Insight Food Technology_September-October 2022 Edition

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Event’s Calendar

Dates: 2-4 | November 2022

Venue: The Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC).

Dates: 15-18 | November 2022

Venue: Hannover, Germany.

Dates: 6-9 | September 2023

Venue: TUYAP Fair & Congress Center, Istanbul Turkey.

Dates: 8-10 | November 2022

Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre.

Dates: 8-10 | November 2022

Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre.

Dates: 8-10 | November 2022

Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre.

Dates: 31 Oct - 4 | November 2022

Venue: Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV.

Dates: 17-20 | September 2023

Venue: Riyadh International Exhibition Centre, Saudi Arabia..

Dates: 8-10 | November 2022

Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre.

Dates: 8-10 | February 2023

Venue: Messe Berlin, Berlin, Germany.

Dates: 19-22 | September 2023

Venue: Crocus Expo, Moscow.

Dates: 8-10 | November 2022

Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre.

Dates: 14-17 | February 2023

Venue: Nürnberg, Germany.

Dates: 11-14 | September 2023

Venue: International Convention Centre Sydney, Australia.

Dates: 20-24 | February 2023

Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre.

Dates: 18-20 | March 2023

Venue: Metropolitan Expo, Greece.

Dates: | September 2023

Venue: Expo Centre, Lahore.

Dates: 19-22 | March 2024

Venue: Cologne, Germany.

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FOOD INDUSTRY NEWSINSIGHTS

Pakistan and the Chinese firms will sow hybrid chilli crop. . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Saudi Company intends to acquire a 30% stake in TOMCL. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Hurricane Ian causes huge losses to Florida’s agriculture industry. . . . . 8 No wheat shortage despite crop damage in Sindh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Matco Foods inaugurated a state-of-the-art Corn Starch Plant. . . . . . .10 Projects of agriculture, livestock approved. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

United Business Group urged incentives for flood-hit farmers. . . . . . . .11

CORPORATE INSIGHTS

Sidel opens a new hub for PET recycling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

EBM partners with Al Maya Group for the distribution network . . . . . . 13 MULTIVAC celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2022. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

GEA continues positive performance in second quarter 2022. . . . . . . . .15 ICI Pakistan to partially divest share capital of NutriCo Morinaga. . . . .16 Chr. Hansen delivers 9% organic growth for 2021/22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Angel Yeast to promote food security and sustainable agriculture. . . .18

SEMINAR INSIGHTS

National Seminar on World Food Day 2022. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

EXHIBTIONS INSIGHTS

Big industry turn out for Fine Food Australia 2022. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 10th Edition of Foodex Saudi Expo 2023. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

ARTICLES INSIGHTS

Cost-effective Compressed Air System design for food & beverages . .24 by Imtiaz Rastgar.

Precision Agriculture: A way forward. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 by Faizan Ali.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS INSIGHTS

Tate & Lyle’s ingredients solutions for healthier products. . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Exclusive interview with Mr. Shahid Hafeez Khan of Tate & Lyle.

Ambala Bakers journey of 38 years in Pakistan’s bakery sector . . . . . . .34

Exclusive interview with Mr. Jameel Ahmed, Director of Ambala Sweets and Bakers.

SIAL PARIS 2022 PREVIEW

SIAL Paris 2022 a must-attend event for the agrifood industry. . . . . . . 36

UVESA Group returns to the SIAL Paris 2022. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

The Swiss Pavilion, presents a showcase of the Swiss food industry. . .40 DalterFood Group presents production and packaging solutions. . . . .42 biotyfood® presents first zero plastic vacuum packaging machine. . . .43

GULFOOD MANUFACTURING 2022 PREVIEW

Gulfood Manufacturing 2022 set to tackle global food system challenges and power ground-breaking innovations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Marel: Transforming food processing through connectivity. . . . . . . . . . 48 HUSKY presents its portfolio of technologies, services and solutions. 49 Sidel to showcase its complete line solutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

MULTIVAC presents Integrated processing & packaging solutions. . . .52 Krones presents complete solutions for water & beverages. . . . . . . . . .54 Thirteen Pakistani companies will be exhibiting their products. . . . . . 55

Editors Page

Dear readers, Insight Food Technology is launched on the occasion of Gulfood Manufacturing 2022 to serve the food industry of Pakistan with the latest technological information and to connect Pakistani food exporters to reach their target audiences globally.

In September/October edition of Insight Food Technology, the main focus is on Gulfood Manufacturing 2022 exhibition set to tackle global food system challenges and power the ground-breaking innovations taking place from 8th to 10th November 2022 at Dubai World Trade Centre. It will be the definitive destination leading the future of food production from new ingredients and advanced technologies to integrated supply chain solutions and breakthrough developments driving the industry forward. The event aims to create a more sustainable, resilient, agile, and efficient food industry for the future, bringing global experts, decisionmakers, and thought leaders together for insightful and inspiring sessions, to share ideas on the advancement of the food industry.

For the interest of our readers, a research article on precision agriculture has been published in this edition. As agriculture sector is center to many of our today’s mysteries, from resource constraint, food security to climate change. In over 200,000 years of human history on planet earth agriculture has been a crucial element that helped in shaping and defining modern human being.

The modern precision agriculture and digital technological system can provide a necessary platform for dealing with these challenges. The smart climate systems can assist in reducing greenhouse gas emission by channelizing all farm operations in such a manner that it gives minimum emission in the end.

Imran Shah Editor

Pakistan and the Chinese firms will sow hybrid chilli crop

As per the initial negotiation between the two sides, Litong Food in collaboration with the Guard Group of Pakistan will sow highyielding hybrid chilli crop over 5,000 acres of land during the coming season while another 3,000 acres will be sown on its own in Pakistan.

As per the plan, this area under the chilli crop will be increased to 200,000 acres of land in the future. Setting up of a processing plant after achieving 50,000 metric tons of hybrid chilli production and a breeding station to

ensure the transfer of technology to chilli production is also part of the proposed collaboration.

Guard Agricultural Research & Services (Pvt) Ltd’s CEO Shahzad Ali Malik said the Chinese government had short-listed its two companies under its CPEC projects in agriculture and livestock. Litong has been selected for Agriculture while Royal Company has been selected for livestock projects.

He said his company was already experimenting with the sowing of high-

yielding hybrid chilli seed in Pakistan for the last six years and got very encouraging results. He claimed that the Chinese company keeping in view the track record of successful promotion of hybrid rice, chilli and tomatoes contacted them to work in collaboration with them.

It has also been planned to set up a 500 acres model farm in Southern Punjab which would start working by the end of October after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between both companies.

Saudi Investment Company intends to acquire a 30% stake in TOMCL

Pakistani meat processor The Organic Meat Company Ltd. (TOMCL) announced that a Saudi investment company, which invests in agricultural commodities, has expressed its intention to acquire a 30% stake in TOMCL.

“We at this moment inform you that the Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Company (SALIC), a Saudi Joint Stock Company owned by the Public Investment Fund, has conveyed an interest in acquiring up to 30% shareholding of the company,” said TOMCL in a filing released to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX).

The company informed that SALIC had appointed Price waterhouse Coopers (PwC), an audit firm, to conduct due diligence on TOMCL.

The Pakistan meat exporter shared that the proposed investment is currently in a discussion phase and no binding arrangements of any kind have been agreed upon with SALIC.

“The proposed investment will be subject to among other things an agreement on the commercial terms and conditions and obtaining all applicable internal and external approvals,” it added.

SALIC was established by Royal Decree in 2009 as a Saudi joint-stock company owned by the Public Investment Fund.

“Its doctrine stipulates that all its investment activities should be both inside and outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in order to achieve a food

security strategy by providing food products and stabilizing their prices. This is done through establishing subsidiary companies or through national, regional, and international partnerships,” states information available on its website.

Earlier in May, TOMCL was awarded contracts worth $1 million to export pet food to Europe and the US, becoming the first Pakistani firm to export pet food to these regions. The company has been awarded multimillion dollar contracts for the supply of its products to the Middle East.

As per TOMCL’s financial statements for the period ended March 31, 2022, the company saw its sales grow by 28% over the same period last year to reach Rs3,449 million.

Hurricane Ian causes huge losses to Florida’s agriculture industry

Before the storm, citrus production was already forecast to drop by a third compared with the year before. Estimated losses could run as much as $304.2 million. Agriculture losses in Florida from Hurricane Ian’s high winds and drenching rains could reach $1.56 billion, with citrus, cattle, vegetable, and melon operations among the hardest hit, the University of Florida reported in a preliminary estimate.

The school’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences said there could be many impacts that are yet to emerge from flooded acreage and depend in part on whether some damaged crops can be replanted to salvage some of the winter vegetable growing season.

“There’s still a lot of uncertainty,” said Christa Court, an economist and director of economic analysis for the institute. “The effects can be very different in a single location.”

The estimated losses this year are for a high scenario of $1.56 billion and a low potential loss of about $787 million. That’s in an area of Florida where total agricultural production is valued at more than $8 billion on an annual basis, according to the report.

“It’s not completely devastating to the entire agriculture industry in the state,” Court said during an online news conference. “Some of the seasons were just getting started.”

Hurricane Ian swept ashore Sept. 28 in southwest Florida as a Category 4 storm with winds estimated at 155 mph (250 kph), then bisected the center of the state, where most agricultural production is located. About 5 million acres of farmland were affected by the storm, according to the UF report.

Before the storm, citrus production in Florida was already forecast to drop by a third compared with the year

before, in part because of winter freezes and ongoing disease problems. Now, a primary source of orange juice for much of the nation will take another hit, with losses estimated at as much as $304.2 million.

And the harvest season for oranges, grapefruit, tangerines and similar fruit was just beginning.

“The impact on Florida’s affected commodities cannot be understated, especially the heartbreaking damage to Florida citrus, an industry already facing significant challenges,” state Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried said in a statement.

The University of Florida loss estimates do not take into account the impact on consumer prices, but the storm is likely to press prices upward and force orange juice producers to rely even more heavily on California and imported oranges from Latin America..

No wheat shortage despite crop damage in Sindh says Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Services Corporation (PASSCO)

The National Assembly Standing Committee on National Food Security and Research was assured that there will be no shortage of wheat in the country despite the loss of stocked grain in Sindh in the wake of heavy rains and floods in the country.

The Managing Director of Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Services Corporation (Passco), Saeed Ahmad Nawaz, presented details to the committee on the loss and damage of stocked wheat in Sindh and Balochistan and said that the loss of wheat has been estimated to be Rs4 billion.

He explained that in Khairpur, 26,956 tonnes of wheat were damaged, while in Hyderabad, 564 tonnes of wheat were damaged due to a flash flood. Out of the stock of 22,00,000 lakh and 66,000 tonnes, Passco has lost 52,670 tonnes of wheat in Sindh.

The Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFSR)

Secretary Zafar Hassan disclosed that the ministry has finalized the minimum support price for wheat for 2022-23 and has shared it with the prime minister. He said that the cost of production of wheat has been estimated to be Rs2,495 per maund.

MNA Rao Muhammad Ajmal Khan, who chaired the meeting, directed that the prices of fertilisers should be monitored properly by the relevant authorities.

Mr Ajmal feared that due to the flood situation, the area under wheat cultivation during the coming rabi season would be reduced by 20 per cent. He estimates that the flood waters will recede and the rehabilitation process will take at least two months.

Agriculture, livestock losses

The impact of the worst-ever flooding in Pakistan has been severe on agriculture in Sindh, Balochistan and Punjab, with data shared by the

provinces with the MNFSR showing an estimated loss and damage of Rs298 billion.

In its briefing to the MNFSR, the Sindh Agriculture Supply and Prices Department said that cotton and date palm crops were completely destroyed while sugarcane, Kharif chillies, onion, tomato, Kharif vegetables, rice, sesame, and some other small crops were partially damaged.

In Punjab, the total area damaged by the floods was 0.83 percent, which was about 30,340 acres of the total cultivated area of about 3,670,000 acres.

In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, out of the total acreage of 778,937 under twelve different crops, 14,397 acres were damaged. The KP government estimated a loss of Rs3662.70 million. The losses and damage to crops reported were maize, rice, oil seed, tobacco, vegetables, orchards, pulses, cotton, dates, potato, and cotton.

Date palm was grown on an area of 101,379 acres. Details show that 69.774 acres of rice were damaged, followed by 40.70pc of chillies, 20.31pc of the tomato crop, 27.95pc of onions, 54.57pc of Kharif vegetables, 7.18pc of sugarcane crop, and 22.55pc of sesame crop.

