Oct-Dec 2022 edition/ Food Business Gulf & ME

Transforming food processing through connectivity

From Argentina and China to Middle East

In KMC, everything begins and ends with the humble, yet powerful potato

Symega: An invisible partner to leading food and beverage brands

The Citromax Group has expanded its global footprint with two new locations, Citromax Ingredients Shanghai Co., Ltd., established July 30, 2019, and Citromax Singapore Private Ltd., established March 15, 2019, to provide its expanding customer base with excellent service and regional support.

We have an excellent working relationship with many local distributors and sales coverage with a focus on citrus oils, juice, (both concentrated and NFC) and other lemon by-products.

The technical team works with local customers and together develop citrus based drinks meeting the taste and aroma requirements of the local market.

of extracts and emulsions, and the development and promotion of lemon juice and lemonade beverage bases.

Lemon oil is imported from the company’s orchards in Tucuman, Argentina. In this location, Citromax grows, produces, and processes lemons from its more than 48 privately owned orchards. Lemons entering its “state-ofthe -art” processing facility are processed into industrial products, namely, juice, peel, pulp, and oil. Through Citromax’s ever expanding orchards, conventional and organic lemon oil is sold as single and folded oils to satisfy its customers’ requirements.

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In addition, the technical staff developpes proactive “market ready” beverage prototypes for promotion covering all categories popular in the local market.

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Some of the company’s technical product offerings include specialty citrus fractions, citrus top notes, the preparation

From Citromax we are committed to strengthening our relationship with our customers based on direct, transparent, and confident information.

basic food ingredient and chemical shortages, logistic and transportation challenges, living through a 2-year global pandemic, inflation, and a slowdown in GDP, the need for F&F consumer products and basic citrus ingredients has remained on a relatively stable growth trajectory. These challenges have resulted in businesses and consumers being overly “cost conscience” more than ever. As a privately owned company which grows, produces, and processes lemons from its own orchards in Argentina, Citromax is well positioned to maintain its leadership role in its ability to supply the industry and its customers with cost effective lemon and citrus oil offerings.

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food, catering & hotel events, fresh and perishable shows. The magazine provides editorial coverage on a wide range of topics which are of interest to industry professionals.

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NOP (No-Plastic Program) means we promote eco-friendly plastic substitutes for the packages manufactured on IMA machines. rough the research and testing of alternative processes and materials together with our partners we foster plastic-free and sustainable, compostable, biodegradable or recyclable packaging solutions.

According to these objectives, IMA established OPENLab: the Group’s network of technological laboratories and testing area, dedicated to the research on sustainable materials, technologies and production optimization processes

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Discover more about IMA NOP on ima.it/imazero and IMA OPENLab on ima.it/open-lab

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GULFOOD MANUFACTURING

GULFOOD LAUNCHES THE SAUDI FOOD SHOW

KAOUN International, the newly incorporated event organising company of the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) and dmg events, the wholly-owned subsidiary of the Daily Mail and General Trust plc (DMGT) an international portfolio of information, media and events businesses, announced the signing of a joint venture agreement to develop an international portfolio in the food and hospitality sectors.

The newly formed company, KAOUN International, is built upon DWTC’s formidable record of organising industry-leading events that have helped establish not just the UAE but also the Middle East region, as a top destination for major

international business events. Its portfolio of over 20 business and consumer events, spans across sectors such as technology, food and hospitality, sustainability, broadcast and satellite, automotive, talent development and leisure marine.

As its first international market expansion, the new joint venture will launch The Saudi Food & Beverage Show & The Saudi Food Manufacturing Show in Riyadh from June 20-22, 2023. The inaugural event will be affiliated to GULFOOD Global, the world’s largest go-to event brand trusted by the global F&B industry.

The Hotel Show Saudi Arabia will

be rebranded for September 2023 to include the broader hospitality, HORECA and interiors markets. dmg’s existing food and hotel events in South Africa will also move under the new joint venture.

The dmg & KAOUN International partnership combines market leading food and beverage industry events with international infrastructure and an existing hotel and hospitality portfolio.” dmg President Matt Denton said. “Having grown our regional and international operations significantly in recent years, dmg clearly shares KAOUN International’s view of high-growth opportunities in the region”.

Connectivity through sustainable innovation

AL AIN FARMS LAUNCHES NEW LACTO FREE DAIRY PRODUCTS IN THE UAE

Al Ain Farms, the country’s first dairy company and now the largest integrated dairy company in the UAE, is broadening its offering to cater to growing demand for lactosefree products. The new range allows customers to reap the nutritional and taste benefits of dairy – without the discomfort associated with lactose intolerance. This marks the latest step in the company’s ongoing mission to be the UAE’s food and beverage brand of choice.

Al Ain Farms’ Lacto Free Dairy range includes four products: Full Fat Fresh Milk 1L, Full Fat Long life Milk 1L, Full Fat Fresh Yoghurt 400gr and Full-Fat Laban 400gr. The range is specially formulated to offer the same great taste, texture, and experience

have come to expect from Al Ain Farms Dairy products – just without the lactose.

According to a survey of over 1,000 UAE residents commissioned by Al Ain Farms, negative symptoms associated with dairy consumption are a concern for consumers.

• Stomach rumbling is experienced by 25% of respondents

• A bloated stomach is experienced by 23% of respondents

• Stomach cramps and pains are experienced by 22% of respondents

These symptoms resulted in significant dietary and lifestyle restrictions.

• 40% of people affected by these symptoms said they have had to sacrifice foods they enjoy

• 39% said that their side effects

impact their ability to enjoy meals with friends and family

Al Ain Farms is determined to provide for lactose-intolerant customers – inspired by the belief that no one should have to avoid the foods they love to lead a healthy lifestyle.

Hassan Safi, Al Ain Farms CEO, said: “At Al Ain Farms, we’re proud to have supplied the UAE with fresh products, made locally with love for over 40 years. Our new Lacto Free Dairy range champions our mission to make the great taste of dairy available to all consumers, without compromise. That’s why our new lactose-free recipes have been tried and tested to ensure the superior taste and quality standards we are known for.”

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F&B PROCUREMENT PLATFORM LEVERAGES INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY TO SPEARHEAD INDUSTRY TRANSFORMATION

UAE-based F&B e-procurement platform, Watermelon Market, is using innovative technology to pave the way for restaurants and food suppliers across the UAE to adopt simplified digital transformation while optimizing food supply chains and their management. By leveraging in-house proprietary technology, their unique software integrates all-inclusive management tools, a marketplace, and a POS system to streamline product purchases and manage and track orders while having complete visibility and insights into associated finances and inventory.

Watermelon Market’s online marketplace allows F&B

organizations to easily connect, interact, and conduct business with industry-leading food and beverage suppliers while accessing thousands of products, comparing prices, evaluating new suppliers, and finding the best deals. The platform facilitates business-specific pricing and volume discounts through vendor catalogue integrations and electronic purchase order functionalities. Additionally, buyers undergo a simplified supplier onboarding process to ensure that purchases are made only with approved sellers. Watermelon Market currently serves over 439 restaurants and hosts over 500 verified suppliers in the UAE.

The innovative software also offers end-to-end order management and procurement, which addresses all needs of an F&B business by aligning with the principle that less is more. Businesses receive a mobile and easy-to-use interface that is costeffective, easy to maintain and comes with regular updates and remote deployment options which allow for flexible operations.

Watermelon Market’s simple cloud-based software stack also provides businesses with a free POS system to manage restaurants efficiently, whether operating single or multiple outlets.

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CORBION HIGHLIGHTS SOLUTIONS THAT “PRESERVE WHAT MATTERS” AT GULFOOD MANUFACTURING 2022

Well-known for its leadership in the global market for lactic acid and its derivatives, as well as for its expertise in food preservation, Corbion will promote a much wider array of nature-based preservation solutions that includes vinegars, ferments and plant-based antioxidants at Gulfood Manufacturing, 8-10 November at the Dubai World Trade Center. Attendees who visit the Corbion booth (Hall 8, Stand H8-4) will learn how the company’s approach to food preservation extends well beyond effective pathogen and

spoilage control to protect other important aspects of product quality and performance.

“Food manufacturers have too often found that ensuring adequate safety and shelf life in their products leads to compromises in certain aspects of quality or product performance,” said Dr Mostafa Karzazi, Corbion’s Director of Sales for Western and Southern Europe. “But Corbion customers have been learning that those sacrifices aren’t necessary. This is why we talk about ‘preserving what matters,’ because there’s

more to preservation than controlling pathogens and spoilage organisms. Cook yield, waste reduction and other performance factors also make a big difference to our customers’ businesses.”

Corbion takes this comprehensive approach to preservation in key categories across the food industry. In processed meats and refrigerated foods, this includes prolonging freshness and food safety, as well as reducing sodium content without sacrificing the functionality salt provides.

Extended solutions to better match all your needs

JBT offers integrated solutions for every stage in the food processing chain. And now, we are extending and complementing our range of high-performing food processing solutions. With our new preparation and forming solutions from alco as well as complementing systems for coating, frying and spiral cooking, we can create a profitable processing line that matches all your needs.

