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AFRICA BIG 7 PREVIEW
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GULFOOD REVIEW
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MEIKO Group: Dishwashing technology business sets new order intake record in 2013 MEIKO - the well-known manufacturer of commercial dishwashers and cleaning and disinfection appliances based in Offenburg, Germany - posted a new order intake record in 2013. The volume of business generated by the company's commercial dishwasher operations at its headquarters and key production site rose by some 6 million euros to more than 108 million euros. This included increases of over 8 percent for large commercial dishwashing machines and almost 12 percent for cleaning products. 1,100 employees in Offenburg contributed to these results. In total, more than 2,000 people worldwide were employed by MEIKO companies in 2013, up from the previous year's figure of 1,800. The MEIKO flag continued to be flown by 23 subsidiaries, 12
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of which are located outside Germany. Consolidated group sales hit another record high of 260 million euros, while the order intake posted by MEIKO's foreign subsidiaries rose by 5 percent to 120 million euros. MEIKO received major orders in the sevenfigure range for its dishwashing technology from both domestic and foreign customers. The company reported particularly encouraging increases in sales - mostly in the double-digit percent range - in Australia, France, the USA and China. In Austria and Switzerland, the company's traditionally high market share in the large commercial dishwasher sector saw a further boost, while domestic business in this product group once again posted a hit rate in excess of 70 percent, with 7 out of 10 major contracts during the year being awarded to MEIKO. For the first time Japan emerged as the strongest export market in the cleaning and disinfection technology business, notching up growth of
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60% over the previous year's figures. Further growth markets for this product group included Latin America, India, Australia and the rest of Europe excluding Germany. In autumn 2013 the new M-iClean range of undercounter dishwashers was launched in impressive style at a prestigious event held at the Europa Park Rust leisure park in Germany. MEIKO took orders worth more than one million euros for this product range within just the first few weeks of its launch. Production of the M-iClean machines also began on schedule in autumn 2013 in a brand-new manufacturing hall equipped with the very latest machine tools. The extraordinary success story of the M-iQ flight and rack type dishwashing machines continued unabated in 2013. Taken together with the new M-iClean, this means that the clear majority of all the dishwasher models offered by MEIKO from 2014 onwards will have been on the market for less than four years - a striking indicator of MEIKO's innovation capabilities. The quality and innovation of MEIKO's products and services once again led to a number of awards and prizes in 2013. These included the prestigious Mercury Award for the company's M-iQ technology, which was presented at the annual conference of the International Travel Catering Association (ITCA), as well as the "Best of Market" award presented by the German trade journals "Gastlichkeit" and "GVmanager". This latter award, which was based on a survey of 2,300 readers of the two journals, confirms MEIKO's popularity in the hotel, foodservice and catering industries. MEIKO also received the "Star Award in Gold" for the fifth time in succession from the "Top hotel" trade magazine at the Internorga trade fair. The company's business expectations for 2014 are positive. This confidence is also reflected in an investment budget totalling over 12 million euros. This includes the construction of a new Service Centre at the company's Offenburg site which will help to further optimize this key service.
Exhibition MAFEX:Meeting point for experts of the food industry From December 11 to 13, 2014 the international exhibition MAFEX - Maghreb Food Exhibition will take place for the third FOOD BUSINESS GULF & MIDDLE EAST
time in the Moroccan business city Casablanca. Companies will present food and halal products, machinery and equipment for food processing and packaging, cooling and storage systems as well as ingredients and additives. Up to 200 exhibitors are expected this year. National pavilions from Germany and China will once again be present. Interested companies can receive further information and application form from the organisers IFWexpo Heidelberg GmbH and IEC Maroc. Morocco´s economy is growing continuously: During the last four years the average country´s GPD reached 4%. Morocco is the most stable state in the Maghreb Region and due to its favorable position it plays the role of a trade hub for Europe, America and the neighboring African countries. One goal of the government is to achieve independence in the food processing industry. According to the “Plan Emergence” the financial support for the development of this sector as well as lowinterest credits are provided. In many cities, there are numerous supermarkets of European standard. Nevertheless, the supermarkets´ demand for products which meet hygiene, packaging and labeling standards can often not be satisfied. The majority of food products are imported from abroad. Morocco offers good sales opportunities for producers of machines for food processing and food products.
