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The PRAN (Programme for Rural Advancement Nationally) group -- the first Bangladesh-based company to set up its unit in India -- will function in the name of PRAN Beverages (India) Private Limited, exporting its products to 114 countries, according to the officials. Bodhjungnagar is 25 km north of Agartala.

"In Bangladesh, PRAN is currently producing more than 300 food products under 10 different categories, including juices, drinks, mineral water, bakery, carbonated beverages, snacks, culinary and confectionery items, biscuits and dairy products. "In the Tripura unit, similar products will be produced after the completion of the unit," he added.

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oca-Cola Enterprises Inc., the world's largest Coca-Cola bottler, announced that it would reduce calories per liter by 10% by 2020. The company is advocating to the three million people in the regions where it operates that they should be more physically active to improve health in that way as well. Coca-Cola Enterprises is making a push for a healthier image as consumers reject soda and other less healthy processed foods. Sales for soda have fallen every year for the past decade. In the past, soda companies may have responded to consumers' health concerns by bolstering marketing and production of diet sodas or varieties like Crystal Pepsi, a purportedly healthier soda that PepsiCo may reintroduce in the future. However, diet soda sales are falling as is the soda industry as a whole, including Pepsi overtaking Diet Coke for the No. 2 soda spot earlier this year. Cutting calories from the core of its operations is one way Coca-Cola Enterprises can respond to changing consumer preferences and attempt to lure back consumers who have moved on to other healthier options like bottled water and ready-to-drink tea. Another common health strategy for food companies as of late has been to remove artificial ingredients, such as flavorings and colors, from their products. Nestle recently announced it would remove all artificial flavorings from its frozen pizza products by the end of the year, and in April, Kraft Foods Group announced that its flagship macaroni and cheese product will no longer contain artificial colors and preservatives beginning in early 2016.

Committed to Agri sector and making sure India has Food surplus

n the US for a 9-day trip, Finance Minister ArunJaitley wrapped up his New York chapter by addressing a FICCI panel. In his speech, the FM reiterated the government's commitment towards the agricultural sector and said it was focused on making sure India has a food surplus even at the time of adversities. We are conscious of the fact that there has been a distress-like situation as far as agriculture is concerned, because of bad monsoon last year, because of a hailstorm this year and that put forward the need for a huge amount of investment as far as agriculture is concerned, Said ArunJaitley. Therefore, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not as if we're going to be inadequate as far as foodgrain is concerned, he added. Despite these two adversities India is still going to be surplus, but then we need to improve agricultural incomes. The first role of the government has to be, in terms of policy there has to be clarity. As a part of policy the government doesn't now enter into new businesses. There are sectors where the government has been consciously withdrawing as far as business activities are concerned. But the government has been almost in every sector encouraging the private sector.

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FOOD SAFETY NEWS

FSSAI has now shifted FSSAI famishes Market of Food launches its attention to Indian

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he move came after the food administrations heavy crackdown on foreign brands for their adulterated packaged food items. The FSSAI has now shifted their attention toward Indian beverage brands. Senior food inspector, Agra, RamnareshYadav said, "After FSSAI banned the manufacturing and selling of nearly a dozen branded beverages and energy drinks of four desi companies, we decided to do a surprise check in market and find out whether distributors of the food products are following the norms or not." "We have seized 1602 paper boat range of mango and blackberry juice of Hector Beverages Company. Though, selling of the fruits juice of the company is not banned but we are taking extra precaution and have sent two samples of juice to check their quality standards," he added. On Friday, a total of 12 brands of beverages and energy drinks were banned from selling or manufacturing their products across India. Brands such as Cloud 9 pomegranate energy drink,

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Cloud 9 red grapes energy drink, cloud 9 wild berry energy drink and cloud 9 premium energy were put on ban. Chennai based Akoaroma Company who manufactured Akoaroma M (flavor concentrate) and Akoaroma flavor water (flavor water) has also been banned. On May 8, two branded beverages (Monster energy absolutely zero and Monster energy) of Monster Energy India private limited were banned by the FSSAI after they found irrational combination of ginseng and caffeine, which can have an opposing effect on human body. On April 22, FSSAI also ordered a recall of three branded energy drinks of Hector beverage private limited such Tzinga energy drinks of lemon mint flavor along with tropical trip and mango strawberry flavours.

his festive season could see no new food and beverage products hitting the market. Pending product approvals to the tune of about 700 in the last year and a half by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), companies are left with no new products in the pipeline. The result is that food and beverage companies will have to count largely on old products for sales during the crucial festive season. “Nothing is moving in the market. Consignments that are being imported are held up at ports. If you

apply for product approvals, that process, too, is getting delayed. A launch requires more than a product approval. It takes at least six to eight months after the approval for a product to hit the market. A delay there sets off a domino effect,” said AmitLohani, convener of the Forum of Indian Food Importers. Lohani is also managing director of Delhi-based Max Foods, which imports packaged food products. He is also not the only one articulating these concerns. A senior executive at a multinational food processing company confirmed the festive season this year would be dry for firms in the sector. “While launches vary from company to company, on an average at least three to four products are launched every year by the F&B players. During the festive season, the pace of launches goes up since the propensity to spend is high. This year, there is unlikely to be any action on that front since there is already an enormous backlog of approvals,” he said. He declined to specify which products from his firm were awaiting approval.

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he directorate of export promotion and marketing (DEPM), Odisha has prepared an initial project report, containing scope of testing items and list of machines needed for the two labs to be set up at Cuttack and Berhampur. The new centres will be housed at the testing facilities of DEPM at Cuttack and Berhampur. The cost of the two labs is estimated at Rs 7.37 crore. The testing to be done at the two centres are milk powder and skimmed milk powder, Indian curry powder, wheat atta, biscuits, carbonated drinks, honey and black pepper among others. DEPM has six testing labs located at Cuttack, Bolangir, Balasore, Angul, Berhampur and Rourkela. However, none of the testing centres have the facilities to test the processed food items. Sources said, as many as 32 food processing industries in the state have gone into production in 2014-15 financed under the National Mission on Food Processing. "The proposed food testing labs at Cuttack and Berhampur is pivotal as the state government has already put in place an Odisha Food Processing Policy-2013. The testing facilities will also encourage entrepreneurship in the food processing sector," said a DEPM official. In addition, the processed food manufacturers do not have to travel to other states for getting their products tested, he added. Officials said, the testing centres assume significance as the state government is in the process of setting up of more food parks in the state. Recently, the state government has decided to set up 20 new agro/food processing parks. Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (Idco) was asked to prepare technofeasibility report for 15 mega food parks. The Odisha Small Industries Corporation (OSIC) will undertake the task for five parks. The MITS mega food park is in the process of implementation in Rayagada district while the Huma Mega Coastal Food Park in Ganjam district, which was to be developed under the Mega Food Parks Scheme, was rejected by the Centre recently.

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PROCESSED FOOD NEWS

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elhi-based specialty food ingredients manufacturer, Veeba Foods has raised $6 Mn in series B round of funding led by investment firm DSG Consumer Partners and Saama Capital. Veeba Food manufactures and markets a range of food ingredients like sauces, dips, emulsions & dessert toppings for QSR, pizza and bakery chains. The company counts Yum Brands, Domino’s Pizza, KFC, Dunkin Donuts, Taco Bell, TajSats and Pizza Hut as its customers. The fresh funding will be utilized to expand its manufacturing capacity and to build a portfolio of packaged foods it can sell directly to customers. Speaking on this development, VirajBahl, Founder and CEO of Veeba Foods said, “With the fresh capital infusion, we are excited to now enter the retail market in the near future with a range of unique products that will leverage our expertise in the sauces and dressings segment.” Founded in 2012 by VirajBahl, the company is promoted by the Delhi-based Bahl family, which has been associated with the food processing industry since 1983. The company has a turnover of around $3 Mn (INR 18 Cr) and going to open a new plant in Neemrana in Rajasthan to cater better to its institutional clients. “The food services industry is at a point of inflection and Veeba is well positioned to be a leading player with best in class product development, manufacturing and distribution addressing most key market segments, said Deepak Shahdadpuri, Managing Director, DSG Consumer Partners. Ash Lilani of Saama Capital believes that the specialty food ingredients sector in the country is underdeveloped and poised for significant growth in the near term. This growing market needs combined with the belief that the team could build a business rooted in innovation led customer centricity and high quality product were some key reasons to invest in the company. According to the market report, Indian food and grocery market is projected to grow at the rate of 104%, touching $482 Bn by 2020, out of which the Indian food processing industry accounts for 32%. DSG Consumer Partners is a Singapore and India-based investment firm founded by Deepak Shahdadpuri. So far, the firm has invested in other food companies like Exito Gourmet, Tierra Foods, Saraf Foods, Bakers Circle, Indian Home Gourmet and Redmart.

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Unibic India eyes bigger share in Rs 10 Segment

HRAWI backs Health Ministry's proposal, advises members to be FSSAI compliant HRAWI. The FSSAI has assigned August 4th, 2015 as the deadline for obtaining Food Business Operator (FBO)'s license for all food businesses, from roadside eateries to restaurants. The deadline is applicable for FBOs seeking conversions and renewals for existing license or registration under a repealed order.

outlets gradually, value pricing is conducive,” he added. Unibic, which has one product at Rs.10 currently, will launch at least three-four more variants such as kaju-pista and butter cookies this year.

nibic Foods, known for its range of cookies, will expand its portfolio of Rs.10 biscuits in an attempt to gain share from the likes of Britannia and ITC at the lower end of the Rs.23,000 crore Indian biscuit market. The strategy shift will help the biscuit maker gain clout in a market that sees the bulk of its sales at lower price points. It will also help the decade-old company gain distribution advantage. The Rs.10 and Rs.driven by large food companies such as 5 price points constitute more than 70% of sales in the Indian biscuit market, Parle Products Pvt. Ltd, ITC Ltd and Britannia Industries Ltd. “We will look at hitting the Rs.10 price point, and see if we can build volume at that end of the market and expand our base as we enter newer markets,” said Unibic Foods India Pvt. Ltd’s managing director Nikhil Sen. Over the next year, Unibic wants to double the reach of its products from 100,000 outlets currently and expand beyond south India, which is currently its strongest market. Since its entry in 2004, the Indian arm of Unibic Australia has focused mostly on the premium end of the market, selling fruit and nut, and choco-nut cookies at Rs.25 for a 75 gram pack. According to data with the Registrar of Companies, it recorded a revenue of Rs.75 crore in 2013-14. “We haven’t been attentive to the Rs.10 price point because we continue to be a premium biscuit company,” said Sen, formerly chief operating officer at Britannia, where he spent over two decades building brands such as Tiger. “But when you want to go from 100,000 to half-a-million

Some gave a thumbs up to the move underscoring the need for any company looking at a national presence to offer biscuits at the Rs.10 price point. “You cannot be restricted to the premium end of the market. You have to diversify,” said Mayank Shah, group product manager at Parle Products. “You need to offer both price and value.” However, brand-building at that level is a task that will take time, he added. Analysts who track the sector view the move more as an investment by the company and expect the impact on margins to be compensated by the volume it gains by reaching more shoppers. Unibic is trying to “recruit newer consumers”, said Gautam Duggad, vice-president of research (FMCG and retail) at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd. The company has some good products and it is only logical that they are accessible to more people, Duggad added. Over the past two years, the biscuit market in India has seen extensive consolidation across segments as manufacturers tweaked their portfolios and scaled more profitable brands. In January, the country’s largest biscuit maker Britannia said it would streamline its portfolio to focus on five power brands. Sen is aware of the competition and investing in promotions accordingly. In 2013, Unibic initiated a new branding strategy, and spent on the brand’s logo and packaging to counter competition from ITC, Mondelez India and Britannia, which were widening their premium offerings. “We are operating in a very competitive framework where you’ve got three major players to fight with,” said Sen, who is also overseeing the brand’s expansion in north Indian markets such as Delhi and Punjab.

The Hotel and Restaurant Association Western India (HRAWI) has backed the Health Ministry's proposal to the Union Cabinet for revamping the food regulatory structure in the country. In a recent communication, the association has asked its members to be fully co-operative with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and expedite completing the process of seeking conversions and renewals for existing license or registration. The health ministry has sent a Rs. 1,700-crore proposal to the Union Cabinet for a major overhaul of the food regulatory structure. The objectives of the proposal are to strengthen the states' inspection apparatus, bolster the FSSAI's manpower, give the FSSAI more powers and ensure that the authority has access to state-of-the-art technology. In Focus "The HRAWI has always been a proactive institution when it comes to adopting safety and hygiene standards in the industry. We have always worked as a partner with the government in the interest of hospitality and tourism in the country. There is a big need to reform the regulatory structure because inconsistencies in food safety and standards are serious issues and if not addressed, will negatively affect the image of tourism in the long run. We fully back the Health Ministries' proposal and wish to assert its importance to the Union Cabinet," said Bharat Malkani, President,

lobal food and beverage company PepsiCo has committed itself to reducing salt and sugar in its beverage and snack offerings in India in the wake of the recent Maggi food scandal that hit the country. The move comes after the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) said that it will be setting up an 11-member committee that will recommend the maximum permissible limits and labeling requirements of sugar, salt and fat in food products.

An executive of the company said, "PepsiCo is also stepping up distribution of its low-sugar, lowsalt oats brand 'Quaker Oats', while other low-salt, low-calorie variants of its snacks brands, including 'Kurkure' and 'Lay's', are also in the process of being researched, and the company wants to launch these ahead of schedule." A major food scandal erupted in the country last month when Swiss multinational Nestle's popular noodles brand Maggi was found laced with excess amounts of lead, leading to a countrywide ban of the product by the FSSAI.

The Hotel and Restaurant Association (Western India) is a 65 years old Association of Hotels and Restaurants, representing majority of Hotels and Restaurants across Western India, which covers Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa and the Union Territories of Daman, Diu & Silvassa and is more or less considered to be the voice of the Hotel Industry / Fraternity.

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‘papads’. Apart from handling the bulk of the demand in Tripura. This time around, we have increased production, since we hope our product will be bought by buyers from Bangladesh as well. The border haats have opened and many of the local buyers have already placed orders, they will sell the traditional ‘Tripura sewain’ at both the border haats,” said Tanoy Saha, the owner of Dayananda Food Products Industries that makes traditional vermicelli.

This committee, which will primarily focus on packaged and processed items and junk food, will make recommendations about the quantity intake of fat, sugar and salt that could be considered healthy for consumption.

PepsiCo is currently working on a beverage called '7 Up Revive,' which it claims has less sugar than the regular 7 Up.

"In fact to carry out due diligence at the primary level, we have set up a non-commercial food testing laboratory in Vadodara that follows global standards of food safety and hygiene. This benefits thousands of FBOs including bakery federations, catering associations, food retail traders and mithaiwala associations, among others in testing their products. This arrangement provides the kind of service that also helps hoteliers maintain standardised practices and helps keep up with the standards required to be maintained by the food authorities. The end objective is to ensure that there is no negligence with regards to food safety and hygiene. We hope to achieve this standard across the country and will support the food authority in this endeavour," concluded Mr. Malkani.

Tripura vermicelli to sweeten

Pepsi's India unit promises to reduce salt and sugar in snacks and beverages

It will also focus on the impact of these products on children.

"We are grateful to the FSSAI to have given FBOs time to comply with the required standards in order to obtain the licenses. It is a herculean task to incorporate the changes in procedures and protocols but we understand the need for it and are doing everything it takes to meet the deadline," added Malkani.

lmost everyone who is unemployed in the area had been working overnight to earn some quick money as one of the small time food processing unit here, known for its traditional vermicelli, is going to produce “sewain”, as locally known, during the month of Ramzan, which will sold to buyers from Bangladesh before Eid apart from local markets in the north-eastern state. As a part of India Act East policy, New Delhi has gone ahead to open up “border haat” at two different locations of the Indo-Bangladesh border in Tripura – one at Srinagar in South Tripura district , the other one at Kamalsagar in Sipahijala district – it became operational on June 11. “We have started manufacturing ‘sewain’ before Eid for the past few years. We usually make

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Tanoy, a young entrepreneur, has a degree in microbiology from Bangalore University. His food processing unit was set up in Aralia, five years ago. This unit has helped in empowerment of rural women in the area and make use of their skills in preparing traditional vermicelli. With the onset of the holy month of Ramzan, workers engaged in vermicelli manufacturing are busy and working extra hours to meet the growing demand. This season, they expect to make more then Rs 5-6 lakh. “Our sewain is popular in the state, now our local buyers are hoping to rope in Bangladeshi buyers ahead of Eid,” said Mira Devi, whose sewain-making skills have helped her to become an empowered woman.

