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Expo 2020 encourages Kabab Erbil's expansion plans

Hydrosol adds more production capacity in Germany Growth continues at Hamburg's Stern-Wywiol Gruppe. With an increase of 12 percent, the family-owned company made a record 444 million euro in revenues last year. Its Hydrosol subsidiary was a big part of it. Hydrosol, which specializes in custom stabilising and texturing systems, can look back on a very successful year. With a view to the future, the company is now expanding its production capacity.

Managing Director Dr. Matthias Moser: “Our production plant is one of the most modern of its kind in Europe, and our capacity as it stands is 30,000 tonnes of ingredients a year. Our customers in over 50 countries expect the best, and in order to provide it to them with the highest level of innovation, flexibility and service, we are now investing in a second facility located in close proximity to the existing one.

The groundbreaking will take place soon, and production will start during the coming year.�

As an independent, family-owned business Hydrosol has for many years followed a long-term growth strategy, with sustained investments at home and abroad. In addition to its production facilities, the Technology Centre is an example of this. This research and development centre has extensive test facilities and pilot plant for dairy products, deli foods, meat and fish products and other food categories, and is being continually expanded. “These foresighted investments, coupled with the flexibility and reliability of an owneroperated company and the creative expertise of our staff, are central to our success,â€? comments Dr. Moser. +\GURVRO *PE+ &R .* KHDGTXDUWHUHG LQ $KUHQVEXUJ QHDU +DPEXUJ *HUPDQ\ LV D IDVW JURZLQJ LQWHUQDWLRQDO VXSSOLHU RI IRRG VWDELOLVHUV ZLWK VXEVLGLDULHV DURXQG WKH ZRUOG ,WV VSHFLDOLVWV GHYHORS DQG SURGXFH WDLORU PDGH VWDELOLVHU V\VWHPV IRU GDLU\ SURGXFWV LFH FUHDP DQG GHVVHUWV GHOLFDWHVVHQ DQG UHDG\ PHDOV DV ZHOO DV PHDW VDXVDJH DQG Ă€VK SURGXFWV :LWK LWV LQWHUQDWLRQDO QHWZRUN RI 15 VXEVLGLDULHV DQG QXPHURXV TXDOLĂ€HG IRUHLJQ UHSUHVHQWDWLYHV WKH FRPSDQ\ LV UHSUHVHQWHG LQ WKH ZRUOG V NH\ PDUNHWV $V D PHPEHU RI WKH LQGHSHQGHQW RZQHU RSHUDWHG 6WHUQ :\ZLRO *UXSSH ZLWK D WRWDO RI HOHYHQ VLVWHU FRPSDQLHV +\GURVRO FDQ PDNH XVH RI PDQ\ V\QHUJLHV FOOD BUSINESS GULF & MIDDLE EAST

A positive economic outlook and influx of tourists are expected in UAE, in the context of EXPO 2020, naturally boosting the demand for consumer foodservice options.

The restaurant sector achieved a remarkable growth in the UAE and is expected to rise further due to the continuous increase in population, a large number of tourists from around the world, as well as the rising trend for dining out.

Kabab Erbil, an authentic Iraqi fine dining restaurant was introduced in 2003 by Mr. Azad Omar Qaradaghi, has achieved incredible success in short span of time with two outlets operating in Al Muteena Street and Al Rigga Street. Serving more than 500 customers every day, the restaurant is famous for its traditional Iraqi cuisine and aesthetic ambience, which leaves the customer with a unique experience. “With the increasing appetite for out-of-home dining and growing discretionary wealth in the region, there is plenty of room for restaurant brands to expand their business; I have found that Dubai has a serious food culture and that is what we are tapping into; therefore we are planning to expand our operations in Dubai� said Mr Mariwan Qaradaghi, owner and director of Kabab Erbil Iraqi restaurant.

According to Euromonitor International, about 19,000 extra F&B outlets are expected in the UAE by 2019. With more than 6,021 outlets in the Emirates, dining out is becoming a favorite activity for many Dubai residents, who spend an average of Dh841 on restaurant meals per month, the highest in the Middle East market.

Dubai being the cultural melting pot, the food lovers are always on a culinary quest for the next interesting cuisine that will provide pleasure to their taste buds. Despite being a strong liking for Middle Eastern cuisine, Dubai is showing dynamic growth for restaurants offering multicultural cuisines. “The Diners are embracing the different cuisines and they are willing to explore new places which offer the cultural cuisine coupled with the perfect ambience; considering this favorable trend, we are offering traditional Iraqi dishes including our signature dish Kabab, followed by our famous Masgouf to our customers from different nationalities and JULY-SEPTEMBER 2016

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IFFA confirmed as the world's leading trade fair for the sector IFFA - The No. 1 for the meat industry - closed its doors after six successful days. Over 63,000 trade visitors from 143 countries attended the world's leading trade fair for the sector in Frankfurt am Main from 7 to 12 May, an increase of around five percent over the previous event in 2013 (60,509 visitors from 144 countries) whereby special mention must be made of the increased degree of internationality, which rose to a new record level of around 66 percent. Particularly well represented on the visitor side were the Russian Federation, Spain, Poland and Italy. IFFA 2016 also set a new record on the exhibitor side with a total of 1,027 companies taking part (2013: 966). The exhibitors, who came from 51 different countries, presented innovations for the entire meatprocessing chain. On 110,000 square metres of exhibition space (gross), as in 2013, they presented new products and technologies for slaughtering, dismembering, processing, packaging and sales.

“Under the motto 'Meet the Best!', the entire sector came together here in Frankfurt to discover the latest innovations and tomorrow's trends. IFFA is and will remain the world's leading trade fair for the meat industry. This year, it was distinguished by growth in all respects. An extraordinarily high level of internationality, the presence of all market leaders and highly innovative products and technologies speak for themselves”, said Wolfgang Marzin, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Messe Frankfurt.

The focus of IFFA is on innovative and creative solutions for the safe, efficient and economic production of meat and meat products.

For manufacturers of machinery and plant, IFFA is the leading international trade fair and offers the biggest expert network - a special incentive for companies to make their innovations ready for launching on the occasion of the fair. Klaus Schröter, Chairman of the Meat Processing Machines Group of the Federation of German Machine and Plant Manufacturers (Verband Deutscher Maschinen und Anlagenbau - VDMA), summarised the situation for his membership saying, “The German Machine Manufacturing Industry is very pleased with the results of this year's IFFA. Numerous new contacts were made and many contracts concluded, several of them for large-scale projects. Increasing meat consumption worldwide is the driving force behind this. And this was also reflected by the high standard of visitors, most of them top international decision makers. Our foreign customers are enthusiastic about the new technologies and the broad product portfolio, which is more diverse than at any other event in the world and makes IFFA unparalleled.”

IFFA is also a must for the butchers' trade, one of the biggest groups of visitors. Heinz-Werner Suess, President of the German Butchers' Association (Deutscher Fleischer-Verband - DFV) was delighted with the results of the fair: “Overall, IFFA was an excellent opportunity for us and our partners to show our strengths. After the six-day fair, our opinion remains unchanged: it was an extremely potent presentation for both visitors and representatives of the German butchers' trade at this, the world's leading trade fair for the meat-processing business.”

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cultures” added Mr. Mariwan Qaradaghi, owner and director of Kabab Erbil Iraqi restaurant.

Dubai has become the ultimate choice for many of the brands that are looking to expand their businesses in the region, especially in the light of expectations of economic growth in the Emirate.

Balls® brings a fresh take on Italian street food to Dubai As the temperature cools later this year, the Dubai food scene can expect to heat up with the launch of Balls®, an exciting new Italian street food experience.

A new concept from the founder and developer of 800PIZZA® in the UAE, Balls® clearly has the ingredients to make its mark.

Mixing delicious and affordable Italian street food, a pinch of American nostalgia and a distinctively different identity and you got yourself the makings of new brand sensation.

Founder Alessandro D'Ubaldo is enthusiastic about his new creation, saying “the concept is so engaging, refreshing and unique.” D'Ubaldo is still keeping the menu offering under wraps but he promises it will be worth the wait and the hype. The brand's marketing strategy is equally refreshing, with a very direct, honest and at times irreverent approach, captured in the tagline “Balls® you can eat” The flagship of the Balls® operation will be the restored vintage 1956 Airstream trailer, brought to Dubai from the United States of America. With the trailer restoration being documented on its social media accounts, Balls® is providing a glimpse of its future in the Dubai street food scene.