Fine Food NZ packed with features to fuel industry growth in 2014 Fine Food New Zealand (Fine Food NZ) returns to Auckland's ASB Showgrounds from 22 to 24 June 2014, showcasing the best and most innovative products and services to the foodservice, hospitality, and food retail industries. “The show couldn't come at a better time, with strong growth tipped for the sector,” says Dona White, CEO of North Port Events, the Auckland company that organises Fine Food NZ. The biennial event is anticipated to outstrip the success of the Fine Food NZ 2012 show 70% of its exhibition space has already been sold, 10% more exhibition space has been added to meet demand, and more than 1000 top quality buyers have already pre-registered, APRIL-JUNE 2014
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including visitors from China, Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, India, Thailand, the Pacific Islands, and New Zealand. “The show has been a huge success since its inception in 2010 - and we're confident the 2014 show will easily surpass its predecessors with an anticipated 300 exhibitors,” says Dona White. “Fine Food NZ serves the foodservice, hospitality, and food retail industries by providing a highly concentrated one-stop-shop for business owners and operators, plus relevant educational and networking opportunities. Independent research carried out by Covec confirms that Fine Food NZ really delivers on its promise to exhibitors and buyers alike, connecting suppliers with thousands of new customers and helping New Zealand businesses to grow.” Hospitality, food, drink, accommodation, and tourism are all hugely important industries in the New Zealand economy, employing about 5% of Kiwi workers. The restaurant trade alone
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contributes more than $7 billion a year to New Zealand's bottom line. 2013 was a great year for the hospitality industry reflecting the strengthening of the NZ economy. Figures released by Paymark comparing August 2012 with August 2013 show year-on-year growth among cafés and restaurants of 11.7%, bars and clubs of 7.4%, and accommodation providers of 9.3%. The Restaurant Association of New Zealand (RANZ) 2013 Hospitality Report projected a 3% increase in nationwide sales across the restaurant sector in 2013 to $7.19 billion, plus a 1% increase in those employed in the industry taking the overall workforce to 104,525. “While the economic outlook is improving, hospitality businesses need to keep on top of ongoing challenges such as high labour costs, sourcing skilled workers, and the demands of a crowded marketplace. This is where Fine Food NZ 2014 provides real value, enabling hospitality sector owners and operators to take
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time out from the daily grind to reassess their business direction, find new products and suppliers, and make great decisions,” says Dona White. “The show attracts New Zealand's biggest range of trade exhibitors and provides real insights into the future of the industry. Visitors find it a truly inspirational experience that gives them new tools to tackle the challenges they face in the marketplace and helps them bring fresh ideas to their businesses that really make a difference.” All the major hospitality industry associations are back on board for Fine Food NZ 2014, including the Restaurant Association of New Zealand (RANZ), Baking Industry Association of New Zealand (BIANZ), New Zealand Chefs Association (NZCA), NZ Food & Grocery Council (FGC), and Hospitality New Zealand (HNZ). Many of these organisations will hold their AGMs, awards dinners, and national competitions alongside or within the event, including the BIANZ Bakery of the Year Competition, the NZCA Gourmet Pacific Challenge, the RANZ Barista Smackdown, and more. New to Fine Food NZ this year is the 'The Barista Smackdown' presented in partnership with the Restaurant Association of New Zealand sponsored by Tiger Coffee and IncaF'e, with exclusive milk sponsor Meadow Fresh. This high adrenaline, visual extravaganza with wild cards and challenges, will see the top baristas compete head-to-head in knockout heats to create the perfect coffee. Cash prizes and spot prizes will be up for grabs along with the accolade of Smackdown Champion.
Aryaf Bakeries' rusks are packed on a Simionato
Simionato strengthens its position in the bakery industries by installing a weighing system in Aryaf Bakeries. Aryaf Bakeries in Dammam - Saudi Arabia, produces a wide range of bakery products following strict global food safety and quality management systems, such as HACCP & ISO 22000. Their range of products is distributed in Saudi Arabia to Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabian and foreign airlines, the Seattle coffee chain, Starbucks coffee and a large number of franchised restaurants. The installed system is suited to follow FOOD BUSINESS GULF & MIDDLE EAST
specific requirements applied to rusks. A product not easy to treat because it is fragile and bridges. Simionato RCW 10-21 multihead weigher with mezzanine and feeding system provides product to an existing bagger. A key feature of Simionato technology is the easy integration to existing systems, providing the opportunity to refresh and upgrade the production site. The multihead scale is engineered with special cones and vibrators to discharge the rusks into the bagger without breaking it. “We are satisfied with Simionato's service and how they have conducted the project from the beginning: before presenting the machine configuration, Simionato checked the production area, followed trials with products in Italy and made some recommendations. That is why we look to add a new Simionato line this year” affirms Mr. Ahmad Humsi, Production Manager of Aryaf Bakeries. Since 1963 Simionato develops and produces linear weighers and multihead weighers combined with vertical packaging machines. The combined offer of weighing and packaging system, confirms Simionato's unique selling position. The main growth pillar is the constant innovation in new packaging solutions. Simionato now is part of Hayssensandiacre company enabling a wider range of machines and services.
Asia's leading fresh fruit and vegetable trade show up by almost 30 per cent on this stage last year Stands for ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA 2014 are selling rapidly, with reserved exhibition space up by almost 30 per cent on the same stage last year. Asia's premier fresh produce trade show returns to Hong Kong's AsiaWorld-Expo Center on 3-5 September 2014. Exhibitors from some 31 countries have already signed up to take part, underlining the international quality of the event and the increasing global interest in Asia's fresh fruit and vegetable business. Some 17 different countries have booked national pavilions at the show, including Argentina, Australia, Belgium, China, Chile, Ecuador, France, Greece, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Peru, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Taiwan. APRIL-JUNE 2014
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A host of companies from around the world are exhibiting for the first time at ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA this year, including major New Zealand apple growerpacker-exporter Mr Apple. “We see ASIA FRUIT LOGSITICA as the leading trade show in the region,” said Mr Apple's project manager for the event, Lisa Cork. “The show is well established and draws key influencers and decision-makers from around the Asia-Middle East region. It offers Mr Apple a great opportunity to increase our visibility in the region as New Zealand's largest vertically integrated apple grower-packer-shipper, exporting 25 per cent of New Zealand's apple crop.” Cool Fresh International, a global fresh produce group headquartered in the Netherlands with a subsidiary in China, is also making its debut appearance at the show with a 50m2 stand. “Our group companies have been growing steadily, and that includes their marketing into Asia. We now need to consolidate our efforts, and profile our various companies in the Asian markets,” said Cool Fresh International's Nic Jooste. “We are convinced that ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA is the most effective platform for us to do this. We will be promoting our global sourcing and direct supply services at the event.” A record 6,500 visitors from 64 different countries attended ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA 2013. More than three quarters of them held leading management positions in their companies, while 89 per cent of them were closely involved in the purchasing and procurement decisionmaking process, according to visitor survey results. With just under six months to go before ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA 2014 opens, companies are advised to book now to secure their space and access the opportunities in Asia's rapidly growing fresh produce markets.
