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SAROJ WARKE FORESEES SUBSTANTIAL GROWTH OF INDIAN HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEIN INDUSTRY What are the products that Warkem Biotech Pvt Ltd offers to the Food & Beverage Industry?

Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (HVP) made from various protein sources like Wheat, Soy, Corn, Sunflower etc., Soy Sauce Powder, Yeast Extracts, Veg Mutton, Various Soup powders, Taste makers, Taste enhancers, Calcium Caseinate, Sodium Caseinate, etc.

How is Warkem Biotech Pvt Ltd innovation centre beneficial in Indian food industry?

Saroj Warke Managing Director Warkem Biotech Pvt. Limited

Safe food products are call of the hour.

Warkem Biotech’s innovation centre has worked hard on manufacturing quality food as well as safe food. We have developed process for controlling carcinogenic compounds like 3-MCPD. Due to strong technical support from our Microbiology experts and guidance of internationally renowned scientist, Dr.G.M.Warke, who also happens to be the founder of HiMedia Laboratories, our products are free from food pathogens.

What is the Warkem Biotech Pvt Ltd that helps it to tackle and also outpace the competitors?

We are in the business of manufacturing Protein Hydrolysates for the past three and half decades. We have established and successfully implemented Food Safety Management System based on international standard of ISO 22000:2018, FSSC 2200. We are also in possession of FSSAI license and have successfully followed all stringent norms of USQS to become recognized manufacturer

by Unilever Responsible Sourcing team. As stated earlier, our quality, strong microbiology background, consistency in supply, certifications, willingness for all types of audits including social audits, our facility etc. helped us to outpace the competitors.

Give your views on the future hydrolyzed vegetable protein industry in India.

In the past few years, consumption of vegetable or plant based proteins has been on a constant rise. The shift to plant based or vegetable proteins has been prevalent even among non-vegetarians. Hence, the future of hydrolyzed vegetable protein industry in India looks brighter and towards growth.

What are your latest innovative products?

As we are using wheat, soy & pea proteins, we are successful in making vegetarian mutton, with high nutritional values. This can be consumed by vegans too.

How does Warkem Biotech Pvt Ltd make journey of the companies in India seamless as the Market Expansion to speciality bakery industry?

As mentioned above, the future of hydrolyzed vegetable protein market in India looks promising ever since there have been an upsurge in preference of vegetable proteins over animal proteins.

Warkem also offers highly specialized products for agriculture. Our products are approved by the farmers and our RnD keeps developing many more useful products for farmers.

The food products developed by Warkem are going to be popular without any doubt. We have decided to streamline our processes through digitization of our manufacturing units and use IIOT (Industrial Internet Of Things), Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. This would further help in making our products safer for human consumption.n

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Dear Readers;

As we are focusing on protein based products in this edition. In this health an immunity conscious era, we all keep on looking for better diet option to fulfil the necessary demand of nutrients.

Protein is an essentially required nutrient as every cell in the human body contains protein and the

basic structure of protein is a chain of amino acids. We need protein in your diet to help your body repair cells and make new ones. Protein is also important for growth and development in children, teens, and pregnant women. In addition to providing the building blocks for healthy muscles and tissues, plant protein may also be beneficial for weight loss. Animal based proteins

and Plant based Proteins are options available for satisfying the protein needs and it is always a debatable topic, which is the healthier option and why. It is very important to understand it make the right choice.

An article on Plant based proteinsA healthier option is included in this edition to put up the point in this context. Please keep sending us your valuable suggestions with your

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AAK KAMANI DONATES VENTILATORS TO ALIBAG CIVIL HOSPITAL India has fiercely battled the second wave of COVID-19 and the donation of these two ventilators for the paediatric ward is a small effort from our end to support the communities around us. We are committed towards our goal to continue making better societies.”

Nidhi Choudhari, District Collector Raigad District said, “The COVID-19 pandemic has left a grappling effect on our lives, specifically the poor and needy.

It is imperative that organisations like AAK continue to show support and help with timely medical aid. We are thankful to AAK for providing us with the ventilators which shall keep the hospital prepared in case we witness a third wave of COVID-19.”

Dheeraj Talreja, President - India, at AAK said: “The pandemic has created an urgent need for improved healthcare infrastructure, especially in smaller districts and towns. We at AAK are committed to giving back to society during this testing period. This is why we undertook this initiative to donate ventilators to the Children’s ward of the Alibag Civil Hospital.”

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AK Kamani, the country’s leading manufacturer of specialty oils and fats, has donated two ventilators to the Alibag Civil Hospital in Maharashtra. The two ventilators will be operational in the hospital’s paediatric ward.

The charitable act is part of the ‘Making Better Communities Happen’ initiative under AAK Kamani CSR umbrella Pragati.

The country is facing a severe COVID-19 crisis and this donation is an attempt to strengthen health infrastructure in the district in the event of a crisis.

Ms. Nidhi Choudhari, Collector of Raigad District and Mr. Dheeraj Talreja, President-India region, AAK Group, were both present at the event Sten Estrup, President – Asia, at AAK said: “Everything we do is about Making Better Happen.

AAK Pragati is AAK Kamani CSR initiative that is focused on making a positive impact on the environment and societies. AAK Pragati focuses on programmes related to women and child empowerment, skill training, education and others. It also endeavours to improve quality of life with sanitation projects such as water purification and waste management.n

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FOREST STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL TERMINATES PALM OIL GIANT KORINDO’S TRADEMARK LICENSE FSC does acknowledge Korindo’s commitment in the last year to meet the preliminary conditions to ensure improvement for the benefit of the forests in which they operate and for the people depending on them.

However, “dissociation” has been chosen as the next move – for now – as the situation is currently described as “untenable.”

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he Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has terminated Korindo’s palm oil trademark licenses amid a disagreement over its sustainability status. The FSC official “disassociation” from the Korean palm oil giant has been prompted because of a failure to agree on the independent verification process.

However, this termination will take effect from October 16, 2021.

Before the FSC Board of Directors’ decision, Korindo was working to achieve significant social and environmental improvements as outlined in a set of preliminary conditions defined by FSC in 2019.

FSC says its Board requested to receive progress updates to ensure that a credible, time-bound, and independently verified process was in place and that visible progress was made against the commitments.

However, FSC and Korindo could not agree on the procedure to put in place independent verification of progress, which led to delays in FSC’s ability to verify and report Korindo’s progress against these conditions.

“It had become an untenable situation for FSC that we were not able to verify improvements in Korindo’s social and environmental performance against the agreed preliminary conditions.

This is why the Board decided to disassociate,” says Kim Carstensen, FSC international director-general.

“We believe this will give us clarity and a breath of fresh air while Korindo continues its efforts to improve social and environmental performance.”

Background to the case The case began in 2017, when global advocacy organization Mighty Earth submitted a policy for association complaint to FSC, alleging Korindo’s involvement in deforestation, human rights abuses and destruction of high conservation values in its forestry operations in Indonesia.

FSC says it will continue to work with Korindo to re-enter into a formal process to potentially end the disassociation.

