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4 Editorial IMPRESSUM
FOOD DRINK & INNOVATIONS
From the
Founder & Editor
Editor’s Desk Prakash Mishra

Dear Readers, presenting you the September edition. Supporting Editor
Aakansha Singh
The global logistics sector continues to develop at an impressive rate. As
a result, the packaging industry is undergoing enormous changes with Director
specified focus on posing innovative packaging tools / products to various Vikash Kumar
industry verticals. One of such packaging is protective packaging. As [email protected]
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and import across the globe, increasing industrialization, advancement
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all industry for the growth of the respective country. Moreover, logistics Rohan Singh
packaging market is growing at the faster pace due to benefit from new
innovations and developments within the industry. With many economies Legal Adviser
recuperating, developing countries emerging in terms of technology Vishwas Pandey
and expansion, industrial sectors developing at the faster pace across
the globe, and the e-commerce market attaining growth in the logistics SEPTEMBER - 2021
packaging market and is expected to grow at significant CAGR in coming
years. References at the end of the article can be used for further reading.
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Contents

Spotlight Printing / Packaging/
processing & automation

Ingredients 35 - GEA launches new Ariete and laboratory homogenizers:
highly efficient and capable of handling demanding
products

36 - Sidel brings hygiene and sustainability goals to the fore
for Apemin Tusnad carbonated and non-carbonated
mineral water in Romania

38 - Returnable PET for sensitive beverages? Joint research
project of Krones and Alpla delivers surprising results

39 - Streamlined canning line concept: Carlsberg and KHS
implement successful projects in China

40 - Taking advantage of optical sorting machines for spices
and dried chili with TORMA food Equipment

42 - Bühler and DIL inaugurate Technology Center Proteins of
the Future

43 - Aptar Food + Beverage Announces Launch of its Simpli
Cycle™ Valve Technology in Kraft Heinz Packaging

27 - Combination of wheat textures creates authentic meat Sustainability
alternatives

28 - Arla Foods Ingredients raises the bar for healthier indul
gence

29 - Can Egg Replacers be the New Eggs in the Vegan Baking
Ingredients?

30 - Pea Starch Market Size Worth $150.7 Million By 2028 |
CAGR: 7.2%

32 - Versatility of Almond

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44 - PepsiCo to slash plastic use in sustainability push
46 - Aptar Food + Beverage launches first infant nutrition

closure composed of renewable feedstock material
48 - Emmi, Borealis and Greiner Packaging partner up to create

first chemically recycled polypropylene ready to drink iced
coffee cups
49 - Sweden’s best-selling sausages now wrapped in renew
able paper-based packaging by Mondi

Safety & Regulations

51 - FSSAI Amends FSS Regulations, Classified Sweeteners as TAKE YOUR
caloric & non-caloric BUSINESS
PROMOTIONS
52 - FSSAI decides, food safety label on front of packets
53 - India formulates safety code for vegan food ONLINE
54 - FSSAI directs e-commerce companies to delist plant- WITH US..
GET OUR MEDIA
based products as ‘dairy’ INFORMATION KIT
54 - FSSAI directions regarding licenses for certain category of
2021
fruits & vegetables

Supply Chain Management

56 - Importance of Protective Packaging in logistics SEPTEMBER - 2021 Food Drink & Innovations
57 - Drone Logistics and Transportation Market Size to Reach

USD 10,990 Million by 2026 at CAGR 10.8% | Valuates
Repor ts

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8 Spotlight / News

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McDonald’s India – North and East adds Noodle
Masala seasoning to its Fries and
Chicken McNuggets
ald’s India – North and East, said, “The
India’s favourite ‘Noodle Masala’ ‘Noodle Masala’ has long been a favourite
is making its way to McDonald’s of Indian households. With the addition
delicious menu for an Indian tadka of Noodle Masala twist to McDonald’s
on McDonald’s World-Famous Fries and World Famous Fries, we are offering one
Chicken McNuggets. Inspired by India’s more delicious feel good moment to our
love for noodles, the new seasoning adds customers. We are hopeful that our cus-
an authentic and familiar noodle masala tomers would love the delightful surprise
flavour that is savoured across the country emanating from the delicious blend of
to McDonald’s World Famous Fries and uniquely Indian spices and McDonald’s
Chicken McNuggets. World Famous Fries.”

Customers can upgrade their Fries or spices. Priced at Rs. 20, Noodle Masala seasoning
Chicken McNuggets with Noodle Masala is a limited time addition to McDonald’s
seasoning that comes in a separate pack Commenting on the new launch, Rajeev restaurants menu across North and East
along with a Shake Shake bag. Customers Ranjan, Chief Operating Officer, McDon- India. Customers can order the Noodle
can simply pour the seasoning in the Shake Masala seasoning with their favourite
Shake bag of fries or McNuggets; shake Fries or Chicken McNuggets in-store, or
up the mix to enjoy a lip smacking play of through McDelivery or at the Drive-thru’s
or through McDonald’s App.

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Spotlight / News 9

Tata Tea Chakra Gold Unveils Tamil-Centric
Herbal Beverage

Tata Tea Chakra Gold, in a Tamil
centric campaign, has launched
new product ‘ Chakra Gold Care’,
infusing the age old knowledge of Herbs
from Tamil Households.

Deriving the natural benefits of herbs such loved ones, we introduced a new variant of Speaking about the campaign, Garima
as Adhimadhuram, Tulsi, Elaichi, Ginger Chakra Gold for Tamil Nadu.” Khandelwal, chief creative officer, Mullen
and Brahmi, Chakra Gold Care will be a Lintas, said,
competition disruptor in immunobooster “As a brand known to be Tea for Tamilians,
beverage sector. Under the new communic- Tata Tea Chakra Gold’s campaigns have “The launch campaign of Chakra Gold
ation release, company has released a TVC been about evoking regional pride and Care takes the brand thought – Tea for
inspired from Tamizh way of Care. With celebrating the Tamil way of life. Our new Tamilians – of the mother brand Chakra
the same central insight the brand aims campaign for Chakra Gold Care is another Gold forward, this time to launch the care
utter care for its patron by adding new step in that direction, diving deeper into variant of the brand, Following Tata tea’s
beverages in its bucket. the culture to celebrate its unique way of approach of basing the campaigns for each
showing care. The Tamizh way of care is brand on region specific insights that evoke
The film, conceptualised by Mullen Lintas, all about showing care through actions, just extreme relatability for the regions.”-
opens in a Tamil household where a like making a daily cup of Chakra Gold Product is shelved with all its aura across
husband, noticing his wife cooking, insists Care for their everyday care,” he added. stores in Tamil Nadu.
on helping her. Talking about the launch,
Puneet Das, president, packaged beverages
(India and South Asia), Tata Consumer
Products, said, “The pandemic has seen
consumers showing a growing preference
for trusted health and wellness products.
With a focus on helping our consumers
take daily care of themselves and their

Tata Consumer Products launches Himalayan bottled
water in the UK

Tata Consumer Products Ltd (TCPL) recyclable packaging, said TCPL adding
on Tuesday said it has extended its its bottling facility in the Shivalik Range in
water portfolio to the UK market the Himalayan mountains uses 100 per cent
with the launch of its premium natural renewable energy. Commenting on the de-
mineral water brand Himalayan Water. velopment, TCPL Managing Director and
This is the first water brand to be launched CEO Sunil D’Souza said Himalayan Water
by TCPL in the UK, said a statement from is a brand with significant potential.
the Tata Group FMCG firm. Initially,
Himalayan Water will be available online “The brand is well known in India and The company, which owns Tata Tea,
only and distribution will be expanded launching it in the UK will help us Tetley, Tata Salt, Eight O’Clock Coffee,
gradually, it added. cross-leverage and augment our beverage Himalayan Water and emerging brands like
portfolio in one of our key international Tata Sampann, Tata Soulfull, Tata Gluco
“The UK launch is in line with the com- markets,” it added. Plus and Tata Water Plus, is present in over
pany’s strategy to cross leverage its brands 40 countries across the world.
across markets and maximize brand poten- TCPL, (earlier Tata Global Beverages Ltd)
tial,” the company said. was renamed after merger of the consumer
products business of Tata Chemicals, with
Himalayan Water in the UK is carbon an ambition to become a leading FMCG
negative and water positive and uses fully player.

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10 Spotlight / News

Danone’s Silk® Brand Launches New Greek Style
Coconutmilk Yogurt Alternatives

tested Silk Greek with many consumers.
We are confident that we’re delivering a
fantastic tasting, high-protein, plant-based
yogurt alternative.”

The plant-based market continues to are not yet buying plant-based yogurt The new Silk Greek Style Coconutmilk
see exponential growth as suppli- alternatives,” said Lia Stierwalt, Senior Yogurt Alternatives are free of dairy &
ers roll out new products to meet Director of Marketing, Silk Plant-Based artificial sweeteners, & contain 10 grams
evolving consumer behaviors. Tapping into Yogurt Alternatives. “We saw an incredible of plant-based protein, according to a press
the demand for dairy-free options, Danone’s opportunity to appeal to those who are release. The new line includes four tantal-
Silk® brand has unveiled a delicious new already familiar with a plant-based lifestyle, izing flavors: Vanilla, Strawberry, Lemon,
addition to store shelves as it has rolled as well as those who love Greek style and Blueberry, all featuring a smooth, thick
out its new Silk Greek Style Coconutmilk yogurt. Silk is already a plant-based yogurt coconutmilk base sure to please any shop-
Yogurt Alternatives. aisle favorite, and now we are tackling the per. In addition to its benefits to the body,
elusive Greek Style category head-on. As Silk Greek is also sustainably produced, as
“70 percent of plant-based beverage buyers part of our product innovation process, we 100 % of the water used during production
is restored back to nature. Silk Greek is
the latest innovation from the brand, as it
recently debuted its Almondmilk Yogurt
Alternatives, Almondmilk Mix-Ins Yogurt
Alternatives, & Soymilk Yogurt Alternat-
ives. The new line is currently available
in select retailers nationwide, including
Albertsons, Safeway, Publix, Jewel-Osco,
Giant Food, Stop n’ Shop, ShopRite, HyVee,
& Raley’s.

PepsiCo India launches ‘tidy trails’ in Mathura

PepsiCo India, in partnership To create mass awareness, PepsiCo India ful products like chairs and tables,
with United Way Delhi, and and United Way Delhi will organize on- which later will be installed at
as part of Swachh Bharat ground events, e-educational workshops, public places across Mathura-Vrin-
Mission, has launched “Tidy Trails” and will distribute Information, Education davan.
- a special initiative to sustainably and Communication (IEC) material to
manage post-consumer plastic waste the shopkeeper community as well as the Talking about the initiative,
in Mathura-Vrindavan. public at large. The post-consumer plastic Anunaya Jha, municipal commis-
waste collected from these establish- sioner, Mathura-Vrindavan Muni-
The initiative was flagged off on ments will be segregated and provided cipal Corporation said, “Mathura
Sunday and a dedicated mobile for recycling purpose. The plastic waste Vrindavan Nagar Nigam is working
van has been deployed that will collected will also be repurposed into use- tirelessly on various initiatives in
visit more than 400 shops to create line with Swachh Uttar Pradesh to
awareness and collect post-con- create awareness on responsible
sumer plastic waste. The initiative disposal of plastic waste amongst
aims to encourage and empower local citizens and communities. We
local citizens to keep their environment will extend the required support to PepsiCo
clean and set an example to inspire all India and United Way Delhi on their spe-
members of communities. cial initiative”.

Tidy Trails will engage the shopkeeper Satadal Mukherjee, factory head, PepsiCo
community, including organized and India Kosi Kalan, Mathura Foods Plant
unorganized retail shops in eight commer- said, “PepsiCo India has undertaken vari-
cial zones, across Mathura-Vrindavan to ous recycling initiatives with our partners
encourage behavioural change towards to make sustainable plastics a reality across
responsible plastic waste management. different markets.”

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Spotlight / News 11

From New York to New Delhi: Chickeera’s made-
to-order American Biryani ashets are sure to leave
diners salivating

All the way from the streets Now made to your order, the
of New York, Chickeera, patrons can customize their ashets
a fast-casual restaurant with additional toppings including
chain founded in 2020 by Prime Pita Bread, Caramelized Onions,
Eateries Pvt. Ltd has left an Shot Of Frites, Olives, Jalapeños,
indelible imprint in the taste buds Sauté Onions, Gherkins, Green
of all its customers. The Chickeera Pepper and much more. Unwrap
fever has definitely swept over the ashet and pour our flavourful
Delhi with the new Halal-cart signature white and gunpowder
cuisine, taking its customers on a sauce all over your bowl. As the
memorable palatable journey. menu keeps rapidly expanding,
you will soon be left flabbergasted,
True to its Halal-cart roots, the customer cravings and hunger pangs are unable to decide what to order and
brand’s cuisine is a healthy fusion met. The brand has thereby made delect- what not to!
of Middle Eastern and American able additions to its menu including its Adorning a playful and innovative
influences. With food so great, Chickeera’s American Biryani ashet, oozing with the aesthetic, reflecting within its being- be the
love for its customers and the custom- juicy Chicken or the mouth melting lamb, packaging, website, app, social media, or
ers’ love for its food has spread all over combined perfectly with their signature promotional ideas, Chickeera believes in
Delhi. A perfect match for your taste buds, White sauce and Gunpowder Sauce. having fun responsibly.
Chickeera is your friend and partner in
crime for every meal and every occasion. Take your tastebuds on a heavenly
A wholesome meal, perfect for breakfast, indulgence and a palatable journey with
lunch or dinner, Chickeera ensures all Chickeera!

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WhiteCub Announces the launch Sonal, CEO and Founder of WhiteCub said
of WhiteCub Vegan Butter ’I have always loved animals. Using their
products has been something I have always
believed to be against my ethics and that is
how WhiteCub started.

We wanted to be able to provide com-
pletely vegan options to those who
followed this lifestyle or want to shift to
this lifestyle as the new India is increas-
ingly witnessing an exponential growth in
vegan awareness. When we were work-
ing on our R&D, we realised the gap the
market where there were no butter options
for our vegan members. Therefore we
thought this year let’s surprise not just our
vegan consumers but also Lord Krishna
with WhiteCub Vegan Butter right before
Janmashtmi’.