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PROCESSED FOOD NEWS

Nitish Kumar demands for FDA to cut Trans Fats from investment in Food Processing Processed Foods, gives three-year Timetable

entioning his dream of "one food item from Bihar in every Indian's plate", Chief Minister Nitish Kumar exhorted entrepreneurs to establish food processing units in the state and promised all help, including subsidies to them. "My dream is to have one food item from Bihar in every Indian's plate. There are huge possibilities in food processing sector here. Entrepreneurs should consider setting up industries here. We will provide all help. We also have plans to provide subsidies in this sector," Kumar said. The Bihar chief minister was speaking at 'Agriculture and Food Processing conclave' organised by ASSOCHAM and the state government. He rooted for food processing units saying better processing will cut down wastage of agricultural produce, add value to production, raise income of farmers and generate employment. He added that 76 per cent of Bihar's population was dependent on agriculture. The population is increasing, but on the other hand, agricultural

productivity was also going up due to state government's policies, as well as, a 10-year agriculture road map.

"In this scenario, food processing industries will also lead to better development of agriculture. The state is blessed with fertile soil, good climate, availability of water and hard working people. Food processing units will not have any shortage of primary products," he said. Kumar, however, said that food processing should be of "good quality" and efforts should be made to develop brands in this regard. Pointing out the need for food processing units, Kumar said all the maize from Bihar was going outside for processing and returning as poultry feed, which people buy here. He also said there were many possibilities with regard to food processing in litchi, mangoes, betel, rice and several other crops. The chief minister said seed replacement taken up by the state government has led to a big jump in productivity, as well as, overall production in various crops. The comprehensive agriculture roadmap was focusing on increasing the income of farmers, storage facilities, processing and marketing.

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The new pages are intuitive to use and clearly show the breadth of SPX’s technology for food and beverage processes. SPX’s large global presence is supported by a comprehensive service network and a continuous program of research and development that has delivered some game-changing technology to the food processing industry. Its technology and services focus on ensuring reduced waste, lower environmental impact, efficient and high quality processes, and food safety. SPX’s leading dairy and food technologists and state-of-the-art innovation and design centres provides proven pilot plant technology for process development, complete plant design and manufacturing capabilities. These help give its customers a competitive edge by optimizing processes, getting new products to the market quickly, ensuring flexible production and producing desired end product characteristics.

Under current law, food additives cannot be used unless they have been approved in advance by the FDA or are generally recognized as safe. Such substances do not have to be approved before being used. In 2013 the FDA made a preliminary determination that partially hydrogenated oils, the major dietary source of trans fat in processed foods, are no longer recognized as safe because they increase the risk of heart disease.

he U.S. Food and Drug Administration made good on its proposal to effectively ban artificial trans fats from a wide range of processed foods, from microwave popcorn to frozen pizza, saying they raise the risk of heart disease. Under new FDA regulations, partially hydrogenated oils, which have been shown to raise "bad" LDL cholesterol, will be considered food additives that cannot be used unless authorized by the FDA. The regulations take effect in three years, giving companies time to either reformulate products without partially hydrogenated oils or petition the FDA to permit specific uses of them. Following the compliance period, no partially hydrogenated oils can be added to human food unless they are otherwise approved by the FDA. The food industry has begun preparing a petition seeking approval for limited use of trans fats in certain products, such as decorative sprinkles, the industry's trade group, the Grocery Manufacturers Association, said. The group declined to give details about its petition and what other products were involved, but expressed satisfaction with the FDA's overall action and 3-year compliance period.

The oils are formed during food processing when hydrogen is added to vegetable oil to make it more solid. Reducing their use could prevent 20,000 heart attacks and 7,000 deaths, the agency said. Currently, foods are allowed to be labeled as having “0” grams trans-fat if they contain less than 0.5 grams of Trans fat per serving. The food industry has reduced its use of Trans fats by 86 percent since 2003, according to the grocer’s trade group. The reduction was spurred in part by the FDA's requirement, in 2006, that transfat levels be disclosed on package labels and by New York City's move to curtail trans fats from restaurant meals. The industry has reformulated many products using palm, sunflower, safflower and other oils. But there are some products that have relatively low levels of Trans fats and cannot easily be reformulated. Food companies are hoping to persuade the FDA that such products meet the agency's food additive safety standards. To do that, they must prove with reasonable certainty that the products cause no harm. Naturally occurring trans-fat found in milk and certain meet products would not be affected by the rules.

"(The) FDA has acted in a manner that both addresses FDA's concerns and minimizes unnecessary disruptions to commerce," it said in a statement. Efforts to remove almost all remaining traces of Trans fats from the food supply will be worthwhile, Michael Taylor, the FDA's deputy commissioner for Foods and Veterinary Medicine, said in a media conference call. "The public benefits far outstrip costs of compliance."

NRI investors show keen interest in Bihar's

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ndians living abroad have shown keen interest to invest in Bihar's food processing sector, state Industries Minister ShyamRajak said.

Rajak, who led a delegation of Industry bodies from Bihar to Johannesburg to take part in SAITEX (South Africa International Trade

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Exhibition), said that people showed particular interest in processing of Litchi. Many showed keenness in maize too, he said adding that more than 900 companies from 45 countries participated in the exhibition. The minister said that the delegation held meetings with investors in South Africa to whom they told about policies in the state and positive conditions for investment. Rajak said they assured potential investors that land would not be a problem if they come to the state to set up units.

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FOOD INGREDIENTS NEWS

Pea protein picks up as Healthy alternative Food Ingredient

ea protein is on the rise as a healthful food ingredient for food companies looking to augment products with additional protein. Adding protein to foods has become more common as more companies respond to consumers' calls for healthier, more nutritious foods. Market consulting firm Frost & Sullivan estimates that from 2014 to 2020, pea protein’s revenue will see a compound annual growth rate of 11.3%. Between 2010 to 2014, pea protein was used in 2% of global food and beverage product launches with a plant-based protein, but from 2013 to 2014, that number of product launches jumped 49%. "Legumes, including peas, made up 34% of nonsoy plant protein products globally in 2014," according to Frost & Sullivan. Another part of the appeal of pea protein is the

He said they have asked 300 temporary employees engaged in the production work to look for other jobs. "If the ban persists for long, it may affect our contract farming venture as well.'' Around 120 farmers are involved in contract farming for Paras Spices and grow aromatic, spice crops and chicory, a bushy herb used in preparing coffee, over nearly 500 acres.

These claims are vital for food companies looking to adapt to the renewed health focus consumers have for the foods they buy. This is particularly true for processed food companies which are trying to revitalize older brands deemed not as healthy or nutritious.

Kumar said the company processed and roasted chicory for Nestle India along with spices.

Some studies have also shown pea protein to be comparable in some ways to whey protein, while being dairy-free and vegan-friendly. This would mean pea protein could find itself in the sports food and beverage industries too, such as protein bars and snacks as well as sports recovery drinks. Still another viable industry for pea protein is the cereal market. Being able to add more protein to cereal could be one way to lure consumers back, as some brands, like General Mills' Cheerios Protein, already have attempted.

application laboratories located around the world. The strength of this network relies on skill sharing and respect for regional specificities. “It is important for us to adapt our ingredients to local tastes and demands,” explained Roller. “If a company wants to launch a finished product with only natural ingredients at an international level, we are able to help them navigate compliancy with local regulations and adapt their product to regional tastes”. aturex has built a worldwide network of application laboratories known as SPRING labs to explore the endless possibilities for incorporating natural ingredients into food and beverage products.

The SPRINGlab network has already been implemented in China, Australia, France, the United Kingdom, Russia, Brazil and the United States with the objective to extend this network to other countries.

SPRINGlab stands for Sharing PRoductINGenuity laboratory. This unique network dedicated to natural products was designed to favor confidential projects to foster co-creation and address specific issues with tailor-made solutions. “We think it is our role to help customers gain the race to innovation by bringing them a set of tools and services that shortens their time to market,” stated Marc Roller, Chief Science Officer at Naturex. “We are willing to share our expertise on natural ingredients and make our skills available to our clients’ brands,” he continued.

A significant step in Naturex’s innovation process SPRINGlab is only one part of a comprehensive innovation strategy at Naturex. The company offers a full range of services to accelerate innovation. All new ingredients developed for the food and beverage industry are tested by the application laboratories. “It’s an additional proof of the ease of formulation of new ingredients designed by our research and development teams,” concluded Roller.

SPRINGlAB: From nature to consumer packaged goods From idea generation to analytical and ageing testing, the network provides the seeds of innovation for finished products. Besides translating ideas into concrete prototypes, the team answers the technical challenges that can occur when switching from synthetic to natural ingredient solutions. In some cases, the applications can be tested by a panel of trained participants to confirm that the product meets market expectations. Answering global demand on a regional scale The SPRINGlab network consists of 7 regional

for Maggi Noodles sacks 300 employees

claims food companies can make when using it in their products, including gluten-free, no additives/ preservatives, non-bioengineered/non-GMO, kosher, and vegan. It is also not considered a major allergen, leading many product launches to make claims of being a low/no/reduced-allergen food or beverage, popular in free-from focused consumer health circles.

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Company supplying Spice

company in Punjab's Moga that supplied spices to Nestle India for Maggi noodles has retrenched nearly 300 temporary employees in the aftermath of the ban on the snack. Paras Spices Private Limited supplied nearly 200250 tonne spices monthly to a Nestle unit in Moga for Maggi noodles and earned around half of its nearly Rs 120 crore revenue as a result. "Stopping of Maggi production at the Nestle plant has badly affected business of ancillaries in Moga area,'' said Paras Spices managing director Vinay Kumar. "We were supplying spices worth nearly Rs 50 crore annually but now we have to shut our unit for the time being.''

Farmer Gurbhajan Singh said they were earning Rs 50,000 per acre by producing spices. "We have been told that the contract with the spice producing company may be ended after the shutdown of Nestle units.'' Separately, a dozen flour mills in Moga and Jagraon were reeling under the impact of shutdown of the Nestle unit as well. After the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) withdrew NOC (Non-Objection Certificate) from four Indian companies who manufactured and sold beverages and energy drinks across India, Agra administration conducted a raid on Saturday at a wholesale supermarket based at NH-2 and seized more than 1600 Paper Boat range of juice and sent two samples of them for testing.

Chr. Hansen develops game-changing fermentation Process for carmine Using this insight and state of the art biotechnology the researchers have produced carmine by a modern fermentation process and Chr. Hansen is now filing patents to protect the technology.

armine is a long-established natural red pigment, used in a broad range of food and beverage applications. The production method relies on cultivation of the cochineal that lives on cactus plants. One kilo of carmine requires manual collection of 100,000 cochineals, which adds significantly to the cost of the natural color. Researchers from Chr Hansen, KU and DTU have now uncovered the complicated processes involved in the natural production of carmine.

Cees de Jong, CEO of Chr. Hansen, says: “This is a potential game-changer for carmine production. The new technology is expected to make production of carmine more cost-efficient and thereby further lower the barriers for conversion to natural colors”. Excellent position to exploit technology Fermented carmine is still some years away from commercialization, as the process needs further optimization. Cees de Jong, CEO comments: “When the technology is ready for use, Chr. Hansen has an excellent position to exploit it. Fermentation is our core competence and we are market leading within natural colors”.

DDW NAMES GRAVATTE AS PRESIDENT & COO

DW “The Color House” announces the promotion of Elaine Gravatte to President and Chief Operating Officer as well as her election to the DDW Board of Directors. She will report to Ted Nixon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Gravatte will lead the core operations, while Nixon will continue to focus on strategy and growth initiatives for the company. “Elaine’s strong experience in cross-functional leadership gives me confidence in our continued success in manufacturing, innovation and creating color solutions for customers,” said Nixon.

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“I am pleased to have the opportunity to lead DDW toward achieving its ‘Vision 2020’ plans for innovation, continuous improvement and valueadded initiatives,” added Gravatte. Gravatte’s previous position was Senior Vice President, Global Operations, with responsibility for Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and Human Resources. She also held the position of Regional President & COO, North America. In recent years, she served as Account Executive for a key, global strategic customer. Gravatte began her DDW career in 2000 as Human Resources Manager after six years in team and training management with SerVend International (The Manitowoc Company, Inc.). Gravatte recently completed The Wharton School’s Global CEO Program. She received a master’s degree from Vanderbilt University in Human Resource Development and bachelor’s degree from the University of Kentucky in Communication and Psychology.

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POULTRY NEWS

India lost fight against US at WTO

for Poultry

ndia has lost a case at the WTO, with the World Trade Organisation Thursday ruling that Indian ban on import of poultry meat, eggs and live pigs from the US was "inconsistent" with the international norms. India will have 12-18 months to implement this ruling, after which the US can begin exports of these products to India. "The Appellate Body agreed with the Panel's finding that India's AI (avian influenza) measures are inconsistent ... because they are not based on a

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risk assessment," WTO said. A WTO panel last year ruled that India's ban on imports of poultry products from US was inconsistent with global norms. After hearing India's appeal against the ruling, the Appellate Body today said it has "found that the Panel did not, as India contended, act inconsistently". The Appellate Body also upheld the panel's findings that India's AI measures are neither "based on", nor "conform to", the relevant international standard. It also endorsed the panel's finding that India's AI measures violated global norms on the grounds that the prohibition was limited to just one country and not to all imports from any country with AI risk. India filed an appeal in January 2015 with the Dispute Settlement Board of the World Trade Organization (WTO). In its ruling on October 14, 2014, the WTO panel had said that India's measures are "arbitrarily and unjustifiably discriminate between Members where identical or similar conditions prevail and are applied in a manner which constitutes a disguised restriction on international trade". India is a big market for the US, which is one of the world's largest exporters of chicken meat. India's broiler meat consumption has been consistently increasing and is estimated to have touched 3.72 million tonnes in 2014, from 3.45 million tonnes in 2013. Reacting on the ruling, the US said the Appellate Body overwhelmingly agreed with American claims that, for example, India's ban is not based on international standards or a risk assessment and that India discriminates against US products in favour of Indian products. The WTO panel also agreed that India's measures are more trade restrictive than necessary because it is safe to import US products meeting international standards, and India's restrictions are not adapted to the characteristics of US exporting regions, the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) said in a statement. This victory will help address barriers to the Indian market for US farmers, including those in the US poultry industry in particular, the USTR said. There were no immediate comments from the Indian government on the matter.

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DAIRY NEWS

Indian Dairy firm looking for opportunities in Africa

Italian Parmesan cheese rescued by Dairy and Milk tradition of Punjab This new breed of farmers was not afraid of hard work or unsociable hours and did not need to speak Italian to milk and take care of cows. And with this, the Po Valley dairy industry was revived. Elena Carletti , who is the mayor of the town of Novellara, further felt that the large number of Sikhs who settled in the region were most attracted by the territory itself, with the BBC quoting her as saying that the Sikh farmers are reminded of Punjab due to the area’s ‘flat-ness’, its heat, humidity and the kind of agriculture.

ith the Italian economy booming in the 1980s, the youngsters of Po Valley, which is home to its famous Parmesan cheese, started turning their backs on what they considered 'menial, unskilled' work, throwing the dairy industry in the region into serious jeopardy. However, when the Italians needed help the most, farmers from Punjab stepped in to revive the dairy sector and take it to new heights. With the boom in the economy came a large number of Sikh immigrants. The local dairy farmers were impressed by the respect and skill with which immigrants handled their animals, while the workers who were moving to Italy were impressed by the handsome wages and free housing offered to them, reports the BBC.

Carletti further opines that the immigrant labour force was fundamental to maintaining and preserving traditional cheese production, adding that it would have been ‘impossible’ to preserve without the support of people from India. The Novellara municipality was also the first in Italy to grant permission to build a Gurdwara, which eventually opened in 2000. And thanks to their relief work after the 2012 earthquake that hit the region and their volunteering in Civil Protection programmes, Carletti is firmly of the opinion that the Sikhs are part of their community. “They are Italians,” the BBC quoted her as saying.

