foodpanda is always seeking new,
to six markets—Singapore, Malaysia, including markets such as Singapore, innovative ways to change the way F&B
Bangladesh, Thailand, Hong Kong and the Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, Pakistan, businesses operate in a hyper-digitalized
Philippines. However, the covid outbreak Taiwan, Philippines, Bangladesh, Laos, economy—we want to push our ecosys-
set back their expansion plans. tem further into the future,” said Pedram
Foodpanda will now roll out six brands— Assadi, COO, Foodpanda.
Rebel Foods brands as well as jointly-cre-
ated ones—in more than 2,000 “outlets” in Rebel Foods, which operates virtual
Asia through an initial five-year partner- kitchen brands such as Faasos, Behrouz
ship, starting in six markets, the statement Biryani, Ovenstory Pizza, Mandarin Oak,
said. Each brand’s internet restaurant is SLAY Coffee and Wendy’s in 10 countries,
considered an outlet. One virtual kitchen recently entered India’s unicorn club, when
can have multiple outlets, housing different its valuation touched $1.4 billion after a
brands. These restaurant brands are then $175 million funding round. It has over
listed on online ordering platforms and 4,000 internet restaurants in total.

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Spotlight / News 15

Keventers partnered with Myprotein to make
healthier, protein-rich coffee alternatives

Keventers and Myprotein have The collaboration also involved Keventers consumer, who is not keen to sacrifice taste
collaborated to create a unique sharing their secret milkshake recipe for healthier options. This special combin-
Whey Protein in Keventers Cof- with Myprotein — for the first time in 96 ation is an iconic new addition to our menu
fee Flavour. The drinks are designed for years! Being a 96 year old legacy brand, and brings part of a global shift to healthier
the everyday milkshake-lovers who love Keventers not only caters to nostalgia but alternatives for consumers.”
to be fit without the rigors of the gym, the also understands what millennials and gen
collaboration brings the tastiest, safest and Z want from new products. The newly-launched Whey Protein in
healthiest whey protein flavour to add to Keventers Coffee Flavour comes in two
your daily milkshake/smoothie drink, an Aman Arora Co-founder, Director & CMO, variants – Whey Protein Concentrate and
offical statement highlighted. Keventers, said, “We are delighted to as- Whey Protein Isolate. Consumers can just
sociate with a global brand like Myprotein add a scoop of the Whey Protein to their
The limited-edition coffee-flavored to bring a new product that combines the smoothie or shake, for a 21-gram protein
protein powder was launched to make best of both brands. Keventers has always shot. For most people, the inclusion of one
the habit of coffee drinking healthier and been a trend setter in the F&B space when scoop would translate to a third of their
bring you closer to your required protein it comes to products, with this partnership; daily protein requirements. Buy the at
allowance for the day. Adding it to the our aim is to reach out to an evolving www.myprotein.co.in.
iconic legacy dairy brand Keventers
has given it a mass appeal to a wider
consumer base. Furthering Myprotein’s
commitmen to #TreatWithoutTheCheat,
the Whey Protein in Keventers Coffee
Flavour, will enable coffee-loving fitness
enthusiasts to enjoy their smoothies and
shakes without compromising on their
health.

Myprotein India talking about their
partnership,, said, “Myprotein believes in
enabling its consumers to have a hol-
istic healthy lifestyle. In addition to our
high-protein snack range, this innovat-
ive partnership flavor launch will give
consumers more options to choose from,
this time in the beverage category. It is
a healthier alternative to regular coffee,
regular smoothies and shakes and a tastier
alternative to unflavoured protein supple-
ments. Most fitness enthusiasts are not
into building their bodies and bulking up,
and for them, this is a great alternative: a
much awaited ‘portion of protein for the
coffee snobs’.”

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KENT Launches new age –‘Smart Slow Juicer’ That
Retains Maximum nutrients, Fiber & Taste

KENT smart chef appliances intro- oxidation to give you a glass full of real Moreover, the juicer’s body material is
duces, Smart Slow Juicer-- a per- tasting and natural juice. quality food grade plastic, which makes
fect pick for your daily nutrition it safe and convenient for daily use. Also,
of fruits and vegetables. The biggest USP Unlike high-speed juicers which kill the material is known to not produce much
of the appliance is its extremely simple nutrients during the process, KENT Smart heat, thus, retains essential natural nutrients
process of juice extraction. The low-speed Slow Juicers retain maximum fiber content, & Fiber of each fruit or vegetable.
squeezing retains maximum nutrients, fiber give more juice and even with its slow
& taste of fruit & vegetable & prevents RPM, it extracts juice fast. This technique The Smart Slow Juicer also comes with
when combined with its motor, the juicer features that make operating & clean-
eliminates the need to push the ingredients. ing easier. It has a juice outflow passage
It easily extracts juice from your favorite through which juice flows quickly and ef-
fruits and vegetables, like carrots, beet- fortlessly. The machine is easy to assemble
roots, cucumbers, oranges, etc. and disassemble, so you can clean it easily.
The separate pulp outlet cup adds con-
One can also be rest assured of its effi- venience in cleaning. Also, the machine is
ciency as KENT smart slow juicer comes compact enough to store in a kitchen shelf.
equipped with an 80W motor so that any
ingredient you put in the machine is given At Kent we believe that a clean and healthy
proper time for extracting juice fully. Only life is right for every individual. Making
dry pulp is left behind and you’re ready this philosophy our foundation pillar, the
with nutrition-full delicious juice. brand is constantly striving to offer innov-
ative solutions by adding well researched
Another distinctive feature of this smart products to our smart chef appliance line.
kitchen appliance is its reverse motor
action, a feature that is not available in the Smart Slow Juicer by KENT comes under
conventional juicers. So, the reverse motor the KENT Smart Chef Appliance. It is
cleans any pulp blockages and makes the priced at Rs. 6,800 and available at all
extraction process better. Kent outlets and on www.kent.co.in.

bp and LANXESS join forces on renewable raw
materials for plastics production

Specialty chemicals company agement. To meet the global challenges along with modern recycling processes, is
LANXESS and energy company of climate change, creative approaches to a key lever. We are delighted to have bp as
bp are entering into a strategic solutions and collaboration are needed in a strategic partner at our side,” says Marcel
partnership for the use of sustainable raw service of our customers. We are pleased to Beermann, Head of Global Procurement
materials in high-tech plastics production. accompany LANXESS as a strong partner and Logistics at LANXESS.
bp will supply sustainably produced cyclo- with a broad portfolio of raw materials
hexane to the LANXESS’ production site from renewable sources,” says Wolfgang LANXESS uses cyclohexane as a pre-
in Antwerp, Belgium, starting in the fourth Stückle, Vice President Midstream Re- cursor in the production of polyamide 6,
quarter of 2021. The sustainable origin of fining and Specialities Solutions Europe a high-performance plastic that is used
the raw materials is certified according to and Africa of bp. bp uses bio-based and primarily in the automotive industry as
ISCC Plus rules (“International Sustainab- bio-circular feedstocks for the production well as in the electrical and consumer
ility and Carbon Certification”). With this of “green” cyclohexane. These can be, for goods industries.
partnership, both companies, which already example, rapeseed oil or biomass.
have a long-standing business relationship,
want to significantly advance the produc- “High-performance plastics are the solution
tion of sustainable plastics. for many sustainable products, for example
in various e-mobility applications. It is
“The chemical industry plays an import- now important to also make the production
ant role in the expansion of the circular of this valuable material sustainable. In this
economy and efficient sustainable man- context, the use of bio-based raw materials,

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Danone India forays into health drink category for
children with the launch of AptaGrow, a scientifically
designed health drink

tein and calcium to support height gain,
Prebiotics and Vitamin A, C, D to support
Immune health and DHA, Iron, Folic Acid
& Iodine to support brain development.
This low-fat drink helps in healthy growth
in kids which makes this tasty chocolate/
vanilla flavored nutritious health drink the
perfect choice.

Danone India, with its mission ‘to In India, young children suffer from the Speaking at the launch, Mr. Himanshu
bring health through food to as dual burden of under and over nutrition Bakshi, Managing Director, Danone India
many people as possible, entered leading to key growth concerns. A recent said, “At Danone, our goal is to innovate
into the health drink category for children survey conducted by Momspresso with and offer products and services that meet
with the launch of AptaGrow. The product 1200 urban mothers indicated that 80% of the nutritional needs and expectations of
will address the nutrition requirement of mothers were concerned about their child’s consumers at every stage of life. With this
children in the age group of 3-6 years and growth while 69% felt their child is not launch, we endeavor to support healthy
will be available in Tasty Chocolate and growing upto their expectation. 73% of eating and drinking habits from an early
Vanilla flavor. AptaGrow is a scientifically mothers believed that poor absorption of age since these are the foundation years
designed health drink for children with 37 nutrients results in poor growth. that contribute to health later in life. Ap-
nutrients that includes a unique blend of taGrow is scientifically designed to meet
prebiotics & DHA for physical and cog- The top three concerns that emerged from the nutritional needs of growing children
nitive development of children. It’s unique the survey were Height, muscle growth and and address concerns mothers have regard-
Nutri-Absorb formula enables better brain development. AptaGrow is tailored ing the nutrition intake of their children”.
absorption of key nutrients which support to meet the nutritional needs of growing
better growth. Indian children. It has 100% milk pro- With the launch of AptaGrow, Danone
India has entered the 650-crore health
drink category for children in India.
AptaGrow will soon be available in the
states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and
West Bengal through leading modern trade
stores, local stores, pharmacies & e-com-
merce platforms like Amazon, Big Basket,
PharmEasy, etc in 400g packs size.

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“Khushbu Ka Yaadon Se Rishta” – EVENTS
Bail Kolhu’s New TVC Celebrates 2021- 2022
The Relation Of Memories With

Aromatic Food

BL Agro, India’s leading FMCG TVC, we wish to highlight the trigger
company has launched the food gives us”, says Ashish Khandelwal,
second television commercial of Managing Director, BL Agro.
its signature brand, ‘Bail Kolhu’, featur-
ing the ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ fame trio “The journey of our stars, their respect-
- Manoj Bajpayee, Nawazuddin Siddiqui ive struggles and triumphs fall in place
and Pankaj Tripathi. The TVC is an with the brand, Bail Kolhu. Today, both
amalgamation of emotions and nostalgia in their respective fields are names and
triggered by food. The story revolves identities synonymous to excellence and
around three friends who recollect their commitment - Naam Hi Pehchaan Hai
childhood and how certain food aroma embodies the same through the TVC,”
has stayed with them for years. The ad- adds Ashish.
vertisement intends to take the audience
back to their much-cherished memories The TVC created by Leads Brand
of having food with a tantalizing aroma. Connect, a multi-dimensional creative
agency, is launched across the national
The advertisement starts from Manoj television channels. BL Agro also plans
Bajpayee’s kitchen, where fresh pakoras to roll out the same on its social media
are being prepared in mustard oil, - Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and
which immediately takes him back to LinkedIn.
his school tiffin where he used to have
home-cooked food. He remembers his “In this advertisement, we have tried
‘maa ke haath ke pakore’ and his fond- to keep the essence of creating fond
ness with the aroma of fresh pakoras. memories over good food and thus,
The second in the ad comes Nawazuddin ‘Khushbu Ka Yaadon Se Rishta’ is the
Siddiqui who is seen feeling the nostal- tagline we have emphasized throughout
gia of aromatic and tasty home cooked the ad. We have tried to keep the same
food. The third in the series is Pankaj essence intact while conceptualizing this
Tripathi, who also remembers his days campaign. The friendship and chemistry
while at acting school. The connection shared by the brand ambassadors Mr.
he has with mustard oil cooked besan Pankaj Tripathi, Mr. Nawazuddin Sid-
sev and how he still cherishes those time diqui and Mr. Manoj Bajpayee on screen
spent with friends over food. is not mere enacting of the script, but
rather how close these friends are and
The trio gracefully conveys the idea of how they connect each other over good
creating memories with food and the food, says Sanjay Srivastava, CEO,
emotional connect the food has with all Leads Brand Connect.
of us. From celebrating occasions with
family to eating with friends in the class, Launched about 50 years ago, Bail
food is a vital ingredient in the verve. Kolhu enjoys strong brand loyalty and
is a preference for millions of homes
“Bail Kolhu is our 50-year-old signature today through its consistent quality over
brand, which has become a household the years. With its sales touching around
name over the years. We have always in- 15 million bottles per annum, the brand
tended to deliver the best quality edible has a strong presence in Uttar Pradesh,
oil because we understand that food is Uttarakhand, Delhi NCR, Haryana, Pun-
a common factor amongst all of us. Be jab and Rajasthan and plans to expand
it any occasion, food is the ingredient to Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Bihar,
which connects us all and makes the Jharkhand, West Bengal and Gujrat in
occasion a memorable one. With this the near future.