Portable Powder Blending" factory fully operational in India The "Portable Powder Blending" factory, marketed by the company Blendhub, is in India producing with the highest levels of security and quality. The plant has been instrumental for Premium Ingredients Food Services India's aim of obtaining the Food Safety System Certification 22000 (FSSC-22000). The FSSC-22000 certification has been developed by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and is based on the standards UNE-EN ISO 22000 and BSI PAS 220. For Premium Ingredients Food Services India, it will ensure the safety of the perishable products processed by the company through the “Portable Powder Blending”, which also has strict cleaning protocols, developed entirely by Blendhub to cover all requirements needed by the blends produced in these kind of plants. APRIL-JUNE 2014
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Located in the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) of Sri City, north of Chennai, India, Premium Ingredients Food Services India is a company committed to quality and safety, which had already been recognized in 2012 as the first enterprise in the SEZ , among more than 100 other installed there, in obtaining the ISO 22000, ISO 14000 and ISO 9001 certifications. The “Portable Powder Blending” factory is capable of producing, on average, a batch every 12 minutes of up to 6000 tons per year and is allowing the Indian company meet its production expectations by providing powder products with high standards of safety and quality to its customers, primarily companies in Southeast Asia and the Middle East. The portable factory of Blendhub was born out of the need of powder blending companies to supply their products globally and in a flexible way, adapting to the constraints of the raw materials market and distribution. The “Portable Powder Blending” has a modular design which allows its transport on a 40 feet container and is internationally patented. It is delivered to the customer ready to produce anywhere in the world and anywhere in the supply chain in just six months from order exclusively with an electrical connection with only 60Kw power. The plant needs only three operators so the production cost is minimal, creating a clear competitive advantage for its customers.
Portugal is FRUIT LOGISTICA 2015 Partner Country Portugal is the official partner country for FRUIT LOGISTICA 2015 taking place in Berlin on 4-6 February. Portugal is making its largest appearance ever at the leading international trade fair for fresh produce marketing. The country is looking forward to attracting even more international buyers and further strengthening its profile as a supplier of quality products. Messe Berlin CEO Dr. Christian Göke, "Portugal offers a wide range of fruits and vegetables throughout the year. Annual exports have increased at an average rate of 8% over the past three years. This shows that people around the world are discovering the impressive quality of fresh produce from Portugal." The figures reported by Portugal Fresh, the FOOD BUSINESS GULF & MIDDLE EAST
national association of fruit, vegetable and flower exporters, clearly reflect the country's growing export volume. Fresh produce exports increased by 26% over the past three years, from EUR 780 million in 2010 to EUR 983 million in 2013. Last year, Portugal produced fruits and vegetables worth EUR 2.6 billion, with exports accounting for almost EUR 1 billion. Most of the country's exports are sent to European countries. Other important customers include South America and the Arab states. Portugal first exhibited at FRUIT LOGISTICA in 2000. The Portuguese pavilion has been organised by Portugal Fresh since 2011.
DuPont Nutrition & Health Delivers Market-Driven Solutions for Child Nutrition The child-specific food and beverage market is expected to grow quickly over the next few years. While children play a role in purchase decisions, parents want nutritious, delicious foods that contribute to their child's health throughout the day, including breakfast and snacks. Globally, there is a growing concern among parents surrounding the lack of product offerings that address healthy growth and development and immune, digestive and oral health. As concerns in these areas intensify, parents are actively seeking foods for meals and snacks that can satisfy hunger while improving the nutrient density of their child's overall diet. “Our consumer insight has enabled us to better support the needs of food, beverage and dietary supplement manufacturers. At DuPont we have the ability to help these manufacturers address this opportunity for new product offerings for children containing protein, fiber, probiotics and sweeteners,” explains Megan DeStefano, global marketing leader, Child Nutrition. “Our marketing insights, coupled with our technical and nutrition science expertise, help support the development of these customers' child nutrition strategies with complete solutions to satisfy the concerns of parents worldwide.” DuPont Nutrition & Health offers a wide range of solutions that meet market demand for healthier products for children, including SUPRO® Soy Protein, FIBRIM® Soy Fiber, APRIL-JUNE 2014
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LITESSE® Polydextrose Soluble Fiber, HOWARU® Bifido, HOWARU® Protect Kids, HOWARU® Rhamnosus, XIVIA® Xylitol and GRINDSTED® Hydrocolloids. “We provide manufacturers with functional ingredients that ensure the optimum combination of flavor, texture and nutritional benefits,” adds Jeffrey Gambaro, director applied technology. DuPont Nutrition & Health addresses the world's challenges in food by offering a wide range of sustainable, bio-based ingredients and advanced molecular diagnostic solutions
to provide safer, healthier and more nutritious food. Through close collaboration with customers, DuPont combines knowledge and experience with a passion for innovation to deliver unparalleled customer value to the marketplace.
