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Published by Food Drink & Innovations, 2021-04-15 23:32:22

APRIL - 2021

April FDI 2021

Meat Substitutes

Market Size Worth $4.36 Billion
By 2028

From seed to snack

Why ingredient origin is key to
gaining consumer trust

California Walnuts

winning over the F&B
industry in India





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

Dear Readers, presenting you the April edition. Supporting Editor
Aakansha Singh
Change is the only constant and it reflects in every habit of ours. Whether
it is about slow-paced move towards sustainable living or a thoughtful Director
move towards healthy eating. Thanks to genuine concerns about health and Vikash Kumar
awareness via social media and real life, people are now moving towards plant- [email protected]
based meat and say no to animal meat. The shift has been appreciated not just
in India, but abroad too. Manager Advertisement
Sarthak Mishra
There is a broad range of vegetarian meat substitutes on the market.
Meanwhile major supermarket chains offer a selection of products such as [email protected]
vegetarian sausages, spread, or burgers. The vegan variants are usually based
on soy or wheat protein or, in case of burgers and patties, on grain, while Admin & Subscription
vegetarian variants often contain egg protein. Meat substitutes are designed Deepti Shah
to equal the animal alternatives in taste and texture, among them convenience
products such as vegetarian Bolognese or Gulasch or “crunchy” sticks. The [email protected]
nutrient composition of the vegetarian products varies to a great extent similar
to the correspondent meat products. Products with a low to moderate fat Designer
content should be preferred, and the source of fat (plant or animal) should Rahul Vishwakarma
be considered. An advantage of the plant-based substitutes is the usually
low amount of saturated fat. In addition, they may contribute to fiber intake Accounts Manager
depending on the ingredients. Rohan Singh

Accordingly to a new study by Polaris Market Research the global meat Legal Adviser
substitute market size is expected to reach USD 4.36 billion by 2028. The Vishwas Pandey
substitutes market is projected to witness growth over the forecast period. The
consumption of substitutes has increased significantly owing to the increasing Meat Substitutes
disposable income of consumers, especially in developing regions. A rising
shift of consumers towards vegan and vegetarian diets has further increased Market Size Worth $4.36 Billion
the demand for substitutes. For more information, a small part of the report has By 2028
been featured in this edition.
From seed to snack
Furthermore, in this edition we will also see two more reports on the sports
nutrition market and food coldchain market. The cover story in this edition Why ingredient origin is key to
is dedicated to ‘California Walnuts’ and how its wining over the Indian F&B gaining consumer trust
industry.
California Walnuts
Also, there many more interesting stuff to read in this edition, so stay tuned.
winning over the F&B
At last, use mask, maintain social distancing and stay safe. industry in India

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Contents

Spotlight Printing / Packaging/
processing & automation

Ingredients 40 - A block system for the future
42 - Nestlé reveals prototype KitKat green wrapper
42 - Netzsch Pumps & Systems develops multi-screw pump

for hygienic applications
44 - Bühler’s new Temperature and Vibration Management

System is set to become an industry standard
46 - Introducing the CHRONOS OML-1060 – The start of a new

series of fully automated packaging equipment
47 - Thermo Fisher helps fight food fraud through NGS
48 - Mondi’s new packaging for Bell Germany’s ‘Abraham’

ham range requires 37% less material and saves 35 tonnes
of plastic
48 - Eagle Product Inspection Offers Remote Product Testing
and Support as Demand Continues
50 - Youthful packaging design by Sidel opens a new page for
Menton

28 - California Walnuts winning over the F&B industry in India Sustainability
30 - Meat Substitutes Market Size Worth $4.36 Billion By 2028
32 - New-look microalgae: Bright future for light-coloured 53 - UMass Amherst Joins Partnership to Develop Sus
tainable Food Products
Chlorella
34 - More Than Beans: Nestle Recycles Cocoa Fruit Waste to

Replace Sugar in Chocolate
35 - SweeGen’s Bestevia® Rebaudioside B Receives U.S. FDA

GRAS No Objection Letter
36 - From seed to snack: Why ingredient origin is key to gain

ing consumer trust

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54 - European food giants Danone and Nestlé focus on
greener business practices

55 - Walmart Announces Industry-Leading Policy to
Protect Pollinators From Pesticides

Safety & Regulations

57 - US wants technical cooperation with FSSAI TAKE YOUR
57 - Government planning checks on honey adulteration soon BUSINESS
58 - FSSAI updates standards for bakery products including PROMOTIONS

biscuits and breads ONLINE
59 - UP to bring new policy on food processing WITH US..
59 - Cooking oil prices surge; market buzz is govt may cut GET OUR MEDIA
INFORMATION KIT
import duty
60 - BIS licence is must for packaged drinking water 2021

companies: FSSAI
61 - FSSAI to grant perpetual licences to restaurants, food

makers

Supply Chain Management

62 - Food Cold Chain Market Size to Reach USD 526.00 APRIL - 2021 Food Drink & Innovations
Billion in 2027

64 - Blockchain could play an important role in future
agriculture and food security

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8 Spotlight / News

Quaker OATS brings first of its kind
FOOD FLAVOUR Innovation in
OATS category to INDIA

Bringing variety to breakfast, Quaker Millennials are also looking for variety in along with their favourite Quaker Oats to
® India, one of India’s leading breakfast along with additions of various whip up a tasty preparation of their choice.
brands in the oats segment, has suggested accompaniments or garnishes We hope that with the launch of our latest
launched first-of-its-kind food flavour that can be used at their own will. Tapping offering, consumers will enjoy Quaker
innovation – Quaker® Oats with Flavour into this consumer preference and acceler- Oats in a new way, every day.”
Mix. The unique ‘Made for India’ innov- ating the food flavour innovation, Quaker
ation brings plain oats with 2 different Oats with Flavour Mix allows consumers Priced at INR 49, Quaker® Oats with
flavours - Homestyle Masala and Tangy to whip up a quick and easy to make tasty Flavour Mix (200gm), which serves 4, is
Tomato – in one pack to offer consumers oat-a-licious meal. available on leading retail and e-commerce
tasty and convenient ways to consume oats. platforms across India. A 360-degree cam-
With Quaker® Oats with Flavour Mix, paign will be launched by the brand for the
Consumers, especially millennials, today consumers can now enjoy oats in a flavour innovation.
are increasingly adopting ‘mindful eating’ ‘masaledar’ or ‘tangy’ way or simply add
as they seek nutritious and versatile food their own twist of taste to it. This gives
options without compromising on taste. consumers the liberty to make Quaker®
With people spending more time indoors Oats tasty and new every day.
over the last few months, food and nutri-
tion have become an even bigger priority, Commenting on the launch, Sonam Vij, As-
with consumers focusing on ingredients, sociate Director and Brand Head- Quaker,
nutritional value, etc. In this context, PepsiCo India said, “As one of the leading
breakfast – the first meal of the day – has brands in the category, we at Quaker Oats
become an important ritual for many follow an innovation-first approach and
people, especially youngsters, as it helps are determined to deliver on consumers’
them power through the day. What they are preference for nutritious yet tasty break-
looking for are options that are nutritious, fast options. After extensive research, we
yet tasty and easy to prepare. have introduced Quaker Oats with Flavour
Mix, giving consumers the opportunity to
As per a recent research study, millennials harness the power of oats in a tasty and
prefer ‘savoury’ options for breakfast and indulgent manner. Consumers can now
over 90% sales of the Oats market is dom- use the delicious ‘Homestyle Masala’ and
inated by ‘masala’ and ‘tomato’ flavours. ‘Tangy Tomato’ flavour sachets that come

DSM acquires flavour & fragrance
business from Amyris

DSM has acquired the flavors and current partners. The acquisition is said ingly demanding clean and sustainable
fragrance portfolio from health and to expand DSM’s offerings in Aroma in- chemistry that delivers the highest purity
beauty biotech company Amyris. gredients with bio-based ingredients in the and performance for the products they
flavour, fragrance and cosmetic industries. purchase.
The purchase has been valued at an estim-
ated $500 million over short and long-term According to a statement, “The combina- “Both of our companies are deeply
contributions, with 1/3 paid at deal closing, tion of DSM’s market reach and Amyris’s committed to accelerating adoption of
more than 1/3 from potential earn-out proprietary synthetic biology and ferment- clean chemistry across the largest and
payments over a three-year period, and ation platform will accelerate the industry’s fastest-growing product categories in the
the reminder via a 15-year manufacturing transition to clean, sustainable chemistry.” world. This transaction and our first quarter
agreement between the two companies. performance are expected to deliver almost
John Melo, President and Chief Executive half of our total expected sales revenue for
As part of the deal Amyris will continue to Officer of Amyris, said, “This is our largest the full year 2021.”
develop, scale-up and produce all existing strategic transaction to date and further
ingredients in its flavors and fragrance validates the significant value our product
portfolio, supported by DSM and Amyris’ portfolio delivers. Consumers are increas-

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Mondelez India launches Spotlight / News 9
super-delightful Cadbury
5Star Oreo Burger King
unveils new visual
brand identity

Mondelez India, the makers and bakers of some of India’s favourite Burger King India has launched the new
snacking brands – Cadbury Dairy Milk, Cadbury Bournvita, and visual identity of brand Burger King.
Oreo among others, announced the launch of Cadbury 5Star Oreo, The brand is making a leap forward by
strengthening their premium snacking portfolio and empowering consumers introducing a completely new visual design that
with more choice, yet again. This stellar combination of the creaminess and will be present throughout all touchpoints of the
crunchiness of OREO and the chocolatey caramel zest of Cadbury 5Star is a guest experience.
sandwich in a sandwich, which aims to entice and tantalize the taste buds of
the consumers who are constantly exploring newer eat experiences. Layered The more modern look will more authentically
with chocolate, caramel, Oreo cream and biscuit chunks, each bite of this represent Burger King values. The announce-
decadent duo is sure to leave you with a scrumptious lingering taste. ment signals a commitment to digital-first ex-
pression and recent improvements to taste and
Commenting on this new innovation, Anil Viswanathan, Senior Director, food quality standards, such as the removal of
Marketing (Chocolates), Insights and Analytics, Mondelez India, said, “As synthetic colors and artificial flavors from food ,
the market leaders in Chocolates and a strong challengers in Biscuits, we as well as an ambitious pledge to environmental
have the onus to stay true to our vision of leading the future of snacking by sustainability.
providing consumers with the right snack, for the right moment, made the
right way. With this launch, we intend to accelerate the growth momentum The visual design reflects Burger King’s efforts
of our premium portfolio and focus on agile innovations to stay ahead of the to ensure guests feel good about its food. The
evolving demand curve. We believe that Cadbury 5Star Oreo is truly a cross brand will be rolling out a new brand logo,
pollination of two forever young brands of the iconic Chocolate and Biscuit packaging, restaurant merchandise, menu
category which will further expand Cadbury 5Star’s repertoire and take its boards, crew uniforms, restaurant signage and
stance in the countline segment a notch higher. This innovation is a testimony décor, social media and digital and marketing
of our coherent efforts of extending Cadbury’s equity beyond the bar; helping assets.
us explore snacking adjacencies and increasing consumer relevance in the
snacking domain.” Every design element was intentionally reima-
gined to better reflect the new Burger King food
The launch of the multi-textured Cadbury 5Star Oreo will be supported by journey. Burger King India aims to implement
a 360-degree integrated marketing communication, which includes strong this new design at restaurant locations across
digital, innovative outdoor, solid in-store visibility and engagement building the country.
influencer activity. Priced at Rs. 35, Cadbury 5Star Oreo is all set to bring the
most delicious and crunchy indulgence experience ever. Kapil Grover, chief marketing officer said,
“Burger King India continues to evolve as a
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cently launching the Trust In Taste project with
food free of any synthetic colours and artificial
flavors, now even our logo represents realism.
The new brand logo and visual identity is
minimalistic, iconic and all about the food that
we offer. The new visual identity is intended to
get people to crave our food; its flame-grilling
perfection and above all, its taste.”

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10 Spotlight / News

Red Bull® Launches Summer Edition Dragon Fruit Drink

and all summer activities.

Summer is about adventure, and all fun
adventures begin with the thirst for some-
thing new. When you crack open a cold
can of Red Bull Summer Edition and ex-
perience your first taste, expect a burst of
red berries with a hint of plum and notes
of florals. The drink’s bright magenta
color looks gorgeous when paired with a
summer mocktail, a delicious addition to
any BBQ get-together or outdoor adven-
tures.

Red Bull® reveals the taste of the Red Bull Summer Edition Dragon Fruit of- Red Bull Summer Edition Dragon Fruit
2021 Red Bull Summer Edition fers the wiiings of Red Bull with a special is available in 8.4 fl oz and 12 fl oz cans
- Dragon Fruit. Delivering the summer taste. Previous Summer Edition in matte green to be easily identified
wiiings of Red Bull Energy Drink with an tastes have included Watermelon, Beach within the rainbow of colors offered in
invigorating red berry and exotic taste, Red Breeze and Coconut Berry. The Summer the Editions line. This taste will be made
Bull Summer Edition Dragon Fruit will hit 2021 Edition was inspired by the unique available for purchase beginning March
store shelves on March 29. As with all Red looking yet delicious exotic fruit known as 29 in Walmart and will be available na-
Bull Editions, Red Bull Summer Edition Dragon Fruit or Pitaya depending on where tionwide starting April 26 while supplies
Dragon Fruit will only be available for a your travels take you. A great accompani- last. Visit https://www.redbull.com/us-en/
limited time. ment to any adventure beyond the ordinary energydrink/red-bull-summer-edition to
learn more and Red Bull Content Pool for
additional photo assets.

Pepsi changes recipe for first time in India, goes low on
sugar: Report

year, after last year’s near washout quarter
that coincided with the peak lockdown,”
an official directly aware of the matter told
ET.

A spokesperson from PepsiCo said that the
drink has now turned ‘more refreshing’,
according to the report.

PepsiCo will make its flagship car- which accounts for more than half of the Cola and Coronavirus
bonated drink Pepsi less sweet and packaged beverage industry’s annual sales Out-of-home consumption of cola contrib-
more fizzy, changing its formulation of Rs 28,000 crore in India. Out of this, uted three-fourths of category sales before
for the first time in India, reported the Cola’s segment is estimated to be about Rs coronavirus pandemic, ET said.
Economic Times. 9,800 crore.
And sales at these channels, which include
cinema theatres, restaurants, railway sta-
tions, and holiday destinations, may come
under pressure again due to the second
wave of Covid-19.

