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The Model CC Slicer from Urschel continues to be the go-to slicer for potato chips/crisps. It is also popular for producing slices and shreds for fruits, vegetables, and nuts. Product is delivered to the feed hopper assembly and enters the rotating impeller. Centrifugal force holds the product against the inner surfaces of each cutting station. ...

Ingredion Incorporated, a leading global provider of specialty ingredient solutions to the food and beverage manufacturing industry, is furthering its sustainability initiative in the Asia Pacific region. Under the 2030 All Life plan, which aims to bring together the potential of people, nature and technology to make all life better, the strategy allows Ingredion to further align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals while driving continuous innovation in its sustainability efforts.

Royal DSM, a global purpose-led science-based company, has recently launched Vertis™ Textured Pea Canola Protein – a world first in plant protein. The new solution is the only textured vegetable protein that contains necessary levels of all 9 essential amino acids to be a complete protein, has unique textural benefits and is soy-free, gluten-free and dairy-free.

Is your cat a picky eater? Have you ever bought your cat some nutritious and high-quality cat food, but they just wont touch it ? Indeed, it requires a lot of trial and error to finally find a food that your cat likes and keeps them healthy.

Food waste plagues us as a society, from surplus crops and improper storage to inefficient manufacturing processes and, simply, disposal of extra food. Currently, the food waste generated across Asia Pacific is at 931 million tonnes, with the majority coming from households. In Thailand alone, 17 million tonnes of fruits, vegetables, seafood, and eggs are lost each year due to spoilage or improper handling.

The current generation of consumers, both young and old, are more health conscious and would like to consume food and beverage products which offer a higher protein content.
Protein comes into prominence as consumers increasingly associate protein with health. Euromonitor research found that 26% of global consumers are trying to increase their protein intake ...

Barry Callebaut, the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products has announced the official opening of its Asia Pacific Business Excellence Center (APAC BEC) in Petaling Jaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The APAC BEC will function as a center of excellence, providing support across the company's financial and accounting services, information management and technology, customer service, and other corporate and shared service functions. ...

Tetra Pak has developed a unique processing method for soya drinks, which utilises the entire soyabean in production. Meeting increased consumer demand for healthy, immunity-boosting products, the resulting product is composed of 1.2% fibre, compared to 0.26%, for traditional, extracted soyabean drinks.

Firmenich, the world’s largest privately-owned fragrance and taste company, is proud to announce its 2023 Flavor of the Year, Dragon Fruit, which is also its 11th flavor of the year, celebrating consumers’ desire for exciting new ingredients and bold, adventurous flavor creation.

FrieslandCampina Ingredients, the global innovator in healthy and functional ingredients, has recently unveiled 5 key trends that will drive the evolution of food, drink and supplement industries in 2023.
These trends are detailed in its report or in-house publication entitled ‘Shaping the future of Nutrition 2023’ ...

Major supermarkets in Singapore have recently introduced Asia’s first animal-free milk made entirely without cows under the Very Dairy brand. Very Dairy milk is produced using the world’s first animal-free milk protein developed using precision fermentation technology by Perfect Day.

CPRAM Co. Ltd, part of the Charoen Pokphand Group, has unveiled plan to open its new Bt 2 billion (US$60.5 million) bakery factory this year, after delays due to the pandemic.
Wisade Wisidwinyoo, CPRAM’s Managing Director said the factory has already started construction in 2022 on a 10-rai (1.6 hectare) plot in Pinthong Industrial Estate ...

In the past, juices are often appreciated by consumers in terms of its taste – the more sweeter it is, the more likely Asian consumers would love them.
The current generation of consumers however are more health wary on the excessive content of sugar and are now looking for added functional benefits like immune health, gut health and beauty in juice products. ...
Good Meat, the cultivated meat division of food tech company Eat Just, Inc, has recently gained the world's first regulatory approval for use of serum-free media by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA), accelerating scalability while reducing the cost of cultivated meat production.


Up to 10% of all greenhouse gas emissions are attributed to food loss and waste. With energy-efficient refrigeration solutions, supermarkets can ensure that the exact right amount of cooling is applied to prevent food from spoiling – all while conserving overall energy use. ...

Singapore-based packaging start-up AlterPacks has recently raised US$1 million in pre-seed funding, and it plans to use the fund to commercialise and expand its operations and presence in Asia and Europe.
The company aims to combat plastic packaging by offering solutions made using food waste such as malt and barley. ...

GNT has reported a breakthrough development, with a new EXBERRY® natural color that can be applied in clean-label red meat alternatives that change shade just like the real meat during the cooking process.

Hygienically designed slewing ring bearings are often hard to find, as such manufacturers of special machines for hygiene-sensitive areas often have to design additional covers. However, igus, a motion plastics expert, is now changing all that - with a hygienically designed iglidur PRT slewing ring bearing that enables quick, residue-free cleaning during use. ...
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