This is likely to begin in 2022 based on the requirements defined in FSC’s policy for association remediation procedure, which is currently being developed.

Promise to improve Meanwhile, Korindo has put out a statement defending its position, renewing commitments to improve, and outlining what it intends to do to regain FSC’s backing and get back its trademark license.

The Group insists this is just a “temporary situation” and stresses that it was in the process of working toward unconditional association with FSC. “We are confident to reactivate the process as soon as possible,” it says.

The Korindo Group insists that it has “a clear and well-defined ESG Charter” in place and is strongly committed to sustainability, human rights and corporate governance.

The group has partnered with FSC since 2007 and has made achievements in the areas of Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) factors in the past years, it argues.

Korindo Group was in the process toward so-called unconditional association with FSC.

The FSC is an independent non-profit organization that promotes responsible management of the world’s forests.

procedural discrepancies on the selection process of the independent and impartial verifier, which caused a delay in the association process.”

“Against the background of Korindo’s clear commitment to ESG and Sustainability, we want to emphasize the joint commitment of both FSC and Korindo Group to reenter the association process as soon as possible. Our objective is still to become unconditionally associated with FSC, and we will continue to make progress on the defined roadmap,” says Seo Jeongsik, vice president at Korindo Group.

Even though Korindo Group is temporarily not associated with FSC, the Group insists it will not compromise on acting within

its binding ESG Charter and Sustainability and Human Rights commitments.

The FSC is an independent nonprofit organization that promotes responsible management of the world’s forests. It addresses issues such as illegal logging, deforestation and global warming.

Its tree logo informs consumers the product they are buying is sourced from ethical and sustainable companies.

This case comes at a time of heightened sustainability and transparency trends as global consumers demand to know more about their food and where it comes from. n

By Gaynor Selby

To achieve that goal, a mutually agreed Memorandum of Understanding defined a clear roadmap regarding specific achievements to be verified by an independent and impartial third party.

Kwangyul Peck, Chief Sustainability Officer at Korindo Group: “The decision to stop the association proceedings came as a great surprise as we fulfilled every step on the mutually agreed roadmap in the past years.”

“It is important to understand that there were no material issues in the MoU or the roadmap but only

The FSC has terminated Korindo’s palm oil trademark licenses amid a disagreement over its sustainability status.

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TRENDING IN NUTRACEUTICALS: SCIENCE MEETS SUSTAINABILITY Post-COVID-19 vaccine era

Convenience and youthful Now that countries around the appeal world are rolling out vaccines to their populations, manufacturers are starting to support consumers and work alongside prescription offerings that boost their immune systems and fight off the illness.

Zeljko, Vice President, Global Pharmaceutical Industry and is based in Zurich, Switzerland.

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ike many other important aspects of our health in these somewhat muddled times, nutraceuticals are transforming as well. The ingredients of the future must combine sustainability with scientific data on the function and value of the ingredients.

Going forward, we will see ingredients targeting very important indications like bone and joint health, immune support, weight management, treatment of inflammations, cardiovascular health and gastrointestinal health.

The following are among the key trends that we believe will drive innovations and formulations for nutraceuticals development around the globe.

New products will target those most at risks such as seniors, pregnant women and diabetic patients. They will expand and help support those who are not only fearful of catching the COVID-19 virus but who are also worried about related financial issues and have reduced access to support networks like friends and relatives.

We will also see more focus on stress relief using adaptogens and nervines, and eye health as people spend more time online.

Affordability and expanding online services The current choppy global economy will spur greater demand for privatelabel innovations while branded products must play to their key strengths around experience and longevity in the market.

Even before the pandemic, the price was already an important purchase driver for over-the-counter (OTC) medications. It will become even more important if recession kicks in and private labels can better meet the expected increased demand for affordable OTC medications. They can strongly convey efficacy and value-for-money to appeal to those who may be reluctant to switch to unfamiliar labels.

Ingredient makers will develop more engaging formats, packaging, product design and collaborations to liven up the OTC pharmaceutical products.

Ease of use claims in the OTC medications market are in demand and will continue to drive new products.

These include innovative spiralshape heat patches that enhance free movement, hands-free or no-mess applicator sticks and nose clips for easier breathing beneath face masks.

To speed up the shopping experience, brands are offering convenience beyond the product with user-friendly websites, virtual consultations and free delivery services. Online, home delivery and bespoke services are poised for growth, simplifying the vitamins, minerals and supplements (VMS) selection process and making it easy for people to buy and receive their VMS during lockdowns.

In reaching out to the younger demographics, some brands have started OTC partnerships with TikTok and social media influencers to promote these products.

Focus on immune systems, stress and sleep aids Riding on benefits around pain and ailment relief will remain crucial as OTC medication brands put immunity support, stress and sleep benefits at the forefront. In the UK for example, 36 percent of adults who have recently experienced head or body pain indicate that stress triggers pain for them. This rises to 52 percent for those aged 16 to 24.

Brands are looking beyond melatonin as a key sleep aid substance, to address dependency concerns and explore the viability of on-trend stress-relieving natural plants and botanicals like adaptogens and nervines. They are incorporating immune-support benefits into OTC medications to harness the immune system boosting benefits of renowned vitamins, minerals, botanicals, ontrend adaptogens and probiotics.

There is also increased demand for more eye relief innovations that can help care for sore and tired eyes exposed to blue light as people spend more time on electronic devices during lockdowns and home quarantine periods.

Safe, natural and transparent Now is the right time to boost trust in the VMS market by being more transparent about ingredients, supply chains and benefits. As natural and sustainable claims are the fastestgrowing areas, we will see the renewed focus on sustainability and safety post-COVID-19 as clean, plastic-free and upcycling become the themes to align with consumers.

It is time to reassure consumers about safety by touting natural formulas and by showcasing plant-based ingredients like adaptogens and nootropics such as ashwagandha, banana blossom for maternal nutrition and konjac root for weight and diabetes management.

Natural formulas can also better align with clean themes, link with real food ingredients and be more traceable.

As consumers start to recover from the pandemic and seek out ways to heal, they are turning to more sustainable, natural and healthier ingredients. As a product manufacturer or a health product owner, it is important to know what these markets are asking for and where to source these functional ingredients for your nutraceutical products.

This is where DKSH can help businesses in the sourcing and development of innovative formulations. Talk to us to find out how we can help to meet your target market’s demands and requirements.

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How to responsibly source functional ingredients for nutraceutical productsn About the author Zeljko is Vice President, Global Pharmaceutical Industry and is based in Zurich, Switzerland.

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ICRIER MOOTS FIVE-POINT POLICY FOR REGULATION OF INDIAN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES SECTOR

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imed at developing transparent principles for regulation and pricing in alcoholic beverages sector in India, which can provide the basis for designing policies and pricing models by different states, the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) and PLR Chambers have published a report titled ‘Developing Principles for Regulation of Alcoholic Beverages Sector in India’.

The report prescribes five-point policy recommendations towards developing transparent and predictable regulatory and pricing principles for the alcoholic beverages sector.