The Agriculture and Cooperatives Department of Balochistan has sent estimates of losses to the provincial government to seek funds to the tune of Rs30,916m for compensation of losses and damage. The department sought the provision of subsidies to the affected farmers during the forthcoming seasonal crops.

Matco Foods inaugurated a state-of-the-art Corn Starch Plant

Matco Foods Limited (MFL) inaugurated its new 72,000 MT per year capacity Corn Starch Plant in Allama Iqbal Industrial City, Special Economic Zone Faisalabad, FIEDMC.

The plant went through extensive testing and the rough inspection before commissioning, therefore, the Commercial Operations Date (COD) marked as August 26, 2022.

“Matco is a dedicated partner of Pakistan’s industrial vision and amongst the Top 100 Exporters from the country. We are committed to diversifying the

industrial base and providing value addition for our stakeholders and for Pakistan’s economy. The Corn Starch Plant has been completed in record time since groundbreaking in 2021 with the dedication of all stakeholders – and we thank our shareholders, staff, equipment suppliers & technology partners, financial institutions, and government bodies including FIEDMC, BOI, PBIT, and FESCO on achieving this milestone. The project has created new jobs, directly and indirectly, provided economic opportunities for farmers,

and will earn vital foreign exchange through exports as well.” says company’s Chairman Mr. Jawed Ali Ghori.

Matco Foods Limited was incorporated on April 14, 1990 in Karachi as a private limited company under the repealed Companies Ordinance, 1984 (Now Companies Act, 2017). The principal activity of the Company is to carry out the business of processing and export of rice, rice glucose, rice protein and pink salt, masala and kheer.

Projects of agriculture, livestock approved

The Punjab Agricultural Research Board (PARB) approved 21 projects in the agriculture, livestock, and forestry sectors costing Rs 352.319 million.

Major research projects included the poverty reduction of farmers through capacity building and adoption of sustainable silkworm rearing practices, development and optimization of android smartphone

imagery application for real-time nitrogen management in wheat and rice crops, production of high-yielding and the heat-tolerant hybrid seed of chilli, and control of brown planthopper in rice through the management and resistant lines development.

The PARB meeting was chaired by Agriculture Minister Syed Hussain Jahania Gardezi.

Mr. Gardezi said that in order to achieve production targets, the results of agricultural research must reach the doorstep of farmers so that their cost of production is reduced.

He said the projects should be designed according to market and commercial scale demands so that people can get quality Agri commodities at cheap prices.

United Business Group urged incentives for flood-hit farmers

The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s United Business Group (UBG) urged the government to work out result-oriented packages of incentives for hard-hit flood-affected farmers to avert an impending hovering food crisis.

Talking to a delegation of flood-affected farmers drawn across the country led by Haris Ahmad, UBG Chairman Shahzad Ali Malik, here on Wednesday said the super flash flooding has crippled our agriculture sector, crops along with thousands of livestock and stores of wheat and fertilizers have also been damaged prompting

warnings of looming food crisis. He said the damage to the agriculture sector could also be felt across the globe. He said Pakistan is one of the top producers and exporters of cotton and rice crops that have been devastated by the flood. As such half of our cotton has been destroyed, an alarm to global cotton production in a year when cotton prices have soared as other major producers from the US to China have also been hit with extreme weather. He said double-digit inflation sent the prices of basic goods soaring in Pakistan making it difficult for farmers to buy agricultural inputs.

Sidel opens a new hub for PET recyclingCorporate Insights

Sidel has opened a new hub dedicated to PET recycling. At its unique small-scale PET recycling pilot line in Octeville, France, Sidel will develop its understanding of PET recycling with the aim of giving comprehensive support to the market as it switches to greater use of recycled PET.

Seeking carbon neutrality, the packaging industry is in the middle of a transition period that aims to replace virgin PET with recycled PET. Sidel is engaging with this transition to circular packaging solutions, enabling r-PET to be more widely used. The unique smallscale PET recycling line will allow Sidel to develop advanced knowledge about the recycling of food-contact PET bottles. As Sidel packaging experts assess the impact of additives and primary packaging materials on r-PET

resin the facility will become an important reference for raw material producers, recyclers and recycling regulatory organisations. The line will also enable Sidel to further develop its own knowledge, ideas and innovative packaging solutions.

Helping to meet demand for r-PET

Demand for r-PET is increasing and the market is developing as brand owners seek carbon neutral solutions. The amount of recycled PET in packaging globally has increased to 8% compared to 5% in 2018. In Europe, the average is already 15% and is projected to grow to 35% in 2030.1

“There is a big move towards recycled PET, but demand is outstripping supply,” says Naima Boutroy, Sidel’s Global Packaging

Expert. “The market still has a lot to learn and we can provide valuable insights. There is a variability in recycled PET resin grades, and standardisation is still in development. We need to address this to create the best possible finished bottles. Our line will test the recyclability of post-consumer PET bottles from different feed stocks, including additives and caps as well as labels, inks and glue. We will be working with traditional Sidel customers such as brand owners, converters and co-packers, as well as other suppliers like raw material producers, recyclers and regulatory organisations, to enable the scaling-up of r-PET capacity. We can also check any innovations comply with bottle-tobottle recycling.”

EBM partners with Al Maya Group for the distribution of products in the UAE

English Biscuit Manufacturers (EBM), Pakistan’s leading FMCG company, has partnered with Al Maya Group to expand its international operations into the UAE. This marks one of EBM’s largest expansions in the Middle East and promises to spread the joy of the EBM brand throughout the region.

EBM has an extensive international footprint in more than 30 countries and has a strong presence in global markets including the US, Canada, the UK, the Middle East, and Africa. The journey of EBM products to international markets reflects the company’s commitment to R&D and innovation.

For over 50 years, EBM has held the largest production capacity in Pakistan and this new endeavor enables the company to remain a leader of the

FMCG sector both on a local and global scale.

“Over the past years we have provided our customers and consumers, at home and abroad, with innovative high-quality products,” said Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of EBM Dr. Zeelaf Munir. “Our increasing presence in the international market is a testament to our commitment to providing every consumer with healthy & affordable nutritious brands. By extending our supply chain to the UAE with the largest distribution network, we will be able to introduce our innovative product range to new consumers and provide overseas Pakistanis with a taste of their homeland.”

Deepak Pagarani, CEO of Al Maya Group, said, “Al Maya has introduced the finest food brands of the world within the Gulf region. It has also assured a seamless supply of brands to retailers and international supermarket chains. We’re happy to have English Biscuit Manufacturers on board as we believe that we have what it takes to maintain the essence of the leading FMCG company through our exceptional B2B experience and trusted distribution network at the international level.”

EBM envisions to continue providing products that are rich in quality and nutrition, thus making an impact through its purpose of nourishing lives, hearts, and communities.

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GEA continues positive performance in second quarter 2022

GEA’s positive performance at the beginning of the year continued in the second quarter, with further improvement in its key financial indicators.

Order intake rose by 8.5 percent to EUR 1.40 billion. Revenue climbed by 10 percent to EUR 1.27 billion. All divisions contributed to the organic revenue growth of 8.9 percent. EBITDA before restructuring expenses grew by 9 percent to EUR 167 million. The corresponding EBITDA margin remains at a high level of 13.2 percent despite the negative impact of the global supply chain issues and the war in Ukraine. Return on capital employed (ROCE) climbed to 29.7 percent while net working capital as a percentage of revenue improved to 7.9 percent and net liquidity rose significantly to EUR 264 million.

First half of 2022 at a glance

In the first six months of the current fiscal year, order intake rose by a significant 14.4 percent (organic: 13.5

percent) to EUR 2,947 million (previous year: EUR 2,576 million). Revenue rose by 7.9 percent in the first half of the year (organic: 7.8 percent) to EUR 2,397 million (previous year: EUR 2,221 million). The service business accounted for 35.4 percent of total revenue (previous year: 34.5 percent). EBITDA before restructuring expenses improved by 11.2 percent to EUR 305.7 million (previous year: EUR 274.8 million). The corresponding EBITDA margin improved by 0.4 percentage points to 12.8 percent (previous year: 12.4 percent). Profit for the period rose by 11.4 percent to EUR 148.9 million in

the first half of the year (previous year: EUR 133.6 million). Earnings per share rose accordingly from EUR 0.74 to EUR 0.84.

Outlook for 2022 confirmed

GEA has confirmed its outlook for fiscal year 2022. Revenue is forecast to grow on an organic basis by more than 5 percent. EBITDA before restructuring expenses at constant exchange rates is expected to be in a range between EUR 630 million and 690 million. For ROCE, the company anticipates a figure between 24 and 30 percent (at constant exchange rates).

According to CEO Stefan Klebert: “Thanks to a solid performance in the second quarter, GEA is on track for continued profitable growth. In addition, we implemented appropriate measures at an early stage to prepare GEA for the uncertain economic situation. We therefore confirm our outlook for 2022.”

MULTIVAC celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2022

Relief and joy were written on people's faces: After two years of enforced break due to Corona, over 9,000 guests from Germany, Switzerland and Austria, together with the owners of the company, finally celebrated last Saturday the 60th birthday of the companyunder the motto "One World, One MULTIVAC".

Showing great joy and enthusiasm, all the MULTIVAC staff members caught up on the celebrations of the company's 60th birthday last Saturday at the Wolfertschwenden site. The event should actually have taken place last year. But the corona pandemic put a stop to all that. “We are very happy, that the situation has normalised sufficiently to allow the celebrations to take place,” said Christian Traumann, joint Group President of MULTIVAC.

It was not only the MULTIVAC staff from the company headquarters in the Allgäu, who were invited to the birthday party, but also all the staff from the subsidiaries in Germany, Switzerland and Austria. The interest was of course huge, as shown by the large number of applications. In

addition to the current staff members and their families, the MULTIVAC pensioners were also invited. For many this was a journey into their own past. Because a large number of the current MULTIVAC staff are the second or even third generation to work at the company. Over 9,000 guests took part in the celebrations. Christian Traumann: “For us it was one of the highlights of the year, that we were able to come together after the enforced break due to the pandemic, and that everybody was finally able to celebrate in a highspirited way.”

Colourful entertainment program enthralls large and small

There were hourly tours for the guests through the Production departments. The visitors to the Technical Innovation Center (TIC) and the Technical Application Center (TAC) were able to experience at close quarters, how MULTIVAC's experts design and test individual machines and lines for customers from around the world.

Musical entertainment was provided by the MULTIVAC Traditional Band and the Wolfertschwenden

Musicians. Later in the evening there was no let-up in the music with the band Hindervier. The evening was filled with exuberant joy and wild fun with dancing and hot rhythms.

And there was also plenty of sustenance provided for the bodily wellbeing. A large number of food stands were spread across the 133,000 square metres of company grounds, each of them offering delicacies from the many countries, where MULTIVAC operates. The guests were also able to enjoy local specialities such as curry sausage, rustic oatcakes with cheese, or more exotic dishes - for example wokcooked vegetables with mie noodles.

And the little ones were also over the moon

“It was a really successful party with lots of fun and joy,” said Guido Spix, joint Group President of MULTIVAC. “I was personally very pleased, that so many took up the invitation to the Summer Party. To experience the wonderful atmosphere was quite unique. We were also delighted to see the company owners and their families, who celebrated the anniversary with us all.”

ICI Pakistan to partially divest share capital ofNutriCo Morinaga

The Board of Directors of ICI Pakistan Limited has authorized a partial divestment of approximately 26.5% of the issued and paid-up share capital of its subsidiary NutriCo Morinaga (Private) Limited (NMPL) to Morinaga Milk Industry Co. Ltd, a Japanese dairy giant, at an aggregate sale price of $45.08 million, which translates into approximately $2.07 per share.

In a notice sent to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), ICI Pakistan said that it would continue to hold approximately 24.5% of the issued and paid up share capital of NMPL, a subsidiary of ICI Pakistan, upon completion of the transaction.

“The approval is subject to, inter alia, obtaining the requisite approval of the shareholders of the Company pursuant to section 183(3) (b) of the Companies Act, 2017, and all necessary regulatory and other approvals required,” read the notice.

Last month, Japanese dairy giant Morinaga Milk Industry sent a conditional offer to ICI Pakistan to

acquire an aggregate of approximately 33.3% of the issued and paid-up share capital of NMPL from NMPL’s existing shareholders including that of ICI Pakistan.

