Modern Food Processing - December 2012

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Modern Food Processing

December 2012

EDITORIAL

Bringing in a ‘land’mark change

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he crucial role of land, and in particular, that of land acquisition for industrial development in the country cannot be overemphasised. However, the policy flip flops over this sensitive subject witnessed in the recent times have only added to the number of other hurdles before the industry (for that matter, the entire manufacturing sector at large). This is taking place in a phase when the nation seems to need another booster dose of economic acceleration. In this backdrop, the recent clearing of certain important government legislations, which have been pending since long, perhaps could not have been better timed!

Case in point is the recent clearing by the Group of Ministers (GoM) of the Land Bill, a much-needed exercise on its 117-year-old extension that according to industry sources has been creating a lot of confusion and worse, litigation related to setting up of development projects. The Bill in its new avatar (Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill, 2011) requires the consent of only two-third of the people affected in private and Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects, instead of the earlier mandated 80 per cent. Hopefully, this will not only provide more clarity on project execution but also facilitate timely implementation thereof.

According to a clause in the Bill, it is to be applied from an unspecified cut-off date. Although the cut-off date, as per official sources, is most likely to be decided before the Bill is cleared for introduction in the Winter Session of the Parliament, it has left most in the industry with fair amount of worries.

Thankfully, the Bill, which initially had provisions for retrospective application of the law in cases where the land had not been awarded or where compensation had not been paid, does not have this clause any more. Thus, this prospective clause should be industry-friendly. While the less percentage of landowners’ consensus needed for clearing of land for projects seems to be a practical and forward-looking step, the amount of compensation and its impact on project cost remain a concern.

Editorial Advisory Board

These are early days considering the extent of value-addition that still remains to be made in order to make this Bill a progressively effective one. Apart from defining the ‘purpose’ of the land acquisition without any ambiguity whatsoever, the Bill has to factor in several interstate and intra-state ground realities as well as existing restrictions on the use of agricultural land for industrial use. Suffice to say that only a complete and competent enough Land Bill can decisively address the complexities of this subject.

Dr A S Abhiraman Former Executive Director - Research, Hindustan Lever Ltd

Prof M Y Kamat Former Head, Food Engg & Technology Dept, UICT, Mumbai

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49 Insight & Outlook: Biotechnology in Food

32 Cover photo: Joshua Navalkar; Location courtesy: Signature International Foods, Nashik

Biotechnology ..................................................................... 44 Enzymes .............................................................................. 46 Food safety .......................................................................... 49 CIP systems ..................................................................................... 50

Special Focus: Industrial Kitchens Industrial kitchens .............................................................. 32 Hygiene in commercial kitchens ....................................... 34

Functional beverages .......................................................... 52 Meat processing .................................................................. 54

Interface - Shivam Gupta, Director, West Coast Group ............ 36 Roundtable .......................................................................... 38

In Conversation With

Automation Trends Confectionery processing: Adding a special touch to savouries ............................................................... 56

Energy Management Water conservation: Saving energy with every drop ......... 58

Prakash Chawla, Managing Director, Kamani Oil Industries Pvt Ltd .... 26

Policies & Regulations Modernisation of abattoirs: In need for a policy push for hygienic processing ............................................. 59

Strategy PET bottle recycling: A sustainable approach to food packaging .................................................................... 60

Facility Visit: KHS Machinery Pvt Ltd

Tips & Tricks

Total beverage packaging solutions under one roof ........... 40

High pressure technology: A guide to optimise food preservation process ........................................................... 62

Event Preview

Regular Sections Editorial ............................................................................ 7 News, Views & Analysis .................................................. 12 Technology & Innovation ................................................ 20 Technology Transfer ........................................................ 24 Projects ............................................................................ 64 Tenders ............................................................................ 68 Event List ........................................................................ 70 Book Review .................................................................... 76 Products .......................................................................... 77 List of Products .............................................................. 87 List of Advertisers .......................................................... 88

Food Technology Show 2012: A one-stop destination for complete processing solutions .................... 72

Event Report International PackTech India 2012: Technology forum for unlimited processing possibilities ...................... 74

Highlights of Next Edition Special Focus: Food Logistics Insight & Outlook: Ice Cream Manufacturing

Details on page no. 70

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NEWS, VIEWS & ANALYSIS

DAIRY MARKETING FOOD SERVICE

Amul launches full cream milk in pouches

India’s first seafood specialty QSR inaugurated in Mumbai

Amul recently introduced Amul Diamond in the Delhi and NCR markets. The latest pouch milk variant comes with a minimum of 7 per cent fat content and 9 per cent solid-not-fat (SNF). The product is targeted at customers looking for more creamy milk. Its distinguishing features include creamy taste, thicker texture and richer aroma. The product would be sold at price point of ` 23 per

West Coast Group has recently launched Fisheteria, India’s first seafood Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) chain. The restaurant has a unique menu and offers various prawn and fish delicacies. The menu ranges between ` 20 and ` 125, which makes fine quality seafood affordable.

“Fisheteria caters to a niche market. Although Mumbai is a coastal city, for the average seafood lover, a great meal usually means a long trip to a restaurant that costs a fairly huge amount of money. Fisheteria offers seafood of the highest quality at rock bottom prices in a quick service format. The idea is to make seafood easily accessible,” said Shivam Gupta, Director, West Coast Group. The company has rapid expansion plans.

He added, “Currently, we are focussing on Maharashtra; after which we will focus on the Northern region.”

Mahua Roy

500 ml pouch and ` 45 per one litre pack. According to Vipul Chaudhary, Chairman, GCMMF, “The new product will help to fill the void for consumers’ preference of having creamy milk in the premium category. This will expand the pouch milk market and attract consumers, who are buying loose buffalo milk, and help them shift to processed, pasteurised Amul Diamond premium full cream milk.”

COLD CHAIN MARKET

Indo French Cold Chain Summit held in Mumbai Indo French Cold Chain Summit was recently held in Mumbai. Through this summit, French companies aimed at forming joint venture with their Indian counterparts to efficiently serve the growing market of India. Reputed French companies such as Absoger, Cesbron, Frappa, Janny Mt, Lecapitaine, Petit Forestier, Samifi made presentations before the august gathering. Lucie Nouaillac, Export Sales Manager, Absoger, said, “Apples grown in Himachal Pradesh are of high quality, and we can offer effective solutions for the preservation of apples.”

Similarly, Eric Forestier, Director General-International, Petit Forestier, said that India offers tremendous potential for cold chain business. “We are looking for tie-up in India,” he said. Representatives from Blue Star, National Collateral Management Services Ltd, Carrier Transicold, Marico Ltd, etc, attended the summit. Highlighting on the cold chain infrastructure scenario in India, B Thiagarajan, President, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Products Group, Blue Star Ltd, said, “The growth of cold chain sector in India is not satisfactory. We have to go a long way as far as cold chain development in India is concerned.”

Prasenjit Chakraborty

HEALTH Y OIL

ETHNIC SWEETS

Adani Wilmar launches rice bran oil

Mother Dairy expands Indian sweets product line

Adani Wilmar Ltd, the leading nervous system, stimulating immunity, manufacturer and distributor of cooking maintaining balance of nervous system and oils, has launched Fortune Rice Bran Health a host of other benefits.

– a 100 per cent rice bran oil. The product Chaturvedi stated, “We crafted the all was unveiled by Lara Dutta, new premium Rice Bran Health erstwhile Miss Universe and after an intensive scientific Bollywood Yoga enthusiast, research to fill a need-gap, along with Atul Chaturvedi, which we observed through CEO, Adani Wilmar Ltd. our study. It is aimed at the It contains high amount of health-conscious customer oryzanol among all edible oils, base – not only customers with which improves the HDL/ medical conditions, but also LDL ratio, making it one of the health-conscious segment, the most heart-friendly oils. which believes in eating right Also, balanced PUFA:MUFA to prevent ailments.” ratio ensures cleaner blood With the launch of Atul Chaturvedi along with Lara Dutta at vessels, and balanced fatty Fortune Rice Bran Health, the launch of Fortune acids guarantee balanced Adani Wilmar reiterates its Rice Bran Health Oil in nutrition and health. The commitment to continually Mumbai product is claimed to have anti-cancer innovate and introduce products relevant properties, improving skin tone, helping to the need of the day.

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Mother Dairy, which entered the space of dairy desserts with launch of mishti doi and rice kheer few years back, has further strengthened its range by launching chhana kheer, khoya and an assorted pack of Indian traditional sweets.

Subhasis Basu, Business Head-Dairy Products, Mother Dairy, said, “Mother Dairy always strives to offer new, relevant and meaningful alternatives for consumption of milk & milk products.

With reports coming in rampantly about adulterated khoya and sweets being sold during festive seasons, Mother Dairy took the decision to launch traditional sweets, hence giving the consumers a safe and pure alternative in sweets. There was also a need for khoya in consumer packs from a credible source since most of the households use it for making various sweets.”

NEWS, VIEWS & ANALYSIS

HEALTH Y SNACKING

EXHIBITION

Naturell launches health bars

World Tea & Coffee Expo to be held in Mumbai

Naturell India Pvt Ltd, the company behind brand Rite Bite, has introduced proteinpacked and energy-enriched, Max Protein Bar. Serving the right combination of proteins, nutrition and taste, it would be available in three flavours, Choco Slim, Choco Fudge and Honey Lemon. Vijay Uttarwar, Founder, Naturell India, said, “Our extensive research pointed out that urban population is always on a look out for healthy snacking options. Especially after all the binge eating during the festive season, this definitely provides some respite. Hence, we thought of introducing Max Protein at this time of the year and assist our patrons on losing those extra inches, without having to look any further for healthy meal options.”

Sentinel Exhibitions Asia P Ltd (SEA), along with Alex Events, is organising World Tea & Coffee Expo (WTCE), India’s only trade show focussed on the tea and coffee sectors, at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai from February 15-17, 2013. Leading trade bodies such as Tea Board of India, Federation of Indian Tea Traders Association (FAITTA), Bombay Tea Traders Association (BTTA), India-China Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Small and Medium Business Development Chamber of India, Confederation of Indian Small Tea Growers Association (CISTA) and Darjeeling Tea Association are supporting this unique trade event. Tea and coffee are among the most popular beverages, consumed both in India and around the world. Moreover, with domestic coffee outlets set to increase manifold over the next three years, in addition to foray of global players, the coffee industry is likely to witness healthy growth in future.

WTCE 2013 aims to serve as the platform not only for showcasing Indian tea & coffee brands and technologies but also for international companies to seek market expansion and branding prospects in India. In view of the uniqueness of the show, it is expected to be attended by over 10,000 trade buyers and general visitors.

SUSTAINABILIT Y EFFORT

Mondelez to invest $ 400 million to help cocoa farmers

FOOD SAFET Y

Cadbury owner, Mondelez International Inc, has unveiled ‘Cocoa Life’ – the company’s largest, most comprehensive cocoa sustainability effort to date. As the world’s largest chocolate company, it will invest $ 400 million over the next ten years to improve the livelihood and living conditions of more than 2,00,000 cocoa farmers and about one million people in cocoa farming communities. Cocoa Life will bring a $ 100-million new investment to Côte d’Ivoire – the world’s largest cocoa producing country – to help 75,000 farmers double their productivity.

“I am proud of Mondelez International’s $ 400-million investment

FSSAI appoints Intertek to execute food safety testing

in Cocoa Life – a distinctive, holistic approach to cocoa sustainability that will create a cycle of growth from bean to bar.

Our mission is to create thriving cocoa communities and help secure the future of the cocoa industry,” said Tim Cofer, Executive Vice President and President, Europe, Mondelez International, speaking from Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire at the World Cocoa Conference.

Cocoa Life is based on Mondelez International’s successful Cadbury Cocoa Partnership in Ghana, India and the Dominican Republic. In India, the company has been working directly with cocoa farmers for 50 years.

BUSINESS PLAN

Vadilal to up presence in frozen and RTE foods With an initial investment of around ` 45 crore in frozen and ready-to-eat products, Vadilal Industries Ltd is planning to double its processed food revenue to over ` 100 crore in the next three years. The company aims at achieving this target with the help of robust sales that it has been experiencing in the frozen and RTE foods categories in the domestic and export markets. It has reworked its branding strategy for few of its products.

Rajesh Gandhi, Managing Director, Vadilal Industries Ltd, explained, “We have come up with new logo and change in colour. The Vadilal Quick Treat’s new packaging stands for energy, dynamism, uniformity, and most importantly, convenience. Due to the changing lifestyle of the young generation in India, there has been a spurt in the demand for RTE frozen foods across all major cities. Vadilal is tapping this fast-growing market through a wide variety of products and optimal utilisation of modern retail.”

Intertek has been commissioned by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to undertake the testing, inspection and auditing of Food Business Operators (FBOs). The work will enable the FBOs not only to demonstrate compliance to requirements under FSS Act, but also lead to issue of FSSAI License and its renewal thereafter. The Intertek Food laboratory in Gurgaon has been accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Testing Laboratories (NABL) and offers state-of-the-art facilities and technically competent staff to fulfill all the requirements for achieving the national and international accreditation.

“It is an honour to be entrusted

by FSSAI to carry out the testing and auditing, and we look forward to safeguard the interests of Indian consumers. We have experienced change in the behaviour of people and with more awareness coming in, we look forward to ensuring that the best quality reaches the consumers,” said Rajesh Saigal, Managing Director, Intertek India.

Avani Jain

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MARKETING STRATEGY MANAGEMENT TIPS

Karisma Kapoor to be brand ambassador for McCain Foods

CEE and Cornell University launch leadership programme for food industry

McCain Foods India Pvt Ltd, the Indian subsidiary of McCain Foods Canada, announced Karisma Kapoor as its firstever brand ambassador in India. Kapoor will endorse the entire range of McCain’s Indian and international product portfolio through advertising, marketing and promotions.

The company will shortly be rolling out a new campaign, featuring Kapoor as a smart woman who delights her family

To empower professionals with cutting-edge solutions to deal with the issues related to the food industry, the Centre for Executive Education (CEE), Sathguru Management Consultants, Hyderabad, in association with the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), Cornell University, New York, will deliver the first Food Industry Leadership Program (FILP) in Hyderabad from December 17-21, 2012.

FILP will reinforce the participants’ knowledge on leadership models in the food sector. It will also address issues related to innovation in product development; excogitate and seize opportunities in product development and supply sectors. FILP will also introduce ideas for developing novel products; and tie-up loose ends in supply chain management, production and marketing segments.

and guests with quick snacks prepared in minutes. Commenting on the association, Vikas Mittal, Managing Director, McCain Foods India, said, “Today’s women have come a long way from the days when cooking tasty snacks meant spending hours in the kitchen over a hot cook stove, chopping every ingredient from scratch. Now she keeps her frozen reserves handy to save time.”

Avani Jain

PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY

Foothold of German machinery increasing in India Germany has emerged as the largest supplier of packaging machinery to India. The imports from Germany to the packaging industry in India equalled Euro 103 million in 2011, according to VDMA. “A major advantage provided by German packaging machinery is immense flexibility of use. Right from basic to state-of-the-art machinery can be sourced from Germany. Besides, they have low maintenance requirements, higher reliability and low running costs. This resonates well with the demands from the Indian food processing industry,” said Rajesh Nath, Managing Director, VDMA India office. Several German companies in the packaging space are setting up facilities in India. “The German packaging industry is realising the importance of India as a strategic business hub. Most companies have set up manufacturing unit in the country.

Besides, the localisation is taken a step forward as packaging technologies for ethnic products are being designed too,” added Nath.

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FOOD INGREDIENTS

MARKET TREND

Arla Foods launches whey protein ingredient

Sustainability emerging as key area of focus in beverage industry

Arla Foods Ingredients has launched Lacprodan HYDRO 365, a new premiumquality whey protein ingredient, at Health Ingredients Europe 2012. The product offers performance benefits to manufacturers of sports nutrition products that are designed to aid recovery.

W hey protein hydrolysates such as HYDRO 365 are scientifically proven to offer better benefits because they are digested and absorbed more quickly, optimising the body’s muscle-building and repair response following exercise.

Demand for efficacious postexercise recovery products among serious athletes – both professional

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and amateur – is rising fast all over the world. Peter Schouw Andersen, Business Development Manager, Health & Performance, Arla Foods Ingredients, said, “Sales of protein-based sports nutrition products have risen strongly in recent years, but what these figures do not show is the fact that many consumers are also coming to recognise that not all proteins offer the same degree of benefits.

Increasingly, they are discovering that the best ingredients like HYDRO 365 whey protein hydrolysate – provide a level of effectiveness that is simply not available from other proteins, including other whey proteins.”

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Modern filling systems deliver flexibility and product safety to beverage manufacturers in the industrialised countries, which are bringing out new creations in quick succession. In emerging economies, rise in living standards are generating a boom in demand for highquality, hygienically perfect beverages.

In China and Africa, consumption of packaged beverages is rising. Market researchers are expecting global consumption to rise by 3.4 per cent by 2013. And, as consumption rises, so do the demands on filling systems. Taking everything into consideration, drinktec 2013 will showcase all such trends that will help industry to understand what way demand is moving. The forthcoming event will also provide an effective business platform for SMEs.

NEWS, VIEWS & ANALYSIS

APPOINTMENT MARKET FORECAST

Adept Technology appoints Sam Rawas as GM

Processed food industry boosts flexible plastic packaging demand

Adept Technology Inc, a leading provider companies to his position at Adept. Most of intelligent robots and autonomous recently, he was a Senior Consultant with mobile solutions, announced the Space Exploration Technologies. He appointment of Sam Rawas as General holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical Manager, Packaging Solutions Business engineering from the University of Texas Unit. Rawas is responsible for planning and an advanced engineering degree in and managing all aspects automation from Germany. “By of Adept’s new Packaging developing standardised, fullySolutions Business Unit, integrated solutions that can be which is focussed on providing dropped into any packaging line, customers with packaging Adept’s Packaging Solutions automation cells that are Business Unit is providing built upon Adept’s intelligent new value to its customers.

Sam Rawas robotic products. Its Packaging Customers who have installed Solutions Business Unit is tasked with an our first product, ClamPAC, have raved important initiative at Adept – delivering about its ease of deployment and ease of standard, pre-engineered cells that use along with its gentle handling and perform specific packaging tasks. reliability,” said John Boutsikaris, Senior Rawas brings 18 years of leadership Vice President, Sales & Marketing, experience with international, technology Adept Technology.

The global flexible plastic packaging market will reach a value of $ 137 billion in 2012, as the trend of convenience and low cost drives global demand.

According to Visiongain, the flexible plastic packaging market will record strong growth over the next decade, with a significant portion of the growth derived from the emerging markets.

Further, the Visiongain study ‘The flexible (converted) plastic packaging market 2012-2022’ states that globally, consumers are demanding convenience when making purchasing decisions and the versatility of flexible plastic has provided a way to satisfy this demand.

Avra Mitra, Senior Manager-Key Accounts, Business Unit-Web Fed, Bobst India Pvt Ltd, said, “If we talk about India particularly, the demand for flexible packaging is increasing among all segments of population.

Consumers are buying from retail outlets products such as oil & ghee, biscuit packets, etc in small sachets.

These sachets, pouches and packets are a part of flexible packaging. Further, the growth of processed food industry has also propelled the growth of the flexible packaging market in India.”

Avani Jain

INGREDIENT

Velcorin from LANXESS gaining momentum in Indian market LANXESS’ Velcorin, used in beverage and which got registered in India in the beginning of this year, has evoked good response in India, according to company officials. It showcased the product, which is added before filling the beverage, at drinktec 2012 in India. Even at low concentrations, Velcorin is effective against typical spoilage microorganisms such as yeasts and a wide range of bacteria and moulds. “Whenever you fill beverage, you need some kind of protection against micro-organisms. The product is unique and once you add to beverage it breaks down. If microbes are there, Velcorin takes cares of this and kills those microbes. It does not affect the taste and colour of the beverage. This is the advantage of our product compared to our competitors,” said Philipp Borgs, Product Manager, Business Line Beverage Technology, LANXESS Deutschland GmbH. He also said that worldwide the product is available in the market Prasenjit Chakraborty since last 30 years.

APPOINTMENT

RECOGNITION

Tyrone Foster is Key’s new Process Systems Product Manager

Krones AG wins Bavarian Energy prize

Key Technology has appointed Tyrone cleaners, Veg-Mix blending systems, Foster as Process Systems Product and more. “Tyrone is managing an Manager. Foster is responsible important group of products for planning and managing from early, conceptual stages activities that support the through the product lifecycle. development and sales of He will collaborate with Key’s Smart Shaker suite of Key’s sales, engineering, vibratory conveyors, which marketing, manufacturing, includes Iso-Flo, Impulse, and operational areas to help and Horizon conveyors. He identify and pursue new Tyron Foster also manages Key’s Turbomarket opportunities and meet Flo steam blancher/cooker/pasteuriser, customers’ needs,” said Steve Johnson, Farmco sizers and graders, Hi-Flo air Director, Marketing, Key Technology.

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Krones AG’s Steinecker Plant in Freising, Germany, has bagged the Bavarian Energy prize for 2012. Martin Zeil, Bavaria’s Minister of State for Economic Affairs, Infrastructure, Transport and Technology, presented the company with the award recently for the energyeconomical EquiTherm brewing system.

