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Frutarom Expands into Functional Foods Market

Frutarom is leveraging the strong positioning of its functional ingredients in the nutraceuticals market by expanding into the functional foods market.
Tetra Laval, Tetra Pak and Myanmar Gov’t Launch School Milk Programme

The programme is aimed at helping improve the consumption of milk at critical growth ages and boost the development of the local dairy industry in Myanmar.
Phenomenex Releases Comprehensive Food Safety Applications Guide

The guide highlights methods created through Phenomenex's Rapid Response Unit collaboration with AB SCIEX, including iMethod Applications for Cliquid Software.
Baumer Seeing Growth Opportunities in Asia’s F&B, Pharma Industries

The increased implementation of automation by F&B and pharma manufacturers are driving the strong market growth for industrial sensors in Asia.
DuPont Nutrition & Health Unveils Greek Yogurt Culture Blend

DuPont Nutrition & Health's five-species yogurt culture blend YO-MIX Greek gives dairy manufacturers a simpler, more efficient and consistent way to culture America’s best-selling yogurt.
Nearly Half of Singaporean Male Population at Risk of Poor Bone Health

One in two Singaporean men could be at risk of developing osteoporosis or other bone-related diseases, according to Fonterra.
Mondelēz to Expand Biscuit Facility in China

The project will more than double the plant’s current capacity and create 340 new jobs.
ProPak Asia 2013 Opens, Marks Biggest-ever Event

Highlights of the this year's show include five dedicated zones - DrinkTechAsia, Lab&TestAsia, PharmaTechAsia, PlasTechAsia and PrintTechAsia - and two new feature areas - Warehousing & Logistics and Packaging Materials.
Flexco Sets Up Vietnam Showroom to Highlight Splicing, Fastener Solutions

Flexco showroom to feature live demonstrations of its systems for the local market.
Automated Packaging Systems to Showcase Latest Bag Packaging Equipment at ProPak Asia

These three packaging systems offer a wide range of solutions for food and parts packaging applications from hand-load to fully automated bagging systems.
Sandvik to Highlight Enhanced Hygiene, Reduced Cleaning Costs of Conveyors

With hygiene, safety, quality and compliance high up on everyone’s agenda, the inherent cleanability of a stainless steel belt is convincing many processors to take a fresh look at Sandvik’s systems.
Thermo Fisher Sets Up Facility for Food, Pharma Products Evaluation

The Product Assurance Services and Solutions offers rapid response for companies requiring thorough offsite packaged product evaluation due to foreign object contamination concerns.
DuPont Nutrition & Health to Highlight Latest Health Concepts at Food Ingredients Asia 2013

Visitors will be able to talk to DuPont Nutrition & Health experts and understand the synergistic combined solutions of the company's broad product portfolio.
Majority of Asians See Dairy as an Important Part of a Balanced Diet

Dairy demand across Asia has grown at a rapid pace over the past 10 years, with volume demand for high quality dairy nutrition increasing by 49%.
Serac Launches Own Line of PET Bottle Blow Molding Machines

The SBL series of PET bottle blow molding machines are designed for dairy products and edible oil bottling.
CLARANOR Aims to Boost Presence in Asia

CLARANOR will present its solutions for the first time in Asia at the upcoming ProPak Asia.
Improving Sustainability in the Food Industry

Focusing sustainability evaluations at product level allows organizations not only to link manufacturing, packaging and delivery but also to connect with consumer expectations through environmental nutrition and labeling.
PM Group Announces China Expansion

The company has landed a design contract in China for the Shanghai Division of McCormick, a global leader in flavor manufacturing, marketing and distributing spices, herbs, seasonings, specialty foods and flavorings.
THAIFEX – World of Food Asia 2013 Closes 10th Edition on Strong Note

Amid the overwhelming response, THAIFEX – World of Food Asia is set to increase its exhibition space by 20,000sqm next year, for a total exhibition floor space of 80,000sqm.
SSI Schaefer Investing €6M to Expand Johor Factory

SSI Schaefer is expanding its steel manufacturing production area in Johor to meet the growing demand from the Asia-Pacific and Middle East/Africa markets.
Sternchemie Launches Lecithin Powder for Baked Goods

Lecithin offers higher yield, longer freshness and crispier crusts for baked goods.
HERZA Schokolade to Launch New Range of Functional Bars

HERZA will showcase latest range of functional bars targeted at a wider range of market.
BENEO Unveil Latest Range of Baby Food Rice Starches

Following in-depth assessment of production processes, including extensive testing, BENEO’s baby food rice starch meets and exceeds industry and regulatory requirements.
RPC Barrier Containers Creates Casseroles in New Fashion

Resembling a traditional casserole pot, the custom-designed tub and lid provide an on-shelf impact and brand differentiation in a highly competitive market sector.
BASF Unveils Newtrition Brand

The Newtrition brand stands for the creation of nutrition for better lives by gaining a deep understanding of consumer needs and to use this knowledge to develop innovative new solutions.
Pacran Organic from Naturex Targeted at UTI Prevention

Pacran ingredients are unique full spectrum whole cranberry powders, and are not based only on certain active extracts.
Post-baking Dryers Use RF Energy

Macrowave Post-Baking Dryers typically increases band speed/productivity by 30% or more.
Urschel Expands Thailand Facility

The new facility features a spacious conference room, open office area, parts service center, and a well-equipped product test cutting facility.
Japan Now Accepts Results from Foreign Official Test Labs

The MHLW has adopted new criteria to accept reports of tests performed in countries other than the country of origin, provided that the countries in which products are tested are capable of dealing with problems that may occur.
Cargill Breaks Ground on $100M Investment in Indonesia

