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EDITORIAL

7December 2012 | Modern Food Processing

Bringing in a ‘land’mark change

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 crucial role of land, and in particular, that of land acquisition for

industrial development in the country cannot be overemphasised. However,

the policy f lip f lops over this sensitive subject witnessed in the recent times

have only added to the number of other hurdles before the industry (for

that matter, the entire manufacturing sector at large). This is taking place in a phase

when the nation seems to need another booster dose of economic acceleration. In this

backdrop, the recent clearing of certain important government legislations, which have

been pending since long, perhaps could not have been better timed!

Case in point is the recent clearing by the Group of Ministers (GoM) of the Land

Bill, a much-needed exercise on its 117-year-old extension that according to industry

sources has been creating a lot of confusion and worse, litigation related to setting up of

development projects. The Bill in its new avatar (Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and

Resettlement Bill, 2011) requires the consent of only two-third of the people affected

in private and Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects, instead of the earlier

mandated 80 per cent. Hopefully, this will not only provide more clarity on

project execution but also facilitate timely implementation thereof.

According to a clause in the Bill, it is to be applied from an unspecified

cut-off date. Although the cut-off date, as per official sources, is most likely

to be decided before the Bill is cleared for introduction in the Winter

Session of the Parliament, it has left most in the industry with fair

amount of worries.

Thankfully, the Bill, which initially had provisions for

retrospective application of the law in cases where the land had not

been awarded or where compensation had not been paid, does not

have this clause any more. Thus, this prospective clause should

be industry-friendly. While the less percentage of landowners’

consensus needed for clearing of land for projects seems to be a

practical and forward-looking step, the amount of compensation

and its impact on project cost remain a concern.

These are early days considering the extent of value-addition that

still remains to be made in order to make this Bill a progressively

effective one. Apart from defining the ‘purpose’ of the land acquisition

without any ambiguity whatsoever, the Bill has to factor in several inter-

state and intra-state ground realities as well as existing restrictions on

the use of agricultural land for industrial use. Suffice to say that only

a complete and competent enough Land Bill can decisively address the

complexities of this subject.


Note: ` stands for Indian rupee, $ stands for US dollar and £ stands for UK pound, unless mentioned otherwise

Insight & Outlook: Biotechnology in Food

Special Focus: Industrial Kitchens Industrial kitchens ..............................................................

Hygiene in commercial kitchens .......................................

Interface - Shivam Gupta, Director, West Coast Group ............

Roundtable ..........................................................................

In Conversation With

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Biotechnology .....................................................................

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Functional beverages ..........................................................

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Facility Visit: KHS Machinery Pvt Ltd Total beverage packaging solutions under one roof ........... 40

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Automation TrendsConfectionery processing: Adding a special touch to savouries ...............................................................

Energy ManagementWater conservation: Saving energy with every drop .........

Policies & RegulationsModernisation of abattoirs: In need for a policy push for hygienic processing .............................................

StrategyPET bottle recycling: A sustainable approach to food packaging ....................................................................

Tips & TricksHigh pressure technology: A guide to optimise food preservation process ...........................................................

Event PreviewFood Technology Show 2012: A one-stop destination for complete processing solutions ....................

Event ReportInternational PackTech India 2012: Technology forum for unlimited processing possibilities ......................

Cover photo: Joshua Navalkar; Location courtesy: Signature International Foods, Nashik

Regular SectionsEditorial ............................................................................ 7News, Views & Analysis .................................................. 12Technology & Innovation ................................................ 20Technology Transfer ........................................................ 24Projects ............................................................................ 64Tenders ............................................................................ 68Event List ........................................................................ 70Book Review .................................................................... 76Products .......................................................................... 77List of Products .............................................................. 87List of Advertisers .......................................................... 88

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NEWS, VIEWS & ANALYSIS

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FOOD SERVICE

India’s first seafood specialty QSR inaugurated in MumbaiWest Coast Group has recently

launched Fisheteria, India’s first

seafood Quick Service Restaurant

(QSR) chain. The restaurant has a

unique menu and offers various prawn

and fish delicacies. The menu ranges

between ` 20 and ` 125, which makes

fine quality seafood affordable.

“Fisheteria caters to a niche

market. Although Mumbai is a coastal

city, for the average seafood lover, a

great meal usually means a long trip

to a restaurant that costs a fairly huge

amount of money. Fisheteria offers

seafood of the highest quality at

rock bottom prices in a quick service

format. The idea is to make seafood

easily accessible,” said Shivam Gupta,

Director, West Coast Group. The

company has rapid expansion plans.

He added, “Currently, we are focussing

on Maharashtra; after which we will

focus on the Northern region.”

Mahua Roy

ETHNIC SWEETS

Mother Dairy expands Indian sweets product lineMother Dairy, which entered the space

of dairy desserts with launch of mishti doi

and rice kheer few years back, has further

strengthened its range by launching chhana

kheer, khoya and an assorted pack of Indian

traditional sweets.

Subhasis Basu, Business Head-Dairy

Products, Mother Dairy, said, “Mother

Dairy always strives to offer new,

relevant and meaningful alternatives for

consumption of milk & milk products.

With reports coming in rampantly about

adulterated khoya and sweets being sold

during festive seasons, Mother Dairy took

the decision to launch traditional sweets,

hence giving the consumers a safe and pure

alternative in sweets. There was also a need

for khoya in consumer packs from a credible

source since most of the households use it

for making various sweets.”

Amul recently introduced Amul Diamond

in the Delhi and NCR markets. The

latest pouch milk variant comes with a

minimum of 7 per cent fat content and

9 per cent solid-not-fat (SNF). The

product is targeted at customers looking

for more creamy milk. Its distinguishing

features include creamy taste, thicker

texture and richer aroma. The product

would be sold at price point of ` 23 per

500 ml pouch and ` 45 per one litre

pack. According to Vipul Chaudhary,

Chairman, GCMMF, “The new product

will help to fill the void for consumers’

preference of having creamy milk in the

premium category. This will expand the

pouch milk market and attract consumers,

who are buying loose buffalo milk, and

help them shift to processed, pasteurised

Amul Diamond premium full cream milk.”

Indo French Cold Chain Summit was recently held in Mumbai. Through this summit,

French companies aimed at forming joint venture with their Indian counterparts to efficiently

serve the growing market of India. Reputed French companies such as Absoger, Cesbron,

Frappa, Janny Mt, Lecapitaine, Petit Forestier, Samifi made presentations before the august

gathering. Lucie Nouaillac, Export Sales Manager, Absoger, said, “Apples grown in Himachal

Pradesh are of high quality, and we can offer effective solutions for the preservation of apples.”

Similarly, Eric Forestier, Director General-International, Petit Forestier, said that India

offers tremendous potential for cold chain business. “We are looking for tie-up in India,”

he said. Representatives from Blue Star, National Collateral Management Services Ltd,

Carrier Transicold, Marico Ltd, etc, attended the summit. Highlighting on the cold chain

infrastructure scenario in India, B Thiagarajan, President, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration

Products Group, Blue Star Ltd, said, “The growth of cold chain sector in India is not

satisfactory. We have to go a long way as far as cold chain development in India is concerned.”

Prasenjit Chakraborty

DAIRY MARKETING

Amul launches full cream milk in pouches

COLD CHAIN MARKET

Indo French Cold Chain Summit held in Mumbai

HEALTH Y OIL

Adani Wilmar launches rice bran oil Adani Wilmar Ltd, the leading

manufacturer and distributor of cooking

oils, has launched Fortune Rice Bran Health

– a 100 per cent rice bran oil. The product

was unveiled by Lara Dutta,

erstwhile Miss Universe and

Bollywood Yoga enthusiast,

along with Atul Chaturvedi,

CEO, Adani Wilmar Ltd.

It contains high amount of

oryzanol among all edible oils,

which improves the HDL/

LDL ratio, making it one of

the most heart-friendly oils.

Also, balanced PUFA:MUFA

ratio ensures cleaner blood

vessels, and balanced fatty

acids guarantee balanced

nutrition and health. The

product is claimed to have anti-cancer

properties, improving skin tone, helping

nervous system, stimulating immunity,

maintaining balance of nervous system and

a host of other benefits.

Chaturvedi stated, “We crafted the all

new premium Rice Bran Health

after an intensive scientific

research to fill a need-gap,

which we observed through

our study. It is aimed at the

health-conscious customer

base – not only customers with

medical conditions, but also

the health-conscious segment,

which believes in eating right

to prevent ailments.”

With the launch of

Fortune Rice Bran Health,

Adani Wilmar reiterates its

commitment to continually

innovate and introduce products relevant

to the need of the day.

Atul Chaturvedi along with Lara Dutta at

the launch of Fortune Rice Bran Health Oil in

Mumbai



FOOD SAFET Y

FSSAI appoints Intertek to execute food safety testingIntertek has been commissioned by the

Food Safety and Standards Authority

of India (FSSAI) to undertake the

testing, inspection and auditing of

Food Business Operators (FBOs). The

work will enable the FBOs not only to

demonstrate compliance to requirements

under FSS Act, but also lead to issue

of FSSAI License and its renewal

thereafter. The Intertek Food laboratory

in Gurgaon has been accredited by

the National Accreditation Board for

Testing Laboratories (NABL) and offers

state-of-the-art facilities and technically

competent staff to fulfill all the

requirements for achieving the national

and international accreditation.

“It is an honour to be entrusted

by FSSAI to carry out the testing

and auditing, and we look forward

to safeguard the interests of Indian

consumers. We have experienced

change in the behaviour of people

and with more awareness coming in,

we look forward to ensuring that the

best quality reaches the consumers,”

said Rajesh Saigal, Managing Director,

Intertek India.

Cadbury owner, Mondelez International

Inc, has unveiled ‘Cocoa Life’ – the

company’s largest, most comprehensive

cocoa sustainability effort to date. As the

world’s largest chocolate company, it will

invest $ 400 million over the next ten

years to improve the livelihood and living

conditions of more than 2,00,000 cocoa

farmers and about one million people in

cocoa farming communities. Cocoa Life

will bring a $ 100-million new investment

to Côte d’Ivoire – the world’s largest

cocoa producing country – to help 75,000

farmers double their productivity.

“I am proud of Mondelez

International’s $ 400-million investment

in Cocoa Life – a distinctive, holistic

approach to cocoa sustainability that will

create a cycle of growth from bean to bar.

Our mission is to create thriving cocoa

communities and help secure the future

of the cocoa industry,” said Tim Cofer,

Executive Vice President and President,

Europe, Mondelez International, speaking

from Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire at the World

Cocoa Conference.

Cocoa Life is based on Mondelez

International’s successful Cadbury

Cocoa Partnership in Ghana, India and

the Dominican Republic. In India, the

company has been working directly with

cocoa farmers for 50 years.

Sentinel Exhibitions Asia P Ltd (SEA), along with Alex Events,

is organising World Tea & Coffee Expo (WTCE), India’s only

trade show focussed on the tea and coffee sectors, at Bombay

Exhibition Centre, Mumbai from February 15-17, 2013. Leading

trade bodies such as Tea Board of India, Federation of Indian Tea

Traders Association (FAITTA), Bombay Tea Traders Association

(BTTA), India-China Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Small and Medium Business

Development Chamber of India, Confederation of Indian Small Tea Growers Association

(CISTA) and Darjeeling Tea Association are supporting this unique trade event. Tea and

coffee are among the most popular beverages, consumed both in India and around the

world. Moreover, with domestic coffee outlets set to increase manifold over the next three

years, in addition to foray of global players, the coffee industry is likely to witness healthy

growth in future.

WTCE 2013 aims to serve as the platform not only for showcasing Indian tea &

coffee brands and technologies but also for international companies to seek market

expansion and branding prospects in India. In view of the uniqueness of the show, it is

expected to be attended by over 10,000 trade buyers and general visitors.

Naturell India Pvt Ltd, the company behind

brand Rite Bite, has introduced protein-

packed and energy-enriched, Max Protein

Bar. Serving the right combination of

proteins, nutrition and taste, it would be

available in three flavours, Choco Slim, Choco

Fudge and Honey Lemon. Vijay Uttarwar,

Founder, Naturell India, said, “Our extensive

research pointed out that urban population

is always on a look out for healthy snacking

options. Especially after all the binge eating

during the festive season, this definitely

provides some respite. Hence, we thought

of introducing Max Protein at this time of

the year and assist our patrons on losing

those extra inches, without having to look

any further for healthy meal options.”

With an initial investment of around ` 45 crore in frozen and ready-to-eat products,

Vadilal Industries Ltd is planning to double its processed food revenue to over ` 100

crore in the next three years. The company aims at achieving this target with the help of

robust sales that it has been experiencing in the frozen and RTE foods categories in the

domestic and export markets. It has reworked its branding strategy for few of its products.

Rajesh Gandhi, Managing Director, Vadilal Industries Ltd, explained, “We have come up

with new logo and change in colour. The Vadilal Quick Treat’s new packaging stands for

energy, dynamism, uniformity, and most importantly, convenience. Due to the changing

lifestyle of the young generation in India, there has been a spurt in the demand for RTE

frozen foods across all major cities. Vadilal is tapping this fast-growing market through a

wide variety of products and optimal utilisation of modern retail.”

Avani Jain

SUSTAINABILIT Y EFFORT

Mondelez to invest $ 400 million to help cocoa farmers

EXHIBITION

World Tea & Coffee Expo to be held in MumbaiHEALTH Y SNACKING

Naturell launches health bars

BUSINESS PLAN

Vadilal to up presence in frozen and RTE foods



MANAGEMENT TIPS

CEE and Cornell University launch leadership programme for food industryTo empower professionals with

cutting-edge solutions to deal with

the issues related to the food industry,

the Centre for Executive Education

(CEE), Sathguru Management

Consultants, Hyderabad, in association

with the College of Agriculture

and Life Sciences (CALS), Cornell

University, New York, will deliver

the first Food Industry Leadership

Program (FILP) in Hyderabad from

December 17-21, 2012.

FILP will reinforce the participants’

knowledge on leadership models in

the food sector. It will also address

issues related to innovation in product

development; excogitate and seize

opportunities in product development

and supply sectors. FILP will also

introduce ideas for developing novel

products; and tie-up loose ends in

supply chain management, production

and marketing segments.

MARKET TREND

Sustainability emerging as key area of focus in beverage industryModern filling systems deliver flexibility

and product safety to beverage

manufacturers in the industrialised

countries, which are bringing out new

creations in quick succession. In emerging

economies, rise in living standards are

generating a boom in demand for high-

quality, hygienically perfect beverages.

In China and Africa, consumption of

packaged beverages is rising. Market

researchers are expecting global

consumption to rise by 3.4 per cent by

2013. And, as consumption rises, so do

the demands on filling systems. Taking

everything into consideration, drinktec

2013 will showcase all such trends that

will help industry to understand what

way demand is moving. The forthcoming

event will also provide an effective

business platform for SMEs.

McCain Foods India Pvt Ltd, the Indian

subsidiary of McCain Foods Canada,

announced Karisma Kapoor as its first-

ever brand ambassador in India. Kapoor

will endorse the entire range of McCain’s

Indian and international product

portfolio through advertising, marketing

and promotions.

The company will shortly be rolling

out a new campaign, featuring Kapoor as

a smart woman who delights her family

and guests with quick snacks prepared in

minutes. Commenting on the association,

Vikas Mittal, Managing Director,

McCain Foods India, said, “Today’s

women have come a long way from the

days when cooking tasty snacks meant

spending hours in the kitchen over a hot

cook stove, chopping every ingredient

from scratch. Now she keeps her frozen

reserves handy to save time.”

Avani Jain

Germany has emerged as the largest supplier of packaging machinery to India. The

imports from Germany to the packaging industry in India equalled Euro 103 million

in 2011, according to VDMA. “A major advantage provided by German packaging

machinery is immense flexibility of use. Right from basic to state-of-the-art machinery

can be sourced from Germany. Besides, they have low maintenance requirements,

higher reliability and low running costs. This resonates well with the demands from

the Indian food processing industry,” said Rajesh Nath, Managing Director, VDMA

India office. Several German companies in the packaging space are setting up facilities

in India. “The German packaging industry is realising the importance of India as a

strategic business hub. Most companies have set up manufacturing unit in the country.

Besides, the localisation is taken a step forward as packaging technologies for ethnic

products are being designed too,” added Nath.

Mahua Roy

MARKETING STRATEGY

Karisma Kapoor to be brand ambassador for McCain Foods

PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY

Foothold of German machinery increasing in India

FOOD INGREDIENTS

Arla Foods launches whey protein ingredientArla Foods Ingredients has launched

Lacprodan HYDRO 365, a new premium-

quality whey protein ingredient, at

Health Ingredients Europe 2012. The

product offers performance benefits

to manufacturers of sports nutrition

products that are designed to aid recovery.

Whey protein

hydrolysates such

as HYDRO 365

are scientifically

proven to offer

better benefits

because they are

digested and

absorbed more quickly, optimising

the body’s muscle-building and repair

response following exercise.

Demand for efficacious post-

exercise recovery products among

serious athletes – both professional

and amateur – is rising fast all over

the world. Peter Schouw Andersen,

Business Development Manager, Health

& Performance, Arla Foods Ingredients,

said, “Sales of protein-based sports

nutrition products have risen strongly

in recent years, but what these figures

do not show is the

fact that many

consumers are

also coming to

recognise that

not all proteins

offer the same

degree of benefits.

Increasingly, they are discovering that

the best ingredients like HYDRO 365

whey protein hydrolysate – provide a

level of effectiveness that is simply not

available from other proteins, including

other whey proteins.”



MARKET FORECAST

Processed food industry boosts flexible plastic packaging demandThe global flexible plastic packaging

market will reach a value of $ 137 billion

in 2012, as the trend of convenience

and low cost drives global demand.

According to Visiongain, the flexible

plastic packaging market will record

strong growth over the next decade,

with a significant portion of the growth

derived from the emerging markets.

Further, the Visiongain study ‘The

flexible (converted) plastic packaging

market 2012-2022’ states that globally,

consumers are demanding convenience

when making purchasing decisions and

the versatility of flexible plastic has

provided a way to satisfy this demand.

Avra Mitra, Senior Manager-Key

Accounts, Business Unit-Web Fed,

Bobst India Pvt Ltd, said, “If we talk

about India particularly, the demand

for flexible packaging is increasing

among all segments of population.

Consumers are buying from retail

outlets products such as oil & ghee,

biscuit packets, etc in small sachets.

These sachets, pouches and packets are

a part of flexible packaging. Further,

the growth of processed food industry

has also propelled the growth of the

flexible packaging market in India.”

Avani Jain

RECOGNITION

Krones AG wins Bavarian Energy prizeKrones AG’s Steinecker Plant in Freising,

Germany, has bagged the Bavarian

Energy prize for 2012. Martin Zeil,

Bavaria’s Minister of State for Economic

Affairs, Infrastructure, Transport and

Technology, presented the company

with the award recently for the energy-

economical EquiTherm brewing system.

“Here, the technically possible in terms

of maximally efficient energy utilisation

is achieved by rigorously interlinking all

energy conversion functions,” said Zeil.

Adept Technology Inc, a leading provider

of intelligent robots and autonomous

mobile solutions, announced the

appointment of Sam Rawas as General

Manager, Packaging Solutions Business

Unit. Rawas is responsible for planning

and managing all aspects

of Adept’s new Packaging

Solutions Business Unit,

which is focussed on providing

customers with packaging

automation cells that are

built upon Adept’s intelligent

robotic products. Its Packaging

Solutions Business Unit is tasked with an

important initiative at Adept – delivering

standard, pre-engineered cells that

perform specific packaging tasks.

Rawas brings 18 years of leadership

experience with international, technology

companies to his position at Adept. Most

recently, he was a Senior Consultant with

Space Exploration Technologies. He

holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical

engineering from the University of Texas

and an advanced engineering degree in

automation from Germany. “By

developing standardised, fully-

integrated solutions that can be

dropped into any packaging line,

Adept’s Packaging Solutions

Business Unit is providing

new value to its customers.