This butter is created without a WhiteCub Vegan Butter. This butter is When asked about future plans for the
single drop of any dairy product, created without a single drop of any dairy company Sonal said ‘We intend to walk
is completely plant-based with product, is completely plant-based with on the tight ropeway of continued stability
vitamins B12 and D. India’s pioneering vitamins B12 and D. The WhiteCub Ve- of our existing verticals while opening up
dairy-free food brand, WhiteCub have gan butter is devoid of any inter-esterified new ones -all within the industry of vegan
announced the launch of their first ever fats, trans fats, or palm oil. dairy alternatives and alternatives to value
added dairy laden foods , such as vegan
cookies/ chocolates, etc’.

Apis India Enters the Healthy Breakfast Cereal
Category

In a bid to strengthen its thing healthy without having to
healthy product portfolio, compromise on the taste and we
Apis India has forayed into are confident that the cereals will
the breakfast cereals category soon emerge as preferred cereal
with cornflakes and choco- and snack choice across all age
flakes. groups.”

These are the perfect cereal op- Speaking on the launch, Pankaj Mishra, Apis Cornflakes is available in a
tions for health-conscious, pro- CEO, Apis India Pvt Ltd, said, “Keep- 30 gms pack that is priced at Rs 10
fessionals and kids. Apis Corn- ing in sync with the burgeoning trend of and a 500 gms pack that is priced
flakes are packed with minerals, healthy consumption and food habits, at Rs 199 with an ongoing inaug-
vitamins, dietary fiber, proteins, we are very happy to enter the breakfast ural offer at Rs 100. Apis Choco-
and carbohydrates, which are cereal category by launching these two flakes is available in a 26 gms pack
all essential for healthy living. products. It has been developed after priced at Rs 10 and a 250 gms pack
Apis Chocoflakes not only keep extensive consumer research and the priced at Rs 99. Both the products
the body energized but also keep you full idea was to offer our consumers some- will be available across all e-commerce
for a longer period. platforms and all retail outlets

Every bite of Apis Chocoflakes is super The launch of the products is a step
crispy and is the best-suited combina- forward in having a broader portfolio.
tion for nutrition and taste. Some of the Currently, the brand is amongst one of the
common benefits include being rich in leading FMCG companies with a range
protein, low cholesterol, great nutritional that includes a variety of healthy products
value, good taste, and helps in building like honey, green tea, saffron, apple cider
immunity. vinegar, soya chunk, etc.

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Dabur expands Hajmola Portfolio with
‘Hajmola LimCola’

India’s leading Science-based Ayurveda Mumbai, Airlines and at key Bus depots, Cola,” Mr. Parihar added. Talking about his
Company Dabur India Ltd today an- offering our consumers a chance to touch, association with the brand, Mr. Ajay Devgn
nounced the expansion of its Hajmola feel and experience the new hajmola Lim- said: “I am excited to be a part of this new
tasty digestive portfolio with the launch innovation with Hajmola that is all set to
of ‘Dabur Hajmola LimCola’, a digestive disrupt the digestive space in India. It is
tablet with the unique mix of lemon and fun, tasty and truly chatpata. I look forward
the chatpata twist of Hajmola. to taking the tasty world of Hajmola Lim-
Cola to all my fans.”
Announcing the launch, Dabur India Ltd
Marketing Head-OTC Healthcare Mr. About Hajmola: Dabur Hajmola, a tasty,
Ajay Singh Parihar said, “Our extensive fun-filled digestive, is available in 7 differ-
consumer research revealed that Indian ent Variants - Regular, Pudina, Chatcola,
consumers prefer lemon flavour with Anardana, Imli, Chatpati Hing & Limcola
a chatpata punch. Not only is lemon
flavoured cold drinks popular in India, in interesting formats like tablets and
lemon also goes well with the Chatpata candies. A tasty mix of traditional Indian
space. This innovation is in line with culinary herbs, spices and edible salts,
our ambition of providing our con- Hajmola enjoys an over 50% share of the
sumers their favourite Hajmola with branded digestive tablets market in India.
Lemon Ka Chatkara. Hajmola LimCola Hajmola’s huge success can be gauged
delivers fresh flavour of lemon without by the fact that over 2.4 crore Hajmola
compromising on functional digestive tablets are consumed in India daily.
benefits of Hajmola. We are confident
that consumers will love to have the About Dabur India Ltd: Dabur India Ltd
new Hajmola LimCola as their preferred is one of India’s leading FMCG Com-
post-meal digestive.” panies. Building on a legacy of quality
and experience for 137 years, Dabur is
Hajmola LimCola will be available today India’s most trusted name and the
in two consumer packs: Rs. 1 Sachet world’s largest Ayurvedic and Natural
and 120 Tab Bottle. The launch will be Health Care Company. Dabur India’s
supported across print, digital, outdoor, FMCG portfolio includes nine Power
mobile and radio campaigns, featuring Brands – Dabur Chyawanprash, Dabur
cine star Ajay Devgn. “We will also be Honey, Dabur Honitus, Dabur Pudin Hara
undertaking extensive sampling activities and Dabur Lal Tail in the Healthcare space;
through delivery platforms and major Dabur Amla, Dabur Red Paste and Vatika
restaurant chains, besides Dabbawalas in in the Personal care space; and Réal in the
Foods category.

Red Bull India launches a New Limited Edition with the
unique taste of exotic Açai Berry

Red Bull India launches the new nationally across retail outlets like Star
Purple Edition with a refreshing and Bazaar, 24X7 (Delhi & Punjab), Wellness
unique taste of Açai Berry; making Stores, Ratnadeep, SPAR and Spencer’s for
it a perfect on-the-go drink to vitalize a limited period. The new edition is already
your body and mind. From riding a bike available across e-commerce platforms too
to skipping rope, dancing with the beats to – Amazon and Swiggy Instamart
boarding at a park, fill all your moments
with the bold shades of purple and pop Continuing to search for new and innovat-
open a chilled can for a very berry surprise. ive ways to entice its consumers, Red Bull
India is also hosting engaging on-ground,
The Red Bull Purple Edition is priced in-store and on-campus activations over 2
at INR 115 for 250 ml and is available months.

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Spotlight / News 15

Bikano launches bhujia campaign,
Hum Se Behtar BHUJIA Ko Jaane
Kaun!

Bikano, India’s favourite snack and Bhujia is one of the products which have of our brand with the hygiene and taste
packaged food maker has launched been part of Bikano’s culinary legacy factor ultimately makes our bhujia stand
its bhujia campaign, ‘Hum Se since the beginning. The market share of out from the competition.”
Behtar BHUJIA Ko Jaane Kaun’ to solidify the Bhujia & Sev category is 25% of the
their position in bhujia manufacturing and traditional snacks market in India and we “The campaign is planned to be rolled out
reinstate its position in the market as bhujia are expecting a considerable sales surge across the channels and we’ll be utilizing
specialists. in the bhujia category” said, Mr. Manish all ATL and BTL activities for communic-
Aggarwal, Director, Bikano. ating with our patrons. Aloo Bhujia and
The namkeen and snacks market in India Bikaneri Bhujia are among the substantial
is valued at about INR 35,000 crore, and “Bhujia not only is in demand in the contributors in the namkeen segment for
over the recent past it has been witnessing domestic market but there’s an ever-rising us. Also, looking at the current situation,
plenty of growth and continues to expand. customer demand across several interna- we as a brand are solely focused on value
The increased sale of traditional snacks tional markets. It is currently exported to creation that will help us thrive in the
like bhujia, sev, and mixtures has signi- all our major international markets like market. We are also expanding our bhujia
ficantly contributed to the growth of the the US, Canada, Europe, Gulf countries, portfolio. Recently, we launched Aloo
sector. Capitalising on the same, Bik- Australia and New Zealand” added Mr. Ag- Bhujia Lemon Chaska, a new variant with
ano’s objective is to penetrate the market garwal. Speaking about the campaign, Mr. differentiated taste.” added Mr Pal.
further by foraying into newer distribution Dawinder Pal, Head of Marketing at Bik-
channels and strengthening their existing ano, said “Bikaneri Bhujia, defined by its To ensure the widest possible availability,
channels of distribution. light yellow texture, delightful crunchiness Bikaneri Bhujia & Aloo Bhujia has been
and true Bikaneri flavour, invites people of stocked across the company’s general and
“Bhujia is made across different parts every age group and is most likely to invite modern trade network. It is available in a
of the country however, compared to for years and years to come. At Bikano, we wide range of packaging and price points
the usual bhujia which is prepared from imbibe the spirit of Bikaner that reflects the starting from Rs. 5 to 1 kg family packs.
besan (gram flour), the Bikeneri bhujia is true taste of Indian culture. Crunchy, rich
prepared from ground moth lentils. Dipped tangy flavours merged with spicy flavours
in the authenticity of original Bikaneri makes our Bikaneri and Aloo Bhujia a
bhujia, we are eyeing to expand the realm mouth-watering snack to munch on any
of our offerings by channelling energies time of the day. With the tagline – ‘Humse
towards entering newer sales and distribu- behtar Bhujia ko jaane kaun’, we want
tion channels. We’ll also be maximising to establish Bikano’s authority in bhujia
the potential of digital and other relevant manufacturing and take the position of
promotional mediums to ensure seamless Bhujia specialists in the market. Bhujia
presence and capture the market share. has been our legacy and the consistency

Keventer Agro unveils Metro Special Milk

Keventer Agro has launched Metro
Special Milk aimed at the tea
vendors in West Bengal. The
product, which is priced at Rs. 25 for a
500 ml pouch, will initially be available in
Kolkata, Barrackpore, Krishnanagar, Burd-
wan, Durgapur and Asansol, said a press
statement issued by the company.

Catering to the tea stall owners, the milk in addition to regular shops. prospectus with SEBI for its proposed
claims to have a special composition that The company has filed a draft red herring initial public offering.
offers more cups per pouch. The company
would reach directly to the tea stall owners

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Wagh Bakri Tea Group launches ‘Instant Tea’ in two new
variants - Wagh Bakri Instant Express Tea & Wagh Bakri
Instant Saffron Tea

Wagh Bakri Tea Group introduces Bakri Tea Group, says, “We were over- competitively priced. A box of 10 sachets
its Instant Tea in two variants - whelmed with the love that our flavored of Instant Express Tea is priced at Rs 140,
Wagh Bakri Instant Express Tea instant tea received when they were and a box of 10 sachets of Instant Saffron
& Wagh Bakri Instant Saffron Tea. The two launched. We are launching Instant Express Tea is priced at Rs 200. Wagh Bakri Tea
new variants strengthen the Wagh Bakri tea since many people enjoy their tea for stands for quality and consistency in taste.
instant premix range of already existing its natural flavor. However, the flavor and The new and exciting range is available at
flavors of Masala, Elaichi, Ginger, and preference of tea differ from one region to all leading stores and online purchases can
Lemongrass. These Instant Tea variants another. So, cracking the right and the uni- be made on www.buytea.com.
will get you the same refreshing and uni- versal taste was the biggest challenge that
versal taste of Wagh Bakri Tea. This range the team faced. We are confident that the Wagh Bakri Tea Group is a premium
is also available in the ‘No Added Sugar’ Instant Express Tea will match the original packaged tea company with a long-lasting
variant for the health-conscious consumer. Wagh Bakri taste and will be loved by the relationship of love and trust with its loyal
customers.” consumers since 1892. With Leaf from the
According to the company, Wagh Bakri best tea gardens selected and personally
Instant Tea is modern travel essential for Adding about the Saffron Tea, he said, tasted by group directors, today, Wagh
those who never compromise on their cup “Saffron has always been everyone’s per- Bakri Tea is the 3rd largest packaged tea
of tea. It gives you a homelike tea feel even sonal favorite. It’s a true sensory delight. company in India with a turnover of over
when you are kilometers away from your There is a niche but strong demand for Rs 1500 crore and over 40 million kgs of
home and have access to nothing other this product, and we are excited to see tea distribution. The group is a leading
than hot water. The instant tea formula the response. ”The Instant Tea range is stride in tea exports and is available in
is also called the three-in-one formula more than 40 countries across the globe.
because it contains milk solids, tea, and With a huge number of Wagh Bakri tea
sugar. Just pour the premix in a cup, add lovers worldwide, it has emerged as a
hot water, and your tea is ready. The new truly global brand. The company enjoys
variants are based on strong consumer an undisputed market presence in Gujarat,
demand and serve as an organic expansion Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra,
to the category. with a strong presence in South and North
India and recently launched in Jammu and
Parag Desai, executive director, Wagh Kashmir as well.

Sid’s Farm Launches App For the People of Hyderabad

Sid’s Farm, a premium dairy brand On the launch of his app, Mr. Kishore brand already has a presence in 100 stores
based in Telangana, launches its app Indukuri, Founder – Sids Farm said,” across the regions & e-commerce platforms
for the people of Hyderabad who We have seen a metamorphosis in the like Bigbasket, Amazon, Flipkart. This
have cherished the fresh & lip-smack- consumer behavior & patterns who are value addition of an APP provides an op-
ing natural milk & dairy essentials. The adapting to an entirely new way of living. portunity for the consumers with comfort,
consumers can order from the comfort of Moreover, the pandemic has made life con- ease of use & convenience where users can
home; cow milk, buffalo milk, ghee, butter, venient, and consumers are also seeking subscribe, pause or resume the delivery of
paneer, cow curd, & buffalo curd. The more comfort in ordering online or using essentials.
users across the areas in Hyderabad can the app.
place orders before 10 pm, delivered them The company performs 27 tests based on
before 7 am at the doorstep. The users He added that as per Deloitte’s Global FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Author-
can download the APP from Playstore on State of Consumer Tracker study, more ity of India), legal standards of milk and
android & IOS. than 70% of Indians are “The Convenience milk products. The milk daily undergoes
seeker” willing to spend more on conveni- physical testing, chemical testing, and mi-
ence. To focus more on The Convenient crobiological testing. These tests rule out
Consumer’, we are innovating ways to any common additives used in the market
add more value to our consumers. The such as fat and solids-not-fat (SNF), urea,
company provides the consumers with the sugar, maltodextrin, antibiotics, ammonium
purest form of milk that has No Hormones, compounds, pesticides, toxic chemicals,
No preservatives, No Antibiotics. The and bacterial contamination.