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True Elements becomes India’s 1st food brand
recognised as ‘Clean Label’

True Elements, amongst India’s for over 130 toxins and harmful contamin- Adding to this, Sreejith Moolayil, Co-
leading healthy breakfast & ants, including heavy metals, antibiotics, founder & COO at True Elements said,
snacks start-up brand, is now BPA/BPS (plasticizers) and pesticides “With these certifications, we at True
certified ‘Clean Label’ by the Clean - residues. This certification allows True Elements are proud that our commit-
Label Project, US. Elements to be a part of the solution that ment of quality promised is validated
addresses the growing consumer concerns by scientific testing. While we strive to
Anchored on the promise of providing around industrial & environmental contam- continuously improve, with these inter-
‘Food that DOES NOT lie to you,’ inants & toxins in packaged food. national validations, our consumers can
this certification is a testament to the be doubly sure that our products are
brand’s commitment to consumer Speaking about the double certification, clean and good for them.”
health & delivering taste without any Puru Gupta, Co-founder & CEO at True
ingredient driven compromises or Elements said, “We are very proud to be True Elements is driven by providing
adulteration. True Elements rests on India’s first food brand that is recognised True Nutrition with True Transparency
4 pillars of True - True to our Food across 2 pillars of True - Clean Label as and True Sustainability. Co-founded
(Nutrition), True to our Word (Trans- well as 100% Whole Grain. At True Ele- by Puru Gupta and Sreejith Moolayil,
parency), True to our Planet (Recycle), ments, our brand growth predominantly has True Elements is amongst India’s first
and True to our Families (People). been built on the back of innovative clean Clean Label nashta (breakfast and
and nutritious product offerings and these snacks) brand which makes ‘Food that
With the new certification, True Elements certifications are proof of that.” DOES NOT lie to you’. Since its inception,
becomes the only Indian food brand to be True Elements has strived to create a world
globally recognised as both ‘Clean Label’ where promises are 100% True and where
& ‘100% Wholegrain’. These coveted 100% Taste is delivered with 0% jargons,
accreditations are awarded by leading US 0% chemicals, 0% preservatives and 0%
based non-profit organizations, Clean Label added sugar.
Project & Whole Grains Council respect-
ively, who are known for raising the bar The brand offers a variety of healthy
globally on food nutrition, food safety and breakfast and snack options ranging from
driving consumer transparency. Breakfast Cereals, Oats, Granola, Muesli,
Flakes, Seed mixes, On-the-go snacks,
These stamps of credibility provide fact- Ready-to-Cook and Ready to Eat offerings.
based reassurance to consumers and are
a testament to the brand’s philosophy of With an ARR (Annualized Run Rate) of
creating a world where promises and claims Rs. 70 crore (as of June 21) and one of the
aren’t made up of lies or jargon and where first brands to effectively reduce the carbon
100% of its taste is achieved with 0% footprint of their products, True Elements
chemicals, 0% preservatives and 0% added is re-charting the ethos of home-grown
sugar. Clean Label Project tests rigorously food businesses and of being a responsible,
sustainable, and conscious start-up.

CG FOODS TO ACQUIRE GALLINA BLANCA RUSSIA & CIS
BUSINESS FROM GB FOODS

CG FOODS TO ACQUIRE GALLINA Baltics and approximately 30 countries in Mr. Binod K. Chaudhary, Chairman, CG
BLANCA’S (GBFOODS) RUSSIA Africa. Its Russian operation holds a strong Corp Global, says that “I have always
& CIS BUSINESS. A binding agreement market position with 86% brand awareness dreamt of making WAI WAI a strong
has been reached between CG Foods and for its products. global brand, and I am happy to convert
GBfoods. GBfoods’ business in Russia/ this dream into a reality. I believe that this
CIS, under Gallina Blanca brand, is expec- With this acquisition, CG foods will grow step with Gallina Blanca Russia/CIS will
ted to change its ownership from GBfoods its foothold in Europe & CIS regions as be a milestone in our global journey.”
to CG Foods, owned by CG Corp Global, well as diversify into culinary products and CG Foods is the food division of CG Corp
within the coming weeks. GBfoods is an pastas. CG Foods will also leverage the Global, present in a wide number of sectors
international group of culinary products existing distribution strength of GBfoods such as FMCG, Hospitality, Real Estate,
with presence in 8 popular countries in in Russia & CIS to grow its globally Telecom, Energy and Infrastructure, Finan-
Western Europe, as well as Russia and CIS, renowned noodle brand WAI WAI. cial services, Education among others.

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Hershey India extends plant-based
drinks portfolio in India

Local arm of American chocolate dairy products. The move is in line with
and confectionery manufacturer consumers seeking to switch from anim-
Hershey said it has expanded al-based products. The move has spurred
its portfolio of plant-based drink brand global companies including Danone and
Sofit in India with the launch of Sofit Nestle to launch more plant-based dairy
Almond drink. The launch is in line with alternatives.
offering more non-dairy drink options to
consumers here, the company said in a “People are increasingly becoming health
statement. conscious with the food that they consume
every day. We witnessed that with our Soy
“In India, almonds are considered to be a drink being favoured by consumers, and
superfood and are consumed to improve this encouraged us to leverage our popular
cognitive memory. If consumed regularly plant-based drink segment further,” said
with a balanced diet and active lifestyle Herjit Bhalla, VP, India and AEMEA at
almonds are also known to reduce the risk the Hershey Company.
of heart disease, diabetes, and blood pres-
sure. They can also be enjoyed as healthy The company already sells Sofit soya milk
snacking options to boost immunity,” the in India.
company said.
“The Sofit almond drink will prove to
Plant-based foods and beverages are be a great value addition to our existing
drawing consumer interest in various Sofit plant-based drink offerings. It is the
parts of the world as consumers switch to perfect combination of nutrition and taste
plant-based alternatives within meat and for the consumers,” said Bhalla.

FOOD ENGINEERING We Engineer the Process in
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hub of Pune, manufacturing of packaging machineries
for food products, pharmaceutical and cosmetics, aim
to provide localized solutions for packaging industries.
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From the streets of Dubai into your own city; Club
White is here to sensationalise your nightlife!

Laden with richness of the 250 patrons at a given time. With
gulf, a celebratory aura and Sunday Brunches and Sundowners
euphonious tunes, White organised in their outdoor patio
provides an extraordinary exper- area, the club showcases various
ience for every nightlife monger succulent and palatable world
in the capital. The ultimate go-to cuisines catering to all the foodies
party destination with a high-tech alike.
and ultramodern outdoor rooftop
space, the club is here to steer your Adding a dash of delectable joys
evening escapades in the right into the lives of its clientele, White
direction. brings forth a Sunday Brunch Sun-
downer between 4pm-8pm. With
Winners of multiple awards for Gow Prawn Dimsums, Five Spice Avo- euphonious deep house progress-
their ventures, White is a joint cado Puchka, Pan Seared Scallops, Lamb ive tunes and sumptuous appet-
enterprise of 4 business tycoons, Pepperoni Pizza and much more! izers including Uramaki Sushi’s,
Mr. Kabir Talwar- co-owner of Dim Sum’s, Rice Bowls, Noodle
White;Mr. Suhail Ahmed- the Bringing Dubai’s nightlife jewel into Bowls, Pastas, Risottos and
brainchild and CEO of Club your city, the Club provides membership decadent Desserts, this Sunday
White; Mr. Raj Bhati and Mr. strictly through invites and stringent pro- Sundowner is not to be missed.
Vikas Chauhan. Synonymous with filing procedure, while covering a total of
an odyssey of gourmet, musical While providing marvellous
roulette and carousing drenched in experience to its patrons, the club
art decoration, it’s time to unfurl also ensures safety for the guests.
the beauty of Club White. All eligible associates across the
brand have been vaccinated and continue
Catering to the top notch and elite gentry, to follow enhanced hygiene and safety
the club offers the perfectly curated protocols. The Club is also certified by
cocktails like Divine Drop, Swanky, White the fire and safety authority and has been
Moon and Back, Berry Sapphire, Rhythm protected with modern fire protection
of Love amongst so many more. Some equipment. Douse into the magnificence
of the delectable signature dishes include of Club White and experience a night like
Crazy Salmon Maki, Butter Garlic Har never before!

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INGREDIENTS

HEALTH BENEFITS OF COFFEE
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Tate & Lyle opens state-of-the-
art food and beverage Technical
Application Centre in Dubai

Tate & Lyle PLC (Tate & Lyle), a turnaround timeframes, which will be
leading global provider of food and instrumental in increasing their speed to
beverage solutions and ingredients, market.
has opened its new Technical Application
Centre in Dubai. Guests were today welcomed at the centre
by the General Manager and joined by
At the new US$2 million state-of-the-art Tate & Lyle’s global CEO Nick Hampton,
centre, Tate & Lyle’s food scientists will its President, Asia, Middle East, Africa
work with food and beverage customers to and Latin America Andrew Taylor, and
address growing demand for solutions that President, Innovation and Commercial
lower sugar, fat and calories, and add fibre, Development Victoria Spadaro Grant, in
in consumer products. The opening of the celebrating its official opening.
new centre reflects Tate & Lyle’s com-
mitment to the development of the food Added Nick Hampton, Tate & Lyle CEO:
and beverage industry in the Middle East, “Tate & Lyle’s purpose is Improving Lives
Turkey and Africa. for Generations and that’s why we are
committed to providing a platform for food
Through their expertise in the beverage, and beverage companies to meet consumer
dairy, bakery, sauce and dressing categor- demand for great-tasting products which
ies, Tate & Lyle’s highly trained experts support a balanced diet and lifestyle, sup-
will support manufacturers across the ported by decades of scientific research and
region to deliver successful food formu- innovation.”
lation, from ingredients and recipes to the
application and sensory experience. Tate & Lyle will be running a newly
launched initiative by UAE Food & Bever-
The centre boasts advanced equipment and age Manufacturers Group, The Middle East
an optimised prototyping process to help Sugar & Calorie Reduction Knowledge
customers drive their innovation agenda Building Programme, from the new Centre.
faster. Dominique Floch, General Manager,
Turkey, Middle East and Africa at Tate & Targeting government entities, food regu-
Lyle, said: “The launch of our new Tech- lators, health departments, food and bever-
nical Application Centre in Dubai marks a age manufacturers and dietary supplement
milestone in our expansion in the region. providers, the six-session programme will
We will be using cutting edge technology provide theoretical and practical know-
to provide our food and beverage partners ledge for sugar and calorie reduction in
with faster service and quicker project food and beverage products.

