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11October 2010 | Modern Food Processing

EDITORIAL

It is no more limited to the realm of speculation that lifestyle diseases are on the rise, especially in the urban section of the country. Some recently released statistics

offer a clear perspective on this trend, which is anything but to be very proud of. According to the International Diabetes Federation, India is fast emerging as the undisputed diabetes capital of the world.

But diabetes, it seems, is not the single factor lifting the sales of sugar-free products. Oral health and the subsequent high costs of dental treatment are other growing concerns. In this scenario, it is not surprising to see a steady rise in the number and use of alternative, high-potency sweeteners to lower the calorie content of food and beverages.

Buoyed by key growth drivers such as health, flavour & taste and variety, the current sweetener market in India, which stands close to ` 110 crore, is likely to grow at a healthy double-digit rate. Also, as the consumer trends move towards more natural ingredients in the foods, there is a high likelihood of a shift in focus towards the natural high-potency sweeteners.

However, there are numerous challenges linked to legislative compliance that the manufacturers of artificial sweeteners need

to address. Added to these are upcoming legislations that may be quality/production and purity related. On one hand, while the market for sweeteners is set to grow manifold, on the other, the industry has to ensure manufacturing of quality products. The ‘Sector Watch’ offers further insights into this evolving domain.

On a different note, as the food processors see the need to adopt the latest equipment to meet the evolving tastes and needs of their ever-expanding customer base, it becomes imperative for the machinery manufacturers to offer the right solutions. Moreover, to be competitive globally, the machinery/technology should come complete with high-end technology, automatic controls and high-processing capacity, which not only can reduce spoilage of produce & processing cost but also offer better quality products. For more details on the food processing machinery scenario, turn to the ‘Industry Update’ and ‘Status Review’.

A ‘sweet’ alternative

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CONTENTS

Modern Food Processing | October 201012

Highlights of Next Issue

Cover photo courtesy: Mummy Mug

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

REGUL AR SECTIONSEditorial .................................................... 11

National News ......................................... 14

World News............................................. 20

Events Calendar ....................................... 68

Product Update........................................ 72

Product Inquiry ........................................ 85

Advertisement Inquiry.............................. 87

Product Index........................................... 90

Advertisers’ List ....................................... 92

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Sector Watch : Beverages (Alcoholic) Industry Update : Food Packaging

LEADERS SPEAK“Continuous process of R&D is essential for surviving in the marketplace today” 26...says Gurnam Arora, Joint Managing Director, Kohinoor Foods Ltd

ROUNDTABLERecycling plastics in packaging: Need for a balanced approach 28

IN FOCUS Globus Industries & Services Ltd: Refining strategies, gaining success 34

SECTOR WATCH Sugar-free products: Capitalising on the ‘health’ trend 36

INDUSTRY UPDATE Indian food processing machinery sector: On the path of transformation 42

STATUS REVIEW Imported machinery: Providing fillip to food processing sector 46

MARKET INSIGHT - ENERGY MANAGEMENT Energy-efficient plant: Building ‘steam’ for growth 48Kurus Bharucha, Manager – Business Development (Energy Services), Forbes Marshall

MARKET INSIGHT - WATER CONSERVATION Water treatment system: Ensuring purity, managing quality 52Courtesy: Ion Exchange (India) Ltd

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS Indian wine industry: Vying for higher profitability 54Shushmul Maheshwari, CEO, RNCOS E-Services Pvt Ltd

FOOD SAFETY RTE foods: Need to raise the safety bar 58Subhash Vaidya, Proprietor, Dairytech Consultancy Services

CURTAIN RAISER Fi India 2010: Ingraining seeds of success 62 Food & Bev Tech 2010: Catalysing technological innovation 64

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NATIONAL NEWS


TESTING LABORATORY

Godrej Agrovet launches leaf and soil analysis laboratoryGodrej Agrovet Ltd (GAVL) recently launched a leaf and soil laboratory in Vijayawada. The laboratory aims to facilitate farmers to improve farm productivity and profitability in oil palm plantations (OPP) aiding them with information like in-depth soil and leaf analysis, fertiliser recommendations and

the suitability of specific soils & water for their plantations. It will have state-of- the-art technology to measure nutrients like nitrogen, potassium, iron, copper and zinc in the leaf and soil, while studying soil & water pH and electrical conductivity (EC).

Alongside the launch of the laboratory, Godrej Agrovet also announced the establishment of Chief Agronomist’s office, under the charge of Dr V M Reddy. R R Govindan, Vice

President, Godrej Agrovet, said, “Already our plantations are among the most productive ones in India, but we are aiming for global benchmarks prevailing in Malaysia.”

INVESTMENT

Britannia to invest ` 100 crore in two plants

Britannia Industries Ltd (BIL) has plans to invest around ` 100 crore to set up two plants - in Bihar and Orissa to

scale up production in order to cater to the growing market.

