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hree more industrial estates in Odisha with a thrust on food processing industries have been accorded the status of designated food parks by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI). This will enable the food processing units there to get concessional credit from National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard).

"The ministry has given the status to Agro Industrial Estate for maize (Nabarangpur), Jagatpur food park at Jagatpur industrial estate in Cuttack and Mancheswar food park at Mancheswar industrial estate in Bhubaneswar and communicated to us duly. The same is highlighted in the ministry's website also," said a government official.

Earlier, the Union ministry had accorded the designated status to MITS mega food park, sea food park at Deras and Khordha mega food park in the state.

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However, at that time, the MoFPI had ignored the plea of the state government to include Agro Industrial Estate for maize (Nabarangpur), Jagatpur food park and Mancheswar food park.

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MoFPI, to notify the left out three industrial estates as designated industrial park for availing credit through Nabard.

With the new declaration, the number of designated food parks in the state now stands at six. After notification, the food processing units at these parks will be eligible to access concessional credit from the Rs 2,000 crore fund available with Nabard for the purpose, added the official.

It may be noted that the in the General Budget -2014, the Centre had announced setting up of a special fund of Rs 2,000 crore in Nabard to provide affordable credit to agro-processing units being designated as food parks. The fund has been established in Nabard by Reserve Bank of India. The financial assistance will be provided

by Nabard either directly or through consortium arrangements with other financing agencies. State governments, entities promoted by state and central governments, joint ventures, cooperatives, federation of cooperatives, special purpose vehicles, farmers'/ producers' organisations, corporates, companies, entrepreneurs can avail loans from the fund for establishing the designated food parks and also for setting up of individual food and agro processing units in these complexes.

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relevant experience prescribed for senior officers in FSSAI. The senior positions included 17 important ones such as directors for food approval, imports, vigilance, quality assurance and training and other joint, deputy and assistant directors, it said.

"Officers appointed for these positions wield wide responsibilities and intrinsic powers. They deal with all important processes such as food approval, quality assurance and have wide range of implications to all the stakeholders," the letter to Badal said.

ts back to the wall in the wake of the Maggi controversy, an emboldened packaged food industry has used the political cover provided by the Union food minister's recent stinging criticism of the sector regulator to vent its own frustration about the Food Safety & Standards Authority of India, saying its recent actions had put at risk companies' expansion plans.

FSSAI, which comes under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, banned Swissbased food behemoth Nestle's Maggi noodles last month, stating that the snack was 'unsafe and hazardous' after its tests found the presence of lead above permissible limits and flavour enhancer monosodium glutamate. However, regulators in other countries have deemed Maggi noodles made in India to be safe, casting doubt on the tests that led to the local ban.

"Some of the members... have even expressed their views of leaving their business in food sector including abandoning of their expansion and diversifying programmes," the All India Food Processors' Association (AIFPA) said in a letter to Harsimrat Kaur Badal, the minister for food processing industries. Badal became an unlikely ally of the industry last week when she all but accused FSSAI of overreach and said its actions were hampering investment.

"The Maggi fiasco and the arbitrary process of food approval have instilled fear in the food industry, especially small and medium enterprises... Due to the behaviour of the enforcing authority in states, some of the members of the association have abandoned expansion plans. Some have even opted to quit the food industry," said AIFPA President Amit Dhanuka.

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The AIFPA's letter marks the first open criticism of the food regulator by the industry, which has mostly cowered in the wake of the Maggi controversy, defending the safety of its products as a succession of states banned various brands of instant noodles.

The association, whose members include top

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hree more industrial estates in Odisha with a thrust on food processing industries have been accorded the status of designated food parks by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI). This will enable the food processing units there to get concessional credit from National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard).

"The ministry has given the status to Agro Industrial Estate for maize (Nabarangpur), Jagatpur food park at Jagatpur industrial estate in Cuttack and Mancheswar food park at Mancheswar industrial estate in Bhubaneswar and communicated to us duly. The same is highlighted in the ministry's website also," said a government official.

Earlier, the Union ministry had accorded the designated status to MITS mega food park, sea food park at Deras and Khordha mega food park in the state.

However, at that time, the MoFPI had ignored the plea of the state government to include Agro Industrial Estate for maize (Nabarangpur), Jagatpur food park and Mancheswar food park.

Panchanan Dash, secretary, MSME department, in June had requested Rangalal Jamuda secretary,

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MoFPI, to notify the left out three industrial estates as designated industrial park for availing credit through Nabard.

With the new declaration, the number of designated food parks in the state now stands at six. After notification, the food processing units at these parks will be eligible to access concessional credit from the Rs 2,000 crore fund available with Nabard for the purpose, added the official.

It may be noted that the in the General Budget -2014, the Centre had announced setting up of a special fund of Rs 2,000 crore in Nabard to provide affordable credit to agro-processing units being designated as food parks. The fund has been established in Nabard by Reserve Bank of India. The financial assistance will be provided

by Nabard either directly or through consortium arrangements with other financing agencies. State governments, entities promoted by state and central governments, joint ventures, cooperatives, federation of cooperatives, special purpose vehicles, farmers'/ producers' organisations, corporates, companies, entrepreneurs can avail loans from the fund for establishing the designated food parks and also for setting up of individual food and agro processing units in these complexes.

FSSAI did not immediately respond to an email sent by ET seeking comment on the association's comments.

Nestle was asked to recall all stocks of Maggi noodles from the market, an exercise that cost it Rs 320 crore. Nestle's shares were pummeled in the markets and, according to global valuation consultancy Brand Finance, the brand lost some Rs 1,270 crore in value.

As Nestle and the rest of the industry was forced to go on the defensive, they found an ally in Badal.

domestic producers and the Indian arms of international food and beverage makers such as Britannia, Coca-Cola and Mondelez, has raised concerns over the lack of qualifications and

The food processing minister, while declining to comment on the Maggi noodles case, told in an interview that an "inspector raj" had engendered so much fear among packaged food companies that it was stalling overseas investment, killing innovation and threatening the government's Make-in-India initiative.

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roduction of Neera, the non-alcoholic drink tapped from the toddy palm trees just before dawn has evoked new industry in the beverage industry both in India and globally..

The coconut industry is taking a great interest in boosting production of Neera, as this beverage is said to be projected as a health drink for diabetics has evoked buying interest both from India and abroad.

Kerala and the other southern states are the main region where Neera is mainly produced, which together account for 90 per cent of the coconut production in the country. There are 37 coconut producer companies registered under the Coconut Development Board (CDB) in Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.

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companies are already into the production of Neera and other coconut products while others are planning to take it up soon.

Societies of 40-100 farmers have been formed and ten to 14 of the societies come together to start a company. In effect, each company has thousands of coconut palms it can tap.

TK Jose, CDB chairman said, “Neera production in Kerala alone now comes to 1.2 lakh litres a month. Our target is to produce 1 lakh litres a day, which will be possible once all the companies become active.''

Neera is distributed by various companies in Kerala through several outlets. Like, the Palakkad Coconut Producers' Company has 28 kiosks selling Neera in Palakkad, Thrissur and Ernakulam districts.

Plans are big for the Neera companies, as they planning to sell the beverage in Delhi now.

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ccording to a report from Allied Market Research, The global packaged foods market is assessed to grow at an annual rate of 4.5% between 2015 and 2020 to reach $3.03 trillion by 2020 The report forecast that baby food, yogurt, and nuts will be the fastest-growing packaged food segments. The yogurt segment’s growth is expected to be driven by yogurt drinks.

Though it has been constantly in news that the consumers are opting for healthier options and the processed foods market has taken a hit due to this trend, it appears companies are investing in acquisition and partnership strategies to better boost business.

Consumers still love the convenience offered by packaged foods, which often require less preparation than making all foods fresh from scratch. But consumers will want to know the foods they eat are devoid of the artificial ingredients more traditionally seen in processed foods. As more major processed foods companies create or retool products without those ingredients, consumers will be more likely to stick with the foods segment.

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ven as PradeepChakravarty, a former director of the Product Approval Committee at Food Safety and Standards of India, prefers not to say anything about his PIL before the Delhi High Court which alleges rampant corporate lobbying in FSSAI. NGOs and political parties, including some chief ministers, are expressing solidarity with him. Chakravarty would not name them for obvious reasons.

With the public interest litigation petition expected to come up for hearing on September 30, Chakravarty said. “The matter is sub judice and I would not like to comment on it.” Nor does he want the issue politicised.

In his petition, Chakravarty alleged that the food safety norms often end up “benefiting MNCs”.

MNCs, he alleges, also get their scientists and technologists on decision-making bodies. The petition alleges that key committees responsible for granting approval have non-technical people. It wants a review of the products approved by FSSAI in the last two years.

In the petition, Chakravarty, now reverted to his home (West Bengal) cadre, also claims that a ‘retaliatory probe’ has been instituted against him for his role in not allowing the import of an energy drink.

According to sources, Chakravarty denied

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clearance to an Indian importer to market energy drinks produced by a US company because it contained more caffeine than considered safe for Indians (the cap on caffeine content is set lower for Indians because their average body weight is lower than Americans’).

In July 2013, Chakravarty was removed as the head of the Product Approval Committee at FSSAI. Three months later, in October, his successor reportedly allowed the import of the drink. The approval (for import), it is said, was granted before FSSAI’s scientific panel could review the application.

In January 2014, an enquiry was initiated against Chakravarty, and in February this year, he was moved out of FSSAI. However, Chakravarty did not give up. In March, he along with two other former FSSAI directors — SS Ghonkrokta, and AsimChaudhary — wrote to Union Health and Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda on the alleged malpractices.

FSSAI withdrew approval for the energy drink’s imports in May but the probe against Chakravarty is continuing.

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ell in coming festive season, it may be difficult to find some new variants of your favorite chocolate, cookies or even sauces. The Maggi issue has damped the market and less number of food product launches is expected as the food safety regulator maintains a tight analysis and inquiry of what is already on the shelves.

Many companies are holding back new launches as well as supplies of existing products as Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) refusing approvals for several new variants of top brands in the packaged food segment even as many others in segments like macaroni, pasta, sauces etc. continue to be under stringent check.

Food products from companies like Tata Starbucks, Venky's and McCain Foods had bear the brunt of

FSSAI and were made to exit the market. This all started with ban on all variants of Maggi instant noodles after many state food regulators alleged the popular snack of contained added monosodium glutamate (MSG) and excess of lead.

The impending ambiguity has not only affected the existing products in the market but also many new product launches, thus forcing the industry to put their product launches on hold because any enforcement can virtually damage the their brands and products.

Branding is an important part of packaged food industry, therefore the industry cannot risk their products that yet to be.. All such food products are sold based on their brand value which is attached to trust on quality and any kind of regulatory action has the potential to harm that trust.

Nevertheless, according to FSSAI officials there testing facilities are good and apt and overlooking the concerns about less number of products entering market, regulatory body asserts that only quality products should be available for consumers. FSSAI has also introduced new regulations and standards to bring in more clarity.

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estle India had reported its first quarterly loss after country’s food safety regulator –FSSAI- declared Maggi as unsafe for consumption and ordered a recall of Maggi products in June. After a series of safety checks on the noodles by local regulators it had been concluded that Maggi had increased levels of lead in the instant snack and there was overwhelming evidence of the said food products being unsafe and hazardous for human consumption according to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).

Nestlé India, while complying with the order to recall hundreds of millions of packets of Maggi noodles from around the vast South Asian nation, challenged the order in court. Responding to the regulator’s move, the company said that while it believed the noodles were safe, it had “decided to take the product off the shelves nationwide in view of recent developments and concerns around the product, which has led to an environment of confusion for the consumer.”

But now, Nestle India has received good news as the results of tests at an FSSAI-approved laboratory that showed that Maggi noodles were within the country’s food safety norms. The tests at the Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) in the southern Indian city of Mysore were conducted on samples sent by local regulators in the Indian state of Goa. Director of Goa’s Food and Drug Administration, Salim A Veljee, said that CFTRI deduced that The Maggi Noodles contents were in the range of food safety standards.

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flavour within the patisserie arena and among the popularly used flavours in Asia and the world.

More than half of all new launches, across the bakery and patisserie world, are chocolate based.

Within the Asia –Pacific region itself, more than 70% of consumers prefer chocolate based desserts, and that is a number that is steadily growing.

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hocolate... the name itself conjures up a magical image--ranging from the simple milk to bittersweet notes, to the gourmet flavour infused bite sized delights, whatever your poison, this sweet temptation can fix anything from a broken heart to a scrape on the knee, or melt an angry lover to simply making up with a long lost friend.

It is no wonder then that it is the fastest growing

A growing number of consumers are also of the belief that food innovation will be the leader in growth of the food industry. While keeping old favourites unchanged, newer creations will come to the fore, dance in the spotlight for a while and quietly fade away, like the cronut.

Many of these international trends occupy a fair amount of space within the Indian consumers’ mind space as well. Making it essential to produce a larger variety of beautiful products that taste memorable, and consistently so, and all this at a sweet price point too!

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customers wake up to their own requirements.

Puratos’ commitment being the best in the market extends to bringing to their customers specialised products that will be the specialised solution to all their customers’ requirements.

Puratos chocolate are available in 3 variations ...

Hard chocolate compound the CARAT Coverlux and Cover, the soft and creamy compound -CARAT Decorcrem and as Fillings -- CARAT Supercrem.

Puratos believes that creation of masterpieces should not be inhibited by the lack of ingredients that will add a sparkle to the final product. That chefs should have the freedom to make and execute sublime pieces safe in the knowledge that the products they use will behave exactly as they should time after time, creation after creation in both a time effective as well as dependable manner. Puratos uses its superior technology and its worldwide presence to source raw materials and then treat them with the love they deserve to bring to its customers a superlative product that

will work exactly the same way every time.

CARAT Coverlux is perhaps the benchmark of chocolate compounds with its excellent chocolate taste. Available in 3 variants—milk, dark and white, the Coverlux , true to its name is made from premium ingredients to give that shine and smooth texture, that translates into a luxurious mouth feel, the hallmark of a truly well made chocolate. As with all well made chocolate, the Coverlux has an excellent snap when broken, and often finds use across the board from decorating and enrobing.

The Coverlux can also be used when making muffins, mousses, and within the patisserie worlds as a whole. The Coverlux finds its special niche when used in moulding and producing hollow figures, that can be de-moulded easily. Requiring no tempering, the Coverlux is perhaps the answer to all chocolate requirements across the board.

The CARAT Cover, is perfect as a cost effective multipurpose use chocolate compound. Highly bakestable, the Cover melts like a dream, and again boasts of excellent snap. When used across the board, the Cover adds that subtle taste that comes from a well finished chocolate.

Finding special use within the patisserie world, the Cover is a more cost effective option that allows creativity to sparkle without compromising on the mouth feel and taste of the final product.

The ease of use of Cover and Coverlux along with their long shelf life make them the compound of choice, the go to chocolate products that will allow you to let your creations sparkle while the Puratos’ chocolate flavour adds that discrete dimension to the mouth feel, taking it to the next level of wow.

Puratos’ CARAT range of chocolate compounds allows you to freely reinvent and invent classics, with the knowledge that like all their products, CARAT comes with that PURATOS guarantee of premium ingredients, and cutting edge technology that comes together to produce a truly world class Chocolate Compound. Puratos soon to launch Carat soft compound & fillings. Watch out for this space!

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be available in a 250ml pack, priced at Rs 30. HajmolaYoodley comes in very colorful and stimulating packaging.

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abur India Ltd is extending its Most Trusted digestive brand Hajmola into the Ready-toDrink beverage market with the launch of HajmolaYoodley, a new range of drinks offering the uniqueness of ‘chatpata’ Indian flavors to the consumers.

The new HajmolaYoodley will be available in six different variants - AwaaraAamPanna, NimbooraShikanji, Go Goa Guava, JhakaasJaljeera, GolmaalGolgappa&Kabhi Kala KabhiKhatta. The ready-to-drink beverage will

Announcing the launch, Dabur India Ltd Marketing Head-Foods Mr. Sanjay Singal said: “Innovation has always been an essential part of our business strategy and our vision. From its birth as a digestive tablet in the 1970s, brand Hajmola was later extended to the candy market. The previous year saw the brand strengthening its presence in the Confectionery space with the launch of HajmolaChuzkara.

HajmolaYoodley is the latest example of Dabur’s continued focus on innovation to drive strong growth. The product, with its amazing taste & bold communication, would stand out in the ready-todrink beverage category.”

HajmolaYoodley comes with the same unique chatpata (KhattaMeetha) taste experience of Hajmola. “HajmolaYoodley will bring alive the hidden spirit of mischief present in everyone, from

a toddler to an adult. The flavors are unmistakably Indian and rousing and try to do away with the dullness caused by our mundane lifestyle. The tantalizing flavors aim to make every taste bud come alive and provide relaxation and comfort,” Mr. Singal added.

A new 360-degree campaign, encompassing print, outdoor and digital, would soon be launched to communicate the new introduction. Dabur will undertake both above-the-line and below-theline activities to promote the new brand.

There would be a host of activities ranging from promotions in colleges and offices to aggressive in-market merchandising.

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he Kraft Heinz Company has completed the previously announced merger of Kraft Foods Group and HJ Heinz, which has the potential of creating the third largest food and beverage company in North America.

Brazilian private equity firm 3G Capital, who acquired HJ Heinz two years ago for $23.2bn, completed the merger.

The new entity will be called The Kraft Heinz Company, and is expected to have revenues of approximately $28bn, with eight brands over $1bn in revenues and five brands between $500m-$1bn.

"The new entity will be called The Kraft Heinz Company, and is expected to have revenues of approximately $28bn."

Speaking about its objectives, The Kraft Heinz Company said in a statement: "The Company's immediate focus is on integrating the two businesses and establishing a new organisational structure, while delivering its financial objectives for 2015.

"The Kraft Heinz Company remains committed to its hometowns, with co-headquarters in Pittsburgh and the Chicago area. The Heinz brand and business will remain headquartered in Pittsburgh and the Kraft brand and business will remain headquartered in the Chicago area."

According to a previous statement, Berkshire Hathaway and 3G Capital will invest an additional $10bn in the new company, and the existing

shareholders of Heinz will collectively own 51% of it.

The new company further stated that the complementary nature of the two brands will present it with opportunity for synergies that will lead to increased investments in marketing and innovation.

Before the acquisition of Kraft and Heinz, 3G acquired private fast-food restaurant Burger King Worldwide in 2010.

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raft Heinz Co. has brought out its "new" logo as a combined company. In the logo, Kraft and Heinz keep their same font and color, though Heinz's name is red instead of white on a red background, with the borders removed.

The two names are placed side by side with the lower portion of the "t" in Kraft tapered off to make room for the swooping "H" of Heinz.

Well it has not been determined whether this is the long-term logo for Kraft Heinz or a placeholder while marketing efforts continue.

About a month after the official completion of the deal, Kraft and Heinz are still fairly independent, each with its own processed foods portfolio to manage, and products will maintain their individual company's branding, at least for now.

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AVA spices sterilization technology

radical to microorganisms - gentle to spices The German company AVA offers State-of-the-Art technology for sterilization of spices without losing their color and taste. Unlike other steam sterilizers AVA intensively homogenizes the product during the sterilization process.

Overheated steam kills the bacteria, yeast and mold. Due to the dynamic motion within the machine the sterilization happens to all spice particles at the same time and with same intensity. During sterilization the vessel is hermetically closed. It is even pressurized preventing escape of volatiles. Color and taste stay with the spices. AVA sterilizers are available in many sizes and run automatically.

AVA sterilizers maintain color, taste, smell, humidity AVA sterilizers HVW-VT setup uses overpressure steam having temperatures 100-120°C for radical and rapid sterilization. Subsequent analyses confirm the effectiveness: AVA treatment gives perfect sterilization results. Steam overpressure keeps the otherwise evaporating taste-smell-components within the product. Some spices need more pressure and treatment time, others less. Individual treatments and analysis of micro-biological results allow easy determination of the op- Example: ground chili timum parameters. Recipes for different spices can be memorized in the AVA software. The humidity of the treated spices stays unchanged but also can be adjusted.

Advantages of the AVA Sterilizer AVA pressurized steam sterilization has numerous advantages over traditional sterilizing technologies: • the entire bacteria get sterilized rapidly as the steam

automatically invades all spots • no hidden bacteria friendly area in the machine • color, taste and smell remain unchanged

AVA Sterilizers are multi purpose machines AVA sterilizer for 350 Liter batches

Guaranteed 5 log reduction Bacteria contaminations in untreated spices reach several million “colony-forming units per gram” (CFU/g), depending on their growing area and handling history. In order to export and to extend their shelf life spices need to have low TPC figures.

AVA offers the safest and cleanest sterilization technology, using overheated steam under pressure. Bacteria are killed immediately, quality losses are negligible. And treatment takes a short time only.

Sterilizing pepper, chili, coriander, marjoram, and many more products as powders or as grains by AVA is a fast, safe and easy procedure. TPC/g–levels for germs, yeast fungi and mildews fall well below food-law standards.

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FOOD PROCESSING MACHINERY NEWS

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he Ministry of Food Processing Industries actually has no scheme for up gradation, modernization and revival of sick food processing units in India. But National Mission on Food Processing (NMFP) in its 12 plan did bring about a scheme for Technology Up gradation / Establishment / Modernization of Food Processing Industries through State/UT Governments for providing financial assistance for creation of new processing capacity and up-gradation of existing processing capabilities in food processing sector.

Under the scheme, the eligible organizations to which grant-in-aid is provided are all implementing agencies/ organizations such as Govt/ PSU/ Joint Ventures /NGOs/ Cooperatives/ SHGs/ Private Sector/ individuals engaged in establishment/ up gradation/ modernization of food processing units.

Appropriate Food Processing Sectors under the scheme are fruits & vegetables, milk/meat/ poultry/fish products, cereal/other consumer food products, rice/ flour/ pulse/ oil milling and such other agri-horti sectors including food flavours, colours, oleoresins, spices, coconut, mushrooms, wines and hops.

Nevertheless, the National Mission on Food Processing and consequently the above scheme being a part of it has been removed from the central government support from 01.04.2015 in view of increased resource allocation to States resulting from the recommendations of 14th Finance Commission and presently, the scheme is at the disposal of State/UT Governments.

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lfa Laval Rotary Jet Mixer effectively handles liquid and powder mixing, gas dispersion and Cleaning-inPlace (CIP) while reducing time, energy and costs.

In many applications the Alfa Laval Rotary Jet Mixer provides a faster and more efficient mixing than conventional methods. It combines high blending precision with minimized mixing times and up to 50% reduction in energy requirements. Based on rotary jet head technology, it can be used in tanks between 100 and 800,000 liters in size.

Equipped with two or four nozzles, the Rotary Jet Mixer is positioned below liquid level in the tank. Liquid is withdrawn from the tank outlet by a pump and circulated via an external loop to the mixer. It helps reduce operating expenses while achieving fast and efficient mixing. A single Rotary Jet Mixer can handle liquid mixing, gas dispersion and powder dispersion applications – plus tank cleaning – without requiring separate equipment for each process, thereby delivering significant savings.

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nks Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with VeermataJijabhai Technological Institute (VJTI) &Sardar Patel College of Engineering (SPCE), Mumbai Emerson Climate Technologies, a business segment of Emerson(NYSE: EMR), has initiated a structured engagement program with engineering colleges inIndia to provide students with crucial industry exposure. This one of its kind initiative in theheating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) industry, strives to enhancethe students’ exposure to on-ground realities of the professional world.

The program saw independent Memorandum

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ofUnderstandings (MoU) being signed with,Sardar Patel College Of Engineering andVeermataJijabhai Technological Institute(VJTI) on July 7 & July 21st respectively.

Institutes, that are among India’s premierengineering colleges and enjoy an enviablereputation within the industry and academicworld.

The agreement will see, Emerson domain experts supporting the colleges in their academicand training programs, providing product displays for the benefit of students – who will nowbe able to experience latest products from the market, besides organizing technology dayworkshops at the college premises. This initiative will also facilitate factory visits forfaculty/students and summer internship projects.

Dr. PH Sawant –Principal, SPCE &S Narayanswami, VP & MD Emerson Climate IndiaOn the occasion SridarNarayanswami, vice president & managing director, EmersonClimateTechnologies India, enthused, “In a young country like India, where the gap between demand and supply is ever increasing, we need all the talent available getting exposure toreal world

engineering skills and creative thinking. This will give students an opportunity tojoin the industry with confidence and achieve their true potential.

It will also help Emerson inleveraging the institutes splendid research and project consulting capabilities for knowledgecreation.”

Speaking on the occasion Dr. OG.Kakde, directorVJTI said “I am expecting activeparticipation from the VJTI students and faculty to leverage this opportunity and work closelywith Emerson experts. Their in depth domainexpertise in the HVACR field will be a great source ofnowledge to our students and will help them inenhancing their technical skills and knowledge”.