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Coffee Grounds: Innovative Ways to Use Them

Kshish Maheshwari

flies, and beetles, and they may also assist
to keep other pests at bay. Set out bowls
of coffee grinds or sprinkle them over
outdoor dining areas to act as an insect and
pest repellant. You may also keep pests
away from your plants by sprinkling coffee
grinds around them. They contribute to the
formation of a barrier that slugs and snails
dislike crawling over.

Coffee is a widely consumed Compost It for Later. If you don’t need Neutralize Odors. Coffee grounds contain
beverage all over the world. People fertilizer right away, you may compost nitrogen, which when coupled with carbon
generally toss away the grounds your coffee grounds for later use. Com- helps to remove a foul-smelling sulfur gas
that remain after the coffee is made, but posting is a natural process that converts from the air. In other words, coffee grinds
after reading this article, you might rethink. organic materials like food scraps and can aid in the absorption and elimination
Coffee grounds have several useful applic- yard waste into a dark, rich substance of smells. To neutralize aromas from rotten
ations in the house and yard, and they may known as compost or humus. Composting or aromatic foods, keep a bowl of coffee
even help you freshen up your cosmetic in your yard or garden may help the soil grinds in your fridge or freezer. You may
regimen. If you don’t brew a lot of coffee retain more nutrients and water, boosting also manufacture portable air fresheners by
at home, most coffee businesses have a sur- the health of your plants. According to filling old socks or pantyhose with coffee
plus of coffee grounds that they are happy one study, compost created from coffee grinds and tying them off. Put them in
to give away. Here are some inventive grounds and kitchen trash included more your shoes, gym bag, bedroom drawers,
ways to use leftover coffee grounds. nutrients than compost made from garbage beneath your vehicle seat, or wherever else
alone. Another research examined four you need to deodorize. Coffee grinds may
Fertilize your Garden. The majority of batches of compost that contained 0 per- also be kept near the sink and used to clean
soil lacks the necessary elements required cent, 10%, 20%, and 40% coffee grounds. your hands after cutting garlic or onions.
for good plant development. Furthermore, The batch with 40% coffee grounds pro- The grounds will aid in the removal of the
when plants develop, they take nutrients duced the least amount of greenhouse gas odor from your hands.
from the soil, eventually depleting it. As a emissions and the highest quality compost.
result, most gardens require fertilization to Grass clippings, leaves, bark, shredded Scour Your Pots and Pans. Coffee grinds
guarantee that plants receive the nutrition newspaper, brush, herbs, egg shells, stale have a gritty texture that makes them per-
they require to live. Nitrogen, calcium, bread, and fruit and vegetable trimmings fect for washing difficult-to-clean kitchen
potassium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, are also compostable. Composting meat items. They may be used to clean dishes
and chromium are all minerals found in and fish wastes, dairy products, sick plants, and remove caked-on food from pots and
coffee grounds that are important for plant fats, and oils should be avoided. pans. Scrub your pots and pans as normal
growth. They may also aid in the absorp- after sprinkling the grinds on them. After
tion of heavy metals that can pollute soil. Repel Insects and Pets. Caffeine and diter- that, be sure to properly rinse.
Furthermore, coffee grounds attract worms, penes, two chemicals present in coffee, are
which are beneficial to your plants. Simply very poisonous to insects. As a result, you Exfoliate Your Skin. The coarse particles
sprinkle coffee grinds into the soil around may use coffee grinds to repel pests. They in coffee grounds act as an exfoliant,
your plants to serve as fertilizer. are efficient in repelling mosquitos, fruit assisting in the removal of debris and
dead cells from the skin. Simply combine
coffee grinds with a small amount of water
or coconut oil and scrub them straight
onto your face and body with your hands.
Coffee grounds may also be used as an
exfoliating lip scrub when combined with
a tiny quantity of honey. Furthermore, the
caffeine in coffee grounds contains power-
ful antioxidants that can help protect the
skin from UV damage. It can also improve
blood flow, which improves skin health
overall.

Use It as a Natural Dye. If you’ve ever

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how much of a stain it can leave. Rewet-
ting old coffee grounds yields a low-cost, HEALTH BENEFITS
all-natural dye that may be used to color OF COFFEE
cotton, rayon, cellophane, linen, and paper.
This is a simple technique to give textiles Coffee boosts your physical Coffee reduces risk of stroke.
and paper an antique appearance or to performance.
conceal existing stains on your garments Reasonable consumption of coffee
and towels. Coffee grinds can also be used Have a cup of black coffee about an (2–4 cups a day) is associated with
to tint Easter eggs or dark hair. Hundreds hour before workout and your perform- lower risk of stroke.
of chemicals can be found in commercial ance can improve by 11-12%. Caffeine
food and hair colors, many of which are increases adrenaline levels in your Coffee reduces risk of Parkinson’s
carcinogenic. Used coffee grounds are an blood. Adrenaline is your body’s “fight disease.
excellent non-toxic substitute for conven- or flight” hormone which helps you to
tional colors. If you colored fabric or yarn prepare for physical exertion. Studies have shown that regular
that will be worn or used for sewing or coffee drinking decreases risk of
knitting, wash it in cold water with a very Coffee may help you lose weight. Parkinson’s disease by 25 %. There’s
mild laundry detergent before using it. evidence that coffee causes activity
Coffee contains magnesium and po- in the part of the brain affected by
Treat Under-Eye Circles. The skin around tassium, which helps the human body Parkinson’s.
the eyes is very thin and has very little use insulin, regulating blood sugar
fat tissue. As a result, it is one of the first levels and reducing your craving for Coffee protects your body.
areas where you may notice symptoms of sugary treats and snacks.
aging. Many factors, including weak blood Coffee contains a lot of antioxidants,
vessels, poor circulation, and poor skin Coffee helps you burn fat. that work as little warriors fighting
quality, can contribute to the development and protecting against free radicals
of dark circles and puffiness around the Caffeine helps fat cells break down within your body.
eyes. Because of their high antioxidant and body fat and use it as fuel for training.
caffeine content, coffee grinds appear to be Coffee may lower risk of Type II
a potential option. According to research, Coffee helps you focus and stay alert. diabetes.
skin care products combining antioxidants Moderate caffeine intake, 1-6 cups
and caffeine can help prevent the look a day, helps you focus and improves Caffeine decreases your insulin sens-
of aging and minimize the appearance of your mental alertness. itivity and impairs glucose tolerance,
under-eye circles. Caffeine, in particular, therefore reduces your risk of type 2
has anti-inflammatory effects and promotes Coffee lowers risk of death. diabetes.
blood circulation around the eyes, which
can aid in the reduction of dark circles and Studies have shown that coffee Coffee protects your brain.
puffiness. Coffee’s antioxidants can also drinker’s overall risk of premature
aid in the battle against free radicals, which death is 25% lower than of those who High caffeine levels in your blood
contribute to skin aging. Simply combine don’t drink coffee. reduce the risk of Alzheimer disease.
your coffee grinds with water or coconut It also lowers risk of dementia.
oil to make a paste. Apply the solution Coffee reduces risk of cancers.
beneath your eyes and let it for about 10 Coffee brightens your mood,
minutes before washing. Repeat this tech- One study has shown that coffee helps fight depression and lowers
nique on a daily basis or as needed. may decrease the risk of developing risk of suicide.
prostate cancer in men by 20 %, and
Most people throw away the grounds that endometrial cancer in women by 25 Caffeine stimulates the central
remain after making coffee. However, %. People in the test group drank four nervous system and boosts production
there are several excellent methods to cups of coffee a day. Caffeine may of neurotransmitters like serotonin,
repurpose them. Caffeine and antioxidants also prevent developing of basal cell dopamine, and noradrenaline, which
included in coffee grounds may aid in the carcinoma, the most common type of elevate your mood. Two cups of
treatment of cellulite, under-eye circles, skin cancer coffee a day prevents risk of suicide
and other symptoms of aging skin. Coffee by 50 %.
grounds are also high in nutrients, which
may help plants grow and prevent pests in blog.warriorcoffee.com
your garden. Furthermore, because of their
abrasiveness, they make an excellent clean- NOVEMBER - 2021 Food Drink & Innovations
ing scrub throughout the house. Consider
reusing your coffee grounds using one of
the techniques in this article the next time
you brew a cup of coffee.

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Ingredients specialist Loryma introduces concept for
vegan, wheat-based dry mixes

Loryma has developed a new premix with water. The resulting mass can and cause fewer transport emissions
application concept for then be kneaded and shaped into the de- in comparison.
use by consumers wanting sired form. Fresh ingredients such as diced
to prepare their own vegan meat vegetables or herbs can also be added, if The various wheat-based ingredi-
alternatives at home. For this desired. ents from the Loryma portfolio
purpose, the specialist in func- work together to ensure easy
tional ingredients from wheat has The vegan solutions have a short list of handling, optimal texture, appear-
designed special premixes that ingredients without E-numbers and a ance and binding. Both the textured
form an authentic texture in the end protein content comparable to the meat wheat proteins of the Lory® Tex
product after the addition of water. variants, but contain less fat and saturated range and the functional wheat-
They provide numerous oppor- fatty acids, and more dietary fibre. The based binding system Lory®
tunities for manufacturers to respond to dry products have a longer shelf life than Bind are odourless and tasteless. For
the trend for vegan meat alternatives with ready-to-use meat analogues from the manufacturers, this is the ideal premise for
quick and fail-safe convenience products. chilled counter, and take up less space in individual seasoning.
The “clean label” and optimised nutritional transit. As a result, they reduce food waste
values are particularly appealing for a Henrik Hetzer, Managing Director of
health-conscious target group and open up Loryma: “Our do-it-yourself solution
many creative culinary possibilities. addresses a target group that is keen on cre-
ative cooking and wants to know all about
The premixes are the ideal starting point the ingredients involved. With our product,
for the creation of numerous vegan ap- we help manufacturers meet the high
plications, from plant-based burger patties demands of conscious consumers who want
to cevapcici, breaded cutlets and nuggets. clean label, optimised nutritional values,
Preparation is simple: the consumer only along with creative freedom in preparation
needs a bowl in order to combine the and, of course, a convincing mouthfeel.”

