The combined efforts of both companies will deliver a bigger basket of ingredients. ‘Together, we will offer full turnkey solutions to the industry, while remaining as flexible and dynamic as ever,’ enthuses Darell Gray, CEO of Frutarom and Johan Smith of Unique. ‘This will contribute towards significantly strengthening our position in the rapidly growing markets in Africa. It will also capitalise on aligning our interaction within our existing activity in the region.’
TT Sensor Plus uses the latest temperature data logging technology. It provides brand owners with the ability to collect data on temperature ranges during shipping. ‘Resulting analytics allows customers to make an informed decision on whether a product’s quality has been preserved or compromised en route,’ explains Mary Greenwood, director new technology and business development, Avery Dennison.
The meat experts from Mane have developed solutions to meet the demands of the kebab industry from a functional and innovative viewpoint. Assessing different varieties of kebabs and the latest market trends, the company developed functional solutions with binding properties that can be integrated into a meat blend. The product is ideal for use with both traditional raw and frozen kebabs, and cooked and fresh kebabs. The new range features flavour blends for more adventurous tastes. The range consists of eight different seasonings from kebab to on-trend chimichurri and souvlaki. Products are compatible with red and white meat. Functional solutions exist for a vegetarian kebab with the rise of flexitarianism. A recent survey concluded that a quarter of those surveyed wish to reduce their meat consumption within the next fiveyears.
Products comprise sachets, unsupported film, shrink sleeves, lidding and wraparound labels. Redfern also offers an array of substrates for flexible packaging. ‘Our state of the art servo driven presses can print up to eight colours. Coupled with our stringent quality control checks and wide range of finishing capabilities, we can supply high-end quality flexible packaging products. We service our clients nationally and internationally,’ says Campbell Gradwell, Redfern’s spokesperson. The company supplies packaging as far as Finland and the US. Services include design/ concept and layout, from start to finish. This is carried out by the company’s three desktop publishing graphic designers.
Utilising the latest centrifugal pump system technology with a high volume medium pressure rinse, can clean faster and better in less time. This enables you to make savings in many areas. It can save food risks, energy, water, effluent, labour and money. A significant advantage is the 80 per cent reduction in repair and maintenance costs compared to high pressure systems. A correctly controlled medium pressure jet will maintain its impact over a greater distance than other high pressure jets.
The food and beverage industry is an easy target for unscrupulous operators. Brazil’s meat scandal is the latest in a series of exposes that show just how easy it is for tainted food to reach retailer shelves. We should know better than to sell rotten or substandard products as the economic and reputational impact can be enormous. The Brazilian meat scandal resulted in importer countries revoking contracts – resulting in a sharp fall in its US$14 billion meat export industry. It is alleged that managers bribed health inspectors and politicians to acquire government certificates for their products. If an ingredient is contaminated, it has downstream effects that could affect your brand and the bottom line. The ability to track and check quality through automated systems, superior transportation and warehousing remains a critical factor in ensuring food safe products.
Carbonated soft drinks (CSD) remain the world's most valuable soft drink category, exceeded in quantity sales only by bottled water. In spite of stable growth in value and volumes, the market for these beverages is changing at an exceptional pace.
Both fibre and protein are integral parts of food to support weight management. Dietary protein and fibre can affect appetite, promote satiety, and ultimately serve as valuable nutrients for healthy weight management. Dietary fibre can increase satiety and reduce short-term energy intake, in part by adding bulk to food, thus reducing its energy density. It may also increase satiety by requiring the individual to spend more time chewing to break down the food as well as prolonging gastric emptying and influencing the production of gut satiety hormones. Polydextrose is a fibre composed of random linked glucose molecules. Evidence supports its capacity to suppress appetite.
Cross-contamination, or the presence of unexpected food matter in a supposedly homogenous food type, has significant implications for manufacturers and processors. To combat contamination, many food manufacturers, processors and retailers are embracing changing technologies and systems available to them. Tomra Sorting Food's (Tomra) machines use a variety of sensors, which go beyond the common use of colour cameras. Near Infra-Red (NIR) spectroscopy enables the analysis of the molecular structure of a product. X-rays, fluorescent lighting and lasers measure the elemental composition of objects.
Many factors that drive consumer buying behaviour include product's price, aesthetic appeal and wholesomeness. Research shows that quality still remains the primary reason customers remain loyal to a brand. As a general rule of thumb, chemicals are not permitted to come into direct contact with food and ingredients, due to their hazardous nature and the potential for residues to affect taste.
It is often said that when one door closes another one opens. This was definitely the case for Johannesburg-based Flavourome. When a large supplier of powdered products decided to close shop at the end of 2015, the company saw a prime opportunity to build on the existing liquid capacity and forge its own entry into the seasonings industry.
Often considered a low-cost meat replacement, there are a number of linked scientific studies, which document the beneficial role of proteins from different sources. Technological advances in soybean processing, such as ultra-heat treatment, and the development of alternative soybean varieties are creating new opportunities for manufacturers.
The centre constitutes a significant reinforcement for Frutarom's existing activity in Africa. It will enable the company to provide customers with advanced development, application services and the use of efficient production methods. Frutarom continues to implement its rapid and profitable growth strategy. This includes expanding and deepening its business in high growth emerging markets. The centre will provide customers with support and comprehensive solutions in the areas of sweet flavour and savoury taste solutions. Products such as natural colours and antioxidants for food protection and the extension of shelf life are key to the company's success. It also supplies speciality citrus products and natural speciality fine ingredients with proven health qualities.
All flavours, whether natural or synthetic are chemical compounds or mixtures thereof. While chemicals used in the F&B industry often evoke negative associations, it is important to remember that much of the world around us is chemically-based.
The city authority will integrate its processing operations with the proven intra-Africa networking capabilities of two Johannesburg based exhibitions; Africa's Big Seven (AB7)and the Southern African International Trade Exhibition (SAITEX). AB7 and SAITEX will take place from 19 to 21 June at Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand. 'Africa's Big Seven has a stellar 14-year track record as the continent's biggest and most influential annual food and beverage exhibition,' says show organiser Christine Davidson, vice president of dmg EMS Africa. 'SAITEX has an even longer history as a mixed retail products expo for 22 years. Last year the two shows attracted over 860 exhibitors and almost 14 000 visitors from more than 70 countries.'
I wasn't prepared for the full scope of SIAL 2016. It is difficult to comprehend the sheer size of the show: 7 000 exhibitors in 47 hectares of exhibition space, with more than 155 000 visitors attending. Gordon Gleimius of the department of trade and industry rightly said, 'SIAL is definitely the networking hub and global event for the food industry this year.'
Snacking has become a way of life. Younger consumers are forging new trends in the category. Whether a treat, energy boost, or replacement meal, the reasons for finding the right snack are vast.
Lean processing, offsetting waste, clean label ingredients and sustainability are just some of the trends defining the current food and beverage (Fu0026B) manufacturing landscape.
Staying positive amid the depressing statistics that confront us in the news every day is difficult, but there is still hope in the Fu0026B industry. While the Southern African Development Communityu0027s 2015 vulnerability assessments indicate there could be an estimated 27.4 million food-insecure people in the region in the immediate future, this also means there are more opportunities to supply food and beverage products that fit the bill in terms of availability and cost.
Energy drinks are a global multi-billion dollar industry, which continues to show growth, despite the continued use of some controversial ingredients in classic energy drinks and lifestyle products.