Dr. PriyadarshiSawant, director- SPCE said “We arevery happy to be associated with a leadingengineering and technology company like EmersonClimate Technologies. We are sure to gain from thecompany’s extensive experience in the HVACR industry and in ensuring our students areindustry ready.”

Emerson has been supporting academia & industry with the long running ISHRAE EmersonOnline University program – an e-learning platform targeted at various stakeholders of the HVACR

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he latest food company to commit to the removal of artificial colours and flavours from its products is Kellogg.

The company, whose cereals are popular internationally, will try to achieve its goal of removing all artificial flavours from products, including Froot Loops, Apple Jacks and other branded cereals by 2018.

The move is the result of the growing concern among consumers about the ingredients contained in the food they are consuming.

A 2014 report by Nielsen revealed that consumers considered the lack of artificial colours and flavours to be an important factor while making food purchase decisions. Although it has not yet been proven that artificial flavours are harmful, consumers are still moving away from products containing them.

According to Reuters, the company said that 75% of its cereals in North America were being made without artificial colours, and more than half did not contain artificial flavours.

Apart from Kellogg, other food companies including Kraft, Chipotle, Pizza Hut, Subway, and General Mills have also taken similar steps.

Meanwhile, Kellogg recorded $3,498m in sales in the second quarter, falling 5.1%. Its snacks business registered the biggest fall, of 2%, and its morning foods business, which includes cereals, fell by 2.2%.

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Successful participants are presented with ‘Certificate Of Course Completion’ at the end of the program.

Emerson is a strong global supporter of the engineering community. As part of its 125 years anniversary celebration this year, the company has launched the ‘I Love STEM (ScienceTechnology, Engineering, Mathematics) initiative’ in February.

It encourages young peopleacross the globe to become more interested and enthusiastic about science and engineering.

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he new chief of Nestle India'- Suresh Narayanan has the a new agenda, that he will bring the instant noodles brand back to the market and is pursuing to make a deal with authorities.

Nestle is entering into other categories market and is planning to introduce new products to reduce the loss occurred due to Maggi ban in the first quarter.

Narayanan said that Nestle is a part of this country for the past 100 years and we respect the laws of the land and the authorities. “It is my hope that we are able to find a solution and we are able to move forward", added the chief.

Nestle India has challenged the ban on Maggi by central food safety regulator FSSAI in the Bombay

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oodprocessingnews51Food wastage is a happening issue in India and the Minister of State for Food Processing, SadhviNiranjanJyoti informed that only 2 per cent of the food produced in the country is processed while nearly Rs 92,000 crore of farm products are wasted each year.

The Minister was an eminent guest in the seventh edition of Food Processing, Agri-Business and Dairies (FAD) international summit and there she acknowledged that there is still much to be done for this industry.

She even added that to develop the nation and the food processing industry it is very important to keep mind the need of small farmers to frame policy related to food processing.

SadhviNiranjanJyoti also said that the small farmers are forced to sell at a cheaper rate due to

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High Court and Narayan has not yet told on when would Maggi be back.

Calling for “introspection" within the company to overcome the challenge of Maggi ban, he said: Due to Maggi ban the company will be going through a process of introspection, in terms of learning what was the thing happened, what was the thing that was right what was the thing which was wrong.

To rectify the problem, Narayanan said the company would be increasing the advertising and marketing spend on other product categories.

She embarked that “Cold storages are better option than mega food parks, which need huge investments, large amount of land, skilled manpower and machinery. But she on the otherhand also said that food parks are also equally important to generate new employment.

At present, around 17 lakh persons are getting employment through this industry and it has the capacity to generate more employment. Gujarat too has a huge potential in this sector, but, there are very few foods parks here,” Jyoti added. This why we have approved three food projects here, one each in Surat, Kutch and Mehsana district,” she said.

Though last week, Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI)- which is FSSAI is approved- had found Maggi noodles to be in compliance with the country's food safety standards.

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Additional commissioner (Food) FDA Vijay BahadurYadav informed that "A sample, which was taken from Deoria has failed the lab test and more than 100 samples were still being tested.

Samples collected from other places are being tested he added.

Two months back, Nestle was banned and taken off the shelves, after few states decided to ban the noodles. FSSAI had also banned Maggi instant

He also said that with changing times the food industry will now have to use modern technologies and innovations in the food sector as per the changing times.

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here is an important need to constitute a single co-ordinated body to resolve various pending issues and accelerate clearances from different ministries and government departments in the food sector.

Union Minister for Food and Consumer Affairs Ram Vilas Paswan informed that, "We will write to each and every department and also to the Prime Minister that we need to seriously look into such issues being raised by the .He also said that there

But FSSAI later on trashed all-clear report saying that it had not given any clean chit to Nestlé’s banned Maggi noodles adding that there were lapses in the tests.

The Union Cabinet has amended the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, stated the Minister because the time rules and policies have changed in 29 years.

The Union Minister for Food and Consumer Affairs also said that the government has not taken any decision so far about making 40 lakh tonnes of raw sugar export mandatory, but want to export sugar to the countries where there is a requirement and the industry should take initiative in this regard. The industry want to promote barter system otherwise the 40 percent import duty we have fixed will be of no use.

jobs. Even without incentives food processing industry registered 8.4 per cent growth rate and that shows the potential for growth of food processing sector in India.

lack of proper storage facility and hence it is very crucial that we should build small cold storages at village level so that farmers can store their produces, and sell whenever they get suitable price.

noodles terming them "unsafe and hazardous" for human consumption.

ccording to the Food Safety and Drug Administration, one more sample of Nestlé’s instant noodle brand Maggi has failed test at a laboratory in Lucknow.

should be a time-bound redressal to the industries' grievances.

The Maggi ban has affected the whole business segment from supply chain, manufacturing to distribution. This ban had caused a loss of Rs 64.40 crore for Nestle this quarter that ended on June 30, 2015 -- its first quarterly loss in over three decades. It had posted a net profit of Rs 287.86 crore during the April-June quarter of financial year 2014-15.

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large quantity of agricultural produce is wasted due to lack of infrastructure in the country, said Secretary, Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MOFPI), Ranglal Jamuda adding that the food processing industry holds tremendous potential to grow in India in view of the very low level of processing at present.

India with large agriculture base is rightly poised to meet the food needs of the world. Government of India is committed to the growth of the food processing sector. With increase in food processing India can become the food factory of the world.

While inaugurating the Make in India Conclave Standardization and Mechanization of Traditional Indian Food, organised by National Institute of Food technology entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM) under MOFPI, Jamuda said "Our food processing capacity today is at a very nascent stage and therefore huge quantity food produced by farmers is wasted at various levels. A large quantity of agricultural produce is wasted due to lack of infrastructure, storage and processing facilities, The food processing industry holds tremendous potential to grow in India in view of the very low level of processing at present.”

Jamuda said that the government has given necessary importance and focus to the food processing industry and the ministry has launched various schemes for the promotion of food processing industry.

With the processing of food, farmers will get assured market and better price for their produce, the food prices will not grow controlling the food inflation and unemployed youths could get

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Speaking on the occasion, Amitabh Kant, Secretary, Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion(DIPP), stressed on focussing more on processed food as India is one of the largest producer of Milk and second largest producer of Fruit and vegetables, but its exports were almost negligible.

India should develop its traditional food items under global standardization and mechanization with least human touch. India should also develop its own brands and have its world class food labs and logistics for taking the finished products for shipping immediately. .

Ajit Kumar, Vice-Chancellor, NIFTEM told that India’s traditional sweet 'Ghevar' of North India along with Hyderabad’s famous Biryani has been chosen among 12 traditional dishes of different states that would be soon launched worldwide to satiate global taste buds under the ‘Make in India’ flagship program of Government of India. The other dishes of India that have been selected to be launched globally include 'Gushtaba' of Kashmir; chicken curry of Punjab; 'khaakhra' and 'khandvi' of Gujarat; bamboo steam fish of south India; 'vada' of south India, 'khaja', 'inarsa', ‘sattu’’ and ‘Kabab’ of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh and 'Puran Poli' of Maharashtra.

Kumar informed that “Make in India” is a flagship program Prime Minister Narendra Modi designed to facilitate investment, foster innovation, enhance skill development, to protect intellectual property and to build best-in-class manufacturing infrastructure for products made in India.

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ising demand in India for tea from Sri Lanka spurs Sri Lanka Tea Board to set up anexclusive Pavilion at India’s only trade show dedicated to the Tea & Coffee sectors With Indian consumption of Sri Lankan tea rising rapidly, the Sri Lanka Tea Board has reserved a special pavilion at the 3rd edition of World Tea & Coffee Expo (WTCE) 2015 being held at Mumbai, India’s commercial capital, from 1st Oct 2015 to 3rd Oct 2015. Under the aegis of the Sri Lanka Tea Board, a number of companies shall be showcasingvarious kinds of bulk and packet Teawith a view to increase bilateral trade with India. During the current year itself (i.e. 2015), Sri Lanka has exported more than 300 tonnes of Tea to India. Sri Lankan companies shall be displaying Ceylon Super Pekoe black tea, Ceylon green tea, White Tea, Ceylon Silver tip tea, Instant Tea and specialtytypes of tea for which Sri Lanka is famous.

According to Mr. Y.G.Wijeratne, Chairman,Sri Lanka Tea Board, “India has a large and growing consumer base with varied levels of

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income,making it a great market for all kinds of Tea. Our participation in WTCE 2015 will enable us to promote Sri Lankan companies in India at a dedicated trade fair which provides an opportunity to directly interact with Indian buyers, potential partners and government officials” Although India is the second largest producer of tea in the world because of its population size - it is also the 2ndlargest consumer of Tea. With changing lifestyles, large-scale urbanization and mushrooming of upscale cafes for both Tea & Coffee, demand for non traditional tea like Premium tea, green tea, white tea etc is growing at a whopping 20% annually. Due to shortage of high quality premium

tea supply in India, Indian branded tea companies buy premium tea from Kenya and Sri Lanka The 3rd World Tea & Coffee Expo 2015 offers a platform, which promises to not only boost the Indian Tea and Coffee industry; but also strengthen relationships between India and the participating nations.

In addition to a display of products, Vending Solutions, machineries, technologies and certifications from the entire gamut of the Hot beverage sector, additional activities at the Expo include: B2B matchmaking, Workshops & Championships, a High Level 2-day Conference by Industry leaders, academicians and

policy makers, export/import guidance kiosks, Knowledge zone etc. The WTCE platform is utilized by many companies as alaunching pad for new products.

Defining the vision behind the Expo, MsPriti M Kapadia, Director, Sentinel Exhibitions Asia P Ltd, organizers of the expo, states, “The World Tea & Coffee Expo was launched in 2013 to offer an organized avenue for all the industry stakeholders to come together under a single roof for networking, business expansion and ideas exchange. The Expo shall emphasize the prospects of the HotBeverage sector as also showcase technological innovations in this important sector.”

WTCE is supported by many eminent trade bodies including Tea Board of India (Govt. of India) and fulfils the need for an organized event for Tea & Coffee Companies in India to come together. For further information please log onto www.worldteacoffeeexpo.com or call on +91 22 28625131 or email to info@worldteacoffeeexpo. com.

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o seek the final signal from the central government, the Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (Idco) has submitted the detailed project report (DPR) to the Union Ministry of food processing for the proposed mega sea food park in Khurda district.

The DPR requests a grant of Rs 50 crore for the sea food park under the Mega Food Parks Scheme.

The total project cost is pegged at around Rs 134 crore.

The Khurda Park, spread over 152 acres of land, will create huge modern infrastructure for sea food processing and provide impetus to the growth of the sector.

According GorachandMohanty, President of Sea Food Exporters Association of India – Odisha region, "As many as 25 value added processing units are likely come up at the park entailing a total investment of Rs 500 crore and will create employment opportunities for at least 5,000 people.

The plan is to achieve Rs 10,000 crore marine food exports in three years. The presence of processing plants is pivotal to attaining this objective, said Mohanty. The exports of value added products would increase foreign exchange realization by at least 20 per cent," he added.

In 2014-15, Odisha produced 4.67 lakh tonnes of fish, which is 13 per cent higher than the quantity achieved in the previous year. Similarly, the sea food exports from the state in 2014-15 were up by 26 per cent from 2013-14. In value terms, the sea food exports touched Rs 2,300 crore in the last fiscal.

Idco is nodal agency for implementation of the project, which had received in principle approval of the Centre in March this year along with 16 other new food parks across the country.

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mul has jumped in to support the Commerce Ministry’s effort to ask Russia to review its requirement that specifies that the country will source milk products only from dairy players who own ranches with thousand-plus milch cattle.

According to Amul this stipulation is estimated to be met by only one or two farms in India, with most procuring milk from farmers who had 2-5 milch animals.

RS Sodhi, Managing Director of Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which owns Amul, said that the farm costing and land availability issue will practically make it impossible to establish new farms with more than 1,000 cows in India, as having higher number of cows is economically not viable.

In fact globally there are few farms that have more than 1,000 cows. For example, USA has 1,730, New Zealand has 600, and UK has only 17 such farms.

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he global cheese market is growing strongly, driven by emerging countries such as Brazil, where cheese consumption is expected to triple in less than a decade. However, the top five global brands hold less than 10% of the market.

According to Canadean’s research, the global value of cheese stood at US$216.3 billion in 2014 and is expected to reach US$237.2 billion in 2019.

However, the global cheese market is also highly fragmented, with the top five brands – Kraft, Philadelphia, President, Sargento and Galbani – holding less than 10% of the combined market share. "With rising competition, top players in the market are building unique strategies, such as new product traits and uses, to differentiate themselves from other brands," says DharaBadiani, analyst at Canadean.

Western food such as pizza on the rise in emerging markets

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ccording to Minister for Irrigation T. Harish Rao, farmers can upsurge their earnings by entering dairy farming and it would help them during tough times. He said that the government would extend the required support to dairy farmers to improve production.

The government has increased the procurement price of Vijaya Dairy by Rs. 4 per litre to encourage and benefit dairy farmers and has been offering

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optimization projects that it was easy to partner up again”, Antero Ylitalo says.

“Now we are looking into developing our cooperation even further.”

In India there are only two dairies Parag Milk Foods and Schreiber Dynamix Dairies that have received the nod of Rosselkhoznadzor, Russia’s federal inspection agency, for export of hard cheese.

Thus because of this condition the Ministry had not signed the dairy protocol with Russia as it felt only a few dairies would meet the ‘captive farms’ stipulation..

According to the chief of Amul the demand made

by Russia is against World Trade Organisation (WTO) guidelines and the condition amounted to “a non-tariff barrier to restrict trade in favor of only a couple of parties”.

He further added India should not surrender to a special condition being implemented by Russia which is being enforced exclusively on India and the Ministry should call the Russian team again to visit India so that they can again inspect the facilities/EIA system in a newer perspective.

Reports from Russia indicate that it may soften the stand, which stemmed from hygiene and sanitation concerns to minimize the risk of foot-and-mouth disease, tuberculosis, brucellosis, etc.

The growing population in countries such as Brazil, China and India with increasing disposable income means that consumers spend more on processed foods including cheese. “Western foods such as pizza, pasta and sandwiches have become more popular in many emerging markets in recent year,” says Badiani. Simultaneously, the rapid growth of modern retail formats and fast food chains in emerging markets are driving both retail and on-trade sales of cheese. "Hypermarkets and supermarkets are the leading retailer channel for cheese in emerging markets, as they offer a wide range of cheese including multi-brand, private label and specialty products," Badiani argues.

Cheese consumption in Brazil to triple in less than a decade The report also finds that the Brazilian cheese market is one of fastest growing globally. While the average Brazilian only consumed 3.4 kilograms of cheese in 2009, per capita consumption has increased to 5.4 kilograms in 2014, and is expected to grow to 8.6 kilograms in 2019. Brazil – already the fifth largest cheese market in volumes terms in the world today – will continue to move up in the global ranking to reach third place in 2019. This means, in less than five years, the volume of the Brazilian cheese market will be the same size as the French market (approx. 1.8 billion kilograms).

insurance for cattle, said Rao. DRDA is also providing cattle for women, and the minister asked Animal Husbandry and Agriculture Department officials to be available for farmers at all time.

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inland’s biggest dairy company, Valio, recently boosted the production of its Lapinlahti whey powder plant with over 10 percent by implementing the proprietary NAPCON Controller solution (Advanced Process Control, APC) from the technology and engineering company Neste Jacobs. The results were so convincing that Valio now in a similar way is optimizing a milk powder plant in Seinäjoki, Finland, consisting of both an evaporator and a spray dryer.

Since whey and milk powder production is about drying fluids, the process is very energy consuming. NAPCON balances the need of energy within the desired product specifications so that the energy consumption is minimized.

"Valio ships over 60 million kilos of milk and whey powders annually”, says Antero Ylitalo, Production Manager of Valio Powder Production.

“That means we are talking big money when the productivity boosts with more than ten percent without higher energy consumption or costly hardware investments.”

Another important benefit is that NAPCON can predict the moisture content and in real time adjust the water balance. The optimization adapts even to changes in outdoor humidity.

The moisture content is a critical factor especially at the final stages of the production line where a spray dryer removes the last part of the water, while still keeping the valuable properties of the milk or whey.

In a milk powder production line evaporators are used to remove excess water before the concentrate enters the spray dryer. By controlling both of the drying stages simultaneously with NAPCON, even more savings can be gained, and it is possible to ensure that both units continuously are run in an optimal way. This type of system has already been implemented at the ValioSeinäjoki plant.

“Too large water content makes the powder sticky and disturbs the process”, Vesa Strand, Production Manager of Seinäjoki plant, explains. ”On the other hand, if the powder is too dry it generates dust and uses excess energy. With NAPCON we can allow an increase in the average moisture content in the process and still keep the moisture content of the final powder product very close to its target value under all circumstances.”

Easy integration The NAPCON solution in Valio’s two production plants consists of two tools; NAPCON Indicator that calculates the material and energy balance information and NAPCON Controller that controls the process using Multivariable Model-Predictive Control (MMPC).

In addition to the MMPC solution, the deliveries to Valio also include an OPC UA connection (Open Process Control Unified Architecture) between NAPCON and Valio's process control system.

“The results from the first optimization project made us so convinced of Neste Jacobs' expertise and superiority to carry out high-end production

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KeijoYli-Opas, Chief Application Engineer at NesteJacobs points out that NAPCON Controller (Neste Jacobs' proprietary APC solution) can be implemented in traditional whey and milk powder plants anywhere in the world.

“Important parts of our offering are also full engineering and implementation services plus client training”, he says and adds: “The solutions provided to Valio were of course not identical, but it usually does not take more than a few months to trim the solution for the needs of different kinds of production processes.”

One thing that considerably can speed up an optimization project is the possibility to establish a remote data connection between the process and Neste Jacobs engineers. ”It makes it possible to work on the project from any distance”, KeijoYli-Opas says. ”The connection also provides a solid platform for continued maintenance services.”

Facts: NAPCON Indicator: Indicates immeasurable process operating key values and key process information for APC applications.

NAPCON Controller: Multivariable, predictive Advanced Process Controller.

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Spray drying: The principle of a spray dryer is to transform the concentrate into many small droplets, which then are transformed into powder particles when they are exposed to a fast current of hot air.

When the spray dryer can be controlled so that it always uses the right amount of heat, a whey or milk powder plant can significantly increase the production using the same amount of energy as before. At the same time the risk for shutdowns due to bag filter clogging is also significantly reduced.

Typically an evaporator removes the excess water before the powder enters the spray dryer. If the process line consists of both units, Advanced Process Control can provide even more optimization possibilities.

Neste Jacobs is a preferred solution provider of high-quality technology, engineering and project services for a wide range of industries in the fields of oil and gas, petrochemicals, chemicals, food, biorefining, biochemicals, biopharma and industrial infrastructure. The company has 60 years of experience in technology development and industrial investment projects as well as maintenance and performance improvement in Europe, North and South America, Asia and the Middle East. In addition to its home market Nordic countries Neste Jacobs is looking to grow in the global expanding markets. The company employs 1300 professionals globally. www.nestejacobs. com Valio is a company owned by 18 milk production cooperatives, which refines and markets mainly milk based products. Valio is the biggest milk production company in Finland and receives 85 percent of the milk produced in Finland. The main product groups are fresh dairy products, cheeses, greases, juices, milk powders, demineralized whey powders and large kitchen products. www.valio.fi

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Gurgaon-based Cybiz Corp, through a master franchise agreement with CKE Restaurants Holdings, parent company of Carl’s Jr.

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arl’s Jr. will introduce a specially designed menu dedicated to the Indian palate along with unique offerings such as beer on tap and an all-you-can-drink soft beverages bar.

Californian burger brand Carl’s Jr. will open shop in India on August 8, with its first outlet in Delhi at Saket’s Select Citywalk Mall.

Carl’s Jr. will introduce a specially designed menu dedicated to the Indian palate along with unique offerings such as beer on tap and an all-you-candrink soft beverages bar.

“We are extremely excited to announce that Carl’s Jr. is now arriving in India. These are exciting times for the QSR (quick-service restaurants) space, especially the burger market,” said Sam Chopra, group chairman, Cybiz Corp.

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bu Dhabi based KRC International owned PRIYoM brand of food products has been relaunched in Kerala. The new product from the brand, Priyom Paal Payasm mix was unveiled by P Muhammed Sameer, Executive Director-KRC International by handing over the product to actress Anusree Nair at a function in Kochi. PRIYoM was started in 1987 at Pallikkara near Kakkanad. The brand was taken over by Abu Dhabi based KRC International as part of their expansion plans in Kerala in 2014.

“We are confident that customers will enjoy the differentiated gourmet experience that our premium brand offers and are looking forward to the launch,” Chopra said.

Following the launch in Saket, Carl’s Jr. will open additional outlets in the Delhi-NCR region before moving to other territories.

Carl’s Jr. is expected to launch a minimum of 100 restaurants in India over the next 10 years.

International by handing the product to actress Anusree Nair. Sunil P Krishnan, Business Head, PRIYoM Condiments is seen.

PRIYoM is in to a wide variety of categories like Rice flours, Masalas, Curry powders, Ready to cook skus including Instant Payasam Mixes, Roasted Vermicelli, Macaroni and Soya chunks.

The brand also handles the importing and marketing part of the recently launched JALBA Dates which has been well received in the market.

“PRIYoM is in the process of rolling out more and more food products in the months to come. The intention is to become a leader in Kerala’s and India’s food industry in the next two years time,” said Muhammed Sameer.

Sunil P Krishnan, Business Head, PRIYoM Condiments also spoke at the event.

Priyom Paal Payasm mix launch unveiled by P Muhammed Sameer, Executive Director-KRC

This sku will be available in 200 gm DC Pack for Rs 43 in Kerala and for Rs 49 outside Kerala.

“We have made every effort to ensure that our Indian customers enjoy the same premium quality experience we are known for globally. We have developed a dedicated menu for India which includes an extensive vegetarian selection,” Ned Lyerly, President International, CKE Restaurants Holdings Inc, said in a statement.

The brand is being brought to India by Cybiz BrightStar Restaurants Pvt Ltd, owned by

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etting into niche segments into food delivery, is probably the next logical step for startups looking to get into this space.

And Delight Foods, which has attracted a $150K pre-launch funding round, is doing exactly that.

This pre-launch round comes from Investment bank MAPE Advisory Group and Fireside Ventures. The two will together invest more in coming rounds, but the amount is undisclosed.

Delight Foods is an online platform for you to order cuisines, from some of the most exotic Indian food brands from across the country. And it isn’t your usual food ordering platform wherein you get 1000s of restaurant listing to choose from. Instead, you get to order form Indian food brands, known for a particular stuff they bake.

Be it ChaiRam (estd.

1901)’s Karachi Halwa, or Agra’s world-famous Petha, you get to choose from these exotic Indian dishes sourced from 11 cities in India.

The platform, launched this month Ramesh Krishnamurthy, currently has five categories of items – sweets, savouries, masalas/mixes, pappads/pickles and biscuits – selling over 60 brands and 600 products. Ramesh has a massive 25 years experience in fast-moving consumer goods space.

And while the business in itself is niche and to an

in airports, railways and highways. However, existing LBF-managed outlets will continue to operate separately.

extent, innovative, the entire delivery process is all the more interesting.

Understanding the perishable nature of such items, Delight Foods has test operated a robust delivery mechanism in the past two months.

The startup has set up a packaging centre in each of the cities from where it is serving these items.

The cuisine you order, is packed in its city of origin itself, shipped to your location re-packed and sent to your place of delivery. It takes 48-72 hours to deliver in this entire process.

For example, if you order Agra’s famous Panchii Coconut pethas, they are packed in Delight Food’s packaging station at Agra, shipped from there to your location city, re-packed and rebranded, and delivered to you.

Krishnamurthy says, we have developed various types of packaging depending on the kind of product.