Global Dairy Congress brings Continents together in Istanbul Top speakers from Brazil to China will be gathering in Istanbul for the 2014 Global Dairy Congress, which takes place on 17-18
Palsgaard advises on how to achieve success in Asia Palsgaard, the renowned Danish producer of food ingredients, hosts Danish Minister for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, Mr. Dan Jørgensen during visit in Malaysia. On 7 April, a Danish trade delegation headed by Mr. Dan Jørgensen visited Palsgaard's newly inaugurated emulsifier factory in Johor Bahru, Malaysia during the delegation's visit to Malaysia and Singapore. The aim was to understand how Danish companies could enter the Asian markets as successfully as in the case of Palsgaard. The Danish trade delegation visited the factory to learn how Palsgaard has built the most modern and automated emulsifier plant in the world to date, now ready to serve the demands of the growing Asian markets. During the visit, Palsgaard CEO Mr. Jakob Thøisen presented Palsgaard's strategy and roadmap to a successful presence in a global setting, with a special focus on a successful planning phase and good cooperation with the local authorities. “We are of course honoured to receive the Minister and the Danish delegation here at our emulsifier factory in Malaysia. And we are also happy to inspire and help other Danish companies to gain foothold in this highly interesting Asian region” says Jakob Thøisen. Palsgaard A/S is a global specialist in the manufacture of emulsifiers and stabilizers for bakery, confectionery, dairy, mayonnaise and dressings, ice cream and margarine. Palsgaard has a thorough, international knowledge of the sector. With factories in Denmark, Holland, Mexico, Malaysia and China and with pilot plants in Denmark, Mexico and Singapore the company is truly globally focused both in production and product development.
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June at the Conrad Istanbul hotel. The keynote address will be given by David Denholm, President and Chief Operating Officer of leading US Greek yogurt innovator Chobani. The packed programme of conference sessions also offers:Turkey market overviews from Sutas and Danone; global market insights from Rabobank, Amul, National Food Products and Mengniu;discussion on health and sustainability with Cytosport, Valio and Personify; emerging market developments with Agripoint, Yummy and Dairy Farmers of America; innovation successes from Arla, Bebida and Powerful Yogurt; expert views on brand building and investment from McQueen and Thrive; entrepreneur presentations by Bio-tiful and Enerdrinks; and market briefings by Zenith International and FoodBev Media. Other highlights include the World Dairy Innovation Awards Gala Dinner on 17 June and unrivalled opportunities for international networking at the most senior industry level. Organised by specialist food and drink industry consultancy Zenith International, the event is sponsored by industry suppliers Aromsa and Bericap. "The dairy industry has always been convinced of milk's inherent goodness, but now consumers want even more in products, from pleasure and convenience to excitement and innovation, alongside value, health and sustainability", commented Zenith International Chairman Richard Hall. "The conference aims to open up discussion on meeting the challenge today of breaking new ground for tomorrow. "Now in its 8th year, the Global Dairy Congress is intended for industry leaders, suppliers, customers and analysts to gain a complete overview of the latest trends and thinking across all continents from top companies in each region. We are delighted to be holding the event in a city which has such a long tradition of bridging cultures and ideas." APRIL-JUNE 2014
Grocery Company Completes Implementation of ADC's PCubed In-Store Fresh Production Planner Applied Data Corporation (ADC), a leading provider of fresh item management (FIM), recipe management and scales management software to the grocery retail and food service industries, announces that Brookshire Grocery Company, a 150 store chain based in Tyler, Texas has completed rollout of ADC's P-Cubed In-Store Fresh Production Planning module in all of their stores. "All 150 of our stores are now running production planning in four departments Deli, Bakery, Chef Prepared and Produce. On average, we run around 1,000 production plans per day per department across our 150 stores," said Jonathan Key, Fresh Item Management Coordinator at Brookshire Grocery Company. The P-Cubed In-Store Fresh Production Planner has taken the guesswork out of fresh food production planning. With the software, Brookshire Grocery Company now has educated in-stock information on availability in their fresh food departments. Brookshire Grocery Company implemented the software in phases to enable rigorous training in each store. "The first stores to start using the software reported that the production numbers were incredibly accurate. One store director reported that they have had their best quarter ever, with more sales and less shrink," continued Jonathan. Brookshire Grocery Company also tracks how the stores comply with the production plan. "With management oversight and support, we are seeing, on average, a 97% compliance rating across our stores," Jonathan stated. "We are thrilled to hear the results that Brookshire Grocery Company is reporting," said Steve Loveridge, ADC's CEO. "An important success factor to such a new technology initiative is to have store associate support. Brookshire Grocery Company has put the right steps in place to ensure store associates are using the tools." The P-Cubed In-Store Fresh Production Planner is a module within P-Cubed,
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ADC's Production Manager system. P-Cubed is one of three software systems that comprise InterStore, ADC's integrated fresh item management software suite. The other two systems are: InterScale Scales Manager, which hosts data to and from barcode labelling scales in the fresh food departments, and the NutriGen Recipe Manager, which derives the true cost of recipes (including packaging and labor), as well as managing all of the allergen and nutritional facts through their recipes for legally compliant labelling.
Kalsec® and Connell Brothers Partnership Expands in AsiaPacific to Grow Food Ingredient Business in Australia Kalsec® announces Connell Brothers Company (CBC), the largest marketer and distributor of specialty chemicals and food ingredients in Asia-Pacific, as their new Channel Partner in the Australia food market, effective May 1, 2014. CBC's team of food specialists and technologists cover all states in Australia and are supported by significant logistics capabilities and a state-of-the-art food applications facility. “CBC's customer relationships and vast experience in the food industry is an ideal complement to the Kalsec® range of products,” says Paul Filby, executive vice president of global sales and international business for Kalsec®. Kalsec® is the leading global producer of natural spice and herb flavor extracts, natural colors, natural antioxidants, and advanced hop products for the food and beverage industry. For more than 50 years, Kalsec® has consistently delivered high-quality, innovative ingredient solutions that make products look better, taste better and last longer. Operating in over 70 countries, Kalsec® is headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan, with facilities in the United States, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.kalsec.com.