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Tetley India redefines the green tea category with
the launch of ‘Green Tea Immune’

From the house of Tata Consumer doubt’ and that conventional fitness regime Talking about the launch, Puneet Das,
Products, Tetley, one of the world’s may need to be combined with focus on President - Packaged Beverages (India
most loved tea globally, disrupts the feeling fit from inside too. Leaving people and South Asia), Tata Consumer Products
green tea category in India with a unique with a thought provoking question- While said, “Tetley is amongst the first player
innovation- Tetley Immune with the good- we do everything possible to look fit – do in India’s green tea segment. With the
ness of antioxidant rich green tea, now we feel fit from the inside? understanding that ‘immunity’ has gathered
comes with added vitamin C. Vitamin C strong relevance in the current pandemic,
is known to help support Immune system. The new TVC reminds that fitness is not our sharp focus is to cater to emerging new
just about feeling fit on the outside, but trends in the wellness segment. As we em-
Tetley Green Tea Immune is available in feeling fit from inside too, thereby bringing brace the new normal, people have doubts
four exciting variants, (Classic, Lemon & the relevance of Tetley Immune Green if they are really ‘fit from the inside’. It
Honey, Ginger Mint & Lemon and Mango which offers the goodness of green tea with is time to start the journey towards a new
variant), to ensure rejuvenation in every the immunity power of added Vitamin C. level of internal fitness with the inclusion
sip. It is available across channels online of Tetley Green Tea Immune to one’s
and offline. daily regime. With this innovation we are
revolutionising the green tea category with
As part of the new communication, the a mission to empower consumers with fit
brand has launched a new TVC encapsulat- lifestyles choices.”
ing #LagoBaaharSeFitAurAndarSeBhi
Puneet Kapoor, Regional Creative Officer,
The new communication, conceptualized Lowe Lintas Bengaluru, said “The genesis
by Lowe Lintas, uses a visual device of a of the idea came from the insight that in
‘Bubble’ to bring out the element of doubt the pandemic times many of us are living
that people are feeling regarding their with a doubting mindset, as if there were
fitness. It shows the protagonist going a mythical bubble of doubt engulfing us,
for her morning run and encountering questioning how strong our immunity is.
various people who are going through their
morning activities. However, the twist in This doubting mindset pervades into all
the TVC is that they are all in a ‘bubble’, the activities we do for staying fit from
which represents the ‘sense of doubt’ outside which takes primary precedence
about the aspect of not doing enough to over the immunity from within, which we
feel fit. The protagonist then gives a strong could be oblivious to, but which is equally
message that to step out of the ‘bubble of important”

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Quikish - India’s Premium, Easy-to-Cook Food Brand

~All you need is 20 minutes to dish up an elaborate and scrumptious meal –that’s Quikish. Now available at your doorstep~

Wouldn’t it be a to ensure a balanced
breeze if you diet. Given the severity
didn’t have to of the situation, they are
toil in the kitchen every offering two compliment-
day to make a meal ary meals to those in need
which you would have of it and additionaly offer
eaten repetitively? What 20% off on all orders
if the ingredients were for other Quikish dishes.
delivered straight to your These meals are prepared
doorstep and all you had maintaining the highest
to do was snip, cook standards in health and
and eat? Well, all your hygiene and the staff also
dreams have come true deliver the products in a
in the form of Quikish, sanitised manner.
India’s premium easy-
to-cook food brand. It easier to cook healthy and delicious meals Keeping in mind all
offers a wide range of in your own kitchen, as the contents simply safety standards, Quikish
vegetarian and non-ve- have to be emptied into a pan and cooked procures the finest of
getarian meals which for around 20 minutes. ingredients from FSSAI
can be cooked by you approved vendors before
with complete ease and in the comfort of The ‘One Pot Meals’ were launched preparing the ingredients
your own kitchen. recently, specifically to bring comfort
to families battling the virus amid the for delivery.
The pandemic has confined us all to the pandemic. They can easily be prepared
four walls of our home, shutting out op- for families suffering from the effects of Commenting on the launch of Quikish, the
tions of eating outside and has left people Covid19 in a hygienic environment and founders, Akshay Puljal, Hrishikesh Raj
craving for restaurant type food. Unpre- also have been curated to contain high Saxena, Narendra Challa and Prashant Pai
dictable working hours and daily house- levels of protein, carbohydrates and fiber commented, “We want to make cooking an
hold chores consume most of the day and easy and enjoyable process. While doing so,
many people don’t have the time to cook we also wanted to ensure that our ingredi-
very exquisite meals, no matter how much ents maintain the highest quality. Everyone
they crave it. The all inclusive pouches should be able to enjoy delicious food in
curated and delivered by Quikish makes it their own home rather than relying on res-
taurants, especially during the pandemic.”

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South Korean packaged food company Orion bets big
on India

South Korean packaged food a key growth engine for the group.” spaces. As we scale up our business,
major Orion is betting big on we will also look at manufacturing
India at a time when Korean food Saith said initially the company will focus other products in the country,” Saith
has been gaining strong traction in the on manufacturing the Choco-pie at its added.
country. The company has recently an- manufacturing facility in Bhiwadi. “We
nounced an investment of about ?200 have recently introduced O’Rice and Cus- The Choco-pie segment alone is
crore in a manufacturing facility in tas Cup Cake which are currently being currently pegged at about ?300 crore
Rajasthan and is now looking to scale imported to India. But these products are in India but it is growing in strong
up its India business through distribu- tailored to Indian consumers’ tastes. So double-digits. “Our focus is not just
tion expansion. we are looking at growing our presence in to increase our market share but also
both the indulgence and healthy snacking grow this category in the country and
The company’s India portfolio com- we expect it to become fairly large in
prises Choco-pie, O’Rice cracker and the next 3-4 years,” Saith added.
Custas Cup Cake.
Strengthening distribution
Saurabh Saith, CEO, Orion India, said: The company sells its products across the
“We began our journey in India in January country through the e-commerce channel
last year and initially focussed on import- and also has a strong presence in the mod-
ing our Choco-pie product from Vietnam. ern trade stores. “We are now strengthen-
Despite the Covid outbreak and sub- ing our distribution in the general trade
sequently the second pandemic wave, we stores across the top thirty cities in North
have witnessed a strong growth in the first India. In the coming months, we will
half of the year compared to same period look at ramping up our offline presence
last year albeit on a low base. We think through the general trade stores in other
India has the potential to be the fastest regions such as Eastern and Western
growing market for the brand and become regions,” he said.

Using local ingredients to be industry’s core focus:
Coca-Cola India

With India entering its 75th year ingredients will continue to be the core are revisiting their models and pivoting
of Independence, total bever- focal point for the industry. Besides, de- their offerings to suit the new normal,”
ages company Coca-Cola India veloping a hyper localised strategy as well he added. According to Ray, developing
believes that using the countrys own farm as building a portfolio of consumer-centric a hyper-localised strategy and building a
brands will be another major theme for the portfolio of consumer-centric brands using
industry. Indian farm ingredients will continue to be
the core focal point for the industry.
“As India celebrates its 75th Independence
Day, there has been a strong emphasis “The aim is to create loved brands, done
on creating an ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, sustainably, for a better shared future,
India’s journey of economic self-reliance. while we move forward with support
While the nation fights the pandemic, it is of our partners and stakeholders across
widely understood that a self-reliant India levels, to achieve our vision of environ-
is a pursuit of fostering entrepreneurship, mental sustainability and creating a world
nurturing diversity and innovation and without waste. “The accelerated digital
enabling rural and urban areas to develop transformation forced by the pandemic has
alongside,” said Sanket Ray, President, been another big change. Going forward,
Coca-Cola India and South West Asia. capitalising on digitisation and technology
will help tap new opportunities to move
“For India Inc., this perhaps translates into towards achieving goals at an accelerated
two broad words -- ‘Innovation’ and ‘Ad- pace,” Ray said.
aptability’, as it has been truly inspiring
to see how businesses across industries ET Retail

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Delve into Palatable Pan Asian & EVENTS
Japanese Cuisine with Azuki 2021- 2022

flavours and techniques, the executive
chef Karan Thapa garnered interna-
tional experience in the industry while
working in Dubai and Seychelles. The
Sous Chef Temonthy Lepcha earlier
worked in Street Food bar no. 1 in
saint

Tour into the heart of Pan Asia Petersburg, Russia for 3 years and
and Japan; Azuki is a cloud then joined Azuki. Both bring their
kitchen serving up a myriad of culinary expertise within the venture,
authentic cuisine doused in flavour. guaranteeing the customers optimum
Translating to ‘beautiful soul’, the satisfaction.
hub provides an affordable experience
laden in soul food to its customers. Speaking about the launch and his
future plans, Founder Saksham Logani
Helming from the hospitality industry, said “My main goal was always to start
Founder Saksham Logani priorly an upscale farm to table pan Asian and
worked with renowned hotels such as Japanese brand. Before launching a full
the Sheraton and Oberoi hotels, and fledged restaurant, I decided to test the
thereafter delved into launching his waters with a cloud kitchen- and there-
own venture- Azuki. He currently runs after convert the same into a dine-in
the cloud kitchen alongside managing spot. From childhood,my main aim was
hotels in Rajasthan called the Indian to open several branches across India
Soul Hotels and provide a unique and unforgettable
experience to my customers. Living
The concept of the cloud kitchen abroad for several years, I realized our
revolves around fresh produce, and country doesn’t possess a speakeasy
delectable hygienic meals. The brand dining experience. In the future, I
brings forth a farm to table concept, would like to delve into the space and
wherein the kitchen is tied up with launch the concept in our country”
farmers who provide the outlet fresh
vegetables everyday. Hearty meals Azuki remains operational in two
laden with wholesome ingredients, shifts- between 12pm to 3pm and 5pm
forms the crux of the joint- each fla- to 12pm, and is closed on Tuesdays.
vour standing out and complimenting
the other in harmony amidst the dishes. Fulfilling the Founder’s childhood
dream of pan-India expansion, the
Signature dishes at the eatery in- eatery is all set to provide a unique
clude the juicy and fresh Duck and and unforgettable experience to the
Pomegranate Salad, a flavourful Khao patrons with 6 more outlets by the end
Suey , Lotus Stem and Water Chestnut of next year. While their base kitchen
drizzled in Honey chilli sauce, Crispy will be situated in South Extension,
Vietnamese Summer Rolls, Succu- they will be moving towards Vasant
lent Singaporean Summer Lollipops, Kunj, Malviya Nagar and later towards
melt in the mouth Steamed Meatballs, west Delhi. An international branch
Loaded Mushroom and Smoked in Sydney is also in the pipeline. At
Scamorza Dim Sums, delicious Prawn a later stage, the outlet seeks to grow
Har Gao Dim Sums and a rich Ren- their own vegetables and venture into
dang Chicken Curry. Having garnered plucked and planted meals.
the perfect grasp over produce,
The answer to one’s cravings, Azuki is
sure to satiate the taste buds of its cus-
tomers, leaving them wanting more.

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The Baker’s Dozen presents the origin story of
‘The Fluffiest Pancakes You’ll Ever Eat’

Pancakes enjoy an iconic history founder at The Baker’s Dozen. “The
in the breakfast museum of idea for our new premix was birthed in
the world. Researchers have our very kitchen when I realized that
traced the first ‘primal pancake (or there must be a cheeky and innov-
pancake-est item)’ to the stomach of ative way to make ‘Dad’ the perfect
Otzi the Iceman over 5300 years ago. Sunday breakfast protagonist. I love
Even ancient Greeks and Romans making pancakes for my kids, and we
celebrated Pancake Day as a day decided – why not create something
of feasting prior to Lent and even that helps fellow non-bakers like me
wrote about them in their poetry. earn a memorable seat in the Sunday
The famous Elizabethan playwright kitchen too.”
Thomas Dekker has also paid an early
yet well-deserved homage to pancakes considered as a verb! In a more important Armed with this new goal, TBD began its
in The Shoemaker’s Holiday, where Firk and colloquially Indian context, Pancakes expedition to make the fluffiest Pancakes
bellows in glee, “Oh brave! O sweet bell! have fast become a catchphrase for one of India had ever seen. A lot of research,
O delicate pancakes! Open the doors, my the easiest breakfasts that Dads’ can make experiments and 1327 pancake mixes later,
hearts, and shut up the windows. Keep in on a Sunday Morning. The Baker’s Dozen they were able to create the ultimate Sunday
the house, let out the pancakes.” (TBD) spoke to 100 such Dads who con- brunch pancake mix with the perfect FFD
firmed our worst fears – there was nothing quotient - Fluffy, Flavorful, and Delicious!
Having changed many identities over the easy about Sunday Morning Pancakes.
years as flapjack, griddlecake, hotcake, Sassy and filled with some gooey yet light-
slapjack, Pancakes definitely sit at the “As a father to twins and being married to hearted sense of humor, TBD’s Pancake
head of the world’s breakfast table. So a superwoman who is a baker, the pressure premix is made with the finest wheat flour,
much so, that even the Merriam-Webster on Sundays when Dad chooses to cook, is is eggless and preservative-free, enabling
thesaurus recognizes the pancake as one quite high,” mentions Sneh Jain, the co- anyone to make the ‘The Fluffiest Pancakes
of 13 breakfast foods that are universally You’ll Ever Eat’ EVERY TIME.

Xotik rolls out sleek, ready to drink cans for Jeeru,
Vanilla Float and Hammer

Homegrown beverage brand Xotik identity intact.
Frujus with their flagship product
Jeeru, has unveiled three products Commenting on the drinks’ new avatar,
in a new shape and size. Xotik’s products- Ankita Sehgal, Director, Xotik Frujus Pvt.
Jeeru, Vanilla Float and energy drink, Ham- Ltd, said, “We have always tried to make
mer, will now be available in a 250 ml can our products more accessible to our cus-
in the markets. In a move to elevate their tomers and we hope that these minimalistic
visual identity, Xotik has opted for a youth- ‘Can’ designs instantly connect with our
ful and polished design and packaging, that millennial customers. With an energy drink
sets them apart in the store shelves. in our portfolio, we strive to offer the finest
quality beverages at a reasonable price,
Jeeru, Xotik’s flagship product offers a bridging the gap to our younger audience.”
unique blend of sweet, sour and spicy
flavours fit for the Indian palette. The brand These newly launched cans will be
incites nostalgia with its flavours and caters available across Greater Mumbai, Gujarat,
to a wide range of audience across the Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi NCR -
country. North & West Bengal at INR 30 for Jeeru
and INR 50 for Vanilla Float and Hammer.
Vanilla Float, the vanilla flavoured fruit
drink and Hammer, the energy drink from Recently the company announced the brand
the house of Xotik would also be hitting refresh for their signature product Jeeru.
the shelves along with Jeeru. The white and The new packaging and branding was
black color schemes of the cans provide executed to highlight the drink’s fun, fizzy,
a slick appearance, keeping the visual spicy, and eclectic nature.

