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Food processing industry is growing with AAGR of 8.6%-Harsimrat Kaur Badal

n 12 of August in a reply to the question Minister of food processing Harsimrat Kaur Badal informed the Indian Parliament, “Food Processing Sector forms an important segment of the Indian economy in terms of its contribution to GDP, employment and investment. The sector contributes 9.0 to 10.0 per cent of GDP in Agriculture and Manufacturing sector. During the last 5 years ending 2012-13, FPI sector has been growing at an Average Annual Growth Rate (AAGR) of around 8.6 per cent as compared to 3.8 per cent in Agriculture and 6.6 per cent in Manufacturing”.

Badal also informed, “In a developing economy like India, where growth with equity is a primary policy thrust, the optimum development of the food processing sector will contribute significantly in tackling several developmental concerns such as rural poverty, food security, food inflation, improved nutrition, prevention of wastage of food etc. By serving as a bridge between Agriculture and Manufacturing and by dealing with the basic needs of all Indian citizens-the assured supply of healthy and affordable food at all locations in the country, this sector has the potential to be a major driver in India’s growth in

the coming years”. She said, “A network of food testing labs is required to ensure compliance with food standards. There are 151 Food Testing Laboratories under the purview of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) for testing food products as per standards prescribed under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and Rules/Regulation, 2011”. Minister added, “The standards for imported food products are prescribed in Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Regulation, 2011 & Food Safety

and Standards (Contaminants Toxins and Residues) Regulation, 2011. Further, FSSAI is in the process of harmonizing the existing Indian Standards with Codex Alimentarius(International Food Standards)” Food Safety Standards set up by EU countries, are based on risk assessment and all exporters are mandatorily complying with these standards for export of products which are administered through APEDA. Testing of such products is done in APEDA approved laboratories.

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Heat and Eat Food Industry to Reach INR 6.4bn in India

he heat and eat food industry in India, valued at INR 2,370 million in FY 2014, has been growing at a CAGR 18% for the last three years; and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 22% in the next five years till FY 2019. ValueNotes estimates that the industry will be worth approximately INR 6,405 million by FY 2019. India’s heat and eat food industry is valued at INR 2,370 million in FY 2014, of which the top-5 players

account for 84% of the market share. - The industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 22% and will be worth INR 6,405 million by FY 2019 - The industry is largely exportdriven with the domestic market contributing 40% to the total revenues Although the ready to eat (RTE) food category was first introduced in India in 1987, it was not well received by Indian consumers due to the dependence on traditional cooking. In the early 2000s, with the advent of new technology that improved the shelf life of products and the growth of storage and distribution centres, RTE products began to gain popularity. Several segments were introduced in the industry resulting in an increase in product differentiation. One of

these segments was developed by using retort technology, and came to be known as the heat and eat food industry. The heat and eat food industry in India, valued at INR 2,370 million (~USD 39.5 million) in FY 2014, has been growing at a CAGR 18% for the last three years. The industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 22% in the next five years till FY 2019 due to rapid urbanisation, increasing disposable income, and an expected improvement in retail infrastructure. ValueNotes estimates that the industry will be worth approximately INR 6,405 million (~USD 106.7 million) by FY 2019. India’s heat and eat food industry is currently dominated by the top five players, viz. ITC, MTR Foods, Kohinoor Foods, Gits and Tasty Bite

Eatables. ITC and MTR together contribute to about 49% of the market share, while the other three players make up 35% of the total production of heat and eat food. Other players in the category include ADF Foods, Priya Foods and Heinz who are relatively new entrants in the market with limited product lines and have a regional presence. According to Vaishnavi Raichur, a research analyst at ValueNotes, “The heat and eat food category has a tremendous growth opportunity in the near future due to a growing youth population and working woman segment.” She adds, “Increasing work and study commitments, declining culinary skills, the rising need for convenience, and surging disposable incomes, along with clever marketing will all lead to

a higher demand for heat and eat products.” The heat and eat category of food products is largely export-driven as it is yet to establish a firm footing in the Indian retail market. However, the domestic markets constitute 40% of the total revenues of heat and eat products. Maximum sales of these products occur in urban areas, especially in tier I cities where retail infrastructure is significantly developed. The ValueNotes report, titled Heat and Eat Foods Industry in India: 2014-2019, takes a look at the industry including the current market size and growth, the drivers and challenges for growth, the competitive landscape, an analysis of the industry for investor attractiveness, and Porter’s Five Forces. Key market trends discussed indicate the opportunities and challenges for industry players.

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Irene Rosenfeld, chairman & CEO, Mondelez International said, “Depending on the economics, without a doubt, we have a great opportunity to source from India to nearby countries. The plant in Sri City (in Andhra Pradesh, where the company is investing $200 million or Rs 1,000 crore) will have the opportunity to supply to other locations. Mondelez International is a world leader in biscuits, chocolate, gum, candy, coffee and powdered beverages, with billiondollar brands such as Oreo, LU and Nabisco biscuits; Cadbury, Cadbury Dairy Milk and Milka chocolate; Trident gum; Jacobs coffee and Tang powdered beverages. The company is moving into a new globally consistent operating model based on a regional, category-led approach and focuses on the key categories of which include chocolates; gum, candy and powdered beverages; biscuits; and cheese and grocery. As part of this, Manu Anand, the India head, will move to a regional role as head of regional category team for chocolate, while Chandramouli Venkatesan (Mouli) will replace Anand as India MD.

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Mondelez, which has invested $400 million in the country over the last four years, expects India to continue growing at double-digits, thus incrementally improving its contribution to global revenues over a period of time. The Indian subsidiary, which recently adopted the name Mondelez India Foods from Cadbury India, currently contributes 3% to global revenues and is among the top three markets for Mondelez in the Asia- Pacific.

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DAIRY NEWS

Progressive Dairy Farmers’ Association Brings 100% Pure Milk ‘La Pure’

usiness Wire: La Pure is all set to launch its products in Punjab after having met with resounding success in the pilot launch in Ludhiana. The brand promises its patrons 100% unadulterated and pure milk, which it ensures by using the latest technologies to milk its cattle, process and store it. La Pure came about as a result of a partnership between the PDFA (progressive dairy farmers association) and the PDS (progressive dairy solutions).The PDFA already has a membership of 6000 persons. In a country where 68% of the milk does not meet set standards, brands like La Pure come as a blessing. PDFA keeps its cattle in extremely sanitary conditions and also houses them in climate controlled shelters. They were the first to introduce fodder management systems in India and also do a lot to educate farmers/breeders in Punjab by generating awareness about

the latest techniques and technologies that are available to them. The PDS at its end, has tie ups with CID in Belgium for clean milk solutions, OLMIX in France for the prevention of animal diseases and also with BERG and SCMITH for animal health and protection. Punjab today is on the national map of cattle breeders thanks to initiatives such as this. Speaking on the launch, Mr. Daljit Singh, MD, PDFA said, “La Pure promises completely unadulterated and untouched milk and milk products, by using the latest technology to milk its cows and also to process and store it. They implement health management systems to ensure healthy cattle and a safe product. They also provide various farm management services and nutritional products to optimize milk production, reproduction and the growth of strong and healthy calf. PDS keeps its

cattle in extremely sanitary conditions and are housed in shelters that are climate controlled to facilitate maximum milk production.” Milk is essential for our diet as it is an extremely rich source of calcium, vitamins A ,C & B12, Riboflavin, protein, iodine and all essential minerals as per dietary requirements. It is also a very important ingredient in a number of dairy products such as cheese, paneer and khoya, which Punjabis thrive on. India is the world’s largest milk producer. Yet, a large percentage of this milk is not safe for drinking. It is adulterated with substances such as water, urea, paint and

Odisha to build two new dairy facilities

he Indian state of Odisha is set to construct two new dairy facilities, in order to increase milk production capacity in the region. The proposed dairy facilities, which will involve an investment of around INR80m ($1.3m) each, will be located in Angul and Keonjhar. Each facility is expected to have the capacity to process around 30,000 litres per day, once operational. Odisha state agriculture, fisheries and animal resources development minister Pradeep Maharathy said, “For forward linkage on marketing milk supplied by the dairy farmers, our government has supported establishment of eleven dairy plants having capacity of 5.45 lakh [545,000] litres per day with more than 350 bulk milk coolers, ice cream plants, milk powder plant and milk product factory. “Construction of two new dairy plants, two ice cream plants and one more cattle feed plant are under progress.” “Nearly 80% of milk in the state is produced by small holders and cooperatives have been instrumental in boosting their income.” The state is planning to build the two new ice cream production facilities at Sambalpur and Bhawanipatana, with an investment of around INR130m ($2.11m). In addition, the state intends to build a new cattle feed plant near Phulnakhara in Cuttack district. Milk production in the state has increased from 1.4 million tonnes per annum in 2006-07 to 1.78 million tonnes per annum in 2013-14. Odisha state chief minister Naveen Patnaik said, “This [increase] has been possible due to sustained efforts to organise farmers into dairy cooperation. Nearly 80% of milk in the state is produced by small holders and cooperatives have been instrumental in boosting their income.” Odisha has a cattle population of about 12.3 million, which accounts for 1.4% of the national milk production.

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even detergent. As such, the sensible thing to do is put your faith in brand like La Pure milk whose products are 100% untouched right from the word go.

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BEVERAGES NEWS

Nooyi talks with Food Processing Minister about Pepsi’s effort to bring healthy products

epsiCo Chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi on in a meeting with the Food Processing Industries Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal told about the PepsiCo’s effort to introduce products that are healthy and nutritious. Last year, PepsiCo along with its partners, had planned to invest Rs 33,000 crore by 2020 in India. These investments will be made in strategic areas that include agriculture, innovation, manufacturing and infrastructure, said Nooyi while outlining the company’s contribution in india. Highlighting the large segment of kids in the rural areas suffering from iron deficiency, Badal talked about potential partnerships

for providing healthy meals to school children, especially in rural regions, and the potential for introducing iron-fortified packaged products in the midday meal programme. Harsimrat Badal has suggested to the PepsiCo Chairman that they partner India in research and development of processed food products that can be supplied as part of the mid-day meal in rural India. Badal also talked about issues such as bringing down the sugar content of soft drinks, among others. Last year, PepsiCo in collaboration with the Clinton Foundation launched a social enterprise model to source vitamin-rich cashew fruit from smallholder farmers. The company said this initiative was expected to create an important new ingredient supply for PepsiCo’s local juice business while simultaneously improving the livelihood of thousands of cashew growers in the region. The PepsiCo Chairman also talked about this initiative during her meeting with the Minister.

Coca Cola to set up Rs 1,000-crore bottling plant in Telangana

he Coca-Cola Company’s largest bottling partner in India, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, has expressed interest to set up a Rs 1,000-crore bottling plant in Telangana and has sought land for the proposed venture. Executive Vice President of CocaCola Company and President, Bottling Investments, Irial Finan and the Chief Executive Officer of Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt Ltd (HCCB), the companyowned bottler in India, T Krishnakumar, conveyed the proposal when they called on Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao at the Secretariat here,” an official release said.

The release quoted Finan as saying that the company is interested in setting up a mega plant with Rs 1,000 crore investment in the State and needs the support of government for the purpose. The Chief Minister assured the delegation of full support from his government, including identifying suitable land for the proposed plant, the release said. Telangana Chief Secretary Rajeev Sharma, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, S Narsing Rao and Managing Director of Telangana Industrial Infrastructure Corporation, Jayesh Ranjan were present at the meeting. According to Coca-Cola website, Finan is responsible for managing a multi-billion dollar internal bottling business, the Bottling Investments Group (BIG). BIG has operations on four continents (South America, Europe, Africa and Asia), with revenues of over USD 8 billion and employs in excess of 60,000 people.

JV between NourishCo Beverages Limited and Tata Global Beverages Limited A joint venture between Tata Global Beverages Limited and PepsiCo India Holdings Private Limited, NourishCo aims to provide meaningful hydration solutions in the noncarbonated, ready-to-drink beverages segment in India and around the world. NourishCo is keenly focused on enhancing the hydration category in India. The portfolio includes Himalayan, India’s premiere natural mineral water brand, Tata Gluco Plus, a glucose based drink in an affordable cup format and Tata Water Plus, Nutrient Water, an innovative product that seeks to provide essential micronutrients. The group has built an ambitious pipeline of innovations that will be used to fuel growth and create newer hydration solutions. The JV was formed in 2010 through a joint venture agreement between Tata Global Beverages and PepsiCo India. NourishCo has a vision for growth and has tremendous potential with ‘good for you’ products.