Balls® plans to ambitiously expand the concept across and beyond the Gulf region.

“The brand has already been registered in the GCC, UK and US and our franchise plan is in place to enable a swift rollout shortly after launch” Alessandro says, “our franchise system is designed for low entry cost, unskilled operation and versatile application from food courts counters to kiosks and of course, the majestic Airstream, ensuring that this unique and exciting concept can be embraced by any caliber investor, anywhere”.

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Easysnacking™ breaks the ice for frozen yoghurt The award-winning EasySnacking™ pack from RPC Superfos has played a crucial role in the success of a new range of frozen yogurt from Luxlait, Luxembourg's leading dairy company.

Available in three flavours - peach and passion fruit, strawberry, and caramel with salted butter and pecan nuts - the frozen yogurt has a creamy and light texture to provide the treat of ice cream but with fewer calories. For each flavour, there is a matching coulis: caramel, strawberry, or passionfruit.

Luxlait cites the sleek injection moulded PP EasySnacking™ container, which includes a stylish spoon in the lid and makes eating on-thego an indulgent experience, as one of the reasons that sales have surpassed expectations.

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manager, explains why EasySnacking™ was the perfect choice: “We chose the EasySnacking™ pot because we were intrigued by the general look and feel of it. It conveys something modern and young, and even has a dash of ergonomic design because it is so soft and smooth. Further, we appreciate the integral, organically-formed spoon, which is quite solid and therefore perfect for scooping frozen yogurt.”

Another major benefit, according to Luxlait, are the transparent lids in striking colours - one for each flavour - which afford end-users a glimpse of the beautiful pattern from the coulis on top of the frozen yoghurt.

“Sales have surpassed our expectations, and part of our success lies in the packaging,” continues Jérôme Lejeune. “We have been working with RPC Superfos for more than 15 years now, and know the company as a serious packaging supplier who regularly visits us and presents new packaging ideas to us. The idea of using the EasySnacking™ pack was spot on.”

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Frozen yoghurt from Luxlait was initially targeted at younger customers, but has proved popular with a much broader segment of the market. In response to the series' success, Luxlait is currently working on the introduction of two additional flavours, vanilla and raspberry.

Tea Board of India partners with world tea coffee expo Mumbai for promotion of domestic tea trade As a part of its aggressive strategy to promote domestic and global tea trade, the Tea Board of India - apex Tea body under the Ministry of Commerce - has booked a large Pavilion at the forthcoming World Tea and Coffee Expo (WTCE) to be held at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, Mumbai, INDIA from 20th - 22nd October 2016. With the expo becoming the definite platform for the hot beverage sector to meet and transact business deals, the Tea Board of India has doubled its

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pavilion size for 2016 as compared to 2015.

This reflects not only the strong growth potential of the Indian markets but also of the board's commitment to ensure healthy growth of the Tea sector.

Premium Ingredients Mexico transfers its portable production plant from the Federal District to Lerma Premium Ingredients Mexico, a Blendhub Corp. company, has moved its portable powder blending (PPB) production plant from Mexico City to Lerma showing how this facility offers any stakeholder of the agri-food industry the highest possible flexibility to optimize their supply chain, improve production costs and achieve more agile lead times.

PPB is transported in a 40-foot container and can easily be moved to any geographical location or point in the supply chain, ensuring the production of high quality and safe food powder blends with liquid injection. It also

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reduces manufacturing costs and financial and operational risks. These elements prove Blendhub Corp.'s capacity to offer products, services and equipment with a unique and comprehensive offering for the sector.

Premium Ingredients México has taken the decision of changing the location of its factory in Mexico after noticing the significant operational and logistical opportunities that the location of Lerma offered the company. Also, to better accomplish with the international food safety standards. PPB was initially launched as a collaboration project with a local company through Blendhub Corp's model “Franchise” in Mexico. With the relocation, it has been transformed into a “Master” project where Premium Ingredients México manages and operates the plant entirely for its formulations as

well as for those from other companies and independent formulators in the sector.

The Mexican company is with the change of location of its production center in a better position to implement its offering Food Powder Blends Anywhere in the American continent being located in the center of the country, with excellent connections by sea, air and land, and avoiding the agglomerations due the population density of the capital.

Lerma is close to the ports of Veracruz and Manzanillo, has access to the Pacific and the Atlantic oceans, and is five minutes away from the airport of Toluca, making it easy for the business' customers to visit its facilities and know their innovative portable plant. Also, Lerma is connected with the intermodal corridor to the USA, and the main logistic hubs of the country, which move 70% of the Mexican population.

The change of location will equally be beneficial for the transport of raw materials and final products, optimizing costs and reducing the price of Premium Ingredients Mexico's goods and lead times, both for this company and others.

Freshness from Europe, the CSO Italy project for promoting quality produce, lands in the United Arab Emirates Freshness from Europe, the Project financed by the European Union, the Italian Government and CSO Italy together with its members such as Apoconerpo, Alegra, Apofruit, Assomela, Ceradini, Made in Blu, Cico, Conserve Italia, Naturitalia, Origine, Oranfrizer, and Opera aims at promoting public awareness of European fruit and vegetables in China, USA, Canada, Japan and United Arab Emirates.

Started just before the summer, this campaign sees the Emirates as the focus of activities aimed at promoting and showcasing summer products, as defined in the project.

Summer products are supplied exclusively via air delivery from Italy to Dubai, guaranteeing freshness and storability of all products.

According to Eurostat data, fruit and vegetable exports from Italy to the Arab Emirates has seen a steady increase in the past three years, not only of winter fruit (kiwis, apples, pears), but also of summer and autumn fruit, such as plums, apricots, cherries and grapes.

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12,000 tons in 2015, against 9,700 in 2012, and there is still a great increase potential.

Among the various activities set by the Freshness from Europe project for the United Arab Emirates, there are in-store initiatives such as the distribution of information leaflets and presentations of fruit and vegetable produce regarding their country of origin, and their historical and cultural background.

In June, the Freshness from Europe campaign introduced summer products supply to Dubai, in around 30 mass-market stores.

“The Freshness project, says Stefano Soli from Alegra, has everything it needs to be successful and appealing in the Emirates, where people are becoming ever more interested in high quality fruit and vegetables, and pay great attention to the health topics and the nutritional aspects that the initiative wants to convey”.

Renzo Balestri, Overseas Manager from Apofruit, adds: “The Emirates are a constantly growing market and, also in the initial phase,

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the summer campaign has received a positive response so far. They showed great interest in all Italian early summer fruit - peaches, nectarines, cherries, apricots, and also in ready-to-eat produce”.

The project's promotional initiatives in the Emirates will continue throughout the upcoming months until the end of the activities planned for November, when the project Freshness from Europe will take part in the WOP Dubai trade show, between 13 and 15 November 2016.

DSM launches new cultures for milder tasting white cheese DSM introduced a new range of white cheese cultures at the DSM Dairy Seminar held on 2 June 2016 in Istanbul (Turkey) to address consumer demand for a milder and fresher flavor. These cultures come as part of DSM's total solution, along with enzymes and technical support, that improve not just the taste, but also the affordability and shelf-life of white cheese.

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Eastern Europe, the Balkans and the Middle East and consists of white brine curd cheeses of which Feta is the most globally appealing. These cheeses have seen a rise in popularity as they fit well with trends for a healthier diet and lifestyle; they are high in protein, can be used in small portions as a table cheese and combined with healthy foods, such as salads. They can also be consumed as small cubes or can be crumbled, making them an attractive and versatile convenience food.

DSM's total solution enables white cheese producers to extend shelf-life and reduce bitterness, whilst providing a good texture profile and the possibility to differentiate on flavor. It also enables a fast fermentation and accelerates ripening to increase production efficiency. A process scan to optimize production is provided, as well as a pro-active approach for controlling phage during culture performance in cheese production. Consisting of coagulants, cultures, lipases and technical support, the new range helps white cheese producers to create the next successful white cheese product.

Fine Food New Zealand dishes up winning results A record turnout of exhibitors and visitors has seen the country's biggest trade food event, Fine Food New Zealand, celebrate its greatest success yet. A biennial business to business exhibition for the foodservice, food retail and hospitality industries, the show is hugely significant to the sectors it serves as well to the New Zealand economy.