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Lactalis India Launches Protein- drinks to bring the goodness of yogurt to
filled Yogurt Drink a discerning audience in a snackable drink
format,” Kumar said. In countries like
Lactaris India, part of the French France, yogurt is part of the breakfast, but in
Lactaris Group, has entered the India it’s consumed all day, he added. Raki
Indian yogurt category with the Turbo Yogurt Drinks are manufactured at
launch of the Raki Turbo Yogurt Drink in the Tilmara Milk Factory in Mermal Vatur
Chennai. The company claimed that this near Chennai. Lactalis acquired Thirumala
was the first such drink in India. in 2014.

“On-the-go” drinks are served in mango part of daily food intake. However, yogurt On Lactel’s trip to India, Kumar said UHT
and strawberry flavors.Thicker than that is relatively new and is largely restricted to milk was launched in October 2020 and
Lassie Rahul Kumar, managing director a niche audience living in big cities. yogurt is being drunk today. He said the
of Lactalis India, said at a virtual press company will launch fruit yogurt in October
conference that the presence of protein “We want to use Lactel Turbo Yogurt and Greek yogurt in January 2022. Lactalis
and fruit would pack it into an open pouch India has been involved in the Indian dairy
and cost Rs. 15. He added that this drink industry for over 7 years with the acquis-
contains all the benefits of all-natural ition of Thirumala Milk in South India in
premium French quality yogurt. The drink 2014, Anik Milk in North India in 2016 and
will be available in Bangalore, followed Prabhat Dairy in West India in 2019.
by a gradual release in Telangana, Andhra
Pradesh, and northern and western India “India is a very strategic market and we will
by January 2022, he said. According to continue to consider acquisitions to expand
Kumar, yogurt drinks with snacks are our footprint and market share,” Kumar
targeted at young Indians who are “on said. Last year, the company reported sales
the go.” The total market size of yogurt is of 4,000 chlores and expected growth of
about 500 billion rupees, and the company 5-6% this year. He added that the capital
expects 20% market penetration.In India, investment will be around Rs 5 billion,
fermented dairy products have always been including Rs 1.5 billion spent on the yogurt
beverage factory in Mermal Batur.

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DKSH Expands Distribution Partnership with DSM
Human Nutrition and Health to India

DKSH has been appointed distri- Nutrition and Health to India. Under the the-art food and beverage innovation center
bution partner for DSM Human agreement, DKSH will provide marketing in Mumbai.
Nutrition and Health, a global and sales as well as distribution and logist-
purpose-led, performance-driven, sci- ics for DSM’s range of standard premixes Raj Sahetiya, Senior Business Director,
ence-based company specializing in for the food and beverage industry, includ- HNH, South Asia, DSM, commented:
Nutrition, Health, and Sustainable Living, ing concepts such as immunity booster, “DKSH is a well-known brand and
in India. energy premix, bone health, general well- distributor in India, having a proven track
being, and more. record as a reliable distribution partner.
DKSH’s Business Unit Performance In addition, they have a strong team of
Materials, a leading distributor of specialty DKSH is a strategic partner of DSM food technologists to promote innovative
chemicals and ingredients, has expanded Food Specialties with an established products, as well as strong capabilities in
its existing partnership with DSM Human and successful relationship across Asia logistics, sales, and marketing.”
Pacific. For the DSM Human Nutrition and
Health division, this is the first significant “We are delighted to expand our successful
collaboration in Asia and follows DKSH’s partnership with DSM Human Nutrition
initial partnership with DSM in Hong and Health to India. DKSH was chosen for
Kong. Through DSM’s portfolio, DKSH its strong capabilities in logistics, in-depth
will reach a broader range of customers market insights, and proven track record in
who are looking to expand their food and marketing, sales, and distribution in Asia.
beverage solutions and increase their mar- We look forward to growing a successful
ket coverage in India. DKSH supports its partnership with DSM in existing and
customers to deliver nutritional value, as new market segments.” said Cesar Saez,
well as to develop and improve the quality Vice President, Global Food & Beverage
of products, particularly from its state-of- Ingredients at DKSH.

Tyson investing $300M in fully cooked chicken plant

Tyson said that the decision Tyson chicken nuggets, crispy strips and air gill and Continental Grain for $4.53
to open a new plant, set fried.” The company has also focused on billion, has been planning a new
to be located in southern innovation and added to its portfolio this poultry processing plant, although
Virginia near the North Carolina year, launching ready-to-eat chicken saus- it warned in May it might delay
border, comes amid “increasing age Breakfast Nuggets and Skillets under building the facility because of high
demand” of its products. President its Jimmy Dean brand, as well as prepared construction costs.
of Prepared Foods Noelle Mara said meals to cook in crockpots and ovens.
that Tyson is “uniquely positioned” While poultry sales have been
to meet the demand as sales of Competitors of Tyson have also been strong, Tyson has faced some issues
protein-based foods like chicken ramping up poultry production in the face this year. Last month, it launched
continue to surge. The company of growing demand. Pilgrim’s Pride, which a recall of nearly 9 million pounds
currently operates 185 chicken Brazilian meat giant JBS plans to fully of its frozen, fully cooked chicken
facilities in the U.S. and 35 prepared foods acquire, announced this past October a $75 sold across the U.S. after it was determ-
facilities. million expansion of its chicken processing ined that some could have been infected
facility in Cold Spring, Minn. Sanderson with listeria. And many meat processors
The boom of popularity in meat and poultry Farms, which is set to be acquired by Car- including Tyson have been dealing with
began at the start of the pandemic, with worker shortages throughout the pandemic.
sales skyrocketing 35% between March This has caused Tyson to implement some
and July 2020, according to data from the changes to keep up with growing demand,
Food Industry Association. Since then, the such as scheduling workers fewer days with
poultry craze has continued. longer shifts.

In its third quarter, Tyson’s chicken sales Despite these issues, Tyson making yet
were up 12% to $3.5 billion, according to another huge investment in a new poultry
the company’ last earnings call. CEO Don- plant highlights its confidence in continued
nie King noted the “continued share per- growing demand for chicken in the years
formance of our value-added products like ahead.

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Combination of wheat textures
creates authentic meat alternatives

“Loryma presents its innovative portfolio of TVP (Textured
Vegetable Protein) which comprises six basic types. While
serving as a structure-giving protein base, they also give meat
alternatives an authentic mouthfeel.
Lory® Tex range from ingredient gluten - a renewable raw material that
specialist Loryma perfectly replicates forms meat-like fibres through an innov-
meat and fish applications ative extrusion process. As a dry product,

it can be transported unrefrigerated, easily

Loryma presents its innovative portfolio of stored, and rehydrated individually. The bite

TVP (Textured Vegetable Protein) which strength determines the water absorption of

comprises six basic types. While serving the ingredient, with a ratio of between 1:2

as a structure-giving protein base, they also and 1:2.5 of texturate to water. It is available

give meat alternatives an authentic mouth- in three shades - light brown, coloured with

feel. Through targeted selection, combina- natural malt extract and reminiscent of

tion, and hydrogenation of the dry textur- cooked pork along with versions in brown

ates, different types of meat and fish can be and dark brown, which are coloured with

replicated, as well as an array of processing caramel and resemble cooked beef.

variants, such as sausage meat, fillets and

minced meat. Furthermore, the neutral taste Depending on the combination, different

of the ingredients means there is no need for vegan or vegetarian applications can be

masking flavours. realised with the textured wheat proteins.

If softer granulates are combined with

The texturates are available in powder firmer ones, popular “home style” burger

format, which can be used for protein patties are created, while the exclusive use

enrichment or vegetable sausage meat, of Lory® Tex Fibres for a homogeneous

and as granules for products that imitate fibrous texture authentically replicates a

minced meat. For the reproduction of grown schnitzel. When used in combination with

meat structures such as poultry, pork, or finely granulated Lory® Tex Powder, the

veal alternatives, the long fibres, flakes, texture is reminiscent of sausage meat, ideal

and chunks can be used on their own or in for vegetable “chicken” nuggets. Lory® Tex

combination. Chunks can also be used to create fibrous,

inhomogeneous structures that authentically

Lory® Tex consists mainly of wheat emulate a matured chicken breast.

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Arla Foods Ingredients raises the bar for healthier
indulgence

important than ever, but products that don’t
deliver an enjoyable consumer experience
won’t be purchased a second time – espe-
cially when there are so many alternatives
available. Peanut butter is a great choice
because of its flavour and texture profile,
and when manufacturers pair it with Lac-
prodan® SoftBar they can create indulgent
bars without sacrificing functionality.”

Arla Foods Ingredients has launched in protein bars can result in issues such as The new concept can be used by manufac-
a new concept to help manufac- the risk of hardening over time, which can turers as it is, or as a basis for recipes with
turers create protein bars that offer affect mouthfeel and shelf life. Arla Foods different flavour combinations or nut butter
healthier indulgence without compromising Ingredients’ newest concept demonstrates varieties. It was developed at the Arla
on functionality. how such challenge can be overcome. It Foods Ingredients Application & Techno-
combines Lacprodan® SoftBar – a dairy logy Science Centre, the facilities of which
The protein bar category is forecast to and whey protein ingredient which allows now include a protein bar pilot production
grow at a CAGR of 6% between 2021 and bars to reach up to 37% protein content line.
2025, largely because of demand for tasty as well as delivering a soft texture – with
snacks that can quell “carb-cravings”.(1) creamy peanut butter. Joe Katterfield added: “We’re always look-
However, there is a growing call on manu- ing to expand our technological capabilities
facturers to bridge the gap between health The resulting bar delivers an indulgent and we were particularly excited to com-
and indulgence, with 55% of consumers eating experience and offers manufacturers mission our new bar line. It’s optimised to
saying it is hard to find indulgent snacks opportunities to make claims such as high replicate industrial mixing, extrusion and
they believe are healthy.(2) protein* and high in fibre*. Lacprodan® enrobing processes, as well as flow-wrap-
SoftBar works well in maltitol-free bars ping into the wrapper, and it will increase
As the bar category becomes more compet- and has performed well in shelf-life stabil- our understanding of the production
itive, manufacturers are looking for innov- ity tests. processes used by the industry today. This
ative ways to meet both these needs. One will further improve the expert support we
increasingly featured ingredient is peanut Joe Katterfield, Sales Development Man- offer bar manufacturers and reinforce our
butter, which is familiar to consumers and ager, Health & Performance Nutrition, at position as the go-to partner for specialised
offers indulgent taste as well as melt-in- Arla Foods Ingredients, said: “The demand dairy and whey protein ingredients.”
the-mouth texture. for healthy indulgence is especially
apparent in the bar category. Nutritional https://www.arlafoodsingredients.com/health-
However, the use of a soft nut butter base value, protein content in particular, is more foods/explore-industry/ingredients--solutions/

active-lifestyle/indulgent-protein-bar/
1Euromonitor International, 2021

2 HealthFocus® International: Global Trend Study,
2020

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Can Egg Replacers be the New Eggs in the
Vegan Baking Ingredients?

As innovative recipes in the baking “Because eggs offer mouthfeel, texture, and functionality, the baking
sector come up, the demand for ve- business is having a hard time producing high-quality vegan baked goods.
gan baking ingredients is expected The baking industry’s growth options are limited by the difficulty of finding
to grow in demand across the globe. The components that can substitute eggs in vegan baked products.
number of vegans has increased dramatic- food production and the environment, Growth of the Market
ally in the last few years. The construction
of health narratives centred on vegan which is leading them to choose companies Because eggs offer mouthfeel, texture, and
dietary habits has sparked interest amongst that make use of sustainable food pro- functionality, the baking business is having
the public. In addition to that, vegan cessing as well as manufacturing methods. a hard time producing high-quality vegan
services and products have been supported Sustainability is likely to emerge as a baked goods. The baking industry’s growth
by a number of healthcare experts as well important factor in shaping the contours of options are limited by the difficulty of find-
as medical practitioners, which has been the global vegan baking ingredients market ing components that can substitute eggs in
giving vegan cuisine more value. In recent in the years to come. vegan baked products.
times, vegan baking is a specialised sector
that is being positioned as a unique topic Despite the fact that vegan baking in- In spite of this, bakeries are steadily
within the food and baking industry. As a gredients adhere to ethical concerns about closing the gap between traditional bakery
result, the global vegan baking ingredients animal treatment, firms are continuously items and vegan baked products, thanks
market’s overall revenue is anticipated to concentrating on simplifying their supply to the technological advances made in the
grow in the coming years. chain processes in order to keep customers production of vegan baking ingredients.
informed about their sustainable practises. Several firms are developing vegan baking
A new generation of egg replacers in This also helps to increase sales. Iceland’s ingredients that are designed to replicate
powder form is being developed to prohibition on the use of palm oil in vegan the flavour as well as texture of the bakery
improve the texture of baked goods by bakery products has been a recent develop- items. To address the growing demand for
adding fluffiness and a medium for binding ment signalling significant momentum for healthier vegan bakery items, businesses in
materials. Furthermore, producers of vegan sustainable practises in the food processing the global vegan baking ingredients market
baking ingredients are striving to develop business. This decision was based on al- are coming up with a variety of substitute
stabilisers that will improve the mouthfeel legations of child labour, declining animal dairy fillings, including reduced-sugar and
and texture of baked items. The growing population, and deforestation in Indonesia low-fat versions.
number of innovations is expected to fulfil and Malaysia, from where palm oil was
a wide range of customer demands and being obtained. To know more about this research report, please
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New all-vegan bakeries are springing up
all over the world in response to the rapid
surge in demand for vegan bakery items.
Following the huge demand for vegan
baking items over the Great British Bake
Off Week, various e-commerce companies
declared the opening of an all-vegan online
baking shops in 2018. Existing bakery
outlets are now developing new vegan
product lines so as to capitalise on the
rising demand for vegan bakery items. The
demand for vegan baking ingredients is ex-
pected to increase as a result of large-scale
investments in vegan baking businesses.
This factor is likely to fuel growth of the
global vegan baking ingredients market in
the years to come.

Sustainable Practices to Gain Traction
in Vegan Food Products Sector

Customers are becoming more conscious
of the connection between environment

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

healthy snacks and meal replacements, sup-
plementing the growth. The pet food seg-
ment is expected to experience significant
growth during the forecast period owing to
the shift towards grain-free pet food. Pea
starch is increasingly being used in wet and
dry pet food, snacks, and treats.

