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EDITORIAL

7October 2012 | Modern Food Processing

Remembering a real hero

Manas R [email protected]

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EditorialAdvisory Board

Dr A S Abhiraman Former Executive

Director - Research, Hindustan Lever Ltd

Prof M Y Kamat Former Head,

Food Engg & Technology Dept, UICT, Mumbai

The nation lost a real hero this month, whose visionary leadership not only fast

forwarded India to become the largest milk producer in the world but also

transformed the lives of millions for the better. Yes, a true legend, he was

none other than the maverick Dr Verghese Kurien, the ‘Father of the White

Revolution’, the architect of ‘billion-litre idea’ or Operation Flood, the biggest agricultural

development programme on earth.

True to his incredible ingenuity, he saw it coming well ahead of the time. While the

whole world was busy making milk powder from cow milk, Dr Kurien ushered in a techno-

commercial revolution in the milk industry by successfully producing milk powder from

buffalo milk in this buffalo-dominated country. A line or two from this precious part of

history will put things in perspective. By 1955, his Gujarat-based co-operative owned Asia’s

largest dairy and was producing more than 20,000 litre of milk per day and it was

time for ‘Amul’ to enter this saga of sorts. In the words of Dr Kurien, “We all

knew that to sell we must have a brand and one of our chemists suggested Anand

Milk Union Limited or Amul, which meant Amulya or priceless in Sanskrit.”

The last man to stay content with his exemplary accomplishments, Dr Kurien

lost no time in emulating the Anand model to other corners of India as part

of the iconic Operation Flood, by virtue of which the country took a giant

leap to become the world’s largest producer of milk. Today, more than

10 million farmers from 200 dairies spread over the country produce in

excess of 20 million litre of milk every day.

Thank you Dr Kurien for dreaming big at a time when technology

was still a taboo for the dairy sector in the country and more importantly,

realising the dream for the entire nation with bold and broad-based

visionary action points. Thank you Sir for not only transforming India

from a milk deficient country to the largest milk producer on earth, but

also for setting the stage and installing the world-beating confidence in the

countrymen to spearhead many such ‘Revolutions’ in the times to come.

The time has come to confer Bharat Ratna – the highest civilian honour of

the land – on Dr Kurien at the earliest. This will be a fitting recognition to the

exemplary national contribution made by him, one of the greatest Indians to be

ever born.


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Insight & Outlook: Alcoholic Beverages

Special Focus: Food Safety Food safety ..........................................................................

Hygiene in dairy processing ...............................................

Fresh produce market .........................................................

Food safety compliance ......................................................

Interface - Pankaj Jaiminy, Assistant VP - Food, Health & Beauty Business, TÜV SÜD South Asia .........

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Whiskey market ..................................................................

Interface - Akash Sahu, General Manager, Brand and Communications, SABMiller India ................

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Facility Visit: MicroChem Silliker Pvt Ltd Leveraging on the quality matrix ....................................... 40

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Automation TrendsProduction optimisation: Rationalise resources, reduce business risks ...........................................................

Energy ManagementEccentric disc pump technology: Equipping food processors for efficient operations ......................................

Policies & RegulationsNew FSSAI norms for nutraceuticals: Consumer trust, the topmost priority ............................................................

StrategyAseptic beverage packaging: A right approach to enhance product shelf-life!..................................................

Tips & TricksFood grain transportation: A practical guide to reduce wastage in transit ....................................................

Event Previewdrink technology India 2012: An all-encompassing show for stimulating innovation .........................................

Event Report�� International FoodTec India 2012: Successful

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Cover photo: Joshua Navalkar;Location courtesy: MicroChem Laboratory Pvt Ltd, Mahape (Navi Mumbai)

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NEWS, VIEWS & ANALYSIS

Modern Food Processing | October 201212

FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT

Government allows 51 per cent FDI in multi-brand retailThe Cabinet had cleared 51 per cent

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in

multi-brand retail stores. However,

the government has left the option to

invite multi-brand retail on the states.

The government had last year cleared

51 per cent FDI in multi-brand

retailers for cities with population of

more than a million. But it later rolled

back the decision after protests by

its allies. Multinational retailers such

as WalMart, Carrefour and Metro

already have stores, but they are not

allowed to sell to walk-in customers.

The Consortium of Indian

Farmers’ Association (CIFA) has

welcomed the Centre’s decision.

P Chengal Reddy, Secretary-General,

CIFA, said, “The growth of the

farm sector was hampered because

of the lack of modern technologies,

inadequate investments and restricted

market prices. We strongly believe that

FDI will go a long way in benefitting

the agricultural community at large,

and at the same time it would fetch

a better price for consumers and

streamline the ‘farm-to-fork’ supply

chain, thus reducing food wastage.”

ICE CREAM MARKET

Havmor Ice Cream eyes ` 260-crore sales in FY13Even as the raw material costs continue to soar, the Ahmedabad-

based ice cream maker, Havmor Ice Cream, is looking at

40 per cent growth in the sales this financial year with a targeted

turnover of ` 260 crore. The company expects to sell over

30 million litre of ice cream this year, with increased presence

in the states other than Gujarat, including Maharashtra,

Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. Havmor is also planning to

ramp up its ice cream-making capacity by 50 per cent during

the financial year so as to meet the growing demand for ice

cream. “We expect to cover the whole of India by 2015 by

doubling the existing production capacities and also having its

presence in several other states. We are also looking forward to

establish more number of Hav Funn parlors and eateries,” said

Pradeep Chona, Managing Director, Havmor Ice Cream Ltd.

Avani Jain

Frascold India Pvt Ltd (FIPL) has

started its new plant in Ahmedabad.

An area covering 17,000 sq ft will

house stocks of compressors, spares,

condensing units parts imported from

Frascold SPA, Italy. The company will

also manufacture products such as

condensing unit assembly etc, which

will be exactly the same in quality as

produced by the parent company. The

installed capacity for these models would

be 7,500 pieces per annum. The new

plant will also have a service centre with

testing facility, so that FIPL can deliver

service compressors with test certificate

and warranty.

The main aim of establishing this

plant is to provide quality product to

the customers within short span of time

without having to make them wait for a

long duration for the desired products.

R Selvaraj, Director, FIPL, said, “There

is huge scope for growth in this segment.

Keeping in mind this rising demand,

the new plant is set up.” The company

produces compressors for the refrigeration

and air-conditioning industry.

Avani Jain

Noida-based FABCON India has entered into

sole distributorship agreement with Dremax,

Japan, for its vegetables and fruits sizing

equipment, which finds wide use in RTE, base

kitchen and restaurant businesses. FABCON India is known for its range of end-to-

end solutions and standalone equipment for the food & beverage processing industry.

As per the agreement between the two companies, equipment from Dremax will be

available via FABCON India’s channel in the country. The broad range of machinery has

capacities ranging from 2 kg to 2,000 kg per hour. The price ranges between ` 40,000 to

` 2 lakh, thus proving to be of use to small restaurants right up to food processing companies.

“We are optimistic about growth in Indian market due to consumer emphasis

on hygiene, quality and convenience foods. The range of machinery from Dremax

will enable the food processing & food services industry to achieve sustainability in

demand,” said Nishant Bansal, CEO and Managing Director, FABCON India.

Mahua Roy

COOLING SOLU TIONS

Frascold opens new plant in Gujarat

COMMERCIAL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT

FABCON enters into an agreement with Japanese firm

NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH

Kamani Oil launches 100 per cent pure rice bran oilKamani Oil Industries Pvt Ltd recently launched Riso

rice bran oil. Rice bran oil is a by-product of the rice

milling industry. Riso rice bran oil, which is 100 per

cent pure rice bran oil, will cater to the Western

market of India and will be launched in phases to

the other states over a period of time. Rice bran

oil is rich in oryzanol, a natural anti-oxidant that

helps reduce cholesterol and tryglicerides. Rajiv Behere,

DGM, Kamani Oils, said, “Riso is produced by the latest process of

physical refining and is completely bland and odourless, bringing out

the natural taste and flavour of the food.” Rice bran oil is a superior

salad, cooking and frying oil, which leaves no lingering after-taste.

The high smoke point prevents fatty acid breakdown at high

temperatures. Its light viscosity allows 15-20 per cent less oil to be

absorbed in cooking, reducing overall calories.

Mahua Roy



FOOD TESTING

TÜV SÜD to inaugurate its biggest testing laboratory in GurgaonTÜV SÜD South Asia will soon be inaugurating a facility

in Gurgaon, which will offer testing, inspection and

certification (TIC) services under one roof. The lab is the

largest of TÜV SÜD’s 10 testing laboratories across India,

Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. It is NABL accredited as

per ISO 17025 and is equipped with testing instruments

that comply with international testing conditions. Tests

on food items ranging from animal feeds to ready-to-eat

foods are carried out by highly qualified food experts

at the lab, thereby ensuring safety for the consumer at

every level of production from farm to fork. In addition

to instrumentation capabilities, the facility also houses

an ultra-modern microbiology lab capable of performing

basic to advanced microbiological tests, helping food

producers detect contamination and ensure safety of the

consumer. It will also have a dedicated team for evaluating

sensory perception of foods.

“This is a new addition to TÜV SÜD’s testing

facilities. It is the biggest lab across all our locations in

India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Gurgaon was chosen

strategically as it is close to all food processing hubs in

North India,” said Pankaj Jaiminy, Assistant Vice President,

Food, Health & Beauty Business - TÜV SÜD South Asia.

Mahua Roy

West Coast Fine Foods recently introduced

quick tiffin recipes positioned for women on

the move for its Kawan Parathas, which are

made with high-quality ingredients, carefully

blended spices to maintain the traditional

recipes and are without added preservatives

or trans-fatty acids. Healthier variant of

the product is a paratha wrap stuffed with

vegetables, thus making it a power lunch.

Other variants include Tawa Paratha Lasagna and Flakey Paratha Calzone. Kawan

Parathas is offered in three variants whole wheat, flakey and tawa.

TRADESHOW

India Foodex 2012 sees huge participation

FILTERS

New cartridge offers high dirt holding capacity

RTC LAUNCH

West Coast Fine Foods positions parathas for on-the-go consumption

The 4th India Foodex

2012 along with the 3rd

edition of GrainTech

India 2012 recently

concluded in Bengaluru.

The three-day tradeshow

attracted over 23,000

visitors and more than

300 delegates from all

parts of India and more

than 16 countries. Star country pavilions at the show were from food

processing hub countries such as Italy, Turkey, Association Africa Agro

Export (AAFEX ) member countries such as Senegal, Burkino Faso,

Cameroon, Gambia and Niger.

The special attraction at the event was the dedicated Dairy Show

showcasing the best tools and technologies for the segment comprising

dairy products, processing industry, quality control measures, lab

certifications, cold chain etc. To highlight the urgent need for efficient

cold chains, a live display about refrigerated transport was made. The

concurrent event, GrainTech India 2012, covered all facets of agriculture

and offered insights into farm mechanisation, pre- and post-harvest

management of food crops, food processing, marketing and retailing.

A special feature of GrainTech India 2012 was an interactive session,

which was attended by over 100 roller flour millers, rice millers and

grain processors. “The primary focus of the event was to help farmers,

especially those facing unpredictable weather and unprofessional market

situations,” said M B Naqvi, CEO, Media Today Group.

Kitten Enterprises recently introduced filter cartridges FiltroUNO. According to the

company, it is the most competitive filter cartridge in the market, and its good performance

makes it one of the best choices for liquid and air filtration. The filtering material is

double layered polypropylene (PP) membrane and internal support is given by PP shell.

It has high chemical compatibility, high flow rate, low pressure difference, long life and

wide filtration. It also has excellent dirt holding capacity.

FOOD PROCESSING

TECHNOLOGY

Food & Pharma Specialities eyes growth in ethnic foodsFood & Pharma Specialities is all set to

introduce technologies for manufacturing

Indian ethnic foods. Product portfolio from

the company emphasises on technologies

for the Indian packaged sweetmeats.

These products require higher levels of

thermal processing and this company is

planning to offer a range of technologies

to suit this requirement.

Said B Pal S Puri, President, Food &

Pharma Specialities, “Range of machinery

from Silverson, CMT, Steriflow can greatly

enable the Indian food processing industry

to make a mark globally. The ice cream,

condensed milk, baby milk products can

see higher levels of safe processing. Also,

the technologies are equipped with CIP

techniques, thus making it simple to use.”

Mahua Roy



MARKET FORECAST

Indian fruits and vegetable extracts market to cross $ 600 million, says a reportThe Indian fruit and vegetable extracts

market has been picking up steam

over the last three to four years due

to rapidly evolving product types and

consumer preferences, according to Frost

& Sullivan. Indians’ increasing desire

for health and wellness and their rising

awareness about the functionality of food

and beverage ingredients have compelled

manufacturers to innovate and offer a

wider variety of product variants.

New analysis from Frost & Sullivan,

‘Analysis of the fruit and vegetable

extracts market’ finds that the market

earned revenues of $ 400.5 million

in 2011 and estimates this to reach

$ 690.5 million in 2017. The high

health consciousness among consumers

has already prompted several beverage

manufacturers to switch from aerated

beverages to fruit juice-based beverages.

“Further, manufacturers are conducting

trials to derive fruit pulp, purées, and

juices from seasonal fruits and store

them for future use. They are striving to

make seasonal fruit products available

throughout the year,” said a Frost &

Sullivan Research Analyst.

EXHIBITION

HRS displays latest technology at International Foodtech IndiaHRS showcased a range of products at

International Foodtec India, 2012, held recently

in Mumbai. Among the HRS products, UHT

steriliser, PHE-based pasteuriser for dairy industry

as well as for beverage processing and fruit pulp

processing lines have generated interest among

the visitors. “We are happy with the enquiries

received for our products. I strongly believe many

of the enquiries will convert into business. Food

processing requires the most hygienically trusted

equipment and HRS’ expertise assures the most

up-to-date solutions by ensuring sustainability

with a competitive edge,” said V Gokuldas,

Managing Director, HRS Process Systems Ltd.

Prasenjit Chakraborty

Led by National Soybean Research

Laboratory (NSRL), USA, NutriTech

Consulting Services has organised various

soy food promotional activities in India

recently. These activities included school

nutrition fairs (in Delhi and Jaipur), soy-

in-cuisine (Hyderabad and Indore), soy

dairy applications short course in Indore

and soy food marketing seminar in Indore.

Focus of these activities was to sensitise

various stakeholders on nutrition and

soybean utilisation.

At the soy-in-cuisine programme, the

organisers demonstrated better tasting

soy food products to the chefs from

hotels and mid-day-meal programmes

implementing agencies. The dairy

applications for soy programme was

conducted with support from Directorate

of Soybean Research, Indore. At this

programme, the organisers demonstrated

various dairy alternatives from soymilk.

Probiotic Association of India (PAi) in association with academic partner Nestle Nutrition

Institute organised the first-ever annual conference and international symposium titled

‘Probiotics for human health – New innovations and emerging trends’. The symposium

focussed on the current trends and developments in the research, production and use of

probiotic organisms and foods, which help in boosting immunity, preventing disease and

promoting overall wellbeing. K Chandramouli, Chairperson, Food Safety and Standard

Authority of India, said, “There are a plethora of myths associated with probiotic foods and

their usage. The situation is further complicated due to lack of government regulatory quality

control standards for probiotic foods in India, though Indian guidelines for probiotic cultures

and foods have recently been launched by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in

collaboration with DBT.” He added that the Indian consumer is in a dilemma about the

acceptability of probiotic foods due to knowledge gaps about the credibility of health

claims associated with these value-added products.

SOYBEAN PROCESSING

NSRL organise soybean food promotional activities in India

HEALTH FOODS

PAi organises seminar for probiotics

FORTIFIED FLOUR

Fortified atta to combat widespread micronutrient malnutritionIn order to address the high burden of under-nutrition and micronutrient

malnutrition in Madhya Pradesh, Roller Flour Millers Federation of India

and Madhya Pradesh Roller Flour Millers Association with the support of

Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), will introduce fortified

atta in Madhya Pradesh, through open market channels. “During 2011-12,

Madhya Pradesh achieved first position with 18 per cent growth in the

agriculture sector and second position with 11.98 per cent economic growth

rate. But to sustain this growth and move forward, it is essential that our

population has good health and nutrition status,” said Paras Chandra Jain,

Minister for Food and Civil Supplies, Madhya Pradesh.

Roller Flour Millers Federation of India is implementing this project in

Madhya Pradesh with the active support of Madhya Pradesh Roller Flour

Millers Association and the individual flour millers who are voluntarily fortifying

and supplying the fortified atta through the open market commercial channels.

GAIN is providing technical and limited financial support for this project.



PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY

Bosch optimises online spare parts logisticsBosch Packaging Technology built

upon its services portfolio at PACK

EXPO 2012 in Chicago with two

new features that simplify spare parts

logistics – the Open Catalog Interface

(OCI) and the Corporate Portal. Both

technologies enhance the E-Portal,

Bosch’s online ordering platform that

gives customers immediate access to

up-to-date information on availability,

price and delivery times. With the

OCI and Corporate Portal, customers

can now individually synchronise

their spare parts logistics with internal

processes. Due to the OCI function of

the online platform, actual information

from the E-Portal is available in either

the customer’s own purchasing or ERP

system. This reduces efforts for data

entry and updates & simplifies the spare

parts ordering process. A customised

link to the E-Portal is embedded in the

customer’s system, giving direct access

to up-to-date spare parts prices and

availability details. This information can

then be transferred into the customer’s

purchasing system with a single click,

saving time with data entry and allowing

faster processing of orders and enquiries.

SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING

BASF partners with Seattle Mariners to debut new compostable snack bags

BASF has made a

breakthrough towards

sustainable snack

packaging that can

help companies and

communities everywhere

get closer to their goal of zero-waste. Lately, it has

partnered with one of the greenest teams in Major

League Baseball, The Seattle Mariners, and used the

iconic snack of the American pastime, peanuts, to

debut prototype packaging developed with its advanced

biopolymer technology. The first 10,000 fans, who

arrived at Safeco Field on that day and saw the Seattle

Mariners take on the Boston Red Sox, received a free

bag of peanuts in a 100 per cent compostable snack bag.

Cole-Parmer, a global leader in fluid

handling, life science, general laboratory

products, instrumentation, and equipment,

has released its 6th annual India Catalog

for the scientific and process

industries. The company also

released another version of

its annual catalog specifically

for the food and beverage

industry. The new 2012 catalog

underscores the company’s

reputation of bringing the

latest, hard-to-find products

to customers. Users can select

highly efficient laboratory

essentials, lab equipment, fluid handling

& process equipment and find exactly

what they need for their applications –

from research and development to pilot

plants to scale-up. The catalog also has

convenient dual pricing featuring custom

duty exempt prices and prices in rupees,

making it handy for users to set up supply

contracts.

Rakesh Aggarwal, Director

- Operations, Cole-Parmer

India, said, “We are working

in an era of customisation

where customers prefer to have

scalable solutions tailor-made

to their application needs, and

we offer this choice. Apart

from offering this option

of customisation, we widen

the horizon by giving customers the

convenience of product bundling combined

with pre- and post-sales service and expert

application support.”

Britannia Industries Ltd has launched a range of flavoured yoghurt in three flavours –

mango, vanilla and strawberry. The product is fortified with five active nutrients: iron,

iodine, calcium, zinc and vitamin A, and is available in a set form, making it easier to

scoop and eat. Speaking at the launch, Vinod Menon, Head - Dairy Business, Britannia

Industries Ltd, said, “Flavoured yoghurt has emerged as a distinct segment in the last

one year. Internationally, flavoured yoghurt – in both frozen and fresh form – is well

developed and seen as a healthier option. Majority of the flavoured yoghurt consumers

are today’s youth, who are open to trying new products and experiences.”

All variants have a shelf-life of 18 days and have to be stored in a cold environment.

The product will be priced at ` 15 per 100 gm pack.

This year’s Health Ingredients Europe (HIE)

exhibition will see Arla Foods Ingredients unveil

a highly innovative whey protein that is set to

transform the fast-growing clinical nutrition

category by offering companies the opportunity to

create a 100 per cent whey-based ready-to-drink

beverage that is more effective, easier to formulate

and better-tasting. Lacprodan DI-7017 from Arla Foods Ingredients is a

new generation of pure whey protein concentrate that is stable in ultra-high

temperature (UHT) formulations at neutral pH, representing a genuine

first in the market for clinical nutrition RTD beverages. Available in

powder form, it is suitable for use in pH acid and pH neutral formulations,

increasing the variety of product types and packaging formats into which it

can be incorporated. It is suitable for the milky beverages typically used in

clinical nutrition and can also be incorporated into less viscous beverages,

which may be easier for some patients to drink.

INFORMATION RESOURCES

Cole-Parmer releases its latest annual catalog in India

DAIRY BUSINESS

Britannia launches flavoured yoghurt

HEALTH INGREDIENTS

Arla Foods to introduce whey protein for clinical nutrition

TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION


Bosch Packaging has come out with Pack 301 ID inverted long dwell flow

wrapper (ID), the newest addition to its Pack series of horizontal form fill seal

(HFFS) machines. The Pack 301 ID gently transports products by carrying them

on top of the film from the former through the cutting head, minimising jams

and protecting package appearance. The machine’s long dwell sealing system

allows for longer sealing times compared with traditional rotary cutting heads,

which results in higher seal integrity and air-tight packages. In addition to fresh

produce, multipacks and other soft products, the gentle product handling and

secure seal of this new HFFS machine make it ideal for pharmaceutical, meat

and dairy applications.

Besides, Bosch Packaging has also added value to its Pack Feeder 4 family

– the Product Stacker Collator (PSC). The machine seamlessly integrates with

Bosch’s Pack series of horizontal flow wrappers to enable multi-count packaging

of either raw or wrapped products. Its design utilises a variety of carrier heights

to lift the products and place them onto a static shelf to create multipacks up

to five layers high before the stacks are conveyed to a horizontal flow wrapper

for overwrapping.