The move will place Pepsi at par with “Pepsi has tradtinally been a sweeter drink, “A lot is riding on the crucial April-June
rival brands Coke and ThumsUp, which compared with rivals Coke and ThumpsUp. quarter this year for soft drinks, following
have stayed less sweet in comparison, This is a move aimed at closing in on the the losses companies suffered in the same
the report said. The rework also comes category leader ThumsUp and comes on quarter last year during peak lockdown,”
at a pivotal summer quarter (April-June), the eve of the crucial summer quarter this the person quoted above told ET.

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Spotlight / News 11

Mother’s Recipe introduces its newly
launched spout pack Szechwan
chutney

With its growing popularity with various fusion dishes at home. The in other cities very soon.
amongst food lovers and mil- chutney is also available in a Rs. 10 Travel,
lennials this versatile Szechwan on the go pack. This can be quickly added All the products are available to buy online
chutney has become a common kitchen on noodles or rice for a tasty meal. on www.mothersrecipe.com
staple in India. The chutney not only adds
a burst of flavours to various dishes but Commenting on the launch Ms. Sanjana
also allows home cooks to experiment Desai, Executive Director, Mother’s
with fusion flavours. Mother’s Recipe Recipe said “The idea for the launch of the
has recently launched its Desi Szechwan Desi Szechwan chutney is to add con-
chutney 200gm spout pack at Rs 55, which venience & ease of use for everyone and
is hygienically made and hassle-free for at the same time offer an opportunity for
consumers. experimentation with different food. We
do not add any MSG or Artificial colors in
This chutney is a perfect blend of spices our Szechwan, because we want it to be
made with chillies, ginger, garlic and healthy for everyone in the family to enjoy
onions, which is an absolute delight to together.”.
your palate. Being adaptable in nature,
this could perfectly be paired with samosa, The product is already available in
sandwich, Frankie and even momos. Since Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Delhi NCR,
it is still not safe to dine out, due to the cur- Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Kolkata,
rent rise of the COVID cases, this chutney Chennai, Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Jalandhar
gives an ideal opportunity to experiment and Hyderabad cities and will be launching

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12 Spotlight / News

iD Fresh Food invests Rs. 40 crore to launch new plant

Fresh food brand, iD Fresh Food, said a statement. 1 lakh kg batter and 3 Lakh Parotas in a
that it has invested close to Rs. 40 day. It takes us a step closer to our vision
crore to set up its new plant, in An- The company currently caters to over 45 of building a better and healthier world for
ekal, Karnataka, which will be producing cites, across 30,000 retail stores in India, our future generations,” said Musthafa PC,
its popular idly and dosa batter. UAE and US. co-founder and chief executive, iD Fresh
Food said, In the next phase of operations,
Spread across 80,000 square feet of area, “Since March 2020, we have witnessed for its plant, the company will be working
the new plant will address the growing a 5% and 38% growth in demand for our towards leveraging renewable energy and
demand for its ready-to-make parotas in Idly & Dosa batter and Parotas respect- reducing its carbon footprint, Musthafa
India, apart from its idly and dosa batter. ively. The new facility marks a key added.
The strategic investment reflects iDFresh’s milestone in iD’s journey - not just due to
ambition to further strengthen its market its sheer size but the fact that it is a fully “When we started iD, we made the
leadership in the fresh foods segment and automated kitchen. At its highest func- products the conventional way using
boost overall revenue, the company said in tioning capacity, it will be able to produce equipment we use in our homes. For our
new factory, we partnered with companies
in Europe and the US to build customized
equipment to control all aspects of making
batter and parotas. After three years of trial
and error, we have the machinery to handle
the processes seamlessly,” said Abdul
Nazer, co-founder and director, iD Fresh
Food.

Funded by Premji Invest, Azim Premji’s
investment arm, and Helion Venture Part-
ners, iD Fresh which was started in 2005
currently distributes 65,000 kgs of idly and
dosa batter per day, along with other items
such as parotas, vada batter, chapati and
paneer, to more than 30,000 retail outlets.

Recently, the company also launched its
maiden online store to offer its iD Instant
Filter Coffee Liquid, as the company looks
to directly sell to customers and address
changing consumer behaviour towards
e-commerce.

Possible signs Sania Mirza as brand
ambassador

Possible has announced Sania Mirza live a disease-free life using food as medi-
as their brand ambassador to unveil cine. We are extremely excited to have
the signature breakfast and snack Sania Mirza come on board to launch the
box collection. Mirza has unveiled - The healthy snack kit collection and be a part of
breakfast kit and the Snacks kit that is the Possible family. We are excited about
available on Possible. the launch, and we have already received a
great response on the product.”
Megha More, co-founder and chief operat-
ing officer, Possible said, “We are thrilled Mirza said, “As an athlete eating healthy why I have associated with Possible. We
to launch the signature collection on Pos- is very important to me. But like everyone have created two signature collections for
sible. This partnership is a conscious step else, the taste and versatility of any snack snacks and breakfast. I am sure you will
towards our mission to help individuals are equally important for me too. That is love them as much as I love them.”

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Starbucks forays into 7 cities with 40 new stores, FY21

Tata Starbucks on Thursday said it Tata Starbucks, a 50:50 joint venture pansion in India in FY 2020-21 by entering
is set to mark its highest expan- between Tata Consumer Products Ltd 7 new cities with a total of 40 new stores
sion in the country in FY2020-21 and Starbucks Corporation, on Thursday making it the highest no. of stores opened
by entering seven cities with a announced its foray into Kanpur, which is in a year through its bullish and thought-
total of 40 new stores. India continues to the 18th city for the company and second ful expansion strategy,” Tata Starbucks
remain one of the fastest-growing markets city in Uttar Pradesh. said. This fiscal has been eventful for Tata
for Starbucks globally, it said in a state- Starbucks in terms of expansion plans and
ment. “The brand is set to mark its highest ex- reaching customers in newer cities and loc-
ations. In FY21, Starbucks opened stores
in new cities such as Lucknow, Amritsar,
Kochi, Ludhiana, Bhopal, Indore and now
Kanpur.

“We are also very delighted to enter
Kanpur and excited to serve the premium
Starbucks experience to our customers in
the city. Expanding our footprint further
into Uttar Pradesh and opening our doors
in Kanpur is a moment of great pride for
us,” a company spokesperson said.

The brand celebrated its eighth anniversary
in India in October 2020 and crossed the
200th store mark. Tata Starbucks had last
year opened two new formats of stores in
the country -- drive-thru and all women
stores.

Govt approves 45 projects related to food processing

employment opportunities to 25,000 people
and benefit 4 lakh farmers.
Three proposals have also been approved
under the Creation for Infrastructure for
Agro-Processing Cluster (APC) and will
help in reducing the wastage of agricultural
produce, which will increase the income
of farmers and generate employment at
the local level. These projects will attract
private investment, generate employment
for about 2,500 people and 12,000 farmers
will be benefited.

The government on Friday approved in this context many projects are being That apart, a project under the back-
about 45 food processing-related approved continuously,” according to an ward-forward linkage scheme was also
projects including setting up of two official statement. About 45 projects have approved in the inter-ministerial committee
mega food parks and cold chains that will been approved under different components meeting. This project will provide new
benefit farmers and generate thousands of of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada employment opportunities to about 200
jobs. A decision in this regard was taken in Yojana (PMKSY). Of which, two projects people along with benefitting about 1,000
the inter-ministerial approval committee have been approved under the Mega Food farmers of the region directly or indirectly,
meeting chaired by Food Processing Indus- Park Scheme which would generate new the statement added.
tries Minister Narendra Singh Tomar. employment opportunities to about 10,000
people and benefit 50,000 farmers. Senior officials of the Ministry of Food
“Tomar said the emphasis of Prime Min- Processing Industries were present in the
ister Narendra Modi is on promoting the Besides, 39 projects were approved under meetings. Many promoters of the projects
agriculture and food processing sector, the Cold Chain Scheme and will provide participated through video conferences.

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Spotlight / News 15

APIS India adds Natural Immunity
booster -Apple Cider Vinegar in Its
Portfolio

Since the onset of Pandemic and of them is Apple Cider Vinegar which has in healthy weight loss, improved blood
even today, the conversation around gained popularity because it is a wonder in- sugar levels & insulin sensitivity, Lowers
Health & wellness is centered on gredient having numerous health benefits.” cholesterol, helps maintaining blood
building natural immunity. As per recent pressure & boosts natural immunity among
reports, it suggests that since the pandemic, He further added that with this launch, many others.
there has been perceptible shift towards Apis India is eyeing a larger share of
traditional immunity boosters and the trend the immunity market with existing Apis
seems intact. With increasing focus on Himalaya honey & Premium Dates. At
the needs of the consumers, APIS India, present, our strategy is to increase the
one of the fast growing FMCG brands has products reach through e-commerce &
launched Raw & Unfiltered Apple Cider online stores.”
Vinegar. Apis Apple Cider Vinegar is
priced at MRP Rs 349/- for 500g bottle is Apis Apple Cider Vinegar is made from
available in retail store including leading real Himalayan apples sourced from the
ecommerce platforms like Flipkart Super- heart of Himalayas. It is purely natural
mart. as it is unfiltered, unpasteurized & raw
having host of health properties. With this
According to Pankaj Mishra, CEO APIS new launch, the company will focus on
India Ltd, “Today, consumers’ have strengthening the core product portfolio for
understood the importance of the natural Apis & focus on health category.
immunity building & preventive healthcare
which has given rise to the conscious con- Apple Cider Vinegar is known for its health
sumption of foods rich in nutrition. One benefits ranging from good gut health, aids

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16 Spotlight / News

Bikano Launches a Wide Range
of Salty Snacks

India’s leading packaged snacks brand to witness impressive growth in the post in no time.
Bikano today announced the launch of COVID period as demand for packaged
six new masala-based products further food items grew particularly in urban Chutney-Sev: A spiced-up chickpea flour
boost its product portfolio through an ag- areas. With a mass vaccination programme and maize flour-based savoury, this comes
gressive product-line expansion. The brand offering hope of normalcy and an eco- with a thick, strong and dry texture and a
is expecting a sales surge of up to Rs 75 nomic rebound, the sector is optimistic more piquant and peppery taste.
crore with the addition of the new masala about buoyant demand this year.
range aimed primarily at consumers in the Chatpat Mixture: A hot spicy savoury
northern Hindi speaking belt. “With the Holi season upon us, the demand snack with an added zing that a food lover
for in-home snacks is bound to increase would find it very hard to resist.
The new range of products includes as people socialize more and experiment
multiple spice-based flavors to augment with new savouries. Gifting of packaged Manpasand Mixture: A mouthwatering
Bikano’s presence in the rapidly grow- salty snacks is another area that has gained and taste bud-tingling snack, Manpasand
ing ‘traditional snack’ segment. With the prominence in recent years and we are mixture comes with the goodness of maize
launch of its new range ‘Aloo Bhujia- also expecting to capitalize on the festive flour, chickpea flour, lentils and peanuts.
Lemon Chaska’, ‘Chutney-Sev’, ‘Chatpat gifting season to boost the sales of our new
Mixture’, ‘Manpasand Mixture’, ‘La- product range,” added Mr Aggarwal. Lajawaab Mixture: A premium category
jawaab Mixture’ ‘Daal Mixture’ and ‘Dry snack with high dry fruit quantity perfectly
Fruit Mixture’, Bikano expects to earn an With an eye on the Hindi-speaking market suited to the palates of those inclined to
additional revenue of Rs 75 crore. The in the initial phases, the company has made healthy eating yet want their nutrition
brand is already worth over Rs. 1000 Cr. these products available through the coun- wrapped in taste.
try-wide network of GT outlets. Except
“The salty snacks market in India has wit- Lajawaab Mixture, each of these products Dal Mixture: A high-on-protein snack
nessed a remarkable evolution and growth comes in a Rs. 5 and Rs. 10 pack. La- offering a triple tadka of masoor, chana and
in recent years. With a wide proliferation jawaab Mixture has been priced at Rs. 10 moongdals packed in the same delectable
of Indian flavored packaged snacks, we (40g), Rs. 109 (500g) and Rs. 55 (250g). savoury.
have witnessed the introduction of multiple Significantly enough, both Aloo Bhujia-
new product segments and diverse ethnic Lemon Chaska and Chutney-Sev have the Dry Fruit Mixture : Premium delicious
flavors. The bhujia category and mix- highest weight for this price point in this crunchy spicy mixture containing potato
ture category are two of the most rapidly category offering true value for money. sticks with richness of almonds, cashew,
growing salty snack segments in India and raisins.
our new product line aims to leverage this The new masala snacks range:
market trend. Offering new products on
regular basis has been prime focus of the Aloo Bhujia-Lemon Chaska: A noodle-
brand. Apart from this, the new range is shaped Aloo Bhujia with a sharp lemony
expected to give us a sales surge of up to twist. Made with potato and maize flour as
Rs 75 crore in the coming fiscal,” said Mr two base ingredients, a single bite of this
Manish Aggarwal, Director, Bikano. delectable savoury is enough to draw and
induce the food lover into wanting it more
The packaged food segment continued and developing a chaska or addiction for it

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Epigamia TAKE YOUR
launches BUSINESS
digital-first PROMOTIONS
products ONLINE, WITH

Drums Food International, which currently available in 38 stock keeping US
owns the Epigamia brand of units across Greek yogurt, flavoured curd,
yogurts and smoothies, said it has smoothies, spreads made from ghee, and a GET OUR
switched to selling more products online plant-based line containing coconut milk- MEDIA
as the pandemic pushed more shoppers to based yogurt and almond-based drinks.
e-commerce platforms and fuelled growth The company is backed by French dairy INFORMATION
of at-home consumption of food. major Danone’s venture arm Danone Mani- KIT- 2021
festo Ventures. In 2019, Bollywood actor
The company said it has introduced a Deepika Padukone, through her investment
range of new products such as ghee-based venture KA Enterprises, picked up a stake
chocolate spreads, cream cheese, and in the company. Padukone endorses the
cottage cheese apart from reintroducing its brand and is also involved in new product
ice-cream brand to shoppers online. development. In association with her,
the company has rolled out ghee-based
“When the lockdown happened it forced spreads.
us to roll out a direct-to-consumer (D2C)
business. Had covid not happened, we Mirchandani said covid disrupted trade last
would have never considered this,” said year and consumers discovered more goods
Rohan Mirchandani, co-founder and CEO, online. “Up until a few months ago, people
Drums Food International. were sitting at home, becoming master
“We do our own distribution especially chefs and replacing spends on restaurants
to general trade stores. And as long as or travel with at-home consumption,” he
that same minimum delivery criteria were said, echoing what several fast-moving
being met, we were fine with it. But we consumer goods companies especially
actually acquired consumers through the those that have a portfolio of ready-to-eat
online platform. And when things opened or ready-to-cook products and condiments
up those new consumers started consuming reported.
us through our traditional channels.”
iD Fresh Foods that sells idli-dosa batter
Online sales contribute 30% to its business and filter coffee concoction is scaling
now, up from 4-4.5% in pre-covid times, manufacturing capabilities and Marico Ltd
largely led by yogurts and smoothies, launched more packaged foods last year.
said Mirchandani. He added digital has
become the first market-entry strategy for Meanwhile, Epigamia has also rolled out
the company’s new products. Epigamia is plant based-drinks - coconut milk yogurt
currently available in 30 cities with a larger with jaggery, for instance; it is also testing
presence in the top 15 cities and retailed at cream cheese for shoppers online, apart
14,000 outlets. That’s minuscule compared from experimenting with its ice-cream
to the reach and distribution of some of the brand Hokey Pokey that it has earlier
country’s top FMCG firms. Over the next discontinued.
few years Drums plans to expand to 70
cities covering 40,000 retailers. What covid has changed is, it has acceler-
ated our product launches. In the past, we
Mirchandani said the company is set to would have to launch the product through
report growth this current fiscal despite trade, put it in the stores, do sampling, and
the odds faced by manufacturing firms last that takes a lot of time. Now with online
year. launch we get feedback within weeks and
then decided where we want to take it in
Launched in June 2015, Epigamia is trade,” he said.