Sugazym increases yield and quality in sugar production The enzyme designer SternEnzym GmbH & Co. KG offers new multi-enzyme complexes for the sugar industry. The innovative processing aids were developed specially for the production of granulated and raw sugar from beet and cane. With dextranase and amylase, FOOD BUSINESS GULF & MIDDLE EAST
Sugazym facilitates the processing of raw materials containing starch and dextrans, increases the sugar yield and optimizes the quality of the sugar crystals. Better clarification of the juice and a longer service life of the filters enable manufacturers to reduce the production costs significantly. As a specialist in the development, production and marketing of customized enzyme systems, SternEnzym presents new enzyme complexes for the sugar industry. Dextrans are a common problem in sugar production. They are formed irreversibly from saccharose by microbial metabolization after the harvest. If these high-molecular polysaccharides find their way into the sugar factory, they reduce the yield of granulated sugar and impair the quality of the products. Slower and less efficient purification of the juice, blocked filters and energy losses in evaporators and crystallizers have a negative effect on the production process. With the aid of dextranase, the new product Sugazym DX L effectively removes the dextrans from the process stream at the mill and refinery and thus prevents financial losses. Besides increasing the yield, the use of Sugazym DX L makes the process flow more efficient and therefore reduces the energy consumption. A further benefit is the greatly enhanced quality of the sugar appreciated especially by the downstream processing industries. At the sugar mill, Sugazym DX L can be added either to the reaction tank before the clarifying basin or before the final evaporator. Refineries should add Sugazym DX L to the raw sugar at the beginning of the process in conjunction with the process water, since a high sugar concentration in the syrup protects the dextranase against premature inactivation. Starch presents another immense challenge to the sugar industry. It is one of the main products of photosynthesis and is stored in the leaves and tips of the sugar cane. In the production of granulated sugar, starch is often the cause of financial losses. The reason is that it increases the viscosity of the juice, reduces the speed of clarification by precipitation and flotation and causes blockages of the filters and activated carbon adsorbers, thus impairing the efficiency of the production process. The APRIL-JUNE 2014
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new product Sugazym HiTaA L hydrolyzes the starch and therefore constitutes an economical method of breaking it down at sugar mills and refineries. The result is greatly enhanced and consistently high sugar quality combined with reduced processing costs. With the aid of amylase, Sugazym HiTaA L considerably reduces the viscosity of the juice. Since the starch is kept at a consistently low level, the filters and activated carbon adsorbers have a longer service life and dirt particles can be removed faster and more efficiently. And there is a particularly interesting benefit for the beverage industry, too: the excellent clarity of the sugar crystals prevents cloudiness in clear drinks.
WonderEight in Gulfood 2014 for the second year!
Where old world sophistication meets urban sensibilities Welcome to The Hamptons: a new world of exquisite cuisine, where local produce is transformed into feats of delicious gastronomic bravery - where three distinctive experiences combine in one boutique cafe environment. A triple-storey dining establishment that takes creative cuisine on par with the renowned Hamptonian flair to the next exciting level, merging old world sophistication with urban sensibilities. Inspired by the chic culture of its New York namesake, The Hamptons Cafe, located at the Jumeriah Beach Road, is a culinary celebration that brings to life the nonchalant elegance and diverse wholesome flavours of Long Island's East-end, adapted to Dubai's local customs and cultural mix. At The Hampton's, Dubai's first three-storey boutique cafe, discerning guests can savour three very distinct experiences on each level - with tastes on each to tantalise everyone's tastebuds. Enjoy your meal with sweeping views of the city from The Hamptons Cafe's picturesque roof garden. Revel in the bustling tea society, with regularly hosted Tea Ceremonies celebrating English, Chinese & Russian Tea Culture in The Salon. Breathe in the scents of the nestled herb garden, a year-round display of flora - Al Fresco Dining in cooler months & an established indoor Café & Salon all year round.
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As a branding and interactive agency with a wide portfolio in the hospitality industry, WonderEight participated in Gulfood 2014, the leading food industry exhibition in the MENA Region, in February. Being the biggest hospitality show in the world, with over 20,000 brands and 4,500 exhibitors, Gulfood is the perfect platform to keep an eye on how branding and design are evolving in the industry. WonderEight was again the only branding agency present in this exhibition, but this time, it provided a 360o∞ approach to concepts creation by exhibiting alongside its partners in the hospitality sector, to showcase a wide range of turnkey restaurant and hotel concepts especially tailored for the MENA & Gulf markets. Boudy Nasrala, managing partner, explains: “When the hospitality industry became our focus, we didn't try to do it alone. We knew where our strengths were, and we reached out to other experts to build a 360o brand creation service for hospitality companies. Exhibiting with us are an architecture firm that is very well experienced in restaurant building in Dubai and the region; a consultancy firm for market studies, operations, food consulting and franchising; and contractors and kitchenware professionals. This works great for clients who are new to the hospitality sector.” According to WonderEight, the Gulfood experience keeps getting better with professional visitors of international standard APRIL-JUNE 2014
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every time. Year after year, the importance of branding and communication is gaining significant credibility to visitors who realize that competition is fierce. Creating a brand experience alone has become harder, but unless a concept offers one, success has become much harder as well. “We're happy to see more people who planned to visit WonderEight's booth rather than just stumbling on us during their visit” adds Suzanne Sayegh, PR Manager and Business Development. “We received a lot of requests this year and unfortunately we cannot service them all! A part of our approach was based on advice around what concepts will work and what ventures are better off buying a pre-existing franchise. The industry is evolving at a speedy rate and fast casual concepts are still booming, but we noticed a Chinese/Asian trend picking up, especially in KSA.” The exhibition coincides with WonderEight opening new offices in Business Bay, Dubai, with Kris Kros and 3 new concepts being created in Emaar Boulevard, Dubai Mall and Abu Dhabi. WonderEight currently holds in its portfolio numerous Emirati, Kuwaiti and Saoudi brands. So the obvious next step was to move into the Gulf and provide this experience to developing and novel concepts. WonderEight's participation in Gulfood comes as an affirmation that the best way to grow is to always be on the lookout for the freshest, out-of-the-box solutions. As Mr. Nasrala's puts it “WonderEight is here to craft a unique brand experience, articulate the brand promise and pave the way for hospitality experts to do what they do best: deliver.”