The acquisition was set at an aggregate price of $56.6 million which translates to approximately $2.07/- per share, ICI Pakistan had said then.

NMPL is a joint venture between ICI Pakistan, Morinaga Milk, and Unibrands (Private) Limited to locally manufacture and distribute nutritional formula products, and was recently merged with NutriCo Pakistan (Private) Limited, which was involved in the import and distribution of select products of Morinaga Milk.

Moreover, Moringa Milk Industry, in its filing to the Tokyo Stock Exchange last month, said that the company has been exporting infant and toddler milk to Pakistan since 1978 and sees the South Asian country as an attractive market, boasting the fifth-largest population in the world, with continuing population growth forecast.

“Moreover, the Morinaga Milk Industry brand has gained broad recognition in Pakistan over many years through the export business, giving the Company a high chance of achieving further rapid growth in the Pakistan market.”

“By acquiring management control over NutriCo Morinaga … the company considers that it will be able to capture growth opportunities, leading to the further development of the Morinaga Milk Industry brand infant and toddler milk business in Pakistan and contributing to the growth and health of the consumers of the Company products,” it said.

Back in 2020, NutriCo Morinaga (Private) Limited commenced commercial operations of growing-up formula products at its manufacturing facility in Sheikhupura, Punjab.

At a cost of Rs5.5 billion, the manufacturing facility was the first asset investment by a global Japanese dairy and food company in Pakistan.

Chr. Hansen delivers 9% organic growth for 2021/22 despite volatile times

Chr. Hansen is a global, differentiated bioscience company that develops natural ingredient solutions for the food, nutritional, pharmaceutical and agricultural industries. Adapting to a changing business environment, outlook for the new financial year is 7-10% organic growth.

2021/22 highlights

Revenue amounted to EUR 1,218 million, up 13% from EUR 1,077 million in 2020/21. Organic growth was 9% in 2021/22, mainly driven by volume growth. The Lighthouses (Bioprotection, Fermented Plant Bases, Plant Health and HMO) delivered 14% organic growth combined, while the remaining core businesses delivered 9% organic growth. Food Cultures & Enzymes organic growth was 7% and mainly driven by volume, but with a positive impact from pricing. Health & Nutrition organic growth was 14%, driven by volume.

EBIT before special items (b.s.i.) amounted to EUR 326 million, up 9% from EUR 298 million in 2020/21, while the EBIT margin b.s.i. was 26.8%, down from 27.7% in 2020/21. The decrease was mainly driven by a negative impact from higher input costs and increased cost levels to mitigate challenges in the supply chain, which was partly offset by the strong sales performance, pricing initiatives and efficiency improvements.

Free cash flow b.a.s.i. amounted to EUR 172 million, down from EUR 196 million last year, as the cash flow from operating activities b.a.s.i. was impacted by higher taxes paid.

“We have delivered a solid financial performance despite a volatile macroeconomic and geopolitical environment. Organic growth reached 9%, EBIT margin b.s.i. 26.8%, and the free cash flow b.a.s.i. ended at EUR 172 million in line with our latest guidance. Looking into 2022/23 we will continue to adapt to a changing business environment for both us and our customers and aim to deliver solid organic revenue and EBIT growth in 2022/23 as we progress on our strategic ambition to differentiate as a bioscience company focused on microbial and fermentation technology platforms.” says, Mauricio Graber, CEO, Chr. Hansen.

Outlook 2022/23

Organic revenue growth is expected to be in the range of 7-10%. Revenue is expected to be positively impacted by approx. 5% from exchange rates.

EBIT b.s.i. is expected to grow faster than revenue, and EBIT margin before

special items is expected to be in the range of 27.0%-28.0%. Free cash flow before special items is expected to be in the range of EUR 190-230 million.

The outlook for 2022/23 is based on actual rates until October 11, 2022, and for the remainder of the year assuming constant exchange rates at the current level of EUR/USD rate of 0.97.

Corporate Insights

Angel Yeast announces to promote food security and sustainable agriculture on the World Food Day

Angel Yeast, the world's leading yeast manufacturer, has announced it aims to play a larger role in increasing people's access to nutritious food, and making food systems more inclusive and sustainable, as part of events to commemorate World Food Day.

Yeast is an indispensable ingredient for fermented staple food. The world's second largest supplier of yeast products, Angel Yeast prides itself in producing the highest-quality yeast ingredients to the world. It has 12 factories in China, Egypt and Russia, with two new additions built in 2022 in the Xiaoting district of Yichang, a city in Hubei, and Pu'er city in Yunnan. Collectively, the manufacturing capacity of these factories reaches around 350,000 tons, selling to over 150 countries and regions. Besides, Angel Yeast creates products that can improve flavors and nutrition, such as

its bread improvers, products that improve the quality of the bread in several ways, including extending the bread's shelf life to reduce food waste.

Factors such as the ongoing pandemic, climate change, rising food prices and international tensions have been affecting global food security. Therefore, it is critical that all parties, from governments to private businesses, take necessary actions to deal with and combat the situation.

Angel Yeast has laid out its own action plan with a focus on yeast and food ingredients supply, expansion of yeast protein production and sustainable agriculture.

To create more food is not enough; the world needs a sustainable and holistic system to make everyone has regular access to enough nutritious food. One endeavor that Angel Yeast is pursuing in this area is through the use

of microbial yeast protein technology. It can be used to produce a wide range of food products. Compared to the production of animal proteins, yeast protein production manufacturing consumes less resources, such as land and water, and has a smaller greenhouse gas (GHG) emission.

In addition to developing healthy food products, Angel Yeast has also committed itself to sustainability in agriculture and livestock raising. The company is one of the world's leading suppliers of organic yeast fertilizers. Its fertilizer product line, Fubon, has to date provided nearly 1.4 million ton of organic fertilizers, covering fields and lands of some 11,300 sq m. By providing a more efficient solution and more nutritious way to feed the livestock, Angel Yeast is demonstrating its commitment to driving the sustainable development of agriculture.

National Seminar on World Food Day 2022

World Food Day is celebrated across the globe on 16 October. This year’s World Food Day theme is “Leaves No One Behind”. Celebrating World Food Day, Pakistan Dairy Association in collaboration with the National Alliance for Safe Food conducted a Seminar on Food Safety Matters: Leave No One Behind on 15th October 2022 in Lahore, Pakistan.

Collective action across 150 countries worldwide is what makes World Food Day one of the most celebrated UN days. Hundreds of events and outreach activities bring together governments, businesses, the media, the public, and even youth. In the 2021 Global Hunger Index, Pakistan ranked 92nd out of 116 countries. Pakistan is a country with alarmingly high undernutrition rates. World Food Day is an excellent opportunity to gather around and discuss challenges of food safety and security as well as find solutions to the challenges for a better, healthier future.

The National Alliance for Safe Food (NAFS) is a leading organization and Pakistan’s largest Food Professionals network striving for safe & nutritious food production and consumption for the betterment of human society by training and educating consumers and manufacturers. Annually, NAFS Pakistan

celebrates the World Food Day campaign with the support of Development Organizations, Academic Institutes, Food Regulatory Authorities, Chambers of Commerce, Civil Society Organizations, and Food Industries. It provides a platform to bring attention to the importance of the Dairy industry, business opportunities, nutrition, food safety & human health, and sustainable management of food resources.

Pakistan Dairy Association (PDA), is the representative body of forwardlooking dairy farmers and milk processors of the country. More than 90% of the packaged dairy products sold in Pakistan are produced by PDA members. In addition to delivering safe and healthy dairy products to consumers, PDA members are the only private sector companies assisting dairy farmers to improve the quality and quantity of milk produced while providing them access to the market through a structured supply chain.

The seminar was attended by foreign missions of all countries in Lahore, Federal and Provincial Secretaries, Regulatory Bodies, Food Industry Leaders, Food Regulatory Experts, Prominent Businessmen, Policy makers, INGOs, Food Professionals, and Food & Dairy Industry Service

Providers. Furthermore, Seminar will host Guest speakers from various academia & research institutes to discuss the challenges, opportunities, and innovations regarding food safety.

The Chief Guest of the National Seminar was Sardar Husnain Bahadur Dreshak, Minster Food Punjab, and other Guests of Honor, speakers and panelists include Secretary Livestock Govt of Punjab Muhammad Malik Bhulla, Dr. Talat Pasha VC University of Education, Farah Naz, Country Director GAIN, Hamed K Latif, CEO TTI Labs, Dr. Shahzad Ameen, CEO Pakistan Dairy Association, Dr. Hafiz Rehan Nadeem President National Alliance for Safe Food, Mr. Yasin Akhtar Director PSQCA, Mr. Rao Imran Head of Regulatory/Quality & Innovations Tetra Foods, Mr. Awais Bin Qasim MD

Tetrapack, Mr. Mian Mitha Manager

Regulatory Affairs Nestle Pakistan, Dr. Shinawar Waseem Ali Chairman Food Science Department Punjab University and Mr. Awais Ali Vice President

National Alliance for Safe Food. The National Seminar will be attended by the Head of the Food Department from Different Universities, Food Industry Professionals, Senior Food Scientists, and Nutrition Experts along with Civil Society and Media Activist.

Big industry turn out for Fine Food Australia 2022

This year’s Fine Food Australia event has wrapped for 2022 with tens of thousands of attendees over four massive days at Melbourne’s Convention and Exhibition Centre.More than 670 Australian and international exhibitors were out in force representing the food industry, featuring thousands of new product innovations, technology and service ideas from areas including catering equipment, bakery, front of the house, food products, beverages, hospitality, and retail technology, meat and seafood, packaging and more.

A delegation of 14 Pakistani exporters of food products is participating in the Australian premier exhibition, Fine Food Trade Fair being organized at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Australia from 5th to 8th September 2022.

The Pavilion has been organized by the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan, with local support provided by the Consulate General and Trade Commission of Pakistan, Sydney.

Pakistani exhibitors at Fine Food are showcasing a wide range of products

including basmati rice, dates, pink salt, spices, jams & jellies, bakery products, confectionery, seafood, beverages, and ready-to-eat frozen products.

Muhammad Ashraf, Consul General and Trade Commissioner of Pakistan in Sydney, stated that Pakistan’s exports of food products to Australia registered an impressive increase of 32% during the last three years.

The potential for export growth is even higher, as Australia is an import market of US$ 11 billion annually for food products.

The pandemic-related restrictions had suppressed the demand for certain product categories and there is now a pent-up demand for Pakistani products in the Australian and New Zealand markets.

The Pakistani exhibitors at Fine Food Australia were: A&Y Food Industries Pvt. Ltd., Aliza’s Food Pvt. Ltd., Asian Food Industries Ltd., GNS Pakistan, Guard Rice, Hub Pak Salt Refinery, Iftekhar Ahmed & Co, Indus Rice Mills, Karmanwala International,

Mehran Sea Foods, Muhammad Hashim Tajir Surma, Nawaz Trading Company, Pure Foods Co and Sharmeen Foods Pvt. Ltd.

Annual Innovation Awards

As the biggest food trade event in the Southern Hemisphere, over 100 top food experts, industry masters, baristas, and Australia’s most exciting chefs from around the country also took to the various stages for presentations and demonstrations.

One of the highlights was the annual Innovation Awards which recognize the most exciting and innovative products in the Australian marketplace, judged by top food industry experts.

“The caliber of entrants this year for the Innovation Awards was incredible,” said Product and Event Manager, Andrew Lawson. “All the nominees were phenomenal but what really set the winners apart were products that were very unique displaying a high level of innovation.”

Winners below:

Best new food service product, presented by Hello Food Service:

Clorox Australia – Glad to be Green Compostable, Baking Paper. Comprised of a unique composition of materials, as opposed to regular baking paper which has a high amount of silicone, Clorox’s product is a win for sustainability says Commercial Manager McLean Bennett. “It is costly to make but we believe in economies of scale and the environment, so we are thrilled at how it’s performed over 12 months.”

Best new retail product, presented by Retail World:

Mama Emma – Gluten-Free Potato Gnocchi with Pea Flour. About to launch on the Australian market through distributor Raw Materials, Marketing Manager Alberto Bianco said, “the product is different to other gnocchi products in that it is made from 68 percent steamed potatoes, unlike others which are made from potato flakes. The result is a superior product.”