For orders of upto Rs 500 in value, Delight Foods takes up 99 as shipping charges, Order upto Rs 000 are shipped for free.

Delight Foods will add more categories and products as it scales up with services around occasions and festivals, events when demands for such products rockets up in India unseen anywhere else.

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ndia-based Lite Bite Foods (LBF) has formed a foodservice joint venture (JV) with USbased highway and airport food service firm HMSHost.

The JV, Lite Bite Foods HMSHost, will launch and operate food and beverage outlets at airports in India and other Asian countries.

LBF will own 49% stake in the JV, while the remainder 51% will be owned by HMSHost.

Lite Bite Foods chairman Amit Burman was quoted as saying: "The partnership will capitalise on the strong reputation that HMSHost has developed as a leading provider of food and beverage (F&B) services for travellers globally while Lite Bite Foods will use its expertise in operating outlets at Delhi and Mumbai airports and its robust presence across the country."

HMSHost already has F&B contracts for airports in Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Lucknow, while LBF has F&B concessions at Terminal 2 of Mumbai airport and Terminal 1D and T3 at New Delhi airport.

LBF currently has quick-service restaurants under Punjab Grill, Street Food by Punjab Grill and Bistro Cafe Baker Street banners.

The JV will bid for new travel retail offers

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ast food chain Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) has partnered with Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) to launch a delivery system for consumers on trains.

The facility has been made available on 12 trains passing through New Delhi railway station and will be expanded to Vishakhapatnam, Hyderabad (Kacheguda) and Bengaluru (Yesvantpur) stations over the next 10 days.

“In India, train journeys and meals are inextricably linked and we are excited to bring KFC’s e-catering service to Indian railways. As a much-loved restaurant brand, we think that this initiative gives

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us a great opportunity to bring the craveable taste and quality of KFC to our fans, even when they are travelling. We intend to expand the service to other stations over the next few days,” Dhruv Kaul, chief marketing officer, KFC India, said in a statement.

Consumers will have to visit the IRCTC website or call on 18001034139 to place their order.

A password will then be sent by KFC to the consumer’s mobile phone, which will have to be mentioned at the time of delivery.

The service will initially be limited to trains which lack pantry cars and subsequently be expanded to trains like Rajdhani and Duronto.

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airies see opportunities in new sales markets AnugaDairy, the trade fair for milk and dairy products under the Anuga umbrella is excellently positioned. It is being staged in Hall 10.1 with around 380 exhibitors and 23,500 m² of exhibition space. The companies exhibiting here include among others, Alpro, AndechserMolkereiScheitz, Andros, Arla, Bauer, Delizia, DeutschesMilchkontor (DMK), Ehrmann, Emmi, Fage Dairy, Fayrefield Foods, FrieslandCampina, Hochwald Foods and Zanetti.

Joint participations from Belgium, France, Greece, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Switzerland, Spain and Cyprus will also be demonstrating their bundled competence at Anuga Dairy. For the first time, groups from Argentina, Australia and Thailand will be exhibiting here. Anuga Dairy offers the most comprehensive overview of the international dairy market worldwide. In total, at Anuga in Cologne around 6,800 exhibitors from around 100 countries will be exhibiting in ten Anuga trade

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fairs from 10 to 14 October 2015.

The international dairy market: Long-term outlook positive The highlights and lowlights on the dairy market lie closely together as always. However, long-term the outlook is estimated to be extremely positive.

Important influencing factors for the future market development are for example the global growth in population, the dynamics of the global industry with a constant growth in buying power, the increasing urbanisation and the change in dietary habits.

According to the German organisation, the Zent raleMilchmarktBerichterstattung (ZMB/Central Dairy Market Reporting), this will probably lead to a significant rise in the consumption of milk in countries that currently have a low consumption.

Here, the focus is on the domestic markets of the so-called "Next Eleven". These include all of the nations with a high growth in population such as Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan or Bangladesh.

Mid-term the Russian embargo is continuing to exert pressure on the German and on the European

dairy market. However, in the meantime other interesting third country markets have been tapped and the exports have increased overall. This also applies to the German milk exporters, as the German Dairy Association (MIV) reports. The Euro crisis may still be unsettling the financial markets, but on the other hand a weak Euro is also spurring on the exports of milk and dairy products.

For the German consumers milk products remain to be favourably-priced compared to other European countries. Last, but not least the low prices for milk and milk products contribute towards further moderate inflation rates in Germany.

Furthermore, the Germans are considered to be open-minded towards the innovations of the dairy industry. In this way, Arla Foods reinforced its umbrella brand Arla by launching a real innovation on the German dairy product sector in the spring: ArlaSkyr. The traditional milk product manufactured in Icelandic style is to provide fresh impetus in the refrigerated shelves. Compared to yoghurt, four times the amount of milk is used to make the almost fat-free product with a protein

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content of around eleven percent. It is considered to be a trend product, which is expected to trigger off a hype similar to the one caused by Greek style yoghurt in the USA. European companies well positioned - two examples The German dairy market is under pressure.

Whereas the Russian boycott has an ongoing effect and China is still holding back on the buying front, the volume of European milk is growing after the quota system was abolished. The largest German dairy, DeutschesMilchkontor (DMK), fears the result will be further reductions in the price of milk this year.

In 2014, the dairy cooperative still made a profit of 42.3 million Euros and achieved a turnover of 5.3 billion Euros. As such, DMK turned over 13 million Euros more than in the previous year.

The DMK Group paid its 8,900 milk producers on average almost 37 Cents per kilogramme of milk.

This seems to be a thing of the past this year. This could lead to conflicts with the producers flaring up again. Because according to own accounts many dairy farmers have long since been living on the edge of the subsistence minimum.

Whereas, Josef Schwaiger, spokesman of the DMK management, is satisfied with the past year. "With a turnover that is indeed slightly up on last year's result and an improved equity ratio of 37.5 percent, we have a very solid finanical footing." On this basis, the milk group intends to invest further. First of all, money is to flow into the development of new technologies and new products. In 2014, 200 million Euros were already made available for the expansion of production systems and locations, the brand business was additionally further developed.

Previous to that DMK had concluded the merger with the second largest Dutch cheese manufacturer, DOC Kaas. In future, overall 8 billion kilogrammes of raw milk will be processed annually. One is eagerly on the lookout for further cooperations and participations. It seems that the worldwide merger process on the dairy market is no by means over yet. In 2014, DMK ranked 13th among the top 20 dairies with the highest turnovers.

In places where further cooperations initially seem impossible, the big dairies have long since been working together cooperatively. For example, the ingredients segment of Arla Foods and Deutsche Milchkontor (DMK) already started production in 2014 with their joint venture Arnoco. At the Nordhackstedt location, close to the Danish border, the joint company is to produce concentrated whey and lactose. Whereby Arnoco processes the byproduct whey from the neighbouring DMK cheese factory into powder (Annual capacity: 60,000 tonnes).

Furthermore, 25,000 tonnes of lactose are produced at the new plant annually for baby milk.

According to own sources, over 50 million Euros were invested in the construction of the factory.

Arla and DMK each hold a 50 percent participation in Arnoco.

Meanwhile, the Danish dairy cooperative Arla Foods is expecting to receive a larger demand for organic milk. Arla stated that 250 million kilogrammes more organic milk will be needed in the next two years. As such, the already largest organic dairy in the world would increase its production of organic milk up to over one billion kilogrammes. The new milk is primarily to come from Germany, Benelux, Denmark and Sweden.

The Arla management has thus decided to increase the organic surcharge.

Anuga is exclusively open to trade visitors from the retail and gastronomy trades from Saturday, 10 October 2015 until Wednesday, 14 October 2015, from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on all days.

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coconut raspberry and other varieties.

He even ordered for betel leaves to use the flavours of Indian ‘paan’ in the chocolate and created a variety of chocolates using ‘garam masala.’

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ondant cakes with edible figurines are now popular among cake lovers but how about a two-feet long chocolate-made elephant or a pastry decorated with 3D shaped flowers that resemble the real thing? Led by international patissiers and chocolatiers, desi bakers are now experimenting more and more.

French chocolatier Christophe Morel, a finalist at the prestigious M.O.F Meilleur Ouvrier de France (Best Craftsman of France) title says it is just the beginning for the bakery industry in India, unlike in the US where he has conducted several classes.

“The US is more into chocolates and bakery products. But the way people in India are specialising in this art of pastry making, I think in the next 10 years it’s going to be a big industry in India. When I went to Kuala Lumpur 5 years ago, it hardly had good bakeries but now it has progressed a lot. For me, India’s future in bakery is similar,” says Chef Morel.

Morel was recently at the Academy of Pastry Arts in Gurgaon recently to conduct demonstrations for local bakers in the art of chocolate making.

One of his lessons was sculpting an edible face of an elephant using huge quantity of chocolate.

The chef carved with expertise, the folds in the elephant’s trunk, including minor lines of the face that showed up prominently in the end product.

“The elephant that I have done may rarely be seen in bakeries because it’s quite expensive, not only in the cost but also the quantity of chocolate. It has 8 kilos of superior variety of chocolate and a lot of hard work went behind creating it,” says Morel.

Chef Dinesh Rawat, Director of Pastry studies at the Academy says that something of the scale of the elephant has is rare but with expertise bakers could begin to experiment. “The world is getting smaller and smaller. And we have no choice but either to lead or to follow. So surely we will come to this level as well,” says Rawat who has also been the Head Chef at the UK-based The Blue Boar Inn. Rawat says that when he began, baking in India was all about bread and cookies but now there is a marked difference. During a cooking demonstration for young bakers, Morel dipped into shelves arranged with chocolate nuts and bars to whip up the perfect chocolates of hazelnut, peanut,

“I wake up 8 in the morning and from then on I begin tasting chocolates. It is important to innovate with flavors and at the same time get our students on par with us. The art and skill should be clear in our minds and from there it should flow through the hands and creature a spectacular product. That’s what is important. Basics should be right and with that innovations can lead,” says the chef.

According to Chef Rawat, a tasting session is extremely important. “Till now bakers have been using compound chocolate but we teach use a different and better quality of chocolate, which is available in India but is not too easy to find. It’s a little expensive but far more superior than the usual chocolates. The better quality of chocolate tastes better and also gives the strength required for such sculptures,” Rawat says.

Chef Lawrence Cheong Jun Bu, who won the World Pastry Cup, Lyon-2015 for the Best Chocolate Display, had flown in from Malaysia to conduct a session on the art of sculpting with chocolate and sugar. Adept at sculpting three to four feet tall artistic figures, the chef says the emphasis is to create “sweet structures that are strong and heavy enough.”

In one of his creations, the chef had fashioned a fish whose fins and curved tentacles were all all blown and carved into shapes in a fashion similar to the manner in which a glass is blown into various shapes. The structure was made out of sugar, but not of the usual variety used at home or bakeries.

“Since sugar begins to get sticky and melts when it comes in contact with moisture or water, this sugar is different and does not get deformed easily. It is sturdy and stays longer,” says Chef Rawat.

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he global food stabilizer market is expected to experience a stable growth throughout the forecast period. Food stabilizers maintain the stability of food products in term of texture, volume and mouth feel. The global food stabilizer market is segmented on the basis of application, function and geography.

By application the food stabilizers market can be segmented into bakery, confectionary, dairy products, beverages, convenience food and others.

The others segment includes processed meat and, sauces and condiments among others. By function the food stabilizers market has been segmented into stabilizing function, texturing function, and moisturing function among others. In addition, the report provides a cross-sectional analysis of all the above segments with respect to different geographical regions including North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Rest of the World (RoW).

Increasing demand for convenience food is one of the major factors fuelling the demand for food stabilizers globally. Busy lifestyle and changing eating patterns are driving the growth of convenience food products and this in turn is fuelling the growth of the food stabilizer market.

Moreover, owing to increasing demand for organic food products the global food stabilizer market is expected to experience stable growth throughout the forecast period. Food stabilizers are being added to the finished product in order to increase the shelf life and to maintain the overall quality of organic food products. Increasing health concerns of people across the globe is driving the market for organic food items which in turn is driving the growth of the food stabilizer globally.

In addition, the use of food stabilizers gives competitive advantage to food industry over other market players since food stabilizers helps to impart the exact volume, mouth feel and texture demanded by consumers. Owing to this factor, the demand for food stabilizers is increasing and is expected to grow rapidly during the forecast period.

However, despite of the several factors driving the demand of food stabilizers, they can pose a serious threat if consumed within specified limit.

There are several side effects associated with food stabilizers. Gelatin can cause allergic reactions.

Alginate or algin which is used to increase the viscosity of a food product has an adverse

Teaching how to copy the art of copying nature through bakery, Chef Nicholas Lodge, who has decorated cakes for the British Royal Family, was also in town to show local bakers improvisations like adding realistic looking leaves and flowers to a fondant cake. Lode fashioned up flowers whose petals were similar to the olive green of real leaves with tinges of dark colour in places to showcase a weathered effect on flowers.

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ncouraged with good response to sale of confectionery items and dry fruits on Eid, e-commerce firm Paytm is planning to start selling fast perishable products like bakery cakes and local sweets.

"During Eid sales offer, we were able to sell sweets and dry fruits worth about Rs 2.5 crore in period of just three days. We are now working to expand our delivery network and soon enter into delivery

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effect in woman during pregnancy. Excessive consumption of guar gum increases the chances of gas production, loose motion and diarrhoea and various other complications. In addition, stringent government regulations across different countries restrain the growth of global food stabilizer market.

Different organizations including FDA have set safety standards to determine whether a stabilizer is safe enough for its intended use. In spite of these restraining factors the food stabilizer market will stand firm during the forecasted period.

The conclusive analysis of the global food stabilizer market and the expected market growth for the period 2015 to 2021 is provided in this report. The report provides in depth study of different market segments and detailed analysis of the food stabilizer market across different segments based on application, function and by geography. This report also provides various macro and micro economic factor affecting the demand of food stabilizers.

In the food stabilizer market, among application segment the dairy products held the largest market share in 2014. Increasing health concerns among the consumers is driving the market for diary food items which in turn is driving the growth of the food stabilizer market. Food stabilizers are being added to the diary product to increase the shelf life, to maintain the overall quality and to maintain nutritional stability of diary food products.

In 2014, across the geography, Europe held the largest market share i.e. 40.0% in the food stabilizer market. Europe is a mature market in term of food stabilizer due to its high penetration level in European market. Consequently the market growth of food stabilizers in European market is sluggish. Europe is followed by North America. Increasing working population and rising health consciousness among consumers is boosting the demand for dairy and ready to eat products, which in turn is driving the market for food stabilizer stabilizers. On the other hand economic development in developing countries such as India, China and Japan leads to an increase in disposable income which in turn increases the purchasing power of consumers.

Owing to this change in lifestyle coupled with increasing disposable income people are looking for processed and ready to eat convenience food.

The market growth of food stabilizers in this region is attributed to the increasing demand for these processed and ready to eat food.

of fast perishable items," Paytm Vice President Saurabh Vashishtha told.

The e-commerce firm, which is valued over US $1 billion, witnessed dry fruits purchase dominating Eid sales followed by tinned sweets.

"At present we are selling tinned sweets as they have long shelf life but we are working on to strengthen our local network which will very soon allow delivery of local sweets and bakery cakes," Vashishtha said.

Without disclosing actual sales figures during Eid, he said that Delhi NCR accounted for maximum sales and traction was seen in Lucknow, Agra, Hyderabad and Bangalore.

"We have between 1,500-2,000 merchants who participated in Eid sales. Soon we are going to add musical instruments, pet care and bakery products in our merchandise. Our goal is to replicate real world market place with our online market place, " Vashishtha said.

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hocolate is known for its rich, sweet lingering taste. It also supplies nutrients and works even as a medicine. Another trend that we see nowadays is the concept of gifting chocolates during festive occasions instead of gifting traditional sweets. This could be because of the longer shelf life and ease of delivery that the chocolate can offer along with novelty which the traditional sweets do not offer.

The high content of antioxidants of Theobroma cocoa beans has been considered to be responsible for its health benefits.

The most popular methylxanthines are: caffeine, theophylline, and theobromine. Methylxanthines in cocoa is psychopharmaceutical, or psychotropic i.e. capable of altering the perception, mood, or consciousness. 50 g of dark chocolate contains 19 mg caffeine and 250 mg theobromine.

Cocoa products, which are rich sources of flavonoids, have been shown to reduce blood pressure and the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Although in short-term intervention trials, dark chocolate has been reported to reduce total and LDL cholesterol with no major effects on HDL and TG, regular consumption has been found to be useful in increasing the HDL cholesterol, lipoprotein ratios and inflammation markers.

The Chocolate Industry Confectionery market in India was worth close to US $ 1.3 bn in 2013 and is expected to grow by 71% to reach US $ 2.2 bn in 2018. The last couple of years have seen a rise in new launches, product innovations and other value-additions in the confectionery segment. Changes in consumer preferences, rising disposable income, lifestyle are the main factors that are driving the confectionery industry.

The confectionery market which is one of the largest developing food processing sectors in India is divided into 3 segments – Chocolate, sugar confectionery, gums. Of these 3 segments, the gums and jellies market is growing steadily with chewing gum expected to grow the fastest in the coming years. The visibility of these products has increased and is witnessing good rural penetration.

The consumption of these products is more during the summer; hence climate plays a very important role in market performance and also in influencing the choice of the consumer.

Specialty Fats.

Traditionally, cocoa butter was the only fat that possessed the most desirable properties for making chocolate. Most of the premium chocolates made in India are made using cocoa butter which is majorly being imported. These chocolates are sold at a premium because of the high pricing of cocoa butter and due to demand and supply gap.

The premium qualities and limited availability of cocoa butter, led to pricing of the fat above all others. This high price consideration is one of the main factors which motivated researchers to find replacers for cocoa butter. While confectionery prices remained stable, the price of cocoa butter kept on rising and this led to the first Cocoa Butter Equivalent (CBE) plant in 1960 in Silvertown in

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UK. This soon led to the development of many other types of replacer fats that were mixed with cocoa components and other materials to make chocolate confectionery. These fats not only reduced the high costs of production but also allowed the manufacture of tailor made products for particular applications. The replacer fats not only had to be cheaper, but also had to possess the premium characteristics of cocoa butter with no compromise on taste, functional property and yet economical. These fats came to be termed generally as Specialty Fats.

Several organizations in Europe, where the consumption and demand for chocolates is highest, spearheaded research and production of Specialty Fats. Today, the bulk of the production is from countries like Malaysia and Indonesia. India has also become a major hub for manufacturing these specialty fats which are also called Cocoa butter substitutes, Cocoa butter replacers and Cocoa butter equivalents (CBS, CBR, CBE respectively).

These specialty fats are widely used to make economical and affordable confectionery products as they are derived from natural sources and are trans free.

Lauric Cocoa Butter Substitue (CBS) is used as total cocoa butter replacers as they are incompatible with cocoa butter and can tolerate up to 5% of other fats like cocoa butter, milk fat, etc. in the total recipe. Non Lauric Cocoa Butter Substitue (CBR) is compatible better with other fats like cocoa butter & milk fat and can tolerate from 5% to 20% of these. Cocoa Butter Equivalents (CBE) is fully compatible with cocoa butter in all proportions. These are exotic fats having SUS triglyceride structure e.g. Kokum butter, Sal butter, Mango butter fat etc.

Global scenario The EU countries have in 2006 allowed 5% CBE fats in chocolate and they can still be declared as pure chocolate. Codex Alimentarius whose guidelines are accepted globally has categorized imitation chocolates / chocolate substitutes in which they have specified that the products can contain more than 5% vegetable fat other than cocoa butter. On the basis of these guidelines INDIAN Food Code (IFC) was created to categorize various foods falling in different segments for product-approval and compound chocolate was one such category to cover imitation chocolates.

Indian Scenario & Challenges According to FSSAI (Food safety and Standards Act of India), chocolates are products obtained from cocoa butter only and no other vegetable fat. Chocolates made from these CBS, CBR and CBEs are called compound (imitation) chocolates.

These chocolates are chocolate-like but cannot be termed pure chocolate by definition and fall under proprietary foods and one has to take approval from FSSAI and many manufacturers have been granted NOC for the same since there is no food safety risk involved in it. In India, representations have been made to FSSAI for allowing CBE to be added at 5% level which is under consideration.

If we go by Codex and IFC, one can produce imitation chocolates using vegetable fats from typical 30% and above levels, as proprietary foods , taking proper product

approval from FSSAI and declare it as imitation chocolate / chocolate substitute prominently on the label so that consumer is not misguided and takes an informed decision before buying, since there is no risk of safety and the product is available at reasonable price and delivers similar taste and value for money without any compromise on food / health safety just as pure chocolate. The industry also needs to have in place legible declaration on the label to differentiate it from pure chocolates.

Chocolate and Ice-creams were considered niche products to be consumed by the high end consumers. Ice-creams are manufactured using dairy fat which provides the appropriate texture, setting property and flavor release. Dairy fat or Milk fat is an expensive ingredient in many developing countries and vegetable fats provide an inexpensive high quality alternative. The use of vegetable fats results in lower costs and higher production output. It also makes it possible to give the frozen dessert a better nutritional profile.

Hence use of vegetable fats is widely accepted in Ice-cream industry.

In case of Chocolates, cocoa butter availability has become a major issue and by 2020 it is going to become scarce, hence we have to start looking for alternatives. A typical chocolate composition contains 25-30% fat other than sugar, milk solids and cocoa solids, thus fat forming a major component of the formulation. India being a tropical country, it experiences extreme weather conditions during summers when temperatures go as high as 45-48ËšC. At this temp if the products are not stored in cool conditions, they tend to melt and stick to the wrappers. Inadequate cold chains, erratic power supply, poor infrastructure in rural and semi-urban areas are the biggest challenges that we are witnessing and these factors tend to affect the business for small and medium scale enterprises. These factors have prompted chocolatiers to develop heat resistant chocolates.

These contain ingredients (specialty fats) which render the chocolate thermally stable and retain the shape even at high temp. The chocolates have a good melt profile with excellent flavor release and overall good organoleptic properties. There are many patents published by companies who are proactively working on this concept of thermally stable chocolates that won’t melt in hands but will melt in the mouth.

The demand for chocolate is increasing and the urban consumers with greater health consciousness are going for dark chocolate which is rich in antioxidants. Thus the problems and challenges have to be tackled and develop strategies for growth of the chocolate industries by the farmers boosting the productivity of cocoa beans, creating more opportunities through research and innovations in processing and manufacturing and encouraging small scale industries. There is still lot more to be done to RAISE THE BAR..

Author is G. Subbulakshmi, Director, Research Centre, College of Home Science, Nirmala Niketan, New Marine lines, Mumbai

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ondant cakes with edible figurines are now popular among cake lovers but how about a two-feet long chocolate-made elephant or a pastry decorated with 3D shaped flowers that resemble the real thing?

Led by international patissiers and chocolatiers, desi bakers are now experimenting more and more.

French chocolatier Christophe Morel, a finalist at the prestigious M.O.F Meilleur Ouvrier de France (Best Craftsman of France) title says it is just the

beginning for the bakery industry in India, unlike in the US where he has conducted several classes.

"The US is more into chocolates and bakery products. But the way people in India are specialising in this art of pastry making, I think in the next 10 years it's going to be a big industry in India.

"When I went to Kuala Lumpur 5 years ago, it hardly had good bakeries but now it has progressed a lot. For me, India's future in bakery is similar," says Chef Morel. Morel was recently at the Academy of Pastry Arts in Gurgaon recently to conduct demonstrations for local bakers in the art of chocolate making.

One of his lessons was sculpting an edible face of an elephant using huge quantity of chocolate.

The chef carved with expertise, the folds in the elephant's trunk, including minor lines of the face that showed up prominently in the end product.

"The elephant that I have done may rarely be seen in bakeries because it's quite expensive, not only in the cost but also the quantity of chocolate. It has 8 kilos of superior variety of chocolate and a lot of hard work went behind creating it," says Morel.

Chef Dinesh Rawat, Director of Pastry studies at the Academy says that something of the scale of the elephant has is rare but with expertise bakers could begin to experiment.

"The world is getting smaller and smaller. And we have no choice but either to lead or to follow.

So surely we will come to this level as well," says Rawat who has also been the Head Chef at the UK-based The Blue Boar Inn. Rawat says that when he began, baking in India was all about bread and cookies but now there is a marked difference. During a cooking demonstration for young bakers, Morel dipped into shelves arranged with chocolate nuts and bars to whip up the perfect chocolates of hazelnut, peanut, coconut raspberry and other varieties.

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esults from a consumer research that were released show that consumers actively look for natural products, prefer fibre from natural sources such as chicory root, and associate fibre with digestive health and weight management. The study was commissioned

by BENEO, a leading global manufacturer of functional ingredients. The online survey was conducted in Indonesia and Thailand and included 1,000 respondents in each country[i].