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his is the third chocolate gifting brand in Mondelez’s India portfolio after Cadbury Celebrations and Toblerone and is positioned as a luxury product. In what is a clear signal of the importance of India in snacks and beverage major Mondelez International’s scheme of things, the latter will be unveiling its new chocolate gifting brand Cadbury Glow in the country next month. This is the first market where the newest entrant to Mondelez’s global chocolate portfolio will be launched, Siddharth Mukherjee, director, chocolate category & media, Mondelez India Foods Ltd, said in an conversation. Other markets will follow post the India launch, which will involve targeting high-end retail outlets, hotels, airports, departmental stores in cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Ludhiana, Chandigarh and Kolkata, Mukherjee said. This is the third chocolate gifting brand in Mondelez’s India portfolio after Cadbury Celebrations and Toblerone and is positioned as a luxury product with a price point of

Rs 400 for a 16-unit pack and Rs 600 for a 24-unit pack, Mukherjee said. Cadbury Celebrations one of Mondelez’s chocolate gifting brands is a mass-market product available from Rs 50 to Rs 150 for different stock keeping units, while Toblerone is a premium chocolate gifting option that is priced at Rs 65 per pack going upto Rs 400. Celebrations also has a premium gifting range called Rich Dry Fruit Collection that is available for Rs 250 going upto Rs 575 per pack. “Cadbury Glow is an international product, which took two years to develop and involved inputs from different centres and three intermational design agencies. We are importing the product in bulk (from Bratislava in Slovakia where it is made) and repacking the product in India. We will look at manufacturing Cadbury Glow in India in the future,” Mukherjee says. With the current move, Mondelez is plugging a key gap in its product portfolio, which is the luxury chocolate gifting space catered to by high-end imported products such as Godiva Chocolates from Belgium.

CHOCOLATE NEWS

Nepal imported chocolates worth Rs 1 billion

epal imported chocolates worth Rs 1 billion in the first ten months of the fiscal year, Rs 70 million more than what the country had imported in the same period, statistics of Trade and Export Promotion Center (TEPC) shows. The country imported chocolates worth a whopping Rs 5 billion in the last five years, according to TEPC. Traders have attributed the surge in chocolates import to people´s increasing preference for chocolates of foreign brands and increasing trend of gifting chocolates to their near and dear ones. “Foreign brands rule the roost in the country´s chocolate market as local brands are not well established,” Suresh Khadgi, owner of OM Sai Ram Chocolate Shop, Sundhara, said. “Customers prefer foreign brands because they are of high quality and taste better than local brands.” Khadgi sells chocolates from over a dozen brands imported from countries like China, UAE, Qatar, Malaysia and different Gulf

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countries. Traders say many Nepalis got the taste of foreign chocolates while staying abroad. When they returned home, they brought foreign chocolates as souvenirs to their near and dear ones. This helped make foreign brands popular among Nepali consumers. “Overseas returnees make up more than 50 percent of our customer base,” Sunil Adhikari, a chocolate trader at New Baneshwar, told. “They look for foreign brands as they know they are of better quality and are available in wide range of tastes and flavors,” he added. Most of the imported chocolates come from India. According to TEPC, imports from India account for more than 80 percent of the country´s total chocolate imports. Manjita Kanojiya of Chabahil says the growing culture of gifting chocolates is one of the factors that have led to growth in chocolate imports. “Chocolate is something that majority of people like to get as gift. People also gift imported chocolates on social occasions like birthdays and during festivals like New Year,” she added. According to TEPC, Nepal exported chocolates worth Rs 80 million in the last five years.

6 Study links instant Innovation top concern of India’s food processing noodles to health risks

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he confederation of Indian Industry( CII) says that product development and innovation are the top concerns for the Indian food processing sector. The CII Grant Thomton report says that, while India has favourable supply side dynamics, thanks to its strong agriculture base, product development and innovation in the sector has taken a back seat due to lack of investments and incentives. “Requirement of investments, lack of bank credit facility and long gestation period have been impeding the adoption of newer technologies,” it added. According to the report, given its possible role in achieving increased agriculture production by ensuring better remuneration

for farmers, growth of the food processing sector would need to be a significant component of the second green revolution. “A developed food processing industry will reduce wastages, ensure value addition, generate additional employment opportunities as well as export earnings and thus lead to better socio-economic condition of millions of farm families,” it said. The report also said the organised food sector is expected to grow on the back of favourable demographics (middle class, urbanisation) and rising disposable incomes. “The future of the food and beverages sector looks promising with the growing demand due to change in the consumer’s lifestyle and consumption patterns including food habits. “The sector is expected to play a key role in bridging the gap between demand and supply, and addressing the key concerns of the sector - rising food prices and high levels of food wastage.

Potential investors urged to set up food park in Bihar

team led by state industries department principal secretary Naveen Verma, urged potential investors to “consider options to set up food parks” in Bihar so as to make agri and food processing the showpiece industry of Bihar. Bihar, the seventh largest economy in the country in terms of food and vegetables production, is the largest producer of vegetables in India and the second largest in fruits production. There exists enormous opportunities for investment. In recent years, the agro-based industries, particularly tea and dairy, have started recording positive growth trend in Bihar “Either you buy land directly from farmers and start a food park or develop land and lease it out to others to set up a

park there. The state government, which has already come out with a policy, will provide everything you need. Not only do we offer 35% subsidy on project cost, but also provide you with a group of people ‘ all paid by the government’ who will handhold you till your project becomes operational. Chairman of CII (Bihar state council) S P Sinha said in Bihar investors get huge assistance in terms of incentives, exemptions, power subsidies, packaging facilities, marketing and technical assistance to facilitate these industries. “Bihar is one of the few states to have a separate vision document on food processing. Moreover, improved roads in rural areas have widened business prospects,” he said.

nstant noodles, the easy-and-fast food common in dorm rooms, convenience stores, discount grocers, and most of Asia, are dangerous, according to a new study. Researchers from Baylor University working in South Korea, where instant noodles are ubiquitous, linked ramen eating to abdominal obesity, high cholesterol levels, and in women, metabolic syndrome. The study seems to point the finger at excessive sodium intake, but it’s unclear if instant noodles are the source or if rameneaters generally eat too much salt and junk food.

Dive Insight: The study could hurt ramen sales here in the U.S., which would prove to be awful news for Nissin Foods and other producers. But it’s also fairly vague, with researchers admitting that they aren’t sure whether the health risks come from the noodles, or the diet in which they are usually a part of. It’s also hard to imagine a drop in ramen consumption in South Korea. South Korea wouldn’t be South Korea without ramen -it’s a celebrated meal that has deep roots in the country’s culinary history. A ramen-free Korea would be like an America without apple pie or sandwiches.

50 food processing projects financed by West Bengal along with MOFPI in the last year’

ayanta Aikat, Director, Department of Food Processing Industries, said that West Bengal has helped finance 50 food processing projects jointly with the Union Ministry of Food Processing Industry in the past one year . This year the business-to-business exhibition in Kolkata drew 90 companies and brands from India and abroad. The exhibition has three main segments – food processing, bakery-confectionery and Hospitality. “The combined market growth in the hospitality, food processing and confectionery & bakery sector in West Bengal has been around 20 per cent per annum, which is one of the highest in India”, Zakir Hossain of N K Kapur & Co, the organisers of the exhibition.

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According to the organisers, in West Bengal, about 72 per cent of the bakery units are in the unorganized sector. Currently, a sizable number of bakery units are undergoing modernization. The growth forecast of the bakery industry in the State is estimated at 10 per cent in the next couple of years.

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CHOCOLATE NEWS

Sugar-Free S’mores? Coco Polo Stevia-Sweetened Chocolates Make Summer Sweets Deliciously Healthy

he rise in health conditions among Americans today, such as 29.1 million living with diabetes and as many as 13 million children suffering from obesity, there is a growing need for healthier, sugar-free chocolate alternatives with which to craft our favorite summertime recipes such as s’mores. The answer for concerned parents is Coco Polo! Coco Polo delicious, sugar-free chocolates without any of the health effects of regular candy. Infused with non-GMO Stevia, Coco Polo boasts superior sweetness and is made from all-natural ingredients, including Inulin, a prebiotic nutrient made from chicory. Coco Polo Chocolates are not only rich and smooth, but they are gluten-free and dairy-free – perfect for those with health conditions or dietary restrictions. Coco Polo chocolates satisfy the chocolate craving of every vegan, diabetic, or person with Celiac disease. “As summer winds down and the start of school approaching, many parents look for low sugar, tasty recipes to treat their children to while camping or vacationing and are focusing on healthier ingredients to enhance their favorite baked goods” says Diane Yamate, co-founder of Coco Polo. “With the elimination of sugar and addition of Stevia, Coco Polo is the perfect chocolate to reduce the sugar content to your family’s favorite s’mores squares.”

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Yowie chocolates relaunched for US market 10 years after disappearing from Australian shelves

t may have been pulled from the shelves a decade ago but the Australian chocolate brand for kids Yowie is being remoulded and relaunched into the United States. The Yowie characters were created by best-selling authors Bryce Courtenay and Geoff Pike in the early 1990s. Launched as a chocolate encased toy by Cadbury in 1995, Yowie sold 65 million units in Australia in its first year alone, before making the leap into the Asia-Pacific. Yowie Group chairman Wayne Loxton says it was a smash hit and “one of Cadbury’s most successful brands ever launched in the history of the company”. Yowie chocolates outsold their biggest competitor, Kinder Surprise, “taking 30 per cent of the $80 million children’s confectionery market”, Foster Stockbroking’s Haris Khaliqi says. But when Cadbury wanted the rights to sell the chocolates worldwide, it sparked a dispute with creator Courtenay and Pike. Unable to come to an agreement, Cadbury removed the brand from shelves in the mid 2000s. Now, after a seven-year fight a new company, Yowie Group Ltd, has secured the rights to the chocolates.

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On Canola oil labeling row, Bombay High Court issue notice to FSSAI The company in its petition has also said that the requirement to label Canola Oil as “Rapeseed Oillow erucic acid” is discriminatory since the same labelling requirements are not imposed on other types of oil.

ood Safety Authority of India (FSSAI) has received notice from The Bombay High Court asking it to respond by September 1 on whether they should insist on labelling Canola Oil as “Rapeseed Oillow erucic acid”. The court has also asked FSSAI to proceed with the import clearance procedure of drawing samples for testing and issuing no objection certificates for Canola oil containers blocked at several ports. Importers of Canola oil have faced with an uncertain future after the FSSAI order, asking them not to import the edible oil under the brand name. The authority has insisted that the every container of Canola oil must be labeled as “imported rapeseed-low erucic acid oil”. It has also asked importers to print an ingredient list with “edible vegetable oil” (not Canola oil) and include it in the label. Dalmia Continental Pvt, an importer of Canola Oil, had filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court and had argued that the FSSAI had no authority to issue such a labelling guideline under the Food Safety Standards Act, without the prior approval of the Union government.

It has also argued that the FSS Act mandates that authority ensures an open and transparent public consultation before preparation of regulations, which was not conducted in this case. It is not only Canola oil which is facing the brunt of the FSSAI’s labeling orders. Containers of apples and other fruits, olives, canola oil, beer, wine, spirits, chocolates, fresh meat, seafood, pastasauce, mayonnaise, candy, juices, chips, spices, soymilk, gluten-free products have been blocked at various ports. Importers say it would be difficult for them to sell Canola oil with the “imported rapeseed-low erucic acid,” label. The standoff has proved costly for the importers as hundreds of containers of Canola oil have been detained across various ports. Several representations to the FSSAI have pointed out that Canola oil has been imported and sold in India since 2007 and it is a well-known product. It is one of the largest selling oils in several countries, including US, Canada. Mexico, Australia, Japan, China and Pakistan.