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platform for industry players to purchase the plant, machinery, packaging equipment and business improvement tools that will enable them to compete effectively in global markets, the show will add further momentum to Dubai's vision to be a worldwide halal centre at the forefront of the global halal food sector's growth. “The UAE's annual halal food imports are
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two of Europe's powerhouse food processing and packaging machinery associations have stamped seals of approval on the new show. “Gulfood Manufacturing has attracted our largest overseas group booking to date, with exhibitor enrolment already double that of our second-ranked international event,” said David Harrison, Group Exhibition Manager of the UK's Processing & Packaging Machinery Association (PPMA Group). He added: “The dedicated focus on processing and packaging machinery is a major plus as the UAE and wider region are key growth markets for UK machinery suppliers. We expect the show to deliver quality and quantity of visitors which will translate to good business in sales terms buyers will want to do business.” Vera Fritsche, Head of Packaging Machinery, VDMA Food Processing and Packaging Machinery Association, said “UAE imports of German-manufactured food processing and packaging machinery reached 34 million in 2012. Demand continues to rise and the value of imports reached 27 million in the first nine months of 2013 - a 10% increase on the same period last year. Gulfood Manufacturing is the perfect platform to leverage this growth and engage some of our most important markets across the Levant, Middle East and North Africa.” With a record 4,500 companies from 120 countries participating, as well as attendance by more than 300 Government ministries, top level officials and international industry leaders, Gulfood 2014 broke all its own participation and sales records, and is expected to generate record show-floor trading and year-round legacy sales numbering in the billions of US dollars. Having attracted 81,622 trade visitors from 172 countries last month, the 2014 show ranks as the biggest and most global edition in the event's 29 year history. “Gulfood has grown consistently over the past 29 years to become the world's most influential event for the food and hospitality industry and a world-class investment platform and business facilitator. The record participation and its unparalleled global reach this year emphasises the emirate's significant role in contributing to Middle East market growth as well as Dubai's 2020 vision to become a global events destination”, added Almarri. FOOD BUSINESS GULF & MIDDLE EAST
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Gulfood's tighter, more focused format, coupled with the successful staging of the World Food Security Summit and the launch of the specialist Halal World Food, highlighted the show's role as a key global influencer and its host city Dubai's leading role in steering the global food agenda. Halal World Food Hundreds of specialist halal food companies from over 50 countries participated at Halal World Food, a specialist, show-within-a-show concept launched at Gulfood 2014, which instantly established a position as the world's biggest annual halal food sourcing trade show. Halal World Food covered all halal-related aspects of global foodservice, retail and hospitality sectors to highlight the depth and variety of international halal products. By positioning Dubai as a 'worldwide halal centre' at the forefront of global halal food industry growth, Halal World Food generated significant inward investment opportunities for major international businesses eyeing regional buyers, suppliers, logistics providers and storage and transport solutions. In-line with Gulfood's position as a key enabler in the global food policy arena, there are plans for future Halal World Food events to bring halal food policy-shapers and government organisations together to discuss the implementation of far-reaching standarisation and certification frameworks. Country Pavilions With the strongest global representation to date, Gulfood 2014 welcomed 120 official national pavilions showcasing their respective country's products and services. Ten new country pavilions participated for the first time including Bahrain, the Basque County, Colombia, the Czech Republic, Georgia, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Qatar, Romania and Vietnam. Countries with a long history of participation at the show including Australia, Brazil, Egypt, Italy, France, South Africa, USA and Germany reported excellent results and acknowledged the unprecedented global reach and the busiest show in the history of their participation. According to Brazilian Export and Investment Promotion Agency (Apex-Brasil), this year's Brazilian pavilion at the Gulfood alone featured 77 companies, 32 more than in 2013. FOOD BUSINESS GULF & MIDDLE EAST
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According to the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, the reach of the show is impressive and goes beyond the Middle East, helping Brazil to close business deals in many countries in the world. “I was surprised with how many people were interested in Brazil. I spoke to an importer from India who is looking to buy Brazilian rice and beans, one from Nigeria seeking poultry, one Australian shopping for sugar, and a Pakistani who was interested in Brazilian chocolate. I spoke to people from half the exhibiting companies, and all of them said they want to come back next year,” said CEO Michel Alaby. Returning to the show after a two year absence, the Japanese government recognises the MENA region as one of the high potential markets for Japanese products and Gulfood a great opportunity to expand their reach to other markets. “This year, we had around 2000 business discussions on-site, 250 potential contracts and at least 50 million Japanese Yen (approx 1,796,250 in UAE Dirhams) in terms of values of contracts, including the prospective ones. For this reason, definitely, we are planning to participate again in 2015,” said Mr. Terumitsu Kurisu, Director of Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO). Commenting on Gulfood's role as a major trade platform for France's food industry, François Sporrer, French Trade Commissionner and Director of UBIFRANCE Middle East said: “Food has always been a strong industry in France, a major contributor to our exports in terms of both food stuffs and equipments. Illustrating Dubai's role as a global platform for world trade, Gulfood has become the place to be for more and more French exhibitors, so it did not come as a surprise to see the number of French exhibitors at the show this year increasing by 20%."
