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Contents

Spotlight Printing / Packaging/
processing & automation

Ingredients 35 - Stora Enso to build a pilot plant for bio-based pack
aging foam

35 - Sustainable Packaging Delivers for All
36 - The time is Now: Three Reasons you need Collabor

ative Automation – Today
38 - Service in times of bits and bytes
40 - Thinking Outside the Cone: how ice cream manufac

turers can use innovation to overcome the chal
lenges of Covid-19?
44 - BOBST drives digital transformation in folding carton
sector with launch of connected technology solutions
45 - Cosmo Films to set up a new Line for Speciality
Polyester (BOPET) Films

Sustainability

25 - Carbery Group launches new cheese brand for food 46 - Nestlé enters market for plant-based seafood altern
ingredient and food service sectors atives

26 - Bioactive Ingredients Market Worth $50.89 Billion By
2026 | CAGR 5.5%

28 - Can Chocolate boost your immunity?
30 - DuPont Launches Series of Cultures to Re-shape

Fermented Dairy Industry
31 - Why not indulge: 3 top consumer trends in the sweet

baked goods segment

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48 - NASA technology put to use to make ‘meat’ from air
50 - Mondi partners with SalzburgMilch and SPAR to

reduce plastic waste from food packaging

Safety & Regulations

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55 -FSSAI Extends Timeline for Compliance of Printing
Inks Used on Food Packages

Supply Chain Management

58 - Marks & Spencer joins online grocery market SEPTEMBER - 2020 Food Drink & Innovations
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58 - Amazon opens 2 new fulfilment centres, expands
sort centre in Telangana

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Mondelez India expands its presence
into the morning snacking space with
Bournvita Fills

Mondelez India, the makers and in the Morning Snacking occasion through to provide the right snack, for the right
bakers of some of India’s favour- the launch of Bournvita Fills - an easy to moment, made the right way. Continuing
ite snacking brands - Cadbury eat and nutritious snack that can be had to rely on India’s much loved and trusted
Dairy Milk, Bournvita, Oreo, etc., today with or without milk. We see tremendous brand Bournvita’s 70 years old legacy,
announced that it will further expand opportunity for this product and are excited Mondelez India aims to continue to ride
its morning snacking presence, with the about the role it will play in the lives of our the wave of innovation by introducing such
launch of Bournvita Fills. The company consumers.” offerings and adding to its progressive
is expanding its legacy and much-loved snacking portfolio.
brand - Bournvita into the morning snack- Inderpreet Singh, Associate Director -
ing space - another foray after Bournvita Marketing (Gums, Candies, Beverages & The launch will be supported by a high
Biscuits. This innovative new avatar of Meals), Mondelez India added, “Bourn- decibel integrated marketing campaign,
Bournvita, is a nourishing morning snack vita has been one of India’s most trusted devised to garner maximum awareness on
which provides the nutritional benefits of brands, for more than 70 years now, and the new product. Bournvita Fills is priced
Bournvita of strong bones, strong muscles it continues to meet the nutritional needs at Rs. 10 for a small pack (18 gms) and
and active brain and fuelling the morning of the nation with an array of offerings. Rs. 170 for a large pack (250 gms) and is
snacking needs of the nation. Banking on the brand’s equity and trust, all set to hit the shelves in the markets of
the launch of Bournvita Fills is yet another Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Maha-
Commenting on the launch, Deepak Iyer, wholesome offering that will add value rashtra in the initial phase, followed by a
President - India, Mondelez International, to the lives of our consumers through its pan-India launch in the coming months.
said, “For more than 70 years, our products nutritional composition & delicious taste
have delighted consumers, both at an - especially in today’s day and age when
emotional and a functional level. Bournvita consumers are increasingly leaning to-
continues to play a crucial and trusted role wards snacking options that are healthier.”
in consumers lives. A few years back, the
brand extended successfully into Morn- With Bournvita Fills, the company is not
ing Snacking occasion with the launch of only offering consumers more choice but
Bournvita Biscuits. Today as part of same also empowering them to snack right,
strategy the brand is expanding its presence bringing alive the company’s mission

Chai Point to foray into packaged rising demand for snacking at home. Chai
food segment via digital route Point currently has over 65 per cent of its
175 stores up and running with per store
products team has come up with over 20 orders already touching the pre-Covid-19
items in the packaged foods and beverages levels as it has opened new avenues
segment to enhance the chai experience for ordering such as Whatsapp, for its
at home. Most of these products will patrons. The delivery mechanism, built
be made in-house, while for some, the over the social media platform, already
company has roped in third-party manu- generates 10 per cent of the total orders
facturers. for the company.

With packaged food consumption “Over the course of 2-3 years, the pack- With lesser competition and several small
on the rise after the Covid-19 aged food segment will become a Rs 50 chains vacating their restaurants, Chai
pandemic outbreak, organised crore opportunity for us,” says Amuleek Point has blocked around 10 new proper-
tea retail chain Chai Point is brewing a Singh Bijral, co-founder and chief execut- ties in high traffic locations to add brick-
digital strategy to foray into the segment. ive officer of the Bengaluru-based startup, and-mortar stores whenever the environ-
which is currently touching Rs 200 crore ment is more amicable.
The Saama Capital-backed company is in revenue.
planning to enter the direct-to-consumer “There is less competition for the right set
packaged food segment by next month Bijral says the company has also focused of properties and a lot of smaller chains
via its digital platform and e-commerce its energy on home deliveries during are going through tough times vacating
websites such as Amazon and Flipkart. Its the pandemic and has opened deliv- stores, so wherever we felt there has been
ery-centred back kitchens to cater to the an opportunity during lockdown, we have
made the move,” explained Bijral.

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Phalada Pure and Sure
launches immunity boosters to
keep you healthy this season

Phalada Pure and Sure, India’s leading compounds that works as an
organic foods brand, adds two new anti-inflammatory. Regular
superfoods to their brand portfolio. consumption also reduces the
The latest additions Organic Superfood risk of heart disease, certain
Amla Powder and Organic Superfood cancers, diabetes, and prema-
Triphala Powder are clean and healthy ture aging.
products that can be consumed to help
build immunity and combat infections. Net Weight: 100 gm/Piece |
Given the current situation, it is imperative MRP: Rs. 190/Piece
to keep high body immunity levels and
consume products that are packed with rich Speaking on the new im- imminent dangers that this virus poses.
nutrients. munity boosters, Mr. Surya Since the raw materials are sourced dir-
Shastry, Managing Director at ectly from farmers and processed under our
The Phalada Pure and Sure Organic Super- Phalada Organic Consumer Products Pvt. stringent quality measures, our products
food Amla Powder is made from dried Em- Ltd. says, “Our mission at Phalada Pure are packed with the natural nutrients with
blica officinalis fruit is rich in Vitamin C and Sure is to make sure that our con- no added preservatives or artificial ingredi-
and Iron, making the blood vessels stronger sumers have access to clean and healthy ents.”
and thicker. The rich antioxidants help food options. Keeping the Covid-19
in fighting free radicals in the body and sentiment in mind, under our Superfoods The products are available at Phalada Pure
reduce cell damage and the risk of cancer category, we have added Organic Super- and Sure stores in Bengaluru. The brand
and inflammation. The high fibre content food Amla Powder and Organic Super- also retails nationally and internationally
is an effective cure for constipation and food Triphala Powder which have various through their e-commerce website https://
has proven to be a great home remedy for healing components and are extremely pureandsure.in/ and organic stores.
hyperacidity and stomach ulcers. Consum- important to build your immunity and
ing amla, in any form, daily slows down fight diseases.
the aging process and leaves you with
beautiful, healthy skin. A teaspoon of the Given the current atmosphere, it is neces-
Phalada Pure and Sure Organic Superfood sary we eat healthy and battle against the
Amla Powder mixed with the Phalada Pure
and Sure Organic Honey acts as a great connect to our FDI network
blood purifier. Regular consumption of the & stay updated to the F&B industry
Organic Superfood Amla Powder can also
help in increase hemoglobin naturally.

Net Weight: 100 gm/Piece | MRP: Rs. 210/
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perfood Triphala Powder is a concoction
of 3 medicinal plants – Amla (Emblica
officinalis), Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellir-
ica), and Haritaki (Terminalia chebula). It
has been a staple in Ayurvedic medicine
for the treatment of various problems
with symptoms ranging from stomach
ailments to dental cavities. As a polyherbal
medicine, the Triphala Powder promotes
longevity and prevents chronic diseases.
The antioxidants from the dried fruits of
all three plants perform various protective
functions for the body. The Organic Su-
perfood Triphala Powder contains vitamin
C, flavonoids, polyphenols, tannins and
saponins, along with other potent plant

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Coca-Cola announces major global
restructuring effort

The Coca-Cola Company has • Nutrition, Juice, Milk and Plant Coca-Cola estimates that the total cost of
announced a major global restruc- • Emerging Categories the global severance programmes will be
turing effort, which will see the between $350 million-$550 million. Coca-
business streamline its operations into nine A new division called Platform Services Cola’s chairman and CEO James Quincey
operating units and establish five ‘global has also been established, which will said: “We have been on a multi-year jour-
category leads’. provide the operating units with data ney to transform our organisation.
management, consumer analytics, digital
The company’s current business model commerce and social/digital hubs across “The changes in our operating model will
includes 17 business units under four global markets. The restructuring comes shift our marketing to drive more growth
geographical segments, plus the Global as the company seeks to revitalise growth and put execution closer to customers and
Ventures and Bottling Investments unit. in the wake of falling revenues due to the consumers while prioritising a portfolio of
Moving forward, the company will now Covid-19 pandemic. Coca-Cola reported strong brands and a disciplined innovation
operate nine business units that will sit un- a 28% decline in its second-quarter net framework.
der four geographical segments, while the revenue, due largely to a significant fall
Global Ventures and Bottling Investments in the out-of-home sector, which typically “As we implement these changes, we’re
unit will remain. accounts for half of the company’s annual continuing to evolve our organisation,
sales. which will include significant changes in
Coca-Cola states that these nine units will the structure of our workforce.”
work with five new marketing ‘category The company has also announced that
leads’ in an attempt to drive growth across 4,000 employees across the US, Canada
global, regional and local brands. These and Puerto Rico will be offered voluntary
five ‘category leads’ will be: separation packages. There are likely to
be further job cuts across the company’s
• The Coca-Cola brand global operations, as the company con-
• Sparkling Flavors firmed that a similar programme will be
• Hydration, Sports, Coffee and Tea offered in many countries internationally.

Costa Coffee introduces new value new smaller 8oz cup joins the existing cup
range and mini cup size family, giving coffee lovers more choice
than ever before, available from just £1.66
in-store. For even better value, be sure to
bring along your reusable cup for a 25p
discount, bringing the total cost down to as
little as £1.41!

“At Costa Coffee we are on a mission to
make our premium handcrafted coffee
more accessible to all by continuing to
launch incredible offers in-store. Our new
Mini 8oz cup is the perfect choice for cof-
fee lovers eager to enjoy the great taste of
Costa Coffee at a new smaller price point,”
shared Eric Tavoukdjian, Commercial
Marketing Director at Costa Coffee.

British coffee-chain Costa Coffee has menu features delicious new food products Whether your coffee order is an iconic
added a new ‘Mini’ size to its ex- and great value bundles to make the new Americano, signature Flat White, frothy
isting cup family and expanded its season one worth celebrating. Cappuccino or creamy Latte, the new Mini
incredible value meal deal range, providing delivers the same amount of espresso in
customers with more choice than ever be- On a mission to make handcrafted coffee a smaller, punchier size, letting the nutty,
fore. Available across all stores nationwide more accessible to all, Costa Coffee has in- caramel notes of Costa Coffee’s signature
from Thursday 3rd September, the new troduced a fourth cup size to its range. The Mocha Italia blend be the star from just
£1.66. It’s true that the best things really do
come in small packages.

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in glycemic index, it keeps the blood sugar
level normal making it good for diabetic
patients. Since it is available only for a
limited period due to its short-lived season
and given the uncertainty of produce that
we buy from outside, we have introduced
this product during the Jamun season to
provide a hygienic alternative, and the
frozen format will offer the goodness of
Jamun round the year.”

Mother Dairy introduces ‘Fruit of The pulp is being directly sourced from
Gods’ Jamun in a frozen pulp format Jharkhand and is being processed in the
company’s state-of-the-art Ranchi unit.
Leading with its promise of bene- valent to 500-700 gram of fresh jamun. It is its first-of-its-kind integrated fruit
fitting both the farmers and the The company aims to reach out to 1 lakh & vegetable processing facility with two
consumers, Mother Dairy, the diver- households in Delhi NCR with the newly processing lines – Aseptic Pulping Line
sified dairy brand of National Dairy De- launched product. It will initially retail the and Individual Quick Freezing (IQF) Line.
velopment Board (NDDB), has introduced pulp through Safal’s around 300 exclusive The brand has been processing tomatoes,
Frozen Jamun Pulp, under its horticulture outlets with plans to gradually foray into banana, amla, jamun, carrot paste, turmeric
brand – Safal, for consumers across Delhi general trade outlets and e-commerce. paste and so on that are being directly
NCR. The category-first product is being sourced from the farmers of the state. In
made of 100% natural jamun fruit which is Commenting on the new product, Pra- addition, the company had introduced
being sourced from the tribal community dipta Sahoo, business head, Safal, Mother India’s first-ever frozen jackfruit in 2017,
in Jharkhand with an aim to ensure a direct Dairy, said, “Farmer welfare is the ethos which are sourced directly from the farm-
market access and a sustainable livelihood of Mother Dairy and it has always been a ers in Jharkhand, frozen and packed in the
for the local community. guiding principle for us. We always look Ranchi unit, thus making the fruit available
for opportunities where the farming com- round the year for jackfruit aficionados.
The pulp will be available in an easy-to- munity and the consumers both can benefit.
use, reusable tub of 250 gram, priced at Jamun is laden with goodness; it con- Sahoo added, “Specially curated with the
Rs 99. The product will have a shelf life tains Vitamin C and Iron, which helps in idea of providing a refreshing dose of
of 6 months. A 250 gram pack is equi- increasing haemoglobin count. Being low immunity, the frozen pulp is 100% natural
and organic by default with no added
sugar, preservatives and colour. With this,
consumers will not have to wait for their
beloved fruit’s season and can make de-
lightful beverages, popsicles and desserts
at the ease of their home. This frozen fruit
pulp is a real fruit substitute and is just as
nutritious, healthy and tasteful as fresh fruit
itself.It is very good for diabetic patients.
Going forward, we will come up with more
such innovative pulps for our consumers.”