USDA introduces new system for improved safety of ground beef multiple pathogens using new laboratory methods.

he Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has introduced a new system for the improved safety of ground beef. The new system will reportedly assist FSIS in tracking down the source of tainted ground beef more quickly, removing it from the market and preventing its recurrence by identifying the root cause. These changes build upon other FSIS schemes set up to improve ground beef safety that were introduced this summer. One such proposal was for retailers to maintain records of their source of beef suppliers; another was for FSIS to test products for

A critical component of preventing food borne illness is quickly identifying sources of contamination and removing unsafe products from store shelves. “The expedited trace back procedures being announced today will allow FSIS to take action more quickly, which will make a significant difference in food safety investigations and in preventing food borne illnesses.” “The expedited trace back procedures being announced today will allow FSIS to take action more quickly, which will make a significant difference in food safety investigations and in preventing food borne illnesses.” As per FSIS new trace back procedures, investigations will be immediately conducted at firms where E. coli O157:H7 has been found in ground beef during preliminary testing as well as at the source suppliers.

Food processing explorer stick on safety standard set up by EU

he Minister for Food Processing Industries HarsimratKaurBadal said that, Indian food processing exporters are adhering to the safety standards set up by European Union countries. Exporters are mandatorily complying the Food safety standards set up by EU countries, that are based on risk assessment and all with these standards for export of products which are administered through APEDA. “Testing of such products is done in APEDA approved laboratories,” said the minister. The minister added that in the last five year, food processing sector has been growing at a rate of around 8.6 percent. The food processing sector forms an important segment of the Indian economy in terms of its contribution to GDP, employment and investment and it contributes, she added. In a developing economy like India, where growth with equity is a primary policy thrust, the optimum development of the food processing sector will contribute significantly in tackling several developmental concerns such as rural poverty, food security, food inflation, improved nutrition, prevention of wastage of food, etc, she said. According to the Badal, by serving as a bridge between Agriculture and Manufacturing and by dealing with the basic needs of all Indian citizens-the assured supply of healthy take about two days. An investigation of the suppliers would then have occurred around 30 days later. Now, records will be reviewed by FSIS as part of the trace back to ascertain any breakdown in the food safety system of the supplying or grinding establishment. Moreover, the shipped product of the supplying establishment will also be determined by the FSIS as to whether it has contaminated other processors or facilities. If this seems to be the case, steps will be taken by FSIS to remove the tainted product from the market. According to FSIS, once these new proposals for food safety have been implemented, many more product recalls may occur.

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and affordable food at all locations in the country, this sector has the potential to be a major driver in India growth in the coming years. A network of food testing labs is required to ensure compliance with food standards, she said, adding that there are 151 Food Testing Laboratories under the purview of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) for testing food products as per standards prescribed under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and Rules/ Regulation, 2011. The standards for imported food products are prescribed in Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Regulation, 2011 & Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants Toxins and Residues) Regulation, 2011.

SC stays order of HC on imported food items

fter the case presented in Supreme Court of India for imported food related issues, SC has stayed the Bombay High Court judgment that quashed a product advisory issued by the Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to enforce norms on imported food items. A bench headed by Justice JS Khehar stayed the HC decision after the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India alleged that the impugned order has paralysed the mechanism to enforce food safety norms on imported food items. Earlier product approval advisory issued on May 11, 2013 made it mandatory for packaged food, beverage, health drink and supplement makers to disclose any ingredient or formulation change to FSSAI. The advisory was challenged in the HC as health product manufacturers and importers felt that the country’s apex food safety regulator would mire them in unnecessary red tape. There has been a number of representations meeting FSSAI to resolve the issues related to import of food ingredients, labelling, product approval, etc. Recently a delegation of Food Ingredients Manufacturers and Suppliers of India Association met HarsimratKaurBadal, Minister of food processing industries and urged to take up the matter with PMO.

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onster Energy is likely to launch several new beverages in the near future, according to a report by a Wall Street analyst that has captured the attention of the drinks industry. The company has filed a trademark for the name “Ultra Sunrise,” which will likely be the name of a new drink aimed at competing against Mountain Dew Kickstart. Monster will debut low-caffeine and/or a caffeine-free product called Monster Unleaded in coming months. In the energy-drink game, changes are afoot. The continuing bad press about health risks associated with the beverages, combined with the fact that the drinks are now perceived as part of a risk profile for unhealthy and troubled youth, suggests that something has to give. But given the outrageously high growth rates already seen, and the promise of a $21 billion industry by 2017, energy drinks aren’t about to disappear. Given that, any attempt to modify the levels of risky ingredients in these things, or to do what Sunny D is considering and sell “energy” drinks that don’t contain caffeine or taurine.

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NEWS

Tea Board of India, HUL respond to Greenpeace reports on pesticides in tea; Claim no usage of unapproved chemicals

n response to a Greenpeace report alleging high level of pesticides used in packaged tea, Tea Board of India said, it had reviewed the findings of the report. It asserted that all the samples tested comply with the Indian laws and regulations and was designed to protect consumers. The Board said that Indian teas are safe and follow stringent standards. Greenpeace India in its report Trouble Brewing on the level of pesticides in the tea sold by the leading national and international brands in India. The report says that the tea sold by the

top tea brands in India contained chemicals deemed moderately and highly hazardous by the World Health Organisation (WHO). These brands include those of Hindustan Unilever Limited, Tata Global Beverages Limited, WaghBakri Tea, Goodricke Tea, Twinings, Golden Tips, Kho-Cha and Girnar. The board also cited specific steps taken by it for the purpose of making tea cultivation more sustainable and reducing reliance on pesticides. One such step is Trustea, an initiative which will have certified at least 50 million kilograms of tea by December 2014. The program is funded by Hindustan Unilever Limited and IDH–The Sustainable Trade Initiative. The Board also said that its Plan Protection Code aids best practice in tea cultivation. Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), one of the key companies named in the report, told that its teas are safe. “We have internal HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) processes for all our factories. Samples of raw materials and finished products are regularly sent to third-party testing laboratories. Our data does not show

Food Processing Machinery News Emilia-Romagna Agrimach Desk opens at IICCI

ith the objective of giving continuity and enhancing the support offered to companies from the Emilia-Romagna region towards the Indian market, the Desk Agrimach Emilia-Romagna in India has been created, functioning at The Indo Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IICCI), at its offices in Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai. Those companies interested in exploring collaborations with Italy in this sector can contact the Desk to have a specialized assistance. The initiative is part of Project India, developed by the Chambers of Commerce and

by the Union of the Emilia-Romagna Region. Since 2011, the project has evolved with the Emilia-Romagna Region and FederUnacoma, together with regional players (SSICA of Parma, Aster, Cesena Fiera, Bologna Fiere, CSO, Centuria-Agenzia, CERMAC) and Indian institutional bodies (Government of Punjab, Punjab Agricultural University, Indian Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers Association, PHD Chambers, FICCI). The collaboration of these bodies will now be able to collaborate in the identification of new opportunities of collaboration with Indian counterparts, for EmilaRomagna companies involved in the sectors of agricultural mechanization, post-harvest technology, food processing and packaging. The Desk Agrimach ER-India has been launched on the occasion of two seminars held in Cesena and Parma on 9-10 July, during which a market report by the IICCI on Post Harvesting Technologies - Opportunities in India was presented. The seminars were organized by Unioncamere and EmiliaRomagna Chamber of Commerce, together with Emilia-Romagna Region, Cesena Fiera, CERMAC, CSO, Centuria-Agenzia.

the presence of any unapproved chemicals and we fully comply with the Indian foods regulations as stipulated by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).” Tata Global Beverages said that company stands by the statement issued by Tea Board of India.”Tea Board is responding on behalf of the industry.” Between the period of June 2013 and May 2014, Greenpeace India tested 49 brand of packaged tea sold in India. The brands were chosen from 8 of the top 11 companies that dominate tea market in the country. These brands are also exported to countries such as the United States (US), United Kingdom (UK) and Russia. The findings of the report were not encouraging. A mix of several pesticides were found in the packaged tea. Of the 46 samples, residues of at least one pesticide was found in 34 (94%) samples. 29 (59%)of the samples contained ‘cocktails’ of more than 10 different pesticides. Also, 29 (59%) of the samples also contained residues of at least one pesticide active ingredient above the Maximum Residue Levels set by the European Union (EU). 18 (37%) of the tea samples exceeding these levels by more than 50%. There was DDT present in 67% of the tea samples. The use of DDT in agriculture has been banned in India since 1989. Monocrotophos, classified as highly hazardous by WHO, was found in 27 samples. This pesticide is not approved

for use on tea. Tebufenpyrad, was found in one sample manufactured by Hindustan Unilever. This pesticide is not registered in India, making its use illegal. In high concentrations its said to be toxic for the liver. The reports recommendation was for the industry to turn to ecological farming to get out of the vicious cycle of pesticide use. Greenpeace sent copies of the test results to the companies urging them to phase out pesticides from their supply chains. While maintaining that Indian tea adheres to high standards, Tea Board of India, of which both HUL and Tata are members of, are making concerted efforts to reduce levels of pesticide. But many of the efforts cited by the tea industry to ensure safe tea have come in the last year. Trustea was launched in July 2013, while the Plant Protection Code, a document on guidelines for safe use of pesticides, was issued to the tea industry in March 2014. Unilever issued its ‘Guidelines on the Use of Pesticides in Sustainable Tea Sourcing’ in March 2014 and committed to moving towards non-pesticide methods of crop protection earlier this month. It is still unclear the amount and degree of pesticides our teas contain. Given that the Tea Board cites compliance with Indian standards, is it possible that our own regulations may be falling short of what is necessary?

Strengthen the state cooperatives and ensure reduction of wastage of food, writes Badal to all states

nion food processing minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal has wriiten to chief ministers of all states in India to work for strengthening the state co-operatives and ensure reduction of wastage of food.

this, the industry gets assured produce for processing. Thus they will invest in better seeds and techniques, which will help farmers. Further, they will get a fixed assured price.”

Around 20 per cent of perishable food due to lack of cold storage is wasted. In reality, the figure can be double and according to the minister every bit of food wasted is natural resources wasted. And if state cooperatives will be strengthened then the state itself will take the initiative to develop the infrastructure and thus wastage can be reduced.

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BAKERY NEWS

Bakers Circle plans to raise $6 million, firms up international plans

ndia’s leading bakery products company Bakers Circle India Pvt Ltd is stirring up its international plans with an increased presence in markets like Dubai, Bahrain and other Gulf countries, and is looking to raise $5-6 million to fund the growth. The firm is planning to invest around Rs 37 crore ($6

million) to grow in these regions, a senior executive of the company told VCCircle. The Gurgaon-based company makes breads, including French baguettes, rolls, burger buns and pizza dough; flavoured cakes like chocolate & strawberry; hot & cold pies and quiches. The firm also provides laminated dough, including croissants & pastries, cookies, muffins, chocolate mousse, brownies and other confectionery products. The company has clients like Subway, KFC, Pizza Hut, Starbucks, Chilis, Café Coffee Day, Dunkin Donuts and Smoke House Deli. Bakers Circle founder and managing director Dev Lall said the company entered international markets early this year and already receives 6 to 8 per cent revenues from global markets. But Lall feels that in

two years, these markets could contribute 30 per cent to the overall revenues. “We would have 20 to 30 per cent earnings from outside India in two years which include markets like United Arab Emirates and Bahrain,” he said. The firm had revenues of Rs 69 crore for the year ended March 31, 2014 and expects Rs 85 crore for the year ending March 2015. The firm has already acquired 0.6 acre land in Jebel Ali, Dubai, where it will build a 10,000 square feet facility which will have capacity to produce 18,000 sandwiches an hour. This will be a fully automated robotic plant and requires an investment of Rs 35 crore to Rs 37 crore, Lall said. Apart from restaurants, the firm is looking at newer segments for growth. “Our objective

for the next two years is to go after different market segments. First, we are looking at 3 and 4 star hotels as our clients for breakfast menu like croissants and muffins. Second, we are looking at supplying to airlines especially for premier ones,” he said. In 2012, the firm had raised Rs 14 crore from Haystack, a fund founded by former Goldman Sachs’ partner Hank Uberoi, and GEM India Advisors (GIA), a fund headed by Deepak Shahdadpuri, to enhance its infrastructure, supply chain and equipment. The company had also invested Rs 6 crore more from internal accruals and Rs 5 crore through debt in the same year. “We invested in improving the supply chain system,” Lall said.