Surplus Milk Powder stocks spare consumers in Northern India

s prices of staples, such as pulses rise to alarming levels alongside those of most vegetables and fruits, consumers in Northern India are likely to be spared from paying more for milk over the year. While Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which owns brand ‘Amul’, hiked rates across the segment by Re 2/litre in Gujarat earlier this month, cooperative and private dairy players in the North may not increase price with large stocks available. “There is no reason to raise prices in the Northern market since outlook is stable. There is a slight upward trend in prices, which is natural at this time of the year given the lean season, but our margin structures are fairly protected. That’s why this slight price increase of Rs.1-1.50/kg over the last month or so will be absorbed,” said an official at Mother Dairy. Industry sources estimate that milk is being procured across Rajasthan, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana, at around Rs.550/kg of fat, up Rs.20/kg, and buffalo milk at Rs.3637/litre. The ‘upward trend’ is not likely to be passed on to consumers in these States and the Capital, which is significant since the average monthly per capita expenditure on milk is highest in the region. Data from the 68th National Sample Survey Office’s household consumer

expenditure survey shows monthly expenditure on milk in both rural/ urban areas was the highest in Haryana (Rs.460.19/Rs.434.20), followed by Delhi (Rs.342.93/Rs.311.88), Punjab (Rs.330.94/Rs.357.46),and Rajasthan (Rs.257.77/Rs.302.87). The corresponding rural and urban national average was Rs.116.13 and Rs.186.47. “I don’t expect anyone to raise milk prices at all this fiscal. There are adequate dairy products available and no exports, there is surplus stock in the market,” said SandeepAggarwal, Director, SMC Foods Ltd, a part of the Madhusudan group. Exports have remained sluggish with global skimmed milk powder (SMP) prices remaining depressed and stagnant demand. Prices slid to around $2,000/tonne, compared with $4,000-4,500 a year ago, while Indian exports, currently in the range of Rs.180210/kg, are rendered uncompetitive internationally against Australian and New Zealand variants at Rs.128-140/kg. The monsoon could be a factor said some industry players, with the deficient rain forecast likely to hit fodder prices. “It depends on the monsoon, and a proper assessment can only be made a month and a half from now. If it’s poor, fodder prices will rise and that will impact milk production immediately,” said Sanjay Dhingra, Chairman and Managing Director, Kwality Ltd, owner of the ‘Dairy Best’ brand. Aggarwal, however, was optimistic and stated that the monsoon would not be a factor. “This is the off-season and milk will start coming in by August. Whatever deficit there is on account of the monsoon will get covered,” he said. The Consumer Affairs Ministry data say that the average retail price of milk in Delhi and Chandigarh as of late last week has remained unchanged over the previous year at Rs.38/ litre, while consumers in Amritsar paid Rs.40/litre through the same period.

ndian dairy firms are trying to tap opportunities in the East African milk processing markets where demand has surged amid rapid urbanisation and rising income levels. This comes at a time when several global dairy giants are looking for acquisition possibilities in eastern Africa and leading local milk producers are trying to consolidate their market share through aggressive buyouts. Many Indian businessmen already have large exposure to the African agriculture and allied sectors, which include agriculture, floriculture and hybrid seed production. Africa's food and beverage consumption is projected to reach $544 billion by 2020 from $175 billion in 2010, according to a report of World Dairy Summit 2012, which was held in South Africa's Cape Town. India is the world's largest milk producer with a production of around 140 million tonne. According to JB Sivakumar, dairy sector analyst at India Ratings, Indian dairy firms will beeline to African markets, given the highly attractive profit margins. "As against single-digit profit margins in India, African milk processing markets offer 1520% margins," he said. Billionaire Ravi Jaipuria, whose Devyani Food Industries sells Cream Bell ice cream, was among the first businessmen from India to enter Africa's dairy sector nearly a decade ago. The company, however, recently sold its stake in its Uganda dairy joint venture, Sameer Agriculture & Livestock, to Kenya's largest milk producer, Brookside Dairy, which is controlled by President Uhuru Kenyatta's

family. Hyderabad-based Dodla Dairy and Punjab-based Amos Dairy are the latest Indian firms to enter the African markets with processing plants, while a few others are weighing options. Dodla Dairy, which raised 100 crore from private equity firm Black River in 2012, had last year acquired milk processing assets in Uganda for 30 crore. It now sells around 10,000 litre of milk daily in that country. D Sunil Reddy, MD of Dodla Dairy, said the company sees Africa as an opportunity for the next level of growth, especially at a time when it was witnessing margin pressure in the Indian market owing to price wars in the liquid milk market. "African expansion will help us understand new markets and help expand our presence globally," Reddy said. "The profit margins will be at least double in Uganda compared to India." Amos Dairy had last year invested nearly half a million dollars to set up a milk processing plant in Uganda. The plant commenced operations recently. PunitPruthi, managing director at Amos Dairy, said the company was now exporting processed milk products from milk-surplus Uganda to other countries in eastern Africa. "Kenya is a big market and is a milk deficit country and Rwanda, South Sudan and Congo offer similar opportunities," he said. "In fact, West African economies, which heavily depend on milk imports, also offer attractive business opportunity but but we need to compete with the strong European brands." Parag Milk Foods, which is exporting products to African markets, is also weighing options to enter the market with a processing plant, said its chief marketing officer Mahesh Israni. "Raw milk is a difficult product to trade, especially given the tropical temperatures in Africa and the lack of refrigeration infrastructure," said a June 2010 World Bank report on East Africa's community's dairy market. "That is why, we are focusing on long shelf life milk products in tetra packs, which also offer better margins," said Sunil Reddy.

Prabhat Dairy, Maharashtra-based private Dairy expanding to produce Cheese and paneer

aharashtra-based private dairy player Prabhat Dairy, is setting up new production lines for value added dairy products like cheese, paneer and shrikhand at its Shrirampur facility in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra with an investment of Rs 391 crore through its subsidiary Sunfresh Agro Industries Pvt ltd. The company said that this was a part of ongoing line expansion. The new lines are expected to start commercial production by FY16. Investment on the cheese factory is around Rs 30 crore. The Shrirampur facility already has automated production facilities with an aggregate milk processing capacity of 1.5 million litres per day at the moment. VivekNirmal, joint managing director, Prabhat Dairy, said, "Our facilities are in close proximity to our milk procurement region as well as target market and we have in-built capacities to expand retail consumer product offerings and introduce high growth products such as mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, processed cheese, paneer (cottage cheese) and Shrikhand. Cheese is the fastest growing segment in the domestic dairy and milk products industry." He further added that the cheese market grew by around 20 per cent CAGR, to reach Rs 5000 crore in 2013-14 from Rs 2600 crore in200910. "Growth was mainly driven by the urban population, which accounted for about 80-90 per cent of the total cheese consumption in India,"

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Nirmal claimed, adding that as a part of the company's strategy, it would continue to invest in increasing our manufacturing capacities for its existing dairy products as well newer product. Prabhat, which currently sells s retail consumer products under Prabhat, Flava and Milk Magic brands, plans to focus particularly on high margin products. While milk prices have remained stable for over a year now, they are expected to rise in the coming years, by 7-8 per cent CAGR over the next three years, primarily driven by an increase in fodder prices, which in turn, are expected to be driven by a similar rise in minimum support prices of key crops, Prabhat feels. The company's retail consumer products include pasteurized milk, UHT milk,dairy whitener, milk powder, lassi, curd (dahi), chaas and clarified butter (ghee), flavoured milk, and sweetened condensed milk sold under the Prabhat, Flava and Milk Magic brands, respectively. As of February, 2015, the company's milk collection facilities included more than 450 milk collection centres, over 15 milk chilling plants and over 80 bulk milk coolers. Besides retail sales, Prabhat Dairy is one of the leading suppliers in India of specialty ingredient products to reputed consumer product companies such as milk powder for baby food to Abbott Healthcare Private Limited and sweetened condensed milk to Mondelez India Foods Private Limited.

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NEWS

Healthy Treats, Sumptuous feasts A

the Khari. Meet the S 500 PUFF. This simple addition will help transcend the old classic into one of the hot favourites, all the while improving on both taste, and size of the Khari. Increasing both volume and health aspect of the Puff, the EASY SAVORY SNACK helps to make the puff crunchier and crispier . Bound to be an instant hit across the board.

s consumers across the globe are keeping a sharper eye on the food in their plates, food producers too are being forced to look at what they are dishing out. As food producers relook at their offerings to make it healthier, Puratos with its keen eye on furthering your business, is one step ahead in making healthy and tasty foods a focus as we celebrate Health and Pleasure month. All this month, Puratos will focus on the healthy offerings within our stable that sparkle when put to the taste test, but positively shine when seen through the health prism. Consumers across the world are becoming more conscious of the food on their plates, moving towards more ‘Natural’ choices. Bakeries that excel in using natural ingredients from fruits to organic grain and flour now command a premium both within the mind space of the discerning consumer as well as the premium that they can charge for this mind space. Having just healthy food is sadly not enough, discerning consumers however continue to be discerning when it comes to taste as well. They prefer to balance their health kick with a healthy dose of taste. Preferring to go wholegrain as a nod to the health factor while keeping a sharp eye on mouth-feel and texture, keeping it within the tasty range is probably the greatest challenge that the healthy bakery faces.

In the purely pleasure section, Puratos’ EASY FOCACCIA bakery mix wins the stakes hands down. cookies complete with essential nutrients that make it more than just a snack. It becomes an undercover health food, one that kids will adore. Exploring a wider range of bakery allows Puratos customers the unique benefit of addressing consumers number one concern of health and taste while expanding the offerings in their bakeries, in a cost efficient, fail proof way. Talking of pleasurable treats, is there one that screams yum more than the basic puff pastry or

Any Focaccia bread is just pure bliss, with its crunchy exterior and distinctive Italian good looks, it is always an instant hero, even when it just sits pretty behind the counter, but when it beckons with its smouldering olive vibe, its pure indulgence. The Puratos EASY FOCACCIA premix combines that smouldering Italian vibe with the ease that is pure Puratos, to provide a sure fire winner in the bakery. A mix of traditional sour doughs and

Puratos’ commitment to bring cutting edge innovation to the Indian market is well known. Bringing world class baking knowledge to the Indian plate while offering the Indian bakeries access to all that is truly world class is a Puratos’ hallmark. The belief that health cannot be sacrificed at the altar of taste is has been the maxim by which Puratos operates worldwide, this is perhaps what Puratos truly stands for. Puratos’ EASY PURAVITA BROWN HI-FIBRE marries the Whole Wheat experience with a great mouth feel. A truly global product that is low in saturated fats, the biggest cause of obesity. EASY PURAVITA BROWN HI-FIBRE helps lower LDL cholesterol and is a rich source of minerals and dietary fibre. The whole wheat bakery mix is a rich source of complex carbohydrate, that keeps slows down digestion and keeps one feeling full longer. Making EASY PURAVITA BROWN HI-FIBRE an easy winner. For those looking for something more than the plain Whole Wheat, the EASY PURAVITA MULTIGRAIN will be worth exploring. Combining the goodness of whole wheat with oats, rye, corn grits and healthy flours, the EASY PURAVITA MULTIGRAIN taps into an traditional Indian kitchen, where to mix together a variety of flours and produce a mouth watering temptation is nothing new. This bakerymix effortlessly blends nutrition and taste while keeping a close eye on the diet balance. A perfect any time treat, the EASY PURAVITA MULTIGRAIN makes excellent sandwiches,

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Puratos’ Sourdough Sapore, EASY FOCACCIA allows customers to add to their bread repertoire with minimum fuss, to effortlessly internationalise their offerings and give consumers what has become a favourite across generations with minimum fuss, an edible pleasure with all the ease of use, a Puratos hallmark. As bakery products becomes the focus of the discerning consumer, so too do the ingredients with which the product is made. Its more likely that a consumer will take more than a second glance at a whole grain products, as recent studies show, across the Asia Pacific region more than 81 % consumers are keenly aware that whole grain makes a meal healthy, and about 67% of those polled, stated that they found whole grain meal tastier. With numbers like that, it only stands to reason that all bakers should be giving the whole meal option a serious dekko… after all that’s what the consumers are looking at !

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FOOD SAFETY NEWS

FSSAI proposes fixing To regulate sources to permissible limit for lead content prevent Food contamination', in Fruits, Pulses, and Juices

check lead recycling

salt, jam, fish, and meat, among others, under mandatory compliance of maximum limits of heavy metals, such as tin, arsenic and cadmium. The FSSAI has specified the lead content for food items in milk, salt, fruits and vegetables, canned fruit juices, fish, poultry, meat, and pulses. The regulator will also look into mineral water, fish, salt, olive oil, edible fats, and oils to ensure limited arsenic content.

he Indian food safety watchdog Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has introduced a draft regulation that proposes a permissible limit of lead in a wide range of food products. The move follows a crackdown on the popular Nestle noodle brand Maggi, which was found to contain more than seven times the permissible amount of lead, leading to a ban on the product across many Indian states. Under the latest notification, the agency said it would bring food items including mineral water,

The agency has called for suggestions and objections on the proposals, that have to be submitted within 60 days before it finally notifies the norms for the mandatory implementation by all food operators. Meanwhile, the watchdog might soon bring alcoholic beverages under its observation, as it may come up with a draft notification on the standards of alcoholic beverages in the next two months. Alcoholic drinks including whiskey, vodka, gin, beer and even brands of alcopop might come under the proposed regulation.

US FDA orders Food producers to remove partially hydrogenated Oils from processed Foods Americans, including updating the nutrition facts label. "No PHOs can be added to human food unless they are otherwise approved by the FDA." "This determination is based on extensive research into the effects of PHOs, as well as input from all stakeholders received during the public comment period."

he US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given food producers a time frame of three years to remove partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) from their products as a review of scientific evidence by the agency found oils unsafe for human consumption. PHOs are the primary dietary source of artificial trans-fat in processed foods and the FDA is hoping to reduce fatal heart attacks across the country with the move. FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition director Susan Mayne said: "Studies show that diet and nutrition play a key role in preventing chronic health problems, such as cardiovascular disease and today's action goes hand in hand with other FDA initiatives to improve the health of

FDA had declared in 2013 that PHOs could not be generally recognised as safe (GRAS). It finalised its ruling after a public consultation. The agency will be giving food companies a compliance period of three years during which time they will need to either reformulate products without PHOs and/or petition the FDA to permit specific uses of PHOs. Following the compliance period, no PHOs can be added to human food unless they are otherwise approved by the FDA. Once the compliance period is over, producers will only be able to add PSOs to food products with FDA's approval.

he revelations of presence of higherthan-permissible levels of lead in certain batches of Maggi noodles is just the tip of the iceberg, said experts, highlighting the absence of stringent regulation of processes such as recycling of lead-based products as well as lack of public awareness for the snowballing effects on food contamination. Nestle India said it was withdrawing Maggi noodles in the country amid nation-wide scrutiny over more-than-permissible limits of lead, but continued to maintain it was safe and that it would be back on store shelves soon. Some governments like in Gujarat, Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir had banned Maggi for 1530 days and several others had called for tests on the popular noodles after a batch in a small town in Uttar Pradesh was allegedly found to contain higher-than-permissible levels of lead. Following the concerns, a host of retailers -- from neighborhood mom-and-pop shops to larger ones like Big Bazaar and WalMart -- withdrew it from their shelves. But is it enough? "It is a consumer-driven market. The demand for lead is so high in our country that the producer will use all sorts of unscrupulous method to supply," ThuppilVenkatesh, Chairman, Indian Society for Lead Awareness and Research (INSLAR) said. Venkatesh, Principal Advisor Quality Council of India (QCI) and National Referral Centre for Lead Projects in India (NRCLPI) questioned the lack of inspection of recycling and disposal methods of lead-based products. "Today there is no check on handling of toxic materials. Where the inspection is when the

The similarly worded orders addressed to the company, FSSAI has asked it to recall all the four

The decision to recall all these products has been taken on the basis of recommendations made by the scientific panel for functional foods, nutraceuticals, dietic products and other similar products.