Omya launches two innovative, added-value
excipients for dietary supplements

Mineral-based solutions expert by Omya facilitate the process. With Goods, Group Sales & Marketing at Omya,
Omya has recently launched Omyanutra® 300 DC and Omyanutra® says: “Our mineral excipients Omyanutra®
Omyanutra® 300 DC and Omya- 300 Flash, manufacturers can create hard 300 DC and Omyanutra® 300 Flash are
nutra® 300 Flash that give impressive new tablets at low compression forces. These both multifunctional innovations that speed
options for the production of nutraceutical free-flowing, directly compressible gran- up new product developments. Thus, man-
tablets. Omyanutra® 300 DC is a direct ules offer better compactability compared ufacturers can work with natural, effective
compressible version of the company’s to benchmark excipients, such as lactose and easy to process ingredients while con-
proprietary functionalised calcium car- and microcrystalline cellulose. sumers get easy to use tablets that quickly
bonate excipient that enables excellent disintegrate, and are of the utmost purity.”
tablet compactability and disintegration. In addition, the products provide fast
Omyanutra® 300 Flash comes with a disintegration thanks to the porous struc-
superdisintegrant and is therefore a perfect ture of their very specific particles. This
all-in-one solution for manufacturers of porosity also enables the safe carrying and
orally and fast disintegrating tablets. Both release of active ingredients. As it contains
ingredients are free from nanoparticles and a superdisintegrant, Omyanutra® 300
GMOs, and made of high-purity, natural Flash is ideally suited to tablet manufac-
mineral material. turers looking for an all-in-one solution. It
provides fast disintegration in orally and
A high number of poorly compactable fast disintegrating tablets (ODTs/FDTs)
active ingredients can make the manufac- regardless of the hardness of the tablet.
turing of nutraceutical tablets very challen-
ging. Two new mineral solutions developed Stefan Lander, Vice President Consumer

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Serving up healthy plant-based food research with
new flavour facility

Researchers from the University of cultural and food production processes and need to be answered. “These include how
Nottingham and University of Ad- novel packaging systems and new routes to ensure that nutritious plant-based meat
elaide have joined forces to launch to market. alternatives generate an equally appealing
a new international food flavour facility to flavour during cooking, and how to ensure
improve the taste of sustainable, healthy, “Ultimately this is how we go about a that when part of a complete meal, they are
plant-based food and ingredients. step change for diets and more sustainable a viable alternative for those who regularly
eating habits.” consume meat.
The new $2.5 million facility at the
University of Adelaide’s Waite campus in Professor Rachel Burton, Head of Depart- “These are some of the challenges we will
South Australia, will expand the Univer- ment of Food Science at the University of be exploring within our team.” Major in-
sity of Nottingham’s International Flavour Adelaide’s School of Agriculture, Food and dustry partner Nick Hazell, CEO of v2food
Research Centre (IFRC), and is supported Wine, said : “The initiative will expand the said: “We’re delighted to be partnering
by a major investment by v2food, a global research capability at our Waite campus with globally recognised researchers with
leader in plant-based alternatives to meat. and enable us to work on new and inter- a wealth of expertise to develop our next
The facility will bring together world- esting projects in flavour chemistry and generation of sustainable and healthy plant
class scientists across flavour chemistry, sustainability.” protein products.
food and agriculture, under the one roof,
to take on the challenge of getting more “We are excited to be part of this global “Our leadership and development team
sustainable, healthy, plant-based food into approach to the challenge of producing are looking forward to working closely
people’s diet. food that is healthy, delicious and is part of with the Centre to accelerate knowledge
the solution to a more sustainable approach creation, new product development, and
The research team, which will include a to feeding future populations.” The new advance the quality of delicious, nutritious
new post-doctoral and PhD position, will laboratories will house the latest flavour v2food.”
use innovative technologies and flavour chemistry tools with a range of bespoke
chemistry techniques to help food manu- interfaces to track flavour development and The International Flavour Research Centre
facturers develop new sustainable products understand the role of food ingredients in is funded by v2food, the University of
that are tasty and consumers will enjoy. flavour perception. One of the cutting-edge Adelaide, University of Nottingham and
This includes alternative proteins, meat analytical tools that will be used in the the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences
free substitutes and healthier versions of research is the MS-Nose, developed in the Research Council.
existing plant-based products. Professor Nottingham laboratory. The MS-Nose is a
of Food Chemistry and academic lead high end analytical technique that acts like
for the International Flavour Research an artificial nose, allowing real-time meas-
Centre, Ian Fisk said: “Due to the globally urement of aromas while you are eating.
interconnected nature of our food supply
chain, we need to work together to identify Professor Fisk said: “Flavour is a combin-
sustainable alternatives in our diet to en- ation of the aroma (smell), and the taste
sure a safe, reliable supply of high-quality of a food. When you interchange food
nutritional foods that consumers enjoy. ingredients or materials such as reducing
fat, sugar and salt or replacing meat pro-
“Sustainable healthy diets require a rethink teins with plant proteins, there are a series
of food ingredients and crops, new agri- of highly complex flavour questions that

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Too much for one planet: WHO study proposes new tools
to make our diets healthy & environmentally friendly

In response to this trend, the new study car- “Results of the review indicate that at least
ried out by researchers of WHO European 18 different environmental indicators exist
Office for the Prevention and Control of that can be used to assess the sustainability
Noncommunicable Diseases (NCD Office) of food products. Applying the assessment
and the Nuffield Department of Population to food supply chains in different countries
Health at the University of Oxford focused of the WHO European Region requires
on food profiling models to create more consensus on the indicator selection and
nutritious and environmentally friendly food country-specific data,” added Ms Anne
supply chains. Charlotte Bunge, lead author of the study.

WHO / Lily Allen Food profiling models: encouraging a Many studies have consistently found that
The new WHO study explores models for sustainable future in order for labelling information to be
labelling foods according to their environmental useful for consumers, a format with the
The study reviews today’s food profiling same underlying criteria should be used
and nutritional impact. models that can be called sustainable – across all foods. But creating a unified
those that assess both the environmental and food profiling model that will benefit
Modern food systems in the WHO nutritional performance of different food people’s health and the environment in all
European Region and beyond products. Sustainable food profiling models Member States requires political leverage
are associated with poor public serve as the scientific basis for labelling across the Region.
health outcomes and are unsustainable. To foods according to their environmental and
address this global problem, the new WHO nutritional impact. Bringing health and environment
study “Sustainable food profiling models together
to inform the development of food labels “If labels on food products hold informa-
that account for nutrition and the environ- tion on how healthy and environmentally “This study demonstrates the need to ac-
ment”, published in The Lancet Planetary friendly these foods are, they will help count for both nutrition and environmental
Health, proposes a procedure for labelling consumers to make better decisions in terms sustainability indicators in food profiling
foods according to their environmental and of their diets and the environment, and models. On this basis, we can create a tool
nutritional impact. will benefit people’s health in any Member to promote sustainable public health nutri-
State,” said Dr Kremlin Wickramasinghe, tion across the WHO European Region,”
If implemented wisely, food profil- Acting Head of the NCD Office. said Dr Afton Halloran, a co-author of the
ing models can support and encourage study and a member of the NCD Office’s
policy-makers to create more sustainable “To date, there is no nationally or inter- team on healthy and sustainable diets.
and nutritional food systems that allow nationally agreed system to label food The systematic review is timely, consid-
consumers to make informed choices about products’ sustainability. So, the aim of the ering the importance of a standardized
their diets. new WHO study was to review what food method for assessing and labelling the sus-
profiling models have been developed by tainability of food products in the food retail
Food consumption today: using up university research groups and others,” ex- sector. This is a priority under the European
precious resources plained Dr Mike Rayner, who collaborated Commission’s Farm to Fork Strategy.
on the research. Dr Rayner is a professor
Unhealthy diets are a leading cause of at the Nuffield Department of Population Supplying adequate nutrition within plan-
morbidity and mortality in the Region, and Health and Director of its WHO Collabor- etary boundaries is key to achieving inter-
are a risk factor for many noncommunicable ating Centre on Population Approaches for national health and environmental targets,
diseases (NCDs) including cardiovascu- NCD Prevention. such as those included in the United Nations
lar diseases, diabetes and cancer. In the Sustainable Development Goals, the Paris
European Union alone, unhealthy diets What makes food environmentally Agreement and the WHO European Pro-
cause around 1 million deaths each year. At friendly? gramme of Work 2020–2025 (EPW).
the same time, the production and con-
sumption of food products are responsible All of the food profiling models assessed • www.euro.who.int
for around 30% of total global greenhouse by the WHO study measure greenhouse gas
gas emissions. Food production is also a emissions associated with the production • Sustainable food profiling models to inform
major driver of biodiversity loss, occupies of food. But this is not the only factor to be the development of food labels that account
50% of habitable land, and accounts for aware of when considering the sustainability for nutrition and the environment (2021)
70% of freshwater withdrawals. Overall, of a food product. For example, approxim-
today’s food consumption patterns are not ately 50% of habitable land globally is used • Factsheet – Healthy and sustainable diets.
conducive to better health and exceed what for food production and therefore contrib- Key workstreams in the WHO European
the planet’s resources can withstand in the utes to biodiversity loss. This highlights the Region (2021)
near future. importance of such environmental indicat-
ors as “land use” and “biodiversity loss”. • Healthy and sustainable diets. Report of an
expert meeting on healthy and sustainable
diets (2021)

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IFF Launches New High-Performing Solution for
Indulgent Plant-based Creams

IFF introduces a high-per- due to its excellent ability to withstand their geographical reach with
forming, innovative heat-shock, superior whipping speed and confidence,” says Kim Dahl,
solution for the dairy long-standing firmness of the foam. senior application special-
alternatives market. This ist, IFF. With VEGEDAN®
revolutionary, vegan suitable “One of the challenges manufacturers excellent capacity for stable
stabilizer is simple to use and often face is the viscosity build-up over air incorporation, the cream
stable throughout shelf life, and time due to temperature variations. With is transformed into a stable,
it delivers everything that man- VEGEDAN® WP 1800, plant-based whip- firm foam with just 90 seconds
ufacturers need to differentiate ping creams will remain stable for up to of whipping, making it the
and expand into new markets nine months, so manufacturers can expand perfect long-lasting decor-
with lesser risk and lower costs. ative topping. “Consumers
experience a highly indulgent
VEGEDAN® WP 1800 is a product, while the high over-
customized, protein-free solu- run and absence of protein in
tion developed to cater to the the stabilizer solution actually
growing consumer demand for plant-based reduce costs,” Dahl explains.
whipping creams that comes with a vegan
label. To make the offering even more on- While VEGEDAN® WP 1800 is primarily
trend, IFF has specially designed it for use used in chilled whipping cream applic-
with coconut fat, a clear consumer favorite ations, it is also possible to use it at an
due to its intrinsic nutritional quality. ambient environment due to its high tem-
According to Mintel market insights, new perature tolerance. This extends the range
cream products containing coconut grew of applications and climates where it can
20 percent from 2018 to 2020. Manufac- be put to successful use. IFF offers a wide
turers can look forward to an unbeatable range of plant-based ingredient solutions
performance with VEGEDAN® WP 1800 for the dairy alternatives market.

Givaudan to acquire Custom Essence

Strengthening access to local won the loyalty of a large base of custom- coming all the employees of Custom
and regional customers and ex- ers for whom they have created some of Essence into the Givaudan family.”
panding capabilities in natural the leading consumer preferred fragranced
perfumery in North America products in the USA. Prashun Patel, Chief Operating Officer
at Custom Essence said: “We are proud
As part of its 2025 strategy to expand Maurizio Volpi, President of Givaudan to join Givaudan and to bring in our
the capabilities of its fragrance Fragrance & Beauty said: “We are excited knowledge in natural fragrance cre-
business, Givaudan today announced to announce the acquisition of Custom ation, as well as our reach to local and
that it has reached an agreement to acquire Essence as it fits perfectly with our 2025 regional customers. Givaudan’s technology,
Custom Essence, a US based fragrance strategy to expand our presence with local regulatory, supply chain, and international
creation house. Founded in 1981, Custom and regional customers and grow our cap- manufacturing support will enable us to
Essence is a family owned business based abilities in natural perfumes. Custom Es- scale quickly to provide even better value
in New Jersey, USA. They specialise in the sence will bring true expertise in managing to our customers. We are looking forward
formulation of natural fragrances and create a fast growing customer segment, as well as to creating together the beautiful fragrances
perfumes across categories for both local valuable know-how in formulating natural that consumers love.”
and regional and for larger customers. The fragrances. I look forward to warmly wel-
company employs 70 people globally. Whilst the terms of the deal will not be dis-
closed, Custom Essence’s business would
Custom Essence’s unique know-how in have represented approximately USD 40
natural fragrance creation has largely million of incremental sales to Givaudan’s
contributed to their success in the USA results in 2020 on a proforma basis.
and in particular in natural products for the Givaudan expects the transaction to close in
personal care category. Driven by a culture Q4 2021 and will fund the transaction from
of creativity, agility and quality, they have existing resources.