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word that has been added to the lexicon of
consumer needs in the pandemic, which
is ‘immunity’ for self and the family, he
added. While talking about sales, Naray-
anan said that Nestle India is witnessing a
better growth in the rural and semi-urban
areas, where the market has recovered
quickly after lockdown-related disruptions.
Besides, the company is also witnessing a
surge in sales from e-commerce channels,
he said.

COVID-19: Nestle says consumer “We have witnessed better growth in
behaviour changing, essentials tier 2, 3, 4 cities, semi-urban areas than
‘taking precedence’ over luxury urban areas during the lockdown. Rural
consumption continues to be stronger
The COVID-19 pandemic has weeks (of lockdown). Clearly the e-com- than urban demand. We delivered a strong
brought a major shift in consump- merce journey is here to stay and there will performance in the e-commerce channel,”
tion patterns among consumers as be re-calibration of channels,” Narayanan said Narayanan. Like other FMCG com-
necessary purchases are taking precedence told . Post-COVID-19, Nestle’s entire panies, Nestle has also witnessed a sharp
over luxury spending, Nestle India chair- innovation funnel is also undergoing a decline in its “Out of Home” consumption
man Suresh Narayanan has said. Stating change to engage with the customers under channels as restrictions on several channels
that the coronavirus crisis has witnessed a new normal. as restaurants, hotels, cafes etc, which form
“re-calibration of the consumer wallets” bulk of the segment, continued.
amid economic disruptions, he said certain “Every business is recalibrating in the
terms like quality, safety, nutrition and context of newly relevant consumer However, its “in-home consumption” was
trust have gathered more prominence as behaviours that are coming in, that is, what up and sales of Everyday Dairy Whitener,
consumers are preferring “tried and tested” innovations we should go with, what in- Nestle a+ Milk, another milk-based port-
brands in these uncertain times. novation should be left out,” he explained. folio, Nescafe performed well this quarter,
Narayanan said he believes that in crisis, Narayanan said.
“With the economic pandemic that has one should engage not disengage. “If we
followed COVID-19, a re-calibration of disengage then the consumer has other “Maggi also witnessed solid growth
the consumer wallets is taking place where choices,” he added. towards the end of the quarter after initial
‘essentials’ are taking precedence over lux- Like others, Nestle has also witnessed a supply constraints,” he said. According
uries, however affordable they are,” said rise in its ‘in-home indulgence’ segment to Narayanan, now the Indian economy is
Narayanan. Moreover, there will also be of products and introduced new products showing signs of recovery after the initial
re-calibration of channels such as e-com- under ‘MAGGI- Cooking Made Simple’ impact of COVID-19 though some of
merce, which has increased its penetration service. the sectors were impacted more than the
and prominence among the customers post others.
lockdown, he added. “The words quality, safety, nutrition and
trust have undergone sharper re-definition “With the easing of restrictions on eco-
“If you look at e-commerce channels, in and consumers tend to favour ‘tried and nomic activities, businesses are slowly
the US what took eight years in terms of tested’ brands and relationships formed getting back on track. To address these
penetration, it has been achieved in eight herein,” the CMD said. There is a new concerns in such challenging times, the
Government of India has announced sev-
eral measures to ensure business continuity
and sectoral revival,” he added.

Coca-Cola restructures global ops; The Gurgaon-headquartered unit will also
India upgraded to operating unit see changes in its top leadership. Its current
president K Krishnakumar (KK) will pass
Beverages major Coca-Cola is re- the baton to Sanket Ray – the current chief
structuring its global operations to operating officer for Coca-Cola China.
bring agility and remove duplic- While KK will become the chairman of
ation of resources. With the restructuring Coca-Cola India, he will be responsible for
taking effect from January 1, 2021, its building and strengthening critical local
India and South West Asia business unit partnerships in India, supporting leadership
will be upgraded to an operating unit. team of the new operating unit, the Coca-
Cola Company announced recently.

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Dabur to continue innovation-
based journey, launch more new
products, says chairman Amit
Burman

Stating that crisis should never be missed, the company chairman said
Dabur has launched over 50 new products and variants recently, in which
majority of them were during and after the lockdown period.

The coronavirus pandemic has brought a sea change in demand dynamics, with
consumers increasingly seeking Ayurvedic products that build immunity and
the company is well positioned to address this trend, said Dabur India Chair-
man Amit Burman on Thursday. The 136-year-old company would focus on its
nine “power brands” and continue its innovation-based journey to mitigate the
impact of the immediate crisis and emerge stronger and future-ready, Bur-
man said while addressing the 45th Annual General Meeting of the company
through a virtual mode. Besides, Dabur is targeting online sales channels that
have emerged stronger after the lockdown and has plans to introduce more new
products exclusively for the e-commerce platforms.

“This is a great opportunity for Dabur and is in line with our stated mission of
being dedicated to the ‘health and well-being of every household’.

“There is currently good momentum in healthcare and we will leverage this
tailwind to build the business further through innovation, distribution enhance-
ment and higher visibility, particularly for our nine power brands,” said Burman
while addressing the shareholders. Stating that crisis should never be missed, the
company chairman said Dabur has launched over 50 new products and variants
recently, in which majority of them were during and after the lockdown period.

He said, “The pandemic has also led to a shift in shopping behaviour of
consumers with the propensity for online shopping increasing. Targeting this
emerging trend, we have started launching a series of new products exclusively
for online markets. These new launches include Dabur Apple Cider Vinegar and
the Dabur Baby Care range. You will see many more such new launches, going
forward, he added.

Dabur’s nine power brands are — Chyawanprash, Honey, Lal Tail, Pudin Hara,
Honitus in the healthcare segment; Amla hair oil, Red Paste and Vatika in the
Home & Personal Care category; and Real in the Foods category. We com-
pletely changed the way the organisation worked, adapting the existing policies
and procedures to changing times and stepped up on innovation to launch
over 50 new products and variants in record time he said. Within weeks of the
COVID-19 outbreak, Dabur strengthened its immunity-building products port-
folio with the introduction of a whole new range which includes health juices
like Amla, Giloy, Giloy-Neem-Tulsi and Aloe Vera, besides products like Tulsi
Drops, Haldi Drops, Ayush Kwath Kaadha, Immunity Kit and many others.

We also entered the personal and household hygiene market under Dabur
Santize brand with products like hand sanitisers, air sanitisers, antiseptic liquid,
germ protection soap and a range of disinfectants, he said. While talking about
Dabur’s performance, Burman said despite the COVID-19 impact, the company
ended 2019-20 fiscal with a 2 per cent growth in revenue from operations at Rs
8,704 crore with a net profit of Rs 1,445 crore.

As the country’s largest Ayurvedic products maker, our business is well-posi-
tioned to address this trend, he said.

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Kurkure launches
festive campaign
featuring Akshay
Kumar

Symega Food Ingredients Ahead of the upcoming festive season,
automates its processes with Kurkure, the snack brand, has launched a
Infor PLM: Optiva new campaign featuring brand ambassador
Akshay Kumar to promote an initiative in associ-
Infor, a global leader in business cloud software, has enabled Symega ation with Airtel.
Food Ingredients, to automate its business operations with Infor PLM:
Optiva. This will allow it to promote collaboration, enterprise-wide The TVC opens with Akshay Kumar announcing
visibility and scalability to accelerate innovation and growth. to his family that he will be preparing snacks while
asking his brother to open the video of a recipe. The
With business operations spread across countries, Symega produces natural family takes a moment to digest the information
colours, flavours and savoury blends for diverse food and beverage (F&B) while Akshay’s brother sadly informs everyone
segments such as bakery, dairy, confectionary and savoury. It develops new that the data pack has finished.
taste formats, aromas and sensory experiences with a specialised team of
food technologists, flavourists and sensory experts. Their father happily adds “Waise bhi Kurkure hain
na”. Akshay quickly munches one Kurkure and
With business success depending on the innovation of new ingredients says “Ab toh poora dinner main banaunga”. The
and a faster go-to-market, the company implemented Infor PLM: Optiva family is shocked while Akshay tells them that
to significantly reduce product development cycle time, while ensuring there is upto 2GB Airtel data free with Kurkure.
regulatory compliance standards are met. The Infor solution helped it to He then tells his brother to look for a recipe and
unify dispersed data and complex business processes. The company now the film closes with them preparing dinner, while
expects productivity improvements and lowered operational costs over munching Kurkure.
time, while delivering quality products to customers and enhancing the
overall customer experience. “Data has played a key role in helping us stay
connected with our family and friends over these
“Constantly evolving consumer preferences, coupled with aligning busi- past few months. I am glad that consumers across
ness operations to innovate product offering, deliver quality standards and India will continue to have a seamless connect with
meet regulatory framework is driving the F&B industry to innovate and their loved ones through the special initiative by
stay competitive,” said Paolo George, director, Symega Food Ingredients. Kurkure, ensuring that they don’t have to miss out
on any of their chatpata, fun family moments,” said
“We are hopeful that Infor’s robust industry-specific cloud solutions Kumar.
will equip us to develop superior products that deliver high quality at the
shortest possible turnaround time. With added levels of automation and Dilen Gandhi, senior director and category head
modernised business operations, we are confident that our partnership with - foods, PepsiCo India, said, “Our insights showed
Infor will accelerate business growth and innovation across the globe,” us that consumers are enjoying our products and
added George. seeking convenience while working and watching
content at home. The special initiative with Airtel
“Digital transformation is empowering the F&B industry to drive new therefore is a perfect fit that will further compliment
product innovations, meet complexities of modern supply chain with in-home experience of consumers. With the festive
shorter production cycles, and adherence to stringent quality controls. season kicking in, the initiative truly emphasises the
These business dynamics demand modernisation of business operations importance of staying connected with friends and
to deliver innovative, safe and sustainable solutions,” said Ranga Pothula, family.”
general manager, India business unit, and senior VP, Global Delivery
Services, Infor. www.fooddrinkinnovations.com

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McDonald’s India All Set To Capture
The Fried Chicken Market

After ruling the roost as the ultimate Speaking on the brand’s foray into this with family and friends and finally, as a
burger destination in the country, new Chicken category, Smita Jatia, MD, part of a deliciously filling rice meal for the
McDonald’s India (West & South) Hardcastle Restaurants Pvt Ltd says perfect family time.
owned and operated by Hardcastle Restaur- “Since our inception, we have been
ants (subsidiary of Westlife Development) leading menu innovation to offer our McDonald’s India West and South has
is now set to dominate the fried chicken customers products that are unique and always been ahead of the consumer
market. The brand has forayed into the clutter-breaking. The new McSpicy Fried demands to offer customers what they
fried chicken category with the launch of Chicken has been launched post very need even before they demand it. In the
McSpicy Fried Chicken– a fried chicken extensive and comprehensive customer wake of the ongoing pandemic, the brand
offering curated especially to please the research that revealed that our customers proactively launched contactless delivery
palates of customers in South India. in South India like their chicken to be and contactless takeout on its McDelivery
crunchy, spicy and flavourful till the last app to continue serving consumers in a
McSpicy Fried Chicken is made with the bite, and we gave them just that. Through completely contactless manner. Being the
best quality chicken and is the only fried this new offering, we aim to recruit new leader of the drive-thru service in India,
chicken in the market that is spicy down customers from both the organized and the the brand has gone a step further and
to the bone. This wholesome product is unorganized sector. We are very encour- launched a new On the Go feature on their
available exclusively in the South market. aged by the customer response and are McDelivery app. This enables consumers
This is yet another scrumptious and deli- excited about the opportunities that lie to collect their order from any McDon-
cious addition to the company’s extensive ahead.” ald’s restaurant close to them in the
chicken offerings that include chicken nug- comfort and safety of their vehicle. With
gets, strips and a range of chicken burgers. Through an extensive survey in South this new feature, the brand has converted
India, McDonald’s identified its con- almost all its restaurants into drive-thru
The new McSpicy Fried Chicken is the per- sumers’ strong affinity to chicken and outlets at minimal cost.
fect blend of health and taste. This crunchy, spicy food. To cater to the customers’
juicy product is rich in protein, has no demand, the brand launched the McSpicy McDonald’s India West and South is
added artificial flavours, artificial colours Fried chicken which is crunchy, juicy and leaving no stone unturned to assure its
or artificial preservatives and is marinated fried to perfection. It is marinated with consumers and employees of their 100%
using the spiciest chillies - Ghost Pepper the Ghost Pepper chilli, one of the spiciest safety with the brand.
Chillies, making it spicy till the bone. chillies in the world, making it spicy from
As a part of the McDonald’s quality and the first bite to the last. The brand offers
safety process, the chicken goes through 64 this in a variety of combinations- as a
unique tests to ensure that it is 100% trace- quick, tasty snack when you need to satisfy
able from farm to plate. McDonald’s India that instant craving; in sharing boxes along
uses the best quality chicken and does not with multiple other chicken forms when
administer any growth promoters to it. you want to share your love for chicken

DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences Announces New
Distribution Partnership with Brenntag

DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences vative portfolio is comprised of classical support to our customers in Brazil,” said
(N&B) has announced the selec- and natural derived products under the Elaine Scarelli, regional leader for Home
tion of Brenntag Química Brasil trade names NEOLONE® and KATHON® & Personal Care in DuPont Nutrition
Ltda as the new distribution partner for all CG. Brenntag will be the go-to supplier of & Biosciences. “We’re always working
personal care ingredients in Brazil. Since these product portfolios across the region. to optimize our services in the region
August 1st, Brenntag represents both the and are thrilled to be able to expand our
osmolyte line GENENCARE® OSMS DuPont has long worked with Brenntag to successful partnership with Brenntag,”
and DuPont’s preservative portfolio for distribute the preservative portfolio in the added Elaine.
personal care. region. Expansion of the partnership with
Brenntag will allow DuPont to improve https://www.dupontnutritionandbiosciences.com/
The GENENCARE® OSMS product line logistics and provide greater technical
contains a range of all-natural, 100 percent service levels to customers.
plant-based active ingredients – derived
from sugar beets – for skin, hair, and color “With help from Brenntag, we will be able
cosmetics applications. The DuPont preser- to provide the best service and reliable

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edible oil and potato processing segments
as part of its objective to boost income of
farmers from Gujarat and other states. The
edible oils will be marketed under the new
brand ‘Janmay’. It will produce groundnut
oil, cottonseed oil, sunflower oil, mustard
oil and soybean oil.