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subsidiary of the Indonesian food products major Inbisco, plans to pump in another 800 crore at the Sanand plant in Gujarat, which will go into commercial production in the next few months. The money will be used to expand the facility with more lines to produce a range of biscuits, noodles and other confectionery items. The company, which manufactures a range of candies at its facility in Hyderabad, will be able to go pan India with the new facility kicking in. Inbisco has so far invested 200 crore in setting up the Sanand facility and its product distribution network. Healthy pie On Tuesday, it launched its noodles, JoyMee, manufactured at the Hyderabad unit, in Chennai. The company has done a pilot with the product in select pockets in the city. According to Thomas Wiliam, Country Manager, Inbisco India, once the product is rolled out nationally, the company will bring in other food products. Inbisco, with its eye on a “healthy pie” of the over 4,000-crore noodles market in India, has earmarked “a substantial amount” for its marketing activity, including a TV commercial. For 2013-14, the company registered a turnover of 200 crore, and hopes to double it by the end of the current year.

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Puratos India opens first-ever world class bakery school to help solve skilled labor shortages

uratos India has inaugurated its Bakery School at the Shirvane School and Junior College in Navi Mumbai. With few professional bakery schools in India, but a growing demand for skilled labour in the ever-increasing number of hotels, bakeries, pastry shops and supermarkets, Puratos has decided to share its expertise and skills in bakery, patisserie and chocolate. 25 students will be enrolled each year for an intensive 2-year program. Meeting skills shortages As in any fast-developing economy, consumer tastes in India are becoming ever more sophisticated and this is reflected in a strong demand for bakery, patisserie and chocolate products. New bakeries, cake shops and supermarkets, as well as hotels and cruise ships seek to offer such products, but they are faced with significant shortages in skilled Indian labor in the sector. Moreover, very few schools in India offer the professional training needed to develop the necessary skills, so most people have to learn on the job. This was the prime motivation for Puratos to set up a school in India to teach 16-17 year-olds the professional skills needed to work across all three sectors – bakery, patisserie and chocolate. A second and important reason for

the school’s creation is the Puratos Group’s commitment to social corporate responsibility wherever we operate. We attach great importance not only to sharing our own knowledge and skills with our business partners, which are the bakeries, supermarkets and food service companies to which we supply products, but also to helping others in the local community. Being good local partners is vital to our corporate philosophy all around the world. The school is located on the premises of the ShirvaneSchool and Junior College in Navi Mumbai and the 25 students enrolled each year will be selected primarily from this school, many of whose 3,000 students come from underprivileged backgrounds. Mr. Dhiren Kanwar, Country Head, Puratos Indian Subcontinent said, “We see a huge gap in availability of skilled craftspeople in the Bakery & Patisserie industry. On the other hand, there are many students who do not have the opportunity to acquire skills or higher education due to lack of resources. As a key player in the

industry, it is our responsibility to bridge that gap.” Highly trained teachers and a wide curriculum The specially-selected teachers for the bakery school have experience not just in the technical areas of bakery, patisserie and chocolate,

but also in computers, finance, presentation and soft skills such as teamwork and communication. The teachers have received additional technical training at a bakery school in Belgium as well as further teaching skills. The 2- year course at the Baking School, organized over 4 semesters, has a wide curriculum, beginning with the basics of baking and patisserie and moving on to advanced levels of patisserie, sugar work and chocolate making

in year two. In addition to the strong technical foundation, students will be introduced to new methods and materials in the industry. High quality products, for which Puratos is renowned, will provide inspiration for the course and students will have the opportunity to learn from experienced Puratos employees. The program will also involve short periods of work experience in various companies, for which students will be paid. Mr. Peter Deriemaeker, Markets Director, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa “The Indian market offers great opportunities to Puratos. Since 2007 Puratos India has invested significantly in people and resources to develop a strong foothold on the Indian market. As an international company we acknowledge that our business operates in a community and contributes to the wellbeing of this community. This bakery school is another way to contribute to the community, providing schooling to underprivileged youngsters in a domain guaranteeing them later a good employment” Student and parent commitment key criteria for selection The course is designed to prepare

students, many of whom would not normally progress beyond basic schooling through lack of money or opportunity, with real training that will earn them a livelihood. Admission to the school is based on motivation and commitment on the part of the students, but also their parents, who are involved in the selection process. The school has an equal opportunity policy for boys and girls and students are recruited irrespective of social background. Other companies participating in the program will be encouraged to engage students who graduate and Puratos India or other Puratos subsidiaries may go on to employ students, although all such engagements would be made entirely on merit. We live in a competition era. Today we find students struggling to carve a niche for them in the industry. “We at Shirvane School and Junior College have always catered to students from Low Income Group. Puratos is a renowned company and a major player in the Bakery Industry today globally. We are honoured to have been a part of this endeavor. The Bakery industry is booming today, but we have seen there is a need of skilled labourers here. Puratos is helping them in the process and creating employment for the needy students”, explains Dr. Rajesh Patil, President, Shirvane School and Junior College.

Re-entry of Britannia in Lankan Nusli Wadia investing to make Britannia the No. 1 biscuits market

ritannia Industries Ltd, the Indian biscuit giant, is looking at viable expansionary plans to enter the Sri Lankan and Bangladeshi markets. Brittania’s Managing Director Varun Berry thinks its high time they revisit the SAARC countries. Bangladesh has a very big population, their habits are close to us … some preliminary work has begun, he added.. He also expressed establishing a presence in Sri Lanka by elaborating on points made by Chairman Nusli Wadia at the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on August 12. This is not the first foray by Britannia into Sri Lanka, attempting to break through to the local market in 2008 under its subsidiary Britannia Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd, with little to no success. Its Sri Lankan operations depended on the manufacturing facilities of Luckyland Biscuit Manufacturers and the distribution was carried out by J.L. Morrison. However, any future return to the island

is not expected to create jobs or utilize the local supply chain. Britannia, which in 2010 had outsourced 70 percent of its biscuit manufacturing, is now producing 50:50, and within the next three years is aiming to bring production further in house at a 60-70 percent rate. “Reducing outsourcing cuts costs for us while bringing fresh products to the market,” Berry said India is one of the largest biscuit manufacturers in the world, coming behind the United States and China, while Britannia is currently enjoying the second place market share in India, below Parle Products, which claims a 35 percent dominant stake in the country. However, biscuit consumption in India is much lesser, compared to leaders in the South and Southeast Asian region such as Sri Lanka and Malaysia and it is especially difficult to enter the local market as Britannia experienced six years ago, due to the strong brands

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present here. Britannia has an established market in the neighboring Asian and especially the African regions, which still possesses potential, as revealed by Ceylon Biscuits Limited, which is gradually finding considerable success there. Britannia, which makes biscuits, cakes and other bakery products, is also planning to launch a disruptive product before the end of this year, and is in the process of establishing a US $ 3.2 million innovation centre in Bangalore. Britannia’s previous innovative venture, ‘The Daily Bread’ bakery chain, has made a loss of US $ 326,000 despite the sales worth US $ 32 million in the year 2013/14 and Wadia expressed a need to revisit the operations. Meanwhile, the company’s first quarter recorded a 15 percent rise in operating profits, which fuelled a 27 percent rise in net profits, while offering 600 percent dividends for the shareholders for the year 2013/14.

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ritannia Industries is setting up to become the no.1 biscuit maker. India’s second-largest biscuit maker plans to invest Rs 150-200 crore over the next two years to overtake Parle and become market leader. Nusli Wadia, Chairman of Britannia told shareholders at the company’s 95th annual general meeting. In the last fiscal, Britannia’s biscuit market increased by more than 1.2 percentage. “The difference with Parle is just 3%, which is not much and we want

to bridge it in the next three years,” Wadia said. According to Wadia, Britannia will use the investment to launch new products, expand capacity and upgrade technology in the coming 2 years. Britannia should grow faster than the market, which was not possible in the last few years, but we managed it last fiscal when we outgrew both by volume and value,” Wadia said. Wadia said the Daily Bread Gourmet Foods subsidiary, which sells premium bakery products through its own stores in Bangalore, may be shut or sold off. Daily Bread rep reported sales of around Rs 20 crore last fiscal and made a loss of around Rs 3.3 crore. Britannia Industries has made a provision of Rs 20 crore for diminution in the value of its investment in Daily Bread.

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AMC reveals the secret to healthy eating

MC India, a premium cookware range that promotes the culture of healthy cooking conducted via a fun cooking demonstration which allowed people to experience cooking with ZERO OIL. AMC invited people for an interactive live cooking session where they put together scrumptious delicacies such as Vegetable pulav, chocolate cake and chicken curry. The cooking range that endorses effortless cooking with ZERO oil, is a revolution that has benefited over 12 million customer’s world over and 18,000 partners who are committed to promote the motto - Eat Better. Live Better AMC Premium System is the only system in the world in which you can cook without additional oil or water. Cooking Zero oil means less fat, fewer calories and lower risk of lifestyle diseases. We are aware that excess oil can cause harmful effects including obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol etc. Also over heated and reheated oil is dangerous to health. All these risks can be lowered with AMC. Similarly, cooking without additional water results in vegetables retaining their goodness, natural taste, salts, vitamins, minerals and active

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ndia has diverse geographical regions from high mountains to flat plains and provides a lot of agricultural diversity and opportunity for the food processing industry. From fruits like high quality apple to king of rice - Basmati and hub of dairy and meat industry, northern India comprising mainly of plains of Uttar Pradesh, hills of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and J&K along with fertile land of Punjab and Haryana is a hub of variety of foods. The hill station of India like Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and J&K, are fast emerging as hub of the food processing industry, thanks to changing lifestyle of its population, growing income of the middle class and surplus production of fruits, vegetables and milk. Apart from providing us with the most beautiful scenic vision, the hilly states excel in food processing. Here the processing industry is witnessing expansion with governments incentivizing the industry and providing support. J&K, Himachal and Uttarakhand excel in fruits juices, jams, and dry fruits processing units. These areas of India have ample opportunity in the food processing industry Pollution free environment, abundant availability of power and rapidly developing infrastructure, peaceful atmosphere, responsive and transparent administration, etc. are some of the added advantages that the entrepreneurs get in Hilly areas of India. . Himachal Pradesh the zone of Himalayan ranges has made significant progress in the development of horticulture. The topographical variations and altitudinal differences coupled with fertile, deep and well-drained soils favour the cultivation of temperate to sub tropical fruits. The main fruits under cultivation are apple, pear, peach, plum, apricot nut fruit, citrus fruits mango, litchi, guava and strawberry, etc. The region is also suitable for cultivation of ancillary horticultural produce like flowers, mushroom, honey, hops, tea, medicinal and aromatic plants, etc. The Ministry of Food Processing Industries approved for setting up a Mega Food Park project in Tehsil Haroli District, Una of Himachal Pradesh to Poliyan Mega Food Park Pvt. Ltd. (project SPV). Apart from this the state has around ten cold chain projects which are in different stages of implementation and three additional projects have been given a provisional approval. Nestle India is planning to invest Rs 2500 million to set up a food processing plant in Himachal Pradesh. The plant will be functional by the end of this year. Himachal also has the spice park project that will make it the Hub of spices while all know that it caters premier level of fruit processing industry. Food processing industry in the Jammu and Kashmir has the potential to become beacon of industrial development. The state has strong advantages in terms of climate and soil. It is the highest temperate fruit producing state in the country. After tourism, the fruit industry is the most important industry in the State. The state, being the leader in the production of apples, walnut, walnut kernels, bitter apricot nuts, pears, almond, plum, cherries and saffron, has enormous potential for food processing and agro-based industries. These include sauces, ketchups, fruit juices and pulp, jams, jellies, vegetable juices, puree, pickles, fruit waxing, packaging, grading, fruit juice concentrate, fruit beverages and honey. This industry also has very high export potential. As per data’s provided by MoFPI, there are about 136 registered processing units in Jammu and Kashmir under Food Processing Industry (FPI) . The key sub-sectors in the state include grain-based processing industries (including namkeen, snacks etc), fruit-based processing, floriculture related activities, spice processing, candy/pickles and other horticulture based industries. APEDA has identified Kashmir as Agri Export Zone for apple. Ten districts of state have been declared as Agri Expo Zone of Walnut. While two Food Parks have been established at Khunmooh (District Srinagar) and Doabegah (District Sopore) with the assistance of MoFPI. Uttarakhand is emerging as a powerful food processing hub. The state government is preparing an action plan to create an effective distribution and marketing system for striking a balance between production and marketing of processed food items for the benefit of farmers. Devised and approved by ministry of food processing industries (MoFPI) and Horticulture Technology Mission, the action plan envisages private partnership in the food processing sector for the promotion and establishment of food processing units. As of today, Uttarakhand boasts of 14 such processing units spread across the state in districts like Dehradun, Nainital, Haridwar and Uddham Singh Nagar. Based on IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) technique, the processing units in these districts have started giving an output of 40,000 to 60,000 metric tonne of processed food items from frozen peas and other processed food items like mushroom, sweet corn and processed vegetables. Besides these, these units, owing to their sustainability, have been producing squash, jam, ketchup and juices, which have been instrumental in utilising the horticulture resources to the tune of 1 lakh metric tonne. Uttarakhand has four Agri Export Zones (AEZs) under the AEZ scheme of Government of India for litchi, floriculture, herbs & medicinal plants and basmati rice. A Mega Food Park (Patanjali food & Herbal park Ltd.) has been set up at Haridwar under Mega Food Parks Scheme of Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI). Another Mega Food Park project has been granted In-principle approval by MoFPI in Udham Singh Nagar district. Leading players spreading wings in this state are industry like Nestle, Britannia, Dabur and ITC who have setup their processing facilities in the state with cumulative investments of over Rs. 2500 million. In addition, there are a number of small and medium sized food processing units in the state. My only mission to write this editorial was to divert people’s attentions towards potentiality of our hill stations apart from being a tourist hub. There are umpteen hilly areas in our country but I chose these three in particular due to their geographical location. Don’t worry I will come with more areas later on, as the editorial provides me with a meager space while my comprehension exceeds the liberty.