Another concern for states like Karnataka and West Bengal is the use of lead-based paints on idols during religious festivities, which are then immersed in water bodies, pointed out Venkatesh. While the latest controversy has stirred the hornet's nest when it comes to food safety watch and regulations, experts on the subject like B. Dinesh Kumar from Hyderabad's National Institute of Nutrition said lead exposure does not discriminate between the rich and the poor. "In rural areas, children are exposed to duplicate samples of these packaged foods. How will you know where they come from? The machineries used in food processing and packaging, what about them? Also, they are, in comparison to the kids in urban landscape, malnourished," Dinesh Kumar said. "Besides, the backyard recycling of lead batteries and other products is commonplace in rural areas. This is just the tip of the ice-berg," he added. Dinesh Kumar, however, acknowledged that to keep pace with global progress, India has no way but to embrace modernization, including in food production. "But at the same time, it must like other countries adopt improved technologies. The procedures for monitoring must be made strict and methods should be updated," Kumar said, adding the same should apply to branding and labeling of products.

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Current rules mandate labeling of foods with '0' grams transffat if they contain less than 0.5 grams of trans fat per serving, including PHOs.

supplements. “You are further directed to recall all the existing products from the market under intimation to FSSAI as the authority does not recommend approval for the product,” FSSAI said.

Apart from "strictly curtailing" the recycling of lead-acid batteries, Das said the waste material from oil paint, ceramic and toy industries should be treated before draining off.

FSSAI comes heavy on Food Industry,

FSSAI recalls four protein supplements with immediate effect ood safety watchdog FSSAI has ordered recall of four protein supplements — Mulmin Pro, Mulmin Syrup, MulminPlus Capsule and Mulmin Drops with immediate effect. In separate orders for each product, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) have directed Jagdale Industries “to stop the manufacturing or sale or distribution or import .of the product with immediate effect”.

neighbouring area is recycling lead and the environment gets polluted, Venkatesh asked. In fact, the major route through which lead, a heavy metal, finds its way into the food chain is via recycling of lead-acid batteries which are commonly used in automobiles. Lead exposure not only damages the nervous system but also affects renal and reproductive systems and bones. "The main source of lead is through recycling of lead acid batteries, which can pollute air and water. From these two sources, lead can reach our food chain. The other sources of lead exposure are through oil paints, ceramic industry, toys and wrapping of food articles in newspaper," said Mukul Das, scientist and area coordinator, Food, Drug and Chemical Toxicology Group, Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Lucknow.

aggi controvery avalanching on others, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has rejected the approval for about 500 products. The products, whose approval was denied by FSSAI include some of the majors in the field like Starbucks, Kellogg'andVenky's. Sources say that many of these products were found to have high levels heavy metals, caffeine and iron fillings. The list of the rejected products was handed over

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to the food safety commissioners attending the authority's central scientific advisory committee meeting. The info by FSAAI says, "The list of applications, which were received in FSSAI for product approvals, and where the proposals have been rejected on assessment of risk or safety of the proposed products by the Product Approval & Screening Committee." Following the rejection of approval to their products, Starbuck management issued a statement. "Starbucks is committed to complying with the regulations in every market we operate in. Our products meet Starbucks own stringent global quality standards. we are diligently working with the FSSAI to provide the information relating to our pending applications they have asked for.'

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“The Indian packaging industry has less than 5 percent share in the $550 billion market,” said the scientist at an event here to kick-start the year-long golden jubilee celebrations of the Indian Institute of Packaging, an autonomous body of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. “The ‘I’ in India has to be innovation and not imitation, not inhibition. There is an enormous potential for growth. Intelligent packing, active packing, functional diagnostic packing – they’re all going to be the future,” said Mashelkar, also the chair of Swach Bharat Abhiyan. Speaking at the event hosted by N.C. Saha, the director of the institute, Maharashtra Governor VidyasagarRao said even as the chancellor of 20 universities that were imparting education to over three million students, there was little awareness about the Indian Institute of Packaging. “To my knowledge, very few students are aware of the career opportunities in packaging. I would urge the Indian Institute of Packaging to work closely with traditional universities and create awareness,” he said while also launching the instiute’s new logo designed by NID. The occasion also saw a congratulatory message from Commerce Minister NirmalaSitharaman, who said a strong packaging industry has been of immense help to India’s overall exports in the past several years. “Appreciations are fairly due to the institute for completing 50 fruitful years of service.” According to the institute, the $24.6 billion Indian packaging market market, which is growing at is about 13-15 percent, has a great potential, since the country’s per capita consumption of packaging is just 4.3 kg, compared with 6 kg for China and 19 kg for Taiwan. The institute started with one centre in Mumbai since its inception in 1966 and has now expanded to Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chennai and Bangalore. The process is on for similar campuses in Guwahati and Vijaywada.

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he Instant noodle market has definitely suffered, a month after the ban of Maggi, its sales in India have crashed by over 90 per cent to just about Rs 30 crore from Rs 350 crore a month earlier, according to industry estimates.

With the key category facing an uncertain future, food processing industry players are worried that this could have an impact on their overall investment plans, while companies are now facing 'increased harassment from safety inspectors' There is a fear psychosis among consumers and due to this the instant noodles category has suffered a massive drop in sales – a market that’s was worth Rs 4200 crore before the Maggi ban.

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ndian regulators’ findings that samples of Nestlé Maggi instant noodles contained impermissibly high levels of lead stunned middle-class consumers this month. But long before India yanked the product off store shelves, U.S. food-safety inspectors had deemed hundreds of made-in-India snacks unfit for sale in America.

consumption.” Nestlé on Thursday challenged the ban in court and said its own tests hadn’t detected elevated levels of lead, as authorities alleged.

Data on the website of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration show that it rejected more snack imports from India than from any other country in the first five months of 2015. In fact, more than half of all the snack products that were tested and then blocked from sale in the U.S. this year were from India. Indian products led the world in snack rejects last year as well.

packaged products that fill the kitchen cabinets in the world’s second-most populous nation.

Heightened concern over the safety of processed food in India has pushed the Indian authorities into a testing frenzy. But its chief says he doesn’t have the manpower or facilities to check the millions of

Apart of the consumer fear, the food regulatory body-FSSAI has started cracking its whip on nearly all the food companies. There is a lot of harassment going at lower level. The industry is very scared of being subjected to more harassment. Assocham to slow down the menace has asked for Government intervention as to be honest the regulatory body has actually no standard protocol for testing in different states and manufacturers are not given enough time to take remedial measures. Currently, investments proposed in food-related projects are about Rs 90,000 crore which can have a multiplier effect. Even employment could also be affected to an extent if the uncertainty over noodles category remained. Around 1,500 workers of Nestle India involved in manufacturing of Maggi have been impacted by the stoppage of production. FSSAI is furthermore gearing up to tighten its noose on the Indian meat and poultry industry too, as it says that a lot of unethical malpractices have been reported from this industry. Authority has formulated draft regulations that will come into effect after comments and objections from stakeholders. Draft regulations have come in wake that maximum residues limits/tolerance levels fixed for various veterinary drugs including antibiotics in meat and poultry products in respect of animal-based organic food products are yet to be approved and notified. This clash came up due to issue raised by various consumer organizations/NGOs that the meatproducing animals/poultry birds were fed feed containing meat/bone meal including internal organs, blood meal and tissues of bovines and porcine-origin materials. There is a looming concern about presence of veterinary drugs including antibiotics and growth promoters in food-producing animals/birds` feed. FSSAI correspondingly has introduced a draft regulation that proposes a permissible limit of lead in a wide range of food products. It would bring food items including mineral water, salt, jam, fish, and meat, among others, under mandatory compliance of maximum limits of heavy metals, such as tin, arsenic and cadmium. The FSSAI has specified the lead content for food items in milk, salt, fruits and vegetables, canned fruit juices, fish, poultry, meat, and pulses. The regulator will also look into mineral water, fish, salt, olive oil, edible fats, and oils to ensure limited arsenic content. Well I think here is where I put a full stop on my chitchat regarding the food authority, though it’s scaring the industry and its market, I believe if FSSAI handles it the right way it can make Indian processed food industry conventional globally. Also I would like to share a bit on a Blumberg food security- a company which has shown immense interest in Indian agri and processed food industry. This Global food security solutions provider Blumberg Grain is exploring to work with India's Union and state governments as well as the private sector in achieving the country's food security goals by significantly upgrading the agricultural supply chain through the creation of state-of-the-art food storage and warehousing facilities. Blumberg Grain has a long term investment plan in India that includes an investment programme to contain manufacturing of food security systems, exporting, processing and packaging plants. The company said it is not only evaluating investment to establish manufacturing facilities in country, but also processing and packaging facilities. For India's benefit, the Blumberg Grain hub will export its systems, made in India, throughout Asia. Blumberg Grain's scientific warehousing and food storage solutions, the statement said, can potentially reduce the close to 50 per cent losses to less than 5 per cent, thereby improving food security and benefitting farmers as well as consumers in the country. The manufacturing plant will employ 1,000 Indians, have an economic impact of $ 1 billion in the first year of manufacturing alone, and allow for self-sufficiency in food. It will enable farmers to set more attractive pricing for their crops, while reducing food prices and inflation throughout India. Well for now this is what I thought was worth your time, dear readers, next time I promise to gear up with much better insight. Take care!

Mexico, a much larger trading partner of the U.S., was second in terms of rejections this year, followed by South Korea. China — whose exports to the U.S. are worth ten times as much as India’s — was a distant eighth. And it’s not just snack foods. The U.S. FDA has rejected all sorts of imports from India, including everything from cosmetics to drugs to ceramics.

The Wall Street Journal made with Datawrapper So why did the Indian snacks fail the U.S. FDA tests? The reasons vary from problems in packaging and labeling to alleged contamination. The FDA website says Indian products have been found to contain high levels of pesticides, mold and the bacteria salmonella. In one colorful description this February of a product from the western state of Gujarat, which the FDA identified only as “snack foods not elsewhere mentioned,” it said it blocked the import as it “appears to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance or be otherwise unfit for food.” While India’s national food-safety watchdog doesn’t monitor exports, it has been rushing to test everything from soups to pastas to instant noodles sold domestically in the wake of the Nestlé findings. Sales of Nestlé’s Maggi noodles were officially blocked across the country last Friday, after the Food Safety and Standards Authority said it found them “unsafe and hazardous for human

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“Food-safety is a very sensitive thing in developed countries,” so countries like the U.S. have better food-safety infrastructure, said Yudhvir Singh Malik, the chief executive of the authority. “A lot of that sense is still to come in developing countries.” Most Indian snacks rejected by the FDA this year were from the Nagpur-based food company Haldiram’s. Among the rejected Haldiram’s products were some sugar candies and salty Indian snack mixes. The FDA said on its website that it rejected the Haldiram’s products because it found pesticides in them. A.K. Tyagi, a senior-vice president at Haldiram’s, said its food “is 100% safe and complies with the law of the land.” Discrepancies, he said, arise because food-safety standards differ in India and the U.S. “A pesticide that is permitted in India may not be allowed there. And even if it is, they may not allow it in the same concentration as it is here,” he said. Indian baked snacks also had troubles getting into the States. Out of 217 imported baked products rejected by the U.S. FDA so far this year, more than half were made in India. One of them was a biscuit pack manufactured by India’s largest biscuit-maker, Britannia Industries Ltd. On its website, the FDA said the packaging of the product didn’t list all ingredients and failed provide consumers adequate nutrition information. Britannia, in response, said it didn’t authorize the shipment. “Britannia exports to the U.S. only out of U.S. FDA registered factories in India and meets product/ labeling standards,” the company said in an email. “These may be instances of shipments made by independent exporters based out of India.” Source:WSJ

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The conception of Golgappa into a 3D pellet – a snack innovation By Dr Kuchroo, DR TK FOOD CONSULTANTS

for production of 3D pellets. Competition in technology has slowed krept in and Mcfill was supplied a line by a company name Fen Srl, Mcfill did not do well both in terms of production as well as driving sales and hence was closed in the year 2007. The equipment was purchased by TTK Pharma( who were at that time using two Pavan lines for manufacture of 2D pellets) The Fen 3-D pellet line was sent back to Fen, Italy for refurbishing . The refurbished line was supplied back to TTK in the year 2009 and production commenced in the year 2010. In between this as sales maxed production cap, Haldiram’s Nagpur had put up another 4320TPA 3-D pellet plant in the year 2008 so as to be able to

olegappa is an Indian snack food, deep fried round hard hollow balls made from wheat flour or other types of refined flour commonly known as PaniPuri or Puchka or Panikebataashe or many different names in different parts of India and is eaten with spicy sweet and sour flavoured water and/or boiled potatoes or steamed lentil sprouts. And Technically, Pellet snacks are produced dried and are semi-processed snack foods for easy storage and shipment (also known as ready to fry products or half products). They expand by process of heating, frying and toasting and are seasoned and packed and sold as FMGC product. The pellet snacks capability of expanding is due to the presence of water molecules trapped in the gelatinized starch molecules or partially gelatinized starch in their matrix. The water trapped in the matrix is heated and starts evaporation creating internal pressure, the gelatinized matrix itself becomes less viscous and keeps the water steam inside for some time and gives rise to increase in volume. The process of gelatinization is carried out using a cooker extruder (Gelatinizer) when the material is cut in shape at the end of the extruder, the product is called 2D(two dimensional)like wheels, star etc. And if the sheets are drawn out of the extruder die and then two layers are laminated and then cut in shapes like round, triangle etc such products are called 3D ( three dimensional) as they have three dimension after expanding. 3D Pellets are extremely popular snack pellet because of its ability to be toasted/fried and it expands 10 times thereby creating a huge bag filled snack. It has a high bulk density It seems a preferred buy among snack food manufacturers and snack vendors in India.

sell the vermicelli (commonly known as semiya in India) produced from pasta line easily. However, another dryer for production of 3D snack pellets was a requirement. The sale of short cut vermicelli started growing but acceptance of 3D pellets was slow as it was an unknown product in India. There was no other manufacturers and equipment supplier up until 2005. Technologically, competition was mainly focused on 2D snack pellets. Halidram’s, Nagpur was the pioneer that introduced 3D pellets in India first time in the form of fried snacks with Indian flavors under the brand name Mo’pleez. The product did not catch the consumer’s eye and the demand remained very low. The company was forced to sell the 3D pellets in B2B market as a wholesale ready-to-fry snack product. First, Haldiram’s used the selling arm of Vitek Foods Pvt. Ltd. (formerly known as Taza Foods, a pioneer in machine made papads) to help augment the sales of 3-D pellets. Being the sister concern of Dr TK Food Consultants it was easy to introduce the product to Vitek customers. The sale started picking up slowly and within a year (2003) after the first supply, Haldiram’s realized 50% of production of 300 kg/hr Pellet line. Haldiram’s then placed an order for a Pellet drying system to complete the production line. This helped them to have now two production lines one for pasta (mainly vermicelli/semiya) and another for 3-D snack pellets. The demand of 3D cereal pellets also slowly started growing. Haldiram’s sold 100% production capacity by the year 2006. During this time, in the year 2005, an Ahmedabad based company named Mcfill was launched

Haldiram’s, Nagpur started production of 3-Dimensional pellets in India in the year 2003. It was Dr TK Food Consultants helped them to procure a second hand short cut vermicelli plant along with essential equipments of 3D production line in the year 2001 from the world leader of pasta and snack technology - PavanSrl, Italy. meet the short supply of 3D in the growing pellet market. The 3D market was created and had grown by the efforts put up by the Haldiram Group.

In late months of year 2011, TTK Pharma also introduced the Golgappa product in the market. They increased the distribution of this product as they did not have any other product in 3D category to support their production. Their sales of Golegappa started increasing filling mandibazaars. Haldiram’s production also increased from 30 tons to 80 tons per month. However, the single product strategy made TTK become lead seller in Golgappa 3D Pellet category. TTK aggressively sold the products across all bazaars and mandis in India. It gave them the face and they identified themselves with Golgappa product. Haldiram was rewarded with the multi-product strategy As, TTK started doing stupendously well in 3D Golegappa sale, in the same year, Haldiram, Delhi set up a new plant for manufacture of 3D pellets along with Haldiram’s, Nagpur that again increased their capacity by setting up an altogether new 500 kg per hour capacity plant again for production of 3-dimensional pellets. By the end of 2011, Haldiram’s Nagpur had two 3D plant each of 500kg per hour capacity and one plant of 300 kg per hour capacity all from Pavan Group, Italy. And by the year 2012, TTK had two 3D Pellet plants from Fen Srl.