Amul to invest Rs 1,500 cr in 2 yrs to “We already have few plants for edible
set up dairy, edible oil, bakery, potato oil, bakery and potato processing. We will
processing plants invest Rs 400-500 crore on setting up more
plants in these new business areas over the
GCMMF, which markets dairy as demand for branded food products has next two years,” Sodhi said. Asked about
products under the Amul brand, increased. sales during the pandemic, he said sales of
will invest around Rs 1,000 crore its dairy products like milk, butter milk,
over the next two years to set up milk pro- “We will invest around Rs 1,000 crore paneer and ghee were 15 per cent higher
cessing plants, and another Rs 500 crore on in the next two years on setting up dairy during April-August as compared with the
facilities for new products like edible oil, plants across various states,” Sodhi told year-ago period, driven by rising household
its MD R S Sodhi said. PTI. He said the processing capacity would consumption of branded food products.
increase to 420 lakh litres per day from the
In an interview with PTI, Sodhi said the current 380 lakh litres per day. However, he said, ice cream sales declined
Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing by 30-40 per cent due to closure of hotels,
Federation Ltd (GCMMF) expects 12-15 On new businesses, Sodhi said the cooper- restaurants and canteens because of lock-
per cent growth in revenue in current fiscal ative has started manufacturing sweets as down.
year from Rs 38,550 crore during the last well as bakery items using dairy fats.
fiscal year despite COVID-19 pandemic, Besides, he said, GCMMF has forayed into “Marriage ceremonies contribute a lot to
ice cream sales. This has been affected
badly this year,” he said.

Sodhi noted that household consumption
of milk and other dairy products has risen,
compensating loss of sales caused by
closure of hotels, restaurants and cafeterias
(HoReCA segment) during the lock-
down period. Amul sells 140 lakh litres
of fresh milk per day, mainly in Gujarat,
Delhi-NCR and Uttar Pradesh. Its dairy
products are sold across the country.

Lay’s launches festive
TVC featuring Ranbir Kapoor

Lay’s, the potato chips brand, has of Lay’s one can get free data and all he Ritu Nakra, WPP lead – PepsiCo Foods,
launched a new campaign to needs to do is, go online and search for the India, said, “In the last few months we
promote an initiative with Airtel recipe. The film closes with Ranbir’s friend have truly understood the value of connect-
offering a special digital experience for all saying, “Ab biryani bhi pakaunga, aur ing with our friends and family. Keeping
its prepaid customers. A special TVC fea- video call pe tujhe bhi.” this in mind, the creative team at Wunder-
turing its brand ambassador Ranbir Kapoor man Thompson developed the campaign
has been launched to promote the initiative. “Meeting friends and loved ones has be- idea for Lay’s which depicts that the
come tougher. In this situation, the special answer to all your questions lies inside a
The film opens with Kapoor receiving a initiative by LAY’S is a perfect companion Lay’s pack. Similarly, for Kurkure, the cre-
video call from his friend. The friend says to help people find moments of joy and ative thought stemmed from the fact that
he is tired of eating khichdi and wants to togetherness. Having always resonated everyone in the family is having chatpata
learn Ranbir’s recipe for biryani. Ranbir deeply with LAY’S, I enjoyed shooting for fun in the kitchen with recipes.”
promptly asks his friend to write down the the Lay’s new brand film - a fun, playful
recipe and starts by saying “Sabse pehle, and entertaining conversation between
ek packet Lay’s le” the friend is shocked friends as they celebrate their connection,”
and says “Biryani mein Lay’s?”. Ranbir added Kapoor.
then tells his friend that with every pack

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McDonald’s partners with Spotlight / News 17
Zero-Waste platform loop
to Pilot reusable packaging Nestlé launches Maggi
organic bouillon cubes in
recyclable paper wrapper

Loop partnership meets McDonald’s cleanliness Maggi has broken new ground by becoming the first
and safety standards, which have only become major brand to use recyclable paper packaging to wrap
more important throughout the COVID-19 individual bouillon cubes, for its organic range in
pandemic. France. This is the latest result of an innovation drive to use more
paper packaging for Nestlé products.
McDonald’s Corporation has announced a global
partnership with TerraCycle’s circular packaging The new solution is a coated paper that is recyclable through the
service, Loop, to test a new reusable cup model paper stream in France. Until now, the bouillon cubes have been
for hot beverages. wrapped in a multi-layer laminate that includes aluminum.

The initiative, which will first be trialed in 2021 across Agnes Lalanne, Global Category Lead for Cooking Aids at
select McDonald’s restaurants in the UK, helps customers Nestlé, said: “We want to provide both healthy and more
enjoy their favorite McDonald’s hot drink in a reusable cup, sustainable options. That’s why we’re happy to bring recyclable
while cutting down on packaging waste. The model marks paper packaging to a favorite like these Maggi organic bouillon
significant progress toward innovative circular packaging cubes.”
solutions that help protect the planet for communities today,
and in the future. The paper used for the wrapper is from sustainable sources
– pulp and paper mills certified by the Forest Stewardship
This unique new partnership will conveniently allow Council (FSC) and The Program for the Endorsement of Forest
customers to reduce waste by choosing a durable Loop- Certification – and its development marks another step in
created cup, for a small deposit. The deposit can then be Nestlé’s commitment to make all its packaging recyclable or
redeemed by returning the cup to participating McDonald’s reusable by 2025, as the company works towards a waste-free
UK restaurants in order to be safely washed through the future.
Loop system and reused again in McDonald’s restaurants.
Torsten Pohl, Head of Nestlé’s Product Technology Center
“We’re on a journey to rethink how we package products for Food in Singen, Germany, said: “The main challenge our
to give customers options that reduce waste, maintain the team faced was the creation of a foldable, sealable material that
highest safety standards, and enhance the McDonald’s is robust enough to provide a sufficient barrier – to keep the
experience they expect and enjoy,” said Jenny McColloch, product fresh and safe – whilst also being readily recyclable.”
Vice President, Global Sustainability, McDonald’s
Corporation. Ahead of the launch, the team also worked to refurbish and
upgrade existing packaging machines, to allow the new paper
Additionally, the Loop partnership meets McDonald’s wrapping to run on them.
cleanliness and safety standards, which have only become
more important throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Maggi products – including bouillons, soups, seasonings and
sauces – are sold in over 90 countries. Nestlé selects local
“This groundbreaking partnership with McDonald’s enables ingredients where possible to ensure that its bouillon cubes
Loop to greatly expand its reach by bringing convenient provide an authentic taste and texture, consistent with regional
reusable packaging options to the food service industry,” preferences and cooking styles. The cubes are fortified with
said TerraCycle and Loop CEO, Tom Szaky vital micronutrient in some markets, for example where iron
deficiency is widespread.
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Coca-Cola invests in
self-pour, self-pay drink
dispense technology

• CCEP will partner with Innovative Tap Solutions (ITS) as part of its com-
mitment to dispensed drink solutions

• CCEP Ventures will take a 25% stake in Chicago-based ITS, dba PourMy-
Beer

• ITS is the leading provider of self-pour beverage system with over 7,000
taps in service across 270 locations globally

• The ITS technology allows restaurants, cafes, offices, stadiums and other
venues to serve consumers quicker, reduce operating costs and touch points

CCEP Ventures, the investment arm The partnership also represents a further tious business. We are confident we can
of Coca-Cola European Partners, step forward for CCEP’s Action on Pack- help them expand successfully into the soft
has acquired a 25% stake in ITS aging strategy, launched in 2017. CCEP is drinks category and grow their presence in
– the creators of technology that enables committed to investing and innovating in Western Europe.”
consumers to pour their own beverages refillable and dispensed delivery models
and increase efficiencies for the hospitality to eliminate packaging waste and lower Josh Goodman, Founder & CEO of ITS,
industry. Branded Strategic Hospital- its carbon footprint. CCEP is looking at commented on the partnership: “We’re
ity, an investment & solutions platform developing suitable dispensed solution for excited to take this Self Pour Revolution
headquartered in New York City, also different environments, and the partnership to the next level with CCEP. Less than 5
participated in the investment in ITS with ITS is a key part of this. years ago, our company was just me and
alongside CCEP. one other person and our focus was just
This agreement forms part of the wider self-pour taprooms dispensing beer, wine
The investment will see CCEP work with CCEP Ventures programme – which aims and cocktails through our technology.
ITS to introduce self-pour dispense tech- to find, fund and nurture new technology
nology to CCEP’s customers in Western and innovation. The market has spoken, customers and
Europe, beginning with a trial in Spain. business owners love the concept, the
ITS’s technology allows consumers to pour Nik Jhangiani, Chief Financial Officer at efficiency and experience. We’re a li-
and pay for drinks themselves – cutting CCEP, said: “We are committed to support- quid-agnostic company that wants to grow
down queues, reducing the need for unne- ing package-free technology and finding in the non-alcoholic space. Our partnership
cessary contact and wait times and freeing new ways to help our customers increase with CCEP ensures that we can continue
up serving staff. value and provide a better experience to investing in our technology to scale with
consumers. ITS is an exciting and ambi- the increasing demand.”

Del Monte launches Raw Seeds to strengthen
health and wellness portfolio

As pioneers in packaged fruits These edible raw seeds are a nutri-
with a heritage that goes tional powerhouse and can be con-
back more than a century, Del sumed across all age groups. They are
Monte believes in sourcing the tastiest rich sources of dietary fibre, protein
and best quality products from around and are enriched with antioxidants
the world for consumers in India. that help boost immunity. The excit-
ing new range of Del Monte seeds
With the same philosophy Del Monte adds a healthy twist to your diet; you
introduces its edible Raw Seeds Range can add them to your breakfast to
with an exclusive launch on Amazon. kick start your day or just pop them
The range includes Flax, Sunflower straight out of the pack while you’re
and Pumpkin seeds which are sourced on the go.
from the best farms and are packed
with nutrition. The Del Monte seal of Del Monte’s edible Raw Seeds are
approval ensures that the best quality available in 250 g packs exclusively
seeds make it to every pack. on Amazon Pumpkin Seeds – Rs. 300,
Flax Seeds – Rs. 125 and Sunflower
Seeds – Rs. 200

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Chef Sanjeev Kapoor launches
KitFresh Meal Kits on Amazon India

Chef Sanjeev Kapoor has launched having to worry about going out and Management, Amazon India added, “With
KitFresh Meal Kits in Bengaluru searching for all the ingredients,” said KitFresh meal kits, customers can exper-
on Amazon India under his newly Padma Shri awardee Sanjeev Kapoor. ience specially designed recipes by world
founded venture, KSK Food. The ready renowned Chef Sanjeev Kapoor and recre-
to cook Meal Kits consist of the finest in- Each meal kit contains fresh ingredients in ate and enjoy some of his finest dishesat
gredients put together by renowned him to pre-measured quantities that are hygienic- the comfort of their own homes.KitFresh
help customers recreate some of his most ally packed in a certified state-of-art facil- meal kitsuse high quality ingredients and
iconic recipes from the comfort and safety ity. Customers also receive a 1-page recipe help customers save time and cook their
of their home. guide that has been carefully designed with favorite gourmet dishes at home.”
simple and specific instructions to help
Customers in Bengaluru can choose even non-cooks spin up delicious gour- Customers can discover KitFresh Meal kits
from a variety of scrumptious vegetarian met dishes serving two people in 30-45 on the Amazon Fresh, or Amazon Foodon
and non-vegetarian dishes such asDum minutes. Amazon.in app.
Biryani,Burmese Khow Suey, Red Thai
Curry with Rice, and Chettinad Curry with Alternatively, users of Amazon Echo, Fire
Whole-wheat Parotas. TV and Alexa built-in devices can ask Al-
exa for audio cook-along recipes, powered
“We understand that in these unpreceden- by Klovechef, by simply saying, for
ted times, people miss their favorite dishes instance: “Alexa, I want to cook KitFresh
and seek variety in their daily meals. The Veg Dum Biryani”.
KitFresh meals are especially designed to
offer a gourmet food experience without Sameer Khetarpal, Director – Category

Dabur India Limited announced the launch
of ‘Dabur Cold Pressed Mustard Oil’.