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population was obese and 37.8% is overweight, and added: “The Euromonitor International report reveals the fact that the Turkish population is facing the obesity risk.� Kerim Alain BERTRAND also stated that the latest innovations in the TL 13 Billion healthy food market in Turkey were showcased during Food ingredients (Fi) Istanbul, the most prestigious meeting point of the food industry that brings regional and international manufacturers together. BERTRAND stated that the market is expected to reach a sales volume of TL 19 Billion by 2018 according to Euromonitor International's report. Kerim Alain BERTRAND, Country Manager, UBM Turkey, also said that the International Food Ingredients, Solutions and Additives Show Food ingredients (Fi) saw a 40% increase in APRIL-JUNE 2014
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promoting Turkish products. We have both visitors and exhibitors from abroad. The world is a global village now.” UNAKITAN also reminded that they used to see such shows only in other countries, and added: “But now we organize the best of the best here in Turkey; these shows contribute to the country's economy.”
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Carsten Kirkegaard Jensen with application specialist Karen Bülow-Olsen in KMC Application center. microbial requirements than those known for standard food starches”. The operation of a spray tower requires profound knowledge and the operators at KMC have built up this knowledge over the past ten years. Now they understand precisely how to select the right settings and how to adjust them. KMC's operation team has worked closely with local smiths to develop several components specifically for this purpose. You may say that the two towers are both “one of a kind” in the world. A unique technology resulting in High Performance Starches In short, this unique technology combines cooking, pre-gelatinization and drying into one continuous process. The spray cooking technology is optimal as it reduces the time of APRIL-JUNE 2014
heat exposure and damages on the granules are therefore minimal. Because of their high performance, spray cooked starches can typically be dosed 10-15% lower compared to standard pregelatinized starches. For specific application areas, recommendations go up to 30% dosage reduction. From sweet to savory - ingredients with multiple applications At KMC's new application center in Brandce, Denmark, we meet with senior application development manager, Stig Groven, to hear about the application of the ingredients produced on the spray towers. “KMC offers solutions for various food applications - from bakery fillings, coatings, meat/fish products and snacks to soups and sauces - just to FOOD BUSINESS GULF & MIDDLE EAST
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mention a few,” Stig Groven explains and mentions ColdSwell as the umbrella brand within the product portfolio produced on the two spray towers. ColdSwell starches are widely used in bakers' custards. These are often prepared in a cold process and afterwards baked into a dough. The challenge here is to keep the filling in place. ColdSwell's intact starch granules and heat stability prevent the filling from leaking out of the baked item during baking - even if frozen before baking. ColdSwell starches are also highly resistant to mechanical treatment, such as mixing or pumping, which makes them outstanding in the food industry. When applying starch directly to a cold liquid, standard starches being fine powder tend to form lumps.“Our spray cooking technology allows us to make in-line agglomerated versions of our pre-gelatinized starches,” explains Stig Groven, “and offers our customers a solution that is easily dispersed and dissolved in cold water”. The agglomeration technique is highly relevant in all instant applications. This may be within beverages, infant formulations and baby food or as Stig Groven mentions dry mixes for both sweet and savory food products. “Readyto-use dessert mixes must be easy to dissolve using standard kitchen equipment. The consumer expects a good result and a delicious eating sensation every time.” Dressed for success In the recently built application center, KMC has invested in pilot scale equipment that can simulate the industrial production of their customers. “We want to offer more to our
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customers than a bag and a specification,” says Carsten Kirkegaard Jensen, senior manager, application group, and he continues, “We combine our starch technology with expert knowledge on specific applications. This allows us to develop application specific solutions designed for optimal functionality in a specific food product and under specific processes.” The spray towers play a central role in many of the specialty products developed by KMC for instance the EmulsiForm specialty starches developed specifically for mayonnaise and dressings. “We understand the manufacturer's challenge to balance the consumer expectations to the nice and creamy consistency of a dressing against making an affordable product,” Carsten Kirkegaard Jensen explains. The EmulsiForm specialty starches offer cost savings to manufacturers in two ways. One is by offering excellent emulsification properties that allow replacing egg or egg yolk in a mayonnaise or dressing. The price development and supply situation is much more stable than is the case for eggs and there is no compromise made on product quality. Secondly, when EmulsiForm is used as texturizing agent its superior water binding properties offer a cost efficient alternative to traditional starch solutions by reducing the dosage by up to 30%. EmulsiForm and ColdSwell can easily be implemented as no changes in production setup are needed and they are equally suited for cold and hot processes. Taking KMC High Performance Starches into the future Cost savings are often a major driver in reformulation projects, though food manufacturers changing to KMC High Performance Starches gain much more. KMC and their global network of local partners value personal relations and believe in knowledge sharing. KMC offers a number of thoroughly tested recipes and are happy to give recommendations on how to adjust your own recipes. For further information, please contact Peter Haugsted (mailto:ph@kmc.dk) General Manager KMC MEA FZ. L.L.C. P.O. Box 334155 Dubai United Arab Emirates Local Cell: +971 056 7412072 APRIL-JUNE 2014
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All tests were in accordance with BS EN 60529:1992 and Ishida believes it is the first company in its sector to have these tests completed and ratings successfully awarded by an official external body. The RV-WP models incorporate a number of design features to prevent water ingress and facilitate fast and easy cleaning. These include upgraded seal and gasket designs, and enhanced manufacturing assembly processes with increased fixing points for uniformed gasket compression. The machines are also supplied with angled surfaces for rapid wash down and run off (ensuring faster drying times) and reduced crevices in bushings and hoppers, which helps to eliminate bacteria traps. As a result, the weighers offer maximum hygiene while minimising downtime for cleaning. “The successful compliance of these tests strongly demonstrates that our RV-WP specification machines are rigorously engineered for waterproof protection,” comments Nigel Smith, Ishida Europe's Multihead Weigher Applications Specialist. “Scrupulous hygiene standards are essential for any fresh or frozen food operation but if a weigher is out of service for too long for cleaning, this can have a negative effective on production throughput and targets. Our RV-WP range has therefore not only been designed to be tough enough to handle anything during production but also to be able to withstand a thorough clean in the fastest possible time.” Launched last summer, the Ishida CCWRV delivers the best levels of accuracy of any multihead weigher and, in addition to consistent weighing at close-to-zero giveaway, is now some 15% faster than previous ranges.