Finding the right food packaging for your product is just as important as producing a great product.

aking a great food product is important, but almost as equally important is the food packaging. Think about the roles that food packaging must fulfill: The right food packaging protects your food from contaminants and potential damage, makes the customer want to buy the product and clearly states the product’s ingredients and certifications for those with food allergies or dietary restrictions. The following considerations are important to keep in mind when selecting the right food packaging options to ensure food safety and attractiveness to consumers. Food Packaging Materials Before you do anything else, determine which food packaging materials are ideal for your product. Evaluate the material’s barrier properties — that is, how it keeps out moisture and oxygen. A lack of oxygen slows the spoiling of many foods and maintains the flavor and crispness. For example, when packaging almonds, the air inside the bag is replaced with nitrogen, to prevent the almonds from going rancid. This is called “modified atmosphere packaging,” where the oxygen is removed and another gas is used to fill the container or bag. Consider as well the biological protection that the food packaging offers: Does it keep the food from spoiling too soon? Is it a sufficient barrier to pathogens, insects and rodents? What do you want the physical properties of the food packaging to be? For example, do you want the consumer to easily open the package? Or do you want food packaging that doesn’t tear easily? Does the food packaging need to protect the product from being crushed? Design of Packaging Research published in the Canadian Journal of Public Health showed that children preferred decorative food packaging — and that the aesthetic appeal of the food packaging was more important than the brand. The study was specifically designed to challenge a 2007 study showing that children preferred McDonald’s food

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packaging. Use this kind of psychology to pick a color scheme for your food packaging. If your food packaging materials are beige or feature muted colors, for example, people will likely associate the food with being “natural” or “organic.” Check where big brands fall on the color emotion guide. Depending on your product, your food packaging may need to include colors that indicate different flavors — yellow for lemon or banana, reddish-pink for strawberry, purple for grape and so on. What information do you want to include on the food packaging label? Do you want it to be full of facts and suggestions, or would you rather keep it minimalistic? Some food packaging benefits from including a recipe on it, especially if it’s a new product that not everyone knows how to use. Food Packaging Production Make sure you’ve found a food packager you trust. What is the volume of product you need to run? How accessible is the processing plant by rail? Does the facility have the equipment needed to create food packaging for your specific products? FDA Compliance If you’re a U.S.-based producer, don’t overlook compliance with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Your food packaging and its labeling must meet FDA standards and rules regulating nutrition information, ingredient listing and claims made on the food packaging, such as “gluten-free” or “organic.” Its guidelines explain the difference between health claims, nutrient content claims and structure/function claims, so review them before diving into a project. About the author: Chris Bekermeier is the Vice President, Sales and Marketing, of PacMoore in Hammond, Indiana. PacMoore is one of the world’s leading commercial food packaging companies, processing dry ingredients for the food industry. Its capabilities include blending, spray drying, re-packaging, sifting and custom food packaging.

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eet Mark Kahn, founding partner of an India-based agricultural and food technology fund – if you can catch him. The Montreal-born, Texas-raised co-founder of Omnivore Partners is usually on the road, checking out startups that might improve or modernize farm productivity, as long as they can do it in a sustainable way. “We focus on six major investment themes,” says Mr. Kahn, 36. “They are: farm mechanization, sustainable inputs, information services, precision agriculture, supply chain technology and innovative food products. “These are the areas where we see significant technology innovation, rapid market growth, and the potential to deliver superior financial returns for our fund investors.” Mr. Kahn became interested in sustainable agriculture after studying at the University of Pennsylvania and then Harvard Business School. He fell in love with India, has learned some Hindi and started Omnivore in 2010 with co-founder Jinesh Shah. “Jinesh and I believe that India is the global laboratory for smallholder agriculture,” he says. “No other country in the world combines a massive agriculture sector dominated by smallholder farmers with deep reservoirs of technology talent.” India holds the second-largest amount of agricultural land in the world (after the United States), nearly 180 million square kilometres, mostly small holdings that help

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feed a population of 1.2 billion people. It’s the world’s third-largest agricultural producer by value (behind China and the United States) and its agricultural GDP has grown each year at 3 per cent between 1980

and 2012. Yet a report last year by McKinsey & Co. notes that the sector has yet to realize its full potential. “The sector fulfills only 50 to 60 per cent of the potential yield for most crops. Private capital participation in processing, branding and marketing that drove the agriculture and food sector in several developing and middle-income countries is yet to take off in India.” This is what Mr. Kahn and Omnivore seek to change. From his current base in Bangalore, India, he sees the country’s potential partly because, with more than one out of seven people on Earth, it’s also an emerging tech powerhouse. Its strengths include IT software and hardware, auto engineering, farm machinery

(tractors), food processing, pharmaceuticals and biotech, among other goods and services. “We feel that India is uniquely positioned to develop agricultural innovations for smallholder farmers,” which can be applicable both for the subcontinent and in other parts of Asia as well as Africa. “Skymet, our first investment back in 2011, now has the largest network of automatic weather stations in India and has become the infrastructure and services backbone supporting the growth of the agriculture insurance industry,” Mr. Kahn says. Another investment, Arohan Foods, based in Assam, has become the leading pork processor in India, he says. Though India has a large Muslim population and a vegetarian tradition that includes the country’s revered founding father Mahatma Gandhi, Mr. Kahn says pork production is nevertheless “an underserved segment with massive consumer demand.” Omnivore has also invested in a company called Barrix, which provides pest management products to farmers that are alternatives to toxic pesticides. Running a venture fund in an emerging market like India is “always risky,” Mr. Kahn says. “We spend a huge amount of time evaluating entrepreneurs and determining whether we think they have what it takes to build a successful business.” That means more or less working constantly,

Food Safety Culture Is Critical to Value, Image, and Profits By Geoff Schaadt, Delta Partners Before examining what we mean when we talk about corporate culture, and more specifically food safety culture, let’s first try to understand what corporate culture isn’t. It is not the poster hanging in the lobby that lists “Our Corporate Values.” And it isn’t just the nearby plaques that display the mission and vision statements. Food safety culture is not part of a policies and procedures manual. Nor is it whatever the HR “onboarding” manual wants new hires to think it is.

hen we say, “We need to improve our food safety culture,” a number of questions follow this simple statement. Questions such as “Why?” Or, “Does this have something to do with our strategy?” Or, “Is that because of the new regulations?” These all matter, but the most important question is, “What do we really mean when we say ‘food safety culture’?” What Culture Isn’t

What Culture Is Food safety culture, and other aspects of corporate culture, is “the smell of the place”. It’s the reserved parking and bathrooms and breakrooms. It’s tickets to Game 7 in the corporate suite. It’s all of the things that are discussed in the coffee room. Culture is all of the things that add together to inform the decisions made at every level of the organization. It is the shared – though often unstated – values and beliefs that cross the boundaries of the company. It is the common understanding of the organization that provides the background and structure that supports the decision-making process for every employee. It’s ‘how things are done here’.

Why Culture Is Important The culture of a company is at the very heart of everything that occurs from the executive offices to the plant floor, because it is culture that answers all of the questions with, “Because that’s how we do things here.” Culture is the glue that binds every individual within the organization together within one framework, one accepted way of doing their jobs and interacting with those around them. Culture is one of the most powerful tools that a company has for accomplishing the tasks and goals set before it. It can create alignment and a tremendous sense of shared purpose, and contribute to a corporation’s image and bottom line. Culture, food safety culture, is absolutely critical to all food manufacturing companies.

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starting at the crack of dawn. “I tend to wake up at 5:30 or 6:00 in the morning to keep my crazy e-mail situation under control,” he says. “I also have to review the WhatsApp [social media] discussions among my team and our portfolio companies that tend to carry on throughout the night. I try not to call Jinesh before 6:30 a.m., but we generally have our first chat of the day around then. By 7:30 a.m. I think it’s fair game to start calling the rest of my team.” After some exercise and breakfast, “It’s meetings with startups, field visits, discussions with other venture capitalists and working with portfolio companies, etc. I travel around 60 per cent of the time, but even when I’m not, I’m rarely at my desk for more than an hour or two each day. Fortunately, I can fall asleep almost instantly while flying.” Despite the peripatetic lifestyle, “Venture capital is a fairly cerebral job,” he says. “We spend a great deal of time thinking about technology trends and sectoral transformation. We’re always reading, learning about new technologies, going to conferences. The action part of our job is finding startups to invest in, negotiating deals, and getting hands-on to help these early stage companies grow. “I can’t imagine doing anything else. Working to ensure Indian food security and catalyze rural development is my life’s work. If I could do it over again, I would have moved here even earlier.”

However, it can just as easily result in a disconnected, disengaged, and cynical workforce. Unfortunately, it is all too common that the message being delivered to the employees is at odds with the daily realities that they face. When this cognitive dissonance becomes a regular feature of life within the organization, cynicism and disengagement are quick to follow. Where Culture Comes from Culture almost always emerges from the top of the org chart and filters down. The message is important, and aligning practice with the message is even more so. In the context of a food safety culture, the C-suite must make decisions and exhibit practices that clearly demonstrate a commitment to the quality and safety of the product. When executives make decisions that value the safety and quality of shipped product over revenues, this is the culture that will boost employee morale and commitment, protect the public interest, and the company’s bottom line. Author: Geoff Schaadt, MSc, MBA, is a consultant and practice leader, business sustainability, with Delta Partners Inc. (http://deltapartners.ca), a management consulting firm headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario. For more information on culture and change management, contact Geoff at gschaadt@deltapartners.ca

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Proper Preventive Control - Need of the hour - Paradigm Services Control Point) based terminology introduced by Codex Allimentarius Commission (CAC) a joint commission of FAO and WHO have become bench mark practices to access the Organization’s capability to product safe products and ensures ongoing continual improvement in same. It explains about identifying and analysing all possible type of hazards probable to enter the product which helps in further implementing preventive measures essential for ensuring the safety.

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e all are very well versed with the fact that, whenever there is a customer complaint, quality department is held responsible and we have been doing this since long as we feel this is correct but to ensure the product manufactured at site is of good quality (including safety), each member of the chain have to take the responsibility of the quality of their own work and make sure that all preventive measures are fully implemented in their areas and quality department can be treated as their Internal customers and the Internal quality rejections as Customer Complaints. HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical

We know normally preventive measures referred as Pre Requisite Programs expected to be in place including- adequate plant design/layout, staff facilities, good personal hygiene standards, good housekeeping and hygiene standards, proper pest control, proper maintenance, appropriate waste management, supplier control but these are not just enough to ensure the safety of manufactured product in all respect. All sites involved in manufacturing of food/packaging materials should consider following controls as additional preventive measures to prevent foreign matter contamination, some of them are listed below · Glass and Brittle Plastic Control-All glasses/plastics to be covered with protective film, numbered properly, regular monitoring and breakage handling procedures should be in place. · Wood Control- Restricted usage of wooden if complete elimination not possible. Proper treatment of wooden articles before use and regular monitoring for integrity including damages and infestation should be in place.