These include clear policy making, t e c h n o l o g y intervention, consultations with stakeholders, tariff reduction, and export opportunities.

According to the study, the state excise departments should lay down clear policies at predictable intervals of two to three years, which can help businesses to expand, to make long-term investments, and encourage new business models to flourish. The tax slabs need to be revised periodically in line with the inflation and raw material price changes.

Greater transparency and predictability would encourage entrants of new players and competition.

Also, the state excise departments need to switch to online methods of granting licences and permits, which can prevent unaccounted transactions and corrupt practices. Technology

should be used to monitor the sector through a robust traceability system rather than physical monitoring.

Besides, the state excise commissioners, finance ministers, and other stakeholders should engage in regular in-depth discussions to start off a process of transparent, predictable, and consultationbased price determination.

And, the government should focus on phased tariff and other duties reduction and Indian companies should be encouraged to export to improve the trade balance.

According to the ICRIER, the report encourages evidence-based policymaking, and in setting the stage for dialogue and discussion towards creating a predictable environment in the alcoholic beverages sector.

The statement by ICRIER reads, “The recommendations put forward in this report are aimed at helping the state governments in attracting more investment, create employment, expand the manufacturing potential and create an overall predictable policy regime and ease of doing business, enhancing India’s

position in the global rankings. As India is trying to restart its trade negotiations with key partners like the European Union and Australia, tariff reductions will be a key area for discussion and this report provides a mutually beneficial tariff reduction framework, which can promote exports.”

The study found that variation and sporadic regulations have (a) often led to decrease in or significant loss of potential revenue for state governments (b) led to the growth of illicit liquor market and death related to its consumption (c) increased the requirements of multiple permits and compliance burden for the manufacturers, reduced ease of doing business and, (d) forced consumers to shift to lower quality products leading to health hazards. Due to excessive monitoring, policing and control over the supply chain of products from manufacturers to retailers, not many players have come up in this sector, resulting in an oligopolistic structure and only around 30 per cent of the logistics companies undertake transportation of alcoholic beverages. The sector has low value-addition and high dependence on imports.

Releasing the report, Pramod Bhasin, director and chief executive ICRIER, said, “To enhance transparency the State Excise Departments should switch to an online system of registration, licencing and permits. Digitalisation can help in better and transparent monitoring of the entire revenue collection process. Data analytics and technology-based solutions need to be adopted to monitor the supply chain and to establish traceability. This will help to address leakages and lead to higher revenue collections. Innovative start-ups can be roped in for 1-2 such pilot projects.”

Present on the occasion were Rajiv Mehrishi, former Comptroller & Auditor General of India; Nita Kapoor, CEO, International Spirits and Wines Association of India (ISWAI); Dr. Sudipto Mundle, senior adviser, National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER); Vinod Giri, DG, Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC); and Suhaan Mukerji, managing partner, PLR Chambers.n

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INDIA’S FIRST INTELLIGENT FILTER-FREE COOKER HOOD

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KFC DOUBLE DOWN BURGER NOW POSITIONED AS EVERY CHICKEN LOVER’S DELIGHT

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hether tempering spices or stir-frying vegetables, the culinary diversity seen in an Indian kitchen is unlike any other. The frequency of cooking meals in the kitchen, on an average, is also higher as compared to kitchens internationally. It is hence a given that establishing a good cooking system in the kitchen is crucial.

While the traditional tadka of spices, mustard seeds and curry leaves in hot oil provides a fragrant and flavourful note to the dish, the fumes created in the process may leave you coughing and sneezing, distracting you from the task at hand. Häfele introduces India’s first intelligent filter-free cookerhood - Teresa i-90 Plus, which comes equipped with a filtration capacity 2.5 times that of ordinary filter hoods. Created with enhanced intelligence, this can detect not just fumes but other harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the air inside your kitchen with its perceptive air quality sensor and can automatically work towards eliminating them.

The Nautilus Design of the impeller housing the product helps in throwing out large volumes of exhaust with the least amount of turbulence and noise (49dBA), hence preventing a backflow of smoke and providing extremely quiet operations! The Active 3-Layer Centrifugal Filtration System effectively separates the oil, moisture, wet smoke and dry smoke from the fumes captured.

The oil, moisture and wet smoke from the fumes hit the oil net and get accumulated in the oil collector while the dry, lighter smoke is thrown out through the duct.

Being a filter-free hood, it does not require regular inspection and cleaning ensuring efficient function for a longer period of time. While it undoubtedly excels in performance, it does not leave aesthetic far behind. Its contemporary rose gold accents, classic black glass finish and minimalistic feather-touch controls bequeath your kitchen with enhanced elegance.n

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FC Double Down Burger is now positioned as every chicken lover’s delight. It is presented with two crispy, chicken fillets forming a burger unlike any other. It is priced at Rs 229 and is available across all KFC restaurants.

It is the tastiest burger and is made of all chicken and nothing but chicken said the KFC subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc. Replacing the bun are crispy KFC chicken fillets, holding fresh, crunchy veggies in between, layered with creamy Dynamite Mayo and Sriracha sauce.

Further KFC also said that the customers can enjoy the burger with the added assurance of its 4X safety promise of Sanitisation, Screening, Social Distancing, and Contactless service.

All restaurants follow intensified sanitisation after every 30 minutes including all surface areas like tables, counters, doors, and door handles.

The delivery teams wash and sanitise their hands and bags after every order. All team members, including delivery riders, are regularly screened and undergo daily temperature checks, wearing masks and gloves at all times.

Following social distancing, there are floor stickers to help customers and delivery riders maintain a safe distance of a minimum of 6 ft. as they queue up for orders.

Further customers can enjoy the burger through various food channels of contactless delivery, to your car/bike when one places a pre-paid order on the app. In addition, safeguarding the health and well-being of customers as well as team members, it is conducting a vaccination drive for team members across all restaurants.

It has over 20,000 restaurants in over 125 countries and territories around the world.n

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SUGAR REDUCTION: CARGILL ENTERS EUROPEAN SOLUBLE FIBER MARKET WITH US$45 MILLION INVESTMENT IN POLAND were specifically designed to address the unique challenges facing food manufacturers as they aim to improve the nutritional profiles of their products, with fewer calories and less sugars,” says Manuj Khanna, business development manager for fibers.

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argill is investing US$45 million to add soluble fibers to its European portfolio of starches, sweeteners and texturizers as demand for reduced-sugar products grows.

Based on micro-reactor technology developed in partnership with Germany’s Karlsruhe Institute for Technology, Cargill has secured both an exclusive license and granted patents. The soluble fibers enable sugar reduction up to 30 percent.

They also support calorie reduction and fiber enrichment in confectionery, sweet bakery, fillings, cereals, ice cream and dairy, while helping to maintain desired appearance, taste and texture.

Cargill is already a significant player in the sugar-reduction space, with a full line of sweeteners – ranging from full- to no-calorie – and the new soluble fibers round out Cargill’s portfolio.