FCSI Best new hospitality equipment, presented by FCSI:

UNOX – SPEED-X™. A game changer for commercial kitchens, SPEED-X™ is the first ever self-washing combi speed oven. “It’s a really exciting innovation as it’s the perfect combination of quality and speed,” said Managing Director Wayne Viles. “It’s just about to launch in Australia and we’re hoping it will be in hundreds of kitchens within 12 months.”

FCSI best new bakery product, presented by Baking Business:

Heuch Fresh – Weber Cooling Australia. With a natural resting time of freshly baked products taking up to a few hours, the Weber Cooling system can reduce cooling time to just over two minutes. “This greatly improves a bakery’s efficiency and output,” said

Heuch Business Develop Manager Nick Hanley. “It also reduces baking time by 50 percent. This is the most costeffective cooler on the market and we are just about to launch which is exciting.”

“It was amazing to be back in Melbourne this year hosting the ultimate food trade event, in order to inspire, educate and unite this incredible industry, which is the backbone of our culture and communities,” said Mr. Lawson.

This year Fine Food Australia announced the Victorian Government is a strategic partner of the event for the first time, backing it through its Made in Victoria campaign, which celebrates Victoria as a national leader in food production and manufacturing.

Fine Food Australia is the only industry event supported by all key

industry associations including Austrade, Australian Culinary Federation, Australian Food Service Advocacy Body (AFAB), Food Service Suppliers Association of Australia (FSAA), National Association of Food Equipment Suppliers (NAFES), Straight to the Source, and the Restaurant & Catering Association.

“We are proud to be supported by all the key industry bodies and associations and will continue to showcase the latest our partners have to offer, whilst also providing education and insight from industry leaders through activations and presentations. Whether you have a well-established business or are a start-up, there is something for everyone at every event. We look forward to bringing the industry together once more next year.”

Exhibitions Insights

10th Edition of Foodex Saudi Expo 2023

Foodex Saudi is Saudi Arabia’s Leading International Trade exhibition 100% dedicated to the food and drink industry. Professional Saudi buyers from the mass distribution, retail, manufacture, and hospitality industry will have the opportunity to source products from over 50 countries, and trade with exhibitors displaying a wide range of global offering of food and drink products and solutions.

By attending the show exhibitors will have the opportunity to source products from over 50 countries, and trade with exhibitors displaying a global offering of food and beverage products and solutions. Local companies and factories occupied a significant position in the exhibition booths, along with the most prominent countries in the world that participated in the best innovations in fresh, chilled and frozen food, dairy products, food services, cans, meat, poultry, snacks and candy.

Fourteen Pakistani companies participated in Foodex Saudi exhibition organized by Reed Sunaidi Exhibitions from November 17th to 20th, 2022 at Jeddah Centre for Forums and Events. The participation of Pakistan companies in Saudi Arabia strenghten the economic ties betweet Saudia Arabia and Pakistan.

Pakistan Consul General, Aftab Ahmed Khoker said, “Our participation empowered the exporters and boosted relationship between the two countries. There is a big potential in the Saudi market, a number of Pakistan companies are already in the market and doing great business with Saudi partners. Howeverthe Consulate and Trade Development Authority of Pakistan TDAP are helping and facilitating more companies and businessmen to enter the Gulf markets, with a view to helping in building bridges between the markets of the two countries. We still have a long way to go but this is just a start.”

He added, “The participation in Foodex Saudi is expected to further promote Pakistan’s various brands in Saudi Arabian market and offer business growth opportunities to Pakistani food and foodstuffs exporting companies. Saudi Arabia is rapidly growing in population and consequently increasing consumption of food and beverages, currently imports more than 80% of its total food and beverage requirements.”

He further expressed that nine companies were sponsored by TDAP and five companies were sponsored by USAID’s Agribusiness Support Fund. The participating companies/exhibitors are among the top exporters from Paksitan dealing in fresh and processed food products comprising meat, fish, fruits, vegetables and spices. The Saudi food and beverages imports is growing annually at 18.5% are likely to reach around $70 billion per annum in the next four years.

Fourteen Pakistani companies participated in 2022 edition of Foodex Saudi Exhibition.

Cost-effective Compressed Air System design for food & beverages industry

by Imtiaz Rastgar.

Imtiaz Rastgar graduated from the University of the Punjab, Lahore in 1966. He is founder and Chairman of Rastgar Engineering Company Pvt Limited as well as Rastgar & Company. He also headed the Engineering Development Board of Pakistan from 2004-2007. Insight Food Technology is thankful to Mr. Imtiaz Rastgar for contributing an article based on his decades of experience.

Often referred to as the 4th utility after electricity, water, and gas, compressed air is the only major industrial power source generated on site by users bearing full financial and legal liability for its quality. Compressed air is a key utility supporting the food packaging and food processing industries in Pakistan. Compressed air must be contaminant-free to ensure the protection of the food products processed in each facility.

While the compressor is the largest energy-consuming component of your system, it is the usage, the overall design, and how well the system is maintained that determines the demand placed on the compressor and, therefore, its overall energy consumption. Pressure losses can arise from poor system design, incorrectly dimensioned distribution piping and of course the purification equipment.

A thorough understanding of compressed air quality and testing standards is therefore indispensable when designing your system to achieve the purity levels your application requires. The International Organisation for Standardizations (ISO) sets three such standards, ISO 8573, ISO 12500, and ISO 7183. Which standards you should apply will depend on the specific contaminants you aim to remove and the purification equipment you will rely on to do so.

To achieve the stringent air quality levels required for today’s modern production facilities, a careful approach to system design, commissioning and operation must be employed. Treatment at one point alone is not enough and it is highly recommended that the compressed air be treated prior to entry into the distribution system to a quality level suitable for protecting air receivers and distribution piping. Point of use purification should also be employed, with specific attention being focused on the application and the level of air quality required. This approach to system design ensures that air is not “over treated” and provides the most cost effective solution for high quality compressed air.

Three types of Compressed Air Systems

The food industry, faced with the question, of how to specify a safe and efficient compressed air system, must first define how compressed air is used in their facility. The U.K. Code of Practice for Food Grade Air provides a comprehensive resource on compressed air systems in the

food industry. The Code was jointly developed, in 2006, by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and the British Compressed Air Society (BCAS). The Code defines three specific types of compressed air systems in the food industry; systems with contact with food, non-contact high-risk, and non-contact low-risk.

Example configuration: Critical applications A + C, D or E B + F or G

Typical Applications:

Pharmaceutical products. Silicon wafer manufacturing.

TFT / LCD screen manufacturing.

Optical storage devices (CD, CD/RW, DVD, DVD/RW). Optical disk manufacturing (CDs/DVDs). Hard disk manufacturing. Foodstuffs.

Dairies. Breweries.

CDA systems for electronics manufacturing. Blow molding of plastics e.g. P.E.T. bottles. Film processing. Critical instrumentation.

Advanced pneumatics. Air blast circuit breakers.

Decompression chambers. Cosmetic production. Medical air. Dental air.

Lasers and optics. Robotics. Spray painting. Air bearings. Pipeline purging.

Measuring equipment. Blanketing.

Modified atmosphere packaging. Pre-treatment for on-site gas generation.

The following are examples of cost-effective compressed air system configurations:

Example configurations: Compressor room

A. With Adsorption Dryer and Oil Vapour Removal Filter

Compressed Air

Condensate Drain

To Plant Ring Main

ISO 8573-1:2010 Class 2.1.1

ISO 8573-1:2010 Class 2.2.1

ISO 8573-1:2010 Class 2.3.1

CLASS 0 for Total Oil

ISO 8573-1:2010 Class 2.1.0 (<0.003 mg/m3 for total oil)

ISO 8573-1:2010 Class 2.2.0 (<0.003 mg/m3 for total oil)

ISO 8573-1:2010 Class 2.3.0 (<0.003 mg/m3 for total oil)

Compressed Air

Example configuration: General Usage B + C, D or E

Typical Applications:

Condensate Drain

General ring main protection. Pre-filtration to point of use adsorption air dryers. Plant automation. Air logistics. Pneumatic tools. General instrumentation. Metal stamping. Forging.

General industrial assembly (no external pipework). Air conveying. Air motors. Workshop (tools). Garage (tyre filling). Temperature control systems. Blow guns. Gauging equipment. Raw material mixing.

Who to Call in Pakistan for Cost-Effective Compressed Air System Design?

Rastgar & Co has been delivering Cost-Effective Compressed Air System Design for food and beverages industries in Pakistan since 1980. From CapEx and OpEx of compressed air systems, every project has unique air quality, efficiency and productivity deliverable. Call to compressed air experts in Rastgar for free consultation +923345933391.

Important note:

Equipment recommendations are identical for both

free and oil lubricated compressors. The requirement for both breathable quality air is not covered in ISO 8573.1. Refer to breathing air standards for the country of installation.

Precision Agriculture: A way forward

by Faizan Ali.

Humans are mainly defined by their activities what they do for a living and meeting their daily demands explain about their approach to life. In over 200,000 years of human history on planet earth agriculture has been a crucial element that helped in shaping and defining modern human being. Hunting was the primary approach for satisfying food demands, this was a risky practice owing to challenges involved in seizure and killing of wild animals. Later on, during the neolethic era cultivation and harvest of crop resulted in satisfaction of food demand in easier way. This assurance of sustainable food supplies resulted in to averting their nomadic hunting life style. Assurance of food alongside the modern industrial revolutions across has resulted in to a population boom and in just last 3 centuries the human population has jumped on from 1 billion to nearly 8 billion people. This explosive population growth is now testing planet’s food producing limit as we will have to come up with enough food to feed 2 billion extra mouths by the year 2050. In face of other major challenges like resource constraints, climate change, water issue, heat waves etc. this looks like an impossible task.

In previous century mankind was able to keep up with this challenge thanks to the “Green Revolution” of 1970’s, during which extensive use of resources, inputs and mechanization resulted in massive food productions. However, this all was achieved at a great climatic cost, today the issue is pretty much similar but conditions are even worse as the sector need to ensure food security in force of depleting resources and without causing any more harm to the planet. Father of the Green revolution Dr. Norman Borlaug was awarded a Nobel Prize in 1970 for his immense contribution to the revolution and

surely anyone who can contribute to this challenge once again in face of these tough situations surely will deserve an equal honor.

Agriculture sector is center to many of our today’s mysteries, from resource constraint, food security to climate change. A recent estimate from the IPCC puts that about a quarter of the total greenhouse gas emissions today are caused by agriculture sector and is the single largest consumer of annual fresh water supplies. In face of all these challenges there is a dire need for such an ingenuity that ensures global food security in face of diminishing resource pool.

In this regard the modern precision agriculture and digital technological system can provide a necessary platform for dealing with these challenges. The technology use a range of sensors and data collection platforms focusing on observing numerous climate factors, providing real time forecasting for aiding daily operations and giving best time line for resource application (water, fertilizer etc.).

The smart climate systems can assist in reducing greenhouse gas emission by channelizing all farm operations in such a manner that it gives minimum emission in the end. Furthermore, remote sensing and ultrahigh resolution imagery sensors can be used for early detection of disease infestation in field and giving important information about possible dry spells in the field. This smart farm management systems can help crops to reach their full genetic potential without the excessive use of chemical

inputs, ensuring higher yields as well reducing negative impact.

In addition to improving yield outputs the digital approach in agriculture field can also help in better supply chain management leading to fewer losses of uneaten products. The digital system enable a direct line of connection between the growers and major suppliers, resulting in fewer internodes that are meant to be passed earlier. This reduces the amount of crop wastage and also tends to add direct financial value in to farmer’s account which can help them in further improving their production and marketing strategy.

In this way the technology can help directly the segment of society that lifts the real burden of food chain, making it possible for everyone to have a meal on their table. Precision agriculture can bear fruitful outputs if more and more farmers are trained well in to these technologies making them a part of the network.

Moreover, state can play a key role in to this by enabling tech startups to create new platforms within the system, ensuring tax breaks for new companies to invest in long term development of sector, enabling data available in regional languages for better understating and communication. State governments can arrange training for framer skill enhancement ensuring a more inclusive growth throughout the society.

Early research and application of precision farming approaches in various countries has shown valuable outputs. Replicating such feat in less developed countries is not an easy task, but a joint public-private effort can definitely lead to a progressive start for securing the future in such nations. This paradigm shift can ultimately ensure global food security for the near future. Just like the change in method of our growing food altered the path of humanity progress some 12,000 years ago, the decisions made today will shape the future of mankind.