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More than 7,200 visitors and nearly 300 exhibitors took part in the three-day show, held in Auckland at the ASB Showgrounds from 26 -28 June. It surpassed all previous records says Dona White, CEO of North Port Events, which runs Fine Food New Zealand.

“We saw a 12.5 percent increase in visitor numbers compared to the 2014 show, which demonstrates the scope of the event and its importance to the industry.”

Satisfaction resonated from all corners.

Delighted exhibitors are already planning their next appearance, visitors thrilled with the diversity of the show and opportunities to connect with new and existing suppliers and competition winners pleased to reap the rewards of their efforts.

“Wow, what a show,” said Jessica Naylor from Bidvest. “Fine Food New Zealand has enabled us to showcase a small selection of the glorious food and non-food products that we supply to new and existing customers. It was a fabulous opportunity to introduce the passionate and knowledgeable team behind the name.”

Innovation Award-winner Joe Swatland from RebelFood said Fine Food New Zealand was an amazing experience, “To have a huge amount of our targeted retailers in one place has been invaluable, not to mention the other contacts in business that we have acquired.”

New exhibitor to the show, Manetti, whose edible gold and silver products attracted interest from leading restaurants and bakeries, is vowing to return. “I had a huge number and variety of visitors to my stand,” said Manetti's Rosemary Waller. “I also made

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some great contacts among the other exhibitors, and I can see some really exciting opportunities. I will definitely be back in 2018.”

A comprehensive range of exhibits covering every component big and small, from equipment to cheese, drinks to uniforms, blenders to gluten free bread - meant all tastes were accommodated.

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2015 was a year to celebrate for food ingredients manufacturer Palsgaard, due both to healthy financial results and the achievement, well ahead of time, of a substantial part of the company's journey toward a zero carbon footprint around the globe.

Palsgaard's 2015 CSR Report, released recently, highlights the latest accomplishment in the company's sustainability drive: During the year, Palsgaard's Danishbased - and largest - plant completed a six-year journey to become CO2-neutral — delivering the first part of Palsgaard's goal to declare a zero carbon footprint globally by 2020.

“Given the energy-intensive production processes in our industry, we believe it is a major achievement to arrive at this target in Denmark well ahead of schedule,” says CEO Jakob Thoisen. “As a company, we have set ourselves ambitious goals and we're determined to deliver on them. By combining CO2 neutrality, sustainable palm oil and other sustainability measures, we can deliver truly sustainable emulsifier systems that are in an increased demand by our customers and certified to be environmentally friendly”.

While impressive, CO2-neutrality was only one of several achievements on the sustainability front for the company. Derivative products decreased per kilogram of finished product, for example, water consumption was reduced, and Palsgaard's Malaysian production plant achieved Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) certification.

As with 2014, two main factors continued to contribute to a slight increase in overall energy consumption and raw materials consumption: The implementation phase of the Malaysian plant and increased production levels throughout the company. Palsgaard's has a long history of CSR. Founded over 100 years ago, when the company invented the modern commercial food emulsifier Palsgaard has worked to find ways to protect the community and preserve natural resources.

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Participation in the sweets & snacks expo generates significant results In the period between 24th - 26th May, seven Brazilian confectionary companies (Docile, EmbarĂŠ, Harald, Peccin, Riclan, Simas and Simonetto) had the opportunity to present and negotiate their line of products to the international market. During the Sweets & Snacks Expo 2016, 166 meetings with purchasing companies, clients and potential clients took place, 86 of which were with new contacts.

In terms of values, the business generated during the fair resulted in US$ 810,000, which is 179% more than was achieved in the previous edition, last year. Regarding future business, with the contacts developed during the event, the estimate is that it will reach a value of US$ 5.4 million, which will represent an increase of 112% in relation to the 2015 edition of the fair.

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business with the Brazilian confectionary representative companies, came from countries such as: The United States, Canada, South Africa, Panama and Mexico. The Brazilian stand at the Sweets and Snacks Expo 2016, which exhibited the diverse and unique array of Brazilian sweets, toppings and chocolates, was made possible by the Brasil Sweets & Snacks Project, a result of the partnership between The Brazilian Cacao, Chocolates, Peanuts, Candies and Byproducts Industry Association (ABICAB) and The Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (Apex-Brasil).

This and other such events, held in strategic markets for Brazilian companies, has contributed to the awareness of national products in foreign markets and, consequently, the acquisition of more clients internationally.

In parallel to the participation in the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Brazilian companies also participated in a trade mission in the United States in order to promote national brands in the North-American market, which culminated with a networking event held at the General Consulate of Brazil in Chicago, bringing together entrepreneurs and international opinion leaders.

The action was supported by the Ministry

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of Foreign Affairs (MRE) through the Consulate General of Brazil in Chicago, as well as that of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce, Euromonitor International, Registrar Corp, Corvus Blue and also ApexBrasil through its office located in Miami. The objective was to enhance the implementation and diversification of export business in strategic markets in North America, as well as exchange experiences between Brazilian companies with food products of similar categories aimed at the end consumer.

The Brazilian confectionary market is very impressive, being among the largest in the world along with economically powerful countries, the country has the credentials to gain many great opportunities in the international market. Our products, aside from the competitive quality and variety, has several exclusive flavors, a differential that as it becomes better known, turns into an great

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advantage when presenting to potential international clients.

Although the percentage of Brazilian global exports from the sector still hasn't reached double digits, the potential growth, in both mature economies as well as emerging economies, is substantial and, little by little, this scenario will continue to adjust with continuous growth, which will help the products become ever more accepted in the international market.

While the Brazilian confectionary market is valued at around US$ 12.8 billion, the total global market is valued at US$ 196.5 billion, and grows on average 4% per year. However, there is a considerable slice of foreign consumption that can be converted. Add to this the fact that many countries yearn to discover typical Brazilian products and flavors.

To meet this expectation, Brazilian companies need to position their products in a way that attracts international buyers. The fine candies manufacturer Berbau, cites two ways that they

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consider the most basic to attract the international market: participation in international fairs and network with importers and distributors.

“Fairs are a great chance for potential clients to experiment the products and get to know the company. If they like the products, it's an opportunity to start the purchasing process with the exportation manager. The other way is to serve the very importers and distributors that contact us. Normally they enter in contact via the website and we direct them to the exportation department. However, as we have a minimum quota for exportation, being one container, we can only serve importers and distributors that already have their own distribution channel”, explains Daniela Pernambuco, from the Exportation Department of Berbau.

More exhibitors, more visitors at IBATECH IBATECH Istanbul closed its doors after four successful days and celebrated any amount of records. The biennial international Trade Fair for Bakery, Patisserie Machinery, Ice Cream, Chocolate and Technologies is regarded as the leading event in its industry for the dynamic Turkish growth market and the entire Eurasia region.

74,563 visitors from 114 countries attended the trade fair from 14 to 17 April 2016, i.e. 17 per cent more than at the previous event in 2014 and the highest number ever. The trade fair was held for the first time in five exhibition halls covering a gross exhibition area of around 50,000 square metres. After the record figure in 2014, the amount of exhibition space therefore increased once again by 5,000 square metres. IBATECH Istanbul 2016 also attracted a record number of exhibitors. A total of 366 companies from 18 countries, i.e. a marked increase of just under 27 per cent compared with 2014, took part in the trade fair.

Visitors rated their attendance at the trade fair as extremely positive. According to a survey, visitors generally awarded IBATECH Istanbul a good overall mark of 1.7 (marks on a scale of 1 to 6, where 1 is the highest and 6 the lowest mark). Due to their satisfaction, nearly every visitor (98 per cent) also wanted to come back to the trade fair in 2018. 99 per cent of respondents were intending to recommend the event to work colleagues, superiors or business associates while 90 per cent believed that the trade fair would become more important in future.

The trade visitors were primarily interested in frozen products, cakes and convenience products (47 per cent) followed by raw materials and semi-finished products (46 per cent), as well as production machinery and accessories (35 per cent). In general, visitors demonstrated a high propensity to invest. 80 per cent of them were involved in purchasing and procurement intentions. In the official trade fair survey 82 per cent of visitors said they would definitely or probably make investments.

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ADM Completes Acquisition of Moroccan Sweetener Facility Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) announced that it has completed the acquisition of a Casablanca, Morocco-based corn wet mill that produces glucose and native starch.