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OQ STRENGTHENS ITS BOTTLES & CLOSURES PORTFOLIO WITH NEW SOLUTIONS

OQ, the multifaceted Oman-based enterprise that specialises in flexible and rigid packaging solutions, continues to advance its portfolio in response to key market trends.

Specifically, the company has strengthened its presence in the bottles & closures industry with a broad offering – Luban DMDA 6200 and DMDZ 6147 for HDPE blow molded bottles, and Luban EP 2348R and DNDA 8320 for closures. Moreover, new highflow random copolymer grades like Luban RP 2251T and impact copolymer EP 2348T ideal for customised closures are on the way towards imminent launch.

Customers are seeking enhanced

performance and value addition across a range of metrics. In terms of durability, there is heightened demand for superior environmental stress cracking resistance (ESCR) to protect bottles from cracks caused by the chemicals they are storing.

On top of this important performance indicator, customers are looking for increased convenience, customization, and improved aesthetics. Offering solutions to meet a range of enduses and applications is essential. In today’s highly competitive environment, converters require a variety of grades to fit different bottle and closure combinations designed

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Trevor Robinson, Global Head of Marketing at OQ, commented: “We are responding to many key trends with our grade offerings in this focus segment. For example, the Luban DMDZ 6147 offers more than 1,000 hours ESCR to ensure long-term protection of bottles against aggressive chemicals such as bleaches and agrochemicals, giving peace of mind to convertors, bottlers and retailers”.

“Meanwhile, the Luban EP 2348R provides exceptional stiffness and impact balance, delivering durability and strong functionality and design freedom in customised closures to customers.”

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TASTE ESTONIA ORGANISES A THREE-DAY HORECA DELEGATION

Taste Estonia has consolidated its growing reputation in the UAE market in 2022 by introducing a wide array of clean, natural, and organic food brands focusing on quality, sustainability, and innovation. With the UAE as one of the key strategic focus areas for Enterprise Estonia, private and public sector trade relations have been increasing solidly, with an integrated approach to export incubator programs, industry events, B2B activations and an extensive visibility program, all helping to raise both awareness of, and the distribution of natural Estonian goods to the UAE market.

As part of the Taste Estonia UAE Visibility Program, Enterprise Estonia invited and hosted a selected group of distinguished chefs, restaurateurs, and distributors to experience what the country brings to the UAE table.

The three-day B2B trip for HORECA Trade was held between the 13th to 16th of September, organised for Taste Estonia by NIFOR LLC in collaboration with Samantha Wood, food writer and event organizer Foodiva.

The trip itinerary

gave the opportunity to experience the Estonian HORECA hospitality, via dining in a number of Michelin-recognised restaurants alongside short trips to countryside for variety of activities. Accompanied by local experts, berry pickers, and foragers, the group visited the lush organic forests and had the opportunity to experience the Estonian landscapes which make the Estonian produce so unique.

The group also made numerous company visits to see dairy farming, fish processing, beekeepers and honey producers, as well as artisanal distillers, superfood companies, and met with mushroom producers with a focus on sustainable production, organic farming, entrepreneurial models and advanced technology.

‘Natural sustainability’ is a key proponent in Estonian food production, with kitchen processes and the integration into the surrounding areas, including Lahepere and Põhjaka restaraunts, impressing the UAE party, alongside how different local institutions and associations including chefs’ union, restaurants cluster and farmers work together to achieve joint goals.

SIDEL SHOWCASES ITS COMPLETE LINE SOLUTIONS AT GULFOOD MANUFACTURING

Sidel will be demonstrating its expertise and ability to partner with customers to provide complete line packaging solutions at Gulfood Manufacturing 2022 in Dubai from 8-10 November 2022. In addition, it will showcase its latest aseptic technology. Visitors to the stand in Hall 3, booth A3-4, at the Dubai World Trade Centre will see the company’s latest smart technology in action and be able to discuss its extensive service portfolio.

The event is a global platform for the food and beverage manufacturing industry, bringing together 1,600 exhibitors from 60 countries to display the latest advanced technologies in processing and packaging

solutions to the show’s 36,000 visitors. Every year, the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region’s key buyers converge on the show for face-to-face meetings and deals. Last year, 96% of visitors said the show was important for sourcing.

The Middle East, Africa and India (MEA&I) region continues to be a dynamic marketplace for beverages and is developing at a rapid pace, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4% expected across all beverage categories from 2021 to 2025, equivalent to an additional 55 billion units.

This year’s show has five core themes: sustainability,

innovation, nutrition, technology, and efficiency. As a leading global provider of packaging solutions, Sidel’s key offerings easily demonstrate all of these qualities.

Visitors will be able to discuss Sidel’s complete line solutions, a culmination of its decades of expertise and its comprehensive portfolio of services in every field of packaging solutions including line concept, engineering, line control and automation, packaging technologies and equipment.

As a full solution partner, Sidel helps give producers a thorough understanding of the entire supply chain and how its flexible, smart solutions can respond to the fastchanging market.

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FREE FROM FOOD EXPO BRINGS THEIR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS TO THE MIDDLE EAST 19TH- 20TH SEPTEMBER 2023

Free From Food Expo, Europe’s leading innovation platform for the free from, organic, vegan, functional and healthy ingredient food industries, brings their recipe for success to the Middle East for their first ever event in Dubai.

In a post covid era with an increased consumer interest in health and wellness, it is clear that there is growing demand in the Free From & Healthy Food Markets, particularly in the Middle East. Due to the growing interest in healthy lifestyles, the trend towards healthy eating, the increased incidence of food intolerances like celiac disease, gluten and lactose intolerance, and

the rise in disposable income, Middle Eastern consumers are hungry for more Free From & Healthy Products. The GCC gluten free food products market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9% during 2021-2025, and sugar free, vegan/plantbased food, protein rich foods, and non- alcoholic drinks are all expected to perform well. As evidenced by the increased number of gymnasiums, fitness centers, and interest in “Better for you food,” the GCC is a market ripe with opportunity for International Free From Food and Functional Ingredient businesses.

Free From Food Dubai will be a uniting force bringing together eminent international food manufacturers,

distributors and local key decision makers in the retail, food services, catering, wholesale, and all other ‘Free From’ & Healthy Ingredient distribution channels. This two day, 100% B2B event, will feature a physical showcase of innovative businesses and products, extensive curated matchmaking program with guaranteed high numbers of meetings for participants, and a conference program with global industry expert keynote speakers. Presentations covering categories free-from, vegan/plantbased, natural/ organic, functional/healthy ingredients, and product features will provide invaluable market insights and education for professionals.

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AL DAHRA APPOINTS OSMAN SERAGELDIN AS NEW HEAD OF FOOD DIVISION

Al Dahra, UAE’s prominent multinational leader in agribusiness, is pleased to announce the appointment of Osman Serageldin as the new Head of the Food Division. With a wealth of knowledge and experience, Osman aims to bring his strategies together to amplify the customer experience of Food Crowd.

Osman Serageldin has moved into the role at Al Dahra after having experience as the CEO of Egypt Kuwait Holding subsidiary Nile Wood and the Managing

Director for Heinz for over twelve years, gaining strong qualifications to take on the role of the new Head of Food Division at Al Dahra. Using an array of marketing strategies, Osman is well-versed in connecting with his customers and understanding the customer role behind driving business. Using this, Osman knows the importance of comprehending how customers interact with the Food Crowd platform and finding ways to continuously show them the intention to provide a positive shopping experience personally, as

opposed to transactional.

Despite Osman’s previous job experiences being within a different culture and geographic location, he is both determined and confident that his strong cultural intelligence and ability to engage in a diverse workplace can be implemented in his new UAE environment. The Al Dahra group has around 774 employees and 39 nationalities in the UAE alone, with 3935 employees globally, of which are 59 nationalities, proving he will be able to give more of a global outlook in his new role at Al Dahra.

3RD FUTURE FOOD FORUM CONCLUDED

The third edition of the Future Food Forum, concluded on 6th October highlighting the need for redefining regulations, consumer trends, crisis management and innovation in F&B safety and packaging, upcoming innovative ingredients, and brand building on social media.

The event was organised and hosted by the UAE Food & Beverage Manufacturers Business Group, presented by Food Tech Valley and in strategic partnership with Dubai Chamber and, welcomed over 60 F&B manufacturing thought leaders to deliberate on opportunities and challenges in achieving sustainability and food security, with a special networking session for FBMG women leaders.

Saleh Lootah, Chairman of the UAE Food & Beverage Manufacturers Business Group, said: “We are pleased to see the overwhelming support from the regulators and businesses, as we aim to deliberate strategies that can transform the nation’s food and beverage manufacturing sector by significantly increasing its contribution to the national economy. As a group, we are committed to working on enhancing the competitiveness of the UAE F&B sector and committed to supporting the National Food Security Strategy 2051.”

GNT TO HIGHLIGHT EXBERRY ® COLORING FOODS’ CLEAN-LABEL APPEAL AT GULFOOD MANUFACTURING 2022

EXBERRY® Coloring Foods are ideally suited to replacing artificial colorants and can deliver a full spectrum of shades in almost any food and drink application. They are used worldwide in products including confectionery, beverages, snacks, dairy, baked goods, sauces, and plant-based food and drink.

GNT will demonstrate how its plant-based EXBERRY® Coloring Foods can be used to create vibrant food and drink with clean labels at Gulfood Manufacturing 2022.