“Here, the technically possible in terms of maximally efficient energy utilisation is achieved by rigorously interlinking all energy conversion functions,” said Zeil.

NEWS, VIEWS & ANALYSIS

TRADESHOW INDUSTRY REPORT

LoeschPack to present packaging technologies at ProSweets 2013

Beverage processing industry to boost water and wastewater treatment sector The combined growth of the dairy and beverage sectors in India drives its water and wastewater treatment (WWWT) market, as many manufacturers are increasingly adopting best practices in a bid to expand their businesses and compete in the global arena, according to a new analysis from Frost & Sullivan, ‘Analysis of the water and wastewater treatment market in the dairy and beverage sectors in India’.

They voluntarily opt for superior water treatment technologies to meet global process standards, boosting the potential of the WWWT market.

The report finds that the market earned revenues of over ` 2.78 billion in 2011 and estimates this to reach ` 5.38 billion by 2016. “The carbonated soft drinks market is expected to witness a compounded annual growth rate of about 10 per cent during the forecast period, and the fresh juices and health drinks markets are likely to advance at a CAGR of nearly 25 per cent.

This double-digit growth of the Indian beverage sector enhances the prospects of the WWWT market in the country,” according to Frost & Sullivan.

At the ProSweets trade fair in Cologne, Loesch Verpackungstechnik GmbH is all set to display packaging technology.

One such innovation the company is showcasing is its LRK high-performance robotic cartoning system with a tubular bag machine from Theegarten-Pactec.

“With the FPC5 tubular bag machine from our competent partner and our flexible, powerful and modular LRK

cartoning system for erecting, filling and sealing display folding boxes, we offer customers a highly efficient line combination for tubular bags,” said Andreas Graf, Managing Director, Loesch Verpackungstechnik GmbH. The company will also be presenting the first LTM-DUO, which can process biopolymer packaging films. With this development, LoeschPack takes another stride towards sustainable packaging technology and is expecting positive feedback from the market. LoeschPack already provides carbon-neutral machines, which allow the packaging machine manufacturer to offset the emissions caused by its machines through certified climate protection projects.

FRUIT INGREDIENTS

Naturex to offer novel fruit ingredients Naturex is planning a new drive to highlight how its extensive range of fruit ingredients could help manufacturers inject growth into the market for premium quality indulgent products, such as cakes, biscuits, confectionery, desserts and other treats. The company produces a wide selection of processed fruit ingredients in a variety of formats, including powders, granules and crisps, as well as extracts.

Antoine Dauby, Marketing Director, Naturex, said, “Indulgence is big business. Market conditions say that it is important for manufacturers to create excitement among shoppers by finding a point of difference that adds value to their proposition. Our ingredients can help companies do this by improving their recipes in a way that is in tune with the trend for more natural and healthier products, enabling them to achieve standout with indulgent concepts.”

EXHIBITION

drinktec 2013 to aid investment decision for global companies drinktec 2013 is all set to showcase upcoming trends of the industry, which will facilitate the investment decision for companies across the world. Today, more and more decisions are in favour of cold aseptic filling. The market for products filled in this way is growing, as consumers prefer fresh, natural beverages.

And retailers are happy because these beverages have a long shelf-life and there is no need to keep them chilled.

Aseptic filling is making it possible to bring innovations into the market – even

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in highly sensitive products – in a short space of time. The various aseptic filling techniques are proving to be gentle on the product and its ingredients & no preservatives are needed. The vitamins are also retained. And that fits in well with the major market trends towards more natural products, health benefits and a pleasant aroma. drinktec 2013 is offering an opportunity to gather information on technological progress in the latest generation of machines. According to Holger Kahlert, Vice President, Filling

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Technology Krones AG, the general trend in aseptic filling is towards a significant reduction in cleaning and sterilisation media. As far as filler is concerned, more and more people are opting for mechanical/electronic block concept with the blow moulder integrated into the aseptic system. Potential cost and space savings are the biggest attraction here, because there is no need for an air conveyor. drinktec 2013 will also showcase important technological developments in the fruit juice industry.

TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION

New technology enhances performance of barcode readers Cognex Corporation has developed an innovative field-of-view expansion technology for its DataMan 300 series of image-based barcode readers called Xpand, which enables retail distribution, parcel and postal applications to be solved using fewer readers, which reduces installation time, set-up duration and overall cost. “The DataMan 300, which was released earlier this year, has exceeded customer expectations with its ease-of-use and high read rates. With

OEE mobile measuring system from Bosch increases productivity Bosch Packaging Technology builds upon its services portfolio with a mobile measuring system – a cost-effective and time-saving method of capturing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) – relevant data for the analysis of OEE. It enables manufacturers to gain a rapid overview of the OEE of their production lines and serves as a basis for equipment optimisation. The mobile measuring system, in the form of a portable box, can be used both on its own and together with Bosch OEE consulting service, and serves as a basis to decide if a permanent measuring system should be implemented. The mobile measuring system provides the required data on output, speed, downtime and waste across an entire line and identifies potential for improvement to increase equipment effectiveness and productivity. If potentials are identified, Bosch determines through competent OEE consulting together with the manufacturer the main causes of the deficits and defines next step to address them.

“Increasing OEE, and therefore production, is of great significance to our customers. Purchasing OEE measuring systems to identify any potential for improvement can, however, be expensive and time-consuming. That is why our mobile measuring system is an ideal solution for our customers. It can be easily applied for a predetermined period of time and shows potentials for improvement quickly, simply and cost-effectively,” explained Roland Pichler, Consultant, OEE, Bosch Packaging Technology. The data collection requires no operator input. In order for the measuring system to capture OEE-relevant data, the shift model is loaded into the measuring system control unit. Up to eight machine components (from Bosch and third parties) can be independently connected using just one interface.

BERICAP’s new closure system ensures leak-free beverage filling

the addition of Xpand technology, the field of view of a single DataMan 300 can be increased by more than 500 per cent,” said Carl Gerst, Vice President & Business Unit Manager, ID Products, Cognex Corporation.

He added, “This technology significantly expands the addressable market for the DataMan 300 in logistics by allowing a single unit to see more of the belt. The pressure for distribution centres to increase productivity and reduce labour cost has never been greater. The increased read rates that Cognex barcode readers deliver means a smaller number of packages need to be handled manually and fewer workers are required for relabelling or rerouting rejects.”

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BERICAP has developed 33 mm closures for hot fillings available in versions, flat screw closure and ‘PushPull sport closure’, which completely does without an aluminium sealing foil. Dispensing with the sealing foil on the PushPull closure offers the consumer the advantage that the bottle can be opened without difficulty by simply removing the upper protective cap and the upper part of the closure. Both versions of the closure have the well-known BERICAP DoubleSeal system, which guarantees absolute leak-proof nature and stabilises the bottleneck through an inner and outer sealing lip during the hot-filling process. Through the stabilisation, the bending of the bottleneck will be prevented even though the neck wall thickness is just 1.5 mm and the product integrity will be reliably preserved.

The DoubleSeal 33 mm is equipped with a cut and folded safety strip that opens the first time the bottle is opened. The filler’s demands for a cost-saving, lighter packaging are fulfilled with the 33 mm closure: The bottleneck and closure can be up to 39 per cent lighter than the 38 mm closure system. As part of the cost-saving and CO2 minimisation process being striven for, a 33 mm closure was developed

by BERICAP. Fillers, who switch from the 38 mm closure size to the 33 mm size,, profit from lower costs due to a weight saving of about 30 per cent. Bottles with the new 33 mm closure differ in terms of their appearance from the conventional beverage products with large closures, and thus contribute towards a marked visual product differentiation and set the products apart in the shop shelves.

TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION

Key Technology upgrades vibratory conveyor system Key has developed Iso-Flo vibratory conveyor system, which includes a unique motor mount, made integral with the base frame, and an electrical circuit. This arrangement enables a pair of vibratory motors to impart synchronised reciprocal vibratory motion to the conveyor bed, which maximises the conveyor’s efficiency and reliability while minimising maintenance. Key has replaced Iso-Flo’s traditional tubular frame with a shaped plate frame that is up to 1.5 times stronger, which allows less material to be used to achieve comparable strength. The new shaped plate frame is open and easy to clean, which enhances sanitation.

For Iso-Flo conveyors with screens, a new over-center screen clamp enables the screen to lock in place, assuring the screen is aligned and positioned correctly and securely. In addition to being easy to use, it eliminates the rattling that can occur if a traditional screen clamp loosens over time. The new clamp allows operators and the sanitation staff to remove and replace the screen with no tools required. This new screen clamp allows for lighter weight screens, which improve ergonomics.

“At Key, we strive to continuously improve the solutions we provide.

Iso-Flo has been successful in terms of dependability, maintenance and sanitation, so we focussed enhancements on strengthening that superior functionality,” said Steve Johnson, Director, Marketing, Key Technology.

Key’s Iso-Flo has long been recognised as the premium quality vibratory conveyor on the market. “With these enhancements, we are able to deliver more value to our customers,” he added. Iso-Flo uses independent, frame-mounted drives and spring arm assemblies that distribute energy equally to all parts of the conveyor bed in a controlled natural-frequency operation.

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Mettler-Toledo’s new checkweigher offers cost-effective product inspection Mettler-Toledo Garvens has introduced the XD Series checkweigher, a highquality, precise weighing technology manufactured locally in Shanghai. The XD Series checkweigher provides a highly reliable, accurate and cost-effective method for verifying weights of all types of bagged and boxed products, as well as products packaged in jars and cans. The technology is intended for Asian product manufacturers requiring uncomplicated, competitively-priced checkweighing solutions for local and export markets. Local production of the technology in Shanghai enables equipment to be installed quickly in Asian factories with rapid turnaround and minimal shipping costs.

Available in six models to accommodate varying weight ranges and conveyor sizes, the XD Series’ rugged construction withstands harsh environmental conditions and delivers consistently reliable and accurate weighing results. Products that are not within required weight ranges are rejected with just enough force to prevent product damage. The technology is designed for flexibility by offering 10 different sorting options to match specific product dimensions and characteristics. XD Series models are compact and can be easily integrated into production lines.

A user-friendly touch-screen interface helps ensure that downtime during product changeovers are kept to a minimum. Menus and screen prompts are simple and clear, reducing potential disruptions due to human error. The XD technology also offers an optional feedback control system that connects to filling lines. This saves manufacturers the costs incurred from unintended product over-filling.

Adept Technology’s latest smart controller features gigabit ethernet and high-speed processor Adept Technology, a leading provider of intelligent robots and autonomous mobile solutions, introduces its new SmartController EX. This lead-free, high-performance distributed motion controller, designed for use with Adept robots, features gigabit ethernet, a high-speed processor and new software, called Adept eV+. With more processing power and faster communication, the new SmartController EX can increase a robot’s cycle speeds by up to five per cent. The Adept SmartController EX features gigabit ethernet and a processor that is 10 times more powerful than the previous generation.

Four times more memory further enhances performance and the 2GB SD memory card slot adds functionality, allowing users to easily transfer data between controllers, capture log data and back-up data to a PC. The controller’s Adept eV+ software is completely new, based on modern technology and built around a robust real-time operating system. It is seamlessly backward compatible with V+ code and tightly integrates with Adept’s vision-guidance technology for optimal robotic performance.

“The new SmartController EX combines powerful new hardware with entirely new software that benefits from the intellectual property accumulated over Adept’s 25-year history as a robotic leader,” said John Boutsikaris, Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Adept Technology.

TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER

TECHNOLOGY OFFERED As part of our endeavour to spread the technology culture, this section provides a means to promote and facilitate exchange of select technologies.

We strive to bring together suppliers of such technologies with suitable users for negotiations and industrial collaboration.

Beverage maker An Indian firm is offering ‘three-in-one’ beverage maker, which is a portable kit that allows the user to simultaneously make three functional beverages as per requirement. Using this, the consumer can set up three different types of fermentation simultaneously at one particular temperature.

Areas of application Beverage industry Forms of transfer Technology licensing

Chocolate manufacturing technology An Indian firm provides chocolate manufacturing and snack extrusion technolog y with machiner y.

The firm supplies chocolate machines like chocolate conches, chocolate enrobers with cooling tunnel, one shot chocolate moulding machines, chocolate storage tanks, etc. The machines are manufactured using European technology.

Areas of application Chocolate manufacturing Forms of transfer Consultancy, technical services and equipment supply

Food-paste moulding machine A Thailand-based firm offers a food-paste moulding machine that produces cylindrical-shaped food paste with both ends sealed. This machine enables faster production of food paste with consistent size and hygiene, which increases business potential in bigger markets both locally and abroad.

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Areas of application It is useful in food processing industry where the food products of cylindrical shape are required Forms of transfer Technology licensing

Food processing machinery An Indian firm offers all machinery for processing fruits, vegetables, poultry, meat and fish. Manufactured in Europe, the machinery is easy to use and makes high-quality food products. It also offers ice-making machines.

Areas of application Food processing, agro-based industries Forms of transfer Consultancy, equipment supply, turnkey

Liquid glucose An Indian firm offers a novel bio-process technology for liquid glucose production.

The company has made a significant progress in technical advancement of the process.

Areas of application Only for food and confectionery Forms of transfer Consultancy, technology licensing

Sugarcane juice powder (dried) An Indian firm offers technology for making sugarcane juice powder using spray drying technique. It is a natural, healthy, safe and nutritious product from sugarcane.

Areas of application Food & beverages sector Forms of transfer Consultancy, technology licensing

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Technology for milk, fruit and cereal-based products An Indian firm offers technology for processing milk products, fruit & vegetable products and ready-to-eat & ready-to-cook food products Areas of application Food processing industry Forms of transfer Consultancy, subcontracting, joint venture, technical services, capacity building, technology licensing, equipment supply, turnkey, others

Technology for natural dyes/oleoresins An Indian firm provides assistance in the manufacture of oleoresins/natural colour extracts using latest technology.

Areas of application Food colours/natural dyes Forms of transfer Consultancy, technical services, turnkey

Vacuum sealer and gas injection machine A Thailand-based company is providing technology for preserving and extending shelf-life of food products. Proper packaging is critical for avoiding food spoilage. The vacuum sealing and gas injection technique prevents contaminating microbes to enter the container, thereby increasing the shelf-life of the product.

Areas of application Fo o d processing and agro-based industries Forms of transfer Technology licensing

TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER

TECHNOLOGY REQUESTED Coconut milk beverage An Indian entrepreneur is interested in acquiring the technology for producing & processing coconut milk beverage.

Areas of application Food processing industry Forms of transfer Consultancy

Corn processing An Indian company is looking for a complete proposal/project report to set up a dry milling corn processing plant in Andhra Pradesh. Targeted finished product is tinned corn, pop corn, corn flakes etc. It is also interested to import similar kind of plant & machinery to set up the same in India.

Areas of application Corn processing industry Forms of transfer Others

Extruder pilot plant An Indian company is seeking the extruder pilot plant for manufacturing processed cereal-based weaning food.

Areas of application Infant food, supplementary food, weaning food Forms of transfer Others

Food processing equipment An Indian company is seeking technology and equipment for processing of fruits, vegetables and other related products.

Areas of application Food processing industry Forms of transfer Others

Areas of application Food processing industry Forms of transfer Others

Food preservation

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A Thailand-based food and preserved fruit trading firm is looking for efficient technology to extend the shelf-life and preserve food and fruit.

Areas of application Food processing, confectionery and pastry industries Forms of transfer Others

An Indian company is seeking the technology to convert rice husk ash into some useful matter like silica precipitate, as the rice husk is rich in silica content.

Areas of application Agro-based mills, which burn rice husk for internal purposes Forms of transfer Others

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Spice grinding and processing plant

A firm from UAE is interested in acquiring the technology for manufacturing fruit juices and drinks using optimum formulation technology.

The firm needs technology providers, consultants and price quotes for the project based on turnkey & know-how.

Areas of application Food processing industry Forms of transfer Others

Juice and food processing A company based in the UAE proposes to establish a food processing plant that would help process fruit juices, jam/jelly, juice concentrates & pulp. Through this plant, the company also wishes to obtain valuable by-products like cattle feed, fertiliser and raw materials for plywood.

An Indian firm is seeking to set up a spice plant and requires turnkey project consultants for the same.

Areas of application Food processing industry Forms of transfer Others

Virgin coconut oil production A Thai entrepreneur is interested in acquiring the technology for production of virgin coconut oil. He plans to set up a coconut oil production line with technical co-operation from technology providers.

Areas of application Food processing industry Forms of transfer Others

Information courtesy: Dr Krishnan S Raghavan, In-Charge, Technology Transfer Services Group, Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT) of United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), APCTT Building, C-2, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi - 110 016, Tel: 011-3097 3758 (Direct), 3097 3710 (Board), Fax: 011-2685 6274, E-mail: srinivasaraghavan@un.org, Web: www.apctt.org, For more information on technology offers and requests, please log on to www.technology4sme.net and register with your contact details. This is a free of cost platform provided by APCTT for facilitating interaction between buyers and seekers of technologies across the globe. After submitting technology offer or request to this website, you are requested to wait for at least two weeks for receiving a response from a prospective buyer / seeker through this website, before contacting APCTT for further assistance.

Share and Solicit Technology The mission of Modern Food Processing is to spread the technology culture. Here is an opportunity to be a part of this endeavour by sending your technology on offer or technology requirements. If you belong to any of these two categories, you are invited to furnish the techno-commercial details for publication. The write-up needs to be as per the format of this section with information about the particular technology offered or requested, its areas of application and forms of transfer.

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IN CONVERSATION WITH Prakash Chawla

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What is your contribution to institutional segments of food processing?

Our expertise in food processing spreads across various verticals. We have specialised products for culinary, bakery, confectionery, health products as well as pharmaceuticals. Oils and fats form a critical ingredient in any food application, which help make the food nutritious and enhance its taste. We are a company that deeply understands oils and fats. Our R&D team, with its advanced testing facilities, is at the service of the customers for any kind of troubleshooting issues, and provides cost-effective solutions, besides new product development. We have an advanced R&D arm that is constantly innovating products to suit the everchanging needs of the industry. We also have a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Khopoli, near Mumbai.

How do you co-develop products and technologies with your customers?

In these times, high-quality products, excellence in service and technical support for product development are sought by customers. All our product development activities revolve around our customers and their needs. We partner with our customers to develop solutions together.

We have an innovation lab, which is a pilot unit where we try out our newly developed formulations. So we have a mini ice cream unit, a bakery unit, etc. We aim at delivering a product that is truly sustainable. SMEs in the food processing industry are scaling up and are heavily requesting for innovative formulations.

Such requests were earlier limited to only a few big players. SMEs are also more open to suggestions. We partnered with a company recently to develop a trans-fat free product for its bakery range. This product is called K-lite fat, which is a multipurpose fat. Its functionality addresses the needs of bakers and consumers alike. The product can be used for creaming, cakes, as well as for preparing trans-fat free cookies.

Because of the flexibility of this product, the need for maintaining inventory drops down. Another innovation at Kamani is Food lite. It is a culinary oil specially

designed for the discerning chef. It supports multiple frying, helps keep the kitchen clean, provides both health & taste and has longer shelf stability. This super processed oil is truly a chef ’s delight.

What have been the innovations that Kamani Oils has to its credit?

Import substitution has been one of the important goals at Kamani Oils. We were the first company in India to manufacture cocoa butter substitutes and ice cream fats.

This helped to bring down imports of these products, thereby offering cost advantage to a lot of players in this industry. As India is a fast growing market with young demographics, we are confident about these segments in the future.

What is your observation about Indian edible oil industry?

The edible oil industry hugely depends upon global trends and business dynamics. Because of price fluctuations internationally and rupee volatility, it becomes difficult to maintain constant pricing of products. This is a big challenge faced by the edible oil industry. Besides, it is seeing rapid consolidation. On the consumer front, health consciousness is a major area of concentration. Also, consumers these days are turning towards branded and packaged oils.

The consumers are also exposed to global dynamics and are thus happily embracing new-age oils. But I believe that India is a large market, with a diverse set of consumers. There is an optimistic market opportunity for every variant of oil. A flavoured oil like mustard will find takers as easily as that for an easy to cook, value oil like palm. Every oil has its niche audience. However, to succeed in the edible oil segment, diversifying your product portfolio is a strategic move.

Kamani Oils plans to bring high-end oils to the market. We recently launched the rice bran oil brand – Riso.

What has been your experience with rice bran oil?

It is produced by the latest process of physical refining and is completely

What motivates you the most?

Partnering with our customers to make excellent products.

What is your normal day like?

The morning begins with a quick check of international markets and then a session with the sales team. I visit our Khopoli plant once a week.

Which was the last motivational book you read?

Steve Jobs’ latest biography. It talks about having deep passion for your product. odourless, bringing out the natural taste and flavour of the food. Rice bran oil is a superior salad, cooking, and frying oil, which leaves no lingering aftertaste.

The high smoke point prevents fatty acid breakdown at high temperatures. Its light viscosity allows 15-20 per cent less oil to be absorbed in cooking, reducing overall calories. We have been carrying out various below the line (BTL) promotions making consumers aware of the benefits of rice bran oil. Besides, we are also involved in influencing the influencers such as doctors, dieticians as well.

What are the expansion plans of Kamani Oils?

We see tremendous growth in all the segments we operate in. We plan to increase our reach pan India as the number one player. We recently put up a 500 tpd facility, which is an advanced high-tech plant.