Natural sources are key Findings showed that 94 percent of Indonesian and 91 percent of Thai respondents consider natural products as better, while 74 and 81 percent of respondents in Indonesia and Thailand respectively, actively look for natural products when making food purchase decisions. This preference for natural products was also reflected in their choice of ingredient names, with “chicory root fibre” being considered as the most healthy and natural sounding soluble fibre. This resonates with the findings that more than half of the respondents -- 52 percent in Indonesia and 54

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percent in Thailand -- also indicated that they actively avoid or limit the consumption of food that come with genetically modified organisms (GMO).

“The survey results clearly show that consumers are actively looking for natural ingredients in their daily diet,” said Christian Philippsen, Managing Director of BENEO Asia-Pacific.

Fibre is key ingredient The survey also revealed that fibre is the ingredient consumers in both countries most actively seek in their diet. As much as 88 and 84 percent of the participants in Indonesia and Thailand respectively try to get a certain amount of fibre, or as much as possible in their daily diet. At the same time, the results also showed that they look for products with low, less or even no sugar. 39 percent of the interviewees in Indonesia and 57 percent of them in Thailand state that they are avoiding or limiting sugar intake.

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The survey findings also showed that consumers from both countries are very much interested in food products that provide long term health benefits. As much as 84 percent of the respondents in Indonesia and 81 percent in Thailand say they actively look for food that can enhance digestive health, while 75 percent in Indonesia and 67 percent in Thailand are focused on solutions supporting a healthy weight.

Consumers relate fibre closely to these benefits, with 74 percent in Indonesia and 80 percent in Thailand regarding fibre as an ingredient that can help improve digestive health. Similarly, 63 percent of the participants in Indonesia and 70 percent in Thailand associate fibre with weight management.

“From the study, we see that consumers are aware of the beneficial effects of a healthy digestive system. With inulin and oligofructose, BENEO offers functional ingredients with nutritional, technical and health benefits that meet consumer requirements for healthy ingredients and help

them boost their fibre levels – naturally,” said Christian Philippsen.

BENEO’s non-GMO prebiotic fibres inulin and oligofructose are naturally derived from chicory root by gentle hot water extraction. They come with a natural, mild sweetness that makes them highly suitable to reduce the sugar amount in formulations while enhancing the fibre content.

Consequently, they improve the nutritional profile of final products while maintaining texture and taste. Inulin and oligofructose also contribute to products supporting digestive health and weight management.

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ombining its expertise in natural antioxidants and natural pigments, Naturex has developed a new stable coloring system for yellow and orange drinks. The group is showcasing this unique technology in a craft soda during the annual IFT in Chicago.

The Naturex R&D team has gone one step further in stabilizing natural yellow and orange colors for the beverage sector. The company has expanded its range of naturally sourced pigments to offer new carotenoid-based colors that are more resistant to light and oxidation.

The stability of β-carotene has been significantly improved by using a specific rosemary extract to prevent pigment degradation from light exposure.

“Rosemary extracts are well known and largely used for their antioxidant properties,” explained Nathalie Pauleau, Business Manager at Naturex.

“Our R&D team has developed a unique solution that combines antioxidants and natural β-carotene to offer an innovative highly stable color solution for beverage applications,” she added. Stability has been measured by accelerated ageing tests and shows significant results.

Visitors to the annual IFT in Chicago are invited to see this new color solution in action at Naturex booth # 2651. “Our SPRINGlab application laboratory team has designed a craft soda colored with our new color solution. The application concept will appeal to both consumers looking for natural ingredients and formulators who want highly stable color over time,” said Pauleau.

The beverage also contains celery juice and botanical ingredients associated with energy boosting properties. To bring extra freshness to the carbonated drink, Naturex has added UPtaia™, a foam stabilizer extracted from quillaia. This ingredient is sustainably sourced and produced in Chile.

Other application concepts will be unveiled at the show from July 12th-14th, 2015.

This innovation is a good ingredient solution to help Naturex gain positions in the natural color and natural antioxidant markets. The group has recently unveiled its strategic plan (BRIGHT2020) for the next 5 years in which it reaffirms its growth ambitions in these 2 markets. The company has confirmed its commitment to offer 100% natural solutions for the food and beverage industry.

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s it true that India is today the world’s biggest beef exporter?

Yes. In 2014, India dislodged Brazil from the No. 1 slot, according to the US Department of Agriculture. Between 2009 and 2014, India’s beef exports more than trebled from around 0.6 million tonnes to over 2 million tonnes in carcass weight equivalent terms. In value terms, shipments more than quadrupled from $ 1,163.54 in 2009-10 (April-March) to $ 4,781.18 million in 2014-15. In the process, beef also become India’s No. 1 agri-export item, ahead of basmati rice ($ 4,518.25 million). During his Lok Sabha election campaign, Narendra Modi had attacked the UPA for promoting a “pink revolution” — the beef export boom that took off under UPA rule peaked in the first year of Modi’s government. It must be clarified, however, that India does not officially export cow meat. The beef that it exports is only buffalo meat, also called “carabeef”.

What drove this boom?

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Politically, it is difficult to say. India being the world’s top beef exporter is not something Hindu far-right groups, including those backing this government, would be proud of, even though the meat is not of the cow or its progeny.

But the more immediate challenge is economic and commercial. In the last one year, the Brazilian real has fallen by almost 34 per cent against the US dollar. There have been similarly sharp depreciations of the Uruguayan peso and Paraguayan guaraní (17-18 per cent), and the Australian and New Zealand dollars (20-22 per cent). On the other hand, the rupee has shed a mere 4.8 per cent against the US dollar.

The currency turbulence — and the rupee’s relative strength — has eroded the price competitiveness of Indian beef. As cow beef from Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay or Argentina has got cheaper in dollar terms, there is not much advantage in buying buffalo meat today. This is already borne out by official data. India’s bovine meat exports in April-

similar facility in Kozhikode district," he said.

Concerned over increasing instances of food adulteration, state government recently stepped up its vigil against spurious food articles coming from neighbouring states.

As part of initiatives to check them, it had been made mandatory for all vegetables traders to get license and registration for sale.

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s part of its drive to contain inflow of contaminated vegetables and fruits from other states, Kerala government has installed advanced equipment in Ernakulam and Thiruvananthapuram districts to detect the presence of pesticide residue in them.

Health Minister V S Sivakumar informed the assembly here today that the government was viewing adulteration as a serious issue and stepped up vigil to check the arrival of contaminated food articles and vegetables and fruits having pesticide residue.

"Advanced Equipment have been installed at Ernakulam and Thiruvananthapuram districts.

Training of concerned employees to check adulteration is all set to be completed," he said.

"From this September, we can test quality of vegetables, fruits and other food articles at government-owned labs without depending upon private facilities. We also have plans to set up

Well, three things. The first was global prices.

Between 2009 and 2014, the Food and Agriculture Organisation’s average bovine meat price index rose by 71 per cent. The second was growing Chinese demand. Official beef and veal imports by the dragon soared from a mere 29,000 tonnes in 2011 to 417,000 tonnes in 2014 that, in turn, pushed up world prices.

The third factor was specific to buffalo meat and India. Being tougher and hence considered inferior to cow meat, carabeef goes largely towards industrial use — i.e., making sausages, burgers and other processed foods — rather than direct household consumption. For that reason, it fetches a discount to regular beef in the world market.

Thus, the average free-on-board price of buffalo meat exported from India in 2014-15 was $ 3,240 per tonne, whereas the corresponding unit value for chilled and frozen beef cuts from Brazil was $ 4,515. Lower prices, along with the proximity to key consuming markets in Southeast Asia and West Asia, imparted a huge competitive edge to Indian buffalo meat exports.

Which are the main destinations for Indian bovine meat?

The biggest market, at $ 2,152.86 million last year, was Vietnam, followed by Malaysia ($ 422.94 million), Egypt ($ 422.34 million), Thailand ($ 393.40 million) and Saudi Arabia ($ 259.01 million). But the bulk of consignments to Vietnam are said to make their way eventually to China.

China technically does not import any buffalo meat from India. However, a grey market has developed in recent times, with Chinese traders reportedly using Vietnam’s Haiphong port to bring in Indian meat loaded on small vessels.

Will the bovine meat export boom be sustainable?

June, at $ 853.90 million, were 11.1 per cent lower than the $ 960.44 million for the same quarter last year.

The other cause of concern for exporters is China.

Chinese authorities have apparently cracked down on indirect shipments from Vietnam, while not taking steps yet to open the country’s doors to direct imports. Last August, Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told Rajya Sabha that Indian bovine meat has been denied entry into the Chinese market on grounds of alleged foot-and-mouth disease in animals here.

Bilateral negotiations to break the logjam are currently on.

Either way, it looks that Brazil would regain the top slot this year, which it had ceded to India in 2014. And the Sangh Parivar may not mind that at all!

Source: Indian Express

India emerged as the world’s largest beef exporter in 2014, ironically the first year of the BJP-led government. But it is set to lose that status this year, thanks mainly to the turbulence in global currency markets, which has eroded the price competitiveness of Indian buffalo meat vis-à-vis beef from Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, etc. HARISH DAMODARAN explains.

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he Punjab government today said it has invited Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries to set up a project in food processing sector in the state.

"We have been holding discussions with the Reliance for setting up a project in the field of food processing sector in the state. We want the company to set up a project in an upcoming mega food park at Ladhowal," Punjab Additional Chief Secretary (Development), Suresh Kumar said here today.

The state government is hoping some announcements from the company about the project during an upcoming Progressive Punjab Investment Summit which is scheduled to be held in October this year.

"We are also going to hold a meeting with the officials of Reliance soon in this regard," informed Kumar on the sidelines of seminar organised

by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) here today.

"Besides, we are also in talks with the other major companies to invest in the state," he further said.

The Punjab government has decided to hold second investment summit on October 28 and 29 here at Mohali.

Earlier, the state government had organised first such summit in December 2013 wherein it managed to sign pacts for Rs 65,000 crore of investments.

In the first summit, among major companies, Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani had announced to invest close to Rs 2,500 crore for building digital infrastructure for the 4G network in the state.

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Registration had been made compulsory for all vehicles bringing vegetables from other states under the Food Safety and Quality Act. The minister said that as many as 41 criminal cases had been registered and 161 adjudication initiated in the state in connection with low quality of food articles served in hotels after this government came to power.

Production and distribution of as many as 14 brands of coconut oil had been banned in the state after finding out that they failed to meet required standards.

Food Security squads also took stern action against contaminated packaged drinking water, soda and water distributed via tankers, he said.

Mass awareness drives have also been organised to sensitise people against food adulteration, the minister added.

Significantly, the SAD-BJP led Punjab government had terminated an agreement signed with Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries for a Rs 5,000 crore farm-to-fork project in the year 2009, saying that the company had not complied with terms of the MoU. The Reliance Retail, which had signed an agreement with then Congress government led

by Amarinder Singh in 2006, had proposed to develop farm infrastructure, including cold storage, logistics etc, with an initial outlay of Rs 500 crore and planned to scale it up to Rs 5,000 crore.

The idea was to develop a business spanning farming and delivering the produce to dining tables.

Meanwhile, state-owned Punjab Agro Industries Corporation (PAIC) is coming up with a multiproduct mega food park at a cost of Rs 140 crore at Ladhowal im Ludhiana over an area of 100 acres.

"We are ready with Detailed Project Report (DPR) for mega food park which will be submitted with the Centre before July 31 and after that we will get formal sanction for the mega food from the government of India," said PAIC, MD, K S Pannu today.

Under the proposed mega food park, it has been planned to collection centres at village Muskabad (Samrala), Saholi (Nabha), Kangmai (Hoshiarpur),Lalgarh (Samana) and Babri (Gurdaspur).

Besides, the state would also set up five more such centres to develop world-class fruits and vegetables clusters.

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ou might call it a global demand for small treats:The market demand for biscuits and savory crackers is on the rise, creating opportunities for food manufacturers to develop and strengthen their brands. According to Global Industry Analysts, the global bakery market is projected to reach US$410 billion in annual revenue by 2015 with the biggest growth for crackers and plain biscuits. From a packaging standpoint, the growth in this market is boosting thedemand for fullyautomated systems that increase efficiency and enable more hygienic processing. In addition, flexible equipment and tailored solutions, backed by expert support, will help manufacturers leverage the market opportunity in baked goods and meet ever-changing and diverse consumer needs.

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majority are packaged into slugs.

Withsuch growthpredicted for emerging markets, consumer tastes arealso becoming more versatile. Therefore, incorporating automated packaging technology designed for maximum flexibilityenables manufacturers to make quick and easy adjustments to respond rapidly to consumer demands. Flexible equipment lets manufacturers rapidly modify production to suit various levels of product protection and product characteristics, such as from pile to slug packs, with little downtime.

For instance, packages can be produced airtight, gas proof, or includingacorrugated cardboard around the biscuits to prevent mechanical shocks.

In addition, there is a range of sealing technologies to accommodate various film qualities. To help improve production and enhance brands, biscuit manufacturers and brand managers should take expertise and consultation into consideration when purchasing equipment to make sure that the most efficient and appropriate system is purchased. made to meet specific needs. Bosch Packaging Systems AG, a Bosch Packaging Technology company, collaborates with customers to ensure that an appropriate,tailor-made solution is

One example of shifting consumer demands is the trend towards single-serve packaging.Along with emerging market consumers’ preferenceforsmaller

Nowhere is the growing demand for biscuits more evident than in Asia, where savory crackers are expected to be the biggest growth item in the baked goods market, followed by plain biscuits.

Value-added products like cookies and sandwich biscuits are also gaining in popularity among Asian consumers.

Some at-a-glance figures provide perspective on the market opportunity in Asia. According to Euromonitor International, the projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of the biscuit market from 2012 to 2017is 2.9 percent globally. However, growth in China is projected at 22.5 percent, and in India it will skyrocket to 34.7 percent. Clearly, there is a strong demand for baked goods as these markets continue to develop.

Key mission: automation and flexibility A high degree of reliable and flexiblepackaging automation will be importantfor manufacturers to meet the growing demand for biscuits.Equipment needs to be designed for high-quality output to meet current and future requirements; at the same time, it needs to be easy to use and service.

In addition, high overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) continues to be an important factor in purchasing decisions.

incorporated to achieve production goals and business objectives.

Labor costs in some markets have nearly doubled in the past five years, and as a general trend,salaries are rising as emerging markets become more mature.Training is another cost driver as it is difficult to findskilled personnel. As a rule, automated packaging lines need fewer operators compared to semi-automated lines. It reduces the cost of labor and allows manufacturers to redirect workers to other important tasks as skills become more refined.New automated lines also come with an advanced Human Machine Interface (HMI) that is easy and intuitive to use, reducing the time required for training. Over the past few years, Bosch Packaging Systems AGhas been implementing such operator-friendly technology for the growing biscuit market in emerging markets with manufacturers seeing successful results.

For a commodity like biscuits, efficient automated technologies with high-capacity process lines can compensate for low profit margins. In manufacturing facilities, where space is also a premium, high-speed automated lines enable greater productivity within an overall reduced footprint. With no two manufacturers having the same needs, it’s crucial to work with a supplier capable of providing a packaging system custom-

As manufacturers oftenneed toprocess different products on the same line, packaging systems flexibility is key to handle different pack stylesand configurations for biscuits. Currently, 75 percent of biscuits are packed in flexible packages.

Typically, pile packagingisused for formats less than 50grams, and both pile and slug formats are used for packages between 51grams and 100grams. For packages over 100grams, the vast

packaging;there is a rising demand for singleservebiscuit pile packs. For many consumers, single-serve options convey product freshness since it is meant to be eaten all at once.

Additionally, the pack price is more affordable than for bigger packs. Single-serve packaging also adds convenience for busy consumers, such as

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urban professionals or individuals seeking portion control or a snack that can be eaten on-the-go. As a result, single-serve packs are becoming a preferred format for secondary packaging displays at pointof-purchase in urban BRIC areas.

Focus on hygiene Globally, concerns about food safety are rising, creating newregulations and tightening the ones already in existence.Indeed, these regulations are also affecting emerging markets, and food manufacturers need to adopt certain hygienic practices. New automated lines have been designed with hygiene in mind. Forexample, steel frames are used and streamlined designs preventtrapping productcrumbsin holes and crevices. Automation is also inherently more hygienic than semiautomatic operations because fewer workers come into contact with food, thus reducing the potential for contamination.

Greening for the future Food manufacturers are also exploring new “green” options to reduce scrap and CO2 emissions. This includes biodegradable films and reducing the weight of packaging by using thinner foils and fewer materials. Not only are these options environmentally friendlier, they help decrease overall costs without sacrificing quality.

Some packaging equipment manufacturers are also developing a new generation of multi-layer “functional” films that incorporate up to seven layers compared to the current standard of three layers. Despite the additional layers, these films are actually thinner due to new extrusion technology.

This new multi-layer film technology can improve barrier properties that help protect products from ultraviolet (UV) deterioration, humidity and flavor degradation.

As food manufacturers attempt to meet the increasing demand in emerging markets and beyond for biscuits of all types, incorporating automated packaging technologies will be crucial for success. Above all, manufacturers need packaging suppliers able to act as consultants to help manufacturers find the best solution for their requirements.Bosch Packaging Systems AGbrings more than 50 years of experience with biscuits packaging – expertise that manufacturers can leverage to help boost brands and seize market share.

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ooks like the Maggi issue is still brimming under the heat of FSSAI. Even as Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) had found Maggi noodles to be in compliance with the country's food safety standards, FSSAI trashed all-clear report saying that it had not given any clean chit to Nestlé’s banned Maggi noodles adding that there were lapses in the tests.

Further ahead according to the Food Safety and Drug Administration, one more sample of Nestlé’s instant noodle brand Maggi had failed test at a laboratory in Lucknowlately.

The war does not seem to end even as the Food and Consumer Affair Minister – Ram Vilas Paswan said that Maggi will be back soon on the shelves, but I think the Fssai vengeance is in no mood to bring it back any sooner.

Because of Undue strictness of Fssai this festive season one might struggle to find some new variants of their favorite chocolate, cookies or even sauces. After the Maggi saga, the market is expected to see less number of food product launches even as the food safety regulator maintains a tight scrutiny of what is already on the shelves.

This is because thefood regulators are refusing approvals for several new variants of top brands in the packaged food segment even as many others in segments like macaroni, pasta, sauces etc. continue to be under stringent check.

The looming uncertainty has not only impacted the existing products in the market but also many new product launches. Companies have put their product launches on hold because any enforcement has the potential to do a significant damage to their brands and products.

I don’t know whether it a bad news or good one but after two decades of partnership since it entered India, Yum! Brandsis splitting almost all its operations between two franchisees - Ravi Jaipuria's Devyani International and PE fund Samara Capital. The world's largest restaurant company currently operates more than 800 KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell stores in India through about half a dozen franchise partners.

Yum wants to operate its KFC and Pizza Hut franchisees through Devyani in the North and East and Samara in the South and West as Yum's largest partner, run more than 60% of the stores, mainly in the North and East If I am asked this move makes sense to me because consolidation would help the firm grow faster and alesser number of franchisees is easier to manage and a few larger players with greater investment capabilities would help turn step up growth.

The move comes at a time when Yum has been facing seven straight quarters of declines in same-store sales. That's been a common trend in the quick-service restaurant business despite low prices and value offers in at least the past five-six quarters as Indians are eating less western-style fast food amid slower spending on discretionary products.

Other big restaurant operators including McDonald's and Jubilant Food-Works, which runs Domino's Pizza and Dunkin' Donuts in the country, have also been hit by this as the industry grapples with low single-digit same-store sales growth and profitability pressures.

Britannia Industries is planning to become a total foods company, which formed the longterm strategy of the primarily biscuit manufacturing firm.

The company has been spending Rs 200 crore for setting up new greenfield units, one each in Tamil Nadu and Bangalore, besides expanding the capacity of the Gujarat plant, which will be will be completed within December this year. The present production capacity was eight lakh tonnes per annum, while growth in volume sales was 10 per cent each year.

Irene Rosenfeld, global chief executive of foods major Mondelez is worried about the slow growth of the company in India in terms of revenuesand is reiterating moves to protect unit Cadbury India's growth by boosting marketing activities at a time when consumers are resisting price hikes.

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he government launched a Rs 200 crore scheme to set up a network of technology and incubation centres to accelerate entrepreneurship and promote start-ups for innovation and entrepreneurship in agro-industry.

able to converge the advantages and knowledge of various stakeholders. The idea is to provide a platform on which multiple stakeholders can work together and address the employment needs of rural areas,” MSME Secretary Madhav Lal said.

“The Scheme for Promotion of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Agro-Industry will open vistas of incubation landscape to the micro segment of the vast rural economy,” Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Minister Kalraj Mishra said at the launch.

“We are launching the scheme today. We will add more components to the scheme as we move along,” he added.

“The scheme is designed to provide necessary skill set for setting up business enterprises and also to facilitate the market linkages available to entrepreneurs and to provide hand holding for a critical period to ensure self sustainability,” he said.

For successful commercialisation and mentoring, a grant of Rs 1 lakh per year for three years subject to a maximum of Rs 3 lakh would be given.

The scheme envisages creation of a framework for start-up promotion through Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) by using innovative means of finance like equity, quasiequity, angel fund, venture capital fund, impact funds and challenge funds.

In order to ensure that credit is available for startups, the MSME Ministry has created a fund of funds of Rs 60 crore to be channelised through SIDBI. “A fund of funds has been created under SIDBI and Rs 60 crore has been earmarked for the purpose,” Joint Secretary in the MSME Ministry Anil Kumar said.

“Success of the scheme will lie in how we are

Mondelez India's sales crossed Rs 5,000 crore in 2013, after growing at high teens for several years. But growth has slowed since as consumers cut down on discretionary spending.

The US-based multinational dominates the Rs 8,000-crore Indian chocolate market with a 65 per cent share. But the fastest growing player, Ferrero, has almost doubled its share in five years to over 12 per cent and is a threat. And, for companies such as Mondelez, protecting growth rates in emerging markets has become critical in the wake of troubled economies in other core markets.

With the market going through rough times for the international food companies due to regulatory activism and price climb - companies need to gear up and endear there consumers by attracting them towards a better offer at a good price, As far as the regulatory part is concerned the government intervention is becoming necessary to remove the fear from the industrial body and also the companies need to be clean in terms of food safety.

Thanks and will meet again next time with better write up!

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The partner institutions would be provided Rs 3 lakh per innovative idea selected for nurturing.

The scheme also entails Rs 62.50 crore fund for setting up of incubation centres by National Small Industries Corporation or Khadi and Village Industries Commission or Coir Board or any other institution/agency of the state or central government.

Besides, Rs 61.50 crore has been earmarked for setting up of technology incubation centres.

A sum of Rs 2 crore has been allocated for creation, updation and maintenance of database of technology centres network while Rs 17.75 crore will be spent on capacity building, including awards, surveys, studies, exposure visits and engagement of consultants.

The scheme emanates from Budget presented in July by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, who had proposed a technology centre network to promote innovation, entrepreneurship and agro-industry by setting up a fund with a corpus of Rs 200 crore.

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MY MAGGI

BY Basma Husain

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he Maggi brand, which came into existence in Switzerland in 1872, and came into the Nestle fold in 1947, has products ranging from soups and noodles to sauces and seasonings.

In India, it was launched in 1982-83. After 32 years, it ranked among the most recognized brands, almost synonymous with instant noodles.

Maggi is one product that survived both pre liberalization and post-liberalization thanks to its cultural embeddedness. A brand dominates when it becomes synonymous with what it sells thus as comfort food one may eat Top Ramenor Wa iWai or Cup o Noodles, but ends up always thinking of it as Maggi.

Nestle,which owns the Maggi brand,hadcraftilytake up the cultural significance of their brand,rather than fighting it. Over the years it became a household nameand nothing in the world brought emotions to a boil in less thantwo minutes better than a greatbowl of hot steaming Maggi. Maggi had an omnipresent quality; It could be made quick and dirty, at a roadside chai stall; for jawans in a tent pitched somewhere rocky and highaltitude; being cooled in an iron kettle that’s been plunged into a fast-flowing stream; being served by a hassled boy to a bored-looking date,on an ineptly-decorated tray with roses; tossed into a sandwich in a crowded dorm room; sold to bus commuters in a rainstorm; still in the packet,filling a suitcase,confusing customs officials at a foreign airport.

For a brand founded by and named for a nineteenthcentury Swiss miller, Maggi first opened up to us the possibility of food being packaged and convenient, thatwouldn’t explain the place it holds in our hearts.

Magic comes from what you did with the noodles,the flavor packetand the boiling water that counted. Could be made with vegetables for your kids, and you could convince yourself you’re being a good parent.

One could make pakoras of it,or upma. Eat it with salsa,with a bit of salad dressing,with leftover keema,with chopped up tomatoes and a dash of Tabascoit soaked up pretty much everything well. You could have it drier,strained and steaming. Or have it soupy and wet.