Shahid Hafeez Khan, Tate & Lyle’s Application and Technical Support Manager for Pakistan and Iran.

Tate & Lyle’s ingredients solutions for healthier and enhanced products

In an exclusive interview with Insight Food Technology, Shahid Hafeez Khan, Tate & Lyle’s Application and Technical Support Manager for Pakistan and Iran speaks about the core competencies of Tate & Lyle and the latest ingredients solutions for healthier food and beverages.

Please talk to us about your role in the company and what are your key responsibilities?

I am primarily responsible for supporting our food and beverage manufacturer customers in Pakistan and Iran with new product development, value optimisation and other product enhancements. In my role as Tate & Lyle’s Application and Technical Support Manager, I serve as a bridge between customers and the

broader Tate & Lyle team by understanding consumer preferences and needs and turning them into actionable partnership opportunities. I use insights into local industry trends to create products tailored for my local markets, while supporting and advising food manufacturers on different aspects of their manufacturing operations especially recipe development, process adjustments and problem solving.

When did Tate & Lyle start its operation in Pakistan and what are the key areas of expertise?

Tate & Lyle is a world leader in ingredient solutions for healthier food and beverage and has been operating for more than 160 years. Over this time, it has expanded to support customers in more than 120 countries and in Pakistan, where we are known for this rich heritage, we have been supporting customers for more than two decades

via our extensive sales network. We provide ingredients and solution in key categories - dairy, bakery, beverage, soups, sauces, and dressings – which are highly relevant categories in Pakistan’s food culture.

Our ingredient solutions are highly relevant, too. Sugar reduction, an established global consumer trend, is a key consumer and industry trend here. Many of the customer briefs that I’ve worked on recently have a sugar reduction goal, such as developing a reduced sugar fruit flavoured beverage, and often we bring a combination of our ingredients to deliver a healthier product that doesn’t compromise on taste. Our toolkit of sugar reduction solutions, including low- and no-calorie sweeteners such as sucralose and sweetener blends, is extensive, and often it’s a mix or a ‘sugar reduction solution’ as we call it, that meets the customer brief and consumers’ taste expectations.

When you change an ingredient in a recipe to enhance its health credentials this will affect how all other ingredients interact in the ‘food matrix’, the complex interplay of nutrients in a food or beverage. It’s very rare that one ingredient is an exact match for another one.

Many of our ingredient solutions for healthier and enhanced products require the use of one of our texturants or functional systems, which can enable a seamless reformulation by replacing other ingredients while maintaining overall mouthfeel sensation. By doing this, the consumer can enjoy the same eating or drinking experience despite the formulation changes. At Tate & Lyle, our purpose is Transforming Lives through the Science of Food and through our product portfolio, global footprint and application know-how, we believe we can help our customers make a real

difference to some of society’s biggest public health challenges. It motivates us every day.

What are the key challenges the food industry has experienced in the last two years post‐pandemic?

It’s clearly a tough time for businesses and the consumers they serve. Every business in the sector will be grappling with some level of supply challenge or commodity or energy price increase.

Manufacturers are looking for more functionality in products such as new nutrition or health claims they can make, while also looking for cost optimisation opportunities to help them to manage these rising input costs. This is especially true in Pakistan.

We are more than suppliers to our customers, we are partners and we work closely to ensure they receive maximum value from our leading

ingredient portfolio and technical expertise. We help them to manage pressures to their business, in some cases to lower the overall price of inputs, and unlock new opportunities, launching successful products that deliver on key consumer trends.

How much Tate & Lyle is investing in R&D and which steps are taken to improve environment friendliness?

I work within the Turkey, Middle East and Africa (TMEA) regional team and late last year we announced a significant investment of US $2.2 million in a world class technical and commercial support centre, located in Dubai, to serve our regional customer base. We also have a pilot plant set up for dairy, ice cream, beverages, soups, sauces, dressing, bakery and snacks, where customers partner with us to trial formulation changes before introducing them into their production environments. Our analytical lab enables us to understand how

ingredients interact and behave within a formulation so we can ensure that our ingredient solutions will provide the desired results. More broadly, Tate & Lyle is committed to investing more capital in research and development, creating new products and becoming our customers innovation partner of choice.

Tate & Lyle is dedicated to providing comprehensive solutions to a demanding set of markets. Are there any exciting new products, especially for Pakistani and Irani market?

Sugar reduction is a major trend in this market, which is why the demand for our sweetener blends is growing, particularly from producers in the dairy and beverage categories. We offer a wide range of cost-effective sweetener blends alongside ingredients such as TASTEVA ® Stevia Sweetener, one of our premium stevia-based sweeteners, which has a clean, sweet taste and also enables higher levels of sugar reduction at acceptable cost-in-use.

Tate & Lyle’s premium OPTIMIZER STEVIA ® sweetener range is designed to replace sugar in a wide range of food and beverage products, helping food and beverage producers to make heathier products that their customers love, with no compromise on taste. This year we have heard about the acquisition of Quantum Hi‐Tech (Guangdong) Biological Co., Ltd. How much did this acquisition strengthen Tate & Lyle’s position as a leading global player in dietary fibre?

We also have a broad fibre portfolio as many consumers worldwide are seeking to boost their daily fibre intake and draw on the many health benefits. With our acquisition of Quantum, our fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) and galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) business in China, we have extended our portfolio further and are even better placed to meet growing global demand for dietary fibre.

Journey of 38 years in Pakistan’s bakery sector Ambala Sweets and Bakers

Please tell us about the journey of Ambala Bakers from the beginning to a well-known export brand?

Ambala Bakers was established in 1985 by our father Mr. Lal Din in Karachi. Through the passage of time Ambala gained popularity by delivering

high-quality products and customer service. Ambala expanded its business with five branches located in different areas of Karachi. Continuing our fathers tradition, we always adopt latest technology and eager to equip the modern equipment required for the bakery business.

When did Ambala first exhibit the international exhibition and in how many shows you have exhibited in the last few years?

Ambala Bakers exhibited for the first time in Gulfood 2015 in Dubai and since then we are exhibiting regularly

In an exclusive interview with Insight Food Technology, Mr. Jameel Ahmed, Director of Ambala Sweets and Bakers speaks about their journey of 38 years in the bakery sector from local retail business to the global export market.

Mr. Jameel Ahmed, Director, Ambala Sweets and Bakers.

in Gulfood.We exhibit in single country exhibitions through TDAP like Sri Lanka, South Africa, Malaysia, and Kenya. We have participated in almost all the major exhibitions such as Gulfood, Anuga Foodtech, SIAL, and Foodex Saudi.

Please share your experience exhibiting in international exhibitions?

Exhibiting in international exhibitions is always a learning and eye-opening experience in which you meet and share ideas with people around the globe. We get a chance to meet professionals from the food industry who belongs to different countries, which gives us an idea about the latest innovations in the bakery sector and happenings in different regions. We are grateful to receive tremendous encouraging responses from international customers from the Middle East, Europe, Canada, and the USA.

In which regions Ambala has successfully exported products?

We are exporting our high-quality bakery and sweets products to almost all continents covering more than 20 countries. However, in the far east region, Korea has proved to be a more challenging and flourished market for

our product range. Korea is the most difficult market due to their strict customs and testing institutions for food items.

We would like to know about your product range and services you offer to the export customer?

We are one of the largest exporters of traditional bakery and sweets products, in which we have seven different varieties of Bakar Khani, eight different types of traditional cookies Nan Khatai, and Cake Rusk. In sweets, we offer tin pack sweets and assorted halwa boxes and in savory items, we have a wide range of Nimco products from Mixed Nimco to Dahi Bondi, and from Moong Dal to Crinkle Chips. Our preference has always been to provide our customers with the best quality together with exceptional services in terms of promotional material and documentation support.

What are your plans to compete in the international market. How do you see the current export market for the bakery sector?

We are planning to get more quality certifications, standards and set up an overseas production facility to serve the international customers. The current market situation is very tough for exporters from Pakistan due to the

increasing cost of raw material and less facilitation. We know that the bakery sector has a good potential and increasing exports will surely help our country to eard desperately needed foreign exchange. We want to become an integral part in benefiting our country.

Shelf life is always a sign of worry in food products. How much shelf life Ambala offers to the customer and tell us about the packaging standard?

You are right. Shelf life is a necessary and key factor in the export market for which we use natural preservatives recommended by international food and health authorities. We provide shelf life from 6 months to 1.5 years depending on the products. We use state-of-the-art and modern packaging material, and metalized bags for our bakery products to ensure quality, and freshness till the expiry date. Our motive has always been to provide good shelf life keeping in view the transit and warehousing time at the destination. Our Research and Development department continuously works to enhance product shelf life by using natural preservatives approved by international health standards.

SIAL Paris 2022 a must-attend event for the entire international agrifood industry

In this era marked by transitions, reinventions, and social responsibility on a global scale, now more than ever SIAL Paris seeks to serve as a space for the encounters and debates that shape and inspire the food ecosystem around the major transformations that are taking place in the agrifood industry. SIAL Paris is proud to be the one must-attend event for the entire international agrifood industry, and the sector’s first global event to be held inperson since 2019. SIAL Paris is simultaneously a reflection of the market and an opportunity to take stock of its transformation, a transformation that has only been accelerated by the crises and tensions that have rocked every link in the supply chain.

Retaining the same theme launched in 2020 – Own the change –the exhibition is once again shining the spotlight on change and evolution. This year’s exhibition will analyze the need for a transition in the agrifood sector on a global scale; changing consumer habits; strategies to deliver agriculture and transformations that are kinder to wildlife and the environment; and the

growth of startups who are inventing new ways of doing business.

“In 2022, SIAL Paris is encouraging the Food community to seize the reins of change and to work together to imagine the solutions of the future, to benefit both the industry and consumers. We are delighted that the 3 Michelin-starred chef Mauro Colagreco, who goes to great lengths to do his bit in the way he works every day, has agreed to be the sponsor of this year’s event”, says Audrey Ashworth.

“SIAL is back, and I am delighted to be the patron. Each time we eat, we decide what kind of world we want to live in. The international vision of food that SIAL offers, and its commitment to improve consumption and production modes to make food better for people and the planet, are very important to me: I take them to heart in my own daily business. The “Own the change” theme of this edition of the trade fair resonates with me. The need for transformation is becoming inevitable,

With #Own The Change, SIAL Paris 2022 is about much more than product innovation. We will always need to eat, which is why agriculture and the agrifood industry both represent sectors of the future. However, major changes are afoot in these growth industries, and immense challenges lie ahead. Achieving food security demands innovation. And this innovation must take the new paradigms into account: producing more while polluting less, exploring new supply sources, and moving towards greater transparency… says, Nicolas Trentesaux

considering the challenges we now face. Chefs and restaurants have an essential role to play in this change. The world has already changed... It is up to us to catch up.” says, MAURO COLAGRECO, Chef at Le Mirazur restaurant and patron of SIAL Paris 2022.

#OWN THE CHANGE

“Own the change:” taking on the challenge of changing today for a better world tomorrow. This is, above all, a call to join forces in employing better practices. The determination to support change and guide it in the

right direction. A time for the community to gather to design the food of tomorrow.

Federatingthe whole world’s food community

And so for SIAL, a source of inspiration for the entire worldwide food community, it is essential to showcase these expectations and initiatives in order federate the food industry. All its participants, from farmers to distributors to restaurant professionals, may actively take part in the food transition.

45 Pakistani companies will presenting their high-quality products at SIAL Paris 2022

This year 45 Pakistani companies will present their high-quality products under the umbrella of the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan from 15th to 19th October 2022. SIAL PARIS 2022 will provide the attending exhibitors and professionals with the means to handle the challenges that they face. On their side, helping them to actively commandeer the changes that have now become inevitable. The

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team of this upcoming edition is already working on improving visitor comfort and convenience, offering more services, and establishing an enriched program combining several formats.