Customers who have installed

our first product, ClamPAC, have raved

about its ease of deployment and ease of

use along with its gentle handling and

reliability,” said John Boutsikaris, Senior

Vice President, Sales & Marketing,

Adept Technology.

INGREDIENT

Velcorin from LANXESS gaining momentum in Indian marketLANXESS’ Velcorin, used in beverage and which got registered in India in the beginning

of this year, has evoked good response in India, according to company officials. It

showcased the product, which is added before filling the beverage, at drinktec 2012 in

India. Even at low concentrations, Velcorin is effective against typical spoilage micro-

organisms such as yeasts and a wide range of bacteria and moulds. “Whenever you fill

beverage, you need some kind of protection against micro-organisms. The product is

unique and once you add to beverage it breaks down. If microbes are there, Velcorin

takes cares of this and kills those microbes. It does not affect the taste and colour of

the beverage. This is the advantage of our product compared to our competitors,” said

Philipp Borgs, Product Manager, Business Line Beverage Technology, LANXESS

Deutschland GmbH. He also said that worldwide the product is available in the market

since last 30 years. Prasenjit Chakraborty

APPOINTMENT

Adept Technology appoints Sam Rawas as GM

APPOINTMENT

Tyrone Foster is Key’s new Process Systems Product Manager Key Technology has appointed Tyrone

Foster as Process Systems Product

Manager. Foster is responsible

for planning and managing

activities that support the

development and sales of

Key’s Smart Shaker suite of

vibratory conveyors, which

includes Iso-Flo, Impulse,

and Horizon conveyors. He

also manages Key’s Turbo-

Flo steam blancher/cooker/pasteuriser,

Farmco sizers and graders, Hi-Flo air

cleaners, Veg-Mix blending systems,

and more. “Tyrone is managing an

important group of products

from early, conceptual stages

through the product lifecycle.

He will collaborate with

Key’s sales, engineering,

marketing, manufacturing,

and operational areas to help

identify and pursue new

market opportunities and meet

customers’ needs,” said Steve Johnson,

Director, Marketing, Key Technology.

Sam Rawas

Tyron Foster



INDUSTRY REPORT

Beverage processing industry to boost water and wastewater treatment sectorThe combined growth of the dairy and

beverage sectors in India drives its water

and wastewater treatment (WWWT)

market, as many manufacturers are

increasingly adopting best practices

in a bid to expand their businesses

and compete in the global arena,

according to a new analysis from Frost

& Sullivan, ‘Analysis of the water and

wastewater treatment market in the

dairy and beverage sectors in India’.

They voluntarily opt for superior

water treatment technologies to meet

global process standards, boosting the

potential of the WWWT market.

The report finds that the market

earned revenues of over ` 2.78 billion

in 2011 and estimates this to reach

` 5.38 billion by 2016. “The

carbonated soft drinks market is

expected to witness a compounded

annual growth rate of about 10 per

cent during the forecast period,

and the fresh juices and health

drinks markets are likely to advance

at a CAGR of nearly 25 per cent.

This double-digit growth of

the Indian beverage sector enhances

the prospects of the WWWT

market in the country,” according to

Frost & Sullivan.

At the ProSweets trade fair in Cologne,

Loesch Verpackungstechnik GmbH is

all set to display packaging technology.

One such innovation the company is

showcasing is its LRK high-performance

robotic cartoning system with a tubular

bag machine from Theegarten-Pactec.

“With the FPC5 tubular bag machine

from our competent partner and our

flexible, powerful and modular LRK

cartoning system for erecting, filling

and sealing display folding boxes, we

offer customers a highly efficient line

combination for tubular bags,” said

Andreas Graf, Managing Director,

Loesch Verpackungstechnik GmbH.

The company will also be presenting

the first LTM-DUO, which can process

biopolymer packaging films. With this

development, LoeschPack takes another

stride towards sustainable packaging

technology and is expecting positive

feedback from the market. LoeschPack

already provides carbon-neutral machines,

which allow the packaging machine

manufacturer to offset the emissions

caused by its machines through certified

climate protection projects.

FRUIT INGREDIENTS

Naturex to offer novel fruit ingredientsNaturex is planning a new drive to highlight how its

extensive range of fruit ingredients could help manufacturers

inject growth into the market for premium quality indulgent

products, such as cakes, biscuits, confectionery, desserts and

other treats. The company produces a wide selection of

processed fruit ingredients in a variety of formats, including

powders, granules and crisps, as well as extracts.

Antoine Dauby, Marketing Director, Naturex, said,

“Indulgence is big business. Market conditions say that it

is important for manufacturers to create excitement among

shoppers by finding a point of difference that adds value to their proposition. Our

ingredients can help companies do this by improving their recipes in a way that is in

tune with the trend for more natural and healthier products, enabling them to achieve

standout with indulgent concepts.”

TRADESHOW

LoeschPack to present packaging technologies at ProSweets 2013

EXHIBITION

drinktec 2013 to aid investment decision for global companies drinktec 2013 is all set to showcase

upcoming trends of the industry, which

will facilitate the investment decision

for companies across the world. Today,

more and more decisions are in favour

of cold aseptic filling. The market for

products filled in this way is growing, as

consumers prefer fresh, natural beverages.

And retailers are happy because these

beverages have a long shelf-life and

there is no need to keep them chilled.

Aseptic filling is making it possible to

bring innovations into the market – even

in highly sensitive products – in a short

space of time. The various aseptic filling

techniques are proving to be gentle on

the product and its ingredients & no

preservatives are needed. The vitamins are

also retained. And that fits in well with

the major market trends towards more

natural products, health benefits and a

pleasant aroma. drinktec 2013 is offering

an opportunity to gather information

on technological progress in the latest

generation of machines. According to

Holger Kahlert, Vice President, Filling

Technology Krones AG, the general trend

in aseptic filling is towards a significant

reduction in cleaning and sterilisation

media. As far as filler is concerned,

more and more people are opting for

mechanical/electronic block concept

with the blow moulder integrated into

the aseptic system. Potential cost and

space savings are the biggest attraction

here, because there is no need for an air

conveyor. drinktec 2013 will also showcase

important technological developments in

the fruit juice industry.

TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION


BERICAP has developed 33 mm closures for hot fillings

available in versions, flat screw closure and ‘PushPull sport

closure’, which completely does without an aluminium

sealing foil. Dispensing with the sealing foil on the

PushPull closure offers the consumer the advantage that

the bottle can be opened without difficulty by simply

removing the upper protective cap and the upper part of

the closure. Both versions of the closure have the well-known BERICAP DoubleSeal

system, which guarantees absolute leak-proof nature and stabilises the bottleneck

through an inner and outer sealing lip during the hot-filling process. Through the

stabilisation, the bending of the bottleneck will be prevented even though the neck

wall thickness is just 1.5 mm and the product integrity will be reliably preserved.

The DoubleSeal 33 mm is equipped with a cut and folded safety strip that opens

the first time the bottle is opened. The filler’s demands for a cost-saving, lighter

packaging are fulfilled with the 33 mm closure: The bottleneck and closure can be

up to 39 per cent lighter than the 38 mm closure system. As part of the cost-saving

and CO2 minimisation process being striven for, a 33 mm closure was developed

by BERICAP. Fillers, who switch from the 38 mm closure size to the 33 mm size,,

profit from lower costs due to a weight saving of about 30 per cent. Bottles with

the new 33 mm closure differ in terms of their appearance from the conventional

beverage products with large closures, and thus contribute towards a marked visual

product differentiation and set the products apart in the shop shelves.

BERICAP’s new closure system ensures leak-free beverage filling

Cognex Corporation has developed

an innovative field-of-view expansion

technology for its DataMan 300 series

of image-based barcode readers called

Xpand, which enables retail distribution,

parcel and postal applications to be

solved using fewer readers, which

reduces installation time, set-up duration

and overall cost. “The DataMan 300,

which was released earlier this year, has

exceeded customer expectations with its

ease-of-use and high read rates. With

the addition of Xpand technology, the

field of view of a single DataMan 300

can be increased by more than 500

per cent,” said Carl Gerst, Vice

President & Business Unit Manager,

ID Products, Cognex Corporation.

He added, “This technology

significantly expands the addressable

market for the DataMan 300 in

logistics by allowing a single unit to

see more of the belt. The pressure

for distribution centres to increase

productivity and reduce labour cost

has never been greater. The increased

read rates that Cognex barcode readers

deliver means a smaller number of

packages need to be handled manually

and fewer workers are required for

relabelling or rerouting rejects.”

New technology enhances performance of barcode readers

Bosch Packaging Technology builds upon its services portfolio with a mobile

measuring system – a cost-effective and time-saving method of capturing Overall

Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) – relevant data for the analysis of OEE. It

enables manufacturers to gain a rapid overview of the OEE of their production

lines and serves as a basis for equipment optimisation. The mobile measuring

system, in the form of a portable box, can be used both on its own and together

with Bosch OEE consulting service, and serves as a basis to decide if a permanent

measuring system should be implemented. The mobile measuring system provides

the required data on output, speed, downtime and waste across an entire line

and identifies potential for improvement to increase equipment effectiveness and

productivity. If potentials are identified, Bosch determines through competent

OEE consulting together with the manufacturer the main causes of the deficits

and defines next step to address them.

“Increasing OEE, and therefore production, is of great significance to our

customers. Purchasing OEE measuring systems to identify any potential for

improvement can, however, be expensive and time-consuming. That is why our

mobile measuring system is an ideal solution for our customers. It can be easily

applied for a predetermined period of time and shows potentials for improvement

quickly, simply and cost-effectively,” explained Roland Pichler, Consultant, OEE,

Bosch Packaging Technology. The data collection requires no operator input. In order

for the measuring system to capture OEE-relevant data, the shift model is loaded

into the measuring system control unit. Up to eight machine components (from

Bosch and third parties) can be independently connected using just one interface.

OEE mobile measuring system from Bosch increases productivity

TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION


Adept Technology, a leading provider

of intelligent robots and autonomous

mobile solutions, introduces its new

SmartController EX. This lead-free,

high-performance distributed motion

controller, designed for use with Adept

robots, features gigabit ethernet, a high-speed processor and new software, called

Adept eV+. With more processing power and faster communication, the new

SmartController EX can increase a robot’s cycle speeds by up to five per cent. The

Adept SmartController EX features gigabit ethernet and a processor that is 10 times

more powerful than the previous generation.

Four times more memory further enhances performance and the 2GB SD

memory card slot adds functionality, allowing users to easily transfer data between

controllers, capture log data and back-up data to a PC. The controller’s Adept

eV+ software is completely new, based on modern technology and built around a

robust real-time operating system. It is seamlessly backward compatible with V+

code and tightly integrates with Adept’s vision-guidance technology for optimal

robotic performance.

“The new SmartController EX combines powerful new hardware with entirely

new software that benefits from the intellectual property accumulated over Adept’s

25-year history as a robotic leader,” said John Boutsikaris, Senior Vice President,

Sales & Marketing, Adept Technology.

Adept Technology’s latest smart controller features gigabit ethernet and high-speed processor

Key has developed Iso-Flo vibratory

conveyor system, which includes a

unique motor mount, made integral

with the base frame, and an electrical

circuit. This arrangement enables a

pair of vibratory motors to impart

synchronised reciprocal vibratory motion

to the conveyor bed, which maximises

the conveyor’s efficiency and reliability

while minimising maintenance. Key

has replaced Iso-Flo’s traditional tubular

frame with a shaped plate frame that is

up to 1.5 times stronger, which allows

less material to be used to achieve

comparable strength. The new shaped

plate frame is open and easy to clean,

which enhances sanitation.

For Iso-Flo conveyors with screens,

a new over-center screen clamp enables

the screen to lock in place, assuring the

screen is aligned and positioned correctly

and securely. In addition to being easy

to use, it eliminates the rattling that

can occur if a traditional screen clamp

loosens over time. The new clamp

allows operators and the sanitation

staff to remove and replace the screen

with no tools required. This new screen

clamp allows for lighter weight screens,

which improve ergonomics.

“At Key, we strive to continuously

improve the solutions we provide.

Iso-Flo has been successful in terms

of dependability, maintenance and

sanitation, so we focussed enhancements

on strengthening that superior

functionality,” said Steve Johnson,

Director, Marketing, Key Technology.

Key’s Iso-Flo has long been recognised

as the premium quality vibratory

conveyor on the market. “With

these enhancements, we are able to

deliver more value to our customers,”

he added. Iso-Flo uses independent,

frame-mounted drives and spring arm

assemblies that distribute energy equally

to all parts of the conveyor bed in a

controlled natural-frequency operation.

Key Technology upgrades vibratory conveyor system

Mettler-Toledo Garvens has introduced the XD Series checkweigher, a high-

quality, precise weighing technology manufactured locally in Shanghai. The XD

Series checkweigher provides a highly reliable, accurate and cost-effective method

for verifying weights of all types of bagged and boxed products, as well as

products packaged in jars and cans. The technology is intended for Asian product

manufacturers requiring uncomplicated, competitively-priced checkweighing

solutions for local and export markets. Local production of the technology in

Shanghai enables equipment to be installed quickly in Asian factories with rapid

turnaround and minimal shipping costs.

Available in six models to accommodate varying weight ranges and conveyor

sizes, the XD Series’ rugged construction withstands harsh environmental conditions

and delivers consistently reliable and accurate weighing results. Products that are

not within required weight ranges are rejected with just enough force to prevent

product damage. The technology is designed for flexibility by offering 10 different

sorting options to match specific product dimensions and characteristics. XD Series

models are compact and can be easily integrated into production lines.

A user-friendly touch-screen interface helps ensure that downtime during

product changeovers are kept to a minimum. Menus and screen prompts are

simple and clear, reducing potential disruptions due to human error. The XD

technology also offers an optional feedback control system that connects to

filling lines. This saves manufacturers the costs incurred from unintended

product over-filling.

Mettler-Toledo’s new checkweigher offers cost-effective product inspection

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 Prakash Chawla


IN CONVERSATION WITH

We were the first company in India to manufacture cocoa

butter substitutes and ice cream fat

Photo: Nachiket Gujar

…says Prakash Chawla, Managing Director, Kamani Oil

Industries Pvt Ltd. In an interaction with Mahua Roy, he discusses

about various product innovations at Kamani and its incessant efforts

to serve the food processing industry in the country.


Prakash Chawla

What is your contribution to institutional segments of food processing? Our expertise in food processing

spreads across various verticals. We have

specialised products for culinary, bakery,

confectionery, health products as well as

pharmaceuticals. Oils and fats form a

critical ingredient in any food application,

which help make the food nutritious and

enhance its taste. We are a company that

deeply understands oils and fats. Our

R&D team, with its advanced testing

facilities, is at the service of the customers

for any kind of troubleshooting issues, and

provides cost-effective solutions, besides

new product development. We have an

advanced R&D arm that is constantly

innovating products to suit the ever-

changing needs of the industry. We also

have a new state-of-the-art manufacturing

facility at Khopoli, near Mumbai.

How do you co-develop products and technologies with your customers?In these times, high-quality products,

excellence in service and technical support

for product development are sought by

customers. All our product development

activities revolve around our customers

and their needs. We partner with our

customers to develop solutions together.

We have an innovation lab, which is a

pilot unit where we try out our newly

developed formulations. So we have a

mini ice cream unit, a bakery unit, etc. We

aim at delivering a product that is truly

sustainable. SMEs in the food processing

industry are scaling up and are heavily

requesting for innovative formulations.

Such requests were earlier limited to only

a few big players. SMEs are also more

open to suggestions. We partnered with a

company recently to develop a trans-fat free

product for its bakery range. This product

is called K-lite fat, which is a multipurpose

fat. Its functionality addresses the needs of

bakers and consumers alike. The product

can be used for creaming, cakes, as well

as for preparing trans-fat free cookies.

Because of the flexibility of this product,

the need for maintaining inventory drops

down. Another innovation at Kamani

is Food lite. It is a culinary oil specially

designed for the discerning chef. It

supports multiple frying, helps keep the

kitchen clean, provides both health &

taste and has longer shelf stability. This

super processed oil is truly a chef ’s delight.

What have been the innovations that Kamani Oils has to its credit? Import substitution has been one of the

important goals at Kamani Oils. We were

the first company in India to manufacture

cocoa butter substitutes and ice cream fats.

This helped to bring down imports of these

products, thereby offering cost advantage

to a lot of players in this industry. As

India is a fast growing market with young

demographics, we are confident about

these segments in the future.

What is your observation about Indian edible oil industry? The edible oil industry hugely depends

upon global trends and business

dynamics. Because of price fluctuations

internationally and rupee volatility, it

becomes difficult to maintain constant

pricing of products. This is a big challenge

faced by the edible oil industry. Besides,

it is seeing rapid consolidation. On the

consumer front, health consciousness

is a major area of concentration. Also,

consumers these days are turning towards

branded and packaged oils.

The consumers are also exposed to

global dynamics and are thus happily

embracing new-age oils. But I believe

that India is a large market, with a diverse

set of consumers. There is an optimistic

market opportunity for every variant

of oil. A flavoured oil like mustard will

find takers as easily as that for an easy to

cook, value oil like palm. Every oil has its

niche audience. However, to succeed in

the edible oil segment, diversifying your

product portfolio is a strategic move.

Kamani Oils plans to bring high-end oils

to the market. We recently launched the

rice bran oil brand – Riso.

What has been your experience with rice bran oil?It is produced by the latest process of

physical refining and is completely

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 aftertaste.

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. We have been carrying out

various below the line (BTL) promotions

making consumers aware of the benefits

of rice bran oil. Besides, we are also

involved in influencing the influencers

such as doctors, dieticians as well.

What are the expansion plans of Kamani Oils?We see tremendous growth in all the

segments we operate in. We plan to

increase our reach pan India as the

number one player. We recently put up

a 500 tpd facility, which is an advanced

high-tech plant.


What motivates you the most?Partnering with our customers to make excellent products.

What is your normal day like?The morning begins with a quick check of international markets and then a session with the sales team. I visit our Khopoli plant once a week.

Which was the last motivational book you read? Steve Jobs’ latest biography. It talks about having deep passion for your product.

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INDUSTRIAL KITCHENSINDUSTRIAL KITCHENS A stack of opportunities for equipment suppliers ..................................................................................32

HYGIENE IN COMMERCIAL KITCHENS Offering a safe consumer experience ........................................................................................................34

INTERFACE - Shivam Gupta, Director, West Coast Group “The QSR industry is one with a fickle-minded market” ........................................................................36

ROUNDTABLEAre kitchen equipment manufacturers equipped to meet QSR industry’s needs? ...................................38

SPECIAL FOCUS Industrial kitchens


Mahua Roy

Rising number of restaurants

and Quick Service

Restaurants (QSRs)

coupled with changing

culinary preferences is bringing

delightful business opportunities

for commercial kitchen equipment

manufacturers. To stay ahead of the

competition, having an inventory of the

latest commercial kitchen equipment

is a must. New types of machinery

that suit the ever-changing needs and

preferences of consumers are grabbing

marketshare rapidly. “In the food

industry, be it services or processing,

taste is what makes or breaks a brand.

An efficient array of kitchen equipment

can be hugely instrumental towards

bringing about a great tasting fare,”

says Vipul Mathur, Executive Chef,

Mosaic Hotels, Noida. Equipment that

promotes deeper taste coupled with

energy-efficient deliverables is what

the sector is demanding today. And the

latest addition is the need for better

space management of industrial kitchen,

thereby looking at compact machinery.

Opening up to the trendsCompetition in the space of food services

is leading to innovations in all prospects.

Re-engineering the menu frequently,

working on interiors, aesthetics as well

as ambience creation, etc are seeing a

lot of unprecedented activity. One of the

trends observed is that of open kitchens.

“Such a set-up calls for an interactive

kitchen atmosphere, which thus provides

a window to deliver better service, and a

USP. An open kitchen enables the chef

to form a natural engagement with the

guests. Live customisation of meals is

viewed with excitement,” says Mathur.