How the controversy started Last year, there was this company that wrapped up over Rs 10,000 crore in gross domestic sales, and then there was this district food officer in Barabanki.

Today, the tale of one will never be complete without the story of the other.It was V K Pandey who took the first step nearly 15 months ago against Nestlé’s Maggi Noodles that is now facing an avalanche of tests across the country for allegedly flouting food safety. Pandey is now being hailed as a hero in the local media and says he’s trying hard to avoid the spotlight.

According to UP official, it all started with a “routine check” on March 10, 2014, when he led a team that collected samples of Maggi noodles from a retailer in Barabanki.

Sixteen days later, the GovernmentRegional Public Analyst Laboratory in Gorakhpur, one of the state’s six food testing labs, confirmed the presence of monosodium glutamate (MSG), a flavor enhancer that was not listed on the noodle packets.

At this juncture, the company was sent a notice and asked if it wanted to appeal and on July 22, 2014, when Nestle filed an appeal, the Maggi samples were sent to Central Food Laboratory, Kolkata.

On April 7, the Kolkata test results confirmed the presence of MSG, as well as lead “in high quantity”. “The maximum permitted amount of lead can be 2.5 parts per million (ppm), but in the samples, it turned out to be 17.2 ppm, which made them unsafe and as for MSG, the Maggi packets carry a message that says ‘No added MSG. The Maggi sample was among 18,000 collected by the state FDA in UP on an average each year, said officials. Of these, around 15 per cent fail the tests and five per cent are termed “unsafe”, they added.

After the Maggi results were out, the UP FDA moved to withdraw the batch of about 2 lakh packets manufactured in February 2014.

On May 28, the FDA decided to file a case in the chief judicial magistrate’s court in Barabanki district. “The case has been lodged against Nestle India Limited, an Easy Day outlet in Barabanki and its Delhi-based parent firm.

With time states like Delhi, Keralaand west Bengal etc. also decided to ban the noodle which was favorites of million and known as Meri Maggi.

And then on the June 5, 2015, FSSAI totally banned Maggi noodles in India denting the topline product Era of Nestle.

Nestle India then had challenged the ban imposed

by India's food safety regulator on Maggi noodles and had gone to the high court in Mumbai seeking a judicial review of the order.

However, on 12 June, the Bombay High Court denied Nestlé’s request for a stay of the nationwide ban on Maggi. The court ruled that as the noodles are being withdrawn anyway "the question of granting stay... at this stage does not arise".

However judges ordered the food authorities to file their responses to Nestlé’s petition that the ban be completely revoked in time for a further court hearing on 30 June.

Not to forget, even our Bollywood stars got tangled in this Maggi web, as a FIR was registered against Bollywood stars Amitabh Bachchan, Madhuri Dixit and Preity Zinta, who have featured in Maggi noodle advertisements. This was done on the line that these stars actually influenced people in eating Maggi and were equally responsible as the Nestle people.

To all this polemic scandal Nestle with its stock being dented retaliated that, "We understand that consumers are concerned by reports that the authorities in India have found elevated levels of lead in a sample pack of MAGGI Masala Noodles.

The sample came from a batch that had an expiry date of November 2014 and is therefore no longer in the market. We are fully cooperating with the authorities who are conducting further tests and

we are awaiting their results."

Nestlé’s outlook Among the four divisions of Nestle India, the category of "prepared dishes and cooking aids", which broadly translate into Maggi, accounted for 31.5 percent of sales in 2014.

Among the remaining divisions, the category of "milk products and nutrition" had the largest share of 47.1 percent, followed by 12.2 percent for "chocolates and confectionery" and 9.2 percent for "beverages".

The Maggi unit saw a 1.8 percent increase in volumes in 2014 over the previous year and 8.1-percent rise in value at Rs.21.4 billion.

But as of now as Nestle braces to regain consumer trust over safety of its popular noodles, the jolt on its India operations has been be severe, given the position "Brand Maggi" had enjoyed in its ecosystem. Little wonder, the stock lost 15 percent in some six sessions since then.But all may not be lost either, for a marquee brand built over three decades.

Nestle as a matter of fact had called a full packed conference and addressed among others by its global chief executive Paul Bulcke– explaining that nestle was fully committed to food safety and the sample tested had been from November 2014 that were expired. This conference was held on the 5th of July – the same day FSSAI put a nationwide ban on Maggi.

The fall in the Nestle stock hasn’t been very significant. But it is conceded that the developments would affect the stock."Nestlé’s effort towards driving premiumization and improving the overall growth trajectory may take a hit because of change in focus to damage control and revive the Maggi brand.

Also, during this phase, the brand may lose market share to rivals like ITC's Yippee, adding further fuel to fire and in a bid to revive the brand, the company will have to invest heavily to communicate that its products are safe -- similar to what Cadbury did in 2003.

After effect Nestle is to destroy more than $50m (£32m) worth of its hugely popular Maggi noodles, following a ban imposed by India's food safety regulator.The company said that the value of withdrawn noodles include stocks taken off the shelves and stocks stored in factories and with distributors.

"There will be additional costs to take into account, for example bringing stock from the market, transporting the stock to the destruction points, destruction cost etc. The final figure will have to be confirmed at a later date," Nestle said.

Earlier this month, Nestle began withdrawing the Maggi brand from stores, after regulators said they found higher-than-allowed levels of lead in some packets.

Nestlé’s global chief executive Paul Bulcke has asked to see the results of the laboratory tests and promised to return Maggi to store shelves soon.

Not only does Nestle but also stopping of Maggi production at the Nestle plant has badly affected business of ancillaries.

Paras Spices Private Limited supplied nearly 200-250 tonne spices monthly to a Nestle unit for Maggi noodles and earned around half of its nearly Rs 120 crore revenue as a result. The company has retrenched nearly 300 temporary employees in the aftermath of the ban on the snack. If the ban persists for long, it may affect Paras’s contract farming venture as well.

Around 120 farmers are involved in contract farming for Paras Spices and grow aromatic, spice crops and chicory, a bushy herb used in preparing coffee, over nearly 500 acres.

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Nestle India currently exports small quantities of Maggi noodles to the US, Canada, UK, Australia, Singapore and Kenya. According to the company Maggi Noodles is made in other countries and these are not affected by the situation in India.

Nestle has geared up and is working closely with the regulators in each country to explain the situation in India and, where there is a demand to test the products, the company is cooperating fully with them.

Globally, the consolidated revenues from Maggi alone for 2014 are not available. But the category of "prepared dishes and cooking aids" accounted for 13.54 billion Swiss francs ($14.4 billion) out of the total group sales of 91.6 billion Swiss francs ($97.5 billion).

Also Brand Finance, the London-based intangible asset valuation consultancy, in its latest report for 2015 ranked Maggi 23rd globally, with a value of $2.4 billion. Nestle, its parent, topped the list with an assigned value of $21.2 billion.

This apart, the brand, which extends to a range of products, has a significant share in the annual global market for instant noodles of 102.74 billion packets. In India and Malaysia, where Maggi has significant presence, the market size is estimated at 5.34 billion and 1.34 billion packets, respectively.

Another dent on Maggi controversy is that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has decided to test samples of a Nestle instant noodle brand that was recalled from stores across India last week.

FDA had taken samples of Maggi noodles manufactured in India from third-party importers' containers for testing though Nestle does not import, market or distribute Maggi noodles in the United States. Any Maggi noodle products in US stores are sourced by retailers or imported through third parties.

What does it take to recover from the crisis?

While it cannot really fade away from memories -- nor will Nestle allow it -- salvaging the trust will also require pro-active action by the firm.

The best way to get over this is: Nestle should start communicating with stakeholders. Written communications are very important. The company should make some audio-visual and post it on their site for people to see.

To recover from this, there are two key elements -- trust of consumer and trust of investors. The business performance of the company originates from the consumer performance. At the end of the day, the truth should come out whether the product is safe or not. And the company, perhaps, also realizes as much. Rebuilding trust and consumer confident was one phrase that was repeated several times over at the press meet by chief executive Bulcke, who was specifically dispatched to India to clear the air with all sections of stakeholders, from regulators to consumers.

"Maggi has been trusted in India for over 30 years. Trust of our consumers and safety of our products is our first priority anywhere in the world," Bulcke said, adding: "Our priority now is to engage all stakeholders to clear the confusion.

Maggi will be back on store shelves soon."

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rans-fat can make food taste good; last longer on grocery-store shelves, and more hazardous for your heart. Trans-fatshave been termed as 'toxic' by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Trans-fat is considered by many doctors to be the worst type of fat you can eat. Unlike other dietary fats, trans fat — also called trans-fatty acids — both raises your LDL ("bad") cholesterol and lowers your HDL ("good") cholesterol. A high LDL cholesterol level in combination with a low HDL cholesterol level increases your risk of heart disease, the leading killer of men and women.

What exactly are Trans- fats?

Some meat and dairy products contain small amounts of naturally occurring trans-fat. But most trans-fat is formed through an industrial process that adds hydrogen to vegetable oil, which causes the oil to become solid at room temperature.

This partially hydrogenated oil is less likely to spoil, so foods made with it have a longer shelf life. Some restaurants use partially hydrogenated vegetable oil in their deep fryers, because it doesn't have to be changed as often as do other oils.

How bad are they?

Trans-fats are considered to be the worst type of dietary fats one can eat. Trans-fats can be found in a variety of food processed foods such as snacks, packaged baked goods, margarine, and fried food.

Trans-fats are used in processed foods to help give products a longer shelf life.

However, trans-fats are dangerous for your health in many ways - it raises your LDL (bad) cholesterol and lowers your HDL (good) cholesterol, thereby increasing your risk of heart disease, heart attacks and strokes.Studies also indicated that trans-fats may increase the risk of diabetes. Other health risks from trans-fats include cancer, obesity, liver dysfunction, etc.

Worst offenders Think baked goods, microwave popcorn and fried foods. Over the years, trans-fats have been most plentiful in foods like frostings, which need solid fat for texture, or in those that need a longer shelf life or flavor enhancement. Popular foods that have historically contained trans-fats are pie crusts, biscuits, microwave popcorn, coffee creamers, frozen pizza, refrigerated dough, vegetable shortenings and stick margarines.

Trans-fats also have been used by restaurants for frying. Many larger chains have stopped using them, but smaller restaurants may still get food

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containing trans-fats from suppliers.

United States FDA bans trans-fats In a recent milestone development, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration made good on its proposal to effectively ban artificial trans-fats from a wide range of processed foods, from microwave popcorn to frozen pizza, saying they raise the risk of heart disease.

Under new FDA regulations, partially hydrogenated oils, which have been shown to raise "bad" LDL cholesterol, will be considered food additives that cannot be used unless authorized by the FDA. The regulations take effect in three years, giving companies time to either reformulate products without partially hydrogenated oils or petition the FDA to permit specific uses of them.

Following the compliance period, no partially hydrogenated oils can be added to human food unless they are otherwise approved by the FDA. The food industry has begun preparing a petition seeking approval for limited use of trans-fats in certain products, such as decorative sprinkles, the industry's trade group, but expressed satisfaction with the FDA's overall action and 3-year compliance period.

Under current law, food additives cannot be used unless they have been approved in advance by the FDA or are generally recognized as safe. Such substances do not have to be approved before being used.

In 2013 the FDA made a preliminary determination that partially hydrogenated oils, the major dietary source of trans-fat in processed foods, are no longer recognized as safe because they increase the risk of heart disease.

The oils are formed during food processing when hydrogen is added to vegetable oil to make it more solid. Reducing their use could prevent 20,000 heart attacks and 7,000 deaths, the agency said.

Currently, foods are allowed to be labeled as having “0” grams trans-fat if they contain less than 0.5 grams of Trans fat per serving.

The industry has reformulated many products using palm, sunflower, safflower and other oils.

But there are some products that have relatively low levels of Trans-fats and cannot easily be reformulated.

Food companies are hoping to persuade the FDA that such products meet the agency's food additive safety standards. To do that, they must prove with reasonable certainty that the products cause no harm.

Naturally occurring trans-fat found in milk and certain meet products would not be affected by the rules.

Courtesy; Times of India Indian scenario on Trans-fats The US Food and Drug Administration's directive to remove artificial Trans fats from processed foods can act as an eye-opener for millions of Indians, considering the adverse effects that it has on the human health.

Experts claimed that in Indian snacks, both packaged products and the ones being sold at the roadside; contain exuberant amounts of unhealthy fats, which is accountable for a range of chronic

illnesses.

There is no regulation of artificial trans-fat in India.Manufacturers merely put a label on them, mentioning the trans-fat content, but it is written in a small font that's hard to notice. In some cases, the information is even misleading.

Why should Indians Worry?

The reason that Indians have plenty of reasons to worry about the ill effects about Trans-fat is because of our changing food habits. From a country which believed in eating desi ‘ghee,’ many households have shifted to cooking in ‘Vanaspati ghee’. A study conducted by Centre for Science and Environment showed that most of trusted edible oil brands contain unhealthy levels of trans fat while the level of trans fat in some our Vanaspati ghee brand is as high as 12 times higher than which is permissible in Netherlands (which has tougher food regulations).

Penchant of Fried: We Indians are also in love with eating street junk food take Samosa, Vadapav for example. And the favorite oil for those cooking in the streets is Vanaspati ghee as they constantly fry the items in the same oil. Even restaurants often use hydrogenated oils in their dishes, for its taste and longer shelf life. With Indians frequently eating outside, we are consuming unhealthy levels of fats both saturated and Trans Fat. Trans fat in Indian Food items• Bhatura- 9.5% • Paratha- 7.8% • Puri- 7.6% • Tikkis-7.5% While Trans-fat in French fries is 6.9% which even though high is less than those in Indian items. The number significantly reduces if these items are fried in other oils.

Sweet Tooth: Indians are known to be fond of sweets and the commonly used medium for cooking in halavais is Vanaspati ghee. There is generous use of Vanaspati ghee even at home when cooking sweets along with desi ghee.

Baked Food: We can’t imagine chai without Marie, can we? Most baked products like biscuits, cookies, cakes contain Trans-fat. The bakery products like nankatai and khari are extremely unhealthy as they contain large amounts of transfat.

These are other foods with Trans-fat: Trans-fat being inexpensive with longer shelf life and giving a good texture is used in most packaged foods like • Spreads- Those containing margarine contain Trans-fat.

• Soups- Soup mix, noodles all contains Trans-fat.

• Cakes, cookies- Most baked items contain Transfat.

Genetic Predisposition: Heart disease in India has grown four times in the last 40 years and WHO estimates that by 2020 close to 60 percent of cardiac patients worldwide will be Indian. They also found that average age of a heart patient in India is much lower than that in other countries.

A research by Dr. Michael Miller, Director of Preventive Cardiology, Maryland University of Medical Science showed that genetic

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mutation in triglyceride regulation could be the probable cause. Triglycerides is a type of fat which flows in the blood which needs to be broken down, in Indians there is some malfunction which causes the triglyceride levels to be extremely high. High levels of triglycerides can cause atherosclerosis or hardening of arteries.Thus with predisposition to heart disease and a diet rich in fats, Indians have plenty of reason to be worried about Trans-fat.

Labels often lie If you think you can keep off the Trans-fat just by looking at the nutrition labels, you are wrong.

This is because though FDA in India requires the companies to mention the use of Trans-fat in the products, the labels are often misleading because the products with ‘zero trans-fat’ may contain partially hydrogenated vegetable oil in its ingredients. Also they can label it as zero Trans-fat because the serving size is below the requirements.

However, it is better to go with a food item that says ‘No trans Fat’ label than without it.

What do we do?

• No safe limits- We must understand that Transfat has no place in our diet and no amount of Trans-fat can be consumed without risks. FDA has recommended in 2005 that the daily consumption of Trans-fat should be less than 2 grams.

• Appeal for a Ban: Denmark became the first country to ban ‘Trans-fat’ and even America has banned use of ‘trans-fat’ now. India needs tougher regulation to force the manufacturers of food products to curtail use of Trans-food. The Vanaspati ghee manufacturers need to mention the ill effects of Vanaspati ghee on the cover.

• Stop cooking in Vanaspati Ghee: Vanaspati Ghee contains high levels of trans-fat and there is no benefit which we get from trans-fat. With Indians being prone to coronary disease avoiding cooking in Vanaspati ghee is essential.

• Use vegetable oils: All vegetables oils like sunflower, safflower oil, groundnut oil are better than Vanaspati ghee, however olive, canola, rapeseed oil are healthier options. Around 4-5 teaspoon of oil can be consumed everyday according to nutritionists.

• Read labels: You need to read labels and choose the ones with least amount of Trans- fat.

• Opt for healthier foods: If you focus on eating healthy by snacking on healthier options like fruits, nuts, sprouts and whole grain items you would not need to eat junk as much. Also cook at home so that you do not get the Trans-fat in the ready to eat and frozen foods.

There is nothing good about trans-fat, they clog your arteries, increase your risk for heart disease, raise your chances of being a diabetic and unless we stop eating junk food, the number of heart patients in our country will go on increasing.

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hen Iggesund Paperboard challenged the world’s designers to create better and more sustainable consumer packaging the result was almost 200 design proposals. The company has now selected three of these to receive a reward and also opened a dialogue with more designers about being able to use their creations in various contexts.

We’re overwhelmed by the enthusiasm that greeted our project, both from the participating designers but also the attention it has received in the press,” comments Staffan Sjöberg, Public Relations Manager at Iggesund Paperboard. “And of course we’re pleased, because one of our aims was to show more designers what they can do with paperboard in general and our products, Invercote and Incada, in particular.”

One of the winning entries is a packaging system for rolls of toilet or kitchen paper. It was submitted

by Maikel Roberts, Barcelona.

“It’s exciting from our perspective as a paperboard manufacturer because it involves an upgrade from plastic wrap to paperboard,” Sjöberg says. “What Maikel has created is a system that allows more to be loaded on every pallet and also gives better exposure at the point of sale. It also probably makes in-store handling easier.”

Jessica Bergdahl, Moa Ahlström, and Linnea Löfgren, first-year students at Nackademin in Stockholm, Sweden, were selected for their tri-function crisps packaging. As packaging, it protects its contents better than a traditional bag but it can also be unfolded and function as a serving bowl. Finally, the lid, which is used to

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close the packaging, can also be used to serve dip in.

“Packaging that can offer several functions during its lifetime is always interesting and I’m convinced that we will see more of this type of thing in the future,” comments Bo Wallteg, long-time editorin-chief of the packaging industry magazine NordEmballage, and member of the competition jury.

The Bulgarian design name Alpha Design was the third winner for its proposal for a holder and protective cover for e-book readers.

“A paperboard cover or holder is inexpensive and also means e-book readers can be supplied with customised contents and a cover that reflects the contents,” explains Johan Granås, Business Developer at Iggesund, who was also a member of the three-person jury. “But even if that option is not used, this should still be a cheaper alternative than many other holders and covers now on the market.”

Iggesund has worked with the American crowdsourcing agency Crowdspring, whose global network of designers formed the basis of the competition.

“We hoped to see some local variations where we could distinguish differences between countries and parts of the world,” says Staffan Sjöberg with slight disappointment. “But we lucked out there – the vast majority of the entries were makeovers of products from global brands.”

He also points out that the jury judged the concepts largely without doing a detailed analysis of the realism of every entry. Some entries were rejected for clearly being impossible to realise but there were also many entries with commercial potential.

India, where Tetra Pak has a 90 percent market share.

“India’s liquid pack market is fast opening up and presents a huge opportunity to grow,” Jain said. “The Sanand plant would largely cater to the India market. Export opportunities to neighboring countries like Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar [and] Pakistan would also be explored.”

In a statement, the company said 90 percent of the Sanand production would be targeted within India.

The new Gujarat plant is part of Uflex’s larger strategy to become a $2 billion group in the next five years, double its current sales of 6,200 crore rupees ($966.3 million).

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ndia’s largest film and flexible packaging firm, is investing 550 crore rupees ($85.7 million) to build its fourth factory as it tries to enter the country’s aseptic packaging market currently dominated by Tetra Pak Inc. The Noida-based firm said its new factory in Sanand will have production capacity of 7 billion packages a year for the energy drink, milk and juice markets, among others, and would likely be operational in early 2017.

“We have already acquired around 70 acres of land and ordered equipment for the Sanand plant,” said Uflex President R. K. Jain, in an interview in his office. “Trial production would commence in October next year, while commercial operation would kick-start in April 2017.”

The facility would have one lamination and two printing lines. Jain said the company sees opportunities in the aseptic packaging market in

In its last fiscal year, ending March 31, it had profit of 255 crore ($39.7 million), and said it is growing 15 percent to 18 percent a year in volume, and 12 percent to 14 percent in sales.

“Our next target is doubling the turnover to $2 billion in the next three to four years,” Jain said.

“We continue to focus on process and product improvement in addition to capacity expansion.”

divestment is part of company's strategy to exit non-core adhesive lamination packaging business and pursue growth opportunity in its core tube packaging business which has great potential across the globe in beauty & cosmetics, pharma & health and food categories," it added.

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ssel Propack has sold its wholly owned subsidiary Packaging India Pvt Ltd (PIPL), valued at Rs 165 crore, to Amcor Flexibles India Pvt Ltd. The agreement has been signed and the deal is completed for full cash consideration, Essel Propack Ltd said without disclosing the actual cash realisation.

The enterprise value of the divested business is Rs 165 crore, the Essel group company said. "The

It also plans to offer liquid pack filling machine from its Noida plant, Jain said.

It said Sanand will employ 250 when it first opens in 2017 but employment will grow to 3,000 when fully operational.

"This decision will help the company to further strengthen expertise in tube packaging business & deleverage," he added. The deal will provide PIPL an opportunity for further growth in the flexible packaging space as part of Australia-based multinational packaging company Amcor, Essel Propcak said.

East, Africa, Eastern Europe, West Asia," K Ravi, managing director, Hassia Packaging said.

IMA is a global market leader in the development and production of packaging machines for the pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, tea, coffee, dairy and food & beverage industries.

Hassia Packaging's manufacturing facility located at Sanaswadi, Pune has made significant inroads in the Indian industry by offering highest speed of automation for packaging food, dairy, agrochemical, washing powder, shampoo, hair oil, and nutraceuticals.

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talian major IMA Spa, which was acquired by German conglomerate Oystar Group, seeks to increase its exports to more than half its total sales in the next two years from Hassia Packaging India.

"We are looking at 20 per cent growth every year, with a key focus on becoming an export-oriented company by 2017, and with a projected turnover from overseas markets of more than 50 per cent.

The combination of German and Italian excellence and technological prowess will help Hassia make gains in the domestic market and strengthen its footprint in South Asia, South East Asia, Middle

Hassia India has a strong presence in the Indian subcontinent and exports 30 per cent of its products to international markets including Africa, SAARC and Southeast Asia. Some of the prominent clientele of the brand includes blue chip companies like Unilever ITC, P&G, Perfetti, Kraft Foods, GSK, Danone and Abbott. With a current turnover of Rs 50 crore, it expects to cross Rs 100 crore in the next three years.

Hassia is focusing on the Indian market instead of China as the branded local food market offers huge potential.

India has rejected a request from the US to change its labeling or packaging requirements for food imports.

The company said plastics packaging in consumer goods is growing 15 percent a year in India, and will likely maintain that trend because the market penetration is low. About 80 percent of the potential market in India has not been reached, Jain said.

“Factors like changing lifestyles, economic prosperity, concern for hygiene, increasing demand for quality and branded goods, coupled with organized retailing, would in any way bring a boom to the sector,” Jain said.

Esel Propcak Vice Chairman & Managing Director Ashok Goel said, "The divestment of Packaging India Pvt Ltd is in line with our strategic decision to intensify focus on the core tube packaging business globally including India."

representative and India's commerce secretary, India has maintained that the system of labeling or packaging is applicable to all countries and conforms to the standards laid down

by Codex Alimentarius Commission, a joint intergovernmental body, reported the Live Mint.

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he labeling rules require all food imports to have their maximum retail price (MRP) printed on the packaging, to avoid any tampering with the price. The US wanted this to change to allow for the MRP to be printed on a separate sticker.

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So, we are not discriminating against any one country. If one intends to export to a country, one has to abide by the requirements of the importing country."

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a Rs 1 lakh crore package for the strife-torn state.

Sources said the task of boosting exports is handled by the Spices Board but the agriculture ministry is responsible for local production and marketing.

With SDAs for various regions in place, the government is hoping to pool in resources of the agriculture ministry, the commerce department as well as the states to provide a major thrust to the production, marketing, distribution and exports of several spices in which India can dominate the global market.

In recent years, India has lost its dominant position as a global exporter of spices and plantation crops such as tea and coffee and the government is looking to restore some of the lost ground, an official said.