· Sharp Object Control- Control on usage of blades and other sharp Objects throughout the factory should be in place. · Temporary Engineering (tapes/card boards/threads etc)- Ideally no temporary engineering should be permitted in process areas, but it may not be true for operational reasons. In certain case where temporary engineering in required to run the operation as result of non availability of trained maintenance staff in the spot, non availability of spare part or because of running operations, which can’t be stopped in between. It can be permitted in a control manner with targeted end date for permanent correction. You must have seen, in factories, temporary arrangement quite often become permanent and can impact the safety of the product being manufactured. · Post maintenance hygiene clearance –All preventive/breakdown maintenances should always be followed by hygiene clearance including removal of spares/tools/ lubricants and then followed by cleaning of machines and associated areas. The activity should be verified by Production/Quality personnel before completion of maintenance job. · Personal Hygiene and related Control- Proper protective clothing which protects cross contamination of Products from personal clothes. Generally protective clothing should be such that, it is work in work areas only and not to be worn in outside areas including wash rooms, canteen etc. protective clothing should not have sewn in buttons and pockets in the upper portion. Jewellery Control is also seen a very big challenge in Indian scenario

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including different cultural limitations, based on risk assessment, Jewellery Policy shall be decided based on risk assessment and implemented. · Regular Training of all employees including casual workers- It is observed that if we conduct root cause analysis of any complaints, in most of the cases we end up concluding negligence by personnel working in the area and specifically the casual worker as root cause of the problem. We need to answer a question before concluding, are they properly trained for doing their job and in most of the cases the answer will “No” and the reason we quote is casual workers keeps on changing. The permanent solution to this issue could be regular mechanism of training to all workers at entry point. To achieve absolute safe product, the correct interpretation of the standards requirement is MUST and the intention of the requirement is to be understood by each individual of the team for sustainable preventive systems in place

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McCain Foods to close Markem-Imaje launches the Canadian French fry facility 9028, a new inkjet printer offering simplicity and autonomy The company also noted that it will provide

he new Markem-Imaje 9028 inkjet printer has been conceived and engineered for industrialists with an eye for simplicity, evolution and autonomy. Ideal for small industrial application customers, the new 9028 offers excellent marking quality. As successor to the popular 9020 version, with over 40,000 sales, the new 9028 printer features several innovations for enhanced performance. In particular, the new 9028 printer has been fitted with a completely rethought ink circuit (M6’) that can operate nonstop for over 2 years*. Clean, practical and easily recyclable, the M6’ ink circuit can be replaced by operators themselves, in less than 6 minutes, by simply clicking it out and in with a single, supplied tool. An alarm system offers a high degree of flexibility where replacement programming is concerned. Last but not least – 15% less

additive consumption. At the consumable level, new inks are available: a range of high-adhesion inks for the most difficult substrates to be marked, a MEK-free quick-drying ink and a permanent ink. Consumables are presented in new sealed cartridges which display the quantity remaining with greater precision. Easyto-handle cartridges are quick and clean to replace, without stopping production operations. Finally, cartridges from other Markem-Imaje CIJ printers are completely compatible and can be used in the 9028 model. The 9028 printer has been designed to plug and print. A latest-generation system of printhead cleaning ensures instant daily startups and trouble-free restarts, even after several weeks of downtime. It is operational just a few minutes after installation. Finally, a stainless steel stand and an IP55 protection rating ensure that the 9028 printer can be installed in the toughest manufacturing environments, without any specific installation requirements. * On the basis of an annual operating time of 3,000 hours Finally, as a worthy successor to the 9020 printer, the 9028 model codes most substrates (cardboard, plastic, metal...), prints up to 4 lines of data and can reach a speed of 4.4 m/s. Its user-friendly, intuitive interface can efficiently guide operators in their daily operations with total autonomy.

Coke pays $2.15B for stake in Monster

oca-Cola Co. will pay $2.15 billion to buy a 16.7% piece of Monster Beverage Co., the fast-growing maker of energy drinks. Under the terms of the deal, Coke’s energy brands -- Burn, Full Throttle, and NOS -will be moved under Monster management. The move comes just days after news broke that Monster, second only to Red Bull in the energy drinks business, plans to debut a morning brew and lower-caffeine products.

Coke, just like rival PepsiCo, has a problem: People aren’t drinking soda like they used to. What the soft-drink companies should do about that is a subject of much debate on Wall Street and in the beverage business. Interestingly, one much-repeated bit of advice has been that Coke or Pepsi should buy Monster. What’s interesting here is that Coke has bought a minority stake, just as it has with Keurig. That might suggest that Coke is at least as interested in investing in other companies and management teams as it is in the brands themselves.

anada-based McCain Foods is to close its French fry facility in BordenCarleton, Prince Edward Island (PEI) province, Canada. The move, which could result in the loss of around 121 jobs, is due to a shift in the market for French fries and the stronger Canadian dollar. The facility is expected to close by the end of October 2014. According to McCain Foods, the facility is the smallest and least utilised plant in its network of facilities across North America.

early retirement benefits and severance packages for affected employees. McCain Foods Americas president Frank van Schaayk said that the company will contribute $2m and collaborate with the provincial government in the development of initiatives that create sustainable jobs for its affected workers. “We deeply regret the personal impact the closure will have on our PEI employees,” he added. PEI potato board chairman Gary Linkletter said: “We were shocked and disappointed by the news from McCain earlier today.” The group said that McCain contracted with 23 Island family farms for the delivery of around $7m worth of potatoes to the BordenCarleton facility this year. McCain operates 50 production facilities in six continents with around 19,000 employees.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Food Processing Industries to assess the total cold chain storage requirement in India

he Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Food Processing Industries have decided to assess the total cold chain storage requirement in the country. Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Union Minister for food processing has stressed one proposed study to assess the total requirement of cold chain storage for agricultural commodities as well as other products such as chocolates, medicines, imported commodities etc For this Badal met the Union Minister for Agriculture, Radha Mohan Singh in the capital today and discussed measures to promote the food processing sector through a sustained cooperation between the two Ministries. The Union Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh said that the Food Processing Ministry should assess the requirement of funds required for additional cold storage capacity creation that can be undertaken within this financial year. The study would work out the district-wise

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national food map of the country wherein the total production of different agricultural commodities would be assessed along with the requirement of cold storage region-wise as well as the existing capacity. The gap in the requirement and the installed capacity would then be bridged through a sustained programme of addition of cold chain infrastructure. The study would be completed in 5-6 months. Singh has assured badal, if required, further funds would be given for cold chain capacity creation as well as other initiatives of Ministry of Food Processing by transferring some funds from the Agriculture Ministry. The Food Processing Minister informed that a Cabinet Note for a cold storage capacity of 5 lakh ton is being moved shortly. The Agriculture Minister said his Ministry would support such a proposal so that the wastage of agricultural commodities including fruits and vegetables could be reduced and better returns for farmers are ensured. Badal raised the issue of minimum benchmark requirement of 50 acres for setting up a mega food park. Badal also discussed the feasibility of meeting energy requirements of mega food parks through alternative sources of energy such as solar power in such States that are facing huge energy deficit. She proposed that requirement of land for Agro Processing Clusters be reduced to 20-25 acres in place of the existing 50 acres. The Agriculture Minister suggested to the Food Processing Ministry to move a Cabinet Note so that flexibility could be inbuilt in the provisions regarding the same. The meeting, attended by senior officers of both the Ministries, discussed issues of diesel subsidy, improvement of fisheries project in Punjab, Road map of National Blue Revolution, and other issues concerning welfare of farmers .

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Seafood export should be of high quality: Sitharaman

esponding to the appeal made by representatives from the seafood industry here during an interaction organized by the Marine Product Export Development Authority (MPEDA), Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry said the demand for formation of a separate department for fisheries merited a careful consideration and that she would take the initiative for a discussion over it. Before taking a final decision, they would look into the financial and other implications, said the minister. At present, the fisheries sector comes under the Agriculture Department. According to Ms. Sitharaman, the ministry is interested in increasing the volume of

exports.” We have to ensure quality of seafood exports and address the genuine concerns of all stakeholders, including small and marginal fishermen,” she added. She, however, preferred not to give any commitment on the demand by Seafood Exporters’ Association of India president A.J. Tharakan and Association of Indian Fishery Industries president Y.G.K. Murti to accord agriculture status to the fishing activity. She also promised to reconstitute the MPEDA board at the earliest, responding to the criticism that MPEDA was not focusing on promotion of fishing and preferring to insist on mere regulations, she said efforts would be made to make it more fishermenfriendly. MPEDA Chairman Leena Nair said the target of doubling seafood export to $10 billion by 2020 was achievable, and called for concerted efforts by all the stakeholders.

Odisha’s Paradip Port establish container service for seafood export

he sea food exporters from Odisha have a reason to cheer as the Paradip Port Trust (PPT), under Union Ministry of Shipping, has started refrigerated container service. There was a long standing demand from the exporters to Paradip Port Trust and shipping ministry to provide facilities referred container cargo handling facilities. A vessel, Hansa Castella, loaded with100 tonnes of frozen seafood left for Vietnam. The marine product exports to Vietnam, mostly comprising fishes, account for around 20 per cent of total exports from the state. Gorachand Mohanty, President, Seafood Exporters Association of India, Odisha region (SEAI-O) said that Seafood exporters were undergoing several difficulties by exporting though Kolkata

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and Vizag port which are 500 kilometers away. While 70 per cent of these containers were routed through Vizag, the rest were sent via the Kolkata port. Sea food exports from the state have zoomed to Rs 1817 crore in 2013-14 compared to Rs 886.15 crore in the year ago fiscal, an increase of more than 105 per cent. About 30980 tonnes of shrimps and fishes valued at Rs 1817 crore were exported from the state in the last fiscal. With the launch of the service by the PPT, exporters can save about Rs 45000 to 50000 per container in terms of overhead and time. These facilities will make exporters competitive. This will also enhance the scope of exports of fishes, a low value item, from the state.

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FOOD INGREDIENT NEWS

Epax Showcases Premium-Quality Omega-3 EPA/DHA Core and Ultra brands globally rely on the Epax conditionspecific omega-3 concentrates for their products.

anges at Vitafoods Asia 2014 Epax®, leading supplier of highpurity, marine-derived, premium grade omega-3 fatty acid concentrates, will participate in the Vitafoods Asia trade exhibition September 3-4 to be held at the Asia World-Expo in Hong Kong. Epax will be present at stand #411 with key executives from the company in attendance. Epax will exhibit its premium-quality Omega-3 EPA/DHA Core and Ultra ranges of high concentrates in TGN, TG and EE formats processed in our high tech facilities in Norway. Epax has 175 years of experience producing the highest quality ingredients for its B2B partners, and leading consumer

As emphasized by the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3 (GOED), building trust with consumers is paramount in driving growth in the category. Epax delivers high-quality ingredients based on its commitment to purity, quality, innovation and customer support. This enables brand owners to offer excellence, safety and transparency. Epax’s accurate product information and labelling thus arm end-consumers with the tools needed to make good, healthy choices based on purity and quality. Epax remains committed to its watchwords – Purity, Quality and Innovation. Delivering on this platform contributes continuously to building trustworthy brands in the marketplace. Epax omega-3 concentrates are ultra-pure and provide maximum safety for ongoing use. The products meet, or are well below, known purity regulatory standards set by the authorities. Epax consistently and securely delivers the highest quality

Premium Ingredients presents two new stabilizers for chocolate milk

ingredients from sustainable sources. For innovation, Epax continues to invest heavily in advancing technology and furthering environmental initiatives as part of the value commitment – Purity, Quality, and Innovation. As part of the FMC Corporation, the Epax core values of Purity, Quality and Innovation are further strengthened. FMC is a respected player in the industry with a long-term, customer-centric approach to solutions, innovations and safety. Together, FMC and Epax are advancing a number of opportunities to leverage existing technologies to deliver a significantly improved experience for its customers, and strengthen market position in the health and nutrition segment. With FMC, Epax now represents even greater presence in the region with the FMC sales force in addition to the existing commercial partners. FMC has offices in Shanghai and Singapore. Epax and FMC executives will be available at the Vitafoods Asia exhibition to inform and to discuss the significant opportunities this partnership provides. For more information contact GunillaTraberg at gunilla.traberg@fmc.com or to schedule a meeting at Vitafoods Asia, please contact Haakon Brokke at Epax, at haakon.brokke@ fmc.com.