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INDUSTRIAL KITCHENS INDUSTRIAL KITCHENS A stack of opportunities for equipment suppliers ..................................................................................32 HYGIENE IN COMMERCIAL KITCHENS Offering a safe consumer experience ........................................................................................................34 INTERFACE - Shivam Gupta, Director, West Coast Group “The QSR industry is one with a fickle-minded market”........................................................................36 ROUNDTABLE Are kitchen equipment manufacturers equipped to meet QSR industry’s needs? ...................................38

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SPECIAL FOCUS Industrial kitchens

Photo: Joshua Navalkar; Location courtesy: Signature International Foods, Nashik

A stack of opportunities for equipment suppliers

The growth in the food services sector has been phenomenal in the past few years. This has given a boost to the commercial kitchen equipment industry, which has been transforming itself to suit the consumer needs that are of dynamic nature.

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is a must. New types of machinery that suit the ever-changing needs and preferences of consumers are grabbing marketshare rapidly. “In the food industry, be it services or processing, taste is what makes or breaks a brand.

An efficient array of kitchen equipment can be hugely instrumental towards bringing about a great tasting fare,” says Vipul Mathur, Executive Chef, Mosaic Hotels, Noida. Equipment that promotes deeper taste coupled with

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energy-efficient deliverables is what the sector is demanding today. And the latest addition is the need for better space management of industrial kitchen, thereby looking at compact machinery.

Opening up to the trends Competition in the space of food services is leading to innovations in all prospects.

Re-engineering the menu frequently, working on interiors, aesthetics as well as ambience creation, etc are seeing a lot of unprecedented activity. One of the trends observed is that of open kitchens.

“Such a set-up calls for an interactive kitchen atmosphere, which thus provides a window to deliver better service, and a USP. An open kitchen enables the chef to form a natural engagement with the guests. Live customisation of meals is viewed with excitement,” says Mathur.

One looks for the modern day kitchen equipment to be energy-efficient, ergonomically designed and its ability to be customised easily. An open kitchen comes with its own set-up of changes in facility design, as the kitchen is within direct view of the guests. It needs to have more sophisticated and powerful ventilation systems. “Care needs to be taken that the arrangement should be guest-friendly, ie silent as also aesthetically presentable. The equipment too needs to be chosen keeping in mind that it will be in full view of dining guests, and no longer in a closed, noisy environment.

Items such as hand-stoked mesquite broilers, Mongolian grilles, or high-tech combination ovens can enhance the menu for the diners,” adds Mathur.

Exhaust hoods over gas ranges/ tandoors with the right placement, filters and fan can suitably ensure that the kitchen is smoke-free and that the freshness of food is maintained, resulting in better ventilation. “The commercial kitchen equipment needs to look appealing to the eyes. The guest has to comprehend that the kitchen is clean and hygienic. Besides, the equipment needs to be durable, easy to maintain, and above all, it has to be energyefficient,” says Mathur.

Industrial kitchens

Most commonly fitted in many restaurants is a Type I hood, which is a centrifugal extractor hood connected to the central heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system.

However, a relatively new entrant in the commercial kitchen ventilation world is the smart vent hood, which uses measurements from photoelectric smoke and heat detectors to determine the proper ventilation rates.

Made-for-India There is something highly favourable about Indian food items, which make them so popular the world over. This is one of the reasons why there is so much activity in the space of Indian Readyto-Cook (RTC) foods and QSR chains offering the same. Herein lies a huge opportunity for the Indian commercial kitchen equipment industry. Although demands of the food processing & services industries remain more or less similar, the services industry would tend to emphasise mainly on customisation, and the processing industry relies more on increased production. A player in the commercial kitchen equipment space needs to understand these varied but related demands and design products suiting the needs.

The Indian companies in the commercial kitchen equipment space have an upper hand as they have deep knowledge about the intricacies of ethnic foods. This allows them to develop technologies accordingly.

Energising optimally The green trend has affected the working of commercial kitchens as well.

In the food industry, be it services or processing, taste is what makes or breaks a brand. An efficient array of kitchen equipment can be hugely instrumental towards bringing about a great tasting fare.

Vipul Mathur Executive Chef, Mosaic Hotels

Combining this with technology has given rise to efficient systems, which guarantee a clean environment in the kitchen, thus saving the hotel property big bucks on energy usage. “There is a high percentage of energy-efficient kitchen equipment available in the market these days. Modern cooking induction systems are an example.

These get auto activated when the cooking sensor is on, thereby greatly reducing energy wastage,” says Ajay Talwar, Managing Director, Signature International Foods.

A sizeable percentage of the energy bill in a food establishment is spent due to inefficient kitchen equipment.

A lot of heat is either consumed or

There is a high percentage of energy-efficient kitchen equipment available in the market these days.

Modern cooking induction systems are an example. These get auto activated when the cooking sensor is on, thereby greatly reducing energy wastage.

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two. Also, induction ovens that help save time as well as ensure faster cleanup are gaining importance. Deep fryers and grillers are the next important appliances in a kitchen.

Space management

Looking past environmental issues, price also remains the most important factor when making a purchase decision; so attractive and competitively priced equipment will always triumph. produced in the kitchen, and if the equipment can lower the energy usage by consuming lesser units to remove the heat or produce the energy at a lesser cost, it will be greatly advantageous to the business.

The heart of a kitchen is the stove or the oven. The variant of oven used depends on the type of cooking involved. “As a growing trend, gas deck ovens are designed with maximum front glass visibility to show live baking to the guests, whereas rotary rack ovens are the big capacity ovens usually used for mass productions,” adds Talwar.

When it comes to choosing ovens, many cooks prefer gas-fired ones for its controllable aspect and less operating cost. However, now dual fuel range lets chefs mix gas and electric heat sources, thus combining the advantages of the

It is imperative to note the availability and optimum utilisation of space to place the equipment, so that they are easy to maintain and comfortable to use. Besides, health and hygiene issues are important. Another point of contention is that the commercial kitchen equipment should have high performance value along with a low maintenance cost. Sturdy designs, compact in size and durable equipment are the essence of the day. At the same time, space-saving aspect and energyefficiency remain top concerns. Looking past environmental issues, price also remains the most important factor when making a purchase decision; so attractive and competitively priced equipment will always triumph.

And who would not want aesthetically appealing equipment in one’s kitchen? This is another important point of consideration for buyers today. In the quest for functionality and price-sensitivity, losing track of the visual aspect will in fact prove to be a seemingly wrong move for the commercial kitchen equipment manufacturer. New designs that experiment with various colours, shapes and textures will be readily accepted by the industry.

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SPECIAL FOCUS Hygiene in commercial kitchens

Offering a safe consumer experience

Legal requirements bind a commercial kitchen to adhere to strict hygiene and safety standards. But beyond such mechanical directives lie the moral responsibility to offer what is best to the consumer. Maintaining the highest level of safety in the kitchen assumes a place of high importance.

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utting boards at Marriott kitchens are colour coded depending upon their utility to avoid contamination and promote ease of identification. Spices manufacturing company NHC Foods practises First in First out (FIFO) strategy for inventory management. Be it food services or processing, strategies to manage hygiene in the kitchen are becoming more innovative.

“Cleanliness and hygiene have become important components of the consumer experience, which have a direct impact on the amount of spending a processor can capture,” says Stephen Kirley, Technician,

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Customers are serious about appearances or packaging and aesthetics when it comes to foods. “When consumers spend the money to go out and treat themselves, they want to have a good experience.

They are much more discerning these days. If they do not achieve an expected level of satisfaction, it is going to lead to a lost customer,” opines Kirley.

Besides, mishaps in food safety can directly impact the brand value of an establishment. “We have been getting several orders from the QSR industry, which runs primarily on franchisee model.

It has a high consumer interface. Any complaints regarding food safety mishaps affect the brand name of a company

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directly. Thus, commercial kitchens in the QSR industry have to invest a lot in maintaining food safety standards,” states Pankaj Jaiminy, Assistant Vice President, Food, Health & Beauty Business - TÜV SÜD South Asia.

Storage considerations In an endeavour to offer a product that is differentiated on quality standards, commercial kitchens manufacturing RTE/RTC foods have a lot to strictly adhere to. Sophisticated machinery ensures most of the safe processing, for eg, optical sorting of raw materials, clean room equipment, etc, and thus quality is assured at every stage of processing.

Standalone laboratories equipped with multiple technologies offer not just quality assurance, but also food safety.

“In the area of processed food, apart from being cost-competitive, quality and freshness are two attributes that need to be delivered to the consumer,” says Apoorva Shah, Managing Director, NHC Foods Ltd. He adds, “Consumers are becoming aware of the importance of quality and food safety. They no more take decisions based just on prices.

Attributes such as shelf-life, freshness also need to be considered.”

Appropriate storage strategies for the food product being prepared or processed is a vital aspect that has to be taken care of for committing towards food safety. “In commercial kitchens of food services facilities, it is necessary that poultry and raw egg products must be stored at the bottom shelf of refrigerators.

In general, food with a higher cooking temperature must be placed below food

Any complaints regarding food safety mishaps affect the brand name of a company directly. Thus, commercial kitchens in the QSR industry have to invest a lot in maintaining food safety standards.

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with a lower cooking temperature. Crosscontamination is a strong possibility, if such guidelines are not adhered to,” explains Kirley.

A well-practised strategy is the FIFO method of inventory management. “This strategy ensures proper rotation of F&B products and other raw materials. Every food item, which is received and sent for storage is clearly marked with the date of receiving and the best before date is also highlighted, depending upon the individual expiry dates,” adds Shah.

Emphasising on temperature In the competitive days of today, food safety is more than a mere practice, it is about accuracy and precision.

“Temperature fluctuation is invariably the most common cause that leads to food hazards. Marinated seafood, vegetables and dried meat, can however be displayed (for eg buffets) at room temperature for a maximum of four hours. Culinary staff is required to carry with them a food

thermometer as part of their uniform and should know how to operate it. Slight variation in temperature needs to be addressed with immediate caution. In the food industry, any wrong step can lead to a long-lasting blemish,” says Kirley.

Training and development Hygiene is a factor that cannot be ignored.

Sanitation not only in terms of food and beverage, but also for personnel is equally mandatory. “A simple practice of hand washing is taken seriously indeed. Some establishments have a buzzer that sounds off every hour and everyone washes their hands at the nearest hand wash sink.

These sinks are exclusively utilised for hand wash only and are not for any other purpose,” says Kirley.

Education and training hold the key to success for any sanitation programme.

A good training programme should encompass every minute and basic details, including providing employees with a clear understanding of why thorough

Consumers are becoming aware of the importance of quality and food safety. They no more take decisions based just on prices. Attributes such as shelf-life, freshness also need to be considered.

Apoorva Shah Managing Director, NHC Foods Ltd

cleaning is important, and how to ensure adherence to the most rigorous cleanliness standards. “Sanitation vendors can be a valuable partner in helping to develop effective training goals and programmes. The use of posters, videos, and hands-on demonstrations can be effective in teaching safety compliance, disinfection and germ elimination, and the proper use and handling of cleaning products. Periodic refresher training is also beneficial for reinforcing good practices and procedures,” adds Jaiminy.

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SPECIAL FOCUS Interface - Shivam Gupta

the next few years. Our strategies to not miss the bus is to build our brand as a trustworthy, quality conscious, convenient and delicious seafood brand.

Once people know and believe in the brand, we want to be present in all major cities, so as to be available to all seafood lovers.

Which are the major markets Fisheteria is focussing on?

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Currently, we are focussing on Maharashtra, with Mumbai, Pune and Lonavala in the pipeline; directly after which we will focus on the northern region with Delhi, Gurgaon and Punjab.

The reason for this is we want to set all our standard operating procedures right close to home (Mumbai) and then serve the landlocked north with some of the best coastal fish. We do believe that the areas that do not get good quality fish, because of absence of a coastline, will be great markets for us to enter.

The QSR industry is one with a fickle-minded market …says Shivam Gupta, Director, West Coast Group. Talking about his latest QSR venture – Fisheteria, Gupta expresses his views about the commercial kitchen equipment industry in India. He also discusses about the growth trajectory of the QSR industry in conversation with Mahua Roy. What are your demands from the commercial kitchen equipment manufacturers?

As a player in the QSR arena, the demands from commercial kitchen equipment manufacturers are straightforward. The equipment should have flexible utility and low maintenance requirements.

Another important consideration is that the equipment should have ease of operation.

What are your views about the Indian commercial kitchen equipment industry?

Most of the Indian commercial equipment manufacturers are up-to-date with the

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latest in technology trends. Some even go a step further to offer custom-made equipment. However, there still lies a difference in terms of quality between Indian-made and imported machinery.

Where do you see opportunity areas for QSR in India?

QSR is definitely the next big thing in the food industry in India. It took the Western markets by storm, and now it is rapidly showing positive trends in the Asian markets as well. More working couples, fewer homemakers, lesser time to cook, and need for convenience are the factors as to why this model is definitely going to pick up majorly over

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What are the major challenges faced by QSR industry?

The QSR industry is one with a fickleminded market. The response we got for Fisheteria has been truly amazing, but carrying that forward may not be an easy task. We put in great effort to make sure that the food served in Fisheteria is truly of the highest quality. We do this to make sure that the taste never falters. To maintain this for years together is definitely going to be difficult. Another challenge would be to keep customers interested. Although we do keep rotating our menu, we have to keep outdoing ourselves to consistently serve delightful dishes.

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Are kitchen equipment manufacturers equipped to meet QSR industry’s needs?

To suit the aspirations of the younger demographic in the country, the QSR industry is taking a big leap. This industry has expanded beyond pizzas and burgers to more niche chains offering seafood, yoghurt, ethnic products, etc. Are the commercial kitchen equipment manufacturers growing as fast to keep pace with the growth of this segment? Mahua Roy finds out.

G S Bhalla Chief Executive Officer, Cocoberry

Shivam Gupta Director, West Coast Group

Ajay Talwar Managing Director, Signature International Foods

Commercial kitchen equipment manufacturers need to be abreast of the changing dynamics of food industry, with new product platforms entering the market.

The frozen yoghurt industry is effectively positioning itself as a healthy dessert alternative, besides providing an exciting, experiential platform. For such a special product, unique processing is called for. Those manufacturers who offer customisations to suit the growing product categories in the Indian market will succeed.

The processing of sensitive products requires alignment of several factors in consideration, for example maintaining temperature, consistency of the product, safety issues, etc. The commercial kitchen equipment industry needs to grow at a rate comparable to the rise in the QSR industry. A huge opportunity lies herein to offer products with flexible functionalities.

The Indian commercial kitchen equipment space is seeing a change.

The companies are abreast with the latest equipment in the offering, thus aiding the developmental plans of the QSR industry. The biggest need is in terms of customisation in the machinery needed so that the uniqueness of products of QSRs stays intact. However, the quality difference between Indian-made and imported machinery is still there, and though it is being addressed, we still have long way to go. The deliverables expected out of a commercial kitchen equipment manufacturer are precise, from the point of view of a QSR. The major need, however, is that the equipment should have low maintenance requirements.

Besides, they also should be easily operationable by the staff. As the QSR is seeing tremendous development, it is time for the commercial kitchen equipment industry as well to gear up.

Commercial kitchen equipment manufacturers are supplying to standalone restaurants and the ones in hotels and food courts in malls, as well as food processing industry.

Commercial kitchen equipment comprises commercial fryers, charbroilers, ovens, cooking ranges, microwaves, toasters, etc. These can process or hold more food than normal kitchen consumer durables.

Besides, even chilling equipment is witnessing a lot of demand from the food services & processing industry.

Changes in eating habits are leading to demand for new varieties of kitchen equipment. At the same time, RTC products and QSRs having expertise in Indian foods are rising too. In such a situation, the advantage offered by Indian commercial kitchen equipment manufacturers is that they have a deeper understanding of the ethnic product portfolios and can thus offer custom-made technology.

EDITORIAL TAKE To sustain as a preferred vendor in the over-competitive QSR arena, it is important for a commercial kitchen equipment manufacturer to pay greater attention to machinery that is multifunctional, flexible in operation, easy-to-use and requires low maintenance. More development is required to suit the needs of new product categories being launched in the market.

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FACILITY VISIT KHS Machinery Pvt Ltd

Total beverage packaging solutions under one roof

A massive influx of consumers into the urban food market has resulted in a swift and sustained increase in beverage processing and packaging operations in India. Moreover, the beverage packaging industry in the country has seen a significant international participation from leading companies, taking this growth curve to a higher level. Among such companies is KHS Machinery Pvt Ltd, a market leader in this segment.

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he food and beverage industry in India has blossomed from an unorganised sector to an economic powerhouse, and this phenomenon has been led by significant national and international participation. This has resulted in an increase in demand for beverage packaging. As a market leader in the food & beverage packaging industry, KHS Machinery Pvt Ltd provides total solutions to cater to this burgeoning industry.

Yatindra R Sharma, Managing Director, KHS Machinery Pvt Ltd, says, “Indian market is growing at a rapid pace when it comes to the beverage sector. Every segment in this sector, be it water, juices, soft drinks, or beer, has seen double-digit Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) in the last four to five years. Moreover, big players in the segment are demanding total packaging solutions for their projects. Thus, there is volume growth, which means the business

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prospects for beverage packaging machinery manufacturers are definitely promising.”

KHS, one of the leading global players in the packaging industry, caters mainly to beverage and food applications, with a focus on complete turnkey solutions. The company is headquartered in Germany and has manufacturing facilities across the globe, with several plants in Germany, the US, Brazil, Mexico, China and India.

Cutting-edge infrastructure KHS started its operations in India to cater to the needs of Indian as well as neighbouring markets. Eike-Sebastian Hagen, Executive Vice President Operations, KHS Machinery Pvt Ltd, observes, “This venture has brought us closer to our customers and saves the shipping cost, taxes and time.” Earlier, the company had a manufacturing facility at Vatva Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) in Ahmedabad. But due to increased business demands, the facility was shifted to the present location, ie Vatva-Mehmdabad highway, in 2007.

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The state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, with a production space of 25,000 sq m, is built over a sprawling area of 1,10,000 sq m, complete with a modern technology centre to cater to all training needs of the esteemed customers and other stakeholders. With regard to the production space, there are three main production halls having a well-organised work system. “All production floors are divided into five zones indicated by proper floor markings. One employee is assigned to each zone. Thus, in case of any difficulty, we contact the zone in-charge to resolve the problem. This is a unique shop floor practice,” notes Hagen.

These halls are followed by a material storage area in front of the halls so as to reduce time and energy required to get the materials from faraway places.

Besides, it has a packaging unit, a spare part shop, paint shop with two cabins for small & big items, blasting area and a quality assurance department. A globe is positioned right in front of the production halls. Hagen says, “This is our symbol for

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global production and it can be seen at all KHS plants.”

Offering complete solutions KHS provides full-line beverage packaging solutions to customers. Hagen explains, “The complete packaging solutions provided for glass line, where returnable glass bottles are packed in returnable crates, include depalletiser, crate conveyor, crate washer, unpacker, bottle conveyor, bottle washer for cleaning the bottles, filler with cleaning system (CIP), pasteuriser, labeller, packer, and palletiser that enables gentle handling, accurate & fast stacking of finished goods.” The company also provides packaging solutions for Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) bottles, which include blow moulder, filler & capper, bottle conveyor, labeller, shrink packer, pack conveyor, palletiser and pallet conveyor. Hagen notes, “We also manufacture carton, erector, carton packer for unfolding the carton and carton sealer.

In addition, the company has recently started making pouching machines in the flexible packaging category.”

KHS is highly quality-conscious and takes various steps to check the quality at every level. Hagen notes, “We often visit our vendors and train them to ensure that they deliver good quality. When the products reach the factory, they are tested first so that only good products reach

our production floor. Further, the quality assurance department checks the quality at every level till the machine is made.

After performing all internal tests, we invite the customer to check the machine.

Thus, the machine is dispatched only after the customer accepts it completely.”

Extensive R&D The company is constantly involved in research. “At present, we are working on developing the aseptic packaging technology for milk, which will be on ground by 2013. We are also looking at high-capacity packaging solutions for various segments in the beverages sector.

Besides, we are working on developing foam, fill and seal technology for powders & liquids,” states Sharma.

Although the company is mainly involved in assembling activities as per the design given by the parent company, it enjoys the freedom to do engineering work keeping in mind the requirements in India. “We receive most of the designs from Germany, few from our partners in Brazil and the pouching technology comes from Florida. Hence, we are majorly involved in assembling of machines. Most of the parts come from local markets or from Germany. In case of special demands from Indian customers, we are allowed to make few changes to adapt to local needs,” notes Hagen.

Not many companies take the initiative to start as a 100 per cent outsourcing model, but we have done it and have been successful too. Above all, our biggest achievement is the flexibility that we developed in terms of multitasking.

Yatindra R Sharma Managing Director

With workforce strength of more than 300 employees, KHS has taken every possible step for their development and growth. Hagen says, “The company organises workshops for employees where they are encouraged to come up with new ideas through which they can further improve their skills as well as save time and money. These ideas are shared and implemented, and the best idea or solution is rewarded.” The company has grown tremendously over the years. Sharma notes, “Our achievements include setting up this global level facility, a number of prestigious awards in our basket, etc. Not many companies take the initiative to start as a 100 per cent outsourcing model, but we have done it and have been successful too. Above all, our biggest achievement is the flexibility that we developed in terms of multitasking.”