“We are looking for a suitable location near Bhubaneswar and Cuttack to set up a biscuit plant. The state government has identified some locations and we will shortly sign an MoU. Some 700 people will get employed in the proposed plant. Besides, we are planning to start a plant in Bihar with an investment of ` 40-45 crore,” said Vinita Bali, Managing Director, BIL.

BIL’s strategy is to popularise its slogan ‘Eat healthy, Think Better’ more effectively by launching innovative products as consumers turn towards healthier options and leverage festival gift packs to create value for premium brands. “We have launched brands like Pure Magic and Chocs Decor as competition to chocolates by leveraging festival gift packs, creating a value for the brand,” she added.

NEW HEADQUARTER

Cole-Parmer India shifts headquarters

Cole-Parmer India Pvt Ltd recently shifted its Mumbai office to a new location located in Delphi Building,

Powai (Mumbai). It will serve as a central resource for customer service, sales support and technical services for the region. The office will also serve as one of Cole-Parmer’s locations for the strategic sourcing of laboratory supplies, equipment and instruments.

Rakesh Aggarwal, Director, Cole-Parmer India said, “With this move, we look forward to continuing to strengthen our position as a market leader. With

this milestone, as we move forward, we remain committed to maintaining our strong relationships with our customers and suppliers and to the continued growth of our business. It not just demonstrates our deep commitment and enhanced support for all our local customers, but also underscores our dedication to carrying out our corporate mission of a global presence supported by first-class local service for our customers.”

BEVERAGE TECHNOLOGY

dti to display latest trends in the beverage machinery industrydrink technology India (dti), an international trade fair for beverage and liquid food technology, will be held at the Bombay Exhibition Centre from 18 to 20 November 2010. Despite a considerable increase in the supply of machinery provided by local food processing and packaging machinery

manufacturers, there is a high demand for foreign machinery featuring state-of-the-art technology. India has become a very important market in Asia with strong growth potential. Within the last five years, the Indian imports of food processing and packaging machinery increased by 200 per cent and amounted to $ 550 million in 2008. With a market share of 23 per cent, Germany is the most important supplier to the Indian food and beverage industry.

dti is expected to attract manufacturers of beverages of all kinds across India and neighbouring regions. In 2010, it will take place for the first time in cooperation with International PackTech India, the exhibition and conference for the packaging & processing Industry.

NATIONAL NEWS


INNOVATIVE INITIATIVE

Grundfos launches ‘Incredible Indian Pump Yatra’ Starting from Ahmedabad on September 10, 2010, Grundfos India (A subsidiary of Grundfos, Denmark, one of the largest pump manufacturers in the world), has come up with an innovative initiative, ‘The Incredible Indian Pump Yatra’ - a fully equipped business lounge on wheels which will have a series of interactive displays

of a wide range of industrial pumps from Grundfos.

The vehicle, with a floor space of 800 square feet will enable the visitors to gain hands-on experience of Grundfos products and solutions. While commenting on the initiative, N K Ranganath, Managing Director, Grundfos Pumps India Pvt Ltd, said, “Grundfos India has been directly associated with Indian industrial market for over 10 years. Our intensive research in the market revealed that in many

engineering industries, there exists a great potential for energy savings, even in the small and medium range pumps. Grundfos has energy efficient pumps to address this gap.”

AGRIBUSINESS SEMINAR

FICCI encourages lemon cultivation

Nana Saheb Patil, Additional Chief Secretary - Agriculture, Government of Maharashtra, inaugurated the recently held interactive workshop on lemon.

‘Lemon’s multifarious dimensions’ was organised by FICCI in Mumbai. Patil also released the FICCI-Cygnus Knowledge Paper on lemon. “Agri-business is the next growth area. India cultivates agriculture for livelihood; western countries treat agriculture as business. A strong supply chain management for lemon products need to be built as we move from green to new,” he said.

Mahavir Jangate, Project Manager, Maharashtra State Horticulture and

Medicinal Plants Board, said, “Lemon is grown in about 38,000 hectare of land in Maharashtra accounting for 1,66,000 MT of production with a productivity of 4.1 hectare/MT.” He showed a willingness to support initiatives related to functional foods. Looking at the enormous health and nutritional benefits of lime and lemon, Appasaheb Bhujbal, President, Acid Lime Growers Association of India suggested that farmers should make efforts to produce organic lime and lemons.

ICECREAM INDUSTRY

Baskin Robbins crosses 400 outlets in India

Baskin Robbins India recently crossed 400 stores by officially inaugurating its 406th store in Patiala last month. Going

forward, the company will continue to look for opportunities to bring the brand closer to all consumers by focussing not only on the metro cities, but the Tier II and III cities as well.