One looks for the modern day

kitchen equipment to be energy-efficient,

ergonomically designed and its ability to

be customised easily. An open kitchen

comes with its own set-up of changes in

facility design, as the kitchen is within

direct view of the guests. It needs to

have more sophisticated and powerful

ventilation systems. “Care needs to be

taken that the arrangement should be

guest-friendly, ie silent as also aesthetically

presentable. The equipment too needs to

be chosen keeping in mind that it will

be in full view of dining guests, and no

longer in a closed, noisy environment.

Items such as hand-stoked mesquite

broilers, Mongolian grilles, or high-tech

combination ovens can enhance the

menu for the diners,” adds Mathur.

Exhaust hoods over gas ranges/

tandoors with the right placement,

filters and fan can suitably ensure that

the kitchen is smoke-free and that

the freshness of food is maintained,

resulting in better ventilation. “The

commercial kitchen equipment needs to

look appealing to the eyes. The guest has

to comprehend that the kitchen is clean

and hygienic. Besides, the equipment

needs to be durable, easy to maintain,

and above all, it has to be energy-

efficient,” says Mathur.

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that are of dynamic nature.

A stack of opportunities for

equipment suppliers


Industrial kitchens

Most commonly fitted in many

restaurants is a Type I hood, which is

a centrifugal extractor hood connected

to the central heating, ventilation and

air-conditioning (HVAC) system.

However, a relatively new entrant in

the commercial kitchen ventilation

world is the smart vent hood, which

uses measurements from photoelectric

smoke and heat detectors to determine

the proper ventilation rates.

Made-for-IndiaThere is something highly favourable

about Indian food items, which make

them so popular the world over. This is

one of the reasons why there is so much

activity in the space of Indian Ready-

to-Cook (RTC) foods and QSR chains

offering the same. Herein lies a huge

opportunity for the Indian commercial

kitchen equipment industry. Although

demands of the food processing &

services industries remain more or less

similar, the services industry would tend

to emphasise mainly on customisation,

and the processing industry relies more

on increased production. A player in the

commercial kitchen equipment space

needs to understand these varied but

related demands and design products

suiting the needs.

The Indian companies in the

commercial kitchen equipment space

have an upper hand as they have

deep knowledge about the intricacies

of ethnic foods. This allows them to

develop technologies accordingly.

Energising optimallyThe green trend has affected the

working of commercial kitchens as well.

Combining this with technology has

given rise to efficient systems, which

guarantee a clean environment in the

kitchen, thus saving the hotel property

big bucks on energy usage. “There is

a high percentage of energy-efficient

kitchen equipment available in the

market these days. Modern cooking

induction systems are an example.

These get auto activated when the

cooking sensor is on, thereby greatly

reducing energy wastage,” says Ajay

Talwar, Managing Director, Signature

International Foods.

A sizeable percentage of the energy

bill in a food establishment is spent

due to inefficient kitchen equipment.

A lot of heat is either consumed or

produced in the kitchen, and if the

equipment can lower the energy usage

by consuming lesser units to remove the

heat or produce the energy at a lesser

cost, it will be greatly advantageous to

the business.

The heart of a kitchen is the

stove or the oven. The variant of oven

used depends on the type of cooking

involved. “As a growing trend, gas deck

ovens are designed with maximum

front glass visibility to show live baking

to the guests, whereas rotary rack ovens

are the big capacity ovens usually used

for mass productions,” adds Talwar.

When it comes to choosing ovens,

many cooks prefer gas-fired ones for its

controllable aspect and less operating

cost. However, now dual fuel range lets

chefs mix gas and electric heat sources,

thus combining the advantages of the

two. Also, induction ovens that help

save time as well as ensure faster clean-

up are gaining importance. Deep fryers

and grillers are the next important

appliances in a kitchen.

Space managementIt is imperative to note the availability

and optimum utilisation of space to

place the equipment, so that they are

easy to maintain and comfortable

to use. Besides, health and hygiene

issues are important. Another point

of contention is that the commercial

kitchen equipment should have high

performance value along with a low

maintenance cost. Sturdy designs,

compact in size and durable equipment

are the essence of the day. At the same

time, space-saving aspect and energy-

efficiency remain top concerns. Looking

past environmental issues, price also

remains the most important factor

when making a purchase decision; so

attractive and competitively priced

equipment will always triumph.

And who would not want

aesthetically appealing equipment

in one’s kitchen? This is another

important point of consideration

for buyers today. In the quest for

functionality and price-sensitivity,

losing track of the visual aspect will

in fact prove to be a seemingly wrong

move for the commercial kitchen

equipment manufacturer. New designs

that experiment with various colours,

shapes and textures will be readily

accepted by the industry.


In the food industry, be it services or processing, taste is what makes or breaks a brand. An efficient array of kitchen

equipment can be hugely instrumental towards bringing about a great tasting fare.

Vipul MathurExecutive Chef, Mosaic Hotels

There is a high percentage of energy-efficient kitchen equipment available in the market these days. Modern cooking induction

systems are an example. These get auto activated when the cooking sensor is on, thereby greatly reducing energy wastage.

Ajay TalwarManaging Director, Signature International Foods

Looking past environmental issues,

price also remains the most important factor when making a purchase

decision; so attractive and competitively priced

equipment will always triumph.


SPECIAL FOCUS Hygiene in commercial kitchens

Mahua Roy

Cutting boards at Marriott

kitchens are colour coded

depending upon their utility

to avoid contamination and

promote ease of identification. Spices

manufacturing company NHC Foods

practises First in First out (FIFO)

strategy for inventory management. Be

it food services or processing, strategies

to manage hygiene in the kitchen are

becoming more innovative.

“Cleanliness and hygiene have become

important components of the consumer

experience, which have a direct impact on

the amount of spending a processor can

capture,” says Stephen Kirley, Technician,

Rentokil Commercial Kitchen Services.

Customers are serious about appearances

or packaging and aesthetics when it

comes to foods. “When consumers spend

the money to go out and treat themselves,

they want to have a good experience.

They are much more discerning these

days. If they do not achieve an expected

level of satisfaction, it is going to lead to

a lost customer,” opines Kirley.

Besides, mishaps in food safety can

directly impact the brand value of an

establishment. “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 a company

directly. Thus, commercial kitchens in

the QSR industry have to invest a lot in

maintaining food safety standards,” states

Pankaj Jaiminy, Assistant Vice President,

Food, Health & Beauty Business - TÜV

SÜD South Asia.

Storage considerationsIn an endeavour to offer a product that

is differentiated on quality standards,

commercial kitchens manufacturing

RTE/RTC foods have a lot to strictly

adhere to. Sophisticated machinery

ensures most of the safe processing, for

eg, optical sorting of raw materials, clean

room equipment, etc, and thus quality

is assured at every stage of processing.

Standalone laboratories equipped with

multiple technologies offer not just

quality assurance, but also food safety.

“In the area of processed food, apart

from being cost-competitive, quality

and freshness are two attributes that

need to be delivered to the consumer,”

says Apoorva Shah, Managing Director,

NHC Foods Ltd. He adds, “Consumers

are becoming aware of the importance

of quality and food safety. They no

more take decisions based just on prices.

Attributes such as shelf-life, freshness

also need to be considered.”

Appropriate storage strategies for

the food product being prepared or

processed is a vital aspect that has to be

taken care of for committing towards

food safety. “In commercial kitchens of

food services facilities, it is necessary that

poultry and raw egg products must be

stored at the bottom shelf of refrigerators.

In general, food with a higher cooking

temperature must be placed below food

Legal requirements bind a commercial kitchen to adhere to strict hygiene and safety standards. But beyond such mechanical directives lie the moral

responsibility to offer what is best to the consumer. Maintaining the highest level of safety in the kitchen assumes a place of high importance.

Any complaints regarding food safety mishaps affect the brand name of a company directly. Thus, commercial kitchens in

the QSR industry have to invest a lot in maintaining food safety standards.

Pankaj JaiminyAssistant VP, Food, Health & Beauty Business - TÜV SÜD South Asia

Offering a safe consumer

experience


Hygiene in commercial kitchens

with a lower cooking temperature. Cross-

contamination is a strong possibility, if

such guidelines are not adhered to,”

explains Kirley.

A well-practised strategy is the FIFO

method of inventory management. “This

strategy ensures proper rotation of F&B

products and other raw materials. Every

food item, which is received and sent for

storage is clearly marked with the date

of receiving and the best before date is

also highlighted, depending upon the

individual expiry dates,” adds Shah.

Emphasising on temperatureIn the competitive days of today, food

safety is more than a mere practice,

it is about accuracy and precision.

“Temperature fluctuation is invariably the

most common cause that leads to food

hazards. Marinated seafood, vegetables

and dried meat, can however be displayed

(for eg buffets) at room temperature for

a maximum of four hours. Culinary staff

is required to carry with them a food

thermometer as part of their uniform and

should know how to operate it. Slight

variation in temperature needs to be

addressed with immediate caution. In the

food industry, any wrong step can lead to

a long-lasting blemish,” says Kirley.

Training and developmentHygiene is a factor that cannot be ignored.

Sanitation not only in terms of food and

beverage, but also for personnel is equally

mandatory. “A simple practice of hand

washing is taken seriously indeed. Some

establishments have a buzzer that sounds

off every hour and everyone washes their

hands at the nearest hand wash sink.

These sinks are exclusively utilised for

hand wash only and are not for any other

purpose,” says Kirley.

Education and training hold the key

to success for any sanitation programme.

A good training programme should

encompass every minute and basic details,

including providing employees with a

clear understanding of why thorough

cleaning is important, and how to

ensure adherence to the most rigorous

cleanliness standards. “Sanitation vendors

can be a valuable partner in helping to

develop effective training goals and

programmes. The use of posters, videos,

and hands-on demonstrations can be

effective in teaching safety compliance,

disinfection and germ elimination, and

the proper use and handling of cleaning

products. Periodic refresher training is also

beneficial for reinforcing good practices

and procedures,” adds Jaiminy.


Consumers are becoming aware of the importance of quality and food safety. They no more take decisions based just

on prices. Attributes such as shelf-life, freshness also need to be considered.

Apoorva ShahManaging Director, NHC Foods Ltd

SPECIAL FOCUS Interface - Shivam Gupta


What are your demands from the commercial kitchen equipment manufacturers?As a player in the QSR arena, the demands

from commercial kitchen equipment

manufacturers are straightforward. The

equipment should have flexible utility

and low maintenance requirements.

Another important consideration is

that the equipment should have ease of

operation.

What are your views about the Indian commercial kitchen equipment industry?Most of the Indian commercial equipment

manufacturers are up-to-date with the

latest in technology trends. Some even

go a step further to offer custom-made

equipment. However, there still lies a

difference in terms of quality between

Indian-made and imported machinery.

Where do you see opportunity areas for QSR in India? QSR is definitely the next big thing in

the food industry in India. It took the

Western markets by storm, and now it

is rapidly showing positive trends in the

Asian markets as well. More working

couples, fewer homemakers, lesser time

to cook, and need for convenience are

the factors as to why this model is

definitely going to pick up majorly over

the next few years. Our strategies to

not miss the bus is to build our brand

as a trustworthy, quality conscious,

convenient and delicious seafood brand.

Once people know and believe in the

brand, we want to be present in all

major cities, so as to be available to all

seafood lovers.

Which are the major markets Fisheteria is focussing on? Currently, we are focussing on

Maharashtra, with Mumbai, Pune and

Lonavala in the pipeline; directly after

which we will focus on the northern

region with Delhi, Gurgaon and Punjab.

The reason for this is we want to set all

our standard operating procedures right

close to home (Mumbai) and then serve

the landlocked north with some of the

best coastal fish. We do believe that the

areas that do not get good quality fish,

because of absence of a coastline, will be

great markets for us to enter.

What are the major challenges faced by QSR industry?The QSR industry is one with a fickle-

minded market. The response we got for

Fisheteria has been truly amazing, but

carrying that forward may not be an easy

task. We put in great effort to make sure

that the food served in Fisheteria is truly

of the highest quality. We do this to make

sure that the taste never falters. To maintain

this for years together is definitely going to

be difficult. Another challenge would be to

keep customers interested. Although we do

keep rotating our menu, we have to keep

outdoing ourselves to consistently serve

delightful dishes.


…says Shivam Gupta, Director, West Coast Group. Talking about his latest QSR venture – Fisheteria, Gupta expresses his views about the commercial kitchen equipment industry in India. He also discusses about the growth trajectory of the QSR industry in conversation with Mahua Roy.

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Are kitchen equipment manufacturers equipped to meet QSR industry’s needs?

To suit the aspirations of the younger demographic in the country, the QSR industry is taking a big leap. This industry has expanded beyond pizzas and burgers to more niche chains offering seafood, yoghurt, ethnic products, etc. Are the commercial kitchen equipment manufacturers growing as fast to keep pace with the growth of this segment? Mahua Roy finds out.

To sustain as a preferred vendor in the over-competitive QSR arena, it is important for a commercial kitchen equipment manufacturer

to pay greater attention to machinery that is multifunctional, flexible in operation, easy-to-use and requires low maintenance. More

development is required to suit the needs of new product categories being launched in the market.

EDITORIAL TAKE

Commercial kitchen equipment

manufacturers need to be abreast

of the changing dynamics of

food industry, with new product

platforms entering the market.

The frozen yoghurt industry is

effectively positioning itself as a

healthy dessert alternative, besides

providing an exciting, experiential

platform. For such a special

product, unique processing is called

for. Those manufacturers who offer

customisations to suit the growing

product categories in the Indian

market will succeed.

The processing of sensitive

products requires alignment of

several factors in consideration, for

example maintaining temperature,

consistency of the product, safety

issues, etc. The commercial kitchen

equipment industry needs to grow at

a rate comparable to the rise in the

QSR industry. A huge opportunity

lies herein to offer products with

flexible functionalities.

Shivam GuptaDirector,

West Coast Group

The Indian commercial kitchen

equipment space is seeing a change.

The companies are abreast with the

latest equipment in the offering,

thus aiding the developmental plans

of the QSR industry. The biggest

need is in terms of customisation in

the machinery needed so that the

uniqueness of products of QSRs

stays intact. However, the quality

difference between Indian-made and

imported machinery is still there, and

though it is being addressed, we still

have long way to go. The deliverables

expected out of a commercial

kitchen equipment manufacturer are

precise, from the point of view of

a QSR. The major need, however,

is that the equipment should have

low maintenance requirements.

Besides, they also should be easily

operationable by the staff. As

the QSR is seeing tremendous

development, it is time for the

commercial kitchen equipment

industry as well to gear up.

Ajay TalwarManaging Director,

Signature International Foods


manufacturers are supplying to

standalone restaurants and the ones

in hotels and food courts in malls,

as well as food processing industry.


comprises commercial fryers,

charbroilers, ovens, cooking ranges,

microwaves, toasters, etc. These can

process or hold more food than

normal kitchen consumer durables.

Besides, even chilling equipment is

witnessing a lot of demand from the

food services & processing industry.

Changes in eating habits are leading

to demand for new varieties of

kitchen equipment. At the same

time, RTC products and QSRs

having expertise in Indian foods

are rising too. In such a situation,

the advantage offered by Indian

commercial kitchen equipment

manufacturers is that they have a

deeper understanding of the ethnic

product portfolios and can thus

offer custom-made technology.

G S BhallaChief Executive Officer,

Cocoberry

FACILITY VISIT KHS Machinery Pvt Ltd


Avani Jain

The food and beverage industry

in India has blossomed from

an unorganised sector to

an economic powerhouse,

and this phenomenon has been led

by significant national and international

participation. This has resulted in

an increase in demand for beverage

packaging. As a market leader in the

food & beverage packaging industry,

KHS Machinery Pvt Ltd provides

total solutions to cater to this

burgeoning industry.

Yatindra R Sharma, Managing Director,

KHS Machinery Pvt Ltd, says, “Indian

market is growing at a rapid pace when it

comes to the beverage sector. Every segment

in this sector, be it water, juices, soft drinks,

or beer, has seen double-digit Compounded

Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) in the last

four to five years. Moreover, big players in

the segment are demanding total packaging

solutions for their projects. Thus, there is

volume growth, which means the business

prospects for beverage packaging machinery

manufacturers are definitely promising.”

KHS, one of the leading global players

in the packaging industry, caters mainly

to beverage and food applications, with a

focus on complete turnkey solutions. The

company is headquartered in Germany

and has manufacturing facilities across the

globe, with several plants in Germany, the

US, Brazil, Mexico, China and India.

Cutting-edge infrastructureKHS started its operations in India to

cater to the needs of Indian as well as

neighbouring markets. Eike-Sebastian

Hagen, Executive Vice President -

Operations, KHS Machinery Pvt Ltd,

observes, “This venture has brought us

closer to our customers and saves the

shipping cost, taxes and time.” Earlier, the

company had a manufacturing facility at

Vatva Gujarat Industrial Development

Corporation (GIDC) in Ahmedabad. But

due to increased business demands, the

facility was shifted to the present location,

ie Vatva-Mehmdabad highway, in 2007.

The state-of-the-art manufacturing

facility, with a production space of 25,000

sq m, is built over a sprawling area of

1,10,000 sq m, complete with a modern

technology centre to cater to all training

needs of the esteemed customers and

other stakeholders. With regard to the

production space, there are three main

production halls having a well-organised

work system. “All production floors are

divided into five zones indicated by

proper floor markings. One employee is

assigned to each zone. Thus, in case of any

difficulty, we contact the zone in-charge

to resolve the problem. This is a unique

shop floor practice,” notes Hagen.

These halls are followed by a material

storage area in front of the halls so as

to reduce time and energy required to

get the materials from faraway places.

Besides, it has a packaging unit, a spare

part shop, paint shop with two cabins for

small & big items, blasting area and a

quality assurance department. A globe is

positioned right in front of the production

halls. Hagen says, “This is our symbol for

A massive influx of consumers into the urban food market has resulted in a swift and sustained increase in beverage processing and packaging operations in India. Moreover, the beverage packaging industry in the country has seen a significant international participation from leading companies, taking this growth curve to a higher level. Among such companies is KHS Machinery Pvt Ltd, a market leader in this segment.

Total beverage packaging solutions under one roof

Production hall


KHS Machinery Pvt Ltd

global production and it can be seen at all

KHS plants.”

Offering complete solutionsKHS provides full-line beverage packaging

solutions to customers. Hagen explains,

“The complete packaging solutions

provided for glass line, where returnable

glass bottles are packed in returnable

crates, include depalletiser, crate conveyor,

crate washer, unpacker, bottle conveyor,

bottle washer for cleaning the bottles, filler

with cleaning system (CIP), pasteuriser,

labeller, packer, and palletiser that

enables gentle handling, accurate & fast

stacking of finished goods.” The company

also provides packaging solutions for

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) bottles,

which include blow moulder, filler &

capper, bottle conveyor, labeller, shrink

packer, pack conveyor, palletiser and

pallet conveyor. Hagen notes, “We also

manufacture carton, erector, carton packer

for unfolding the carton and carton sealer.

In addition, the company has recently

started making pouching machines in the

flexible packaging category.”

KHS is highly quality-conscious and

takes various steps to check the quality

at every level. Hagen notes, “We often

visit our vendors and train them to ensure

that they deliver good quality. When the

products reach the factory, they are tested

first so that only good products reach

our production floor. Further, the quality

assurance department checks the quality

at every level till the machine is made.

After performing all internal tests, we

invite the customer to check the machine.

Thus, the machine is dispatched only after

the customer accepts it completely.”

Extensive R&DThe company is constantly involved in

research. “At present, we are working

on developing the aseptic packaging

technology for milk, which will be on

ground by 2013. We are also looking at

high-capacity packaging solutions for

various segments in the beverages sector.

Besides, we are working on developing

foam, fill and seal technology for powders

& liquids,” states Sharma.

Although the company is mainly

involved in assembling activities as per

the design given by the parent company,

it enjoys the freedom to do engineering

work keeping in mind the requirements

in India. “We receive most of the designs

from Germany, few from our partners in

Brazil and the pouching technology comes

from Florida. Hence, we are majorly

involved in assembling of machines. Most

of the parts come from local markets or

from Germany. In case of special demands

from Indian customers, we are allowed to

make few changes to adapt to local needs,”

notes Hagen.