Premium Ingredients presents a new stabilizer for liquid tea whitener

remium Ingredients is presenting two new stabilizers for chocolate milk: Premigum® XLB-13059 and Premitex® XLB-14022. Premigum® XLB-13059 allows for an important cost saving by reducing milk powder content and is specially designed for recombined UHT chocolate milk applications. It also allows for an improved mouth-feel and creamy texture. This stabilizer guarantees an efficient suspension of cocoa particles and avoids the typical problems of syneresis or gelation caused by the standard solutions based on carrageenan. Premigum® XLB-13059 presents a unique flexible functionality which ensures a stable product, with less MSNF (milk solids-non-fat) content and

vegetable fat content. Premitex® XLB-14022 is another new stabilizer and emulsifier system developed for chocolate milk that allows an efficient suspension of cocoa particles, improving emulsion stability, creaminess and mouthfeel. Premium Ingredients offers food and beverage producers these products under an open formula, meaning with complete transparency regarding prices and knowhow used in their development, showing raw material costs, fixed and variable costs, and profit margin. Premium Ingredients has designed and tested these products in collaboration with the Formulation Excellence Center of Blendhub Corp.

remium Ingredients, company included in Blendhub Corp., has begun MARKETING Premitex® XLB-14012. It is a new stabilizer for long life liquid milk application, such as tea whitener, which allows producers to considerably reduce their formulation costs, compared to standard solutions.The new product is specially designed for recombined milk applications and achieves superior emulsification even with low proteins levels. Premitex® XLB-14012 has been designed to provide a superior emulsification and a great overall shelf-life stability during the shelflife of the end-product.Premium Ingredients OFFERS food and beverage producers this product under an open formula, meaning with complete transparency regarding prices and know-how used in its development. The companies will be able to know precisely the raw material costs, fixed and variable costs, and Premium Ingredient’s profit margin. Premium Ingredients has designed and tested this product in collaboration with the Formulation Excellence Center of Blendhub Corp.

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Alternatives for carmine, caramel colouring& Co.! Doehler offers more than “just” natural colour solutions

round 26,000* new foods and beverages with natural colours were introduced to the global market in 2013. “In the meantime, the demands of many consumers are still going one step further. Not only does the naturalness of the colour play an important role, but so does the source of the extracted natural, colouring substance,” explains Christian BenetkaUher, Head of the Business Unit Colours at the globally activeprovider of natural ingredients and ingredient systems; Doehler. Some food colours such as those derived from the natural sources e. g. carmine and caramel colouring as well as artificial colours are increasingly replaced in food and beverage applications and even completely avoided in new recipes. The trend towards naturalness and clean labelling results in an increasing demand for colouring concentrates, whilst, in other cases, an exchange is necessary due to legal modifications and special consumer requirements. In the course of this development, Doehler offers a broad and constantly expanding portfolio of natural colour alternatives for various applications. So-called colouring concentrates i. e. products similar to juice which are made from fruits, vegetables or plants allow a stable colouring in the end product and enable a “clean” label. They do not carry any E-numbers and therefore have to be declared purely as an ingredient, as opposed to an additive. As a producer, marketer and provider of natural ingredients, ingredient systems and integrated solutions, Doehler offers a variety of colouring concentrates with high stability, colour brilliance and intensity, which correspond to the current EU classifications.

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Tata Global beverages all the way to expand water portfolio from 1 % to 10%

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ata Global Beverages Chairman, Cyrus Mistry said that they were planning to expand its water portfolio to 10% of turnover. The water division currently accounts for 1% and Tata intends to take it to 10%,” he said.The company plans to launch nutrient enhanced Tata Water Plus across India.New flavours such as grape, cinnamon and apple under the Tata Gluco Plus portfolio will soon be rolled out. These brands belong to NourishCo, a joint venture between Tata Global Beverages and PepsiCo India.According to Mistry, the company would explore options for “functional teas” in the wellness segment. A functional beverage is a non-alcoholic drink and consists of ingredients such as herbs, vitamins, minerals, amino acids or additional raw fruits.Tata Global Beverage will look at functional teas for cardiac and diabetes as a future growth area.Tata has made entry in the Middle East and launched Tetley as a beach head in Kuwait. The Kuwait pilot launch has been successful and now we are entering Saudi Arabia and the rest of the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) area.

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ndia has asked PepsiCo to take steps to help that nation improve the health of its schoolchildren, most notably by reducing the levels of sugars in its soft drinks.A government minister also asked PepsiCo’s India-born CEO, Indra Nooyi, to have the company develop processed foods that could be distributed to schools in lieu of the traditional meals served.PepsiCo has not formally responded to the requests, and company spokespeople could not be reached by wire service reporters. PepsiCo has a lot riding on India. The soda and snack maker has pledged to INVEST $5.5 billion on the subcontinent by 2020.But it wouldn’t be easy for PepsiCo to agree to India’s requests for help with school meal and children’s nutrition. India’s “Midday Meals” program is riddled with corruption, tainted by food-safety shortcomings and has been linked to multiple deaths. On the other hand, PepsiCo is being OFFERED a chance to do enormous good in a way that could help millions of kids.The most likely scenario that may happen would be PepsiCo’s foodservice divisions committing research and training FUNDS to help create new menu items and teach basic hygiene rules as India gradually revamps its Midday Meals program

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UBM India announces the 9th edition of Fi & Hi Gateway to Indian Food Market: Over 100 exhibitors, 6000 visitors, 30 countries

2th August, Mumbai:UBM India will be hosting the 9th edition of the largest business event catering to the Indian Food market, the Food ingredients & Health ingredients 2014 (Fi & Hi India 2014) on 29 Sept – 1 Oct 2014 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, India. The 2014 edition of Fi & Hi India aims to focus on innovation and consumer trends, providing a channel to the Industry professionals from around the world to link to the promising Indian food market. An industry awaited platform which includes Health ingredients India, the Food Technology and the Processing & Packaging Pavilion, the event will bring together the leading buyers, suppliers and over 6,000 visitors and industry professionals from the entire food value chain. Taking cognizance of the growing influence and its visibility, Fi 2014 edition will see a greater support and participation from some of India’s apex policy making bodies such as Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MOFPI), Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) and National Meat and Poultry Processing Board (NMPPB). Additionally, All India Food Processors’ Association (AIFPA), Health Foods & Dietary Supplements Association (HADSA), Small and Medium Business Development Chamber of India (SME Chamber of India), Association of Food Scientist & Technologist (I) – (AFSTI), Mumbai Chapter, Fragrances and Flavours Association of India (FAFAI), All India Bread Manufacturer’s Association (AIBMA), National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC), Oil Technologists

Association of India (OTAI) and The Society of Indian Bakers (SIB) are officially supporting the cause for further development of this industry. The event will be participated by key industry players including ADM Agro, Roquette, Matrix, Mintel, Advanced Enzymes, Fine Organics, ITC Colors, Synthite amongst others. Fi & Hi India 2014 will also enable the food processing and packaging companies to showcase their offerings – products, services, technology, and innovationsin the Food Technology Processing and Packaging Pavilion. Keeping in mind the growing industry demand in this sector, the Food Technology Processing and Packaging Pavilion is expected to attract technology companies in the Machinery, Labelling, Processing, Packaging and Printing of food and health industry. Some of the companies showcasing their products in this maiden venture are BryAir (Asia), Buchi India, J.P.Machine Tools, Sealtech Industries, Target Innovation, Unique Equipments, etc. Fi 2014 India will take forward its Health ingredients (Hi), a step forward this year. Industry players such as Anshul Life Sciences, Drytech Processes Pvt Ltd, Glanbia Nutritional, G. C. ChemiePharmie Ltd, Naturex, PiramalHealthcase, Tata Chemicals, WarKem Biotech, Zeon Life sciences amongst others will showcase their offerings. As a special initiative, Fi & Hi India 2014 is introducing a two day workshop on

Vegit to introduce new and innovative snack mixes into the Indian market

eading brand in potato flakes and instant snack mixes - Vegit promoted by Merino Industries, will introduce new and innovative snack mixes into the Indian market in coming months. The company has nine different snack mixes products in the market already, and would be introducing few more by the end of the year. According to Rajneesh Sharma, General Manager – Sales, Merino Industries, they have identified 18 new products for ready to cook snack mixes market and will be rolled out in a phased manner. “Three more new products will be introduced by the end of this year,” he said without revealing the product details.

Vegit had introduced four new snack mixes in the market, mainly targeted at the HoReCa segment, few months back. These included Vegit Corn Cutlet, Vegit Halwa, Vegit Sabudana Vada and Vegit Falafel. Sharma said that these products will now be “pushed aggressively” into the retail market. He said that the strategy going forward would be “to balance” the retail and HoReCa market penetration. The company will also explore potential of some international snack products in the market along with the domestic snack items. Vegit Falafel, a Mediterranean snack item, was received well by the Indian market, he added. The company is also investing in enhancing their production capacity of potato flakes from current 8,000 metric tonnes to 12,000 metric tonnes. They are one of the largest suppliers of potato flakes for the institutional market in both India and abroad.

“Basics to Bakery Modernization” with the support of Assocom Institute Of Bakery Technology & Management (AIBTM) on 29th& 30th Sept 2014. Conducted by AIBTM, the two day event aims at imparting the basic knowledge on ingredients and packaging of bakery products. This initiative arms bakers with everything they need to succeed – techniques and technology. The Workshop is specially designed to benefit Small and midsized Wholesale bakers, Snack producers, Biscuit & cookie producers, Cafes, Artisan bakeries, Sweetmeat marts & shops, Inhouse supermarket bakeries, Retail outlets/ Malls/Hypermarkets, Catering companies/ Restaurants/Hotels, Cash & Carry stores, Convenience stores, and Distributors/ Importers of food & drinks bakers. With this free to attend workshop, UBM India intends to share its contribution in uplifting the fastest growing; unorganized bakers community to new levels. On the sidelines of the event, Fi & Hi India will also organize onsite seminar sessions which will see attendance by food and nutraceutical professionals from across the country. These conferences will be informative and interactive amongst the presence of expert panellistsfrom some of the most respected trade associations. Other beneficial onsite features for the visitors are

the Fi discovery tours and the Mintel Tasting Bar. Mintel is also offering free access to white paper on global food industry to the pre-registered visitors. Fi & Hi India is a part of the global food ingredients portfolio having 10 global trade Shows, with 142 countries representing our events all over the world, providing direct access to the entire food and beverage industry. Mr. Joji George, Managing Director, UBM India said, “With the Indian food industry growing at an annual rate of 17% and India being the forefront destination for food investment, Fi & Hi 2014 will successfully provide the industry with a global portfolio extending from the iconic tradeshow to online platforms with the world’s leading suppliers and buyers to industry specific conferences.” To Register for a free entry & know more about Fi & Hi, visit www.fi-india.com

States have been issued an advisory to allow free movement of fruits & veggies

ue to high inflation especially in fruits and vegetables pricing Government of India has advised states to allow free movement of fruits and vegetables by delisting them from the APMC Act so that availability can be ensured from surplus markets to the areas where these are in short supply. All the states have been issued advisory to take action against hoarding and black marketing and effectively enforcing Essential Commodities Act, 1955 and the Prevention of Black-marketing and Maintenance of Supplies of Essential Commodities Act, 1980. A statement issued by the press information bureau adds that this information was given by the minister

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of state for consumer affairs, food and public distribution, RaosahebPatilDanve. In the Union Budget 2014-15, a sum of Rs 500 crore has been provided for establishing a price stabilization fund with the objective of protecting the farmers from price volatility in agricultural produce.

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27.21 Per Cent up in the net sale of Kwality Dairy’s Q1

wality Dairy (India) Ltd has reported a 27 per cent increase in net sales at $216.70 million for the first quarter (Q1) ended 30 June, 2014 (April-June). During the same period last year, the company’s net sales were recorded at were $170.77 million. Attributing the sales growth, the company said, factors such as rising disposable incomes, the migration of people to packed milk, structural changes in food habits and better margins in the value-added product segment have helped the company to post good numbers. The company’s profit during the period stood was up by 20.88 per cent at $5.56 million, as compared to $4.57 million earned during the quarter ended June 30, 2013. Profit before tax (PBT) during the Q1 earned by the company was $6.53 million, against $5.26 million posted during Q1 of last fiscal year. Mr Gupta said that the company is currently focusing on value-added products, and are confident that this segment would be a big contributo to our product basket in the times to come.