Bosch Packaging’s new flow wrapper provides longer sealing time

University of Warwick chemists have

taken out much of the cocoa butter

and milk fats that go into chocolate

bars, substituting them with tiny

droplets of juice measuring under 30

microns in diameter. They infused

orange and cranberry juice into milk,

dark and white chocolate using what

is known as a pickering emulsion.

Crucially, the clever chemistry does

not take away the chocolatey ‘mouth-

feel’ given by the fatty ingredients.

This is because the new technique

maintains the prized Polymorph V

content, the substance in the crystal

structure of the fat, which gives

chocolate its glossy appearance, firm

and snappy texture and also allows it

to melt smoothly in the mouth. The

final product will taste fruity, but there

is the option to use water and a small

amount of ascorbic acid (vitamin C)

instead of juice to maintain a chocolatey

taste. The scientists used food-approved

ingredients to create a pickering

emulsion, which prevents the small

droplets from merging with each other.

The new process also prevents the

unsightly ‘sugar bloom’, which can

appear on chocolate that has been

stored for too long. Dr Stefan Bon,

Department of Chemistry, Warwick

University, was the lead author of

the study published in the journal of

Materials Chemistry. The research

looked at the chemistry behind

reducing fat in chocolate, but now

it is up to the food industry to use

this new technique to develop tasty

ways to use it in chocolate. Dr Bon

said, “Everyone loves chocolate – but

unfortunately chocolate bars are high

in fat. However, it is the fat that gives

chocolate all the indulgent sensations

that people crave – the silky smooth

texture and the way it melts in the

mouth but still has a ‘snap’ to it when

you break it with your hand.”

Study reveals new technique to replace fat content in chocolate with fruit juice

Cake manufacturers could save more

than Euro 1 million a year by replacing

just half of the eggs they use with egg

replacers, according to a new calculator

developed by Arla Foods Ingredients.

The Nutrilac calculator was launched

at the IBA 2012 bakery show in

Munich. It showed that a large cake

manufacturer using 10,000 tonne of

liquid eggs a year would save Euro

1.35 million by using egg replacers on

a 50 per cent replacement ratio. Those

using a greater proportion of egg

replacers would stand to benefit from

even greater economies. The savings

are potentially huge for companies of

all sizes. The Nutrilac calculator shows

that a cake manufacturer using 750 tonne of liquid egg a year could make savings

of around Euro 1,00,000 annually by switching to 50 per cent egg replacers.

Manufactured from fractionated whey proteins, Nutrilac egg replacers are not

only less expensive than eggs, but they are also lower in calories, saturated fat and

cholesterol. They have a longer shelf-life – up to 18 months – and they produce great

tasting end-products. The calculator simply requires the user to input their annual

egg usage to receive an instant – and confidential – indication of the potential savings

available to them. Soren Norgaard, Senior Manager, Arla Foods Ingredients, said,

“With egg supplies remaining tight and prices high, the Nutrilac calculator is a simple

but effective way for cake manufacturers to see how they can cut costs dramatically by

switching some or all of their liquid egg usage to Nutrilac egg replacers.”

Arla Foods’ calculator can enable bakers to cut costs

TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER


As part of our endeavour to spread the technology culture, this section provides a means to promote and facilitate exchange of select technologies.

We strive to bring together suppliers of such technologies with suitable users for negotiations and industrial collaboration.

TECHNOLOGY OFFERED

Beverage maker An Indian firm is offering ‘three-in-one’

beverage maker, which is a portable kit

that allows the user to simultaneously

make three functional beverages as per

requirement. Using this, the consumer

can set up three different types of

fermentation simultaneously at one

particular temperature.

Areas of application

Beverage industry

Forms of transfer

Technology licensing

Chocolate manufacturing technology An Indian firm provides chocolate

manufacturing and snack extrusion

technology with machinery.

The firm supplies chocolate machines

like chocolate conches, chocolate

enrobers with cooling tunnel, one

shot chocolate moulding machines,

chocolate storage tanks, etc. The

machines are manufactured using

European technology.


Chocolate manufacturing

Forms of transfer

Consultancy, technical services and

equipment supply

Food-paste moulding machine A Thailand-based firm offers

a food-paste moulding machine

that produces cylindrical-shaped

food paste with both ends

sealed. This machine enables

faster production of food paste

with consistent size and hygiene, which

increases business potential in bigger

markets both locally and abroad.


It is useful in food processing industry

where the food products of cylindrical

shape are required

Forms of transfer


Food processing machineryAn Indian firm offers all machinery for

processing fruits, vegetables, poultry,

meat and fish. Manufactured in Europe,

the machinery is easy to use and makes

high-quality food products. It also offers

ice-making machines.


Food processing, agro-based

industries

Forms of transfer

Consultancy, equipment supply,

turnkey

Liquid glucoseAn Indian firm offers a novel bio-process

technology for liquid glucose production.

The company has made a significant

progress in technical advancement of the

process.


Only for food and confectionery

Forms of transfer

Consultancy, technology licensing

Sugarcane juice powder (dried)An Indian firm offers technology for

making sugarcane juice powder using

spray drying technique. It is a natural,

healthy, safe and nutritious product from

sugarcane.

Areas of application Food & beverages sector

Forms of transfer

Consultancy, technology licensing

Technology for milk, fruit and cereal-based productsAn Indian firm offers technology

for processing milk products, fruit &

vegetable products and ready-to-eat &

ready-to-cook food products


Food processing industry

Forms of transfer

Consultancy, subcontracting, joint

venture, technical services, capacity

building, technology licensing, equipment

supply, turnkey, others

Technology for natural dyes/ole-oresins An Indian firm provides assistance in the

manufacture of oleoresins/natural colour

extracts using latest technology.


Food colours/natural dyes

Forms of transfer

Consultancy, technical services,

turnkey

Vacuum sealer and gas injection machine A Thailand-based company is

providing technology for preserving

and extending shelf-life of food

products. Proper packaging is critical

for avoiding food spoilage. The

vacuum sealing and gas injection

technique prevents contaminating

microbes to enter the container,

thereby increasing the shelf-life of

the product.


Food p roce s s ing and

agro-based industries

Forms of transfer


TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER


Coconut milk beverage An Indian entrepreneur is interested in

acquiring the technology for producing

& processing coconut milk beverage.



Forms of transfer

Consultancy

Corn processingAn Indian company is looking for a

complete proposal/project report to set

up a dry milling corn processing plant

in Andhra Pradesh. Targeted finished

product is tinned corn, pop corn, corn

flakes etc. It is also interested to import

similar kind of plant & machinery to set

up the same in India.


Corn processing industry

Forms of transfer

Others

Extruder pilot plant An Indian company is seeking the

extruder pilot plant for manufacturing

processed cereal-based weaning food.


Infant food, supplementary food,

weaning food

Forms of transfer

Others

Food processing equipmentAn Indian company is seeking technology

and equipment for processing of fruits,

vegetables and other related products.



Forms of transfer

Others

Food preservationA Thailand-based food and preserved

fruit trading firm is looking for efficient

technology to extend the shelf-life and

preserve food and fruit.


Food processing, confectionery and

pastry industries

Forms of transfer

Others

Fruit drinks-doy packA firm from UAE is interested

in acquiring the technology for

manufacturing fruit juices and drinks

using optimum formulation technology.

The firm needs technology providers,

consultants and price quotes for the

project based on turnkey & know-how.



Forms of transfer

Others

Juice and food processingA company based in the UAE proposes

to establish a food processing plant that

would help process fruit juices, jam/jelly,

juice concentrates & pulp. Through this

plant, the company also wishes to obtain

valuable by-products like cattle feed,

fertiliser and raw materials for plywood.



Forms of transfer

Others

Rice husk ash to silica precipitatesAn Indian company is seeking the

technology to convert rice husk ash into

some useful matter like silica precipitate,

as the rice husk is rich in silica content.


Agro-based mills, which burn rice

husk for internal purposes

Forms of transfer

Others

Spice grinding and processing plant An Indian firm is seeking to set up a

spice plant and requires turnkey project

consultants for the same.



Forms of transfer

Others

Virgin coconut oil production A Thai entrepreneur is interested in

acquiring the technology for production

of virgin coconut oil. He plans to set

up a coconut oil production line with

technical co-operation from technology

providers.



Forms of transfer

Others

TECHNOLOGY REQUESTED

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IN CONVERSATION WITH Chandubhai Virani


IN CONVERSATION WITH

...says Chandubhai Virani, Managing Director, Balaji Wafers Pvt Ltd. In an interaction with Avani Jain, he observes that the low pricing and

good quality of ready-to-eat snack food products are driving customers to buy these. He also

highlights the trend of using technologies, which enable to make products using

less oil, power, and also results in minimum wastage.

Companies must

continuously innovate and do

R&D to maintain their position

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How is the demand for processed snack food products in India?The total demand for snack foods

in the food processing segment is

10 per cent. This demand is

rising tremendously due to

increased income levels and

travelling time of consumers.

Also, the low pricing and good

quality of these ready-to-eat

products drive customers to buy

such products. These days, there

is an increased demand for less

fatty products such as roasted snacks etc.

This is highly defining the snack food

industry in the country.

What are the major determining factors for the company’s success?The major turning point for the

company was the establishment of

automatic processing line and decrease

in rate of oil and potatoes used

around the year 1992. Further, as we

professionalised the business and the

new generation joined, changes kept on

coming. Thus, taking right decision at

the right time can be regarded as a

major factor for our success. Winning

the heart by quality and great taste,

and offering sufficient dealer margin

have been effective strategies for our

company. Further, low pricing of

products has also helped the company

gain a strong foothold in the market.

Since the consumers are becoming health-conscious, how are snacks manufacturers addressing this trend?

These days, companies emphasise on

technologies, which enable to make snack

food products by using less oil, fuel, power

and with minimum wastage. We also

prefer to make the products less spicy as

highly spicy products are not good for

health. For example, the Ratlami sev that

we make is not as spicy as the original

namkeen made in Ratlam. Further, we

always deliver quality products to our

consumers and there is continuous &

rigorous testing of raw materials, finished

products, etc.

How do you attain sustainability in your operations?We firmly believe in energy and water

conservation, and we have taken

various steps to ensure that. For energy

conservation, we use good quality boilers.

We have also set up three wind mills for

generating energy. Further, in order to emit

less smoke in the air, the chimneys are

regularly checked. For water conservation,

we see to it that minimum water is wasted.

This is achieved by treating water and

reusing it in the processes. We even use

the treated water for watering the plants

at the premises. Also, effluent treatment

plant is installed at the plant.

What are the challenges faced in the segment?The demand for snack food products

is huge and there are many players

in the segment. Therefore, delivering

quality products is a major task for

the companies. The companies must

continuously innovate and do R&D in

order to maintain their position in the

market. Talking about the challenges

faced by the family-run business in

the segment in particular, I must say

that it is difficult to get the consent of

all the family members on one matter.

You can control your staff but not your

family members.

What is your vision statement for the company?Our main motto is not only to earn

money but serve quality products to

our customers. We believe that our duty

does not end at making the product, but

we have the responsibility to ensure that

the quality is maintained till it reaches

our customers.

What is your future outlook for the snack food industry?The demand for wafers and namkeen

is huge. This business has bright future

and can reach up to any level if the

young generation in this segment shows

the desire and passion. By generating

confidence among suppliers & retailers

and delivering quality products always,

this business can grow undoubtedly.


What was the turning point in your career?Slowly and gradually,

when we gained success

in business and were able

to gain a competitive

edge in market, it gave

a boost to my confidence and can

be considered as a turning point in

my career.

What motivates you the most in your life?I always believe that team work is

important for the success of any

business. So, team work has always

motivated me.

How do you deal with a tough situation?In my life, there is no place for

words like ‘tough or difficult’. This

is because, I believe that if you

want to earn success, then you have

to successfully deal with all the

small and big problems. It is only

after facing tough situations and

committing mistakes that a person

learns to find solutions.

What is the business etiquette you value the most?Honesty is the one virtue that I

value the most because this defines

the success of any business to

a large extent. It is for the same

reason that I always tell consumers,

especially kids, that they should eat

our products as snacks and not as

supplement to food.

What is your message to young entrepreneurs?Do more than what others expect

from you. Live in the present and do

not worry about the future.

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SPECIAL FOCUS


FOOD SAFETY FOOD SAFETY Tasting success with well-tested quality initiatives ...................................................................................28

HYGIENE IN DAIRY PROCESSING Best sanitation practices must for clean production .................................................................................30

FRESH PRODUCE MARKET Maintaining freshness through traceability .............................................................................................32

FOOD SAFETY COMPLIANCEMyths demystified! ....................................................................................................................................36

INTERFACE - Pankaj Jaiminy, Assistant VP - Food, Health & Beauty Business, TÜV SÜD South Asia“By offering root cause analysis, our real expertise stands out” ................................................................38

SPECIAL FOCUS Food safety


Tasting success with well-tested

quality initiatives

The consumer of today demands a clearer and more regular communication regarding food safety and quality standards. And food processing companies owe it to their loyal consumer base to offer a trustworthy product. This has given birth to a new industry altogether: food testing.

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The simplest way to define

safe food is that it should

be without adulterants.

“Food can be contaminated

at nearly any step in the process, from

production, processing and preparation

to distribution. While consumers

bear some responsibility in preparing

and cooking food safely, the food

industry is responsible for producing

safe food,” opines Jyothish Krishnan,

Business Development Manager,

Cole-Parmer India.

In India, the concept of food safety

has evolved in recent times. “In India,

taste and appearance of food is given

relatively more importance as compared

to its safety. With the boom of media,

the general awareness on food safety has

increased to a large extent. For example,

buying water was unheard of, but the

last decade saw the onset of packaged

drinking water, which ensured safe

drinking water. Slowly and gradually,

the concept of food safety has entered

our system,” opines Gautam Khanna,

Executive Director and Head, 3M

Health Care Business, India.

Food safety product marketFreedonia Group projects that the

global food safety product demand

will rise 8.1 per cent annually through

2014, driven by both, gains in food &

beverage processing activity worldwide

and increasingly strict food safety

regulations. Equipment companies

offering flexibility, customisations

and wider range will have an edge

over the others. “Like any type of

business, food manufacturers want

processes and tools that keep their

production efficient. Yet, time-saving

technologies do boost efficiency, and

in some cases, consistency. One of the

more acute components of food safety

is maintaining proper temperature,

whether in freezing or heating. Equally

important are technologies that speed

up the process for testing adulterants

in food, yet are ever-more sensitive in

detection,” says Krishnan. He further

adds, “As food substances are imported

and exported around the world, the

need for robust, reliable instruments to

identify contaminants is paramount.”

Some of the best selling products

towards food safety from Cole-Parmer

include peristaltic pumps, FDA and NSF

approved tubings & hoses, HACCP

and NSF approved thermometers,

moisture meters, specialty pH electrodes,

refractometers/brix meters, data

loggers, mixers, homogenisers, and water

testing equipment.

There are a number of challenges

in the area of food testing, which

are being addressed by the analytical

equipment market, thus delivering

better results for the food processing

industries. Jitendra Parmar, Manager-

Vertical Markets (Pharmaceutical &

Food Safety), Thermo Fisher Scientific

India Pvt Ltd, elaborates, “Today, food

& beverage industries need reliable and

cost-effective quick testing techniques

for maintaining quality and optimising

supply chain & storage management.

Traditionally, microbiology tests

required more than a day to three

days. On the other hand, many of the

chemical analysis processes are fast


Food safety

and can be done within hours, but it

requires trained manpower for analysis

and interpretation of the data, which

is one of the major challenges faced by

food segments and supporting test labs.

Screening for physical contaminants in

packaging is another area of concern.”

Combating pathogens“Global regulations are changing

and microbiology labs are faced with

considerable challenges such as high

turnover of lab technicians, increasing

pressure to deliver more rapid results,

steady rise in volume of work, increasing

sensitivity for food safety issues and the

need to cut costs. Besides the human costs,

the financial losses from a food recall can

also be a concern. For instance, the costs

associated with the 2009 recall of peanut

products are believed to have topped $ 1

billion. Every year, food-borne pathogens

result in approximately 2 billion cases of

food-borne illnesses, 1.8 million deaths

and economic losses to the tune of

$ 10-83 billion,” says Khanna.

By far, the segment of pathogen

testing constitutes the largest proportion

in the global food safety testing market.

It is estimated that by 2015, the global

market for pathogen testing products

will touch a CAGR of 4.2 per cent, as

per Freedonia Group. Also, advances

in disinfectants, sanitisers, disinfection

equipment and diagnostic products

will show high growth, accounting

for more than 80 per cent of food

safety product demand in the period

between 2009 and 2014. New

technologies, such as ultraviolet and

ozone equipment, for disinfection are

becoming increasingly popular.

Within the food processing plant

market, the largest share of demand

comes from the meat industry.

Raw meat is susceptible to high

contamination during slaughter and

subsequent processing. Poultry, eggs and

seafood also face similar issues. Thus,

those products that are customised for

accounting for the safety & integrity of

these items are bound to lead to higher

volumes of sales. Also, technologies

specific to testing genetically-modified

organism (GMO) are showing fast

growth. Another interesting area that

has shown tremendous growth is

that of smart labels and tags, which

are important for ensuring product

traceability.

Biotechnology is also paving way

for research towards the development

of food safety testing technologies.

New arenas such as genetic engineering,

irradiation of food and modified

atmosphere packaging are being used

to extend shelf-life or make food safer.

Their potential benefit for public

health is huge: for example, genetic

engineering of plants has the potential

to increase the nutrient content of

foods, decrease their allergenicity

and improve the efficiency of food

production. Advanced testing devices,

with innovative biochip and microchip

technologies, are being used, owing

to their ability to detect the presence

of new pathogen varieties in food

particles. Biochips effectively detect the

presence of food-borne pathogens by

imprinting different DNA molecules

and antibodies on the same chip.

“A recent study mentions that

around 3 million people die each

year from food poisoning and water-

borne illness, thus making safe food

production a top priority for consumer

protection and trust. Brand image and

brand asset depend on customer trust

and loyalty, which become a pivot

point for business survival. Many

brands and businesses have suffered

because of lapses in food safety

and non-compliance to regulations,”

adds Khanna.

Detecting chemical contaminantsPresence of chemical residues in food

is more of a common phenomenon.

Detecting them becomes vital to

ensure safe food, especially fresh

produce. “Analysis of chemical and

physical contaminants in complex

food matrices is one of the major

challenges for food industry.

Understanding of domestic and

international varied standards and their

compliance is another intricacy faced

by food processors. Quantisation of

known pesticide & antibiotic residue

analysis is addressed by chromatography

and mass spectrometry techniques.

Unknown chemical contaminants

are analysed by high resolution

accurate mass systems. Trace metal

analysis is done by inorganic

spectroscopy technique. Authenticity

of food is addressed by isotopic

ratio MS system. Physical contaminants

are checked by X-ray based systems,”

summarises Parmar.

Thermo Fisher Scientific ’s

complete range of chromatography,

spectroscopy, mass spectrometry,

IRMS & HRAM products helps

analytical scientists for al l

types of chemical analysis, and

research scientists to carry out

product development work. Its

range of X-ray detection performs

quick screening for foreign

objects while radioactivity testing

instruments help in determination of

radioactive residue in food.


Brand image and brand asset depend on customer trust and loyalty, which become a pivot point for business survival. Many

brands and businesses have suffered because of lapses in food safety and non-compliance to regulations.

Gautam KhannaExecutive Director and Head, 3M Health Care Business, India

As food substances are imported and exported around the world, the need for robust, reliable instruments to identify

contaminants is paramount.

Jyothish KrishnanBusiness Development Manager, Cole-Parmer India

SPECIAL FOCUS Hygiene in dairy processing


Avani Jain

The Indian dairy industry

is expected to touch the

` 5,00,000-crore mark by

2012, with milk output

pegged at 190 million tonne at the end

of the period as per one of the reports

by ASSOCHAM. With such ambitious

targets and the day-to-day increasing

pressure of demand & supply along with

the stringent regulations of Food Safety

and Standards Authority of India coming

into play, the need for ensuring safety and

hygiene during dairy processing holds

the key for dairy plants to successfully

provide quality products.

Earlier, the Indian dairy industry

was limited to producing traditional

products like liquid milk, butter, ghee

and milk powder. But now, it is providing

sophisticated and ever-changing range

of products like cheese, UHT milk

and ice cream, which is putting a huge

pressure on productivity excellence.

Dairies are now struggling to improve

both productivity and quality. Among all

these pressures and increasing demand,

challenges such as high turnaround time,

microbial growth control, product waste,

among others, pose major obstruction to

operational efficiencies. Thus, adopting

proper sanitation methods assume all the

more importance.

Strategies at its best The use of proper sanitation solutions

enables the dairy industry to maintain

hygiene and safety during processing. The

industry is now looking forward to these

solutions for continuous improvements.

Sham Chaudhry, Ex-Assistant General

Manager - Quality, Gujarat Co-operative

Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF),

observes, “No doubt, the demand for

safety and hygiene has increased manifold

in recent times. But the dairy industry,

probably the oldest food industry in the

country, was always cautious about this fact.

It was for the same reason that pasteurised

bottled milk was introduced in Mumbai 65

years ago. Later, this development caught

on in other parts of the country and was

followed by packaged pasteurised products

like table butter, ice cream etc, which we see

today in the market.”

The dairy industry, which had realised

the safety and hygiene aspects much earlier,

is now adopting new and better solutions

for maintaining the same. Chaudhry

notes “At present, with the increasing

awareness about hygiene and sanitation,

most modern dairies have adopted ISO

standards such as 9001, 14000 and 22000

together with Hazards and Critical

Control Points (HACCP) certifications.