With workforce strength of more

than 300 employees, KHS has taken

every possible step for their development

and growth. Hagen says, “The company

organises workshops for employees where

they are encouraged to come up with new

ideas through which they can further

improve their skills as well as save time

and money. These ideas are shared and

implemented, and the best idea or solution

is rewarded.” The company has grown

tremendously over the years. Sharma

notes, “Our achievements include setting

up this global level facility, a number of

prestigious awards in our basket, etc. Not

many companies take the initiative to start

as a 100 per cent outsourcing model, but

we have done it and have been successful

too. Above all, our biggest achievement is

the flexibility that we developed in terms

of multitasking.”

Future focusKHS is looking forward to provide

energy-efficient, modern turnkey solutions

to sectors such as soft drinks, water, milk,

juices, beer, alcoholic beverages and other

food products. The major focus of the

company is on the local market followed

by international markets. Sharma says,

“We are looking forward to sell KHS

technology in wider markets. In future,

the beverage industry will go for bigger

capacities, with a focus on energy-efficiency

and carbon footprint reduction. This will

become important in the near future and,

accordingly, we will look at advancements

in the technology solutions.”

Photo: Vijaykumar Soneji


Not many companies take the initiative to start as a 100 per cent outsourcing model, but we have done it

and have been successful too. Above all, our biggest achievement is the flexibility that we developed in terms of multitasking.

Yatindra R SharmaManaging Director

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INSIGHT & OUTLOOK


BIOTECHNOLOGY IN FOOD

INSIGHT & OUTLOOK

BIOTECHNOLOGYAddressing the root cause of productivity woes ............... .....................................................................44

ENZYMESBreaking new grounds in culinary world.............................. ..................................................................46

FOOD SAFETYRevolutionising food testing using biotech.................................. ...........................................................49

CIP SYSTEMS A clean route to food safety............................ ........................................................................................50

FUNCTIONAL BEVERAGESTapping into wellness quotient for healthy gains........................... ........................................................52

MEAT PROCESSINGAutomation for greater productivity and food safety........................... ...................................................54

INSIGHT & OUTLOOK Biotechnology



Biotechnology, in simple

terms, is the use of biological

systems, including micro-

organisms or components

produced by micro-organisms, in

industrial processes. The worldwide

market for biotechnology-derived

food and agricultural products could be

valued at tens to hundreds of billions of

dollars within this decade. “The results of

the rapid pace of biological research since

1970 indicate that we are only scratching

the surface of the potential,” points out

Dr Deepa Bhajekar, Managing Director,

MicroChem Laboratory Pvt Ltd.

Some of the products, including

enzymes, amino acids, vitamins, organic

acids, and certain complex carbohydrates

and flavouring agents used in food

formulation were traditionally produced

by microbial fermentation. Biotechnology

is nowadays used to design micro-

organisms capable of producing these

high-value additives more efficiently and

cost-effectively. In addition, advancements

in large-scale fermentation systems and

bioprocess design optimise recovery and

downstream processing of microbial

products. According to Dr Bhajekar, the

food processing industry is currently the

largest consumer of industrial enzymes,

making up about 40 per cent of a

$ 400-million market.

With the help of enzyme

engineering, tailor-made

enzymes are produced that

are able to function best in

commercial food processing

systems. Immobilised enzyme

technologies have been

developed for the production

of high fructose corn syrup,

and have broad applications

in processing other foods.

Immobilisation of an enzyme

increases its stability, allows easy

separation of the product from

the enzyme, and also facilitates its

recycling. Immobilised enzymes

have replaced batch fermentations for

producing amino acids, aspartic acid

& tryptophan, and the non-nutritive

sweetener, aspartame. Immobilisation of

rennet, the enzyme that coagulates milk

during cheese-making; or lactase, the

enzyme which cleaves lactose to glucose

and galactose, have speeded up the

development of innovative continuous

processing methods in the dairy

fermentation industry.

Better yield and efficiencyThe negative effects of climate change on

agricultural productivity and food security

as a result of extreme temperature, drought,

salinity and infectious disease vectors

include low yield, hunger and malnutrition.

Conventional agricultural biotechnology

methods such as energy-efficient farming,

use of bio-fertilisers, tissue culture and

breeding for adaptive varieties are among

feasible options that could positively address

the potential negative effects of climate

change, and thereby contribute to carbon

sequestration initiatives.

“The adoption of modern

biotechnology through the use of

genetically-modified, stress-tolerant,

energy-efficient and high-yielding

transgenic crops stands to substantially

counter the negative effects of

climate change. Safe application of

biotechnology will greatly complement

other ongoing measures being taken

to improve agricultural productivity

and food security,” states Dr Bhajekar.

Crops improved through biotechnology

are increasing yields worldwide. High-

yielding crops can help feed more people

and boost incomes for poor farmers.

Biotech crops that resist pests

and diseases, tolerate harsh growing

conditions and reduce spoilage can help

prevent huge financial losses. “Diseases

and pests reduce global production of

food by more than 35 per cent – a cost

estimated at more than $ 200 billion

a year. Several new generation biotech

crops have been developed to address

these challenges, to do more to increase

the yield of commodity crops and to

help plants use water and nitrogen more

efficiently,” observes Dr Bhajekar.

Biotechnology has been slowly revolutionising the food and agricultural sectors. Adoption of modern biotechnology methods has been enabling to counter the negative effects of climate change on crops. Biotech crops that resist pests and diseases, tolerate harsh growing conditions and reduce spoilage also help prevent huge financial losses.

Addressing the root cause of productivity woes


Biotechnology

Biotechnology has contributed to

improvements in crop productivity and

has the potential to increase productivity

by another 25 per cent worldwide. This

can be achieved on existing farmland, to

meet local needs in both developed and

developing countries, where predictable

and stable food production is particularly

important. Crops improved by

biotechnology are embraced by farmers

around the world. “Over 12 million

farmers in 23 countries – more than

90 per cent of whom are resource-poor

farmers in the developing world – are

already planting biotech crops,” she says.

In a study released in 2005, the

National Centre for Food and Agricultural

Policy quantified biotechnology’s benefits

for agriculture in the US. Among its

conclusions, it found that biotech crops

improved herbicide and insect tolerance;

for instance, such crops helped farmers

reduce their annual production costs by

$ 1.4 billion. Agricultural biotechnology

holds enormous promise for helping poor

people around the world. Today, many

farmers in developing world choose

biotech crops to boost productivity

and increase efficiency – as one way of

helping reduce poverty. The benefits of

biotechnology are passed on through a

seed or plant cutting, so that farmers

anywhere around the world can share the

technology. That is why biotechnology

is particularly attractive to scientists

and rural development experts in poor

countries where most people undertake

farming for a living.

The next generation of biotech crops

is being developed to further increase

the yield of commodity crops, and

to help plants use water and nitrogen

more efficiently. In addition to yield and

productivity improvements, scientists are

investigating how to use biotechnology

to improve the nutritional profile of crops

consumed by the poor.

Enhancing food characteristicsAccording to Dr J S Pai, Executive

Director, Protein Foods & Nutrition

Development Association of India

(PFNDAI), global market for

biotechnology products is already well

over $ 200 billion and is expected to reach

$ 300 billion by 2015. “Currently, most

applications are in healthcare industry

while agriculture and food applications

are growing rapidly. Biotechnology seeds

market reached the mark of over $ 13

billion,” he says.

Farmers throughout the world are

cultivating improved seeds resistant to

herbicides and insects. Major biotech

crops are soyabean, corn, cotton and

canola with soyabean accounting for

almost half. The US has taken a lead

in growing biotech soyabean and corn.

India has been one of the major countries

growing biotech cotton. Although initial

focus of biotechnology was on non-food

agri-commodities, it later shifted to food

crops such as tomatoes.

Tomatoes when fully ripe have more

colour and flavour, but are also quite soft,

which make them prone to damage and

spoilage. Hence, farmers harvest tomatoes

when they are mature but not ripe so

they are still hard to withstand harvesting,

transport and handling in warehouses. Just

before they are to be put on market they

are artificially ripened, so they become

red but do not have as much colour and

flavour as wine-ripened tomatoes.

Scientists genetically modify

tomatoes so that they have much less

enzyme polygalacturonase, which is

responsible for softening of tissues.

So these tomatoes could be ripened

to get intense colour and excellent

flavour before harvesting and are still

hard enough to withstand mechanical

damage and microbial spoilage.

“Flavr Savr tomato, the first GM

food commercialised, however, was

not a success due to reasons mostly

commercial. It was later replaced by

another conventionally bred long shelf-

life variety of tomatoes having similar

characteristics,” points out Dr Pai.

More to followSome other crops with slow-ripening

developed using biotechnology included

broccoli, raspberries and melon. Potatoes

were produced with improved essential

amino acid contents. Also, a variety of

potato was developed having less water

and more starch. This variety also absorbs

less oil on frying.

Several GM rape seed crops were

produced having low erucic acid making

it healthier for heart. Erucic acid has been

shown to trigger heart diseases. Sweeter

crops of lettuce and tomatoes have

been produced with protein sweeteners

in them using genes from other plants.

Vitamin A deficiency causes blindness

in children in many countries. “These

countries also have rice as staple so GM

rice with vitamin A precursors carotene

and other carotenoids would make it

healthy. Genes from daffodil, bacteria and

maize have been used to provide carotene

formation. The colour due to carotene

content gives a golden hue to the rice,”

concludes Dr Pai.


The adoption of modern biotechnology through the use of genetically-modified, stress-tolerant, energy-efficient and

high-yielding transgenic crops stands to substantially counter the negative effects of climate change. Safe application of biotechnology will greatly complement other ongoing measures being taken to improve agricultural productivity and food security.

Dr Deepa BhajekarManaging Director, MicroChem Laboratory Pvt Ltd

Global market for biotechnology products is already well over $ 200 billion and is expected to reach $ 300 billion by

2015. Currently, most applications are in healthcare industry while agriculture and food applications are growing rapidly. Biotechnology seeds market reached the mark of over $ 13 billion.

Dr J S PaiExecutive Director, PFNDAI

INSIGHT & OUTLOOK Enzymes



In food industry, enzymes have

been used to produce and improve

the quality & diversity of food.

Some examples of products that

use enzymes are cheese, yoghurt, bread,

syrup etc. Enzymes improve yield in milk

production and cheese making in different

ways. Rennet, commonly used in cheese,

helps with the coagulation process. Rennet

includes several enzymes such as rennin

and protease. Lactase, another enzyme,

allows for the production of lactose-

free milk products through the process

of hydrolysis. “The purpose of catalases

in dairy processes is to remove hydrogen

peroxide. All these enzymes improve the

yield of dairy production processes,” says

Dr Deepa Bhajekar, Managing Director,


Baking, another area of food

production, utilises enzymes to improve

production yield. Many enzymes in

baking are used to breakdown different

components in the bread. Alpha-

amylases increases maltose production

by breaking down starch; protease breaks

down proteins; and pentosanase breaks

down pentosan. Certain enzymes used

in baking improve yield by giving it a

longer shelf-life. Enzymes also improve

and increase yields when used in wine

and juice making. During these processes,

a common enzyme known as pectinase

helps increase the product yield and

clarify the product.

Biotechnological solutions can help in

developing innovative products in baking,

which are not possible traditionally. For

instance, enzymes can help in making

value-added products from bakery waste

– by separating starch, fats and proteins

and using them to make nutritionally

rich products. The starch produced by

this method can be used for making

various sweeteners such as glucose syrup,

maltose syrup, invert sugar, high fructose

syrup or even alcohol by hydrolysing and

fermenting the sugar.

According to Dr J S Pai, Executive

Director, Protein Foods & Nutrition

Development Association of India

(PFNDAI), many enzymes have been

used for preparing additives as well as

processing foods. For example, amylases

have been used to prepare corn syrup

as well as bread production. Similarly,

lactase has been used for producing low

lactose milk and milk products for those

who are lactose intolerant. Proteases

have been used for producing hydrolysed

proteins from milk and soy to make

them more digestible as well as less

allergenic. “Pectinases have been used in

many products including fruit juices for

clarification. These enzymes along with

cellulolytic enzymes have been used for

getting more juice out of fruits. Lipases

have been used for cheese making for

flavour development,” says Dr Pai.

He also adds that recently phytases have

been used for degrading phytates, which

bind iron and other essential minerals

making them less available. Use of phytase

makes them more bio-available. Although

many of the enzymes were produced from

natural organisms, genetic modification

has allowed increased production as well

as more efficient enzymes.

Catering to local marketMany food production processes use

enzymes for different reasons. Enzymes

play a key role in milk production,

cheese making, baking, wine making,

juice making, brewing, and alcohol

production. Although all these enzymes

serve different specific goals, they improve

the production yield of the food process.

The developing Indian market realises

the need for specific products suitable for

local application.

Anticipating the need, several

companies are taking steps to address

the issue and at the same time expand

their market. For example, Novozymes is

focussing on specific applications for local

Indian tastes. It has developed products

in the Indian flat breads category such

as naan where its enzymes help to retain

softness of the product for a longer period.

“Enzymes are replacing the chemical

reactions and the product is likely to be of

equally good quality. However, traditional

taste of any product will have to be kept in

mind while developing a biotechnological

product in this domain. The culture used

would need to be engineered accordingly,”

exhorts Dr Bhajekar.


Enzymes have been playing a key role in areas such as milk production, baking, cheese making, wine production etc. Today, with rapid innovations, enzymes are instrumental in augmenting the yield in several food processing sectors. Of late, Indian food processors have also realised the need for specific products, which could satisfy the local interest.

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Ensuring food safety is an

integral part of the food

processing industry. Classical

microbiological techniques

for the enumeration and identification

of disease agents and their toxins in

foods are not always reliable and often

time-consuming. In this backdrop,

biotechnology has been used to develop

sensitive, reliable and rapid detection

methods to expedite this process.

Traditional methods to detect

food-borne bacteria often rely on time-

consuming growth in culture media,

followed by isolation, biochemical

identification, and sometimes serology.

Recent technological advances have

improved the efficiency, specificity and

sensitivity of detecting micro-organisms.

Detection technologies employ the

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Assay.

“In theory, a single copy of DNA can be

amplified a million-fold in less than two

hours with the use of PCR techniques.

The genetic characterisation of genome

sequence information has further

facilitated the identification of virulence

nucleotide sequences for use as molecular

markers in pathogen detection,” says Dr

Deepa Bhajekar, Managing Director,


According to her, Multiplex Real-

time PCR methods are now available to

identify the E. coli O157:H7 serogroup.

PCR-based identification methods are

also available for Vibrio cholerae and

major food-related microbes such as

Campylobacter jejuni, C. coli, Yersinia

enterocolitica, Hepatitis A virus, Salmonella,

Staphylococcus aureus, etc. “Sophisticated

culture media such as chromogenic or

fluorogenic media are not readily used in

low-income economies but are relatively

widespread in lower-middle-income and

upper-middle-income economies,” points

out Dr Bhajekar.

Mycotoxin detectionMycotoxin contamination in food

including fermented foods is a global

concern. High-performance liquid

chromatography (HPLC) and gas

chromatography/mass spectrometry

(GC/MS) are two of the most widely

used methods for the detection

and quantification of mycotoxins in

developing countries. “These methods,

however, are time-consuming, difficult

to use and require laboratory facilities,”

says Dr Shweta Pande, Technical

Research Co-ordinator, MicroChem

Laboratory Pvt Ltd. On the other hand,

immunoassays that are economical in

use, sensitive and easy to use would

facilitate the detection and quantisation

of mycotoxins.

DNA-based system The DNA-based identification code

system is reliant on polymorphisms at the

nucleotide level for the differentiation of

living organisms at the variety and species

levels. Currently, PCR-based methods are

used either for the purpose of detecting

Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs)

giving rise to Restriction Fragment Length

Polymorphisms (RFLPs) or for detecting

Small Sequence Length Polymorphisms

(SSLPs) often known as Variable Number

Tandem Repeats (VNTRs). These

methods facilitate the identification of

unique polymorphisms of a variety of

food commodities and can be used in the

identification of their source or origin.

These unique polymorphisms are often

referred to as DNA barcodes. According

to Dr Bhajekar, the DNA barcode of

microsatellite markers has also been

successfully used in differentiating and

identifying fermented products such as

premium wines, cheese and sausages on the

basis of their origins. She firmly believes

that in future, bioassays employing DNA

probes and monoclonal antibodies will be

developed for a host of food-borne disease

agents and become a powerful diagnostic

tool for the food processing industry.


Food safety has emerged as a priority area for the food processing industry, given the rising concerns about contamination. In this direction, biotechnology is playing an important role. Today, biotechnology is used in pathogen identification, mycotoxin detection, identification of food and food ingredients, and many more applications.

Revolutionising food testing using biotech

INSIGHT & OUTLOOK CIP systems


T K Radhakrishnan

Clean-In-Place (CIP) method

is mainly employed to clean

the interior product contact

surfaces of pipes, vessels,

process equipment and other associated

fittings without disassembly. Cleaning

liquids are circulated through the process

pipelines or sprayed over the internal

surface of the equipment at required

concentration, temperature and velocity for

certain length of time. The parameters are

specific to the nature of the food and the

design of the equipment.

CIP involves various cycles such as

pre-rinsing with water to remove the

superficial residue, followed by rigorous

cleaning with alkali or acid, and concluded

by final rinsing with water to wipe out

chemical and food residue.

An equipment can be provided with

an independent CIP module for localised

cleaning. Such local CIP set-up involves

dedicated tank for cleaning liquid,

individual pump selected as per velocity

requirement, separate heating system

and devoted instrumentation. However,

such localised modules involve high

water usage, increased chemical usage,

high energy consumption and excessive

effluent volumes. Advancement to these

local CIP systems is the centralised

integrated automated CIP stations. Such

systems can perform the CIP of the entire

process plant from one source; the cycle

sequence can be automated with PLC

logic; and the operator can conveniently

control & monitor the CIP cycles from a

single work station.

Advantages and components of CIP systemsCentralised CIP systems are advantageous

in reducing the consumption of water,

chemicals, steam, power, etc, and thus

eventually limiting effluent discharge. In

such systems, partially soiled water can

be reused in the pre-rinse step; cleaning

solutions can be reused by dosing only the

required amount of chemical to maintain

the concentration; a single heating system

with a set of pumps and instrumentation

can sufficiently perform the CIP of the

entire pipeline and process equipment.

Typically, centralised CIP systems

consist of multiple tanks for process water,

pre-rinse water and cleaning liquids. Each

CIP circuit consists of pumps, filters,

heating system and a set of instrumentation

and control. The CIP solution is heated

in heat exchanger provided with steam

and condensate set-up. High capacity

centrifugal supply pumps and self-priming

centrifugal return pumps are provided to

match the equipment CIP requirements.

For small- scale plants, flow diversion plates

can be provided to select the equipment

to be cleaned. In large-scale plants, which

demand sophisticated automation, mix

proof valves can be provided to isolate

the CIP circuits from one another. The

number of CIP circuits and the volume

of CIP tanks are decided depending on

the plant area and the quantity of the

equipment to be cleaned. All the CIP

circuits can be controlled and monitored

from a single workstation. Automated CIP

stations also enable logging off the CIP

data for troubleshooting and analysis.

Integrating safety through CIPIntegrated centralised CIP modules have

become a necessity in the food processing

industry including pulp, beverage, dairy,

confectionery sectors and so on. The

economics of the cleaning process in

conjunction with plant sanitation and

strict hygienic requirement cannot

be neglected any more. Food safety

standards such as HACCP and ISO

demand effective CIP procedures to

eliminate microbial contamination of

the foods being processed, which might

consequently lead to food poisoning

at the consumers’ end. Eventually, the

demand for properly designed and

automated CIP systems is increasing by

day; and installation of new stations or

replacement of the older set-up is no

more an option that can be omitted.

T K Radhakrishnan is the

DGM, SBU – Food Systems

at HRS Process Systems

Ltd. For details, contact

Linda David Zachariah on

email: [email protected]

Food products are natural media for growth of micro-organisms. The food processing equipment, therefore, demands frequent sanitisation and cleaning to maintain hygienic conditions and prevent product spoilage. However, use of cleaning agents and detergents for scheduled repetitive cleaning of equipment results in effluent discharge; and the consequent environmental hazards cannot be overlooked. Such factors have led to the advent of clean-in-place systems that have now become a necessity in the food processing industry.