“We continue to anticipate growing demand from Moroccan customers in the food, feed, paper and corrugated board industries, and we look forward to working with them to meet their needs,” said Chris Cuddy, president of ADM's Corn Processing business unit. “We are excited to show customers in Morocco-and throughout the region-the benefits of working with a global company that not only will be providing great sweetener and starch products at competitive prices, but will also be able to help customers meet a wide variety of needs with an extensive and growing food and feed ingredient portfolio.”

The purchase comes after ADM completed the acquisition of several corn processing facilities in Europe last fall.

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SIRHA 2017: FOCAL POINT FOR THE FOOD SERVICE INDUSTRY

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he major event for all members of the catering and hospitality family - will take place at Eurexpo, Lyon from January 21st to 25th 2017. More than 200,000 professional visitors as well as 3,000 exhibitors and brands are expected to contribute to this exceptional experience over 5 days.

A BOOMING MARKET AT THE CROSSROADS OF THE FOOD SERVICE INDUSTRY At the crossroads of world Food Service, Sirha is the only show to bring together more than 3,000 exhibitors and brands, and to present more than 1,600 demonstrations each day. 11 sectors are represented, featuring products, equipment and services dedicated to catering, hospitality and the food service trades. The event boasts an exceptional intensity; it is unique in the world and is certainly worth the journey!

Sirha also naturally embraces manufacturers and distributors, industrials and artisans, the classic and the avantgarde, to facilitate the exchange of ideas, also to better understand and anticipate on future trends. The show generates thousands of professional encounters that are as many opportunities to find new suppliers, federate new partners and conquer new markets.

A VIBRANT MELTING POT OF INSPIRATION AND INNOVATION With 26 exhibitor countries and visitors from 135 nationalities, Sirha welcomes the world, and the gastronomies that are strong on export markets. In this bubbling, concrete, and lively laboratory, professionals from all sectors of the Food industry will find hundreds of innovations

SIRHA 2015 KEY FIGURES

189,028 PROFESSIONALS VISITORS ! 19,715 CHEFS ! 3045 EXHIBITORS AND BRANDS ! 725 INNOVATIONS INCLUDING 367 PREMIÈRES ! MORE THAN 1,600 DEMONSTRATIONS/DAY ! 19 CONTESTS AND 361 CANDIDATES ! 180 CONTRIBUTORS ON TV SET -CONFERENCES, FOR 65 DEMONSTRATIONS, INTERVIEWS ROUNDTABLES AND CONFERENCES FOOD BUSINESS GULF & MIDDLE EAST

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and new products presented as a world première. Facilitator of innovation and new trends, Sirha is the ideal show where exhibitors come to launch their latest products and services.

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CREATOR OF EVENTS, EMOTIONS AND GENEROSITY Sirha imagines exceptional contents for the most demanding professionals who are keen to find experiences, encounters and innovations.

Major contests including the Bocuse d'Or and Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie and also the International Catering Cup crown the future international stars in gastronomy and pastry, but also in the sector of receptions, banquets and cocktail events.

This 2017 edition will be all the more packed with emotions that the Bocuse d'Or will be celebrating 30 years of excellence and passion.

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15 other contests bring inspiration to all the different trades (mass catering, artisans, butchers, fish mongers, cheese specialists, winemakers, bakers, pastry chefs, baristas, etc.). In 2017, Sirha will host to a brand new contest: the Maître d'Hôtel Trophy.

Sirha also features practical workshops with life-size illustrations of culinary innovation in the Food Studio area and new catering concepts on the Sixième Sens stage.

In 2017, the Wine Bar as well as new 'deco' sections will showcase the latest innovations in interior decoration. All these events represent a great source of inspiration for each of the trades represented at the show.

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DEDICATED TO FOOD & PACKAGING INDUSTRY

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audi Agro-Food 2016, the 23rd international trade show for food products, ingredients and technologies, will feature state-of-the-art products, technologies and services, including frozen and chilled foods, confectionery and chocolates, healthy and natural foods, and presentation, processing and packaging equipment.

The event will be held from October 2 to 5, 2016 at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center to offer international, regional and local companies a platform to discuss key issues, discover new investment opportunities, facilitate business deals with major stakeholders, and network with the leading industry professionals.

Dedicated to the food processing and

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packaging industry, Saudi Agro-Food gathers the region's leading professionals in the agriculture and food industries to benefit from exclusive business opportunities in a custommade setting for showcasing up-to-date technologies, products, services and solutions for all stages of food processing and packaging; as well as all types of popular and new food products. Over four days, exhibitors will get the chance to meet face to face with thousands of wholesalers, distributors, retailers and other industry professionals, and develop partnerships which will see their products stocked in shops and supermarkets all over Saudi Arabia.

The major exhibits include Bakery Products, Confectionery, Chocolates, Convenience Foods, Milk & Dairy products, Fast Foods & Snacks, Food Franchises, Food Processing & Packaging, Fresh, Canned & Dried Foods, Frozen & Chilled Foods, Health & Natural Foods, Meat & Poultry, Organic & Fresh Foods, Presentation & Processing Equipment, Soft Drinks & Juices, Tea, Coffee and Beverages.

Held concurrently with Saudi Agro-Food 2016 are Saudi Agriculture 2016- the 35th international agriculture, water and agro-trade industry show, and Saudi Food-Pack 2016- the 6th international trade exhibition for food processing and packaging technologies.

Saudi Agriculture 2016 will showcase a variety of leading industry solutions and products in sectors such as agriculture building construction, animal health and production, finance and banking, machinery and equipment, chemicals and fertilizers, fisheries and fish farming, irrigation and landscaping equipments, and organic farming.

Likewise, Saudi Food-Pack 2016 will exhibit an array of equipment and solutions from manufacturers and distributors of tools, machinery and services that are essential for food production and packing, as well as their display in stores and outlets.

Saudi Agro-Food 2016 is approved by UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry. The last year's edition recorded a footfall of over 8,000 professional visitors and 173 exhibitors from 24 countries across 5,000 square meters of exhibition space.

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THE EMBALLAGE & MANUTENTION EXHIBITIONS BECOME ALL4PACK PARIS

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n the backdrop of an increasingly integrated supply chain, the trade fairs EMBALLAGE and MANUTENTION have decided to pool their complementary assets in 2016 to become ALL4PACK Paris: The global marketplace for Packaging, Processing, Printing and Handling. This is a strategic shift which provides a response to buyers' expectations and consolidates the event's status as an international leader in the EMEA zone.

With two months to go before the exhibition, the new formula has received a warm welcome and registrations are continuing to arrive in numbers, with 900 exhibitors already registered including 40% from outside France.

With 90% of the surface area already booked, the exhibition displays its vitality, presaging an event packed with business opportunities and innovation for the 1,600 exhibitors and 98,000 trade visitors expected from 14 to 17 November 2016 at Paris-Nord Villepinte.

A single exhibition in tune with its market The fact that the two exhibitions have been held jointly since 2010 is a testament to the relevance of this synergy, with MANUTENTION's range providing the perfect complement to the EMBALLAGE end-of-line sector. Since then, market buyers have shifted towards a global purchasing policy, which includes packaging, processing, printing systems and intralogistics solutions. The new ALL4PACK Paris brand makes this expansion of the exhibition's range clearer and ensures consistency with industry developments.

majority of exhibitors. The 2016 edition will focus in particular on the African continent.

The leitmotiv of d'ALL4PACK Paris in 2016: “Let's be creative!�

Because innovation is essential to create value and new levers for business and growth in a highly competitive environment, the 2016 show pays tribute through this tagline to the creative force of industry players.

Focus on the EMEA region ALL4PACK Paris is confirming its international ambition by focusing on the EMEA region, which offers the greatest potential for the JULY-SEPTEMBER 2016

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The 26th year of Food Taipei, organized by Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) offered unique specialties from the diverse food producers around the island. Founded in 1970 to help promote foreign trade, the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) is the foremost non-profit trade promotion organization in Taiwan. M. Matt, managing editor of Food Business magazine was officially invited by TAITRA to cover the show which held from June 22-25, 2016 in Taipei.

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ecord size and selection underscored these fab-five expos to join upstream, downstream and everything in between.

The five events hosted 1,656 exhibitors using 3,981 booths that brought steady growth over last year's event and spotlighted the influence of Taiwan's industry and its product appeal across the region. .