Many dairies have also opted for BIS

and AGMARK certification schemes to

superimpose a third party guarantee of the

quality of their products.”

He adds further, “There are other

strategies that can be adopted so as to

maintain high sanitation levels in dairy

processes. These include clean milk

production in villages, rapid cooling or

rapid transport of milk to the processing

plant, rigid compliance of Standard

Operating Procedures (SOPs) without any

compromise, maintenance of strict plant

hygiene and training of workers about basic

and personal hygiene suited for dairy plant.

Sanitation at all levelsIn the dairy industry, the professionals

understand that you cannot make good

products from badly produced or handled

milk. “Thus, the concept of total quality

or end-to-end quality is catching up.

The growing health- and hygiene-consciousness among consumers is driving modern dairy plants to work on improving safety and hygiene standards. One of the basic steps towards ensuring this is maintaining high sanitation levels in the plants, especially during various stages of processing. In the present times, sanitation has become crucial to the dairy industry and use of proper sanitation solutions will definitely help this industry to provide quality products to its customers.

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Hygiene in dairy processing

Many village-level milk collection centres,

called mandalis or societies, have got ISO

9000 certification in Gujarat and in some

other states. This shows that awareness

regarding hygiene is trickling down to

villages too. Further, the introduction

of bulk milk coolers to rapidly chill the

collected milk in villages is gradually

improving the microbiological quality

and shelf-life of milk,” states Chaudhry.

Moreover, it is also important to note

that the sanitation of the workers in a dairy

plant is essential for ensuring hygiene and

quality of dairy products. Chaudhry avers,

“You cannot expect good microbiological

quality of a product packed by a worker,

who does not follow good sanitation

practices, either because of ignorance on

his/her part or non-availability of proper

sanitation facilities in a plant. Thus, in

my view, all food plants have to ensure

the cleanliness, sanitation and hygiene

throughout the plant.”

Clean and clear prospectsThough the demand for safety, hygiene

and sanitation solutions is increasing

in the dairy processing industry, there

is a long way to go for the industry

in this area. Proper hygiene and

sanitation have remained a challenge

because of perishable nature of milk

and complex processing parameters.

Rahul Kumar, Managing Director,

Amul Dairy, highlighted the need for

clean production in dairy plants at a

conference on ‘Importance of food

safety & hygiene in dairy industry’

recently. He says, “In general, there

is need for proper sanitation in dairy

business. There is need for improvement

in farm production and we also need to

take care of hygiene and safety while

milking cattle with machines. Besides,

hygiene of tankers carrying milk is also

big concern.”

He adds, “Indian dairy is unique in

the world; and if we want to prosper, it

is important for the dairy technologists

to know about cleanliness and sanitation

methods as these are important

when it comes to product quality, safety

and hygiene.”


No doubt, the demand for safety and hygiene has increased manifold in recent times. But the dairy industry, probably

the oldest food industry in the country, was always cautious about this fact.

Sham ChaudhryEx-Assistant GM - Quality, GCMMF

Indian dairy is unique in the world; and if we want to prosper, it is important for the dairy technologists to know about cleanliness

and sanitation methods.Rahul KumarManaging Director, Amul Dairy

SPECIAL FOCUS Fresh produce market


Mahua Roy

We talk about globalisation

and expansion of

the food processing

industry. Enumeration

of the plus points of these phenomena is

simple. But has one wondered about the

negative connotations? Are there any?

To think of it, the vastness of the

processed food industry is somewhat a

drawback in itself. As companies get

bigger, they serve a large population

of consumers. And if unfortunately,

something goes wrong, a huge

population is simultaneously

affected. This gives rise to

rampant product recalls

and blotches the name of a

brand at times.

Tracking and traceabilityEvery step in the supply

chain of fresh food is

critical as the perishable

nature of the food

makes it conducive to

spoilage. Committing

to high levels of safety right

through the retail shelf is a

major responsibility. “Around

95 per cent of the poultry

sector is unorganised, and this

poses a significant challenge in

bridging the gap between the consumer

understanding of fresh & safe, and the

importance of chilled state in preserving

the freshness and quality through the cold

chain, which is critical to the reduction

of adverse microbiological activity,” puts

forth Arabind Das, Chief Operating

Officer, Godrej Tyson Foods Ltd.

A well-structured food traceability

strategy enables to monitor most of the

serious issues related to food safety and also

paves the way for a robust product recall

system. Technologies aiding the progress

of traceability systems are being integrated

into the standard operating procedures of

most food processing companies. As of

today, companies are thinking increasingly

beyond ISO 9001 and ISO 15001, with

the advent of ISO 22005. “ISO 22005 is

the guidance standard for system design

& implementation of traceability in food

& feed chain. Many reputed software &

security firms are now offering traceability

solutions based on 2D & 3D barcode

and radio frequency identification

(RFID),” says Pankaj Jaiminy, Assistant

Vice President - Food, Health & Beauty

Business, TÜV SÜD South Asia. Such

systems assist in minimising inherent

inefficiencies in the supply chain, thereby

optimising procedures.

“Consumer product and retail

industries lose about $ 40 billion annually,

or 3.5 per cent of their sales, due to supply

chain inefficiencies. The traceability

solution’s real-time visibility into the food

supply chain from farm to fork enables

food suppliers to pinpoint

potentially unsafe products

at the batch level and remove

them ‘surgically’ from the

shelves, thus avoiding the

need for costly and wasteful

wholesale food recalls,”

Jaiminy adds.

Guaranteeing fresh food safety

“Analysis of chemical

contaminants in

mult iple of

complex food

matrices, rapid

microbiology

tests and physical

contaminants are the

major challenges for food

industry. Understanding of

domestic and international

varied standards and

their compliance is another

intricacy for food industry,” says Jitendra

Parmar, Manager-Vertical Markets

(Pharmaceutical & Food Safety), Thermo

Fisher Scientific India Pvt Ltd.

While incorporation of the latest

food testing technology is important to

the food industry, it is equally important

to undertake rampant quality checks

The most critical factor in assuring fresh food safety lies in the strength of the supply chain. Fresh foods

comprising dairy, livestock are more susceptible to contamination because of their inherent nature.

Sophistication in technology is now leading to development in safety deliverables.

Maintaining freshness through

traceability


Fresh produce market

across the entire supply chain. There

are various stakeholders responsible for

a robust food supply chain. And when

it comes to fresh food produce, the

involvement and accountability of each

pillar, be it the farmer or the distributor

or even the manufacturer or the retailer,

is equally critical.

Ninad Chikhalikar, Vice President

- Quality, Health & Safety (QHSE),

Sodexo On-site Service Solutions, explains

in detail about monitoring fresh produce

across the supply chain. “Monitoring is

done in four main stages. The first level

of monitoring is at the agreement or

contract stage, where the supplier and

the purchaser are now able to construct

much more meaningful and binding

agreements for both sides. Determining

the specification of the product, be it the

temperature of chilled produce on receipt,

the length, weight or size of fresh produce

or the very specific items such as the fat

content of milk, can ensure that everyone

is extremely clear on what they are buying

and nobody can try to pass a sub-standard

product through for their own benefit.”

He further adds, “The second element

of monitoring is on receipt of raw

materials. Finally, monitoring against the

finished product can also ensure that the

produce is turned into the finished product

in a way that would be expected. Finally

and most importantly, the process needs

to be monitored effectively and at regular

intervals. Are all produce being heated to

80°C; are plastic chopping boards being

used throughout; are kitchen workers

using correct clothing including hairnets

and gloves; are cleansing agents such as

potassium permanganate being used at the

right steps to clean both the materials and

the equipment? All these steps need to be

monitored regularly and repeatedly.”

Usually, most companies react to

supply chain inefficiencies after the onset

of a food scare. It is interesting to note

that most of these food scares are related

to fresh food or perishable produce. This

only reiterates the importance this sector

holds. Whenever an outbreak of supply

chain inefficiency occurs, the immediate

and logical response is to tighten the

specifications or increase inspections.

However, these are not effective long-term

strategies, since they do not mitigate the

root cause of the problem. What is needed

is a comprehensive, ‘farm-to-fork’ approach

to food safety. “The liberalisation of global

trade and the fact that consumers demand

not just economical but healthy, tasty,

hygienic and safe food indicate that food

safety is an important aspect and food

safety measures are required from farming,

logistics to processing. In fact, the increase

in exports has resulted in enhanced food

safety awareness originating from the

compliances with the importing countries’

regulations,” adds Das.

Keeping up with the timesAs the food industry is continuously

evolving, so does its susceptibility to

contamination. For dairy, one of the key

measures is temperature control. “In India,

it is mandated that milk should be kept

at a temperature below 5°C. This is a

sensible consideration but the challenge

is that, for companies that mandate this

to their vendors, they are then bound by

consistent checking, which is somewhat

difficult in a situation where agreements

may have previously declared explicitly

that this must be the case in all deliveries.

It is a matter of evolution as our own

supply chain matures, but hopefully in

time it will be possible to remove some

of the paperwork for companies that can

clearly show the ability to comply at a

holistic level,” says Chikhalikar.

He adds, “Another improvement that

is seen is the move towards more stable

versions of existing products. An example

of this would be milk powder, which is

not a blanket replacement for milk by any

means but can be considered in specific

dishes to ensure that the risk of spoilage

of milk, and indeed the environmental

impact of transporting and storing chilled

product, will be minimised.”

With every day, a new battery of

tests is included to establish the integrity

of a certain product. In such a scenario,

delivering the product in time without

compromising on safety becomes a huge

challenge. Recently, Japan advocated

ethoxyquin standard for shipments of

shrimp. This has suddenly affected the

domestic marine processing industry.

Regularising safety managementIn order to achieve total quality

management and meet international

standards, it is imperative to establish a

principal framework to monitor the path of

food. Such a strategy will eventually help

achieve efficient inventory management,

faster processing and higher turnovers

thereafter. “In India, the food processing

industry has its inherent challenges,

of which food safety from farm to fork

is at the top. Companies that follow a

more traditional approach and lack good

manufacturing and good housekeeping

practices (GMP/GHP) face the risk

of microbiological outbreak. A recent

example is of H1N1, which was a result

of little or no safety measures at farm level

to prevent such occurrence,” says Das.

But the past decade has seen an

explosion of food safety regulations.

“The industry has witnessed a transition

from the old Prevention of Adulteration

Act (PFA) to the safety-based Food

Safety and Standards (FSS) Act. Vigilant

inspection and mandatory requirement

of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control

Point (HACCP) certification for

operating food industry is helping to

provide safe food to consumers,” adds

Das. The fresh produce industry has

benefitted greatly from this due to the

alleviation of the problems associated

with contamination. The industry itself

has become more aware and responsible

towards its loyal base of consumers.


It is a matter of evolution as our own supply chain matures, but hopefully in time it will be possible to remove some of the

paperwork for companies that can clearly show the ability to comply at a holistic level.Ninad ChikhalikarVP - QHSE, Sodexo On-site Service Solutions

SPECIAL FOCUS Food safety compliance


Neil Giles

Regional and international

food industry safety

guidelines undergo changes

all the time. Given the

heightened safety risks in the global

food supply chain, it is important

for manufacturers to be aware of

any amendments to guidelines and

regulations regarding production lines.

Failure to comply jeopardises both

regional sales and overseas exports.

However, there are a number of

myths regarding food safety standards

that must be dispelled. By separating

myths from facts, manufacturers will

gain a better understanding of the

regulations governing the industry,

and this will help them guarantee

quality in their products while ensuring

consumer safety.

Compliance with one standard guarantees compliance with all

While a company may need to comply

with any number of regional and

international food safety regulations,

the specific standards that must

be met will vary depending on the

manufacturer, the countries in which it

operates and the retailers or customers

it wants to supply. Manufacturers must

therefore carefully consider as to which

standards they must meet for operating

in their respective markets. They will

need to adapt their product inspection

systems and processes accordingly to

adhere to required guidelines. This

includes having the correct equipment

with the necessary failsafe features and

having the means to collect production

& process documentation.

Many regulations are based on the

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control

Points (HACCP) audit process, which

was developed by NASA in the 1960s

to ensure the quality and safety of food

rations for astronauts. While a number

of today’s regulations share similar

aims of the HACCP system, each

safety standard has variations designed

to deal with specific threats to food

quality and safety.

Take, for example, the British Retail

Consortium (BRC) Food Standard –

one of the world’s most popular food

safety certification schemes with

certificates issued all over the world.

Originally, this scheme was intended

to standardise and monitor quality

and manufacturing practices for

private label. The BRC Food Standard

certification is now required by a

majority of retailers in a number of

countries for private label products and,

increasingly, for branded products.

Standard inspection systems fit all products

Each product and production line

is different and brings with it unique

challenges to comprehensive inspection.

Standard contaminant detection

and check-weighing systems can be

applicable in certain cases, particularly

for small- to medium-sized enterprises

establishing new operations, but many

production applications require a

customised solution.

Manual rejection by operators is as good as automated rejection systems

The fact is automated rejection

systems are far more reliable than

manual systems, and rising safety

standards are demanding the

installation of automatic systems on

food production lines. Alternatively,

conveyors must be able to be stopped

when contamination is detected so that

substandard products or foreign objects

can be removed.

As manufacturing processes rapidly evolve, the standards governing food industry keep changing. Food manufacturers must have correct product inspection systems in place, along with knowledgeable consultation to meet the stringent demands imposed on them by governments and retailers worldwide. Successful brand owners fully understand the need to comply with changing food safety regulations for ensuring that their products are fit to be sold in lucrative markets, both regional and worldwide.

Myths demystified!

MYTH 1

MYTH 2

Courtesy: Mettler-Toledo Safeline

MYTH 3


Food safety compliance

There is no need to test product inspection systems once they are installed

Regional and international food quality

regulations require manufacturers to

regularly test the performance of their x-ray

inspection, metal detection and check-

weighing systems to ensure they are all

operating correctly. They must also continue

to meet pre-set strict sensitivity standards.

For example, in the case of metal detection

systems, BRC Food Standard Version

6, Clause 4.10.3.4 states that companies

must establish and implement documented

procedures for operating & testing metal

detection and x-ray equipment to ensure

that all systems are working, including

memory and reset functions.

There is no real need to train all employees on food safety regulationsAn increasing number

of food safety regulatory authorities

are insisting that all employees be fully

trained on standards compliance, correct

operations and system test procedures. For

example, the IFS Food Standard Version

6, Clause 1.2.4 KO, which also went into

effect in January 2012, states that the

senior management of food companies

must ensure that employees are aware of

their responsibilities related to food safety

and quality.

One critical control point at the end of the production line is sufficient

In some simple production processes, a

single Critical Control Point (CCP) is

sufficient. In more complex processes or

applications where multiple processes

are involved, there is an increased risk

of contamination and it may be prudent

to install ‘in-process’ CCPs. Ultimately

in many cases, in order to demonstrate

due diligence and the ability to trace

contamination to the source, it is necessary

to establish CCPs throughout the entire

production process. A typical production

line could have several points where

contamination is possible, and all these

points should be identified as CCPs by an

HACCP audit. This enables contamination

traceability in the production process and

allows manufacturers to correct flaws and

prevent future contamination.

The Global Food Safety Initiative is a certificationThe Global Food Safety

Initiative (GFSI) is a non-profit foundation

managed by The Consumer Goods

Forum and is dedicated to harmonising

food safety standards around the world

to make it easier for food manufacturers

to comply with multiple regulations. This

is a vital initiative in an industry where

manufacturers are operating increasingly

complex multinational supply chains,

with raw materials sourced in a different

region from where they are processed, and

from where final products are sold. Food

manufacturers cannot receive a GFSI

certification, but they can be certified

to a standard approved by the GFSI

organisation.

There is no need to keep records of product inspectionThe required length of time

to hold onto product inspection system

documentation varies from region to region,

as well as from manufacturer to manufacturer.

However, it is in the brand owner’s best

interest to retain performance records for

as long as possible. Many food products,

particularly dried and processed foods, have

extended shelf-life. It is necessary to take

this into consideration when planning and

organising the data logging and storage

system of a production line.

Fault condition monitoring in inspection devices is not necessary

Many food safety regulations now require

product inspection systems to include

advanced condition monitoring in

preference to traditional fault monitoring.

A fault monitoring system simply alerts

operators when there is a fault in the

product inspection machine, whereas an

advanced condition monitoring system

gives early warning of adverse trends in

performance before the failure actually

occurs and before safety standards are

compromised. This offers manufacturers

the opportunity to plan maintenance and

rectification work during natural breaks or

when production or process lines are not

running. This in turn gives manufacturers

the confidence that their inspection

systems are correctly monitoring the

performance of their production lines and

also allows them to reduce maintenance

downtime and costs.

All auditors operate with the same structure

It simply is not the case that all audits

are the same. The audit procedure will

vary according to the standard the food

manufacturer is expected to comply

with, the auditing company, the records

available from the manufacturer and the

particular application. Depending on

the type of contaminant threat, certain

food products require specific auditing

procedures, which should be taken into

account when considering data logging

and storage.

Correctly documented and

logged performance records can help

manufacturers reduce audit times and

the intensity of investigations. When

documentation on product inspection tests

and contaminant detection is logically

stored and comprehensive, there is less

need to probe deeper for information on

processes and validation procedures.

Neil Giles is the Marketing

Communications Manager

- Mettler-Toledo Product

Inspection Division at

Mettler-Toledo Safeline,

a leading supplier of metal detection and

X-ray inspection solutions for food and pharmaceutical

industries based in the UK. He currently specialises in

metal detection and product inspection technology.

He has over 20 years work experience in food and

pharmaceutical industries. Email: [email protected]

MYTH 4

MYTH 5

MYTH 6

MYTH 7

MYTH 8

MYTH 9

MYTH 10

SPECIAL FOCUS Interface - Pankaj Jaiminy


What is the uniqueness of TÜV SÜD when it comes to food testing?The food safety business model of TÜV

SÜD is quite unique. We offer testing,

certification and inspection, both quality

& quantity under the same roof. This

makes the entire process convenient for

the food processing companies. Usually,

with other third party labs, three different

teams interface with same company. Also,

we believe that analysis does not end

primarily at testing but continues towards

interpretation of the data and figures

obtained, and offering suggestive remedial

measures to the companies. For example, we

assist companies post-analysis about why a

certain value has deflected from normal and

what can be suitable solutions to combat

this. By offering root cause analysis, our

real expertise stands out evidently. We are

the only lab in Asia-Pacific to obtain ISO

17020 gradation. This certification awards

streamlining of test protocols.

Why is there a sudden rise in third party labs for food testing in India?The chief reason for this is obviously

stricter regulations, which are more or less

on par with the international standards.

Yes, we are noticing a rise in enquiries

received for testing & certifications, all over

the country. The FSSAI has clearly stated

norms regarding the frequency of sample

testing, which was not streamlined earlier.

For instance, in the test method protocols

earlier, each company followed its own risk

analysis method, which was internal and

issued preventive actions, if required. There

was no set frequency of such tests. However,

export houses had a higher frequency of

testing, obviously, accompanied with every

shipment of theirs. FSSAI has now made

it mandatory that every sample has to be

tested at least twice a year. This mandate

has opened up the food testing market.

Also, FSSAI states that the test needs to

have legal and technical validity. For the

testing method to be technically sound,

it has to undergo tests by internationally-

streamlined ISO 17025 graded lab.

As a food safety expert, what advice do you have to offer to the dairy industry?In India, the dairy industry adopts majorly

the co-operative model. In this case, the

backward integration and efficiency of the

cold chain are critical steps. Especially the

link between the distributor and retailer

needs to be strong. One has to keep in

mind that the responsibility of the food

manufacturer does not end at factory gate,

but continues right up to consumer level.

What is your expertise for the seafood industry?The seafood industry is majorly export-

oriented, and thus faced with several

regulatory laws. The area of concern for

this industry lies in the aquaculture and

its traceability. TÜV SÜD is involved in

aquaculture audits; it is one of our strong

segments and we are frequently nominated

by international buyers. Being an export-

oriented industry, the seafood industry is

particular about the turnaround time. We

maintain this high standard by offering

three days end-to-end solution, heavily

saving on costs for the companies.

What has been your observation about the QSR industry in India?We have been getting several orders

from the QSR industry, which runs

primarily on franchisee model. It has a

high consumer interface. Any complaints

regarding food safety mishaps affect the

brand name of the company directly.

Thus, QSR industry has to invest a lot

in maintaining food safety standards.

How are you associating your expertise to SMEs?We are involved in training and

orientation of SMEs in the food

industry. We offer complimentary

seminars about laws, regulations and

safety standards. We are also involved in

educating the masses about food safety.

The Ministry of Micro, Small and

Medium Enterprises, APEDA and

Ministry of Food Processing Industries

have been instrumental in the upliftment

of food SMEs.


…explains Pankaj Jaiminy, Assistant Vice President, Food, Health & Beauty Business - TÜV SÜD South Asia. In conversation with Mahua Roy, he outlines the areas of concern for the food processing industry and the role of third party testing labs.

By offering root cause analysis, our

real expertise stands out

FACILITY VISIT MicroChem Silliker Pvt Ltd



MicroChem Silliker Pvt Ltd

is a premier food testing

laboratory located in the

growing industrial hub at

Mahape, Navi Mumbai. It has a pan-India

sample collection network. MicroChem

boasts of an independent building, which

houses chemical, instrumentation &

microbiology laboratories and a separate

training centre. It is spread over an area

of 22,000 sq ft. “We specialise in the areas

of food testing & analysis and have a vast

experience with all food matrices including

fresh, raw, processed and packed produce,”

says Dr Deepa Bhajekar, Managing

Director, MicroChem Laboratory Pvt Ltd.