The applications of pea starch include
gelling, film foaming, binding and thick-
ening, texturizing, and others. The gelling
segment accounted for the highest share in
2019. The growth in the convenience food
industry is expected to drive the market in
this segment during the forecast period.

The global pea starch market size requirements, and align with their health Pea starch is a major component in food
is expected to reach USD 150.7 goals. products that require an elastic texture ow-
million by 2028 according to a new ing to its high amylose content. Growing
study by Polaris Market Research. The There has been an increasing shift towards industrial applications of pea starch for gel-
report “Pea Starch Market Share, Size, the consumption of organic products. In ling, coupled with increasing demand from
Trends, Industry Analysis Report, By Type August 2019, Cargill invested $75 million the animal feed sector are factors expected
(Organic, Traditional); By Application in PURIS to strengthen its offerings of pea to provide numerous growth opportunities
(Gelling, Film Foaming, Binding & Thick- proteins, starches, and fibers. This would in the coming years.
ening, Texturizing); By End-Use (Food enable the company to address the growing Asia Pacific is expected to exhibit signific-
& Beverages, Animal Feed, Pet Food, consumer demand for plant-based proteins ant growth during the forecast period. Pop-
Cosmetics, Pharmaceutical, Textile); By to fulfill their nutritional needs. PURIS ulation growth, rising disposable incomes,
Regions; Segment Forecast, 2021 – 2028” offers a wide portfolio of non-GMO and and growing use in food products such as
gives a detailed insight into current market organic pea starch for multiple food and bakery, dairy, and confectionery drive the
dynamics and provides analysis on future beverage categories. market growth in the region.
market growth.
The end-use for the market includes food The population in the region is gradually
The market is projected to witness growth & beverages, animal feed, pet food, cos- moving from traditional food groups to
over the forecast period owing to increas- metics, pharmaceutical, textile, and others. a range of healthier food options and is
ing demand for convenience food, hectic The food & beverage industry uses pea willing to spend more on food that offers
consumer lifestyle, and rising application starch in a wide range of products such as high nutritional value. With increasing
in animal feed. The consumption of pea dairy, baked goods, meat products, soups, consciousness regarding diet and lifestyle
starch has also increased on account of the and canned goods. Increasing health con- among youth, the market is expected to
growing disposable income of consumers, cerns among adults as well as kids drive grow significantly in the coming years.
increasing health concerns, and rising the growth of this segment.
awareness regarding nutrition and fitness. Some of the major market participants in-
Companies are introducing pea starch- Increasing consciousness towards physical clude Parrish and Heimbecker, Ltd., Axiom
based food products to enable consumers appearance and fitness coupled with a hec- Foods, Inc., Dakota Dry Bean, Puris Foods,
to maintain weight, provide nutritional tic lifestyle has increased the demand for Vestkorn Milling AS, Roquette Freres,
Meelunie B.V., AGT Food and Ingredi-
ents, Shandong Jianyuan Group, Emsland
Group, Yantai Shuangta Food Co., Ltd.,
Cosucra Groupe Warconing SA, Felleskjø-
pet Rogaland Agder, and the Scoular
Company.

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Lycored’s new
concentrated
D3 is perfect
multivitamin
solution

Lycored has launched a new highly
concentrated D3, creating oppor-
tunities for synergistic products that
combine vitamin D with other ingredients.

Capsudar D3 1000E delivers 1 million tration to Capsudar®, Lycored’s unique fabulous pairings with a range of other
IU/g of vitamin D3. This ultra-high con- precision microencapsulation technology. actives.”
centration (2.5% of that of pure vitamin It turns fragile, volatile and easy-to-spoil
D3) frees up more “space” for other ingredients into stable powders that remain Capsudar D3 1000E is the latest addition to
vitamins, minerals and other actives. The viable throughout the rigors of processing, Lycored’s comprehensive vitamin D range,
product also provides 81mg towards a 1g packaging and storage. which includes encapsulated D2 and D3,
daily dose of calcium and can be partnered Vitamin D3 oxidizes easily, is sensitive to and solutions for tablets, capsules, softgels,
with magnesium and vitamin K, making it light and usually needs to be kept in a va- gummies and beverages. For more details
ideal for multivitamin supplements. cuum in the dark. The Capsudar precision on the vitamin D range, visit: https://www.
There is a wealth of scientific evidence microencapsulation technology overcomes lycored.com/vitamin-d
for the benefits of such pairings. Taking these challenges – it ensures the actives in
vitamins D and K with calcium is more Capsudar D3 1000E are protected during Available in all global markets, it is suit-
effective than taking calcium alone[1], processing and storage, and released able for hard shell and tablet applications.
and magnesium assists in the activation of effectively in the body. A core of calcium With a short ingredient list, it is free from
vitamin D.[2] A combination of calcium phosphate is spray-coated with a layer of silicon dioxide, maltodextrin, carbohydrate
and vitamin D has been recommended in vitamin D3, and both are surrounded by a and sugar. It is also kosher, halal and veget-
populations such as seniors to reduce the protective outside layer. arian.
risk of fractures.[3]
Christiane Lippert, Global Product Man- [1] van Ballegooijen AJ et al ‘The Synergistic
The pandemic has spotlighted the role ager, Vitamins, at Lycored, said: “One of Interplay between Vitamins D and K for Bone and
of vitamin D in immune health, with the effects of the pandemic – and lock-
groups most likely to be deficient in the downs – has been a surge in demand for Cardiovascular Health: A Narrative Review’ Int J
micronutrient disproportionately impacted vitamin D. It’s a micronutrient that works Endocrinol. Sep 12, 2017
by COVID-19.[4] Lockdowns have also best in combinations with other vitamins
increased interest – two in three con- and minerals, so we set out to develop a [2] Uwitonze AM, Razzaque MS ‘Role of Mag-
sumers who responded to a recent Lycored product that would deliver maximum syn- nesium in Vitamin D Activation and Function’ J
survey were concerned that they were not ergy between active ingredients. Thanks to Am Osteopath Assoc 118(3):181-189. Mar 12018
getting enough vitamin D due to less time our Capsudar encapsulation technology, we [3] Nowson CA ‘Prevention of fractures in older
outdoors.[5] were able to create a powerful, super-con-
centrated D3 that overcomes formulation people with calcium and vitamin D’ Nutrients.
Capsudar D3 1000E owes its high concen- challenges and offers opportunities for Sep;2(9):975-84, Sep 16, 2010

[4]‘Editorial: Vitamin D and COVID-19: why the
controversy?’ The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrino-

logy, January 11, 2021
[5] Press Release: ‘Two in three consumers fear
Vitamin D deficiency during lockdown, Lycored

survey shows’, November 23, 2020

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Versatility of AlmondAlmonds are healthy, tasty and full of good and high-quality nutrients. It is not for nothing that they are

probably one of the most popular nuts of all. Especially in baked goods, as a topping on muesli or simply as
a snack between meals - almonds support our health in many ways. Just a small handful of nuts a day could
be enough to prevent diseases such as diabetes. Strictly speaking, however, the almond does not belong to the

“group of nuts in a botanical sense, but is, in fact, a seed - but in most countries, it is commonly called a "nut".
Wonderfully delicious, almonds monds are used to make almond oil, which contributed significantly to the fact that
have long been revered as an is used in many baking recipes to add an Mediterranean inhabitants, in particular, re-
epitome of wellness and health. intense almond flavour. Sweet almonds mained fit and healthy. Even small amounts
Rich, crunchy and gorgeous - Brown cased are among the most commonly used nuts. help to stay full for much longer.
almonds (badaam) are not just rich in vit- Ground sweet almonds are especially
amins and nutrients, they’re also a real joy useful in baking and can be substituted Minerals such as magnesium and cal-
to cook with. for flour to create a dense, moist texture in cium help maintain healthy bones and a
cakes and biscuits. They are also used in well-functioning musculature. More pre-
Almonds grow on trees in a pale green savoury dishes - ground almonds thicken cisely, magnesium helps to relax the body
perforated shell. When an almond is romesco sauce and add texture and flavour and calcium helps to tense the muscles.
attached to the tree, it is known as drupe. to chicken korma. Dishes described as Vitamin E also has an antioxidant effect on
But almonds aren’t the only ones that grow ‘amandine’ are served with whole or split the body. It, therefore, protects against free
in a shell - Olives, prunes and apricots also blanched almonds – trout amandine being a radicals, which are released in increased
grow in a hard casing and are found on universal classic. quantities, especially in the event of inflam-
trees. Some believe that almonds have been mation.
around for almost 19,000 years. They were The Almond - Rich in Nutrients
initially cultivated in Iran, Afghanistan and Vitamin B1 should not be ignored either, as
Turkey, and later spread out to the Mediter- Almond is a highly nutritional nut and a it strengthens our nerves when consumed
ranean region, Europe and China. Almonds rich source of vitamin E, calcium, phos- regularly. It is therefore hardly surprising
also have great historical significance. It phorous, iron and magnesium. It also that almonds are found as an integral part of
is said that almond and almond trees both contains zinc, selenium, copper and niacin. trail mixes nowadays. The combination of
featured in the Old Testament. The branch Compared to all other nuts, they are the healthy fruits and nuts is the ideal compan-
of the almond tree was also spoken of in most packed with nutrients and beneficial ion for the day.
Exodus, the story of Moses and in Egypt components.
they were stuffed in all kinds of treasures - Almonds and their Fatty Acids
vases, boxes, jewelry cases etc. Already many hundreds of years ago the
almond was considered a noble fruit. Many are initially frightened by the high-fat
There are two sorts of almonds, the bitter High-quality protein (approx. 19 grams content of almonds. The almond contains
almond and the sweet almond. Bitter al- by 100 grams almonds) and healthy fats about 55 grams of fat per 100 grams. But

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here one should distinguish between good prevents ageing and inflammation.
and bad fats. Since almonds, like olives, • Fight Cancer: Soaked almonds contain
contain only healthy fatty acids, their
consumption is safe. Those who want to Vitamin B17 which is vital for fighting
lose weight should therefore not avoid the cancer.
delicious nuts at all. The positive nutrients • Flavonoid present in almonds sup-
and the high protein content even support presses tumor growth.
weight loss if consumed in moderation. • Help in lowering and maintaining
glucose levels and regulating high
Health Benefits blood pressure.
• Soaked almonds contain folic acid
The valuable nutrient composition has been which reduces birth defects.
proven to lower the blood sugar level. But
it is not only with regard to blood sugar that Other Applications
one benefits from consuming almonds, but
they can also help lower cholesterol levels. Raw whole nuts are cut open at processing
Whoever firmly integrates the consumption units using large cracker machines. Smaller
of almonds into their everyday life over a nut sheller equipment or handheld pliers
period of several weeks can already notice usually suffice for domestic purposes.
some changes. The reason for this is said to
be the secondary plant substances con- Here are some serving tips:
tained in the almonds, such as polyphenols. • Almonds can be enjoyed raw, salted or
Together with the many dietary fibres, this
provides a good basis for healthier choles- sweetened.
terol levels. • They are nutty yet pleasantly sweet in

Studies have also shown that almonds can taste. Sweetened almond milk (Badam
have a direct effect on bone health. In one milkshake) is a one of popular refresh-
trial, one part of the participants was given ing drink in Indian and other South
about 60 grams of almonds, the other part Asian countries.
either rice or potatoes. Only when almonds • Almonds are one of the most sought
were given was it possible to notice an after among nuts employed in a variety
increase in bone density a short time later. of rice dishes, savory and sweet pre-
The bone-destroying cells decreased by parations in the Middle-East region.
about 20 percent. • Almond splits are often sprinkled over
desserts, particularly sundaes and other
They are known to have great medicinal ice cream preparations.
value, which, along with their good taste, is • They employed widely in the confec-
the main reason that so many people pro- tionery, as an addition to cookies, bis-
actively add them to their diet. Some of the cuits, sweets, energy bars, and cakes.
researched and verified benefits of soaked In France, frangipane is a favorite cake
almonds are given below. made of almond meal.
• Blanched kernels also used to make
• Help with digestion - Soaking almonds almond-butter, which is an ideal altern-
helps in releasing enzymes which ative for peanut allergy sufferers.
in turn help with digestion. Soaking • Green, mature almonds are incredibly
almonds releases enzyme lipase which delicious! These edible, young, tender
is beneficial for digestion of fats. nuts, hit the farmer markets by late
spring. Cut open its outer green shell
• Help with weight-loss - The monoun- using a paring knife and enjoy inner
saturated fats in almonds curb your sweet, cream-white kernel!
appetite and keep you full. So feel free
to snack on them because they’ll help Almond nut allergy, although not so com-
you avoid binge-eating and trigger mon as other tree nut allergies like cashew,
weight-loss. pistachio, etc., may often cause hypersensit-
ivity cross-reactions in some people to food
• Almonds keep your heart healthy, substances prepared using them. The type
reduce bad cholesterol (low density and severity of symptoms may vary and
lipoprotein) and increase good choles- may include vomiting, diarrhea, pain abdo-
terol (high density lipoprotein) men, swelling of lips, and throat leading to
breathing difficulty, and chest congestion.
• They are a good source of antiox- Therefore, caution should be exercised in
idants: Vitamin E present in soaked those with nut allergic syndrome while con-
almonds works as an antioxidant suming food items prepared almond nuts.
which inhibits free radical damage that
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& PROCESSING
PACKAGING

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GEA launches new Ariete and
laboratory homogenizers: highly
efficient and capable of handling
demanding products

The GEA Ariete Homogenizer 3160 can be ment of emulsions, dispersions and nano- One Stop
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Ariete Homogenizer 3160 and the of between 1 l/h and 100 l/h, this special
GEA TriplexPanda Lab Homogenizer for design also enables the GEA TriplexPanda
the dairy, beverage, food, pharmaceutical, to process challenging products such
chemical and cosmetics industries. as sticky or highly viscous emulsions,
preparations with micro and nanofibers
The GEA Ariete Homogenizer 3160 as well as products containing pieces or
completes the series for medium and large crystals. This makes the new homogenizer
sized process lines and closes a gap in suitable for even sophisticated applications
this series: It features up to 1500 bar, with such as plant-based dairy alternatives, food
significantly increased flow rate capacity ingredients and the production of nanocel-
between 200 and 1200 bar. Like all Ariete lulose.
homogenizers, it can be customized with
more than 300 options for easy integra- The easy-to-use, plug & play unit has been
tion into any sanitary or aseptic process specially designed to meet the demands
line. With their wide range of available of laboratory testing as well as small-
materials, low running speed and lin- scale batches. Thanks to its three pistons,
ear plunger velocity, the Ariete models it ensures high performance in terms of
perform at their best even with abrasive product flow stability and homogenization.
and viscous products. Adding options from Reduced pulsations allow for very smooth
GEA – such as the patented homogenizing and gentle processing as well as quiet
valve NanoVALVE or the Oil Pure System running. Like all GEA laboratory homo-
for measuring condensed water and oil genizers, the TriplexPanda is actuated by
–lowers power, water and lubrication oil a camshaft transmission system, allowing
consumption, delivering further production maintenance-free operation. Due to its CIP
cost savings. capability, the liquid end guarantees full
cleanability with no dead spots.
GEA TriplexPanda laboratory
homogenizer for challenging products The unit is available in two versions for
continuous operation up to 400 bar with a
The GEA TriplexPanda Lab Homogenizer maximum flow rate of 100 l/h or 600 bar
is a three-piston tabletop unit for the treat- for up to 60 l/h. Both ensure full scalability
and guarantee results that are comparable
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izers.