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he government is gearing up to set up 11 Spice Development Agencies (SDAs) with the saffron produced by Jammu & Kashmir will be the first one off the block at a time when the state government and the Centre are discussing

During 2014-15, export of spices added up to under $2 billion in India's total export basket of over $310 billion. On Wednesday, the commerce department is expected to raise the issue with the 11 major producing states including Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Assam and Andhra Pradesh for spices ranging from pepper to zeera, ginger and mint, among others.

Tea Infused Thai Bowl and more. The brand serves gourmet teas from around the world and has an exquisite range of teas from hot to cold and normal to extravagant.

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ea Trails is planning to open 500 outlets pan-India by 2020. It offers a carefully curated range of the finest teas from around the world along with suitable tea accompaniments, justifying the theory of tea pairing. Tea Trails currently operates six successful outlets in Mumbai.

The brand plans to open outlets with a combination of company owned and Franchisee run outlets.

In the current year the brand plans to open 45 outlets across the country. In the initial phase, the focus markets are Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Delhi NCR and Ahmedabad.

Tea Trails further specialises in elaborately teainfused food menu; the signature tea infused dishes include the Burmese Tea Salad, Tea Marbled Eggs,

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he Spices Board has launched a slew of steps to promote spice cultivation by offering subsidies and sensitise them about the need to undertake post-harvest quality enhancement techniques.

The Board will also provide financial assistance to farmers for irrigation, land development, mechanisation, replanting, soil conservation and organic farming of various spices. It will also give financial aid to purchase irrigation and farming equipment and tools.

Spices Board Chairman A Jayathilak said the initiatives are part of the Board’s 12th plan to improve export-oriented production of small cardamom and post-harvest improvement of other spices across spice-growing regions in India. “The eligibility criteria for availing the benefits are based on land held by the grower and is different for each programme,” he pointed out.

Availability of good quality planting materials of improved varieties for replanting/rejuvenation is the key to improve the productivity of cardamom.

High-yielding and disease-free planting materials are to be made available to facilitate replanting.

Subsidy at the rate Rs 2 per sucker and seedling for a maximum 10,000 suckers in Karnataka and Rs 2.50 per sucker in Kerala and Tamil Nadu is offered to the growers. According to growers, this would benefit roughly one lakh growers in the three southern states.

Under the schemes, small cardamom cultivators in Kerala and Tamil Nadu will get up to Rs 70,000 for replanting, while farmers in Karnataka will receive up to Rs 50,000. They will also receive an aid for planting material production. Kerala’s Idukki district is having the largest cardamom plantations across the country and produces about 6,000 tonnes annually.

For irrigation and land development, the Board will provide financial assistance up to 25 per cent of the actual cost for acquiring pump sets, sprinkler sets, equipment for gravity-fed irrigation system, and up to 50 per cent for water storage structure.

The farmers will also get funding up to 25 per cent for soil conservation. Farmers have been facing a difficult situation due to decreasing prices in the last few months.

Speaking about tea brewing process, Kavita Mathur, Co-owner of the brand and Tea Guru says, “Brewing tea is an ancient art which is seldom paid attention to. We, at Tea Trails, understand the importance of brewing and steeping high quality loose leaf teas to perfection, without which, the experience of drinking tea cannot be enjoyed to its fullest.“ Tea Trails looks to expand its network with over 500 outlets within the next five years. India is the second largest tea consuming market in the world but the tea-café market is practically non- existent.

Tea Trails aspires to cater to this latent demand and be the category creator. The Indian tea industry and the beverage café market are currently valued at Rs 19,500 Cr and Rs 1800 Cr respectively. Tea Trails operates in this space and has a first mover advantage.

“The large part of the expansion strategy is based on Franchise network development. This business model is asset light with high RoI. Tea Trails is in the process of raising an investment to support this plan,” says Uday Mathur, Co-founder, Tea Trails.

Honeybees play an important role in pollination of cardamom flowers. By promoting bee keeping in cardamom plantations, the productivity can be increased and also this will give an additional income to farmers. The Board is providing assistance for the supply five bee boxes per hectare at 50 per cent subsidy, limited to Rs 1,880 per box. the store celebrates a coffee story that is woven throughout the store from the messages on stair riser to the hand painted coffee region map on the focal wall. The two storied outlet has been designed to reflect the rich historical architecture of the city and the interiors of the store embrace and celebrate the local culture with the use of displayed antiques.

Besides, the Board will bear 33 per cent of the actual cost (limited to Rs 12, 000) for the construction of 200 cubic metre capacity tanks for rainwater harvesting. They will also get a maximum of Rs 1 lakh in subsidy for purchasing improved cardamom curing devices and 50 per cent subsidy for GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) kits and bee-keeping boxes.

It also provides assistance for post-harvest improvement process of the spices in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal and North-eastern states.

India exported spices worth Rs 14,899 crore (US$ 2,432.85 million) in 2014-15 as compared to Rs 13,735 crore (US$ 2,267.67 million) a year earlier.

In 2014-15, a total of 893,920 tonnes of spices and spice products valued at Rs 14,899.68 crore were exported, registering 9 per cent increase in volume and 8 per cent in rupee terms in value as compared to 8,17,250 tonnes valued at Rs 13,735 crore in FY14.

Spice parks in Kota, Rae Bareli The Spices Board will set up Spices Parks at Kota in Rajasthan and Rae Barely in UP. The Board has already set up Spices Park at Chhindwara in Madhya Pradesh, Puttady in Kerala, Jodhpur in Rajasthan, Guna in Madhya Pradesh, Sivaganga in Tamil Nadu and Guntur in Andhra Pradesh.

The Rajasthan government has allotted 30 acres at Ramganj Mandi in Kota free of cost to the Board for the purpose. The Park is meant for processing and value addition of seed spices, especially for coriander and cumin. The Board had allotted 14 acres to 12 spices exporters for developing their own processing units. The UP government has allotted 11 acres. It will produce mint and mint products.

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ata Starbucks Private Limited, the 50/50 joint venture between Starbucks Coffee Company and Tata Global Beverages Limited, celebrates the opening of the 75th Starbucks store in India. The store located in Mumbai at Bandra, also marks the opening of the 27th store in the city and the 3rd in the buzzing locality of Bandra and Santacruz. With 75 stores now operational across 6 cities, Tata Starbucks Private Limited continues to grow in the market with a commitment to offer the unique Starbucks Experience, unparalleled service, handcrafted beverages, and extensive food offerings to coffee lovers across the country.

Marking this occasion, Avani Davda, CEO, Tata Starbucks Private Limited, said, “We are thrilled to celebrate the opening of our 75th store in India and extend our unique Starbucks Experience to coffee lovers across six cities. Continuing our thoughtful expansion in this market with our 27th store in Mumbai, we remain committed to growing our business with a steady focus on our partners – who are at the heart of our business and contribute greatly to our success. We have been overwhelmed by the way our customers have embraced us and we look forward to welcoming our customers at the new store. As we grow from strength to strength, we are committed to exceeding the expectations of our customers and those of our partners.”

Strategically located in the heart of Bandra,

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There is an artistic impression of the Bandra Worli Sea link celebrating the city. The elevations in the exterior of the store are attractively designed with Corten steel giving the store a warm, rustic feel.

The wood-stamped concrete walls, ornamental glass lightings and decorative wood planking are inspired by the local arts and architecture of the region. The latest store in Bandra is located off Linking Road in Bandra West.

Delivering on its promise of being the Third Place for customers, the store will offer an extensive range of Starbucks® signature espresso-based beverages and an extensive food menu comprising Indian and International favourites’.

Starbucks entered the Indian market in October 2012 and currently operates 75 stores in India across Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Pune, Bengaluru and Chennai, through a network of 1000 passionate partners. Starbucks® stores are operated by the joint venture, Tata Starbucks Limited, and branded as Starbucks Coffee – “A Tata Alliance”.

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ith the dairy industry gaining momentum across the country, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU) is preparing for a giant leap in promoting dairy science and technology in the State.

“The industry is emerging as one of the potential areas for career, higher education, and research.

India is the largest milk-producing country with annual production of around 130 million tonnes.

But the efficiency of the sector is abysmally low.

While the best-run farms in the world produce 1.6 kg of milk for every kg of feed, in India it is less than a kg,” B. Ashok, Vice Chancellor, KVASU, said.

He said scientific breeding, feeding, and management practices along with quality inputs and extension support services were required for achieving better productivity.

Strategic programmes were required for reaching out to smallholder population for facilitating technology transfer and extension support.

Dr. Ashok said the Food Safety and Standards Act 2006 played a key role in maintaining quality of livestock products. Producers had to be linked with processing and exporting agencies so that quality could be ensured right from production to marketing. “It requires more number of dairy professionals,” he said.

The university had established two dairy science and technology colleges at Pookode in Wayanad and Chettachal in Thiruvananthapuram. The new colleges having 40 seats each and would start functioning by the first week of September.

Construction works at the Dr. Verghese Kurien Institute of Dairy Science and Technology on the Mannuthy campus of the varsity are under way and the institute envisages to conduct research programmes to strengthen the dairy industry in the State, G. Girish Varma, Dean, CDST, Mannuthy, said.

The university’s initiative to start a B.Tech Dairy Science and Technology programme at Pookode in association with the Malabar Regional Milk Co-operative Union will be boost for the sector in Wayanad. The university is offering two-year diploma in dairy science on the Mannuthy and Pookode campuses, Dr. Girish said.

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Full crème milk called ‘Gold Milk’ was launched along with several other products that include curd, butter milk, sweet lassi, dood peda, malai laddu, milk cake, basundi, and kajur kova that were made available for sale.

The products are made available at every shop that sells milk and its by-products. Depending upon the response from the customers, stalls of Karimnagar Dairy will be arranged for sale. As of now the dairy products will be supplied through distributors.

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entering the plantations business is that sourcing quality has become difficult. “In many cases, even when you buy from big gardens, the tea is mixed with tea from bought leaf factories and there is no distinction in the garden mark,” said Desai.

Wagh Bakri packets around 40 million kg of tea.

“Of this, 25 million kg is sourced from Assam gardens,” said Desai. A small portion is also sourced from Sri Lanka and Kenya. If the import duty is brought down, Wagh Bakri could increase sourcing from Sri Lanka and Kenya.

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fter 35 years, Gujarat-based Wagh Bakri group, one of the established regional packet tea players, is looking to diversify into coffee and tea plantations. “The board has cleared this diversification,” said Piyush Desai, chairman and managing director of Wagh Bakri.

The extension into coffee, however, would be under a new brand name and not Wagh Bakri.

At present, the duty on Sri Lankan tea is around 15 per cent and Kenyan at 100 per cent. “A small amount of Kenyan tea, when blended, gives great colouring which doesn't happen with Indian tea,” Desai added.

Kenyan tea is used in Wagh Bakri's premium brand, Good Morning. The group has a turnover of Rs 900 crore and is hoping to close the year with Rs 1,000 crore.

“The distribution channel would be the same for packet tea and coffee. The total investment is likely to be Rs 30-50 crore,” said Desai. In plantations, Wagh Bakri is on the lookout for gardens in Assam.

“We are interested in a clutch of gardens and not a single garden,” he explained. Together, the gardens are likely to produce three to five million kg.

What has prompted Wagh Bakri to consider

“The crop was low in 2014-15 and farmers held back and the prices went up.”

Robusta futures last month rose 9.3 percent, the most since February 2014, and traded 1 percent lower at $1,688 a ton on ICE Futures Europe on Friday. Arabica, which advanced 5 percent in June in New York, was down 0.6 percent at $1.2805 a pound. Societe Generale predicts a surplus of 905,000 bags of 60 kilograms each this year.

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offee shipments from India may increase the most in four years as prospects for a record crop in Asia’s third-largest producer spur farmers to liquidate inventory.

Exports will rise as much as 10 percent in the year through March 2016 from 286,516 metric tons last year, said Ramesh Rajah, president of the Coffee Exporters Association of India. That would be the biggest gain since 2011-2012, when sales jumped 11 percent to 333,181 tons, data from the state-run Coffee Board show.

Rising sales from India to mostly Europe and Russia will add to a global surplus forecast by Societe Generale SA and weigh on robusta prices in London. Supplies from the South Asian nation may help bridge a shortfall in shipments from Vietnam, where farmers are hoarding the most beans in at least five years on speculation prices will rally further.

Robusta accounts for about 70 percent of India’s exports.

“With a larger crop expected next season, the small farmers will keep selling” as they can’t bear the storing and logistic costs, Rajah said by phone from Bengaluru on July 14.

Monsoon Boost Production in India will rise 8.7 percent to a record 355,600 tons in 2015-16, the board estimates.

Timely monsoon rains have boosted crop prospects, according to Anil Kumar Bhandari, a member of the state-run agency.

“We are heading for a very good crop,” Bhandari said by phone from Bengaluru on July 13. “The coffee-growing belt in Karnataka and Kerala has got adequate rains.”

Exports rose 12 percent to 102,850 tons between April 1 and July 13 from the same period a year earlier, provisional data from the board show.

Italy, Germany and Russia were among the top buyers of Indian coffee.

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he Indian Grape Processing Board (IGPB) is currently clueless on whether it still exists or stands dissolved. IGPB vicechairman Siraj Hussein and secretary Venkatesh Swarlu were transferred to other ministries earlier this year. The term of the 15-member Board ended in February and on March 31, the IGPB vacated its office housed in the Western Maharashtra Development Corporation building in Pune.

Although there has been no official communication from the Union ministry of food processing industries, there is no word on either the new incumbents or indeed the fate of the Board. Even the former chairman says he is not aware of the current position of the board.

Established in 2009, IGPB’s mandate was to address industry problems and help promote grape products. The board’s website is also not functional anymore.

Former chairman of the board Jagdish Holkar says in spite of several efforts made by the industry to keep the board afloat, the government has not been showing any interest.

Holkar, along with Sula Vineyards CEO Rajeev Samant, had met the Union food processing industries minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal at least a couple of occasions apprising her of the need for the continuity of the board. However, we did not meet with success, he said, adding that it is very sad that this has happened at a time when

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iming to make Rajasthan a hub for olives in India, the state government has decided to promote olive (Jaitun) cultivation in 5,200 hectares under various schemes this year, from the existing 240 hectares.

The desert state is also planning to boost production of olive oil, known for health benefits, from the current level of 10,000 litres and make the 'Raj Olive oil' an international brand.

"Currently, olive cultivation is being undertaken in state-farm fields in 240 hectares as part of the Indo-Israel project. Having seen encouraging results last year, we have decided to take olive cultivation to farmers' fields," Agriculture Minister Prabhu Lal Saini told.

Around 200 hectares under the National Mission on Oilseeds and Oil Palm (NMOOP) and 5,000 hectares under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) will be brought under the olive cultivation this year, he said.

Saini also said: "We want to make our state a hub for olives in India. We have identified wasteland areas and also looking at hilly areas to expand cultivation. This will change the agro-economy of

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the industry has begun to gain recognition in the international market.

During the Board’s six active years, its initiatives included pushing for a uniform national wine policy, advocating single window clearances for setting up wine units, organizing events to promote the industry in India and abroad and even trying for survival packages for the sick units.

“We had also started the procedure for simplifying excise laws for wine in various states,” said Holkar, adding that this work is still incomplete.

Significantly, the likely dissolution of the board also raises a question over India’s membership at the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV). India joined the OIV in July 2012 and became the 44th member of the organisation.

The OIV is an inter-governmental organisation of a scientific and technical nature of recognized competence for its works concerning vines, wine, wine-based beverages, table grapes, raisins and other vine-based products and is based out of Paris.

Whether the annual membership charges of around Rs 14,000 are continued to be paid by the government also remains unclear. India continues to be a member of OIV through the board and the ministry of food processing industries as the membership is for governments only, Holkar said, adding that after the OIV membership, the next step for India was to join the WWTG (World Wide Trade Group) of Washington DC, informal grouping of industry representatives from wineproducing countries.

India had participated as an observer in an important meeting of WWTG in Washington.

While the OIV membership helped India get access to the state-of-the-art scientific knowledge about vines, wines and grapes, WWTG members that include Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, New Zealand, South Africa and the US would have helped India in trade, he pointed out. The group has the representatives of both the industry as well as the government.

As of now, the industry issues are being coordinated by the All India Wine Producers Association.

AIWPA’s annual general meeting is slated to be held next week in Mumbai where this issue will come up for discussion, Holkar said.

There are around 110 wineries in India (including 72 in Maharashtra) with the industry size pegged at around R2,000 crore. The Indian wine industry has been growing at over 20% to touch approximately 10-11 million litres of wine production during 2014-15.

the state."

Farmers are being encouraged to grow olive trees by giving them free plants and technical assistance, he said, adding that the state is currently growing oil plants and plans to promote non-oil varieties of olives used as salad.

Last year, the state had harvested the first crop of olive fruits to the tune of 100 tonnes and also had extracted 10,000 litres of oil, which was marketed under the brand name 'Raj Olive Oil'.

The minister said that olive fruit output this year may exceed 100 tonnes and this would help increase production of olive oil, one of the most expensive cooking oils.

The Vasundhara Raje government, in its earlier term in 2007, had commenced the Olive cultivation project by taking assistance from Israel and planted over 1 lakh saplings in seven agro-climatic zones.

Currently, oil plants are grown in districts like Bikaner, Ganganagar, Hanumangarh and Jhunjhunu.

The best known olive plantations are grown in Italy, Spain, Israel and Greece.

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made in a wide variety of innovative shapes, sizes and appearances, and can include components such as handles and opening and reclosing features such as zips and spouts.

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lobal demand for flexible packaging is projected to reach 210 billion USD in 2015 and will continue to grow to 248 billion USD in 2020, according to market research

by Smithers Pira.

Flexible packaging has been one of the fastest growing packaging sectors over the past 10 years, thanks to increased consumer focus on convenience and sustainability, and this rapid development will continue to accelerate, the report has found. The Smithers Pira Future of Global Flexible Packaging to 2020 report stated that the market will grow at an annual average rate of three percent, reaching 248 billion USD in 2020.

According to the executive summary of the report, flexible packaging is the most economical method to package, preserve and distribute food, beverages, other consumables, pharmaceuticals and other products that need extended shelf life. It can be designed with barrier properties tailored to fit the products being packaged and their end-use, whereas other barrier packaging formats generally provide a one-sizefits-all approach. Flexible packaging can now be

Flexible packaging technology has advanced dramatically over the past 10 years and is now a consumer household mainstay, steadily moving into new markets and applications. Products have progressed from simple monolayer bags and wrappings to coextruded or laminated engineered multilayer and coated constructions, comprising multiple materials such as plastics, paper and metal foils, coatings and other additives.

These developments provide properties such as high barrier to oxygen, extended shelf life and convenience, all of which are increasingly demanded in packaging for food, consumables and pharmaceuticals. The properties of flexible packaging can be tailored to provide specific combinations required for packaging a broad range of products.

Future of Global Flexible Packaging to 2020 has also noted that the global consumer flexible packaging market value is estimated at 91.7 billion USD for 2015, and is forecast to grow at an annual average rate of 4.4 percent during the

demand for consumer flexible packaging us to continue its upward growth trend in 2015 and well beyond, especially as developing economies continue to expand, according to the report. China is the largest national market for consumer flexible packaging, with a market tonnage of 6.07 million tonnes. Asia is the largest regional market with 40 percent of global market volume, followed by Western Europe and North America. Asia is also projected to be the fastest growing market for consumer flexible packaging over the forecast period, with an annual average rate of 6.6 percent in volume terms. India and China are the fastest growing national markets for consumer flexible packaging at 9.4 percent and 6.9 percent annual rates, respectively, over the 2015-20 forecast period.

Food is projected to account for almost threequarters of global consumer flexible and forecasts packaging consumption in 2015. Meat, fish and poultry account for the largest usage food sector for flexible packaging, followed by confectionery and baked goods. Flexible food packaging has been growing at an average annual rate of four percent in volume terms over the 201conv0-15 period. It was the fastest growing end-use sector with beverages and pharmaceuticals following close behind.

personalization and individualization.

A recent report from Canadean has predicted that nearly 800 billion units of flexible packaging will be consumed within global retail food markets in 2018, meaning flexible packaging is set to expand its share in the food packaging market to 53.1 percent in the next three years.

Another recent Smithers Pira report has stated that the global folding carton market will be worth over 100 billion USD by 2020 and will consume almost 47 million tonnes of material.

Both flexible packaging and folding carton printing will form part of package printing’s overall presence at Labelexpo Europe 2015. This will include Nilpeter showing flexible package printing on an FA-4* in the technical Packprint Workshop feature area.

In terms of future growth, a number of new packaging materials will become commercialized over the forecast period. Packaging converters looking to reduce production and transport costs are benefiting from the increase in flexible packaging types, aided by the continual development of new pouch designs – particularly the potential for an allplastic barrier pouch – and by growing consumer demand for convenience and packets that are easy to open and close. New processes and machinery will enable pouch filling speeds to match those of bottles over time.

2015-20 period to reach 114 billion USD. The market tonnage of this segment is estimated at 26.2 million tonnes in 2015 and is forecast to grow on average by 3.8 percent during the 201520 period to reach 31.7 million tonnes. World

Advances in digital printing will provide opportunities for direct in-line printing as part of the conversion operation and developments in packaging and graphics to meet the requirements of brand-owners and consumers for rapid product changes, versioning,

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was established since 1969 to furnish, processing and distribution of milk and milk products.

The firm had started with production of milk products in 2 shop at a local area i.e. Khar. The massive success of the organisation is evidenced through the growth rate of the company, who has successfully tapped potential market gap in the high class societies of Mumbai, Gujarat and Goa. The company has successfully recognised a brand allegiance in the major areas of Mumbai. The

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company also establishes individual market with alliance of various malls and institutions. Jasvinder Bajaj, and other Directors have fine experience of the milk business and inborn management skills, which have lead to planning a quantum rise through this ambitious project. Presently the company sells its product in respected Punjab Sind brand. The brand resembles quality and care for the health of the consumers.

The company desires to spread out in the present area of operation, and is enthusiastic to sell its esteemed products through a well-set circulation line in Mumbai and other states. The company has unique plans to pierce the international market with the already existing and proposed new products. The company wishes to manufacture the products in the state of art processing unit at Goregaon under the brand name Punjab Sind Dairy Products pvt ltd. Owing to vision of the directors, the company has already achieve the international certifications like the ISO 9001-2000 and the HACCP. The company also obtains the

Export Inspection Agency License and Agmark.

The Directors have a proven track record of continuous and increasing profitability since preliminary business; The company has strategy to nurture at a fast speed in all the dimensions.

After the achieving sufficient target and as per the requirement of products the board of Directors has determined to expand for enhance the production capacity to satiate the demand and have invested more than 15 crore in the state of the art machinery imported from Germany, it is a unit which needs to be seen as it is the first dairy in private sector to have an fully automatic plant.

The company presently procures hygienic good quality milk from private dairy farms, dairy farming cooperative societies, and from other dairies if required. The company has procedure to develop their own dairy farm for obtaining the best quality milk required for the upcoming plans of exports. The directors trust that Quality with Consistency will reap rewards for the company in

terms of sustainable business. With your support, the directors envision their company among the zenith dairy industries in the state.

The promoters of the company, possesses the universal visualisation of the business developments. They have visited different parts of the world to study the global scenario of the milk industry time to time. This has resulted into dynamic foresight and wide-vision for the captioned venture. They have studied various marketing strategies in the world and have worked upon the best appropriate model for India, in the fast changing economic scenario of India. The company will be focusing on the retail as well as the institutional market sale, where they expect to get maximum value for their products.

How do you look at the present situation of the Indian food & beverages industry?

It is very bright both for the end consumer and the Food Business Operators. The end consumer wants to have more Healthy, safe and time saving food and snacks. He is prepared to pay the price for good quality.

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Absolutely! New Technologies will come and it good for the industry. Healthy foods at affordable prices will be available on the retail shelves.

What opportunities do you see for allied segments of the food & beverages industry in the country, such as machinery manufacturers, raw material suppliers and service providers?

Vast Opportunities exist in all these areas. We already see a big growth for Food Processing Machinery Manufactures. Packaging Machinery is another big growth Area. Service Providers particularly in the Areas of Organized Retail sale and Logistics will be in demand in future.

What is your focus area in food & beverages industry and how is your company doing?

We have barely covered the tip of the Iceberg till now. Fried food is one of the most sought after Readymade Food and snacks. We would like to make our products available to every small to the big snack makers, restaurants and caterers.

Our Pure Ghee is one of the healthiest and necessary fats for human consumption. The production Ghee must be encouraged in India.

Our Products helps making Ghee faster and better.

We would like to Reach all bulk makers of Ghee and also to every household where frying and Ghee making is a Normal Activity.

What are you future plans for further progress of your business this year?

We would like to appoint Distributors and Agents in Every District and also reach through Retail outlets to every home in India.

Do you think efforts by Government of India are enough for this sector? Any suggestions?