“Unlike most of the soluble fibers currently available, our new offerings

“Our soluble fibers shine in these complex applications, providing great performance in terms of taste, appearance, digestive tolerance and mouthfeel – all critical to consumer satisfaction.”

Overcoming formulation challenges Cargill’s soluble fibers with a botanical origin, such as wheat and corn, are especially relevant for applications where existing solutions fall short.

For instance, in sugar confectionery – where digestive tolerance can be an issue for young consumers or in breakfast cereals where taste and coating performance needs to match existing products – and in ice cream where consumers desire lowcalorie products that still deliver on indulgence.

Product benefits extend to food manufacturing, as Cargill’s new soluble fibers can offer improved stability, easy handling and scalability, enabling formulators to gradually increase the degree of sugar substitution with limited changes to their recipes.

Pilots proving popular

Customer trials with Cargill’s new soluble fibers are already underway.

Initial customer feedback affirms that the ingredients improve appearance and taste while maintaining processability similar to sugar or glucose syrups.

Cargill says that this patented technology will also allow the company to produce next-generation fibers. These future soluble fibers will address key market needs targeting sugar and fat reduction.

“Demand for products with improved nutritional profiles shows no signs of abating,” adds Willian Oliveira, segment director sweetness for Cargill’s European starches, sweeteners & texturizers business.

“This critical investment, combined with our existing portfolio of sweetness solutions and deep formulation and application expertise, ensures we have all the tools necessary to support our customers’ product development journeys.”

Cargill’s soluble fiber product line will be manufactured at the company’s existing Wroclaw, Poland, facility. Construction of the new production unit has already begun, with full commercialization of the company’s initial offerings expected in the second half of 2022.

PepsiCo is scaling up its European beverage portfolio, pledging to reduce the average level of added sugars by 25 percent by 2025 and 50 percent by 2030.

Analysis reveals that 91 percent of consumers are “at least a little” influenced by sugar reduction claims.

Strategies in this context vary and include complete removal of sugar, blending of sugar with sweeteners and advances in sugar science.

In recent months, sugar reduction has made waves across several categories from confectionery to spoonable yogurt.

For instance, Chobani is poised to disrupt the yogurt space with a major US launch which sees the dairy specialist eliminate the sugar in milk. The strained yogurt expert has developed what it considers an “industry first” and potentially gamechanging innovation with novel sugar reformulation at its core.

Earlier this year, DouxMatok released its first direct-to-consumer product featuring its Incredo Sugar, a sugarbased solution that enables 30 to 50 percent sugar reduction.

Reduced sugar trends are also helping to reshape the ice cream segment, while it remains in sharp focus across beverage portfolios.

Reformulation of sugar reduced products shows no signs of slowing down as major brands adopt new methods to reduce sugar levels to create nutritional products.

Earlier this month, PepsiCo said it plans to scale up its healthy snacks and beverage portfolio across Europe, pledging to reduce the average level of added sugars in its beverage portfolio by 25 percent by 2025 and 50 percent by 2030.

Sugar

By Gaynor Selby

Stripping out sugar

Cargill’s soluble fibers enable 30 percent sugar reduction and support calorie reduction and fiber enrichment across categories, including ice cream.

enhancement are the most sought after two concepts in purchasing decisions and are therefore significant focuses for “better-for-you” development, according to Innova Market Insights.

reduction

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protein

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ODYSSEY SHIKHA GARG - DIRECTOR ( MAGIC COLOURS INDIA AND SUGAR SHINE INDIA ) Fondant , gel colours , supa whip, chocolate

Following the line, the recent reveal of

colours, Airbrush colours and machine

fondant colours, gel colours and supa

– all

of these attained a new foothold in history Delving into the history of the brand that

leader that believed in offering nothing but

believes in research and working on

only the BEST – Magic Colours India.

baker’s preferences we wanted to offer something exclusive to the home market, a

Magic Colours India is multinational

s u b j e c t t h a t w a s c u r r e n t l y u n e x pl o r e d a n d

c o m p a n y i n t o b a k i n g i n g r e d i e n t s t o o ls a n d

hence emergence of Sugar Shine India. A

machines that rules the bakery forum with

brand that homes all the expectations of

single handed monop. A company that

bakers and coverts them into products

started operations 5 years ago by importing

that comprises of an exceptional range of

the product under the brand Motek

sprinkles, wafer paper, shine glow, shine

Sugarcraft has now established its base in

brush, shinex, red velvet solution and the

Ambala by a giving a boost to the drive of

recent introduction to the line – Faux

Make in India.

Spray or as many may refer it as the Velvet Spray.

Magic Colours India has always been known for its diversity, work ethics, food safety

There’s definitely no overnight success.

and compliance that remains at par with

T h e t e a m s t a y s a b r e a s t wi t h t h e t r e n d s

t h e I n t e r n a t i o n a l S t an d a r d s u n d o u b t e d l y .

and requirements of the industry to deliver

Following the line, the recent reveal of

the perfect – A mission that they are living

fondant colours, gel colours and supa

for 2030.

whips has been trending.

YROTS ERUTAEF

with the advent of singular most market

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PLANT BASED PROTEINS- A HEALTHIER OPTION they consume the whole food. When consuming plant-based proteins, from whole foods especially, people also receive other beneficial compounds.

One specific benefit of plant-based proteins is they contain fibre. Many people find it challenging to consume enough fibre but it’s essential to good health. Switching out animal proteins (that do not contain any fibre) with plant-based proteins is one simple way to increase fibre intake.

Manan Bajaj, Director

Tresbon Consulting Solutions and Services Pvt. Ltd. Mumbai.

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very cell in the human body contains protein. The basic structure of protein is a chain of amino acids.

You need protein in your diet to help your body repair cells and make new ones. Protein is also important for growth and development in children, teens, and pregnant women. There are 20 different types of amino acids that can be combined to make a protein. In addition to providing the building blocks for healthy muscles and tissues, plant protein may also be beneficial for weight loss. This topic is of importance looking at increasing health consciousness of the people and opting of different options for fulfilment of their demand of essential nutrients.

What is plant based proteins Plant-based protein refers to the protein found in plant foods. All whole plant foods contain some amount of protein, but certain plants contain higher levels. Legumes (chickpeas, black bean, lentils, soy and soy products etc.), nuts and seeds are commonly viewed as higher protein plant foods. Whole grains also contain a fair amount of protein.

Fruits and vegetables typically contain the least amount of protein, but there are higher-protein vegetables. The protein in these products is sourced from plants so there’s nothing wrong with calling it plant-based protein.

Just remember that whole plant foods also contain protein.

What is Animal Protein Animal protein refers to consuming protein from animal foods. When people think about protein, animal proteins often come to mind. For example, any meat, fish/ seafood, dairy (milk, cheese, yogurt etc.) and eggs.

Benefits of Plant-based Protein People don’t eat single nutrients,

Additional benefits of plantbased protein consumption include: •

Linked with lower risk cardiovascular disease

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Associated with decreased risk of certain types of cancer

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Appears to be beneficial for weight management

Plant-based proteins also contain many of the same minerals and other beneficial nutrients that are found in animal proteins including iron and zinc.