Commenting on this achievement, Subroto Mukherjee, COO, Baskin Robbins, said, “We are quite excited to announce that we have crossed the 400-store mark as this milestone strengthens our position in the market and establishes our leadership in the

parlours segment. Moreover, it also signifies the affinity of franchisees towards the brand.”

Baskin Robbins India has been on a consistent growth trajectory since its introduction in India in 1993. “The organisation strives to be a game changer in this industry through many industry and brand initiatives which will not only establish its brand, but will help the industry grow going forward,” the company said in a press release.

INDUSTRY OUTLOOK

India to become global outsourcing hub by 2012 “The food processing sector has the potential to become the outsourcing hub for the world and India will be feeding the world in years to come,” said Subodh Kant Sahai, Minister for Food Processing Industries. He was speaking during the release of a study

done by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) & Yes Bank on ‘The Indian Processed Food Industry: A Diagnostic Review of Opportunities and Challenges. The study was released at the Processed Food – Advantage India ’10 - conference organised by CII. Sahai stressed that his ministry is highly committed to the sector and has announced various incentives & schemes to support new

ventures. He stated that the sector is a muscular dwarf, with the capacity and capability to do for rural India, what IT has done for urban India.

Dignitaries unveil the knowledge paper on lemon

Dignitaries on the dais

Incredible Indian Pump Yatra being flagged off

NATIONAL NEWS


DAIRY INNOVATION

IFFCO to set up bacteria-free dairy project The Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) plans to set up a dairy project at Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, in collaboration with a foreign partner, to produce bacteria-free milk as per international standards.

“The new plant is expected to cater to the increasing demand for dairy

products,” said Uday Shanker Awasthi, MD, IFFCO, adding that IFFCO plans to sell these products in domestic as well as foreign markets. “Quantity of bacteria in milk produce in India is very high. We plan to produce high quality milk which retains its freshness for a longer time,” he added.

IFFCO is one of the largest fertiliser cooperative federations in the world having over 40,000 member

cooperatives. In the financial year 2009-10, the cooperative registered a business of ` 16,800 crore and sold 118 lakh tonne of fertiliser in the country.

PRODUCT RELAUNCH

GSK to invest ` 300 crore in Horlicks

Packaged consumer goods company GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare

(GSKCH) has plans to invest over ` 300 crore on repositioning the original milk food drink Horlicks as the company’s umbrella brand. Apart from that, GSK is also looking at foraying into other categories like breakfast and mid-day meals.

Shubhajit Sen, Executive VP (Marketing), GSK, said, “We would want one-fourth of our sales to come from new launches. The current share is close to 20 per cent.” The 110-year-old

health drink Horlicks has 51 per cent share in the health-drinks category and along with Boost gives GSK the control of over two-thirds marketshare.

Recent category extensions of Horlicks, estimated to be a ` 1,500-crore-plus brand, include biscuits, cereal bars and instant noodles. “There is a fundamental shift towards synergising all our marketing activities on Horlicks and bringing it under one platform across categories,” Sen added.

SNACKS MARKET

PepsiCo to set up low-cost foods unit

PepsiCo India is in the process of creating its own low-cost foods business and increasing manufacturing capacities across its plants. To be called ‘Foods Value’ business, the new entity will be

in addition to the company’s existing divisions for beverages and foods, which operates under Frito-Lay India.

A company official said, “The Foods Value project is looking to focus on low-cost fortified snacks like biscuits or snacks priced at ` 2-3 a pack, which PepsiCo would target at rural consumers.” Indra Nooyi, Chairperson, PepsiCo Inc had announced two years back that the company was looking to introduce a ‘bottom-of-pyramid’ snack in India.

According to industry estimates, Balaji Wafers dominates the ` 700-

crore Gujarat snacks market with over 70 per cent. Gujarat is among the fastest growing snacks markets in India, growing at 15-20 per cent. To combat Balaji’s growing share in Gujarat, Frito-Lay is aggressively increasing its capacity in the state.

Two months back, Frito-Lay extended its tie-up with the Morbi-based A-Top Food Products for manufacturing its snack foods brands. The ` 50-crore A-Top has begun manufacturing nearly 500 kg of chips per hour for PepsiCo.

FRUIT PROCESSING MACHINERY

CIPHET to introduce machine to separate fruit from pulpWith rising demand for the separation of seeds from the pulp of custard apple, the Central Institute of Post Harvest Engineering Technology (CIPHET), has decided to develop a machine to extract finer pulp from the fruit. The new

machine would help fruit growers to extract and process the pulp easily.

CIPHET is a Punjab-based nodal institute which undertakes various researches in the area of post-harvest engineering and technology appropriate to agricultural production in the country.

Custard apple has a huge demand in the country and abroad. In recent years, the use of this fruit has increased in ice-

cream and fruit shakes. The separation of seeds has to be carried out manually in villages, which is costlier and time-consuming.