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confectionery & peanuts industry integrates the best of Brazilian natural and human wealth to offer a confectionery with unique taste. A festival of colors and flavors going far beyond the already famous acai to reveal to the world candies made of fruits like guarana, acerola, cupuaรงu, and other, associated with Brazilian specialties as cashew nuts and Brazil nuts. They are distinctive products with high added value and wide variety bringing in its essence the diversity and vibration of a people market by the creativity, joy and passion present in everything they do. Brazilian confectionery & peanuts industry represents a market of approximately US$ 12.7 billion, according to Euromonitor, with strong potential for expansion - in 2016, Brazil will be the second confectionery market in the world. The local supply of quality raw materials such as sugar, cocoa and corn, offered by Brazilian agriculture, guarantee the raw material required for the expansion. The country is the third largest producer of candies and chocolates, only behind United States and Germany; and also the third largest peanut producer. Brazilian confectionery products can be found in more than 140 countries on five continents. Sector's exports in 2012 were US$ 335.8 billion and have a ahead a huge potential for expansion, supported by a differentiated and quality production. Present in major international fairs of the confectionery sector, the 50 export companies gathered in Abicab, under the Sweet Brasil brand, unveil to the international market a broad, with excellence, offer, valued with the colors, tastes and cultural richness expressed from North to South of the country. Sweet Brasil is the international brand of the Brazilian confectionery & peanuts industry, created by Abicab - Brazilian Chocolate, Cocoa, Peanuts, Candies and Byproducts Industry Association, whose affiliated companies account for 100% of the Brazilian cocoa market; 92% of the chocolate market; 80% of the peanut market and 70% of the candies and confectionery market. A brand that symbolizes modernity of the industry installed in Brazil, expressed in innovation, technology, quality, variety, and, in particular, emotion and endearment that leads each release of chocolates, candies and peanuts. Sweet Brasil brings together more than 50 export companies, with a wide range of high APRIL-JUNE 2014
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value added products exported to about 150 countries. Competitiveness and state-of-the-art manufacturing processes, with international standards, consolidate the role of Brazil as an increasingly important global player in the confectionery & peanuts segment. Several activities are run by Sweet Brasil, in the local and international market seeking commercial opportunities in the confectionery & peanuts segment. Sweet Brasil - and this portal were especially planned for that purpose -, companies from other countries interested in identifying or keeping contact with partners and suppliers in Brazil receive necessary support. Product lines, manufacturers, contacts - a lot of information is made available to ease the path and ensure the achievement of good business deals. In joint work with Apex-Brasil - Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency multiple activities have been developed in order to foster and prepare the Brazilian industry to export and strengthen globalisation. Also with support of Apex-Brasil, Sweet Brasil participates in the main international events of the sector such as ISM in Cologne (Germany) and Gulfood in Dubai (United Arab Emirates).
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he history of Riclan begins in the forties, when Mrs. Irene Teixeira started to manufacture candies in her own home and sell them at the railway station to passengers on the Companhia Paulista de Estradas de Ferro. Due to the tremendous success of the candies, Mrs. Irene founded IG Teixeira and hired several employees. In 1963, the factory enjoyed new investment, began to manufacture lollipops, and was renamed Fábrica de Balas São João (St. John's Candy Factory). By this time, the taste had already spread throughout Brazil with the production of 1.5 tons of product per day. The strategy adopted by the company to win new markets and offer quality products meant that a modern factory of 30,000 square meters
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would be inaugurated in 1973. From there, the world came to know the delicious taste of St. John products. Since that time, the Factory quickly sought to bring modern and high-quality products to consumers. The production of bubble gums began in 1979. Thus, the Buzzy brand was born, which has been a great success, and can be purchased with a variety of entertaining cards. With the need to offer even more modern and distinctive products, in 1985, the Factory acquired state-of-the-art equipment and entered the Drops market under the Freegells trademark. In addition, the factory revolutionized the market by introducing the first menthol-containing candy in Brazil and was again a pioneer by launching a mentholcontaining candy product combined with cards. After so many investments in technology, in 2000 a new posture was adopted in order to update and consolidate the company's corporate image, which then became known as Riclan S.A. Riclan is a pioneer in the licensing and launching of modern products with a contemporary personality that creates the greatest success with the public. Riclan also owns brands that demonstrate the company's quality, such as Freegells, Buzzy, Pocket, Pop Mania, Gomutcho, Energy Mix and TNT. Today the factory produces 240 tons of product per day, which is distributed throughout the entire national territory and more than 80 countries such as the United States, England, Belgium, China, Australia, Mexico, and Argentina. In 2003, a 200,000 square-meter lot, also in Rio Claro, was acquired, where a modern distribution center was installed. The quality of the raw material used, the constant updating and modernization of the industrial park, and the training and specialized skills of the employees, permit Riclan to occupy a position of prominence on the national and international scene, and Riclan is now considered one of the most innovative companies in the candy sector.
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