Some plant-based proteins also offer the benefits of containing omega3s (walnuts, chia/hemp/ground flax seeds, soybeans) and calcium (tofu).

Keep in mind I’m specifically referring to whole food sources of

plant-based proteins when discussing the benefits above.

compounds include sulfur amino acids, HCAs, PAHs and TMAO.

Plant Protein vs Animal Protein: Health Benefits

There is also the amino acid profile of plant-based vs animal proteins to consider. To keep it brief, a variety of plant-based proteins can provide adequate amounts of all essential amino acids. Particular attention to high-lysine foods is important.

When people consume plant-based protein, it is often in place of animal protein in the meal, whether the person continues to consume some animal protein or not.

This replacement of animal proteins with plant-based proteins is often viewed as having additional health benefits. As noted above, people eat whole foods, not isolated nutrients.

When it comes to animal proteins, while people get protein and other minerals and vitamins, they also digest compounds that are generally found to be less than ideal for health.

All animal products contain saturated fat and cholesterol to varying levels.

Increased intakes of saturated fat are found to raise LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. Lowering intake of saturated fat could be one approach to help lower cholesterol levels and benefit overall heart health.

Additionally, research suggests there are other compounds in animal products (or compounds created from the digestion of animal products) that pose additional health risks. These

Plant-based proteins tend to be lower in calories and fat than animal proteins but higher in fiber and essential nutrients. Generally speaking, diets heavy on plant matter tend to be healthier. In fact, according to a 2017 review in the International Journal of Epidemiology, which reviewed 95 studies, eating five servings of plants per day provides a slight lower risk of heart attack and stroke, and upping that intake to 10 servings a day could lower a person’s risk of cardiovascular disease by 28 percent and overall risk of death by 31 percent.

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IN A TRADE NAME CASE, BOMBAY HIGH COURT GRANTS RESPITE TO OWNER OF NATURALS ICE-CREAM

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n a relief for the popular icecream brand ‘Naturals’, the Bombay High Court has restrained a Gujarat-based firm with a similar name from using the word “natural” for its ice cream or any other related product until further order.

Raghunandan Kamath-promoted firms Siddhant Ice-creams LLP and Kamath Ourtimes ice-creams Pvt. Ltd. had sought the court’s intervention to restrain Vadodarabased Natural Ice Cream from using the same trade name for their products and claimed damage compensation of over Rs. 100 crore. Lawyers for the Mumbai-based Naturals brand argued that the company was founded in 1984 and has over 130 franchises

likely to cause confusion or deception for the trade, public and consumers.”

The Mumbai-based company’s lawyers also argued that by such misrepresentation, the defendants are passing off or attempting to pass their goods/business as those of the petitioners as if their franchise parlour is authorized by the company.

Passing-off in IPR law means making a false representation that is likely to induce a person to believe that the goods or services are those of another.

across the country.

By using the mark ‘Natural’, which is identical and bears resemblance to the Natural Family Marks

TEA BOARD OF INDIA TO INSTRUCT ALL THE DEVELOPMENT OFFICERS TO COMPREHEND STRICT COMPLIANCE OF THE QUALITY

(petitioner’s), the defendants (Patel) are misrepresenting their goods/services and businesses,” lawyers for the company said. Such misrepresentation…is causing or

REVENUE OF A PUNE-BASED COMPANY THAT DELIVERS “HAPPY” MILK HAS DOUBLED From milking to packaging, Mr Milk is focusing on desi cows and a completely automated operation.

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new milk brand debuted in Pune and Mumbai in May 2019, promising to produce dairy products that were not only healthful but also ethical.

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handra Mohan Patoway – the Assam Industries and Commerce Minister has requested the Tea Board of India to tell all the Development Officers of the Tea Board to monitor stern compliance of the quality of tea leaves and fair price. Patoway interacted with the representatives of small tea growers’ associations of the state at a meeting held at Assam Administrative Staff College. The meeting discussed in detail all the issues and challenges pertaining to the small tea growers of Assam. The associations drew the attention of the Minister for minimum support price to the small tea growers from the Bought Leaf Factories during both peak and lean seasons. They further asked the Assam Government to fix a fair price or minimum rate of their tea leaves. They also raised the issue of overpriced manure.

Patoway guaranteed that their complaints will be addressed.

‘There will be no compromise on the quality of tea leaves and a fair price’, said Patoway. It was decided that the Industry Minister will have a meeting very soon with all the Deputy Commissioners to monitor that bought leaf factories buy only quality tea leaves and ensure a fair price for the small tea growers.

The Minister asked Arunita Phukan Yadav, Executive Director, Tea Board, to instruct all the Development Officers of the Tea Board to visit the bought leaf factories and monitor strict compliance of the quality of tea leaves and fair price. Asking the small tea growers to supply quality tea leaves, Industry Minister encouraged them to opt for orthodox tea, which has a higher value in the international market. He further called upon them to set up bought leaf factories by forming self-help groupsn

On July 26, while granting interim relief to the Kamath, the court restrained the Vadodara-based company from using the word “Natural” for their products or as a business/trading name or any other similar name until September 9.n

Mr Milk is sourced from the Mittal Happy Cows Dairy Farms, which span 85 acres near Lonavala and feature open paddocks, soft bedding, a specialized diet of high-quality feed, and a unique spa treatment at the end of the day. The company is part of the Mittal Group, which specializes in real estate.

“We’re working on ways to save the desi cow breed and urge farmers to switch to this breed in the future.

“Our goal is to build a model farm where farmers can learn about desi cows and adopt infrastructure and facilities comparable to ours,” says the company’s director, Neeraj Mittal.

Mr Milk saw sales quadruple from Rs. 1.8 crore in 2019-20 as the epidemic heightened national awareness about the value of food in immunity building. “We’re an A2 milk brand that is as good as mother’s milk and is good for human health. People were looking for healthier, singlesource milk during the pandemic, so there was a lot of interest. People started doing research because we were a new brand, and many of them found us suitable,” Mittal adds. In Pune and Mumbai, the organisation

is expanding its network and distribution centres.

Currently, the farm has up to 400 cows, with plans to expand to 1,000 animals in the future. The business yields 1,500-1,800 litres per day because it solely uses milk from its own cows, while Mittal claims that the second and third generations of desi cows would give more. “Desi cow milk is quite unusual because a single cow only produces six to seven litres of milk per day, whereas other breeds, which more farmers rear, can give 25-30 litres,” he explains.

The company has made significant investments in infrastructure, including a completely automated procedure that ensures the milk is untouched from the milking to the packaging phases. It packages milk in eco-friendly paper containers.

The company manages all phases of delivery till the last mile using its own network.

Mittal Happy Cows Dairy Farms is encouraging members of the public to visit in order to develop community and raise awareness.

Tours can be tailored to families, school groups, or aspiring entrepreneurs. “We want everyone to discover our enthralling universe.