All GEA homogenizers are designed
according to the EU safety rules (CE
standards) and comply with other relevant
industry certifications and guidelines such
as USDA, FDA, 3-A, ATEX, EHEDG and
cGMP.

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Sidel brings hygiene and sustainability goals to
the fore for Apemin Tusnad carbonated and non-
carbonated mineral water in Romania

came to Sidel again for improving their
performance with a new PET line.

A“In 2020, the market share of packaged water in Romania was 51% The company decided to invest in a new
on the non-alcoholic market in million litres. Additionally, consumers Sidel Combi carbonated and non-carbon-
pay more attention to superior water quality and, due to the rising ated mineral water PET line, owing to its
importance of convenience, “on-the-go” consumption is also thriving. high technical and hygiene standards. All
pemin Tusnad, the well-known untouched. The high quality of the mineral bottle forming, filling and closing opera-
Romanian mineral water player, water has been recognised since the 16th tions are performed in an integrated and
has invested in Sidel’s complete century. fully automated system. Thus, the entire
bottling circuit of mineral water – from the
PET line for carbonated and non-car- underground aquifer to the enclosed filling
environment – takes place in a controlled
bonated mineral water to meet changing The privately owned company works in system without any external biological
interaction. In addition, thanks to the Sidel
market demand as well as its sustainability harmony with the environment and aims to SF300 filler with reduced filler enclosure,
it helps preserve the purity and mineral
goals. Thanks to Sidel’s Combi SF300 provide the purest water to consumers. To character of the water keeping the filling
environment compact and in consistent
solution, running at 18,000 bottles per hour sustain this mission, it is crucial not only overpressure with HEPA filters ensuring
the highest hygiene standards.
(bph), and to packaging innovations in the to protect the water source from its origin,
Responding the homage to Mother Nature,
form of lightweighting and a shorter neck but also to ensure the hygiene of the whole Sidel’s BlendFill integrated filler and
carbonator solution also contributes to
finish, a smaller carbon footprint has been bottling process. Apemin Tusnad’s sustainable roadmap, as
it requires fewer components and functions
generated, yielding average savings of 5% and also reduce CO2 consumption, gener-
ating a smaller carbon footprint. Moreover,
on plastic consumption for each bottle and In 2020, the market share of packaged since 2020, all Apemin Tusnad brands have
been produced with lightweighting pre-
a high standard of hygiene. water in Romania was 51% on the non-al- forms and shorter neck finishes, achieving
average savings of 5% on plastic consump-
coholic market in million litres. Addi- tion for each bottle.

Founded in 1999, Apemin Tusnad is one tionally, consumers pay more attention to Production flexibility and local service
generate trust
of the main mineral water bottlers in Ro- superior water quality and, due to the rising
The new complete PET line for carbon-
mania, with investments of over 30 million importance of convenience, “on-the-go” ated and non-carbonated water can run
at up to 18,000 bph and accommodates
euros since the foundation of the company consumption is also thriving. various formats from 0.5 L to 2.5 L, which
increases production capacity up to 40%.
in technology and a production capacity of
“We chose Sidel not only because of
50,000 litres per hour. The company owns Hygiene goes hand in hand with its strength in PET solutions, but also
three brands – Tusnad, Artesia and Izvorul sustainability thanks to the great local service it offers.
Throughout the pre-contracting phase and
Ascuns. Apemin Tusnad uses mineral well The partnership with Sidel began in 2003, execution, we experienced a high level of
water that comes from the depths of the when the first fully automatic PET line was professionalism from Sidel’s staff, with
Harghita volcanic mountains, a moun- installed in the Tusnad plant. After the ref- clear communication and close support.
tainous area where nature has remained erence visit to Italy in 2019, the company This is the synergy we are looking for in
a partner,” concludes Gyarfas Kurko, the
owner of Apemin Tusnad.

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Glatt offers new fluid bed options for solvent-based
processes and products requiring Kosher and Halal
conditions

Glatt has expanded its range of
services and capacities at the
company’s Technology Centre in
Weimar for trials and sample development

When developing and launching new
products, speed is a critical factor. However,
sensitive ingredients and solvent-based
processes often present manufacturers with
technological challenges. In process expert
and plant manufacturer Glatt’s upgraded
technology centre, support from initial idea
and scale-up to industrial production is read-
ily available. At the company’s Technology
Centre in Weimar, Glatt operates a unique
fluid bed system that processes solvent-
based products in a vacuum or using nitro-
gen as the process gas. As such, demand
is high for scale-up tests, product sample
production or short-term contract manufac-
turing services until the client’s own produc-
tion plant has been commissioned.

However, a new fluid bed granulator also allows feasibility tests on fluidised bed substances.
and coater for innovative solvent-based and spouted bed systems to be done under
processes has recently become available. GMP conditions. Products requiring improved bioavailability
The batch-mode apparatus is ideal for are emulsified and coated in a liquid phase
small and medium campaigns that include Customers benefit from optimal condi- by micro- or nano-encapsulation. However,
frequent cleaning cycles. Special explosion tions when it comes to optimising product granules or pellets that are dust-free, easily
protection measures, a 12 bar pressure properties. These include better bioavail- compressible and have a longer storage
shock-resistant design and a scrubber to ability, flowability and the absence of dust, life are preferred when formulating final
separate the solvents ensure a high level of improved solubility, tabletable agglomer- products. Spray granulation in the fluidised
safety for both employees and the environ- ates, pellet formulations with functional bed for drying and granulate formation in
ment. The superior hygienic conditions also coatings, controlled release spraying of one step is the first choice for this. In addi-
allow the production of Kosher and Halal active ingredients, extracts with solvents, tion to the capacity expansion, the existing
food products. Not only does the facility’s drying of solvent-based products and the plant can also now accommodate continu-
production capacity now reach into the microencapsulation of volatile and sensitive ous spray granulation processes.
three-digit tonne range, a new laboratory

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Returnable PET for sensitive beverages? Joint
research project of Krones and Alpla delivers
surprising results

Rising out of the niche: In the bever- and project lead at Alpla. “But we were interesting discovery: Over the course
age packaging market, returnable certain that, if we combined our expertise of several cleaning cycles, the alkaline
PET containers currently play in materials science, preform design, con- cleaning medium visibly roughened the
a rather small role. Wrongly so, say the tainer design, and systems engineering, we surface of the glass bottle, whereas nothing
results of a joint research project of Krones could find a solution for sensitive bever- comparable could be observed with the
and Alpla. In the project’s first phase, the ages like juices and dairy products. The PET containers. “For the filling of sens-
material and process parameters underwent option of using a 38-millimeter bottle neck itive beverages in particular, consistent
a comprehensive scientific evaluation. offers particular advantages for sensitive container quality can be an advantage that
Based on these findings, Krones and Alpla returnable applications.” should not be underestimated,” notes Ines
developed a returnable PET container that Bradshaw.
provides an optimal environment for sens- The partners dedicated particular attention
itive ESL (Extended Shelf Life) products to the container cleaning process because Microbiological tests are currently being
such as juice and milk in the cold chain. “PET is less heat-resistant than glass,” conducted to definitively establish whether
explains developer Ines Bradshaw. “So the technology is safe. Initial results
Be it due to regulations, voluntary cli- we had to find a way to ensure both a high confirm the observations made thus far:
mate targets, or growing environmental level of microbiological safety and a high “Microbiologically, PET bottles that
awareness among consumers, sustainab- number of use cycles while cleaning at had gone through 25 cycles could not be
ility issues are becoming an increasingly lower temperatures.” distinguished from new ones,” says a very
important factor in packaging choice. pleased Ines Bradshaw. With this proof of
“Which type of packaging performs best To obtain an objective and meaningful concept, the project has reached an import-
from an ecological perspective depends on base of data, Krones’ development plant ant milestone and is now ready for the next
a number of factors and must be evaluated for washing technology in Flensburg major step: Preparations are already well
individually for each use case,” explains carried out an elaborate series of tests, underway for the technical field test.
Martina Birk, who is responsible for the analysing the interaction of different bottle
enviro sustainability programme at Krones. designs and cleaning processes. “The tests About the project partners
But returnable PET containers often don’t provided us with a very clear picture of the
even enter into consideration in the first respective thermal, chemical, and mech- Krones supplies customers in the in-
place. “And yet they can offer outstanding anical factors,” says Bradshaw. “Among ternational beverage and food industry
environmental performance, especially if the findings: With the right combination of with everything they need for their value
they are distributed mainly regionally,” parameters – especially lye concentration, creation. With its enviro sustainability pro-
emphasises Birk. temperature, additive, and mechanical gramme, the group is driving the develop-
impact – temperatures around 60 °C are ment of more energy- and media-efficient
Bottle samples and cleaning processes sufficient to reliably remove even dried technologies and more environmentally
tested protein, fat, and starch contamination from friendly packaging.
the containers.”
Krones and Alpla teamed up to make these Alpla is one of the leading companies
benefits available for use for a wide range Direct comparison with returnable involved in plastic packaging. Around
of beverages. “Until now, the main applic- glass 21,600 employees worldwide produce
ations for returnable PET containers have custom-made packaging systems, bottles,
been carbonated soft drinks and water,” ex- A direct comparison of returnable PET and closures, and moulded parts at 178 sites
plains Jörg Schwärzler, returnables expert returnable glass brought to light another across 45 countries.

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Streamlined canning line concept: Carlsberg and
KHS implement successful projects in China

Cutting-edge filling equipment, This close partnership is an important SX tunnel pasteurizer and a packaging
environmentally-friendly packaging factor when it comes to project imple- system comprising an Innopack SP shrink
and ambitious sustainability targets: mentation – as the most recent undertaking packer at each respective plant plus two
Carlsberg is one of the beverage industry’s illustrates. Despite the restrictions imposed wrap-around packers in Yibin and one in
technological pioneers. The KHS Group by the corona pandemic, the new canning Dali, where several years ago KHS installed
consistently supports the brewery in the lines were actually commissioned before three convincing returnable glass lines.
concrete implementation of its strategies. the agreed date. KHS’ policy of regionaliz- With its state-of-the-art robot grouping,
A number of projects have recently been ation, now in place for several years, was palletizing with the Innopal PB1 RG2 gives
successfully realized in China – including central to the project’s speedy realization. Carlsberg the flexibility it needs to also cope
the installation of two canning lines. The “In setting up our own sales organizations with any tasks the future may have in store.
focus here was on a streamlined layout and and increasing our local service profi- The total package is rounded off by a wide
production design that are to act as a role ciency, we provide the regional expertise range of safety equipment such as a key-
model for all of the company’s Chinese needed to independently maintain, install in-pocket door safety system and extended
factories. and commission our machinery with the protective housing.
help of local teams,” explains Gras. With
Carlsberg was one of the first international travel restrictions still in force, this is a Lubrication-free container conveying
breweries to start exporting beer to China great advantage. “Our proximity to the concept
about 150 years ago. For several decades customer and short transportation distances
now the company has been represented by have considerably helped us to meet our Another special feature of the current
a number of sites on the Chinese market, supply obligations throughout the entire project was the request for a lubrication-free
with numerous traditional operations value chain,” he adds. container conveying concept and a dry
spread across the country procured at production environment. “Normally we
various stages to augment its network. Clear, streamlined layout work with belt lubrication to minimize
The enterprise, one of the leading beer wear and keep the coefficient of friction
companies in China, aims to improve the In this large-scale project Carlsberg found constant,” Gras explains. “At both plants
quality of local beers in the long term and it important that its new canning lines have the beverage cans run dry on the belts.” In
grow together with its partners, suppliers a clear and streamlined layout. This was opting for this solution KHS has disproved
and employees. This is to be brought about also to be as identical as possible at the two an ancient dogma – in the past brewers were
by constant modernization of existing plant Chinese sites. “We succeeded in quickly absolutely convinced that the floor had to be
equipment and the introduction of new, implementing an intelligent, space-saving wet– and helps Carlsberg in its striving for
advanced technologies. line concept in close cooperation with the greater sustainability by saving water. “The
customer’s project team,” Gras continues. entire project was ideally executed and is an
Reliable partner KHS The heavily reduced number of buffer and important role model for future canning line
conveying segments in the new line design setups,” Gras smiles. The customer is just
KHS has an important role to play in this make higher demands of the system control as positive about its continuing cooperation
strategy; recently, for instance, the systems and machine availability – the shorter with KHS. “The successful implementation
provider installed two canning lines at distances between the individual stations on of the current project sends out a strong
Carlsberg Dali Brewery (Dali City, Yunnan the line tolerate no faults in the production signal to our Chinese plants. We’ll use the
Province) and at Carlsberg Yibin Brewery processes. The high degree of reliability positive experiences we’ve gleaned here to
(Yibin City, Sichuan Province). “We’ve and ease of operation and maintenance of carry on improving – also with the help of
been working successfully with KHS for KHS’ technology proved convincing, how- KHS,” Kime concludes.
around ten years on the Asian market and ever. “KHS sets standards in the canning
have developed further together. This segment,” states Kime. “The reject rate is For more information go to: www.khs.com/en/
continuity throughout a good number under 1% and the level of efficiency is over media
of projects has created a sense of trust 95% – and is even 100% in Yibin. These are
between us and makes us feel that we’re all fantastic figures.” The filler is also compel-
one big team,” says Paul Kime, asset and ling with its high capacity.
projects director at Carlsberg Asia. Norman
Gras, global key account manager at KHS, The heart of the line is the ultramodern In-
confirms this. “We no longer merely have a nofill Can DVD can filler that processes up
simple supplier/customer relationship; our to 90,000 0.33-liter cans or a maximum of
two companies have grown together. Our 60,000 0.5-liter cans per hour, ranging from
teams work together professionally hand in local brands to Carlberg’s famous products.
hand. This is the key to success.” The concept also incorporates an Innopas