The five TAITRA-hosted shows were the Taipei International Food Show (FOOD TAIPEI), Taipei Int'l Food Processing & Pharm. Machinery Show (FOODTECH & PHARMATECH TAIPEI), Taipei International Packaging Industry Show (TAIPEI PACK), Taiwan Int'l Hotel Restaurant and Catering Show and Taiwan Int'l HALAL Expo (HALAL TAIWAN). At closing on June 25th the visitor tally exceeded 66,000 visitors from home and abroad, including 7,500 buyers from the industry.

By turn-out, the top 11 source countries were: China, Japan, Malaysia, Hong Kong, the

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TAIWAN'S EMINENT FOOD INDUSTRY DELIVERED A THOUSAND & ONE FLAVORS!

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Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, the USA, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam. The increase number of exhibitors underscores growing appeal for FOOD TAIPEI. These shows slightly shifted their treatment to emphasize "establishing a new generation of Eastern and Western culinary culture exchange platform." The growth of buyers from the Philippines and Vietnam was especially evident as Taiwan's new Southward Policy and investment in South East Asia began to kick in.

For many buyers the climax was the two TAITRA-organized show procurement meetings which generated US$46.79 million in business.

These 1-on-1 meetings hosted 71 buyers from 18 countries at the NANGANG Exhibition to lead nearly 800 face to face meetings. Key buyers included Taiwan-importers like the giant Canadian food retail chain T&T Supermarket Inc.; the Asian food chain Uwajimaya Asian Grocery & Gift Markets from State of Washington, USA; the Japanese company Global Food Creators Co Ltd, and Shanghai Aoruitong Int. Trading Co. Seeing the potential of Taiwan's organic foods market, Borsch Med Pte Ltd from Singapore came to Taiwan specifically to source suppliers that included organic rice, noodles, coffee, tea and soy sauce. The quality of Taiwan organic tea is quite good, added Sid Yun, Partner at PES Packaging Equipment Solutions.

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FOOD BUSINESS MAGAZINE MET THE FOLLOWING EXHIBITORS Anko Food Machine Co., Ltd. was established in 1978. The initial production was only automatic seed sprouters. Later the company started to a full range of high-tech food processing machinery, including Automatic Spring Roll, Dumpling, Ravioli, FOOD BUSINESS GULF & MIDDLE EAST

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Samosa, Meat Bun, Shumai, Wonton, Empanada, Kubba, Maamoul and other kinds of ethnic food making machines.

To meet the worldwide demand, ANKO has established a branch company, ANKO Food Tech Inc. in California and a factory in Ninbo, China.

Jaw Feng Machinery Co., Ltd. is a professional manufacturer of vacuum packaging machinery, vacuum massage tumblers, and whole plant equipment for agricultural products and seafood. Based on the market orientation, the company has implemented standard production line systems to replace the traditional manual packing, which resulted in improve efficiency and productivity, and great drop in cost.

King Eagle Industrial Co., Ltd. is founded in 1980. It is located in Da-an District, Taipei City 10675, Taiwan. Besides the headquarter, King Eagle also has a training and spare parts providing center to support necessary training and parts. Recognizing the importance of continuous education, King Eagle also teams up with National Pingtung University of Science and Technology to promote food machine technology.

Besides food machine OEM, King Eagle is also the agent of many famous food machine and equipment manufacturers.

Yueh Chyun Machinery Co. Ltd. is an ISO 9001 certified automatic packing machine manufacturer in Taiwan. The company has been producing high quality fill and seal machines since 1980.

All the packing machines are computer monitored to provide accurate and consistent

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packing performance. The machines are very user friendly and they designed for simple operating steps and require minimal maintenance.

Y-Fang Sealing Machine Co. Ltd. was established in 1985 and incorporates the latest Japanese packaging technologies especially in the design of the latest Super Sealer machines.

The company specializes in the design and manufacture of sealing machines for various industrial applications. With over 20 years of manufacturing experience, the company is able to produce a wide range of tray sealing machines with a capacity of 450 to 600 pieces per hour. These machines can perform a variety of different functions such as auto-dropping, piston filling, date printing, vacuuming, and gas flushing (MAP: Modified Atmosphere Packaging). Furthermore the company is able to provide their customers with "OEM, ODM, and OBM"manufacturing solutions.

Jin Sheng Technology Co., Ltd. was established in the Republic of China. Currently the company offers all kinds of color sorting machines that can be used in the production of rice, coffee, peanuts, beans and whole grains.

Taiwan Hon Chuan Enterprise (THC) was established in 1969. THC has evolved into a company offering 360 degree solutions for packaging and filling services to beverage industry.

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heeseMaker BL410 will make white cheese affordable for cost-conscious consumers that look for a creamy and versatile white cheese.

Consumers worship the white feta-style cheese for its creamy texture and fresh salty taste. It has a central place in many food applications, from salads to savoury dishes and sweet bakery items. To make a firm and still creamy cost-effective white cheese alternative, use CheeseMaker BL410 in combination with an analogue or recombination process.

Easy processing The recombination process is based on powdered ingredients, which will ensure a constant supply of ingredients with a stable quality. In contrast to the traditional feta cheese production, the recombination process does not depend on the supply of fresh milk, but uses ingredients with a long shelf life. No excess whey that needs to be discharged and no seasonal variation in milk supply. The recombination process is fast and cost-effective.

“Replacing powdered milk proteins with CheeseMaker BL410 will give you additional and considerable cost savings”, Carsten Kirkegaard Jensen, director technical sales at

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STRETCH THE IDEA OF WHITE CHEESE KMC explains. “You can use the CheeseMaker BL410 starch solution and still get a product with good organoleptic characteristics, such as a firm appearance and creamy mouthfeel. If you make a feta cheese product by using ultrafiltration (UF), you can save money too by adding the starch and some additional water to the ultra-filtered milk to increase the yield”, he adds.

Stretch the protein The protein content in a traditionally made feta cheese varies between 12% and 18% depending on the desired consistency and fat content. “We have worked with different degrees of substitution and have standard recipes available with protein content around 7.5% and as low as 2.5%”, Carsten Kirkegaard Jensen says, “and we are pleased to help our JULY-SEPTEMBER 2016

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CheeseMaker starches for semi-hard cheese differ when it comes to meltability in the imitation cheese products - from imitation pizza cheese with excellent melting to resistant melting in cheese insets, fillings etc. For spreadable cheese products, KMC has developed the CheeseMaker SP series.

It is easy to implement these innovative solutions for spreadable cheese products and they will save money both by formulation and processing. In KMC Food Innovation Centre in Denmark, we work closely together with customers to develop and test new innovative CheeseMaker solutions.

customers meet their individual targets�. The source of milk protein available may vary and KMC application specialists can also help reformulate with the easiest available source.

Soft and creamy white cheese The typical characteristics of a feta-style cheese are its white appearance and neutral taste, which is easily obtained as CheeseMaker BL410 is based on potato starch only. CheeseMaker BL410 will give you the soft and creamy texture that your cost-conscious consumers are looking for and furthermore a slight degree of syneresis that will enable the imitation cheese to loosen easily from its container or packaging.

To learn more, please visit www.kmc.dk For further information, please contact Peter Haugsted (mailto:ph@kmc.dk) General Manager KMC MEA FZ. L.L.C. P.O. Box 500020 Dubai United Arab Emirates Local Cell: +971 056 7412072

Other CheeseMaker solutions The CheeseMaker name covers all KMC's solutions especially developed for the cheese industry. Some CheeseMaker BL solutions can replace milk protein in semi-hard block cheese while others are suitable for hard cheese alternatives, such as imitation parmesan cheese.

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Les vergers Boiron semi-candied orange & lemon Used for decoration or as inclusions, it's a small revolution

2016 Europain Innovation Trophy An exclusive, patented process, a peerless product With their soft texture and powerful, fresh taste, semicandied orange and lemon are frozen preparations obtained by concentrating the juice and candying the peel of the fruit at moderate temperature. Resulting from a reinvented process for which Les vergers Boiron hold a patent, semi-candied fruit are presented in their candying juice and offer a softer yet crisper texture.

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cubes that are less bitter and a lot less sweet than candied fruit.

A natural product that is easy to implement for renewed creativity Semi-candied orange and lemon are little gems offering new simple ideas for pastries, travel cakes, speciality breads, American pastries.

An assembly of sugars and fruit, Les vergers Boiron semicandied fruit: J Contain no additives or preservatives

J Are ready to use and spoonable even at negative temperatures J Remain stable during cooking and do not crystallise when cold.