The Pakistani companies exhibiting at SIAL Paris 2022 are Ajmair Foods Pvt. Ltd., Al Wahab Rice Mills Ltd., Ashrafi Food Industries, Asif Rice Mills, Atlas Foods Pvt. Ltd. Aziz Pine Nuts Trading Co., Cakes & Bakes, Danpak Food Industries Pvt. Ltd, Durvesh International, Garibsons Pvt. Ltd., Golden Harvest Foods Pvt. Ltd., Guard Rice, Haji Khushi Muhammad and Company, Haji Muhammad Rice & Processing Mills, Hemani International, Hub Salt, Ideal Rice Industries Pvt. Ltd, Iftekhar Ahmed & Co, Ittefaq Trading Co., Jazaa Global Pvt. Ltd, Kafi Kitchen, Kanwal Trading Company, Kausar Ghee Mills Pvt. Ltd., Hassan Ali Rice Export Company, Khan Rice Mills, M.R. International, Marhaba Laboratories, Matco Foods Ltd., Meskay & Femtee Trading Co. Ltd., Minex Himalayan Salt, Mohammad Hashim Tajir Surma, Mosani International, Niraav Foods, Nisar Rice Industries, Qasim Rice Mills, Quice Food Industries, Quick Food

Industries Pvt. Ltd, Rice Experts Enterprises, RM Salt, Sana Traders, Siddiqia Rice Mill, Six-B Food Industries Pvt. Ltd., Soneri Group, Staple Foods Pvt. Ltd. and Tazah Technologies.

The SIAL’s expert partners – Kantar, ProtéinesXTC and NPD – offer visitors direct access to an unprecedented analysis of the world’s major consumption trends and their developments: SIAL Insights.

Designing the food of tomorrow

Inspired by a society whose expectations and lifestyles are evolving at a rapid pace, and by an agrifood industry challenged by economic, environmental, and social issues, the theme of #Ownthechange is today more than ever sending a strong message that a radical change of course is needed if are to achieve an agrifood transition that works everywhere, for everyone. It also expresses the belief that this transition will be a collective effort, and that every industry player, through their actions and their innovations, holds the future of the agrifood industry in their hands.

This analysis is the result of the synergy of three sources: the biennial Food 360 study, conducted every two years by Kantar; the worldwide innovation panorama presented by ProtéinesXTC; and the restaurant trend studies conducted by NPD. Based on the #Ownthechange theme, this analysis makes it possible to apprehend the reality of food challenges faced by eleven countries and markets: France, China, Germany, the Middle East, the United States, Russia, Southeast Asia, Spain, the UK, and two additional countries for this 2020 edition: India and Italy.

SIAL Paris proposes an optimized version of its digital catalog through the B2B CXMP marketplace. This new trade fair platform enables exhibitors to promote their businesses throughout the year. CXMP offers professionals a high-quality showcase for their brands and products (an unlimited number of product references with the opportunity to include full descriptions, photos and videos), greater visibility to visitors of the trade fair, and the option to offer products for sale through a feepaid subscription. The networking feature makes it possible to arrange for

in-person or virtual meetings, whether before, during or after the trade fair. CXMP also makes it possible for visitors to consult the list of the exhibitors and products presented at SIAL Paris, free of charge.

This year, SIAL Paris makes it possible for anyone who was unable to attend the trade fair to enjoy a replay of the principal lectures presented at SIAL Talks, the event’s official ceremonies, documentaries filmed at the trade fair exhibition, and exclusive live interviews with various personalities... All are available on the trade fair website.

With SIAL Innovation, the trade fair demonstrates its role as a forerunner for market trends, providing visitors with up-todate expert content on market development and innovation on a worldwide scale. This forum for invention, transition, re-invention and futurology decodes the new concepts

and trends in the food industry’s consumption throughout the world.

For the first time, SIAL Paris welcomes some sixtystartups – up-andcoming movers-and-shakers in the food ecosystem – to a SIAL Startup area especially dedicated to them.

SIAL Talks is a space for the discussion and comparison of disparate expert perspectives on current or future problems. The talks take on various formats, including interviews, debates, round tables, lectures, and more, so that visitors may better understand, analyze and especially discuss tomorrow’s food challenges and the upcoming transition that forms the backbone of the SIAL Paris #Ownthechange theme.

SIAL La Cuisine showcases the restaurant professions through the La Cuisine program: a true source of inspiration for chefs, and the promise of

unique gourmet experiences for the trade fair’s visitors.

More important than ever as a forum for debate, exchange, innovation, and business, SIAL Paris will be where the discussions that drive the much-needed agrifood transition take place, as it happens.

SIAL NETWORK, an international network in touch with the key markets SIAL Network, the world’s foremost network of professional food industry events, is considerably growing and developing in 2022 with the penetration of new territories such as the United States through SIAL America in Las Vegas, the creation of a sectorspecific hub through Gourmet Discovery in Hamburg, and the establishment of synergies in largescale countries through the launch of new trade fairs: SIAL Mumbai in India and SIAL Shenzhen in China.

UVESA Group returns to the SIAL Paris 2022

UVESA Group will present its range of certified yellow chicken and chicken cure meat under the brands Alpico and Basmahal. For the second time, UVESA products will be exhibited in the pavilion of ICEX Spain Export and Investment, specifically in Hall 6 Fresh Meat, with stand number 6B 177. According to the organisers, the "reunion edition" will cover ten sectors with 7,200 exhibitors from 120 countries, two thirds of them European. Spain will be the third country with around 600 exhibitors.

UVESA exports to Europe, Asia and Africa. Currently, France is its main destination and is considered a strategic market. The decision to participate in this global showcase of the food industry will allow UVESA resume direct contact with potential customers and personalized attention to their needs by its Export Department.

After more than 58 years dedicated to the production, processing and

distribution, UVESA is currently one of the largest producers of chicken in Spain. Thanks to its vertically integrated production cycle, it guarantees the traceability and quality of its products which, since 2011, compete in the export markets for Retail, Foodservice and Industry.

The Swiss Pavilion, presents a showcase of the Swiss food industry

SIAL in Paris is the world's most important trade fair for food innovations. The SWISS Pavilion invites visitors to discover the stories behind the various products and the experts responsible for them.

Over a period of five days, the entire diversity of the global food industry will be presented to the international trade audience and the latest trends will be highlighted. SIAL offers exhibitors and trade visitors an optimal platform for new and existing business developments.

Strong presence with SWISS Pavilion and SWISS Cheese Pavilion

Swiss companies will be demonstrating their traditional and innovative diversity at the SWISS Pavilion and the SWISS Cheese Pavilion. It's a good opportunity for direct communication and the chance to enjoy the high quality specialties from Switzerland. The products stand out thanks to their quality, sustainability and transparency along the entire value chain. In many cases, this is emphasized even further with quality labels such as “Bio”, “AOP”, “Berg/ Alp” or the “Fairtrade” label for imported ingredients.

SWISS Pavilion will be highlighting the diversity of the food industry in hall 3

At the SWISS Pavilion (hall 2, stand 2L042) a total of six Swiss companies will be showcasing the Swiss food industry over an area covering 105 m2. The following companies will be represented: Alver World SA, bio-familia AG, Continental Caffee SA, Fredag AG, Frei Care Swiss AG and Mövenpick AG.

In addition to this, Ecocascara SA will be presenting its latest variety of beverages (hall 5C, stand 5CF262).

In hall 8 (stand 8F011) the companies ADF-Project (Shamsolhodaei), Flagfood AG and HPW AG will also be highlighting theirfruit and nut products over a further 75 m2

Alongside some well-known family and traditional businesses, a number of startups will also be presenting their creations. The SWISS Pavilion invites visitors to discover the stories behind the various products and the experts responsible for them.

SWISS Cheese Pavilion - Innovation based on tradition

In keeping with tradition, the products of the Swiss dairy industry will be on show with an independent presence. In hall 7 (stand 7F053), the following companies from this sector will be presenting their products over an area covering 480 m2: Alp Senn AG, Emmentaler Switzerland, Interprofession de Tête, de Moine, Interprofession du Gruyère, Margot Fromages SA, Lustenberger & Dürst SA, Sortenorganisation Appenzeller Käse GmbH, Switzerland Cheese Marketing AG as well as Val d'Arve SA.

Also in hall 7, the following companies will be presenting their

wide variety of dairy products independently: Emmi Schweiz AG (stand 7F039, 270 m2) Mifroma SA (stand 7F011, approx. 105 m2), and Züger Frischkäse AG (stand 7F029, 60 m2).

About Switzerland Cheese Marketing AG (SCM)

Switzerland Cheese Marketing AG (SCM) is a non-profit organisation and the internationally active competence centre for Cheeses from Switzerland. The SCM headquarters are located in Bern (Switzerland). There are also SCM branches in the key export markets of Germany, Italy, France, Benelux, Spain, the Nordic states (Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark) and the UK. SCM offers its shareholders country-specific services in the fields of marketing (B2C and B2B marketing), communication and public affairs. In addition, SCM advises its shareholders on legal, technical and marketing issues, and acts as a coordinator for the industry as a whole. The SCM is also responsible for controlling licence applications, i.e. through carrying out inspections.

By combining the powers of all the actors in the industry, and thanks to experienced knowledge of the market and a local presence, the experienced

SCM team plays a key role in promoting sales of cheeses from Switzerland. SCM acts as a neutral and comprehensive port of call for the entire cheese industry.

About Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE)

Switzerland Global Enterprise (SGE) is the official Swiss organization for export and investment promotion with around 200 employees at offices throughout Switzerland and in 31 countries. We support Swiss SMEs in their international business and help innovative foreign companies to establish in Switzerland. In doing so, we rely on a unique network of national and global partners.

This is how we create added value for our clients and prosperity for Switzerland. As a non-profit organization, we provide a public service for our clients on behalf of the Swiss Confederation (State Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO) and the cantons. We operate our 27 offices, known as Swiss Business Hubs and Trade Points, in 31 countries jointly with the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA. Thanks to our global network of partners, we support our clients in many other countries.

DalterFood Group with its full expertise in production and packaging of hard and semi-hard cheeses

DalterFood Group will be exhibiting at SIAL 2022 ( Hall 7, stand C268) , the most important international trade show on food and food processing. The company plans to display its full expertise as a producer and packager of hard and semi-hard cheeses for industry, food service and retail channels as well as a comprehensive range of raw materials, cuts and packs that meet the varying demands of customers. Its strength lies in its consultant approach. It looks into specific needs and comes up with tailor-made solutions. So for DalterFood Group, SIAL will be a great opportunity to demonstrate the high level of customisation of its offering.

The Group will be presenting its flagship products, including

Parmigiano Reggiano, Grana Padano, Pecorino Romano, Pecorino Sardo, Provolone and Spinoro cheeses. But there will also be other products awaiting visitors. The range, in fact, also boasts eight grated cheese blends, each with its own unique taste, condiment properties and performance, as well as a large variety of cheese cuts, including cubes, flakes, sticks, shavings, confetti and others, all customisable. The company, which is always on the lookout for the latest food trends and changing consumer patterns, also offers vegetarian cheeses, like its Spinoro and Pastamore.

A major achievement for the company has been the control over the Parmigiano Reggiano DOP supply chain: 180 wheels are produced each day at its mountain cheese factories located in Cigarello and Canossa, right in the heart of the Reggio Emilia Apennines, and left to mature for 12, 24, 30, 36 and 40 months. In addition to conventional Parmigiano Reggiano, DalterFood Group also offers various other types.

One is the Organic Mountain Product (Prodotto di Montagna), which

uses 100% milk from mountain cows on a 60% mountain fodder diet, is produced in a mountain cheese factory, and is left to mature for 12 months. And in 2020, the company added its Parmigiano Reggiano “only from Italian Pezzata Rossa Cows” (Solo di Pezzata Rossa Italiana), a market exclusive with Organic and Mountain Product certification made with the milk of a single breed of cattle, the Italian Pezzata Rossa, bred by only one farm, the Azienda Agricola Le Boccede.

Sustainability is one of the cornerstones of the company, which recently published its first Sustainability Report. The document describes the company’s huge commitment in this sphere, which embraces every area of governance. “We are proud to come to SIAL 2022 with the results of the remarkable work we did, shared by every rank of the company,” said Andrea Guidi, General Manager of DalterFood Group. “This is a commitment to keep working hard to make wholesome products for our customers and applying ourselves for the collectivity, conscious of the fact that quality and every facet of sustainability go together.”

biotyfood® presents a preview of the first zero plastic vacuum packaging machine

biotyfood® will launch, in December 2022, the world’s first machine for home usecapable of creating a powerful vacuum in all-glass containers, including cans and lids.

biotyfood® offers a triple revolution in the vacuum packaging and food preservation market: • a powerful and modular machine: it operates a standard vacuum of 0.2 bar and is

equipped with 3 vacuum levels that respect the nature of the food. a collection of borosilicate glass preservation boxes, with no plastic (box and lid included), perfect for perfect for preparation, cooking, freezing and eating.

an anti-waste assistance application, biotyConnect, which helps users to control storage times.