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& PROCESSING
PACKAGING

Rising consumption of processed and
ready-to-eat food driving the growth of Food
Packaging Market
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Environmentally smart packaging
for Valio Luonnonjogurtti+™

An increasing number of Valio’s opment. One Stop
products are packaged in renew- Solutions for all
able-based solutions, such as pack- The new board-based yoghurt cups are a your advertising
aging board. Currently, 72 percent of all good example of environmentally smart
Valio packaging materials used in Finland packaging. By using a board-based solu- needs
are made from renewable materials. The tion instead of plastic for the yoghurt cups, Scan Here
latest packaging board can now be found Valio is reducing plastic use by 67 percent.
on the yoghurt shelf: this autumn’s newest The new yogurt cups can now be recycled
yoghurts, Valio Luonnonjogurtti+™ baked easily in the cardboard recycling bin.
apple and Valio Luonnonjogurtti+™
mango & peach are packaged in board- New life for recycled packaging
based cups. Valio’s goal is to gradually Plastic is still necessary when packaging
shift to board-based packaging as much as food products, and it can’t be completely
possible. replaced. All board-based packaging has
a thin plastic film to ensure that a liquid
Environmentally smart packaging min- product doesn’t leak or spoil.
imises climate impacts, is made from
renewable or recycled materials, and is “Packaging is designed to protect the
fully recyclable. This kind of product pack- product from spoiling. When recycled
aging will increase every year. Already 72 properly, also plastic packaging is a good
percent of the Valio’s single-use packaging thing. Plastic also can be manufactured
materials in Finland are made from re- from plant-based materials or from
newable materials. For example, gable- recycled plastic materials. When plastic
top milk, yoghurt, sour milk, and cream packaging is recycled, it can be turned
cartons – and their caps – are made from into other products, like cleaning tools or
plant-based, renewable material. Valio decking boards made from recycled plastic.
annually packages more than 250 million Recycled plastic already accounts for more
units this way. than 50% of Valio’s sliced cheese pack-
aging. That’s why it’s very important to
“More and more often, Valio’s packaging is recycle all recyclable material.”
being produced from renewable materials
that are easy to recycle – and increasingly Recyclable materials are valuable yet are
from recycled materials as well. We are often thrown into mixed waste when they
replacing fossil-based plastics with renew- could still be recovered for reuse.
able, plant-based solutions and recycled
materials, such as recycled plastics and “For example, the aluminium lid on a
board. Our goal is that eventually all our yoghurt cup seems like such a minor thing,
product packaging is made from plant- but it should be recycled because there’s a
based or recycled materials and is one demand for aluminium as a raw material
hundred percent recyclable,” says Juhana – and it’s so easy to recycle it in the metal
Pilkama, Valio’s Head of Packaging Devel- recycling bin,” notes Juhana Pilkama.

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PET bottle design: Merging tion of the bottling plant thus eliminating
Creativity & Technology downtime.

Stages in the project implementation
by PET Technologies:

• to carry out market research and to
visualise the design by artist;

• to develop a technical drawing, keep-
ing in mind the characteristics of the
PET stretch blow moulding process;

• to make prototyping and produce
samples of bottles;

• to carry out laboratory tests and check
the physical properties of the bottle;

• to send samples to the customer for
bottle trials on the filling line and test
the market with target audience;

• to manufacture set of moulds for the
rotary blow moulding machine.

APET bottle is a means of commu- ation. The water springs from the purest Bottle design is not always about some-
nication. It provides information otherworldly glaciers high in the moun- thing totally new. Sometimes it is enough
about the liquid: its ingredients tains of China. It is said that the water to implement minor modifications and
and origin, trademark and brand values, helps to clear the mind, expand conscious- create a totally new look. Bottle weight
promotes the product and attracts our ness and sharpen perception. reduction is one of the common trends.
attention. It can vary in terms of shape, To achieve it, one can switch to a smaller
colour, volume, structure, weight, physical Everything above is about aesthetics. neck finish, modify the base, make bottle
properties. PET Technologies’ recent What about technology? walls thinner, and improve bottle geometry
project is a case. The task was to develop for better material distribution. Often
a premium bottle that highlights environ- The bottle design was developed keeping the customer is scarcely aware of these
mental awareness. It includes design of the in mind the characteristics of the PET improvements which make the bottles
container, cap and label. The preform is stretch blow moulding process in general more environmentally friendly and reduce
100 rPET. and the parameters of the customer’s SBM operational costs. Changes in the bottle
machine in particular. PET Technologies design led to the conversion of the whole
It is a transparent Boston round shape also took into consideration the restric- filling line to the new standard. PET
bottle with a black cap. Sharp edges, as tions of the existing filling line and market Technologies manufactures change parts
if glacier peaks, decorate the lower part. trends. The shapes of the bottle are stream- and installs them on the equipment of all
Doesn’t it resemble a bottle emerging from lined enough to reach perfect material European brands, providing a turnkey
dense ice high in the mountains? The distribution. The neck finish is well-known solution. Steve Jobs said: “Design is
bottle design with minimalist label reflects in the market. Thus, a wide range of caps not just what it looks like and feels like.
the natural origin of water, its freshness is also available. A number of different Design is how it works.” PET Technolo-
that merges with elegance and sophistic- suppliers guarantee the continuous opera- gies shares this vision of developing an
attractive design that meets all the required
characteristics and existing restrictions.

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Rising consumption of processed and ready-to-eat
food driving the growth of Food Packaging Market

Food Packaging Market size was valued at USD 266.05 Billion in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 437.86 Billion by 2028,
growing at a CAGR of 5.01% from 2021 to 2028.

sold. The Food Packaging Market is the
largest application section of the packaging
industry, accounting for more than one-
third of the total worldwide Food Pack-
aging Market. From a global viewpoint, the
food packaging business has reached a
fascinating stage where industrialized
countries have reached a standstill while
developing countries are rapidly catching
up to innovative technologies and supply
chain management.

During the anticipated period, tination while maintaining their taste and Good food packaging provides protection
the worldwide food packaging quality. It protects the contents from mois- and extends the shelf life of items, attract-
industry is expected to grow. The ture and pollutants, prevents spills and tam- ing more customers as a result. The food
industry is predicted to develop due to pering, and aids with the preservation of packaging industry is likely to develop
the rising demand for convenience foods shape and quality. Food packaging has also in the next years, as more production
as people’s lifestyles change and they become popular as a means of disseminat- facilities are being built to keep up with the
adopt new eating habits. The key growth ing information such as nutritional content, demand. Packaging that is less wasteful
driver for the food packaging industry is expiration date, pricing, and provenance of and more environmentally friendly is be-
the rising consumption of processed and packaged goods. It also serves as a modern coming more common. Government rules,
ready-to-eat food, owing to consumers’ marketing tool for businesses to reach out consumer pressure, retailer pressure, and
busy lifestyles and changing food tastes, as to customers all over the world. cost control are all possible motivations.
well as global population increase. Reduced packing frequently saves money
Food packaging is just that: food packing. on packaging.
Global Food Packaging Market A package provides security, resistance
Definition to manipulation, and particular physical, Global Food Packaging Market
chemical, or biological requirements. It Overview
The process of enclosing food to protect may include a nutrition label as well as
it from damage, contamination, spoiling, other information about the product being Furthermore, the rise in demand for small
and insect assault during transportation, and lightweight packaging, as well as key
storage, and retail sales is known as food players’ adoption of various marketing
packing. Information such as the quantity techniques and shifts in the trend from
of material, additives, nutritional content, traditional to advanced packaging system-
cooking directions, shelf life, and others s,has fueled the expansion of the Food
are frequently labeled on the packaging. To Packaging Market. Furthermore, govern-
make pouches, bags, bottles, cans, cartons, ment attempts to improve cleanliness in
and trays, the food packaging method used
a variety of flexible materials such as foil,
plastic, and paper, as well as cloths. Dairy,
convenience foods, confectionery, bakery,
vegetables, fruits, meat, and sauces are
only some of the packaged foods access-
ible.

Food packaging is essential for storing and
delivering food items to their final des-

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food processing units, rising consumer on the development of low-cost, light- foods with nutritional value and conveni-
disposable income, and a growing number weight, and high-performance materials. ence, North America is expected to be
of retail businesses are likely to promote The food packaging sector is projected to the largest market for rigid food pack-
market expansion. Variable raw material be hampered by the significant volatility aging. Dairy items, fresh sandwich packs,
prices and severe government regulations in raw material prices. Furthermore, the bakery, and confectionery products are all
on the use of plastics, on the other hand, development of sustainable packaging examples of semi-rigid packaging. Thus, in
are the main factors limiting the use of materials by key manufacturers, as well as the next years, rising consumption of milk
plastics. increased buyer use, are likely to provide and dairy products, as well as bread and
additional benefits. confectionery items, is likely to stimulate
Single-serve and portable meal packs are demand for semi-rigid food packaging.
experiencing rapid expansion in the busi- The industry’s expansion is likely to be
ness. Buyers’ purchasing power is likely aided by factors such as convenience and Food Packaging Market, By
to rise as per capita income rises, boosting the usage of high-performance materials. Application
growth. Furthermore, as the urban popula- The market is predicted to rise because
tion grows and customers become more in- of improved shelf-life and increased Based on the Application, the market is
terested in ready-to-eat meals, the need for efficiency in the prevention of content bifurcated into Fruits & Vegetables, Bakery
food packaging is likely to rise. The global contamination. Furthermore, variables such & Dairy Products, Confectionery, Conveni-
epidemic of COVID 19 has harmed the as rising disposable income, diminishing ence Foods, Others. High product uptake
lives of the people. It is necessary to deal households, and increasing population have in a bid to replace non-biodegradable
with both financial and health concerns at a beneficial impact on the market. During packing options is driving this segment’s
the same time. As a result of the global the predicted period, buyers’ bargaining growth. Paper packaging has a competitive
pandemic, economies have been thrown power is expected to remain strong. The edge over plastic and metal packaging due
into forced recession, resulting in financial industry is distinguished by a signific- to design innovations, printability, and
crises in some countries. The lockdown ant number of buyers, which is likely to sustainability. Because of its low cost, end
and post-lockdown period resulted in grow throughout the projection period. users are projected to adopt plastic food
the closure of different industrial units Furthermore, buyers seek out unique and packaging at a quick rate.
throughout the world, resulting in a drop in customized solutions for their products,
sales and a decrease in profit margin. are price-sensitive, and frequently resort to The market is expected to benefit from the
material substitution. increased use of plastic films in secondary
One of the primary drivers driving the mar- food packaging. The demand for fruits and
ket’s growth is a rapid shift in consumer Global Food Packaging Market: vegetables, as well as packaging options
food tastes, combined with a rising food Segmentation Analysis for them, is expected to rise as people be-
retail sector around the world. Further- come more health-conscious. In addition,
more, the growing working population, The Global Food Packaging Market is Seg- when consumer disposable income rises,
rising disposable incomes, and hectic lives mented on the basis of Material, Product demand for garden-fresh products rises.
have resulted in an increase in fast food Type, Application, and Geography. Over the next few years, rising consumer
and ready-to-eat product consumption. demand for environmentally friendly food
As a result, prominent corporations are Food Packaging Market, By Material packaging solutions with low costs and
investing in R&D operations to improve ease of handling is likely to drive demand.
product shelf-life and develop anti-mi- Based on Material, the market is bifurcated
crobial packaging materials. Lightweight into Plastics, Metal, Paper & Paper-based, Food Packaging Market, By
alternatives are also being introduced to cut Glass, Others. High product uptake in a bid Geography
shipping costs and emissions. Consumer to replace non-biodegradable packing op-
concerns about contamination and food tions is driving this segment’s growth. Pa- On the basis of regional analysis, the
safety are expected to increase the demand per packaging has a competitive edge over Global Food Packaging Market is classified
for effective packaging solutions. plastic and metal packaging due to design into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific,
innovations, printability, and sustainabil- and the Rest of the world. The largest
Furthermore, the growing number of retail ity. Because of its low cost, end users are market is expected to be the Asia Pacific,
chains is expected to boost packaged projected to adopt plastic food packaging followed by Europe and North America.
food sales, resulting in market expansion. at a quick rate. The market is expected to Increased population, rising per capita
The increase in demand for food delivery benefit from the increased use of plastic income, and increased demand in emer-
services is also predicted to benefit the eco- films in secondary food packaging. ging economies such as China, Japan, and
nomy. In the packaging sector, there is a India are expected to propel the industry
growing trend toward innovation in envir- Food Packaging Market, By Product forward. The demand for food packaging
onmentally friendly and sustainable pack- Type solutions in North America is likely to be
aging. The introduction of new and novel driven by a thriving retail sector, increasing
packaging types and technologies, such as Based on Product Type, the market is consumer consumption of packaged foods,
Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP), bifurcated into Flexible, Rigid, Semi-rigid. and the existence of a large number of pro-
active packaging, and printing technolo- Rigid packaging is extensively employed ducers. Europe is predicted to have a good
gies, is likely to increase the global market. because of its features, which include a outlook over the forecast period, notwith-
Players also demand that money be spent high barrier to light, moisture, and oxygen, standing a high saturation level.
preventing food contamination. Because
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Coca-Cola Collaborates with Tech Partners to
Create Bottle Prototype Made from 100% Plant-
Based Sources