Based on the concept of coloring food with food, EXBERRY® concentrates are created from nonGMO fruits, vegetables, and plants using traditional physical processing methods. They are fully Halalcertified and qualify for the clean and clear label declarations that modern consumers want to see.

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6, GNT will present Gulfood visitors with a selection of eye-catching berlingot candies and other finished products to showcase Coloring Foods’ potential.

Santhosh Thankappan, Sales Director at GNT Group, said: “Visual appeal is crucial to success, but today’s shoppers also want to see natural ingredient lists. EXBERRY® allows manufacturers to create spectacularly colorful food and drink using plant-based concentrates to ensure maximum consumer acceptance.”

The raw materials used to produce EXBERRY® Coloring Foods are grown by farmers working as part of GNT’s vertically integrated supply chain. Combined with GNT’s investment in longterm stockholding, this enables the company to offer year-round availability with greater price stability.

Santhosh Thankappan added: “As a family company, GNT is trusted by many of the world’s leading brands to deliver the effective, reliable coloring solutions they need. Our unique vertical integration and stockholding provides specific and tangible advantages, allowing us to deliver quality, authenticity, and availability while protecting against price volatility.”

ADNEC GROUP OPENS REGISTRATION FOR FIRST EDITION OF THE ADIFE

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), ADNEC Group in co-operation with ADAFSA have announced that registration is open for participating in the activities of the first edition of the Abu Dhabi International Food Exhibition (ADIFE), which will be held from 6 to 8 December, 2022 at the Abu Dhabi

National Exhibition Centre.

The first edition of ADIFE is expected to witness large-scale local and international participation, with more than 15 national pavilions including Turkey, India, Brazil, Iran, Morocco, South Africa, Bulgaria, Greece, Lebanon, Malaysia, Thailand, the Netherlands, as well as Lithuania, Ukraine, and Russia. In addition the event will see the participation of major companies specialising in the food, beverage and hospitality sectors, along with a large number

of experts, specialists, and decisionmakers in these vital sectors.

The exhibition will feature a diverse range of activities and events that highlight the most important topics related to food production and hospitality and food services, in addition to workshops and world-class specialised competitions, including the Global Buyers Program, the UAE National Coffee Championship, the UAE National Latte Art Championship, and the World Gourmet Show in Abu Dhabi.

UAE MINISTRY OF ECONOMY LAUNCHES NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH FOODICS TO BOOST F&B SME GROWTH

The UAE Ministry of Economy has announced a strategic partnership with FOODICS, the leading cloud-based restaurant technology and payments platform in the MENA region, aimed at achieving a strong partnership between the public and private sectors in order to foster SME growth locally and globally.

The Ministry and Foodics will together promote mutual exchange and cooperation

to support SMEs in the F&B sector with services and products geared to expedite their inception and growth by embracing innovation, adapting new technologies, optimizing corporate strategies and boosting business operations.

As part of the agreement, the two entities will collaborate on several initiatives to support SME growth. Some of these activities will include workshops that will enable selected UAE

DILMAH CEYLON ICED TEA WINS WORLD BEVERAGE INNOVATION AWARD

BPI are delighted to announce that Dilmah Ceylon Iced Tea is the proud winner of the World Beverage Innovation Awards in the Best Infusion/Botanical Drink category.

This year’s awards celebrated some of the most ambitious and innovative new products of 2022 in the Beverage sector. The judging panel considered over 150 entries from 17 countries across 22 categories.

The new Dilmah Ceylon Ready-To-Drink Iced Tea range uses rich, fragrant hand-picked Ceylon tea leaves, nurtured by rich soils, sunshine and rainfall on the Rilhena Tea Garden in the hills of central

Sri Lanka. The resulting product is high in natural plant antioxidants with a rich tea profile.

Moshy Cohen, BPI CEO, said: “This amazing achievement reflects the hard work and belief that we and all our partners have put into in the launch of Dilmah Ceylon Iced Tea across South East Asia and Europe this year.”

“Consumers continue to be driven by desire for authenticity, freshness & genuine taste of real Ceylon Tea.”

Organised by FoodBev Media, the World Beverage Innovation Awards are a celebration of innovation and excellence across every category of the global beverage industry.

based F&B enterprises to optimize strategies and business operations, improve supply chain management, boost sales and marketing strategies as well as financial performance. Foodics will also offer exclusive rates and benefits of its products and solutions through the Ministry’s Entrepreneurial Nation platform, and will facilitate industry and market insights to catalyze and ease the growth of the sector and its stakeholders.

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EUROPEAN APPLES RIPE FOR THE MIDDLE EAST MARKET FOLLOWING SUCCESSFUL HARVEST

dry summer witnessed across Europe.

According to the report, European apple production is forecast to top 12 million tonnes, while French apples will see levels of around 1.35 million tonnes, putting the harvest on par with 2020 and 2021 despite the testing conditions faced during one of the hottest summers on record in Europe.

A range of well-known apple varieties will be available, including the Golden Delicious, which remains the most produced apple in France, Gala, Pink Lady, Granny Smith, Red apples, and Juliet.

This innovative agroecological approach is based on the principles of integrated fruit production, which focuses on the supervision of orchards, biological control methods and cutting-edge techniques to ensure quality products for all consumers. In 2022, the apple crop of eco-friendly orchards will account for more than 70% of French production.

Another factor contributing to the great taste and long-standing production of French apples is the eco-responsible production process of apple growers. This includes following environmentally friendly methods that respect biodiversity in orchards while ensuring the economic balance of their fruit farms.

BEL MIDDLE EAST LAUNCHES NURISHH IN THE UAE

A new report by the French National Apple and Pear Association (ANPP) has revealed that Middle East consumers can look forward to sweeter French apples this year due to naturally occurring increased sugar content, a result of the Bel Middle East, a major player in the dairy branded cheese and healthy single serving portions, is launching a new plant-based alternative to cheese in the UAE: Nurishh. The company’s first native plant-based brand, set to play a key role in furthering Bel’s mission to become a major player in the healthy snack market – diversifying through growth in dairy, fruit and plant-based.

With 42% of the global consumers considered as flexitarians, meaning decreasing their consumption

of animal-based products, and vegans and vegetarians accounting respectively for 4% and 6%, these shoppers have become a key target for plant-based manufacturers.

Coline Tatibouet, Marketing Director of Bel Middle East says: “Bel Group practices a consumer-centric approach to innovation that focuses on products that meet evolving demands. Today’s households are full of different diets and food preferences – from lactose-intolerant to vegan, and everything in between – making it quite complicated to gather everyone

In a bid to support French apple producers export their products to the Middle East market, the European Union and Interfel, the French fresh fruit and vegetable interprofessional organisation, have confirmed a three-year plan which involves a series of activations targeting consumers, retailers and young chefs. The program will include over 442 in-store tastings, retail seminars and culinary training sessions, pop-up stands in several malls throughout the GCC, and activities with retail chains.

around the table sharing the same meal. Therefore, we have seen a growing demand for vegan products globally during the past few years. At a local level, this trend is reflected in the UAE, the Middle East window spreading trends coming from Western countries where a lot of restaurants are now offering vegan options for instance. Thanks to our expertise, we are aiming at democratizing plantbased alternatives to cheese with Nurishh which invites everyone to “Eat United”.”

ECORE: LOOKING AHEAD AND CREATING MILESTONES

The ECORE group, is a leading company providing specialty chemicals and ingredients to the food, feed, home personal care, pharmaceutical and water & hygiene industries; in the fast growing markets of the Middle East & Africa. Our mission is to meet and exceed the customer’s expectation in terms of quality of goods and services. We achieve this goal through our experienced professionals, who possess ample knowledge in the above mentioned industries. We also ensure added value through good business ethics and professional practices which we achieve with the support of our partners and

customers.

ECORE has successfully completed 16 years in the Middle East serving various industries in food and chemicals. Indeed, the company has grown organically and efficiently during the last decade of its operation under the valued leadership of Shareholders. Recently, the company has opened its mainland office in Dubai at Oasis Mall in addition to its existing branches in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Sustainability is our motto, and we are channeling all our efforts to establish ourselves as the most preferable distributor in the

food industry. With renowned partners like Oleon Nutrition (Avril Group), Proquiga Biotech (Spain), Boecker (Germany), Kasyap Sweeteners (India) and Bayernwald (Germany), we look forward to accelerate our growth in the dairy, beverage, meat, and snack segments of the industry. At ECORE we are constantly working to explore opportunities through markets, products or partners which require a value addition in any business.

For more information, please visit our booth Hall 6, G6-37 at Gulfood Manufacturing or www.ecoremena.com

Provacuno, a Spanish beef interprofessional association, organized a delegation of top UAE beef importers to visit several Spanish plants and farms as part of its Wonderful Beef 2.0 campaign as a trade mission. Participants learned about the safety and quality of EU/Spanish beef, which follows a strict and safe European production model.