Future focus KHS is looking forward to provide energy-efficient, modern turnkey solutions to sectors such as soft drinks, water, milk, juices, beer, alcoholic beverages and other food products. The major focus of the company is on the local market followed by international markets. Sharma says, “We are looking forward to sell KHS technology in wider markets. In future, the beverage industry will go for bigger capacities, with a focus on energy-efficiency and carbon footprint reduction. This will become important in the near future and, accordingly, we will look at advancements in the technology solutions.”

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BIOTECHNOLOGY IN FOOD BIOTECHNOLOGY Addressing the root cause of productivity woes ............... .....................................................................44 ENZYMES Breaking new grounds in culinary world.............................. ..................................................................46 FOOD SAFETY Revolutionising food testing using biotech.............................................................................................49 CIP SYSTEMS A clean route to food safety............................ ........................................................................................50 FUNCTIONAL BEVERAGES Tapping into wellness quotient for healthy gains........................... ........................................................52 MEAT PROCESSING Automation for greater productivity and food safety..............................................................................54

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INSIGHT & OUTLOOK Biotechnology

Prasenjit Chakraborty

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iotechnology, in simple terms, is the use of biological systems, including microorganisms or components produced by micro-organisms, in industrial processes. The worldwide market for biotechnology-derived

and flavouring agents used in food formulation were traditionally produced by microbial fermentation. Biotechnology is nowadays used to design microorganisms capable of producing these high-value additives more efficiently and cost-effectively. In addition, advancements in large-scale fermentation systems and bioprocess design optimise recovery and downstream processing of microbial products. According to Dr Bhajekar, the food processing industry is currently the largest consumer of industrial enzymes, making up about 40 per cent of a $ 400-million market.

With the help of enzyme engineering, tailor-made enzymes are produced that are able to function best in commercial food processing systems. Immobilised enzyme technologies have been developed for the production of high fructose corn syrup, and have broad applications in processing other foods.

Immobilisation of an enzyme increases its stability, allows easy separation of the product from the enzyme, and also facilitates its recycling. Immobilised enzymes

Better yield and efficiency The negative effects of climate change on agricultural productivity and food security as a result of extreme temperature, drought, salinity and infectious disease vectors include low yield, hunger and malnutrition.

Conventional agricultural biotechnology methods such as energy-efficient farming, use of bio-fertilisers, tissue culture and breeding for adaptive varieties are among feasible options that could positively address the potential negative effects of climate change, and thereby contribute to carbon sequestration initiatives.

“The adoption of modern biotechnology through the use of genetically-modified, stress-tolerant, energy-efficient and high-yielding transgenic crops stands to substantially counter the negative effects of climate change. Safe application of biotechnology will greatly complement other ongoing measures being taken to improve agricultural productivity and food security,” states Dr Bhajekar.

Crops improved through biotechnology are increasing yields worldwide. Highyielding crops can help feed more people and boost incomes for poor farmers.

Biotech crops that resist pests and diseases, tolerate harsh growing

Addressing the root cause of productivity woes Biotechnology has been slowly revolutionising the food and agricultural sectors. Adoption of modern biotechnology methods has been enabling to counter the negative effects of climate change on crops. Biotech crops that resist pests and diseases, tolerate harsh growing conditions and reduce spoilage also help prevent huge financial losses. food and agricultural products could be valued at tens to hundreds of billions of dollars within this decade. “The results of the rapid pace of biological research since 1970 indicate that we are only scratching the surface of the potential,” points out Dr Deepa Bhajekar, Managing Director, MicroChem Laboratory Pvt Ltd. Some of the products, including enzymes, amino acids, vitamins, organic acids, and certain complex carbohydrates

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have replaced batch fermentations for producing amino acids, aspartic acid & tryptophan, and the non-nutritive sweetener, aspartame. Immobilisation of rennet, the enzyme that coagulates milk during cheese-making; or lactase, the enzyme which cleaves lactose to glucose and galactose, have speeded up the development of innovative continuous processing methods in the dairy fermentation industry.

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conditions and reduce spoilage can help prevent huge financial losses. “Diseases and pests reduce global production of food by more than 35 per cent – a cost estimated at more than $ 200 billion a year. Several new generation biotech crops have been developed to address these challenges, to do more to increase the yield of commodity crops and to help plants use water and nitrogen more efficiently,” observes Dr Bhajekar.

Biotechnology

Biotechnology has contributed to improvements in crop productivity and has the potential to increase productivity by another 25 per cent worldwide. This can be achieved on existing farmland, to meet local needs in both developed and developing countries, where predictable and stable food production is particularly important. Crops improved by biotechnology are embraced by farmers around the world. “Over 12 million farmers in 23 countries – more than 90 per cent of whom are resource-poor farmers in the developing world – are already planting biotech crops,” she says.

In a study released in 2005, the National Centre for Food and Agricultural Policy quantified biotechnology’s benefits for agriculture in the US. Among its conclusions, it found that biotech crops improved herbicide and insect tolerance; for instance, such crops helped farmers reduce their annual production costs by $ 1.4 billion. Agricultural biotechnology holds enormous promise for helping poor people around the world. Today, many farmers in developing world choose biotech crops to boost productivity and increase efficiency – as one way of helping reduce poverty. The benefits of biotechnology are passed on through a seed or plant cutting, so that farmers anywhere around the world can share the technology. That is why biotechnology is particularly attractive to scientists and rural development experts in poor

The adoption of modern biotechnology through the use of geneticallymodified, stress-tolerant, energy-efficient and high-yielding transgenic crops stands to substantially counter the negative effects of climate change. Safe application of biotechnology will greatly complement other ongoing measures being taken to improve agricultural productivity and food security.

Dr Deepa Bhajekar Managing Director, MicroChem Laboratory Pvt Ltd

countries where most people undertake farming for a living.

The next generation of biotech crops is being developed to further increase the yield of commodity crops, and to help plants use water and nitrogen more efficiently. In addition to yield and productivity improvements, scientists are investigating how to use biotechnology to improve the nutritional profile of crops consumed by the poor.

Global market for biotechnology products is already well over $ 200 billion and is expected to reach $ 300 billion by 2015. Currently, most applications are in healthcare industry while agriculture and food applications are growing rapidly.

Biotechnology seeds market reached the mark of over $ 13 billion.

Dr J S Pai

Enhancing food characteristics

Executive Director, PFNDAI

According to Dr J S Pai, Executive Director, Protein Foods & Nutrition Development Association of India (PFNDAI), global market for biotechnology products is already well over $ 200 billion and is expected to reach $ 300 billion by 2015. “Currently, most applications are in healthcare industry while agriculture and food applications are growing rapidly. Biotechnology seeds market reached the mark of over $ 13 billion,” he says.

Farmers throughout the world are cultivating improved seeds resistant to herbicides and insects. Major biotech crops are soyabean, corn, cotton and canola with soyabean accounting for almost half. The US has taken a lead in growing biotech soyabean and corn.

India has been one of the major countries growing biotech cotton. Although initial focus of biotechnology was on non-food agri-commodities, it later shifted to food crops such as tomatoes.

Tomatoes when fully ripe have more colour and flavour, but are also quite soft, which make them prone to damage and spoilage. Hence, farmers harvest tomatoes when they are mature but not ripe so they are still hard to withstand harvesting, transport and handling in warehouses. Just before they are to be put on market they are artificially ripened, so they become red but do not have as much colour and flavour as wine-ripened tomatoes.

Scientists genetically modify tomatoes so that they have much less enzyme polygalacturonase, which is responsible for softening of tissues.

So these tomatoes could be ripened

to get intense colour and excellent flavour before harvesting and are still hard enough to withstand mechanical damage and microbial spoilage.

“Flavr Savr tomato, the first GM food commercialised, however, was not a success due to reasons mostly commercial. It was later replaced by another conventionally bred long shelflife variety of tomatoes having similar characteristics,” points out Dr Pai.

More to follow Some other crops with slow-ripening developed using biotechnology included broccoli, raspberries and melon. Potatoes were produced with improved essential amino acid contents. Also, a variety of potato was developed having less water and more starch. This variety also absorbs less oil on frying.

Several GM rape seed crops were produced having low erucic acid making it healthier for heart. Erucic acid has been shown to trigger heart diseases. Sweeter crops of lettuce and tomatoes have been produced with protein sweeteners in them using genes from other plants.

Vitamin A deficiency causes blindness in children in many countries. “These countries also have rice as staple so GM rice with vitamin A precursors carotene and other carotenoids would make it healthy. Genes from daffodil, bacteria and maize have been used to provide carotene formation. The colour due to carotene content gives a golden hue to the rice,” concludes Dr Pai. Email: prasenjit.chakraborty@network18publishing.com

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INSIGHT & OUTLOOK Enzymes

longer shelf-life. Enzymes also improve and increase yields when used in wine and juice making. During these processes, a common enzyme known as pectinase helps increase the product yield and clarify the product.

Biotechnological solutions can help in developing innovative products in baking, which are not possible traditionally. For instance, enzymes can help in making value-added products from bakery waste – by separating starch, fats and proteins and using them to make nutritionally rich products. The starch produced by this method can be used for making various sweeteners such as glucose syrup, maltose syrup, invert sugar, high fructose syrup or even alcohol by hydrolysing and fermenting the sugar.

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Catering to local market Many food production processes use enzymes for different reasons. Enzymes play a key role in milk production, cheese making, baking, wine making, juice making, brewing, and alcohol production. Although all these enzymes serve different specific goals, they improve the production yield of the food process.

Breaking new grounds in culinary world

Prasenjit Chakraborty n food industry, enzymes have been used to produce and improve the quality & diversity of food.

Some examples of products that use enzymes are cheese, yoghurt, bread, syrup etc. Enzymes improve yield in milk production and cheese making in different ways. Rennet, commonly used in cheese, helps with the coagulation process. Rennet includes several enzymes such as rennin and protease. Lactase, another enzyme, allows for the production of lactosefree milk products through the process of hydrolysis. “The purpose of catalases in dairy processes is to remove hydrogen peroxide. All these enzymes improve the yield of dairy production processes,” says Dr Deepa Bhajekar, Managing Director, MicroChem Laboratory Pvt Ltd. Baking, another area of food production, utilises enzymes to improve production yield. Many enzymes in baking are used to breakdown different components in the bread. Alphaamylases increases maltose production by breaking down starch; protease breaks down proteins; and pentosanase breaks down pentosan. Certain enzymes used in baking improve yield by giving it a

He also adds that recently phytases have been used for degrading phytates, which bind iron and other essential minerals making them less available. Use of phytase makes them more bio-available. Although many of the enzymes were produced from natural organisms, genetic modification has allowed increased production as well as more efficient enzymes.

Enzymes have been playing a key role in areas such as milk production, baking, cheese making, wine production etc. Today, with rapid innovations, enzymes are instrumental in augmenting the yield in several food processing sectors. Of late, Indian food processors have also realised the need for specific products, which could satisfy the local interest.

According to Dr J S Pai, Executive Director, Protein Foods & Nutrition Development Association of India (PFNDAI), many enzymes have been used for preparing additives as well as processing foods. For example, amylases have been used to prepare corn syrup as well as bread production. Similarly, lactase has been used for producing low lactose milk and milk products for those who are lactose intolerant. Proteases have been used for producing hydrolysed proteins from milk and soy to make them more digestible as well as less allergenic. “Pectinases have been used in many products including fruit juices for clarification. These enzymes along with cellulolytic enzymes have been used for getting more juice out of fruits. Lipases have been used for cheese making for flavour development,” says Dr Pai.

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The developing Indian market realises the need for specific products suitable for local application.

Anticipating the need, several companies are taking steps to address the issue and at the same time expand their market. For example, Novozymes is focussing on specific applications for local Indian tastes. It has developed products in the Indian flat breads category such as naan where its enzymes help to retain softness of the product for a longer period.

“Enzymes are replacing the chemical reactions and the product is likely to be of equally good quality. However, traditional taste of any product will have to be kept in mind while developing a biotechnological product in this domain. The culture used would need to be engineered accordingly,” exhorts Dr Bhajekar.

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Photo: Joshua Navalkar; Location courtesy: MicroChem Silliker Pvt Ltd, Mahape, Navi Mumbai

Recent technological advances have improved the efficiency, specificity and sensitivity of detecting micro-organisms.

Detection technologies employ the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Assay.

“In theory, a single copy of DNA can be amplified a million-fold in less than two hours with the use of PCR techniques.

The genetic characterisation of genome sequence information has further facilitated the identification of virulence nucleotide sequences for use as molecular markers in pathogen detection,” says Dr Deepa Bhajekar, Managing Director, MicroChem Laboratory Pvt Ltd. According to her, Multiplex Realtime PCR methods are now available to identify the E. coli O157:H7 serogroup.

PCR-based identification methods are also available for Vibrio cholerae and major food-related microbes such as Campylobacter jejuni, C. coli, Yersinia enterocolitica, Hepatitis A virus, Salmonella,

however, are time-consuming, difficult to use and require laboratory facilities,” says Dr Shweta Pande, Technical Research Co-ordinator, MicroChem Laboratory Pvt Ltd. On the other hand, immunoassays that are economical in use, sensitive and easy to use would facilitate the detection and quantisation of mycotoxins.

DNA-based system The DNA-based identification code system is reliant on polymorphisms at the nucleotide level for the differentiation of living organisms at the variety and species levels. Currently, PCR-based methods are used either for the purpose of detecting Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) giving rise to Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphisms (RFLPs) or for detecting Small Sequence Length Polymorphisms (SSLPs) often known as Variable Number Tandem Repeats (VNTRs). These

Revolutionising food testing using biotech Food safety has emerged as a priority area for the food processing industry, given the rising concerns about contamination. In this direction, biotechnology is playing an important role. Today, biotechnology is used in pathogen identification, mycotoxin detection, identification of food and food ingredients, and many more applications.

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nsuring food safety is an integral part of the food processing industry. Classical microbiological techniques for the enumeration and identification of disease agents and their toxins in foods are not always reliable and often time-consuming. In this backdrop, biotechnology has been used to develop sensitive, reliable and rapid detection methods to expedite this process.

Traditional methods to detect food-borne bacteria often rely on timeconsuming growth in culture media, followed by isolation, biochemical identification, and sometimes serology.

Staphylococcus aureus, etc. “Sophisticated culture media such as chromogenic or fluorogenic media are not readily used in low-income economies but are relatively widespread in lower-middle-income and upper-middle-income economies,” points out Dr Bhajekar.

Mycotoxin detection Mycotoxin contamination in food including fermented foods is a global concern. High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) are two of the most widely used methods for the detection and quantification of mycotoxins in developing countries. “These methods,

methods facilitate the identification of unique polymorphisms of a variety of food commodities and can be used in the identification of their source or origin.

These unique polymorphisms are often referred to as DNA barcodes. According to Dr Bhajekar, the DNA barcode of microsatellite markers has also been successfully used in differentiating and identifying fermented products such as premium wines, cheese and sausages on the basis of their origins. She firmly believes that in future, bioassays employing DNA probes and monoclonal antibodies will be developed for a host of food-borne disease agents and become a powerful diagnostic tool for the food processing industry.

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INSIGHT & OUTLOOK CIP systems

T K Radhakrishnan

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lean-In-Place (CIP) method is mainly employed to clean the interior product contact surfaces of pipes, vessels, process equipment and other associated fittings without disassembly. Cleaning liquids are circulated through the process pipelines or sprayed over the internal surface of the equipment at required concentration, temperature and velocity for certain length of time. The parameters are specific to the nature of the food and the design of the equipment.

sequence can be automated with PLC logic; and the operator can conveniently control & monitor the CIP cycles from a single work station.

Advantages and components of CIP systems Centralised CIP systems are advantageous in reducing the consumption of water, chemicals, steam, power, etc, and thus eventually limiting effluent discharge. In such systems, partially soiled water can be reused in the pre-rinse step; cleaning solutions can be reused by dosing only the required amount of chemical to maintain

number of CIP circuits and the volume of CIP tanks are decided depending on the plant area and the quantity of the equipment to be cleaned. All the CIP circuits can be controlled and monitored from a single workstation. Automated CIP stations also enable logging off the CIP data for troubleshooting and analysis.

Integrating safety through CIP Integrated centralised CIP modules have become a necessity in the food processing industry including pulp, beverage, dairy, confectionery sectors and so on. The economics of the cleaning process in

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Food products are natural media for growth of micro-organisms. The food processing equipment, therefore, demands frequent sanitisation and cleaning to maintain hygienic conditions and prevent product spoilage. However, use of cleaning agents and detergents for scheduled repetitive cleaning of equipment results in effluent discharge; and the consequent environmental hazards cannot be overlooked. Such factors have led to the advent of clean-in-place systems that have now become a necessity in the food processing industry.

CIP involves various cycles such as pre-rinsing with water to remove the superficial residue, followed by rigorous cleaning with alkali or acid, and concluded by final rinsing with water to wipe out chemical and food residue.

An equipment can be provided with an independent CIP module for localised cleaning. Such local CIP set-up involves dedicated tank for cleaning liquid, individual pump selected as per velocity requirement, separate heating system and devoted instrumentation. However, such localised modules involve high water usage, increased chemical usage, high energy consumption and excessive effluent volumes. Advancement to these local CIP systems is the centralised integrated automated CIP stations. Such systems can perform the CIP of the entire process plant from one source; the cycle

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the concentration; a single heating system with a set of pumps and instrumentation can sufficiently perform the CIP of the entire pipeline and process equipment.

Typically, centralised CIP systems consist of multiple tanks for process water, pre-rinse water and cleaning liquids. Each CIP circuit consists of pumps, filters, heating system and a set of instrumentation and control. The CIP solution is heated in heat exchanger provided with steam and condensate set-up. High capacity centrifugal supply pumps and self-priming centrifugal return pumps are provided to match the equipment CIP requirements.

For small- scale plants, flow diversion plates can be provided to select the equipment to be cleaned. In large-scale plants, which demand sophisticated automation, mix proof valves can be provided to isolate the CIP circuits from one another. The

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conjunction with plant sanitation and strict hygienic requirement cannot be neglected any more. Food safety standards such as HACCP and ISO demand effective CIP procedures to eliminate microbial contamination of the foods being processed, which might consequently lead to food poisoning at the consumers’ end. Eventually, the demand for properly designed and automated CIP systems is increasing by day; and installation of new stations or replacement of the older set-up is no more an option that can be omitted.

T K Radhakrishnan is the DGM, SBU – Food Systems at HRS Process Systems Ltd. For details, contact Linda David Zachariah on email: mails@mindmatterscorp.com

INSIGHT & OUTLOOK Functional beverages

Tapping into wellness quotient for healthy gains

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slow and steady shift in the eating and drinking habits of Indians is becoming apparent, particularly among the educated city dwellers. Consumers are reading the labels of foods that they purchase; they are seeking information & discussing in various forums on how to remain healthy. Moreover, consumers are shifting distinctly towards a more nutritious and healthy diet that will enable them to keep diseases at bay. This trend presents a huge opportunity for the nutraceuticals market in India.

Nutraceutical products provide health and medicinal benefits such as the prevention and treatment of diseases in addition to the basic nutritional values that they offer. These are further classified as ‘dietary supplements’ and ‘functional foods and beverages’. As per BCC Research, the global nutraceuticals market was estimated at about $ 151 billion in 2011. By 2016, it is estimated to reach nearly $ 207 billion, a projected compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5 per cent between 2011 and 2016.

Functional beverages market is expected to experience the highest growth, at a CAGR of 8.8 per cent during the fiveyear period from 2011 to 2016. This sector is expected to be worth $ 57 billion in 2011 and nearly $ 87 billion in 2016.

According to Frost & Sullivan Report, 2011, the Indian nutraceutical market is valued at $ 1,480 million in 2011 and is expected to touch $ 2,731 million in 2016.

With rising health-consciousness being witnessed in India, the demand for functional beverages is catching up at a fast pace. This market is expected to experience high rate of growth in the coming years, as consumers are seeking nutritious products to stay healthy at all times.

Functional beverage market A functional beverage is non-alcoholic, ready-to-drink product and includes

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in its formulation non-traditional ingredients such as herbs, vitamins, minerals, amino acids or additional raw fruit or vegetable ingredients, which provide specific health benefits that go beyond general nutrition. It includes a variety of beverages, and the combinations that unfold in this segment are ever-expanding. The prebiotic and probiotic yoghurt drinks are among the popular functional beverage products in the market. Functional milk is also gaining popularity with many new nutritionally fortified milks being marketed, including those fortified with extra calcium, omega-3 fatty acid (FA), vitamins and even lactose-free milk for specific target audience.

Functional beverages

Rising demand in India With increasing health awareness and the pressure to remain fit at all times, health-conscious Indians are opening up to experimenting with functional beverages. The changing lifestyles with poor dietary habits, the hurried life with lesser time to cook at home have spurred the demand for complete and convenient nutrition that help prevent ailments and keep oneself physically & mentally fit.

Figure 2: Segment-wise break-up of Indian nutraceutical market Functional beverages , 12% 0 $ 18n M

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Juices have always been a popular choice in Western countries, with many new variants being launched with inclusion of additional vitamins, minerals, omega-3 FA, cholesterol lowering ingredients, etc. A variety of health benefits are claimed depending on the ingredients used in the functional beverages. These include boosting the immune system; improving mental alertness or energy; lowering cholesterol; maintaining gut, bone & heart health; and vision & eye-health benefits. The humble thirst quencher, water, is also now fortified with vitamins and minerals, with health benefit claims of weight management, improved digestion and mental alertness. Coconut water, packaged tea, lychee juice, mixed vegetable & fruit juices, relaxation beverages with Gammaaminobutyric Acid (GABA), melatonin and similar ingredients too are gaining popularity the world over.