Leading ayurvedic and natural health “There has been massive rise in health
care company Dabur India has awareness and management of lifestyle
announced its foray into the edible in India. Consumers are today becoming
oil market with the launch of Dabur Cold more conscious of what they eat and are
Pressed Mustard Oil. The cold pressed increasingly focusing on healthier diets,
technology ensures that the natural prop- consumption of healthier cooking oils. Our
erties and health benefits of mustard is indigenous Dabur Cold Pressed Mustard
intact. Oil has been specially created to meet this
growing consumer need,” Malhotra added.
The online exclusive product has been
launched on leading ecommerce platforms Dabur Cold Pressed Mustard Oil is rich in
like Amazon and MilkBasket. mono-saturated fatty acid, making it good
for heart.
Dabur India CEO Mohit Malhotra said:
“Trusted for generations with a promise Cold pressed from the finest quality mus-
of health, Dabur is committed to intro- tard, Dabur Cold Pressed Mustard Oil is
ducing products that offer the best of rich in mono-saturated fatty acids, making
nature for holistic health and well-being it heart friendly while helping in managing
of every household. The launch of Dabur cholesterol.
Cold Pressed Mustard Oil is another step
forward in this direction and is part of our Packed with a good ratio of Omega-3 and
strategy to increase the width and depth of Imega-6, it is also rich in MUFA, making it
our food business in India.” heart friendly. It relieves sinus congestion
and invigorates digestion. Daily consump-
Priced at Rs 220 for a 1-litre pack, Dabur tion of Dabur mustard oil as a part of
Cold Pressed Mustard Oil helps manage healthy balanced diet with regular physical
cholesterol, invigorates digestion and also activity can help maintain a healthy life-
improves Blood Circulation. style.

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Harvest Gold Unveils Special Edition Bread
Packs to Thank The Secret Ingredients of
Its Lockdown Service

Coming out with a trade secret is its associates, every team member – from North India with its products that includes
not a very common practice in production to distribution – is always breads and buns, flat bread varieties such
business. But Harvest Gold, India’s spirited and passionate for the brand and as roti, kulcha and pizza base, and rusk.
leading food company, owes it to those everything that it stands for. As its wonder The company also continued to work with
secret ingredients for its success and ability warriors, its teams have always put their its CSR implementation partners and tied
to serve people amid a pandemic and best foot forward in making Harvest up with several NGOs to deliver care and
lockdown. Now the company has launched Gold the most loved bread of Delhi NCR, sweetness to the less fortunate.
a special program, to thank this secret whether they are working from home,
component. And the secret is the Team of from office or on the field. The last few “Working day and night with production of
Harvest Gold, who has been working with months have been specially trying, putting bakery products and their distribution to the
heartfelt dedication and ensuring that the everything and everyone to test. During the consumers, Team Harvest Gold reinvented
bread is produced under high Safety and lockdown, when stepping out was not per- safety and hygiene measures to ensure that
Hygiene standards and delivered fresh mitted for people and risk was at its highest, there were no lapses and only the healthiest
every day at all neighbourhood stores. Team Harvest Gold was determined to and safest product was delivered. Even
step up and step out to fulfil its duty of extra efforts were taken to provide doorstep
Titled #ThanksTeam, the program acknow- service to the nation – the ever-committed delivery to the elderly who could not step
ledges the selfless and passionate efforts of Team passed every test with flying colours. out. From working round-the-clock with
the Team of Harvest Gold. Under this pro- Nothing would have been possible without precision, focus and perseverance, to get-
gram, three special edition packs of 700g the fantastic team and it is only natural to ting out onto the field to deliver fresh bread
bread will be produced and they would express how indebted we are to them,” says to various shops and homes, the Harvest
feature 30 photographs and 250 names of the management of the company. Gold Team has truly proved its mettle bey-
team members. These represent associates ond doubt. Their commitment to quality,
from various departments like from manu- Harvest Gold is the largest manufacturer safety and hygiene has been universally
facturing, purchase, R&D, sales, market- of bread in north India, and supplies 6 appreciated and applauded – they are truly
ing, distribution, finance, human resources lakh loaves of bread every day, serving Sabki Bread ke secret superstars,” says Mr
(HR), and information technology (IT). an equal number of families daily. During Vikas Gupta, Executive Director Sales,
the lockdown, Harvest Gold served the Harvest Gold.
“Harvest Gold has always maintained that people of Delhi NCR and other parts of

Nestle on track to meet sustainable
packaging goal

Nestle has increased the share of re- world,” head of operations Magdi Batato Nestle, which is already selling KitKat
cyclable or reusable packaging for told reporters in the virtual briefing. chocolate bars in paper packaging, said
its products to 87%, making pro- its engineers had developed a new kind of
gress towards its 100% goal by 2025, and “We have made bold commitments and we recyclable paper to wrap Maggi bouillon
gave examples of innovation to cut plastic will deliver,” he said. cubes that will soon be launched in France.
waste in a media briefing on Monday. Batato said it was difficult to give a goal
The Swiss-based company said it recently for the usage of paper packaging as there
Regularly cited by environmental groups launched a refillable system for pet food was no one-size-fits-all solution for all
such as Greenpeace as one of the top in Chile allowing deliveries to consumers products and geographies. Plastic is not
plastic polluters, the food giant has vowed without extra packaging. going away, either.
to reduce its use of new plastics by a third
by 2025 and spend up to 2 billion Swiss Plastic waste caused by takeaway food “Plastic will remain a component of pack-
francs ($2.19 billion) to boost recycled containers and online delivery packaging aging,” he said.
plastics. has increased during the COVID-19
pandemic as more people ordered food and
“Packaging plays an essential role in groceries online. Eliminating packaging
preserving the integrity and safety of our is one aspect of Nestle’s strategy, while
food. At the same time, plastic pollution another is replacing plastic with more
continues to be a major issue around the sustainable materials.

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iD Fresh Food expands dairy Spotlight / News 21
portfolio with launch of curd
to rising disposable income, increasing
iD Fresh Food, the Bengaluru-based a comprehensive audit by the health consciousness among consumers,
brand, has announced the expansion Foundation for Food Safety Cer- and affordable pricing.
of its dairy portfolio in the Hyderabad tification, Musthafa said.
market by introducing iD Curd.
Shelf life of 12 days, The
Funded by Premji Invest and Helion cone-shaped and easy-to-scoop
Venture Partners, iD ventured into the packaging provides iD Curd a
dairy segment with Natural Paneer, made distinct brand identity. While
with pure milk and lemon, and with no some companies invest heavily
chemicals, in 2016. With the launch in R&D to increase the shelf
of iD Curd, the company is looking life of products with preservat-
to strengthen its position in the dairy ives, iD believes in keeping the
segment. products fresh, even if it means
a shorter shelf life, according
Musthafa PC, CEO and Co-Founder, iD to the company. iD Curd, made
Fresh Food, said, “The Covid-19 pan- with farm-fresh milk and natural
demic has put the spotlight on health and culture, has a shelf life of 12
safety. An increasing number of people days. All iD products are avail-
today are making conscious food choices able on e-commerce platforms
to boost immunity and minimise safety like Amazon, Big Basket, Milk
hazards. At iD, since our inception in Basker, Super Daily and Curd
2005, we have always embraced 100 per will also be added to the list very
cent natural, home-made style of prepar- soon, said the company.
ation, without the use of any chemicals
and preservatives.” The curd market in India grew
at a CAGR of 13 per cent during
iD has been awarded the Food Safety 2014-2019 and is expected to reach
System Certification (FSSC) 22000 for a value of nearly j1,809.3 billion by
its manufacturing plants in Mumbai, 2024, according to an IMARC report.
Hyderabad and Dubai, after undergoing The growth of the market is attributed

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Kapiva introduces a new range
of Immunity care and Immunity
boosting products

Kapiva, India’s first Modern Thymol, and Methyl Chavicol. While Kapiva Immune Care Juice comes
Ayurvedic Nutrition Brand has Tulsi can also help provide at a price Rs.450, Kapiva Vitamin C and
introduced a range of Immune relief from stress, control high Amla Gummies are priced at Rs.690.
care Juices and Vitamin C and Amla blood pressure, and alleviate These products are available on Amazon as
gummies. These not only help in boosting respiratory disorders. well as on Kapiva website for online order
the immunity systems but are also tasty Kapiva Vitamin C + Amla placements.
to consume. Kapiva is amongst the fastest Gummies are formulated
growing Ayurvedic brand in the country to fulfil the daily vitamin C
today, delivering food based innovations requirement for kids and adults
for healthier lifestyles of Millennial India. alike. Each serving of this
formula includes amla, which
Kapiva Immune Care Juice comes is one of the richest sources
loaded with eleven nourishing ayurvedic of vitamin C. These yummy
herbs like Amla, giloy, ashwagandha, gummies have antibacterial
turmeric and more, this juice is a rich and antiviral properties that
source of vitamin C and a powerhouse of naturally fight against harmful germs.
antioxidants. The combination of herbs Infused with mixed fruits and strawberry
fight against infections, while Kapiva for a great taste, these superfood-enriched
Tulsi Ark consists of nutritious variants gummies are also very convenient to carry
of Tulsi such as Rama, Kala, Lemon, around and use on-the-go. These products
Bisva, and Marua. It contains immunity can be consumed by all adults and kids
supporting compounds like Eugenol, above 7 years of age.

Every cup of Nespresso coffee will be carbon
neutral by 2022

Nespresso today commits that since 2017, the company’s new commit- This carbon neutral commitment is part of
every cup of Nespresso coffee, ment will tackle emissions that occur in its a broader sustainability ambition that will
both for at-home and for profes- supply chain and product life cycle (scope be further communicated later this year:
sional customers, will be carbon neutral 3). to preserve exceptional coffees, build a
by 2022. This new ambition builds on resilient and regenerative coffee agriculture
more than 10 years of work during which Nespresso will achieve carbon neutral- system, drive sustainable livelihoods for
Nespresso has reduced its carbon emissions ity through the following initiatives: the farmers and build a circular business.
and compensated the remainder through reduction of carbon emission; the planting
agroforestry. of trees in and around coffee farms where https://www.nestle-nespresso.com/newsandfea-
Nespresso sources its coffee (insetting); tures/every-cup-of-nespresso-coffee-will-be-car-
“Climate change is a reality and our future and through support and investment in high
depends on going further and faster on our quality offsetting projects. bon-neutral-by-2022
sustainability commitments. That is why
we are accelerating our commitments to of-
fer our consumers a way to drink a carbon
neutral cup of coffee by 2022. A coffee,
made from the finest and rarest beans, sus-
tainably sourced. I truly believe that both
our business and the coffee industry can be
a force for good in the world by tackling
this pressing issue,” said Guillaume Le
Cunff, CEO of Nespresso.

Having already achieved carbon neutrality
in its business operations (scopes 1 & 2)

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India has big opportunity in food
processing, tourism: RBI governor

Reserve Bank of India governor sunrise industry, Das said its importance chain; fourth tourism; food processing
Shaktikanta Das said Indian busi- in consumer basket has increased over associated productivity areas,” said Das.
nesses should capitalize on food time, led by rise in per capita income,
processing abilities and work on devel- urbanization and the change in consumer He also said Indian businesses must work
oping tourism to gain from opportunities perceptions in terms of quality and safety, on ways to be a part of the growing global
thrown open by the covid-19 crisis. said Das. Despite being one of the largest value chain, investnt on health, education
producers of several agricultural commod- and make efforts to increase productivity
“Tourism is one of the sectors most ities in the world, India ranks fairly low in order to survive the covid-19 crisis
severely impacted by covid-19. At the in the global food processing value chain. and revive the economy. In order to raise
same time this is also a sector where pent India can certainly move up by increasing demographic dividend, we have to raise
up demand could drive a V-shaped recov- its share of processed food exports for investments on education and health sub-
ery when the situation normalizes,” said which quality standards will be a critical stantially, Das said, adding public-private
Das while addressing a webinar organized factor, said Das. partnerships will improve investment on
by FICCI. education and its quality.
The central bank governor said RBI will
“India has a tremendous potential in focus on five key areas for the revival of A World Bank report shows that an addi-
tourism and the challenge is to scale up our the economy in the coming few months. tional year of education increases earnings
tourism market to enhance contribution to by 10% in a year.
economic development. The employment “There are five key areas that I propose
elsaticity of tourism is very high and it to focus on that I think will determine Livemint
needs to be capitalized. A multi pronged stability and step up India’s growth in the
approach has been taken up by the govern- medium term. First is Human capital with
ment.” specific emphasis on education and health;
second is productivity; exports which is
Terming the food processing sector a leading to India’s role in the global value

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INGREDIENTS

Bioactive Ingredients
Market Worth $50.89
Billion By 2026 | CAGR 5.5%

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Carbery Group launches new
cheese brand for food ingredient
and food service sectors

Long known for its expertise in The varieties of cheese on offer through Orlaigh Matthews, Marketing Manager
cheese production, international Carbery Dairy include for Cheese, added: “We’re excited to be
dairy, nutrition and flavour expert entering the food service market with
Carbery Group is launching Carbery Dairy, • Pasta Filata (mozzarella and grilling our Carbery Dairy range of high-quality
a new cheese brand, specifically for the cheese) cheeses. In developing the range, we drew
ingredients and food service markets in on the creative and practical expertise of
Europe and Asia • Natural Cheddar (mild, medium, our chefs, who collaborate extensively with
mature and vintage) our customers to ensure the cheeses are
The range includes natural cheddar, Cheese suited to professional kitchens.”
Extra – functional reduced fat cheese, • Cheese Extra (a variety of highly
specialty cheeses and a new range of pasta functional, high protein, reduced fat “Together with our cheesemakers and
filata, including mozzarella and grilling cheeses) R&D teams, our chefs have created excit-
cheese. ing recipes to satisfy consumer demands
• Specialty Cheeses (includes both around the world. We hope food service
These versatile cheeses are suitable for a Italian style and inclusion cheese with suppliers enjoy creating delicious dishes
wide range of applications including pizza, flavours such as smoked, chilli, fajita for their customers that showcase the very
baking, ready meals, sauces, seasonings and black pepper) best in Irish grass-fed cheese.”
and snacks. The range offers varied flavour
profiles and a high level of functionality The Professional Range, which includes
such as excellent stretch, sliceability, good all of the cheese varieties on offer through
melting or low browning characteristics, Carbery Dairy, has been specifically
among others. developed to meet the needs of chefs in the
food service sector.
In 2018, the farmer-owned co-operative
announced its intention to diversify its The cheeses have been tested in real-life
cheese product range into pasta filata and food service settings to ensure they per-
target new markets with new products and form well under different cooking and bak-
applications, including expanding signific- ing conditions. They are also available in a
antly in Asia. number of formats, to suit the requirements
of different kitchen capabilities.