Five UAE Beef importers - namely Excellence Meats LLC, Hope Gourmet, Parker Migliorini International Food Trading LLC, Sunlife General Trading LLC and Unique Seven Star General Trading LLC – participated in a 4-day trade mission which was conducted in Spain. On the first day, the group of UAE importers travelled to a renowned cattle farm, which stands out at the national level for being one of the largest producers of calves born and raised on its own farms through the development of homogeneous lines in breeds, sexes, conformations, and fat. The participants learned about Spanish Beef, which

emphasized productive capacity and extensive control from the source to create a recognized quality meat. This farm also selects specimens with exceptional characteristics from the “Aquitaine Blonda cattle breed” and are given special care in the breeding process. On the second day, the UAE participants travelled to Buñol, Valencia and toured a massive 55,000 square meter Slaughterhouse facility in Buñol (Valencia). This facility has a slaughter line for up to 100 animals per hour, a cutting plant and veal with a capacity of 130 tons per day, a chamber of meat products to produce snacks, minced meat, and burgers. They also have a massive cool storage center of fresh and frozen beef products, at a capacity of forty thousand cubic meters.

The third day of the mission involved a trip to Barcelona, where the participants were treated to a tour of one of Spain’s most long-standing beef production organizations in Barcelona.

Whether with honey, nuts or flatbread, thanks to Hydrosol, low-fat breakfast cream stays creamy and spreadable, just like consumers want.

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UAE BEEF IMPORTERS PARTICIPATE IN A TRADE MISSION TO SPAIN

“Introducing: Our crème de la crème.”

ARCHROMA LAUNCHES APPRETAN ® NTR BARRIER SOLUTIONS FOR FOOD PACKAGING

packaging.

Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, today announced that its ground-breaking Appretan® NTR range based on 30% renewable raw material can now be applied to impart barrier properties to selected types of food

Consumers are increasingly frowning upon being served their favorite street foods or fast foods in polystyrene or plastic based boxes and wrappings. Paper-based packaging can offer a much more sustainable alternative if they are not lined with a plastic film which can make them unsuitable for recycling and composting. The solution is to carefully select paper coatings and barriers solutions which are fit for purpose and that are designed to make food packaging both safe for food contact and more recyclable.

Archroma is well known for its innovations and sustainable solution systems aimed at helping packaging & paper manufacturers to optimize

productivity and/or create value in their markets. Just a few months ago the company launched Cartaseal® VWAF, a PFC-free and ammoniafree* barrier for odorless paper-based food packaging, as well as in 2019, a ground-breaking binder, Appretan® NTR, made with 30% active content based on natural, renewable raw materials, designed for use in nonwoven articles such as tea bags and coffee filters.

In line with the principles of “The Archroma Way to a Sustainable World: Safe, efficient, enhanced, it’s our nature”, the paper & packaging R&D experts of Archroma decided to explore the properties of Appretan® NTR for paper-based packaging applications.

TETRA PAK AND NUITREE FOOD INDUSTRIES ESTABLISH SPECIALIZED END TO END PLANT-BASED FACTORY IN UAE AND THE MIDDLE EAST

Tetra Pak, the global leader in food processing and packaging solutions, held a signing ceremony with Nuitree Food to establish a specialized plant-based manufacturing facility in the UAE to provide a comprehensive End-to-End processing and packaging solutions delivery.

The collaboration is set to be one of the region’s premier solutions by Tetra Pak, a regional pioneer and Nuitree Food, a UAE based company which is part of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulla Al Qasimi Group of Companies. The solution comes in line with both entities’ visions on sustainability. Tetra Pak’s

strategic vision is to provide sustainable food packaging that ensures food safety and availability, while reducing the environmental impact on our planet.

According to a Tetra Pak study, by 2032, the market for plant-based foods is expected

to be worth $34.5 billion, as consumption habits and patterns are changing rapidly. Together with a better awareness of the food production process and the rise of today’s more ethical consumer, there is a positive perception that plant-based products are nutritionally sound. Whether it is local manufacturing, GMO-free ingredients, packaging, or transportation; transparency, sustainability, and sourcing are crucial factors.

PREVIEWS

GULFHOST SET TO BRING TOGETHER FOODSERVICE PIONEERS TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY

Underscoring the city’s position as the home of hospitality in the region, Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has announced that MENA’s largest hospitality and foodservice event, GulfHost, will take place from 8-10 November 2022.

The region’s tourism market has seen a quick recovery, particularly in the UAE, due to its expert pandemic response, the return of major events such as Expo 2020 and the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022, and introduction of new visa rules. Welcoming 12 million hotel guests during the first half of 2022 alone (a 42% year-on-year growth), the UAE’s hospitality sector is set grow 25% by 2030 and add a further 48,000 rooms to its extensive 200,000

key portfolio. Similarly, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is pushing ahead with one of the world’s most ambitious hospitality development programmes to date.

With new projects such as NEOM, the Red Sea Project, AlUla and Diriyah on the horizon, the Kingdom is also transforming its hotel scene, aiming to add 310,000 hotel rooms under its Vision 2030 ambitions.

Bringing global industry leaders together under one roof, this year’s GulfHost will bring a re-shaped programme aimed at profiling future-ready solutions. It will address the issues facing

the sector globally, including labour sourcing challenges, inflation, and supply chain constraints, as well as hygienefocused solutions and the incorporation of automation to enhance productivity and reduce operating costs.

TASTE THE LATEST SWEET TREATS AND SNACKS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE AT ISM MIDDLE EAST

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has announced that the MENA region’s leading sweets and snacks event will return from 8-10 November. Previously Yummex Middle East, the show will continue its success story

under global brand name, ISM Middle East, for its 15th edition.

The show’s partnership with Koelnmesse, the leading international trade fair and exhibition centre in Cologne, Germany, and its association with the global ISM network, will take the show to the next level this year, strengthening its position as the leading business platform for the sweets and snacks industry in the region, and

improving the visitor and exhibitor experience.

As the Middle East and African region develops a fast-growing appetite for confectionary products, shown by a CAGR of 4.1%, the snack product market is expected to reach $43.8bn by 2026. ISM Middle East will bring together the most innovative and flavourful confectionery and snacks from across the world.

From mouth-watering chocolate, confectionery and desserts, to tasty snack foods, ice cream and date products, visitors will discover the largest variety of sweets and snacks from over 300 exhibitors.

GULFOOD MANUFACTURING 2022 SET TO TACKLE GLOBAL FOOD SYSTEM CHALLENGES AND POWER GROUND-BREAKING INNOVATION

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has announced leading global trade fair, Gulfood Manufacturing, will take place from 8-10 November 2022. Showcasing new global products, solutions and technologies across the food and beverage value chain, this year’s edition is set to be 40% larger than the previous years’, with 25% of exhibitors new to the show.

A steep growth trajectory that further demonstrates Dubai’s global market attraction and the overall competitiveness of the UAE’s industrial sector and its business ecosystem, in line with

the National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology, Operation 300Bn.

The event will bring together the F&B manufacturing industry across sectors in processing, packaging, ingredients, supply chain solutions and control & automation; in a single food ecosystem with an agenda that will shape the future of the manufacturing industry - amplifying the opportunity created by the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and building upon and supporting the transformation of the country’s industrial sector into a global manufacturing hub, in

line with the UAE’s ‘Make it in the Emirates’ vision.

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

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economies, inflation - and the repercussions for the world’s poorest - will be a key focus area for conversations this year.

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

Leading the future of food production

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

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

Powerful line-up of global speakers

Visitors will have the chance to hear first-hand from industry leaders, regulatory and policy makers, financial institutions, geo-political and risk advisors, investors and research & development specialists. Dr Aman Puri, Consulate General of India, Dubai; Ahmad Sultan Al Haddad, Chief Operating Officer, Parks and Zones, DP World, UAE Region; Amadou Diallo, Chief Executive Officer Middle East & Africa, DHL Global Forwarding and Kebour Ghenna, Executive Director of the Pan African Chamber of Commerce and Industry are among the names slated to speak at the Food Tech Summit.

A platform to do business and network

Gulfood Manufacturing continues to garner interest from top global

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

The event will create a platform for the largest companies in the food industry to present their products, services, and solutions to influential buyers from across the globe, creating multiple opportunities to network and do business. This year will be no exception as participants have the opportunity to build new professional relationships, strengthen existing ones, and execute high-value deals.

Obtain a competitive edge with Bioprotection – and make a contribution to reduce food waste

of consumers avoid purchasing food and drinks with artificial preservatives

The global food industry is experiencing strong demand for safe, healthy, tasty and natural products with fewer additives but also demands for excellent shelf life and sustainable production /distribution ensuring that food does not go to waste in the process.

What if you, as a producer, could extend shelf life and keep your dairy products fresh longer? In an all-natural way?

You can! Through Bioprotection the art of using natural microbial food cultures to inhibit unwanted contaminants to prevent food spoilage and enhance food safety.

Building on the ancient traditions of fermentation, and relying on the newest scientific insights, we can use good bacteria to prevent and slow down the growth of bad bacteria, yeast and molds in our food.

Chr. Hansen has successful bioprotective cultures on the market to do the trick. Highly recognized by the global dairy industry, our range of carefully selected food cultures to protect dairy products is called FreshQ®.

worry about the long term health impact of artificial ingredients

Working on several fronts

In short, bioprotective cultures work by a combination of mechanisms that attack harmful microorganisms in dairy product. Such attacks include:

Eating their food: As good and bad bacteria compete for the same nutrients naturally present in our food, the good bacteria can eat the food that bad bacteria live on – starving bad bacteria and wiping them out.