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Kemin Industries Acquires Proteus Industries, Inc.

Sustainable ingredient protein crust around items that
technology lessens use of inhibits frying oil from being
artificial ingredients and absorbed into breading
strengthens Kemin position
in global meat processing “This acquisition is timely, as
industry this technology allows us to
provide the industry with ad-
Kemin Industries, a global Bill Fielding, current Proteus CEO, being ditional product offerings and
ingredient manufacturer that named as General Business Manager expanded production capabil-
strives to sustainably transform and Dr. Stephen Kelleher being named ities,” said Giuseppe Abrate,
the quality of life every day for Research Fellow. We look forward to Group President, Kemin Food
80 percent of the world with Bill, Steve and the entire Proteus team of and Human Nutrition. “It is
its products and services, today experts becoming an integral part of our also a game changer, as it en-
announced it has acquired organization. Together, we will work to ables us to achieve the Kemin
Proteus Industries, Inc. This further develop this exciting technology, mission to sustainably trans-
acquisition adds sustainable providing a sustainable protein source form the quality of life for
clean label yield enhancement and new solution for our customers, while consumers. This is critical as
technology to the global Kemin Food Tech- meeting an important need in the market- the growing world population continues to
nologies portfolio of ingredient solutions. place.” increase the demand on our food supplies.
Consumers are also demanding improved
Proteus Industries, Inc. was founded in The acquisition adds several new techno- nutrition and cleaner label ingredients. One
2001 in Gloucester, Mass. as a privately logies to the existing Kemin portfolio of of the larger challenges facing the industry
owned food technology and ingredient ingredient solutions in the United States, today is how to meet the rising demand
company that created, developed, and including: for protein, better nutrition and cleaner
patented novel clean label protein ingredi- labels, without negatively impacting cost
ents and applications to improve yield, • Clean label phosphate alternative to or quality.”
nutrition, and quality in a variety of meat meet consumer demand while also
and poultry and protein-based applications. increasing yield and water-holding “We are excited for the future, as Kemin
Kemin will rebrand the ingredient techno- capacity and Proteus bring together the dedication,
logy as Proteus®, which is now available technology, innovation, manufacturing
to Kemin customers in the United States to • Meat block replacement used in and human resources to offer solutions on
help commercial food processors improve conjunction with phosphate, for a larger scale,” said Bill Fielding, former
retention of moisture and texture without additional yield and water retention Proteus CEO, now General Manager
reliance on artificial ingredients. This while meeting USDA formulation within Kemin Food Technologies.“By
provides manufacturers the opportunity to regulations providing sustainably sourced, functional,
meet the label claims and product attributes muscle-based protein ingredients in various
consumers desire, while reducing input • Fat block for fried foods forming a forms for easier application and greater in-
costs and achieving greater yields. dustry reach, we can help processors more
naturally retain moisture and protein typ-
“Kemin Food Technologies is excited to ically lost in process. This means we can
welcome Proteus to the Kemin family,” accomplish so much— protecting margins
said Marc Scantlin, President, Kemin with cleaner ingredients, while enhancing
Food Technologies – Americas. “We have quality and nutrition, as well as improving
retained the entire Proteus team, with the way the world eats.”

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Sonaar Beverages presents EVENTS
BILLION AIR A Gluten Free, Pure
Distilled Vodka Made in USA, 2021- 2022
Bottled in India

an evolved awareness of brands. We have
created a premium product, and we want to
take it a step further by curating a complete
drinking experience that spells style and
sophistication,” says Murpana.

Bringing an invigorating change to Vrun has always been intrigued with the
the world of Indian spirits is the craft behind alcohol. As a first-genera-
newly launched Billion Air Vodka tion entrepreneur from a family who has
by Sonaar Beverages, a new start-up in the been in the jewellery business for over
Indian alcobev space. fifty years, he faced a huge challenge. He
wanted to change the perception of not
Billion Air is a pure, gluten-free vodka only his parents, but the entire alcohol
that is sourced, distilled, and blended in industry in India. He started his entrepren-
the USA, with a proprietary process that eurial journey in 2018, when he was just
leads to a smooth finish and sweet after 25, and decided to take his passion further
taste. Distilled six times in the USA and by understanding the intricacies of liquor
then bottled in India, Billion Air Vodka is manufacturing. He studied in Kentucky,
a unique combination of 98% American USA and after three years of hard work, he
Corn and 2% American Wheat. is now the owner of a beautiful distillery in
the US, a state-of-the-art bottling facility
The vodka is characterized by light floral in Maharashtra and his flagship brand –
tones that create a soft texture on the Billion Air Vodka.
palate, with hints of spice coming through
as you make your way to the bottom of the Vodka is a timeless base spirit for flavored
glass. The smooth finish, with a full and drinks and cocktails, and the emergence of
rounded taste of vanilla, gives it a sweet af- consumer trends such as home consump-
tertaste and makes it perfect sipping vodka, tion for entertainment and do-it-yourself
or an ideal base for a vodka cocktail. cocktail experiments are key factors
Beautifully packaged in tones of dark grey that have led to premiumization in this
with hints of gold, this luxe bottle makes beverage category. “At Billion Air, we are
for the perfect gift for your vodka loving placing more importance on the distillation
friends and family. Billion Air Vodka was process, the flavor and the purity of our
created with a vision to offer a world-class liquid. We want our consumers to appreci-
product at an accessible price for vodka ate the provenance and quality of vodka as
drinkers in India. they develop a deeper appreciation for the
category as a whole”, adds Murpana.
“Growing up, I noticed a lot of my friends
turning away from local vodka brands due Having already been in the market for a
to the poor quality of spirit. So I wanted few months, Billion Air has been reviewed
to create a vodka that uses high-quality by those in the trade as a much awaited
ingredients and distilling technology that and refreshingly affordable addition to the
is in line with the best in the world. Billion world of Indian vodka. Currently available
Air is for those with a refined taste and for retail in Mumbai and Pune, Billion Air
will soon be making its way to the spirit
markets of Goa, New Delhi and NCR.

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Britannia appoints former RBI governor Urjit Patel as
additional director of the company

ent director with effect from 31 March,
2021 for a term of 5 years i.e., upto 30th
March, 2026, subject to approval of the
shareholders of the company,” Britannia
said in a statement to the stock exchange
filing.

Appointed by the NDA government,
Patel had succeeded Raghuram Rajan and
served as the governor of RBI from 2016-
2018. Prior to that, he was RBI’s deputy
governor in charge of monetary policy.
Currently, he is the chairman of the gov-
erning body of the National Institute of
Public Finance and Policy.

Britannia Industries, the biscuits and “This is to inform you that the Board of He serves on the investment advisory
dairy giant, has appointed former Directors of the company at their meeting committee of the Army Group Insurance.
Reserve Bank of India governor held today 31 March, 2021, approved Prior to public service, he had worked in
Dr Urjit Patel as additional director of the the appointment of Dr Urjit Patel, as an the private sector for about fifteen years.
company for a period of five years with additional director of the company in the Patel started his professional career at the
immediate effect. category of non-executive and independ- International Monetary Fund. He has also
been a consultant to the centre’s finance
ministry.

Dalmia Bharat Sugar forays into B2C segment;
launches packaged sugar

Dalmia Bharat Sugar and with other core FMCG products. Ac-
Industries (DBSIL) recently cording to the company, the production
said it has forayed into of ‘sulphur-free white crystal sugar and
business-to-consumer segment and natural brown sugar’ is being done at
announced the launch of its packaged its Nigohi unit in Uttar Pradesh. The
sugar under the brand name Dalmia company plans to produce and dispatch
Utsav. the projected quantity of about 250-300
tonne of sugar by March-end.
“We are extremely excited at the
launch of ‘Dalmia Utsav’…We aim to Haryana, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Himachal To support production, DBSIL said
provide high-quality sugar to con- Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Rajasthan, the unit has undergone a few up-grad-
sumers by using a world-class and Madhya Pradesh, Chandigarh, Bihar ations such as setting up of latest
eco-friendly production process,” DBSIL and West Bengal. The products will be Ion exchange facility for better quality/
Whole Time Director BB Mehta said in available on top e-commerce platforms like sulphur-free sugar grain. The company
a statement. In the initial phase of the Amazon, Big Basket and Flipkart, and in has also commissioned a state-of-the-art
transition to B2C (business-to-consumer) offline stores as well. integrated production line for branded/spe-
segment, the company said, it plans to cialised sugar.
launch ‘sulphur-free white crystal sugar Going forward, the company plans to have
and natural brown sugar’ in branded a pan-India presence and introduce new This transition will accelerate the com-
packets and sachets in 12 states and Union sugar variants such as icing sugar along pany’s evolution from commodity to
territories. brand space, transforming the DNA of the
business that would in turn enhance value
These include Delhi/NCR, Uttar Pradesh, for all the stakeholders, it added.

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Jubilant FoodWorks to bring US-based fast food chain
Popeyes to India

Food services company ive rights to operate and sub-license the It is one of the world’s largest
Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd iconic Popeyes brand in India and neigh- chicken quick service restaurants
(JFL) on Wednesday bouring countries.” He added that chicken with over 3,400 restaurants in
announced to introduce Amer- is one of the largest and fastest-growing over 25 countries around the
ican multinational chain of fried categories in India and is expected to grow globe. Since its acquisition by
chicken fast food restaurants rapidly in years to come. RBI, Popeyes has expanded
‘Popeyes’, to India. The com- successfully into Spain, Switzer-
pany announced to enter into an Popeyes will be an exciting addition to the land, China, Brazil, Sri Lanka
exclusive master franchise and JFL portfolio and is expected to become and the Philippines in the past
development agreement with one of the key drivers of growth for us in few years.
PLK APAC Pte Ltd, a subsidiary the coming years, he added. Founded in
of Restaurant Brands International Inc New Orleans in 1972, Popeyes has over “Popeyes will also enter the United
(RBI), said a joint statement. 45 years of history and culinary tradition. Kingdom and build its presence in Mexico
starting in 2021, with plans to open several
It added that the pact has been signed hundreds of restaurants across both coun-
“to develop, establish, own and operate” tries,” it said.
hundreds of Popeyes restaurants in India,
Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan in the com- Jubilant FoodWorks, part of the Jubilant
ing years, said a joint statement. Bhartia Group, already holds the master
franchise rights for two international
JFL Chairman Shyam S Bhartia and brands Domino’s Pizza and Dunkin’
Co-Chairman Hari S Bhartia said, “We are Donuts. The company also launched its
happy to announce the signing of a mul- first homegrown brand, ‘Hong’s Kitchen’,
ti-country agreement to acquire the exclus- in Chinese cuisine segment.

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IRCTC & FHRAI join hands to offer agreed terms. Besides this, it also provides
quality accommodation to tourists
a one-time waiver of integration charges as
applicable for all new applications received
up to July 31, 2021. Members need not to
go through any separate procedure to get
classified since hotels with equivalent facil-
ities can obtain a certification by FHRAI.
Star equivalent facilities of such hotels will
be reflected against the hotel name on the
hotel page of the IRCTC website.