The new facility is to meet the growing demand among customers for cocoa products and to encourage the development of the Asian cocoa sector.
Growing Demand for Meat Products to Spur Growth of Lysine Market

Significant advantages offered by lysine over alternatives such as soybean are also expected to result in a positive shift towards consumption over the next five years.
Gebo Cermex Launches

Gebo Cermex integrates the know-how and history of Gebo with the technological resources of Cermex.
Mettler Toledo Redefining the Kilogram

Mettler Toledo is working with CERN and the Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne to redefine the kilogram unit of measurement by 2015.
Chr. Hansen Expands Natural Food Coloring Range

Chr. Hansen steps up its efforts in coloring foodstuffs to better support F&B customers making the switch to this next generation natural colors.
SIG Combibloc Helps Sunprofits Launch First drinksplus Beverages

The two innovative Nulife beverages from Sunprofits are filled using a standard filling machine with the drinksplus upgrade kit from SIG Combibloc.
Schubert Enhances TLM Transmodule Design, Performance

The current development phase is complete, and the new performance standard will be in place starting in the summer of 2013.
FlexLink Takes Conveyor Technology to New Level

The new X65 platform offers twice the strength compared to the standards of today.
DSM Savoury Production Sites Now Certified to FSSC 22000

The certification reaffirms DSM’s commitment to its customers to invest in its manufacturing operations to deliver the best quality products.
India Cold Chain Market Forecast to Reach $11B by 2017

The Government of India has taken various initiatives to attract private investments in this sector.
Tipper Tie Makes Over Packaging of Whole Muscle Products

Tipper Tie's TN4200 features an 812mm breech that enables it to handle larger and longer whole muscle products.
Getting the Right Nutrition for Healthy Aging

A critical element of healthy aging is eating nutritionally balanced food that helps people meet the recommended intake levels.
Carmit Candy to Unveil Weight Management Choco Wafer Bar

The weight-management chocolate wafer bar combines two ingredients that are clinically proven to increase satiety: glucomannan and Slendesta.
Serac Expands Capabilities, Enters Packaging Manufacturing Industry

Serac's aim to provide a complete end-to-end packaging system.
Food Industry Increasingly Adopting Disruptive Strategies to Foster Innovation

The traditional food industry is traveling the path to innovation by leaps and bounds.
Baker Perkins Strengthens Development Capabilities

Baker Perkins has further enhanced its product and process development capabilities for the snack and cereal industries by installing a new SBX Master twin-screw extruder in its Innovation Centre.
BASF, PETRONAS Chemicals to Build Integrated Aroma Ingredients Complex in Malaysia

The project is expected to address the growing demands of customers in the flavor and fragrance industry, especially in Asia Pacific.
Activ’Inside Unveils Ecocert-certified, EFSA-approved Natural Botanical Extract

The Natural Mg Lemon Balm Inside Co is a patented traditional dry extract of organic Lemon balm with a guaranteed content of natural magnesium.
Affordable Dairy Ingredients Seen to Relieve Child Hunger

Recent studies show that dairy ingredients could be the key to effective, affordable foods for moderately malnourished children.
Horsemeat Scandal: Less than 5% of EU Meat Products Contain Equine DNA

The case is a matter of food fraud – not food safety.
Bute Found in Asda Corned Beef

Asda has confirmed that tests on further batches have shown a positive result for very low levels of phenylbutazone, at 4 parts per billion.
CSIRO Develops High Fructan Barley

The new high fructan barley, a culmination of five years of work by CSIRO, can be used as flakes or wholegrain flour in a wide range of products including bread, cakes, biscuits, crackers, health-bars, ramen, and breakfast cereals.
Bionov to Unveil Latest Nutricosmetic Innovation at Vitafoods Europe 2013

CELLULIGHT S is a natural melon juice concentrate rich in superoxide dismutase, with both mechanistic and clinical studies on anti-cellulite action.
FMC Strengthens Pectin Portfolio

FMC has acquired the pectin-related intellectual property developed by Vigido.
Naturex to Showcase Latest Dietary Supplement Concepts at VITAFOODS EUROPE 2013

The supplement concepts feature a selection of active ingredients that have been the subject of EFSA-approved claims under the Health Claims Regulation and are now on the EU’s Article 13.1 list of 222 approved general function claims.
Sacmi Debuts Latest Labelling Machine

The Formsleeve+ machine features improved efficiency and reduces plastic consumption by 20%.
Thermo Fisher Test Method Eases Phenylbutazone Detection in Horsemeat

The new Thermo Fisher method overcomes previous challenges of testing horsemeat using a simple two-step solid-phase extraction cleanup protocol that is faster than the manual liquid-liquid extraction procedures required by other methods.
MULTIVAC Centralises Control of Highly Integrated Packaging Line

MULTIVAC Marking & Inspection has now integrated the control of its cross web and conveyor belt labellers into the HMI 2.0 control terminal.
Stabilising System Opens Up New Market Potential for Reconstituted Milk

The stabilising system Stabimuls RMWW greatly enhances the properties of yoghurt made from reconstituted milk.
CBE Commences Production in China

CBE specialises in plastic packaging technology for the beverage industry.
Codex Endorses IADSA Recommendations on Magnesium Stearate Evaluation

Magnesium stearate is estimated to be used in around 70 percent of all food supplement tablets produced.
Taking Cue from the Mediterranian Diet

Frutarom Health's Benolea olive leaf extract provides the Mediterranean diet’s cardiovascular health-support benefits in an all-in-one ingredient.
Henkel Gets Back-to-back "Supplier of the Year" Award