Outnumbering them: Good and bad bacteria also compete for space which means that good bacteria can outnumber and defeat bad bacteria.

Fighting them: Like the coolest of troopers, good bacteria can produce natural organic compounds known as metabolites that attack bad microorganisms.

Sending signals: Good bacteria can even “signal” preventing other species from spreading.

Good bacteria are nature’s way of keeping our food safe and fresh – longer. Or as we like to say: “Keep it great!”

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Protecting and strengthening your brand

What is bioprotection?

Bioprotection is a natural way to inhibit spoilage and protect against harmful contamination in food.

Bioprotection is the art of using microbial food cultures to inhibit unwanted contaminants –preventing food spoilage enhancing food safety

This not only helps you keep your products fresh and safe, it also helps you to build and protect your brand!

Chr. Hansen’s portfolio of bioprotective solutions gives dairy manufacturers a competitive edge without chance to keep their products fresh and safe by using nature’s own resources.

While it takes time and diligence to build a strong brand, everything can be compromised in one moment. Word spreads faster than ever, pictures of spoiled food and scary stories about dangerous food travel far on social media. And if the worst come to the worst, product recalls can be catastrophic to a brand and the relation to retailers.

Bioprotection can contribute to strengthening the trust retailers and consumers have in a specific brand and will enable everyone to benefit more from the products. Because when the food reaches the consumer it will be the way the food manufactures intended it to be each and every time.

It not only helps food manufacturers create a great brand experience – it helps them to Keep it great!

Chr. Hansen Middle East & Africa meainfo@chr-hansen.com

SOLUTIONS

IN KMC, EVERYTHING BEGINS AND ENDS WITH THE HUMBLE, YET POWERFUL POTATO

KMC supplies the global food industry with potato-based solutions that enhance a product’s taste, texture, or longevity. Our ingredients ensure a high nutritional value in protein bars and help bind water in dough efficiently. We also make mayo creamy, cheese melty, and fruit gum mouth-watering in just the right way.

Growing a plant-based future

In KMC, we believe the future is plant-based and climate-friendly. We contribute by helping innovative food manufactures replace animal ingredients with plantbased solutions – and integrate sustainability in everything we do to benefit our customers and the planet.

Ingredients to grow your business

We are chosen for our high-quality standards, documented provenance, and strong environmental compliance guaranteed by our Danish roots. We foster lasting partnerships tailored to our customer’s specific business, and we go the extra mile by cultivating every possibility needed to harvest the right solution.

Implementing intelligent ingredients

In KMC, we pride ourselves on our know-how. Our extensive knowledge draws on long-standing university collaborations and our ground-breaking Food Innovation Centre. We rigorously apply our expertise in our customer's production set-up, optimizing every single production flow from ingredient to implementation.

Build a better burger by implementing intelligent ingredients

Kickstarting a plant-based cheese manufacturing

Plant-based cheese has steadily found its way to the mainstream supermarket shelves, and both dairy companies and food manufacturers are busy supplying us with the best plant-based alternatives to traditional cheeses made from cows’ milk. The potato is a great crop since the starch forms a clear, solid gel that does not affect taste or color. It can easily be combined with the cheese’s other plant-based ingredients, such as pea or soy

protein. Pizza cheese, spreadable cheese, block cheese and hard cheese, are just some of our plant-based cheese alternatives. Finding the right recipe for plantbased cheese requires advanced understanding and know-how –Which you will find at KMC.

For more information, visit www.kmc.com

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Juice up your patty

Stabilize your sauce Boost your buns

Give your buns a lift Stretch the idea of cheese ww.kmc.dk

The company Uelzena eG is a dairy cooperative located in Northern Germany near to Hamburg. Together with its subsidiary WS Warmsener Spezialitäten GmbH the milk specialist produces high-quality milk based ingredients under the brand "Uelzena Ingredients".

Their ingredients range for the baking, confectionery and chocolate industry includes skimmed milk powder, buttermilk powder, anhydrous

UELZENA INGREDIENTSMILK BASED INGREDIENTS FOR CONFECTIONERY AND BAKERY MADE IN GERMANY

milk fat, sweetened condensed milk and cream, as well as customized milk fat products and compounds. Newest products in the range are liquid, milk-based ice mixes for making various ice cream specialties like soft serve ice cream or Frozen yogurt.

Four production plants and two sales units are part of the business unit Uelzena Ingredients. All ingredients are processed directly from fresh milk or cream from their

own contract milk producers in Northern Germany, located nearby the production sites within a radius of less than 100 km. This means short transport routes and guarantees both the availability and highest quality of the raw ingredient milk. It also means Uelzena knows exactly where their milk comes from. Best conditions for the production of high-quality milk ingredients, which are free from any food additives and naturally clean label products.

SYMEGA: AN INVISIBLE PARTNER TO LEADING FOOD AND BEVERAGE BRANDS

Inceptedin 2006 as a joint venture between Synthite Industries - the world leader in value-added spices - and Austriabased Omega Food Technology, Symega Food Ingredients develops, manufactures, and markets flavours, natural colours, seasonings, spice blends, culinary products and specialty ingredients for the global food, beverage and allied industries.

Headquartered near Kochi in Kerala, India, Symega caters to the whole spectrum of the food and beverage industry, right from processing, manufacturing, retail and food service. Their portfolio contains over 3000 products, like sweet and savoury top notes, spice blends and seasonings, natural food colours and culinary pastes and sauces that find application in diverse industry segments such as dairy, baked goods, meat, confectionery, snacks, and more.

In addition to offering tailormade ingredient solutions, Symega also collaborates with their clients to develop winning recipes and formulations as well as offers co-development and co-manufacturing support. Some of their notable clients include PepsiCo, Nestle, Unilever, ITC,

Amul, and Hershey’s.

Symega has recently forayed into foodservice with its brand CUISINARY, a range of specialised products catering to the restaurant and hotel industry.

The Cuisinary range includes seasonings, sprinklers, spice blends and powders, marinades, cooking sauces, mayonnaise and dressings, all of which are crafted to deliver convenient food solutions for hotels, restaurants, caterers and quick service restaurants.

Plant-based foods is another recent business initiative, engaged in the development and manufacturing of a wide range of plant-based products including but not limited to plant-based meat (burgers, kebabs, nuggets, sausages, mince, etc.), plantbased dairy (RTD beverage solutions, cheese, butter, etc,), various vegan spreads, and snacks. The venture is powered by Symega’s deep expertise on the sensory sciences, consumer understanding, technical knowhow, and a purpose-built, 50 MT per month manufacturing facility for plant-based products.

A completely B2B operation, Symega’s plant based range caters to retail brands, QSRs and

HoReCa that wish to grow in the segment.

Whether it is a plant-based meat offering or a vegan alternative to milk or cheese, Symega uses a combination of intense research and extensive sensory and nutritional evaluation to deliver the perfect flavour, texture, mouthfeel and nutrition in their products. Peas, wheat, rice, lentils and jackfruit are some of the proteins that form the base of plant-based foods.

Manufacturing operations of Symega are based out of their state-of-the-art facilities at the Synthite Taste Park near Kochi. R&D facilities are located at Kochi (Kerala), Bangalore (Karnataka), and Gurgaon (Delhi NCR). As part of their global expansion plans, Symega products will soon be seen in the Middle East through their representative office in Dubai.

Contact Symega’s representative office at the following address: Wilder’s Will General Trading LLC Silver Tower, Suite 2006, PO Box123310, Al Abraj Street, Al Khaleej Al Tejari – 1. Business Bay, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) Phone: +971 54 345 6106

As the world’s leading taste and nutrition company, our purpose is to inspire food and nourish life.

Kerry is a partner for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical markets, and innovates with its customers to create great tasting products with improved nutrition and functionality, while ensuring better impact for the planet.

Its leading consumer insights, global RD&A team of 1,100+ food scientists and extensive global footprint enable Kerry to solve its customers’ complex challenges with differentiated solutions.

Kerry is driven to create a world of sustainable nutrition alongside its partners and will reach over two billion consumers with sustainable nutrition solutions by 2030.

This year marks Kerry’s 50ᵗʰ year in business. Our rapid evolution from a small dairy co-operative in Ireland in 1972 to a world leader in taste and sustainable nutrition is testament to how we continue to evolve and keep highly relevant on the global

stage of food and beverage.

The right to food is a fundamental human right and access to the right nutrition is central to the health and well-being of the communities around us. However, the current reality is a world where almost 690 million people go hungry, 1.9bn people are overweight and a third of all food produced is lost or wasted.

At Kerry, we have a vision for a new food future. That vision is to be our customers’ most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition.

Sustainable nutrition refers to our ability to provide positive and balanced nutrition solutions that help maintain good health and which are created in a way that does not compromise the ability of future generations to meet their nutritional needs.

Today more than 80% of our portfolio delivers balanced and positive nutrition for consumers around the world.

Our recent acquisitions of Natreon, Niacet and Biosearch life

support our sustainable nutrition commitment. The products, technologies, and expertise these acquisitions bring to Kerry support our ability to respond to consumer and customer demands for increasing nutrition. Combined with our expertise in taste, they position us well for the future.