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Busch central vacuum system in a large meat processing business. (Fig.2)

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nergy-efficient vacuum supply for packaging of foodstuffs was the central focus at the Busch trade fair stand at IFFA 2016. The vacuum technology specialist showed interested trade fair visitors where energy-saving potential in vacuum packaging exists and how this potential can be easily used. For this purpose, the vacuum supply must be analysed together with the entire packaging process and all parameters must be optimally suited to fit one another. Busch offers this service in the form of a special “VacuumAudit� The goal of this audit is to achieve optimum energy efficiency for the packager. During this VacuumAudit, the current

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state is evaluated and suggested solutions are developed for the customer.

VACUUM SUPPLY The vacuum pump is the core of a packaging machine's vacuum supply. Busch unveiled the newly developed R 5 RD vacuum pump for the first time at the IFFA trade show. The R 5 RD requires 20% less motor power than the previous models. The new vacuum pump is based on rotary vane technology that has been proven through decades of use and was further optimized to make these energy savings possible.

For example, if a thermoforming packaging machine is equipped with the new R 5 RD 0360 A (fig. 1), the annual electricity costs saved during two-shift operation at ten cycles per minute with a chamber volume of 20 litres are EUR 850 (price of electricity = 0.18 euros/kWh).

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and processing rooms or their air-conditioning systems. The waste heat can not only be drastically reduced. It can also be utilized.

An oil/water heat exchanger on an R 5 rotary vane vacuum pump can significantly reduce waste heat and thus reduce the energy costs for air conditioning. Furthermore, the heat exchanger can be used to generate warm water, which can in turn be used as warm water during operation. R 5 rotary vane vacuum pumps can be retrofitted with heat exchangers.

If four packaging machines operate in one packaging room and each is fitted with an R 5 rotary vane vacuum pump with 5.5 kW of motor power, the energy required for cooling is approximately 6.0 kW. If the vacuum pumps are operated with a heat exchanger, the energy requirement for cooling is reduced to approximately 1.5 kW. During an operating time of 4,500 hours/year and an assumed electricity price of 0.18 euros/kWh, this results in annual energy cost savings of approximately EUR 5,000.

The use of warm water is not taken into account in this example.

CENTRAL VACUUM SUPPLY Any company that packages foodstuffs on several thermoforming packaging machines, tray sealers or chamber machines should consider using a centralized vacuum supply.

Busch is the largest manufacturer in the world of these kinds of centralized vacuum systems (fig. 2) and therefore has the most experience.

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Comparison of energy costs for central and local vacuum supply. (Fig.3) With centralization, energy cost savings of 50% and more can generally be expected.

This is possible because fewer vacuum pumps are required for this than for a decentralized vacuum supply. Furthermore, performance control can be precisely adjusted to fit the requirements of overall operations. Normally, not all packaging machines run at peak load, so all of the vacuum pumps are not always in operation. Also, centralized vacuum systems offer maximum reliability and safety as all systemically relevant components have a redundant design. If a vacuum pump fails or needs maintenance work, full vacuum power remains intact.

Busch central vacuum systems can be equipped with various vacuum pumps. In addition to oil-lubricated R 5 rotary vane vacuum pumps, dry Mink claw vacuum pumps or COBRA screw vacuum pumps can also be used as components. The investment costs can be reduced during purchasing by including already existing vacuum pumps in the system installation. Figure 3 demonstrates one practical example. In the process of centralizing the vacuum supply, one manufacturer of meat products realized energy savings of EUR 151,000 per year.

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eadquartered in the fertile San Joaquin County, Morada Nut is owned and operated by the Foppiano family, whose farming traditions began during the California Gold Rush in 1849. Owner Henry J. “Skip” Foppiano III looks back on a deep farming history. Skip's dedication and respect for his family's farming traditions grew from generations past, beginning with his great grandparents Giovanni and Caterina Foppiano that moved from Italy to California in 1849. His grandfather planted one of the first cherry orchards in the region. Growing up with a farming culture, Skip was inspired to carry on his family's traditions, bringing the same passion to farming as his father and grandfather before him.

“Morada Nut is a real family business and Skip wants to ensure that the quality product is expressed in your box as well. That lends a lot of pride in the product we are processing,” explains Scott Brown, Production Manager at Morada Nut. Morada Nut is located on one of the family-owned walnut orchards and it's one of the region's premier growers and distributors of walnuts, with a state-of-the-art walnut inshell plant with bleaching and scrubbing capabilities.

The company handles different premium varieties such as Chandler, Howard, Tulare, and Hartley. Morada Nut has plans to

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SUCCESS STORY MORADA NUT, USA MORADA NUT IS A THIRD GENERATION FAMILY FARM SPECIALIZING IN GROWING AND PROCESSING WALNUTS, CHERRIES, ONIONS AND BELL PEPPERS, LOCATED IN LINDEN, CALIFORNIA. HIGH QUALITY FOOD IS A PRIORITY FOR THE FARM SO ENSURING THAT THEY HAVE THE VERY BEST IN FOOD SORTING TECHNOLOGY IS A MUST TO SERVE SAFE AND DELICIOUS WALNUTS FOR THEIR CUSTOMERS TO ENJOY.

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increase production significantly over the coming years.

“It's all about the premium quality walnut product that we are able to grow in our own local region. We are very fortunate to benefit from a Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers, mild winters, and delta breezes that make for an ideal walnut growing region.

Providing superior customer service and the highest quality product to our top tier customer base is our mission at Morada Nut,” says Scott.

The Foppianos are still very much involved in the day-to-day management at Morada Nut. Skip's extensive knowledge of farming and production continues to guide the design and technological improvements of the impressive facilities.

Innovation and creativity have played an important role in Morada Nut's success. The company's vision to integrate research and state-of-the-art technology has greatly increased customer and grower satisfaction.

“We are able to satisfy the most demanding customers, requiring strict quality specs and only the highest quality walnuts to service their consumers. This has become a trade mark for Morada Nut,” explains Scott.

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demand. We had to accommodate for our projected growth, expand into necessary markets and develop our customer base.”

Morada Nut is a firm believer that it is only as strong as its partners.

“We turned to TOMRA because when looking at the challenges ahead, it soon became clear that TOMRA was going to meet our high requirements, and able to achieve the quality and the high throughput in a timely manner. Their years of expertise led to us developing the best sorting solution for our needs,” clarifies Scott.

“A SORTER IS THE BOTTLE NECK OF YOUR BUSINESS, IT'S THE MOST IMPORTANT PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. YOU BETTER GET IT RIGHT.” Scott Brown, Production Manager at Morada Nut “After elaborate testing at TOMRA's brandnew facility in West Sacramento, California, we bought 3 TOMRA Nimbus sorters of which 2 equipped with the state-of-the-art BSI technology, all 3 sorters in cascade setup, maximising our throughput and efficiency and ensuring a final product clean of foreign material and other defects.

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of different occasions, really providing us with a network of support. We could come by at any time we wanted, ask specific questions regarding the start-up, the installation and the capabilities of the systems.

“We did many demos in their beautiful facility and were convinced that the combination of the BSI and laser technology on a single machine was a revolutionary step in the walnut kernel sorting industry. Utilising both on a single platform was going to allow us a very accurate single sort on the machine!

During the trials we were also able to bring a very good group of operator level employees that were allowed time to learn the sorting machine and work hand in hand with the technicians so they can perform at an optimal level. We are really happy with the results.”

“We felt that the TOMRA team were experts in the walnut industry, but we also felt that they were innovative, pro-active and pushing the technology and software forward. Their sorting equipment ensures a gentle product handling as well. On top of the necessary speed, urgency and services provided, this made them the ideal partner.

TOMRA's solid commitment to being at the cutting-edge of innovation is what we were seeking and it supported our company expansion,” says Scott.

Quality control and food safety measures are of utmost importance at Morada Nut. “Walnuts are sorted through an optical sorter, analysing color and defect

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recognition. Each walnut is evaluated with customized software, and accurate quality control reports are generated and reviewed by the production and sales teams.

This emphasis on customer satisfaction separates us from many competitors; we are prepared to go at any length necessary.

Using TOMRA's sorting equipment allows us to deliver a premium product which meets the need of the customer.”