WORLD NEWS


AGREEMENT

Barry Callebaut to double existing business with Kraft

Industrial chocolate supplier Barry Callebaut has secured a key, long-term supply contract with Kraft Foods, which will see the Swiss firm invest Euro 51 million to expand production capacity

in North America, the Ivory Coast, Malaysia and Europe.

The two companies announced the signing of a ‘long-term global master product agreement’, which means that the Swiss supplier will more than double its existing business with the US food group. The deal also includes some Cadbury liquid chocolate deliveries. Raphael Wermuth, Communications spokesperson, Barry Callebaut, said, “The pact involving the supply of liquid chocolate & semi finished cocoa products

puts Kraft, maker of the Milka and Oreo brands, among its largest clients. The company’s biggest outsourcing deal prior to this agreement was with Hershey at 80,000 MT per year.” Swiss food group Nestlé sources 43,000 MT of its annual chocolate. Barry Callebaut said that the additional production volumes will be built up gradually over a period of three years. The planned capacity expansion could boost current production volumes for the Swiss firm by 4 to 5 per cent.

TAKEOVER

Unilever acquires Diplom-Is operations in Denmark

Unilever recently signed an asset purchase agreement with the

Norwegian dairy group, TINE, to acquire the activities of Diplom-Is, in Denmark. TINE owns and operates Diplom-Is in Norway, Sweden & Denmark and is now selling its Danish ice cream operations to Unilever, incorporating 30 employees & five local distribution centres in Denmark. Unilever’s ice cream/Frisko history in Denmark dates back to 1930 and is one of Denmark’s leading ice cream players with a brand

portfolio of well known brands like Magnum, Cornetto & Carte d’Or. “The acquisition enables Unilever to further strengthen its position in the Danish ice cream market. Diplom-Is has a strong position in the out-of-home segment such as amusement parks and ice cream bars, allowing Unilever to provide even greater offerings to consumers,” stated Jens Voldmester, Country Lead, Unilever (Denmark).

RECOGNITION

Tate & Lyle’s Splenda® plant earns ‘A’ gradeTate & Lyle’s Singapore Splenda® sucralose plant has achieved ‘A’ grade status from the Agri-food & Veterinary Authority (AVA) of Singapore for the third consecutive year since its start of operation in 2007. “Achieving the highest grade possible once again

recognises our continuing efforts to supply Splenda® sucralose of unparalleled quality and purity,” said S K Hui, Director - Marketing & Business Development, Tate & Lyle (Asia Pacific). Each establishment is assessed and graded annually, based on strict hygiene and food safety standards. Tate & Lyle’s Splenda® plant in Singapore operates a zero defect policy using a 50 point

in-process checking system ensuring customers receive a consistently high quality product with dedicated service, traceability and security of supply.

BUSINESS EXPANSION

Kerry plans expansion in emerging marketsKerry Group’s strong interim performance has prompted the Irish ingredients and finished product firm to raise its earnings forecast, with more investment planned in emerging regions. Sales revenue for the half year, ending 30 June 2010, increased by 6.7 per cent to Euro 2.4 billion; while trading profit was up almost 13 per cent to Euro 204 million. Revenue

from the Group’s ingredients & flavours division reached Euro 1.8 billion in the half year, compared to Euro 1.7 billion in 2009. Kerry officials said that progress in this division was driven by successful product development initiatives, as well as a strong performance from its main global customers. These developments, said the firm, reversed de-stocking trends of 2009.

“The Group continues to benefit from successful layering of our ingredients & flavours technologies

– bringing industry leading integrated innovative solutions speedily and cost effectively to customers throughout global food & beverage end-use-markets,” said the firm in a statement. Growth in Asia Pacific was particularly strong during the period, with revenue increasing by almost 23 per cent from last year’s Euro 248 million.

WORLD NEWS


MARKET STUDY

Meat report highlights growth opportunities Northern Ireland’s meat industry must cut costs and boost exports in order to survive in an increasingly competitive international market, according to a new study. Conducted by the French consultancy Gira & commissioned by Invest NI and the Livestock & Meat Commission, the study highlighted growth opportunities in global markets

over the next ten years. However, the industry also faces numerous challenges such as rising costs and changing consumer trends, prompting Invest NI to urge Northern Ireland’s meat industry to work on strategies to overcome these. Ian Murphy, Managing Director of clients and entrepreneurship, Invest NI, said, “Demand in the developing world, especially China, will increase for most meat products. What this study does clearly and concisely is highlight

the opportunities, particularly in Europe, the challenges our companies will face increasingly from global competitors from South America, China & the US and address rising input costs issues such as feed stuffs and energy.”