The Federation of Hotel and Restaur- everyone and we are glad to be partners Surendra Kumar Jaiswal, vice president,
ant Associations of India (FHRAI) with the IRCTC in this venture.” FHRAI, said, “This also is a great initiative
and the Indian Railway Catering and by the FHRAI and Government as hotel
Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) have come The partnership entails empanelment of and restaurant members are being hassled
together to offer hotel accommodations to accommodation partners for a period of by arm-twisting business tactics of the on-
tourists. The collaboration will allow hotel three years and is extendable every three line aggregators. Certain OTAs charge hefty
members of the FHRAI and its regional years without any charges on mutually commissions and other hidden charges.
associations to provide their inventory for Partnering with Government run entity will
sale as online Accommodation Partners eliminate these issues. The contracts are
through the IRCTC tourism website and its transparent, bilateral and hotels need not
associate portal. worry about illegal or hidden charges. This
partnership will also bring new hope to
As part of the special partnering offer, a distressed hoteliers whose businesses have
discount of 2 per cent on the commission been adversely impacted during lockdown.
payable to IRCTC is offered to the hotel The FHRAI requests its members to take
or chain of hotels in the three-star category this opportunity and empanel their estab-
or with equivalent facilities. The hotels are
required to be affiliated to FHRAI and its lishments on IRCTC at the earliest.”
regional associations. Founded in 1955,
the FHRAI is India’s apex and the world’s Nandu’s announces expansion into
3rd largest Hospitality Association. IRCTC fish and seafood retail
is an Indian public sector undertaking that
provides ticketing, catering, and tourism Nandu’s, India’s largest hyper local and Omni channel meat retail brand, has
services to the Indian Railways. announced its expansion into fish and seafood retail. The Bengaluru-based
company has added fish and seafood to its category of offerings, across all
Gurbaxish Singh Kohli, vice president, its sales channels.
FHRAI, said, “India’s apex Hospitality
Association and IRCTC, Government of One of the largest producers of fish in the world, India presents a huge market
India enterprise are coming together to opportunity. Valued at INR 1,232 billion in 2020, the market size for fish retail in
offer tourists quality hotel accommodations India is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.5% between 2021 and 2026, to reach
in the country. This will offer IRCTC’s INR 2,243 billion by 2026. The variety of fish and seafood available in India is
users the option to choose their preferred very diverse, yet there is a strong demand for it to be fresh. At Nandu’s, the offer-
stay from over 55000 hotels across India. ing of fish and seafood will cater to this diverse need of the company’s consumers,
The empanelled hotels or hotel chains are while being fresh.
in the three-star or above category with all
basic amenities and, international standards “Undeniably, there is an immense market opportunity in the fish and seafood retail
of hygiene and safety. This will give users sector. Buying fish is an underserved retail experience in India. At Nandu’s, we are
of the IRCTC the convenience of booking striving to change that and aim to deliver a delightful shopping experience for fish
quality rooms anywhere in India while and seafood lovers. With our foray into this segment, Nandu’s vision is to become
booking their travel through the IRCTC India’s favorite neighborhood meat and fish brand, across online and offline retail
website. This is a win-win situation for channels. We are excited about this category and expect a significant revenue con-
tribution from it,” noted Narendra Pasuparthy, Founder & CEO, Nandu’s.

As one of the pioneers of the poultry farming industry in India, Nandu’s has been
at the forefront of innovation. Nandu’s, a hyper local Omni channel farm-to-
fork brand, guarantees 100% traceability of its products from farm to fork. The
company has fully integrated back-end operations, wherein it owns the feed mills,
breeding farms, hatcheries, broiler farms, processing centre, food factory, cold
chain infrastructure and retail stores.

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Nestle India introduces Munch
Fruit O Nuts

The launch is supported by a high impact campaign which includes a TV APRIL - 2021 Food Drink & Innovations
commercial featuring Samantha Akkineni

Nestlé MUNCH, one of India’s most popular brands in the chocolate and
confectionery category sets another innovation benchmark with the launch of
Nestlé MUNCH FRUIT O Nuts – which offers a fully loaded experience with
crunch of real almonds along with yummy fruity taste of pomegranate bits, all
of this wrapped around a crunchy wafer center.

In times when consumers are looking for “good for me” ingredients in their
food, this latest offering from Nestlé India provides a crunchy treat with a
delightful winning combination of fruits and nuts.

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Nikhil Chand, Director – Foods and Confec-
tionery, Nestlé India said, “Nestlé MUNCH NUTS has delighted young Indian
consumers with a range of delicious, light, Munch treats with a fully loaded
experience of added crunchy Nuts. With the shift in consumer preference
towards “better for me” ingredients, the new MUNCH FRUIT O Nuts is a
category first innovation, that brings multiple inclusions of real almonds and
fruity pomegranate to India’s favorite crunchy MUNCH.

MUNCH FRUIT O Nuts has been developed leveraging our strong R&D
capabilities after extensive consumer research which gave us insights on the
taste preferences in different parts of India. It delivers a unique combination
of flavor and texture to our consumers. We are extremely excited to launch
MUNCH FRUIT O Nuts and are confident that our consumers will enjoy this
first of its kind ‘Fully Loaded’ experience.”

Talking about her association with the brand, actress Samantha Akkineni said,
“Every bite of MUNCH FRUIT O Nuts is packed with richness of Almonds,
followed by an aftertaste of Pomegranate. The novelty of this product is un-
matched. More and more millennials are looking for diverse snacking options,
moving away from the regular age-old offerings, MUNCH FRUIT O Nuts is a
perfect answer to that. I am delighted to be a part of this journey with Munch
and hope to see more innovative products in the future from the brand.”

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Nestlé Professional to deploy pioneering anti-viral
screen protection on coffee machines

Nestlé Professional, the global NanoshieldTM film is composed of a PET Zenon Mandralis, Head of Research and
leader in out of home branded hot foil with a special resin layer, containing Development for Nestlé Professional,
and cold beverage and food solu- an active copper component. The films added: “We continue to explore a wide
tions, is deploying anti-viral and anti-bac- have undergone rigorous scientific testing range of novel solutions such as ordering
terial self-disinfecting screen protectors for to prove its anti-viral and anti-bacterial through apps, touchless machines, and
its out of home coffee machines. properties. The self-disinfecting prop- screen protectors to support our customers.
erties of the NanoshieldTM film remain The screen protections are a great solution
With the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers active under various practical use cases, because they can be easily used on current
are looking for more reassurance on safety such as high frequency touching and daily beverage machines and complement exist-
and hygiene when they have a coffee on- cleaning. ing enhanced hygiene measures we already
the-go, at work or a convenience store. have in place for our coffee solutions.”
Ensuring the safety and quality of its
In an effort to provide solutions adapted products is a key priority for Nestlé. The The customized NanoshieldTM films are
to the current sanitary situation, Nestlé company leveraged its R&D expertise designed to precisely fit the Nescafé touch
Professional teamed up with Nanoveu, a in virology and food safety at the Nestlé screen and touch pad coffee machines,
leading technology research company to Institute of Food Safety and Analytical which are available around the world.
customize its NanoshieldTM anti-viral and Sciences located in Lausanne, Switzerland Specific Nanoshields will also be available
anti-bacterial screen protector for Nestlé to scientifically validate different anti-viral for We Proudly Serve Starbucks® coffee in
Professional’s Nescafé and We Proudly solutions. A scientific study which includes selected markets.
Serve Starbucks® coffee machines. the NanoshieldTM product results, will be
published in a peer reviewed journal soon. “We are fortunate to be working with
“We want to be able to support our custom- Nestlé, such a great global partner who un-
ers in any possible way, to assist them to derstands the importance of NanoshieldTM
serve their consumers in a safe and reliable and its efficacy in protecting against vir-
manner,” said Reinhold Jakobi, Head of uses – particularly against the COVID-19
Nestlé Professional’s Strategic Business virus,” commented Alfred Chong,
Unit. “Offering tools to help our customers Nanoveu’s Executive Chairman and CEO.
to be able to continue serving coffee to “Together both organizations have a strong
their consumers in challenging times is of desire to develop solutions which enable
the utmost importance.” better health and safety outcomes for con-
sumers in the new environment in which
The state-of-the-art self-disinfecting we are all now living.”

India’s beverages industry declines in Q4 2020 as
consumers remain reluctant to step-out: GlobalData

Despite the Indian government’s milk and white milk categories. Soft drink in the ‘on-trade’ channels.” Alcoholic
efforts to the drive the economic volumes posted a sharp decline of 24.1% drinks also suffered due to the lack of en-
activity, people remain reluctant in Q4 2020 over the same quarter of the thusiasm among the consumers to step-out
to travel and dine-out, driving down the previous year with several categories and socialize, with the volumes declining
‘on-trade’ volumes of beverages, says registering double digit declines, even by 7.7% led by 11.7% fall in beer con-
GlobalData, a leading data and analytics as enhanced water grew by 4.7%. Bulk/ sumption. Wine, on the other hand, was
company. HOD water also fell by 32.5% in the same the only category to witness volumes rise,
period. albeit marginally, at 1.3% in Q4 2020.
GlobalData’s report, ‘India Beverages
Consumption Trends and Forecasts Biswarup Bose, Consumer Analyst at Bose concludes: “The beverages industry
Tracker, Q4 2020 (Dairy and Soy Drinks, GlobalData, says: “The fall in the tourism will see a revival in 2021 with the Indian
Alcoholic Drinks, Soft Drinks and Hot industry in the wake of the COVID-19 government’s vaccination campaign taking
Drinks)’ reveals that ‘dairy & soy drinks & pandemic led lockdowns and travel restric- off successfully, boosting the consumer
milk alternatives’ sector was the only one tions coupled with consumer reluctance to confidence in a gradual return of normalcy,
to see its volumes rise in Q4 2020, led by travel even after the easing of restrictions thus enabling them to socialize, travel and
strong growth in fermented milk, flavored have contributed to the strong reductions dine-out, spurring the sales of beverages.”

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Leading chocolate ice-cream brand Magnum commits
to planting 465,000 trees in Ivory Coast

Unilever-owned Magnum ice existing barriers to successful re-forest- farmers currently producing in the reserve
cream brand has announced a tree ation such as sustainable land tenure, and promote regenerative agriculture for
planting programme in the Cavally decent livelihoods and women economic areas around the reserve. The project is
Forest region in Ivory Coast, targeting empowerment, are also tackled. This forms being implemented by SODEFOR and the
to plant 465,000 native trees as it marks part of its 2025 cocoa strategy ultimately EARTHWORM Foundation, which will
International Day of Forests. This is part seeking to source 100% of its cocoa work in synergy with other stakeholders,
of a multi-year, strategic plan to preserve responsibly and reach its dedicated farmers including the cocoa communities.
and restore the region where it sources with impact programmes that complement
its cocoa for its ice-creams. Magnum’s certification. The world’s leading cocoa producing
Brand Director, Ben Curtis, said, “We are country Ivory Coast, is also set to clinch
proud to announce our work to protect and Other than Magnum, Nestle Group in July €1bln (US$1.2 billion) financing from the
preserve forests in Côte d’Ivoire, where the last year signed a memorandum of under- European Union over the next six years, to
majority of Magnum’s cocoa is sourced. standing with the Ministry of Water and aid the country’s cocoa sector adapt to EU
Forests of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire supply chain laws towards sustainable co-
“It helps us continue on the right path for for the implementation of the CHF 3.34 coa production, due to be introduced later
a sustainable future for both Magnum and million (US$3.5m) project aimed to con- this year. The loan will be provided under
our local cocoa farming communities; and serve and rehabilitate the Classified Forest the “Team Europe” initiative set up by the
means Pleasure Seekers can enjoy their of Cavally, of which Nestlé is contributing institution to assist its member countries,
Magnum ice-cream knowing they’ve made CHF 2.5 million (US$2.6m). with the resources expected to come from
a good choice for people and the planet.” all 27 EU member states as well as finan-
Alongside the tree planting efforts, Mag- The company’s CHF 2.5 million cial institutions in the zone
num has unveiled a unique arts and radio (US$2.6m) investment finances efforts
programme aimed at engaging local com- to end deforestation within the forest The European Parliament has been pushing
munities to work alongside them to protect reserve triggered by Cocoa farming. It for the 27-nation bloc to introduce laws
and restore biodiverse forest habitats. also supports transition pathways for to prevent the import of commodities and
products linked to deforestation and human
The radio programme broadcasted in rights abuses.
French is a drama series encouraging local
farmers to plant new native trees and teach If the laws are adopted, buyers would be
them about the new Forest Code. At the required to trace their inputs through every
same time, the ice-cream brand is working step of their supply chains, including start-
with teams on the ground to make sure that ing at the level of small farms.

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INGREDIENTS

Meat Substitutes Market Size
Worth $4.36 Billion By 2028 |
CAGR: 11.8%

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AAK partners with Big Idea Ventures
to accelerate the development of
ingredient solutions for alternative
meat & dairy products

To support new and emerging start-up to strengthen our reach in both Europe and
companies developing alternative Asia”, said Andrew D. Ive, Founder and
meat and dairy products and to General Managing Partner of Big Idea
create further collaboration opportunities Ventures. “AAK’s partnership will provide
with some of the most recognized players expertise for ingredients that are vitally
in the food industry, AAK AB (publ.) will important to the production of plant- and
invest in Big Idea Ventures’ (BIV) New cell-based foods being developed by the
Protein Fund I. world’s most promising entrepreneurs.”

This niche fund is focusing on early-stage Partnering with BIV will give AAK an ad-
ventures within plant- and cell-based meat, ditional platform to support the fast-grow-
seafood, and dairy products, as well as ing categories of meat and dairy alternat-
ingredients and technologies that facilitate ives. At the end of last year, AAK joined
the growth of these categories. the MISTA innovation platform in San
Francisco, USA. In addition, AAK recently
“By combining capital and partnership, announced its establishment of a Plant-
New Protein Fund I is targeting to build based Foods Global Center of Excellence
and accelerate future global companies in in the Netherlands, set to be operational
the plant-based, cell-based, and alternative later this year.
protein ecosystem”, said Johan West-
man, President and CEO, AAK Group. “Driven by an increased focus on health,
“With this investment, AAK gets closer well-being, sustainability and climate
to prospering early-stage businesses who concerns among many consumers, the
are active within one of our key growth long-term outlook for meat and dairy al-
segments. We will also be able to collabor- ternatives is very strong”, said Niall Sands,
ate with other fund partners and investors, President Plant-based Foods at AAK. “By
including some of the most important investing in BIV’s New Protein Fund I, we
industry front-runners in the world.” continue to demonstrate our commitment
to future food innovation.”
“We’re pleased AAK has joined our world-
class corporate partners as an investor in The investment in the fund has no material
the New Protein Fund as it will allow us impact on AAK’s earnings.

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Walnuts
Food Drink & Innovations APRIL - 2021 winning
over the
F&B
industry in
India

Industry and market trends

Walnuts are supporting the Indian food and
beverage industry to gain more traction.
Bakeries, pâtisseries and the food and
beverage processing industry are using
walnuts in an ever-increasing manner.
Walnuts make for a great ingredient.
Walnut-embellished menu items are rich
in texture, have a great mouth-feel and
crunchiness. These are nutritious as well.
Walnuts are being used to create menus
which incorporate healthy salads, curries
and desserts. Walnuts are also being used
for snacks to be served along with High-
Tea.