The Coca-Cola Company’s sustain- Coca-Cola’s new prototype plant- through bioethanol is that you are compet-
able packaging journey crosses a based bottle is made from plant-based ing with fuel,” said Dana Breed, Global
major milestone this week with the paraxylene (bPX) - using a new process R&D Director, Packaging and Sustain-
unveiling of its first-ever beverage bottle by Virent - which has been converted to ability, The Coca-Cola Company. “We
made from 100% plant-based plastic, plant-based terephthalic acid (bPTA). needed a next-generation MEG solution
excluding the cap and label, that has been As the first beverage packaging material that addressed this challenge, but also one
made using technologies that are ready resulting from bPX produced at demon- that could use second generation feed-
for commercial scale. The prototype stration scale, this new technology signals stock like forestry waste or agricultural
bottle comes more than a decade after the a step-change in the commercial viability byproducts. Our goal for plant-based PET
company’s PlantBottle™ debuted as the of the biomaterial. The bPX for this bottle is to use surplus agricultural products to
world’s first recyclable PET plastic bottle was produced using sugar from corn, minimize carbon footprint, so the com-
made with up to 30% plant-based material. though the process lends itself to flexibil- bination of technologies brought by the
A limited run of approximately 900 of the ity in feedstock. partners for commercialization is an ideal
prototype bottles have been produced. fit with this strategy.”
The second breakthrough technology,
“We have been working with technology which The Coca-Cola Company co- In 2015, Coca-Cola unveiled its first
partners for many years to develop the owns with Changchun Meihe Science prototype for a 100% bio-based Plant-
right technologies to create a bottle with & Technology, streamlines the bMEG Bottle™ at the Milan Expo using lab-
100% plant-based content—aiming for production process and also allows for scale production methods to produce bPX.
the lowest possible carbon footprint—and flexibility in feedstock, meaning more This next-generation 100% plant-based
it’s exciting that we have reached a point types of renewable materials can be used. bottle, however, has been made using new
where these technologies exist and can be Typically, bMEG is produced by convert- technologies to produce both biochemic-
scaled by participants in the value chain,” ing sugarcane or corn into bioethanol as als that make the bottle and are ready for
said Nancy Quan, Chief Technical and In- an intermediate, which is subsequently commercial scaling.
novation Officer, The Coca-Cola Company. converted to bioethylene glycol. Now,
sugar sources can directly produce MEG, “Our goal is to develop sustainable solu-
PET, the world’s most recycled plastic, resulting in a simpler process. UPM, the tions for the entire industry,” Breed said.
comprises two molecules: approximately technology’s first licensee, is currently “We want other companies to join us and
30% monoethylene glycol (MEG) and building a full-scale commercial facility move forward, collectively. We don’t see
70% terephthalic acid (PTA). The original in Germany to convert certified, sustain- renewable or recycled content as areas
PlantBottle™, introduced in 2009, includes ably sourced hardwood feedstock taken where we want competitive advantage.”
MEG from sugarcane, but the PTA has from sawmill and other wood industry
been from oil-based sources until now. side-streams to bMEG. This marks a Since introducing PlantBottle™, Coca-
PlantBottle™ packaging looks, functions significant milestone toward the commer- Cola has allowed non-competitive com-
and recycles like traditional PET but has cialization of the technology. panies to use the technology and brand in
a lighter footprint on the planet and its their products—from Heinz Ketchup to the
resources. “The inherent challenge with going fabric interior in Ford Fusion hybrid cars.

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In 2018, the company opened up the Plant- processing & packaging 39
Bottle™ IP more broadly to competitors in
the beverage industry to scale up demand Les Crudettes
and drive down pricing. salads stay
fresh in
As part of its World Without Waste vision, Mondi’s
Coca-Cola is working to make all its recyclable
packaging more sustainable, including functional
maximizing use of recycled and renew- barrier paper
able content while minimizing use of
virgin, fossil material. The company has Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has introduced its
pledged to collect back the equivalent of first recyclable functional barrier paper bag for salads in the Group
every bottle it sells by 2030, so none of its LSDH’s Les Crudettes range. The sustainable packaging is a fully
packaging ends up as waste and old bottles integrated solution – Mondi operates across the value chain from sustainably
are recycled into new ones; to make 100% managed forests, to producing pulp and kraft paper, applying the coating and
of its packaging recyclable; and to ensure printing the final material.
50% of its packaging comes from recycled
material. The French salad brand has replaced its transparent glossy polypropylene (PP)
packaging with Mondi’s recyclable functional barrier paper for a selection of
This innovation supports the World its pre-washed, ready-to-eat salads. The new packaging is 95% paper with a
Without Waste vision, specifically the functional barrier layer, meaning the salad remains fresh for up to 10 days -
recently announced target to use 3 million the same amount of time as with the previous plastic packaging. It is verified
tons less of virgin plastic from oil-based as recyclable in the waste paper stream in France by the Recycling Authority
sources by 2025. The Coca-Cola Com- (Cerec).
pany will pursue this 20% reduction by
investing in new recycling technologies The bags are flexoprinted, with lifelike depictions of the salad contents on the
like enhanced recycling, packaging front, along with a QR Code, which informs consumers about the contents,
improvements such as light-weighting, quality, recycling and even refund policy, if they happen to purchase a bag
alternative business models such as refil- where the contents are not as fresh as expected. Using its unique EcoSolutions
lable, dispensed and fountain systems, as approach, Mondi worked closely with LSDH, and its machine supplier Ilapak,
well as the development of new renewable to ensure that the new packaging is fit-for-purpose and can run on existing
materials. machines. The new solution is sustainable by design, and will support LSDH
Group in meeting its sustainability goal of reducing the amount of plastic in its
In Europe and Japan, Coca-Cola, with its packaging.
bottling partners, aims to eliminate the
use of oil-based virgin PET from plastic Paulus Goess, Sales Director Speciality Kraft Paper, Mondi says: “We evalu-
bottles altogether by 2030, using only ated everything, from sourcing, to machinery, and the recycling process – all
recycled or renewable materials. While the while collaborating closely with LSDH to deliver a sustainable solution without
majority of plastic packaging material will compromising on packaging performance. A key focus of our Mondi Action
come from mechanically recycled content, Plan 2030 (MAP2030) is to develop innovative packaging that keeps materials
some “virgin” material will still be needed in circulation and prevents waste. We are proud to see our new circular-driven
to maintain quality standards. That’s why functional barrier paper being part of the solution. In particular as all convert-
Coca-Cola is investing in and driving ing steps are fully integrated across our value chain - from paper production to
innovation to boost the supply of feed- barrier application and printing.”
stock from renewable technologies as well
as from enhanced recycling technologies. Géraldine Collet, Marketing and Innovation Director, Les Crudettes / Groupe
Enhanced recycling “upcycles” previously LSDH adds: “This is just the first step in the sustainability journey of our
used PET plastics of any quality to high ready-to-eat salad range. The results are exciting - the packaging is created on
quality, food grade PET. existing machines, it looks great on-shelf, is resistant to humidity and supports
our sustainability goals. These salad bags could revolutionise the ready-to-eat
“We are taking significant steps to reduce salad market, hugely reducing the amount of plastic needed, all while keeping
use of ‘virgin’, oil-based plastic, as we the food fresh.” The newly-packaged salads are on sale throughout France now.
work toward a circular economy and in
support of a shared ambition of net-zero NOVEMBER - 2021 Food Drink & Innovations
carbon emissions by 2050,” Quan said.
“We see plant-based plastics as playing a
critical role in our overall PET mix in the
future, supporting our objectives to reduce
our carbon footprint, reduce our reliance
on ‘virgin’ fossil fuels and boost collection
of PET in support of a circular economy.”

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GEA builds world’s first carbon-neutral juice
production plant for innocent

The pasteurization temperatures can be
lowered from 95°C to 90°C – improv-
ing the energy balance by three percent.
This makes it possible to fit a heat pump
and thaw frozen juices with warm water
instead of steam. GEA advised innocent to
use two separate heating circuits – one set
to 65°C for cleaning and the other to 90°C
for pasteurization and sterilization. What’s
more, innocent will only cool the juices as
much as is absolutely necessary because
every degree that the mercury doesn’t
need to fall improves energy efficiency by
no fewer than four percent.

The intelligent heat pump design in combination with the process adaptations convinced the audience at Taking a 360-degree view of the process
the Heat Pump Awards 2021: GEA and innocent drinks jointly won gold in the People's Choice Award of chain will allow innocent to substantially
the European Heat Pump Association (EHPA) for the new juice factory. Every year, the EHPA honors the cut its carbon footprint while massively
influencing other parameters such as water
most efficient and sustainable heat pump solutions with the Heat Pump Award. Image: GEA consumption and waste generation. An
example highlights the use of lemon juice
GEA Group AG, as key project the envelope beyond standard beverage rather than water as a natural seal flushing
partner, has provided innocent, production practice.” liquid, because the low pH value prevents
Europe’s leading smoothie and bacterial growth. On top of that, GEA
juice brand, with the process technology Energy supply and demand cycle has developed an automated clean-in-
for the world’s first carbon-neutral juice place system that minimizes the required
factory. The new factory in the Nether- Since much of the energy used in pro- cleaning surface area but also leverages
lands will lead the way for future plants in duction is for heat, GEA worked intens- Fluidor’s pioneering Fluivac technology
the food industry with a truly sustainable ively on in-process energy and resource to clean pipes with air instead of water.
approach. Located at the Rotterdam Food efficiency in the manufacturing process. That allows innocent to recover 98 percent
Hub, the production facility is scheduled During the planning process, the project of the juice from the process piping. The
to open officially in spring 2022. participants scrutinized every step: Could customer will save on water and chemical
certain processes run at a lower temper- usage as well as reduce manual tasks and
In the new-build project, GEA is respons- ature without impacting quality? Could downtime at the manufacturing facility.
ible for the process, refrigeration and the water needed for pasteurization be
heating technology. Early involvement heated using waste heat from the refriger- Showcase for the entire beverage
in the design planning phase enabled the ation plant? What temperatures are new industry
company to develop numerous innovative electric heat pumps capable of producing?
process changes that significantly help Where is steam really necessary as a “I take my hat off to GEA because they
innocent on the path to reaching its climate medium? For innocent, GEA broke down have been at our side every step of the
goals. GEA and innocent recently won the entire juice-making process into its way, helping us challenge conventional
gold in the European Heat Pump Associ- component parts and then rebuilt it from design approaches. All the little details
ation (EHPA) People’s Choice Award for the ground up. The company also applied add up to a great success,” said Andy
the smart heat pump design. the sustainable energy solutions (SEnS) Joynson, Chief Blender (Site Director) at
approach. This factors heating and cooling the new innocent plant. The new solutions
“The innocent project is an outstanding requirements into the systems right at the implemented go far beyond conventional
example of how we put our purpose planning stage, instead of after the fact beverage production processes. “Food
of ‘engineering for a better world’ into when corrections are virtually no longer and beverage manufacturers can choose
practice,” said GEA CEO Stefan Klebert. possible. to base their future plant designs on our
“Not only have we integrated the most re- model. We want to inspire and support a
source-efficient technologies, we have also Adapting the process on utilities broad-based transformation. In line with
entirely rethought the processes as well demand that, we are consciously inviting the in-
as the heating and refrigeration systems. dustry to share in our findings—and at the
Together with innocent, we have pushed For example, a GEA heat pump will same time to learn from our missteps and
recover waste heat from the refrigeration our successes.”
systems and reuse it in other process steps.
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Sidel Super Combi Compact water complete line
enhances both performance and sustainability for
Zulal Water Factory, in Sharjah, UAE

Thanks to enhanced performance,
Sidel’s Super Combi Compact com-
plete water line opened the door for
more business opportunities for Zulal Water
Factory, in Sharjah, UAE (Zulal). Running
at up to 45,000 bottles per hour (bph), the
line not only delivers increased productivity
by 280%, but also helps the company save
56% on energy costs, when compared with
their existing PET line. In addition, with the
new, lighter PET bottle and optimisation
of utilities, there has been a considerable
reduction in the overall carbon footprint.