In the year 2009, Haldiram’s decided to try to a develop product without punching holes in the pellet and observe the performance of the product after frying. Technical problems arose as the product without punching holes created issues with the punching rollers getting blunt faster during the production. A circular die was ordered to see its behavior. ShriSushilkumarAgarwalji, Director of Haldiram’s was very keen to see the development of new generation product. A circular in shape product was developed and was named Golegappa. In the same year, the 3D Pellet named Golegappa was first marketed/ supplied to Eshwari Traders, Bangalore in the year 2009. The sales of ‘Golegappa’ rose to 360 TPA within a year. As a shape in demand, the demand of 3D Triangle shape was very high in the market and Golgappa remained a secondary product in the list of various products marketed by Haldiram’s Nagpur.

Competition had well graphed their territories as product champions as in the year 2012 Haldiram’s Nagpur was leading supplier of 3D triangle, TTk became leader in Golgappa and Haldiram’s Delhi was supplying mix bags of 2D potato and 3D products. But as the demand was stupedniously increasing and more people entered market like Chhajjed,Ahmedabad and Noble Foods who also made a name with mixed varieties of 3D products sourcing their technology from Japan.

By now it was 2011, and TTKPharma introduced 3D-pellets in the B2B market from the line they purchased from Mcfill in 2009. Their existing buyers insisted for Golgappa product as Haldiram’s was selling Golegappa in the Bangalore market.

By this present time Golgappa has become a name in 3D pellet production and ready to fry/roast snack market.

Let us take you back in April 2009, where we write the story of Golgappadevelopment as a 3D pellet in India. The story started accidently on the production floor of Haldiram’s Foods International, Nagpur. Haldiram’s, Nagpur started production of 3-Dimensional pellets in India in the year 2003. It was Dr TK Food Consultants helped them to procure a second hand short cut vermicelli plant along with essential equipments of 3D production line in the year 2001 from the world leader of pasta and snack technology - PavanSrl, Italy. The decision of second hand pasta line was taken not only to keep the cost of the equipment supplied low but also keeping in mind that 3D was a new product for the Indian market and had no estimated demand. The combination line gave opportunity to

This 2015 will see three more family businesses that would compete in the 3D Pellet business. Their strategy is to map their territories by regions. One has to eye the growth of these local family businesses like Satkar Foods, Ahmedabad, YP Food, Kolkatta and Shalak Foods, Lucknow to spread a healthy competition across India. More are expected to join the demand making 3D pellets a regionally produced snack sourcing local raw materials and catering to the local and neighbouring states. Golegappa 3D pellet will one day be consumed by every local Golgappa/ Panipuri stall/unit making it a healthier and economical cost choice. The production demand then will be beyond our expectations. To our guess, estimates if come true , there is an expectation of more than 20 large scale plants in India to overtake the hand-made, hygienically disappointed traditional Golegappapuri. Till then, let us all enjoy one of our favorite snacks and see the snack industry make the best use of technology. Nothing less than 2 million tons of Golegappa are consumed in a month in India. Go Figure!

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CHOCOLATE NEWS

Chocolate Now Won't Melt in Your Hands Middle East The chocolate market in Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa will grow more than 50 percent to $48 billion by 2019, versus 15 percent expansion to $74 billion in Western Europe and North America, researcher Euromonitor predicts.

rowing up, Frederic Depypere didn’t fret much about messy chocolate. In rainy Belgium, the temperature rarely got high enough to melt a candy bar. But on a visit to steamy Shanghai five years ago, he realized that the chocolate swag from Belgium’s pavilion at the World Expo would quickly turn into mush.

“In five to ten years, heat-resistant chocolate will be more important than premium chocolate in the Middle East and Africa, as they don’t have the necessary infrastructure to keep it cool,” said Jack Skelly, a Euromonitor analyst in London. While Callebaut is leading the race, Nestle is close behind. The maker of the KitKat and Cailler brands

“I thought if we want to bring a product to countries like China or India, we need to change something,” said Depypere, a research and development manager at Barry Callebaut AG, the world’s leading maker of bulk chocolate. After years of research, Depypere today says he’s ready to start selling chocolate that melts in the mouth, not in the hands. He says his team can make chocolate that can remain solid at temperatures as high as 38 degrees Celsius (100.4 degrees Fahrenheit) before melting - about 4 degrees warmer than most chocolate today. Depypere needs to hurry. Many of Callebaut's customers - the likes of Nestle SA, Hershey Co. and Mondelez International Inc. - are working on similar projects as the candy industry seeks to find a way to unlock billions in potential profits in countries with warmer climates.

Hershey has been researching the issue since World War II and could use a profit boost - it last week said earnings would fall short of targets. The company says it can start selling products that melt at 37.8 degrees and have the texture of classic chocolate within two years. Mondelez - maker of Oreo cookies and Milka bars - has filed a patent saying it can keep chocolate from melting at temperatures as high as 50 degrees. Filings from Mars Inc., which makes M&M’s and Snickers, show it has tested products at 38 degrees. Mondelez and Mars declined to comment. ‘Like a Candle’ The road to more durable chocolate has taken decades. Since 1970, more than 90 patents related to the topic have been filed, and at least half of them date back longer than two decades. For chocolatiers, the main problem has been making the stuff taste and feel like, well, chocolate. “One of the popular routes has been to modify the fat system so it melts at a higher temperature, but if the fat doesn’t melt in the mouth, you’re left with solid fat and it tastes like a candle,” said Steve Whitehouse, a scientist with Nestle’s research operation in York.

says it has developed chocolate that maintains its shape up to 40 degrees, and that products could hit shelves within three years. “Almost since the dawn of chocolate, companies have been working on products you can eat wherever you want, whenever you want, no matter the temperature,” said Karen Skillicorn, head of the chocolate department at a Nestle research center in York, England. On a visit to the facility’s kitchen, she said, “We've never been so close.”

Another challenge is that raising the melting point can result in a quick thickening of the chocolate mass, making it impossible to pump through pipelines or mold it into shape. Nestle says it has overcome both hurdles by adding citrus fruit fiber particles that soak up glycerol before being added to

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the chocolate. That preserves taste and texture and allows time to process the mass before it becomes too thick to handle. Callebaut started working on the problem nine years ago with a project it called “Volcano,” which produced chocolate with a melting point of 55 degrees. But it pulled the plug on that initiative in 2012 because the taste wasn’t good enough, Depypere said in the first-floor cafeteria in Callebaut’s factory in the Belgian town of Wieze, the only place in the facility where the scent of chocolate doesn’t dominate. The company recently relaunched the research with the lower heat goal in a new project dubbed “Hot.” To improve the taste and texture, Callebaut made some subtle shifts to the processing and ingredients, Depypere said, though he declined to provide details. While the efforts are starting to pay off, Depypere said his team is considering a version with an even higher melting point - though the efforts face the same challenges of flavor and mouthfeel. “Chocolate is a mystic food,” Depypere said. “There’s still lots to be solved.”

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PROCESSED FOOD NEWS

Baby Food Market in Malaysia valued Retailers ask companies to at US$443 million in 2014 deliver Food products within few consumed in Malaysia in 2014, accounting for 90% of the market value. Milk suppliers to expand into 3+ and 6+ markets According to Canadean, birth rates have declined by 4% between 2011 and 2014 and this trend is set to continue: By 2020, births will have declined by a further 7.6%. Consequently, the number of infants is shrinking, while the number of toddlers aged 1-3 is increasing. Sam Allen, analyst at Canadean, says: "This change will have a significant effect on the market as a whole, with specialised and followon milks increasing their market share in the next couple of years. Moreover, milks suppliers are likely to focus on products for older children, and try to expand into the 3+ and 6+ years markets.”

lthough the volume of the baby food market in Malaysia only grew marginally over the last few years, the overall value has increased by over 60%. This is due to rising incomes, a decline in births and the trend towards super-premium and specialised baby food. The baby food market in Malaysia has been relatively stable over recent years in volume terms, despite minor fluctuations. In 2014, Malaysians bought 33,413 tonnes of baby food, representing a growth of 3.6% from 2008. However, in value terms, baby food increased by over 60%, reaching US$443 million in 2014. The Malaysian baby food market is dominated by multinational brands – most notably Danone, Nestle and Dutch Lady – which together accounted for 75% of baby food sales by volume in 2014. Around 29,375 tonnes of baby milks were

Malaysians unwilling to compromise on baby Food Research compiled by Canadean* finds that commercial baby food is an important part of the food budget for families with small children. Not only was baby food one of the food categories least affected by the economic recession, but parents also tend to be loyal to particular baby food brands. Around half of families with babies said that they would not change their usual purchasing habits, and just 4% said they would buy less baby food because of food inflation or income problems. According to Canadean, disposable incomes are generally increasing in Malaysia and should encourage parents to buy more baby food in coming years. However, the decline in the number of births will have a definite impact on the market. Allen says: “Most value growth will occur as a result of higher prices and the trend towards more premium products, including super-premium and more specialised milks.”

Amazon looks toward grocery with expanded private brand: WSJ

food retailers and manufacturers, secure higher margins without having to pay for additional marketing and branding for those products.

mazon.com Inc. is setting its sights on being the latest retailer with its own fleshed out private brand of grocery products, called Elements, according to unnamed sources reported by the Wall Street Journal. Amazon already carries diapers and baby wipes under the Elements label, but earlier this month, Amazon "sought trademark protection for more than two dozen product categories," including "coffee, soup, pasta, water, vitamins, dog food and household items like razors and cleaning products," the Wall Street Journal reported.

According to market researcher Information Resources Inc., privatelabel products also tend to be about an average of 28% less expensive than similar name-brand products. Thus, Amazon could reinforce its reputation as a low-cost retailer while attracting bargain-hunting grocery shoppers and consumers looking for an easier way to make more than one different type of purchase all at the same retailer. This wouldn't be Amazon's first foray into private brands. The Elements label already exists, housing just the diapers and wipes for now, but Amazon has other private brands as well and also had ones that didn't work out. This would be Amazon's first line of perishable goods, which would seemingly enable the online retailer to enter the food industry in a big way adding onto its other grocery strategies, including Amazon Fresh grocery delivery and Prime Pantry.

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"Any product that has 70% of its shelf life remaining does not enter our stores," an executive of Reliance Retail said.

ext time you're at the supermarket, check the label of packaged foods and beverages for the expiry date. The back of the pack is becoming as important as the front. With increased customer scrutiny in the wake of the Maggi noodles controversy, large retailers are asking food companies to supply products at their stores within five days of manufacturing — if not less — so that their shelves aren't filled with old stocks. "Travel time between various channels — from the manufacturing plant to the warehouse and distributor to retailer — has to reduce so consumers get the freshest products," said DevendraChawla, group president, food, FMCG and brands at Future Group, which has a retail network of almost 500 stores, including Big Bazaar, Food Bazaar and Nilgiris. Products usually take an average of at least 10 days to reach store shelves from the plants, except for perishables such as dairy products, which are delivered overnight. Retail development in the country has been impeded by poor roads and the lack of a cold-chain infrastructure. Consumer awareness over food safety has increased tremendously over the past two months, during which the national regulator Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) put companies under the scanner following the leadin-Maggi controversy and Nestle IndiaBSE -2.50 % had to recall the noodle brand from the market. As a result, retailers want supply timelines to shrink so that products move faster from factory to store shelf.

Tata Starbucks said earlier this month it has "initiated the suspension of applicable ingredients from certain products served in our stores" and is providing the regulator with documentation needed for its pending applications. "In a world where 'you are what you eat,' people want to know what they are eating. The back of the pack is becoming as important as the front of the pack," Chawla of Future Group said. Organised grocery chains including Big Bazaar, Walmart India's Best Price Modern Wholesale, Easy Day, Nilgiris, K Raheja'sHyperCity, Savemax Wholesale and Spar had started pulling Maggi off the shelves even before the FSSAI ban on the two minute snack and Nestlé’s recall. As a policy, we accept only those products which have 75% of their shelf life when they hit our stores," said a senior official of a leading supermarket firm, adding that most national companies have plants spread across the country and it's not always possible to distribute their products within a short span of time. "In the case of beverages or food products, where shelf life is less than a week, companies tend to keep production facilities near retail locations since most of them are regional players."

Reliance Retail has introduced an extra round of safety checks across products in its 600 stores amid fears of a consumer backlash if a sub-standard or or expired product is sold, said a person familiar with the development.

The withdrawal of the Rs 2,000 crore plus Maggi brand is estimated to cost Nestle more than Rs 320 crore. Over 27,420 tonnes of the product were in the market when the recall was announced on June 5. Following the Maggi controversy, a top consumer goods firm has postponed two launches, while some are allocating additional funds for research and development. "We are stepping up spends on product testing, especially in collaboration with external labs," said Sunil Duggal CEO at Dabur which makes Real juices. "There's huge concern about blackmail from consumers, too. Industry is at a serious crossroads in terms of food & beverage safety and the only strategies being discussed in boardrooms is that of food safety concerns and FSSAI," the CEO of a leading firm said

facilities. Jamuda was there as part of three-day visit to Tamil Nadu to take stock of the situation of various facilities in the department of food processing. The official asked the university to create more research facilities so that the students would be motivated to take up research activities. Jamuda was taken round the university by Vice-Chancellor, Dr K Ramasamy and other senior officials and reviewed the functioning of Integrated Crop Management Centre, PostHarvest Technology Centre and other important research centres, TNAU release added.

"Retailers have started to request for fresher stock with higher shelf life. While modern trade always had shelf-life policies, it is getting stringent now," said Mayank Shah, deputy marketing manager at top biscuits maker Parle Products.

Union Food processing secretary asks TNAU to improve the research and infrastructural facilities.

For Elements, Amazon would partner with other manufacturers, which would create the products, and the retailer would attest to quality. This could be problematic if Amazon has to deal with quality control issues, as it already did for its line of diapers. In expanding Elements, Amazon would be taking a fairly traditional food industry route, lining up its store-owned brands next to name brands. With its own private brands, Amazon could, like other

The FSSAI is preparing an adviso- strinry for retailers, which will hold them accountable for products they sell, including any that haven't been approved. Yudhvir Singh Malik, the CEO of the food regulator, said last week that retailers could be vulnerable to regulatory and legal action if found to be defaulting on these parameters.

rincipal Secretary in Ministry of Food Processing and Industry, RanglalJamuda, asked Tamil Nadu Agricultural University to improve the research and infrastructural

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Vol. 8, Issue 02- July 2015

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

We see India as a very strategic market for us - Goyal, BillerudKorsnäs

BillerudKorsnäs is a leading provider of renewable packaging material and together with partners we create smarter packaging solutions that increase profits, excite millions of consumers and contribute to a sustainable future for generations to come. BillerudKorsnäs aims to be the challenger that delivers innovative and sustainable packaging solutions to a global market. The starting point is the pure, strong, light primary fibre from sustainable forestry in the north and considerable expertise in process and packaging technology, design and logistics. “Our offer is based on three important building blocks – first-class packaging materials made from primary fibres, innovative packaging solutions and a global network of partners, who just like us, are driven by the passion to develop smarter packaging from renewable materials” says company. Of late we had a chance to interview Rajeev Goyal, Managing Director, Billerud Korsnäs (PUBL) (DMCC), Dubai Branch. Rajeev Kumar Goyal, Managing Director, BillerudKorsnäs AB (Publ) DMCC Branch –Dubai & BillerudKorsnäs Packaging India Pvt. Ltd- Gurgaon, India is a man of great achievements. He spearheads all the four verticals within Packaging Papers Segment, in the entire Middle East, Indian sub-continent and one particular vertical in SEA and his responsibility includes Sales &Marketing, Business development, Financial Planning & Business Control, P&L and Administration of the two offices in these regions. This includes Planning and Execution of a segment based marketing strategies to sustain and develop the business profitably by way of more techno commercial emphasis & conceptual selling. Mr Goyal has a Masters Degree in Paper Science from Western Michigan University, USA, 1988 and has worked at Asia Pulp and Paper Company Ltd.,from 1995-99 on various senior level positions. Mr Goyal also worked in Ballarpur Industries limited for about 5 years in which he was Product Manager - Corporate Marketing Division for more than 2 years. Mr Goyal started his carrier in Star Paper Mills Ltd in July 1980 as a Production Engineer.

ith an experience of 35 years in paper packaging and a master’s degree in paper technology where do you see global paper packaging industry stands today? I have enjoyed each and every day of my life that I have spent in the Paper & Packaging Industry and it has been a long journey of successes, challenges, optimizing on the opportunities that came my way and most importantly journey of learning. I have almost spent a lifetime in this Paper Industry. Globally, markets can be divided into 2 – Mature Markets & Growing Markets. Mature markets – investing heavily on Sustainable solutions and bio-degradable packaging solutions. Western Europe is a typical example of this market Growing markets – this market is in infant stage in terms of sustainable and bio-degradable packaging solutions but with a massively high potential market, growing at a very fast pace, and there is definite increase in awareness. I am particularly very optimistic on the growing market especially India. What are the solutions do you have to offer global food & beverage industry? We have 3 business areas , which have an offering for the Food & Beverage Industry. A. Packaging paper, under packaging papers we

have four verticals mainly, scak solution, Bags solutions, Consumer laminates and Medical & specialities. B. Container board which is mainly for corrugated cartons for fruits and Vegetable exports and box solutions for heavy goods. C. Consumer board’s which is primarily Liquid packaging boards, cup stocks and folding box boards. Under packaging papers vertical we have the following offers: 1. Packaging Paper – for Food & Beverages Industry in terms of Yoghurt Lids solutions, Ice Cream Cone Sleeves Solutions, Butter packaging. Paper based flexible packaging solutions for products which needs a very strong paper and highest quality in terms of high puncture resistance and so on and so forth 2. Packaging Paper – Bags & Sacks solutions, which are green in nature, come from cultivated forests for products and applications such as – Flour, Sugar, Milk Powder, Tea, Chemicals, Cement, Mortar Carbon, Cocoa Powder, Rice and also Carrier Bags for the Retail Industry – all of which is sustainable solution and 100% recyclable as it is made of Paper from Virgin Pulp which comes from our own cultivated forests in Sweden and all with FDA Certifications. How do you look at Indian food & beverages sector for the growth of your company? India has a huge potential for growth and development. We see India as a very strategic market for us, both in terms of prospective growth and opportunities available for us but most importantly in terms of providing high quality Packaging grade paper which has not been available in this market. This is now the right time to be present in India and this is the reason why I did not decide to launch in India 5 or 10 years back and I launched this company in India in March 2015. I have very high hopes of this market and in the coming 10 years, India should be in the top 5 market for us as well. With the rise in Middle Income Group household, emergence of Nuclear Families, growing disposable income, rise in organized trade & very favourable and impactful government policies and legislation, India is all set to become a super power and will make way for massive growth and development and all companies will get to benefit from this. How would you assess the importance of food safety in food & beverage packaging?