SUSTAINABILITY

Nestlé sets new eco targets for UK and Ireland

Nestlé UK&I has given an update on recent environmental progress and established new targets covering water, energy & packaging. In its

newly published ‘Creating Shared Value’ report, Nestlé reported on environmental targets set in 2006 for the UK and Ireland. One of the headline targets had been a 10 per cent reduction in carbon dioxide emissions by 2010. Company officials said that milestone was reached and surpassed last year with an 11 per cent cut. On that basis, Nestlé has established a new target of a 20 per cent drop in

emissions by 2015, working still as per a 2006 baseline. On the subject of water, Nestlé exceeded its 2010 target of 10 per cent cut. In 2009 the company said total consumption had actually fallen by 27 per cent. For 2015, it has set a 30 per cent target for reducing water consumption. As for packaging, Nestlé said it aims to increase the recyclability of its packaging from 90 per cent to 95 per cent over the next five years. .

LOGISTICS

PepsiCo to distribute Gatorade directly to retailers

PepsiCo is planning to begin distributing its Gatorade sports drinks directly to stores from its own and independent bottlers in the US &

Canada. The new approach is the first major step towards improving product delivery systems that PepsiCo has taken following the acquisition of two of its bottlers earlier in the year. Rather than being distributed using the existing warehouse system, Gatorade products sold to convenience stores, dollar stores and other up & down street (UDS) retailers in the US & Canada will be delivered through a direct store delivery system from January 2011. Eric Foss,

CEO, Pepsi Beverages Company, said, “The new model is particularly suited to Gatorade products sold via these channels because of the particular need for speed and flexibility.”

Meanwhile, the company officials said that it remains dedicated to the existing warehouse system, which will still be used to distribute Tropicana, Quaker and Naked Juice products through convenience, UDS & dollar channels.

TRADE TIES

European Commission adopts draft food trade deal with Morocco The European Commission has adopted a draft trade agreement for the agri-food and fisheries sectors with Morocco, which would open up new export opportunities for the EU food sector, especially for processed agricultural products. Perched on the edge of Europe, Morocco’s major

trading partner within Europe has historically been France; but it also has had a free trade agreement with the United States since 2004. According to the Confederation of the Food and Drink Industries (CIAA), EU exports to Morocco totalled Euro 358 million in 2008, having grown 43 per cent since 2000. The draft agreement would allow for an immediate liberalisation for 45 per cent of EU exports by value, rising to 70 per cent in ten years. Tinned

food, dairy products, oilseeds and fruit & vegetables will have full liberalisation. The fisheries sector will have 91 per cent liberalisation after five years and 100 per cent after ten.

WORLD NEWS


DAIRY

German dairy industry increases exports Germany’s dairy sector increased exports by almost eight per cent in the first six months of 2010 compared with the first half of the previous year with total cheese shipments topping half a million tonne (+ 10 per cent). Exports of soft cheese (11,555 tonne) were up 17 per cent with more than 1,00,000 tonne of German dairy drinks (+ 33.8

per cent) sold abroad. The sector’s success, with one third of all German cheese production now exported, making it the EU’s largest exporter of dairy produts, can be put down to the industry’s solid market networking all over the globe, according to the German dairy industry association (MIV). Milk powder sales reached 1,55,000 tonne in the same period including an increase of 11.5 per cent in SMP sales abroad. Exports of milk

products to EU neighbours represented just over two million tonne with Italy being its major customer. Russia established itself as top buyer with the EU with sales in that category edging over 2,00,000 tonne.

BUYOUT

Emmi buys California goat cheese company

Cypress Grove Chèvre of Arcata, California, US has been bought by one of Switzerland’s leading dairies, Emmi. The move is seen as an important boost

to the already prominent market position in the US for cheese specialist Emmi. Cypress Grove Chèvre was founded in 1983 as a producer of premium fresh and mature goat milk cheese. Last year it announced a turnover of around $ 10 million. The attraction for Emmi includes the growing importance of specialty cheese such as those from goat milk in the US. Annual cheese sales in the US market now top $ 16 billion, according

to the United States Department of Agriculture. Around $ 1 billion of this is reckoned to be earned by specialty cheese such as those from Cypress Grove Chèvre. Emmi has also acquired the New York company Contract Aseptic & Specialty Packaging (CASP), which already packages a number of Emmi dairy products in that country, including Cafè Latte and Emmi’s range of premium yogurts.

MARKET UPDATE

German beverage machinery market set to grow

The market for beverage processing machinery slumped last year but

indications are that 2010 will mark a recovery as suspended or delayed projects are taken up again.

According to the German Statistical Bureau, the production value of German beverage machinery in 2009 amounted to Euro 1.7 billion – 66 per cent of the 2008 figure. These statistics are not an entirely accurate reflection of the market, as much of the equipment used in beverage processing, such as pumps & valves, are used for other

applications and is accounted for in other categories. However, the figures give some indication as to why beverage machinery specialist Krones called 2009 the most difficult year in its history. Last year was tough for all sectors of the machinery construction industry, but beverage had a particularly difficult year, according to Uta Kiefer, Spokesperson, VDMA’s Food Processing and Packaging Machinery Association.