Kerry’s greatest impact however will come through working with others to provide sustainable nutrition. In addition to our product reach, the Kerry Health and Nutrition Institute is a platform for wider industry engagement on the science of nutrition. By sharing their scientific expertise and evidence and debating key areas of nutritional interest, we are making the science of healthier food accessible to everyone.

Globally connected and locally led, Kerry works with teams on the ground to deliver authentic taste experiences to consumers across the world.

For more information, visit www.kerrygroup.com

VISIT

KERRY, THE WORLD’S LEADING TASTE AND NUTRITION COMPANY, PARTICIPATES AT GULFOOD MANUFACTURING

THE ART OF BELGIAN MEAT

Belgium

may be a small country in Europe, but it is a big player in the European meat industry. Why do Belgian meat suppliers play such a prominent role? Because they have transformed their small scale (seemingly a disadvantage at first glance) into significant benefits— thanks to their specialisation, their tailor-made service and their pioneering work in food safety.

Belgian meat suppliers are first and foremost family businesses who strive for maximum added value for their customers.

Belgium’s efficient and modern meat processing industry is particularly known for its flexibility.

At the same time, the customer’s needs are unique. That’s why the Belgian meat suppliers want to cooperate closely with them to work out the tailor-made solution they need. Generations of perfectionists seek to bring safe, high quality meat to the market. From the production of feed to veterinary services to the slaughterhouses and cutting plants—each next link in the chain is as important as the previous. That’s why in every part of the process, you’ll find professionals who are expert in their field, and who are passionate about their job.

Belgian white blue

The story of Belgian beef is above all one about people. People who are concerned about their animals,

have a keen eye for quality and safety, who are concerned about the people who buy and eat their meat. The Belgian meat supplier has consciously chosen to export. It is a goal in itself. It is thanks to this focus that Belgium has succeeded in becoming an important player. Tradition and expertise form the foundation of that success. Belgian companies are flexible in meeting your needs and they create added value not only in terms of quality and return, but also with regard to service.

The dominance of the Belgian white blue is unique in Europe.

The production of beef is greatly specialised and there is barely any link to the dairy industry. Thus over 70% of the cows slaughtered are class S or E with regard to

conformation. The greater majority of the animals are fattened to a warm carcass weight of 450 to 600 kg (for cows and bulls respectively). The absence of fat leads to a very high muscle mass.

Slaughterers and cutters strive for maximum added value for their customers. That is why they have a very flexible approach to finishing, cutting and packaging. They adapt to meet the customer’s requirements. The great strength of Belgian companies is that they offer customised products. And often that is what distinguishes the Belgians from their competition. The possibilities are almost endless.

The diversity of companies and the competition between them results in a high degree of professionalism whilst preserving the individual character of each company.

For more information, visit www.artofmeat.eu

Belgian meat exporters strive to achieve the high degree of professionalism in slaughtering and cutting that have elevated such activities to an art in Belgium

JBT GROWS STRONGER TOGETHER WITH ALCO

As of July 1st JBT, a global technology solutions provider to high-value segments of the food and beverage industry, announced it has acquired Alco-food-machines GmbH & Co. KG (alco), a main provider of further food processing solutions and production lines. “alco has been a family business for generations, and has over time built an

excellent reputation in the market for providing innovative and leading further processing technology solutions. They are a great addition to JBT, and I’m convinced we are stronger together,” said Anders Lassing, President, Protein EMEA.

“The acquisition of alco complements and expands our product offering in further processing, in particular, expanding our offering in

convenience meal lines as well as alternative and plant-based protein technology,” said Bob Petrie, EVP and President, Protein. “Bringing our companies and technologies together supports our vision to be the preferred solutions partner for our customers, backed by unparalleled application expertise and bestin-class local service support. alco also further strengthens our presence and capabilities in the important German market,” added Petrie. alco was founded in Bad Iburg, Germany in 1977 based on the idea from Heinz and Gertrud Algra to make the best machines in the industry, which today, produce everything from noodle sauces, and pizza to convenience and snack foods. “JBT has always been viewed as a leader in food processing, and its approach to preserving the alco brand and continuing the family legacy of technology and service was of the utmost importance in finding the right partner to acquire the business,” said Isabelle Kleine-Ausberg, former shareholder of alco. “We are excited about the possibilities in the next phase of growth for alco,” added Thomas KleineAusberg, Managing Director.

For more information, visit www.jbtc.com/foodtech

LAKIDIS SA: THE LEADING REPRESENTATIVE OF THE FOOD PROCESSING MACHINERY MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY

Founded in 1965 and headquartered in Greece, LAKIDIS SA company is a constantly growing brand. A reliable producer of integrated solutions in the field of food machinery for over 57 years with a global network of around 30 agencies that distribute Lakidis Food Machinery and a great number of customers worldwide, Lakidis SA supports the processing of meat, poultry and fish products. We also support and provide solutions industries such as petfood, snacks, puff pastry, sauce & dips, baby food, fruit and plant based products. R&D Development, production and assembling take place in private owned facilities, thus enabling compliance with the highest quality standards. Our vertical production unit ensures that we have full control over the production processes, accurate timing and maintain quality standards throughout all

stages. The manufacturing of the company’s various codes starts with the selection of exclusive raw materials, runs through each stage with precision & consistency robot welding, CNC processing, glass blasting (surface treatment ), electric & electronic assembly. The production takes into account all known industry standards and goes far beyond that. Reliability, ease of use and compliance with the highest hygiene standards are the special features of the Lakidis products.

Recommending the appropriate machine for each customer’s specific requirements, is something we take great value in. Lakidis sales team is working with customers team, from start to finish, to understand their needs, define a budget and create balance between qualityproduction and costs. Our team is always close by and ready to help with meetings, video calls

and technicians training when required. From the first spark of inspiration to implementing a solution, we’re committed to excellence in everything we do. Because #welovewhatwedo.

For more information, visit www.lakidis.gr or contact sales02@lakidis.gr

TRANSFORMING FOOD PROCESSING THROUGH CONNECTIVITY

We understand that to be successful in today’s industry,

food processors need to be adaptable and efficient to effectively meet consumer demand

The challenges you face as a food processor drive us to develop robotic, automated and digitized solutions to help improve your raw material utilization, throughput and sustainability while decreasing your dependence on labor.

that can help to set you apart from your competition

inspection solutions including:

I Cut 11 portion cutter

SensorX bone detection system

FELIX dicer and strip cutter

DIVIDER StartUp slicer

PUMA portion cutter

Manufacturing,

At Gulfood Manufaturing, we will highlight the crucial role of connectivity in our vision of transforming food processing and showcase some of our most forward thinking solutions

From single skill machines to integrated solutions, from primary to further processing, Marel covers the complete spectrum of food processing, no matter the size of your operations Connect with us at Gulfood Manufacturing, where our team of experts from Marel, AACE, ROOTS and Star Foods will be available to discuss your company’s specific needs, and provide guidance and support on smarter systems

Guests are invited to stop by to see live and remote demonstrations of cutting, portioning, slicing and

I Cut 11's latest generation processing software with maximum programming flexibility and a variety of specialized cutting patterns guarantees maximum return on investment It is compact, easy to install in any small plant and easy to integrate with other Marel equipment.

For more information, visit www marel com

IMA AT GULFOOD MANUFACTURING

2022 ON SHOW THE ENTIRE RANGE OF SOLUTIONS FOR THE FOOD INDUSTRY

IMA is pleased to announce its presence at Gulfood Manufacturing 2022 to present its latest processing, packaging and Form-Fill & Seal range of solutions for the Food market. Stop by our Stand S3-D34 in Shk Saeed Hall 3 and let our specialists introduce you to our range of solutions.

IMA in the FOOD market

IMA serves the international Food market with the best platforms available to satisfy any industry need. A full array of processing and packaging technologies is available to cover the major industries: tea&herbs, coffee, confectionery, stock cubes and

savoury, dairy and baby food, bakery, protein, produce and more.

Taking advantage of synergies and integrations with the Group companies, IMA offers fully engineered turn-key solutions delivering highly efficient packaging lines.

Gulfood Manufacturing will give us the chance to present a variety of specific solutions and innovations for the Tea & Coffee market, strong of a world leading position in the tea business and counting on the renowned knowhow and competence of the IMA Coffee Hub (processing and packaging solutions).

IMA FLX HUB companies

(IMA Ilapak, IMA Eurosicma, IMA Record, IMA Ciemme and IMA Tecmar) will be presenting a choice of innovative horizontal and vertical solutions for the flow wrapping of food products while IMA's experts for processing and packaging technologies dedicated to the Confectionery industry will highlight new developments and solutions. Processing and packaging solutions for the dairy, stock cubes, beverage and baby food, dressings & sauces markets will be unveiled by our experts of IMA Benhil, IMA Corazza and IMA Active, while the IMA Dairy & Food division will highlight its most innovative Form Fill & Seal solutions for the food sector.

Machine on show

On show the EC15: the first double chamber teabag packaging machine by IMA Maisa. Extremely simple and compact, it produces up to 150 bpm knotted teabags processing tea and herbs in naked bags with or without outer envelope.

IMA's Corporate commitment to sustainability and digitalization

IMA ZERO is the evolution of the IMA commitment to Sustainable Development. Its ultimate goal is minimizing environmental impact in industrial manufacturing and promoting a working habitat that always puts people at the center. During Gulfood Manufacturing 2022, the focus will be on IMA NOP (No Plastic program) and on the sustainable packaging solutions developed for the food industry.