Government is doing a good job, particularly through FSSAI to ensure Safety First for the end consumer. We know Government has many attractive schemes for Encouraging Food Processing Industries. These schemes must be well advertised.

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each), Jharkhand (3,00,000 tonnes), Kerala (1,00,000 tonnes), Karnataka (95,000 tonnes) and Assam (50,000 tonnes), it said.

Indians cook at high heat and olive oil often does not break down as easily.

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he major rice producing countries of Asia — India, China, Thailand, Japan and Vietnam — have decided to promote the use of rice bran oil and facilitate its global trade.

The newly-formed International Association of Rice Bran Oil ( IARBO) is in the process of being registered in Thailand and will be headquartered out of Bangkok, said Dr AR Sharma, president of the association.

Pakistan has also enrolled to become part of the organisation, Sharma said, adding that more rice producing countries in the continent are expected to join the association. Though the oil is considered cheap and healthier, it has not gained popularity among Indian consumers as it does not have any particular taste unlike groundnut, soyabean or sunflower oils, he pointed out.

Unlike Europeans, who produce and promote the use of olive oil extensively, there is little awareness about rice bran oil and its health benefits, Sharma said, adding that a recent study says that rice bran is much more suitable for Indian cooking because

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ifting of global economic sanctions on Iran could, it is hoped in the trade, enable a new record for basmati rice export to that country from here in 2015-16. Iran is also expected to cut import duty on Indian basmati from 40 per cent now to 20 per cent from the new season, starting October.

Our basmati export was a record 1.44 million tonnes in 2013-14, due to Iran's stockpiling of aromatic rice amid hardening of economic sanctions by Western powers. These plunged 35 per cent (to 0.94 mt) in volume and 39 per cent in value ($1,108 mn) in 2014-15, with Iran almost halting the import from India since October last year.

Consequently, Iran slipped to second place (Saudi Arabia was first, about three per cent more) in 2014-15 after two years of leadership in our export destination. As a rule, Iran takes nearly 25 per cent of India's overall basmati export.

"Working on (last year's) lower base, we can see 40-50 per cent growth to surpass the previous record of 1.44 mt this financial year," said Ajay Sahai, Director General of the Federation of Indian Export Organisations.

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Globally, about 15 lakh tonne of rice bran oil is produced, out of which India produces about 9.5 lakh tonne per annum.

IARBO was formed at the initiative of Dr Xubeing Xu, Wilmar Global R&D Centre and asst prof.

Dr Riantong Singanusong, Naresuan University, Thailand. They brought together India, China, Thailand, Japan and Vietnam. The objectives of IARBO are to encourage technological innovations in the field of processing rice bran oil and other value added products and to standardise specifications of the oil with a view to promote international trade.

According to Sharma, the potential of rice bran oil in the world is 3.5 million tonne as against about 1.5 million tonne at present. The major producers are India (9,50,000 T), China (2,00,000 T), Japan (80,000 T) and Thailand (50,000 T).

Although China is the highest producer of paddy in the world, bran is chiefly used as animal feed and while Japan is a pioneer of rice bran oil, there is limited availability of raw material which puts India in a very comfortable position, he said.

Over 40 Units were set up in the recent past throughout India with the assistance from the government, said BV Mehta, executive director, Solvent Extractors Association of India (SEA).

The government recently allowed export of rice bran Oil in bulk. This has opened a new avenue to tap eorld market, he said.

formally covered by the Iranian sanctions but its ending would enhance the disposable income of Iranians through widening of trade. Iran had reduced basmati import from India for two reasons.

They had a large inventory from earlier shipments and, second, there were issues with arsenic levels in the rice. India is contesting that argument but it is possible that some of the rice came from belts where this is this problem and shipment could resume from elsewhere to address these concerns.

Rice import into Iran attracts a 40 per cent duty in their harvesting season, which ends in October.

Once the import duty is reduced to 20 per cent, which happens normally in the lean season, India's export should commence in a big way.

"The lifting of sanctions would have a positive long-term impact on India's rice export," said Karan A Chanana, chairman, Amira Group, shipper of one brand of basmati.

Data compiled by the US department of agriculture says Iran's overall rice import might rise marginally to 1.7 mt in 2014-15 (August-July) as compared to 1.65 mt the previous year. The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations estimates Iran's rice production at 2.7 mt in 2015, almost similar to the 2.6 mt in 2014. This means the additional consumption would be met through import -- and India contributes a little over 90 per cent of Iran's basmati import.

"Many Iranian importers have set up offices in Saudi Arabia to import basmati from India and supply to Iran. They would also add enough quantity after the lifting of sanctions," said Gurnam Arora, joint managing director, Kohinoor Foods.

He estimated India's basmati output around eight mt this year, similar to last year.

Rice procurement target was fixed at the meeting of the state food secretaries chaired

by Union Food Secretary Vrinda Sarup. The meeting also reviewed arrangements for procurement of paddy and coarse grains for 2015-16.

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he government has fixed rice procurement target of 30 million tonnes for the 201516 marketing year starting October and while directing States to open adequate number of purchasing centres.

The government has fixed rice procurement target of 30 million tonnes for the 2015-16 marketing year starting October and while directing States to open adequate number of purchasing centres.

Rice procurement has already surpassed the target of 30 million tonnes set for the ongoing 2014-15 marketing year (October September). The Food Corporation of India (FCI), the nodal agency for foodgrain procurement and distribution, has so far purchased 31.51 million tonnes.

To ensure smooth procurement operation, the states have been asked to open adequate purchase centres and deploy sufficient manpower. States have also been advised to make arrangements to publicise about minimum support price (MSP) as well as about procurement centres both in print and audio-visual media and pamphlets in local languages.

On storage front, the state governments have also been asked to give details of storage plan for the ensuing kharif marketing season and prepare action plan to meet the deficit in storage requirement.

Regarding packaging material, states have been told to place indents for purchase of jute bags in time to avoid last minute shortage of packaging material. The states have also been directed to furnish, on daily basis, the district-wise procurement details of previous day for Online Procurement Monitoring System (OPMS).

"The procurement target for the 2015-16 marketing season has been finalised 30 million tonnes," an official statement said. India is estimated to have produced over 102 million tonnes of rice in 201415 crop year (July-June).

Target for Chhattisgarh has been kept at 3.6 million tonnes, Haryana (2.34 million tonnes), Andhra Pradesh and Bihar (2 million tonnes

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ndian flour millers and global trading companies have sewn up deals to import 500,000 tonnes of premium Australian wheat since March, trade sources said, the biggest such purchases in more than a decade despite surplus stocks at home.

Concerns that untimely rains in February and March would cut wheat output, especially of highprotein varieties used to make pizzas and pasta, first drove millers in India's southern ports to place the orders.

Attractive prices then prompted traders such as Cargill, Louis Dreyfus and Glencore to follow, said three sources directly involved in the deals.

The traders and millers could import a further 500,000 tonnes from France and Russia, where harvests are around the corner. The deals could push up benchmark prices that have already jumped on recent concerns about crop quality in the United States.

"There are strong chances French and Russian wheat will find their way to India because of attractive prices ... and if the euro goes down, I expect more French wheat coming to India," one source said.

Almost half of the quantity contracted so far -- bought at $255 to $275 a tonne -- has reached India and the rest is scheduled for July delivery, said the sources, who declined to be identified because they are not allowed to discuss tradesensitive issues publicly.

Although rains and hailstorms wilted the Indian wheat crop, the world's second-biggest producer and consumer of the grain has large stockpiles accumulated after eight straight years of bumper harvests.

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MONSOON CONCERNS But the government is likely to draw heavily from its warehouses this year if monsoon rains, critical for farm irrigation, turn out to be deficient, thereby fueling food inflation. India's weather office has cut this year's monsoon forecast to 88 percent of a long-term average, raising fears of the first drought in six years.

Industry and government officials estimate this year's wheat output at about 90 million tonnes, nearly 5 percent lower than the 2014 harvest but still exceeding domestic demand of about 72 million tonnes.

Since wheat is largely grown in India's central and northern plains, flour millers from southern states, hemmed in by the Indian Ocean, sometimes find it attractive to import high-protein grades from Australia.

But this year's unusually large volumes have surprised some.

"Other than large amounts of wheat that we're importing, we see two other significant changes," said one of the sources. "Perhaps for the first time, some imports are taking place in vessels and perhaps for the first time millers will end up buying French and Russian wheat as well."

At about $185 to $190 a tonne on a free-on-board basis, French and Russian wheat is attractive for India, another source said.

High-protein wheat in India costs more than $300 a tonne and imports could ebb if prices fall to about $283, the sources said.

Russian wheat, however, could fall short of India's quality requirements despite a higher protein content than French wheat, said Tajinder Narang, a New Delhi-based trade analyst.

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than oilseeds and pulses, which it imports heavily.

Top officials from the ministries of farm, food, trade and finance have now agreed to bring in a duty for the first time since 2006 to cut imports, said a high-level source directly involved in making the decision on the duty.

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ndia has decided to introduce an import duty of 10 percent on wheat after a gap of eight years, according to government sources. This move was decided after senior civil servants met to discuss ways to curb overseas purchases when domestic stocks are ample.

Last month some private firms signed deals to import 500,000 tonnes of high-protein Australian wheat in the biggest such purchases in more than a decade. India is the world's second largest wheat producer and consumer after China, and its warehouses often hold double the target amount as farmers get more incentives to produce grains

Another official involved in the discussions confirmed the meeting and its outcome.

The senior source said the duty is all but finalised, but did want to comment in public as it needs to pass through by Modi's office. A spokesman for Modi could not be reached for comment outside regular business hours.

India was forced to import millions of tonnes of expensive wheat from Russia and Australia in 2006/07 after unusually high temperatures wilted its own crop.

Since then, bumper crops have made India an occasional exporter though production fell 5.1 million tonnes to 90.8 million tonnes this harvesting season - the first fall since 2007 due to unseasonable rains in February and March.

and March drenched fields, according to government data. The main wheatproducing regions had almost five times the average, data show. That’s discoloured the grain and raised moisture content.

‘Huge damage’ “What we are hearing from our sources is that there is huge damage to the crops,” Dongre said. “In some areas, there is no grain at all.”

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roduction is set to drop as much as 17% to 80 million tonnes from a record 95.9 million tonnes a year earlier, said Pravin Dongre, chairman of the India pulses and grains association. Photo: Priyanka Parashar/Mint New Delhi: India is probably heading for the smallest wheat harvest in seven years after rains and hail ravaged farms, forcing bread and pizza makers to boost imports.

Production is set to drop as much as 17% to 80 million tonnes from a record 95.9 million tonnes a year earlier, said Pravin Dongre, chairman of the India pulses and grains association. That’s the lowest since 2008, official data show. The government estimates output at 90.78 million tonnes.

Unseasonal rains have ruined crops and lowered the quality of wheat in the world’s largest producer after China. That’s spurred flour mills to increase imports for blending with local grain as global prices trade near the lowest level since 2010. The harvest normally starts in April and ends by June.

“We’re shattered as almost all my wheat, potato and mustard crops were damaged by the untimely rains,” said Sateesh Kumar, a farmer from Uttar Pradesh. He harvested 5.2 tonnes from 11 acres, down from 22 tonnes last year.

Crops from wheat to rapeseed and vegetables were damaged on about 19 million hectares as rainfall more than double the 50-year average in February

Mills in southern India, which depend on supplies from growing regions in the north, say imports from Australia are cheaper and of better quality.

The grain transported from central and northern India to Chennai and Coimbatore in the south sells at about Rs.18,500 a tonne, compared with Australian wheat which is available for $265 to $270 a tonne in bulk at Tuticorin port, according to P. Gunasekaran, president of the Tamil Nadu roller flour mills association.

Wheat traded in Chicago, which entered a bear market in January, tumbled 24% in the past year, more than the 4% decline in Mumbai prices. The contract for delivery in July was little changed at $4.87 1/2 a bushel on Chicago board of trade.

“We have to import as the quality of Indian wheat has been affected by the untimely rains,” said M.K. Dattaraj, managing director of Krishna Flour Mills Bangalore Pvt. Ltd, which processes about 84,000 tonnes annually. “We are blending Australian wheat with Indian varieties to meet specific requirements from bakeries and quickservice restaurants.”

Imports may surge to 1 million tonnes from 45,000 tonnes a year earlier if purchases from Russia and the Black Sea region are allowed, said Faiyaz Hudani, associate vice president at Kotak Commodity Services Ltd in Mumbai. Supplies from that area depend on the government easing phytosanitary requirements, according to Dongre.

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groStar is Pune based m-commerce company that sells agricultural inputs directly to farmers. The company has just announced a $4 million fund raise from IDG Ventures along with existing investor Aavishkaar who also participated in this round. The company also counts Snapdeal’s Kunal Bhal and Rohit Bansal as its early backers and mentors.

Co-founded by Sitanshu Sheth and Shardul Sheth, AgroStar has a leadership with extensive experience across domains like consulting and retail. An m-commerce platform, AgroStar enables farmers to procure an entire range of agricultural goods by simply giving a missed call on the company’s 1800 number. “Not only is India a land of e-commerce giants, but also a country where farmers can now buy tractors via m-commerce!” exclaims the statement from the company.

The company has partnered with multiple leading national and multinational brands whose agro products can be bought through AgroStar. Farmers can buy seeds, nutrients, crop protection, as well as hardware products from the AgroStar platform.

With this funding the company plans to expand operations from Gujarat and Maharashtra to 3-4 additional states over the next 12 months and strengthen its tech and leadership teams.

The website in its current avatar looks more of a presentation to companies who might want to partner, investors and people interested in joining the venture. There is no mention of the 1800 number on the site and a search on the web associates 1800-3000-0021 with AgroStar but calling on that number does not take me anywhere.

The Krishijagran websites mentions that AgroStar has field officers on ground for delivery as well as

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joint venture company set up by Rosatom, a Russian firm which works in the nuclear power sector, with Maharashtra's Hindustan Agro Co-operative will help increase the shelf life of agri-commodities such as vegetables, foods, cereals and pulses.

The venture plans to invest Rs 4000 crore-Rs 4,500 crore in the next five years to set up 25 integrated irradiation plants with advanced cold storage facilities in India, Mauritius, the Middle East and Malaysia.http://articles.economictimes. indiatimes.com/images/pixel.gif Rosatom shortlisted Ahmednagar-based Hindustan Agro-Coperative, a co-operative of 32,000 farmers, after Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit in December 2014. The memorandum of understanding was signed in February 2015, while the project development agreement was done in the presence of Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadanvis on May 1. Two consultants are currently evaluating the project.

Hindustan Agro has been engaged in dairy, aquaculture, contract farming and export of fruits and vegetables, and has been operating an irradiation plant from 2007 with the help of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai, apart from operating the BARC irradiator at Lasalgaon.

"We plan to set up 25 mega plants of 35,000 tonne/ annum to 40,000 tonne/annum capacity in the next 5 years," said Bharat Dhokane Patil, founder chairman, Hindustan Agro Co-operative.

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servicing needs of farmers. It also goes on to say that they have received over 3 lakh missed calls.

But we are waiting to confirm these claims and the number that works.

Commenting on the investment T C Meenakshisundaram, Founder & Managing Director, IDG Ventures India said, “It is just the beginning of what an agricultural m-commerce platform can achieve, in a mobile-first nation.

Their success in Gujarat is a testimony and validity of the idea, and we look forward to AgroStar replicating this change nationally. Having funded many vertical e-commerce leaders in early stage we believe AgroStar has the potential to be the disruptor and the leader in the Agricultural m-commerce vertical with a $ 200 billion market opportunity.”

Shardul Sheth, CEO & Co Founder, AgroStar said, “Farmers in rural India face significant challenges at every point from buying agriinputs to selling their produce. Our m-commerce platform is attempting to enhance and simplify the agri-business experience for farmers. We are fortunate to partner with and leverage the deep experience of investors like IDG Ventures and Aavishkaar on this endeavor.” Assurance of good quality products, fair pricing, product availability, laser focus on customer service and delivery at the farmer’s doorsteps are some fo the values on which AgroStar is being built.

AgriTech as an industry does not get talked about a lot in the startup circles but increasing investor interest will bring focus to this area. The likes of Aavishkar, IDG Ventures, Unitus Capital and some others have agri-tech as a focus area and we’ve covered a lot of such stories on SocialStory.

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Dr Anil Kakodkar, former chairman, Atomic Energy Commission of India, said, "Irradiation helps increase the shelf life of perishable food items, which will help farmers get wider market access and bring price stability. It is particularly useful for Indian horticulture, where serious price fluctuations occur."

He added that irradiation is a very safe technology.

"The World Health Organisation, Food and Agricultural Organisation and the International Atomic Energy Agency have approved safety of the technology."

Of the proposed 20 projects in India, three are expected to come up in Madhya Pradesh for cereals and pulses. Jimmy Olssson from Sweden, senior advisor to Hindustan Agro Co-operative, said, "Each plant will have grading, processing, packaging, cold storage and export facility. We will offer premium price to farmers."

Irradiation helps increase the shelf life of onions and potatoes to about six- 8 months as it discourages sprouting. However, the demonstration plant of BARC at Lasalgaon was not so popular among farmers. The Lasalgaon facility was used for irradiating mangoes to be exported to the United States as the country accepts only irradiated mangoes.

The Maharashtra government has set up a new irradiation facility near Mumbai for the convenience of exporters. However, most of the private sector irradiation facilities in the country are used mainly for sterlisation of surgical equipment/aids than for food preservation.

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and Mexico are among other middle-income markets which are expected to grow in the coming years. The global confectionary market, which generates total revenue of $200 billion, has recorded a CAGR of 5.3% in the last 14 years (2000-14).

He also said, "As category leaders we see a market making opportunity with Bubbly, which has been a huge success for Cadbury Dairy Milk in many other countries and from research we know that Indian consumers will love it as well."

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ondelez India Foods Private Limited, a part of Mondelez International, the global snacking and food company, recently announced the launch of a new entrant under Cadbury Dairy Milk Silk Bubbly, a new chocolate bar brimming with 'bubble inside and bubble outside'.

Sensing the growing demand in the premium segment, Mondelez India has added the aerated chocolate Bubbly, under the Cadbury Dairy Milk Silk portfolio.

Bubbly claims to be made up of soft and round chocolate bubbles on the outside and inside melt in the mouth for a smoother, lighter and creamier eat experience.

Speaking on the launch of Cadbury Dairy Milk Silk Bubbly, Prashant Peres, Director - Marketing (Chocolates), Mondelez India, said, “We are really excited to launch India’s first aerated chocolate – Bubbly, as part of the Silk portfolio."

He added, "What’s special about Silk Bubbly is its unique product format with Bubbles on the outside and Bubbles on the inside, which melt in your mouth to give you a light yet indulgent Silk experience."

Prashant said, "The next few years will be exciting for us especially with India's chocolate market poised to be one of the fastest in the world. We see this as a huge opportunity to expand our chocolate footprint within the country.”

The launch of Cadbury Dairy Milk Silk Bubbly will be supported by a 360-degree communication campaign that includes a new TVC1, as well as outdoor & digital campaigns targeting the brands core target audience i.e. youth.

On-ground activations at point of sale and sampling modern trade outlets will also be part of the campaign to drive awareness for the product.

Cadbury Dairy Milk Silk Bubbly, which is India’s first aerated chocolate is manufactured using the Mondelez’s innovative Aerimelt Technology.

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ndia and China share a love-hate relationship for more than decades now. While they have been trying to mend ways and work out an amiable future together, a report suggests people of both the countries are struck by the chocolate cupid. A recent study by Euromonitor suggests that chocolate consumption is expected to increase in both the countries as India and China plan to raise businesses in the confectionary sector. A report appeared in Economic Times suggests that India and China have the lowest per capita consumption at global platform and that is why they have the potential to bid maximum and long-term growth.

As per Euromonitor, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9% in confectionary is expected from India during 2014-19. The escalation is expected as in the market dominated

by Mondelez (market stare of 55%), chocolate confectionary is driving over two-thirds of the absolute growth.

Along with India and China, Brazil

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The intact segment with three sub-segments, chocolate confectionery (56%), sugar confectionery (32%) and gum (12%) has witnessed a slow growth of 4.3% CAGR in the last five years. The reason of hammering was the decline in gum in major markets including US. In the coming years, confectionery may post a 4.65% CAGR over the next five years.

An analyst from Societe Generale says, "Affordability, however, may limit the nearterm growth potential of premium chocolate in emerging markets, but compound chocolate (made of vegetable oil instead of cocoa butter) provides less expensive products."

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Petroleum by products, bug parts wood shavings or duck feathers. If you can imagine it, you’re probably eating it every day as one of more than 3,000 natural and artificial chemicals that appear in our food supply.

Hence, Meals are less fun for many people because they are concerned about the safety and quality of the ingredients. This apprehension has many consumers actively seeking stores that offer product alternatives.

Pesticides, fertilizers, additives and preservatives, and other ingredients that might cause cancer are the top worry. Other top-ranked concerns included high mercury levels, GMOs, and dangerous bacteria.

Parents are particularly troubled about what they perceive as the possible harmful effects on their children’s development.

Some large food companies, such as General Mills and Kellogg, are already adapting to some consumer anxieties by announcing new products, including ones with no artificial ingredients. Consumer concerns are driving the switch to natural sweeteners from high fructose corn syrup, removal of partially hydrogenated oils, gluten, and other food allergy labeling, and the removal of artificial colors and flavors. The entire food industry, both restaurants and supermarkets, is very concerned about public perception of the quality of the food they provide.

However, overall large food manufacturers are slow to change. Most changes are coming from companies in smaller niche markets, especially in the use of leading edge natural preservatives.

Large food companies that produce end consumer products tend to be set in their repeatable production methods, while flavor and ingredient manufacturers are leading the way in developing healthier alternatives. These ingredient companies are creating robust programs that hold suppliers to a high safety and quality standard. In turn, the healthier ingredients are pushing their way into the products of major food companies.

What do people really want?

While many sources indicate the trend is healthier eating, some studies have found that people don't necessarily put that desire into practice. Although people want to eat healthier, they often aren't willing to give up the taste and other characteristics of favorite childhood foods for healthier alternatives. Still ninety percent consumers choose food or snacks from their childhood over a healthier updated version of the snack.

And because of this large food manufacturers will follow consumer dollars, whether those dollars buy old favorites or new healthier options.

And 25% of consumers are willing to pay a 10% premium for healthier options, according to a report from

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Companies that are eliminating artificial ingredients, flavours and color Taco Bell and Pizza Hut Taco Bell and Pizza Hut are getting rid of artificial colors and flavors, making them the latest big food companies scrambling to distance themselves from ingredients people might find unappetizing.

Instead of "black pepper flavor," for instance, Taco Bell will start using actual black pepper in its seasoned beef.

The Mexican-style chain also says the artificial dye Yellow No. 6 will be removed from its nacho cheese, Blue No. 1 will be removed from its avocado ranch dressing and carmine, a bright pigment, will be removed from its red tortilla strips.

The country's biggest food makers are facing pressure from smaller rivals that position themselves as more wholesome alternatives.

Chipotle in particular has found success in

marketing itself as an antidote to traditional fast food. In April, Chipotle announced it had removed genetically modified organisms from its food, even though the Food and Drug Administration says GMOs are safe.

Critics say the purging of chemicals is a response to unfounded fears over ingredients, but companies are nevertheless rushing to ensure their recipes don't become disadvantages. In recent months, restaurant chains including McDonald's and Subway have said they're switching recipes for one or more products to use ingredients people can more easily recognize.

Companies are realizing some ingredients may not be worth the potential harm they might cause to their images, given changing attitudes about additives. Additionally, the removal of artificial ingredients can be a way for companies to give their food a healthy glow without making meaningful changes to their nutritional profiles.

For instance, reducing salt, sugar or portion sizes would have a far bigger impact on public health.

Taco Bell and Pizza Hut are owned by Yum Brands Inc., which had hinted the changes would be on the way. As for KFC whether the fried chicken chain would also be removing artificial ingredients is still a question.

Pizza Hut says it will remove artificial flavors

and colors by the end of July. It said it will start listing all it ingredients online once the changes are completed.

Taco Bell says it will take out artificial colors, artificial flavors, high-fructose corn syrup and unsustainable palm oil from its food by the end of 2015. It says artificial preservatives will be removed "where possible" by 2017.

Subway Subway removed a chemical used in yoga mats and shoe soles from the bread of it its popular sandwiches.

"The complete conversion to have this product out of the bread will be done soon," Subway said in a statement. The company said it was already in the process of removing azodicarbonamide as part of our bread improvement efforts.

The World Health Organization has linked this chemical additive to respiratory issues, allergies and asthma, and it is banned in Europe and Australia. Azodicarbonamide is legal in the United States and Canada.

"It helps ... produce the air within the foam of a yoga mat and does the same thing for bread."