A CLEAN ROUTE to FOOD SAFETY


A slow and steady shift in the

eating and drinking habits

of Indians is becoming

apparent, particularly among

the educated city dwellers. Consumers

are reading the labels of foods that they

purchase; they are seeking information

& discussing in various forums on how

to remain healthy. Moreover, consumers

are shifting distinctly towards a more

nutritious and healthy diet that will

enable them to keep diseases at bay. This

trend presents a huge opportunity for the

nutraceuticals market in India.

Nutraceutical products provide

health and medicinal benefits such as

the prevention and treatment of diseases

in addition to the basic nutritional

values that they offer. These are further

classified as ‘dietary supplements’ and

‘functional foods and beverages’. As per

BCC Research, the global nutraceuticals

market was estimated at about $ 151

billion in 2011. By 2016, it is estimated

to reach nearly $ 207 billion, a projected

compounded annual growth rate (CAGR)

of 6.5 per cent between 2011 and 2016.

Functional beverages market is expected

to experience the highest growth, at a

CAGR of 8.8 per cent during the five-

year period from 2011 to 2016. This

sector is expected to be worth $ 57 billion

in 2011 and nearly $ 87 billion in 2016.

According to Frost & Sullivan

Report, 2011, the Indian nutraceutical

market is valued at $ 1,480 million in

2011 and is expected to touch $ 2,731

million in 2016.

Functional beverage marketA functional beverage is non-alcoholic,

ready-to-drink product and includes

in its formulation non-traditional

ingredients such as herbs, vitamins,

minerals, amino acids or additional

raw fruit or vegetable ingredients,

which provide specific health benefits

that go beyond general nutrition. It

includes a variety of beverages, and the

combinations that unfold in this segment

are ever-expanding. The prebiotic and

probiotic yoghurt drinks are among the

popular functional beverage products

in the market. Functional milk is also

gaining popularity with many new

nutritionally fortified milks being

marketed, including those fortified with

extra calcium, omega-3 fatty acid (FA),

vitamins and even lactose-free milk for

specific target audience.

With rising health-consciousness being witnessed in India, the demand for functional beverages is catching up at a fast pace. This market is expected to experience high rate of growth in the coming years, as consumers are seeking nutritious products to stay healthy at all times.

Functional beveragesINSIGHT & OUTLOOK

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Functional beverages

Juices have always been a popular

choice in Western countries, with

many new variants being launched

with inclusion of additional vitamins,

minerals, omega-3 FA, cholesterol

lowering ingredients, etc. A variety of

health benefits are claimed depending

on the ingredients used in the functional

beverages. These include boosting the

immune system; improving mental

alertness or energy; lowering cholesterol;

maintaining gut, bone & heart health;

and vision & eye-health benefits. The

humble thirst quencher, water, is also

now fortified with vitamins and minerals,

with health benefit claims of weight

management, improved digestion and

mental alertness. Coconut water, packaged

tea, lychee juice, mixed vegetable & fruit

juices, relaxation beverages with Gamma-

aminobutyric Acid (GABA), melatonin

and similar ingredients too are gaining

popularity the world over.

Rising demand in IndiaWith increasing health awareness and

the pressure to remain fit at all times,

health-conscious Indians are opening

up to experimenting with functional

beverages. The changing lifestyles with

poor dietary habits, the hurried life with

lesser time to cook at home have spurred

the demand for complete and convenient

nutrition that help prevent ailments and

keep oneself physically & mentally fit.

Needless to state, the growing affluence in

the country has also enabled the purchase

and usage of these new products.

Some of the leading players include

Groupe Danone, Dabur, PespiCo, Coca-

Cola, Amul, Britannia, Tata Global

Beverages, Nestle India, Rasna, which

are tempting Indian consumers with a

variety of product choices.

Some of the key obstacles faced by

marketers of functional beverages in India

include price factor, public concerns over

safety and quality of these beverages, fear

of high pesticide levels in water-based

products, lack of endorsement from the

medical community for such products,

ambiguity over regulations governing

label claims of the same, resistance

to change beverage consumption

habits and low awareness among non-

metro consumers.

To overcome these obstacles, beverage

marketers must adapt their marketing

strategies to appease Indian consumers and

their requirements. What strategy works in

other countries may not necessarily work

in a similar manner in India. Right from

the composition, brand name, packaging,

pricing, distribution channels, brand

communication and other brand-related

decisions, there is enough scope to blend

creativity with strong marketing principles

based on sound marketing research of

the quintessential Indian consumer. Only

those who do so will be able to quench

their thirst for success in the functional

beverage market early.

References1. http://www.bccresearch.com/report/

nutraceuticals-markets-processing-

technologies-fod013d.html

2. Frost & Sullivan, Indian Nutraceutical

Market Report, 2011

3. http://www.just-drinks.com management-

briefing/

4. Rebecca Wr ight , h t tp : / /www

nutraceuticalsworld.com/issues/2012-07/view

features/functional-beverage-market-update/

5. http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.

com/2012-04-28/news/31453474_1_

probiotic-drink-functional-beverages

Courtesy: Interlink Marketing Consultancy Pvt

Ltd, a strategy consulting firm providing specialised

expertise in various domains such as pharma,

nutraceutical, biotech, animal health and wellness.

For details, contact on


AN ARRAY OF FUNCTIONAL BEVERAGES AVAILABLE IN INDIA

��PROBIOTIC DRINKS: Yakult (Yakult Danone India); Amul Probiotic

Prolife Lassee (Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation)

��ENERGY DRINKS: Burn (Coca-cola India); Tzinga (Hector Beverages); Cloud

9 (Goldwin Healthcare); Stamina (Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation)

��SPORTS DRINKS: Gatorade (PepsiCo)

��WATER-BASED DRINKS: B’lue , Qua Plus (Danone-Narang Beverages); Tata Water Plus (NourishCo)

��MILK-BASED DRINKS: Actimind, TigerZor (Britannia Industries)

��JUICES: Real Fruit Juices (Dabur); Tropicana (PepsiCo)

Total market (2011) = $ 1,480 Million (Mn) Source: Frost & Sullivan, Indian Nutraceutical Market Report 2011

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Automation in the meat

processing industry is an

important aspect. It ensures

greater energy-efficiency as

well as productivity and quality. In addition,

it improves hygiene conditions and relieves

staff of the heavy physical work. Industrial

robots are increasingly proving to be the

key to effective solutions as opposed to

costly specialised mechanical approaches.

Sortation conveyorsSortation conveyors work by presorting the

goods and temporarily storing the weighed

fillets in buffer compartments or interim

diverts. Since each buffer compartment

requires individual checking for number

and weight, as well as complex and costly

mechanical systems, the use of measuring

and control technology becomes imperative.

Once the target weight and number have

been reached in the buffer storage boxes,

the latter drop the products via a trap onto

the conveyors beneath, which then take

them to the packing line, where there is

always a relatively large amount of manual

work to be done.

Sorting robots make it possible to

build compact robotic units for weighing,

sorting and packaging according to pre-

determined weights. In addition, they allow

rapid changes of format and mixed mode

operation. ‘Mixed mode’ here refers to the

parallel packing, for instance of chicken

fillets in trays, according to a fixed weight

and the simultaneous packaging of ‘bulk

ware’ in larger boxes for bulk packs. The

result is that ‘cells’ of sorting robots with

three delta robots can fill trays or boxes

in any ratio required. The first two robots

pick out the best-fit fillets and fill the trays

for the fixed weights with them; the third

puts the rest into boxes for the ‘bulk packs’.

To summarise the technology: at the

entrance to the ‘robot cell’, one or more

belt scales weighs the fillets on their way

from the cutting room. Then the conveyors

pass the fillets under a detector, which

determines their weight, exact location and

orientation. From these data, depending

on the weight in each case, a sorting

algorithm calculates the instruction set for

both conveyor belt and robots.

Laser scanners for precise cuttingThe joints of meat slices and chops that

come from the cutting room differ – some

significantly – in consistency, weight and

shape. The latter must, however, be taken

into consideration by the slicer, so that it

As a result of increased food safety concerns, many meat processors are incorporating state-of-the-art production line to increase productivity and adhere to stringent regulatory norms. While automation has touched almost every area of processing such as cutting, sorting, packaging, etc, processors are now looking to adopt integrated solutions for better performance.

Automation for greater productivity and food safety


Meat processing

can cut slices of the same weight by varying

the thickness from one cut to another. Laser

scanners provide a 3D image of the joints

of meat without touching it. Dedicated

cutting software calculates the thickness of

each slice from the data provided, as well

as the shape and the overall weight of the

joint and controls the progress of the joint

through the slicer. Because of variations in

consistency (ratio of meat to bone, meat to

fat), the slices are still not a hundred per

cent identical in weight, but significantly

more accurate than they would be without

the high-tech measuring strategy.

Packaging secures qualityPackaging is one of the last stages in

meat processing and demonstrates the

highest level of automation. The high-tech

solutions package thighs, chops and steaks,

minced, chopped and diced meat as well

as marinated, seasoned and oven-ready

products (convenience food).

Vacuum, Modified Atmosphere

Packaging (MAP) and skin packaging

gives products optimum shelf-life. Fully

automatic tray sealers can package over

100 packs of meat, sausage or convenience

products per minute. Increasingly,

manufacturers are also integrating high-

end processes such as High Pressure

Processing (HPP) to increase the shelf-life

of foods.

Processing using high pressureHPP, sometimes also called ‘High Pressure

Preservation’, is a non-thermal process

to render inactive undesirable micro-

organisms in meat, poultry and other

foodstuffs. The inactivation occurs at

pressures of up to 6000 bar (87000 psi)

and with processing times of up to 15

minutes. The pressure, which is applied to

all sides of the product, does not harm

the product itself, but does change the

molecular structure of bacteria, viruses

or mould that attaches to it and renders

them inactive. The process increases the

shelf-life without additional quantities of

additives and avoids any loss of quality in

terms of taste or nutritional value, such as

occurs with the use of heat in conventional

pasteurisation.

Integrated approach The future of automation in meat

processing lies in the integration of diverse

partial solutions, for instance, linking

intelligent laser measurement of chop

joints to the production of fixed-weight

packs when integrated with sortation

conveyors and sorting robots. Another

example is to be found in the integration

of process management skills and special

processing procedures such as HPP into

the packing lines.

Courtesy: Messe Frankfurt GmbH, the

organiser of IFFA 2013, which will showcase

the entire gamut of new automated solutions

related to the processing and packaging of

meat and sausage products.

For details, contact Antje Schwickart on


AUTOMATION TRENDS Confectionery processing


Mahua Roy

The confectionery industry

will never cease to lose

its popularity. In fact, it

is arguably in the midst

of the best growth cycle in its history.

In a country like India, where majority

of people have a sweet tooth and find

every reason to celebrate any occasion

with sweets, the confectionery industry is

bound to be the largest and most popular

among the food processing segments.

Renowned firm Datamonitor projects

that the Indian confectionery market,

which ranked 25th globally in value

terms in 2009, is expected to grow at a

rapid pace and jump up to 14th position

by 2014.

Trends controlling machinery demandConfectionery manufacturing involves

turning a fairly complicated group of

ingredients into a somewhat fragile

product designed to melt into a mouthful

of delightful flavours. To study the

demand for new opportunity areas in

the equipment industry, it is interesting

to note the changes in the preferences of

consumers. With a large variety of new

launches spoiling the consumers, the

extrapolation shows which equipment

will be more in demand. New varieties,

as predicted by experts, tilt mostly

towards chocolate-covered savouries.

This calls for specialised automated

machinery in that sector. “Closely

following that is the health trend,

which is pushing sales of cereal and

granola bars. This also requires special

processing keeping in mind the unique

processing of grains with sugar,” says

Andrew Jubb, Managing Director, Asser

Oakes & Bollin Dale Engineering, one

of the leading confectionery equipment

companies in Europe.

Then of course, there are the ever

popular nuts in confectionery. Nuts

inherently have the property to evoke

rancidity, and thus designing equipment,

which can handle this trait, is mostly

in demand. And, finally, dark chocolate.

“Dark chocolate has different processing

requirements owing to its cocoa content,

which tends to interfere, at times, with

the sugar content,” adds Jubb.

Small shifts in consumer preferences

and product development trends do

have some measurable impact on the

processing floor. “We have seen some

shift from high-fructose corn syrup

back to liquid sugar. Some have gone to

alternate sweeteners, and some of those

are thinner, so they might need to make

some adjustments to the thickening

process, because they certainly do not

want it to be runny,” says Jubb.

Flexibility in demandConfectionery manufacturing is a

challenging business. Depending on the

individual plant machinery, flexibility

is important. But more than anything,

candy makers are striving for a new level

of hygiene, as is the case with any sector

of the food processing industry. “I think

the challenges faced by confectionery

industry fit into three categories. One

is being energy-efficient; two is being

clean; and third being able to move from

product to product and from flavour to

flavour, with less turnaround time,” says

Dr Jyoti D Vora, Head, Department of

Food Science, Ruia College.

In case of chocolate, because of

its higher levels of viscosity, pump

selection is important, and clean-in-

place (CIP) equipment is mandatorily

preferred. “Probably the biggest driver

in confectionery manufacturing, over the

past decade, is to go for CIP equipment.

Several confectionery manufacturers have

historically been using industrial grade

rather than sanitary grade. But in the

last 10 years, many are switching over to

sanitary, the kinds of equipment that meet

3A standards,” concludes Dr Vora.


One of the most exciting industries to operate in, the confectionery industry has seen adoption of automated systems in the past three to four years. Owing to new product innovations and capacity expansions, the deliverables out of processing machinery have changed drastically. Now, in place of cost-efficiency, versatility, energy-efficiency and hygiene are the most sought-after in the confectionery industry.

ENERGY MANAGEMENT Water conservation


ENERGY MANAGEMENT

Rakesh Rao

Various manufacturing

procedures, such as processing,

mixing, filling, sterilising,

packaging, etc, offer a wide

scope to improve energy efficiency. Due to

automation, food manufacturers can not

only reduce energy cost, but also lower

water consumption. Across the world,

water and energy resources are increasingly

stressed on account of expanding demand,

diminished supply, and environmental

degradation, all of which occur within the

broader context of complex economic and

regulatory challenges. The water-energy

connection is complex, but it provides an

excellent opportunity to evolve strategies

that can lead to savings of both these

valuable resources.

Water and energy linkRealising this need gap, many equipment

manufacturers are now offering technologies,

which can offer twin benefits of energy and

water savings. The relation between water

usage and energy consumption is simple.

If manufacturers are able to reduce water

usage, they can save energy used to treat

the wastewater and will also need lesser

power to pump extra water for their

manufacturing processes.

Rick Garrett, Project Engineering

Manager, Key Technology, observes,

“The primary benefit of energy-efficient

equipment is the direct cost savings

that come from reduced energy use.

Additionally, this equipment is often

more efficient in its use of water, which

would reduce the costs associated with

acquiring water and handling wastewater.

If an equipment supplier improves

energy efficiency by enhancing sanitary

design, the processor is likely to benefit

from improved food safety and might

be able to run the equipment longer

between sanitising it, and thus increasing

productivity.”

Efficient cleaning systemsNowadays, most food processing

machines require an efficient Cleaning-

In-Place (CIP)/Sterilisation-In-Place

(SIP). CIP and SIP are systems designed

for automatic cleaning and disinfecting

without major disassembly and assembly

work. In many of the new machines, few

mechanical parts come into contact with

the product, thus making it easy to clean

and also reducing the cleaning cycle. “We

have worked a lot to reduce the size of our

tanks by using deported nozzles to reduce

clean cycle to the minimum. This allows

users to save energy, and even better, help

them save tonnes of water that they might

have to recycle otherwise,” says Nicolas

Ricard, Area Sales Manager, SERAC.

Additionally, a well-designed CIP

system can help the user to clean one part

of the plant while other areas continue

to manufacture product. Furthermore,

a modern CIP system will not only save

money in terms of higher plant utilisation

but also ensure significant savings in CIP

liquid (by recycling cleaning solutions),

water (the system is designed to use the

optimum quantity of water) and man-hours.

Scope for alternative methodsFor sensitive applications, the bottles and

caps often need to be decontaminated.

This process consumes a lot of water

and chemicals. Some equipment

manufacturers have managed to reduce

water consumption drastically. For

example, SERAC uses the pulsed light

technology – a 100 per cent dry solution,

where a flash of high energy light kills the

bacteria – for cap treatment. Ricard says,

“We also have developed in collaboration

with Nestle our H2O2 treatment, which

is certainly an ideal energy saving way to

treat your bottles.”

Some food equipment makers offer

steam blancher instead of conventionally

used water blanching. “One of our most

dramatic successes in reducing energy

use comes from our Turbo-Flo blancher/

cooker/pasteuriser. Compared to water

blanching, this steam blancher often

cuts energy costs in half while reducing

the costs to obtain water and handle

wastewater,” opines Garrett.

Additionally, by reducing steam

consumption, the steam blancher

minimises capital costs and operational

costs associated with the boiler. These

lower operational costs quickly offset

the higher capital costs associated with

steam blanchers. Improving the quality

of product further supports the benefits

of water blanching over steam blanching.

“Because steam blanching minimises

the leaching of soluble solids, which

leaves more natural sugars in products,

it improves flavour retention and colour

retention to produce a final product with

superior flavour, texture, and colour,” adds

Garrett.

Experts have recognised that water

and energy are indispensable inputs to

modern economies. Driven by factors

such as security of supply, sustainability

and economic efficiency many food

and beverages manufacturers have

adopted separate policies to reduce

water and energy consumption in their

factory premises. But going forward,

companies will have to implement a

common strategy for optimising usage

of energy and water to cost-effectively

improve manufacturing efficiency.


SAVING ENERGY WITH EVERY DROPOften food manufacturers adopt separate strategies to save water and energy. But it is a known fact that

conserving water saves energy, and vice versa. Hence, food processing and packaging technology providers are developing equipment, which can conserve water as well as lower energy usage.

POLICIES & REGULATIONSModernisation of abattoirs



The Cabinet Committee on

Economic Affairs (CCEA)

has approved the setting

up of new abattoirs and

modernisation of existing abattoirs.

Under the scheme, the Ministry of Food

Processing Industries (MoFPI) is expected

to fund setting up of 25 new abattoirs

and modernisation of 25 existing abattoirs

across the country at a cost of ` 240.25

crore, as well as completing eight ongoing

projects at a cost of ` 74.83 crore along

with payment of technical consultancy fee,

maximum at the rate of 5 per cent of grant

aggregating to ` 330.84 crore. Each of

these projects is likely to be completed in

18 months. However, small projects for

modernisation are likely to be completed

in 12 months. Now the question is, will

the government’s decision to modernise

abattoirs help meat processing industry?

“It is the right of the consumer to

get hygienically produced quality and

safe meat products. The government has

taken a conscious decision right from the

Ninth Five-Year Plan to progressively

modernise the antiquated 19th century

old abattoirs in the interest of public

health,” says Sirajuddin Qureshi,

Chairman & Managing Director, Hind

Agro Industries Ltd.

The Planning Commission and

MoFPI have undertaken the job of

modernisation of existing slaughter

houses and abattoirs in various parts of the

country in a phased manner by providing

grant-in-aid to Municipal Corporations

under Public-Private Partnership (PPP),

Design-Build-Operate-Transfer (DBOT)

mode. Apart from this, several exporters of

meat have established private state-of-the-

art abattoirs-cum-meat processing plants

in various parts of the country during

the last decade solely for the purpose of

providing safe meat to the consumers

abroad. They have not only provided

employment to large number of people,

but also brought in considerable foreign

exchange to the country. “Certainly, this is

transforming the lives of people who are

engaged in the meat processing industry,

thus raising their standard of living,”

opines Qureshi.