It has issued over 5,00,000 test reports till

date and more than 20,000 food nutritional

labels. These test reports are valid in over

163 countries worldwide. The laboratory

has more than 100 trained & qualified

analysts and personnel.

Problem solving has always been the

heart line of MicroChem. Solving quality

problems at the root helps its customers

identify and eliminate the same resulting

in a safe quality product. “The laboratory

has proven its quality and accuracy of

test results at international levels,” claims

Dr Bhajekar. Wide scope of analyses

and sensitivity levels possible due to

high-end sophisticated instruments,

which are imported from some of the

best manufacturers in the world, have

enabled the laboratory to provide best-

in-class services. Training of personnel

involved in the analysis in the laboratory

is rigorous as also the verification of their

skills prior to commercial testing. Safety

measures followed in the laboratory are

at par with international labs. In-depth

understanding of the technical nuances

is definitely a distinctive factor associated

with the laboratory. The joint venture

collaboration between MicroChem

Laboratory & Silliker Inc has provided

further momentum to the quality aspect.

Areas of expertiseThe laboratory conducts various analytical

testing based on different testing standards

(national and international) such as Indian

Standards (IS), Association of Analytical

Communities (AOAC), American Society

for Testing and Materials (ASTM),

British-European Standards (BS EN),

United States Pharmacopeia (USP),

Indian Pharmacopeia (IP), European

Pharmacopeia (EP), Japanese standards,

AREAS OF TESTING � Quality testing (physical,

microbiological and chemicals)

� Pathogens testing by VIDAS (salmonella in 24 hours)

� Nutritional labelling

� Shelf-life studies (ambient & accelerated conditions)

� Pesticide residues

� Heavy metals-ICPMS

� Contaminants-NOTs, melamine, cyanuric acid etc

� Antibiotic testing

� GMO testing – soyabean, cotton, tea, maize etc

MicroChem Silliker has emerged as one of the leading food testing laboratories in India in a short span of time. Equipped with a state-of-the-art facility, it has issued over 5,00,000 test reports and more than 20,000 food nutritional labels. No wonder, its test reports are valid in over 163 countries. Efforts are on to expand business across Asia to become a one-stop shop for food testing.

Leveraging on the quality matrix

Mycotoxin analysis by HPLC

Serial dilution for enumeration of microbes


MicroChem Silliker Pvt Ltd

among others. Complying with Silliker’s

quality systems has raised its expertise to

international levels.

“Traceability is a unique characteristic

of our laboratory for all analyses carried

out. The quality of reference standards used

has helped us to increase our efficiency

and accuracy in terms of internationally

acceptable test results,” says Dr Bhajekar.

To ensure uniformity and accuracy in test

results, key analysts are provided training in

international labs on an annual basis so as to

gain expertise in testing different matrices

and upgraded test methods. An advanced

software system has been implemented for

rapid and traceable flow of samples as well

as test results. The testing and analysis done

here are routine quality testing (physical,

microbiological and chemicals), pathogens

testing by VIDAS (salmonella in 24 hours),

nutritional labelling, shelf-life studies

(ambient and accelerated conditions),

pesticide residues, heavy metals-ICPMS,

contaminants-NOTs, melamine, cyanuric

acid, antibiotic testing, GMO testing –

soyabean, cotton, tea, maize etc. The core

areas for the laboratory are processed foods

& snacks, meat & meat products, milk

& dairy products, bakery& confectionery,

fruits & vegetables, animal feed, ready-to-

eat food, oils & fats, packaged water, etc.

Marketing strategyDr Bhajekar strongly believes that it is a

technical business not sold by marketing

alone but by delivering accurate and

timely test results. “In the service

industry, companies that provide services

as opposed to a tangible product have

to employ different strategies in their

marketing and sales efforts,” she says.

Service businesses offer an intangible

product and as a result people in the

company become important. In the service

sector, past performance is the indicator of

future outcomes. A company’s credentials;

expertise of management and employees;

and testimonials of clients become the

necessary strategies to facilitate new

avenues. “Our overall strategy is to cover

the available market vertical-wise as well

as hub-wise. Presence of Silliker and its

stringent quality systems have catapulted

us into a different league,” claims

Dr Bhajekar.

Speaking on competition, she says

that Indian indigenous laboratories are

probably smaller firms run on tighter

budgets. “It is healthy to have competition

because it pushes you to excel. Every

organisation has its own philosophy and

goal including the level of excellence the

company aims at and I think there is

some space for everyone in the industry,”

she opines.

Manpower trainingThe MicroChem team comprises a group

of young and qualified professionals

from the fields of biotechnology, food

technology, microbiology, analytical

chemistry, food science and quality

control. Analysts are trained for

different tests and matrices by four step

training programme. Key analysts are

also provided with international training

on annual basis for better accuracy

and reliability. “The laboratory was

established in 2000 and is already one

of the frontrunners in this rather niche

industrial segment of food analysis.

Our primary clientele consists of all

food processors, exporters, restaurateurs,

traders and other segments of the food

industry. The advent of globalisation has

in fact opened far more potential market

segments all of which require testing of

their supplied or consumed foods at

some level or the other,” she says.

Future plansMicroChem is looking at expansion all

over Asia. “We would like expand all over

Asia as one-stop shop for food testing

and would like to cater to the entire

spectrum of analytical abilities, especially

technical expertise and machines for

which services are not available in

India,” says Dr Bhajekar. Speaking on

achievements, missed opportunities etc,

she says, “This business was started

with just passion and a strong gut-

instinct. Hard work followed. At times

you have to let opportunities go and

sometimes incorrect decisions result from

tight budgets. The earlier challenges

make you stronger and wiser. The major

achievement was to create a business with

no back-up, and right from scratch.”

Photo: Joshua Navalkar


Traceability is a unique characteristic of our laboratory for all analyses carried out. The quality of reference standards used

has helped us to increase our efficiency and accuracy in terms of internationally acceptable test results.

Dr Deepa BhajekarManaging Director

GC MS MS autosampler for pesticide analysis in food

INSIGHT & OUTLOOK


ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

INSIGHT & OUTLOOK

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGESIs high taxation dampening the ‘spirit’? ................44

WHISKEY MARKETOn a high with bright prospects..............................46

INTERFACE - Akash Sahu, General Manager, Brand and Communications, SABMiller India

“Building a beer brand in a country like India is indeed challenging”..................................48

FUNCTIONAL GUM Cashing in on wellness trend............................50

INSIGHT & OUTLOOK Alcoholic beverages


Courtesy: SabMiller India


Alcoholic beverage industry

in India holds a promising

future. This is because of

the growing middle-class

families. Moreover, currently 50 per cent

of the Indian population is below the

age of 25. This demographic picture

certainly augurs well for the alcoholic

beverage sector in India. Today, growing

number of youth have been entering the

workforce and they spend on alcoholic

beverages for various reasons. However, a

close look says that the sector is marred

by taxation, excessive regulation, limited

advertisement avenues and constantly

fluctuating prices of raw materials.

Among these factors, taxation and lack of

advertisement avenues for brand-building

are inflicting more damages to the sector.

In certain states, sale and consumption

of alcohol is banned, and one such

example is Gujarat. Alcohol is taxed at

the state level and is one of the biggest

contributors to the state coffers.

Taxation, a stumbling blockIt has been seen that a substantial

percentage of MRP is actually paid out

in the form of taxes. Since most of the

states’ financial health is not sound, it

seems that states are not going to provide

any relief to the alcoholic beverage

industry. Restricted communications in

terms of advertisements are also hurting

the industry. According to V N Raina,

Director General, All India Distillers’

Association, high rate of taxation is

the primary reason hampering the

growth prospects in the alcoholic

beverage industry. “The liquor industry

comes under the purview of the state

government and each state is exploiting

the industry as a milching cow to

augment its collection from excise

revenue as much as possible. The excise

revenue from different states all over the

country stands at number two after sales

tax. So, all the states in their zeal to

earn higher revenues increase their rate

of duties and levies on liquor every

year by 10-15 per cent without fail,” he

points out.

People associated with the alcoholic

beverages industry strongly believe

that due to the heavy taxation, this

industry has not been able to cash in

on its real potential as far as its growth

is concerned. “It has not been able to

expand and improve their qualities

due to paucity of funds,” opines Raina.

He further adds that this industry is

providing total revenue of approximately

` 1.5 lakh crore to both the Central and

State Governments combined together.

“But for this heavy taxation, the industry

would have shown much higher all-

round growth particularly in the past

two decades,” he laments.

WHAT PUTS THE INDUSTRY IN THE

BACK FOOT?� States impose heavy taxes to earn

higher revenue

� Heavy taxes mar the prospects of

the industry, which is not able to

exploit its true potential

� For new brands success comes only

after 5-6 years

� Building brand is an uphill task in

India

Apparently it seems that the alcoholic beverage industry in India is growing by leaps and bounds. But the real picture is far from what is generally perceived. High taxation and limited avenues for advertisement have been marring the prospects of the industry. Currently, on an average 70-75 per cent of the total price of liquor bottle in the market goes towards government taxes. This indicates the magnitude of the problem for the liquor industry in India.


Alcoholic beverages

However, the industry has been

regularly representing and taking up this

issue with the State Governments and

urging them to not impose such heavy

taxation, which suppresses the growth

of this industry. “On an average, 70-75

per cent of the total price of liquor bottle

in the market goes towards governments’

taxes, levies and fees. The rest, about 25-30

per cent is shared among manufacturers,

transporters, wholesalers, retailers and

other miscellaneous expenses,” points out

Raina. This shows the extent of heavy

taxation the industry is burdened with.

The liquor industry is also suffering due

to illicit liquor production, whereby not

only the industry is suffering but also the

State Governments are losing heavily on

account of excise duty and sales tax.

Brand building Advertisements of alcohol, both in print

and electronic media, are restricted. There

are instances where celebrities refuse to

become brand ambassadors of liquor

brands despite being offered huge amount

of money. This is because consumption of

alcohol is still being looked down upon

in our society. Against this backdrop, the

brand-building exercise is an uphill task

for relatively new companies or brands.

“It is true that building a new brand

in the Indian market is challenging,

particularly because of the existence of

well-established companies or brands.

The established liquor companies have

already cornered 80-90 per cent of the

market as they have been in the business

since over 50 to 60 years. They know

dynamics, which are required to be

employed through a vast network of sales

outlets and trained manpower & sales

promotion gimmicks as no advertisement

and other sales promotion are legally

allowed due to government stipulations,”

opines Raina. This makes the task of

new brands difficult and they need a

gestation period to be successful in the

market. “It is, therefore, difficult to build

and establish a new brand in the market

for which one has to be prepared to bear

losses and setbacks in the initial 5-6

years. The industry has to bear this in

mind before introducing a new brand,”

he exhorts.

These are the reasons for which

liquor companies are thinking twice

before introducing a new brand. “This

is the primary reason for which we do

not see any new big house coming up

with popular brands, of late. A sustained

market presence and persistent marketing

efforts are the main mantras to build a

brand. You cannot expect positive results

immediately on entering the market,”

points out Raina.

Akash Sahu, General Manager, Brand

and Communications, SABMiller India,

also admits that in the backdrop of being

a regulated industry, brand-building

exercise is quite challenging in India.

“Apart from this, diverse demographics

and geographies are making the task even

more arduous,” he concludes.


INSIGHT & OUTLOOK Whiskey market



The recent past has

witnessed tremendous

growth of alcohol market

in India. The Indian

liquor market comprises different

categories such as Indian-made Foreign

Liquor (IMFL), imported liquor,

domestic liquor and country-made

liquor. Interestingly, growth has been

registered across the categories. There

are many reasons attributed to this

growth. Of late, Indian consumers have

developed fondness for imported liquor

and the market is crowded with various

foreign brands. Awareness about health

benefits associated with moderate

drinking is another significant factor

behind this upsurge as more and more

Indians are now adopting a healthy

lifestyle. Urbanisation together with

ever-changing social norms, increased

alcohol availability, high intensity

marketing and relaxation of overseas

trade rules have equally contributed to

increase in alcohol sales. A significant

reason for increased liquor consumption

is that boys and girls are resorting to

drinking at a young age due to high

disposable incomes, lack of parental

supervision, changing society norms

and peer pressure.

Among the different segments

of alcohol, whiskey constitutes the

largest share. What are the reasons for

the same? According to V N Raina,

Director General, All India Distillers’

Association, India is the largest whiskey

market in the world. “Whiskey is more

popular in India than other alcoholic

products like rum, gin, brandy, vodka

etc. It is popular in northern parts of

the country whereas brandy and rum

are preferred in southern parts,” he

says.

The reason behind the popularity

and growth of whiskey market in

India is primarily due to introduction

of whiskey by the British during their

rule. In that sense, whiskey has a legacy

behind it. Whiskey was made popular

by them (British) as a prestigious drink

and was initially picked up by the elite

class as well as middle class as a status

symbol. On the other hand, rum was

considered as a brand for military or

armed forces. “The whiskey market in

India has been growing between 7 and

10 per cent every year and today it

has a claim of more than 85 per cent

share out of the total sales of alcoholic

beverages. Whiskey is still considered

a status symbol among the general

public,” Raina notes.

Ahmed Rahimtoola, Senior Vice

President - Marketing, Allied Blenders

& Distillers, is of the opinion that

since decades India has been a whiskey

consuming country. “Whiskey is the

largest segment in the total IMFL

industry in India. The sale of whiskey

is around 160 million cases (1 case is

equal to 12 bottle of 750 ml). IMFL

industry in India is growing around

On a high with bright prospects

Whiskey accounts for the largest share in the total

alcohol industry in India. Rise in disposable income along with health benefits associated with moderate drinking, substantial chunk of young population are some of the growth drivers for

this market in India.


Whiskey market

8 per cent per annum,” says Rahimtoola.

He also notes that the second-largest

segment is brandy, which accounts

for about 69 million cases. In terms

of percentage, brandy segment is 24

per cent of the total IMFL.

“Interestingly, 99 per cent of total sales

of brandy comes from southern region

of India. Among the southern states,

Kerala and Tamil Nadu contribute the

most,” he points out.

Determining factors“With the liberalisation of the Indian

economy and prosperity among

different strata of the society, there

has been a sharp rise in demand

for alcoholic beverages, particularly

whiskey,” states Raina. It is the middle

class that is fuelling the growth of

whiskey market in India. “Today, there

is a rise in disposable income among

the middle class and they spend money

for such purposes,” he says.

Echoing a similar sentiment,

D S Rawat, National Secretary

General, ASSOCHAM, says, “Owing

to India’s affinity for hard liquor, there

is a huge growth in whiskey market

in the country. Besides, a sizable

middle-class population with rising

spending power and a sound economy

are certainly significant reasons behind

increase in consumption of alcohol

in India. More number of youngsters

with rising income levels is another

significant factor in this aspect.” With

the liberalisation of economy as well as

changing social dynamics and outlook,

drinking is not any more considered

a taboo in our society. “Therefore,

more and more youngsters are taking

to drinking. In India, majority of

population is between 25 and 40 years

of age; the consumption rate among

this age group is, therefore, showing

an upward trend with the increase in

prosperity levels and socio-economic

standards,” explains Raina.

Packaging, the differentiatorPackaging is one of the most important

aspects of whiskey/liquor market in

the country. “This is important for

the product to be sold in the market,”

states Raina. There is a plethora of

players in the whiskey market in India

and it is imperative to have attractive

packaging to create a niche. “The

attractive packaging and bottle should

attract the consumer’s attention right

at the first look,” feels Raina.

Packaging can play a pivotal role

in helping products stand out on

shelf and in enhancing the overall

consumption experience. Today, role

of packaging has changed from being

a product protector to that of brand

ambassador, mass communicator and

a differentiator. Not only the look and

feel of the package, but also the quality

of the label is equally important to

have a better shelf appeal. This means

the label ought to be perfectly printed

and applied. Taking due cognisance

of the fact, several companies are

spending substantially on packaging.

“Companies are investing heavily in

packaging. It is the first thing that

catches the consumers’ fancy. However,

packaging can draw the consumer to

the brand the first time, after that it

is the blend that has to deliver,” points

out Rahimtoola.

Contribution of smaller townsThere are various categories in whiskey

and pricing is done accordingly. Pricing

in whiskey is determined according to

the segment. At the top end is scotch,

then super premium, premium, semi-

premium, and then comes regular plus,

regular, medium/cheap segment. The

whiskey segment is highly fragmented

and is fiercely competitive. An Annual

Health Survey conducted by the

Registrar General of India across 284

districts of nine states revealed that rural

India is far more active in consuming

alcohol than their urban counterparts.

The survey finds that a substantial

percentage of four states of Chhattisgarh,

Jharkhand, Uttarkhand and Assam

consume alcohol. “The smaller towns

in the country have been contributing

to the growth of whiskey market

in a major way. It is primarily

because of the liberalised economy

and increase in the percentage

of employment in India. Most of

the cheaper and regular brands are

selling like hot cakes. This was

something unheard of about 10-12

years back. The sales of these cheaper

and regular brands from these areas are

50-60 per cent as compared to higher-

end markets in big and metro cities,”

points out Raina.

He adds that the contribution

of these smaller towns and remote

areas in promoting and contributing

to the growth of whiskey market is

tremendous. Raina attributed the rise

in sales of whiskey in such areas to

the state government policy. “This

is primarily because of the state

governments’ policy to open more and

more outlets in these towns. As result,

consumers do not have to walk or drive

down to faraway places to buy alcohol,”

he points out.


Companies are investing heavily in packaging. It is the first thing that catches the consumers’ f a n c y. H o w e v e r,

packaging can draw the consumer to the brand the first time, after that it is the blend that has to deliver.

Ahmed RahimtoolaSenior VP - Marketing, Allied Blenders & Distillers

The smaller towns in the country have been contributing to the growth of whiskey market in a major way. It is primarily

because of the liberalised economy and increase in the percentage of employment in India. Most of the cheaper and regular brands are selling like hot cakes.

V N RainaDirector General, All India Distillers’ Association

INSIGHT & OUTLOOK Interface - Akash Sahu


How is the beer market in India shaping up?The beer market has grown by 21

per cent this summer (FY13, Q1). The

market has improved this year owing to

the extended summer witnessed in the

North. The industry saw a further jump

with the Indian Premier League (IPL)

season pushing the beer sales.

Is Indus Pride the first beer brewed with Indian spices in the domestic market and how does it appeal to consumers?Yes, Indus Pride is a first in the Indian

industry. Offering an Indian specialty

beer brewed with authentic Indian

spices, it caters to the diverse tastes of

the Indian palate. Citrusy Coriander,

Citrusy Cardamom, Spicy Fennel and Fiery

Cinnamon are the four different variants

from Indus Pride.

What prompted the launch of this product? How is the response so far? A detailed segmentation research

pointed towards an opportunity, with

urban consumers looking for beer with

a strong Indian connection. From our

global research, we also learnt that pride

in origin offerings in the beer category

have been successful in the emerging beer

markets. Given the challenge, we had a

brand in our portfolio with the perfect

name credentials to lead the initiative,

hence Indus Pride. We are confident of

an encouraging response from consumers.

What are your marketing strategies and who are your target audience? A multi-sensory brand needs to tap into

sensorial experiences of its consumers

and partners; the brand will associate

with Gourmet Indian cuisine, Best

of Indian photography and Indian

fusion music. The brand extension

www.brewedwithspices.in (and not.com) is an

image-based vertical, which over the period

will be a repository of the most stunning

Indian imagery online.

Recently, we organised ‘The Indus Pride

Spice Trail’ event in Mumbai where we had

Sandeep Arora, India’s renowned nosing

& tasting connoisseur, who showcased the

four variants, while Corporate Chef Manjit

Gill, ITC Hotels, tapped into the sensorial

experiences of guests with his delectable

combinations blending Indian cuisine with

the subtle flavours encapsulated in the four

variants of Indus Pride. Our aim is to reach

out to the legal age drinking consumers (in

the age group 28-35) – socially versatile,

discerning urban men and women – who

are willing to experiment and are proud of

their Indian origin.

How challenging is it to build a brand for alcoholic beverages in India?Building a beer brand in a country like

India is indeed challenging, considering

the diverse demographics and geographies.

The alcoholic beverages industry is among

the most regulated industries. Over the

period of 12 years, since its entry to India,

SABMiller India has been able to build

brands, which have been the first choice

of consumers. It has created an excellent

brand mix catering to the diverse Indian

palate through innovation, research

and right communication. Our current

brand portfolio is one of the widest in

the industry, which is well-balanced. We

cater to the needs of various consumers

– right from the value-based consumer

to the top-end consumer who is looking

at an international, high-quality beer

drinking experience.

What are your future plans (with regard to beer) in India? India is a long-term growth market for us.

We will continue to expand our business

by offering our wide range of brands in

the market. We will develop the market

on all fronts; introduce our international

brands into the market; offer more choice;

and innovate and bring to the Indian

market world-class technology as well

as best practices that we have access to

because of our global presence.


…says Akash Sahu, General Manager, Brand and Communications, SABMiller India, while highlighting the challenges in building alcoholic beverages brand in India during an interaction with Prasenjit Chakraborty.

Building a beer brand in a country

like India is indeed challenging

INSIGHT & OUTLOOK Functional gum


Koen van Praet

The chewing gum

segment is among the

fastest growing in the

confectionery industry,

and according to analysts, it will

continue to grow at approximately

22.6 per cent (as per Euromonitor

2012) due to the ‘mouthful of

benefits’ that chewing gum

offers consumers. With

dental health being the most

popular benefit derived from

the developments in gum,

others include gum’s ability to

relieve stress, enable weight

management, increase alertness

and promote focus.