The global pandemic has been a watershed
moment for the Indian food-led businesses.
Nutrition and family health have become
a priority. It has compelled the food-led
industry to re-imagine and reposition their
business concept and culinary-product pro-
file. Food brands, whether as an outlet or
through food retail are tapping into the mo-
ments of consumption of customers with
healthier options. The nutrition-packed
walnut has become a trusted key ingredi-
ent. Customers are extending their repeat
patronage to walnut-based menu items and
food-retail products.

Food and beverage businesses are collab-
orating with the wellness sector and nutri-
tionists to pave the path to a healthy today
and a fitter tomorrow. Higher revenues
and increased profitability are the results.

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The purchasing behaviour of customers
has changed completely. The transparency
created by food retailers through detailed
product-profiling is allowing customers
for the careful and right selection of food
products. Products such as walnut bread
and walnut butter are finding prominent
places on food-retail shelves and finding
favour with customers. According to
research, consumption of walnut butter
would increase, thereby increasing its prof-
itability. Walnut butter is being marked
in a creative and nutrition-led blend with
other ingredients.

Consuming plant-based ingredients such
as nuts and seeds, fruit and vegetable
produce, whole grains, beans, pulses, soy
foods, plant oils, herbs and spices are
recommended for a healthier way of life.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority
of India (FSSAI) have recently suggested
incorporating such ingredients in one’s
daily diet to maintain good health and
optimal immunity.

Since the Indian F&B industry has been beneficial bacteria in the gut. They further too!
intensely influenced by western wave and act as an excellent source of plant-based
is innovating within itself, it is only fair for omega-3 ALA, which is essential for heart Eating walnuts regularly, therefore, rein-
it to resort to the US-based premium brand, health, thus being recommended in the forced “taste-imprinting” throughout my
California Walnuts. The brand boasts of a fitness and dietary industry as well. With life and career. As a professional chef, I
fine rapport in the sector and delivers best these health benefits, the consumer behavi- discovered fresh ways to cook with wal-
quality walnuts, helping the F&B vertical ourism in India is seen siding with walnuts nuts and enjoyed eating walnuts. Eating
to prosper. and thus catapulting the consumption of walnuts became an indulgence. Early
nuts in India as it gives frontline players in in my career, I realized that walnuts are
More than 99% of walnuts grown in the F& B industry to bet big on the sector. not only convenient and delicious but are
the United States come from California nutritious also. I have used walnuts as a
141,640 bearing hectares of walnut orch- Expert Views bar-snack and in energy-bar formulations.
ards. The Central Valley of California is the I have used walnuts in salads, especially
State’s prime walnut growing region, with Chef Yaduvansh Bahadur Mathur retired those made with crunchy salad leaves and
the mild climate and deep fertile soils that from the services of ITC Hotels as Senior minimal dressing. The classic Waldorf
provide ideal growing conditions. There Executive Chef, is also an author and a salad is just one of those salads. I have
are more than 4,800 California walnut culinary research and development special- made pantry puddings, desserts and after-
growers, and most farms are owned and ist. Chef Mathur reminisces and emphatic- noon tea-cakes with walnuts.
operated by families who have been in the ally shares his love for walnuts:
walnut business for several generations. Walnuts are wonderful thickening agents
With the strong brand lineage of harvesting “My first romance with walnuts goes back and have a culinary marriage with fishes,
high-quality walnuts since ages, the Indian to my childhood extending to my teens. poultry, meats and vegetables. Walnuts
market has seen a huge demand for con- Pleasant memories come flooding in as to work wonders with Indian curries as
sumption of California Walnuts lately. how in New Delhi’s winters, my mother well, with formulations as diverse, as
would fill the front bib pocket of my the diversity of regional Indian cuisines.
Nutrition from Walnuts woolen dungaree with walnuts. Inter- Recipes range from the professional to the
estingly, we did not have a nutcracker at home-style.
Walnuts are a nutrition-storehouse, which home. We used a hammer to break open
are entering the priority list of health-con- the walnut shell or pressed the walnuts Walnut is a great functional ingredient of
scious menus and encouraging the F&B in the gap between a door and the sturdy versatile usage.”
industry to promote meals and dishes with door-frame. That did get the thumb caught
nutritional value. These super nuts are
packed with nutrients to support the heart,
brain, and gut, and are known to have preb-
iotic properties that enhance the growth of

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The different sources of
meat substitutes include
wheat-based, soy-based,
mycoprotein, pea-
based, and others. There
has been increasing
adoption of pea-based
meat substitute products
owing to their nutritional
benefits, good taste, and
low fat and carbohydrate
content.

Meat Substitutes gives a detailed insight into current market
Market Size Worth dynamics and provides analysis on future
$4.36 Billion By market growth. The substitutes market is
2028 | CAGR: projected to witness growth over the fore-
11.8% cast period. The consumption of substitutes
has increased significantly owing to the
The global meat substitutes market By Product (Shelf-Stable, Refrigerated, increasing disposable income of con-
size is expected to reach USD 4.36 Frozen); By Type (Seitan-based, To- sumers, especially in developing regions.
billion by 2028 according to a new fu-based, Textured Vegetable Protein, A rising shift of consumers towards vegan
study by Polaris Market Research. The Quorn-based, Tempeh-based); By Source; and vegetarian diets has further increased
report “Meat Substitutes Market Share, By Form; By Distribution Channel; By the demand for substitutes.
Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report, Region; Segment Forecast, 2021 – 2028”
Meal replacements and better-for-you
products are being served with meat
substitutes catering to health-conscious
consumers. Growing awareness regarding
animal welfare, increasing occurrence of
diseases associated with non-vegetarian
food consumption, the need for enhanced
food safety, and environmental concerns
are some factors boosting the market
growth.

An increase in demand for frozen meat
substitute products is expected to be
registered during the forecast period. There
has been increased consumption of con-
venience food among consumers owing to
the rising disposable income of consumers,
hectic lifestyles, and increasing health
awareness. Global players are expanding
their businesses, especially in emerging
economies to increase their customer
base and cater to the growing demand
for premium, low-calorie meat substitute
products.

Various types of meat substitute products
such as seitan-based, tofu-based, textured
vegetable protein, Quorn-based, tem-
peh-based among others are available in

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the market. The consumption of Texturized expected to grow at a significant rate dur-
Vegetable Protein is increasing owing ing the forecast period owing to increas-
to its affordable prices and ease of use. ing disposable income, busy lifestyles of
It contains dehydrated soy and is avail- consumers, rising penetration of mobile
able in granules and chunks to be used in devices, and improved internet penetration.
cutlets, meatloaves, ground beef dishes,
and burgers. There has been an increased Market leaders are gradually taking the
awareness among consumers regarding initiative to set up their online portals for
health benefits, wellbeing, weight loss, and sales. The emerging trend of e-commerce
nutritional needs, which supplements the and the easy availability of products on
growth of this segment. e-commerce portals have boosted the sales
of these products through online platforms.
The different sources of meat substitutes
include wheat-based, soy-based, mycopro- The U.S. has recorded one of the highest
tein, pea-based, and others. There has been obesity rates in the world. The high obesity
increasing adoption of pea-based meat rate in the country is due to the high
substitute products owing to their nutri- consumption of fast food. However, people
tional benefits, good taste, and low fat and are increasingly realizing the importance of
carbohydrate content. It is a plant-based healthy eating and switching to substitutes.
source increasingly being used as meat There has been a shift to low-calorie,
alternatives for its high protein and iron. plant-based, and organic food products in
Pea-based products are manufactured using the country.
vegetables, pea protein, and spices. The in-
creasing inclination of consumers towards Major companies in the market are
the vegan diet has fueled the growth of this headquartered in the U.S. and generate
segment. the maximum of their revenue from the
North American region. Market leaders are
The solid form substitutes segment is introducing innovative products to cater to
expected to account for the highest share the growing demands of consumers in the
during the forecast period. The increasing region.
demand for healthy snacks and on-the-go
meals has increased the demand for this Some of the major market participants
segment. Companies operating in this include Axiom Foods, MGP Ingredients,
segment are developing healthy snacking Cargill, Dupont, Marlow Foods Ltd.,
products for specific demographics such Amys Kitchen Inc., Quorn Foods, Crespel
as children and the aging population. The & Deiters, Sonic Biochem Extractions
introduction of new food products contain- Limited, Vbites Food, Ltd., Sotexpro
ing meat substitutes focuses on providing S.A, Archer Daniels Midland Company,
nutritional benefits along with a good taste Emsland Group, Conagra Brands Inc.,
to cater to customer requirements. Beyond Meat Inc., and Wilmar Interna-
tional Limited.
The different distribution channels include
supermarkets, grocery, and departmental https://www.polarismarketresearch.com/in-
stores, specialty retail stores, online sales, dustry-analysis/meat-substitutes-market/request-
and others. The online sales segment is
for-sample

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New-look microalgae: Bright future for light-
coloured Chlorella

Allmicroalgae launches nutrient-rich Chlorella vulgaris powders with improved organoleptic profile

Allmicroalgae presents two innov- agent. These products are available dried or As well as providing 35-40 per cent protein
ative Chlorella vulgaris powders, as a paste, with variable protein function- content, Yellow and White Chlorella
which are approved as food in- ality. vulgaris also contain impressive amounts
gredients and food supplements by EFSA. (over 20 per cent) of dietary fibre. Further-
The USP of the variants White and Yellow Allmicroalgae conducted comprehensive more, they are a valuable source of polyun-
Chlorella vulgaris is their sensory profile. R&D activities in collaboration with a saturated fatty acids (PUFAs), namely the
Compared to conventional, intensely Portuguese university to achieve these Omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids, and contain
green-coloured products, these new offer- versatile and unique Chlorella ingredients a vast array of minerals and vitamins too,
ings are more neutral visually and deliver for use in a wide range of applications. i.e. vitamins from the B-complex, such as
a discrete taste profile, yet still promise the Key to their improved sensory properties vitamin B2 and B12, as well as zinc and
same unique nutritional value. As a natural is the reduction of chlorophyll content, phosphorus.
plant-based source of protein containing all which can be achieved under heterotrophic
the essential amino acids, the powders are fermentation of novel strains of Chlorella Thanks to their nutritional composition,
perfect for use in health-promoting foods, vulgaris. desirable health claims (EU) are also
drinks and dietary supplements, meeting possible. They include the maintenance
consumer demand for a protein punch “In light-coloured end products in partic- of blood cholesterol levels, normal vision
that doesn’t contain ingredients of animal ular, the use of Chlorella vulgaris as an and bone health, as well as reduction of
origin. ingredient has been very limited. Neverthe- tiredness, cell protection and immune
less, there is positive interest from the food system support. Such claims allow for
Furthermore, detoxifying and antioxid- industry. We have therefore been driven product positionings in the general health
ant properties make them a sought-after by a determination to make microalgae and well-being sectors, cognitive and heart
ingredient for premium positionings in the available to all consumers. Our yellow health categories, and also energy and
health and wellbeing sector – for instance, and white microalgae variants deliver the sports supplement segments.
for products supporting immune health. full functional package of proteins, fibre
Due to the increasing demand for plant- and other valuable nutrients, while also These novel Chlorella launches, based on
based food solutions, for example, in promising environmental and sustainabil- 100% microalgae, represent the perfect
bakery and confectionery, in ice creams, ity benefits. Thanks to our tireless efforts ingredient for contemporary product
mayonnaises and snacks, Yellow Chlorella in R&D, we are happy to have achieved developments, such as vegan and veget-
works well as an egg substitute, while this major breakthrough. Now we are arian formulations. They can even be used
White Chlorella can replace conventional a step further in our plan to expand the beyond the vegan market, and across wider
dairy bases such as milk, increasing the application scope of microalgae in foods food segments. White and Yellow Chlorella
protein content of the product. Both and supplements – and therefore contrib- are certified as non-GMO, and are free
Chlorellas are effective texturising and ute to future-proof nutrition,” says Joana from soy, gluten, lactose, sugar, nuts and
thickening agents. Yellow Chlorella can Laranjeira da Silva, Plant Manager at additives. Their production process is
also be used as a natural food colouring Allmicroalgae. irradiation-free, and the ingredients do not
contain pesticides, perchlorates and patho-
genic flora such as Bacillus cereus.

For more information, please see
www.allmicroalgae.com

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More Than Beans: Nestle Recycles Cocoa Fruit
Waste to Replace Sugar in Chocolate

Koa is able to process 250 tonnes a year
but wants increase its capacity 10 fold
within the next two years.Industry major
Barry Callebaut, meanwhile, is getting
ready to supply its WholeFruit Chocolate
to chefs and artisans. It has also set up a
dedicated brand, Cabosse Naturals, to sell
cocoa fruit ingredients to customers like
Mondelez International to use in fruity
snacks.