ACQUISITION

Green Mountain to acquire Van Houtte Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (GMCR) Inc has announced an agreement through which it will acquire all the outstanding shares of Van Houtte for $ 890 million. Van Houtte is a Montreal-based gourmet coffee brand in Canada. “We have had a strong and mutually beneficial relationship with Van Houtte since 2001 when they first became a

Keurig licensee. We are confident that the company & its well known Canadian brands, including Van Houtte, Brulerie St. Denis, Les Cafes Orient Express Coffee and Brulerie Mont Royal are great additions to GMCR,” said Lawrence J Blanford, President and CEO, GMCR. He added that, “We believe that Van Houtte, in combination with our Green Mountain Coffee, Tully’s, Timothy’s and Diedrich’s brands will contribute to our future success in Canada and

throughout North America. As a result of our long-term relationship as a Keurig licensee, we know there is a strong cultural and strategic fit between GMCR and Van Houtte,” Gerard Geoffrion, President and CEO, Van Houtte, said.

LEADERS SPEAK


...says Gurnam Arora, Joint Managing Director, Kohinoor Foods Ltd - known for some of the leading brands of basmati rice and ready-to-eat products. With his vast experience and skills, he has been instrumental in providing a new strategic focus to the rice industry from a commodity driven business to a branded category. He has also played a key role in introducing convenient packaging options and many more value additions for the consumers. In conversation with Rachita Jha and Mahua Roy, Arora discusses the evolving market for processed foods and their future prospects.

“Continuous process of R&D is essential for surviving in the

marketplace today”

Evolution of Kohinoor Foods...Kohinoor Foods started its journey way back in 1989. Since its inception, the company’s sole objective has been to make the world experience the true Indian flavour. With its wide range of products available in more than 60 countries, Kohinoor today, has become synonymous with ‘trust and quality’. Today, the authentic Indian flavour of Kohinoor is savoured in all the leading retail stores worldwide. With a quality commitment that surpasses every possible benchmark and sets new standards, Kohinoor Foods is working towards becoming a global brand with a portfolio that

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includes varying food products from different categories. Just the reason why Kohinoor Foods offers an extensive range of finest basmati rice, ready-to-eat (RTE) food products, readymade gravies, cooking pastes, spices, seasonings and frozen foods. Not surprisingly Kohinoor is a household name not only in India but also in countries worldwide.

Food safety issues…When it comes to quality, the standards to be maintained by a food company differ from that of a machinery manufacturing company. For instance, there is absolutely a no tolerance limit in terms of quality in the food industry. If something goes wrong with a machinery product, one is not directly harmed, but if food gets contaminated, it can prove fatal to the lives of people.

At Kohinoor Foods, commitment to quality is the essence. Moreover, since we export our products to different countries, we have to adhere to all the quality standards put forth by each country, as all countries have different quality standards.

This is what consumers expect from food companies. Having all the necessary certifications and by following the best practices, stringent rules and regulations pertaining to food safety, Kohinoor Foods is in a position to reach new heights in the near future.

Gaining consumers’ loyalty…In order to gain an edge in the competitive market, the manufacturing facility, especially those in the food industry, should be well-equipped with the world’s best technologies & equipment. The procurement of raw materials needs to be done efficiently and hence, there has to be a proper procurement system. All the operations must be documented or tracked, in the best way possible, to ensure traceability as per international norms.

This is why at Kohinoor Foods, we take utmost care in having the facilities which bring us food products that are

absolutely incomparable. We have the best facilities at our plants, mostly automatic or semi automatic, which ensure quality food products.

Product development and innovation…R&D has become a prerequisite in order to come up with different kinds of products. However, it is not possible with all product categories. For instance, in case of rice as a product, not much R&D can be done. Yet, its appeal for the people can be increased by coming out with different kinds of rice, experimenting with different types of packaging and undertaking novel ways of presenting.

On the other hand, convenience foods, RTE/frozen foods are areas where one can do a lot of R&D, because these are hugely unexplored as far as the Indian food business is concerned. Continuous process of R&D is essential for surviving in the marketplace today.

For instance, one of our recent launches was frozen paneer that caters to many international markets. In the RTE segment, we launched an entire range of food products cooked in olive oil, which is considered a healthier option when it comes to edible oils. This product was aimed at meeting the demand of consumers in the US and the UK, where the onus is largely on health.

Major challenges…It is challenging to develop a new product, especially the RTE foods. Although people demand more convenience foods, they are not accustomed to these foods. Hence, the acceptance level for such foods is still low in India. This poses a challenge to the RTE segment. A frozen paratha would not do so well in the market, as people prefer to make it at home. But, with a little value-addition, some of the products will work wonders, for example, vegetable samosas, cutlets, kebabs,

wraps, etc which are difficult to prepare at home.