OPENLab, part of IMA ZERO, is the network of technological laboratories and testing areas, dedicated to the research on sustainable materials,

technologies and production optimisation processes. Through the research and testing of alternative processes and materials, together with our partners, we foster plasticfree and sustainable, compostable

or biodegradable packaging solutions.

IMA Digital will present the global project aimed at enhancing production and operational activities through a wide range of digital tools and virtual applications, starting with connected machines powered by artificial intelligence, and landing on APPs and devices for advanced maintenance and training. IMA offers a series of ancillary Digital Services and a wide range of solutions that integrate platforms and tools covering the needs of 360° Digital training.

Discover more about the IMA presence on show at Gulfood Manufactruing, https://ima.it/en/ exhibition/gulfood-manufacturing/

CAPTURE COATED SNACKS MARKET WITH CENTRIFUGAL ACTION

Defined by their crunch, freshness and flavoursome ingredients — coated snacks are created when food-based ingredients in the form of liquids (or solids) are sprayed onto a product to enhance its texture and taste.

In addition to flavouring the product, coatings are also applied to help protect the primary ingredients of the product, and for decorative or product differentiation purposes, and to enhance shelf life.

Coated snacks hold a significant market share in the global snacks market and consumers are drawn to experience the exciting taste, texture and appearance of these products. Changing consumption patterns and a shift towards more sustainable, plant-based and immunityboosting products is increasing demand in this segment and processors must be ready to take advantage.

The Asia-Pacific region is seeing the fastest growth in the snack and nut coatings market, and this is driven by increased consumption of overall snacks and edible nuts. In addition, improved economic conditions in major snack consuming countries like China and India, is expected to have a positive impact on this market longterm.

The snackfood industry is now exploring new flavours — beyond savory, salty and sweet. Advancements in food processing technology is helping food processors take advantage of this opportunity and create new and exciting coatings for their products.

Dough-coated nut snacks, candy coated nuts and their chocolate, honey or yoghurt variations are widely popular with consumers, but the right equipment is needed to create the product consumers expect. The Spray Dynamics range of

The Spray Dynamics Centrifugal Batch Coating System can apply uniform dough, Tamari coatings, topical oil, and other dry seasonings or liquid coatings to a variety of products

coating systems offers industry leading accuracy and coating control to evenly apply liquid and dry ingredients.

Whatever your recipe or application, a solution can be designed to apply your powdered seasonings, oil and water-based coatings, slurries, chocolate, yogurt, and release agents.

Centrifugal Batch Coating System

The fully automated batch coating system from Spray Dynamics has a unique, centrifugal coating action — which provides precise control of batch size and delivery of liquid and powder to maintain consistency of the finished product. The centrifugal coating action of this system is ideal for products like dough-coated nuts, flavoured coffees, nuts and sunflower seeds.

How does it work?

A base product supply hopper (with pneumatically controlled

slide gate) delivers the product to a PLC controlled weigh scale. Accurately measured batches of base product are then fed to a coating chamber. Rotation carries the base product out to the coating chamber wall and solution is introduced to a high-speed spinning disc liquid applicator via a positive displacement pump — at which point powders are then delivered in alternating cycles via a Uni-Spense® Dry Ingredient Distributor.

Uni-Spense ® Dry Ingredient Distributor

The Uni-Spense Dry Ingredient Distributor is used to accurately dispense or distribute dry coatings to your tumble drum, blender, scarf feeder, or conveyor belt. It keeps coatings moving to minimise bridging and voids, and is designed to reliably transfer powders, granules, chopped, shredded, and natural seasonings, without flow agents. The Uni-Spense Dry Ingredient Distributor has been developed specifically for

the food industry and is easy to change over and clean.

Heat and Control are industry experts in product seasoning and coating. Don’t risk your business with inferior, out-ofdate technology. Let us help you select the best application method for your coating process and help you bring your best products to market.

For more information on this product and equipment, visit www.heatandcontrol.com or email info@heatandcontrol.com

Consumers are drawn to experience the exciting taste, texture and appearance of coated snack products

All ESDT spray drying solutions are individually designed to meet our client’s specific requirements.

EUROPEAN SPRAYDRY TECHNOLOGIES

ESDT are the UK’s premier suppliers of spray drying systems with an extensive range of process plant and equipment for powder production.

Our dedicated team of process engineers and chemists can turn our customer’s ideas into the reality of fully functioning process plants, which deliver the highest quality custom engineered powders.

We are committed to the design and supply of high performance, safe and simple to operate systems and equipment which are subject to continuous review and development.

ESDT process solutions are designed, where possible, to allow future upgrading to enable our customers to take advantage of new technology as it becomes available.

Main product lines include both wet and dry process solutions incorporating liquid feed preparation, evaporation, spray drying, fluid bed drying, cooling, agglomeration, powder separation, powder conveying and powder storage solutions.

With a legacy spanning over four decades, ESDT supply equipment which is technologically advanced, aesthetically pleasing and of the highest industry quality standards.

Our experienced project delivery team provide a professional service to our customers which includes sales, design, project management, installation supervision, operator training and commissioning.

ESDT’s highly skilled production and fabrication department oversees the manufacture of all ESDT equipment from stainless steel and other specialist materials.

By listening and communicating closely with our clients we can deliver bespoke solutions to suit their exact requirements with a focus on performance, quality and value for money.

requirements in all market sectors including chemical, food, dairy and pharmaceutical applications.

Today’s material development for tomorrow’s products.

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NEW ISHIDA MULTIHEAD RAISES THE BAR ONCE MORE IN WEIGHING TECHNOLOGY

As it celebrates the 50th anniversary of its invention of multihead weighing technology, Ishida is launching its 11 th generation model. The new CCW-AS range has been specifically designed to offer the highest weighing performance to further increase Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), particularly for more challenging products such as sticky items, while at the same time delivering significant energy reduction benefits.

In particular, the AS weigher provides significant increases in productivity, enhanced hygienic design and simultaneously

addresses environmental concerns, all combining to maximise profitability in highly competitive markets.

Among its many performance enhancements is product transportation to the weigh hoppers with both increased control and power of all feeders, this is especially beneficial in high volume or sticky product applications.

Furthermore, each feeder channel contains an integrated optical feedback system that uses sensors to monitor product depth in real time. This allows both the feed amplitude and time to be independently adjusted on each vibrator ensuring the perfect amount of product is conveyed to the weigh hoppers.

The result of these enhancements are higher efficiency rates with more hoppers available for each combination to deliver even higher speeds and greater accuracy, which in turn reduce giveaway and improve production output.

Additionally, an advanced vision monitoring system with multiple cameras can be positioned at the top of the weigher to monitor the product feed so that production efficiency can be maintained and further enhanced. Live camera footage can be viewed from the 16 inch colour touch

screen HMI operator screen, a further CCW-AS enhancement.

From a hygienic perspective a slanted weigh drive unit cover and main body frame also enhance cleaning efficiency, thus reducing labour, increasing uptime and saving on cleaning consumables.

Despite its enhanced performance, the Ishida CCWAS delivers a 20 percent reduction in energy consumption compared to previous models. Noise levels have also been further reduced with the weigher around 16db quieter when operating at full speed.

In summary, the Ishida CCW-AS is an exciting evolution of an already advanced weighing system, bringing further advantages to customers in productivity and also in connectivity, enabling integration with existing packing lines and factory systems as part of Industry 4.0 and the Internet of Things.

For more information, visit www.ishidaeurope.com

SOMIC READYPACK - THE PERFECT ENTRY INTO CARTON PACKAGING

With high-tech, exceptional flexibility and line expertise, the family-owned company SOMIC has developed into one of the leading manufacturers of end-ofline packaging machines.

From the idea to a globally active company

The family-owned company SOMIC Verpackungsmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG was founded in 1974. The visionary approach to the automation in food industry still contributes to the extraordinary success of SOMIC today. With passion and maximum precision, carton packaging machines of the highest technical level are produced for the world market at the headquarters in Amerang (Germany).

In addition to the headquarters, the company includes a production facility in Haag (Germany) and a subsidiary in Eagan (USA). Customers are large, global corporations as well as medium-sized companies,

primarily from the food industry, but also from the pet food and non-food sectors. Despite all its internationality, however, the successful machine manufacturer has remained a family business at heart.

Depending on customer requirements, the diverse product portfolio offers individual solution options. SOMIC end-of-line packaging machines impress with their long machine life, outstanding performance and exceptional flexibility.

The SOMIC ReadyPack – high return on investment

At Gulfood Manufacturing 2022 in Dubai, the packaging machine manufacturer will present the SOMIC ReadyPack for standard packaging tasks. SOMIC has developed an extremely compact packaging machine model that is preconfigured as a tray or wraparound packer for one-piece carton packaging and can be delivered in the shortest possible time. The reason: the design and basic construction of the

machine are already finished, only the format parts are custom designed and assembled. In the tray packer version, the SOMIC ReadyPack can later be upgraded to a wraparound packer if required. This standard machine also addresses companies that increasingly want to switch from manual packaging to automated packaging. With amazingly compact machine dimensions of about 3 x 3 meters, the SOMIC ReadyPack has full functionality and the proven SOMIC quality in terms of control, operation, format changeover, technical availability and safety. The SOMIC ReadyPack was developed for applications where a high return-on-investment with attractive packing performance is achievable.