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64%, $ 950 Mn Dietary supplements Driven by pharma sector - Vitamin and mineral supplements

o PROBIOTIC DRINKS: Yakult (Yakult Danone India); Amul Probiotic Prolife Lassee (Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation) o ENERGY DRINKS: Burn (Coca-cola India); Tzinga (Hector Beverages); Cloud 9 (Goldwin Healthcare); Stamina (Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation)

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Needless to state, the growing affluence in the country has also enabled the purchase and usage of these new products.

Some of the leading players include Groupe Danone, Dabur, PespiCo, CocaCola, Amul, Britannia, Tata Global Beverages, Nestle India, Rasna, which are tempting Indian consumers with a variety of product choices.

Some of the key obstacles faced by marketers of functional beverages in India include price factor, public concerns over safety and quality of these beverages, fear of high pesticide levels in water-based products, lack of endorsement from the medical community for such products, ambiguity over regulations governing label claims of the same, resistance to change beverage consumption habits and low awareness among nonmetro consumers.

AN ARRAY OF FUNCTIONAL BEVERAGES AVAILABLE IN INDIA

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To overcome these obstacles, beverage marketers must adapt their marketing strategies to appease Indian consumers and their requirements. What strategy works in other countries may not necessarily work in a similar manner in India. Right from the composition, brand name, packaging, pricing, distribution channels, brand communication and other brand-related decisions, there is enough scope to blend creativity with strong marketing principles based on sound marketing research of the quintessential Indian consumer. Only those who do so will be able to quench their thirst for success in the functional beverage market early.

References 1. http://www.bccresearch.com/report/ nutraceuticals-markets-processingtechnologies-fod013d.html 2. Frost & Sullivan, Indian Nutraceutical Market Report, 2011 3. http://www.just-drinks.com managementbriefing/ Wr i g h t , http://www 4. R e b e c c a nutraceuticalsworld.com/issues/2012-07/view features/functional-beverage-market-update/ 5. http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes. com/2012-04-28/news/31453474_1_ probiotic-drink-functional-beverages

o SPORTS DRINKS: Gatorade (PepsiCo) o WATER-BASED DRINKS: B’lue , Qua Plus (Danone-Narang Beverages); Tata Water Plus (NourishCo) o MILK-BASED DRINKS: Actimind, TigerZor (Britannia Industries) o JUICES: Real Fruit Juices (Dabur); Tropicana (PepsiCo)

Courtesy: Interlink Marketing Consultancy Pvt Ltd, a strategy consulting firm providing specialised expertise in various domains such as pharma, nutraceutical, biotech, animal health and wellness.

For details, contact on email: interlink@interlinkconsultancy.com

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INSIGHT & OUTLOOK Meat processing

Courtesy: Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH Petra Welzel

Automation for greater productivity and food safety

As a result of increased food safety concerns, many meat processors are incorporating state-of-the-art production line to increase productivity and adhere to stringent regulatory norms. While automation has touched almost every area of processing such as cutting, sorting, packaging, etc, processors are now looking to adopt integrated solutions for better performance.

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utomation in the meat processing industry is an important aspect. It ensures greater energy-efficiency as well as productivity and quality. In addition, it improves hygiene conditions and relieves staff of the heavy physical work. Industrial robots are increasingly proving to be the key to effective solutions as opposed to costly specialised mechanical approaches.

Sortation conveyors Sortation conveyors work by presorting the goods and temporarily storing the weighed fillets in buffer compartments or interim diverts. Since each buffer compartment requires individual checking for number and weight, as well as complex and costly mechanical systems, the use of measuring and control technology becomes imperative.

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Once the target weight and number have been reached in the buffer storage boxes, the latter drop the products via a trap onto the conveyors beneath, which then take them to the packing line, where there is always a relatively large amount of manual work to be done.

Sorting robots make it possible to build compact robotic units for weighing, sorting and packaging according to predetermined weights. In addition, they allow rapid changes of format and mixed mode operation. ‘Mixed mode’ here refers to the parallel packing, for instance of chicken fillets in trays, according to a fixed weight and the simultaneous packaging of ‘bulk ware’ in larger boxes for bulk packs. The result is that ‘cells’ of sorting robots with three delta robots can fill trays or boxes in any ratio required. The first two robots

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pick out the best-fit fillets and fill the trays for the fixed weights with them; the third puts the rest into boxes for the ‘bulk packs’.

To summarise the technology: at the entrance to the ‘robot cell’, one or more belt scales weighs the fillets on their way from the cutting room. Then the conveyors pass the fillets under a detector, which determines their weight, exact location and orientation. From these data, depending on the weight in each case, a sorting algorithm calculates the instruction set for both conveyor belt and robots.

Laser scanners for precise cutting The joints of meat slices and chops that come from the cutting room differ – some significantly – in consistency, weight and shape. The latter must, however, be taken into consideration by the slicer, so that it

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can cut slices of the same weight by varying the thickness from one cut to another. Laser scanners provide a 3D image of the joints of meat without touching it. Dedicated cutting software calculates the thickness of each slice from the data provided, as well as the shape and the overall weight of the joint and controls the progress of the joint through the slicer. Because of variations in consistency (ratio of meat to bone, meat to fat), the slices are still not a hundred per cent identical in weight, but significantly more accurate than they would be without the high-tech measuring strategy.

Packaging secures quality Packaging is one of the last stages in meat processing and demonstrates the highest level of automation. The high-tech solutions package thighs, chops and steaks, minced, chopped and diced meat as well as marinated, seasoned and oven-ready products (convenience food).

Vacuum, Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) and skin packaging

gives products optimum shelf-life. Fully automatic tray sealers can package over 100 packs of meat, sausage or convenience products per minute. Increasingly, manufacturers are also integrating highend processes such as High Pressure Processing (HPP) to increase the shelf-life of foods.

Processing using high pressure HPP, sometimes also called ‘High Pressure Preservation’, is a non-thermal process to render inactive undesirable microorganisms in meat, poultry and other foodstuffs. The inactivation occurs at pressures of up to 6000 bar (87000 psi) and with processing times of up to 15 minutes. The pressure, which is applied to all sides of the product, does not harm the product itself, but does change the molecular structure of bacteria, viruses or mould that attaches to it and renders them inactive. The process increases the shelf-life without additional quantities of additives and avoids any loss of quality in

terms of taste or nutritional value, such as occurs with the use of heat in conventional pasteurisation.

Integrated approach The future of automation in meat processing lies in the integration of diverse partial solutions, for instance, linking intelligent laser measurement of chop joints to the production of fixed-weight packs when integrated with sortation conveyors and sorting robots. Another example is to be found in the integration of process management skills and special processing procedures such as HPP into the packing lines.

Courtesy: Messe Frankfurt GmbH, the organiser of IFFA 2013, which will showcase the entire gamut of new automated solutions related to the processing and packaging of meat and sausage products.

For details, contact Antje Schwickart on email: antje.schwickart@messefrankfurt.com

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AUTOMATION TRENDS Confectionery processing

One of the most exciting industries to operate in, the confectionery industry has seen adoption of automated systems in the past three to four years. Owing to new product innovations and capacity expansions, the deliverables out of processing machinery have changed drastically. Now, in place of cost-efficiency, versatility, energy-efficiency and hygiene are the most sought-after in the confectionery industry.

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he confectionery industry will never cease to lose its popularity. In fact, it is arguably in the midst of the best growth cycle in its history.

In a country like India, where majority of people have a sweet tooth and find every reason to celebrate any occasion with sweets, the confectionery industry is bound to be the largest and most popular among the food processing segments.

Renowned firm Datamonitor projects that the Indian confectionery market, which ranked 25th globally in value terms in 2009, is expected to grow at a rapid pace and jump up to 14th position by 2014.

Trends controlling machinery demand Confectionery manufacturing involves turning a fairly complicated group of ingredients into a somewhat fragile product designed to melt into a mouthful of delightful flavours. To study the demand for new opportunity areas in the equipment industry, it is interesting to note the changes in the preferences of consumers. With a large variety of new launches spoiling the consumers, the extrapolation shows which equipment

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will be more in demand. New varieties, as predicted by experts, tilt mostly towards chocolate-covered savouries.

This calls for specialised automated machinery in that sector. “Closely following that is the health trend, which is pushing sales of cereal and granola bars. This also requires special processing keeping in mind the unique processing of grains with sugar,” says Andrew Jubb, Managing Director, Asser Oakes & Bollin Dale Engineering, one of the leading confectionery equipment companies in Europe.

Then of course, there are the ever popular nuts in confectionery. Nuts inherently have the property to evoke rancidity, and thus designing equipment, which can handle this trait, is mostly in demand. And, finally, dark chocolate.

“Dark chocolate has different processing requirements owing to its cocoa content, which tends to interfere, at times, with the sugar content,” adds Jubb.

Small shifts in consumer preferences and product development trends do have some measurable impact on the processing floor. “We have seen some shift from high-fructose corn syrup back to liquid sugar. Some have gone to alternate sweeteners, and some of those are thinner, so they might need to make some adjustments to the thickening

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process, because they certainly do not want it to be runny,” says Jubb.

Flexibility in demand Confectionery manufacturing is a challenging business. Depending on the individual plant machinery, flexibility is important. But more than anything, candy makers are striving for a new level of hygiene, as is the case with any sector of the food processing industry. “I think the challenges faced by confectionery industry fit into three categories. One is being energy-efficient; two is being clean; and third being able to move from product to product and from flavour to flavour, with less turnaround time,” says Dr Jyoti D Vora, Head, Department of Food Science, Ruia College.

In case of chocolate, because of its higher levels of viscosity, pump selection is important, and clean-inplace (CIP) equipment is mandatorily preferred. “Probably the biggest driver in confectionery manufacturing, over the past decade, is to go for CIP equipment.

Several confectionery manufacturers have historically been using industrial grade rather than sanitary grade. But in the last 10 years, many are switching over to sanitary, the kinds of equipment that meet 3A standards,” concludes Dr Vora.

Email: mahua.roy@network18publishing.com

ENERGY MANAGEMENT Water conservation

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arious manufacturing procedures, such as processing, mixing, filling, sterilising, packaging, etc, offer a wide scope to improve energy efficiency. Due to automation, food manufacturers can not only reduce energy cost, but also lower water consumption. Across the world, water and energy resources are increasingly stressed on account of expanding demand, diminished supply, and environmental degradation, all of which occur within the broader context of complex economic and regulatory challenges. The water-energy connection is complex, but it provides an excellent opportunity to evolve strategies that can lead to savings of both these valuable resources.

be able to run the equipment longer between sanitising it, and thus increasing productivity.”

Efficient cleaning systems Nowadays, most food processing machines require an efficient CleaningIn-Place (CIP)/Sterilisation-In-Place (SIP). CIP and SIP are systems designed for automatic cleaning and disinfecting without major disassembly and assembly work. In many of the new machines, few mechanical parts come into contact with the product, thus making it easy to clean and also reducing the cleaning cycle. “We have worked a lot to reduce the size of our tanks by using deported nozzles to reduce clean cycle to the minimum. This allows users to save energy, and even better, help them save tonnes of water that they might

“We also have developed in collaboration with Nestle our H2O2 treatment, which is certainly an ideal energy saving way to treat your bottles.”

Some food equipment makers offer steam blancher instead of conventionally used water blanching. “One of our most dramatic successes in reducing energy use comes from our Turbo-Flo blancher/ cooker/pasteuriser. Compared to water blanching, this steam blancher often cuts energy costs in half while reducing the costs to obtain water and handle wastewater,” opines Garrett.

Additionally, by reducing steam consumption, the steam blancher minimises capital costs and operational costs associated with the boiler. These lower operational costs quickly offset the higher capital costs associated with

SAVING ENERGY WITH EVERY DROP Often food manufacturers adopt separate strategies to save water and energy. But it is a known fact that conserving water saves energy, and vice versa. Hence, food processing and packaging technology providers are developing equipment, which can conserve water as well as lower energy usage.

Water and energy link Realising this need gap, many equipment manufacturers are now offering technologies, which can offer twin benefits of energy and water savings. The relation between water usage and energy consumption is simple.

If manufacturers are able to reduce water usage, they can save energy used to treat the wastewater and will also need lesser power to pump extra water for their manufacturing processes.

Rick Garrett, Project Engineering Manager, Key Technology, observes, “The primary benefit of energy-efficient equipment is the direct cost savings that come from reduced energy use.

Additionally, this equipment is often more efficient in its use of water, which would reduce the costs associated with acquiring water and handling wastewater.

If an equipment supplier improves energy efficiency by enhancing sanitary design, the processor is likely to benefit from improved food safety and might

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have to recycle otherwise,” says Nicolas Ricard, Area Sales Manager, SERAC. Additionally, a well-designed CIP system can help the user to clean one part of the plant while other areas continue to manufacture product. Furthermore, a modern CIP system will not only save money in terms of higher plant utilisation but also ensure significant savings in CIP liquid (by recycling cleaning solutions), water (the system is designed to use the optimum quantity of water) and man-hours.

Scope for alternative methods For sensitive applications, the bottles and caps often need to be decontaminated.

This process consumes a lot of water and chemicals. Some equipment manufacturers have managed to reduce water consumption drastically. For example, SERAC uses the pulsed light technology – a 100 per cent dry solution, where a flash of high energy light kills the bacteria – for cap treatment. Ricard says,

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steam blanchers. Improving the quality of product further supports the benefits of water blanching over steam blanching.

“Because steam blanching minimises the leaching of soluble solids, which leaves more natural sugars in products, it improves flavour retention and colour retention to produce a final product with superior flavour, texture, and colour,” adds Garrett.

Experts have recognised that water and energy are indispensable inputs to modern economies. Driven by factors such as security of supply, sustainability and economic efficiency many food and beverages manufacturers have adopted separate policies to reduce water and energy consumption in their factory premises. But going forward, companies will have to implement a common strategy for optimising usage of energy and water to cost-effectively improve manufacturing efficiency.

Email: rakesh.rao@network18publishing.com

Modernisation of abattoirs POLICIES & REGULATIONS

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he Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the setting up of new abattoirs and modernisation of existing abattoirs.

Under the scheme, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is expected to fund setting up of 25 new abattoirs and modernisation of 25 existing abattoirs across the country at a cost of ` 240.25 crore, as well as completing eight ongoing projects at a cost of ` 74.83 crore along with payment of technical consultancy fee, maximum at the rate of 5 per cent of grant aggregating to ` 330.84 crore. Each of these projects is likely to be completed in 18 months. However, small projects for modernisation are likely to be completed

the last decade solely for the purpose of providing safe meat to the consumers abroad. They have not only provided employment to large number of people, but also brought in considerable foreign exchange to the country. “Certainly, this is transforming the lives of people who are engaged in the meat processing industry, thus raising their standard of living,” opines Qureshi.

Challenges involved The municipal abattoirs, both in urban and semi-urban areas, established during the 19th century had been functioning in unhygienic and insanitary conditions without water, electricity and proper drainage facilities. Since meat is a highly perishable commodity and must be cooked and consumed fresh – within six hours

Dispelling apprehension People associated with the meat processing industry hail the initiative of the government to modernise abattoirs.

However, since it is a stupendous task and finances cannot be made available overnight; and if the saying that wellbegun is half done holds good in the present scenario, obviously it will give momentum to the modernisation of abattoirs with regular flow of funds for the purpose in the 12th Five-Year Plan. Added to this is the assistance the various state governments are giving for modernisation of abattoirs in their respective states.

Often, the butchers and traders involved in the slaughtering and processing of meat for the domestic market are not well-organised nor are they aware of the

In need for a policy push for hygienic processing in 12 months. Now the question is, will the government’s decision to modernise abattoirs help meat processing industry?

“It is the right of the consumer to get hygienically produced quality and safe meat products. The government has taken a conscious decision right from the Ninth Five-Year Plan to progressively modernise the antiquated 19th century old abattoirs in the interest of public health,” says Sirajuddin Qureshi, Chairman & Managing Director, Hind Agro Industries Ltd. The Planning Commission and MoFPI have undertaken the job of modernisation of existing slaughter houses and abattoirs in various parts of the country in a phased manner by providing grant-in-aid to Municipal Corporations under Public-Private Partnership (PPP), Design-Build-Operate-Transfer (DBOT) mode. Apart from this, several exporters of meat have established private state-of-theart abattoirs-cum-meat processing plants in various parts of the country during

Hygiene and quality come first when it comes to meat and meat products. Taking this into account, the government has taken the conscious decision to modernise abattoirs. If implemented in the right spirit, it would change the face of abattoirs in the country. from slaughter, there being no refrigeration facility – the mutton gets stale and unfit for human consumption, thereby resulting in losses for the traders. “Sanitation, dependable drainage, availability of running water fit for human consumption, electricity and above all, modern meat shop for end-users, are biggest challenges involved in modernising the abattoirs,” points out Qureshi. Obviously, the butchers and other stakeholders look to the government to come forward with suitable financial assistance to modernise these existing antiquated abattoirs.

benefits of modernisation and providing safe & hygienic meat to consumers. These people believe that once the slaughter houses are modernised, they will lose their jobs as their place will be taken over by machines. “This misplaced notion came to light when one of the butchers’ associations in a certain state went to the court to restrain the particular municipal corporation from modernising a slaughter house,” points out Qureshi.

It is the duty of the concerned municipalities, at large, to explain the advantages of modernisation of slaughter houses so that safe, hygienic, and quality meat reaches the consumers through modern meat shops, which in turn should be provided reasonable grant-in-aid by the municipalities to procure gadgets, for instance, refrigerator to ensure longer shelf-life of the meat. If everything goes in the right direction, the modernisation of abattoirs will ensure quality and consistency of meat to the consumers.

Email: prasenjit.chakraborty@network18publishing.com

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STRATEGY PET bottle recycling

Courtesy: Moore Recycling Associates Inc

A sustainable approach to food packaging The pressure to survive amid competition and environment-consciousness are driving the food processing and allied packaging industries to move towards sustainability. If we talk about the beverage packaging industry in particular, one of the novel ways for achieving sustainability is through recycling of Polyethylene Terepthalate (PET) bottles. These days, many companies have taken up recycling seriously and are repositioning themselves as green companies.

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n an era of rising energy costs and scarce resources, packaging companies need to work towards packaging that not only adds value to the processed food but also conserves the environment, thus ensuring sustainability in packaging. The major goal of sustainable packaging is to transform the world into a greener and cleaner place, and safeguard the natural ecosystem. One of the ways of achieving this goal is through recycling of PET bottles.

PET bottles have made it big in soft drinks, edible oils, water, ketchups, hair oils and other liquid consumer products. The demand for PET stretch bottles in India is growing at the rate of 25 per cent per annum in volume every year. Keeping this growth in mind, there is need for recycling of PET bottles, so as to further provide a boost to the usage of PET bottles in food packaging.

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Yatindra R Sharma, Managing Director, KHS Machinery Pvt Ltd, says, “PET bottles have made it big in soft drinks, edible oils, water, ketchups, hair oils and other liquid consumer products. The demand for PET stretch bottles in India is growing at the rate of 25 per cent per annum in volume every year. Keeping this growth in mind, there is need for recycling of PET bottles, so as to further provide a boost to the usage of PET bottles in food packaging.”

The need for recycling All plastics are synthetic polymers, a high-molecular weight chemical compound made up of linked molecules called monomers. PET is a common plastic used in beverage bottles. Like most plastics, the bottles are non-biodegradable and will stay in landfills if not recycled.

In addition, the PET bottle market continues to grow rapidly; these days, even beer is packaged in plastic bottles.

Since, PET is made out of petroleum, efficient recycling of old PET bottles would help reduce the dependence on oil.

Recycling process PET is recyclable and highly sustainable.

It can be recovered and recycled again and again – back into containers for

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foods, beverages and personal care products or into carpet, clothing fibres, automotive parts, construction materials, industrial strapping or other packaging materials.

PET can be recovered, and the material can be reused through a series of special washing processes or by a chemical treatment to break down the PET into raw materials or intermediates, which are then purified and converted into new PET resin. In simple terms, after consumer recyclables have been collected and sorted by type at recycling centres, PET products are crushed, pressed into bales, shredded, and refined into PET flakes. These flakes are transformed into raw materials that innovative companies transform into new products.

Benefits of recycled PET Recycled PET (rPET) is emerging as a viable alternative to be used either entirely or in proportion with virgin PET in food and non-food grade packaging applications. With regard to food packaging, rPET sheets can be effectively used for blister packaging. The increased usage of PET bottles has resulted in high availability of PET bottle flakes and it is bound to grow further.

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Also, rPET is accepted as the preferred material due to numerous superior properties that include crystallike clarity and sparkle, toughness, lightweight, good gas barrier, etc. It is resistant to solvents as well as corrosion, in addition to being recyclable and regrindable. Further, it is a 100 per cent safe alternative for PET packaging solutions today including ‘food contact’.

The bottlenecks Recycling is an excellent concept, but often more energy is wasted in reprocessing the recyclables than what is gained. Furthermore, to date no one has found a cost-effective means of recycling food containers into new ones. More efficient processes can bring us closer to the goal of not wasting the resources.