Food safety is of utmost importance in the Food & Beverage Industry. The packaging should make sure there is no migration of toxic material in the Food and that Paper is free from heavy metals and optical dyes (OBA) optical brightening agents to make paper look white. All these dyes are very toxic in nature and should not come in direct contact with food. Recycle paper being used in India is tough, because it is virtually impossible to control recycled materials in terms of inputs, given the conditions here. Prime objective of any packaging, which also includes Food & Beverages Packaging is A) to be safe for Human Consumption, B) has to come in direct Food contact hence should be of pure nature, for example in case of Papers, be made from virgin Pulp like ours rather than being made from recycled Paper / Pulp & C) be environmental friendly and sustainable. Food safety in Food & Beverages segment is of utmost important and we put all our priorities on the same and for us Sales, Numbers always come second after Environmental & People concerns. Is recycling always the most economically and environmentally sensible options for packaging materials or we have other ways as well? When it comes to Paper recycling, it is very easy and economical. For example – papers used for powdered products can be used for making small bags which again can be used in the market or small grocery shops and later can be re pulped to make paper again. There is a limit for re cycling also as the fibres tend to lose their strength but even if it is dumped on a land fill, it will de grade itself within a few days. Food & Beverages sector is one of the top industries given position in ‘Make in India’ initiative by the NDA government; do you think India can provide sustainable and cost effective food & beverage products to the world with world class packaging? Make in India is definitely possible for Food & Beverages Packaging and Packaging can be made locally in India, however, currently is not possible for firms like us as best raw material for Paper is Pulp from North Pine which is grown in Scandinavian

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countries, and again, Pulp is made from Trees which are grown in cultivated forests and there is no de-forestation taking place, and in case we need to make Paper locally here, then the same has to be imported from Sweden, etc. There are lot of Paper manufacturers who are making Paper locally here in India, but they are using a very limited amount of Long Fibre and almost all of their paper is having maximum of Short Fibres and hence the Paper does not have a very high tensile strength and burst strength which then cannot run on high speed filling and sealing machine and even for printing, and hence it does not provide a very good puncture resistance. Our paper has almost 98% and plus long fibres and only 1 or 2% short fibres, and hence can run on fast printing machines, and also run on high speed filling and sealing machines easily and after the product has been packed, it gives a very high quality and degree of puncture resistance and most importantly all our Papers are FDA certified and approved for direct food contact and every reel of ours comes with FDA Certification.

Vol. 8, Issue 02- July -2015

BEVERAGE NEWS

Kraft's Capri Sun targeted in 'all natural' labeling lawsuit The market for all natural foods has grown rapidly in the past few years, a trend (Kraft) seeks to take advantage of through the subject false and misleading advertising," according to the lawsuit. Kraft's Capri Sun was the subject of a similar lawsuit in 2007, when the Center for Science in the Public Interest sued Kraft over the Capri Sun label's "all natural" claim while it contained high fructose corn syrup.

raft Foods Group's Capri Sun brand is the latest target in an "all natural" lawsuit, as the plaintiff argues four varieties — apple, berry, fruit punch, and grape — actually contained artificial ingredients. These ingredients included citric acid or "natural flavor," which is considered an artificial ingredient. The lawsuit may eventually obtain class-action status, which would include all consumers who purchased Capri Sun within four years of when the lawsuit was filed. Yuri Osborne, who filed the lawsuit, is looking for more than $5 million in damages in addition to court costs.

CSPI dropped the lawsuit when Kraft said it would remove the "all natural" label. Years later, but before this more recent "all natural" labeling lawsuit was filed on June 17, Kraft announced in February that it would retool its original Capri Sun recipe to replace high-fructose corn syrup with sugar, and in its low-calorie Roarin' Water varieties, stevia will replace sucralose. Mislabeling lawsuits continue to be filed, particularly in the realm "healthy" or "natural" as food companies develop and place products for health-conscious consumers. The lawsuits show that these claims are subject to much scrutiny

Cider still UK-centric product, but USA, Australia and South Africa making inroads

anadean expects global consumption of cider to grow around 5% annually to reach over three billion litres in 2020. Although the UK will remain the world’s largest cider market, it will lose considerable consumption share to the US, Australia and South Africa. According to a new Canadean report, over the next five years an additional 640 million litres of cider will be consumed worldwide. Total volume of the global cider market is expected to reach three billion litres in 2020, up from an anticipated 2.4 billion litres in 2015. Although the UK will hold its position as the market leader in cider consumption, the country’s share in the global cider market is shrinking. Canadean expects the UK's market share to decline from 41% in 2015 to 33% in 2020, losing most of it to the US, Australia and South Africa, where nearly 70% of the additional 640 million litres of cider will be consumed. New and innovative ciders will cause growth in the US The US cider market -- the third largest in the world -- will grow at an average annual rate of 12 percent between 2015 and 2020, compared to an average global growth rate of just 5 percent. RakheeSturgess, analyst at Canadean, says: “The launch of new and innovative ciders will cause this growth, as will the introduction of cider to new regions in the US. More consumers will discover the beverage and change from beer and other flavoured alcoholic drinks to cider. Tradition and culture are important in the promotion of ciders and will increase demand for products from the UK.” Premium flavours and craft drive growth in

Australia According to Canadean, growth will also be strong in the Australian cider market, with an average annual growth rate of 12 percent between 2015 and 2020. “Super premium fruit flavours of Scandinavian cider brands like Kopperberg and Rekorderlig are driving the increased consumption in Australia. But growth is also caused by the introduction of mass market brands like Somersby at a far lower price point than typical branded ciders,” says Sturgess. Craft ciders are also growing in popularity, with more apple producers returning to their roots and producing small-scale artisanal ciders.

Energy Drinks resilient in declining European Beverage Market

espite difficult financial times, energy drinks show robust growth in Europe. This is due to flavour and ingredient innovations, as well as the emergence of low calorie options that meet the needs of a small, but growing, health-conscious consumer group, finds new report by Canadean. According to the report, the European energy drinks market is expected to increase by 4.9% to reach close to 550 million litres in 2015. “Energy drinks are highly submerged in people’s daily routines, which might be one of the reasons why they are so resilient in countries where other categories such as carbonates and beer have been continually declining,” says Angela Wynne, analyst at Canadean. Even in countries like Greece and Russia, where consumers spend less on beverages due to the economic circumstances, energy drink volumes have stayed stable. The report finds that the widening range of flavours and product extensions are the main drivers behind the continued expansion of energy drinks. Nevertheless, energy drinks remains a niche market, accounting for less than 0.1% of total beverage consumption. Fruit-flavoured energy drinks prove to be

Energy drinks with natural ingredients on the rise Canadean also witnessed some development in energy drinks with natural ingredients, such as naturally sourced caffeine and drinks without taurine. In Latvia, Aldaris (Carlsberg Group) launched ‘Super Manki’ in 2014 – a natural energy drink free from caffeine and taurine. Guarana is also becoming more popular, with product ranges in Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany often containing the guarana berry as an ingredient. Low calorie options to meet concerns over health Low calorie energy drinks have also increased by 11.6% across Europe in recent years, as consumers see low calorie options as a way to overcome the current health concerns over energy drinks. “The industry is trying to change the perception of the category and tap into the new health-conscious demographic to ensure its future growth,” says Wynne. However, the market share of low calorie energy drinks is low (<0.1%) and likely to remain low as most energy drinks are consumed by young men who are less concerned about calorie content.

Starbucks India suspends use of Ingredients rejected by FSSAI in April. Starbucks spokesperson Rosanne Rodricks said that 12 out of the 32 rejected ingredients were being used by the coffee chain, while the remaining were going to be introduced or used as part of the coffee giant's seasonal drinks lists.

Product positioning key to success in South Africa In South Africa, product innovation in terms of both flavour and packaging, which appeals particularly to a younger demographic, is helping to drive up both volume and value. The market is becoming increasingly competitive, with new players entering the sector and existing producers investing in strong product positioning to expand their consumer base. In terms of per capita consumption increase, New Zealand stands out, with consumers expected to drink an extra 10 litres per person in 2020 than in 2015; reaching 18 litres compared to the UK’s 15.5 litres and a global average of just 0.4 litres. New Zealand’s premium apple crop is spawning a flourishing interest in cider production. “Cider's profile as a summery, fun drink fits well with the taste and culture preferences of Australians and New Zealanders,” adds Sturgess.

popular The volume of fruit-flavored products has increased by around 11% in recent years, with new flavours such as orange, mojito, lemon-lime or pineapple-lime being launched. “These new flavours are targeting consumers who do not like the classic taste of energy drinks and who use them for refreshment, especially during the summer time,” says Wynne. In some countries, such as Hungary and Poland, new flavour innovations have succeeded in bringing back the younger generation to energy drinks.

he Indian unit of US-based coffee chain Starbucks has suspended the use of several ingredients after it was revealed that the products had not been approved by food safety inspectors. The move comes in the midst of a food scandal in the country that has led to the ban of Nestle's popular noodles Maggi over the presence of excess lead. Following the Maggi scandal, many other brands, including Starbucks had come under scrutiny from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), who tightened its inspection of the food available in the market. "The authority had rejected 32 Starbucks products, including coffee frappucino, vanilla syrup and hazelnut flavored syrups." The authority had recently revealed that it had rejected 32 Starbucks products, including coffee frappucino, vanilla syrup and hazelnut flavored syrups, along with lesser-known ingredients like cheese-flavoured syrup and Panna Cotta Pudding

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Addressing growing concerns about the quality of food being sold, Tata Starbucks CEO AvaniDavda said in a statement that the company is working closely with FSSAI to provide them with the technical information related to their pending ingredient applications. Davda said: "In line with the FSSAI guidelines, while we finalise the documentation necessary to complete these applications, we have initiated the suspension of applicable ingredients from certain products served in our stores. "At the same time, we have initiated our plans for using other FSSAI-approved ingredients that meet Starbucks global standards and enable us to continue offering our range of beverages. These actions ensure that you can continue enjoying the unique Starbucks Experience without disruption."

Vol. 8, Issue 02- July -2015

FOOD INGREDIENT NEWS

DuPont Nutrition & Health has opened a new

Innovation Application Centre in Gurgaon globally. The facility is designed to allow further expansion and is expected to employ 15-20 people by the end of 2015.

"The facility focuses on protective cultures for curd and yoghurt, soy protein products, ice cream and nutritious snacks and biscuits tailored to meet regional taste and texture expectations." uPont Nutrition & Health has opened a new Innovation Application Centre in Gurgaon.

The application centre is established with the aim of introducing innovative and customized flavours to the Indian market by closely working with local food producers. It enables the company to showcase its expertise and helps its customers save time in developing novel solutions. It works in collaboration with DuPont's Innovation Centre network and leverages the knowledge, expertise and experience of its experts working

of an ingredient-based one. It acts as a venue to the company to showcase how it helps customers develop innovative products. It provides a range of innovative formulations to the Indian market, including flour-based products, dairy, nutritional beverages and powders. The facility focuses on protective cultures for curd and yoghurt, soy protein products, ice cream and nutritious snacks and biscuits tailored to meet regional taste and texture expectations.

The food industry in India is witnessing a 15%20% growth a year. To cater this growth and offer customized solutions based on the taste and flavours of Indian food, DuPont has come up with the solution to develop a Nutrition and Health Innovation Application Centre in India. DuPont's Nutrition and Health Innovation Application Centre is a 10,000ftÂ˛ facility designed to provide customized local food applications to food manufacturers. It will provide a solution-based approach instead

It will introduce more affordable and convenient food choices for Indian consumers. Product formulations will be tailored to meet the hotter climatic conditions of the country where cold chain technology is not available. Focus would be more on increasing the shelf-life of products as the hot climate makes them prone to spoilage. The plant will produce Arogyaatta, juices and other processed items such as cosmetics and will have separate units to produce juice, pulp, candies, herbal products and pickles. The innovation centre processes dairy, beverages and bakery products. Dairy processing equipment installed at the facility include a pasteuriser, homogenizer, chilling cum ageing vat, continuous ice cream freezer, hardening and cyclic freezers, soft serve, ice lolly, fermentation vat, incubator and cup filler. It also features a high-temperature short-time / ultra-high-temperature line capable of multiple temperature / time combinations and upstream or downstream homogenization with an in-line clean fill unit. A spray dryer and dry blender are also installed. The equipment helps to process ice creams, frozen desserts, dairy beverages, juices and powdered beverages. The centre also features equipment to process bakery foods including breads, biscuits, buns, cakes, rusk and flat breads. It uses variable mixing technology including spiral, planetary and sigma for processing. Equipment includes a dough sheeter, baking oven, prover, bread moulder, bun rounder and a biscuit line for fermented and short dough. The pilot equipment, which is capable of handling multiple trials in small batches and applications,

can be scaled up with a high-degree of repeatability in industrial set-up. In addition to bakery and dairy processing equipment, the facility also features analytical, phage test and sensory equipment, which includes a texture analyser, rapid viscoanalyser, viscometer, water activity and colour meter, meltdown analyser, high-resolution microscope, auto titrator, humidity chambers and ambient shelf storage. It also has six sensory booths and a preparation kitchen with a panel room for descriptive analysis and eye question software for sensory and consumer-based research.

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PROCESSED FOOD NEWS

ITC to set up Food Processing unit in Berkshire Hathaway now Heinz Telangana and build hotel in Hyderabad majority stakeholder which is into 13 businesses, will set up a worldclass food processing facility in Medak with an investment of over Rs.800 crore. It will immensely benefit the farmers, he said.

The Group, he added, would build another hotel in Hyderabad, in Cyberabad area with an investment of Rs.1,000crore. Like the other hotels of the famous group, including the existing one in the city, the proposed too would be an eco-friendly hotel and certified for the green initiatives.

ed by Y.C. Deveshwar, chairman of ITC group, captains of industry reaffirmed their commitment to invest in Telangana at the launch of the State's new industrial policy.

Noting that the ongoing investments would continue, Mr. Deveshwar said that a built to scale paper mill with one million tonne capacity is planned. He said that while pointing out that the capacity of the ITC's paperboard plant at Bhadrachalam in the State is the largest in the country with a capacity if 500 tonnes, but much less in scale compared to those in China.