The ambitious expansion, underpinned by
a €78 million investment in a brand new
facility in West Cork, is now almost com-
plete, with output set to increase from just
50,000 tonnes per annum to 64,000 tonnes.
CEO of Carbery Group, Jason Hawkins,
commented: “We have been implement-
ing a strategy for a number of years now
to diversify and grow our products, and
therefore our customer base. Our extensive
market research has shown us that demand
in Asia for dairy products and particularly
cheese is set to grow.”

“We believe that our heritage and expert-
ise in dairy, combined with our talented
team of researchers, food scientists and
cheese experts, have culminated in this
exceptional cheese brand that we hope
will inspire new and existing customers to
create market-winning products.”

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Bioactive Ingredients Market intake can prevent various diseases such
as diabetes, and obesity. They are also
Worth $50.89 Billion By 2026 | found out to reduce chronic degenerative
CAGR 5.5% ailments. Such trends have benefitted the
product demand in the recent past and is
The global Bioactive Ingredients related benefits owing to their antiox- expected to do so over the forecast period.
Market Size is anticipated to witness idant, anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, Vitamin bioactive ingredients have been
significant growth over the forecast anti-obesity, anti-tumor, anti-viral and found to have health effects on the human
period and by 2026 the industry revenue anti-uropathy properties. These bioactive body especially the skin. Proper intake
estimates are projected to reach USD 50.89 products also enable better management of vitamin enhances collagen production,
billion. Increasing awareness of fitness of health conditions among human beings. discourages melanin formation and pig-
among people is expected to positively All these factors combined together are mentation, and is helpful for a toned skin.
impact the demand of bioactive products anticipated to positively drive the growth They can also be used to reduce wrinkling
market. of the market. and lightening of the skin. Such advantages
are expected to boost the segment demand
These products provide various health Recent studies have indicated that fiber over the forecast period.

Effective encapsulation methods are in
high demand for preservation of these

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propositions. They are useful for improv- forecast period.
ing endothelial function, increasing the gut
microbial diversity, reducing bone loss and Bioactive ingredients are used in personal
also for overall improvement of cognitive care as they are having various effects
body function. such as healthy skin, reduced wrinkles
and reduction in melamine formation.
Novel extraction methods for extracting Personal care application segment has seen
plant based bioactive ingredients have a rise in market size over the recent past
been developed. These methods are due to various factors such as changing
environmentally friendly, require less perceptions, rising disposable income and
operational time, and do not hamper the increasing standard of living. The growth
quality of the extracts. Also, there has been in personal care industry is expected to
rising demand for plant extracts bioactive benefit the market growth of bioactive
ingredients from applications such as food ingredients over the forecast period.
and chemical industries. Such trends are
expected to benefit the segment growth Companies are focusing more on devel-
over the forecast period. opment of innovative products to acquire
market share. Customized product offer-
Functional food & beverages application ings to treat specific diseases such as skin
segment dominated the global bioactive diseases are being developed by industry
ingredients market over the recent years participants. Major industry participants
and is expected to continue this domin- include BASF, DuPont, Cargill Inc., Archer
ance across the forecast period. Due to its Daniels Misland Company, Ingredion In-
inherent set of advantages, there has been corporated, Ajinomoto Co. Inc. and Owen
growing awareness regarding preventive Biosciences Inc.
healthcare across the globe. Functional
foods help consumers in their pursuits Polaris Market Research has segmented the
towards preventive healthcare. This factor global bioactive ingredients market on the
coupled with the available product portfo- basis of product, application and region:
lio of functional foods, is expected to aid
https://www.polarismarketre- the segment market growth. Bioactive In- •North America
search.com/industry-analysis/ gredients Product •U.S.
bioactive-ingredients-market/ Dietary supplements are used to maintain Outlook (Revenue, •Canada
the proper functioning of the human body. USD Million, 2015 •Europe
request-for-sample Due to factor such as rising disposable – 2026) •U.K.
income, and access to various sources •Germany
compounds until it is reached to the such as internet have led to an increase in •Fiber •France
physiological action site. Bioactive food awareness regarding dietary supplements •Vitamins •Spain
categories have been gaining significant usage. All these factors are expected to •Omega 3 PUFA •Italy
interest owing to its potential health benefit benefit the segment demand over the fore- •Plant extracts •Russia
cast period. Clinical nutrition has gained •Minerals •Rest of Europe
importance in recent past owing to its role •Carotenoids & •Asia Pacific
in maintaining body health and treatment antioxidants •India
to patients. Bioactive ingredients assist in •Probiotics •China
clinical nutrition as they help in maintain •Others •Japan
a healthy body. This trend is expected Bioactive Ingredi- •Korea
to benefit the segment demand over the ents Application •Australia
Outlook (Revenue, •Malaysia
USD Million, 2015 •Indonesia
– 2026) •Philippines
•Rest of Asia Pacific
•Functional food & •Latin America
beverages •Brazil
•Dietary supple- •Mexico
ments •Argentina
•Clinical nutrition •Rest of Latin
•Personal care America
•Others •Middle East &
Africa
Bioactive Ingredi- •UAE
ents Regional •Saudi Arabia
Outlook (Revenue, •South Africa
USD Million, 2015 •Rest of MEA
– 2026)

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although there have been some controver-
sial results.

A cocoa flavonoid-enriched extract and the
monomers epicatechin and isoquercitrin
were able to decrease the production of
inflammatory molecules such as tumor
necrosis factor (TNF)-α and monocyte
chemoattractant protein (MCP)-1 by
macrophages under stimulation with
lipopolysaccharide (LPS; Ramiro et al.,
2005a). Similarly, epicatechin in stimulated
whole blood cells culture suppressed the
production of interleukin (IL)-6 and IL-8
(Al-Hanbali et al., 2009).

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
POTENTIAL OF COCOA IN
HEALTHY CONDITIONS

In a more physiological approach, using
cells isolated from humans or animals fed
with diets containing cocoa, the in vitro
ability to produce inflammatory mediators
and the serum concentrations of inflammat-
ory molecules has been studied.

Can Chocolate boost your With regard to studies in humans, it has
immunity? been reported that a supplementation with
cocoa products in healthy humans did
Balaji S not affect inflammation markers (Mathur
Student of B.Voc Food Processing Technology et al., 2002); however, a cross-sectional
analysis showed that the regular intake
Cocoa is a food relatively rich in density lipoprotein”) cholesterol levels and of dark chocolate by a healthy population
polyphenols, which makes it a po- protecting heart health. in Southern Italy was inversely related to
tent antioxidant. Due to its activity serum C-reactive protein concentration (di
as an antioxidant, as well as through other According to a study published in the US Giuseppe et al., 2008). In addition, cocoa
mechanisms, cocoa consumption has been National Institute of Health “cocoa has consumption for 4 weeks decreased some
reported to be beneficial for cardiovascular been revealed as a food with immunoreg- adhesion molecules involved in the recruit-
health, brain functions, and cancer preven- ulatory properties.” Cocoa influences the ment of inflammatory cells (Monagas et
tion. Furthermore, cocoa influences the immune system, in particular the inflam- al., 2009).
immune system, in particular the inflam- matory innate response and the systemic
matory innate response and the systemic and intestinal adaptive immune response. INFLUENCE OF COCOA ON
and intestinal adaptive immune response. ADAPTIVE IMMUNE RESPONSE
COCOA EFFECTS ON The adaptive immune response is an
Diabetic people can consume it because INFLAMMATORY CELLS intricate reaction comprising a number of
dark chocolate’s effects on insulin levels Cocoa extracts or single flavonoids, both as intracellular and intercellular events from
have already been established. In addi- monomers (epicatechin, catechin) or poly- the antigen entry until the development of
tion, dark chocolate also has many proven mers (procyanidins) have demonstrated effector mechanisms. Dendritic cells (DC),
benefits, including lowering LDL (“Low in vitro their anti-inflammatory potential, acting as antigen-presenting cells, take up,
process and present antigen to TCR-spe-
cific Th lymphocytes. The interaction
between DC and Th cells involves a lot
of co-stimulatory molecules thus forming
the immune synapses (Dustin and Groves,
2012). Next, Th lymphocytes proliferate
and differentiate, becoming effector cells
such as Th1, Th2, Th17, or regulatory T
cells that produce cytokines. Some of these
cytokines involve the activation of other

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antigen-specific cells such as Tc cells or B “A resilient immune system and strong body resistance are especially
cells. Activated B cells differentiate into important in protecting against winter diseases. The cacao found
plasma cells, which synthesize antibodies
that specifically bind the antigen that has in dark chocolate and the phenolic compounds inside the cocoa can
triggered the adaptive immune response. strengthen the defenses of our immune system and up our body’s
resistance,” Dietician Büşra Mutlu said.
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bacteria, or by responding actively to coun- found to reduce the risk of death from Regular consumption of dark chocolate is associ-
teract pathogens (Fagarasan et al., 2010). heart disease by a whopping 50% over a 15 ated with low serum concentrations of C reactive
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3.Raises HDL and protects LDL from
oxidation

In a controlled study, cocoa powder was
found to significantly decrease oxidized
LDL cholesterol in men. It also increased
HDL and lowered total LDL for those
with high cholestrol. This makes the LDL
particle itself reactive and capable of
damaging other tissues, such as the lining
of the arteries in your heart. Dark chocolate
can also reduce insulin resistance, which
is another common risk factor for many
diseases like heart disease and diabetes

4.May Reduce heart risk

The compounds in dark chocolate appear

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DuPont Launches Series of

Cultures to Re-shape Fermented
Dairy Industry

New dairy cultures allow for the production of optimal yogurt for both con-
sumers and producers

DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences offers manufacturers the option to
(DuPont) today announced the
launch of the latest series of dairy fine tune the texture of yogurt ac-
cultures and probiotic formulations for
China, offering yogurt producers new cording to consumer preferences. • HOWARU® Bifido – HOWARU®
solutions for differentiation today and
positioning them for future growth. • YO-MIX® FAST 1.0 – The YO- Bifido combined with YO-MIX®

These new cultures enable faster ferment- MIX® FAST 1.0 cultures enable cultures creates new opportunities for a
ation and higher probiotic counts while
maintaining a mild taste and premium fast fermentation, delivers thick and higher dose of documented probiotics
texture for consumers. The new cultures
include: smooth texture, and are adapted in premium probiotic yogurt.

• YO-MIX® PRIME – The YO-MIX® to different yogurt recipes and
PRIME cultures offer manufacturers
the ability to create optimal mild- processes. Discovered and designed “These new yogurt cultures demonstrate how
ness and premium creamy texture
for consumers. The culture enables by French scientists, YO-MIX® market driven innovation, combined with
the reduction of added sugars and a
high probiotic count, while maintain- FAST 1.0 is manufactured in the local expertise in regions around the world,
ing quality throughout challenging
distribution channels. It also allows French Alps and protected with a brings faster fermentation, higher probiotic
manufacturers to save on formulation
costs by reducing protein addition in China-granted patent (patent no. ZL counts, milder taste and a healthier brand
recipes, and greater process flexibil-
ity due to fast fermentation and full 200910224873.X). image to fermented dairy products,” said
control of acidity before cooling and
packaging. YO-MIX® PRIME 900 • DuPont™ Danisco® LPC 800 – The Morten Boesen, global product line manager,

German-made DuPont™ Danisco® Dairy Cultures, DuPont Nutrition & Bios-

LPC 800 cultures allow for refresh- ciences. “This is the latest from DuPont’s ex-

ing beverages without too much tensive range of yogurt and fermented milk

acidity, while maintaining high cultures that lowers formulation costs for

Lactobacillus bacteria count until our customers while maintaining quality and

the end of product shelf life. Com- taste for consumers, effectively reshaping

pared to market alternatives, it en- the future of fermented dairy products.”

ables faster fermentation within 24

hours which helps to reduce the risk

of contamination. DuPont™ Dan- To learn more about the YO-MIX® PRIME series
isco® LPC 800 is an ideal choice and other DuPont™ Danisco® range of yogurt culture
in low-sugar recipes, resulting in a
offerings, visit https://www.dupontnutritionand-

more stable and refreshing flavor biosciences.com/product-range/dairy-cultures/
than currently available cultures. yogurt-cultures.html.

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Consumers are also on the
lookout for packaging that reflects

an increased awareness of the
product’s environmental impact.

By using plastic alternatives or
reducing the amount of packaging,

producers could find themselves
in good graces with eco-friendly

shoppers.

cially since virtually all recently launched
products are packaged in plastics or metal-
lized films. This, however, also makes
eco-friendly packaging an opportunity to
differentiate from competitors.