As confectionery groups sell more than the beans to increase our The Upcycled Food Association said com-
scramble to reduce added income, that’s all we can ask for because mercialising cocoa fruit worldwide could
sugar, chocolate sweetened beans alone are not enough to get us out reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more
with cocoa fruit pulp is about of poverty,” he said. than 20 million tonnes per year. It defines
to hit supermarket shelves with food giant “upcycling” as using food ingredients that
Nestle ready to launch its “Incoa” bar. Jerome Koffi, who cultivates cocoa on humans wouldn’t consume, with verifiable
four hectares of land in Soubre, also said supply chains and a positive environmental
Using cocoa fruit pulp, which is normally he’d gladly sell more, but at the moment impact. Brigette Wolf, head of Mondelez’s
discarded, to flavour products reduces there was only demand for beans. Fruit SnackFutures, said upcycling appealed to
sugar and cuts food waste while boosting pulp doesn’t come cheap - Incoa bars those who want to “make an impact” with
the income of cocoa farmers who can “up- on Dutch retailer Albert Heijn’s website their food choices. The company plans to
cycle” their cocoa by selling both the pulp cost about 50% more than other dark have three varieties of CaPao Cacaofruit
and the beans.That ticks several boxes chocolates. But Von Maillot said although Fruit Bites on sale this year, in more than
with health- and environmentally-con- the cost meant pulp was not suitable for 2,000 stores by the end of 2021 or early
scious consumers. replacing sugar in mainstream products, 2022.
there may be other uses for cocoa fruit
“This is a big launch, we give it to all the chocolate, for example in baking. AFRICAN TASTES
customers who want it and don’t limit
supplies,” Alexander von Maillot, Nestle’s UPCYCLING TREND Commodities specialist Tedd George said
global head of confectionery, told Reuters extracting additional value from the crop
this week. Lindt & Spruengli and Germany’s Ritter could boost West Africa’s cocoa sector
Sport have also launched limited editions because current incentives were only
The company is launching Incoa, which of cocoa fruit chocolate which sold out focused on growing and selling more
has no added sugar, in supermarkets in quickly. Both said they planned to launch beans.
France and the Netherlands with other the products on a larger scale once enough
European markets to follow. Nestle is cocoa fruit was available. “There’s an opportunity for new products
sourcing the raw material from cocoa made from cocoa fruits to also be health
farms in Brazil, but also working with Swiss chocolate maker Felchlin’s cocoa products and that changes the game for the
partners in West Africa to see if pulp fruit preparation found its way into macar- value you can get out of them,” he said,
production could work there. Von Maillot ons and truffles that high-end chocolatier citing health benefits associated with dark
said cocoa farmers could boost their Spruengli - unrelated to Lindt - called a chocolate.
income by 20-40% if they also sold the “world novelty”.
pulp. Nestle has been repositioning itself as
Lindt and Felchlin source cocoa fruit a health and wellbeing company, redu-
Lamine Keita, a cocoa farmer in Duekoue, pulp from Swiss-Ghanaian startup Koa cing sugar in its products, and has also
Ivory Coast, said he hadn’t yet been https://koa-impact.com, which uses set sustainability targets including for
asked to sell cocoa fruit pulp. “If we can solar-powered mobile units to process cocoa. George said the launch of cocoa
fresh pulp from 1,600 small farmers. fruit products didn’t address fundamental
issues like child labour or deforestation,
but could fuel investment and drive change
in cocoa-producing communities. He said
companies should also develop cocoa
products for African tastes. “If there was
also local demand for cocoa, that would
boost farmers’ pricing power.”

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SweeGen’s Bestevia® Rebaudioside B Receives
U.S. FDA GRAS No Objection Letter

Ready for use in creative with brands on functional beverages with tackling the hurdles of reducing
food and beverage innova- unique flavors and nutritional ingredients,” sugar in products, especially in
tions, SweeGen’s Bestevia said Casey McCormick, director of product beverages,” said Hadi Omrani,
Rebaudioside B has received the development. As brands are under pressure director of technical & regulatory
GRAS (Generally Recognized As to reduce sugar, yet charged with creating affairs.
Safe) Letter of No Objection from great tasting products, the GRAS status
the U.S. Food and Drug Adminis- qualifies Reb B as one more high-purity Bestevia Reb B is a next generation
tration (FDA). nature-based sweetener with a unique stevia sweetener because it is only
sensory profile to join Sweegen’s expans- found in trace amounts in the stevia
Health, wellness and lifestyle ive stevia portfolio, including the highly leaf, much like its sweet-tasting
modifications are on the mind sought-after Rebs D, E, I and M. counterparts in Sweegen’s non-
of most consumers as pandemic GMO stevia nature-based sweetener
conditions have them moving away “This GRAS status is a great milestone for portfolio. Since the best tasting
from artificial sweeteners and sugar. More food and beverage manufacturers because sweetener molecules are found in such
consumers are embracing nature-based Bestevia Reb B expands the toolkit for small quantities in the leaves, SweeGen
stevia sweeteners and clean-label ingredi- uses its proprietary bioconversion tech-
ents in their food and beverages. The drink nology to produce a range of sustainable
market is responding as a surge of new stevia sweeteners with assured quality, reg-
global drink launches containing stevia are ulatory compliance and competitive prices.
on the rise, with North America leading,
as reported by Mintel in a sugar reduction Last year, SweeGen announced Bestevia
analysis. Reb B was ready for commercial pro-
duction. SweeGen continues to focus on
“With a design-thinking approach for using application technology, taste modulation
consumer-preferred ingredients, coupled expertise and regional consumer trends in
with Reb B’s characteristics and flexibility, order to meet the high demand for unique
such as good solubility and zero calories, sugar reduction solutions in the nature-
we are very excited about collaborating based sweetener space.

Flavor is king, but is not the only
trend in ice cream

Flavor is the single most important launches in 2020. “The development of ings are used to target specific consumer
choice factor and purchase driver more natural sweeteners has attracted interests, taste choices remain vital. In
for ice cream shoppers. However, more attention to sugar reduction,” says fact, they can be even more important
there are other trends in ice cream devel- Lu Ann Williams, Director of Innovation in healthier recipes, helping to cement
opment that help to build further com- at Innova Market Insights. “Artificial an indulgent image. For example, salted
petitive edge. These include non-dairy sweeteners have steadily lost ground, caramel is one of the biggest winners in
formulations, low sugar recipes, cleaner and erythritol, stevia and monk fruit are recent flavor development, rising to fifth
labels and ethical ingredients. Non-dairy now the top three choices in low sugar in the flavor rankings in 2020. However,
ice cream has certainly been booming in and sugar-free ice cream.” Meanwhile, its penetration in non-dairy ice cream
recent years. Launch numbers rose at a when it comes to clean label develop- is more than twice as high as in regular
CAGR of almost 30% over 2016-2020 ment, shorter and simpler ingredients dairy ice cream.
and non-dairy lines now account for lists are popular. Some brands have even
10% of all ice cream introductions. This flagged the number of ingredients, or
rises to as much as one-quarter of all indeed the full ingredient list, on their
activity in North America and one-fifth packaging.
of launches in Australasia.
Although these are all interesting trends
Low sugar formulations are also gaining in ice cream development, flavor is still
ground, reaching penetration of 6% of king. Even where alternative position-

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From seed to snack: Why ingredient origin is key to
gaining consumer trust

harvested nuts don’t have far to travel to
complete their transformation from nut-in-
shell to cracked and bulk-packed kernel,
ready for dispatch to the supply chain.

Australia pioneered the macadamia pro-
cessing industry, and was the first mac-
adamia producer to implement rigorous
quality standards and testing protocols.
With safety, freshness and transparency
as the cornerstones of their operations, all
Australian processors have stringent quality
management systems in place and meet
high accreditation standards. Jacqui Price
believes this is what underpins the rela-
tionships Australian processors have with
commercial partners around the world.

Supply chains around the world have You Nuts snack products. Australia is “Our processors have robust and long
been disrupted by the pandemic. the original home of macadamias, which standing customer relationships built on
When it comes to food, trust in the originated in the ancient rainforests on the quality, impeccable food safety standards
source, food safety and stable supply is east coast over 60 million years ago. The and great customer service,” she says.
growing in importance for consumers and industry remains centered here, where the
manufacturers. Consumers are increas- rich volcanic soils and sub-tropical climate “Their commitment to outstanding quality
ingly demanding to know the story behind form the ideal environment for macadamias is verified every year by the Australian
the products they are buying and expect to flourish. Australian Macadamias Market Government’s National Residue Survey
transparency from food producers and Development Manager Jacqui Price says (NRS).” The NRS tests Australian fresh
manufacturers. the industry is thriving and macadamias produce for a range of chemical residues
are now Australia’s 4th largest horticultural and environmental contaminants. The
New research released by Australian export. macadamia industry has participated in
Macadamias has revealed 82 percent of the survey since it began in the mid 1990s,
consumers say origin is important to them “The last few years in particular has seen an achieving 100 percent compliance every
when purchasing macadamia nuts. In China influx of new growers,” reveals Price. “It’s year.
and Taiwan, this was even higher at 89 per- injected a youthful energy and an unpre-
cent and 95 percent respectively. 90 percent cedented appetite for innovation into our “23 consecutive years of perfect scores
of Australian consumers and more than 50 industry, with newer growers eager to adopt really highlights the impeccable standards
percent of consumers surveyed across Asia the latest on-farm technology and promote of our growers and processors, and macad-
and the US ranked Australia as one of their biodiversity in their orchards.” Australian amias are actually the only Australian fresh
most appealing origins of macadamias. growers are deeply committed to con- product to have achieved this record.” Price
tinuous learning and the industry attracts says the industry’s processing sector is also
Australia has exported around 70 percent around $5 million investment in research committed to offering a variety of product
of its macadamia crop for the last five and development every year. formats to help manufacturers innovate
years, with this figure climbing as high with macadamias across a host of categor-
as 75 percent in 2020, despite the disrup- “Adoption of new technology and continual ies and applications.
tions of COVID. Australian kernel sales improvement of best-practice orchard
continue to improve in key markets, and management is paving the way for further “In addition to whole kernel which suits
this is testament to the high quality standing growth to ensure Australia’s macad- snacks and chocolate confectionery
of Australian macadamias and the strong amia industry remains at the forefront of products, our processors supply a range of
commercial relationships forged. world production and continues to supply other ingredient styles, from halves right
premium product to innovation-focused down to very small chips, making it com-
Today the industry shares the journey of customers in the global FMCG space,” mercially viable to include macadamias in
a macadamia nut from its on-farm origins says Price. The strength of Australia’s everything from ice cream and bakery items
on the Australian east coast, to becoming macadamia processers lies at the heart of to toppings and cereals.”
the hero ingredient in popular milkadamia the industry. Located within major growing
plant-based milks and creamers and Thank regions along the east coast, the freshly Once processed, manufacturers includ-

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Taiwan use the premium quality Australian grown
macadamia kernel to produce an array of retail Sports Nutrition Market Size
products. Macadamias’ versatility and proven ability Worth $33.03 Billion By
to elevate a wide variety of products in the minds of 2028 | CAGR: 9.3%
consumers make them the perfect production partner,
as milkadamia and Thank You Nuts and will attest. The global sports nutrition market size is expected to reach USD
33.03 billion by 2028 according to a new study by Polaris Market
“We take premium Australian macadamia kernel and Research. The report “Sports Nutrition Market Share, Size,
grind it into a paste that forms the basis of our milks Trends, Industry Analysis Report, By Product (Sports Drink, Sports
and creamers,” says milkadamia CEO Jim Richards. Supplements, Sports Foods); By Distribution Channel (E-commerce,
“We don’t roast our Australian macadamias, we use Brick and Mortar), By Regions; Segment Forecast, 2021 – 2028” gives
them in their raw format as this delivers a lovely nat- a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on
ural flavour that pairs perfectly with coffee. We want future market growth.
consumers to taste the coffee first and our macadamia
formulation ensures the milk works in harmony with The rising awareness of the importance of diet and nutrition among
the coffee without overpowering it. ” athletes is driving the market growth. Athletes and fitness-savvy people
strongly focus to fulfill their nutritional requirements along with their
Milkadamia’s range of plant-based milks and cream- routine physical activities. Target segments such as fitness enthusiasts,
ers have been a runaway success, particularly in the coaches, athletes, and trainers emphasize nutritional requirements to in-
US market, where consumers have wholeheartedly fluence training and recovery to enhance their performance. U.S.-based
embraced alternative milks. Richards says Australian Gatorade Sports Science Institute, in association with researchers and
origin is preferred by the business and the milkadamia other collaborators, studies the impact of nutrition on training athletes
brand is built on their team’s passion for supporting and spread awareness regarding sports nutrition.
Australian growers who are farming regeneratively –
something he believes consumers see real value in. Moreover, the health and supplementing industry is continuously
evolving itself through innovation and new product launches according
“Consumers actually get excited by premium to the taste and preferences of different strata of consumers in varied age
products like ours that are relevant to their lives and groups. In line with this, companies are leveraging plant-based vegan
pertinent to what matters to them,” he says. Thank nutritional products in the market. For instance, in 2019, Israel based
You Nuts owner Mr. Hsieh says his team carefully nutrition start-up InnovoPro Ltd introduced vegan chick-pea protein
selects the most premium nuts as ingredients in their powder. Previously, in November 2017, Apres introduced vegan plant-
products to provide consumers with the best experi- based protein beverages to support their full body nutritional replenish-
ence. ment.

“We choose only Australian grown macadamias as Market participants such as Glanbia Plc., SternLife, Optimum Nutri-
they deliver exceptional quality and delicious taste,” tion, Hormel Foods Corporation, CytoSport, Inc., Clif Bar & Company,
explains Hsieh. “Consumers in Taiwan attach great Stokely Van Comp, Inc., Max Nutrition, and MusclePharm. are some of
importance to the origin of ingredients, and that’s the key players operating in the global market. Players in the market-
why we promote the Australian origin of our macad- place are introducing new products and services to stay competitive in
amias on our official website and in product descrip- the intense market environment.
tions and advertising.” Thank You Nuts products
are available in department stores, organic food For instance, in December 2020, MYOS Corporation, a U.S.-based
stores and online, and Hsieh says its range appeals advanced nutrition company entered into an exclusive agreement with
to consumers who care deeply about their health and Science Biotech to distribute its Fortetropin product in Australian and
the quality of the food they eat. As a premium brand, New Zealand markets. The product is a nutritional product developed to
Thank You Nuts are also popular as gifts for family accelerate muscle mass gains, recovery from injury, and improves mobil-
and friends. ity. According to the company’s claim, Australia is the high-performing
market for fitness products, as it is recognized as a sports-loving nation.
“There is no doubt that the most delicious macad-
amias in the world come from Australia,” says Hsieh. In July 2020, the Chelsea football club introduced its new sports
“By roasting them at a low temperature, our macad- nutrition service “Blue Fuel” to design personalized meal plans, to be
amias exude a light milky fragrance and wonderful controlled via a mobile app. It is a subscription-based service, which
taste that consumers find very appealing.” incorporates varied sports tested product range which includes protein
powders, hydration sachets, gummies, and protein bars. It also addresses
With this commendable reputation for reliability, fitness aims for the players to improve their performance.
premium quality and safety, from the farm to the
finished product, the Australian macadamia industry www.polarismarketresearch.com
is ideally placed to continue to supply the world’s
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& PROCESSING
PACKAGING

A block system for the future

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Nestlé launches bio-based lids
and scoops made from
renewable resource

Nestlé has announced that it will in- range is our first product group to include PLAN YOUR
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to halve its emissions by 2030 and achieve scoops complement the tin can which is
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SMA Nutrition and Nestlé Health Science terial in the world. This innovation is one
are rolling out the new bio-based pack- of the many solutions Nestlé is working on
aging materials for scoops and lids on tins. to address the issue of packaging waste.