Sugar-free and tooth-friendly It is no surprise that with the

ever-increasing popularity of

‘health and wellness’ products

the demand for sugar-free

gum has grown dramatically

over the past five years. Going

one step further and looking at

the almost 99 per cent of the

worldwide population affected by

tooth cavities, mainly due to diets

containing higher proportions of

easily fermentable carbohydrates,

tooth-friendly alternatives are

proving increasingly popular.

A recent study by BENEO

conducted in India showed

that taste plays a significant

role when purchasing chewing

gum (78 per cent). While all

sugar replacers are generally

considered tooth-friendly, they

do differ in technological and

sensory properties, and this is worth

bearing in mind when developing new

product concepts. Isomalt, for example,

is the only sugar replacer derived from

sugar beet and thus has a sugar-like

taste, supporting also subtle fruit flavours

without any additional or after-taste.

Further, the slower dissolution kinetics

of isomalt and thus a prolonged flavour

release are among the most liked

benefits of the respondents: 73 per

cent liked the refreshing effect of

the gum.

Gum manufacturers can further

tap into this sector using increasingly

creative mixes of flavours and

colours besides the classic favourites

in sugar-free formats. Interesting

flavours to watch for include Yang

Mei – a superfruit containing

vitamin C, thiamine, riboflavin

and carotene among other things,

and Mangosteen, renowned for its

flavonoids.

Functional futureAnother major trend is that

of gum as the carrier of

increasingly functional benefits.

Euromonitor figures showed that

the functional gum category has

grown worldwide by more than

35 per cent since 2004 and the

only other category to beat this

growth was sugar-free gum at

36 per cent. The interest

of functional benefits when

consuming chewing gum

is indicated in the market

research: Main reason for

using chewing gum in India

is its breath freshening and

teeth cleaning benefits

(88 per cent and 71 per cent

respectively). Functional

benefits with sensitive active-

ingredients such as vitamins

are now possible, thanks

to developments in gum

production technology.

Gum can be roughly

divided into two types:

traditionally manufactured (stripes,

pellets, slabs, balls) and

compressed gums. Traditionally

manufactured gums allow a

variety of forms and packages &

the use of many functional/active

ingredients. Compressed gums

are useful with temperature-

sensitive active ingredients. The

developments in areas such as

Chewing gum is now going functional, with new developments in the area of

health and wellness products. Innovation has been crucial to rejuvenating the chewing gum sector, and now more

than ever, there are opportunities for food producers willing to tap into the

consumer trends.

Courtesy: BENEO Asia-Pacif ic Pte Ltd

Cashing in on wellness

trend


Functional gum

compressed powder gum technology are making this the

ideal vehicle for benefits-led confectionery products. A dry,

low-temperature process allows for the increased protection

of natural and delicate flavours, as well as active principal

ingredients and is well-suited to functional and nutraceutical

applications. This also allows small to medium-sized

companies in the over-the-counter (OTC) and supplement

industry to seize the opportunity inherent in gums as an

increasingly interesting delivery system, because compressed

gums can be manufactured in already existing compressing

machines. Moreover, investment in chewing gum equipment

is not necessary. Using a sugar replacer such as isomalt ensures

the high process stability of active ingredients and their quick

& efficient release to the consumer.

Major consumer trends combined with the technological

advancements in gum technology will drive new ideas in the

gum and confectionery market.

Koen Van Praet is the Area Manager Asia-Pacific and

Managing Director of BENEO Asia-Pacific Pte Ltd. For

more details contact on email: [email protected]

PACKED WITH FLAVOUR� Orbit Balance by Wrigley offers new flavour

combinations such as ‘papaya and aloe vera’, ‘blueberry

and vitamin C’ or ‘raspberry and lemongrass’.

Additionally, the company expanded its well-known

Airwaves brand with Airwaves Super (in Europe

known as Airwaves Strong/Extreme) with isomalt.

It is available in flavours such as spearmint and

peppermint.

� Cadbury launched its Vitality sugar-free chewing

gum in the US being available in flavours such as

Awaken, Rejuve and Vigorate.

� Fit’s by Lotte including isomalt is one of the strip

gums profiting from the ‘old is new’ trend. Only

recently, No Limit Mint Gum has been launched,

which is described as a strongly cooling sugarless

gum with menthol and featuring the bitterness of

citrus peel. The long-lasting flavour is claimed to last

50 minutes.

Main reason for using chewing gum in India is its breath freshening and teeth cleaning

benefits (88 per cent and 71 per cent respectively). Functional benefits with sensitive active-ingredients

such as vitamins are now possible, thanks to developments in gum production technology.

AUTOMATION TRENDS Production optimisation


Rakesh Rao

Food processors are under

constant pressure to optimise

resources and reduce cost

of manufacturing amid

increasing competition to occupy the

modern retailer’s shelf to reach their

ultimate consumers. Helping them do this

effectively is automation. “Cost reduction

through reduced labour, and increased

productivity have been the prime

movers in the growth and acceptance

of automation in the food and beverage

(F&B) segment. The principal driver for

automation is the demand for increased

productivity, and product quality & safety.

Automation reduces labour requirements

and facilitates better decisions through

data collection,” observes Didier Lacroix,

Global Senior Vice President (Sales &

Marketing), Cognex Corporation – one

of the world’s leading providers of vision

systems, vision software, vision sensors

and surface inspection systems used in

manufacturing automation.

Automation ensures that food quality

is more consistent. He adds, “It also allows

for better understanding of the customers,

acquiring customer databases, which can

lead to more effective marketing campaigns

that are cheaper and more targeted, and in

turn lead to lower marketing spend and

better revenue results.”

Increasing profit margins F&B companies are streamlining their

production processes in order to deal with

increased pressure on product margins.

Katie Beissel, Global Industry Manager

- Food and Beverage, GE Intelligent

Platforms, opines, “Energy, raw materials,

packaging costs and global competition

are all on the rise. As a result, F&B

companies are looking for ways to drive

up the profitability and capacity of existing

assets, without large capital investments

in new plants. By gaining visibility and

better control of the manufacturing

process through GE Intelligent Platforms’

automation control platforms and software,

manufacturers have typically been able

to reduce raw material losses by around

4 per cent, improve asset efficiency by up to

20 per cent and improve quality by up to

15 per cent.”

Experts believe automation drives

efficiency. Agrees John Kadinger,

Market Manager, Key Technology –

the manufacturer of process automation

systems for food and other industries –

who explains, “It could be as simple as a

control network monitoring the processes

and controlling product flow to as complex

as gathering data from all the process

equipment and automating the decision-

making. The more intelligence that can

be built into the automation, the more

optimisation of resources a processor will

experience.”

For example, Key Technology’s optical

sorters detect and remove defective

products and foreign material (FM)

from the production line automatically,

which the company claims, maximises

food safety and optimises product quality.

Kadinger adds, “Depending on the

product, we use cameras and/or lasers to

detect the size, shape, length, colour, even

the softness or hardness of the object to

determine good product from bad. This

automation allows our customers to detect

defects in product that are not visible to

the human eye, for example soft fruit.

Our sorters perform the detection and

evaluation significantly faster than manual

inspection and can make the data about

good products, defects, FM, etc available

Rationalise resources, reduce business risks

The food processing industry is susceptible to the changes in raw materials, price fluctuations, and constantly changing consumer preferences. Hence, quick and accurate decisions are critical to win in a highly competitive marketplace. Integrated automation system may offer solution to this by adding value, reducing cost, and maintaining quality across the supply chain.

Courtesy: Cognex


Production optimisation

to a plant’s SCADA system for use in

managing quality.”

Similarly, the demand for beer

bottle caps has resulted in a need for a

higher speed of manufacturing. “In order

to improve the quality of bottle cap

production and meet the requirement

for high production rates, Changde

Microfabrication Technology Co Ltd

has developed a new system adopting

two GigE cameras using VisionPro vision

software from Cognex. The system is

double-sided and detects defects on each

side of the bottle cap. It inspects the

printed cover looking for overprint errors,

design deviation, surface scratches, and for

the correct cap,” says Lacroix.

Speed in demandThe boom in processed food industry

in India has led many manufacturers

to adopt latest technology to meet the

consumer’s demand for quality products.

So are today’s Indian F&B processors

more open to adopt automated products

and solutions than before? “Yes, the Indian

F&B processors are looking to achieve

operational excellence to stay ahead of

their competitors by incorporating new

automation technologies,” says Lacroix.

Agrees Kadinger, “In our experience,

Indian food processors are more interested

in adopting automation than they have

historically been.” He cites two reasons

for this:

� First, many processors in India are

growing rapidly, and the need to

expand production often exceeds a

company’s ability to hire labourers.

Automated products and solutions

reduce a processor’s dependence on

labour and allow them to scale up

quickly as demand dictates.

� Additionally, many processors in India

recognise that they are increasingly

competing in a global economy, and they

are striving to meet higher standards for

product quality and food safety.

Modern retail trade and growing

consumer awareness about safety are

also forcing manufacturers to go in for

modernisation. Beissel says, “With the

emergence of organised retail, increased

consumer adoption of innovative products,

and a growing market for premium

products, Indian F&B manufacturers have

an increasing need for manufacturing

agility. GE Intelligent Platforms’ Proficy

Software solutions have enabled F&B

manufacturers to gain insights into their

processes by automating real-time data

collection for visualisation. This visibility

has driven improvements in productivity,

consistency and machine efficiency.”

Making it cost-effective The F&B industry in India has different

types of automation requirements, for

example, an automation-savvy global

F&B giant, an indigenous mid-sized

manufacturer or a small player, depending

on its usage. Hence, automation solution

providers will have to devise company-

specific strategy to convince their clients.

Lacroix says, “We at Cognex approach

the customers by showing them the

results of many companies, which have

automated their business and have seen

enhanced efficiency across manufacturing

and business processes. The usage of

manufacturing execution system integrated

with enterprise resource planning system

empowers manufacturers to maintain

tighter control on all aspects of business.”

To reduce costs by using automated

solutions, it is critical for a food processor

to create a solid plan. Kadinger opines,

“There is an adage that I like ‘No one plans

to fail, but they fail to plan’. Make sure you

get all the right people involved, such as

information technology or controls teams,

from the beginning. Automation initiatives

will go much smoother, if everyone knows

the expectations of the project. Do not wait

until the new equipment is in the plant and

then say ‘Okay, how to get the data?’ Find

out before you buy because you may run

into trouble with proprietary protocols that

do not integrate well with other systems. ”

Automated food and beverage plants

collate data from multiple machines,

archive it and make it available in a form

that facilitates audit requirements, bring

down audit preparation time from three

days to a few hours, while also supporting

operational decisions. “Automation will

increasingly become a key differentiating

factor among competitors already

challenged by low margins, strict regulations,

and shifting customer preferences. The

integrated automation system imparts

flexibility, provides scope for improvement,

optimisation and reduces business risks.

Though the initial costs might be high,

there is suite of products, which provides

seamless connectivity enabling the

manufacturer to have control on the overall

profitability,” observes Lacroix.


John KadingerMarket Manager, Key Technology

Many processors in India are growing, and the need to expand pr oduction of ten exceeds a company’s

ability to hire labourers. Automated solutions reduce a processor’s dependence on labour and allow them to scale up as demand dictates.

Katie BeisselGlobal Industry Manager - Food and Beverage, GE Intelligent Platforms

With the emergence of organised retail, increased consumer adoption of innovative products, and a growing

market for premium products, Indian F&B manufacturers have an increasing need for manufacturing agility.

Didier LacroixGlobal Senior Vice President (Sales & Marketing), Cognex Corporation

A u t o m a t i o n w i l l increasingly become a key differentiating factor among competitors already challenged by

low margins, strict regulations, and shifting customer preferences. The integrated automation system imparts flexibility and reduces business risks.

Eccentric disc pump technology


ENERGY MANAGEMENT

Ravi Prasad

The world’s population is

expected to touch the eight-

billion mark in 2025 and

9.2 billion by 2050,

according to estimates by the United

Nations. This rings an alarm about the

food security issues. The challenge, then,

for food producers around the globe is

to not only put in place systems that

help grow, raise or fabricate enough

food to meet the needs of the worldwide

population, but also to do so in the most

efficient, cost-effective manner, with the

smallest amount of spoilage or waste

possible. In this backdrop, an innovative

type of pumping technology can help

food producers, processors and packagers

to optimise operations on the front

end of the food production chain.

This will result in waste reduction

that will not only benefit the

growing world population,

but also the production

company’s bottom line.

The challengeWhen it comes to

sanitary food processing

app l i c a t ions , lobe/

circumferential-piston pump

technologies – the designs of

which force the pumped material to

flow around the interior of the pump’s

casing – have often been a top choice of

plant operators. The popularity of lobe/

circumferential-piston pumps in these

types of operations stems from their

continuous flow and dry-run capabilities,

which affords them the ability to handle

the wide range of solids, slurries, pastes

and liquids that are found in sanitary

operations during food production and

packaging.

The plant operators who rely on

these pumps are, however, forced to live

with a series of operational inefficiencies

that are inherent to the pump. These

inefficiencies come not only in the form

of decreased reliability over time, but

an increase in energy consumption and

cost, which is becoming a more and more

crucial consideration for production plant

operations worldwide as ‘green’ energy

initiatives take hold.

Because of their method of operation,

from day one, lobe/circumferential-piston

pumps will wear constantly. This wear

means that the internal clearances in

the pump’s housing will become greater,

resulting in reduced flow capacity and

volumetric consistency over time, along

with the increased possibility that product

slip will occur. These conditions will

combine to produce an overall reduction in

the pump’s efficiency and a corresponding

increase in the cost of operating the pump

due to the increased speeds required

for maintaining the desired volumetric

consistency.

Other shortcomings of lobe/

circumferential-pump operation that food

processors must be aware of include:

� The need to seal two shafts, which

doubles both seal expenses and the

potential for leakage

� Chronic seal failures that can cause

products to solidify inside the pump

� Self-draining that requires vertical

porting, which can decrease volumetric

efficiency by 20 per cent or more

� Greatly reduced speeds required to

handle high-viscosity liquids

� Diminished performance when

handling low-viscosity liquids

The solutionEccentric disc pump technology is

becoming a popular option for food

production when it comes to

finding an acceptable alternative

to lobe/circumferential-

piston pumps for optimised

performance, highest

volumetric consistency,

lowest lifecycle costs and

the best energy efficiency.

The versatility, reliability

and sanitary operation of this

technology makes it ideal for a varying

array of food production applications,

including the handling of yoghurts, ice

cream, custard and chocolate, beverages

such as fruit juices and milk, confectionery

items, and sauce-type liquids such as

tomato sauce, mayonnaise, mustard and

baby food, as well as many semi-abrasives.

Low energy consumption and high production efficiency are the two major challenges before any food processor. Eccentric disc pump technology, which efficiently eliminates waste in global food production operations, is

increasingly being used to optimise performance, lower lifecycle costs and offer better energy management.

Equipping food processors for efficient operations

Courtesy: Pump Solutions Group (PSG) India


Eccentric disc pump technology

The eccentric disc (or movement)

principle was invented by French

engineer André Petit more than a

century ago. Basically, the eccentric

disc pumping principle has produced

a family of pumps that do not need

mechanical or dynamic seals in order

to operate. This makes eccentric disc

pumps perfectly suitable for the sanitary/

hygienic operating conditions that

are the hallmark of food production,

processing and packaging.

Eccentric disc pumps do not require

mechanical seals because, even though

they are driven by a standard rotating

drive, the disc is rotated by an off-

centre shaft that produces its eccentric

movement and allows each point of

the disc to move at the same speed.

This means that the drive-end of the

pump’s shaft is located on a different

plane than the tip-end of the shaft that

actually drives the pumping mechanism.

Attached to the shaft are bearings that

are enclosed in a hermetically sealed

metal bellows or rubber boot. So, when

the shaft rotates, the bellows or rubber

boot does not rotate, but rather, flexes in

an eccentric circle.

This gives the eccentric disc pump

an operation that is similar to that of

a peristaltic pump, but without the

need for any hoses, which can often

fall victim to their own inefficiencies.

During operation, the pump’s disc

is driven by the eccentric movement

of the shaft allowing product to flow

through both the pump’s inner and

outer chambers. This style of operation

eliminates any possibility of pulsation

within the pumped liquid, and since the

pump does not depend on clearances

to facilitate product flow, any slip is

negligible. Additionally, with the pump

needing no mechanical seals, there are

no surfaces present where products

that are difficult to seal and prone to

crystallisation – such as corn syrup,

liquid sugar and glucose – can adhere

and cause damage, which eliminates a

maintenance concern.

Speaking of maintenance, eccentric

disc pumps feature clean-in-place

operation that does not require the

vertical drain porting that robs lobe

and circumferential-piston-style pumps

of a good portion of their efficiency.

When cleaning an eccentric disc pump,

pressure is introduced to the back of

the disc through a pumping chamber.

When the flush pressure overcomes the

spring, the disc moves away from the

cylinder and allows the cleaning solution

to pass through the pumping chamber.

This enables a large amount of cleaning

solution to travel through the pump,

resulting in thorough cleaning and the

elimination of the need for bypass piping.

All these features combine to

make eccentric disc pumps as much as

30 per cent more efficient than their

lobe/c i rcumferent ia l -p i s ton-s t y le

counterparts, resulting in increased

productivity and reliability & reduced

cost for the food plant operator.

Augmenting food production capabilitiesAs the world’s population continues to

grow, the only way it will be sustained

is if the capabilities to meet expanding

food needs are delivered by global food

producers. That puts the burden on

them to develop and implement food

production systems that minimise food

waste in their operations. One way that

food producers, processors and packagers

can do that is by introducing the most

efficient, reliable and energy-conscious

pumping technology into their plants.

In many cases, this means turning to

positive displacement eccentric disc pump

technology. For more than a century, this

technology has proven to be capable of

handling a unique array of liquids and

semi-solids in food production and will

continue to set the standard in consistent,

leak-free operation that will help result

in optimised food production capabilities

around the globe.

Ravi Prasad is Director -

Sales at Pump Solutions

Group (PSG) India, which

offers a variety of eccentric

disc pump lines under

the brand Mouvex for use in food handling

operations. Mouvex is a leading manufacturer of

positive displacement pumps and compressors

for the transfer of liquids or dry bulk

products worldwide. For details, contact on

email: [email protected]

CASE STUDYRecently, a large private label food

processor and packager located on the

West Coast of the US realised that

the lobe-style pumps being used to

fill sauces, dressings and marinades

into 6- and 9-ounce plastic pouches

were unable to meet the strict weight

requirements of the packaging

operation. Specifically, the rejected

packets were as much as 24 gm

over- or under-weight, a difference of

more than 8/10th of an ounce above

or below the required volume. This

meant that as much as 400 pounds

of barbecue sauce, for example, were

being rejected in a single eight-

hour shift, which is enough to fill

a 55-gallon drum. The result was

thousands of dollars a day in wasted

product.

“We were experiencing a loss of

around 15 to 20 per cent, depending

on the product, due to the cavitation

of the lobe pumps. There was just too

much variation in the pumps and they

were not able to consistently inject

the proper amount into the packages,”

said the facility’s production manager.

The solution to this costly

situation was the installation of a

Mouvex C-series eccentric disc pump

for use in the plant’s packet-filling

operation. Improved results were

noticed immediately. “As soon as we

installed the Mouvex, we were down

to under 2-3 per cent of product loss

for over- and under-weight pouches

during an eight-hour shift. We simply

do not need to throw away packets

anymore. Besides saving money and

time, Mouvex C-series pump reduces

the amount of wasted product,” said

the production manager.

POLICIES & REGULATIONS New FSSAI norms for nutraceuticals


Mahua Roy

Not long ago ‘free from’ was

the labelling on packaged

food, thus emphasising on

which harmful constituents

have been avoided in the formulation.

Today, it has transformed into ‘packed

with’, thus informing the consumer

about the special ingredients that have

been made part of the food product.

This brings with itself a huge regulatory

responsibility on the shoulders of

food processors. The Food Safety and

Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)

is aiming at making safety its topmost

priority, and restructuring its regulations

towards being stricter. Although the new

regulations have been notified, some

experts feel that it is the same old PFA

in new garb at present, so effectively

there is little change that has taken place.

Under PFA, quality and purity standards

were of prime importance whereas safety

is important under Food Safety and

Standards (FSS) Act.

Prioritising safe labellingWith every exorbitant claim of a certain

functional food, there is usually an

equivocal resistance towards establishing

the safety aspect. A negative article

in the mainstream or trade industry

press about the quality and safety of

nutraceutical ingredients, especially

herbal dietary supplements, is a common

phenomenon. Nutraceutical products

and ingredients need to primarily

focus on finished product design and

labelling. If a company is bringing out

a certain structure or functional claim

to the consumer, it is mandatory that

there must be effective amounts of that

ingredient in the product. However,

many manufacturers have been known

to put smaller amounts of a popular

ingredient in a product as ‘label dressing’.

Such misleading practice triggers strong

negative reaction. In a famous incident

not long back, internationally the FDA

issued an eight-page warning letter

to a well-known functional beverage

manufacturer, noting the mention of soy

on the front panel implied significant

levels of soy in the product, which was

however not the case.

In India too, regulations are getting

equally stricter. FDA officials recently

made it clear that manufacturers need to

first seek product approval from FSSAI

before applying for license at the FDA

office. A lot of foods like energy drinks,

food supplements, functional foods, etc,

are introduced in the market every single

day. Hence, regulating them becomes

extremely important. There are around

20 such manufacturers in Pune division

alone whom the FDA had previously

granted licences. Now, these have been

revoked in wake of non-compliance

with norms.

Micromanagement of food safetyFood safety relies on the safety aspect

of each included ingredient. The

hero of all functional foods is the star

ingredient. Regulating the safety of

incorporated ingredients is of prime

importance before seeking overall

product approval. “Ingredients being

used are also being individually looked

into by the product approval committee;

hence the manufacturers importing

products directly from other countries

with ingredients, which are uncommon

in India, will be under the scanner and

need proper substantiation on their usage

and efficacy,” opines Pradeep Chaudhry,

Principal, PKC Consulting.