Henkel received the accolade for its new products successfully launched last year and with projects implemented at Rexam that are aimed at increasing the cost efficiency of its production processes.
Stable Micro Systems Testing Blade Enables Razor Sharp Results

The Meullenet-Owens Razor Shear method uses an extremely sharp craft knife blade of defined dimensions, attached to a TA.XTPlus texture analyser, to conduct a cutting/shearing test.
Kaneka to Showcase Natural Health Ingredients at Vitafoods 2013

Kaneka Pharma Europe will be exhibiting its Ubiquinol, Glavonoid and Kaneka NAG at the upcoming Vitafoods 2013 in Geneva.
can2close Bags Award at Munich Business Plan Competition

can2close's simple mechanism is easier to open and can be repeatedly sealed – a feature present on plastic bottles and other types of beverage containers but that is not yet well solved for cans.
Cargill's Cocoa Powder Achieves SNI Status

Cargill is building up its local market presence in Asia and strengthening its cocoa business on the ground.
Mettler Toledo Unveils Compact Tritrators

EasyPlus is specifically designed for basic requirements and first time users of automatic titrators in the food and chemical industries.
LycoRed to Launch Micro-encapsulated Beadlet Line of Natural Carotenoids, Vitamins

The new beadlet line will complement LycoRed's core encapsulation technologies of applied gelatin, alginate and spray-dried coating systems.
Steel Food Can Industry Reduces its Carbon Footprint

A new study shows that the metal packaging industry continues to achieve more with less.
Quadrant Develops EU 10/2011-compliant Thermoplastic Stock Shapes

The portfolio of certified materials gives food producers the assurance of fulfilling the highest safety and quality levels for their food and beverage production systems.
Naturex Addresses Palm Oil Issue with New Formulations, Sustainable Sourcing

Naturex is rebalancing its color formulations with other sources, and has launched a global initiative as it invests in sustainable palm derivatives.
Fonterra Hosts Myanmar President Thein Sein

Fonterra is strengthening its relationship with Myanmar, where it has been supplying high quality dairy nutrition for almost 20 years.
MAUSER Strengthens Plastic Drum Portfolio

MAUSER Group has released a new line of plastic tight head and plastic open head drums.
Doehler to Feature Ingredients Portfolio at FIC 2013

Doehler will be showcasing its innovative products and product applications at Food Ingredients China 2013.
Agilent Hosts Webinars on Food Safety and Quality

The webinars will cover a range of topics including metabolic studies of marine biotoxins in shellfish, screening for veterinary drugs, and profiling trace metals in wine.
Bosch, Nestlé Partner to Inspire Next Generation of Engineers

Bosch will exhibit its Delta robot at the joint stand "Taste Success – A Future in Food", designed to excite bright the young generation about the opportunities in the food industries.
Sandvik to Showcase Steel Belt Conveyor Systems at IFFA 2013

Sandvik’s systems can easily be cleaned and sanitised using heat, pressure, brushes, detergents or chemicals, enabling the highest standards of hygiene to be maintained.
DSM Sodium Reduction Toolbox Cuts Salt Content by 50%

DSM’s sodium reduction toolbox includes a broad selection of 100% natural yeast extracts and process flavors to help manufacturers build unique and specific tastes for their product.
PM Group Lands $50M Worth of Contracts in India

PM Group is currently working on projects in the growing Indian food, beverage and consumer health products sectors for clients including Danone, Unilever and McCain Foods.
Elfab Appoints APAC General Manager

Pressure management specialist Elfab has appointed M.K. Kannan as general manager for Asia-Pacific.
PureCircle Getting Ready to Commercialize Latest Stevia Innovation

PureCircle research has identified high purity Reb D as having one of the best sweetness profiles of any steviol glycoside from the stevia leaf.
Innovative Formulation Targeted at Bone Health

Lyc-O-Fem combines slow-release technology with genistein, tomato lycopene and an effective dose of vitamin D3 to support bone health.
MULTIVAC Enhances Traysealer Performance

MULTIVAC's high-end traysealers now featured increased number of tray pockets per die and reduced gas consumption with MAP applications.
Kalse HeatSync Indexes Track Consumer Sentiment for Spicy Foods

Named the Kalsec HeatSync Heat Indexes, the newly developed measurement tools follow usage of more than 30 different "hot" peppers.
Sacmi to Highlight Bag in Box Solution at Enolitech

Bag in Box features a the high degree of automation, which allows efficient control of 1.5, 2, 5 and 10-litre bags.
FRITSCH to Unveil New Dimension in Size Reduction at POWTECH 2013

The new products are functionally designed to the smallest detail and feature faster, more powerful and safer operation.
Givaudan Expands Flavour Capabilities in India

For the first time, Givaudan’s sensory science, flavour science and foodservice expertise will be available from within India.
X-ray Inspection Technology Enables Complete Glass-in-Glass Inspection

The InspireX R50G offers manufacturers high detection levels across the entire container to meet increasingly stringent food safety standards.
Healthier Snacks for a Healthier Asia

Consumers are increasingly looking for healthy snack alternatives, with 42 percent of consumers globally choosing healthy snacks, according to Datamonitor.
Waters Strengthens Asia Presence with New Solution Centre in Singapore

The new Waters Solution Centre is an extension of Waters’ commitment to promote R&D in Singapore.
Fonterra Initiative Attracting Strong Interest in NZ's Primary Schools

More than 1,100 schools have registered their interest in Fonterra's nationwide programme Fonterra Milk for Schools, which will provide free milk to primary-aged children every school day.
MULTIVAC Supports the "Think, Eat, Save" Campaign through Sustainable Packaging