Expansion plans…Our vision revolves around ‘bringing all kinds of Indian delicacies and specialties available to people all over the world’. In order to achieve this, R&D activities are performed on a continuous basis. Our target markets depend upon the food product. For basmati rice, it is mainly the Middle East. For the RTE foods, it is the developed countries such as the US and the UK.

Future outlook for the processed food industry...The low figure of only two per cent of food being processed in India is on account of the reluctance of Indians towards consuming food products which are completely processed, or processed to an extent where the freshness is questioned. We are accustomed to eating food three times a day and that too home cooked. If not home cooked, people prefer to eat at restaurants.

But, there are promising prospects for the RTE food segment, as indicated by the growing consumption of such products day by day. The day is not far when the outlook towards RTE/frozen foods changes in India. Looking at the trends, the market is growing, though it is at a nascent stage at present.

There are promising prospects for the RTE food segment, as indicated by the growing

consumption of such products day by day. The day is not far when the outlook towards RTE/frozen foods changes in India. Looking at the trends, the market is growing, though it is at a nascent stage at present.


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The government is reportedly planning to make recycling of plastics used in food packaging mandatory. However, implementation of such a directive seems to be a difficult task. While biodegradable plastics are eco-friendly, their cost implications have to be addressed. In order to minimise wastes, it is essential to create awareness among consumers about appropriate usage, disposal and recyling of plastics. Here is what some industry experts have to say, in conversation with Shivani Mody.

Need for a balanced approachRecycling plastics in packaging

B S BhatManaging Director (Bakery Food Division), Polykorp Pvt Ltd

With respect to bakery food items, now-a-days most of

the plastics packaging uses PP. Low density (LD) and high

density (HD) plastics are no longer used, even globally. Plastic packaging is

convenient and offers a longer shelf-life for food products such as bread. Since it helps in keeping the moisture out of the pack, the food products are protected and quality is maintained. Plastics packaging gives transparency and the consumer can also get the feel of the product. Compared to paper bags and the destruction it causes, plastics packaging can be said to be more eco-friendly.

The US and European standards & their methods of working are different; the same cannot be adopted in India. Here, people collect the garbage and sell it. The collected waste material is then recycled and reused for

manufacturing products such as conduit pipes, buckets, tumbler and bin bags. These products might be of a lower quality, but are available at a cheaper price. It becomes affordable for people and reduces the waste.

In case of the government policies, the decision-makers frame rules, but their practical implementation needs to be considered. This issue should be addressed. Also, the use of biodegradable products or any other solution will add costs, both for the manufacturers and the consumers. High cost may make it non-feasible and it will not be possible to implement such a system. Moreover, reduction of plastics use in the food industry will not be possible. Instead of focussing on recycling, the most effective method will be to educate the consumers. In many super markets and large malls, consumers pay ` 1 to 2.50 for buying a plastic bag for carrying various things. Awareness programmes need to be conducted, where people can be requested to use paper or cloth bags or even bamboo baskets. Creating awareness among consumers can enable to resolve the mounting problem of plastic waste.

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Divya SatijaResearcher, Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations

The plastic waste generated from packages poses serious environmental challenges. Appropriate and timely check (in terms of reduction, recycling and reuse of waste) is the need of the hour. In addition, stringent regulatory measures have to be framed and adhered to.

In India, the usage of recycled plastics carry bags & containers and plastic waste management are regulated under the Plastics Manufacture and Usage (Amendment) Rules, 2003, both at the manufacturing and retail-end. While this regulation looks at ways to reduce and reuse waste, recycling is monitored under the ‘Voluntary’, Bureau of Indian Standards’ guidelines. On the contrary, in developed countries such as the US and EU, ‘Mandatory’ guidelines restrict the use of non-degradable plastics and enforce collection, reuse & recycling of plastics waste. But, the moot question is whether such mandatory regulations will work in the Indian context.

Appropriate regulatory measures like these can only prove fruitful, provided a level-playing field is created for their effective implementation in India. First, such a regulation requires streamlining of the collection procedure by introducing

holistic measures. This would require improvement in the waste collection system, offering incentives to the industry for increased use of plastic waste and to rag pickers & NGOs for increased collection of plastic wastes from public places and upgradation of recycling technology. Second, there is need to control dumping of plastic waste from developed countries in the name of recycling. Third, since the plastics packaging industry is largely dominated by SMEs, it is important that manufacturers of different kinds of packaging (rigid, semi-rigid and flexible) come together to form a network of dedicated industry associations. This will encourage organised recycling and also facilitate new technology to percolate down to the SMEs, which are incapable of making investments in technology upgradation. Lastly, alternative packaging techniques using biodegradable plastic should be encouraged.