The efficacy of the product also needs

to be evaluated post-manufacturing, thus

implying that the star ingredient must

survive the desired chemical reaction and

not create potential impurities during

processing. “This is a growing area and

Consumer trust, the topmost priority

Novel ingredients lure consumers as strongly as discounts do. Every new product making its debut on the supermarket aisles is power packed with one or the other special ingredient or processing technology. This has given rise to high safety concerns. Maintaining the level of trust in consumers needs to be the priority for food processing industry.


New FSSAI norms for nutraceuticals

is a huge business globally. Consumption

of nutraceuticals in India is still nascent

but growing. For manufacturers, India

is a huge market both with respect to

the potential size and the current level

of nutrition-related health problems.

The upper middle and rich class is

sure to spend more on such products,

and prospects are huge. However, there

seems to be a lot of apprehension in the

minds of the consumers about the actual

efficacy of the products. Manufacturers

will have to keep that in mind while

formulating and marketing the product,”

adds Chaudhry.

Maintaining taste and safetyWithout doubt, one can say that a

consumer will reach for a product based

on the advertising or packaging, but if

the taste does not deliver on the product

promise, the consumer may have doubts

on repurchasing it. Industry experts agree

in unison that taste is by far the largest

factor in building brand loyalty across a

price and demographic segment. Good

taste is thus a primary consideration in

the formulation and development of

nutraceutical products, as consumers will

not be willing to trade off taste for efficacy.

But nutraceutical ingredients, particularly

those extracted from herbal sources,

contain bitter alkaloids. Flavouring agents

that are complementary to such bitter

taste, such as citrus flavours, or flavour-

masking agents are thus incorporated.

This is a growing area of research and

it is at this stage that safety needs to

be emphasised equally. The sustenance

of off-flavour masking technology is

riding on the growth of functional

foods market in India. There is a huge

scope in pharmaceutical industry as well.

However, understanding the nature of the

ingredients and the interactions between

them, as well as knowing all about the

source & type of undesirable flavour notes

present go a long way towards product

development. The FSSAI regulations

make the manufacturer more accountable

to the introductions of such agents.

The structure and design of the new

regulation is more consumer-friendly as

compared to the earlier regulations. The

emphasis now is more towards consumer

safety, since the focus has shifted to a

science-based approach. This act has

merged all previous food safety &

quality-related laws and now there is only

one act in place and one regulatory body.

The new system is more transparent

and open to consumer complaints; and

enforcement of rules can be made more

effective by right approach.

The labelling requirements have

also got stricter, and hence more helpful

to the consumers. This law now helps

industry to produce quality products,

which will benefit the industry in the

long run. “Because of the presence of

the penalty clause towards substandard

and misbranded food, the load on court

is reduced. The Act is based on science

and risk analysis as per Section 18 and

consumer safety has been placed at the

top. Any consumer can check the sample,

and priority is given for consumer safety,”

says Prabodh Halde, Head - Product

Integrity, Marico Ltd.

Food safety as an integrated conceptThe concept of food safety labs has

sprung up in recent times in the wake

of stricter regulations and demand

for safer food. Although today

samples taken for analysis are still

mostly for quality standards and

very few for safety, the scenario is

gradually changing. Food safety

labs are yet to be geared fully to

evaluate various safety hazards

like pathogens, harmful chemicals

etc that might cause health

issues when consumed. It will take

some time before this change is

realised and assimilated properly by

enforcers including food inspectors

and analysts. According to Arabind

Das, Chief Operating Officer,

Godrej Tyson Foods Ltd, “Quality

in the food processing industry

can be defined in different ways. It

could be defined as meeting

or exceeding customer expectations

in terms of taste, appearance

or nutrition or it could be

defined as the assurance that the

product is safe to consume and has

maintained integrity without any

contamination.”

He adds, “Companies today are

shifting from an inspection-based

system to a fully integrated approach.

With time and global knowledge, the

two departments, ie local QC/QA team

and food safety team, are merging.

Food safety is a broader issue and

inclusive of local QC/QA as it covers

safety aspects at purchase, processing,

storage and transportation. This team

has a proactive and systematic approach

towards food safety and helps in cross-

functional department interaction.”


Because of the presence of the penalty clause towards substandard and misbranded food, the load on court is reduced. The

Act is based on science and risk analysis as per Section 18 and consumer safety has been placed at the top.

Prabodh HaldeHead - Product Integrity, Marico Ltd

The new system is more transparent and open to

consumer complaints; and enforcement of rules can be made more effective by right

approach.

C o n s u m p t i o n o f nutr aceuticals in India is still nascent but growing. For manufacturers, India is

a huge market both with respect to the potential size and the current level of nutrition-related health problems.

Pradeep ChaudhryPrincipal, PKC Consulting

STRATEGY Aseptic beverage packaging


Avani Jain

Increased competition, energy

costs and a thrust towards more

sustainable packaging are driving

the development of alternative

beverage packaging concepts such as

aseptic beverage technologies. With the

development of aseptic packs, cartons,

pouches and Polyethylene Terephthalate

(PET) bottles, the packaging sterilisation

technology is evolving to address new

performance and system integration

requirements.

Yatindra R Sharma, Managing

Director, KHS Machinery Pvt Ltd, notes,

“At present, aseptic beverage packaging

market is growing rapidly for milk and

juices. Such solutions provide long shelf-

life with preservation of natural flavour

of product without any addition of

preservatives and additives. It gives an

opportunity to consumers to have such

juices and beverages in the nearest natural

flavour and taste.”

Strategies adoptedManufacturers are adopting various steps

to ensure the right approach to maintain

aseptic conditions in beverage packaging.

One such method is usage of electron

beams by filling equipment manufacturers

as it leaves no residue on the packaging

materials, eradicating the risk for chemical

contamination of the product. It also helps

in lowering the packaging weight.

Another path-breaking technology

used widely in beverage processing,

especially milk packaging, is the ultra-

heat treatment (UHT) method. In this

method, milk is sterilised by subjecting

it to temperatures beyond 100°C and

packaging it in air-tight containers. The

basis of UHT is sterilisation of milk

before packaging and then filling into

pre-sterilised containers in a sterile

atmosphere. Companies offer different

packaging solutions to incorporate

changes such as high-barrier UV light-

protected black & white Ethylene

Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH)-based films

for filling milk and juices under the

UHT process. Further, combined with

respectively High Temperature Short

Time (HTST) and UHT processing,

aseptic technology allows preserving

the organoleptic quality of the products

still securing a long shelf-life. Such

solutions help in preservation of natural

flavour of the product without the

addition of preservatives. Compared to

other methods such as hot-fill wherein

preservatives or extenders need to

be added, the same is not required in

aseptic processing and packaging.

Aseptic filling is recommended for

both still and carbonated beverages.

Basically, two processes for aseptic filling

have emerged – dry and wet sterilisation.

The most common applications in aseptic

technology for beverage filling include

wet bottle sterilisation with Peracetic

Acid (PAA) or dry bottle sterilisation

with hydrogen peroxide.

Sharma notes, “Machinery for

aseptic beverage packaging use hydrogen

peroxide sterilisation process for providing

the highest level of product integrity

and long shelf-life. Such machines

while filling ensure product quality with

high precision and speed under clean

room conditions.”

Thus, the aseptic technology features

a high grade of machinery design and

manufacture, complying with food

quality standard for ultra-clean and

aseptic equipment, such as European

Hygienic Engineering and Design Group

(EHEDG), 3A Sanitary Standards or

A right approach to enhance

product shelf-life!While there are many technologies available in the market for beverage

packaging, aseptic technology is gaining importance as it can preserve the products in their natural state and also increase the shelf-life. However,

one needs to ensure proper maintaining of aseptic conditions in beverage packaging, so as to get the desired results.


Aseptic beverage packaging

Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

This comes together with a set of cleaning,

sterilisation and disinfection procedure,

which must be carefully followed.

Challenges facedThough the aseptic beverage technology is

attracting the attention of manufacturers,

awareness about the aseptic technology is

low in India. Also, as compared to other

methods, aseptic technology requires

qualified personnel to run the operation.

There is undoubtedly an increasing

demand from the market for aseptic

packaging, but Indian manufacturers

should be aware of the high investment

cost and strict maintenance procedures.

In addition, low consumption of

processed beverages in India as compared

to developed countries makes it unviable

for beverage manufacturers. Thus, to

take advantage of aseptic technology,

Indian processors need to have clear

understanding of the right approach to

maintain aseptic conditions in beverage

packaging. Aseptic technology offers

a host of savings, some of which are

tangible while others are intangible (but

highly significant in terms of their value).

The hygiene factorAdoption of aseptic beverage packaging

is growing in popularity as consumer

demand moves away from carbonated

soft drinks towards functional beverages,

ready-to-drink tea and coffee as well as

dairy-based drinks. Moreover, health and

hygiene are of particular importance in

the beverage processing & packaging

industries. Aseptic packaging not only

increases shelf-life, but also renders the

food safe and high in quality. Sharma

points out, “At present, aseptic technology

is available for still beverages only. Thus,

the flexibility to offer a wide product range

through aseptic technology is limited.”

Growth prospectsFollowing the global trends, Indian

beverage manufacturers are looking

for packaging alternatives, which

can preserve the natural flavour and

taste of products. Although aseptic

processing and packaging is mostly

used in high-capacity plants, technology

providers are now offering solutions to

small-scale units as well. This augurs

well for India, where SMEs dominate

the food and beverages segment.

Although the initial cost of installation

is high for aseptic technology, the

processors can enjoy several benefits in

the long run.


At present, aseptic technology is available for still beverages only. Thus, the flexibility to of fer a wide

product range through aseptic technology is limited.

Yatindra R SharmaManaging Director, KHS Machinery Pvt Ltd

TIPS & TRICKS Food grain transportation


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A practical guide to reduce wastage

in transitWastage of food in India is a serious concern. Improvement and investment in supply chain will play an important role in this direction.

Besides, working closely with food producers, retailers and others will help address the wastage issue. It is imperative to create a resource map that

explains the magnitude of loss in different stages of supply chain.

Food wastage is a useful

indicator of resource

inefficiencies within supply

chains, but it is a subset of

the more complex set of issues that

define their wider sustainability. The

wastage of food in India is huge due

to inefficient supply chain. It is time

to take effective measures to address

the issue. Here are some practical

ways to curb wastage.

It is time to closely

work with the food

processing and

retailing sectors to establish resource

maps that illustrate the volume of food

lost or wasted at different stages of

supply chains in different states. This

will improve the availability of up-to-

date data and allow for benchmarks to

be set, monitored and improved.

More investments

in storage, packing

and transpor t

infrastructure will help reduce wastage.

Relatively low-cost interventions

that have large benefits in food waste

reduction include basic packaging for

transport of fresh produce, innovation in

low-technology storage to reduce grain

losses on small farms, simple cool chain

options that are not fuel-intensive.

These investments

could potentially

increase the income

of those in the food

chain, including growers, particularly

if they enable access to more valuable

markets. However, the evidence shows

that active domestic or international

markets and effective local policies for

upgrading activities and standards are

crucial to achieve success.

Encourage training

in the sciences

relevant to food

storage and distribution issues in

different potential areas through

dedicated programmes. This should

include the training of people to support

the planning and maintenance of

advanced post-harvest and food supply

chain technologies needed to feed

growing urban population.

Improvements in

demand forecasting

are important. The

expanded use of

information technology in food supply

chains can be applied to improvements

in forecasting retailer demand and order

planning & replenishment to avoid

over-production. Such innovations have

the potential to shift the balance of the

contractual risk of food supply between

the retailer and food manufacturer.

The development

and use of

affordable, mass-

produced sensor

technology can detect spoilage in certain

perishable foods. Such technology may

have the potential to replace some

current date marks and provide a

more accurate indicator of freshness or

spoilage, which could help reduce waste.

In food service

sectors, campaigns to

reduce waste could

be initiated for both

the supply businesses and the large firms

that they serve. This includes voluntary

agreements to reduce food waste with those

catering companies supplying the public

sector (hospitals, educational institutions,

prisons, local and Central Government).

Continued activity

should be aimed at

raising awareness

on food waste issues

among consumers, while also making it

easier for consumers not to waste. In making

it easier not to waste food, innovations

in packaging design, greater consistency

in labelling (for example, date stamps

and advice on cooking, storage and home

freezing) and better design of domestic

refrigeration all have a role to play.

Source: The UK Department for Business, Innovation and Skills


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PROJECTS


Fish canning factory

Ceylon Fisheries CorporationProject type

New facility

Project news

The Government of Sri Lanka

will open fish canning factory

in Galle. The new factory

will be joint venture between Ceylon

Fisheries Corporation (CFC) and

Happy Cook Lanka Food. The factory is

expected to produce 10,000 cans per day

and CFC plans to double the capacity in

the future. The factory is likely to create

more than 100 direct and 500 indirect

job opportunities.

Project location

Galle, Sri Lanka

Project cost

$ 6.54 million

Implementation stage

Ongoing

Contact details:

Ceylon Fisheries Corporation

PO Box 1384

Rock House Lane

Mutwal, Colombo 15

Tel: 94-11-2523689

Fax: 94-11-2523385


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Ice cream

Keventer Dairy LtdProject type

New facility

Project news

Keventer Dairy Ltd is planning to

set up a new project for making food

products at North 24-Paragans in

West Bengal. The project involves

preparation of ice cream.

Project location

24-Paragans, West Bengal

Project cost

Not available


Planning

Contact details:

Keventer Dairy Ltd

Sagar Estate, 2 Clive Ghat Street

Kolkata 700 001, West Bengal

Tel: 033-2230 4571

Fax: 033-2248 7669


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Edible vegetable oils

Emami Biotech LtdProject type

New facility

Project news

Emami Biotech Ltd is planning

to set up a new facility at Midnapur

in West Bengal. The project involves

setting up a facility for edible vegetable

oils & fats, other than hydrogenated

oils including palm, soya, mustard &

sun flower (excluding items reserved

for small scale industries).

Project location

Midnapur, West Bengal

Project cost

Not known


Planning

Contact details:

Emami Biotech Ltd

687, Anandapur

Em Bypass Kolkata

South 24 Pragana

Kolkata 700 107

West Bengal

Tel: 033-6613 6264/341

Fax: 033-6613 6300


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Flour milling

Ramway Foods LtdProject type

New facility

Project news

Ramway Foods Ltd is planning to set up

a new facility at Aligarh in Uttar Pradesh.

The project involves manufacturing of

flour milling by power machine.

Project location

Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh

Project cost

Not known


Planning

Contact details:

Ramway Foods Ltd

Village Bhartari, Delhi Road

Aligarh 202 001, Uttar Pradesh

Tel: 0571-2403964


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Food products

Agro Solvent Products Pvt LtdProject type

New facility

Project news

Agro Solvent Products Pvt Ltd

is planning to set up a new

facility for manufacturing food

products at Raisen (Mandideep) in

Madhya Pradesh. The project involves

manufacturing of texturised vegetable

proteins and soya flour nuggets grit and

full fatted meal.

Project location

Mandideep, Madhya Pradesh

Project cost

Not known


Planning

Contact details:

Agro Solvent Products Pvt Ltd

Gopal Bhawan, 2nd Floor

Sanjay Complex

Jayendraganj, Gwalior 474 009

Madhya Pradesh

Tel: 0751-2623960, 2370419

Fax: 0751-2320368


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Hydrogenated vegetable oil

Gokul Refoils & Solvent Pvt LtdProject type

New facility

New projects and expansion activities are the barometers of industrial growth. These also present business opportunities to service providers like consultants, contractors, plant & equipment suppliers and others down the value chain. This feature will keep you updated with vital information regarding new projects and capacity expansions being planned by companies in the food & beverages industry.

PROJECTS


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Project news

Gokul Refoils & Solvent Pvt Ltd

is planning to set up a new project

at Midnapur in West Bengal.

The project involves manufacturing

of hydrogenated vegetable oil

(Vanaspati).

Project location

Midnapur, West Bengal

Project cost

Not known


Planning

Contact details:

Gokul Refoils & Solvent Pvt Ltd

State Highway No 41

Near Sujanpur Patia

Sidhpur, Patan 384 151

Gujarat

Fax: 02767-223475


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Mustard oil

Gokul Refoils & Solvent Ltd

Project type

New facility

Project news

Gokul Refoils & Solvent Ltd is

planning to set up a new facility at

Mehsana in Gujarat. The project

involves manufacturing of solvent

extraction of mustard oil through

solvent extraction process.

Project location

Mehsana, Gujarat

Project cost

Not known


Planning

Contact details:

Gokul Refoils & Solvent Ltd

State Highway No 41

Near Sujanpur Patia

Sidhpur, Patan 384 151

Gujarat

Fax: 02767-223475


Refined edible vegetable oils

Gemini Edibles & Fats IndiaProject type

New facility

Project news

Gemini Edibles & Fats India Pvt Ltd

is planning to set up a new facility

at Nellore in Andhra Pradesh. The

project involves manufacture of

refined edible vegetable oils (physical

refining).

Project location

Nellore, Andhra Pradesh

Project cost

Not known


Planning

Contact details:

Gemini Edibles & Fats India Pvt Ltd

8-2-334/70 & 71

Road no 5, Banjara Hills

Hyderabad 500 034

Andhra Pradesh

Tel: 040-6735 7857, Fax: 040- 2355 0522

Email: contactus@gef india.net

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Skimmed milk powder

Samprash Foods Pvt LtdProject type

New facility

Project news

Samprash Foods Pvt Ltd is planning to

set up a new facility for making food

products at Aligarh in Uttar Pradesh.


skimmed milk powder.

Project location

Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh

Project cost

Not known


Planning

Contact details:

Samprash Foods Pvt Ltd

Pachpeda, Ghabana

Aligarh 202 001, Uttar Pradesh

Tel: 0741-7891579

Spices

R.Sai Foods India Pvt LtdProject type

New facility

Project news

R.Sai Foods India Pvt Ltd is planning

to set up a new project for making food

products at Bhind in Madhya Pradesh.


spices such as redchilli powder, dhania

powder, garam masala powder etc.

Project location

Bhind, Madhya Pradesh

Project cost

Not known


Planning

Contact details:

R.Sai Foods India Pvt

34, Tomar Building

Gandhi Road, Morar

Gwalior 474 001, Madhya Pradesh

Tel: 0751-2232444

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Wheat flour

R.Sai Foods India Pvt LtdProject type

New facility

Project news

R.Sai Foods India Pvt Ltd is

planning to set up a new project for

manufacturing food products at Bhind

in Madhya Pradesh. The project

involves manufacturing of wheat flour,

maida, rawa etc.