Sustainable packaging concepts, which extend the shelf life of food, can contribute to stemming food wastage.
Carmit Candy Expands Functional Confectionery Line

The new line of fortified confectionery products are designed to provide specific health benefits while maintaining excellent taste and texture.
Phenomenex Launches Food Safety-focused Website

The food safety gateway functions as a complete digital consultant, helping users find answers by providing food analysis applications and newsletters along with product selection and method development tools.
Food Security Faces Scrutiny Amid Horsemeat Scandal

Innovative testing processes could make a big difference in handling the fight against food fraud in the future.
MULTIVAC's Technical Innovations Improve Energy Efficiency of Thermoforming Machines

The R 535 was designed with a number of different approaches to increase its energy efficiency and to produce better material and process efficiencies.
Manildra, MSM Tap D&L to Expand into the Philippines

The deal with allow OFI to leverage its vast distribution network and deep customer relationships to extend Manildra and MSM’s reach into the Philippine canola and wheat market.
Stable Micro Systems Enables Simple Testing of Rice Quality

Stable Micro Systems’ new rig provides a simple, quick, accurate and economical method for measuring the eating qualities of rice.
SIG Combibloc Unveils Cardboard Bottle

The bottle-shaped combidome is manufactured from a paperboard composite.
Sidel Produces PET Bottle for SEAB

By collaborating closely with SEAB, Sidel was able to convert the whole production line without having to modify any of the installed equipment.
Key Technology Paves Way for State-of-the-art Sorting Systems

The Product Definer speeds Key’s ability to tailor the ideal intelligent sorting system for the specific characteristics of each product.
Marel announces successful Salmon ShowHow

One of the show's highlights is a fully integrated solution that enables a seamless flow of the salmon portions without manual handling.
AB SCIEX launches new testing method to detect DCD in dairy products

AB SCIEX’s new method is based on LC/MS/MS, an analytical technique that has become the industry standard for improving food safety analysis.
Loparex strengthens sales and marketing team

Ruud Wigman succeeds Jussi Pukkila, who is retiring from Loparex after 25 years with the company.
Farmesa to set up Philippine office

Farmesa will invest about $3 million in the next two years to operate the commercial office in the Philippines, to be named Farmesa Asia Pacific Inc.
Bosch Packaging Technology opens Egypt facility

The new office will offer sales and service support to meet the increasing packaging demands of the food, confectionery, and pharmaceutical markets in Egypt and beyond.
MULTIVAC to put into spotlight marking and inspection solutions at IFFA 2013

Among the new equipment to be exhibited are seal seam scanners and X-ray inspection systems.
GELITA to present collagen protein solutions at FIC 2013

Collagen protein maker GELITA will be showcasing its solutions for the food, health and nutrition, and pharmaceutical industries at the upcoming Food Ingredients China 2013 in Shanghai.
Lallemand consolidates probiotics businesses

LHS collectively possesses close to a century of probiotic expertise in the selection, development, production and marketing of probiotic strains and formulations that support human health and well-being.
Mettler-Toledo X-ray system offers improved sensitivity, consumes 20% less energy

The X3305 features state-of-the-art detector technology that enables exceptional inspection capabilities for foreign bodies.
ROVEMA optimizes vertical bag sealing

The retrofit increases machine availability and a enables a high-quality vertical bag seal.
RCCI enhances service support program through technical trainings

The training provided guidance on product quality and consistency, with a particular focus on emerging markets such as Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia.
Enhancing digestive and overall health with prebiotic fibre

It is hard for consumers to obtain adequate dietary fibre with today’s modern diets. The bridge to meet the required fibre intake will have to come from fibre-enhanced foods.
Urschel touts latest dicer's sanitary design

Urschel's AFFINITY Dicer's design, which features stainless steel construction including Ra 32 stainless surface finish on all components within the product contact/cutting zone, has been accepted by the U.S.D.A. Dairy Division.
Linde's cryogenic solutions improve meat, poultry processing

The impact of cryogenic advances can be pervasive, improving production capacity and overall competitiveness for years to come.
NSF expands certification services, acquires INASSA Group

This acquisition expands NSF International’s reach in Latin America to include NSF-INASSA Group’s established seafood and pharma markets.
ExxonMobil facility receives ISO 22000 certification

Food and beverage companies can achieve potential energy efficiency savings of up to 3 percent by using the Mobil SHC Cibus advanced synthetic lubrication in gear oil applications.
DIANA unveils "Clean Label" offering

Culinary’Touch combines DIANA, Food Division's core raw materials culinary technics to deliver great taste profiles in savory applications.
Mettler Toledo speeds up moisture content analysis for food manufacturers

The Excellence HS153 achieves highly reproducible results through advanced halogen technology combined with a high-performance MonoBloc weighing cell.
FleetwoodGoldcoWyard accumulation systems boost production line efficiency

The accumulation/buffering systems increase production line efficiency by allowing the “bottle-neck” to continue to operate while the surrounding equipment is down.
Arla Foods cuts the cost of making Greek-style yoghurt

Arla Foods's Nutrilac proteins enables manufacturers to enter the profitable Greek-style yoghurt category cost-effectively and without investing in a new processing line.
AIP to host 2013 WorldStar Packaging Awards

Now in its 45th year, the WorldStar Packaging Awards is one of the major events of the WPO and illustrates the continual advancement of the state of packaging and creates a living standard of international packaging excellence.
Payne unveils new packaging initiative