Why not indulge: 3 top For producers who are not able to sig-
consumer trends in the sweet nificantly change their packaging, using
baked goods segment sustainable, natural ingredients is all the
more important. In fact, a recent study
At some point, everyone breaks • 74% of cake consumers in Spain think found that the pandemic has made them
down and decides to indulge in sugar should be reduced in cakes. more environmentally conscious, with 11%
a sweet treat. And when they do, saying they have shifted their purchases
• 40% of consumers in India say they based on environmental claims within the
past year.
baked goods often find themselves in saliv- would pay more for biscuits that
Make the indulgence memorable
ating consumers’ sights. contain healthy ingredients. As consumers move away from “food as
functional” and toward “food as experi-
But, like many consumer product categor- And, if you can use functional ingredients ence,” Mintel reports that it’s more import-
ies, consumer tastes in the sweet baked or claim to provide an immunity boost, ant than ever to experiment with products
goods segment are being influenced by that’s even better. In fact, companies are that have luxurious flavors, contrasting
larger, more wide-reaching trends – from considering incorporating everything from textures and distinctive packaging.
increased concerns about healthiness and vegetables, such as pumpkin, zucchini and
the environment to, of course, the global carrot, as well as seeds and nuts, such as Oreo, for instance, released limited edition
pandemic. pistachio, poppy seed and morning glory, Trolls cookies that make use of glitter and
to other healthy ingredients, such as raisins popping candy, while Milk Bar’s Compost
Let’s take a look at a few of these trends and ancient grains. Cookies include pretzels, potato chips,
and the opportunities they represent. graham crackers, coffee, oats, and butter-
Concerns about sustainability scotch. Many bakeries are also still exper-
The impact of COVID-19 Consumers are also on the lookout for imenting with hybrid pastries – from the
Even before the pandemic, consumers packaging that reflects an increased brookie (a brownie-cookie hybrid) to the
were changing how they satisfy their awareness of the product’s environmental donnoli (a donut with cannoli filling) and
sweet tooth. In-store impulse buys were impact. By using plastic alternatives or re- the now-famous Cronut (a croissant-donut
shrinking, and planned indulgence was ducing the amount of packaging, producers hybrid).
increasing, necessitating longer shelf life. could find themselves in good graces with
Increasingly, consumers were valuing the eco-friendly shoppers. But if glitter isn’t your brand’s style and
experience of eating those baked products those wild ingredient combinations seem
at home.[1] For cookie producers, this could be some- like a bit much for your target audience,
thing as simple as using cardboard dividers feel free to keep innovating with chocolate
Now, in light of COVID-19, market intel- instead of the typical plastic. Others might – it remains a crowd pleaser in Asia, the
ligence firm Mintel found that consumers find inspiration in the Carrefour Bio U.S., and Europe.
are interested in better-for-you sweet baked Organic Rhubarb Tart, which uses a 100%
goods that still taste great. Consider that: recyclable package and can be found in [1] Euromonitor 2019. Sweets and Snacks: Up-
Belgium. coming Trends and Opportunities.
• 32% of consumers in the U.S. say
they would be interested in cookies But this is a particular challenge for the https://new.novozymes.com/food-beverages/bak-
with low sugar. cake and sweet bakery category, espe- ing/sweet-baked-goods-consumer-trends

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New Chr. Hansen culture for pizza reduces
degree of browning by up to 100 percent

It is not known exactly who was trends and create the appearance To the rescue comes our new F-DVS®
the first person to puttoppings on thatconsumers associate with a desirable Pure Appeal™ culture,which reduces
a flatbread and eat it, but whoever pizza experience. the degree of browning by up to 100%
that was, modern humans owethem a and enables pizzamakers toachieve
debt of gratitude. People all over the Empowering cheese and pizza predictable appearance every time. At
world love pizza, and the everincreasing producers to stay on top ofbrowning the same time, the solution helpsprotect
demand is accelerating the production of and quality the cheese from yeast and mold spoilage
pasta filata, which is thelargest, fastest throughout the supply chain.
growing segment and most globally “As food service pizza continues its
widespread cheese type,accounting aggressive growth,globally, we are “As a natural solution, F-DVS® Pure
for 25% of cheese produced globally. focused on addressing customer needs Appeal™ culture meetsconsumer
According to Bloomberg, it isestimated with practical solutions.Pizzerias expectations for food made with natural
to reach EUR 78,570 million (USD pride themselves on expedient ingredients, and it contributesto a
88,853 million) by 2027 with a CAGRof service with intent to deliver pizza stronger sustainability profile through
5.5% (2019-2027), primarily driven by totheir customers from point-of-sale enhanced water and energyconservation,”
the food service industry. to consumption as fast as possible. Tony Salvador adds. “As the global
Havingpredictable cheese performance, demand for pizza continues torise, the
Global bioscience company Chr. and appearance, is critical and often ability to control browning and quality
Hansen now offers a newproduct that times outof their control – especially becomes a key priority. Chr.Hansen
can help pasta filata makers to produce “browning”, explains Tony Salvador, continuously develops and diversifies
mozzarella type cheeses,and regional commercialdevelopment manager, the pizza market opportunities.Here our
variants such as provolone, kashkaval, Pasta Filata, Chr. Hansen. “One key new product launch can really make a
oaxaca and many more, witha tailored reason is the need tooptimize pizza difference and help customers inthe food
level of browning, when the cheese baking time for faster delivery, hence service industry improve functionality
is baked on top of pizza for thefood increased oventemperature, which and maintain efficiency, whichis a key
service industry. The F-DVS® Pure “burns” the cheese. In addition, there is competitive parameter,” concludes Tony
Appeal™ culture is launched on a a distinctconsumer trend towards whiter Salvador.
globalscale to ensure that pasta filata looking (less burned) pizza appeal,”
producers have the choice they require heelaborates. DVS® is a registered trademark of
tosatisfy current and emerging consumer Chr. Hansen A/S , https://www.chr-hansen.com/

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Thinking Outside the
Cone: how ice cream
manufacturers can use
innovation to overcome the
challenges of Covid-19?

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&PROCESSING
PACKAGING

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Sustainable

Packaging Delivers
for All

https://www.storaenso.com/ Xaar, the leading inkjet printing tech-
nology company, has introduced new
Stora Enso to build a pilot packaging across its printhead portfolio,
reducing its plastic consumption by 1.2 tonnes
plant for bio-based packaging per year.
foam
In a business initiative to remove packaging
Stora Enso will build a pilot facility for producing Cellufoam™ by Stora complexity and improve sustainability, all Xaar’s
Enso, a lightweight, fiber-based foam material for protective packaging and printheads will be shipped in fully recyclable
cushioning. Bio-based foams are renewable and recyclable and can be used and biodegradable cardboard packs by the end of
in packaging, for example, to replace oil-based polymer foams which are widely the year. This not only helps Xaar to deliver on
used today. The pilot plant will be located at Stora Enso’s Fors Mill in Sweden. its sustainability commitments but also supports
customers’ own environmental initiatives.
Cellufoam™ by Stora Enso is a sustainable packaging material and it further
increases Stora Enso’s opportunities to replace fossil-based materials with re- Furthermore, different printhead variants, will
newable and recyclable materials. The initial target application for Cellufoam™ be despatched to customers in one shipment
will be the protective packaging of fragile products, for example in consumer package, helping to reduce the amount of pack-
electronics. Bio-based foams also have the potential to replace polymeric foams aging used and reduce the carbon footprint of
in a range of markets and applications where the demand for sustainable materials transportation. The new improved packaging is
is increasing, such as sports equipment, thermal insulation in shipments and as a lightweight and provides a stable cushion which
growth medium in soil-free farming, among other areas. can be custom fit to suit all Xaar’s printheads.

“The interest in sustainable packaging solutions is already large and continuously Dave Read, Head of Materials at Xaar said;
growing. Companies are looking for bio-based materials in order to achieve “The new sustainable packs are fully recyclable,
their own environmental goals for recycling, reducing plastic waste and using providing greater environmental benefits than
fossil-free materials, while maintaining high-quality packaging performance,” the plastic clam shell boxes we had previously
says Markus Mannström, Executive Vice President of Stora Enso’s Biomaterials been using. “With the move to cardboard we have
division. not only removed a large amount of single-use
plastic, we have also made our packaging easier
“Our bio-based foam offers a renewable, recyclable and biodegradable alternative for customers to recycle, while still providing
to traditional oil-based packaging foams such as expanded polyethylene (EPE) the necessary protection and clear branding our
and expanded polystyrene (EPS). With this pilot, we continue to build on our printheads require.”
long-term R&D work while introducing innovative materials to replace fossil-
based ones,” Mannström says. The new style packaging is being rolled out with
the launch of the new Xaar 2002 printhead range
Stora Enso’s pilot aims to evaluate and validate Cellufoam™ as a packaging foam and the Xaar 1003 printheads, with the rest of
in customer tests and to further develop the production process. The new pilot Xaar’s portfolio to follow throughout the year.
plant will be part of Stora Enso’s Biomaterials division. The design and engin-
eering of the pilot facility will start immediately. It is estimated that the plant will The new corrugated cardboard packaging is
be ready in the fourth quarter of 2021. Decisions about commercialisation will itself made largely from recycled materials. In
follow, after evaluating the results of the pilot-scale production. addition, product details, essential for identifica-
tion purposes, are printed using only black, single
Stora Enso’s Fors Mill today produces world-class light-weight paperboards for colour, water-based ink - making the printhead
consumer packaging. The modern mill’s energy production is free from fossil- packaging fully recyclable. Inside each box,
CO2 emissions. The pilot plant investment will not impact the mill’s current the Xaar printhead is secured within a small an-
production. ti-static bag to avoid contamination and protect it
from any potential damage by electrical charges.
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The time is Now: Three Reasons you need
Collaborative Automation – Today

The benefits of collaborative haven’t yet, or are thinking about increas- Cobots can help ease the burden
automation are undisputed – more ing automation in your factory, the time is by filling the labor gaps. Cobots
profitability, productivity, flexibility, now. Here are the top three reasons why:
higher quality, and even more employee can be programmed, operated
satisfaction. Given the current economic 1. LABOR SHORTAGES: and maintained by existing
landscape, manufacturers need these ad- The top challenge manufacturers face is the employees, regardless of the
vantages now more than ever. gap between the demand and availability of team’s previous robotics or
workers. Unfortunately, the labor shortages
Collaborative robots (cobots) are a proven, will only get worse in the coming years. In automation experience. In fact,
valuable, and accessible solution for man- fact, research from Deloitte and The Manu- the out-of-box experience for an
ufacturers of any size – and a competitive facturing Institute found that over the next
weapon for combating the pressures and 10 years, manufacturers will need to add untrained operator to unpack
uncertainties of today’s market. approximately 4.6 million manufacturing a UR robot, mount it, and
jobs – 2.4 of which may go unfilled.
If you’ve considered deploying cobots but program the first simple task is
typically less than an hour.
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Complicating the issue further is the aging In addition to labor shortages, today’s Operationally, cobots can
workforce: workers aged 55-74 accounted manufacturers face intense economic work around the clock and
for 85% of employment growth in the and political uncertainty. Adding to the
eurozone between 2012 and 2018, and complexity, today’s consumers increas- don’t need to take breaks
44% of U.S. manufacturing workers are at ingly demand higher quality products and or vacations – they pick up
least 45 years old. As these workers con- real-time availability – at lower costs.
tinue to near retirement age, filling open These pressures make running a profitable slack when organizations
positions from a shrinking talent pool will production line more challenging than ever are short-staffed, and
get even more challenging. before.
increase productivity for
Cobots can help ease the burden by Cobots can make companies of any existing workers, especially
filling the labor gaps. Cobots can be size – and in any location – competitive in high-volume production
programmed, operated and maintained by providing the flexibility they need to
by existing employees, regardless of the compete, grow, and profit in any economic environments.
team’s previous robotics or automation climate. Collaborative automation equips
experience. In fact, the out-of-box experi- organizations to easily scale up or down, growth globally by 0.8 to 1.4% annually.
ence for an untrained operator to unpack a switch SKUs, and expand into new mar-
UR robot, mount it, and program the first kets more quickly. 3. YOU CAN AFFORD IT. I PROM-
simple task is typically less than an hour. ISE.
Unlike costly industrial robots, cobots are Few would argue with the benefits of
By providing manufacturers with an easy affordable, versatile, and easy to integrate collaborative automation. But if you’re a
way to automate the dirty, dangerous, into work processes without the need for small- or mid-sized manufacturer, you’re
dull and repetitive jobs, organizations can major renovations or costly installation probably asking yourself, “can I afford
shift existing employees to new and more projects. They are lightweight, space-sav- such a solution with all the pressures
valuable roles, which increases employee ing, and easy to re-program and re-deploy facing my factory and the looming
satisfaction and builds morale and loyalty. to multiple applications as new needs economic uncertainty?” Or, maybe you’re
In a 2019 report on the consumer pack- arise, without changing the production thinking: “That’s great – but my capital
aged goods industry, McKinsey found that layout. equipment budget is tapped out.”
extensive automation can ease recruitment
and retention by creating new technical Financially, collaborative automation Now, you can immediately put cobots
roles with better pay, opportunities, and has a direct impact on profits: In fact, to work without the upfront capital
working conditions. a 2019 study by UK-based research investment. Whether you are starting
firm Smither Pira found that a 1% your automation journey, looking to
Operationally, cobots can work around decrease in production cost delivers a upgrade your current cobots, or ready to
the clock and don’t need to take breaks 34% increase in profit. Further, cobots increase automation in your factory, our
or vacations – they pick up slack when play an important role in improving new robot rental program helps you grow
organizations are short-staffed, and product quality by reducing human error your business without dipping into cash
increase productivity for existing work- commonly associated with dull, repetitive reserves.
ers, especially in high-volume production and dangerous tasks, ensuring consistency
environments. and accuracy, and enhancing the ability Launched today, UR Financial Services
to create more complex goods – which offers a fast and low-risk model to
Craft and Technik Industries is a great satisfies customer demand for higher- maximize productivity, profitability, and
example. The India-based manufacturer quality goods at lower costs. At the same ROI without the significant cash outlay.
successfully leveraged cobots to address time, with the right configuration, a cobot Through a partnership with DLL, we offer
both labor shortages and quality issues by can produce finished goods at a much flexible payment plans that accommodate
reducing the number of product rejects in faster rate than hand-crafting or assembly cash flow, seasonal fluctuations, and shifts
its automotive parts plant. After installing lines. Examples of increased quality – and in capacity, so you can focus on growing
a UR cobot, which loaded and unloaded efficiency – can be seen across the world: and running your business. This program
a vertical CNC machine and performed Tribar Manufacturing, a Tier 1 automotive provides the ultimate financial flexibility.
automatic inspections, efficiency increased supplier in the U.S., achieved 100%
with production volume going up 15-20% quality and reduced cycle times by 50% We understand the challenges facing your
with no defects or customer rejections. through its application of cobots. business today and are ready to help. See
how our new cobot rental model enables
2. OPERATIONAL FLEXIBILITY Cobots are a proven solution for increas- you to take advantage of the benefits of
AND FINANCIAL COMPETITIVE ing productivity and overall equipment automation right now, without worrying
ADVANTAGE effectiveness, including throughput, yield, about capital expenditures.
availability and downtime. McKinsey
estimates, based on its scenario modeling, https://www.universal-robots.com/
that automation could raise productivity

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Operators can practice parts
changeovers with the Virtual
Reality training application from
Syntegon Technology.