Project location

Bhind, Madhya Pradesh

Project cost

Not known


Planning

Contact details:

R.Sai Foods India Pvt

34, Tomar Building

Gandhi Road, Morar

Gwalior 474 001, Madhya Pradesh

Tel: 0751-2232444

TENDERS


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Deep freezerOrg : Punjab State Cooperative Milk Producers Federation Ltd (MILKFED )TRN : 12417638Desc : Hiring of deep freezer (cold store) for storage of approximately 500 MT white butterBOD : October 10, 2012Loc : Chandigarh, PunjabBT : Domestic _______________________________________________

Technological line for baking unit Org : GomelkhlebpromTRN : 12356448Desc : Supply of technological line for baking unit BOD : October 10, 2012Loc : BelarusBT : ICB_______________________________________________

Coffee/tea vending machine consumablesOrg : Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Pvt LtdTRN : 12355195Desc : Supply of coffee/tea vending machine consumables for two years on yearly renewable basisBOD : October 10, 2012Loc : Mysore, KarnatakaBT : Domestic _______________________________________________

Semi-automatic line for slicing and packagingOrg : GomelkhlebpromTRN : 12349341Desc : Supply of semi-automatic line for slicing and packaging of bakery productsBOD : October 10, 2012Loc : BelarusBT : ICB_______________________________________________

Rice millerOrg : Department of Agriculture, PhilippinesTRN : 12408775Desc : Supply, delivery & installation of one unit multi-pass rice miller and three sets batch recirculating grain dryer for the establishment of rice processing centre BOD : October 10, 2012Loc : PhilippinesBT : ICB_______________________________________________

Vending machinesOrg : Vaxjo KommunTRN : 12338738Desc : Supply of coffee vending machines for freshly

brewed coffee, chocolate and tea with multiple choice optionsBOD : October 11, 2012Loc : SwedenBT : ICB_______________________________________________

Ghee storage tankOrg : Bengaluru Milk Union Ltd (BAMUL)TRN : 12404318Desc : Supply/service of the following materials on one time supply/annual and biennial rate contract basis: Material-bitzer compressor, 3 KL ghee storage tank and shrink wrapping machineBOD : October 12, 2012Loc : Bengaluru, KarnatakaBT : Domestic _______________________________________________

Mini oil & flour millOrg : North Eastern Region Farm Machinery Training and Testing InstituteTRN : 12417767Desc : Supply of portable mini oil & flour mill, grain cleaner cum graderBOD : October 12, 2012Loc : Sonitpur, AssamBT : Domestic _______________________________________________

Rice huller machineOrg : North Eastern Region Farm Machinery Training and Testing InstituteTRN : 12417765Desc : Supply of rice huller machineBOD : October 12, 2012Loc : Sonitpur, AssamBT : Domestic _______________________________________________

Seed and grain moisture testerOrg : North Eastern Region Farm Machinery Training and Testing InstituteTRN : 12417756Desc : Supply of seed and grain moisture testerBOD : October 12, 2012Loc : Sonitpur, AssamBT : Domestic_______________________________________________

Vending machineOrg : Hebrew University of JerusalemTRN : 12318160Desc : Supply of placement, operation and maintenance of vending machines selling drinks, snacks and sandwiches

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Org: Organisation’s name, TRN: Tendersinfo Ref No, Desc: Description, BOD: Bid Opening Date, Loc: Location, BT: Bidding Type

BOD : October 14, 2012Loc : IsraelBT : ICB_______________________________________________

Atta kneading, potato peeler and vegetable cutting machines Org : Western Railway (WR)TRN : 12365969Desc : Supply of atta kneading machine (10 kg), potato peeler machine, vegetable cutting machine, chapati puffer machine & 3HP grinder machineBOD : October 15, 2012Loc : Mumbai, MaharashtraBT : Domestic _______________________________________________

Milk analyser & milk collectionOrg : Karnataka Co-operative Milk Producers Federation LtdTRN : 12167945Desc : Supply of milk analyser, milk collection and other instrumentsBOD : October 16, 2012Loc : Kolar, KarnatakaBT : Domestic _______________________________________________

Automatic milk collection & milk analyserOrg : Kolar-Chikkaballapur District Co-operative Milk Producers Societies Union Ltd (KOMUL)TRN : 12161947Desc : Supply, installation and commissioning of water/coolant cooled D G set along with accessories at BMC Units 15KVA-20KVA, automatic milk collection units at DCS, milk analyser/electronic milkotesterBOD : October 16, 2012Loc : Kolar, KarnatakaBT : Domestic _______________________________________________

Milking machine & bulk milk coolersOrg : National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI)TRN : 12343826Desc : Supply of microclimatic monitors, animal behaviour monitors, physiological functions monitors, environmental chamber, electronic

weighing bridge, multigas analysers, milking machine and bulk milk coolersBOD : October 18, 2012Loc : Karnal, HaryanaBT : Domestic (NCB)_______________________________________________

Vending machinesOrg : Polemiki AeroporiaTRN : 12300299Desc : Installation of vending machines hot (drink) - cold beverages (soft drinks), bottled water and snacksBOD : October 22, 2012Loc : GreeceBT : ICB_______________________________________________

Milking parlour equipmentOrg : Department of Agriculture and Rural Development TRN : 12396660Desc : Supply, delivery, installation & commissioning of a milking parlourBOD : October 22, 2012Loc : The UKBT : ICB_______________________________________________

Hot drinks machinesOrg : Centrum Indicatiestelling Zorg (CIZ)TRN : 12380640Desc : Supply of hot drinks machines including maintenance, ingredients and peripheral itemsBOD : October 24, 2012Loc : The NetherlandsBT : ICB_______________________________________________

Dairy processing equipmentOrg : Bellary and Koppal Districts Co-operative Milk Producers Union LtdTRN : 12173122Desc : Supply, installation, testing and commissioning of dairy processing equipment, utility piping, electricals and allied project works on turnkey basis at Bellary DairyBOD : October 25, 2012Loc : Bellary, KarnatakaBT : Domestic

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EVENT LIST


NATIONAL

International Summit-cum-Exhibition on Food Processing, Agri-business and Cold ChainThe event is one of the best platforms for

exhibitors to showcase latest innovations

and products associated with the food

processing and cold chain sectors;

November 05, 2012; at Lalit, New Delhi

For details contact:

The Associated Chambers of Commerce and

Industry Of India (Assocham)

Assocham Corporate Office

1, Community Centre

Zamrudpur Kailash Colony, New Delhi

Tel: 011-4655 0555, Fax: 011-4653 6481


International PackTech India and drink technology IndiaInternational PackTech India, along with

drink technology India (dti), will showcase

latest trends in packaging, packaging

printing, processing, beverage and

liquid food industries; November

06-08, 2012; at Bombay Exhibition

Centre, Mumbai


Messe Düsseldorf India Pvt Ltd

Centre Point Building, 7th floor

Junction of S V Road & Juhu Tara Road

Santacruz (W)

Mumbai 400 054

Tel: 022-6678 9933


Poultry IndiaInternational exhibition cum tradeshow

dedicated to the poultry processing business

and technology; November 28-30, 2012; at

Hyderabad International Trade Exposition

Centre (HITEX), Hyderabad


Indian Poultry Equipment

Manufacturers’ Association

D No 11-7-188

Huda Complex

Saroornagar, Hyderabad

Tel: 040-2414 2413


Bakery Business Trade ShowEvent showcasing innovations in the bakery

industry from technologies to ingredients;

November 28–30, 2012; at World Trade

Centre, Mumbai


Chetan Salvi

Hospitality First

19, 1st Floor, Above Ajanta Auto Garage

Next To Four Seasons Hotel

18 - E Moses Road, Worli, Mumbai

Tel: 022-2495 5376

Fax: 022-2495 5356


ANTEC MumbaiSociety of Plastics Engineers (SPE) is

organising its Annual Technical Conference

(ANTEC) for plastics industry covering

latest trends in processing technologies,

end-user applications and polymers;

December 06-07, 2012; at the Renaissance

Mumbai Convention Centre Hotel, Mumbai


Vijay Boolani, Techical Program Chair

303, Prabhadevi Indl. Estate,

402, Veer Savarkar Marg

Mumbai 400025

Tel: 022-2430 2790/2826


International Rice Pro-tech Expo

Specialised tradeshow concentrating on

technologies related to rice processing

(like sorting, milling, grading, cleaning,

packaging); December 07-09, 2012; at

Science College Ground, Raipur


Business Empire Exhibitions

D-56, First Floor, Rose Garden Market

Opp. Aurbindo School, Near Bus Stand

Patiala, Punjab

Tel: 0175-2302254

Fax: 0175-5003994


Food Technology ShowConcurrent with Packplus 2012, this

holistic show will feature the latest in

food & beverage technologies, from

processing, packaging, research, quality

assurance, hygiene, among others;

December 07-10, 2012; at India Expo

Centre and Mart, Greater Noida


Print Packaging.Com Pvt Ltd

F 101, Tower No 7

International Infotech Park

Vashi Railway Station, Navi Mumbai

Tel: 022-2781 2619


Indian Ice-Cream Congress 2012Conference focussing on latest trends in ice

cream market in India; December 13, 2012;

in Hyderabad


Samrat Upadhyay

Secretary General, Indian Ice-Cream

Manufacturers’ Association

A/801, 8th Floor, Time Square Building,

C G Road, Near Lal Bunglow Char Rasta

Navrangpura, Ahmedabad 380 009

Mob: 076988 69800


For details

Network18 Media & Investments LtdRuby House, 1st Floor, J K Sawant Marg, Dadar (W), Mumbai 400 028.

• Tel: 022 3003 4651 • Fax: 022 3003 4499 • Email: [email protected]

India’s premier industrial trade fair on products and technologies related to Machine Tools, Hydraulics & Pneumatics, Process Machinery & Equipment, Automation Instrumentation,

Packaging & Auxiliaries, IT Products, Electrical & Electronics, Material Handling and Safety Equipment.

AHMEDABADGujarat,

Oct 5-8, 2012

PUNEMaharashtra,

Nov 2-5, 2012

CHENNAITamil Nadu,

Nov 22-25, 2012

LUDHIANAPunjab,

Dec 21-24, 2012

HYDERABADAndhra Pradesh,

May 31- June 3, 2013

INDOREMadhya Pradesh, Jan 11-14, 2013

AURANGABADMaharashtra, Feb 1-4, 2013

RUDRAPURUttarakhand,

Feb 23-26, 2013

EVENT LIST


INTERNATIONAL

The information published in this section is as per the details furnished by the respective organiser.

In any case, it does not represent the views of Modern Food Processing

Food WeekThe 16th edition of one of the

leading exhibitions for food &

beverage processing and allied

technologies, November 06-09, 2012;

at COEX Korea Exhibition Center,

Seoul, Korea


Coex Center (Convention & Exhibition)

135-731, Samsung-dong, Gangnam-gu

Seoul, Seoul-T’Ukpyolsi, Korea

Tel: +(82)-(2)-60008160/60008126

Fax: +(82)-(2)-60008177


China Fisheries & Seafood ExpoEvent showcasing the latest in marine

technology and trends in seafood business;

November 06-08, 2012; at Dalian World

Expo Center, Dalian, China


Sea Fare Expositions, Inc

4250, 8th Avenue NW, Suite, Seattle, USA

Tel: +(1)-(206)-7895741

Fax: +(1)-(206)-7890504


Health Ingredients EuropeOne of the major tradeshows in Europe

focussing on health ingredients for

the growing functional foods industry;

November 13-15, 2012; at Messe

Frankfurt, Germany


CMP Information

Industrieweg 54, PO Box 200, 3600 AE

Maarsen, The Netherlands

Tel:+(31)-(346)-559444

Fax:+(31)-(346)-573811


Dubai Drink Technology ExpoSpecialised event featuring the latest in

technologies & trends for the beverage

industry; December 04-06, 2012; at

Dubai International Convention &

Exhibition Centre, Dubai, the UAE


INDEX Conferences & Exhibitions Organisation

Dubai Health Care City

Block B Office 203, 2nd Floor

Dubai, the UAE

Tel: +971-4-3624717/149

Fax:+(971)-(4)-3624718


Aseptipak Asia 2012Conference on aseptic processing,

filling and processing that brings

together technology providers

and potential users; December 11-12,

2012; at Westin Grande Sukhumvit,

Bangkok, Thailand


Ron Schotland

Schotland Business Research

16 Duncan Lane

Skillman, NJ 08558-2323 USA

Tel: +1.609.466.9191


Bangladesh IPF-FoodtechTradeshow and conference for the

food processing industry to explore

opportunities in Bangladesh; January

23-26, 2013; at Bangabandhu

International Conference Centre,

Dhaka, Bangladesh


Chan Chao International Co Ltd

3-F, No. 185, Kangchien Road

Nei Hu District

Taipei, Taiwan

Tel: +(886)-(2)-26596000

Fax: +(886)-(2)-26597000


ISM CologneOne of the leading events in the niche

area of confectionery processing; January

27-30, 2013; Cologne Exhibition Centre,

Germany


Koelnmesse GmbH

Messeplatz 1 Koeln

Deutschland, Germany

Tel: +(49)-(221)-8212313

Fax: +(49)-(221)-8212105


Gulfood ExhibitionOne of the biggest tradeshows for

the food industry showcasing latest

equipment for processing & packaging;

February 25-28, 2012; at Dubai

International Convention & Exhibition

Centre, Dubai, UAE


Dubai World Trade Centre

PO Box No: 9292

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Tel: +(971)-(4)-3321000

Fax: +(971)-(4)-3322866


Ingredients Middle EastTradeshow and conference on food

& beverage ingredients; February

25-28, 2013; at Dubai International

Convention & Exhibition Centre,

The UAE


Dubai World Trade Centre

P.O. Box. No: 9292

Dubai, The UAE

Tel: +(971)-(4)-3321000

Fax: +(971)-(4)-3322866


China DrinktecInternational tradeshow on the beverages

industry; March 04-06, 2013; at China

Import & Export Fair Pazhou Complex,

Guangzhou, China


Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd

6th Floor, 321 Java Road North Point

Hong Kong, China

Tel: +(852)-(2)-8118897

Fax: +(852)-(2)-5165024


EVENT PREVIEW drink technology India 2012



The trade fairs, dti 2012 and

International PackTech

India, are scheduled to

take place concurrently

from November 6-8, 2012, at Hall No

6, Bombay Convention & Exhibition

Centre, Mumbai. The event will showcase

latest developments on technology and

machinery fronts for the sector. The

organisers of drink technology India

– Messe München, and International

PackTech India – Messe Düsseldorf, had

joined forces for the first time in 2010,

attracting more than 6,000 trade visitors.

Now the range on offer has expanded

to meet the growing demands – there

will be 12,000 sq m area providing space

for a total of 300 exhibitors in 2012 as

compared to 200 exhibitors covering over

8,000 sq m of exhibition space in 2010.

The dual fair has emerged as a

leading meeting place for the entire

value creation chain of the international

packaging, packaging printing, processing,

beverage, food and liquid food industry.

A trade fair forum with lectures as well

as an accompanying conference on topics

related to packaging will supplement the

presentations at the stands. Two new

focus areas in the product categories

place a particular emphasis on the

converting and packaging printing

market with machines for producing,

finishing & printing packaging materials

and packaging.

Gunter Walden, Vice President,

Vertical Market Management F&B,

Siemens, opines, “The growing number

of visitors to dti and International

PackTech India reflects how popular

these events are. We are on the right

track with this fair, without a doubt, and

close to the customers.”

According to Rajesh Nath,

Managing Director, VDMA’s Indian

Office in Kolkata, the Indian packaging

industry is growing at an annual rate of

11 per cent. “The main growth driver

of the packaging industry is the food

and beverage sector. The area of food

processing could double within the next

four to five years, which will lead to

enormous demand for packaging material

as well as for process technology,” he says.

The food and beverage industry generates

the largest demand for packaging,

accounting for over 80 per cent, followed

by the pharmaceuticals industry and other

sectors. The major demand is for flexible

packaging materials (such as films and

laminates), followed by solid containers,

tin cans, printed cartons, glass as well as

closures and labels.

Packed with potentialAt present, India probably processes

only between two and three per cent

of the food produced. This alone

shows the huge potential for packaging

in the future. The packing machine

manufacturers exhibiting at International

PackTech India and dti thus find most

of their customers in the food and

beverage industry, who buy more than

half of all machines imported. The largest

market for packaged food is dairy, with a

volume of about 11.2 million tonne (mt),

followed by bakery products (3.5 mt), oils

and grease (1.5 mt), dried foods (0.7 mt)

and confectionery (0.2 mt) – all of which

have promising growth rates.

Symrise, the German manufacturer

and marketer of flavourings and functional

ingredients, is convinced that the Indian

market for sophisticated food products

and beverages & liquid food is set to

grow fast. “We expect the Indian middle

class populace to double in number, from

100 million consumers at present, within

the next five years, and we are already

preparing ourselves for this growth right

now, so that we are ready to serve these

potential customers well. We firmly believe

in India and the Indian economic growth

prospects, and hence are convinced that

private consumers will stimulate growth in

the food sector,” says Declan MacFadden,

President, Symrise Asia Pacific Ltd.


An all-encompassing show for stimulating innovation

Scheduled to be held in November 2012, drink technology India (dti) along with International PackTech India is all set to provide an effective platform to the dynamic beverage, process technology and packaging markets.

Visitors at the previous edition of the event

EVENT REPORT International FoodTec India 2012


Mahua Roy

Mumbai saw the

confluence of ideas and

innovations in the food,

beverage and packaging

industry from September 11-13, 2012.

More than 300 exhibitors showcased

their technology to more than 11,000

visitors. Concurrent events along with

International Food Tec 2012 included

Dairy Universe India, Sweet & Snack

Tec India and Pack Ex India. Along

with this, highly engaging seminars and

conferences were part of this holistic

trade fair.

Focussed visitorsOverall, the exhibitors were delighted

about the concentrated and focussed

visitors attending the event. Apart from

the quantity of the visitors, the major

highlight of the show was the quality

of the visitors with the top management

of the companies including Chairmen,

CEOs, Managing Directors and Heads

of various divisions seen in serious

discussions with the exhibitors. This

resulted in high conversion ratio of deals

finalised during the show. “Foodtec 2012

was quite a successful show for us. The

show is getting bigger and better each

year,” commented Manoj Paul, Country

Manager - India & South Asia, Heat

and Control (South Asia) Pvt Ltd.

Concurrent seminarsThe uniqueness of this event was

the emphasis on being extremely

sector-specific to the dairy industry

than offering an array of generalised

industry topics. Seminar with the

theme ‘Cheese – The future milk

product of India’ was organised by

Indian Dairy Association (IDA) -

West Zone (WZ). The seminar was

attended by over 150 delegates and

was addressed by eminent speakers

from across the globe, addressing the

untapped potential and increase in

demand for cheese. All the speakers,

delegates and IDA-WZ officials present

during the seminar paid homage to

the father of white revolution, Late

Dr Verghese Kurien. A seminar

with the theme, ‘Emerging trends

in ice cream industry’ was organised

by Indian Ice Cream Manufacturers’

Association (IICMA). The seminar

was addressed by eminent speakers

from India and abroad addressing the

complete aspects of emerging trends

in the ice cream industry in India and

the challenges being faced. Over 200

delegates attended this seminar.

Gearing up for the next season!The buoyant energy over the three days

of the tradefair will see resurgence from

November 14-16, 2014, in Mumbai

again. “We hope to participate with

a larger stand at the next Foodtec in

2014,” exclaimed Nirav D Sampat,

Managing Director, Vedicpack Systems.

Added R Ramanathan, COO &

Director, Parle Global Technologies

Pvt Ltd, “The show is impressive

and we need to carry on to meet the

resultant objectives of our company

in terms of business to come.”

Ashwani Pande, Managing Director,

Koelnmesse YA Tradefair Pvt Ltd

acknowledged the support and

co-operation extended by all the

exhibitors for supporting these trade

fairs and making it huge success.


FACTS & FIGURES� Total exhibitors: 337

� Total visitors: 11,385

� Indian exhibitors: 174

� International exhibitors: 163

� Area covered: 19,000 sq m

� Exhibitor participation from:

26 countries

� Country pavilions from: Germany,

Italy, France, Europe, China, Taiwan

Boasting the involvement of around 11,000 visitors during three days of the exhibition-cum-conference, International FoodTec India 2012 evoked good response from the entire food processing and allied industries.

Successful confluence of novel technologies

Michael Siebert, Consul General of Federal Republic of Germany, inaugurating the event

EVENT REPORT Fi India 2012



The seventh edition of Food

ingredients (Fi) India –

the country’s premier food

processing exhibition –

took place from September 5-7, 2012, at

the Bombay Convention & Exhibition

Centre, Mumbai. The event saw

participation from global and Indian

suppliers of exclusive and innovative

ingredients that go into the making

of food products. The three-day expo

was inaugurated by Sanjeev Khaira,

Managing Director & Country Head,

UBM India.

The international event featured

exclusive ingredients made by leading

players such as BASF India Ltd,

Ajinomoto, National Starch Food

Innovation, ITC Colors, Piramal Health

Care Ltd, Tata Chemicals Ltd, Adani

Wilmar Ltd, Mafco Shanghai EEMEA

Ltd, Parry Nutraceuticals, Roquette

India etc. The event was supported by

some of the leading associations such as

Health Foods and Dietary Supplements

Association (HADSA), All India Food

Processors’ Association (AIFPA) and

Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion

Council of India (Pharmexcil). The event

attracted approximately 5,000 visitors

around the world.

Informative seminarsApart from the exhibits, the event saw

a host of knowledge sharing sessions

conducted in association with experts

from different fields in the food industry.

The seminars addressed various aspects

in the industry ranging from the growth

of nutraceuticals and functional foods

to licensing issues in the Indian food

industry. Speaking at the event, Khaira

said, “Food processing industry is the fifth-

largest in India in terms of consumption,

production, export and expected growth.

The sector is one of the fastest growing

divisions of the food industry and is all

set to attract investments to the tune of

$ 33 billion in the next ten years.”

The expo facilitated interaction

between international and domestic

players, create unlimited possibilities for

long-term partnerships, and encouraged

knowledge sharing that will support the

industry in its growth phase. Ajit Singh,

President, HADSA, said, “We are proud

to associate with UBM India’s Fi India.

India’s heritage in food ingredients

transcends time and continents, and Fi

India 2012 delivered the best platform

for manufacturers and suppliers to meet

& create business.”

On the contribution of events such

as Fi India 2012 to the growth of food

industry, M A Tejani, President, All India

Food Processors Association (AIFPA),

said, “The food processing industry is a

natural offshoot of the rich and varied

agricultural produce that India is known

for. By bringing Indian and international

suppliers & buyers on a common

platform, Fi India promotes quality,

novelty and exposure – key drivers of the

food industry.”

The organisersUBM India is part of UBM plc, which is

a leading global business media company.

UBM offers the platform that brings

the world’s buyers and sellers together

at events, online, and in print, providing

them with the information they need

to do business successfully. The focus

is on serving professional commercial

communities, from doctors to game

developers, from journalists to jewellery

traders, from farmers to pharmacists,

around the world.


The recently held Fi India 2012 in Mumbai witnessed participation from over 100 suppliers of food, health and natural ingredients, who showcased their latest offerings to the Indian food industry. The seminars organised during the event addressed topics ranging from health, wellness and nutrition to licensing issues in the Indian food industry.

A knowledge forum opening unlimited

possibilities

Sanjeev Khaira lighting the lamp at the inauguration of Fi India 2012

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The dairy industry is one of the important sectors of the processed food industry. It is one of those sectors, which has seen maximum amount of innovation in terms of processing technology, packaging and product development. Consumers demand quality milk with a reasonable shelf-life, a requirement that can be met more successfully by the milk industry through use of improved processes and technologies. Guaranteeing the production of safe milk also holds paramount importance. This book provides a comprehensive and timely reference to best practices and research advances in these areas. It emphasises on milk biochemistry and raw milk microbiology, besides exploring major milk contaminants, such as bacterial pathogens, pesticides and veterinary residues. This book also contains special chapters on milk processing, improving the quality of pasteurised and UHT milk, and novel non-thermal processing methods.

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Hunter

Hunter is a Polymerase Chain

Reaction- (RT-PCR) based

unit designed for microbial

load testing in food items in

significantly less time, effort

and resources. The system saves

pre-enrichment time and also

expensive reagents, yet delivers accurate & quick test reports that are

DNA-based. It delivers results in real-time displays for Salmonella,

Ecoli, Listeria and other deadly pathogens in a few hours. The

machine does not require PC/mouse/keypad and it is fully automated

with interactive MMI screen. Moreover, it is supported by 6 well

colour coded disposable multiple assay cartridges (MAC) & test kits

that can be stored normally without refrigeration.