For more information, visit www.somic-packaging.com

CAMA TO SHOWCASE PACKAGING EFFICIENCY AND RELIABILITY AT GULFOOD MANUFACTURING

Secondary packaging specialist to the food and beverage industry –Cama Group – will be showcasing its highly versatile packaging solutions at this year’s Gulfood Manufacturing event

At this year’s Gulfood Manufacturing event, global secondary packaging specialist Cama will be showcasing its comprehensive technology portfolio backed up by specialists with extensive domain expertise of the local and global food and beverage industries.

Thanks to investing 5% of its annual turnover into research and development – which has resulted in some groundbreaking technology – Cama has taken the lead in terms of

efficiency, reliability, agility, and throughput, seeing its machines in operation from the simplest pick-and-place up to some of the world’s most demanding packaging operations.

It’s in-house developed robotic solutions – tailored to the precise needs requirements

of secondary packaging – are complemented by servo-driven axes and a fully data-capable control solution primed to leverage Industry 4.0 principles. All of this advanced technology is housed within flexible and modular frame designs, which are perfectly suited to food industry applications.

No matter your application or your factory real-estate, Cama will have a solution that matches your needs. No other company can offer such a comprehensive portfolio of industry-proven secondary packaging solutions. Speak to a Cama expert at Gulfood Manufacturing and discover tailored next-generation solutions that will revolutionise your packaging operations.

For more information, visit www.camagroup.com

SIGITASPAK FZE PRESENTS GABLE TOP CARTON FILLING MACHINE THAT MEETS SME’S DEMANDS

Gable top carton filling machine TF RPP series offered by SIGITASPAK FZE give an absolutely perfect result in terms of product appearance, convenience and compliance with environmental trends. The equipment is adapted to a specific production and can be supplied as part of complex solutions for the complete automation of production process.

The latest consumer insights gained through international research reveal opportunities for choosing packaging that provides appropriate product protection and aligns with enhanced brand values for health and environmental responsibility. This rise in environmental awareness has led to a higher demand for sustainable packaging solutions, and switching from plastic to carton packaging is one of the steps towards cleaner planet for next generations. Indian plastic ban, Moroccan Zero Mika law are only a couple of legal acts around the world in a line for single use plastic reduction.

The latest consumer insights gained through international research reveal opportunities for

of packaging applications — from water to snacks, from cereal to sugar, both on retailer shelves and in HoReCa segment.

At the same time switching to carton packaging can be challenging for small and medium-sized enterprises, which occupy an increasing share of the consumer goods and food market — high-capacity equipment is a significant investment. That is why there is a growing demand in the world for small and medium capacity filling machines designed for the production needs of SME.

The machines work with various types of blanks, forming both standard packages with or without caps, and non-standard ones such as Mini, Maxi, Diamond Curve, Sense.

Advantages of the TF RPP series:

• High filling accuracy

• CIP-ready design

• Corrosion resistant steel

• Industrial electronics and

Instead of plastic bottles, gable tops are becoming more and more common on store shelves. High-quality eco-friendly gable top cartons help manufactures to be prepared to meet this demand and be part of more sustainable future. Despite the gable top carton’s strong association with dairy, it can be used for all kinds

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“At SIGITASPAK FZE we provide customers with up-to-date solutions matching their exact requirements in line with global trends”, — commented Katerina Munkina, Managing Director. — “Gable-top packaging technology allows to keep product freshness using a sustainable package that stands out on shelves”.

From Argentina and China to Middle East

The Citromax Group has expanded its global footprint with two new locations, Citromax Ingredients Shanghai Co., Ltd., established July 30, 2019, and Citromax Singapore Private Ltd., established March 15, 2019, to provide its expanding customer base with excellent service and regional support.

We have an excellent working relationship with many local distributors and sales coverage with a focus on citrus oils, juice, (both concentrated and NFC) and other lemon by-products. The technical team works with local customers and together develop citrus based drinks meeting the taste and aroma requirements of the local market. In addition, the technical staff developpes proactive “market ready” beverage prototypes for promotion covering all categories popular in the local market. Some of the company’s technical product offerings include specialty citrus fractions, citrus top notes, the preparation

of extracts and emulsions, and the development and promotion of lemon juice and lemonade beverage bases.

Lemon oil is imported from the company’s orchards in Tucuman, Argentina. In this location, Citromax grows, produces, and processes lemons from its more than 48 privately owned orchards. Lemons entering its “state-ofthe -art” processing facility are processed into industrial products, namely, juice, peel, pulp, and oil. Through Citromax’s ever expanding orchards, conventional and organic lemon oil is sold as single and folded oils to satisfy its customers’ requirements.

From Citromax we are committed to strengthening our relationship with our customers based on direct, transparent, and confident information.

Considering the many economic and environmental challenges at play in today’s marketplace which include climate change, localized drought,

basic food ingredient and chemical shortages, logistic and transportation challenges, living through a 2-year global pandemic, inflation, and a slowdown in GDP, the need for F&F consumer products and basic citrus ingredients has remained on a relatively stable growth trajectory. These challenges have resulted in businesses and consumers being overly “cost conscience” more than ever. As a privately owned company which grows, produces, and processes lemons from its own orchards in Argentina, Citromax is well positioned to maintain its leadership role in its ability to supply the industry and its customers with cost effective lemon and citrus oil offerings.

www.citromax.com

LET’S THINK ON IT: WALNUTS AND ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE PROGRESSION A GENERAL GOOD BRAIN HEALTH

LET’S THINK ON IT: WALNUTS AND ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE PROGRESSION AND GENERAL GOOD BRAIN HEALTH

Research has shown that a healthy diet contributes to good brain health

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region will see a 125% increase in cases by 2050 and estimates that almost 6% of those over 60 suffer from it It is a devastating disease, and these regions will eventually have to face the increasing burden of Alzheimer’s as the population naturally ages It is also suggested that the MENA region may face the burden of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias much earlier than in the West.⁴

The CWC represents over 4,500 growers and over 90 handlers (processors) of California walnuts in export market development activities and conducts health research

The CWC is an agency of the State of California that works in concurrence with the Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) The CWC is an EOE

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The World Health Organization (WHO) declared dementia as a priority Condition through the Mental Health Gap Action Programme Dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, is one of the biggest global public health challenges facing our generation As a relatively young population, there is low awareness of Alzheimer’s disease throughout the Middle East and North African nations (MENA) The WHO dementia report estimates that populations in the MENA

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FRUIT ATTRACTION CONFIRMS ITS POSITION AS THE WORLD’S LEADING EVENT FOR THE FRUIT AND VEGETABLE SECTOR

The fair, organised by IFEMA MADRID and FEPEX, with Andalusia as the Guest Region, registered a participation of 1,740 exhibitors from 57 countries, and an occupation of more than 58,300 net square metres of fruit and vegetables spread over 8 pavilions of the exhibition centre. This represents an area growth of 42% compared to the 2021 edition, and 4% compared to prepandemic levels in 2019. The figures have turned Madrid into the fruit and vegetable capital of the world as well as ratifying Fruit Attraction as a critical

instrument for global fruit and vegetable marketing with the capacity to promote worldwide exports in the sector.

The convention has established itself as a showcase for national fruit and vegetable production, which has occupied 65% of the exhibition area, with the participation of all the autonomous communities except for the Balearic Islands. In total, there were 861 Spanish exhibitors.

Once again, Fresh Produce, the exhibition area for fruit and vegetable producers and traders, was the most represented segment, accounting for 72%

of the selection. However, this year’s edition also saw a notable increase of 57% in the Fresh Food Logistics area, as well as in Smart Agro, with an increase of around 99%.

International participation has grown strongly, representing 35% of the surface area and with exhibitors from 57 countries. The European presence was noteworthy, with a significant occupation from Italy, France, the Netherlands, Portugal, Germany, the United Kingdom and Belgium, in addition to the increase in participation from the Americas, from countries such

as Ecuador, the United States, Chile and Colombia, and from Africa.

Fruit Attraction also provided participants with a platform for international promotion and expansion with the ‘International Guest Programme’, financed by the fair, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and ICEX, which attracted 669 large buyers, retail purchasing managers, importers and wholesalers from 65 countries to Madrid. In this context, the ‘Guest Importing Country Programme’ was also notable, featuring Canada, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Vietnam this year.

In the field of innovation, Fruit Attraction hosted a new edition of The Innovation Hub with

the exhibition of a total of 46 products and services. Along the same lines, the Innovation Hub Prize was awarded to Surinver in the Fresh Produce category, Syngenta in the F&V Industry category and Granada La Palma in the Sustainability and Commitment Actions category, each of which received 2,000 euros.

Fruit Attraction once again promoted the donation of fruit and vegetables from exhibitors for the Madrid Food Bank, which collected 39,000 kilos of fruit and vegetable products, distributed among 565 charities registered in the Community of Madrid, which serve 186,000 people every day.

Organised by IFEMA MADRID

and FEPEX, Fruit Attraction 2023 will be held from 3 to 5 October at the fairgrounds.