“Nestlé continues to push the boundaries Ryan Carvalho, head of R&D and chief
of science to provide nutritional solutions medical officer for Nestlé Nutrition said,
for children, and we are putting that same “The development of innovative sus-
passion into pioneering new packaging that tainable packaging solutions plays an
is good for our planet,” said Thierry Phil- important role in our journey to net-zero.
ardeau, head of Nestlé Nutrition. “Families Bio-based packaging from sugar cane is
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healthier and more prosperous future—and are renewable to develop better alternatives
we are proud to be the first global brand to to traditional plastic while ensuring that
offer them solutions that maximize the use our products maintain a high level of safety
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Greg Behar, CEO of Nestlé Health Sci- Nestlé is a founding member of the
ence, said, “It is our responsibility to our Bioplastics Feedstock Alliance that aims
customers and to our planet to innovate to encourage production of bioplastics
on packaging materials that contribute to feedstocks in an environmentally respons-
a more sustainable future. We are pleased ible, socially beneficial and economically
that Nestlé Health Science’s pediatric viable manner.

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A block system for the future

Tempo Beverages invests in new PET line from KHS

Daniel Beer
“We react to changes in consumer behavior with
expansions to our product range or new forms of
presentation,” explains Daniel Beer, deputy CEO at

Tempo Beverages.

Innoket Neo roll-fed labeler Haim Neori
On the Innoket Neo roll-fed labeling machine from Haim Neori, electrical and process manager for
Tempo Beverages, on KHS: “We value the first-
KHS PET bottles filled with sugar-free Pepsi Max class technology. It’s undoubtedly some of the best
are dressed with their characteristic black labels
there is for filling.”

Atrust lasting more than 35 years: million, 45% of this with non-alcoholic Tempo Beverages.
KHS recently commissioned a new beverages.
non-returnable PET line for Israeli blow molder from KHS – just one of many
beverage producer Tempo Beverages under Big name in Israel examples of the good relations it enjoys
very special circumstances – and in doing with the Dortmund systems supplier. “As
so combined its latest-generation stretch “Although we’re number three overall the first major brewery in Israel, Tempo
blow molding technology with a filler for in Israel for non-alcoholic beverages, in frequently has the latest machines and
the very first time. some subsegments our iconic brands hold systems in operation,” emphasizes Michael
first place,” explains Daniel Beer, deputy Roche, head of Regional Center Middle
In Israel Tempo is literally on everyone’s CEO for Tempo. “These include Tempo East at KHS. “The company isn’t afraid
lips: as the biggest producer of alcoholic soda water, for example, the malt beverage to explore new avenues and take the risks
beverages and the third-largest supplier of Mesher Malt and energy drink XL. We’re sometimes associated with this – particu-
soft drinks the brand is known to almost also strong on imported brands such as larly with a reliable partner who’s been at
the entire population of 9.1 million. Nestea, S. Pellegrino and of course Pepsi.” their side for so long.”
There’s hardly a household in the country There are thus three pillars to Tempo’s
without a bottle of beer, water, juice or cola recipe for success as a holistic beverage Long-lasting business relationship
from Netanya in the refrigerator. In 1952 a supplier: an extremely broad portfolio in
unique story of growth and success began all segments, first-class customer service “We’ve trusted in KHS for over 35 years,”
in the city on the Mediterranean between and the “unique DNA of our commitment”, confirms Haim Neori, electrical and
Tel Aviv and Haifa. At the start of the as Beer puts it. process manager for Tempo. “And the
1990s Tempo Beverages became Pep- machines are just as long-lasting as our
siCo’s sole bottler in Israel and Heineken’s This commitment also encompasses the business relationship. For instance, we’ve
exclusive sales partner. In 2005 40% of the pioneering spirit that characterizes the been using a KHS tunnel pasteurizer for
company, which is also the biggest brewery company: here, great value is attached to our beer since the middle of the 1980s.
in Israel, came under the ownership of the the brewery and its lines being state of the
Heineken Group. And nine years ago the art when it comes to technological innov-
beverage producer was made a licensee ation and that they adhere to the highest
of the French spirits group Pernod Ricard. international standards. This is something
Tempo now clocks up sales of about €375 of a tradition at Tempo. Around 20 years
ago the bottler invested in a Blomax stretch

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We only gave this an extensive upgrade a filters and to position the cap and preform Despite the adverse circumstances produc-
few years ago. A semi-electronic long-tube infeed. What’s more, construction work in tion resumed on Line 12 just seven weeks
juice filler from 1996 is also still in service the limited area had to be reduced to an ab- after the old filling setup was shut down.
here.” Other recent projects include an solute minimum so as to keep interruptions The planned increase in capacity to 32,000
Innopro CX carbonator and a TLM packer to operation as short as possible. “KHS bottles maximum every sixty minutes was
system that KHS has realized in cooper- had the perfect remedy for each of these also realized in the previously ‘underu-
ation with Schubert. According to Neori, problems,” Neori states. tilized’ packaging and palletizing area,
the greatest benefit of working with KHS enabling the agreed overall equipment
lies not just in the engineering company’s With its new PET line from KHS Tempo efficiency of 92% to be already surpassed
sophisticated technical equipment, how- again lives up to its role as a pioneer. The during the acceptance test.
ever. “We value the first-class technology. stretch blow molder/filler block is the
It’s undoubtedly some of the best there very first to combine a new-generation Accordingly, Tempo is very much the
is for filling. However, we’re at least just KHS stretch blow molder with a KHS satisfied customer and already looking to
as happy with our extremely professional filler. Another new path was also trod – the next joint project: a KHS canning line
contacts on all levels.” after some initial hesitation – in a totally with a maximum output of 40,000 cans per
different area. “For the customer the KHS hour. When asked what else his company
The recent joint venture centered on Line labeler was a first,” says Roche. “Despite is planning for the future, Daniel Beer
12 in Netanya. This is where Tempo fills a willingness to experiment, our contact at replies, “We have to react to the significant
its own mineral water and primarily Pepsi first found it hard to abandon the old and changes we’re noticing in consumer beha-
products – sugar-free Pepsi Max in partic- embrace the new with this machine. By vior. We’re doing this by strengthening our
ular – into non-returnable PET bottles. The employing all our powers of persuasion core brands on the one hand and investing
line has now been replaced in two phases and quoting a number of successful refer- in innovation on the other – either by
of construction. The first in 2017 focused ence projects, however, we were ultimately expanding our product range, introducing
on the packaging and palletizing section, able to convince our client,” Roche claims new brands or coming up with new forms
during which an Innopack Kisters TSP happily. “In the end Haim was full of of presentation.” In this respect he can rely
with an integrated handle applicator and an praise for the Innoket Neo – he was really on KHS to give him sound support in the
Innopal PB palletizer with a capacity of up enthusiastic about how easy it is to operate future, too.
to 32,000 bottles per hour were installed. and how smoothly it runs.”
In 2020 it was then the turn of the filling www.khs.com
section when the previous 25-year-old Productive even in lockdown
mechanical KHS filler with a maximum
output of 18,000 bottles per hour and the As in many other countries, the corona
old stretch blow molder from a competitor crisis threatened to sabotage the planned
made room for the latest technology KHS schedule in Israel, too. The country was
has to offer: a stretch blow molder/filler one of the first to go into full lockdown –
block equipped with an InnoPET Blomax just as the engineers were about to ramp
Series V and a modular Innofill PET DRV up the finished line. It quickly became
filler. An Innoket Neo roll-fed labeler and clear that the installation team was now
Innopro Paramix C blending system are stuck on site and that no new service
also part of the line. engineers could be flown in – a situation
that naturally caused some uncertainty as
Challenging climate plus limited space nobody knew how long it would last. After
much consultation the two parties mutually
Besides the usual demands made of the decided to carry on working. Tempo went
quality, efficiency and performance of a to great effort to ensure that the KHS
new filling line, there were further chal- employees on site felt safe at all times
lenges to be met. “The new line wasn’t just despite them having to unintentionally
supposed to enable us to fill up to 32,000 extend their stay. In light of Tempo’s good
1.5-liter bottles an hour with our carbon- care and support, the twelve people on the
ated products. A further requirement was KHS team fully backed the aforementioned
that we could bottle at 20°C using 9 grams decision and made the best of the situation.
of CO2 per liter,” states Neori. In view For its part, Tempo used the time to have
of the company’s proximity to the sea, its employees trained by its guest engin-
high humidity levels and ambient summer eers and with the help of online courses
temperatures of 30 to 35°C, the products so that they would be able to quickly and
needed to be cooled for filling and then independently solve any problems that
reheated to prevent condensation being might arise. Once the new line had been
formed in the packs. Another obstacle to finally accepted in June 2020, the last KHS
be overcome was the restricted space: with engineers left in Netanya were able to
a ceiling just four meters high, individual travel back home.
adjustments had to be made in order to
accommodate the line and clean room air Satisfied customer

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Systems develops
Nestlé reveals prototype multi-screw pump for
KitKat green wrapper hygienic applications

Viva Energy is joining forces with a host of other Australian Netzsch Pumps & Systems has developed a
manufacturers in a project to reduce the amount of plastics multi-screw pump for hygienic applications and
food wrappers and other soft plastics that end up in landfill. expanded its previous hygienic pump portfolio
Viva Energy’s Geelong Refinery is going to play a crucial part in the with the new model series: NOTOS® 2NSH. The two-
pilot programme, which has the potential to create new life for soft spindle positive displacement pumps are all-metal pumps
plastics, such as the packets commonly used for bread, biscuits, lollies that pump especially demanding and sensitive media.
and snack foods. The pumps’ unique feature is that they can pump large
volumes while managing pressures up to 16 bar on a small
Currently, these products cannot be recycled in Australia, and manu- footprint.
facturers are facing the prospect of having to import recycled material
in order to meet the National Packaging Target to have 50 per cent Many products in the food processing, beverage, chemic-
recycled plastics in their packaging by 2025. In a pilot programme be- als, pharma and cosmetics industries require hygienic and
ing led by Australian food manufacturer Nestlé, soft plastics that were safe pumping. This includes baby food, ketchup, syrups
collected, sorted and cleaned were then converted by local technology and shampoo, but also pharmaceutical ingredients. To
startup Licella into liquid Plasticrude – a synthetic crude oil consisting offer even better, more customised solutions for these par-
of 100 per cent recycled plastics. ticularly complex tasks, the global pump expert Netzsch,
headquartered in Germany, is adding a new model to its
The Plasticrude has been fed into Viva Energy’s Geelong Refinery current portfolio of hygiene pumps.
where it was processed in the Residual Catalytic Cracking Unit
(RCCU) to turn it into the basis of the polymer products created by “During operation of the pump, the two intermeshing,
another Australian manufacturer, LyondellBasell. The food-grade pro- counter-rotating screws form chambers combined with the
pylene created by LyondellBasell was used by Taghleef Industries to pump housing. In these chambers, the medium is moved
create a metallised film, which was converted by Australian packaging from the pump intake to the delivery side in a continu-
giant Amcor to create the prototype KitKat wrapper, before delivery to ous axial motion,” explains Rainer Gozzer, manager of
Nestlé. the Global Business Field Food and Pharmaceutical at
Netzsch in Waldkraiburg. The pump achieves flow rates
This project fits well with Viva Energy’s vision for an Energy Hub in of up to 200 m³/h and a delivery pressure up to 16 bar.
Geelong, broadening the role of the refinery and proving its infrastruc- As the 2NSH is a full-metal pump where the lobe rotors
ture has the potential for a long future with relevance that extends bey- do not touch, the pump does not pose any potential for
ond the role it plays in producing the liquid fuels that keep this country contamination. Dry running is also not a risk with the new
moving. Lachlan Pfeiffer, Viva Energy’s executive general manager unit. The pump can be cleaned (CIP) and sterilised (SIP)
for legal and external affairs, said the project is a clear demonstration efficiently. During the CIP cleaning process, the 2NSH is
of the importance of the valuable infrastructure and technical know- used as a conveying pump and as a pressure-increasing
how that exists at Geelong Refinery, and shows how critical refining is pump during cleaning.
to so many aspects of life in Australia.
Additionally, the pump offers various advantages, de-
“We are delighted to be part of this important pilot programme, which pending on the version: In the FSIP® version, it does not
could provide a roadmap to the future for Australian manufacturers have to be removed from the pipeline for maintenance. It
that rely on soft plastics for the packaging of their products,” Pfeiffer is therefore particularly user-friendly. The conventional
said. “Australians need to be doing more to reduce the amount of soft version, on the other hand, can be equipped with a heating
plastics waste that ends up in landfill and the only way we can do that jacket. In this way, it conveys a heat-dependent medium at
is through broader collection and recycling of soft plastics. This pro- a constant temperature and ensures flowability. The con-
ject is a good way to start the discussion to make that a reality.” ventional 2NSH can also be used for container emptying
and impresses with a residual value in the container of less
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Bühler’s new Temperature and Vibration
Management System is set to become an
industry standard