“You’ll know where your milk comes from, and it will transform the way you drink milk,” Mittal sayn

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ZOMATO ENTERS THE INDIAN STOCK MARKET

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ood-delivery and restaurant discovery platform- Zomato enters the Indian stock market and has a huge plan to focus to build for the long term.

Zomato’s shares listed at nearly 52% premium today and are currently trading between Rs. 120 and Rs. 130 apiece. The market cap briefly crossed the Rs. 1 lakh crore mark.

Deepinder Goyal, CEO, and founder, Zomato, said, “Today is a big day for us. A new Day Zero. But we couldn’t have gotten here without the incredible efforts of India’s entire internet ecosystem.

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f you love to eat bread with a sweet add-on like strawberry syrup on it, spread a spoonful of Nutella, or opt for a spoon of good, oldfashioned jam, then Dabur brings you a healthy option.

Dabur’s latest product makes an entry into this world and is attempting to portray an age-old Ayurvedic ingredient in a new light. The FMCG giant has introduced a product called Honey Tasties – in strawberry and chocolate variants.

There is movement in this category after the stir in December 2020. Major honey brands such as Dabur, Patanjali, and Emami (Zandu Pure Honey) failed a purity test conducted by a German laboratory according to the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), Delhi-based public interest research and advocacy organization. Out of the 13 honey brands that were tested, Marico’s Saffola honey was the only big brand to pass all the tests.

The product can be added to milk, spread on bread, drizzled on pancakes/waffles, and used to make desserts. It can also be used as a topping in beverages like cold chocolate and cold coffee, besides ice cream.

Prashant Agarwal, Dabur India’s marketing head – health supplements said, “He wants the product to act as a replacement for sugar, just like honey has been doing for years. So, there is an emphasis on ‘zero added sugar’ in the marketing efforts.

This product will not take away from the health benefits of honey and targets kid that doesn’t like the taste of honey. Lots of studies have been done all over the world on the properties of this Ayurvedic ingredient. There is no product right now in the market similar to this one and the alternatives are all sugar-laden. We wanted to bring about that change in consumption,” Agarwal stated.

And sure enough, the label on the bottle has the words ‘Vitamin D’ printed on it. Speaking of the bottle, don’t miss the packaging; the bottle is designed to look and feel like a honeycomb, reminding users at the visual and tactile level that this is honey after all.

The product will be available on BigBasket and grocery stores across India, and the hope is that it reaches young moms, who are looking for healthy snacking alternatives for their kidsn

“Jio’s prolific growth has set all of us up for unprecedented scale. Flipkart, Amazon, Ola, Uber, Paytm—have also over the years— collectively laid the railroads that are enabling companies like ours to build the India of the future,” he said. “We stand proudly and humbly on the shoulders of giants, and we thank everyone for giving us, and so many other startups, the opportunity to look ahead into the future.”

On the way ahead, Goyal said Zomato is going to relentlessly focus on 10 years out and beyond and is “not going to alter our course for short-term profits at the cost of the long-term success of the company”. “The tremendous response to our IPO

gives us confidence that the world is full Zomato of investors who appreciate the magnitude of investments we are making, and take a long term view of our business,” he added.

“Even in our hardest times, we’ve had half of our tech/engineering teamwork on long-term initiatives. And during the good times, we double down on the long term even harder. “The only short-term work we do is whatever will earn us the right to continue building the future.

We deeply understand that anything good and meaningful takes decades to build,” the Zomato CEO said.

Zomato has raised Rs. 9,375 crore from public markets. Its issue which opened last week was oversubscribed by 40.38 times, generating a demand of Rs. 2.13 lakh crore, the most in 11 years and the third-highest in Indian capital market history.n

BASF VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTS IN HYDROPONICS PIONEER URBANKISAAN

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ASF Venture Capital GmbH (BVC) is investing in UrbanKisaan, which specialises in hydroponic cultivation of various types of vegetables, greens and herbs in tropical urban environments. This is the company’s first investment in an early stage business focusing on India. Conceptualised in 2017, the startup operates several suburban greenhouses and vertical indoor farms in Hyderabad and Bangalore. It sells fresh produce, some of which is grown directly in the shops, in its franchise-owned brick-and-mortar stores and through an app and website. The startup has optimised hydroponics technology for use in tropical climates such as India. With only one tenth of the costs, the proprietary technology is significantly more efficient than conventional global standards in hydroponics cultivation. The company is also capitalising on the trend of online food retailing, which is booming on the subcontinent. Vihari Kanukollu, co-founder and CEO, UrbanKisaan, said, “Our approach in hydroponics enables us to produce our food costeffectively and with relatively little effort. Our produce also contributes towards sustainability as it is grown in clean, hygienic farms in and around the city, thus minimising the total carbon footprint. Use of IoT (Internet-of-Things)enabled technology for monitoring the farms ensures pesticide-free produce. The growing demand from our customers shows that our idea is well-received. The farms are managed through the proprietary technology. Nutrient content, pH levels, atmospheric humidity, CO2 concentration, light concentration and other important parameters are controlled and adapted to the needs of the particular plants with an app.

Markus Solibieda, managing director of BASF Venture Capital GmbH, said, “UrbanKisaan, as

a pioneer in the hydroponics space, has developed a unique growing method and combines this with a compelling business model for sales.

AgTech is one of our key investment focus areas worldwide. This includes, in particular, our goal of supporting innovative agricultural and food-related businesses in Asia. We look forward to learning more about hydroponic farming and exploring its potential through a close collaboration between UrbanKisaan and BASF’s agriculture experts.” With the investment the startup plans to further expand its market presence in India, deploy its farming technology to work with thousands of farmers, and bring fresh, local, sustainable produce to urban dwellers. Hydroponic farming – an efficient way to use limited resources The world’s population is expected to reach 10 billion by 2050 while the area available for farming and freshwater reserves are becoming increasingly scarce. Hydroponics offers a sustainable way to grow crops without soil and using vertically stacked layers while reducing water usage by about 90 percent. Especially in densely populated urban areas, this presents a more efficient way to use limited resources like water, space and manpower. Water that is not absorbed by the plants is captured, purified and fed back into the farm’s water circulation system, minimising wastage significantly. India is the second-largest producer of fruits and vegetables in the world, with a production value of about $64 billion. It is also a large consumer of fruits and vegetables, and while much of this is through unorganized channels (local vegetable markets, hand-pulled carts and neighbourhood stores), organized channels (modern trade and online retail) account for a little over 20 percent of the market. Thus, hydroponics is a fast growing and efficient alternative to traditional supply chains in the organised fresh produce marketn

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HACKING PLANT-BASED CHEESE: NOBELL FOODS NETS US$75M TO CRACK CASEIN’S GENETIC CODING IN SOYBEANS Nobell now has US$100 million in funding backed by venture capital firms including the likes of Andreessen Horowitz and Breakthrough Energy Ventures.

Others joining this round include Unovis, Germin8 Ventures, Fifty Years, AgFunder, Pear VC, GL Ventures, the venture capital arm of Hillhouse Group and Mission Bay Capital.