Service in times of bits and bytes Timo Reu
Senior Sales Manager
Whoever talks to the service experts at Syntegon Technology, formerly Bosch Syntegon Technology
Packaging Technology, today communicates digitally and globally. The shift
from analog to bits and bytes has not only changed communication between
service employees and customers. In the course of digitization, the company has
modernized and expanded its entire service portfolio – and has reinvented itself to
a certain extent. Timo Reu, Senior Sales Manager at Syntegon Technology, explains
what this means for the service portfolio, customers and employees.

Mr. Reu, special mechanical with high cost pressure. Especially in the delivery reliability and worldwide avail-
engineering is a kind of microcosmos, pharmaceutical industry, where expiring ability in the event of a breakdown. We
with complex systems and a highly patents and ambitious competitors are con- recognized these signs early on and have
specialized customer base. Do mass stantly exerting a downward pressure on expanded our service accordingly over the
trends such as digitization and prices, manufacturers must ensure smooth last two decades...
globalization affect this area at all? production.
...from a local to a global partner?
Timo Reu: Absolutely. As a specialist sup- But costs also play a crucial role in the
plier with the appropriate service, we are food sector. Exporters to the so-called Correct. In the mid-1990s, we offered
experiencing these developments at first emerging markets, for example, tend to of- mainly reactive service on demand. If
hand with our customers in the pharma- fer their products at lower prices compared a customer called with a problem, our
ceutical and food industries. Over the past to the European market. However, they technicians were of course immediately on
20 years, many of them have evolved into must produce more to cover equipment the spot. At that time, we received orders
multinational organizations with numerous costs. Every minute of downtime costs from pharmaceutical customers centrally
locations around the world. They are all hard cash. For this reason and many others, in Crailsheim, Germany, and processed
operating in an extremely regulated market customers expect their service partners to them from there. This changed with the
provide fast response times, top quality,

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increasing internationalization of our
customers and the growing cost pressure,
so that today service is integrated as an
independent product group into the Pharma
and Food business units with numerous
local service hubs. This made us more
international, more flexible, more powerful
and much closer to our customers. Differ-
ent time zones and language barriers are no
longer an issue.

Let’s talk about products. What does Syntegon Technology supports customers in all kinds of business-critical processes – from monitoring their produc-
the service offer now that did not tion data and plant status to preventive maintenance.
exist in the mid-90s, and where does
digitization come into play? and training? serviced. Downtimes can be planned in
advance; nasty surprises are minimized.
If you compare our services yesterday We also work closely with pharmaceutical
and today, you will hardly recognize and food manufacturers when it comes to How do you intend to achieve that?
them. Data, its analysis and the associated spare parts. For example, we advise on
optimization potential for manufacturing Stock Optimization by analyzing customer This is exactly where we apply AI. Under
processes were still in their infancy, if at orders to know which parts are needed. We the keyword “Machine Learning”, we
all, 25 years ago. Today they are an indis- can inform our customers about the com- are currently developing self-learning
pensable part of production and service. ponents we have in stock permanently and algorithms in several projects that can pre-
Accordingly, we design our solutions digit- those they should rather stock themselves. dict, for example, when maintenance on an
ally to support our customers in all kinds of The orders can be viewed and managed via assembly is due. We are also working on
business-critical processes – from monit- our e-portal, a digital platform for spare another service product, so-called “smart
oring their production data and plant status parts. Customers can search for parts, and machines”: the machines are equipped with
to preventive maintenance. However, we they can also check prices and delivery additional sensors to detect parameters
are not developing this portfolio out of thin times. Ideally, the e-portal is used in com- such as temperature or vibrations. This
air, or because such solutions are currently bination with our electronic maintenance gives customers more control over their
in vogue. We are in close contact with our tool. systems and enables them to take correct-
customers and listen very carefully to their ive action. It also enables them to make op-
requirements. Another innovation from the Industry 4.0 timum use of the lifespan of components,
service portfolio is a Virtual Reality (VR) thus saving resources in production.
A kind of cooperative service? application for training courses. Using spe-
cial VR glasses, operators can, for example, Where is the human being amid all this
That describes it pretty well. We have the practice part changeovers on a horizontal data and Artificial Intelligence?
technical knowledge; our customers have flow wrapper for cookies and crackers – and
the on-site experience – the combined ex- expand their machine knowledge without Humans are still the focus of attention, and
pertise is what makes service 4.0 success- great effort. VR trainings can now be com- this will not change. Special mechanical
ful. Let me illustrate this with an example: pleted independently and virtually, without engineering needs communication from
we have been offering the Pharma i 4.0 being tied to fixed times or locations. person to person. Customers want a partner
Starter Edition for a few years now. With who understands them and knows their spe-
this solution, plant operators receive im- Where will digitization lead us? cific requirements. The younger generation,
portant real-time data on overall equipment who are now working in the pharmaceutical
effectiveness (OEE), condition monitoring We are currently observing two trends that and food industries, communicate digitally.
and important events such as alarms or will keep us and our customers busy for For us, too, communication via various
availability losses. Before this was pos- years to come: predictive maintenance and channels is becoming increasingly import-
sible, customers had repeatedly expressed the major topic Artificial Intelligence (AI). ant to interact with these people – especially
the wish for more process transparency, As mentioned at the beginning, pharma- through social media. So algorithms will
and even sent us data for evaluation and ceutical and food manufacturers are strug- by no means replace service staff. From my
troubleshooting. That was an important gling with constantly high cost pressure. point of view, this is not going to happen
impulse to start working in this direction. Machine downtimes should therefore be as at all. Needs can only be understood, and
We tailor our digital solutions in both the short as possible and easy to plan. Thanks creative solutions can only be developed
pharmaceutical and food sectors exactly to predictive maintenance, it is easy to personally. An excellent customer relation-
to the needs of our customers and jointly determine when which part needs to be ship is the be-all and end-all of service.
develop the applications.

What about spare parts, maintenance

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Thinking Outside the Cone: how ice cream

manufacturers can use innovation to overcome the
challenges of Covid-19?

In a normal year, during a normal Northern Hemisphere, saw instead most packaging solutions company. Close up,
summer, for most people warm days ice cream parlours, shops and restaurants from these challenging circumstances, the
would be regularly and pleasurably shuttered for months. No care-free summer company saw new opportunities for growth
punctuated with an ice cream. Whether you days spent lazing in the park, licking or arise, which will help ice cream producers
prefer a towering triple scoop of gelato or nibbling an indulgent ice cream; our lives adapt now and thrive in the future.
have a liking for ice cream encased in a were socially distanced and in lockdown. Home Comforts
sumptuous layer of chocolate and served
on a stick, ice cream is synonymous with Despite this, ice cream is still a global “Roughly half of the world’s ice cream is
the taste of summer. favourite – but the ice cream industry has produced with the help of Tetra Pak equip-
had to be nimble to make it happen. ment,” says Peter Lindstrom, the Managing
This year, however, isn’t normal, and Director at Tetra Pak Ice Cream Solutions.
neither is this summer. What should have Helping many ice cream makers was Tetra Tetra Pak plays a unique role in the ice
been the peak ice cream season for the Pak, a world leading food processing and cream industry. In a nutshell, the company
is the leading provider of equipment to

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challenging period. To meet the need, says
Peter, producers had to have access to the
right distribution channels and have the
equipment that made it easy to quickly
convert the processing and packaging from
single serve to a multipack production –
with an emphasis on premium products.
Distribution channels, however, were just
as important, says Peter: “What we’re
seeing is that many smaller brands – that
don’t already have access to space in su-
permarket refrigerators – struggle because
they relied on the impulse market and food
services, such as selling through small
kiosks and to restaurants etc.”

A taste for premium ice cream

novelties​

In the longer term, however, there is
potential for all ice cream producers to take
advantage of the global love for ice cream.
Peter anticipates that overall consumption
will continue to grow, with more planned
purchases and less impulse purchases.
Those investing in innovative premium
products now are likely to see the biggest
upturn in the future.

“Most of the growth isn’t in the lower
end of the market, it’s for premium
products… consumers really indulged and
are choosing the high-end options,” says
Peter. Consumers have discovered a taste
for premium and novel products during
the lockdown, with fancier ice creams –
especially for products with “inclusions” in
the ice cream like fruits and salted caramel
proving to be especially popular.

make ice cream – from the mix-plant, for ice cream, but obviously not for single Another trend that’s here to stay is sus-
freezers, ingredient dosers, extrusion​and serve portions or food-services, but take- tainability. Despite COVID-19, consumers
all the way to the end-of-line solutions home bulk products and multipacks,” Peter still expect companies to stick with their
- seamlessly integrating processing , auto- explains. “One of our customers, for ex- environmental goals; since they want sus-
mation and technical services. ample, saw sales of its premium product in tainable products.
China grow by 40% during the lockdown,
According to Peter, although the world much of it driven by e-commerce pro- Peter says that the demand for sustainabil-
almost came to a halt during the lock- viders that do instant deliveries, enabling ity is not at odds with the trend for premi-
downs, indulgence did not stop. Instead consumers to order a box of ice creams on umisation, but rather supports it: “People
it shifted shape as consumers sought a stick and have it in their home freezer who are prepared to pay for premium
reassurance from the familiar and sought within an hour.” are also happy to pay a little bit more for
out the delicious as comfort in their homes. products that they know to be sustainably
The industry saw a move away from single It’s a trend that was not limited to China: produced.”
serve impulse buys, which were replaced “Producers in the United States and else-
by a striking trend towards multipacks of where are experiencing significant growth Another big trend boosting the industry is
premium ice creams instead. as well.” the growing popularity of dairy-free ice
cream. Consumers have many different
“The larger brands in the market have For many, this growth opportunity came reasons to go dairy free; it could be health
definitely seen sharply growing demand rather unexpected during this otherwise reasons, food allergies, or concerns about
animal welfare and sustainability. But
while consumers are increasingly reaching
for plant-based products, they ultimately

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still expect a product that ticks all the ice Per Henrik Hansen, Innovation Manager and Peter Lindström,
cream boxes: rich, creamy and delicious Managing Director Tetra Pak Ice Cream Solutions
rich flavour – factors that can be difficult
for manufacturers to achieve when using
dairy alternatives.​

Peter says that “consumers still want the
product to be indulgent - the texture has to
be the same and it has to almost match a
dairy based product.” That’s where Tetra
Pak’s expertise in developing new products
comes in; the company helps its customers
to develop and fine-tune even the most
unusual and complicated recipes to create
delicious ice creams with all the added
extras – from almond and fruit pieces to
lashings of chocolate – whether they are
dairy- or plant-based.

Travel-free Product Trials minus 25 degrees?” In the end of the day, Peter says, for the
With 10 Product Development Centres​ consumer it has to look “shiny and deli-
(PDCs) globally, these specialised centres When it comes to the look and feel of a cious. They buy with their eyes.”
act as a one-stop shop for new product and product, customers can easily assess that in
category trials. They are uniquely equipped real time, as they follow the trial live from The future of frozen is flexible &
to address the technical challenges and afar; they can even see what’s happening forward thinking​
opportunities of developing and refor- inside certain machines. To allow for tast- Ice cream is one of life’s greatest simple
mulating food and beverage products in ing, however, for that all-important sensory pleasure for millions worldwide. But its
a cost- and time-effective, highly flexible profile, Tetra Pak arranges for samples production can be anything but simple,
way without the need to close down a pro- from the trial itself to be sent to the with ever evolving flavour and format
duction line to experiment and test. customer. “So, you’re not just relying on trends, shifting consumer behaviour and a
Danish tongues,” he says with a chuckle. growing expectation for a company to be
That flexibility was tested in the wake sustainable at every touchpoint.
of COVID-19 travel restrictions. From From process to packaging
the specialised ice cream PDC centre in The innovation doesn’t stop at flavour and Through world class expertise and state
Aarhaus, Denmark, Peter and his team are textures. Peter says they need to consider of the art end-to-end solutions, behind the
helping customers to innovate with live- every aspect of new product development scenes Tetra Pak is working to provide
streamed product trials for customers that to help their customers get the highest ice cream manufacturers not only with
are far away and in lockdown. quality version of the new products on su- hassle-free flexible solutions, but increased
permarkets shelves, as quickly as possible. efficiency, quality, sustainability and con-
Whether virtual or face-to-face, any sumer-centred innovation too .
product trial starts with an idea. “Ice cream To keep up with changes in demand, Tetra
invention happens either at customers or Pak is now helping many customers to As the person who plays a key role in the
here at Tetra Pak,” Peter explains. Most upgrade or expand their lines with Tetra production of half of the world’s ice cream,
of the time, it’s the customer who comes Pak’s pioneering equipment, which makes Peter’s insights provide an unparalleled
to Tetra Pak with what he jokingly calls it possible to quickly change between and fascinating look at the frozen world of
“some crazy idea”. However, Tetra Pak products. ice cream. But we could not say goodbye
also has an in-house consumables group without getting one final inside scoop:
that discovers exotic raw materials and Even during the pandemic, customers What’s his own personal favourite type
conceptualises the next generation of ice continued to invest in “premium equipment of ice cream? “It’s like choosing between
creams. “Together we are trying to create to cater for premium products.” Already, your children,” Peter exclaims when faced
our own crazy products to inspire and Tetra Pak sees many customers invest in with the question. “It changes every day…
excite manufacturers.” upgrades and expansions to be ready for being in the business I’m in, I like all ice
2021, COVID-19 or not. creams.” And can you blame him, when
From there the trials and tribulations of you have exclusive access to the ice cream
product development get underway as The at-home consumption trend has also flavours of the future.
Tetra Pak bring their expertise, equipment led to an increased demand for creative
and most notably their Extrusion Wheel packaging options. “We are working with Source: https://www.tetrapak.com/hu/about/
technology to put recipes through their partners to continually develop the offering cases-articles/ice-cream-manufacturers-use-innov-
paces. Peter says: “We need to test: is it for multipacks and creating even more
sustainable? Is it nice and creamy? What exciting solutions, where you can combine ation-to-overcome-covid-19
happens to it after it has been frozen to multiple products into one pack.”