Although there is a demand for recycled bottle-grade PET, the high cost of cleaning post-consumer beverage bottles, strict FDA requirements, and outmoded technology have favoured the use of

virgin PET over recycled PET bottle in the manufacturing of beverage bottles.

Instead, most beverage bottles collected for recycling are reprocessed into products such as fibre and strapping.

Shaping the future Despite the challenges, recycling used PET bottles and jars into new foodgrade PET bottles and containers is a key example of the environmental benefits and sustainability of PET as a packaging material. The development of modern and efficient plants dedicated to the closed-loop recycling of PET bottles continues to increase around the world.

Recycling of PET bottles is definitely a profitable business, but a few points need to be taken into consideration. If PET bottles are recycled using appropriate technologies and machines, the end-product will be good and manufacturers can yield good margins. Food packaging companies are slowly and gradually identifying the

benefits of recycling PET bottles and in future, this industry will witness a boom. This trend is setting in, but this industry is at a nascent stage. Further, unlike companies in other countries, companies in India still consider it as their secondary task and do not employ proper technologies for recycling of PET bottles. Thus, in order to build profitability through recycling of plastic bottles, companies need to invest in latest technologies and trends. The good news is that change is taking place on this front.

Thus, keeping in mind, the ongoing efforts by various companies, the plastic packaging industry is on the path to become more environment-friendly.

Further, with the latest machinery and methods making inroads into the country, recycling industry will reach new heights and the recycled plastics including PET bottles will see maximum application in the food packaging segment.

Email: avani.jain@network18publishing.com

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TIPS & TRICKS High pressure technology

A guide to optimise food preservation process Growing health awareness among the consumers has prompted food & beverage (F&B) processors to develop products that are fresh and minimally processed. In order to achieve this goal, various non-thermal methods that utilise agents other than heat for making the food microbiologically safe without impacting food quality attributes are being investigated. High Pressure Processing (HPP) is considered to be the most significant advancement in food preservation since the introduction of freezing way back in 1930.

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irst commercialised by Avure Technologies, HPP is considered to be a safe solution for refrigerated foods. The pressure essentially destroys the pathogens’ cellular structure, inhibiting their ability to heal and reproduce. In HPP, most products suffer no physical changes when pressurised, as pressure is applied from all directions uniformly.

Although HPP offers many advantages, food processors have to adopt a right strategy to maximise benefits. Here are some of the useful tips to be considered while using HPP for food processing:

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Before a company starts to incorporate HPP into its product processing strategy, objectives for that product must be defined. Is pathogen elimination a key objective? Is shelflife extension needed in order to enable innovation or to reach new geographical or demographic markets? And is your product even viable for high pressure processing? Only after determining whether HPP will achieve the company’s objectives and is suitable for the product, the ‘process’ of high pressure processing should be undertaken.

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on whom you may be talking to. For some, HPP is the packaging, while for others it is the equipment or food science and product development. But the fact is that successful high pressure processing is all of these things, requiring a co-ordinated cross-functional effort in the processor organisation and a vendor who can support the processor from its conception through its lifecycle.

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Whether the food processing company has its own food scientists and lab, or use external resources from its HPP equipment vendor or contract service provider, there is no substitute for expertise in the proper use of high pressure for pathogen elimination and shelf-life extension.

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A company will require proper planning, testing and, often, patience while incorporating HPP. From commencement of recipe development to approval may take four months or more based upon microbiology studies for expected shelf-life. Getting to successful production requires experience in recipe development & testing, microbiology validations, shelf-life testing, etc.

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Determining which HPP equipment is optimum for one’s needs is not limited to size of the press or its capacity alone. In addition to throughput, which will allow forecasting how much product the user can process

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with its equipment options, while purchasing HPP equipment, the company will also have to consider factors such as total cost of ownership, size and type of the equipment, automation & material handling needs, vendors and their actual experience in HPP system, vendor installation and operator/maintenance training, etc.

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Some processors take the route of contract service providers (toll processors) to meet their HPP needs. Contract service providers often offer value-added services that can make them good HPP partners, whether for market entry or long-term production.

However, look for certification of the equipment vendor, and for a list of satisfied customers.

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While some processors have maintained stealth status on their use of HPP, it is becoming apparent to new product innovators and their marketing counterparts that HPP offers competitive advantage in some crowded markets. And it is just a matter of time before savvy consumers begin to demand it, so being able to communicate the benefits of the investment in HPP processing may become part of the company’s marketing strategy.

Reference o Avure Technologies, which specialises in high pressure presses for food processing and preservation Email: rakesh.rao@network18publishing.com

PROJECTS

New projects and expansion activities are the barometers of industrial growth. These also present business opportunities to service providers like consultants, contractors, plant & equipment suppliers and others down the value chain. This feature will keep you updated with vital information regarding new projects and capacity expansions being planned by companies in the food & beverages industry.

Aerated water, fruit pulp and juices

Fruits & vegetables juices

Ice cream

Brindavan Agro Industries Pvt Ltd

Sunfresh Agro Industries Pvt Ltd

Ramani Ice-Cream Co Ltd

Project type New facility Project news Brindavan Agro Industries Pvt Ltd is planning to set up a new plant at Mathura in Uttar Pradesh for manufacturing aerated water, fruit pulp and juices.

Project location Mathura, Uttar Pradesh Project cost Not known Implementation stage Planning Contact details: Brindavan Agro Industries Pvt Ltd Village Chhata Chhata Shergarh Road Chhata, Mathura 281401 Uttar Pradesh Tel: 0562-4027900, Fax: 0562-2858510 Email: info@gladhanigroup.com ---------------------------------------Dairy

Warana Milk and Milk Products Ltd Project type New facility Project news Warana Milk and Milk Products Ltd is planning to set up a new milk producing plant at Nashik in Maharashtra. The plant will also produce milk products as well.

Project location Nashik, Maharashtra Project cost Not available Implementation stage Planning Contact details: Warana Milk and Milk Products Ltd Tatyasaheb Kore Nagar Warana Nagar, Panhala Kolhapur - 416113 Maharashtra Tel: 02322-246028, 246134 Email: napatil@waranamilk.org 64

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Project type New facility Project news Sunfresh Agro Industries Pvt Ltd is planning to set up a new juice plant at Ahmednagar in Maharashtra. The project involves manufacturing of fruits & vegetables juices, squashes and powder fruit pulp.

Project location Ahmednagar, Maharashtra Project cost Not known Implementation stage Planning Contact details: Sunfresh Agro Industries Pvt Ltd Plot no 4 Nirmal Nagar, P O Tilaknagar Rahata, Ahmednagar 413720 Maharashtra Tel: 02422-265500 Email: vivek.nirmal@prabhatfresh.com ---------------------------------------Gur

Ayan Sugar and Agro Industries Pvt Ltd Project type New facility Project news Ayan Sugar and Agro Industries Pvt Ltd is planning to set up a new plant for the manufacturing of gur at Bhir in Beed district of Maharashtra.

Project location Bhir, Maharashtra Project cost Not known Implementation stage Planning Contact details: Ayan Sugar and Agro Industries Pvt Ltd Mathura Netaji Nagar Latur 413521, Maharashtra Tel: 09822479929 Email: jadhav_hemant@rocketmail.com

Project type New facility Project news Ramani Ice-Cream Co Ltd is planning to set up a new ice cream manufacturing facility. It plans to set up the factory in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

Project location Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh Project cost Not known Implementation stage Planning Contact details: Ramani Ice-Cream Co Ltd H/46-47, Govindpura Industrial Area Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh Tel: 0755-4046600 Fax: 0755-4252601 Email: icecream@topntowngroup.com ---------------------------------------Meat processing

Al-Quresh Exports Project type New facility Project news Al-Quresh Exports is planning to set up a new meat processing project at Solapur (Sholapur) in Maharashtra. The project involves slaughtering, preservation etc of meat.

Project location Solapur, Maharashtra Project cost Not known Implementation stage Planning Contact details: Al-Quresh Exports Rizvi Chambers, 3rd Floor A-Wing, 310 Hill Road, Bandra (West) Mumbai 400050 Maharashtra Tel: 022-26425930 Fax: 022-26425925 Email: alquresh@vsnl.com

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PROJECTS

Meat processing

Noodles

Sugar

Qureshi International

Excel Foods

NSL Sugars Ltd

Project type New facility Project news Qureshi International is planning to set up a new frozen meat processing unit at Medak in Andhra Pradesh.

Project location Medak, Andhra Pradesh Project cost Not known Implementation stage Planning

Project type New facility Project news Excel Foods is setting up a noodles unit, with a capacity of 24,000 tpa at Mawsmal village. The required machinery will be sourced from China.

Project location Ri-Bhoi, Meghalaya Project cost ` 20 crore Implementation stage Ongoing

Project type Capacity expansion Project news NSL Sugars is expanding sugar capacity from 1,250 to 7,500 tccpd at Bhuanoor village, Karnataka.

Project location Gulbarga, Karnataka Project cost ` 362.13 crore Implementation stage Ongoing

Contact details: Qureshi International Plot No.118, Industrial Complex Kattedan Hyderabad 500077 Andhra Pradesh Tel: 040-24360660/0661 Fax: 040-24509386 Email: qureshiinternational@yahoo.com ---------------------------------------Meat processing

Alm Industries Ltd Project type New facility Project news Alm Industries Ltd is planning to set up a meat processing unit at Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh. The project involves slaughtering, preservation, etc.

Project location Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh Project cost Not known Implementation stage Planning Contact details: Alm Industries Ltd 43, Qutab Market Ambala Road Saharanpur 247001 Uttar Pradesh Tel: 09012190124 Email: info@almindustries.net

Contact details: Excel Foods 9th Mile, G S Road Village-Mawsmal Khanapara, Ri-Bhoi 783101 Meghalaya Tel: 0361-2510530, Fax: 0361-2510530 Email: aanutritions@yahoo.co.in ---------------------------------------Sausages and similar products

Venkateshwara Hatcheries Pvt Ltd Project type New facility Project news Venkateshwara Hatcheries is planning to set up a new plant at Haveri in Karnataka to manufacture sausage and other similar products.

Project location Haveri, Karnataka Project cost Not known Implementation stage Planning Contact details: Venkateshwara Hatcheries Pvt Ltd Venkateshwara House S.No. 114/A/2 Pune-Sinhagad Road Viththalwadi, Pune 411030 Maharashtra Tel: 020-24251077 Fax: 020-24251530-41 Email: response@venkys.com

Contact details: NSL Sugars Ltd 4th Floor, NSL ICON D.No:8-2-684/2/A Plot no.1 to 4, Road no.12, Banjara Hills Hyderabad 500034 Andhra Pradesh Tel: 040-30514444 Fax: 040-23327919 Email: info@nslsugars.com ---------------------------------------Wheat processing

Sukhbir Agro Energy Ltd Project type New facility Project news Sukhbir Agro Energy Ltd is planning to set up a new plant at Shahjahanpur in Uttar Pradesh to manufacture maida, suji, etc.

Project location Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh Project cost Not known Implementation stage Planning Contact details: Sukhbir Agro Energy Ltd Village Inayatpur Powayan, Shahjahanpur 242401 Uttar Pradesh Tel: 099364 11882 Email: sukhbiragro@yahoo.co.in

Information courtesy: Tendersinfo.com 1, Arch Gold, Next to MTNL Exchange, Poisar, S V Road, Kandivali (W), Mumbai - 400 067, Maharashtra, India Tel: 022 28666134 • Fax: 022 28013817 • Email: parmeet.d@tendersinfo.com

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TENDERS

Latest Popular Tenders brought to you by www.tendersinfo.com Plant recirculation reproduction of bluefin tuna Org : Dirección Del Instituto Espańol De Oceanografía TRN : 13321231 Desc : Supply and installation of equipment for plant recirculation reproduction of bluefin tuna in the municipality of Cartagena BOD : December 10, 2012 Loc : Spain BT : ICB _______________________________________________

Desc : Supply of refrigerated centrifuge, mini dry bath incubator autoclave, vortex mixer and v a c u u m pump, weighbridge, automatic milk pouching machine, bulk milk cooler, electronic analytical balance, ELISA reader & accessories for ELISA reader, etc BOD : December 11, 2012 Loc : Hissar, Haryana BT : Domestic _______________________________________________

Palm oil mill

Food trolley

Org

: United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) TRN : 13313436 Desc : Supply and delivery of equipment, parts and components for a palm oil mill BOD : December 10, 2012 Loc : Austria BT : ICB _______________________________________________

Org : Kuwait Oil Company TRN : 13299159 Desc : Supply of stainless steel steam jacketed boiling pans & food trolley BOD : December 11, 2012 Loc : Kuwait BT : Domestic _______________________________________________

Bypass fat plant

Org : Dairy Development Department TRN : 13224590 Desc : Supply of corrugated boxes for white butter packing BOD : December 11, 2012 Loc : Mumbai, Maharashtra BT : Domestic _______________________________________________

Org : National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) TRN : 13199706 Desc : Supply and labour job for installation, testing and commissioning of bypass fat plant (capacity of 6 MT/day) consisting of plough & share mixer along with holding vessels for PFAD and other associated utilities for cattle feed plant BOD : December 10, 2012 Loc : Anand, Gujarat BT : Domestic _______________________________________________

Paneer press, Mysore pak kettle and other items Org

: Shimoga Co-Operative Milk Producers Societies Union Ltd TRN : 13311139 Desc : Supply of mechanical type double head automatic form fill sealing machine; 3,000 litre capacity VMST; 1,000 litre cap paneer VAT including four head paneer press, paneer hoops, paneer cutting table; 120 litre cap khova pan/peda vat with accessories; Mysore pak kettle including SS trays, etc BOD : December 11, 2012 Loc : Shimoga, Karnataka BT : Domestic _______________________________________________

Automatic milk pouching machine and bulk milk cooler Org : Central Institute for Research on Buffaloes TRN : 13313402

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Corrugated boxes

Refrigerators and freezers Org : Region Hovedstaden TRN : 13074902 Desc : Supply of refrigerators and freezers as well as a small number of households for the regions’ hospitals and institutions for food storage BOD : December 11, 2012 Loc : Denmark BT : ICB _______________________________________________

Fish breeding equipment Org : Central Agricultural University TRN : 13310142 Desc : Supply of automated UNA sequencer, upright transmitted light brightfield and selected light fluorescence research microscope, gradient PCR (2 nos.), PCR cabinet, refrigerated centrifuse, oxygen cylinder 50 eft, ll Gcft and 200 eft (leach), fish breeding equipment and nets pond liner etc BOD : December 12, 2012 Loc : Agartala, Tripura BT : Domestic

TENDERS

Latest Popular Tenders brought to you by www.tendersinfo.com Food warmers and control equipment

Food fridge and pantry

Org : Landstinget Sörmland TRN : 13197562 Desc : Food warmers and control equipment BOD : December 12, 2012 Loc : Sweden BT : ICB _______________________________________________

Org : Landstinget I Kalmar Län TRN : 13056255 Desc : Supply of food fridge and pantry BOD : December 18, 2012 Loc : Sweden BT : ICB _______________________________________________

Powder room in milk plant complex

Vending machines

Org

Org : Helse Bergen Hf TRN : 13174850 Desc : Supply of drink and vending machines BOD : December 18, 2012 Loc : Norway BT : ICB _______________________________________________

: Andaman and Nicobar Islands Integrated Development Corporation Ltd TRN : 13312492 Desc : Repair and maintenance of powder room in milk plant complex, dairy farm BOD : December 14, 2012 Loc : Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands BT : Domestic _______________________________________________

Milk silo Org

: Thiruvananthapuram Regional Co-operative Milk Producers Union Ltd TRN : 13310886 Desc : Supply of homogeniser 10,000 LPH, milk silo 60,000 L, milk silo level indicator, paneer vat 1,000 L, divert panel, cup filling machine BOD : December 14, 2012 Loc : Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala BT : Domestic (NCB) _______________________________________________

Rice boilers Org : King Fahd Military Medical Complex TRN : 13277484 Desc : Supply and installation of rice boilers BOD : December 17, 2012 Loc : Saudi Arabia BT : ICB _______________________________________________

Fresh food cabinet Org TRN Desc BOD Loc BT

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Law School of Tanzania 12564144 Supply of fresh food cabinet December 17, 2012 Tanzania ICB

Freezing equipment Org : Collectivité Territoriale Spm (975) TRN : 13321377 Desc : Supply and installation of equipment for freezing seafood BOD : December 21, 2012 Loc : France BT : ICB _______________________________________________

Flat basins of milk Org : Islamic Republic of Iran TRN : 12833150 Desc : Operations, construction, installation and flat basins of milk BOD : December 23, 2012 Loc : Iran BT : ICB _______________________________________________

Honeycomb equipment Org

: Delegation of the European Union to Turkey TRN : 8877202 Desc : Supply of equipment for the operation of ‘My Bee, My Honey, My Honeycomb’ BOD : December 30, 2012 Loc : Turkey BT : ICB

Org: Organisation’s name, TRN: Tendersinfo Ref No, Desc: Description, BOD: Bid Opening Date, Loc: Location, BT: Bidding Type Information courtesy: Tendersinfo.com 1, Arch Gold, Next to MTNL Exchange, Poisar, S V Road, Kandivali (W), Mumbai - 400 067, Maharashtra, India Tel: 022 28666134 • Fax: 022 28013817 • Email: parmeet.d@tendersinfo.com

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Maharashtra, Feb 1-4, 2013

Uttarakhand, Feb 23-26, 2013

Andhra Pradesh, May 31- June 3, 2013

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Food Technology Show Concurrent with Packplus 2012, this holistic show will feature the latest in food & beverage technologies, from processing, packaging, research, quality assurance, hygiene, among others; December 07-10, 2012; at India Expo Centre and Mart, Greater Noida For details contact: Print Packaging.Com Pvt Ltd F 101, Tower No 7, International Infotech Park Vashi Railway Station, Navi Mumbai Tel: 022-27812619 Email: info@packplus.in

Navrangpura, Ahmedabad 380 009 Mob: 07698869800 Email: info@iicma.in

AIFPA Food Show Exhibition showcasing a comprehensive range of food & beverage processing equipment; December 13–15, 2012; at IARI, PUSA, New Delhi For details contact: All India Food Processors Association 206, Aurobindo Place Market Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016 Tel: 011-26510860, Fax: 011-26510860 Email: aifpa@vsnl.net

Food & Grocery Forum India A unique trade platform for food and beverage brands to present their products and technologies to industry decision makers from the modern retail industry and food services; December 12-13, 2012; at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai

Innovasia 2013

For details contact: Images Multimedia Pvt Ltd S-21, Okhla Industrial Area, Phase II, New Delhi Tel: 011-40525000, Fax: 011-40525001 Email: vikaskumar1@imagesgroup.in

For details contact: Sunil Shah Global Innovation Center All Gujarat Innovation Society 402, Sheel Building, 4 Mayur Colony Mithakhali, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad 380 009 Tel: 099789 04476 Email: support@gisindia.org.in

Indian Ice-Cream Congress 2012 Conference focussing on latest trends in ice cream market in India; December 13, 2012; in Hyderabad For details contact: Samrat Upadhyay, Secretary General Indian Ice-Cream Manufacturers’ Association A/801, 8th Floor, Time Square Building, C G Road, Near Lal Bunglow Char Rasta

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Concurrent with Vibrant Gujarat, this event will showcase investment opportunities and technology collaborations in the state; January 08-10, 2013; at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, Gujarat

Bakery Tech-Hyderabad Trade fair showcasing latest developments in the bakery industry; February 8-10, 2013; HITEX Exhibition Centre, Hyderabad For details contact: Business Live

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No. 9- G, R R Flats, Bharathi Nagar 1st Street, Off North Usman Road Opposite BBC Plaza T. Nagar, Chennai Tel: 044-28344851, Fax: 044-28344852 Email: info@thehospitalityindia.com

World Tea & Coffee Expo 2013 India’s exclusive trade fair for all leading global companies associated with tea & coffee trade to showcase their latest products and technologies; February 15-17, 2013; at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai For details contact: Amita Salunke Sentinel Exhibitions Asia P Ltd B-603, Samajdeep, Near Bhanu Park/ Seasons Restaurant, Adukia Road Off S V Road, Kandivli (W) Mumbai 400 067 Tel: 022-28625131, Fax: 022-28625133 Email: amita@publicrelationindia.com

AAHAR 2013 One of the comprehensive tradeshows with emphasis on upcoming trends in the food & beverage industry as well as hospitality sector; March 14-18, 2013; at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi For details contact: India Trade Promotion Organization Pragati Bhawan, Pragati Maidan New Delhi Tel: 011-23378802 Fax: 011-23371492 Email: ppy@itpo-online.com

Food & Technology Expo Trade show to gain an insight into global trends in the food & beverage processing and allied technologies; July 26-28, 2013; at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi For details contact: NNS Events & Exhibitions Pvt Ltd Meri Delhi House, 25/ 10, East Punjabi Bagh New Delhi Tel: 011-46867500 Fax: 011-46867521 Email: nnsevents@nnsevents.com

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INTERNATIONAL Guangzhou China International Food and Beverage Exhibition The premier exhibition showcasing technologies for the food processing & services industry; December 10–12, 2012; at China Import & Export Fair Pazhou Complex, Guangzhou, China For details contact: Guangdong Foxing Exhibition Services Co Rm 512 Yingshi Mansion, No. 16 Dadao Rd Guangzhou, Guangdong, China Tel: +86-20-85939300 Fax: +86-20-61089459 Email: contact@chinaexhibition.com