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obell Foods, a US-based company cultivating dairy compounds from plants, has netted US$75 million in series B funding. The investment round includes backing from actor Robert Downey Jr.’s venture capital firm, FootPrint Coalition Ventures.

With a patented technique, the vegan cheese maker produces key dairy proteins, including casein, from highquality soybeans. The end products from this operation are cheeses that taste, smell, melt, stretch and even age like those made from animalderived ingredients.

“Today, Nobell can produce more caseins per acre more efficiently, sustainably and cost effectively than cows,” the company reveals.

Prior to this series B round, Nobell raised over US$25 million since launching from seed money start-up accelerator Y Combinator in 2017.

Nobell plans to launch its cheeses to the public by the end of next year.

Recreating milk’s unique genetic code Nobell’s patented approach to making dairy from plants is the result of more than four years of R&D, led by CEO and founder Magi Richani.

An engineer by training, Richani understood the crucial role that essential dairy proteins – caseins – play in giving cheese its desirable qualities. Like all proteins, caseins have a unique genetic code.

Richani and her team at Nobell discovered a method of recreating this genetic code in soybean seeds and growing plants that have the same dairy caseins found in animal milks.

Richani describes cheese as the “last frontier” in animal-free foods.

Her start-up’s plant-based cheese is targeted toward “satisfying even the most discerning pizza, grilled cheese, mac and cheese, and charcuterie lovers.”

Nobell will use the latest funds from its series B round to expand its team and farming partnerships, scale

Over the last year, vegan cheese’s rising wave of commercial success has been fronted on several occasions by industry’s conventional dairy proponents.

production and bring its product to market.

A similar method of producing casein without dairy is currently being piloted by Belgium-based Those Vegan Cowboys, founded by the former owners of The Vegetarian Butcher. The start-up leverages microbial fermentation methods for producing plant-based caseins in a cost-competitive manner.

Contending with traditional cheese Over the last year, vegan cheese’s rising wave of commercial success has been fronted on several occasions by industry’s conventional dairy proponents.

Over the last year, vegan cheese’s rising wave of commercial success has been fronted on several occasions by industry’s conventional dairy proponents.

In Europe, the proposed Amendment 171 caused a stir in the lactosphere, when policymakers called into question the legality of “dairy-like” words such as “creamy” or phrases like “alternative to” on plant-based cheese, milk, yogurt and butter labeling.

“We never have been lobbying against plant-based products,” Alexander Anton, secretary general at the European dairy association Euromilk, previously FoodIngredientsFirst in an interview on the topic of Amendment 171.

Nobell cheeses taste, smell, melt, stretch and even age like those made from animal-derived ingredients.

“These products have their place in the market and on the shelves. But the first pre-requirement of co-existence is of course respect.”

Last August, cashew-based cheese producer Miyoko’s Creamery benefited from a positive court decision in the US favoring its position against the State of California’s attempts to prevent the company from using the terms “butter,” “lactosefree” and “cruelty-free” on its plantbased foods.

Reimagining dairy Growing competition from plantbased alternatives will continue to ramp up the pressure placed upon the dairy industry to better address consumers’ sustainability demands and target them accordingly.

“Dairy companies must reinvent themselves,” milk ingredients specialist Laïta Nutrition has previously stressed, evidencing a growingly attractive business opportunity for traditional dairy players. The company recently highlighted its narrowing focus on plant-based ingredients.

Spanish dairy specialist Pascual recently launched what is tipped as the first global incubation program for cellular agriculture technologies in the dairy industry. The program, Mylkcubator, is run by the group’s new Corporate Venture unit, Pascual Innoventures, which has been set up to support start-ups disrupting the milk value chain.

Among other developments in this burgeoning space, Time-Travelling Milkman recently scaled up its plantbased fat ingredient for creamier, healthier dairy alternatives following new funding from Oost NL and SHIFT Invest.n

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“INTEGRAL TO FORMULATION”: SUPPLIERS CROWN HEALTH AS KEY DRIVER IN FATS AND OILS ARENA VandenEinde further notes that seven in ten global consumers wish they had healthier options within indulgent food or beverage categories.

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he plant-based space is boosted by new innovations in vegetable fats and oils designed to optimize mouthfeel for meat and dairy substitutes. While overall perspectives on these ingredients have improved, consumers still maintain a close eye on the health credentials of this category.

To discuss the latest relevant product launches and market dynamics, FoodIngredientsFirst speaks with edible oil suppliers Cargill, ADM, and Avena Nordic Grain.

“We’ve identified ‘Healthy for Me’ as a key influence in the fats and oils space, as consumers embrace a more proactive, personal and holistic approach to health,” says David VandenEinde, global R&D leader of global edible oil solutions at Cargill.

Increasing health with oils Cargill’s proprietary FATitudes research, conducted since 2013 in the US, consistently finds that more than half of consumers closely monitor fats and oils in packaged foods.

In indulgent categories such as ice cream, fat ingredient EPG is helping brands like Nick’s ice cream create a full-fat experience with a modified rapeseed oil that “dramatically” reduces calories.

Ice cream NPD demonstrates a disparity in consumer perception on fat, with lines like SweetPea touting “half the fat,” while Mammoth Creameries positions its products as full-fat and keto-friendly.

“Consumers seek balance and are empowered to make their own determination of what is and is not healthy for them,” highlights VandenEinde.

Plant-forward innovation Suppliers such as ADM also note the vast opportunities in the plantbased space, which is also marked by consumer interest in health.

Innova’s 2020 Consumer Survey indicated that the top reason for considering plant-based alternatives was health benefits cited by 53 percent of respondents globally.

Fats and oils contain essential nutrients. They are also a functional and necessary ingredient category that continues to innovate to address evolving trends such as flexitarianism, says Michelle Peitz, technical solutions and marketing at ADM oilseeds.

Plant-based innovation can benefit from the texturizing qualities of fats and oils.

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ADM notes that 56 percent of global plant consumers – defined as flexitarians, vegetarians or vegans – are trying to eat more plant-based foods and beverages.

The rise of flexitarian diets may mean consumers are pickier about meat and dairy analogs replicating the taste and mouthfeel of real meat. The replication of animal-based fats with plant-based sources is a significant formulation challenge.

Upping the formulation game ADM is addressing the plant-based texture challenge with customblended oils. These can extend shelf life, increase functionality in specific melting characteristics, improve taste and texture, and importantly, enhance nutritional profiles.

Processing can also play a key role.

For example, Dutch start-up The Time-Travelling Milkman is targeting the alternative dairy category with minimal processing technology.

The Netherlands-based spinoff of Wageningen University and Research is able to extract fat droplets from sunflower seeds, for creamier textures to replicate milk fat.

Meanwhile, US-based Seraphina Therapeutics is promoting its trace odd-chain saturated fatty acid pentadecanoic acid (C15:0) called FA15 for use in dairy and meat alternatives. The recently discovered fatty acid received Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status in the US this June.

Tapping into plant-based texture

“Vegetable fats and oils are integral to formulating textural and flavor aspects that help plant-forward foods mimic the traditional eating experience of animal-based products.”