Understanding consumer attitudes and priorities is fundamental in enabling packaging manufacturers to work successfully with brand owners in the development of effective pack solutions.
Doehler to showcase innovative solutions at Gulfood 2013

Doehler is showcasing many pioneering concepts like still fruit juice beverages, innovative carbonated soft drinks, exotic aqua fruit beverages and fresh malt beverages, tailored to the customer demands of the Middle East.
Ardagh lands Worldstar Award

The light and 100% recyclable aluminum bottles had already been honored last year with trophies from Starpack, Best of Metal and The Cans of the Year Award 2012.
Marel sets new benchmark for salmon processing

The ITM2 can work more quickly, reliably and consistently than a master trimmer working at peak performance – but can do so continuously, all day long.
Sternchemie touts RSPO-certified MCT oil

Sternchemie has worked intensively with its raw materials sources to build a supply chain for certified palm oil and palm kernel oil.
SternVitamin brings the "love" to energy drinks

Consumers are now more health-conscious than ever, wanting food that doesn’t just taste and look good, but also supports a modern, creative lifestyle.
Mettler Toledo launches guide to sugar determination in food

The guide starts with a short review on the history of sugar and then presents and discusses different methods for sugar content determination.
MULTIVAC to showcase energy efficient thermoforming packaging machine at IFFA 2013

The R 095 e-concept consumes at least 20 percent less energy than comparable models and is particularly suited to small and medium-sized food-producing companies.
Henkel laminating adhesives provide higher resistance to spicy sauces, acidic contents

Henkel's Liofol LA 3963-21 and Liofol LA 3643-21 increase the resistance of food packages to acidic and other aggressive contents.
Chocolate bars wrapped in biodegradable packaging

NatureFlex films are certified to meet the American ASTM D6400, European EN13432 and Australian AS4736 standards for compostable packaging.
Functional bar markets expanding

Functional chocolate bars are one of the booming segments of the rapidly expanding functional food market.
FDAImports.com releases infographic on FSMA

The infographic discusses some key components of FSMA that would have drastic consequences for a large-scale food import program.
Bottle blowing equipment targeted at emerging markets

Start Blow will enable customers to start up production of PET bottles in a matter of hours upon installation.
Hüllmann to succeed Graugaard at GEA's executive board

Markus Hüllmann will continue to lead the Segment GEA Mechanical Equipment, in addition to his new role as member of the Executive Board.
Aston Foods unveils vacuum cooling system for baked goods

Continua's advantages in continuous vacuum cooling are now available to large-scale bakeries.
Bottled water demand may drive up foreign investments in Indonesia

Indonesia is currently one of the highest value markets for bottled water, according to Mintel.
Sidel bottle design bags Silver at Pentawards 2012

This is the third Pentawards win for Sidel’s PET bottle designs – the first for its NoBottle design in 2008 and the second for the PET beer bottle in 2009.
Baumer launches high-performance pressure transmitter, temperature gauge

The CombiPress pressure transmitter and CombiTemp temperature gauge, with the new CombiView display, can provide all the necessary and desired information at a glance.
Marel enhances dynamic and monitoring line

The integration of the Innova Production Monitoring software option has provided the packing line more efficiency.
Sensors Targeted at Hygienic and Washdown Environments

The QM26 and the QMH26 photoelectric sensors are designed specifically for the food and beverage and pharmaceutical industries.
Barry Callebaut to acquire Petra Foods' Cocoa Ingredients Division

The integration of Petra Foods' Cocoa Ingredients Division will make Barry Callebaut the largest global cocoa processor.
tna to demonstrate total packaging solutions at Gulfood 2013

Packaging company tna will be showcasing its total packaging solutions at Gulfood 2013 with a comprehensive range of products combined to represent a complete integrated production system on stand.
Improving nutritional profiles of baked goods

Kampffmeyer developed the new Clean Label binding systems from corn and rice amid increasing demand for gluten-free variants from the food service.
Veolia unveils green technology to treat palm oil mills effluents

Pomethane represents a best practice application for managing palm oil industrial waste through an anaerobic thermophilic digestion process.
Sanders to succeed DeLoach as Sonoco CEO

Currently president and chief operating officer of Sonoco, Sanders has global leadership, sales and operating responsibility for all of the Company's diversified packaging businesses.
HayssenSandiacre wrapper caters to difficult-to-handle cheese products

The Integra 601 has capabilities for packaging chunk cheeses in consumer and institutional sizes, loaves, whole provolone, large slabs of mozzarella and slices in both consumer and institutional sizes.
Sidel aids Carlsberg in production relocation, integration

During the building extension phase at Northampton, the overhaul of the main equipment was carried out in Sidel UK by both Sidel and Carlsberg engineers.
BENEO showcases smart ingredients for healthy snacks at HiE

BENEO’s functional ingredients can help create healthy snacks for all age groups without compromising the end product’s taste or texture.
Consumers now focus more on fiber – BENEO research

Research from BENEO show that although fat and sugar reduction still remain the key considerations for consumers, fiber is now seen as more important than calorie counting and salt reduction.
Theegarten-Pactec to showcase flowpack equipment at ProSweets 2013

Demonstration with LoeschPack will highlight the synergies of both companies' machine portfolios and the benefits they give their customers.
Natural energy drink concept aimed at women

New natural energy drink concept promises a ‘Lift’ in sales among female and more mature consumers.
CO2 sensor improves productivity

The InPro 5000i is a fully sterilizable and autoclavable in-line CO2 sensor that is compliant with the European Hygienic Engineering and Design Group standards.
Pasteurization systems uses RF energy

The system utilizes clean electrical energy from the grid to treat the material as it is conveyed through a high-frequency electrode array.
Iceland names Marel marketing company of 2012