Challenges involved The municipal abattoirs, both in urban

and semi-urban areas, established during

the 19th century had been functioning

in unhygienic and insanitary conditions

without water, electricity and proper

drainage facilities. Since meat is a highly

perishable commodity and must be cooked

and consumed fresh – within six hours

from slaughter, there being no refrigeration

facility – the mutton gets stale and unfit

for human consumption, thereby resulting

in losses for the traders. “Sanitation,

dependable drainage, availability of

running water fit for human consumption,

electricity and above all, modern meat

shop for end-users, are biggest challenges

involved in modernising the abattoirs,”

points out Qureshi. Obviously, the

butchers and other stakeholders look to

the government to come forward with

suitable financial assistance to modernise

these existing antiquated abattoirs.

Dispelling apprehensionPeople associated with the meat

processing industry hail the initiative of

the government to modernise abattoirs.

However, since it is a stupendous task

and finances cannot be made available

overnight; and if the saying that well-

begun is half done holds good in the

present scenario, obviously it will give

momentum to the modernisation of

abattoirs with regular flow of funds

for the purpose in the 12th Five-Year

Plan. Added to this is the assistance

the various state governments are giving

for modernisation of abattoirs in their

respective states.

Often, the butchers and traders

involved in the slaughtering and processing

of meat for the domestic market are not

well-organised nor are they aware of the

benefits of modernisation and providing

safe & hygienic meat to consumers. These

people believe that once the slaughter

houses are modernised, they will lose

their jobs as their place will be taken

over by machines. “This misplaced notion

came to light when one of the butchers’

associations in a certain state went to the

court to restrain the particular municipal

corporation from modernising a slaughter

house,” points out Qureshi.

It is the duty of the concerned

municipalities, at large, to explain the

advantages of modernisation of slaughter

houses so that safe, hygienic, and quality

meat reaches the consumers through

modern meat shops, which in turn should

be provided reasonable grant-in-aid by

the municipalities to procure gadgets, for

instance, refrigerator to ensure longer

shelf-life of the meat. If everything goes

in the right direction, the modernisation

of abattoirs will ensure quality and

consistency of meat to the consumers.


Hygiene and quality come first when it comes to meat and meat products. Taking this into account, the government has taken the conscious decision to modernise abattoirs. If implemented in the right spirit, it would change the face of abattoirs in the country.

In need for a policy push for hygienic processing

STRATEGY PET bottle recycling


Avani Jain

In an era of rising energy

costs and scarce resources,

packaging companies need to

work towards packaging that not

only adds value to the processed food

but also conserves the environment,

thus ensuring sustainability in

packaging. The major goal of

sustainable packaging is to transform

the world into a greener and cleaner

place, and safeguard the natural

ecosystem. One of the ways of achieving

this goal is through recycling of

PET bottles.

Yatindra R Sharma, Managing

Director, KHS Machinery Pvt Ltd,

says, “PET bottles have made it big in

soft drinks, edible oils, water, ketchups,

hair oils and other liquid consumer

products. The demand for PET stretch

bottles in India is growing at the rate of

25 per cent per annum in volume every

year. Keeping this growth in mind, there

is need for recycling of PET bottles, so as

to further provide a boost to the usage of

PET bottles in food packaging.”

The need for recyclingAll plastics are synthetic polymers,

a high-molecular weight chemical

compound made up of linked molecules

called monomers. PET is a common

plastic used in beverage bottles. Like most

plastics, the bottles are non-biodegradable

and will stay in landfills if not recycled.

In addition, the PET bottle market

continues to grow rapidly; these days,

even beer is packaged in plastic bottles.

Since, PET is made out of petroleum,

efficient recycling of old PET bottles

would help reduce the dependence on oil.

Recycling process PET is recyclable and highly sustainable.

It can be recovered and recycled again

and again – back into containers for

foods, beverages and personal care

products or into carpet, clothing

fibres, automotive parts, construction

materials, industrial strapping or other

packaging materials.

PET can be recovered, and the

material can be reused through a series

of special washing processes or by a

chemical treatment to break down the

PET into raw materials or intermediates,

which are then purified and converted

into new PET resin. In simple terms,

after consumer recyclables have been

collected and sorted by type at recycling

centres, PET products are crushed,

pressed into bales, shredded, and

refined into PET flakes. These flakes

are transformed into raw materials that

innovative companies transform into

new products.

Benefits of recycled PETRecycled PET (rPET) is emerging as

a viable alternative to be used either

entirely or in proportion with virgin PET

in food and non-food grade packaging

applications. With regard to food

packaging, rPET sheets can be effectively

used for blister packaging. The increased

usage of PET bottles has resulted in high

availability of PET bottle flakes and it is

bound to grow further.

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PET bottles have made it big in soft drinks, edible oils, water, ketchups, hair oils and other liquid consumer products. The

demand for PET stretch bottles in India is growing at the rate of 25 per cent per annum in volume every year. Keeping this growth in mind, there is need for recycling of PET bottles, so as to further provide a boost to the usage of PET bottles in food packaging.

Yatindra R SharmaManaging Director, KHS Machinery Pvt Ltd

The pressure to survive amid competition and environment-consciousness are driving the food processing and allied packaging industries to move towards sustainability. If we talk about the beverage packaging industry in particular, one of the novel ways for achieving sustainability is through recycling of Polyethylene Terepthalate (PET) bottles. These days, many companies have taken up recycling seriously and are repositioning themselves as green companies.

A sustainable approach to

food packaging


PET bottle recycling

Also, rPET is accepted as the

preferred material due to numerous

superior properties that include crystal-

like clarity and sparkle, toughness,

lightweight, good gas barrier, etc. It is

resistant to solvents as well as corrosion,

in addition to being recyclable and

regrindable. Further, it is a 100 per

cent safe alternative for PET packaging

solutions today including ‘food contact’.

The bottlenecksRecycling is an excellent concept,

but often more energy is wasted in

reprocessing the recyclables than what is

gained. Furthermore, to date no one has

found a cost-effective means of recycling

food containers into new ones. More

efficient processes can bring us closer

to the goal of not wasting the resources.

Although there is a demand for recycled

bottle-grade PET, the high cost of

cleaning post-consumer beverage bottles,

strict FDA requirements, and outmoded

technology have favoured the use of

virgin PET over recycled PET bottle in

the manufacturing of beverage bottles.

Instead, most beverage bottles collected

for recycling are reprocessed into

products such as fibre and strapping.

Shaping the future Despite the challenges, recycling used

PET bottles and jars into new food-

grade PET bottles and containers is

a key example of the environmental

benefits and sustainability of PET as a

packaging material. The development of

modern and efficient plants dedicated to

the closed-loop recycling of PET bottles

continues to increase around the world.

Recycling of PET bottles is

definitely a profitable business, but

a few points need to be taken into

consideration. If PET bottles are

recycled using appropriate technologies

and machines, the end-product will be

good and manufacturers can yield good

margins. Food packaging companies

are slowly and gradually identifying the

benefits of recycling PET bottles and

in future, this industry will witness a

boom. This trend is setting in, but this

industry is at a nascent stage. Further,

unlike companies in other countries,

companies in India still consider it as

their secondary task and do not employ

proper technologies for recycling of

PET bottles. Thus, in order to build

profitability through recycling of plastic

bottles, companies need to invest in

latest technologies and trends. The

good news is that change is taking

place on this front.

Thus, keeping in mind, the ongoing

efforts by various companies, the plastic

packaging industry is on the path to

become more environment-friendly.

Further, with the latest machinery and

methods making inroads into the country,

recycling industry will reach new heights

and the recycled plastics including PET

bottles will see maximum application in

the food packaging segment.


TIPS & TRICKS High pressure technology


A guide to optimise food preservation process

Growing health awareness among the consumers has prompted food & beverage (F&B) processors to develop products that are fresh and minimally processed. In order to achieve this goal, various non-thermal

methods that utilise agents other than heat for making the food microbiologically safe without impacting food quality attributes are being investigated. High Pressure Processing (HPP) is considered to be the most

significant advancement in food preservation since the introduction of freezing way back in 1930.

First commercialised by

Avure Technologies, HPP

is considered to be a safe

solution for refrigerated

foods. The pressure essentially

destroys the pathogens’ cellular

structure, inhibiting their ability to

heal and reproduce. In HPP, most

products suffer no physical changes

when pressurised, as pressure is

applied from all directions uniformly.

Although HPP offers many

advantages, food processors have to

adopt a right strategy to maximise

benefits. Here are some of the useful

tips to be considered while using

HPP for food processing:

Before a company

starts to incorporate

HPP into its

product processing strategy, objectives for

that product must be defined. Is pathogen

elimination a key objective? Is shelf-

life extension needed in order to enable

innovation or to reach new geographical

or demographic markets? And is your

product even viable for high pressure

processing? Only after determining

whether HPP will achieve the company’s

objectives and is suitable for the product,

the ‘process’ of high pressure processing

should be undertaken.

It often happens

that processes

become narrowly

defined to meet the needs of whoever is

describing it – at the sake of the more

complete picture. This is often the case

with high pressure processing, depending

on whom you may be talking to. For

some, HPP is the packaging, while

for others it is the equipment or food

science and product development. But

the fact is that successful high pressure

processing is all of these things, requiring

a co-ordinated cross-functional effort in

the processor organisation and a vendor

who can support the processor from its

conception through its lifecycle.

Whether the food

processing company

has its own food

scientists and lab, or use external resources

from its HPP equipment vendor or

contract service provider, there is no

substitute for expertise in the proper use

of high pressure for pathogen elimination

and shelf-life extension.

A company will

require proper

planning, testing

and, often, patience while incorporating

HPP. From commencement of recipe

development to approval may take four

months or more based upon microbiology

studies for expected shelf-life. Getting to

successful production requires experience

in recipe development & testing,

microbiology validations, shelf-life

testing, etc.

Determining which

HPP equipment is

optimum for one’s

needs is not limited to size of the press

or its capacity alone. In addition to

throughput, which will allow forecasting

how much product the user can process

with its equipment options, while

purchasing HPP equipment, the company

will also have to consider factors such as

total cost of ownership, size and type of

the equipment, automation & material

handling needs, vendors and their actual

experience in HPP system, vendor

installation and operator/maintenance

training, etc.

Some processors

take the route of

contract service

providers (toll processors) to meet their

HPP needs. Contract service providers

often offer value-added services that can

make them good HPP partners, whether

for market entry or long-term production.

However, look for certification of the

equipment vendor, and for a list of

satisfied customers.

W hi l e some

processors have

maintained stealth

status on their use of HPP, it is becoming

apparent to new product innovators and

their marketing counterparts that HPP

offers competitive advantage in some

crowded markets. And it is just a matter

of time before savvy consumers begin to

demand it, so being able to communicate

the benefits of the investment in HPP

processing may become part of the

company’s marketing strategy.

Reference� Avure Technologies, which specialises in

high pressure presses for food processing

and preservation


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PROJECTS


Aerated water, fruit pulp and juices

Brindavan Agro Industries Pvt LtdProject type

New facility

Project news

Brindavan Agro Industries Pvt Ltd is

planning to set up a new plant at Mathura

in Uttar Pradesh for manufacturing

aerated water, fruit pulp and juices.

Project location

Mathura, Uttar Pradesh

Project cost

Not known

Implementation stage

Planning

Contact details:

Brindavan Agro Industries Pvt Ltd

Village Chhata

Chhata Shergarh Road

Chhata, Mathura 281401

Uttar Pradesh

Tel: 0562-4027900, Fax: 0562-2858510


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Dairy

Warana Milk and Milk Products LtdProject type

New facility

Project news

Warana Milk and Milk Products Ltd is

planning to set up a new milk producing

plant at Nashik in Maharashtra. The plant

will also produce milk products as well.

Project location

Nashik, Maharashtra

Project cost

Not available


Planning

Contact details:

Warana Milk and Milk Products Ltd

Tatyasaheb Kore Nagar

Warana Nagar, Panhala

Kolhapur - 416113

Maharashtra

Tel: 02322-246028, 246134


Fruits & vegetables juices

Sunfresh Agro Industries Pvt LtdProject type

New facility

Project news

Sunfresh Agro Industries Pvt Ltd is

planning to set up a new juice plant

at Ahmednagar in Maharashtra. The

project involves manufacturing of

fruits & vegetables juices, squashes and

powder fruit pulp.

Project location

Ahmednagar, Maharashtra

Project cost

Not known


Planning

Contact details:

Sunfresh Agro Industries Pvt Ltd

Plot no 4 Nirmal Nagar, P O Tilaknagar

Rahata, Ahmednagar 413720

Maharashtra

Tel: 02422-265500


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Gur

Ayan Sugar and Agro Industries Pvt LtdProject type

New facility

Project news

Ayan Sugar and Agro Industries Pvt

Ltd is planning to set up a new plant

for the manufacturing of gur at Bhir in

Beed district of Maharashtra.

Project location

Bhir, Maharashtra

Project cost

Not known


Planning

Contact details:

Ayan Sugar and Agro Industries Pvt Ltd

Mathura Netaji Nagar

Latur 413521, Maharashtra

Tel: 09822479929


Ice cream

Ramani Ice-Cream Co LtdProject type

New facility

Project news

Ramani Ice-Cream Co Ltd is planning

to set up a new ice cream manufacturing

facility. It plans to set up the factory in

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

Project location

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

Project cost

Not known


Planning

Contact details:

Ramani Ice-Cream Co Ltd

H/46-47, Govindpura Industrial Area

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

Tel: 0755-4046600

Fax: 0755-4252601


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Meat processing

Al-Quresh ExportsProject type

New facility

Project news

Al-Quresh Exports is planning to set up

a new meat processing project at Solapur

(Sholapur) in Maharashtra. The project

involves slaughtering, preservation etc of

meat.

Project location

Solapur, Maharashtra

Project cost

Not known


Planning

Contact details:

Al-Quresh Exports

Rizvi Chambers, 3rd Floor

A-Wing, 310 Hill Road, Bandra (West)

Mumbai 400050

Maharashtra

Tel: 022-26425930

Fax: 022-26425925


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.

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PROJECTS


Information courtesy: Tendersinfo.com

1, Arch Gold, Next to MTNL Exchange, Poisar, S V Road, Kandivali (W), Mumbai - 400 067, Maharashtra, India

Tel: 022 28666134 • Fax: 022 28013817 • Email: [email protected]

Meat processing

Qureshi InternationalProject type

New facility

Project news

Qureshi International is planning to set

up a new frozen meat processing unit at

Medak in Andhra Pradesh.

Project location

Medak, Andhra Pradesh

Project cost

Not known


Planning

Contact details:

Qureshi International

Plot No.118,

Industrial Complex

Kattedan

Hyderabad 500077

Andhra Pradesh

Tel: 040-24360660/0661

Fax: 040-24509386


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Meat processing

Alm Industries LtdProject type

New facility

Project news

Alm Industries Ltd is planning to set

up a meat processing unit at Saharanpur

in Uttar Pradesh. The project involves

slaughtering, preservation, etc.

Project location

Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh

Project cost

Not known


Planning

Contact details:

Alm Industries Ltd

43, Qutab Market

Ambala Road

Saharanpur 247001

Uttar Pradesh

Tel: 09012190124


Noodles

Excel Foods Project type

New facility

Project news

Excel Foods is setting up a noodles

unit, with a capacity of 24,000 tpa

at Mawsmal village. The required

machinery will be sourced from China.

Project location

Ri-Bhoi, Meghalaya

Project cost

` 20 crore


Ongoing

Contact details:

Excel Foods

9th Mile, G S Road

Village-Mawsmal

Khanapara, Ri-Bhoi 783101

Meghalaya

Tel: 0361-2510530, Fax: 0361-2510530


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Sausages and similar products

Venkateshwara Hatcheries Pvt LtdProject type

New facility

Project news

Venkateshwara Hatcheries is planning

to set up a new plant at Haveri in

Karnataka to manufacture sausage and

other similar products.

Project location

Haveri, Karnataka

Project cost

Not known


Planning

Contact details:

Venkateshwara Hatcheries Pvt Ltd

Venkateshwara House

S.No. 114/A/2 Pune-Sinhagad Road

Viththalwadi, Pune 411030

Maharashtra

Tel: 020-24251077

Fax: 020-24251530-41


Sugar

NSL Sugars Ltd Project type

Capacity expansion

Project news

NSL Sugars is expanding sugar capacity

from 1,250 to 7,500 tccpd at Bhuanoor

village, Karnataka.

Project location

Gulbarga, Karnataka

Project cost

` 362.13 crore


Ongoing

Contact details:

NSL Sugars Ltd

4th Floor, NSL ICON

D.No:8-2-684/2/A

Plot no.1 to 4, Road no.12,

Banjara Hills

Hyderabad 500034

Andhra Pradesh

Tel: 040-30514444

Fax: 040-23327919


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Wheat processing

Sukhbir Agro Energy LtdProject type

New facility

Project news

Sukhbir Agro Energy Ltd is planning

to set up a new plant at Shahjahanpur

in Uttar Pradesh to manufacture maida,

suji, etc.

Project location

Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh

Project cost

Not known


Planning

Contact details:

Sukhbir Agro Energy Ltd

Village Inayatpur

Powayan, Shahjahanpur 242401

Uttar Pradesh

Tel: 099364 11882


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EVENT LIST


NATIONAL

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

For details contact:

Print Packaging.Com Pvt Ltd

F 101, Tower No 7, International Infotech Park

Vashi Railway Station, Navi Mumbai

Tel: 022-27812619


Food & Grocery Forum IndiaA unique trade platform for food and

beverage brands to present their products

and technologies to industry decision

makers from the modern retail industry

and food services; December 12-13, 2012;

at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai


Images Multimedia Pvt Ltd

S-21, Okhla Industrial Area, Phase II, New Delhi

Tel: 011-40525000, Fax: 011-40525001


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: 07698869800


AIFPA Food ShowExhibition showcasing a comprehensive

range of food & beverage processing

equipment; December 13–15, 2012; at

IARI, PUSA, New Delhi


All India Food Processors Association

206, Aurobindo Place Market

Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016

Tel: 011-26510860, Fax: 011-26510860


Innovasia 2013Concurrent with Vibrant Gujarat, this event

will showcase investment opportunities

and technology collaborations in the state;

January 08-10, 2013; at Mahatma Mandir,

Gandhinagar, Gujarat


Sunil Shah

Global Innovation Center

All Gujarat Innovation Society

402, Sheel Building, 4 Mayur Colony

Mithakhali, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad 380 009

Tel: 099789 04476


Bakery Tech-HyderabadTrade fair showcasing latest developments

in the bakery industry; February 8-10, 2013;

HITEX Exhibition Centre, Hyderabad


Business Live

No. 9- G, R R Flats, Bharathi Nagar

1st Street, Off North Usman

Road Opposite BBC Plaza

T. Nagar, Chennai

Tel: 044-28344851, Fax: 044-28344852


World Tea & Coffee Expo 2013India’s exclusive trade fair for all leading

global companies associated with tea

& coffee trade to showcase their latest

products and technologies; February

15-17, 2013; at Bombay Exhibition

Centre, Mumbai


Amita Salunke

Sentinel Exhibitions Asia P Ltd

B-603, Samajdeep, Near Bhanu Park/

Seasons Restaurant, Adukia Road

Off S V Road, Kandivli (W)

Mumbai 400 067

Tel: 022-28625131, Fax: 022-28625133


AAHAR 2013 One of the comprehensive tradeshows

with emphasis on upcoming trends in

the food & beverage industry as well as

hospitality sector; March 14-18, 2013; at

Pragati Maidan, New Delhi


India Trade Promotion Organization

Pragati Bhawan, Pragati Maidan

New Delhi

Tel: 011-23378802

Fax: 011-23371492


Food & Technology ExpoTrade show to gain an insight into global

trends in the food & beverage processing

and allied technologies; July 26-28, 2013;

at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi


NNS Events & Exhibitions Pvt Ltd

Meri Delhi House, 25/ 10, East Punjabi Bagh

New Delhi

Tel: 011-46867500

Fax: 011-46867521


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.