Bühler announces the global release Johannes Wick, CEO Philipp Marquart, Head of Food- Alexis Noel, Product Manager,
of the innovative Temperature and Grains & Food, Bühler stuff , Willi Grüninger AG Bühler
Vibration Management System
TVM for milling. The system is connec- any imbalances in the grinding gap. • The entire service can be operated re-
ted to the Bühler Insights platform and motely via computer and smartphone
provides essential information on the From sensor to sophisticated algorithm interfaces
grinding process based on Bühler’s pro-
prietary algorithms. TVM detects critical The system consists of wireless sensors • Preventing overheating of technology
operational conditions early so millers can placed inside the rollers that connect to the parts helps improve the safety of
take timely action. Accurate management Bühler IoT sensing device. It acts as the milling plants
of the grinding process helps maintain interface to the Bühler Insights gateway,
the best product quality and consistency. which transfers data to the Bühler Insights • Simplifying maintenance means less
Precise settings reduce energy consump- platform for analysis. Temperature and reliance on scarce skilled personnel
tion and product wastage. The launch of vibration are measured at multiple points
TVM represents another significant step along the entire length of the rollers A tested service – TVM installation at
towards the fully digitalized and automated showing the temperature distribution and Willi Grüninger AG, Switzerland
SmartMill. vibration patterns. This provides millers
with detailed information on temperature The Willi Grüninger AG mill is a
Flour mills today are under great pressure imbalances side to side and middle to side third-generation family-owned business
to deliver the best quality product effi- and detects overheating. Imbalances in- employing 75 people. Six of the mill’s
ciently, consistently, and with a minimum dicate that parameter tolerances have been 17 passages are equipped with Temperat-
of energy consumption. Over the years, breached or winding occurs on the rollers. ure and Vibration Management provided
many improvements have been introduced The process can be monitored remotely via by Bühler. Before the instalment of the
to the industry, but the potential for tan- a user-friendly interface on any device. service, every roll in each passage had to
gible advances is not exhausted yet. “Our be checked by trained personnel in detail,
digital services in combination with our The benefits for operators at a glance especially after recipe changeovers.
industry expertise lift efficiency to entirely
new levels and help millers and plant • Millers can detect critical operational “With TVM in place, it’s much easier
managers to further improve their mill’s conditions very early and take timely to check the process and ensure that all
performance. Until now controlling the action parameters are set correctly. We now
grinding process has been very demanding have a much deeper insight in the pro-
and challenging. With Bühler’s Temperat- • The system helps provide the best cess. We were able to increase grinding
ure and Vibration Management we know product quality and consistency efficiency, improve product quality and
precisely what goes on in this important reduce energy consumption. Our staff is
process,” says Johannes Wick, CEO Grains • Accurate settings result in lower present at the mill for eight hours a day,
& Food at Bühler. energy consumption and less wastage but our machines keep running for another
of raw materials 16 hours. Whenever parameter tolerances
Accurate data analytics replace are exceeded, personnel are alerted via
guesswork • Precise process knowledge allows for the remote system and adjustments can
recipe optimization be made from the comfort of their home,”
The new technology monitors temperature says Philipp Marquart, Head of Foodstuff
and vibrations inside the grinding rolls, the • Data transparency makes it easy to
most important part of machinery in the compare the efficiency of production
milling process. To maintain quality and lines and entire plants
consistency it is essential to apply the same
pressure along the rolls. Any deviation
results in reduced quality and consistency
of the flour. Up to now millers relied on
trained personnel to manually check the
rollers on a frequent basis and time-con-
suming laboratory analysis to prevent any
deviation from acceptable operative para-
meters. With Bühler’s TVM, millers can
rely on accurate measurements to adjust

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at Willi Grüninger AG.

There are significant benefits for operating
personnel too. For staff, the digitalization
and automation of the plant represents
a major simplification of processes and
reduces maintenance times required in
comparison to conventional systems. “With
Bühler Insights I can be certain that the
plant runs reliably without any malfunc-
tion, leaving me precious time to take care
of my customers,” says Marquart.

Accompanying customers on the digital
transformation journey

With over a hundred and sixty years of ex-
perience Bühler has a deep understanding
of the commercial as well as the technical
challenges in the industry. Bühler engineers
pioneered digital technology in the milling
industry early on and this new service rep-
resents another step towards the SmartMill.
“As industry specialist, Bühler recognizes
the importance of guiding customers so
they benefit from cutting edge digital
technologies,” says Alexis Noel, Product
Manager at Bühler. With SmartCompanion,
an additional service offered by Bühler,
customers benefit from expert advice and
get the most of the data obtained by TVM.
In regular sessions, Bühler’s experienced
teams interpret data and provide customers
with tailormade advice.

Future developments

The TVM service is continuously de-
veloped further to maximize impact.
Future features, for example, will include
more advanced recommendations up to
automatic adjustments based on recipes.
Alexis Noel says: “The TVM service and
its features are set to become a standard
in the milling industry as the millers will
be able to focus on their core activities
and hand over the process stability to the
algorithms.”

www.fooddrinkinnovations.com Temperature and Vibration Management system to provide the best product
quality and consistency. (Image source: Buhler)

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Introducing the CHRONOS OML-1060 – The
start of a new series of fully automated
packaging equipment

“The CHRONOS OML-1060
combines the knowledge
of two world leaders in
their field of expertise -
leveraging the processing
and packaging experience
for the producers of
granular food and feed
products.

most competitive fully automated pack-
aging machine for granular products,” says
Johannes Wick, CEO of Bühler’s Grains &
Food business.

Since the announcement of their As the first open-mouth bagger from Combining over 200 years of industry
global partnership in bulk packaging the Premier Tech- Bühler alliance, the knowledge, Premier Tech and Bühler are
in 2019, Swiss Bühler Group and OML-1060 can easily handle free-flowing bringing new opportunities to the markets
Canadian company Premier Tech are eager granular material such as animal feed, pet in China, South East Asia, South America,
to introduce their latest product. With food, rice, seeds, and plastic pellets. It can and Africa with the OML-1060, ensuring
Bühler’s strong footprint and market pos- handle 20 to 50 kg bags at a speed of up to accurate, safer, and more reliable pack-
ition in China and Premier Tech’s recog- 600 bags per hour. It is a highly efficient aging equipment.
nized knowledge in the field of automated system that has been designed to easily run
packaging technologies, the CHRONOS any type of bag, including non-laminated “What is magical about this partnership for
OML-1060 is the first of many solutions to poly woven that can be problematic to fill our customers is to benefit from Premier
be developed through this joint venture in due to their irregular properties. It is also Tech’s technological know-how, Bühler’s
creating cost-effective, industrial, flexible compatible with most common bag closing operational know-how, and unparalleled
packaging solutions. systems. customer support from two organizations
with a global footprint,” says André Nor-
With the same design and technology Its small and compact footprint optim- eau, CEO of Premier Tech’s Systems and
utilized in their existing solutions pro- izes floorspace and its lean design eases Automation business.
duced in Europe, the new fully automatic operation and maintenance. Safety being a
OML-1060 packaging solution for the priority for both Bühler and Premier Tech, The CHRONOS OML-1060 combines
grain, food and feed industries is a more this fully enclosed automatic packaging the knowledge of two world leaders in
affordable iteration of an existing high-end technology requires very limited oper- their field of expertise - leveraging the
solution. Manufactured in Premier Tech ator interaction, enabling better working processing and packaging experience for
and Bühler’s joint design and manufac- conditions. the producers of granular food and feed
turing center in China, the quality of the products. It has been developed to meet
solution remains unchanged. The most “It is amazing to see what can be achieved a common market demand for a flexible,
requested features have been incorporated when two industry leaders join forces. high quality, accurate and yet cost-effective
and requirements of the emerging markets Only eight months after starting our joint automatic bagging solution.
are met, without compromising accuracy or venture we are introducing to the world the
reliability. “Our customers will now have access to
the best technologies from Premier Tech
and Bühler, two pillars in the industrial
world that remarkably complement each
other,” says Alexis Michaud, Technical and
Product Director, Premier Tech – Bühler.

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Thermo Fisher helps fight
food fraud through NGS

Anew international study plans the potential for error, the company said. Image credit: Thermo Fisher Scientific
to standardise next-generation
sequencing (NGS) in food au- “These organisations work within instruments and software to carry out a
thenticity testing. complex, time-consuming, unvalid- single NGS test to detect and identify all
ated frameworks that involve various species within the sample. Full results
Thermo Fisher Scientific is working analytical tools, reference libraries and are expected within the coming months.
with governmental, industry and contract result interpretation methods. It means
testing laboratories to create a standard they can often lack confidence in their
dataset, which will give analysers better results, in the integrity of ingredients and
testing capabilities. in regulatory compliance.”

The NGS method detects multi-species Governmental laboratories from Maria de Jesus Tavares, Director of the
DNA in food and ingredient samples Germany, Italy and Austria, as well as Department of Food Risks and Laborat-
and has the potential to tackle food fraud industry leaders Nestlé Research Center ories at Authority for Food and Eco-
— a global problem that puts lives at and Barilla, are among those who have nomic Security (ASAE), said incorrect
risk, decimates reputations and costs the joined an inter-laboratory study of the information on food is a widespread
industry an estimated $10–$40 billion Thermo Scientific NGS Food Au- problem, particularly in products with
in losses each year. The technology, thenticity Workflow for multi-species high economic value.
called the Thermo Scientific NGS Food screening and identification. In all, 12
Authenticity Workflow, uses Ion Torrent laboratories from multiple European “Complex supply chains and market
NGS technology, analysis kits and countries are taking part, in a bid to pressures can leave food manufactur-
extensive databases to enable an untar- demonstrate that the first end-to-end, ers, retailers and consumers vulnerable
geted, multi-species screening approach. simplified workflow can provide robust, to food fraud and mislabelling. ASAE
consistent data within meat, fish and believes that conducting and maintaining
While the rollout is subject to the plant testing. strict market surveillance is an essential
International Organisation for Standard- tool for tackling food fraud and ensures
isation (ISO) guidelines, Thermo Fisher Each laboratory will receive multiple consumers’ protection,” Tavares said.
said there is currently no gold standard samples per target, including food and
method of introducing NGS to food ingredients that have undergone different “By taking part in this inter-laboratory
authenticity testing. With no standard- types of processing as well as pure ma- study, we hope to contribute to the
ised approach to follow, laboratories are terial mixed at spiked DNA levels. Each creation of a gold standard for NGS food
forced to use workarounds and locally laboratory will use the Thermo Scientific authenticity testing as a tool to ensure
developed workflows that are heavily re- NGS Food Authenticity Workflow, con- consumer confidence and safety, and, of
liant on in-house expertise and introduce sisting of the end-to-end consumables, course, fair trade.”

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Mondi’s new packaging for Bell Germany’s
‘Abraham’ ham range requires 37% less material
and saves 35 tonnes of plastic

Mondi, a global leader in the new Mondi WalletPack operates as create packaging that is sustainable
packaging and paper, a folder, which the consumer opens to by design. It should be better for
has produced recyclable unpack the product. It features a re-close the environment, while protect-
packaging for Bell Germany’s function on the backside to prevent food ing the food, and standing out on
‘Abraham’ range of thinly sliced spoilage, provides excellent protection shelves to represent the Abraham
gourmet ham that ensures perfect for thinly sliced deli meats, and has been brand. Our unique EcoSolutions
conformity with existing recycling verified by the German institute cyc- approach takes all these elements
guidelines. los-HTP as 93% recyclable. into consideration: we worked
closely with Bell Germany at
Bell Germany is launching a Thomas Kahl, EcoSolutions Project every stage to ensure that this
mono-material recyclable Wallet- Manager, Mondi, says: “Our aim is to was the best solution for all their
Pack in March for over 30 products products.”
including Seranno, Prosciutto and
Savoy sliced ham. The new solution will Jessica Trautmann, Senior-Product man-
replace a multi-material non-recyclable ager, Bell Deutschland adds: “As with all
plastic solution, using 37% less material food packaging, the priority is to protect
compared to standard modified atmo- the contents, however it has been our aim
sphere packaging. This switch will also for some time to improve the recyclabil-
reduce plastic waste for Bell Germany ity of our packaging as we look to make
by 35 tonnes per year thanks to the all parts of our business more sustain-
lightweight solution. It will also lower able. Mondi has been a valuable partner
waste disposal fees for Bell Germany and in the creation of this solution and we
meets the design for recycling guidelines are delighted to be launching this new
of leading retailers. packaging that is recyclable, while being
Created after two years of development, functional and attractive on the shelf.”

Eagle Product Inspection Offers Remote Product
Testing and Support as Demand Continues

As the global health crisis and can watch the process in real time. In the Those solutions encompass remote monit-
post-pandemic recovery evolves, absence of in-person visits due to the pan- oring and diagnostics for troubleshooting
the need for remote product testing demic, remote Factory Acceptance Testing and for any critical operational issues, en-
and support is ongoing. To meet the needs (FAT) is available to ensure that a machine abled via an x-ray machine’s remote access
of food and beverage manufacturers, Eagle is running properly and in line with a software. Virtual training programs have
Product Inspection is continuing its remote customer’s needs and operations, before been extended, too, and include required
services, which were offered before the it is shipped to its final location. “Having and regulated safety training and support.
pandemic and amplified during COVID-19. this resource allows customers to see their
Those services include remote options for application firsthand and have confidence In addition to remote services that accom-
product analysis and application spe- that what they have purchased will perform modate manufacturers’ needs, Eagle offers
cifications conducted before a machine is at their plant. in-person visits for critical circumstances,
purchased and installed. with its safety engineers following a range
It is a service that will remain post- of stringent safety protocols. “We have
During the decision-making process, COVID,” said Travis Ratcliff, Service many regionally-based technicians who
Eagle’s experts can discuss applications Manager for North America. Eagle has can visit customers by car and conduct
in a group video conference and conduct invested in new technologies, such as safe in-person visits. It’s something we’ve
virtual pre-testing to demonstrate the ma- advanced video equipment, to offer such done for many customers,” says Ratcliff.
chine’s effectiveness based on a manufac- services, according to Ratcliff. Following Given the fluid and often-changing global
turer’s products and specifications. installation, Eagle offers a program called situation, Eagle will offer and evolve its
REACH Remote Support Solutions for remote testing and services throughout
Testing can be live-streamed so customers 24/7/365 off-site support. 2021 and into 2022.

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Youthful packaging design by Sidel opens a
new page for Menton

Sidel packaging team in Shanghai,
China redesigned the package of
Menton flavoured water by integrat-
ing youthfulness into its health attribute.
The straight-wall lightweight PET bottle,
which weighs only 17.85 grams for the
500 ml format, conveys the sense of
modernity and is a statement of sustainable
packaging. Targeting young consumers
in China, this new design differentiates
Menton as a premium choice among other
Ready-to-Drink (RTD) flavoured water
brands in the market.

Menton is a RTD product sold in conveni-
ence stores and markets around schools in
medium-sized cities in China. After three
years of rapid sales, Menton flavoured
water faced growing competition in the
market with similar packages and prices.

Considering that Menton’s customers are
price-sensitive young people who have
grown up together with the development
of China’s advanced internet culture, the
brand decided to restyle the brand person-
ality and resonate with them by reposition-
ing the drink as a higher value product.
To do so, they trusted in their long-term
partner Sidel to develop a new packaging
design from a concept to the industrial
realisation of the product, which is also,
but not only being produced on three Sidel
Aseptic Combi Predis™ PET packaging
lines at a very fast output of 60,000 bottles
per hour (bph) per line.

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