The president of Iceland has recently presented Marel with
Ingredia Nutritional packs 30% protein in snack bars

The PRODIET BAR 30 has been carefully developed to increase the protein content of high-protein snacks without compromising taste or texture.
Fortitech acquisition to strengthen DSM's human nutrition business

These acquisitions form an integral part of DSM’s strategy for its Nutrition cluster and will contribute to the growth of DSM’s portfolio in health, nutrition and materials.
UniK2 obtains self-affirmed GRAS status

UniK2 provides Vitamin K2 as MK-7, the most bioavailable and bioactive form of vitamin K.
Mühlenchemie enhances pasta quality

The new enzyme compound Pastazym Plus delivers perfect pasta, irrespective of wheat quality.
Lightweight Containers innovates one-way PET kegs

The new one-way kegs are extremely robust, can withstand very high temperatures during transport, and are moisture resistant.
Veolia showcases palm oil mill effluent treatment solutions at trade meeting

Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies showcased its expertise in palm oil mill effluent (POME) treatment at the 10th Annual Roundtable Meeting on Sustainable Palm Oil (RT10 2012) in late October 2012.
Thirty Sonoco facilities receive awards for sustainability efforts

Sonoco says 19 of its Industrial Carriers (North America) facilities have successfully diverted more than 95% of landfill waste in 2011.
Opextan gets GRAS assessment

Indena says its olive fruit extract Opextan obtained self-affirmed generally recognized as safe (GRAS) status for use as food ingredient at levels up to 1,062 mg per person per day.
Naturex to reveal sweet concepts using fruit ingredients at HiE 2012

Naturex is planning a major new drive to highlight how its extensive range of fruit ingredients could help manufacturers inject growth into the market for premium quality indulgent products.
Arla Foods Ingredients to debut post-workout recovery ingredient at HIE 2012

Arla Foods Ingredients is set to launch a new, premium-quality whey protein ingredient offering performance benefits to manufacturers of sports nutrition products that are designed to aid recovery.
IMCD acquires Indonesian food ingredients distributor

IMCD Group has signed an agreement to acquire all activities of PT Alam Subur Tirta Kencana, a Jakarta-based leading food ingredients distributor.
Elopak’s carton solution boosts sales for Russian company

Elopak’s Slim carton casts a modern, fresh look in Russia, much to the delight of Tonus.
Nordson, Henkel establish global alliance on packaging solutions

Henkel and Nordson Corp have established a global alliance on new technology development for the packaging market worldwide to provide significant benefits and deliver greater value to their customers.
Sterling Necker offers SMEs high-quality necking at the speed they need

CarnaudMetalbox Engineering has launched Sterling Necker, a multiple-stage die necking system for two-piece aluminum or steel can production for can manufacturers.
LycoRed holds seminar in Japan

LycoRed will hold its 9th Annual Lycopene Seminar in Tokyo on the 25th of October 2012, presenting new finding on natural tomato complex.
Biothane secures project with global F&B manufacturer in Indonesia

Biothane was awarded a contract to provide a food and beverage (F&B) manufacturer with a holistic wastewater treatment plant in Indonesia.
Food engineering company PM Group appoints Asia MD to board

International engineering and project management company PM Group has appointed Allan Schouten as executive director.
IFF opens manufacturing facility in Singapore

International Flavors & Fragrances has opened a new liquid flavors and fragrances manufacturing plant in Singapore.
Stern-Wywiol Gruppe participates at Food Ingredients Asia in Indonesia

At Food Ingredients Asia, which will be held in Jakarta, Indonesia, from October 3 to 5, 2012, the Stern-Wywiol Gruppe will be presenting its wide range of products and services.
Singapore to hold sustainable palm oil meeting

The Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) will be hosting the 10th Annual Roundtable Meeting on Sustainable Palm Oil (RT10) at Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore, from October 30 to November 1, 2012.
Key Technology names optical product manager

Key Technology announces the appointment of Marco Azzaretti to the position of optical product manager, who will be responsible for managing activities that support the development and sales of Key’s laser/camera sorting systems.
Ashland Specialty Ingredients names group VP

Ashland Specialty Ingredients has named Dr. May Shana’a as group VP, Technology and Growth Strategy.
Coperion, Dinnissen BV launch food processing solution for healthy convenience foods

German-based Coperion and Dutch company Dinnissen BV have developed Magi-N.ext, a new production line for making a wide range of preserved, particularly wholesome and healthy convenience foods.
Gelita exhibits at HIE/NuW trade fair

Gelita will be presenting visitors at the fair in Germany a comprehensive package of innovative products, application support, technical lectures and scientific background information.
Shimadzu UK launches liquid chromatography mass spectrometer

Shimadzu UK has launched a high-end liquid chromatography mass spectrometer – the LCMS-8080 – that delivers sensitivity, quality data and fast cycle times.
Natural Product Expo Asia 2012 to bring new experiences to buyers

At the 10th Natural Products Expo (NPEA 2012) taking place on August 23-25, 2012 in Hong Kong, more than 200 exhibitors will showcase 5,000 types of exhibits ranging from food and beverage, dietary supplement to natural and raw ingredients.
Company experiences growing demand for vitamin K2 K-7 in West Europe

Frutarom Health has announced increasing market share of its natural, highly purified uniK2TM Vitamin K2 K-7 product in West Europe.
Purac launches online version of Listeria control model software

Purac has set new safety standards with the launch of its new predictive Listeria Control Model.
Study finds Coenzyme Q10 may help prevent male infertility