Hailing the Chief Minister and his team for demonstrating the capacity to Make in India and pursue Telangana's industrialization process, Mr. Deveshwar announced that the ITC Group will invest Rs.8,000 crore in the State. Apart from the ongoing investments, the Group,

"My company will stand by your side," he declared, in response to which the Chief Minister, in his speech, assured his Government's support. "My officials have said all clearances [for the ITC projects] will be given within 12 days of the application.

That warrant was a part of Berkshire's $23 billion acquisition of Heinz in conjunction with Brazilian private equity firm 3G Capitals in 2013. Berkshire's move for majority stake ownership has gone into effect less than two weeks before Kraft Foods Group shareholders are set to vote to approve a merger with Heinz to create one of the world's largest food companies.

erkshire Hathaway Inc. is now H.J. Heinz Co's majority shareholder, as Berkshire purchased another 5.4% of outstanding common stock for a 52.5% overall stake. Berkshire exercised a warrant to pay about a penny a share, receiving 46.2 million shares for $462,000.

DSM Joint Ventures with SOBISCO to for Fortified Foods and Beverages products visiting India as part of a trade mission this week. Due to the sheer size of its growing population and associated development challenges, India faces a unique problem in tackling malnutrition. While the Food Security Act is helping to make food more widely available and has improved the hunger index in the country, there is only limited focus on nutritional aspects which can impact the wellbeing of children, adolescents and young mothers in particular, as well as households in general.

'No hostility towards Nestle': Paswan

hile Nestle India tries to fight the damage caused to its brand by the recent Maggi controversy, consumer affairs minister Ram Vilas Paswan says the government has no prejudice against the

trade practice section of the law with the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission. The complaint will be filed under the Consumer Protection Act, where the government may claim damages. A national controversy broke out after traces of lead and monosodium glutamate allegedly higher than the permissible limit were found in Maggi noodle packets sold in Uttar Pradesh.

If this merger takes place, Heinz shareholders will own a 51% stake in the combined company, The Kraft Heinz Co., and Berkshire would own a 27% stake in the company. 3G will be at the helm of day-to-day operations, in which it intends to slash costs for Kraft.

obisco and DSM, the global life sciences and materials sciences company, has announced a partnership in India to help provide effective nutrition to consumers in the eastern states of Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal and Orissa.

company or its product. "We have done what we needed to do on behalf of the consumers of this country. A signal needed to be sent that no one should take the law of this country and also the interest of consumers for granted, which we have done. But, we are not targeting Maggi or, for that matter, any brand or multinational," said Paswan. His ministry is in the process of filing an official complaint against Nestle India under the unfair

Then, several state governments banned the sale of Maggi and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India directed all the product's variants be recalled; Nestle has petitioned the Bombay High Court. The authority has also widened its probe to include other fast-food brands. Paswan said that whatever was needed to be done by his ministry in the interest of consumers had been done and now it was for the courts and the legal system to take over.

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Annually spend on packaged Food set to rise 32% by 2017: Assocham

ven as the Maggi controversy rages across the nation, apex business body Assocham, said the average rate of annual spending on packaged food, that increased by 22.5 per cent annually between 2010 and 2015, is expected to touch around 32 per cent by 2017. The rise in spending was due to the rise in income levels, standard of living, and greater confidence in packaged food, convenience, and influence of the western world, according to an Assocham survey. About 76 per cent of parents, mostly both working, with children under five years of age, in the big cities serve these easy-to-prepare meals at least 10-12 times each month due to increased pressures at work and actively looking for ways to simplify and save time, said D S Rawat, Secretary-General, The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industries, adding the consumption of packaged food is much higher in the urban areas, especially metros, where life is fast-paced and stressful. The Assocham Health Committee Council, which conducted the survey on the ‘Steep rise in packaged food consumption in India’, based its

findings on the responses of 2,200 representative households, with or without children, nuclear families, and bachelors. Dr B. K. Rao, Chairman of the Assocham body, said, “Packaged food usually contains high levels of salt, thus leading to a rise in blood pressure. Such items are also high in trans-fats, which are worse than saturated fats as they increase the bad cholesterol level and reduce good cholesterol.” Respondents in the major metropolitan cities where the survey was conducted observed that the rise in demand for packaged food was due to changing lifestyles and eating habits. About 89.5 per cent of nuclear families feel that they have less free time and have less time to spend in the kitchen. It is in this background that the home delivery business model for cooked food has grown multi-fold. Nearly 72.6 per cent of bachelors prefer convenience food because of the lower cost, time and energy saving, convenience in preparation, and consumption in their busy and hectic lives. The term 'instant’ signifies simple, fast, convenient, and affordable food that is easy and

fast to prepare besides being hygienic, free from microbial contamination, and also convenient to eat, say the bachelors. The main categories of packaged foods are bakery products, canned/ dried processed food, frozen processed food, ready-to-eat meals, dairy products, diet snacks, processed meat, and health products and drinks. Food manufacturers have also started concentrating on manufacturing new innovative food products and ready-to-eat processed food to keep up with the ever-changing taste of consumers. There has been a major shift in food habits in the metropolitan cities. About 79 per cent of households prefer to have instant food due to a steep rise in dual income levels and standard of living and convenience. The current size of the Indian packaged food industry is about $30 billion and is likely to touch $50 billion by 2017, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 30 per cent annually, including snack foods, ready-to-eat food, healthy, and functional food. There is a large divide between urban, semi-urban

and rural consumers in India. The share of urban residents is about 80 per cent of all packaged food, while semi-urban and rural residents consumed just over 40 per cent and 22 per cent respectively.

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Badal said that the mega food park will leverage an additional investment of about Rs 250 crore in 3035 food processing units in the park and generate a turnover of about Rs 450-500 croreannually. The park is estimated to provide direct and indirect employment to 6000 people and benefit about 25000-30000 farmers in the CPC and PPC catchment areas. Badal added that the modern infrastructure for food processing created at North East Mega Food Park will benefit the farmers, growers, processors and consumers of Assam and adjoining areas immensely and prove to be a big boost to the growth of the food processing sector in Assam.

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Parag grows business @ 35% CAGR focuses on Dairy products

Will Consumers go Nuts over Dairy Alternatives? is more than all of Los Angeles.

Ghee and cheese account for nearly half of the company's turnover and their contribution stood at Rs 750 crore last fiscal against the overall turnover of Rs 1,500 crore. In addition, the company is also betting big on the beverages space.

airy player Parag Milk is betting big on value added products such as cheese and ghee to fuel its growth. "Last fiscal, the turnover from the cheese segment was Rs 340 crore and this business is growing 35% CAGR (compounded annual growth rate) for us," chairman of ParagDevendra Shah said.

As per estimates, the dairy beverages market in India is estimated at three million litres a day with a market size of Rs 5,500 crore and is growing at 25% in volume terms every year. To capture a slice of this growing market, the company recently launched Go Buttermilk southern spice. Parag is planning to close its books with 2,400 crore in revenues this fiscal. The company has two plants one near Chittor in Andhra Pradesh and one near Pune in Maharashtra. The total daily capacity of both these plants 20 lakh per day.

Mahindra Group to stepwise roll out its Dairy business in coming months company has ensured by directly working with farmers.

he auto-to-aerospace conglomerate Mahindra Group is all set to roll out its dairy business in the next few months, starting with milk and milk products, as it looks to expand its agri-business and grab a slice of the 3-lakh-crore dairy industry. The company will not be buying cattle, but will source milk directly from the farmers. “We are starting our own setup in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, from where we will pickup milk. The initial plan is to look at outsourcing the processing part and once we are able to get our supply chain right, then we will do the next jump, that is investing in our own plant,” said Ashok Sharma, president and chief executive, agri, Africa and South Asia operations, Mahindra & Mahindra. Apart from milk, it will also focus on value-added products like dahi (curd) and butter milk. Starting with Indore, the company plans to expand the business to other regions in phases. India’s dairy business is highly competitive with many well-entrenched national and regional players. Sharma believes its key to success will be to ensure good quality of supplies, which the

M&M, the world’s largest tractor maker by volumes, is already a strong player in the agribusiness, supplying seeds and technical inputs to farmers, through Mahindra Shubhlabh Services. It is also working directly with farmers to procure grapes and Mahindra Shubhlabh is the largest grapes exporter. In the domestic market, M&M has a branded fruits business under the brand Saboro. For starters though, the company will sell milk through wholesale channel, before launching a retail brand. “In the beginning, we will do generic trade of milk. Once we have reached a certain scale, and then we will introduce a brand,” said PawanGoenka, executive director, M&M. Strong growth in the dairy business in the last few years, and huge future potential given a large-scale unorganized milk procurement chain, coupled with M&M’s already strong linkages with farmer, is driving the company’s expansion. M&M was earlier looking at acquisitions to enter the dairy space, but decided to go solo to start with. “We have our eyes open for M&A (mergers and acquisitions). But we didn’t find a suitable buy. So right now we are developing on our own. If we get a good opportunity we will be open to buying,” said Goenka. “The organized dairy sector in India has experienced strong value growth of 15% per annum over the last five years,” a report by Rabobank International had said.

MooShake goes national, raises Rs 80 cr from Fideliy Growth Partners

ilk Mantra, Odisha’s first venture capital funded startup has gone national with the launch of MooShake, a dairy-based health drink. The first milk product in the country to be blended with curcumin, a turmeric extract, has been launched in Bengaluru. “In India, drinking haldi mixed milk has been an age-old tradition. Now there is significant amount of scientific research proving the fat molecules in milk aid curcumin absorption in the body. We at Milk Mantra thought of bringing in a first-of-itskind health drink combining both,” founder and

But before vilifying almonds, consider 143 gallons of water are needed to produce four glasses of cow’s milk, or nearly 36 gallons per glass. Also, almonds generated $11 billion for California last year, a total of 15% of the state’s total agricultural value, making it a lucrative crop overall.

managing director Srikumar Mishra said. The product, developed in collaboration with the Tetrapak Product Development and Innovation Centre, Pune, will also be launched across metros of Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Hyderabad within the next couple of months. It will be available in Bhubaneswar by mid-June. Milk Mantra has expanded to the dairy-based health drink platform after raising Rs 80 crore from Fidelity Growth Partners India along with Aavishkaar India, which had been the angel investor for the startup, in June last year.

Once the leading dairy alternative, soy milk sales were only a tick over $340 million in the year leading up to July 2014, less than half of almond milk’s sales for that time period. The soy milk industry has suffered a steady decline over the last few years.

lmond milk, soy milk, coconut milk, and others are crowding out traditional dairy milk’s space at grocery stores as they usurp more of the dairy industry’s market share.

Soy milk is the only dairy alternative that doesn’t have less protein than cow’s milk, and yet it is still lower in calories than whole milk and doesn’t contain cholesterol. However, where soy milk may get a bad rap is due to soy being one of the largest genetically modified crops.

According to a Packaged Facts report, traditional dairy beverage sales are still nearly five times the sales of dairy alternatives in 2014. But with 14.5% growth in 2014, those alternatives far outpaced the growth of dairy beverage sales, which increased only 2.2%. The report, picked up by Quartz, also showed that, "In 2010, dairy alternatives only made up 14.5% of the market for dairy and dairy alternative beverages, but by 2014 they made up 20%."

Global soybean production has hit a record high, and the USDA gave Monsanto official approval earlier this year for a new variety of soybean seeds engineered to resist herbicide. However, in March of this year, the World Health Organization reported that glyphosate, the primary chemical in Monsanto's Roundup, could probably be linked to carcinogenic effects.

In recent years, the dairy industry has turned its focus to other innovations, such as raw milk to support additional health benefits — though this is a hotly debated topic — as well as a2 milk, which is said to cause fewer side effects for people who are sensitive to drinking milk. Companies like Coca-Cola Co. are trying to capitalize on the dairy industry and improve company sales beyond the ailing soft drinks market with its Fairlife milk product. Despite these efforts, dairy alternatives, such as almond milk, soy milk, and others made from coconuts, cashews, or peanuts are becoming a goto for consumers looking for dairy options. Almond milk has soared in popularity in recent years and is now the top dairy alternative in the industry. In the year ending late-July 2014, almond milk sale soared more than 46%, becoming a nearly $738 million business at that time. However, the rapidly growing almond milk industry could take a hit as more consumers learn more about what’s behind the label. Almond milk has just one gram of protein per glass, as opposed to 8 grams in a glass of cow milk or soy milk, and not nearly as much calcium, mainly because almond milk is mostly water-based. Almond milk can also fall into the high-sugar category, like soft drinks and juice, in its flavored varieties, such as vanilla or chocolate. Some say that, "The almond-milk industry is selling you a jug of filtered water clouded by a handful of ground almonds." Beyond consumer issues with almond milk are the very real agricultural issues with the proliferation of almond milk. Drought-stricken California produces about 80% of the world’s almond supply, more than twothirds of which is exported, and it takes more than a gallon of water to grow a single almond. Almond farming uses about 10% of California’s agricultural water supply, or 8% of the state’s total human water consumption, which

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Almonds aren’t the only nut to see their time in the dairy alternative spotlight. According to a Packaged Facts report, coconut milk sales increased by double digits from 2013 to 2014. Silk, a leading contender in alternative dairy products, has produced almond milk and coconut milk for years, but it may be a commercial pioneer for another emerging type of nut milk as well: cashew milk, which the company launched in the U.S. in December. Cashews aren’t hindered like almonds by perceived agricultural limitations or being grown primarily in California. They instead come from Brazil, India, Vietnam, and several African countries, so cashew milk could lessen the water strain caused by almonds in California if it catches on. Not to be outdone by cashews, the mighty peanut (which, of course, technically is a legume, not a nut), is doubling down on being the next best dairy alternative. Consumers generally can’t find peanut milk on grocery shelves yet, but the industry believes its "smooth, slightly creamy feel" and its only lightly peanut-flavored taste could win consumers over from other nut milks. While still a growing market, dairy alternatives are threatening the traditional dairy milk industry. Dairy still has room to fall for alternatives to continue to gain market share, but there’s no arguing that the milk landscape and grocery shelves are evolving with consumers’ demands for more and presumably healthier options.

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India Imports lesser Sugars and Sugar Confectionery, fall to US$ 28.73 M in April- 2015

nfodriveIndia.com, India's premier research company in export import statistics, announced today that India's Sugars and Sugar Confectionery imports in April- 2015 has fallen to US$ 28.73 M, a decrease of 32.45% compared to March 2015. This finding is based on imports in India of Sugars and Sugar Confectionery of InfodriveIndia.com

and is compiled from bills of entry filed by Indian Importers at Indian customs through April- 2015 at more than 170+ ports in India like JNPT, Bombay Air and Sea, Chennai Air & Sea, Delhi IGI Air, Delhi Tughlakhabad ICD, Delhi Patparganj, Kolkata Air and Sea, Bangalore Air and many more. InfodriveIndia.com India Sugars and Sugar Confectionery Import database is considered to be the most comprehensive, up-to-date and authentic information on India's foreign trade of Sugars and Sugar Confectionery. According to Pradeep, Chief Research Associate of InfodriveIndia.com, compared to March 2015, a decrease of USD 28.73 M in April- 2015 has been noticed. He further gives a analysis and break up of major product categories, major countries and major Indian ports under Sugars and Sugar Confectionery as follows :

Russia extends ban on EU Food imports by one year appeal to extend the measures. Just like the head of government proposed, we are extending our retaliatory measures by one year beginning from today." The EU's sanctions are expected to translate into limited access on some financial markets for Russia. Several technologies and exchanges in the energy and defense sectors will also be banned.

ussian president Vladimir Putin has confirmed the extension of the retaliatory ban on food imports from European Union (EU) member states for another year. The move comes days after the EU announced extending its sanctions against Russia regarding its involvement in the Ukraine crisis and its annexation of Crimea. Russia earlier imposed a ban on the import of food products including meat, fish, fruit, vegetables and milk products from the US, the European Union nations, Norway, Canada and Australia for a year. Putin said: "The government turned to me with an

As a retaliatory measure, besides banning food items, Russia is also considering a ban on chocolates and flowers, said Russian food watchdog spokesman Aleksey Alekseenko in an interview with Gazeta.ru.