“PRIORITY IS QUALITY NOT QUANTITY. WE UNDERSTAND AND CONSTANTLY ANALYSE CONSUMER PREFERENCES AND BUYING HABITS. AS FACTORS CHANGE, WE RESPOND BY GIVING CUSTOMERS THE BEST SOLUTIONS TO MEET CONSUMER DEMANDS.” Scott Brown, Production Manager at Morada Nut Morada Nut invests an abundant amount of time, energy, and resources to ensure their facilities are one of the cleanest in the industr y. Remarkably high scores are consistently achieved during third party audits for food safety and quality assurance. Morada Nut is able to retain this level of sanitation and organization year-round, throughout peak production times. This is a testament to their commitment to meet stringent agriculture compliance laws. www.moradaproduce.com

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CHOCOLATE: A LIFE PRESCRIPTION

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hocolate has an incomparable charm that seduces millions of people around the world due to its variety of presentations, flavors and textures. Besides being delicious, this product offers significant benefits to the human body when it is properly consumed. We will explain why the consumption of chocolate is highly recommended, how to do it and the benefits it provides.

Chocolate features important benefits due to its origin, naturally produced from the fruit of the cocoa tree called cocoa pod, which grows mainly in regions near the equator where the weather conditions are ideal. Each cocoa pod contains about 40 beans that are fermented and dried by farmers, to be later processed into cocoa mass (cocoa liquor), raw material for the production of dark, milk and white chocolate couvertures.

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contains at least 60% of cocoa content is recommended as well as avoid excessive consumption of chocolates with high contents of sugar and milk. Here are some of the multiple beneficial characteristics for people´s health: Digestive System: Chocolate contains natural fiber which contributes to good digestion and helps prevent constipation and colon disease.

Nervous system: The theobromine and the phenylethylamine are naturally occurring substances in chocolate that stimulate the nervous system provoking the body to release endorphins which produce a feeling of wellbeing similar to that of being in love.

Immune system: Chocolate contains antioxidants which internally fight free radicals that cause cell aging and different diseases.

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Cardiovascular system: Polyphenols, naturally occurring substances in chocolate contribute to decrease levels of bad cholesterol in the blood, preventing cardiovascular diseases.

In addition to these benefits, chocolate contains minerals that are not produced by the human body and must be consumed daily in a regular diet to ensure the properly function of the organism. Chocolate consumption can provide: Calcium: Is the most abundant mineral in the body. Its helps bone strength and reduces the risk of osteoporosis.

Magnesium: It is an essential mineral that helps you stay healthy. It acts on the transmission of nervous impulses and the regulation of the corporal temperature.

Zinc: It regulates the communication between the neurons, affecting the memory and the learning process. It also helps to control and regulate the immune response.

Copper: It is vital for the production of energy in cells, prevents premature aging,

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regulates hearth rhythm, and healing of injuries.

Potassium: helps in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fluid balance and muscle growth.

Iron: It is essential for the proper growth and development of human body. It helps metabolize proteins and plays a fundamental role in the production of hemoglobin and red blood cells.

Next time you want a versatile and delicious product that will delight your customers and will contribute to their health, think about chocolate, a perfect ally with multiple preparations and an excellent accompaniment for meals.

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ROHA CONTINUES TO DISPLAY INCREMENTAL GROWTH THROUGH GLOBAL EXPANSION‌

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ith the presence of globalized economies, there are more opportunities for organizations trying to spread their wings. As the leading Indian MNC, engaged in Manufacture and Marketing of colors and food ingredients, ROHA has made exciting advances through expansion in 2016. It is going to be a big growth year for us with many more plans to be announced in the near future.

We are proud to announce the launch of an avant-garde Global Center of Expertise (GCE) in St. Louis, U.S.A. with an investment of $ 5 million. GCE will fuel the current innovative product range and will ensure ROHA's competitive advantage in quality and pricing.

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We have built pilot plant facilities to conduct real application trials and testing of our colors.

It shows ROHA's tireless commitment for consistently researching for better alternatives in production and unearthing new product segments to expand horizontally are as important as strengthening our roots. Innovation will help us secure prolonged relationships with existing clients and will increase our chances of acquiring more key partners.

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investment will eventually become a hub for all African operations.

We are strengthening our presence in UAE by setting up a new office in Dubai as ROHA is conscious of Middle East being a key market for future growth. As widely known, UAE is the third largest re-exporter in the world and Dubai is the hub for food trading in the Middle East.

Food and beverage companies from around the world have formed a base in Dubai. It has become one of the world's fastest growing markets owing to the centralized location, liberal economic policies and freely convertible currency. Moreover, robust infrastructure and business environment is encouraging the food

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trade offering huge potential for ROHA. We are excited to announce the opening of an office in Japan, a market promising abundant opportunities for ROHA. With the evolving consumer preferences and the growing popularity of Western food, Japan’s food industry is witnessing a period of transition giving boost to the color industry.

Brazil's food sector is very dynamic and supports some of the largest players in the global meat market and leading exporter of sugar, soybean and other raw materials for the food industry. Their beverages sector is seeing a steep upsurge in the consumption. To meet the emerging requirements of these industries, ROHA established a manufacturing facility in Brazil.

ROHA has also set up a new office in Argentina, one of the leading producer and exporter of foodstuffs.

ROHA has announced the launch of a windmill project in Madhya Pradesh. This huge wind mill boasts a 14 megawatt capacity.

To revisit last year, we acquired esteemed Ravenswood Australia's color division realizing ROHA's vision of a robust foothold in Australia.

Team ROHA embarked upon Ravenswood's pre-established facilities in Australia and New Zealand and further modified them to suit the organizational objective of developing these countries as thrust markets. 2015 also witnessed our Turkish and Columbian subsidiaries functioning at full strength.

Along with a focus on international expansion, we are also committed towards a strong presence in India. The production output has been increased to two-folds with a new plant in Maharashtra. We have a history of fulfilled commitments that goes long back. In order to maintain our reputation and be more efficient with production, this ultramodern plant will be equipped with much higher capacities in future.

The future for ROHA is bright and until now all the decisions focused on a firm global strategic advance have favored us. Our mission is to become the forefront of color manufacturers worldwide.

WE ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OF AN AVANT-GARDE GLOBAL CENTER OF EXPERTISE (GCE) IN ST. LOUIS, U.S.A. WITH AN INVESTMENT OF $ 5 MILLION.

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On behalf of the Association of the Polish Distributors of Fruits and Vegetables (Fruit Union), a four days study tour to Poland was organized from 9th-12th May 2016. The recent study tour coordinated and led by Maciej Bialko, the executive director of Infinity Media Middle East FZ LLC in cooperation with Infinity Media (Poland) was yet another successful attempt to promote European Bicoloured apples in the UAE. Fruit Union, is an association of Polish growers, distributors and exporters of fresh fruit and vegetable (mostly apples) in Poland.

This strong and powerful organization controls over 60% of all exporters and distributors of fresh fruit and vegetable in Poland. The study tour is a part of the 3 years promotion of “Bicolored European Apples” in the UAE market. “During the study tour in Poland the UAE delegates were able to meet top Polish entrepreneurs, apple growers, orchards, sorting and packaging companies' says M. Matt, managing editor of the Food Business magazine who was also a part of the UAE delegation team.

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urope is the real wealth of apple orchards.

European apples grow away from big cities, breathe clean air and bath in the warm sunbeams. Apples have full blush, juicy flesh and additionally they are crunchy and aromatic.

The variety of European apples will satisfy the diverse tastes of all consumers and will give them a chance for a new taste experience.

When they reach for apples grown in special regions of Europe, like Grójec, they will discover delicate sweet & sour note created as a composition of unique climate and soil

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WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT, APPLES ARE SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIVE EUROPEAN STANDARDS OF THE CONTROL OF PRODUCTION AND HIGH STANDARDS OF STORAGE AND TRANSPORT” Waldemar Zolcik, Fruit Union president

conditions with carefully developed own methods of cultivation.

“What is most important, apples are subject to restrictive European standards of the control of production and high standards of storage and transport, according to Fruit Union president Waldemar Zolcik, “Behind the success of the apples are always the growers people with real passion. Thanks to their involvement people all over the world can enjoy this tasty snack.

Freshly picked European apples are sorted by innovative system. Fruits are rotated and analyzed by machines.”

“The system recognizes size, color, weight and possible internal damage. These devices are also featured with a IFA system - Internal Flavour Analyzer.”