Aseptipak Asia 2012 Conference on aseptic processing, filling and processing that brings together technology providers and potential users; December 11-12, 2012; at Westin Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok, Thailand For details contact: Ron Schotland Schotland Business Research 16 Duncan Lane Skillman, NJ 08558-2323 USA Tel: +1.609.466.9191 Email: ronschotland@yahoo.com

27-30, 2013; Cologne Exhibition Centre, Germany For details contact: Koelnmesse GmbH Messeplatz 1 Koeln, Deutschland, Germany Tel: +(49)-(221)-8212313 Fax: +(49)-(221)-8212105 Email: ism@visitor.koelnmesse.de

For details contact: Chan Chao International Co Ltd 3-F, No. 185, Kangchien Road Nei Hu District, Taipei, Taiwan Tel: +(886)-(2)-26596000 Fax: +(886)-(2)-26597000 Email: mis@chanchao.com.tw

ISM Cologne One of the leading events in the niche area of confectionery processing; January

Foodex Japan Tradeshow and conference for the food processing industry, with a special emphasis on organic foods; March 05-08, 2013; at Makuhari Messe - International Convention Complex, Chiba, Japan

Gulfood Exhibition One of the biggest tradeshows for the food industry showcasing latest equipment for processing & packaging; February 25-28, 2013; at Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Dubai, UAE For details contact: Dubai World Trade Centre PO Box No: 9292, Dubai, The UAE Tel: +(971)-(4)-3321000 Fax: +(971)-(4)-3322866 Email: info@dwtc.com

Tradeshow dedicated to latest technologies in natural food processing as well as packaging and kitchen equipment; March 28–31, 2013; at Changwon Exhibition Convention Center, Changwon, Korea

Ingredients Middle East Tradeshow and conference on food & beverage ingredients; February 25-28, 2013; at Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre, The UAE For details contact: Dubai World Trade Centre P.O. Box. No: 9292 Dubai, The UAE Tel: +(971)-(4)-3321000 Fax: +(971)-(4)-3322866 Email: gulfood@dwtc.com

For details contact: Messe Korea Inc. No 43, Apec-ro, Haeundea-gu Busan, Korea Tel: +(82)-(51)-7407707, Fax: +82-51-7407708 Email: messe7707@naver.com

China (Guangzhou) International Food Exhibition Tradeshow and conference offering latest developments in the food & beverage technologies; June 04-06, 2013; at China Import & Export Fair Pazhou Complex, Guangzhou, China

China Drinktec International tradeshow on the beverages industry; March 04-06, 2013; at China Import & Export Fair Pazhou Complex, Guangzhou, China For details contact: Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd 6th Floor, 321 Java Road North Point Hong Kong, China

For details contact: Japan Management Association 3-1-22 Shiba Koen, Minato-ku Tokyo, Japan Tel: +(81)-(3)-34340998 Fax: +(81)-(3)-34348076 Email: foodexinternational@convention.jma

Global Natural Food & Machinery Industry Exhibition

Bangladesh IPF-Foodtech Tradeshow and conference for the food processing industry to explore opportunities in Bangladesh; January 23-26, 2013; at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Tel: +(852)-(2)-8118897 Fax: +(852)-(2)-5165024 Email: exhibition@adsale.com.hk

For details contact: Guangzhou Yifan Exhibition Service Co Ltd Room 201, Yinyan Building, No. 25 Yanling Road, Tianhe District Guangzhou, Guangdong, China Tel: +(86)-(20)-61089279 Fax: +(86)-(20)-61089459 Email: echo.chen@gzspz.com

The information published in this section is as per the details furnished by the respective organiser.

In any case, it does not represent the views of Modern Food Processing

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EVENT PREVIEW Food Technology Show 2012

Avani Jain

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ndia accounts for a large share in world production of agriculture produce. However, processed foods constitute only around 30 per cent of the total food market in India.

It is estimated that India needs at least $ 30 billion in investment to raise the level of processed foods from 30 to 40 per cent. With government policies and incentives giving a fillip to investments

In such a scenario, Food Technology Show 2012 will provide a platform for the suppliers of appropriate high-end food processing equipment, integrated packaging lines & ancillary equipment that can meet the requirements of food processing companies. The event is supported by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) & Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA). The show will bring together

Offering a myriad of opportunities PackPlus 2012 offers an excellent platform for the entire packaging fraternity in India to assemble under one roof and showcase new products and technologies. Leading global manufacturers will be present at the event along with local manufacturers and suppliers from all across India. Over 200 exhibitors and 8,000 visitors are expected to participate in the event. “More than 150 exhibitors have already booked their stall

A one-stop destination for complete processing solutions

The Indian food processing industry, which is growing at a fast pace, is demanding new technologies to raise production of processed food. Food Technology Show 2012, to be held concurrently with PackPlus, can serve as a platform for the suppliers of modern machinery and technologies to demonstrate their products to food processors, thereby helping them to meet the growing domestic and export market demands. in this sector, large corporates are eyeing opportunities to set up world-class food processing facilities. Investment is being sought in areas such as cold chain development from farm to fork, cleaning, grading & sorting, multichamber cold storages, modern food processing, new & innovative food products, refrigerated transportation, design & development of food processing operations & processes, training of manpower, testing and QA laboratories and international marketing of processed foods from India.

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decision-makers, entrepreneurs and technologists in the food processing & packaging sector in direct contact with world-class suppliers of equipment.

The event is a part of the PackPlus 2012 exhibition that is scheduled from December 7-10, 2012, at India Expo Centre, Greater Noida. Food Technology Show will fall under the Processing Zone of PackPlus 2012. Overall, PackPlus presents ten niche shows, one of which is Food Technology Show, under four zones – Packaging, Converting, Processing and Supply Chain Zone.

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at PackPlus 2012 and we are expecting the number to rise. We are also planning an International Packaging Conclave with the show, which will be an added advantage for our exhibitors as well as visitors,” says Neetu Arora, Director, Print-Packaging.

Com (P) Ltd, the organiser of the show.

The organisers believe that Food Technology Show 2012 can bring together proficiency in the field of food processing & packaging and provide a platform to encourage exchange of ideas and technology.

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EVENT REPORT International PackTech India 2012

Technology forum for unlimited processing possibilities International PackTech India and drink technology India (dti) 2012 has provided an effective platform to the dynamic beverage, process technology and packaging markets.

The event has witnessed 25 per cent more visitors than in the previous edition.

Visitors thronging the stalls

Prasenjit Chakraborty

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he trade fairs, International PackTech India and drink technology India (dti) 2012, held from November 6-8, 2012, at Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, showcased latest developments on technology and machinery fronts for the sectors. The organisers of drink technology India, Messe München, and International PackTech India, Messe Düsseldorf, have joined forces for the first time in 2010, attracting more than 6,000 trade visitors. This time, around 7,500 visitors have visited the exhibition, which is 25 per cent more than the previous edition.

The fact that the trade fair duo creates valuable synergies and that their concept is accepted by the Indian food and beverage industry is also proved by the rise in number of exhibitors.

The increase in space just for Indian exhibitors and branch offices, which were registered as exhibitors, amounted to 35 per cent for both trade fairs. The visitors included top managers as well

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as technicians, engineers and users from mid-range management from India as well as neighbouring countries. They obtained an overview of the products and services of more than 220 exhibitors, conducted specific business negotiations and ordered spontaneously on site, to the satisfaction of the exhibiting companies from more than 20 countries.

Enthusing experience Franz Kammerloher, Vice President - Sales, Southern & Eastern Asia, KRONES AG, summarised for the German exhibitors and said, “The trade fair surpassed all our expectations. We held numerous, extremely successful discussions with customers. And regardless of duration of the trade fair or the series of talks, everything was convincing and exceedingly positive.”

Within the context of a joint German exhibit, 17 renowned German companies presented their offerings. In addition, there were official national contingents from Switzerland, Italy and Turkey at International PackTech India. dti also had a joint exhibition booth from China. The

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Italian companies had the second-largest foreign contingent and also expressed their satisfaction with the lively trade fair. Giorgio Marini, Director, Veripack Solutions India Pvt Ltd, said, “We are satisfied with the quality of visitors. The show gave us the opportunity to reach out to new customers. I am hopeful to convert a significant number of enquiries into business in the days to come.”

Domestic suppliers also assessed their participation at the two trade fairs positively. Pranay Patel, Director, NPM Machinery Pvt Ltd, who was present at dti for the first time, said, “I must congratulate the organisers for providing a wonderful platform to us. Our participation has allowed us to explore the industry thoroughly by meeting potential customers and sharing ideas with them.

Visitor profile was indeed purposeoriented and we definitely look forward to have participation in the next edition.”

Pratap Singh, CEO, Akash PackTech Pvt Ltd, added, “International PackTech India offered a good platform to meet the manufacturers, exporters, importers and competitors as well. Besides, it provided

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a chance to introduce new products and advancements in our arena.”

Targeting Indian market In general, the focus of the exhibitors was clearly on the needs of the Indian market and correspondingly customised solutions and products. The topics related to hygiene and water treatment was also emphasised. Products showcased at dti and International PackTech India were linked with a high degree of efficiency with simple handling. Exhibitors and visitors leveraged on the opportunities from the know-how of two globally leading trade fair organisers and from the synergy effects between the packaging and beverage industries. The success story continued with this second edition.

Dr Reinhard Pfeiffer, Managing Director, Messe München GmbH, said, “dti and International PackTech India have demonstrated that together they are stronger and undoubtedly a leading technology platform on the Indian

market. As a trade fair duo, the two events provide numerous synergies, from which the visitors from the various industry verticals benefit.” Similarly, Erhard Wienkamp, Area Manager, Düsseldorf Trade Fair, added, “We avoided further splitting of the Indian trade fair market, thanks to the joint organisation of the two trade fairs. India is an interesting market.

The boom in demand in the beverages, liquid food and foodstuffs sectors requires corresponding investments by industry. Facilities and machinery have to be modernised and built up. International PackTech India and dti bring supply and demand together in a targeted manner.”

Supporting programmes In addition to the presentations of the exhibitors, there were comprehensive supporting programmes, which included a trade fair forum with talks by exhibiting companies as well as a conference on current industry topics. Experts from India and abroad participated in the

talks and panel discussions. They also concentrated on issues relevant to the Indian market. For example, exhibitors from India and Europe presented product and system solutions for the present times in the forum of dti. The focus of the International PackTech 2012 Conference was on innovative packaging technologies and solutions, labelling, coding, handling and storage.

Environmental aspects were also dealt with, eg, waste management and recycling technologies. The programme closely related to actual practice was organised by Institute of Packaging Machinery Manufacturers of India (IPMMI) and Indian Flexible Packaging & Folding Carton Manufacturers Association (IFCA) with support from Messe Düsseldorf and Messe Düsseldorf India Pvt Ltd. The next edition of International PackTech India and dti will be held jointly in Mumbai during September 25-27, 2014.

Email: prasenjit.chakraborty@network18publishing.com

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BOOK REVIEW

The science of ice cream (2nd Edition) Author: Chris Clarke Price: ` 2,350 One of the major dairy products, ice cream, is seeing a lot of innovation in terms of product formats and formulations. This book provides a handy guide in terms of understanding the processing and technology development intricacies. It is ideal for undergraduate students as well as those working in the food industry. The history of ice cream, with subsequent chapters looking at the link between microscopic and macroscopic properties and how these relate to the ultimate texture of the product, is elaborated. Information on nutritional aspects and developments in new products and processes for making ice cream has been included. It discusses in depth about the various ingredients used in ice-cream manufacturing. It has topics of industrial importance including those about scaling up, measurements and product assembly.

Engineering for the packaging industry and food processing is presented in this book in a way that clearly demonstrates its interconnection in a globally integrated nature. This book is a groundbreaking work that serves as a comprehensive guide to the complexities and the potential of the industry.

The author takes a ‘Packaging Cycle’ approach by guiding readers through the life of the package from raw materials and conversion, operations, distribution, retail, all the way to recycling or disposal by the consumer. It includes many essential topics usually not addressed in other food engineering or packaging texts, including: Raw materials production and conversion; inventory management and production scheduling; regulations, security and food safety; recycling and landfill issues; transportation systems and distribution packaging; and evaluation of developing technologies.

Intended for readers with varying levels of experience, this book provides multi-level accessibility to each topic, allowing both students and professionals to find useful information and develop technical expertise. Extensively illustrated and meticulously researched, it offers both a technical and a realworld perspective of the field.

Food and package engineering Author: Scott A Morris Price: ` 11,200

Reviewer: Rini Ravindran, Lecturer, Department of Biochemistry and Food Science & Quality Control, Ramnarain Ruia College, Mumbai

Available at: Wisdom Book Distributors, Hornby Building, 1st floor, 174, D N Road, Mumbai 400 001 Tel: 022-2207 4484/6631 8958, Telefax: 022-2203 4058, Email: thadam@vsnl.com

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PRODUCTS This section provides information about the national and international products available in the market

Wrapping machine Medium speed continuous motion wrapping machine with feeding belt unit for products is available in different wrapping styles.

The machine is suitable to wrap chocolate products and other preformed articles. It is equipped with a feeding belt and integrated synchronisation for precise product separation. The exchange of the rotary heads allows a variable positioning of the products in the machine. Thus, the machine achieves high output rates even for complicated wrapping styles, such as top twist or side twist. The modular design enables an easy change of the product dimensions and wrapping styles.

Theegarten-Pactec GmbH & Co KG Dresden - Germany Tel: +49 351 25 73 0, 49 351 25 73 329 Email: pactec@theegarten-pactec.de Website: www.theegarten-pactec.de

Automatic pick fill and seal machine Pick fill and seal machine is a fully automatic intermittent motion, 10 station rotary indexing filling and sealing machine to pack powder, granules, liquids and paste in preformed pouches like centre seal pouch, three side seal pouch, stand-up pouch and zipper pouch made up of heat sealable laminated film. Quantities ranging from 50-500 gm depending upon the bulk density of the product can be packed. It has a speed of 20-25 pouches per min. It can be provided with various dosing systems for products such as powder, granule, liquid and paste.

It is a state-of-the-art mechanical robotic system, which has a close loop smart control system that ensures no pick no fill and no fill no seal operations. The filling system consists of cup fillers for consistent bulk density, weigh fillers for granular products and auger fillers for sticky and non-sticky powder.

Uflex Ltd Noida - Uttar Pradesh Tel: 0120 – 4012345, 2556040 Email: uflex@uflexengg.com Website: www.uflexengg.com

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Necking machine The necking machine satisfies the increasing demand on quality and shaping of aerosol cans. The machine is used for multi-stage necking of the can shoulder, bottle neck, and the can or bottle wall. The 40 tool stations, the adjustable stroke and the sturdy construction offer our customers the possibility to produce various types of can shapes at a production speed of up to 240 cans per minute with one machine.

Hinterkopf GmbH Eislingen - Germany Tel: +49(0)71618501-0, 49(0)71618501-10 Email: info@hinterkopf.de Website: www.hinterkopf.de

Labelling machine The labelling machine is equipped with highend technology universal cold glue labelling for glass and PET containers. This versatile machine with fixed label magazines covers all traditional labelling requirements. The combination of established techniques such as stainless steel gluing roller, rubberised and adjustable glue pallets, split glue scraper blade with glue saving fine adjustment for glue thickness, overlay gear box drive for accurate label positioning and split table cam for efficient changeover of other container sizes makes these labelling machines unmistakable.

Gernep GmbH Barbing - Germany Tel: +49 (94 01) 92 13 – 0, 49 (94 01) 92 13 – 29 Email: info@gernep.de Website: www.gernep.de

Centrifugal pump The centrifugal pump is equipped with open impellers, which is an ideal design for sanitary applications. Specially selected stainless steel alloying that lives up to all requirements and solid components with a minimum wall thickness of 6 mm provide for problem-free operation for product viscosities of up to 800 cps.

The pump is available in 14 different sizes. It can handle system pressures up to 25 bar, discharge pressures up to 15 bar, flow rates up to 550 m3/h and viscosities up to 800 mPa s.

Fristam Pumpen KG Gmbh & Co Hamburg - Germany Tel: +49-40 / 7 25 56 – 0, 49-40 / 7 25 56 – 166 Email: info@fristam.de Website: www.fristam.de

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Mobile cold glue trolley The cold glue trolley is used for pumping and applying dispersion-type adhesives. DeÂŹpending on the chosen applicator head and the viscosity, the system can be operated at machines with speeds of up to 400m/ min. It features a pivoting console with the glue heads and application control and a movable base frame accommodating the bucket pump and pressure control. The cold glue trolley in combination with the material pressure controller is particularly suitable for gluing machines producing folding boxes. The mobile cold glue trolley is primarily used for the individual and rapid deployment in your production line.

Robatech India Pvt Ltd Thane - Maharashtra Tel: 022 - 25861244 Email: info@robatech.in, Website: www.robatech.in

Twist wrapping machine The new 6IST S twist wrapping machine with servo motor paper feed has speed of up to 550 ppm, reduces paper wastage and does not produce foil slivers to contaminate the product. It is available with a number of standard features, such as teflon liner in the feeder bowl to prevent product damage, no sweet no wrapper sensor, paper breakage sensors, paper jamming sensor, total product wrapped counter and VFD speed control. A conversion kit is also available to upgrade the older 6IST mechanical machine to the improved 6IST S specification.

A.M.P Rose Pvt Ltd Bengaluru - Karnataka Tel: 080-28473611/12 Email: sales@amprose.co.in, Website: www.amprose.co.in

Broadband spectroscopy Aquascreen is a compact broadband spectroscopy with high sensitivity for inspection of contaminants in large, empty refillable water jars/containers with capacities from 20 litre and above. Using broadband spectroscopy, it can detect various contaminants, eg hydrocarbon, polycyclical, nitrogen-based compounds and also, engine oil, motor oil, petrol and cleaning products and detergents in the ppm or sub-ppm range online reliable, tracing even the tiniest traces of contaminants. The system works with gas-tight sampling and handles up to 4,000 containers per hour.

Marsap Services Pvt Ltd Mumbai – Maharashtra Tel: 022-25516908, 25555137, Mob: 09819467809 Email: info@marsap.com; Website: www.marsap.com

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Colorimeters

High pressure homogeniser

With its 8 mm measuring area, CR-400 colorimeter (developed by Konica Minolta) is suitable for measuring reflected colour and colour difference in a wide range of application in food industries. It is able to meet the needs of various measurements from all sorts of ingredients, foods, raw materials and finished products. The Chroma Meter CR-400/410 has full measurement data compatibility to earlier CR series. It offers a huge number of added value features and improved versatility, while fully maintaining all optical properties and therefore, guarantees full data compatibility with the previous series. The CR-410 has large aperture of 50 mm and is perfectly suited for powder and samples of structured or uneven surface, and thus avoids averaging of several measurements. For even more user flexibility the measuring head, equipped with display, function keys and power supply, can now be used in a standalone manner without the data processor or as an additional option can be directly interfaced to the PC to run with the optional Windows QC software SpectraMagic NX.

High pressure homogeniser increases the consistency of a product by means of dispersions.

The product is displaced under the generation of high pressure and is forced through a homogenising valve gap. Cavitations turbulence and sheer force break the product into particles of size less than 1 micron. The homogeniser has a high pressure triplex or quintuplex plunger pump. It is robust and rugged in construction. It has a top openable type crank case for easy maintenance. All the contact parts are made out of acid proof/corrosion resistance stainless steel. Noise and vibration-free operation is possible. The homogeniser incorporates advanced features and matches international standards. Application areas include the dairy and ice cream industry, food and beverage industry, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, chemical and flavour industries.

Jay Instruments & Systems Pvt Ltd Mumbai - Maharashtra Mob: 0-9004279992 Email: marketing@jayinst.com Website: www.jayinst.com

Goma Engineering Pvt Ltd Thane - Maharashtra Tel: 022 – 41614161, 21731801/02 Email: dairydivision@goma.co.in, pumpdivision@goma.co.in Website: www.goma.co.in

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Ball valves Ball valves are made from forged 304L and 316L stainless steel, are highly polished and come with standard TFM-PTFE seats FDA EPDM o-rings.

These valves have a 3-piece, full design and are fully drainable. They are available in sizes 1” -4 with sanitary clamp, butt-weld and I-line end connection as standard. They are available with or without purge (flush) ports and either manually or pneumatically controlled via a horizontal or vertical actuator. A 3A authorised version of the 52-series ball valve is available.

Cipriani Harrison Valves Pvt Ltd Vallabh Vidhyanagar, Gujarat Tel: 02692 – 235182 Email: info@harrisonengineers.com Website: www.ciprianiharrisonvalves.com

Vacuum filler The rotary vacuum filler is an automatic machine suitable for topping up with liquid vacuum of government such as oil, vinegar, brine, syrups, sauces, etc of glass containers, plastic, tinplate cans in different sizes and shapes containing vegetable or fruit whole to sliced or diced, tuna, meat, etc. The topping up with the brining liquid is aspirated after the air present inside the containers and between the drained product, while the residual air present in the headspace is eliminated with a jet of steam before the closure of the container by means of crimping or capping. The heating coil is made of stainless steel to maintain the temperature of the liquid inside the hopper complete with filter, valve steam and condensate drain.