LUDHIANAPunjab,

Dec 21-24, 2012

INDOREMadhya Pradesh, Jan 11-14, 2013

HYDERABADAndhra Pradesh,

May 31- June 3, 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

Guangzhou China International Food and Beverage ExhibitionThe premier exhibition showcasing

technologies for the food processing

& services industry; December 10–12,

2012; at China Import & Export Fair

Pazhou Complex, Guangzhou, China


Guangdong Foxing Exhibition Services Co

Rm 512 Yingshi Mansion, No. 16 Dadao Rd

Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Tel: +86-20-85939300

Fax: +86-20-61089459


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, 2013; at Dubai

International Convention & Exhibition

Centre, Dubai, UAE


Dubai World Trade Centre

PO Box No: 9292, Dubai, The UAE

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


Foodex JapanTradeshow and conference for the

food processing industry, with a special

emphasis on organic foods; March 05-08,

2013; at Makuhari Messe - International

Convention Complex, Chiba, Japan


Japan Management Association

3-1-22 Shiba Koen, Minato-ku

Tokyo, Japan

Tel: +(81)-(3)-34340998

Fax: +(81)-(3)-34348076


Global Natural Food & Machinery Industry ExhibitionTradeshow dedicated to latest technologies

in natural food processing as well as

packaging and kitchen equipment; March

28–31, 2013; at Changwon Exhibition

Convention Center, Changwon, Korea


Messe Korea Inc.

No 43, Apec-ro, Haeundea-gu

Busan, Korea

Tel: +(82)-(51)-7407707, Fax: +82-51-7407708


China (Guangzhou) International Food ExhibitionTradeshow and conference offering latest

developments in the food & beverage

technologies; June 04-06, 2013; at China

Import & Export Fair Pazhou Complex,

Guangzhou, China


Guangzhou Yifan Exhibition Service Co Ltd

Room 201, Yinyan Building, No. 25 Yanling

Road, Tianhe District

Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Tel: +(86)-(20)-61089279

Fax: +(86)-(20)-61089459


EVENT PREVIEW Food Technology Show 2012


Avani Jain

India accounts for a large share

in world production of agriculture

produce. However, processed

foods constitute only around

30 per cent of the total food market in India.

It is estimated that India needs at least

$ 30 billion in investment to raise the

level of processed foods from 30 to 40

per cent. With government policies and

incentives giving a fillip to investments

in this sector, large corporates are eyeing

opportunities to set up world-class

food processing facilities. Investment

is being sought in areas such as cold

chain development from farm to fork,

cleaning, grading & sorting, multi-

chamber cold storages, modern food

processing, new & innovative food

products, refrigerated transportation,

design & development of food processing

operations & processes, training of

manpower, testing and QA laboratories

and international marketing of processed

foods from India.

In such a scenario, Food Technology

Show 2012 will provide a platform for

the suppliers of appropriate high-end

food processing equipment, integrated

packaging lines & ancillary equipment

that can meet the requirements of

food processing companies. The

event is supported by the Ministry of

Food Processing Industries (MoFPI)

& Agricultural and Processed Food

Products Export Development Authority

(APEDA). The show will bring together

decision-makers, entrepreneurs and

technologists in the food processing &

packaging sector in direct contact with

world-class suppliers of equipment.

The event is a part of the PackPlus

2012 exhibition that is scheduled from

December 7-10, 2012, at India Expo

Centre, Greater Noida. Food Technology

Show will fall under the Processing Zone

of PackPlus 2012. Overall, PackPlus

presents ten niche shows, one of which is

Food Technology Show, under four zones

– Packaging, Converting, Processing and

Supply Chain Zone.

Offering a myriad of opportunities PackPlus 2012 offers an excellent platform

for the entire packaging fraternity in India

to assemble under one roof and showcase

new products and technologies. Leading

global manufacturers will be present at the

event along with local manufacturers and

suppliers from all across India. Over 200

exhibitors and 8,000 visitors are expected

to participate in the event. “More than 150

exhibitors have already booked their stall

at PackPlus 2012 and we are expecting the

number to rise. We are also planning an

International Packaging Conclave with the

show, which will be an added advantage

for our exhibitors as well as visitors,” says

Neetu Arora, Director, Print-Packaging.

Com (P) Ltd, the organiser of the show.

The organisers believe that Food

Technology Show 2012 can bring

together proficiency in the field of food

processing & packaging and provide a

platform to encourage exchange of ideas

and technology.


A one-stop destination for complete processing solutions

The Indian food processing industry, which is growing at a fast pace, is demanding new technologies to raise production of processed food. Food Technology Show 2012, to be held concurrently with PackPlus, can serve as a platform for the suppliers of modern machinery and technologies to demonstrate their products to food processors, thereby helping them to meet the growing domestic and export market demands.

EVENT REPORT International PackTech India 2012



The trade fairs, International

PackTech India and drink

technology India (dti)

2012, held from November

6-8, 2012, at Bombay Convention &

Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, showcased

latest developments on technology and

machinery fronts for the sectors. The

organisers of drink technology India,

Messe München, and International

PackTech India, Messe Düsseldorf,

have joined forces for the first time in

2010, attracting more than 6,000 trade

visitors. This time, around 7,500 visitors

have visited the exhibition, which is

25 per cent more than the previous edition.

The fact that the trade fair duo

creates valuable synergies and that their

concept is accepted by the Indian food

and beverage industry is also proved

by the rise in number of exhibitors.

The increase in space just for Indian

exhibitors and branch offices, which

were registered as exhibitors, amounted

to 35 per cent for both trade fairs. The

visitors included top managers as well

as technicians, engineers and users from

mid-range management from India as

well as neighbouring countries. They

obtained an overview of the products

and services of more than 220 exhibitors,

conducted specific business negotiations

and ordered spontaneously on site, to the

satisfaction of the exhibiting companies

from more than 20 countries.

Enthusing experienceFranz Kammerloher, Vice President

- Sales, Southern & Eastern Asia,

KRONES AG, summarised for the

German exhibitors and said, “The trade

fair surpassed all our expectations. We

held numerous, extremely successful

discussions with customers. And

regardless of duration of the trade fair

or the series of talks, everything was

convincing and exceedingly positive.”

Within the context of a joint German

exhibit, 17 renowned German companies

presented their offerings. In addition,

there were official national contingents

from Switzerland, Italy and Turkey at

International PackTech India. dti also had

a joint exhibition booth from China. The

Italian companies had the second-largest

foreign contingent and also expressed

their satisfaction with the lively trade

fair. Giorgio Marini, Director, Veripack

Solutions India Pvt Ltd, said, “We are

satisfied with the quality of visitors. The

show gave us the opportunity to reach

out to new customers. I am hopeful to

convert a significant number of enquiries

into business in the days to come.”

Domestic suppliers also assessed

their participation at the two trade fairs

positively. Pranay Patel, Director, NPM

Machinery Pvt Ltd, who was present

at dti for the first time, said, “I must

congratulate the organisers for providing

a wonderful platform to us. Our

participation has allowed us to explore the

industry thoroughly by meeting potential

customers and sharing ideas with them.

Visitor profile was indeed purpose-

oriented and we definitely look forward

to have participation in the next edition.”

Pratap Singh, CEO, Akash PackTech

Pvt Ltd, added, “International PackTech

India offered a good platform to meet the

manufacturers, exporters, importers and

competitors as well. Besides, it provided

International PackTech India and drink technology India (dti) 2012 has provided an effective platform to the dynamic beverage, process technology and packaging markets.

The event has witnessed 25 per cent more visitors than in the previous edition.

Technology forum for unlimited processing possibilities

Visitors thronging the stalls


International PackTech India 2012

a chance to introduce new products and

advancements in our arena.”

Targeting Indian marketIn general, the focus of the exhibitors

was clearly on the needs of the Indian

market and correspondingly customised

solutions and products. The topics related

to hygiene and water treatment was also

emphasised. Products showcased at dti

and International PackTech India were

linked with a high degree of efficiency

with simple handling. Exhibitors and

visitors leveraged on the opportunities

from the know-how of two globally

leading trade fair organisers and from the

synergy effects between the packaging

and beverage industries. The success

story continued with this second edition.

Dr Reinhard Pfeiffer, Managing

Director, Messe München GmbH, said,

“dti and International PackTech India

have demonstrated that together they

are stronger and undoubtedly a leading

technology platform on the Indian

market. As a trade fair duo, the two events

provide numerous synergies, from which

the visitors from the various industry

verticals benefit.” Similarly, Erhard

Wienkamp, Area Manager, Düsseldorf

Trade Fair, added, “We avoided further

splitting of the Indian trade fair market,

thanks to the joint organisation of the two

trade fairs. India is an interesting market.

The boom in demand in the beverages,

liquid food and foodstuffs sectors

requires corresponding investments by

industry. Facilities and machinery have to

be modernised and built up. International

PackTech India and dti bring supply and

demand together in a targeted manner.”

Supporting programmesIn addition to the presentations of the

exhibitors, there were comprehensive

supporting programmes, which included

a trade fair forum with talks by exhibiting

companies as well as a conference on

current industry topics. Experts from

India and abroad participated in the

talks and panel discussions. They also

concentrated on issues relevant to the

Indian market. For example, exhibitors

from India and Europe presented

product and system solutions for the

present times in the forum of dti. The

focus of the International PackTech

2012 Conference was on innovative

packaging technologies and solutions,

labelling, coding, handling and storage.

Environmental aspects were also

dealt with, eg, waste management

and recycling technologies. The

programme closely related to actual

practice was organised by Institute of

Packaging Machinery Manufacturers of

India (IPMMI) and Indian Flexible

Packaging & Folding Carton

Manufacturers Association (IFCA) with

support from Messe Düsseldorf and

Messe Düsseldorf India Pvt Ltd. The next

edition of International PackTech India

and dti will be held jointly in Mumbai

during September 25-27, 2014.


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PRODUCTS


This section provides information about the national and international products available in the market

Looking For A Specific Product?Searching and sourcing products were never so easy.

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eg. MFP Fryer and send it to 51818

Wrapping machine

Medium speed continuous motion

wrapping machine with feeding

belt unit for products is available

in different wrapping styles.

The machine is suitable to wrap

chocolate products and other

preformed articles. It is equipped with a feeding belt and integrated

synchronisation for precise product separation. The exchange of the

rotary heads allows a variable positioning of the products in the

machine. Thus, the machine achieves high output rates even for

complicated wrapping styles, such as top twist or side twist. The

modular design enables an easy change of the product dimensions

and wrapping styles.

Theegarten-Pactec GmbH & Co KG

Dresden - Germany

Tel: +49 351 25 73 0, 49 351 25 73 329


Website: www.theegarten-pactec.de

Automatic pick fill and seal machine

Pick fill and seal machine is a fully

automatic intermittent motion, 10

station rotary indexing filling and

sealing machine to pack powder,

granules, liquids and paste in pre-

formed pouches like centre seal pouch,

three side seal pouch, stand-up pouch and zipper pouch made up of

heat sealable laminated film. Quantities ranging from 50-500 gm

depending upon the bulk density of the product can be packed. It has

a speed of 20-25 pouches per min. It can be provided with various

dosing systems for products such as powder, granule, liquid and paste.

It is a state-of-the-art mechanical robotic system, which has a close

loop smart control system that ensures no pick no fill and no fill no

seal operations. The filling system consists of cup fillers for consistent

bulk density, weigh fillers for granular products and auger fillers for

sticky and non-sticky powder.

Uflex Ltd

Noida - Uttar Pradesh

Tel: 0120 – 4012345, 2556040


Website: www.uflexengg.com

PRODUCTS


Necking machine

The necking machine satisfies the

increasing demand on quality and shaping

of aerosol cans. The machine is used for

multi-stage necking of the can shoulder,

bottle neck, and the can or bottle wall. The

40 tool stations, the adjustable stroke and the sturdy construction offer

our customers the possibility to produce various types of can shapes at a

production speed of up to 240 cans per minute with one machine.

Hinterkopf GmbH

Eislingen - Germany

Tel: +49(0)71618501-0, 49(0)71618501-10


Website: www.hinterkopf.de

Labelling machine

The labelling machine is equipped with high-

end technology universal cold glue labelling for

glass and PET containers. This versatile machine

with fixed label magazines covers all traditional

labelling requirements. The combination of

established techniques such as stainless steel gluing roller, rubberised

and adjustable glue pallets, split glue scraper blade with glue saving

fine adjustment for glue thickness, overlay gear box drive for accurate

label positioning and split table cam for efficient changeover of other

container sizes makes these labelling machines unmistakable.

Gernep GmbH

Barbing - Germany

Tel: +49 (94 01) 92 13 – 0, 49 (94 01) 92 13 – 29


Website: www.gernep.de

Centrifugal pump

The centrifugal pump is equipped with open

impellers, which is an ideal design for sanitary

applications. Specially selected stainless steel

alloying that lives up to all requirements and

solid components with a minimum wall thickness of 6 mm provide

for problem-free operation for product viscosities of up to 800 cps.

The pump is available in 14 different sizes. It can handle system

pressures up to 25 bar, discharge pressures up to 15 bar, flow rates up

to 550 m3/h and viscosities up to 800 mPa s.

Fristam Pumpen KG Gmbh & Co

Hamburg - Germany

Tel: +49-40 / 7 25 56 – 0, 49-40 / 7 25 56 – 166


Website: www.fristam.de

PRODUCTS


Mobile cold glue trolley

The cold glue trolley is used for pumping and applying

dispersion-type adhesives. De¬pending on the chosen

applicator head and the viscosity, the system can be

operated at machines with speeds of up to 400m/

min. It features a pivoting console with the glue

heads and application control and a movable base

frame accommodating the bucket pump and pressure

control. The cold glue trolley in combination with the material pressure

controller is particularly suitable for gluing machines producing folding

boxes. The mobile cold glue trolley is primarily used for the individual

and rapid deployment in your production line.

Robatech India Pvt Ltd

Thane - Maharashtra

Tel: 022 - 25861244

Email: [email protected], Website: www.robatech.in

Twist wrapping machine

The new 6IST S twist wrapping machine

with servo motor paper feed has speed of

up to 550 ppm, reduces paper wastage and

does not produce foil slivers to contaminate

the product. It is available with a number

of standard features, such as teflon liner in the feeder bowl to prevent

product damage, no sweet no wrapper sensor, paper breakage sensors,

paper jamming sensor, total product wrapped counter and VFD speed

control. A conversion kit is also available to upgrade the older 6IST

mechanical machine to the improved 6IST S specification.

A.M.P Rose Pvt Ltd

Bengaluru - Karnataka

Tel: 080-28473611/12

Email: [email protected], Website: www.amprose.co.in

Broadband spectroscopy

Aquascreen is a compact broadband spectroscopy with

high sensitivity for inspection of contaminants in large,

empty refillable water jars/containers with capacities from

20 litre and above. Using broadband spectroscopy, it can

detect various contaminants, eg hydrocarbon, polycyclical,

nitrogen-based compounds and also, engine oil, motor oil, petrol and

cleaning products and detergents in the ppm or sub-ppm range online

reliable, tracing even the tiniest traces of contaminants. The system works

with gas-tight sampling and handles up to 4,000 containers per hour.

Marsap Services Pvt Ltd

Mumbai – Maharashtra

Tel: 022-25516908, 25555137, Mob: 09819467809

Email: [email protected]; Website: www.marsap.com

PRODUCTS


High pressure homogeniser

High pressure homogeniser

increases the consistency of a

product by means of dispersions.

The product is displaced under the

generation of high pressure and

is forced through a homogenising

valve gap. Cavitations turbulence

and sheer force break the product

into particles of size less than 1

micron. The homogeniser has a

high pressure triplex or quintuplex

plunger pump. It is robust and rugged in construction. It has a top

openable type crank case for easy maintenance. All the contact parts

are made out of acid proof/corrosion resistance stainless steel. Noise

and vibration-free operation is possible. The homogeniser incorporates

advanced features and matches international standards. Application

areas include the dairy and ice cream industry, food and beverage

industry, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, chemical and flavour industries.

Goma Engineering Pvt Ltd

Thane - Maharashtra

Tel: 022 – 41614161, 21731801/02

Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Website: www.goma.co.in

Colorimeters

With its 8 mm measuring area, CR-400

colorimeter (developed by Konica Minolta) is

suitable for measuring reflected colour and colour

difference in a wide range of application in food

industries. It is able to meet the needs of various

measurements from all sorts of ingredients,

foods, raw materials and finished products. The

Chroma Meter CR-400/410 has full measurement data compatibility to

earlier CR series. It offers a huge number of added value features and

improved versatility, while fully maintaining all optical properties and

therefore, guarantees full data compatibility with the previous series. The

CR-410 has large aperture of 50 mm and is perfectly suited for powder

and samples of structured or uneven surface, and thus avoids averaging of

several measurements. For even more user flexibility the measuring head,

equipped with display, function keys and power supply, can now be used

in a standalone manner without the data processor or as an additional

option can be directly interfaced to the PC to run with the optional

Windows QC software SpectraMagic NX.

Jay Instruments & Systems Pvt Ltd

Mumbai - Maharashtra

Mob: 0-9004279992


Website: www.jayinst.com

PRODUCTS


Ball valves

Ball valves are made from forged 304L and 316L

stainless steel, are highly polished and come with

standard TFM-PTFE seats FDA EPDM o-rings.

These valves have a 3-piece, full design and are

fully drainable. They are available in sizes 1” -4 with

sanitary clamp, butt-weld and I-line end connection

as standard. They are available with or without purge (flush) ports and

either manually or pneumatically controlled via a horizontal or vertical

actuator. A 3A authorised version of the 52-series ball valve is available.

Cipriani Harrison Valves Pvt Ltd

Vallabh Vidhyanagar, Gujarat

Tel: 02692 – 235182


Website: www.ciprianiharrisonvalves.com

Vacuum filler

The rotary vacuum filler is an automatic machine

suitable for topping up with liquid vacuum of

government such as oil, vinegar, brine, syrups,

sauces, etc of glass containers, plastic, tinplate

cans in different sizes and shapes containing vegetable or fruit whole to

sliced or diced, tuna, meat, etc. The topping up with the brining liquid

is aspirated after the air present inside the containers and between

the drained product, while the residual air present in the headspace is

eliminated with a jet of steam before the closure of the container by

means of crimping or capping. The heating coil is made of stainless steel

to maintain the temperature of the liquid inside the hopper complete

with filter, valve steam and condensate drain.

CFT S.p.A

Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh

Tel: 040 – 27962446

Email: [email protected], Website: www.cftfoodtechnology.com

Paper moisture meter

The Delmhorst P-2000 digital paper moisture meter

comes with three separate scales: paper, baled scrap paper

and reference. The moisture scale range for paper is 4.3-

18 per cent, for baled paper the range is 5-40 per cent,

and for the reference scale it is 0-100. The meter measures

through built-in pins and optional pin electrodes. Contact

pins mounted on top of the meter provide 0.8 cm (5/16’’) penetration for

testing paper tubes or corrugated stock.

Cole-Parmer India


Tel: 022-6716 2222


PRODUCTS


One should consider the technical specifi cations of

the product and after-sales support extended by the

company before buying the product. Considering it

as an investment, the consumer must pay attention

to fi ner details so as to secure ROI.

Snehal Mehta (Director - Marketing)Energy Mission Machineries (India) Pvt Ltd

Seal tester

Seal tester measures the mechanical properties

of materials and final packages precisely. It

provides the technology and range of options

to deliver for the customer’s specific needs. An

intelligent controller and 5.7” touch screen

user interface for precise control and measurement of force, distance

and speed. It has control settings to ensure calibrated accuracy to

international testing standards. It has a memory recipe function for

quick and accurate recall of settings. The tester also has a standard 100N

load cell, optional 50N, 250N and 500N, interchangeable and standard

550mm crosshead travel, optional to 300mm for lower overall height

instrument.

RDM Test Equipment Co Ltd

Hertfordshire - UK

Tel: 00 44 (0) 1279 817171

Email:[email protected]

Website: www.rdmtest.co

Pleated PP membrane filter cartridge

Pleated PP membrane filter cartridge is

one of the competitive filter cartridges

in the market. Large inventory and good

performance makes these filter one of the

best choice for liquid and 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 polypropylene

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, 2764 9292


Website: www.kitten.co.in

Hot beverage vending machine

The fully-automatic vending machine

is used for dispensing hot beverages

from instant soluble premix powders.