Byproducts of the oil processing sector are also proving to be valuable sources for textured vegetable proteins (TVPs) with minimal, sustainable ingredients containing nutritional value.

Solid vegetable fat-based systems for meat alternatives, for example, target melt profiles to improve functionality at storage, cooking and eating temperatures.

Finnish grains and oil seeds supplier Avena Nordic Grain, part of Apetit Group, has developed a TVP from upcycled rapeseed cakes, a byproduct of oil processing.

These attributes can be achieved either by interesterification of, for example, soybean oils, palm oils or lauric fats or by producing blends of different oils, details Peitz.

The innovation, called BlackGrain from Yellow Fields, mimics the texture of meat patties and was authorized for sale in the EU as a novel food in December.

Replication of milk products

“Previously, the whole seed was utilized partly as feed. Now the whole seed can be utilized as food ingredients,” says Jenny Tallberg, business development manager at Avena Nordic Grain Oy.

In dairy alternatives, incorporating oils, such as sunflower, soybean, coconut, palm or rapeseed, helps create the desired appearance and mouthfeel, outlines ADM’s Peitz.

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BlackGrain from Yellow Fields also boasts fiber, protein, good fats and a balanced composition of amino acids.

Sustaining fats and oilsTallberg has observed an uptick in rapeseed oil as food manufacturers look to replace other fats and oils. “This places some innovative pressure on us as an oil pressing mill,” she says.

“In the Nordic part of Europe, the harvest yield is lower per land area compared to southern European countries. And in some countries, the increase of extreme weather conditions is affecting the cultivation.”

Upcycling rapeseed products can help positively affect the calculated carbon footprint per harvest.

Moreover, companies are investing in sustainably sourced palm oil to meet the demand for an ethical, highperformance ingredient.

Responding to the call for environmentally friendly palm oil, Cargill recently invested US$200

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million in a fully integrated palm oil refinery in Indonesia. The product will be targeted toward customers in North America and Europe looking for enhanced traceability to the source.

Ingredients to watch As the plant-based revolution continues, fats and oils from nonanimal sources show no sign of slowing down.

“Brands are leaning into oils made from recognizable nuts and seeds like flaxseed, peanuts and sunflower seeds, as they’re simple ingredients and align with consumers’ perceptions of plant-based and clean labels,” says Peitz.

However, cell-based fats from real animal cells may also play a role in upcoming plant-forward innovations.

MeaTech 3D announced in May it would harness cultured fat to produce hybrid products with cultured chicken fat in plant-based protein products by 2022.n

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FDI IN FOOD PROCESSING SECTOR DROPS BY 57% TO $393 MN IN FY21

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oreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the food processing sector dropped by 57 per cent to USD 393.4 million (around Rs. 2,926 crores) in 2020-21 as compared to the preceding year.

Minister of State for Food Processing Industries Prahlad Singh Patel said that the FDI policy and data are the under the purview of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade.

He stated that as per extant policy, 100 per cent FDI in FPI sector is permitted under the automatic route implying that no prior approval of the Government or RBI is required. As per the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), the Indian recipient company has to report the inflow of FDI to the Reserve,” he added.

The FDI received by food processing industries (FPI) sector during 2020-21 stood at USD 393.4 million as against USD 904.7 million in the previous year. During 2018-19, FDI in the FPI sector stood at USD 628.24 million. The ministry has been implementing Central Sector Umbrella Scheme – Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana

(PMKSY) since 2016-17 for overall growth and development of the food processing sector, including the processing of agro products and thus increasing the income of farmers.

Clusters. Besides, Creation of Backward & Forward linkages, Food Safety and Quality Assurance Infrastructure, Human Resource, and Institutions, and Operation Greens are part of PMKSY

The component schemes of PMKSY are — Mega Food Park, Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure, Creation /Expansion of Food Processing & Preservation Capacities, Infrastructure for Agro-Processing

Under these schemes, the ministry provides mostly credit-linked financial assistance (capital subsidy) in the form of grantsin-aid to entrepreneurs for setting up food processing/preservation industries.

“So far, the Ministry has approved 41 Mega Food Parks, 353 cold chain projects, 63 agro-processing clusters, 292 food processing units, 63 creations of backward & forward linkages projects and 6 Operation Green projects across the country,” Patel said. These sanctioned projects are estimated to benefit about 34 lakh farmers on completion, he addedn

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Fi India & Hi | ProPak India 2021 to be relocated to New Delhi Dear Industry Colleague, Season greetings from Fi India & Hi | ProPak India Team.

Over the past few months, we have continued to monitor the impact of COVID-19 and our ability to stage a successful Fi India & Hi | ProPak India 2021 in Mumbai. However, the recent COVID-19 wave disrupted the entire country, and we are still recovering from it.

Considering the multiple feedbacks from the participants, consultation with key stakeholders across the community and the state Government guideline, we have taken the cogent decision to relocate Fi India & Hi | ProPak India 2021 originally scheduled in Mumbai to New Delhi.

The upcoming edition of Fi India & Hi | ProPak India 2021 will now be held from 20 - 22 October 2021 at Hall 5, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

Though the re-location was not an easy decision, but keeping in mind the health and safety of our community, and urge to get the business rolling, we’ve made this proactive decision, allowing our industry partners enough time to adjust their plans.

Fi India & Hi | ProPak India 2021 will be organised in accordance with Informa’s AllSecure health and safety standards. As the world’s leading event’s organiser, Informa has developed a detailed set of enhanced measures to provide the highest levels of hygiene and safety at its events, providing everyone with reassurance and confidence they are participating in a safe and controlled environment.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact us: Priya Datar| M: +91 9670 04675| E: Priya.datar@informa.com Please visit our official websites & follow our social media channels for the updated information: www.fi-india.com| Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram www.propakindia.com| Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter We’re looking forward to continuing to drive our industry forward, connect our communities and support businesses, together.

Thank you

Sameer Mithia Portfolio Director Informa Markets India Pvt Ltd

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The website showcases the brand’s product range across 9 categories including unpolished dal with over 14 SKUs, rice with 3 SKUs, oil and ghee with 6 SKUs, flours with 6SKUs, dry fruits with 5SKUs, pickles and murabba with 4 SKUs, spices with 20 SKUs, cereals with 6 SKUs and ready to cook items with 11 SKUs. The diverse food range is aimed at catering to daily household food item requirements.

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The streamlined, modern design offers easy navigation, user-friendly interface, and engaging content to help website visitors better understand the nutritional details of its products and make an informed decision. With features such as maximum safety delivery, 100% nutrition as well as replacement guarantee, secure payment gateways and convenient home delivery at pan-India level on minimum order of Rs. 300, the website offers a seamless digital buying experience for customers. It also features nutritious recipes and nutrition profiles of food items for fitness enthusiasts.

Commenting upon the launch, Richa Khandelwal, brand spokesperson, says, ”Since the outbreak of the pandemic, more customers are preferring to buy food products online. The website allows customers to buy from the whole range of Nourish products, and get it safely delivered at their doorsteps at attractive prices.”

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