CFT S.p.A Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh Tel: 040 – 27962446 Email: info@cftfoodtechnology.com, Website: www.cftfoodtechnology.com

Paper moisture meter The Delmhorst P-2000 digital paper moisture meter comes with three separate scales: paper, baled scrap paper and reference. The moisture scale range for paper is 4.318 per cent, for baled paper the range is 5-40 per cent, and for the reference scale it is 0-100. The meter measures through built-in pins and optional pin electrodes. Contact pins mounted on top of the meter provide 0.8 cm (5/16’’) penetration for testing paper tubes or corrugated stock.

Cole-Parmer India Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-6716 2222 Email: vinita.singh@coleparmer.in

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of 125 mm or 210 mm in height. With its rotating label beak, it is able to apply labels in any plane onto most types of container. It is capable of operating up to 120 cpm.

s of One should consider the technical specification by the the product and after-sales support extended it company before buying the product. Considering ion as an investment, the consumer must pay attent to finer details so as to secure ROI.

Snehal Mehta (Director - Marketing) Energy Mission Machineries (India) Pvt Ltd

Hot beverage vending machine The fully-automatic vending machine is used for dispensing hot beverages from instant soluble premix powders.

The state-of-the-art brewing system features precise ingredient control system to ensure quality and satisfaction. This machine is ideal for both big and small organisations.

Alphanumeric display on the front panel displays the machine status, counters and also presents a user-friendly menu for programming the premix gram mage and water flow adjustment at the touch of a button. This has an in-built two litre storage tank and also has the option for using the 20 litre purified water bottle.

Jas Enterprises Ahmedabad - Gujarat Tel: 079-22743454, Mob: 09427417384 Email: info@jasenterprise.com

Single side labelling machine For a portable, flexible label applicator head to consistently apply labels precisely, it has to be engineered to be a rigid and stable structure. This engineering philosophy guarantees long life of the labelling machine. The applicator features easy to use quick release fittings to enable the label reel to be quickly re-loaded to ensure minimum production downtime. With its fully adjustable support stand it can be positioned in the most hard to get at and awkward positions. The applicator can handle labels up to a maximum

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Hilda Automation Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra Tel: 022 - 27641585, 27642396 Email: marketing@hildaautomation.in Website: www.hildaautomation.in

Seal tester Seal tester measures the mechanical properties of materials and final packages precisely. It provides the technology and range of options to deliver for the customer’s specific needs. An intelligent controller and 5.7” touch screen user interface for precise control and measurement of force, distance and speed. It has control settings to ensure calibrated accuracy to international testing standards. It has a memory recipe function for quick and accurate recall of settings. The tester also has a standard 100N load cell, optional 50N, 250N and 500N, interchangeable and standard 550mm crosshead travel, optional to 300mm for lower overall height instrument.

RDM Test Equipment Co Ltd Hertfordshire - UK Tel: 00 44 (0) 1279 817171 Email:sales@rdmtest.com Website: www.rdmtest.co

Pleated PP membrane filter cartridge Pleated PP membrane filter cartridge is one of the competitive filter cartridges in the market. Large inventory and good performance makes these filter one of the best choice for liquid and air filtration.

It is available with housing as system or as replacement to suit any type of filter housing. The cartridge also features double layered polypropylene membrane filtering material and internal support is given by PP shell.

Moreover, it also has excellent chemical compatibility, high flow rate, low pressure difference, long life, low price, wide filtration with excellent dirt holding capacity. Maximum working temperature is 80°C (P≤1 bar) and maximum differential pressure is 4.2 bar.

Kitten Enterprises Pvt Ltd Navi Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022 - 2764 9249, 2764 9292 Email: mapkitten@gmail.com Website: www.kitten.co.in

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Table-top coder The table-top coder is a batch coding machine suitable for all manual and automatic coding on various packing.

This easy-to-operate coder is compact in design, which makes it easy to install, where space is limited. It operates on a microprocessor-based system and is equipped with motorised intermittent reciprocal contact coder.

The coder is used by manufacturers/packers of packaged goods to print batch number, date of manufacturing, expiry date, prices and other statutory information on various packaging, containers, labels, cartons, pouches, etc.

Process Instrumentation & Controls Vadodara - Gujarat Tel: 0265-2357228 Email: batchprinting@yahoo.com

Portable thermometers The microcontroller-based precision industrial portable thermometer (model DTM-22) is designed using the latest low power, high-speed microcontroller for accurate measurements of a wide range of temperature. The single instrument can accept multiple types of sensors, such as Pt-100 or J, K, R, S, or B-type of thermocouples.

Various types of interchangeable probes can be used to measure the temperature of hot or cold flat/rotating/vibrating surfaces, powder, liquid and gas, in furnaces, ovens, cold storages, etc.

Libratherm Instruments Pvt Ltd Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-2896 3823 Email: libratherm@libratherm.com

Pouch packing machine The fully-automatic pouch packing machine is used for powder and granules. It is used to pack various granules and powders, like tea, sugar, spices, milk powder, detergent powder, tobacco, mouth freshener, etc. This machine has a packing range of 1,200 to 6,000 pouches per hour. Types of seals offered are centre seal and side seal. The filling system is volumetric sup filler and auger filler. It is simple and compact in design and easy to operate and maintain.

Labh Machines Pvt Ltd Ahmedabad - Gujarat Tel: 079-26569261 Email: labhgroup@vsnl.com Website: www.vacunair.com

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in the product during mixing. The planetary mixer is used in mixing of liquid-liquid, liquid-solid, solid-solid blending, like wet mass, ointments, creams, toothpastes, lotions, cosmetics, pesticides and insecticide formulations, adhesives, colours and pigments, food and confectioneries, ceramics, rubber compounds, resins, etc. must To make the product of superior quality, it . This adhere to safety and contamination-free norms t makes the end-product well-accepted in the marke reducing its rejection rates.

Agnish Roy (Manager - Business Development) Marsap Services Pvt Ltd

Spices grinding plant The spices grinding plant is offered in various capacities as per customers’ requirements.

This plant is used for high capacity and single spice product line exclusively like, dry red chillies, coriander, blended spices (masalas), turmeric, etc. The plant comprises pulveriser, conveyor, sieve, holding bin, blender, dust collector, etc, synchronised to give the desired output and quality. Depending on the process requirement the equipment selection and process layout is done by experienced designers. Different capacity machines are available and manufactured as per customers’ requirements, eg 250 kg/hr, 500 kg/hr, 1000 kg/hr, etc.

Able Manufacturers Hyderabad - Andhra Pradesh Tel: 040-65974111 Mob: 09849271975 Email: ablemfrs@hotmail.com Website: www.processmachines.com

Planetary mixer The planetary mixer is a modern heavyduty mixer designed specially for uniform mixing by planetary movement of beater (agitator). Detachable cylindrical bowl with flat/hemispherical bottom of suitable dimension and batter/dough hook/wire whip cage-type blade is constructed out of SS-316/304/MS material. The bowl is jacketed for heating or cooling.

Mixer is designed to operate under vacuum to avoid air entrapment

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Paresh Engineering Co Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-28501794 Email: pecmarol@vsnl.com Website: www.pareshenggco.com

Food processors The high-pressure food processor is available as laboratory high pressure food processor and industrial high pressure food processor. The working pressure of laboratory food processor is in excess of 1,000 MPa. Besides, it ranges from the basic unit, up to sophisticated, fully computerised pressure and temperature controlled system. The food processor finds application in diverse areas, like food preservation, food texturisation and food safety. Some of the advantages include capability to retain natural flavour, to enhance texture & taste of food and use of minimum amount of fresh water.

Batliboi Ltd Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-66378200 Email: deepak.dua@batliboi.com Website: www.batliboi.com

Valve stem packing The valve stem packing is made from 100 per cent virgin PTFE. Its unique fibril, structure and highly pliable material conform to worn stems and packing boxes, thus eliminating the needs for costly downtime and repair. The construction enables products to get squeezed in all directions and fill in the voids. It is used in a number of industries, such as chemical manufacturing, pharmaceutical plants, petrochemical production, steel manufacturing, power generation, marine, distilling, food equipment manufacturing, food & beverages processing, etc.

MAS Sealing Systems (P) Ltd Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-28501805 Email: masseal@vsnl.com Website: www.masseal.com

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Dryer and parboiling plant A complete solution for producing parboiled rice is offered. Some of the advantages of this plant include: unique process ensuring uniform cooking, increased head rice yield, reduced energy consumption, reduced process time, lower operating cost, most flexible system of parboiling process to suit to various working condition, and automatic control system for easy operation.

Milltec Machinery Pvt Ltd Bengaluru - Karnataka Tel: 080-28016666, Mob: 09663331603 Email: marketing@milltecmachinery.com Website: www.milltecmachinery.com

Compressed refrigerated air dryer The 2KD series compressed refrigerated air dryer is compact in design with low pressure drop and consistent dew point. It has features like low power saving, high quality finishing, non-cyclic system, more reliability, ease of installation, environmentfriendliness, reduced maintenance, etc.

Gem Equipments Ltd Coimbatore - Tamil Nadu Tel: 0422-2363800, Mob: 09366631697 Email: sales@gemindia.com Website: www.gemindia.com

Wiped film evaporator The wiped film evaporator is ideally suited to meet objectives such as vacuum distillation of heat-sensitive materials and viscous materials, evaporation of organic compounds, decolourising and de-odourising of materials of medium and high molecule weights, concentrating solids in solution and purification of drugs. It is designed to meet applications, specially catering to the needs of chemicals, drugs and pharmaceuticals, food processing (including oil extraction), plastics, etc. Its application also includes vacuum distilling of wazes, oils, fatty acids and vitamins at pressures in the region of 0.05 to 0.2 torr.

Alpha Process Engineers Chennai - Tamil Nadu Tel: 044-28111351 Email: apeepa@vsnl.com Website: www.alphaprocessengineers.com

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Block ice plant

which One must invest wisely. Choose a product, ing cuts down the operational cost without affect . ciency effi and optimisation

Navneet Punj (Head – Business Operations) Wide Bridge Consulting

The standard block ice-making plant is available in 9 sizes with a capacity range of 3 to 65 tonne of ice per 24 hours.

Depending upon the size and customers’ specifications, the plant is designed for either 100 lb (45 kg) or 300 lb (135 kg) capacity cans. Manual or electric hoist for removing cans from the freezing tank is furnished depending upon the can dump system employed. Can fillers are suitable for large ice plants using can grid system. Grid system (optional) is provided for unloading up to 20 cans at a time. A sprinkler type can dump is provided for plants arranged to harvest 1 or 2 cans at a time.

Industrial Refrigeration Pvt Ltd Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-22041185 Email: info@irl.co.in, Website: www.irl.co.in

Vacuum packaging and gas flushing machine Photoelectric sensor The photoelectric sensor detects presence or absence of water in transparent and translucent glass and plastic containers. This sensor provides reliable quality control for bottling and filling of water-based liquids.

It has many applications in food, beverage, packaging, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. The sensor also verifies liquid being emitted from nozzles to assure proper operation of spraying systems for washing, cooling, package glueing and other applications. It also detects the presence or absence of a water coating on the outside of containers.

Banner Engineering India Pvt Ltd Pune - Maharashtra Tel: 020-66405624, Mob:09322339208 Email: salesindia@bannerengineering.com Website: www.bannerengineering.com

Dispensing machine The dispensing machine is mostly used for dispensing, counting of empty pouch, filled flat pouch, paper, paper bags, carton poly bags, etc. The speed of the machine ranges from 0 to 400 per/min.

Range of the product is minimum of 50 mm x 70 mm and maximum 210 mm x 350 mm. Thickness of the dispensing unit is 70 GSM paper to 10 mm thickness size (which should be flat). Counter and printer are available (as extra provision) if required.

Jacsons Engineers Ahmedabad - Gujarat Tel: 079-25841814 Email: info@jacsonsengrs.com, Website: www. jacsonsengrs.com

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The vacuum packaging and gas flushing machines are used to enhance the shelf-life of perishable food products without the loss of aroma and weight. These machines are available in different versions, like tabletop, trolley type, double chamber & vertical model to suit required production and quantity to be packed.

Also manufactured and tailor-made are models with special chamber size and seal length as per customer’s requirement.

Packmech Engineers Ahmedabad - Gujarat Tel: 079-22876181 Email: info@packmechgroup.com, Website: www.packmechgroup.com

Drum sieve machine As a pre-cleaner machine, the drum sieve machine is versatile, and used in the intake. This machine serves to separate coarse impurities, such as straw particles, string, paper, pieces of wood, maize, leaves and cobs, etc, in order to relieve downstream machine and conveyors, and to protect them against operating faults and damage.

Moreover, it is suitable for performing certain cleaning operation.

Sifter International Faridabad - Haryana Tel: 0129-4060039, Mob: 09910097560 Email: sifter@ndb.vsnl.net.in, Website: www.sifterinternational.com The information published in this section is as per the details furnished by the respective manufacturer/distributor.

In any case, it does not represent the views of

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Acoustic enclosure ..................................... 47 Agitator .................................................. 51, FIC Air audits blower............................................... 6 Air cooled sealer.............................................. 35 Air cooler ........................................................ 15 Allen cap ......................................................... 28 Allen CSK ....................................................... 28 Analog timer ..................................................... 4 Analytical instrumentation .............................. 17 Animal feed technology .................................BC AS-interface system ........................................ 21 Automatic pick fill and seal machine ............ 77 Automatic rotary type cup fill ......................... 80 Ball valve ................................................... 81 Batch disperser ................................................ 51 Block ice plant................................................. 86 Brewing ..........................................................BC Broadband spectroscopy .................................. 79 Cables for bus system ................................. 21 Calorimeter ..................................................... 51 Capacitive and magnetic sensors..................... 21 Centrifugal pump ........................................... 78 Chiller ....................................................... 61, 77 Chocolate/cocoa .............................................BC Cleaning section equipment...........................BC Cold form C & Z purlin ................................ 19 Cold room ....................................................... 61 Colour masterbatch ......................................... 89 Colorimeter ..................................................... 80 Chemistry consumables & column ................. 17 Colour sorting ................................................BC Compressed refrigerated air dryer ................... 85 Compressor ................................................. 6, 15 Condenser ....................................................... 77 Condensing unit.............................................. 61 Confectionery machine ................................... 55 Connecting clamp ........................................... 75 Control panel .................................................. 61 Conventional phase failure relay ....................... 4 Conveyor system ............................................. 85 Corner track .................................................... 75 Counter ............................................................. 4 Counters & power supplies............................... 3 Cream separator packing collar ....................... 77 Custom-made cable ........................................ 21 Dairy plant ............................................ .BIC Data cable........................................................ 21 Dehumidifier ............................................. 29; 79 Dispensing machine ........................................ 86 Disperser ......................................................... 51 Doors ............................................................... 78 Drive sprocket ................................................. 75 Drum sieve machine ....................................... 86 Dry van pump ................................................. 47 Dry-break coupling ........................................... 6 Dryer and parboiling plant.............................. 85 Dust control door............................................ 78 Ejector......................................................... 6 Empower ......................................................... 17 Encoder ............................................................. 3 Engineering plastic component....................... 75 Evaporating unit ............................................. 61 Evaporating units for cold room ..................... 15 Evaporator ........................................ 37, 77, FIC Extruded product ...........................................BC Fastback revolution seasoning system ......... 85 Fastener ........................................................... 28 Flexible transparent PVC strip door ............... 78 Flour milling ..................................................BC Food processor ................................................ 84 Forberg mixer .................................................. 83 Forced convection unit air cooler ................... 15 Frame support ................................................. 75 Fuelling system.................................................. 6

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Portable thermometer ..................................... 83 Pouch packing machine .................................. 83 Power plant PHE gasket ................................ 77 Pre-engineered steel building.......................... 19 Pre-fab shelter ................................................. 19 Priming valve..................................................... 6 Product handling equipment .......................... 85 Proximity sensor ................................................ 3 Pump ........................................................... 6, 47 PVC strip door................................................ 78 Refrigeration equipment ............................ 10 Relay .................................................................. 4 Residential steel............................................... 19 Return roller .................................................... 75 Rice milling equipment ..................................BC Roof vent ......................................................... 19 Roofing & cladding sheet ............................... 19 Roots blower ................................................... 47 Rotary encoder ................................................ 21 Rotary evaporator ............................................ 51 S.S. pipeline gasket .................................... 77 Safety access equipment .................................... 6 Safety door ...................................................... 78 Safety light curtain ............................................ 3 Seal machine ................................................... 80 Seal tester ........................................................ 82 Sealer ............................................................... 35 Seamless pipe .................................................. 77 Self tapping & machine screw ........................ 28 Sensor .............................................................. 21 Separation technologies................................... 23 Side bracket ..................................................... 75 Single side labelling machine .......................... 82 Spices grinding plant....................................... 84 Spirac cables .................................................... 21 Spray dryer ....................................................FIC Stainless steel & fastener ................................ 28 Stainless steel pipe........................................... 77 Stainless steel slat chains ................................. 75 Sterile process piping ...................................... 23 Storage tank equipment .................................... 6 Structural floor decking sheets ........................ 19 Sugar herbs ........................................................ 8 Surface treatment ............................................ 35 Switching relays................................................. 3 Table-top coder ......................................... 83 Tank truck equipment ...................................... 6 Tea coffee exhibition....................................... 48 Temperature controller ................................. 3, 4 Temperature indicator....................................... 4 Thermal process .............................................BC Thermoplastic slat chains................................ 75 Timers ............................................................... 3 TPU masterbatches ......................................... 89 Transmissions & PTOs .................................... 6 Tube ................................................................ 77 Twist wrapping machine................................. 79 ‘U’ tube ...................................................... 77 Ultrasonic sensors............................................ 21 Universal tyupe unit air cooler ........................ 15 UPLC .............................................................. 17 USS univent .................................................... 19 Vacuum booster pump ................................... 47 Vacuum filler .................................................. 81 Vacuum packaging and gas flushing machine 86 Vacuum pumps & system ........................... 6, 47 Valve stem packing ......................................... 84 Vision sensor ..................................................... 3 Water jetting .................................................... 6 Welded pipe .................................................... 77 Window hardner ............................................. 61 Wiped film evaporator .................................... 85 Wrapping machine.......................................... 77

Fully threaded bar ........................................... 28 Grain handling .........................................BC Grinding & dispersion ...................................BC Guide rail clamp ............................................. 75 Heat exchanger .................................... 5, FIC Heat resistant door.......................................... 78 Heating bath ................................................... 51 Heavy industrial steel building........................ 19 Hex bolt .......................................................... 28 High pressure homogeniser ...................... 51, 80 Housing ........................................................... 39 Hot beverage vending machine....................... 82 Hot plate ......................................................... 51 HPLC ............................................................. 17 Ice candy plant........................................... 61 Identification system ....................................... 21 Idler wheel....................................................... 75 Induction sealing ............................................. 35 Industrial chilling equipment .......................... 61 Industrial control & sensing device .................. 3 Industrial door................................................. 78 Industrial type unit air cooler.......................... 15 Informatics ...................................................... 17 Ink adhesion .................................................... 35 Inline disperser ................................................ 51 Instrumentation made cab .............................. 21 Insulated container .......................................... 61 Kneading machine ..................................... 51 Label adhesion ........................................... 35 Labelling machine ........................................... 78 Laboratory reactor ........................................... 51 Laboratory software......................................... 51 Large diameter welded pipe ............................ 77 Level controller ................................................. 3 Liquid process filter ........................................ 39 Loading arm ...................................................... 6 Machines & plants for dry/wet preparation. 57 Magelis STU HMI panel ............................... 30 Magnetic stirrer ............................................... 51 Measuring & monitoring relay ......................... 3 Media and entertainment company ................ 73 Melt blown filter ............................................. 39 Membrane filter .............................................. 39 Milk tank ........................................................ 61 Mills ................................................................ 51 Mixing & drying ............................................. 37 Mobile cold glue trolley .................................. 79 Modular belt ................................................... 75 Multi level car park ......................................... 19 Natural herbal sweetener .............................. 8 Necking machine ............................................ 78 Nuts ................................................................ 28 Nylon can scrubber brush set .......................... 77 Oil milling................................................BC Overhead stirrer .............................................. 51 Panel meter ................................................. 4 Paper moisture meter ...................................... 81 Pasta . ..............................................................BC Pharma water technologies ............................. 23 Phase failure relay ............................................. 4 Photo electric sensor .............................3, 21, 86 Pilot plant........................................................ 51 Planetary mixer ............................................... 84 Plastic centrifugal pump.................................. 78 Plastic masterbatch .......................................... 81 Plastic pellet ...................................................BC Plastic sheet ..................................................... 90 Plate heat exchanger gasket ............................ 77 Pleated PP membrane filter cartridge ............. 82 Pleated filters ................................................. 39 Pollution control equipment .........................FIC Polycarbonate sheet ......................................... 19 Polystyrene product ......................................... 90 Porous metal filter........................................... 39

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Network 18 Publishing

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23

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Heat And Control

85

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Everest Transmission

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Innovasia 2013

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21

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T: +91-79-27540720

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48

Taral Flow Tech

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Venus Trading Co.

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T: +91-2692-261142

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75

Thermax Limited

39

Vikaash Packaging

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T: +91-20-66476365

T: +91-44-42171271

E: systemplast@vsnl.in

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W: www.spectraplast.in

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T: +91-80-28371900

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