Zulal was established by H.H. Sheikh
Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi,
Supreme Court Member, and Ruler of
Sharjah, which is part of SEWA (Sharjah
Electricity and Water and Gas Authority)
in the UAE. The company’s vision is to
provide clean, pure drinking water for
all people in the region. In 1995, Zulal
was the first government organisation to
address this requirement. It is the only
water enterprise that provides 100% pure
groundwater directly from the Hamdah
wells in Sharjah. The water is certified by
international standards and packed accord-
ing to the highest international standards for
packaging drinking water.

The connection between Zulal and Sidel that space, thereby achieving approxim- achieve goals.
can be dated back to the late 1990s, when ately a 25% overall space saving due to the
Zulal first installed a Sidel blower. In 2019, redesigned “Accumulation, Combiner and New bottle design and production line
the company reached out to Sidel again for Labeller”. aligning with sustainability goals
a new high-speed line to meet market de-
mand. As a complete line solution provider, The new line provided Zulal with greater In line with SEWA’s sustainability policy,
Sidel consulted the customer on packaging line efficiency and productivity enabling Zulal wanted to optimise its carbon foot-
design and line capacity, as well as line further business opportunities. “After in- print. By redesigning the PET bottles, and
design and layout to enhance the overall stalling Sidel’s complete water line, we now reducing the weight, the new bottle for
performance. have the capacity to supply our products to 330ml and 500ml formats now weigh just
major airlines, hotels, schools and offices. 9.75g and 12.5g, which saved up to 0.65gm
Greater productivity opens the door We are really pleased with the enhanced and 1gm respectively per bottle. It also con-
for more business opportunities performance,” said Mr. Ali Ahmed Ali Al tributes to reducing Zulal’s carbon footprint
Kindi, Manager of Zulal Department at with considerable PET savings, namely an
After 18 months of discussion, Sidel SEWA. As Sidel’s motto goes “Perform- estimation of saving 215kg for 330ml and
provided Zulal the Super Combi Compact ance through understanding”, continuous 331kg for 500ml per shift production run.
water line, running at up to 45,000 bph. communication with clear information Additionaly, thanks to Sidel’s complete line
The layout was a key element of the line played a key role in this cooperation to solution, Zulal pays 56% less for energy,
design for this project, because the line better understand consumer’s needs and while increasing the productivity by 280%
had to be installed in the existing location. compared to their existing line.
Sidel experts managed to accommodate the
configuration of the Super Combi Compact
and conveyors, as well as two packers, into

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New Alfa Laval PlusClean cleaning nozzle
revolutionizes tank cleaning with 100% coverage

With the introduction of the new cleaning spray nozzles miss. Installed flush well as product quality. This translates into
Alfa Laval PlusClean® cleaning with the tank wall or bottom, the cleaning higher productivity and increases compet-
nozzle, Alfa Laval’s broad tank nozzle has a revolutionary, built-in adjust- itive advantage for those who choose to
cleaning portfolio is set to take a giant leap ment function that makes installation easy add the PlusClean to their tank cleaning
forward. The PlusClean delivers unpre- and operation effective, providing cleaning processes.
cedented 100% tank cleaning coverage, coverage in shadow areas, such as beneath
up to 80% savings in water and cleaning agitator blades. This ensures thorough tank Sustainability at the core
media costs, and no product contamin- cleaning, unmatched by other tank cleaning
ation. Paired with a top-mounted tank devices. At Alfa Laval sustainability is at the core
cleaning device and installed flush with of our business, and the PlusClean is no ex-
the tank wall or bottom, the PlusClean Competitive advantage ception. This revolutionary cleaning nozzle
raises productivity and lowers total cost of delivers significant water and cleaning
ownership. Perfect for the pharmaceutical, dairy, media cost savings, minimizing the impact
food, beverage, and home-personal care on the environment.
No shadows areas, no risk of industries, this innovative cleaning nozzle
contamination provides even more efficient cleaning and For demanding hygienic applications
improves process efficiency and safety as
“Integrating Alfa Laval PlusClean cleaning The standard Alfa Laval PlusClean is sup-
nozzles into any tank and tank cleaning plied as a media spring-activated cleaning
process means there’s nowhere for con- nozzle for hygienic process tank cleaning.
taminants to hide,” says Janne Pedersen, A special pneumatic-driven version is also
Global Portfolio Manager, Tank Cleaning, available. For sterile and aseptic process
Alfa Laval. “Now the promise of optimal tank cleaning, there’s the Alfa Laval
tank cleaning is truly a promise that we PlusClean UltraPure, which is backed by
can keep. No shadow areas and no risk of Alfa Laval Q-doc documentation package
product contamination. Period.” to ensure full traceability across the entire
supply chain.
Easy to install, simple to use
Discover how 100% cleaning coverage
With its optimized, high-impact spray pat- from the Alfa Laval PlusClean boosts yield
tern, the PlusClean delivers 100% cleaning and cuts costs. To learn more, visit www.
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ekaterra, Unilever’s Tea Division, Targets Net Zero
Emissions by 2030

ekaterra, the Tea Division of ive power of plants”.
Unilever, announced its plans ekaterra’s tea brands are already
to become climate and nature playing a pioneering role with sus-
positive, while working to make the tainable business practices across the
entire tea industry more sustainable value chain. As the world’s largest tea
for planet and people. brand, Lipton sources 100% of its teas
from sustainably certified suppli-
ekaterra, the world’s largest tea ers. PG tips, the first major brand to
introduce bio-degradable tea bags in
company, is one of the first major 2018, recently removed all traditional
plastic from its packaging. Pukka is
businesses to raise the bar to become B-Corp certified and allocates 1% of
annual turnover to support environmental
climate positive while setting a clear initiatives. T2 is another B-Corp certified
brand affirming 100% ethical sourcing
target for net zero emissions by 2030. • 100% plant-based tea bags by 2025 for all aspects of its business. TAZO®
is campaigning boldly in the USA for
Leading the global tea industry with • (73% today) climate justice by planting more trees in
purposeful brands, including Lipton, PG • All packaging recyclable, com- deprived inner urban areas in order to help
tips, Pukka, T2 and TAZO®, the company postable or reusable by 2025 (82% clean the air.
announced its climate and nature commit- today)
ments in Glasgow during the UN Climate Maintain no waste to landfill from ekaterra believes collective action across
Summit, COP26. own operations the entire tea industry is the only way to
reach ambitious targets to become climate
ekaterra’s climate and nature goals of • Deploy regenerative agriculture for positive. “Real leadership today, means
reducing emissions, restoring biodiversity raw materials sourcing by 2030 mobilizing and transforming the entire
and shifting fully to nature-based mater- tea industry for positive impact” stated
ials are underpinned with clear commit- • ekaterra Chief Executive John Dav- John Davison during a gathering with the
ments: ison said: “We want to give back to company’s partners and stakeholders in
nature more than we take. To sustain Glasgow.
is to reduce the drain on the planet’s

• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions resources, which is a good start, but

80% by 2030 from 2010 baseline at ekaterra, we want to go beyond

(already reduced 66%) this. In the tea category, we have a

• 100% sustainably sourced teas by unique opportunity to become cli-

2023 (98% today) mate positive through the regenerat-

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BillerudKorsnäs innovative solution on secondary
packaging helps Oatly cut packaging carbon
footprint by 50%

In partnership with BillerudKorsnäs, ondary packaging. This innovative solution with up to 35% will generate substantial
Oatly has implemented an innovat- is based on the following principles: savings of packaging material per year.
ive secondary packaging solution for
products produced in Oatly’s Singapore • Minimizing damage and waste The renewable paper material originates
Factory, enabling a reduction in secondary throughout the logistics chain from responsibly managed forests.**
packaging material by up to 35% and an
estimated reduction of CO2 emissions from • Focus on resource efficiency – using After use, the packaging can be recycled
secondary packaging by up to 50%*, com- as little material as possible and min- and used for less demanding packaging
pared to conventional packaging solutions. imize water usage multiple times.***

BillerudKorsnäs, one of the leading global • Use packaging material that is re- “We always look to find solutions to make
packaging companies, has partnered with cyclable and comes from renewable our production chain more sustainable,
Oatly, the world’s original and largest oat sources transparent and resource efficient. There-
drink company, to develop innovative fore it’s great that we are able to work
packaging solutions for Oatly’s Singapore • Transparency throughout the value with BillerudKorsnäs to find this solution
produced products. chain securing renewable energy to lower the climate impact and optimize
sources the design of our Asian packaging,” says
Oatly recently opened its first produc- Jenny Belsö Trojer, Global Cat Manager
tion facility in Asia to supply the nearby • This solution is the result of the part- Packaging Material at Oatly.
markets as part of the company’s global nership between Oatly and Billeru-
expansion. Products produced in the fact- dKorsnäs and proves the potential For more information please visit BillerudKor-
ory will be packed in boxes and transpor- of addressing packaging challenges snäs´website: www.billerudkorsnas.com/insights/
ted on pallets during demanding climate differently to ensure the sustainability all/oatly-case
conditions offering hot and humid weather performance is a key priority.
which generates challenging logistics *Based on BillerudKorsnäs´ Environmental
chains. “To challenge conventional packaging Assessment Tool comparing BillerudKorsnäs´
solutions for a sustainable future has long packaging solution with conventional packaging
The conventional packaging solution to been the guiding star for BillerudKorsnäs. solutions.
manage high humidity is adding additional Oatly is a company that strives to produce
material for sturdier packaging. But the sustainable and responsible products. We **www.billerudkorsnas.com/sustainability/sus-
team at BillerudKorsnäs BoxLab found a think alike in many ways,” says Henrik tainability-foundation/sustainable-wood-supply
different solution to ensure enhanced sus- Ahlgren, Sales Director Asia & Pacific,
tainability performance while maintaining BillerudKorsnäs. ***Paper fibres can be recycled many times but as
the high quality standards of Oatly’s sec- the fibre quality deteriorates during each recycling
Packaging material based on strong process a reasonable amount of recycling loops is
primary fibres can make a remarkable dif- around 4-6 times, depending on paper quality.
ference in demanding logistics chains. The
reduction in secondary packaging material

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Life cycle assessment of Mondi’s paper for pallet
wrapping shows lower climate impact

• Mondi commissioned an independent life cycle assessment (LCA) comparing its Advantage StretchWrap paper to conventional
plastic stretch film.