The state-of-the-art brewing system features

precise ingredient control system to ensure

quality and satisfaction. This machine is

ideal for both big and small organisations.

Alphanumeric display on the front panel

displays the machine status, counters and

also presents a user-friendly menu for programming the

premix gram mage and water flow adjustment at the touch of a

button. This has an in-built two litre storage tank and also has

the option for using the 20 litre purified water bottle.

Jas Enterprises

Ahmedabad - Gujarat

Tel: 079-22743454, Mob: 09427417384


Single side labelling machine

For a portable, flexible label applicator head to

consistently apply labels precisely, it has to be

engineered to be a rigid and stable structure. This

engineering philosophy guarantees long life of the

labelling machine. The applicator features easy

to use quick release fittings to enable the label

reel to be quickly re-loaded to ensure minimum

production downtime. With its fully adjustable

support stand it can be positioned in the most hard to get at and

awkward positions. The applicator can handle labels up to a maximum

of 125 mm or 210 mm in height. With its rotating label beak, it is able

to apply labels in any plane onto most types of container. It is capable of

operating up to 120 cpm.

Hilda Automation

Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra

Tel: 022 - 27641585, 27642396


Website: www.hildaautomation.in

PRODUCTS


Portable thermometers

The microcontroller-based precision

industrial portable thermometer (model

DTM-22) is designed using the latest low

power, high-speed microcontroller for

accurate measurements of a wide range of

temperature. The single instrument can accept multiple types of

sensors, such as Pt-100 or J, K, R, S, or B-type of thermocouples.

Various types of interchangeable probes can be used to measure the

temperature of hot or cold flat/rotating/vibrating surfaces, powder,

liquid and gas, in furnaces, ovens, cold storages, etc.

Libratherm Instruments Pvt Ltd


Tel: 022-2896 3823


Table-top coder

The table-top coder is a batch coding

machine suitable for all manual and

automatic coding on various packing.

This easy-to-operate coder is compact

in design, which makes it easy to install,

where space is limited. It operates on a microprocessor-based system

and is equipped with motorised intermittent reciprocal contact coder.

The coder is used by manufacturers/packers of packaged goods to

print batch number, date of manufacturing, expiry date, prices and

other statutory information on various packaging, containers, labels,

cartons, pouches, etc.

Process Instrumentation & Controls

Vadodara - Gujarat

Tel: 0265-2357228


Pouch packing machine

The fully-automatic pouch packing machine is used for

powder and granules. It is used to pack various granules

and powders, like tea, sugar, spices, milk powder,

detergent powder, tobacco, mouth freshener, etc. This

machine has a packing range of 1,200 to 6,000 pouches

per hour. Types of seals offered are centre seal and side

seal. The filling system is volumetric sup filler and auger filler. It is simple

and compact in design and easy to operate and maintain.

Labh Machines Pvt Ltd

Ahmedabad - Gujarat

Tel: 079-26569261


Website: www.vacunair.com

PRODUCTS


To make the product of superior quality, it must

adhere to safety and contamination-free norms. This

makes the end-product well-accepted in the market

reducing its rejection rates.

Agnish Roy (Manager - Business Development)

Marsap Services Pvt Ltd

Spices grinding plant

The spices grinding plant is offered in various

capacities as per customers’ requirements.

This plant is used for high capacity and

single spice product line exclusively like,

dry red chillies, coriander, blended spices

(masalas), turmeric, etc. The plant comprises

pulveriser, conveyor, sieve, holding bin,

blender, dust collector, etc, synchronised to give the desired output and

quality. Depending on the process requirement the equipment selection

and process layout is done by experienced designers. Different capacity

machines are available and manufactured as per customers’ requirements,

eg 250 kg/hr, 500 kg/hr, 1000 kg/hr, etc.

Able Manufacturers

Hyderabad - Andhra Pradesh

Tel: 040-65974111

Mob: 09849271975


Website: www.processmachines.com

Planetary mixer

The planetary mixer is a modern heavy-

duty mixer designed specially for uniform

mixing by planetary movement of beater

(agitator). Detachable cylindrical bowl

with flat/hemispherical bottom of suitable

dimension and batter/dough hook/wire

whip cage-type blade is constructed out of

SS-316/304/MS material. The bowl is jacketed for heating or cooling.

Mixer is designed to operate under vacuum to avoid air entrapment

in the product during mixing. The planetary mixer is used in mixing

of liquid-liquid, liquid-solid, solid-solid blending, like wet mass,

ointments, creams, toothpastes, lotions, cosmetics, pesticides and

insecticide formulations, adhesives, colours and pigments, food and

confectioneries, ceramics, rubber compounds, resins, etc.

Paresh Engineering Co


Tel: 022-28501794


Website: www.pareshenggco.com

Food processors

The high-pressure food processor

is available as laboratory high

pressure food processor and

industrial high pressure food

processor. The working pressure

of laboratory food processor is

in excess of 1,000 MPa. Besides, it ranges from the basic unit, up to

sophisticated, fully computerised pressure and temperature controlled

system. The food processor finds application in diverse areas, like

food preservation, food texturisation and food safety. Some of the

advantages include capability to retain natural flavour, to enhance

texture & taste of food and use of minimum amount of fresh water.

Batliboi Ltd


Tel: 022-66378200


Website: www.batliboi.com

Valve stem packing

The valve stem packing is made from 100 per

cent virgin PTFE. Its unique fibril, structure and

highly pliable material conform to worn stems and

packing boxes, thus eliminating the needs for costly

downtime and repair. The construction enables

products to get squeezed in all directions and fill in

the voids. It is used in a number of industries, such

as chemical manufacturing, pharmaceutical plants,

petrochemical production, steel manufacturing,

power generation, marine, distilling, food equipment

manufacturing, food & beverages processing, etc.

MAS Sealing Systems (P) Ltd


Tel: 022-28501805


Website: www.masseal.com

PRODUCTS


Dryer and parboiling plant

A complete solution for producing parboiled

rice is offered. Some of the advantages of this

plant include: unique process ensuring uniform

cooking, increased head rice yield, reduced

energy consumption, reduced process time, lower

operating cost, most flexible system of parboiling process to suit to

various working condition, and automatic control system for easy

operation.

Milltec Machinery Pvt Ltd

Bengaluru - Karnataka

Tel: 080-28016666, Mob: 09663331603


Website: www.milltecmachinery.com

Compressed refrigerated air dryer

The 2KD series compressed refrigerated air dryer

is compact in design with low pressure drop and

consistent dew point. It has features like low power

saving, high quality finishing, non-cyclic system,

more reliability, ease of installation, environment-

friendliness, reduced maintenance, etc.

Gem Equipments Ltd

Coimbatore - Tamil Nadu

Tel: 0422-2363800, Mob: 09366631697


Website: www.gemindia.com

Wiped film evaporator

The wiped film evaporator is ideally suited

to meet objectives such as vacuum distillation

of heat-sensitive materials and viscous

materials, evaporation of organic compounds,

decolourising and de-odourising of materials

of medium and high molecule weights,

concentrating solids in solution and purification

of drugs. It is designed to meet applications,

specially catering to the needs of chemicals,

drugs and pharmaceuticals, food processing

(including oil extraction), plastics, etc. Its application also

includes vacuum distilling of wazes, oils, fatty acids and

vitamins at pressures in the region of 0.05 to 0.2 torr.

Alpha Process Engineers

Chennai - Tamil Nadu

Tel: 044-28111351


Website: www.alphaprocessengineers.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

One must invest wisely. Choose a product, which

cuts down the operational cost without affecting

optimisation and effi ciency.

Navneet Punj (Head – Business Operations) Wide Bridge Consulting

Photoelectric sensor

The photoelectric sensor detects presence or absence

of water in transparent and translucent glass and

plastic containers. This sensor provides reliable quality

control for bottling and filling of water-based liquids.

It has many applications in food, beverage, packaging,

pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. The sensor also verifies liquid

being emitted from nozzles to assure proper operation of spraying systems

for washing, cooling, package glueing and other applications. It also detects

the presence or absence of a water coating on the outside of containers.

Banner Engineering India Pvt Ltd

Pune - Maharashtra

Tel: 020-66405624, Mob:09322339208


Website: www.bannerengineering.com Drum sieve machine

As a pre-cleaner machine, the drum sieve machine is

versatile, and used in the intake. This machine serves

to separate coarse impurities, such as straw particles,

string, paper, pieces of wood, maize, leaves and cobs,

etc, in order to relieve downstream machine and

conveyors, and to protect them against operating faults and damage.

Moreover, it is suitable for performing certain cleaning operation.

Sifter International

Faridabad - Haryana

Tel: 0129-4060039, Mob: 09910097560

Email: [email protected], Website: www.sifterinternational.com

Dispensing machine

The dispensing machine is mostly used for

dispensing, counting of empty pouch, filled flat

pouch, paper, paper bags, carton poly bags, etc. The

speed of the machine ranges from 0 to 400 per/min.

Range of the product is minimum of 50 mm x 70

mm and maximum 210 mm x 350 mm. Thickness of the dispensing

unit is 70 GSM paper to 10 mm thickness size (which should be

flat). Counter and printer are available (as extra provision) if required.

Jacsons Engineers

Ahmedabad - Gujarat

Tel: 079-25841814

Email: [email protected], Website: www. jacsonsengrs.com

Block ice plant

The standard block ice-making plant is

available in 9 sizes with a capacity range

of 3 to 65 tonne of ice per 24 hours.

Depending upon the size and customers’

specifications, the plant is designed for either 100 lb (45 kg) or 300

lb (135 kg) capacity cans. Manual or electric hoist for removing cans

from the freezing tank is furnished depending upon the can dump

system employed. Can fillers are suitable for large ice plants using can

grid system. Grid system (optional) is provided for unloading up to

20 cans at a time. A sprinkler type can dump is provided for plants

arranged to harvest 1 or 2 cans at a time.

Industrial Refrigeration Pvt Ltd


Tel: 022-22041185

Email: [email protected], Website: www.irl.co.in

Vacuum packaging and gas flushing machine

The vacuum packaging and gas flushing machines

are used to enhance the shelf-life of perishable food

products without the loss of aroma and weight. These

machines are available in different versions, like

tabletop, trolley type, double chamber & vertical model

to suit required production and quantity to be packed.

Also manufactured and tailor-made are models with

special chamber size and seal length as per customer’s requirement.

Packmech Engineers

Ahmedabad - Gujarat

Tel: 079-22876181

Email: [email protected], Website: www.packmechgroup.com

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Acoustic enclosure ..................................... 47Agitator .................................................. 51, FICAir audits blower ............................................... 6Air cooled sealer .............................................. 35Air cooler ........................................................ 15Allen cap ......................................................... 28Allen CSK ....................................................... 28Analog timer ..................................................... 4Analytical instrumentation .............................. 17Animal feed technology .................................BCAS-interface system ........................................ 21Automatic pick fill and seal machine ............ 77Automatic rotary type cup fill ......................... 80Ball valve ................................................... 81Batch disperser ................................................ 51Block ice plant................................................. 86Brewing ..........................................................BCBroadband spectroscopy .................................. 79Cables for bus system ................................. 21Calorimeter ..................................................... 51Capacitive and magnetic sensors ..................... 21Centrifugal pump ........................................... 78Chiller ....................................................... 61, 77Chocolate/cocoa .............................................BCCleaning section equipment ...........................BCCold form C & Z purlin ................................ 19Cold room ....................................................... 61Colour masterbatch ......................................... 89Colorimeter ..................................................... 80Chemistry consumables & column ................. 17Colour sorting ................................................BCCompressed refrigerated air dryer ................... 85Compressor ................................................. 6, 15Condenser ....................................................... 77Condensing unit .............................................. 61Confectionery machine ................................... 55Connecting clamp ........................................... 75Control panel .................................................. 61Conventional phase failure relay ....................... 4Conveyor system ............................................. 85Corner track .................................................... 75Counter ............................................................. 4Counters & power supplies ............................... 3Cream separator packing collar ....................... 77Custom-made cable ........................................ 21Dairy plant ............................................ .BICData cable........................................................ 21Dehumidifier ............................................. 29; 79Dispensing machine ........................................ 86Disperser ......................................................... 51Doors ............................................................... 78Drive sprocket ................................................. 75Drum sieve machine ....................................... 86Dry van pump ................................................. 47Dry-break coupling ........................................... 6Dryer and parboiling plant.............................. 85Dust control door ............................................ 78Ejector......................................................... 6Empower ......................................................... 17Encoder ............................................................. 3Engineering plastic component....................... 75Evaporating unit ............................................. 61Evaporating units for cold room ..................... 15Evaporator ........................................ 37, 77, FICExtruded product ...........................................BCFastback revolution seasoning system ......... 85Fastener ........................................................... 28Flexible transparent PVC strip door ............... 78Flour milling ..................................................BCFood processor ................................................ 84Forberg mixer .................................................. 83Forced convection unit air cooler ................... 15Frame support ................................................. 75Fuelling system .................................................. 6

Fully threaded bar ........................................... 28Grain handling ........................................ .BCGrinding & dispersion ...................................BCGuide rail clamp ............................................. 75Heat exchanger .................................... 5, FICHeat resistant door .......................................... 78Heating bath ................................................... 51Heavy industrial steel building ........................ 19Hex bolt .......................................................... 28High pressure homogeniser ...................... 51, 80Housing ........................................................... 39Hot beverage vending machine ....................... 82Hot plate ......................................................... 51HPLC ............................................................. 17Ice candy plant ........................................... 61Identification system ....................................... 21Idler wheel ....................................................... 75Induction sealing ............................................. 35Industrial chilling equipment .......................... 61Industrial control & sensing device .................. 3Industrial door ................................................. 78Industrial type unit air cooler.......................... 15Informatics ...................................................... 17Ink adhesion .................................................... 35Inline disperser ................................................ 51Instrumentation made cab .............................. 21Insulated container .......................................... 61Kneading machine ..................................... 51Label adhesion ........................................... 35Labelling machine ........................................... 78Laboratory reactor ........................................... 51Laboratory software......................................... 51Large diameter welded pipe ............................ 77Level controller ................................................. 3Liquid process filter ........................................ 39Loading arm ...................................................... 6Machines & plants for dry/wet preparation . 57Magelis STU HMI panel ............................... 30Magnetic stirrer ............................................... 51Measuring & monitoring relay ......................... 3Media and entertainment company ................ 73Melt blown filter ............................................. 39Membrane filter .............................................. 39Milk tank ........................................................ 61Mills ................................................................ 51Mixing & drying ............................................. 37Mobile cold glue trolley .................................. 79Modular belt ................................................... 75Multi level car park ......................................... 19Natural herbal sweetener .............................. 8Necking machine ............................................ 78Nuts ................................................................ 28Nylon can scrubber brush set .......................... 77Oil milling ............................................... .BCOverhead stirrer .............................................. 51Panel meter ................................................. 4Paper moisture meter ...................................... 81Pasta . ..............................................................BCPharma water technologies ............................. 23Phase failure relay ............................................. 4Photo electric sensor .............................3, 21, 86Pilot plant ........................................................ 51Planetary mixer ............................................... 84Plastic centrifugal pump .................................. 78Plastic masterbatch .......................................... 81Plastic pellet ...................................................BCPlastic sheet ..................................................... 90Plate heat exchanger gasket ............................ 77Pleated PP membrane filter cartridge ............. 82Pleated filters ................................................. 39Pollution control equipment .........................FICPolycarbonate sheet ......................................... 19Polystyrene product ......................................... 90Porous metal filter ........................................... 39

Portable thermometer ..................................... 83Pouch packing machine .................................. 83Power plant PHE gasket ................................ 77Pre-engineered steel building .......................... 19Pre-fab shelter ................................................. 19Priming valve..................................................... 6Product handling equipment .......................... 85Proximity sensor ................................................ 3Pump ........................................................... 6, 47PVC strip door ................................................ 78Refrigeration equipment ............................ 10Relay .................................................................. 4Residential steel ............................................... 19Return roller .................................................... 75Rice milling equipment ..................................BCRoof vent ......................................................... 19Roofing & cladding sheet ............................... 19Roots blower ................................................... 47Rotary encoder ................................................ 21Rotary evaporator ............................................ 51S.S. pipeline gasket .................................... 77Safety access equipment .................................... 6Safety door ...................................................... 78Safety light curtain ............................................ 3Seal machine ................................................... 80Seal tester ........................................................ 82Sealer ............................................................... 35Seamless pipe .................................................. 77Self tapping & machine screw ........................ 28Sensor .............................................................. 21Separation technologies ................................... 23Side bracket ..................................................... 75Single side labelling machine .......................... 82Spices grinding plant ....................................... 84Spirac cables .................................................... 21Spray dryer ....................................................FICStainless steel & fastener ................................ 28Stainless steel pipe........................................... 77Stainless steel slat chains ................................. 75Sterile process piping ...................................... 23Storage tank equipment .................................... 6Structural floor decking sheets ........................ 19Sugar herbs ........................................................ 8Surface treatment ............................................ 35Switching relays................................................. 3Table-top coder ......................................... 83Tank truck equipment ...................................... 6Tea coffee exhibition ....................................... 48Temperature controller ................................. 3, 4Temperature indicator ....................................... 4Thermal process .............................................BCThermoplastic slat chains ................................ 75Timers ............................................................... 3TPU masterbatches ......................................... 89Transmissions & PTOs .................................... 6Tube ................................................................ 77Twist wrapping machine ................................. 79‘U’ tube ...................................................... 77Ultrasonic sensors ............................................ 21Universal tyupe unit air cooler ........................ 15UPLC .............................................................. 17USS univent .................................................... 19Vacuum booster pump ................................... 47Vacuum filler .................................................. 81Vacuum packaging and gas flushing machine 86Vacuum pumps & system ........................... 6, 47Valve stem packing ......................................... 84Vision sensor ..................................................... 3Water jetting .................................................... 6Welded pipe .................................................... 77Window hardner ............................................. 61Wiped film evaporator .................................... 85Wrapping machine .......................................... 77

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IC Ice Make Refrigeration Pvt Ltd 61

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IKA India Private Limited 51

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Mech-Air Industries 8

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Network 18 Publishing 73

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Netzsch Technologies India Pvt Ltd 57

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Nilsan Nishotech Systems Pvt Ltd 23

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W: www.prayagmb.com

Raajratna Ventures Ltd 28

T: +91-79-27561915


W: www.raajfasteners.com

Raj Process Eqpts & Systems(P) Ltd FIC

T: +91-20-40710010


W: www.rajprocessequipment.com

LIST OF ADVERTISERS

Advertiser’s Name & Contact Details Pg No Advertiser’s Name & Contact Details Pg No Advertiser’s Name & Contact Details Pg No


Our consistent advertisers BC - Back Cover, BIC - Back Inside Cover, FIC - Front Inside Cover

Schneider Electric India Pvt Ltd 30

T: +91-124-3940400


W: www.schneider-electric.co.in

Senitel Exhibitions Asia Pvt Ltd 48

T: +91-22-28625131


W: www.sentinelexhibitionsasia.com

Spectra Plast India Pvt Ltd 75

T: +91-422-6539529


W: www.spectraplast.in

SSP Pvt Limited BIC

T: +91-129-4183700


W: www.sspindia.com

Suraj Limited 77

T: +91-79-27540720


W: www.surajgroup.com

Taral Flow Tech 78

T: +91-09350286859


W: www.taralflowtech.com

Thermax Limited 39

T: +91-20-66476365


W: www.thermaxindia.com

Toshniwal Instruments (Madras) Pvt Ltd 83

T: +91-44-26445626


W: www.toshniwal.net

United Steel & Structurals Pvt. Ltd 19

T: +91-44-42321801


W: www.unitedstructurals.com

Venus Trading Co. 77

T: +91-2692-261142


Vikaash Packaging 80

T: +91-44-42171271


W: www.vikaashpack.com

Waters (India) Private Limited 17

T: +91-80-28371900


W: www.waters.com

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