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other Dairy in collaboration with SBI today launched a smart-card, which can be used to purchase products from its outlets instead of paying in cash.The ‘SBI – Mother Dairy SmartChange Card’ is first-of-a-kind initiative in the dairy industry and the service is presently available at 76 outlets in NCR region. The company also plans to expand the service to 150 booths in the NCR region by September and a total of 500 outlets by December. The card can be purchased for Rs 25 and it can be recharged with minimum amount of Rs 100 while the maximum recharge amount is fixed at Rs 1,000.Once the card is returned, any unused amount would be refunded. This card will facilitate consumers towards using a more convenient mode of payment. Over the time, it has been felt that there is problem of tendering exact change to consumers after purchase from booths and also the franchise holder faces issues regarding cash handling. The card is similar to the card used in Metro. This is a joint initiative to facilitate cashless payment across Mother Dairy Booth outlets. In its bid to ensure that the project is a success, Mother Dairy ran month-long trials before launching the SmartChange Card today. The pilot project was run in selected booths across Delhi NCR during that period.

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aced with liquidity crunch, Food Corporation of India (FCI) has in a letter to the Food Ministry asked the government to clear dues of Rs. 50,000 crore in a phased manner, according to sources. The state-run company has also asked the government to allow it to securitise the dues for raising funds from markets, they said. The dues have accumulated to Rs. 50,000 crore at the end of 2013-14 due to lesser allocation of funds against the estimated subsidy bill in last three-four years, according to one of the sources. “FCI’s food subsidy dues at the end of 2013-14 had touched Rs. 50,000 crore as government has allocated 60-80 per cent of the estimated subsidy bill only in the last threefour years,” a source said. In the current fiscal year, the cashstarved nodal agency for public distribution of food grain, had raised a short-term loan of Rs. 20,000 crore twice for smooth procurement and distribution. Its long-term borrowings at the moment are about Rs. 72,000 crore.

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Mounting powder stocks will force grinders in Asia to slow down next year.

Earlier, the corporation had also requested the government to raise its paid-up capital in the corporation to about Rs. 15,000 crore from Rs. 2,675.95 crore as on March 31, 2014, which is about 2 per cent of the total capital. “Out of FCI’s total capital, the paid-up capital is about 2 per cent, while 98 per cent is the loan capital. So, in long-term perspective for ending this liquidity crisis, it will be better to increase the paid-up capital in the corporation,” the source added. Besides arrears, the delay in subsidy payments is also adversely impacting FCI. FCI’s subsidy has risen sharply in the last few years due to increase in the minimum support prices (MSP) for wheat and rice and high procurement, storage and distribution costs. The economic costs comprising MSP, procurement, storage and distribution for wheat stood at Rs. 1,494.35 per quintal and that of rice were at Rs. 1,983.11 per quintal in 2010-11. While in 2013-14, economic costs of both wheat and rice have gone up to Rs. 1,932.39 per quintal and Rs. 2,638.54 per quintal, respectively.

Export interest subsidy to be restarted by the govt.

he commerce department has taken up the issue of interest subsidy with the finance ministry and the extension is a certainty, given that a budgetary provision of over Rs 1,600 crore has already been made. What is now being debated is the sectors that would be covered by the scheme in the new five-year policy expected to be announced at the end of September. The benefit was earlier available to sectors such as micro small and medium enterprises, handlooms, handicraft, carpets, toys, sports goods, processed products, certain engineering and textiles goods. For exporters, the interest subsidy that was available till the end of the last financial year is a crucial

area, and they are looking forward to an announcement/ Though the big question is whether it will be prospective or retrospective. The subsidy helped increase the competitiveness of goods given that our interest rates are very high compared to global levels. Commerce & Industry minister NirmalaSitharaman said that the focus will remain on the jobcreating manufacturing sectors, which have been flagged as the priority area by the government. “We are also looking at project exports in a big way because India has become a brand in many sectors whether pharmaceuticals, auto sector, biotechnology, construction and textiles,” she had added.

percent to 161,805 tonnes, the largest volume since Asia processed a record 170,684 tonnes in the fourth quarter of 2013, as

ocoa processing in Asia will increase in the remaining months of 2014 as the region drives global chocolate demand and new plants start running, but mounting powder stocks will force grinders to slow down next year. Robust butter demand has sent prices to multi-month highs above $8,000 a tonne, but powder purchases from the food and beverage industries have yet to catch up with a jump in output as Indonesia overtakes Malaysia as Asia’s largest grinder. Cocoa beans are processed into roughly equal parts butter, which gives chocolate its melt-in-themouth texture, and powder, which is used in cakes, biscuits and drinks. Grinders do not reveal the size of their powder stocks. Second-quarter grindings rose 5.2

multinational companies shift operations to Indonesia to secure bean supply. Indonesia is the world’s thirdlargest cocoa producer, although some way behind Ivory Coast and Ghana. “Margins are under severe pressure because of the added capacity in Asia. My modest estimation is that more than 300,000 tonnes of pressing capacity has been added in Asia in the past four years,” said a source at a major grinder in Asia. Installed capacity in the Asian grinding countries of Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore is now a little over 1 million tonnes, according to Reuters calculations. Dealers still expect growth in grinding in the third and fourth quarters as grinders meet next

Kellogg to require supply chain to cut carbon emissions

ellogg has pledged to reduce its carbon footprint, move to sustainable sourcing, and push its supply chain to reduce carbon emissions. The promise from the world’s largest cereal manufacturer follows extensive pressure from environmental groups and consumers for Kellogg to be more environmentally friendly. Among the specifics promised by Kellogg: a move to responsible sourcing of its top 10 ingredients by 2020, and an additional 15% decrease in energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions. The big winner here is the planet. Kellogg’s announcement comes just weeks after General Mills made a similar pledge. Now, we can assume that the eight remaining companies Associated British Foods, Coca-Cola, Danone, Mars, Mondelez International, Nestlé, PepsiCo, and Unilever -- will face additional stress to put pressure on their suppliers.

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year’s contracts and new plants start up in Indonesia. Chocolate confectionery demand in Asia-Pacific is forecast to grow more than 5 percent in 2014, according to market researcher Euromonitor International, while consumption in Western Europe and the Unites States stagnates. “A rise of 5 percent in Asia in the third and fourth quarter is considered too conservative still,” said Lukas Jasman, chief operation officer of BT Cocoa, which has an installed capacity of 150,000 tonnes in Indonesia. “Grinders usually don’t sell products on the spot. The rise in Asian grinding is unavoidable due to the contracts that were booked last year. Indonesia’s grinding capacity will jump 85 percent to 600,000 tonnes by the end of this year, boosted by new plants for firms such as Cargill, Barry Callebaut, and Malaysian Guan Chong Berhard Chocolate makers will step up cocoa butter purchases in September to meet Christmas demand, but the outlook for powder remains weak. Prices have already fallen more than 30 percent to $1,500 a tonne since January due to ample supply.

Govt amalgamate directorates of sugar & edible oils

he Centre has merged the Directorate of Sugar and the Directorate of Edible Oils in the Food Ministry, with the approval of the food Ministry.. The Directorate of Sugar and Directorate of Vanaspati, Vegetable Oils and Fats, two attached offices under the Department of Food and Public Distribution (DOFPD) have been amalgamated into single entity with the approval of the competent authority. The new directorate, named as “Directorate of Sugar and Vegetable oils”, with a staff strength of 75 will continue to function as repository of the sectoral information and implementation arm of the

department’s policy. The two directorates will work towards maintaining the data related to sugar and edible oil sector in digital form and help in the policy formation.” The two departments were active during the pre-liberation period, when controls and curbs were order of the day. Now, the Directorate of Sugar does not have much work especially after the de-control of the sugar sector. Similarly, the Directorate of Edible Oils has become obsolete after import and export of edible oils was brought under the Open General License (OGL) in 1992.

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Elpe Labs eyeing for vertical growth with a vast range of products

lpe Labs is a company into manufacturing of Edible oil Additives for over a decade now. It has been promoted by food technologists from HBTI Kanpur and was incorporated in the year 1985 by Mr HC Verma post graduated in chemical Engineering an MBA from Bangalore University. With persistence efforts on quality and standards Elpe Labs grown in many folds in past three decades. After inclusion of his son Mr Manish Verma the company is growing & meeting the requirements in overseas markets also. Elpe Labs main operations are in Animal health Care product manufacturing, catering to the Nutritional Requirements of the Live stock Sectors. They had diversified into this line in a small way but now are catering to more than 50 companies in providing solutions for their frying problems through their product FRY SAFE. Company see this product as an opportunity to grow vertically in the India and overseas. Edible oil is the essential food product and India is the second largest consumer of edible oil in the world and one of the largest importers of different types of edible oils.

Strengthen the state co-operatives and ensure reduction of wastage of food, writes Badal to all states

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Global halal food market to reach $1.6 trillion by 2018

alal food and beverage market has grown to a $1.1 trillion industry in 2013, according to the latest research note by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry based on a recent study by Thomson Reuters in collaboration with Dinar Standard. Halal food market includes a large variety of products from raw chicken and beef to halal processed foods and cold drinks. The Chamber report estimated that in 2012, halal food and beverage market accounted for 16.6 per cent of the global food and beverage market, indicating greater awareness worldwide about the sustainable and wholesome principles that are at the core of halal food

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he former owners of Rancho Feeding Corp., as well as two employees of the defunct slaughterhouse, have been indicted on federal charges of fraud and violating the Federal Meat Inspection Act.The indictments stem from incidents in which meat from cancer-ridden cows was allegedly sold to brands such as Nestlé’s Hot Pockets.According to the investigators, Rancho Feeding engaged in particularly gruesome actions to perpetrate the fraud - swapping the heads of diseased animals on carcasses with the heads of healthy animals when inspectors took their lunch breaks.The Rancho Feeding scandal spread far and wide when the news BROKER earlier this year. By some estimates, the tainted meat reached 35 states, the island of Guam and an untold number of retailers.Looking back, one of the stranger things about this case was the phrases used to describe the meat. It was called “unfit for human consumption” and “unsound” and “unwholesome.” But for whatever reason it wasn’t made clear.

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FSSAI elucidate that Ghaziabad food testing lab is not closed

s alleged by NGO - LokJagriti - that the Ghaziabad food laboratory has been closed, the Centre and the Food and Safety Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) has informed the Delhi high court that it has not closed down its Central Food Laboratory (CFL) in Ghaziabad. The submission was made before a bench of justices BadarDurrez Ahmed and SiddharthMridul which had on July 9 sought an affidavit from FSSAI indicating whether it has closed its lab.

MehmoodPracha, FSSAI’s advocate has submitted that the reason for fewer cases being referred to the lab for testing is the fact that it deals only with appeals of cases where a food sample has already been tested by a primary facility. He denied the NGO’s allegation that lab was not getting cases because the authority is outsourcing testing work to private labs. He also said that he had already filed his affidavit on the issue as per the court’s direction on July 9 but the same was not on record due to some objections raised by the registry. The court listed the matter for hearing on August 27 after advocatePrashantBhushan, appearing for the NGO, sought time to go through the report. The NGO had dragged the ministry and FSSAI to court alleging they had closed down the lab and are outsourcing work to private entities. It had also challenged the appointment of the then FSSAI chairman K Chandramouli. However, this issue has become infructuous with the appointment of a new chairman on August 5.

Genetically ‘edited’ fruit may be an answer to consumers’ GMO woes

cientists have recently made advances in “editing” the genome -- removing undesirable traits in food, but not introducing new genes as is done when foods are genetically modified. “Edited” food might be more acceptable than GMO food to consumers, according to researchers. Examples of foods produced with gene editing would be apples that don’t brown when cut, or bananas with increased levels of vitamin A, a life-saving development that scientists are already pursing with GMO techniques.

The first uses of gene editing would be in fruit, because science already knows so much about fruit genomes. Perhaps the researchers are right that genetically edited organisms (GEOs) would be less frightening to consumers than genetically modified organisms (GMOs). And perhaps regulators in Europe and elsewhere who shun GMOs would welcome GEOs. But biotechnology is a crazily complicated field, and getting consumers to a) understand it, and b) accept it, isn’t easy. The key will likely be marketing, as it often is in food. Perhaps “edited” food is a little more marketable than “modified.”

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