A clinical study carried out in Iran has proven that administration of Kaneka Q10 in patients with reduced sperm motility is effective in improving the kinetic features of sperm.
Key Technology introduces enhanced vision capability for improved sorter performance

Featuring twice the number of cameras as other Tegra sorters with the same width, the new Tegra 7755E achieves line-of-sight for better all-around viewing with virtually no hidden areas.
Warburtons, Stable Micro Systems launches bakery testing solution

The Warburtons Dough Stickiness System enables more realistic assessment of dough stickiness, as it minimizes the dough’s exposure to atmospheric variables by testing under controlled conditions.
DuPont Nutrition & Health promotes oral health with Xylitol

Following the acquisition of Danisco in May 2011, DuPont Nutrition & Health will promote the unique dental benefits of Xylitol at the FDI Annual World Dental Congress from August 29 to September 1, 2012 in Hong Kong.
Palsgaard obtains RSPO Mass Balance Certification

Palsgaard has been certified by the the Roundtable on Sustainable palm Oil (RSPO) Supply Chain Certification Standard, which allows the company to offer Mass Balance certified products to its customers.
Palsgaard begins construction of Malaysian emulsifier plant

Palsgaard started the construction of its 20.000mt capacity emulsifier plant in Johor, Malaysia on June 22, 2012 at a ground breaking ceremony.
Watlow relocates to new facility in Singapore

Watlow, a provider of design and manufacture of complete thermal systems, recently relocated its operations in Singapore to a new location.
Indena’s French production site receives ISO14001 certification

Indena has been granted the ISO14001 certification for its French production site of Tours.
Auvre to open US manufacturing facility by 2012

High pressure processing HPP company Avure Technologies will expand its manufacturing capacity, bringing a new US facility online by the end of 2012.
Shel Lab introduces chamber for culture applications

Sheldon Manufacturing introduces the Shel Lab Bactrox Chamber, the latest addition to its Bactron line of anaerobic chambers.
Improving line efficiency, compliance with automated checkweighing technology

Mettler-Toledo Garvens has equipped its CK Checkweigher with new software and a new human machine interface (HMI) to simplify operator use and provide more flexibility for food and beverage manufacturing lines in Asia.
Nestlé Malaysia celebrates 100 years

Nestlé Malaysia, producer of the company’s biggest range of halal products produces about 300 halal products in its food and beverage range which are exported to more than 50 countries worldwide.
Agilent Technologies, Universiti Putra Malaysia to collaborate on halal food research

Agilent Technologies and Universiti Putra Malaysia have announced a collaboration to strengthen Malaysia’s research capabilities for halal food products, especially on food authentication and food safety.
Silliker, AsiaInspection offer service on food safety in Asia

Silliker and AsiaInspection have launched AsiaFoodInspection, a service offering inspection, testing and audit services in Asia for the food industry.
Cargill launches new business unit in Asia

New business unit Cargill Specialty Asia has been created to better serve customers in the Asia-Pacific region with the company’s portfolio of specialty food ingredients and application capabilities.
Inergetics, Brewer Sports International partner on sports nutrition line

Inergetics and Brewer Sports International have entered into a long term partnership agreement to maximize sales and recognition of Inergetics' new sports nutrition line called Surgex.
Study finds red meat consumption linked to increased health risks

A new study from Harvard School of Public Health researchers has found that red meat consumption is associated with an increased risk of total, cardiovascular, and cancer mortality.
Nestlé opens UHT milk factory in Sri Lanka

Nestlé is strengthening the dairy industry in Asia with the opening of a new ultra high temperature milk factory in Sri Lanka after recent investments in China and India.
Doehler introduces natural colors range

Doehler’s Red Brilliance is a new range of natural colors made from black carrots that meets the requirements of clean labeling.
AB Sciex opens centre in Singapore

AB Sciex has opened its newest Asia Pacific Regional Application & Training Centre in Singapore for applications such as food and environmental testing, forensics and clinical research.
Culture creates faster eye formation and mild flavor in Swiss cheese

Chr. Hansen introduces the new propionic (organic acid) culture OpenITTM PS-60, which the OpenITTM PS culture series provides the typical distinctive mild sweetness to propionic cheeses, as well as gas release allowing for perfect eye formation.
Sartorius grows at double-digit rates, boosts operating earnings by more than 30%

According to preliminary figures, Sartorius generated consolidated sales revenue of €733.1 million ($988 million) in fiscal 2011, up from €659.3 million year ago.
New product inspection data collection using USB

Mettler-Toledo Safeline has launched a new, effective data collection option which enables Universal Serial Bus data sticks or flash drives to be used to gather and store information on product inspection processes.
Cognex launches In-Sight 7000 vision system

Cognex’s In-Sight 7000 is a small, tough and smart system series that feature powerful vision tools, faster image capture, the capability to power and control a range of external lighting and enough input/output capacity for virtually any inspection scenario.
Making wine with Viniflora Freasy

Chr. Hansen has launched Viniflora Freasy as part of its portfolio of natural oenological frozen products for wine production.
Report: One in every two food inspections failed in China last year

A new report by AsiaInspection found that while the majority of food inspections in China failed because of minor defects, 10% were for critical defects with an extreme case involving contamination by a large quantity of rodent fecal matter.
Sight and Life extends distribution partnership with Vitamin Angels

Sight and Life will in this year give Vitamin Angels the responsibility for both the management of direct distribution of vitamin A and its initiatives intended to catalyze locally sustainable vitamin A supply and distribution systems.
Analyst: Cocoa at “tipping point” as a naturally healthy ingredient