• The ISO-based approach shows that the new paper pallet packaging performs better in several environmental impact categories
including climate change, with 62% lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions when compared to virgin plastic stretch film.

• Mondi sees LCAs as a useful tool to analyse advantages of different material solutions and guide decision-making.

Mondi, global leader in packaging
and paper, commissioned a
life cycle assessment (LCA)
comparing its new ground-breaking paper
pallet wrapping innovation, Advantage
StretchWrap, with conventional plastic
stretch film wrapping. The full study was
conducted by an external consultancy, is
ISO-compliant and includes an external
critical review. Based on the assumption
that both materials are recycled at the
end-of-life, the findings showed that the
paper-based pallet wrapping by Mondi has
a lower climate impact as one of the LCA
indicators.

The basis of comparison is the poten- film made with 50% recycled content. material choice, we see independent crit-
tial environmental impacts arising from Advantage StretchWrap has a lower envir- ical reviews as essential to ensuring LCAs
wrapping one pallet. The LCA examined onmental impact than plastic in a number that deliver objective and reliable results
16 indicators to understand potential trade- of categories including climate change and focusing on the environmental benefits of
offs between the two materials. It covers fossil resource use. The plastic stretch film each material. At Mondi, we use these res-
all relevant life cycle stages, from raw did perform better in some indicators, such ults as part of our decision-making process
material extraction, production, up to the as land use and freshwater eutrophication. in line with our MAP2030 sustainability
application on a pallet at the customer. In commitments. Our customers value our
addition, the impact of the end-of-life stage Karoline Angerer, Product Sustainabil- attention to detail and how we partner us-
is assessed. ity Manager Kraft Paper & Paper Bags, ing our EcoSolutions approach to develop
Mondi, says: “Given the complexities of solutions that are sustainable by design.”
The LCA found that Advantage Stretch-
Wrap has 62% lower greenhouse gas
(GHG) emissions when compared to virgin
plastic stretch film, and 49% lower GHG
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FSSAI planning risk SAFETY/HYGIENE & REGULATIONS 47
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FSSAI planning to launch a risk along with the calorific information of the GET OUR
management system for the domestic serving as well. We are soon coming out MEDIA
sector similar to the system already with the Vegan logo. There is a small class
in place for imported products for sampling of people growing in numbers who are INFORMATION
and inspection, said Arun Singhal, CEO, vegans and there was no certification avail- KIT- 2022
FSSAI. This will include the product able for vegan foods. We have also come
details, manufacturer profile, compliance out with a regulation for AYUSH aahar as
reports to reduce the incidence of unne- well,” he added.
cessary inspection by food and safety
inspectors, he added. He said that FSSAI has been focusing on
rapid food testing kits. “We are among the
Addressing the virtual ‘India Food & Nu- very few countries in the world to start the
trition Innovation Summit 2021’, organised concept of mobile food testing labs and
by FICCI & Thinking Forks Consulting we have the concept of Food Safety on
with collaboration from MoFPI (ministry Wheels,” he said.
of food processing industries), Singhal
said FSSAI has been embracing the use of He urged the industry to set apart some
technology in a big way and all activities budget for research and development. “Our
are online today. “Our IT platforms are aim is to ensure safe, healthy and sustain-
robust, and we have gone for ease of doing able food for all Indians and to make that
business on these platforms. We are now a reality we need to foster a culture of
coming out with the concept of ‘Perpetual innovation. This is something the govern-
License’ so that no renewal of license ment alone cannot achieve on its own and
would be necessary for the industry,” he requires the partnership of government,
added. industry and innovators,” said Singhal.

One of the biggest innovations by FSSAI A knowledge paper on ‘Indian Food and
was the launch of ‘Eat Right India’ cam- Nutrition Innovation’ was also released
paign through which consumers would get during the event. The report aims at
all information regarding healthy food, said highlighting the gaps when it comes to
Singhal. “From next January, consumers, nutrition, emerging consumer and market
while visiting the restaurant, will find trends that are driving consumer choices in
the menu card to have the serving size food and beverage products.

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Retail edible oil prices drop by Rs 5-20/kg in major
markets: Food Secretary

Edible oil prices in the major retail 5 and 20 per kg in the major retail markets industry and they have confirmed that they
markets across the country have across the country,” Pandey said during a have revised the price for new releases.”
declined by Rs 5-20 per kg after press briefing. For instance, retail palm oil In fact, the industry body SEA has advised
various measures, including an import duty price in Delhi declined by Rs 5 to Rs 133/ its distributions, retailers and wholesalers
cut, by the government, Food Secretary kg on November 3 from Rs 139/kg, while to pass import duty cut to consumers even
Sudhansu Pandey said. The official said it fell by Rs 18 to Rs 122/kg from Rs 140/ on the old stock, he said. Major edible oils
that branded oil makers have also revised kg in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, while by Rs players, including Adani Wilmar and Ruchi
the rates for new stock. 7 to Rs 125/kg in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu industries, have cut wholesale prices by Rs
from Rs 132/kg in the said period, he said. 4 -7 per litres to give relief to consumers
Domestic edible oil prices have soared in during the festival season, a government
tandem with the global prices which shot Even retail price of groundnut oil declined statement said. The other players that have
up due to reduced availability of edible oils by Rs Rs 5-10/kg, while soyabean oil by reduced the wholesale prices of edible oils
for food use following diversion for biofuel Rs 5-11/kg, and sunflower oil by Rs 5-20/ are Gemini Edibles and Fats India, Hydera-
in Indonesia, Brazil and other countries. kg between October 31 and November 3, bad, Modi Naturals, Delhi, Gokul Re-foils
he added. The government monitors retail and Solvent, Vijay Solvex, Gokul Agro
“The government has taken a number of prices of six edible oils from 167 centres Resources and N K Proteins, it added.
steps to ensure consumers get relief from across the country. In the case of mustard
high prices. We are happy to share the trend oil, the Secretary said, “we have not seen While the global edible oil prices have sta-
from 167 centres. Edible oil prices have de- a significant reduction in prices,” but the bilized at higher levels in the last ten days,
clined quite significantly in the range of Rs steps taken by the government including but the reduction in import duty and other
import duty rationalisation will have an steps like imposition of stock limits to curb
impact on prices of mustard oil as well. hoarding has helped cool down domestic
prices, the secretary said.
“We are going to see a southward trend in
mustard oil prices too,” he said, adding that Pandey said the reduction in petrol and
ongoing sowing of mustard seed is better diesel rates will also have an overarching
than last year. impact on local edible oil prices as distri-
bution cost will get reduced. Currently, the
The area sown to mustard seed, a rabi Uttar Pradesh government has imposed a
crop, is 11 per cent better than the year- stock limit up to 25 tonne on wholesale and
ago period, he added. Asked by when the retailers to check prices. Three more states
branded cooking oils will revise the rates, are at advanced stages of imposition of the
the Secretary said, “I have spoken to the stock limits.

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FSSAI tightens norms for SAFETY/HYGIENE & REGULATIONS 49
global firms bringing food
products into India Micro food
processing units
eligible for support
under PMFME
scheme

Meenakshi Verma Ambwani To ensure import of safe food Micro food processing units in the
products, the FSSAI has notified a new regulatory framework informal sector are eligible for support
for foreign facilities that bring food items to India. Under the under the Prime Minister’s Formalisa-
regulations, foreign food manufacturing facilities that make products in tion of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme
certain categories for export to India will need to register with the Food (PMFME).
Safety and Standards Authority of India and may also be subjected to
inspection by Indian food safety officials. The Food Safety and Standards Launched under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Ab-
(Import) First Amendment Regulations, 2021, will come into effect from hiyan, PMFME is being implemented with the
June 1. Central funding of 60% and the State funding of
40%. The scheme is geared towards strengthening
This is similar to the protocols followed by international food safety unorganised micro food processing units and to
agencies such as the US Food and Drug Administration. promote formalisation of the sector.

Registration, a must According to the administration, the scheme is
being implemented for a five year period from
The FSSAI said that it will specify the categories of food products 2020-21 upto 2024-25. Under this, based on the
from time-to-time based on its risk assessment for which international principal of “One District, One Product price” the
factories will need to register with the regulator. scheme seeks to enhance the competitiveness of
existing individual micro enterprises and promote
“Foreign food manufacturing facilities falling under such categories formalisation of the sector. This envisions provid-
and desirous to export such articles of food to India shall register with ing support to Farmer Producer Organisations,
the Food Authority before exporting to India,” the regulation notifica- Self Help Groups and Producers Cooperatives
tion added. The registration will be given for two years. “Foreign food along their entire value chain.
manufacturing facilities may be inspected if required… Officials from
FSSAI and relevant ministry or organisation or department or recog- Existing micro food processing enterprises, new
nised auditing agency shall be nominated by the Food Authority for enterprises will be provided financial support on
the purpose of inspection of foreign food manufacturing facilities,” the individual basis for strengthening infrastructure
notification added. of the existing units, strengthening the producers
cooperatives, the administration has stated. Under
The inspection can be done even after the registration is obtained by the scheme, a micro food processing unit may
these manufacturing facilities. The FSSAI said the registration of foreign secure 35% or up to ₹10 lakh subsidy. Similarly,
food manufacturing facilities not in compliance with the food safety a 50 % subsidy will be provided for marketing.
regulations can be cancelled or suspended. The regulations have been no- In addition, support for bank credit will also be
tified after an year-long consultation process with industry stakeholders. provided to the units under the Scheme.

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Amit Lohani, Founder-Director, Forum of Indian Importers, said, “We
look forward to reading the fineprint as the regulation states that FSSAI
will publish a list of high-risk products from time to time. FIFI mem-
bers diligently work to offer food safety-compliant products to Indian
consumers and also understand the intent behind this move. However,
we hope that this does not translate into a non-tariff barrier to trade and
furthermore that the imported goods are not subject to a separate require-
ment in comparison to the products of similar categories manufactured in
India.”

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FSSAI launches mobile app to connect with
consumers, food business operators (FBOs)

India’s apex food regulator Food Safety fied laboratories for food testing, inspection
and Standards Authority of India checklists, product standards, list of Food
(FSSAI) announced the launch of a Safety Mitras, training through FoSTaC,
mobile application to improve connect guidance documents etc.
with consumers and food business operat-
ors (FBOs). The new application aims to bridge the com-
munication gap with consumers and provide
The app, Food Safety Connect, will help a resource hub for them to stay aware and
food businesses, particularly hawkers, updated about FSSAI key activities. They
vendors and start-ups, to apply for can access knowledge hub for citizens such
FSSAI registration through a faster and as informatory videos, myth busters, books
convenient mode, the regulator said in a and other guidance documents that are
statement. The Food Safety and Standards relevant for citizens to know about safe and
(FSS) Act, 2006 mandates that every food healthy eating practices. This app can also
business is required to obtain FSSAI li- be used as a mechanism for consumers to
cence or registration prior to commencing easily verify FSSAI license or registration
the business. India has a large segment on any food packet. Consumers can even
of unorganised food businesses that are lodge their grievances related to any food
not much conversant with tech-based safety matters through the app.
platforms.
FSSAI is sensitizing various stakeholders in-
This newly launched mobile application cluding training and audit partners and Food
will also provide information regarding Safety Mitras to promote the usage of mo-
eligibility criteria; FAQs on the proced- bile app amongst food businesses. Further,
ures related to licensing and registration; food businesses are expected to encourage
regulations and other compliances for the every food handler in their premises/manu-
food businesses. FBOs can also access facturing units to download the app and stay
resource material pertaining to list of noti- updated.

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