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40 processing & packaging

Taking advantage of optical sorting machines for
spices and dried chili with TORMA food Equipment

Abhishek Bhargava, Tomra

Although India leads the world ent standards, and unflagging efficiency. be able to satisfy our end customer market
in exporting spices and dried Switching to automation requires invest- requirements. Higher technology machines
chili, producing these crops in ment, of course, but it pays back hand- will help in improving the quality of the
great quantities can no longer guarantee somely by delivering greater throughputs product at the same time as minimizing
international sales success. Great quality is and consistently higher product quality. wastage. TOMRA sorting machines are
also necessary, now more than ever before. high-quality equipment that helps in
To retain their leadership position, Indian This brings us to more good news: the solving industry issues. We have seen
businesses must maintain high quantities industry leader in designing and manufac- the improvement in end products and are
while also efficiently removing foreign turing sorting and grading technologies, happy to partner with TOMRA.”
materials to satisfy increasingly stringent TOMRA Food, recently made new sorting
global standards. applications available for spices and dried And there’s more: in addition to acting
chili. What’s more, these applications were as guardians of food safety and product
One reason for this is that increasing num- fine-tuned here in India, at TOMRA’s Test quality, TOMRA’s state-of-the-art sorting
bers of consumers around the world now Center in Bangalore and on the premises of machines can also grade to specification,
expect food products to be perfect every a small number of spice and chili produ- reduce line downtime, cut food waste by
time. If shoppers find serious fault with cers in Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, minimizing false rejects, and enhance
the food they buy and complain about it and Andhra Pradesh. profitability by maximizing yields.
on social media platforms, their criticisms
can reach enough people to damage brand These extensive validation tests led to How sorters see
reputations. impressive results. The two key object-
ives, ensuring food safety and consistently Even though TOMRA’s spices and chili
Another reason is food regulations defining high product quality, were convincingly application is relatively new, the com-
maximum permissible levels of pesti- achieved. In the words of one of India’s pany’s expertise is founded on decades of
cide residues, mycotoxins, heavy metals, earliest adopters of this technology, Mr. experience. To date, TOMRA has installed
microbiological organisms, and additives. Amit Singhal of DKC Tradex Private more than 12,800 units around the world to
These rules are already so strict in some Limited: “We had been using conventional optimize capabilities and reduce waste in
nations that products, including dried chili sorting machines in our spices and herbs the processing of fruits, nuts, vegetables,
spices, sometimes get turned back from business for quite some time and had some potato products, dried fruit, meat, seafood,
export destinations at the point of entry. challenges in pushing our limits. Now, and some types of grains and seeds.
Even where food regulations are not so with our new TOMRA machine, we see
strict, they are expected to get tougher in excellent results on our final product and When TOMRA’s sorting machines look
the future. our end customers are also very happy with for foreign materials and product defects,
these results.” they inspect the processing line’s material
The good news is that other sectors of the stream with one or more detection tech-
food industry have faced such challenges Another early adopter of TOMRA’s nologies: high-resolution color cameras,
and overcome them. One of the most ef- technologies is the leading coriander lasers, near-infrared sensors, and biometric
fective solutions is to replace manual sort- processor in India. The owner and Man- signature identification software. These are
ing methods with optical sorting machines. aging Director of P.C. Kannan & Co, Mr. able to assess objects on the line according
Whereas manual sorting is unavoidably P.C.K. Maheswaran explains: “The Indian to their color, size, shape, and even their
subjective, imperfect, and especially spices industry is shifting from traditional structure and internal characteristics.
vulnerable to error when laborers are tired manufacturing methods to global food
or bored, automated sorters can work hour safety and hygiene standards. With the In the instant after the sorting machine in-
after hour with superior accuracy, consist- right investments, we believe that we will spects materials, air jets precisely separate

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unwanted and wanted products into ‘eject’ process that minimizes food waste by en- market, where the presence of mycotoxins
and ‘accept’ streams. Ejected materials suring that no good materials get discarded. (aflatoxins and ochratoxin A) is the main
are either discarded or sent along another reason why dried chilies get refused market
line to be sorted again; accepted materials Cameras, lasers, and seeing beyond entry. When this technology is signed-off
continue along the line toward packaging. the surface for spices and dried chili, we’ll let you
Whether the product is sent through the know!
sorting machine one, two, or three times, The optical sorting machine best suited
and what’s most likely to be removed by to dried chili and spices is the TOMRA Test and Demonstration Center
the sorter on each of these occasions de- 3C, which is also very effective at sorting
pends on the type of food being processed. grains, beans, pulses, and nuts. This is an To ensure that operators extract the full po-
So, let’s take a brief look at the processes affordable and compact piece of equipment tential of their machines, TOMRA provides
for dried chili and spices. that doesn’t need much floor space and is on-site training for customers and makes
loved by operators for its easy, intuitive technical experts accessible via a helpline.
Finding foreign materials and product user interface. It works by pouring infeed And with the recently-launched smart-
defects materials into a hopper, then sends the feed phone app TOMRA Visual Assist, TOMRA
falling onto a vibration plate, where it is field service engineers and customers can
The biggest nuisance crushed chili pro- spread evenly on an infeed chute. Then the work closely together even when they are
cessors have to deal with is stems. If just materials fall further into a detection area, thousands of miles apart. The engineer can
one of these gets all the way down the line where a dual laser and double-sided cameras provide detailed advice just as if standing
and packaged with the final product, it can inspect them. In a matter of milliseconds, right in front of the customer’s machine.
spoil the consumer’s eating experience, the intelligent inspection system rejects all Both the engineer and the customer can
tarnish their opinion of the brand that sold defects. The acceptable products continue share documents or annotate images to
the product, and worse still, perhaps pose a through the accept chute, while the flaws are clarify and explain directions.
choking hazard. Other threats to food safety diverted via the reject chute.
include foreign materials that get mixed up Before getting to this stage, food producers
with the crop during harvesting, such as The TOMRA 3C’s state-of-the-art tech- are welcome to try out TOMRA’s ma-
stones and rat excreta, and materials that fall nologies result in numerous advantages. chines with their own infeed materials at
onto the processing line, such as fragments The dual laser-induced scattering results in TOMRA’s Test and Demonstration Center
from workers’ glass bangles. It’s simply superior glass and foreign material removal; in Yelahanka New Town, Bangalore. And
not possible for the human eye to see all the double-sided RGB cameras, combined since the advent of the COVID-19 pan-
of these unwanted materials when they’re with high intensity LED lighting, remove demic, TOMRA has also offered an Online
mixed into the product stream, but that’s the subtlest color and shape defects; the Demonstration Room facility. This shows
no excuse: for the sake of food safety, they high-speed ejection valve, with direct nozzle tests via video link, with viewers encour-
must be removed. connection, results in an exceptionally low aged to ask questions, make requests, and
rate of false rejects; intelligent auto-cleaning direct one of the cameras showing the
At the same time that the sorting machine sustains the machine’s optimum perform- proceedings. After the test’s conclusion,
looks for foreign materials, it also detects ance; and the control interface, with a large observers are provided with a report which
and ejects defective product. With dried touch screen showing application-specific quantifies results in precise detail.
chili, this typically means removing product tuning parameters, is easy for operators to
with discolorations. Another common use. A further potential benefit of TOMRA’s This means that seed and chili processors
defect is cross-contamination of one type sorting technologies is their unique ability can be certain of the machine’s capabilit-
of product with another. Again, these things to detect and reject food products con- ies without having to visit a Test Center
are difficult to detect manually but essential taminated with aflatoxin. This capability in person and before deciding whether to
to remove: export markets strictly require is already being put to good use in the nut invest in the technology. It’s an investment
packets of food to contain only what’s industry, by using a specialized Biometric that pays back in many ways, not least by
named on the label listing ingredients. Signature Identification (BSI) scanner with opening new doors to markets that demand
TOMRA’s Nimbus sorting platform, and is high product standards and protecting that
When processing spices, the sorting ma- now under development for other applica- most valuable of all business assets, brand
chine is located some way down the line. tions, including dried chili and spices. This reputation.
Before the spices reach this point, they will could open the door for more Indian busi-
have passed through a pre-cleaning machine nesses to the potentially lucrative European www.tomra.com
to remove dust and heavier impurities
such as sticks, stones, and plastic bags and
threads; through a finer cleaning machine
to remove smaller foreign materials; and
through a gravity-separator which divides
light and dense product. Then it’s the
sorter’s job to detect and eject any remain-
ing foreign materials (likely by this stage
to be very small) and discolored products.
After this, the rejected product is sent
through a sorter once again - a two-step

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Bühler and DIL inaugurate Technology Center Proteins of
the Future

Bühler AG and DIL Deutsches Institut für Lebensmitteltechnik e. V. announced the inauguration of the Technology
Center Proteins of the Future in Germany to further develop extruded meat substitutes.

CUSTOMERS IN DETAIL:

Prototyping – The team at the center devel-
ops new formulations and applications and
produces first prototypes with a pilot scale
extrusion system. The service also includes
process parameter optimization.

Upscaling – Once the prototyping phase
is completed, success criteria are defined
for the upscaling process to full production
capacity. Tests can be undertaken at the
new full scale extrusion plant.

Swiss technology group Bühler AG ing the current sustainability challenges. It Contract manufacturing – The service
and the food technology research is therefore important to develop under- allows customers to launch products within
institute DIL Deutsches Institut für used sources of protein and transform them a minimum time frame. As products are
Lebensmitteltechnik e. V. have further into attractive high-quality and affordable manufactured on the same machinery
strengthened their partnership. The unique products that succeed in the food market. throughout, they can be moved to produc-
technology center in Quakenbrück, Ger- The growing consumer demand for healthy, tion stage quickly and with high levels of
many, provides state-of-the-art research, great tasting and sustainable food products, consistency. The quick-to-market approach
test, and production infrastructure for the particularly healthy alternatives to animal minimizes risk as customers don’t need to
development of healthy, sustainable-pro- proteins, represents a great opportunity for invest in equipment before a viable market
tein food products. The center is fully the food producing industry. penetration is reached.
operational and ready to receive requests
from customers. “The center with its advanced technolo- Equipment consultancy – Once products
gical setup and expert teams assists our have reached sufficient market share, the
HEALTHY AND SUSTAINABLE customers in the food industry as well center assists customers in choosing the
FOOD PRODUCTION as start-ups to fully realize the potential right equipment for their plant. The highest
of new plant-based proteins and develop levels of product consistency are achieved
“The opening of the Technology Center new healthy and environmentally friendly by installing the machinery used in the pro-
Proteins of the Future emphasizes the food products for a growing market,” says totyping and initial manufacturing phases.
strong partnership we have forged with Johannes Wick, CEO Grains & Food at
DIL in a very short time frame. With our Bühler Group. POWERED BY STATE-OF-THE-
combined expertise we are making a vital ART TECHNOLOGY
contribution to closing the protein gap,” The Technology Center Proteins of the Fu-
says Stefan Scheiber, CEO at Bühler ture supports customers throughout the en- At the heart of the center is Bühler’s
Group. tire process from prototyping new products advanced extrusion IFS certified extrusion
and upscaling of production processes to technology. The twin-screw extruder Poly-
“The proteins of the future must be sus- contract manufacturing for initial market Twin BCTG and the PolyCool cooling die
tainable. Resource consumption in their phases and comprehensive consultancy ser- deliver a production capacity of up to one
production must be kept as low as possible vices. Combined with the full protein value metric ton per hour. The entire production
through appropriate processing and chain solutions from Bühler, ideas can cycle follows HACCP and GMP principles
products to meet the expectations of re- be realized much faster in complete plant and guidelines.
sponsible consumers,” says Volker Heinz, solutions tailored to customer needs.
Director and CEO at DIL. In addition, the production unit features
THE SERVICE OFFERING FOR the most modern downstream equipment.
Plant-based proteins can contribute to solv- The flexible extrusion setup is suitable for
a wide range of food applications such as
dry texturization of proteins, wet texturiz-
ation of proteins, encapsulation of active
ingredients and cooking extrusion of snack
products. The multi-purpose cutting device
from Holac cuts wet texturized proteins

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into strips, cubes, and chunks. A processing & packaging 43
cryogenic Zip Roll from Air Liquide
is installed for the rapid freezing Aptar Food + Beverage Announces
of wet textures preserving product Launch of its SimpliCycle™ Valve
characteristics at the highest level. Technology in Kraft Heinz Packaging
Special applications can be catered
for on demand. Aptar Food + Beverage announces recognition for its development of Simpli-
its recyclable SimpliCycle valve Cycle TPE valves with closures for PET,
ADDITIONAL SERVICES will be launched within new HDPE, and PP bottles from the Associ-
Kraft Heinz Ketchup packaging. ation of Plastic Recyclers (APR). The
The comprehensive offering is com- recognition was based on the technical
plemented by extensive laboratory In addition to Heinz Ketchup, other Kraft recyclability of the valve in compliance
services such as chemical, microbio- Heinz brands including Heinz Mustard, with the APR Critical Guidance Protocol.
logical, and physical analytics of raw Heinz Mashups, and Heinz BBQ Sauce,
materials and analytics of extruded will convert to the SimpliCycle valve by “We are making positive and aggressive
products including particle size the end of the year. Testing was coordin- advances toward total package recyc-
distribution, texture analysis, thermal ated and administered by both companies lability, says Jordan Kinsler, manager of
analysis, and microscopic analysis to ensure the consumer experience was packaging and sustainability for Kraft
on different length scales. The center equally matched in the conversion. Heinz. “We are proud of our partnership
also offers consultancy services con- with Aptar in this important initiative.”
cerning the development and process “We are proud of our collaboration with
design of extruded food products. Aptar on the utilization of the Simpli- “Many of our customers have set goals
Cycle valve as it helps further advance for full package recyclability, without
The Technology Center Proteins of our goal of full package recyclability by compromising on packaging performance
the Future is situated at the DIL at 2025,” says Chris Max, research lead of and the overall consumer experience,”
the Food Science and Technology packaging sustainability for Kraft Heinz. says Beth Morris, key account manager
Campus Artland in Quakenbrück, Customers, like Kraft Heinz, recognize for Aptar Food + Beverage. “It is our goal
host to over 250 scientists and that Aptar Food + Beverage has been a and mission to help them achieve the
technologists and a growing number global leader in flow control solutions most ambitious sustainability objectives.”
of spin-offs and start-up businesses for more than 25 years. The SimpliCycle
developing solutions that improve valve was awarded the Best CSR/Sustain- Kraft Heinz is the third-largest food and
food safety and quality as well as ability Initiative at the World Food Innov- beverage company in North America and
technology enterprises. ation Awards ceremony held virtually on the fifth-largest in the world, with eight,
YouTube in March 2021. Composed of $1 billion dollar-plus brands. Kraft Heinz
“SCALE IT UP INNOVATION a low-density material, the SimpliCycle is a globally-trusted food producer and
CHALLENGE” valve is easily separated from the PET provides high-quality, great taste and
stream and ultimately recycled within the nutrition for meals and snacks prepared
The opening of the center is accom- PP/PE olefin stream while maintaining the at home, in restaurants and on-the-go
panied by the “Scale it up Innovation same high performance, cleanliness, con- venues.
Challenge” jointly set up by Bühler, trol and convenience of silicone valves.
Cargill and Givaudan to foster new To learn more about the technology behind the
innovations and solutions to close Aptar Food + Beverage also received SimpliCycle recyclable valve, visit aptar.com/
the protein gap. Start-ups can use the simplicycle.
unique infrastructure from DIL and
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innovations.