JH Bio Innovations Pvt Ltd

Bengaluru - Karnataka

Tel: 080 - 23418944/46


Website: www.jhindia.com

Induction heat-seal wads

Induction heat-seal wads is used

for sealing and it involves an

induction current being applied

to a metal liner in a plastic cap.

The bottle is first filled and

then the cap is applied. The

cap already has the liner inside.

The liner contains the sealing material adhered to a foil layer.

The induction current heats the foil liner, melting the sealant.

The pressure of the threaded cap upon the bottle provides the

required pressure. As the sealing layer cools, it adheres to the bottle.

Induction sealing wads make the container air-tight and do not

allow environmental factors like air, moisture and other factors to

affect the item that the container has, and hence prevents it from

contamination. It is applicable for processed foods, agricultural

products etc. Quality Process Certifications: ISO-9001:2008, ISO-

22000, Agmark Approved.

Shako Flexipack Pvt Ltd

Ahmedabad - Gujarat

Tel: 079-26764207

Website: www.shakoflex.netPleated PP membrane filter cartridge

Pleated polypropylene (PP) membrane

filter cartridge is one of the competitive

filter cartridges in the market. Large

inventory and good performance makes

these filters one of the best choices for

liquid & air filtration. It is available with

housing as system or as replacement

to suit any type of filter housing. The cartridge also features

double- layered PP membrane. Filtering material and internal

support is given by PP shell. Moreover it also has excellent chemical

compatibility, high flow rate, low pressure difference, long life, low

price, wide filtration with excellent dirt holding capacity. Maximum

working temperature is 80°C (P≤1 bar) and maximum differential

pressure is 4.2 bar.

Kitten Enterprises Pvt Ltd

Navi Mumbai - Maharashtra

Tel: 022 - 2764 9249/9292, Fax: 022 - 2764 9299


Website: www.kitten.co.in

Screening machine

The tumbler and vibration

screening machine is available

according to GMP and FDA

regulations for applications in

pharmacy, food and fine chemicals.

It is used for treatment of valuable

powders, pellets and granules. The

hygienic design includes solutions

for WIP cleaning devices and

ATEX certification. Tumbler

screening machines are high-performance screening machines for

fractionating, protective screening and dedusting. The three-dimensional

tumbling movement creates exceptional fine cuts for the bulk solids.

Allgaier Werke GmbH

Uhingen - Germany

Tel: +49-7161-301353


PRODUCTS


Thermoform-fill-seal machine

The Veripack Rollstock thermoform-

fill-seal machine is so designed

keeping the end-customer in mind.

This machine is well-ahead in terms

of flexibility, robust construction and

high-end electronics. It can handle flexi and rigid packaging films;

can do special skin type pack formats, and changeover from one

format to another in a simple and fast manner.

Veripack Solutions India Pvt Ltd

Mumbai - Maharashtra

Tel: 022-66971133, Mob: 09967752336


Website: www.veripackindia.com

Washdown stations

These washdown stations (mixing battery) are

designed to provide instantaneous hot water

economically by mixing steam and potable

water to the required temperature. The mixing

battery provides food, beverage, and pharma and

cosmetics industry with economical hot water

for cleaning applications wherever steam is available. It incorporates

hydraulic fail-safe device so that when correctly installed and maintained,

no steam regardless of its pressure can enter the mixing chamber until

the water flows to raise the steam valve of its seat.

Feliz Biotech Industries


Tel: 022-26859440, Mob: 09892273314


Website: www.felizbiotech.com

Rotary sifter

This is a state-of-the-art non-vibrating

dustproof continuous inline sieving

machine. The rotating screw paddle feeder

sifter is used for low density non-abrasive

powders especially for screening powders

from 60 mesh to 300 mesh. Material is fed into a screw feeder with flat

paddles, which rotates at a speed from 600 to 1500 rpm.

Finex Sieves Pvt Ltd

Vadodara – Gujarat

Tel: 09376232820


Website: www.finexsieves.com

PRODUCTS


Impingement system

The high-velocity

air impingement

system strips away

the insulating layer

of cool air next to

the product surface.

This turbulent flow

process greatly

accelerates heat

transfer, reducing

process time by at least 50 per cent compared to lower velocity

convection systems. The impingement system often requires less

floor space than conventional oven system. It excels at rapid and

uniform baking, roasting, toasting, cooking, curing, drying and

cooling. High efficiency coolers, ideal for freezer pre-cooling,

are also available as an integral or independent system. For easy

cleaning and maintenance, complete access is designed into the

AeroDry impingement system.

Buhler (India) Pvt Ltd


Tel: 080-22890000


Website: www.buhlergroup.com

PRODUCTS


Water-ring vacuum pump

The monoblock modern design

water-ring vacuum pump is compact,

easy-to-install, easy-to-assemble,

mobile and simple design with

smooth operation. This pump is

connected to the motor shaft. The

pump develops maximum vacuum of 680 mm of Hg, when the

sealing water temperature is around 30oC. The pump operates

at low water consumption and low pressure, ie, 0.3 to 0.5 kg/

cm2. As the pump is compact, it can be easily taken from one

place to another. Owing to these benefits the pump gains

popularity in the laboratory usage, priming purposes, pilot

plants, etc. The pump is simple in construction, trouble-free

in operation, and compact & mobile. Capacity ranges from

14 m3/hr to 123 m3/hr.

Joyam Engineers & Consultants Pvt Ltd

Ahmedabad - Gujarat

Tel: 079-26569533, Mob: 09879099100


Website: www.joyamvactech.com

Sealing wads

One-piece sealing wads is properly fitted into the cap of the container.

The associated container is then screwed with a wadded-cap. The

capped-container is made to pass through the induction heat sealer.

This cap seals the entire liner to the mouth of the container and

makes it leak proof. In two-piece sealing wads, the respective sealant

Extruding granulating machine

Basket granulator uses gravity feed

aided only by a rotary agitator to prevent

arching, wetting powder falls directly

into the extrusion area. The materials

are wiped through perforated screen by

extrusion blades, extrudes then fall on to

the rotary table for discharge. This has

adjustable gap between extrusion blade

and screen allows optimising extrusion

force. This machine finds application in feed supplements, flavours,

insecticides, inorganic chemicals, pharmaceuticals, agricultural

chemicals, etc.

Toshniwal Systems & Instruments Pvt Ltd

Chennai - Tamil Nadu

Tel: 044 - 26445626


Web: www.toshniwal.net

Potato processing and frying machine

This machine is available in

capacities ranging from 100 kg/hr to

1000 kg/hr. The machine consists of

peeler, slice washer, blancher/cooker,

fryer, flavour applicator and flavour

drum. Abrasive-coated continuous

abrasive peeler and batch-type peeler

for continuous operations come with variable speed rollers and consume

less water. The slice washer facilitates removal of slivers, nubbins and

reduction of free starch.

Flavorite PPM Technologies Pvt Ltd

Indore - Madhya Pradesh

Tel: 0731-2575258


Website: www.flavoritefoods.com

Tri-clamp fitting

The tri-clamp tube and

pipe fitting is available in

stainless steel for piping

consultants/erectors and

equipment manufacturers

serving pharmaceuticals,

bio-pharmaceuticals, food,

beverage, dairy, cosmetics

and allied process industries. This tri-clamp fitting conforms to

FDA/cGMP standards and is designed to provide a uniformly

smooth, non-contaminating or non-corrosive environment. The

tri-clamp fitting is manufactured from stainless steel castings

(SS-304/316/316L) duly buffed and electro-polished.

Fluid Masters


Mob: 08767668284


Website: www.fluidmasters.com

material bonds to the mouth and simultaneously the wax melts and

gets absorbed in the backing material. Wax that was acting as a bond

layer splits the seal. The range of sealing wads also includes two

piece high barrier sealing wads that are provided with an extra paper

barrier. The range of two piece high barrier sealing wads is fabricated

from high quality material that ensures better sealability. It is used in

processed foods, agricultural products etc.

Shako Flexipack Pvt Ltd

Ahmadabad, Gujarat

Tel: 079-26764207

Website: www.shakoflex.net

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Side channel blowers and exhausters

Acmevac side channel blowers and exhausters

are available from 0.5 hp to 15 hp. These

are regenerative blowers and can be used for

vacuum or pressure applications. Noise levels are

considerably reduced as silencers are provided.

The blowers are particularly useful in areas

where oil-free, continuous non-pulsating air

flow is required. Applications include air tables,

agitation/aeration, air blow off, aquaculture, pneumatic conveying, textile

machines, printing and packaging machines, etc.

Acmevac Sales Pvt Ltd


Tel: 022-28375837


Website: www.acmevac.com

Steam mixer cooker

Stephan universal mixer cooker is available in

models UM/SK 24, 60, 80, 130, 200 litre. It has

compact construction and is ideally suited for low-

cost production of consistently high-quality finished

processed cheese varieties, mayonnaise, ketchup, spice

pastes, etc. By the combination of all processing stages

into one machine in one programmed cycle, this

cooker completes the entire processing in a short time

and reduces the number of transfer points.

Tricon

Pune - Maharashtra

Tel: 020-25652205, Mob: 09890192832


Hot-air temperature controller

The model XL-2 hot-air temperature

controller is used for low-cavitation moulding

process. The smaller cabinet size allows cost

savings of up to 30 per cent. It has double

the zones per card, and up to 18 zones can be

controlled in a cabinet. Cabinets are available in three configurations

of 4, 12 and 18 zones. All cabinets are wired to allow for future

expansion and include accessible fuses and integral ventilation fans

for use in industrial environment.

Unimark


Tel: 022-25506712


Website: www.unimark.in

PRODUCTS


Heat exchanger system

This exchanger system has a radiant

and convection heat exchanger. It is

conical in shape and fabricated out of

heavy duty material and provided with

fuel feeding arrangement. The furnace is

constructed with high quality firebricks

and insulation bricks to minimise heat

loss. The convection heat exchanger comprises two coils fabricated

out of high heat resistant ERW boiler tubes. It is equipped with fly

ash collective device. The radiant and convection heat exchangers are

connected by a specially designed refractory duct to allow flue gas to

pass from radiant to convention exchanger.

Alfa Entech (Guj) Pvt Ltd

Ahmedabad - Gujarat

Tel: 079-26426444


Website: www.alfaentech.com

Bag closer stitching machine

This portable bag closer stitching machine

comes with technologically advanced

imported transmission techniques for

timing belt and timing pulley. Unlike

V-belt, the timing belt does not slip or

stretch, giving 100 per cent power transfer.

The auto oil pump lubrication system

supplies oil to all parts for smooth operation. The machine is coated

with special paints, which helps to slow down the chemical corrosion

process thereby giving longer life. It comes with two 1/10 hp dust-

proof speed motors at 8,000 rpm having a continuous rating, a fuse

holder with fuse, power light and shock indicator lamp.

Nikko


Tel: 022-2386 4641


Website: www.vacunair.com

Rounder machine

This rounder machine is used for

making sweets and bakery items,

like peda, ladoo and confectionery

items. The machine is suitable for

rounding ladoo, namkeen, batata

vada, kachori, etc. It works on single

phase 220 V. Unskilled workers

can operate the machine. It can

produce approximately 50 to 60

pieces per minute. After the ladoo comes out from the machine, it

is automatically arranged into the tray. A separate machine for peda

pressing can be attached to the machine. This attachment is suitable

for pressing peda.

Shri Sahajanand Industries

Surendranagar - Gujarat

Tel: 02752-2439789, Mob: 09440868551


Website: www.ssengrindia.com

Strapping machine

This semi-automatic strapping machine is

suitable for packing medium-sized cartons.

It works with electromagnetic clutch. The

tension is set from front-control panel. Heat

consumed is only 30 W. The motor runs during

strapping cycle only. It is suitable for 10 to

35 kg boxes. This machine has a speed of 1.8 sec/cycle. It weighs

approximately 100 kg. The motor shuts off automatically 60 sec after

the cycle is completed. A touch of any button will automatically

restart the machine. Strap cooling time can be adjustable for light or

heavy-duty packaging.

J-Pack Sales & Service

Ahmedabad - Gujarat

Tel: 079-25854791, Mob: 09376490009


Website: www.jpacksales.com

Leak test apparatus

The leak test apparatus is fully-

programmed equipment, fitted with

oil-free vacuum pump, a countdown

electronic timer and a LCD module for

display. The vacuum displayed in the

LCD module is factory calibrated. The

apparatus has all parameters of 101 but

with provision to connect a printer to download all data. It is used to

check leakages in packed strips, blisters & small sachets containing

tablets, capsules, liquids, cough syrup, shampoo packets, etc and

also sutures. It is compliant with USP/EP/JP standards in product

packaging and integrity evaluation.

Servewell Instruments Pvt Ltd


Tel: 080-23573309


Website: www.servewel.com

PRODUCTS


The information published in this section is as per the details furnished by the respective manufacturer/distributor.

In any case, it does not represent the views of

Modern Food Processing

Nano crushing machine

The high-efficiency eddy flow crushing machine

brings nano crushing technology to a new era. It

functions powerfully in crushing the minerals,

plants, herbs, fibres into sub-micron particles,

which the regular crushing machine cannot

succeed. Grinding chamber temperature are controlled at 30-40°C to

avoid raw materials characters getting affected and assure customers

high purity particles without contamination. The process can be done

in one single operation.

Full-Win Technology Co, Ltd

Changhua Hsien - Taiwan

Tel: +886-4-8952051


Website: www.fullwin.org

Storage tanks

The range of these storage tanks includes:

holding tanks (round/conical), balance

tanks, blending tanks, mixing tanks and

collection tanks. These storage tanks are

available in different shapes and capacities.

These tanks can also be customised.

Shiva Engineers

Pune - Maharashtra

Tel: 020-27129610, Mob: 09822499586


Website: www.food-processing.net

Peanut paste making grinding mill

The 11-A peanut paste making grinding

mill is simple in operation and easy in

maintenance. It is specially designed for

wet grinding of peanuts and sorghums.

Technical specifications include: driven

by 1.5 hp 1440 rpm electric motor,

output 20-25 kg per hour, pulley size

12 inch, and net weight around 33 kg.

Atlas Exports

Rajkot - Gujarat

Tel: 0281-2382322, Mob: 09824202885


Website: www.atlasexports.in

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Acoustic enclosure ....................................... 3Activated carbon filter ..................................... 37Agitator ..................................................... 19, 59Acoustic enclosure ........................................ BICAgitator .................................................. 21, FICAir audits blower ............................................. 49Air cooled sealer .............................................. 31Air cooler ........................................................ 15Analog timer ................................................... 85Analytical instrumentation .............................. 23Animal feed technology .................................BCBag closer stiching machine ....................... 80Batch disperser ................................................ 21Blender and mixer ........................................... 59Boiling/stirring ................................................ 59Brewing ..........................................................BCCalorimeter ............................................... 21Centrifugal monoblock ................................... 79Chocolate / cocoa ...........................................BCCleaning section equipment ...........................BCClosure feeding system ................................... 75Cold form C&Z purlin ................................... 19Colour masterbatch ......................................... 45Colour sorter ............................................75, BCColumn & chemistry ...................................... 23Compressor ............................................... 15, 49Connecting clamp ........................................... 73Conventional phase failure relay ..................... 85Conveyor belt .............................................. 3, 10Corner track .................................................... 73Counter ........................................................... 85Cutters/slicer ................................................... 59Dehumidifier ............................................. 75Dehydration equipment .................................. 59Disperser ......................................................... 21Door ................................................................ 81Drawer magnet ................................................ 74Drive sprocket ................................................. 73Dry van pump .............................................. BICDry-break coupling ......................................... 49Dust control door ............................................ 81Ejector....................................................... 49Electromagnetic feeder .................................... 74Empower ......................................................... 23Engineering plastic component....................... 73Evaporating units for cold room ..................... 15Evaporator .....................................................FICExhibition - Drink Technology India 2012 ... 82Extruded product ...........................................BCExtruding granulating machine ...................... 76Fish processing .......................................... 59Flexible transparent pvc strip door ................. 81Flour milling ..................................................BCFood forming machine .................................... 59Food pathogen detection system .................... 35Food processing & packaging machinery ....... 39Food processing kines ..................................... 59Food processing machinery ............................. 61Forced convection unit air cooler ................... 15Frame support ................................................. 73Fueling system ................................................. 49Grain handling .........................................BCGrill magnet .................................................... 74Grinding & dispersion ...................................BC

Guide rail clamp ............................................. 73Gyratory screen ............................................... 74Ham processing ......................................... 59Heat exchanger ........................................ 5, FICHeat exchanger system .................................... 80Heat resistant door .......................................... 81Heating bath ................................................... 21High pressure homogeniser ............................ 21High speed servo driven.................................. 74Hopper magnet ............................................... 74Hot- air temperature controller ...................... 79Hot plate ......................................................... 21HPLC ............................................................. 23Hunter ............................................................ 72Idexx water microbiology .............................. 6Idler wheel & return roller.............................. 73Impingement system ....................................... 74Induction heat seal wad .................................. 72Induction sealing ............................................. 31Industrial door ................................................. 81Industrial type unit air collar .......................... 15Informatics ...................................................... 23Ink adhesion .................................................... 31Inline disperser ................................................ 21Kneading machine ..................................... 21Label adhesion ........................................... 31Laboratory reactor ........................................... 21Laboratory software......................................... 21Large diameter welded pipe ............................ 81Leak test apparatus ......................................... 80Loading arms .................................................. 49Magnetic equipment .................................. 74Magnetic plate................................................. 74Magnetic stirrer ............................................... 21Magnetic trap .................................................. 74Meat ball forming machine ............................ 59Meat processing .............................................. 59Media and entertainment company ................ 42Mill ................................................................ 21Mixing processing ........................................... 59Modular belt ................................................... 73Multi axis motion controller ........................... 74Multi level car park ......................................... 19Natural food & beverage ingredient ........... 33Natural herbal sweetener ................................... 8Oil milling ................................................BCOverhead stirrer .............................................. 21Pallet ......................................................... 79Panel meter ..................................................... 85Pasta ...............................................................BCPCR diagnostic technology ............................. 35PET label shrink film ..................................... 74Phase failure relay ........................................... 85Pilot plant ........................................................ 21Plastic masterbatch .......................................... 51Plastic pellet ...................................................BCPlastic sheet ..................................................... 86Pleated membrane filter cartridge .................. 72Pollution control equipment .........................FICPoly carbonate sheet........................................ 19Poly styrene product ........................................ 86Potato processing and frying machine ............ 76Pre engineered steel building .......................... 19Pre fab shelter ................................................. 19

Priming valve................................................... 49Pump ...................................................... 49, BICPVC strip door ................................................ 81Rare earth tube .......................................... 74Relay ................................................................ 85Residential steel ............................................... 19Rice milling equipment ..................................BCRoof vent ......................................................... 19Roofing & cladding sheet ............................... 19Roots blower ................................................ BICRotary evaporator ............................................ 21Rotary gear ...................................................... 79Rotary lobe pump............................................ 79Rotary sifter ..................................................... 73Safety access equipment ............................. 49Safety door ...................................................... 81Sanitary centrifugal ......................................... 79Sauanng making .............................................. 59Screening machine .......................................... 72Screw pump ..................................................... 79Sealer ............................................................... 31Sealing wad ..................................................... 76Seamless pipe .................................................. 81Selp priming monoblock ................................. 79Side bracket ..................................................... 73Side channel blower and exhauster ................. 79Silent operation ............................................... 74Spray dryer ....................................................FICStainless steel pipe........................................... 81Stainless steel slat chain .................................. 73Steam mixer cooker ......................................... 79Storage tank equipment .................................. 49Strapping machine .......................................... 80Structural floor decking sheet ......................... 19Submersible ..................................................... 79Sugar herb ......................................................... 8Surface treatment ............................................ 31Tank truck equipment ............................... 49Temperature controller ................................... 85Temperature indicator ..................................... 85Thermal process .............................................BCThermoform fill seal machine ................... 17, 73Thermoplastic slat chain ................................. 73TPU masterbatch ............................................ 45Transmissions & PTOS ................................. 49Tray sealer ......................................................... 4Tri-clamp fitting ............................................. 76Triplex plunger ................................................ 79Tube ................................................................ 81‘U’ tube ...................................................... 81Universal type unit air cooler .......................... 15UPLC .............................................................. 23USS univent .................................................... 19Vacuum booster pump ............................ BICVacuum pump & system ....................... 49, BICVegetable washer ............................................. 75Vertical inline .................................................. 79Vibration motor .............................................. 74Wafer biscuit oven ..................................... 74Washdown station .......................................... 73Water jetting ................................................... 49Water-ring vaccum pump ............................... 76Weigh filler ..................................................... 74Welded pipe .................................................... 81

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T: +91-20-40710010


W: www.rajprocessequipment.com

Shah Brothers 6

T: +91-22-24118874


W: www.shahbros.com

Sintex Industries Ltd 79

T: +91-2764-253500


W: www.sintex-plastics.com

Spectra Plast India Pvt Ltd 73

T: +91-422-6539529


W: www.spectraplast.in

Suraj Limited 81

T: +91-79-27540720


W: www.surajgroup.com

Ultraplast Chainbelts Pvt. Ltd 10

T: +91-129-4113187


W: www.ultraplastindia.com

United Steel & Structurals Pvt. Ltd 19

T: +91-44-42321801


W: www.unitedstructurals.com

V D M A 39

T: +91-33-23217073


W: www.vdma.org/nuv

V S International 74

T: +91-129-2254165


W: www.vspackit.com

Veripack Solutions India Pvt Ltd 17

T: +91-22-66971133


W: www.veripackindia.com

Waters (India) Private Limited 23

T: +91-80-28371900


W: www.waters.com

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