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BOBST drives digital tion, automation and sustainability as the
transformation cornerstones of packaging production
in folding carton now and in the future. Our vision for
the industry is ultimately about enabling
sector with launch converters to adapt and respond quickly
of connected to brand owners’ constantly changing
technology solutions requirements.

Acombination of new BOBST management tool, TooLink, epitomize the “With these four cornerstones front
visionary technologies will bring new BOBST vision, unveiled in June, for of mind, BOBST is aiming to create a
unparalleled levels of automation an entirely connected packaging produc- seamless packaging supply chain where
and digital transformation to folding car- tion system. machines and tooling communicate with
ton converters seeking greater agility and each other to deliver optimum quality and
efficiency in die-cutting operations. Flat- Bodo Junge, Product Marketing Director performance, while reducing errors, waste
bed die-cutter, MASTERCUT 106 PER, Folding Carton at BOBST, said: “We and costs at every point. The introduc-
together with the novel digital recipe have identified connectivity, digitaliza- tion of new smart systems, such as our
cloud-based workflow platform, BOBST
Connect, and TooLink, complement and
enhance plant and machine automation to
levels not seen before.”

MASTERCUT 106 PER is a next-genera-
tion die-cutter with an even higher degree
of automation and production capability
than its market-leading predecessor. Its
new design makes it today’s most highly
automated and ergonomic die-cutter,
encompassing a range of innovative

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vision. unique piece of technology.
Cosmo Films
It is the world’s only die-cutter that The die-cutter is data-chipped to set up a new
can be set from just a single point with TooLink technology, creating
of control and the automation of a unique digital ID that enables Line for Speciality
functions and settings, from ‘feeder instant recognition through the Polyester
to delivery’, means minimal oper- machine’s HMI. Chip-equipped (BOPET) Films
ator intervention is required during tools are automatically detected
operation. Stripping and blanking by the machine and a produc- Cosmo Films Ltd., a global leader in films
tools settings are now completely tion-ready job recipe is provided, for packaging, lamination, labeling and
automated thanks to the new Matic leading to both waste and time synthetic paper has announced plans to
Plus system which uses cameras to savings of up to 15 minutes during re-commence the installation of a Speciality
measure the position of tools and job changeovers. It also allows Polyester Films line (Biaxially-Oriented Poly-
then aligns them automatically in automatic job recall, without any ethylene Terephthalate) by the second quarter of
register to the printed sheet. Jam operator intervention. 2022-23.
detection and setting has also been
automated on this new machine, as “TooLink connects, digitalizes and The new line will be commissioned at the Waluj
has the nonstop rack system in the automates converting,” said Alex plant site in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India
delivery section. Volery, Head of Tooling Division with a capacity of 30,000 MT per annum. This
at BOBST. “It creates a true con- plant already houses BOPP lines, extrusion coat-
Bodo Junge added: “MASTER- verting ecosystem that addresses ing lines, chemical coating lines, metallizers and
CUT 106 PER demonstrates a the key production concerns of a CPP line. The new production line will com-
new and unique level of automa- efficiency, control, speed, quality plement the existing BOPP capacity of 200,000
tion. The new features enable a and sustainability. With TooLink MT per annum and allow Cosmo Films to offer
considerable setup time reduction and its suite of IoT applications, a more comprehensive speciality product basket
of 15 minutes, allowing for faster packaging manufacturers have for flexible packaging, labeling, lamination and
make-readies – so critical to complete oversight of their dies, industrial applications.
production lines today. Its excep- recipes and job histories and access
tional level of automation makes to a higher level of production data The project cost is estimated to be Rs.300
this machine the most productive and insight. crores, which will be financed through a mix of
die-cutting equipment for short as internal accruals and loans. The company’s key
well as long runs, enabling pack- “This combination of outstand- financial parameters for the quarter ended June
aging manufacturers to be able to ing technologies is the BOBST 2020 are well placed - Debt/EBITDA @ 1.8
accept all types of jobs irrespective vision in practice. For packaging times and net debt to equity @ 0.7 times.
of run length.” manufacturers, it presents a real
opportunity to future-proof their Mr. Pankaj Poddar, CEO, Cosmo Films Ltd
MASTERCUT 106 PER incorpor- operations against the ever-chan- said, “Speciality BOPET is a niche segment
ates TooLink, a platform that con- ging market demands.” which caters to multiple application segments,
nects the die-cutter with tooling to with high margins and opportunities for import
bring together the entire converting Bobst Mex SA, Switzerland substitution as well as worldwide exports.The
process. Production flexibility, job new specialty BOPET line shall be unique and a
turnaround times and productivity majority of the products made on the line would
focus on sustainability and creation of a greener
www.fooddrinkinnovations.com future as the key theme. The Debt/EBIDTA
and other financial ratios expect to remain in a
comfortable range even post the capex.”

BOPET films (Biaxially-Oriented Polyethylene
Terephthalate films) offer high tensile strength,
chemical and dimensional stability, transpar-
ency, reflectivity, gas and aroma barrier proper-
ties and electrical insulation.

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Nestlé enters market for

plant-based seafood alternatives

Nestlé recently announced the already offers a variety of plant-based
launch of a plant-based altern- products, including alternatives to bur-
ative to tuna, its first move gers, mince, meatballs, sausages, cold
into the growing market for plant- cuts, chicken nuggets, and chicken
based seafood alternatives. filets.

The plant-based tuna alternative can The products are developed by Nestlé
be used in a wide range of dishes such Research in Switzerland and the
as salads, sandwiches and pizzas. It dedicated R&D Centers for food in
has the flaky texture and rich flavor Germany and the United States. To
that makes tuna a favorite in many increase speed-to-market, products are
meals. rapidly prototyped and tested in selec-
ted retail outlets, and first commercial
Made from a combination of only six batches are produced in Nestlé R&D
plant-based ingredients, it is rich in facilities.
nutritious pea protein, one of the most
environmentally friendly sources of Eugenio Simioni, Market Head for
plant-based protein. It contains all the Nestlé Switzerland, said: “We are
essential amino acids and is free of delighted to launch this strategic
artificial colorings or preservatives. expansion of Nestlé’s plant-based
offerings in the Swiss market first. It
Stefan Palzer, Nestlé Chief Techno- is another example of the innovation
logy Officer, said: “Sustainably pro- strength of Nestlé in Switzerland, and
duced plant-based seafood alternatives the exceptional capabilities and expert-
can help to reduce overfishing and to ise we have in this country in the area
protect the biodiversity of our oceans. of food and nutrition.”
Our plant-based tuna alternative is de-
licious, nutritious and high in protein. The product will be first launched
We are excited to launch this great under the Garden Gourmet brand in
product, and other plant-based fish and Switzerland. The launch will feature
shellfish alternatives are already under both the chilled product, which is
development.” available in a glass jar, as well as
plant-based tuna sandwiches in select
Nestlé developed the tuna alternative stores. Further rollout plans will be
within 9 months, leveraging its deep announced in due time.
expertise in protein science and pro-
prietary technologies. The company https://www.nestle.com/

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NASA technology put to use to developed a method of making meat ana-
make ‘meat’ from air logues out of carbon dioxide, Dyson says.
Based on NASA ideas about how to grow
To give the air-based protein the texture and flavor of different types of food on board long journey spacecraft,
meat—chicken, pork, or beef—Air Protein uses a combination of pressure, Air Protein says its technology can create
protein in a matter of hours and without the
temperature, and culinary techniques. And it happens quickly: It takes use of any arable land.
months to take crops from seed to harvest to table, and livestock can take
years before their meat is ready for consumption, but Air Protein’s process Fundamentally, the process of making air-
based meat is similar to making yogurt. It
makes protein in just a few days. begins with a starter culture in a fermenta-
tion vessel. Air Protein combines elements
Air Protein has developed a method make a steak. And that process of raising from the air, such as carbon dioxide,
of making meat analogues out of a cow to make a steak also emits a lot of oxygen, and nitrogen, along with water and
carbon dioxide. Based on NASA greenhouse gases, says Lisa Dyson, CEO mineral nutrients. Using renewable energy
ideas about how to grow food on board and co-founder of Air Protein. and the company’s proprietary process,
long journey spacecraft, Air Protein says protein is produced. The final product is
its technology can create protein in a “If we want to grow food more efficiently protein that is rich in all essential amino
matter of hours and without the use of any and sustainably to feed our growing popu- acids.
arable land. lation, we need new technology to take us
there,” Dyson says. To give the air-based protein the texture
Currently, it takes more than two years—as and flavor of different types of meat—
well as a great deal of land and water—to That’s why her company, Air Protein, has chicken, pork, or beef—Air Protein uses
a combination of pressure, temperature,
and culinary techniques. And it happens
quickly: It takes months to take crops from
seed to harvest to table, and livestock can
take years before their meat is ready for
consumption, but Air Protein’s process
makes protein in just a few days.

Air Protein’s technology has the potential
to make analogues of most types of meat.
By harnessing renewable energy and a
streamlined supply chain, Dyson says the
process has the potential to be cheaper and
faster than other alternatives. Both scalable
and economical, “it is, we believe, the most
resource efficient way to make protein,”
she says.

The ability to make amino acid-rich
proteins in a small space and in a short
amount of time could be transformative
for the world’s food supply. For instance,
Dyson says an Air Protein farm the size of
Walt Disney World can produce the same
amount of protein as a traditional protein
farm the size of the state of Texas. “This
independence from arable land means that
food can be made with minimal resources,
day or night, rain or shine, and in any cli-
mate or in any geography,” she says. “This
flexibility can make for a more resilient
and secure food supply.”

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PerFORMing removable is part of Mondi’s
EcoSolutions approach to find the most
sustainable and fit for purpose packaging
for its customers with a focus on replacing,
reducing, and recycling. SalzburgMilch
and SPAR are using Mondi’s product
for their 175g packets of sliced cheese,
which are available in SPAR stores across
Austria.

Switching to paper-based packaging offers
numerous environmental benefits including
being a renewable resource with higher
recycling rates than other packaging mater-
ials. The paper industry accounts for less
than 1% of all EU greenhouse gas emis-
sions[1], while 72% of paper in Europe is
recycled[2].

Mondi partners with Marko Schuster, COO Mondi Functional
SalzburgMilch and SPAR to Paper & Films, said: “Food waste is a
reduce plastic waste from food global issue and we want to play our part
packaging to ensure our packaging is Sustainable by
Design and addresses the issue of food
• The PerFORMing removable range is the first in Europe to create 100% recyclable loss. We always had an aspiration to con-
paper-based food trays tinue improving our PerFORMing range.
The PerFORMing removable uses paper
• Reduction of approximately 40 tonnes of plastic a year for dairy producer where possible, significantly reducing the
SalzburgMilch carbon footprint, and plastic when useful,
to extend the shelf life and help prevent
• Reduces carbon footprint by two thirds compared to the previous packaging solution food waste. As both components can easily
be separated and the paper fully recycled
Leading packaging and paper man- Mondi released its original PerFORMing across Europe, this is a big step for us with
ufacturer, Mondi, is launching a range in 2019 and has continued to work waste streams differing vastly across re-
fully recyclable 80% paper-based hard to make it even more sustainable. gions. We will continue to further develop
packaging solution for cold meats and The original product could be recycled our products as we work with partners to
cheese. The new packaging will reduce in Austrian paper recycling streams. The create a circular economy for sustainable
plastic usage for Austrian dairy producer updated product now consists of paper and packaging.”
SalzburgMilch by approximately 40 tonnes fully removable plastic which can easily be
per year, compared to its previously used separated from the paper tray allowing for Andreas Gasteiger, Managing Director
rigid plastic trays. 100% paper recycling across Europe. of SalzburgMilch, said: “Climate and
environmental protection has always been
Mondi has launched its innovative Per- The product is made locally in Aus- a very important issue. We have already
FORMing removable in partnership with tria, meaning transportation is kept to a saved over 100 tonnes of plastic through
SalzburgMilch for the brand SalzburgMilch minimum and the overall carbon footprint numerous measures in the last three years
Premium and the premium own-brand is reduced. The base paper for the tray is and we are not resting on our laurels,
SPAR Natur*pur organic cheese slices. The Advantage Formable made predominantly which is why we have made further im-
shallow paper tray combines the recyc- from locally sourced wood and produced provements to our new paper trays.”
lability of paper with the essential barrier by Mondi Frantschach, while the trays are
properties of a thin plastic coating to keep processed and coated by Mondi Zeltweg, Dr. Gerhard Drexel, SPAR CEO, said:
food fresh and avoid waste. both located in Austria. “Our initiative ‘Save plastics together with
SPAR’ aims to avoid plastics completely
or reduce them significantly. Mondi’s pa-
per-based and recyclable packaging creates
innovative solutions for fresh products that
could not be sold without packaging.”

[1] Eurostat Data. 2016
[2] European Paper Recycling Council. 2020

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