Britannia is India's second-largest biscuit maker, and chocolate giant Mondelez shared the second spot with revenues of ` 6,800 crore. In the non-

otal value of imports in April- 2015 was 20.62 M, compared to March 2015, there is a decrease of -15.45 M in April- 2015, growth rate in percentage terms is -42.83%, the major destination countries were Brazil, United States, Italy, China and France and major Indian ports were Kandla, Bombay Air, JNPT, Madras Sea and Hyderabad Air. Imports of Sugars, including Chemically Pure Lactose, Maltose, Glucose and Fructose in Solid Form has grew month on month basis by 29.44%. Total value of imports in April- 2015 was 6.46 M, compared to March 2015, there is a increase of 1.47 M in April- 2015, growth rate in percentage terms is 29.44%, the major destination countries were Germany, Netherlands, China, United States and Canada and major Indian ports were JNPT, Madras Sea, Delhi TKD ICD, Mundra and NashikJanori ICD. Imports of Sugar Confectionery has grew month on month basis by 37.79%. Total value of imports in April- 2015 was 1.55 M, compared to March 2015, there is a increase of 0.42 M in April- 2015, growth rate in percentage terms is 37.79%, the major destination countries were Germany, Indonesia, Malaysia, China and

"We are seeing more Russian-made foods on the shelves of our stores."

Imports of Molasses has fallen month on month basis by -71.3%. Total value of imports in April- 2015 was 0.1 M, compared to March 2015, there is a decrease of -0.25 M in April- 2015, growth rate in percentage terms is -71.3%, the major destination countries were Nepal and australia and major Indian ports were Raxaul and Delhi PPG ICD. Pradeep says that the above information is on major product categories, and users requiring detailed analysis and reports on their specific products can contact Sales team at InfodriveIndia. com with detailed description of their product, brand names and its uses. According to Pradeep, usually InfodriveIndia. com team delivers most of the projects within 3 working days. InfodriveIndia.com analysis and research is done from import export statistics from customs which is based on the import bills of entry filed at various ports, InfodriveIndia reporters collect this data from every Indian port, and InfodriveIndia Indian Importers Directory database yields the most timely, accurate, comprehensive information available on trade through India Ports. Recently after a long and persistent lobbying with Indian Govt, InfodriveIndia.com has been able to release India Import Statistics almost on realtime basis, bringing the backlog time to just 3 days, compared to Govt sources which are around 6 months old. Another unique feature of InfodriveIndia.com database is unparalleled coverage of 170+ ports in India.

ITC has elevated VL Rajesh as its Foods

Russia's agriculture minister Alexander Tkachev said: "The extension of sanctions is a balm to our souls.

food segment, HUL led the pack with sales of Rs 25,400 crore, nearly thrice of its nearest rival, P&G, which clocked sales of `8,600 crore. RSPL, the maker of Ghari detergent, came in third in the home and personal segment, with sales of Rs 4,900 crore.

United arab Emirates and major Indian ports were JNPT, Hyderabad Air, Delhi TKD ICD, Madras Sea and Mulund CFS.

Meanwhile, Russian authorities are seeing the extension of the ban as a boon for local markets.

Parle Products topped the charts among Food companies

arle Products topped the charts among food companies in India during 2014-15, with sales exceeding Rs8,300crore, according to a recent Nielsen report sourced from industry executives. The 85-year old company, the market leader in the largest category of biscuits and owner of Parle G, India's biggest food brand, had a 29% share in the biscuits category during the year with sales of over `5,000 crore.

Imports of Cane or Beet Sugar and Chemically Pure Sucrose in Solid Form has fallen month on month basis by-42.83%.

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TC has named VL Rajesh as its foods business head, in line with the tobacco-to-consumer goods majorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; recent trend of appointing younger professionals in leadership roles. Rajesh, 47, will replace Chitranjan Dar who will take over as the corporate group head for central projects organisation, which executes all the firm's projects, and R&D to develop newer products across businesses Dar, 59, will take charge later this month from TV Ramaswamy who is set to retire soon. He will be an integral part of ITC's plans to invest Rs 25,000 crore across verticals over the next five years, which includes building several new hotels, plants for FMCG and paper business, agri-business and the IT business. A lifer at ITC, Rajesh has been its chief operating officer for foods business since a year. He joined the company in 1990, soon after completing his MBA from IIM, Calcutta. After working in the tobacco division's sales and marketing function for a decade, he joined the special projects team responsible for identifying new business opportunities for ITC, which led to the inception of the foods business in 2000. Rajesh's mandate is to grow ITC's food business as the country's largest packaged food firm in line with its ambitions to become a market leader in the fast moving consumer goods space (FMCG), the two sources said. TC's food business had clocked Rs 5,717 crore sales in 2013-14. Figures for last fiscal are yet to

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be released. Dar, an IIT Delhi and IIM Ahmedabad alumnus, has been instrumental in helping ITC attain a dominant position in the packaged food business. It's now the largest brand in cream biscuits and packaged atta, second largest in instant noodle and snacks. Dar has also been instrumental in the firm's recent foray into packaged juice market by acquiring the 'B Natural' brand and was charting its entry into dairy business, which will take shape over the next couple of months. But ITC is still struggling to replicate its food business performance into personal care. The firm, which entered soaps and shampoo segments nearly seven years ago, has less than a percentage share in shampoo and 2.5% share in soaps. Analysts attribute this to tougher competition in these segments. "Food rivals weren't as aggressive as companies such as Hindustan Unilever and Godrej (in FMCG space) to defend their turf," said an analyst at a domestic brokerage firm. "Also, ITC's large network of smaller stores including paan shops came handy for snacks and biscuits business, but personal care needs a different retail approach," the person said. Industry executives said Rajesh's appointment is in line with ITC's strategy of promoting professionals in their 40s or early 50s to groom the next line of directors. Earlier this year, the company appointed SanjivPuri, 52, as president of FMCG business.

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Mother Dairy claim U.P. Food and Drug Administration tested on “loose Milk samples collected at village level”; resend Milk samples for tests centre where the first level of testing happens to ascertain the quality of milk for further processing.

the product available is safe for consumption,” Mr. Nagarajan said. The U.P. Food and Drug Administration on

Tuesday said it had found detergent in one of the samples of milk picked from Mother Dairy’s collection centres.

“It is unfortunate that loose milk samples collected at village level which are yet to be accepted for processing at our factory has been attributed to Mother Dairy brand,” he said, adding its milk was “safe for consumption”.

other Dairy denied allegations that detergent was found in one of the samples of milk picked up from its collection centres, saying it has sent it for retesting in a lab in Kolkata. A day after the U.P. Food and Drug Administration said it had found detergent in one of the milk samples of Mother Dairy, the cooperative said the test was done on “loose milk samples collected at village level” which were yet to be accepted by it. “The first test was conducted in Meerut by U.P. FDA and it found solid not fat (SNF) and there was no adulteration. We questioned SNF and sent the same samples for retesting to a lab in Kolkata, we are still awaiting the results,” Mother Dairy managing director S. Nagarajan told reporters in New Delhi.

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Mr. Nagarajan said Mother Dairy has not yet got any official report of the tests from the U.P. FDA and was awaiting for details on the same. He said Mother Dairy would take up the issue with central food safety regulator FSSAI. R

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ASSOCHAM says branded Food products annual

spending set to rise 32% by 2017 Health committee council on “Steep rise in packaged food consumption in India” based on responses from 2,200 representative households with or without children, nuclear families and bachelors.

verage rate of annual spending on packaged food has increased by 22.5% annually during the years 2010 to 2015 due to rise in income level, standard of living, greater confidence in packaged food, convenience and influence of western world and the growth is expected to touch around 32% by 2017, according to ASSOCHAM paper. The survey highlighted that 76% of parents, mostly both working, with children under five year in the big cities are serving these easy-to-prepare meals at least 10-12 times per month due to increased pressures at work and actively looking for ways to simplify and save time. Releasing the survey, D S Rawat, Secretary General ASSOCHAM said, the consumption of packaged food is much higher in the urban areas, especially metros, where life is fast-paced and stressful. The survey was conducted by the ASSOCHAM

But there is a word of caution from the medical fraternity. Dr. B K Rao, Chairman of ASSOCHAM Health Committee Council said, “Packaged food usually contains high level of salt, thus leading to rise in blood pressure. Such items are also high on trans-fats, which are worse than saturated fats as they increase bad cholesterol and reduce good cholesterol.” Major metropolitan cities in which respondents were interviewed include Mumbai, Cochin, Chennai, Hyderabad, Indore, Patna, Pune, Delhi, Chandigarh and Dehradun and it was observed that there has been a surprising rise in the demand of packaged food in the Indian market. This was attributed to changing lifestyle and eating habits. The majority of the working class also mentioned that it’s a boon to save time, energy and money by using these foods. Even the manufacturers prepared the instant foods according to the taste of the consumers. About 89.5% of the nuclear family feel that they have less free time and have less time to spend

in the kitchen. It is in this background that home delivery business model for cooked food has grown multi-fold. Nearly 72.6% of bachelors prefer the convenience food because of less cost, time and energy saving, convenience in preparation and consumption in the busy and hectic life. The very term 'instant” means simple, fast, convenient and affordable food which is easy and fast to prepare besides being hygienic, free from microbial contamination and also convenient to eat, say the bachelors. The main categories of packaged food are bakery products, canned/dried processed food, frozen processed food, ready-to-eat meals, dairy products, diet snacks, processed meat and health products and drinks, points the survey. Food manufacturers have also started concentrating on manufacturing new innovative food products and ready to eat processed food so that it can keep up with the speed of ever changing taste of the consumers. There has been a major shift in food habits in the metropolitan cities, about 79% of households prefer to have instant food due to steep rise in dual income level and standard of living and convenience, according to a

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survey undertaken by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM). The current size of Indian packaged food industry is about $30 billion and likely to touch $50 billion by 2017, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 30% annually includes snacks food, ready-to-eat food, healthy and functional food, said ASSOCHAM. The paper also points out that there is a large divide between urban, semi-urban and rural consumers in India. The share of urban residents is about 80% of all packaged food, while semi urban and rural residents consumed just over 40% and 22% respectively.

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POULTRY NEWS

Thailand Based

Change of rule allow re-entry of CP Foods will US chicken legs into Jordan market Invest C $500 Million in

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hicken legs from the US will be sold in Jordan markets again following the scrapping of a packaging rule by the Middle Eastern country. The sale of US chicken legs had dropped since 2010 after a rule that restricted the weight of packages to 2.5kg (5.5 pounds). However, according to the new rules, packages of up to 15kgs will now be allowed for food processing. The rule was brought in to protect the local poultry industry and to enhance food safety, as the country feared that chicken legs in bigger packages were being repackaged in smaller sizes. According to USDA Amman agriculture specialist, after the initial rule change, Jordan had been put 'in breach of its commitments' under the World Trade Organization and Jordan-US free trade agreements.

The new rule had resulted in an increase in imports from Brazil, who followed regulations complying with the changed rule. "At first our imports rose sharply from Brazil

because the US couldn't meet the new rules. Now this will greatly help increase our imports from the

ith an eye to double its turnover to $1.2 billion, Thailand based billion Charoen Pokphand (CP) group’s Indian arm will be investing $500 million in the next five years. CP Foods India is also setting up four poultry feed plant in the country and currently has a turnover of $505 million. The company is looking to spend the investment on setting up farm, feed and quick service restaurant in India. Sanjeev Pant, senior vice president for food business at CP Foods India said that the company will fund 30 per cent of the $500 million and balance will come through bank loans. With the introduction of quick service restaurant chain, Five Star Chicken in 2012, the company expects the revenue to grow from $14 million to $70 million (Rs 100 crore to Rs 500 crore) and its share in company’s turnover to increase from five per cent to 15 per cent in the next five years. The company is also planning to introduce fish and shrimp based foods in its restaurant in the next two to three years. The company produces two million birds a week in India and is the third largest poultry producer after Suguna Foods and Venky’s.

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US." With the repeal of the rule, US imports to Jordan in April were recorded at around 2,911.2mt, which was the highest amount to be imported since 2011, according to the US Department of Agriculture. Jordan's Ministry of Agriculture spokesman NimerHaddadin said that the country caters to 90% of its poultry requirements through its local poultry market, and imports the remaining required amount from Brazil and the US. Jordan Foodstuff Traders Association vicepresident KhaldounAqqad said: "At first our imports rose sharply from Brazil because the US couldn't meet the new rules. Now this will greatly help increase our imports from the US." While the prices of chicken had shot up by 30% after the ruling, the increased supply are helping the country stabilize the prices, which usually increase during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

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INVESTMENT NEWS

Blumberg plans to invest $250 mn in India as private players to market its storage systems and technology. It has the technology to create greenfield warehouse infrastructure as well as retrofit existing infrastructure for warehousing operators. The company's technologies, such as vacuum

sealed organically fumigating bags, or its selfgenerating controlled atmosphere cold rooms ensure products stay in proper condition. The technology helps farmers in realising better price and consumers by reducing food prices and price volatility. Blumberg Grain is re-developing Egypt's new

grain storage infrastructure, which when finished will comprise 294 sites across Egypt, and enable primary processing of 11.7 million tonnes of wheat per year. It is also providing cold chain storage for produce and perishable storage for the Nigerian government.

S-based food storage technology provider Blumberg Grain is planning to enter the Indian market by investing about $250 million over next five years for setting up plant to manufacture components for scientific warehouses. Senior officials of Blumberg Grain, a division of global investment firm Blumberg Capital Partners, are currently visiting India to scout for land to establish manufacturing facility and also explore markets to sell its products.

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It is keen to work with state governments and the private sector to upgrade agricultural supply chain in India through the creation of modern food storage and warehousing systems. "We want to be part of Indian agriculture story. There is lot of opportunity because of post-harvest losses," Blumberg Grain-West Africa CEO David Blumberg told. He said the company is visiting different states such as Punjab, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka, looking for about 10 hectares of land to set up facility in India to manufacture components for scientific warehouses.

Asked about planned investment, David Blumberg said: "We have an investment programme of $250 million over the next five years in India". This proposed investment would be manufacturing facility, upstream activities disseminating best farm practices to farmers downstream infrastructure like processing packaging facilities, he added.

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The manufacturing facility alone would generate over 1,000 local jobs. From Indian facility, Blumberg Grain has plans to export warehousing/ storage systems throughout Asia. The company would finalise the location during this summer and plant could be made operational in 8-10 months after that.

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Apart from scouting for land, Blumberg said the company is in talks with state governments as well

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Sanjeev Gupta, President AFTPAI in GOI Formulated Taskforce to Explore

KFC sues Chinese companies for online rumors about its Food

Potential of Domestic Capital Goods

ith a total market size of $92 billion and production valued at $ 32 billion, Capital Goods sector today contributes to 12% of India’s manufacturing output. In order

Sanjeev Gupta, President of Agro & Food Processing Technology &Equipments Providers Association of India-AFTPAI has been nominated in the taskforce. Gupta is Director of Kanchan Metals one of India’s largest suppliers of food processing & packaging solution providers company.

press tools. On the export front, India’s share in global exports from the sector is currently very low, ranging between 0.1% - 0.6% across various sub-sectors. In contrast, in countries like China, Germany, Japan, Korea this range is between 7% - 16% depending on the sub-sector.

AFTPAI is the association of food processing & packaging companies in India, works for the uplifment of the food processing industry of the country.

to realize the potential of Make in India campaign, a joint task force has been formulated to frame a National Capital Goods Policy over the next few months.

The Joint Task Force will take up issues faced by the industry with a view to evolving a roadmap for the Indian capital goods sector.

Commenting on the public consultation underway for the National Capital Goods Policy, Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General, CII, expressed confidence that “this first ever policy for the sector would act as a catalyst and game-changer for this critical industry. As the capital goods sector serves, in many ways, as the ‘engine’ of India’s industrial growth, a strong Capital Goods sector is mission critical to achieving the aspiration of the 'Make in India' campaign.”

Sanjeev Gupta

President AFTPAI

The Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises has constituted a ‘Joint Task Force’ between the Department of Heavy Industry (DHI) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) to realize the potential of domestic capital goods under the ‘Make in India’ theme.

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One of the key elements of this process is formulation of the initial framework for the National Capital Goods Policy. Capital Goods comprises of sub-sectors such as textile machinery, machine tools, electrical and power equipment, plastic machinery, construction equipment, process plant equipment and dies, moulds and

The vision of the proposed policy is to increase the share of capital goods contribution from present 12% to 20% of total manufacturing activity by 2022 and establish India amongst the major capital goods producing nations in the world.

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