BÜHLER’S COMMITMENT
TO A MORE SUSTAINABLE
FUTURE

The center’s launch is in line with
Bühler’s ongoing commitment to a
sustainable future. “The launch of
the Technology Center Proteins of
the Future is an important part of our
focus on environmentally friendly
food production for a growing world
population and supports our efforts
to achieve our sustainability goals,”
says Stefan Scheiber. “I believe it
will make a significant contribution
towards a more sustainable future.”

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PepsiCo to slash plastic use in sustainability push

Soda giant PepsiCo will cut back on
the use of virgin plastic and expand
its SodaStream sparkling-water business
to more markets amid growing calls from
consumers, clients and climate change
advocates to combat plastic waste.

As part of a new initiative called “pep+”, PepsiCo’s ambitious plan to scale its So- The brand, currently in 40 countries, will
the Lays chips and Pepsi maker said it aims daStream sparkling-water business globally bring new flavors into 23 more markets,
to reduce virgin plastic use per serving could, if successful, help reduce the usage and will also introduce its new SodaStream
by half across all brands by 2030, and of more than 200 billion plastic bottles by Professional platform aimed at businesses
use 50% recycled content in all its plastic 2030, Chief Executive Ramon Laguarta in 10 additional markets by 2022, the com-
packaging. Its standard of measurement told Reuters in an interview. pany said in a statement “While recycled
will be the amount of plastic used to serve plastic is part of the solution, we are creat-
12 oz (ounces) of beverages and 1 oz of SodaStream, acquired by PepsiCo in 2018, ing a whole new model with SodaStream,
food, helping the company easily gauge its makes machines and refillable cylinders which is essential to our growth strategy in
plastic footprint across a diverse portfolio that let users make their own soda or car- beverages,” Laguarta said.
that includes chips and snacks to sodas and bonated water drinks at home.
oatmeal. Source: Reuters

Rival Coca-Cola also plans to sell bottles
made from fully recycled plastic in the
United States, as the company and PepsiCo
emerge as new targets for global activism
because of the amount of single-use plastic
waste they generate. According to a Green-
peace report, Coca-Cola generates over 100
billion bottles of single-use plastic annu-
ally, while PepsiCo uses 2.3 million metric
tonnes of plastic over the same period.

India calls for higher investment in agriculture R&D at
G20 meet

India stressed at G20 agriculture million tonnes of food grains, India is not mental sustainability.”
meeting that there is a need to increase only in the realm of food security but is also
investment in agricultural research catering to needs of other countries,” he He said research contributes significantly to
and development amid the challenges of said and added India has experienced a re- the three aspects of food security - availab-
climate change and expected increase in volution in the field of agricultural produce ility, access and affordability.
food demand by 2030. The G20 Agriculture due to the efficient research of scientists.
Ministers’ Meeting is one of the ministerial To make the country self-reliant, concer-
meetings organised as part of the G20 However, the demand for foodgrain is ted efforts will continue in agricultural
Leaders Summit 2021 to be hosted by Italy expected to rise to 350 million tonnes with research in areas such as genomics, digital
in October. likely increase in India’s population to 150 agriculture, climate-smart technologies and
crore by 2030-32. The demand for food will methods, efficient water use equipment, de-
Addressing a session on the topic ‘Research rise amid depleting natural resources and velopment of high yielding and bio-friendly
as a driving force behind sustainability’, the challenge of climate change, he said in varieties, systematic production, quality and
Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar an official statement. In this backdrop, the safety standards among others, he said.
shared that agricultural research has played minister said, “There is a need to rethink
a major role in transforming India from a and adapt agricultural research and devel- The minister also said the strategy to meet
net food importer to exporter. opment, along with increasing investment the increased demand revolves around
in scientific research to achieve adequate increasing productivity and increasing the
“Today with an annual production of 308 and nutritious food along with environ- income of farmers.

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Aptar Food + Beverage launches first infant
nutrition closure composed of renewable feedstock
material

Following the recent news on Aptar
Freyung receiving ISCC PLUS*-
Certification, enabling the use of
renewable feedstock material for closures
production, Aptar Food + Beverage is
excited to announce that the Neo™ closure
solution for the infant formula market
is now available in renewable feedstock
material based on the mass-balance ap-
proach. This polypropylene (PP) closure is
made using sustainably sourced renewable
feedstock derived solely from vegetable oil
waste and residue, such as used cooking oil
and residues from oil processing.

There are many sustainability benefits ment to designing products and processes who have a vision of a more circular
found in using recycled and bio-based ma- with people and the planet in mind. Aptar economy. Aptar is committed to driving a
terials. First, the reduction of fossil-based remains dedicated to developing and 10% increase in the recycled content of our
resins in food-grade products can reduce innovating solutions while addressing dispensing solutions for the beauty, per-
the carbon footprint of a closure. Another recyclability and reusability, resin conver- sonal care, home care, food and beverage
benefit, from a technical and manufac- sion and sustainable design. Much of this markets by 2025.
turing perspective, is that new quality or work is aligned to that of partners, like the
filling line evaluations are not required. As Ellen MacArthur Foundation and others, To learn more about Aptar’s Neo closure
the resin’s characteristics of fossil-based visit Neo | Aptar
and renewable feedstock are the same, the
closures keep the same level of safety and
convenience. In addition, it can help infant
nutrition brands to achieve their sustain-
ability goals related to the reduction of
CO2 emissions, and the incorporation of
recycled or bio-based content measured by
the mass balance model.

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Emmi, Borealis and Greiner Packaging partner up to
create first chemically recycled polypropylene ready
to drink iced coffee cups

Swiss dairy company Emmi is part- applications. In this way, Emmi is utilizing plastic waste,” says Trevor Davis, Head of
nering with Borealis and Greiner difficult to recycle feedstock preventing Marketing, Consumer Products at Borealis.
Packaging to produce Emmi CAFFÈ plastic waste that would be likely landfilled “The chemically recycled polypropylene
LATTE drinking cups using chemically or incinerated. In the future, depending used in this new Emmi CAFFÈ LATTE
recycled polypropylene on the availability of suitable material, cup is manufactured with Borealis portfo-
the amount of recycled plastic in Emmi lio of transformational chemical recyc-
Emmi CAFFÈ LATTE, one of the leading CAFFÈ LATTE packaging is to be further ling solutions, giving polyolefin-based,
ready to drink iced coffee brands in increased. The new technology to recover post-consumer waste another life. It offers
Europe, has started to incorporate chemic- the polypropylene is currently still in its all-round benefits enabling the transition
ally recycled polypropylene into its pack- infancy, where Greiner Packaging and to a circular polyolefin industry whilst
aging. The cups are produced by Greiner Borealis are leading the way. Only limited creating virgin quality plastic products. By
Packaging and the chemically recycled quantities of chemically recycled polypro- staying true to our ambition of acceler-
material comes from Borealis, one of the pylene are currently available, and Emmi ating action on circularity, together with
world’s leading providers of advanced is one of only a few food manufacturers our valuable partners along the whole
and circular polyolefin solutions based to have secured a share of the chemically value chain such as Emmi and Greiner
in Vienna, Austria. Emmi, Switzerland’s recycled polypropylene plastic through Packaging, we are reinventing for a more
largest milk processor is committed to cli- its early commitment and long-standing sustainable living.”
mate protection and the circular economy. collaboration with the development com-
The dairy company has the stated goal to panies. The chemically recycled material used
make all of its packaging 100% recyclable for Emmi CAFFÈ LATTE cup consists
and is committed to various measures to “It takes joint efforts by food and pack- entirely and solely of ISCC (International
promote circularity such as packaging that aging manufacturers to reduce waste and Sustainability & Carbon Certification)
contains at least 30% recyclate by 2027. make measurable progress in the circular material, on a mass balance basis. Mass
Focusing on recyclable packaging and the economy,” says Bendicht Zaugg, who is balance is a methodology that makes it
use of recycled materials, Emmi is taking a responsible for Sustainable Packaging at possible to track the amount and sustain-
first step with its successful Emmi CAFFÈ Emmi. ability characteristics of circular and/or
LATTE brand. bio-based content in the value chain and
“We have had a long and rewarding through each step of the process. This
Material scarcity and environmental partnership with both Emmi and Borealis,” provides transparency ultimately also to
policy says Greiner Packaging Key Account Man- the consumers, enabling them to know that
ager Vincenzo Crescenza. “This achieve- the product they are buying is based on this
From September 2021, Emmi’s success- ment is in line with our stated goal to work renewable material.
ful brand of chilled coffee drinks, Emmi towards achieving a circular economy. Our
CAFFÈ LATTE, will use at least 100 strategy is to develop innovative products, Packaging facts:
tonnes of plastic based on the recycled ma- develop new service partnerships and
terial each year. Chemical recycling renews business models, and pioneer materials • Technology: Injection molding
plastic back to plastic creating recycled partnerships.” • Decoration: Sleeve
materials with a level of purity equivalent • Material: 30% Borcycle™ C chemic-
to fossil-fuel based PP and hence, fit for “Borealis looks forward to a world without
protective, food-safe and other demanding ally recycled PP

About chemically recycled polypropylene
Recovering plastic from plastic packaging:
Chemical recycling enables chemical raw
materials to be recovered from plastic waste
that is otherwise difficult to recycle mechan-
ically – an important part of the solution for
increasing recycling rates, and for prevent-
ing plastic waste from being landfilled or
incinerated and thus keeping it in the cycle
as a raw material. These materials have the
same properties as plastics from traditional
production (“virgin plastics”) and are ap-
proved for use with food.

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Sweden’s best-selling sausages now wrapped in
renewable paper-based packaging by Mondi

Mondi, a global majority paper content, the new packaging barrier paper from Mondi
leader in pack- can be disposed of in Swedish paper recyc- is a valuable piece of the
aging and paper, ling streams. Mondi’s solution ensures the jigsaw puzzle, enabling us to
has worked with Nordic Scan Falukorv sausage remains fresh and proudly announce this new,
food manufacturer HKScan intact in transportation, and the packaging recyclable packaging for our
to provide renewable provides excellent print quality for attract- Falukorv sausage, reducing
paper-based packaging for ive presentation on the shelves. its CO2 impact from the
its best-selling Falukorv previous solution by 70%[1].
sausage. Maria Häger, Director Quality & Environ- This represents a vital step
ment HKScan Sweden, says: “Reducing in our sustainability journey
Sustainable packaging is a our environmental footprint is one of our and is helping us get closer to
high priority for HKScan, most important priorities at HKScan. The achieving our climate targets
who sells over eight million of achieving a carbon neutral
Scan Falukorv sausages food chain by the end of
every year in Sweden 2040.”
alone. The company has
pledged to achieve net-zero Jonas Fridberg, Business
carbon dioxide emissions Solutions Manager, Func-
target by 2025 - and aims tional Paper and Films, Mondi
to achieve a carbon neutral adds: “Our aim is always to
food chain by the end of 2040. develop fit-for-purpose packaging that
is sustainable by design. Our work with
Mondi used its EcoSolutions approach HKScan to facilitate their switch to recyc-
to collaborate with HKScan’s R&D team lable and renewable paper packaging for
to provide the right barrier paper without Scan Falukorv 800 g is a great example of
requiring any changes to its existing that. It has led to a significant reduction
production lines. The new packaging now in carbon impact, with no change in the
comprises of renewable materials and is consumer experience, and that is truly
made with responsibly sourced paper and something to be celebrated.”
bio-based plastic. The paper is sourced,
coated and printed in Sweden, so transport- [1] Measured by IVL Swedish Environ-
ation is kept to a minimum. Thanks to its mental Research Institute

Alfa Laval partners with Wayout to develop micro-
factories for sustainable water and beverage supply

Alfa Laval has signed a partner micro-factories can treat all types of water technological expertise with Wayout’s
agreement with Wayout Inter- and remineralize it to produce high quality innovative processes to accelerate sustain-
national, a Swedish innovation drinking water. The fully automated plug- able solutions,” says Nish Patel, President
company, to develop micro-factories for and-play system is powered by solar panels. of the Food & Water Division. “It addresses
local and sustainable production of water Producing water locally addresses the chal- a globally important issue - access to safe
and other beverages. The micro-factories lenges of bottling, logistics, and distribution, drinking water - and we are very pleased our
will use Alfa Laval technology and be and reduces the generation of plastic waste. technology is part of the solution.”
built at the company’s site in Copenhagen,
Denmark. The agreement covers the pro- The partner agreement includes the produc- Did you know … One micro-factory can
duction of up to 100 micro-factories, and the tion of two different micro-factory concepts: produce 70,000 litres of drinking water each
partnership starts in 2022. one for drinking water and another for month, preventing up to 200,000 plastic
brewed beverages. bottles and 8 tons of carbon dioxide from
Today more than 2 billion people lack entering the eco system.
access to clean drinking water. Wayout’s “This partnership combines Alfa Laval’s

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