The innovation will be previewed at the SIAL Paris 2022 international trade show (Hall 6 - Stand 003), which will be held from Saturday from Saturday 15 to Wednesday 19 October 2022, at the Parc des Expositions de Paris-Nord Villepinte. biotyfood® will be available in December 2022 in the MEP and can shelves of supermarkets and hypermarkets, supermarkets and hypermarkets. The start-up is currently building its distribution network.

The biotyfood® vacuum packing process is carried out with a single press on the lid of the boxes. It is ultra-easy and fast (10 seconds). Once vacuum-packed, the biotyfood® conservation cans. Once vacuum-packed, biotyfood® conservation cans multiply up to 5 times the food conservation time, while preserving preserving their nutritional and taste qualities.

The characteristics of the biotyfood® conservation boxes (100% glass, zero waste, zero contaminants) meet the expectations of the growing number of consumers who prefer healthy and reusable and reusable solutions. Existing vacuum packaging machines on the market are often cumbersome, based on single-use plastic bags and offer a rather low vacuum level.

Gulfood Manufacturing 2022 set to tackle global food system challenges and power ground-breaking innovations

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has announced leading global trade fair, Gulfood Manufacturing, will take place from 8-10 November 2022. Showcasing new global products, solutions and technologies across the food and beverage value chain, this year’s edition is set to be 40% larger than the previous years’, with 25% of exhibitors new to the show. A steep growth trajectory that further demonstrates Dubai’s global market attraction and the overall competitiveness of the UAE’s industrial sector and its business ecosystem, in line with the National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology, Operation 300Bn.

The event will bring together the F&B manufacturing industry across sectors in processing, packaging, ingredients, supply chain solutions and control & automation; in a single food ecosystem with an agenda that will shape the future of the manufacturing industry - amplifying the opportunity created by the Fourth

Industrial Revolution, and building upon and supporting the transformation of the country's industrial sector into a global manufacturing hub, in line with the UAE’s ‘Make it in the Emirates’ vision.

Over the three days of the event, Gulfood Manufacturing 2022 will examine themes of Sustainability, and advanced Technology adoption; Nutrition and Efficiency evolution, and stimulating Innovation, in order to help organisations reduce costs, grow and transform. The biggest challenges in global food production will also be addressed, rising food prices principal among them. With food prices having risen by nearly 14% this year in emerging markets and by over 7% in advanced economies, inflation - and the repercussions for the world’s poorest - will be a key focus area for conversations this year.

Trixie LohMirmand, Executive Vice President, Dubai World Trade Centre commented, “Through Gulfood Manufacturing, we will unveil the next era in the evolution of the F&B manufacturing industry. From addressing global food challenges, to discussing the ESG wave that is transforming food systems, and together exploring the huge opportunities presented by innovation – particularly in the tech space - our aim is to create lasting positive impact on the industry and take it to new heights, further cementing the UAE's reputation as a global destination for leading future industries”.

Leading the future of food production

The event aims to create a more sustainable, resilient, agile and efficient industry for the future, bringing global experts, decision-makers and thought leaders together for insightful and inspiring sessions, to share ideas on the advancement of the industry. A key feature this year includes the Food Tech Summit where over 100 of the

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industry's most dynamic and engaging speakers will convene to discuss an issue-driven agenda ranging from food engineering innovations, factories of the future, web 3.0 applications in food, emerging markets, food safety, circular ecosystems, sustainability-linked finance models, and much more.

Powerful line-up of global speakers

Visitors will have the chance to hear first-hand from industry leaders, regulatory and policy makers, financial institutions, geo-political and risk advisors, investors and research & development specialists. Dr Aman Puri, Consulate General of India, Dubai;

Ahmad Sultan Al Haddad, Chief Operating Officer, Parks and Zones, DP World, UAE Region; Amadou Diallo, Chief Executive Officer Middle East & Africa, DHL Global Forwarding and Kebour Ghenna, Executive Director of the Pan African Chamber of Commerce and Industry are among the names slated to speak at the Food Tech Summit.

A platform to do business and networking

Gulfood Manufacturing continues to garner interest from top global food production players, with exhibition stand space having sold out for this

year already. From the ingredients sector alone, 95% of the world’s top ingredients brands have confirmed participation for the 2022 edition, including Wilmar (Gulfood Manufacturing 2022 Platinum Sponsor), Givaudan, Cargill, and International Flavors & Fragrances. Furthermore, from the processing and packaging sector, Riekermann, Tetrapak, Siemens, GEA, SIG and Krones will also be participating. This year’s edition will see the biggest representation in recent years from Europe, with countries like Switzerland and Portugal returning to the event in full force.

“Leading our industry in sustainability with our people, products and solutions, we are setting new industry standards in packaging. We are very excited to take part in Gulfood Manufacturing again this year with a stand showcasing our latest innovations and value-added solutions.

Gulfood Manufacturing’s exhibition is the most important forum where industry leaders come together to discuss the latest trends and developments in the food and beverage industry and what they mean for the sector. We are thrilled to take part in the discussion on what the future of packaging is going to be and how we are shaping it today.”

Abdelghany Eladib, President and General Manager, SIG Middle East and Africa

The event will create a platform for the largest companies in the food industry to present their products, services, and solutions to influential buyers from across the globe, creating multiple opportunities to network and do business. This year will be no

exception as participants have the opportunity to build new professional relationships, strengthen existing ones, and execute high-value deals.

Global portfolio expansion

The overseas events company of Dubai World Trade Centre, Kaoun International recently announced, in a JV partnership with dmg events, the development of an international portfolio in the food and hospitality sectors outside of the UAE. The collective vision and focus being to develop new markets and providing the global food & beverage community with access to emerging growth markets.

In its first international market expansion, the inaugural Saudi Food & Beverage Show and The Saudi Food Manufacturing Show will be held in Riyadh, from 20 - 22 June 2023. The inaugural event will be affiliated to Gulfood Global, the world’s largest goto event brand trusted by the global F&B industry.

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Marel: Transforming food processing through connectivity

From single-skill machines to integrated solutions, from primary to further processing, Marel covers the complete spectrum of food processing, no matter the size of the operations. Marel will be present at stand B3-30 in Hall 3, stand S1-F18 in Hall 1 and stand G7-9 in Hall 7.

I-Cut 11

The I-Cut 11 has been designed with the latest generation processing software with maximum programming flexibility and a variety of specialized cutting patterns to guarantee maximum return on investment.

The machine features a powerful computer and advanced laser vision system that ensure unmatched accuracy and minimal giveaway. The new generation touchscreen makes daily operation and programming easier than ever before.

With the compact design, the I-Cut 11 is easy to install in any small plant layouts and is easy to integrate with other Marel equipment.

SensorX Poultry

SensorX’s industry-leading X-ray technology detects bone and other hard contaminants, such as metal, stone and glass, with unprecedented accuracy and reliability. This not only increases the quality of the product but also minimizes the risk of recalls and customer complaints.

I-Cut 122 TrimSort

I-Cut 122 combines high levels of accuracy, throughput and reliability with innovative software. This dual-lane portion cutter cuts boneless, non-frozen poultry products to fixed weight and/or

uniform dimensions, while give-away is kept to an absolute minimum. I-Cut 122 allows you to create high volumes of virtually all portioned products supermarkets and QSRs (Quick Service Restaurants) ask for: crispy tenders, medallions, burgers, uniform fillets, strips, nuggets, cubes and more.

The dual-lane I-Cut 122 offers one of the highest throughputs in the market and will match future requirements for filleting line capacities. It can operate at 2000 cuts per minute per lane. On each lane, the cutting angle can be adjusted.

Numerous new cutting patterns and superior accuracy levels enable processors to maximize the use of raw materials, minimize give-away and increase yield.

The advanced vision control technology on the I-Cut 122 combined with innovative portioning software results in accurate cutting and highquality portioned product.

TrimSort

I-Cut 122 with integrated TrimSort functionality is able to make two separate streams of cut products and the trim cut from them. This further reduces giveaway with no need for human intervention. TrimSort allows for the distribution of many combinations of high-value cut products, by accurately splitting the product flow at the highest speeds to the two integrated belts. The chosen program determines which cut parts stay on the upper conveyor and which parts land safely on the second internal conveyor. This lower outfeed belt will take these portions or trim to another process.

Intelligent batching

The I-Cut 122 is a value adding portion cutter, both as a stand-alone machine and in integration with other equipment, such as the RoboBatcher Flex, together creating the 'Robot with a knife' for intelligent batching with minimized giveaway.

HUSKY presents its portfolio of technologies, services and solutions

From November 8 to 10, Husky will return to Gulfood Manufacturing, the definitive destination to see the future of food and beverage production. At the show they will showcase portfolio of technologies, services and solutions designed to enable regional producers to achieve growth, sustainability, flexibility, differentiation, and world-class production capabilities.

Husky helps you enable following

Enable Growth by streamlining the adoption of world-class manufacturing processes that facilitate speed to market through automation and digitization.

Enable Sustainability by developing technologies to produce high quality packaging that supports the circular economy, is lighter weight and contains more rPET material.

Enable Flexibility by implementing manufacturing solutions designed to help producers quickly adapt to continuously changing consumer demands and market trends.

Enable Differentiation by developing tools to produce attractive, safe and sustainable PET packaging that out-performs alternative materials and stands-out on store shelves.

Enable Stability by offering reliable, energy efficient manufacturing solutions that reduce variability, as well as boost material and operational efficiency.

Husky understands that market conditions and consumer demands in the UAE are changing. As a result, food and beverage producers serving this region are being challenged to adapt to new realities and significant impacts on supply chains, skilled labor shortages, rising energy and material costs and pressures to be more sustainable – all of which can result in variability and uncertainty in productivity and profitability.

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Sidel to showcase its complete line solutions at Gulfood Manufacturing 2022

Sidel will be demonstrating its expertise and ability to partner with customers to provide complete line packaging solutions at Gulfood Manufacturing 2022 in Dubai from 810 November 2022. In addition, it will showcase its latest aseptic technology. Visitors to the stand in Hall 3, booth A3-4, at the Dubai World Trade Centre will see the company’s latest smart technology in action and be able to discuss its extensive service portfolio.

The event is a global platform for the food and beverage manufacturing industry, bringing together 1,600 exhibitors from 60 countries to display the latest advanced technologies in processing and packaging solutions to the show’s 36,000 visitors. Every year, the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region’s key buyers converge on the show for face-to-face meetings and deals. Last year, 96% of visitors said the show was important for sourcing.

The Middle East, Africa and India (MEA&I) region continues to be a dynamic marketplace for beverages

and is developing at a rapid pace, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4% expected across all beverage categories from 2021 to 2025, equivalent to an additional 55 billion units.

This year’s show has five core themes: sustainability, innovation, nutrition, technology, and efficiency. As a leading global provider of packaging solutions, Sidel’s key offerings easily demonstrate all of these qualities.

Complete line solutions

Visitors will be able to discuss Sidel’s complete line solutions, a culmination of itsdecades of expertise and its comprehensive portfolio of services in every field of packaging solutions including line concept, engineering, line control and automation, packaging technologies and equipment. As a full solution partner, Sidel helps give producers a thorough understanding of the entire supply chain and how its flexible, smart

solutions can respond to the fastchanging market.

Best-in-class aseptic technology

Sidel will preview its latest aseptic packaging system, the new Aseptic Combi Predis X4. Combining the highest food safety standards, unprecedented ease of use, maximum flexibility and best-in-class environmental footprint, this new development harnesses Sidel’s 47 years of experience in aseptic packaging equipment technology. The Aseptic Combi Predis X4 is designed to help Sidel’s customers meet the growing market for healthy and nutritious drinks with a long shelf life such as juice, nectar, soft drinks, isotonics, teas (JNSDIT), and liquid dairy products (LDP).

Single smart solution

Sidel will also demonstrate how its Super Combi – integrating preform feeding, blowing, labelling,

filling/capping and cap feeding in a single smart solution – is able to offer significant productivity and quality benefits to customers in the water industry. Water makes up nearly onethird of soft drinks sales in the UAE, the show’s home territory, and here sales are forecast to grow faster than any other category, to 436m litres by 2026, as consumers additionally seek out climate-friendly packaging and larger pack sizes. [1]

Visitors to the stand will be able to see the fastest single line in MENA in operation, through a film demonstration of the 86,000 bottleper-hour (bph) Super Combi solution at UAE-based company Mai Dubai. The Sidel stand will similarly show the fastest carbonated soft drinks (CSD) Sidel Super Combi in Africa, recently installed in Challawa, Nigeria and producing 65,000 bph for the Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC of Coca-Cola Hellenic Group).