Cocoa – the antioxidant-rich raw ingredient used to make chocolate – is poised to become a major force in the market for functional and healthier food products, according to consultancy New Nutrition Business.
BEST opens Sorting Solution Center, launches two free-fall sorters

BEST opened its fourth BEST Sorting Solution Center (BSSC) at its headquarters in Leuven, Belgium and introduced free fall sorters called the Opus and the Nimbus.
Kemin introduces label friendly vinegar preparation to control bacteria

BactoCease NV Liquid is a label friendly, buffered vinegar preparation for the control of Listeria monocytogenes and other food-borne pathogens in processed meat and poultry products as well as some fresh meat applications.
IFF’s new scientific advisory board to escalate innovation

International Flavors & Fragrances has launched of its new Scientific Advisory Board (SAB), comprising five scientific talents in key research and development areas as identified in the company’s global strategic review.
McCormick uncovers the future of flavor

When it comes to food, people around the world are more alike than different, according to a report released by McCormick & Company, which highlights common trends and flavors driving culinary innovation around the world.
Taiyo’s Chinese facility passes NSF food safety audit

Taiyo announced that its Sunphenon manufacturing facility, Taiyo Green Power in Wuxi, China, has achieved an NSF Food Safety, Quality and Food Defense Audit Score of over 95 by auditing company Cook & Thurber.
Singapore Polytechnic unveils S$7M food facility

The Food Innovation and Resource Centre unveiled its new S$7 million ($5.45 million) premises in Singapore Polytechnic that consists of a pilot plant with processing and packaging equipment that allows local food enterprises to test their products on a smaller scale before scaling-up for commercial production.
Key Technology appoints new director of marketing

Key Technology announces the promotion of Steve Johnson to the position of director of marketing, who is overseeing the development and execution of product line strategies, branding, and marketing communications programs.
Singapore holds food safety forum to address issues

The Shimadzu Global Technology Forum on Food Safety 2011, which was held recently in Singapore, saw the convergence of food safety experts from the industry and government agencies for effective regulation in food safety management.
Natural astaxanthin in new liquid formulation

Algatechnologies and Novel Creation have developed Maximum Red Alga, a liquid dietary supplement of natural astaxanthin.
Key Technology appoints optical product marketing manager

Key Technology announces the appointment of Richard Hebel to the position of optical product marketing manager, who has been with the company for 15 years.
Döhler to exhibit natural solutions at FIE 2011

Döhler will showcase natural solutions for sugar reduction such as a portfolio of flavours and flavour extracts, natural colours, innovative solutions for 100% fruit, as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage bases.
CIP cleaner wins award

Ecolab has received the 2011 International Dairy Foods Association Innovation Sustainability Award for its recently introduced Envirocid Plus clean-in-place cleaner at a show in Atlanta.
Challenges lie ahead for Chinese food companies, says FDA expert

Companies in China are reportedly producing larger shipments, and are faster than ever before to stay competitive, according to a company founder and CEO.
Rhodia expands facility in China

Rhodia has announced three new production units at its Zhenjiang site for its Novecare’s specialty surfactants and polymers and Aroma Performance’s Guaiacol and IsoBornyl CycloHexanol or IBCH products.
Singapore to reduce salt content in foods

The Centre of Excellence for Nutrition of Singapore’s Health Promotion Board introduces a program to encourage food companies to develop healthier salt and other functional food products.
Purac launches first online calculating tool for beverage formulators

The Purac Beverage Fortification Calculator assists R&D teams in formulating stable calcium fortified beverages, saving valuable time and resources.
Kaneka Pharma Europe to present Coenzyme Q10 concepts at FiE 2011

Kaneka’s Coenzyme Q10 contains pure and natural active ingredients for protecting cellular stability and promoting energy.
Doehler participates in Anuga 2011

Doehler will present 100 newly developed product applications at the show to open new market potential through innovation.
Burcon files Nasdaq listing application

Burcon NutraScience has filed an application to list its common shares on the Nasdaq Stock Market and a registration statement for its common shares with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Prolab recalls protein products for better labeling

Prolab Nutrition (Prolab) is recalling some of its protein items that may contain undeclared wheat and gluten allergens in the US.
EC to decide on EU use of flavors not assessed by EFSA

Flavors deemed unable to be assessed by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) could still be permitted for use on a final European Union (EU) Flavors list, according to EAS.
DuPont and AquaChile announce sustainable aquaculture partnership

DuPont and AquaChile have announced a partnership that leverage on the collective innovation and aquaculture expertise of both companies to sustainably raise fish and provide nutritious protein for a growing population.
Researchers find seaweed intake lowers blood pressure of pre-school children in Japan

Reseachers at Japan's Gifu University have purposed to investigate whether seaweed intake is associated with blood pressure level among Japanese preschool children.
Report finds growth prospects for omega-3 products

Awareness of omega-3 fatty acids as among the most important nutrients for physical and mental health has reached critical mass, according to a new Packaged Facts report Omega-3: Global Product Trends and Opportunities.
Cargill's premium boost farmers' incomes in West Africa

Cargill's cocoa and chocolate business has made the second of its annual sustainable certified cocoa premium payments which total over $2.2 million, to 26,500 farmers across 21 cooperatives in Côte d'…
Tate & Lyle launches cocoa replacement solution

Tate & Lyle announces the launch of a cocoa replacement solution using carob powder ingredient, Carcao, which enables food manufacturers to enjoy cost savings in the total recipe cost.
Symrise invests in extrusion technology for encapsulated flavors

A twin screw extruder from German-based company Coperion went into operation at Symrise AG at the beginning of the year for the encapsulation of flavors.