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requirements. Modern halls are equipped with innovative packaging lines which allow to pack fruits to all available containers - cardboard, wood and plastic boxes, bags, trays.

Thus, apples are properly secured and they can be delivered to any place in the world fresh, aromatic and crispy.”

“Poland, with an annual production of 2.5 million tons, is the largest producer of apples in Europe. Apples represent more than 80% of the fruits production of the country. The main varieties are Idared, Szampion, Jonagored, Gloster, the Golden Delicious and Gala Royal and Must. Besides the production sold in national market, big quantities are exported to the countries of the European Union, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia and the Egypt.,” he said.

CAMPAIGN ORGANIZERS Association of Polish Fruit and Vegetables Distributors “Fruit Union” Established in 2010. It supports transparent rules for export by the legal and economic consulting and dissemination of advanced quality standards. The Association promotes food and actively fights for working out uniform principles in the fruit growers' sector.

The Fruit Union maintains contacts with representatives of the administration and economic institutions. The main objective of the organization is to promote Polish producers and distributors of fruit or vegetables and representing their interests both at home and abroad.

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Polish Fruit Growers Union This organization brings together about 4 thousand fruit growers with a primary goal to represent their needs and interests. It provides consultancy services and shapes opinion about fruit growing. It undertakes activities in order to establish sustainable legal, economical and organizational foundations for strengthening of the Polish

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fruit growing and market integration within the European Union.

Agricultural Market Agency Agricultural Market Agency is a Polish stateowned company supervised by the minister responsible for agricultural markets and the minister responsible for public finance (in terms of financial management). Since Polish accession to the EU that agency has the status of an EU paying agency and operates under the EU legislation.

European Union European Union is a community of nations conducting free market economy. It grants subsidies for the implementation of various projects in areas such as urban and regional agriculture and rural areas development, maritime and fisheries policy, research and innovation. Managing more than 76 percent of

EU budget is done in partnership with the national and regional authorities. The remaining funds are managed directly by the EU.

ACTIV OFFERS FRESH APPLES AND JUICES ACTIV Sp. Z o.o is a family owned Polish company, known for its great and long traditions in fruit growing. The company has been operating under the brand name ACTIV since 1996. Activ offers many varieties such as Gloster, Jonagored, Jonagold, Champion, Gala and Golden. Apples are available from September till May/June (depending on the season).

Royal Apple is a naturally cloudy juice, preservatives. It is NFC - not from concentrate. pressed from fresh apples with an addition of Due to used production technology the juices other fruit or vegetables. For the production we maintain the highest flavor and health values. select fruit and vegetables which are ripe, fresh The Juices are available in cartons of bag-in-box and of good quality. Then the juice is squeezed type of volume of 3l, 5l, 10l, and in glass out using the “cold press� method. Immediately after pressing the juice is subjected to gentle bottles of volume of 750ml, 330ml, 200ml. pasteurization which allows to maintain almost all ingredients of fresh fruits, ie, beneficial for health pectins and polyphenols (mostly flavonoids).

The juices do not contain any additives. It does not contain any sugar, water or

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The Bulgarian Union of Processors of Fruits and Vegetables is running a three-year European promotional programme "Release the European Taste" promoting a wide selection of Bulgarian processed fruit and vegetable products of highest European quality. The programme is supported by the European Union and the Bulgarian Ministry of Agriculture and food. As a part of this promotional programme a business trip of selected delegates from UAE was organized from 30th May to 03 June 2016. Food Business Magazine managing editor M. Matt was one among the UAE delegates. “During our 4 days visit in Bulgaria we could get personally acquainted with the facilities and production standards, and meet the management of companies to establish closer and productive business�, he reports.

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elease the European Taste is an information and promotion campaign for European processed fruits and vegetables. The campaign has a three year duration and is initiated by The Union of the processors of fruits and vegetables (UPFV) the programme is cofunded by the European Union and the Republic of Bulgaria.

Selection of these high quality European products is based on existing popularity of these products in United Arab Emirates. The products being promoted in the campaign are listed in four main categories: F Tomato-based products (Lyutenitsa, Marinated tomatoes and Peeled tomatoes with tomato sauce) F Roasted and fried vegetables (Imambayalda, Ratatouille, Grilled vegetables and Roasted peeled peppers) F Jams and Marmalades (Rose Jam, Apricot Jam, Rosehip Marmalade and Peach Marmalade) F Fruits in syrups (Peaches, Apricots and Sour Cherries) A recent mission to the manufacturing places

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of Bulgaria from a group of high level opinion makers and distributors from Dubai gave evidence to the high quality manufacturing health and safety standards practiced by the producers. All opinion makers on the mission evidenced the modern facilities and the wide variety of products available for consumers to HoRECA professionals.

All delegates visiting the facilities were able to marvel at the producers growing from seedlings all the ingredients that are handpicked, washed, cut fresh / cooked as required and then sterilised and steamed in various sized cans or glass jars. Truly fresh closed system and best practise products.

Mission delegates benefited from being able to speak one on one with producers about their product requirements. A rewarding experience with Class A products.

MAJOR COMPANIES VISITED DURING THE MISSION Cima 99 Ltd Cima 99 Ltd was founded by Mr. Tsvetan Zhekov. Now Cima 99 Ltd is among the leading producers of jam in Bulgaria and it owns a factory located in the most fertile region in Bulgaria - The Thracian plains. The company has 45 employees working full time all year round. Production capacity of the factory amounts to 15 tons/daily. Modern equipment and highly qualified specialists guarantee the high quality of the products which are appreciated by the customers and comply with the requirements of present European standards.

Utmost attention is paid to all production stages - from the field to the shelves in shops.

Konex-Tiva Konex-Tiva was established in 1995, The company offers a complete variety of preserved vegetables, salads, sauces & ready-to-eat dishes which will meet high expectations in quality, taste & safety. Biggest part of the production is exported to USA, Canada & major EU countries (Germany, Sweden, France, Poland, Slovenia, Greece, Romania, Cyprus, United Kingdom) Russia, Israel, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. We focus on creating long-term relationships all around the world.

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quality and in the manufacture of its products and we use only fruits and vegetables from proven background from ecologically clean environment. The factory is built in the Thracian village of Pravoslaven, which is 10 km. away from the town of Parvomay.

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Pravoslaven. The production line has a capacity of 5,000 pots per hour.

Deroni Deroni history goes back to 1991 and today 25 years later, the company is proud of its closed production cycle for vegetable foods, as well as production of various food products in Bulgaria. The company actively exports in more than 12 countries worldwide.

Deroni owes three production enterprises in Stara Zagora and Haskovo cities and a Plant for growing seedlings.

Variety of vegetables needed for the production are grown in the biggest vegetable gardens in Bulgaria “Deroni Gardens� situated on 2850 dka drip irrigated land in the Upper Thracian Valley - in the land of village Bogomilovo.

Each year in Deroni Gardens are grown above 8 millions of vegetable plants: peppers, tomatoes, aubergines, gherkins and other vegetable plants.

Completely closed production process starting from the little seeds, allows growing healthy and tasty vegetables, of which are produced a wide range of delicious and nutritious vegetable food products. Deroni produces more than 400 articles: lutenitsa - coarsely ground, finely ground, homemade, piperitsa, ketchup, a wide range of tomato and mayonnaise based sauces, soya sauces, pasta products, vegetable cans, ready to serve vegetable meals.

The factories of Deroni have three chemical and a microbiological laboratory, equipped with all necessary equipment. Deroni Company has implemented an integrated management system and quality control and food safety.

Fructo Sliven Fructo Sliven has with over 60 years of experience in the production of high quality preserved fruit and vegetables. The factory is located in the town of Sliven and occupies an area of 70 thousand sq. m. (enclosed area of 20 thousand sq. m.). The main raw materials - peaches and cherries, are grown in their own fruit gardens, located in the vicinity of the factory.

JAM & JAM Ltd JAM & JAM Ltd. - Bulgaria is a family company established in the spring of 1995 in Plovdiv Producing and selling fruitsugar preserves - Jellies, Jams, Jams with milled fruits, Jam for Diabetics, Fruit floods - Toppings, Jams from selected fruits and Jellied fruits which can be used and put like ready-tocook foods in the confectionery industry are the basic activities of the company.

The company also produces Pine-Cone Elixir with extract from Pine-Cones, Herb Elixir with extract from seven herbs and Rose Elixir with extract from Rosa Damascena.

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