Subway has pledged to spend $41 million over three years for its healthier kids menu with ads using the Muppets, according to Business Week.

Its kids menu includes many healthy items, such as fruit, vegetables, non-sugary drinks and lean dairy products.

Case reports and epidemiological studies by the World Health Organization say that azodicarbonamide can induce asthma, other respiratory symptoms, and skin sensitization in exposed workers.

Nestle Nestle would remove artificial flavors and reduce salt by 10 percent in its frozen pizza and snack products by the end of this year.Nestle would remove artificial flavors and certified colors from its chocolate products, such as Butterfinger and Baby Ruth bars, by the end of the year.

Nestle will also provide tips on healthy eating on the packaging on its products.

Kraft Kraft Foods is revamping its family-friendly macaroni and cheese meal, removing synthetic colors and preservatives from the popular boxed dinner.

The move comes at a time when Kraft is battling sluggish demand as consumers shift to brands that are perceived as healthier, including foods that are organic or less processed. The company has also been targeted by consumer advocacy groups, pressuring it to remove the artificial food dyes from its products.

The changes will be effective by January 2016 for “Original Kraft Macaroni & Cheese” in the United States. The company is also removing synthetic colors by the end of 2016 in Canada for its Kraft Dinner Original.

Kraft also said it is replacing synthetic colors with those derived from natural sources, like paprika, annatto and turmeric.

General Mills General Mills, maker of Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Original Cheerios cereals, will stop using artificial flavors and colors in almost all of its cereals, joining the food industry's move towards products perceived as healthier.

The packaged foods maker said it plans to have 90 percent of its cereals free of artificial flavors and colors by 2016, up from about 60 percent currently.

The company's Trix and Reese's Puffs cereals will

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be among the first to use ingredients such as fruit and vegetable juices, peanut butter, cocoa and natural vanilla flavors, and will be soon available Decision to remove artificial ingredients a challenge

Several major food companies have announced plans to remove artificial ingredients, such as color and flavor, from their products within the next few years. It’s a move driven by consumer demand and one that will be a challenge for the industry.

The industry is going to react to what consumers want, because now the consumers have become aware thus creating a challenge for these companies as they switch from artificial colors is trying to find the right natural pigments that fit and withstand the process for making those products.

For example, artificial colors are more heat stable and hold their color longer. Natural pigments are more sensitive to environmental conditions, such as heat, acid and oxygen levels or light. The switch may change the flavor, taste, color or texture of the product, as well as the price.

Natural ingredients are often more expensive. Like the price difference for vanilla ice cream made with vanilla extract, compared to the artificial ingredient vanillin, which is much cheaper. Not only is there a difference in cost, but vanilla extract’s flavor is not as strong. This is just an example of the factors that companies must address in making this move.

It also explains why the change won’t happen overnight.

It’s going to take time for some of these companies to find all of the replacement ingredients that fit and in doing this; companies want to be viewed as good citizens. They want to provide a healthy product, something that tastes good and something that they can make a profit with so the company survives. They’re juggling a lot of different components in this issue.

Companies are making the change in response to sales and consumer feedback. Consumers want a “clean label” that’s easy to understand, not a lengthy list of unknown, hard-to-pronounce ingredients. It’s no different than the push for antibiotic-free poultry or the Food and Drug Administration’s recent ruling to remove partially hydrogenated oils from its “Generally Recognized as Safe” list.

While many consumers may applaud the move, there is a risk for companies in making this change.

If the natural ingredients dramatically change what consumers like most about the product, they’ll stop buying it.

If a brand name is the gold standard leader and they start messing with it, often that can create problems, unless their product development people are really good and can keep the same color, taste, texture, and viscosity, whatever the sensory characteristics are for the consumer.

Time and sales will determine how companies respond if consumers don’t like the new, natural ingredients. Similar to soft drink companies that have introduced new recipes, they may revert back to what is most popular.

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ndia will start exporting dairy products to Russia from December, after a proposed inspection of dairy manufacturing facilities by a team of experts from Russia and relaxation of norms by its phytosanitary authority Rosselkhoznadzor. The Russian team is slated to meet India's commerce minister this September.

Although Russia had opened up its market for India's dairy products, the latter could not send shipments due to strict norms set by Rosselkhoznadzor. The draft guidelines said, "Raw milk used for the dairy production shall originate from the farms which are comprised of at least 1,000 cattle."

Vasiliy Lavrovsky, head of the Directorate for Veterinary Inspections in the Framework of the International Cooperation and the World Trade Organization (WTO), argued that this requirement was introduced in the draft agreement, as Indian cattle are infected with dangerous diseases such as foot and mouth disease, brucellosis and tuberculosis.

Lavrovsky added that controlling animal diseases is easier in big farms than in small ones. The key elements of such a system shall be individual tagging of animals, traceability of their movements and monitoring of their health and milk safety.

"The minimum number of cattle clause is a nonstarter and irrelevant today when the whole world negotiates trade in terms of quality. Once quality is assured, Russia should not have any problem in importing dairy products from India. We would be able start exports immediately after norms are liberalised," said R S Sodhi, chairman, Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd, which produces and markets Amul brand milk and dairy products.

Amul started negotiating trade terms with a couple of Russian importers immediately after Russia's dairy market access was thrown open for Indian

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exporters early this year.

India's negotiating team headed by Guruprasad Mohapatra, director-general of the department of commerce, said, "Dairy exporters are facing difficulty because of the clause as only two herds of such size exist in India and that restricts the possibilities of dairy production for the Russian market."

Assuming significance of India's dairy exports to achieve bilateral trade to $30 billion by 2025 against $10 billion at present, both sides have agreed to hold negotiations on this issue in the September meeting.

Dairy exporters believe that the Russian authority might reduce the minimum number of cattle to 500 or even 100 if not omitted the clause fully.

In the meeting, the export of buffalo meat is also scheduled to be discussed at length.

According to sources, Parag Dairy and Dynamix Dairy Industries are the only two dairies conforming to the 1,000 cattle requirement of the Russian authority. But the commerce ministry is yet to sign a protocol to start exports to Russia.

“We explained that we should be allowed to export while the Centre continues to engage with Russia to bring new suppliers onboard. Why should other players determine if the protocol should be signed? Our facility received the approval and we made it clear that those losing out should not decide our chances. If Russia is suggesting anything on the milk handling process, we should take it positively,” said Shirish Upadhyay, Senior Vice-President (Strategic Planning), Parag Milk Foods Pvt. Ltd.

While Russia is keen on buffalo meat and dairy products among others, it is interested in exports of poultry, pork and bovine hides to the Indian market apart from grain and beans.

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EA has previously supplied Amul with its first ever aseptic filling line for dairy products in PET bottles in India that improved productivity at the plant and changed forever the image of flavoured milk drinks, drinking yoghurt, and milk shakes with young consumers in India. The new line will now advances Amul’s position in aseptic filling technology.

The Amul Dairy is a leading producer that has become a model for the Indian dairy industry. Its products are marketed under the popular Amul Kool and Amul Lassi brands. Moreover the possibility of package in PET bottles pushed Amul to explore new flavours and products such as Amul Pro and Amul smoothies. PET bottles have made milk drinks contemporary and glamorous allowing them to compete on equal terms with colas and other carbonated drinks on retail shelves. Amul sales have increased since its products were introduced to the Indian market in PET bottles.

The new ABF technology from GEA builds on that principle by allowing even lighter-weight bottles to be used with more complex designs that are not distorted during the sterilization process.

The ABF technology takes a totally

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different approach to bottle blowing and filling by bringing both processes together in an aseptic environment. Instead of sterilizing bottles after blowing, the system sterilizes the preforms in an oven or with H2O2 before blowing and keeps them in a sterile environment throughout the process. This process means that the bottle cannot be deformed by heat during the process and can, therefore, be lighter weight, further reducing PET consumption and transport costs; allowing greater freedom in bottle design; and reducing water, sterilization media and power consumption. This results in a significantly lower total cost of ownership . It also occupies less space as there is no need for air conveyors, bottle sterilization, and rinsing carousels.

“We were the first on the market with aseptic filling of milk products into PET bottles,” explained Mr. R S Sodhi, the Managing Director of Amul Dairy.

“This allowed us to create a new market with young people in India for these drinks, increase our production, and reduce our costs at the same time. The new ABF technology will keep us in our leading position and allow us to be even more creative with bottle design. I am very excited to see what the future holds for us.”

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Farmers Centre will supply green moong beans from July-August and November-December and pigeon peas from November-March, according to production periods in Uganda.

gandan farmers will begin exporting pulses to India under the Supporting Indian Trade Investment for Africa (SITA) project in an initiative launched by the UN's International Trade Centre (ITC) and the UK Department of International Aid (UKAID).

The ITC said SITA is a response to the challenges that selected East African countries - Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania - face in increasing and diversifying exports. It also addresses trade priorities of the beneficiary countries so that they can achieve sustainable development.

Already, members of the Uganda-based agro-

SITA facilitates the exchange of knowledge and skills across the Indian Ocean and builds trade linkages to increase trade in the pulses sector in SITA countries, including Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania.

According to ITC, Indian investments in Africa in banking, mining and metals industries, industrial construction projects, telecommunications, information and communication technology (ICT), energy and automobiles facilitate the transfer of technology and employment creation.

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"Africa has much to gain from Indian expertise and knowledge especially in terms of ICT and development of innovative solutions to address private sector priorities," it added.

Similarly, it said, India has much to gain from increasing its share in the African market, adding: "Africa remains poised to be the growth miracle of this century. The statistics increasingly show that with the rise of the middle class in Africa, the youth-leaning demography, the technological leapfrogging which has been occurring and the tentative steps into global value chains, Africa is the market place and could be in some respects the supplier of the future."

and medium enterprises) that generate over 60 percent of the employment and contribute half of the region's exports.

India, it said, understands what SMEs need to be able to trade: effective trade facilitation, access to finance and clear and transparent regulatory frameworks. Africa is a continent of SMEs - both formal and informal.

"These SMEs are the backbones of the economies and the incubators of innovative thought and solutions. They create platforms for women to step into the world of business and serve as hands on training grounds to the youth who will lead the development of the continent in the future,a it said.

The ITC said trade between India and Africa has increased by more than 30 percent annually between 2005 and 2011 and is expected to rise to $90 billion by 2015. India has moved from being the 13th largest exporter to Africa in 2001 to become its 5th largest exporter in a decade.

Similarly, India was the 14th largest importer from Africa a decade ago and is now its third largest, accounting for almost seven percent of Africa's exports.

The ITC said the net gainers of this will be the 1.3 million SMEs (small

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— as well as seasonally stronger orders in the Halloween and holiday period" would make for stronger growth in that market, according to The Wall Street Journal.

crore in 2013, but have slowed since as consumers cut down on discretionary spending. So to kindle consumer acceptance on the higher price points the company is hoping that its increased advertising and consumer promotion would help it.

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he slow growth in the India unit has caused a sort of apprehension in Irene Rosenfeld, global chief executive of foods major Mondelez. She has shown concerns over its soft revenue expansion in India, restating moves to protect the growth of Cadbury in India by boosting marketing activities at a time when consumers are resisting price hikes.

The Increase in the piece of chocolates section of Mondelez is the main reason behind the slowdown of growth Indian unit of Mondelez. The unit has gone down to a single in the first half this year.

Rosenfeld said. "India is another market that we're watching closely as we move through the second half, and is growing at a slower rate than it had been. So I want to be very clear; it's just we'd like to see it get back up to the high single-digit, double-digit rates that it had been growing at since we acquired the Cadbury business."

Mondelez India's sales had increased to Rs 5,000

According to the CEO, on the basis of per-capita, Indians consume roughly 117 gm of chocolate a year, the least among emerging markets and just a tenth of developed countries. But the sheer size of the market with more than 1.2 billion people makes the country a profitable proposition, say experts.

Mondelez controls the Rs 8,000-crore Indian chocolate market with a 65 per cent share. But player like Ferrero has almost doubled its share in five years to over 12 per cent and is a threat.

And, for companies such as Mondelez, protecting growth rates in emerging markets has become critical in the wake of troubled economies in other core markets.

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ales were flat as well at about $1.58 billion for Hershey’s as it reported a loss of $99.9 million, well under the $168 million profit a year earlier. Hershey Co.'s international performance, particularly in China, hindered its second quarter earnings.

Hershey said it was negatively impacted by "declining consumer confidence in China on mixed macroeconomic data, where it has seen many packaged goods categories declined.

Hershey CEO John Bilbrey accorded that introduction of new products — such as Brookside Fruit and Nut Bars and Hershey’s Snack Bites

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The company announced in June that it would cut about 300 jobs to simplify its business, which many other companies in this space have also done in the past year, and the company also lowered its outlook for the year. At the same time, Hershey and rival Mars, Inc., are faring consumers' shifting preferences and health concerns better than other segments. Hershey and Nestle, another competitor, also recently said they were moving to simpler ingredients.

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ACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) based terminology introduced by Codex Allimentarius Commission (CAC) a joint commission Manan Bajaj of FAO and WHO have become bench mark practices to access the Organization’s capability to product safe products and ensures on-going continual improvement in same. In the current scenario HACCP based Preventive approach is part of Food Safety Legislation in all the countries. Although HACCP technique was developed initially to deal with microbiological hazards that affect product safety and also those leading to microbial spoilage. Increasingly, it became accepted that the technique was primarily applicable to issue of product safety associated with biological, chemical or physical hazards. Nowadays, HACCP technique is applied to identify product quality defects (e.g. particle size, color, taste, texture) and to define appropriate “control measures” and hence HACCP technique (i.e identify potential hazards and put in place control measures to prevent them occurring) is equally applicable to both product safety and quality issues (including microbiological spoilage). In packaging industries the risk to product safety, functional integrity and legality aspects are considered while conducting HACCP studies. It is essential to ensure that use of HACCP for assuring safety of food is not diluted, or confused by attempts to derive CCPs for such topics as product quality attributes. It is recommended that HACCP is targeted at product safety issue sand where quality and other issues are included a clear distinction between safety and quality must be established.

Control measures or preventive measures referred as Pre Requisite Programs expected to be in place

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including- adequate plant design/layout, staff facilities, good personal hygiene standards, good housekeeping and hygiene standards, proper pest control, proper maintenance, appropriate waste management, supplier control but these are not just enough to ensure the safety of manufactured product in all respect.

All sites involved in manufacturing of food/ packaging materials should consider following controls as additional preventive measures to prevent foreign matter contamination, some of them are listed below • Glass and Brittle Plastic Control-All glasses/ plastics to be covered with protective film, numbered properly, regular monitoring and breakage handling procedures should be in place.

Lights of Insect-cuters shall also be protected.

Places of Insect-o-cuters is also very important aspects as it is do be done considering it is as monitoring devise rather than controlling device.

• Wood Control- Restricted usage of wooden if complete elimination not possible. Proper treatment of wooden articles before use and regular monitoring for integrity including damages and infestation should be in place.

• Sharp Object Control- Control on usage of blades and other sharp Objects throughout the factory should be in place. No snap off blades shall be used.

• Temporary Engineering (tapes/card boards/ threads etc)- Ideally no temporary engineering should be permitted in process areas, but it may not be true for operational reasons. In certain case where temporary engineering in required to run the operation as result of non availability of trained maintenance staff in the spot, non availability of spare part or because of running operations, which can’t be stopped in between. It can be permitted in a control manner with targeted end date for permanent correction. You must have

seen, in factories, temporary arrangement quite often become permanent and can impact the safety of the product being manufactured.

• Post maintenance hygiene clearance –All preventive/breakdown maintenances should always be followed by hygiene clearance including removal of spares/tools/lubricants and then followed by cleaning of machines and associated areas. The activity should be verified by Production/Quality personnel before completion of maintenance job.

• Personal Hygiene and related Control- Proper protective clothing which protects cross contamination of Products from personal clothes.

Generally protective clothing should be such that, it is work in work areas only and not to be worn in outside areas including wash rooms, canteen etc. protective clothing should not have sewn in buttons and pockets in the upper portion.

Jewellery Control is also seen a very big challenge in Indian scenario including different cultural limitations, based on risk assessment, Jewellery Policy shall be decided based on risk assessment and implemented.

• Proper hand washing mechanism are must- Hand wash station with sufficient supply of warm water, enough number of non-hand operated taps, soap dispenser with appropriate soap solution, adequate number of effective hand dryers and a sanitizing arrangement is MUST. • Proper Medical Inspection for all- All employees shall be checked for contagious diseases and inoculation shall be done for enteric group of diseases.

• Regular Training of all employees including casual workers- It is observed that if we conduct root cause analysis of any problem, in most of the cases we end up concluding negligence by personnel working in the area and specifically the casual worker as root cause of the problem. We

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need to answer a question before concluding, are they properly trained for doing their job and in most of the cases you will get “No” as an answer and the reason we quote is casual workers keeps on changing. The permanent solution to this issue could be regular mechanism of training to all workers at the time of joining/re-assigning of job.

To achieve absolute safe product, the right interpretation of the standards requirement is MUST and the intent of the statement is to be understood by each individual of the team for sustainable preventive systems in place Benefits of HACCP Key benefits of HACCP includes • HACCP is a systematic approach that can cover all aspects of food production from raw materials, growth, harvesting and purchase to final product use to assure safe food.

• Use of HACCP will move a company from a solely retrospective end product testing approach towards A Preventive Quality Assurance approach.

• HACCP provides for cost-effective controls of foodborne hazards.

• A correctly applied HACCP study should identify all currently conceivable hazards, including those which can realistically be predicted to occur.

• When supported by generic food hygiene control measures (prerequisite programmes), the use of HACCP focuses technical resources in to critical parts of the process.

• The use of preventive approaches like HACCP leads to reduced product losses.

• HACCP is complementary to other Business/ Quality Management Systems.

• Implementation of HACCP will be useful in supporting a defence of “Due Diligence” described in Food Safety legislations.

• HACCP facilitates International trade.

• HACCP complies with legal requirements.

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benefit the community.The premiums are an incentive to adopt good agricultural practices and are directly supporting improvements that are making a positive difference to local communities.

• U.S. $19 million paid to farmers during 2014 brings total to U.S. $44 million under the Cargill Cocoa Promise • Premiums paid for certified products by cocoa & chocolate food manufacturers and retailers • Payments are increasing farmer incomes and supporting farm development, education and healthcarein local communities

Through its on-the-ground network and long-term personal relationships with cooperatives, Cargill is able to track in full detailhow these premiums are distributed and how farmer organizations decideto invest their funds. Recent information shows these are being invested in: • Strengthening farmer cooperative by providing crop financing, developing buildings, improving logistics, employee health and safety, certification activities • Community projectssuch as schools and

education, healthcare and road rehabilitation • Farmer services, such farm development, crop protection, fertilizer distribution.

In Côte d'Ivoire, a first of its kind public-private partnership between the Conseil du CaféCacoa, Cargill and CARE has enabled 14 farmer cooperatives to use their premium payments to access additional funding to build 11 new schools and three new health centers teaching over 1,650 children and providing access to healthcare for 25,000 people.

“Farmer organizations play a critical role in improving farmer livelihoods and the living standards of local communities, as well as supporting the longterm future of sustainable cocoa”,

Premium payments for certified sustainable cocoa are continuing to make a significant contribution to improving the livelihoods of cocoa farmers and their communities, as well as meeting the growing demand for sustainably sourced cocoa and chocolate.

U.S. $19 million was paid to farmers in Côte d'Ivoire, Brazil, Cameroon, Ghana and Indonesia during2014, bringing the total to U.S. $44 million paid to date under the Cargill Cocoa Promise.

The premiums, which are achieved by farmers for selling their UTZ, Rainforest Alliance and Fairtrade certified cocoa beans, are funded by confectionary and food manufacturers and retailers and are positively supportingthe ongoing development of a sustainable cocoa supply chain.

“Premium payments and cocoa certification remain a valuable catalyst in making progress towards a sustainable cocoa supply chain. We are proud to be part of this process and to see the positive developments in the sector. Not only arethe cocoa farmers and their communities

benefitting from higher incomes and betterhealth and education, at the same time manufacturers, retailers and consumers can be confident about where their cocoa is coming from and how it is being produced”, said Taco Terheijden, Director Cocoa Sustainability at Cargill.

The premium payments are made to certified farmer cooperatives with 50 percent going directly to individual farmer members, and the remainder being invested in projects by the farmer organization to boost productivity, farm development and

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continued Taco Terheijden. “Our insights prove that premiums paid directly to farmer organizations play a critical role for these organizations to take their destiny in their own hands. While we continue to see a growing demand for sustainable cocoa from our customers it is essential that we share the impact these premiums are making.”

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"Agrinos is pleased to align with a reputable organization like Zuari as we strive to market with strong, established partners in India and other geographies worldwide," said Indranil Das, managing director of Agrinos India. "This opportunity will allow us to continue strengthening our local presence and offering our effective, globally proven and certified biological crop input solutions to Indian growers."

Zuari conducted several successful trials which confirmed measurable benefits of using Agrinos' HYT B on crops including onions, cotton,

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Agrinos is a biological crop input provider committed to improving the productivity and sustainability of modern agriculture. Agrinos' range of High Yield Technology (HYTÂŽ) products helps farmers to practice profitable agriculture by providing increased crop productivity, improved efficiency of conventional fertilizer and a reduced environmental footprint.

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erala is ranked on top with a ratio of about 735 in terms of actual exports and actual investments through AEZs followed

by Rajasthan (59.5), Jammu and Kashmir (32), Punjab (21) and Karnataka (17) in this regard, noted a recent ASSOCHAM study.

With an export value worth about Rs 2,278 crore, Kerala has acquired third top share of six per cent in total net exports value of worth over Rs 38,300 crore terms of states' actual exports through AEZs, highlighted a study titled 'Agri Exports: Issues & concerns,' conducted by The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM).

While Rajasthan has ranked on top with lion's share of 72 per cent amounting to an export value worth over Rs 27,600 crore followed by Andhra Pradesh (eight per cent), Kerala (six per cent), Karnataka and Punjab (four per cent each).

With a value of about Rs 465 crore, Rajasthan has topped with maximum share of 31 per cent in terms of actual investments through AEZs followed by Maharashtra (Rs 374 crore), Andhra Pradesh (Rs 207 crore), Karnataka (Rs 91 crore) and West Bengal (Rs 83 crore), further noted the ASSOCHAM study.

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India's overall agricultural exports are expected to cross $300 billion mark by 2023 as factors like policy stabilization, institutional support, awareness about safety norms, implementation of strict regulations and infrastructure development will catapult the country into a major player in global agricultural market, the study projected.

India agricultural exports (including tea, coffee and marine products) have grown almost eight times in the last decade i.e. from around $5 billion in 2003 to over $39 billion in 2013 thereby clocking a growth rate of over 21 per cent, noted the ASSOCHAM study.

However the study pointed out that agricultural trade in India is currently challenged by a host of factors inefficient economics of scale, high level of intermediation, wastages, inadequate and inappropriate storage, procurement and distribution infrastructure, poor food safety norms adherence as well as lack of consistency in supply and quality, cost competitiveness due to statutory changes and research for processable grades and trade barriers.

There is a need to have long term sustainable policy which attracts more investments in agriculture sector and increases private partnerships in rural

and remote areas of the country, said Mr D.S. Rawat, national secretary general of ASSOCHAM while releasing the findings of the chamber's study.

Promotion of agri export zone (AEZ) concept can not only help in achieving the goal of increasing the export earnings, but also provide several benefits like improvement of agricultural output, productivity, quality, reduction in post-harvest losses, up-gradation of technology, farmer's skills and income, besides it also facilitates development of internationally competitive production base and creation of employment, said Mr Rawat.

ASSOCHAM recommendations for reviving AEZs and boosting agri-food exports: 1.The government should look to bring in private players for developing existing AEZs on a publicprivate partnership (PPP) model.

2.Create awareness amid state governments field establishments that would generate public awareness about AEZs by organising awareness camps on a regular basis and adopting use of information and communications technology (ICT).

3.Integration of government's various schemes like Mega Food Parks and Cold Storage schemes with AEZs.

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4.Establishment of dedicated central monitoring authority with branches across states to overlook co-ordination to deal with issues regarding lack of monitoring system in AEZs. 5.Introduction of a certification zoning system within the AEZ area to facilitate high value export and emphasizing regulatory checking through accredited agencies with varying frequency based on risk category.

6.Promotion of organically grown tea, coffee, spices, fruits and vegetables, cereals, pulses and other organic produce as they account for majority of global trade. Besides, premiums on most organic products range 35-100 per cent which is considerably higher than regular produce.

7.Due emphasis be given on creating Indian brands in agro and food products' category which shall help in fetching good value of Indian agro-food exports. Besides, strong brands will also create goodwill for Indian products.

8.Government should incentivize companies undertaking research and development (R&D) and constantly innovating in food and agri sector and help them in exploring export opportunities for specialty/innovative agro-food products.

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