Sidel, which also offers a Combi solution dedicated to edible oil, will show how it can enhance customers’ line improvement portfolio by upgrading older, low-performance equipment with reliable, highperformance solutions, such as EasyFEED™, Gebo AQFlex® and OptiFEED®.

Extending shelf life

Another Sidel highlight at the show this year will be Actis™, the proven bottle plasma coating technology, currently accounting for more than five billion bottles produced across the CSD, beer, juices, tea and coffee markets. This technology allows manufacturers to extend the shelf life of a PET bottle by up to five times, while offering significant lightweighting opportunities.

Digital solutions

Sidel is continuing with its digital evolution. The Evo-ON® software suite offers powerful cloud computing and

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Harbinder Kathuria, Sidel’s VP Sales for MEA&I, says: “We look forward to welcoming our current and potential customers for really practical discussions about how our flexible, smart solutions can help them enhance their productivity, meet their quality and sustainability goals, and respond to the fast-changing market. We’re eager to welcome visitors and provide them with the best advice and information in the industry.”

data analytic technologies, enabling customers to overcome challenges and reach peak production performance without compromising on product quality or environmental impact, nor adding to operational costs.

Service portfolio

Visitors will also discover how Sidel’s service portfolio helps build, maintain and improve customers’ performance throughout their asset lifecycle, offering high levels of reliability during peak production seasons.

Addressing market needs

With expertise in eco-friendly packaging alternatives, from 100% recycled PET (rPET) and light-weighted primary packaging with tethered caps to optimised secondary and tertiary packaging alternatives, Sidel will show how it is ready to help customers meet the packaging market’s changing priorities.

[1] UAE Sort Drinks Market Insights 2021 – Key insights and drivers behind the soft drinks market performance. Source – Global Data.

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MULTIVAC Group presents Integrated processing and packaging solutions for the food sector

At this year's Gulfood Manufacturing in Dubai World Trade Centre from 8-10 November 2022 at Hall 1, Stand C1- 42 Dubai World Trade Centre, MULTIVAC will be presenting its wide range of innovative processing and packaging solutions for the food industry. The focus will be on integrated lines, which enable the widest range of food products to be processed and packaged cost-effectively and sustainably. Other highlights will be a exhibits of the company's global products.

MultiFresh technology for thermoforming packaging as well as tray packing

MULTIVAC will be exhibiting MultiFresh technology on its R 105 MF thermoforming packaging machine as well as on the new T 255 and T 305 traysealers.

The R 105 MF thermoforming packaging machine is a compact and economic model for producing vacuum skin packs in small and medium-sized batches. This machine, which is easy and reliable to operate, enables smaller manufacturers to make the entry into vacuum skin packaging. It also offers a high level of flexibility in terms of pack shapes - the range extends from rightangled packs and basic formats right up to formed cavities, which can be shaped to the required design. As with the higher-output models, the R 105 MF is equipped with integrated upper

web chain guidance, which ensures that the upper web is guided precisely during the packaging procedure.

Thanks to its compact and modular construction, as well as its wide range of equipment options, the machine can be designed individually to the customer's particular requirements.

The New traysealer T305. It has been developed to produce attractive MAP and vacuum skin packs in small to medium-sized batches, and it can be used for the widest range of applications, whether ready meals, convenience foods and snacks, meat, sausage products, cheese, fish and seafood, fruit or vegetables. In terms of pack shape and materials, there are practically no limits to the T 305. Using a maximum format width of 420 x 300 mm, it can run a wide variety of trays

made of paper fibre or board, plastic, aluminium or foamed materials, and a large range of upper webs can also be run. Sustainable packaging materials, such as mono films or MULTIVAC PaperBoard, can also be used on the traysealer.

Thanks to the latest technology, this robust machine enables a high level of output to be achieved, while also providing the highest pack quality with gentle handling of the trays. The traysealer can be designed with up to four tracks for maximum output of small trays.

And last but not least, the new T 305 is already ideally prepared for use with the various MULTIVAC Smart Services - and this means for a digital future.

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FRITSCH Bakery Solutions

The ROLLFIX 300 is always the first choice if you prefer to take the sheeting process into your own hands. This manual machine allows you to direct the process and still have one hand free, thanks to its practical pedal control (in addition to the hand control). It processes dough blocks of up to 15 kg with ease thanks to its roller gap of up to 45 mm. The optional flour duster can be controlled during sheeting with a single touch on the feed lever and can simply be tilted aside for cleaning. The ROLLFIX 300 also stands out due to its extremely robust construction, and it takes up minimal space due to its flip-up tables on both sides. The ROLLFIX 300 models are naturally all equipped with the automatic reversing gear, which is the reason for the excellent reputation of the ROLLFIX machines in the baking world.

TVI Portioning Solutions

We will be displaying new TVI portioning machine GMS 400, which was designed primarily for medium-sized butcher's shops, industrial-scale meat processors with smaller lines, as well as wholesale businesses, which supply restaurants, caterers or canteens with portioned meat products.

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Krones presentscomplete solutions for filling water and sensitive beverages in PET bottle

As a leading system supplier, Krones will be represented at Gulfood Manufacturing 2022. On a total of 216 square metres, we will be presenting our complete solutions for filling water and sensitive beverages in PET bottles. In their production, Krones covers the entire cycle: from preform and container production, through filling, labelling and packaging, to recycling used plastic containers and reusing them. And because the topic of recycling is playing an increasingly important role, they will be showing sustainable solutions at the fair, not only for PET, but also for polyolefins (PO).

Visitors can also get advice from their team of experts on site about

material-saving and recyclable packaging as well as bottle design.

Other highlights of Krones includes: The new Rapid Part on Demand, which quickly provides with the spare parts need from the 3D printer. Don't miss the opportunity to explore the latest innovations in the Krones showroom and to take a virtual tour of their machines and lines. Krones team will inform about the digitalisation solutions, among other things, with which can make production processes even more efficient.

Some of Krones subsidiaries will be there this year, and they have

something special in store as well: Kosme will be presenting its solutions for the low output range, and HST will be showcasing high-pressure homogenisers that are especially suited to the production of UHT milk products, mixed milk beverages and fruit juices. One of their subsidiary Evoguard will also not miss the opportunity to show its valves and pumps, which ensure the perfect production flow in the manufacture of beverages and foodstuffs. Also present will be KIC Krones as a specialist for consumables and ecomac with its expertise in the field of reuse and recycling of used machines.

Thirteen Pakistani companies will be exhibiting their made in Pakistan products at Gulfood Manufacturing 2022

Thirteen Pakistani companies are participating in this year’s edition of Gulfood Manufacturing in Dubai from 8th to 10th November 2022. Gulfood Manufacturing will be the convening platform for the industry, as it addresses optimizing operational efficiency, driving responsible sourcing with traceable supply chains, navigating entry barriers in new markets, adopting sustainable practices, and generating new funding sources.

The event will become a global platform for the industry to learn, engage and present their products, services, and solutions focused on moving the food manufacturing industry forward toward a more sustainable, resilient, agile and efficient future. Following Pakistani companies will showcase their latest innovative products at the show:

Continental Print & Pack Pvt. Ltd (Trade Centre Arena Stand: S-D13)

Continental Print & Pack Private Ltd was founded in 2010 and is one of the country's most technologically advanced packaging companies, with cutting-edge in-house research and development facilities offering flexible packaging solutions.

Refinery is supplying all available grades of Sodium Chloride, to various importers around the world. They produce high quality refined salt (NACL) at three different plants with an installed capacity of 3500 tonnes per day. Being Pakistan’s largest salt manufacturer, the company has excelled in producing high quality salt for more than three decades.

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Arco Plastics Pvt Ltd. (Hall 1 Stand: 103)

ARCO Plastics (Pvt.) Limited established in 2005 is one of the leading manufacturer of plastic pallets.

The pallets made at ARCO are being used by multiple industries including but not limited to pharmaceutical, chemical, polymers, textile, tobacco and particularly by the food and beverage industry.

Far Eastern Impex Pvt. Ltd. (Hall 6 Stand: 625)

Vibgyor Food Ingredients is synonymous to high-quality food ingredients in the food industry of Pakistan. Their in-house team of expert food technologists and flavoring experts respond to the customer’s customized requirements, be it in capacity of food colors, food flavors, emulsifiers, cake gels, seasonings, sugar paste (fondant), specialized blends of cocoa powder, real and compound chocolates and many more.

Iftekhar Ahmed & Co (Hall 6 Stand: 642)

Iftekhar Ahmed & Co. (IAC) is a name to reckon in the world of horticulture produce and processed fruit and vegetable products, established in 1960. Their core line of business is to handle process and sell fresh/processed fruit and vegetable products. iac is the single largest company working in pakistan with well integrated supply chain management systems, operating comprehensively as grower, packer, wholesaler, cold storage facility provider, processor and exporter.

Kamil Packaging

(Concourse 1 Stand: CC1-94)

Hub Pak Salt Refinery (Hall 8 Stand: 801)

With experience of more than 35 years in the salt industry, Hub Salt Pak

Kamil packaging is providing the best flexible packaging solutions for more than a decade. They have stateof-the-art packaging plant and strict quality control.

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Matco Foods Limited (Hall 7 Stand: 760)

Matco Foods Limited is one of the leading manufacturer and distributor of Sweeteners, Starches and Proteins based out of Pakistan. They specialize in Rice, Tapioca and Corn Ingredients and Derivatives. Their products include Rice Syrup, Rice/Tapioca Maltodextrin, Rice/Tapioca Syrup Solids, Rice Protein, and Corn Starch.

Shafi Gluco Chem (Hall 8 Stand: G8-22)

Shafi Gluco Chem is one of the world's leading manufacturer and distributor of sweeteners and proteins. They are specialized in rice and tapioca based food ingredients since the last two decades and supplying products to over 80 countries globally.

in Pakistan. They provide a wide range of custom designed laminate structures for the primary packaging of food products in solid, powder or liquid form in consumer packaging as well as bulk packaging.

Quality Flavors Pvt Ltd (Hall 6 Stand: C6-36)

Quality Flavors is a one stop solution provider for food and beverage industries. Their product range includes flavors, emulsions, all in one compounds for flavored drinks and carbonated soft drinks, artificial sweeteners, chicken powder, chicken granulates, premixes for foods and beverages and fragrances. With stateof-the-art production facilities in three main cities of Pakistan i.e. Lahore, Faisalabad and Sialkot, fully equipped flavor / fragrance creation and application labs, separate innovation and R&D lab / pilot testing facility, Quality Flavors is the proud and only exporter in its industry to more than 13 countries.

Standard Manufacturing Co., (Pvt) Ltd. (Hall 7, Stand: 712)

SMC is one of the leading Pakistani manufacturer of flavours, fragrances and food colors committed to develop high-quality products with more than 100 years of experience in the industry. Tracing its roots to Pre-Partition India, SMC has been combining the experience passed down from one generation to another with modern technologies to deliver the best sensorial experience.

Universal Packaging Company (Pvt.) Ltd (Shk Saeed Hall 2 Stand: S2-C46)

Established in 2010, Universal Packaging is one of the world class leader that provides premium quality, flexible packaging solutions to the top tier companies across the globe. They cater various industries for their flexible packaging needs, which includes, Biscuits, Snacks, Confectionery, Deserts, Powdered Drinks & Milk, Tea, Salt, Spices, Rice, Flour, Edible Oil, Frozen Foods, Pharmaceuticals, Ketchup & Sauces, Soaps, Detergents, Pesticides & Seeds.

Wiztec Food Solutions (Hall 8 Stand: G8-8)

Toyo Packaging Pvt. Ltd. (Trade Centre Arena, Stand: S-B14)

Toyo Packaging was established in 1989 and has emerged as one of the leading flexible packaging companies

Wiztec food solutions has Pakistan’s biggest dehydration plant, which is equipped with state-of-the-art manufacturing Plant. Their production unit is situated at Dera Ismail khan. They are specialized in herbs, spices, and vegetable dehydration and provide in various forms i.e flakes, coarse and fine powder. It is available in different packaging and customized packaging as well.