Hence, mandatory regulations will only be effective, if a holistic and facilitating backdrop is created.

Deepta GuptaExecutive Vice President, Bikanervala Foods Pvt Ltd

The food industry uses different kinds and grades of plastics packaging mainly to protect the food items. Moreover, these are made of certain materials to maintain the shelf-life of food products. Biodegradable plastics are rarely used in India. In the long term, it will be important for the industry to focus on increasing the usage of biodegradable products.

In such a scenario, banning plastic products will not be an appropriate solution. The governments in countries such as the US, Europe and Japan have implemented mandates for recycling of plastic packages. These have been tested over a period of time and similar norms can be implemented in the country. However, if the Indian Government drafts similar policies, these would have to be modified to suit the Indian conditions. The material specification mentioned in the US and Europe mandates are also available in India and it is possible to manufacture plastic products of the same quality. This will give a boost to exports as well. But, the issue here is pertaining to the pricing of products. Addressing the pricing concerns will get the ball rolling in the country.

Issuing a mandate for recycling of plastic packages will not be an effective action plan. It is difficult to enforce such a directive in the country and will depend on proper management by the government. There has to be an effective system for collection of waste, which can later be recycled. In the US, for instance, waste plastic and metals are collected separately and then recycled. This method can be implemented in India as well. Just using biodegradable products will not provide the answer. Plastics when recycled can be converted into usable forms, products which will solve the issue of excess garbage.

Many people are advocating the use of paper bags. In the long run, this would not be a viable option. Countries such as the US and Canada advocate paper bags, as they have vast forests, which is not the case in India. Due to the lack of desired forest areas, much of the paper in India is imported. The government will have to come up with a viable option, one that will not impact the natural resources in the country.


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Govind RamakrishnanResearch Analyst (Chemicals, Materials & Foods) - South Asia & Middle East, Frost & Sullivan

The major drawback to the recycling of plastics is the

release of bisphenol A dioxins and phthalates into the environment,

which cause pollution. In India, recycling is done on a large-scale, with rag

pickers sorting and selling recyclable materials, which are then bought back by companies from various industries. However, the implementation of policies similar to those in the US and Europe will be extremely difficult. This is mainly due to the fact that there is limited awareness in India, with respect to the environmental impact of plastics and the need for recycling.

The implementation of such a policy will have to be done at the grassroot level in India, starting with the education of the general public about the environmental impact of plastics. Such measures would require a high amount of corporate involvement in the project, as well as a separate body to monitor this project in each municipality in the country.

For the recycling of plastic packages to work in India, the general public will be required to take the initiative. With growing consumer consciousness, malls, fast-food joints and supermarkets should be forced to segregate their waste and recycle a high percentage of it. However, on the corporate front, India could use stricter legislation with respect to plastics recycling. Implementation would be possible by imposing fines on defaulters, thereby entrusting the responsibility solely on the corporate.

Companies today are working on the various methods to reduce non-recyclable plastic usage worldwide, and at the same time, trying to increase the percentage of viable plastic retrieved from recycling. Other than these, source reduction, otherwise known as waste prevention, is getting a lot of attention. Source reduction involves redesigning of products or packages so as to reduce the quantity of the materials used by substituting lighter materials for heavier ones or lengthening the life of products to postpone disposal. This also helps reduce the damage and spoilage to the product. As a result, PET bottles and shrink-wraps are getting thinner by day. Also, secondary packaging options generally consist of recycled plastics or biodegradable materials.

Jairaj SrinivasGeneral Manager, Triune Exhibitors Pvt Ltd

As the amount of plastic waste produced increases,

financial and environmental costs also increase. Nearly 11 per

cent of household waste is plastics and less than 3 per cent of these get

recycled. Less than one per cent of the billions of plastic bags used each year are recycled and the majority is used only once. To achieve a change towards sustainable packaging, it is not just the packaging that requires alterations, but also one’s lifestyles and habits of consumption.

Disposal of waste and recycling of plastic packages is a high priority for the world. Both Europe and the US, using significant quantity and applications of packaging, have regulations for handling packaging waste. These regulations differ significantly in the EU and the US, resulting in different ways of packaging. Europe is far ahead in terms of recycling plastic packaging at 25 per cent compared to about 10 per cent in the US.

Almost all plastics are in fact recyclable, but are not recycled in practice. There is a need to study this and see whether biodegradable plastic can substitute the non-recycled items. India urgently needs policy concepts and legal requirements like those in the EU countries and the US to prevent its cities from drowning in non-biodegradable waste.

There is a need for new legislation and market strategies in the Indian context to promote product stewardship, producer responsibility and waste minimisation. Many learnings can be imbibed and adapted from similar legislation around the world. It is only a matter of time that India adopts waste minimisation and eco-friendly packaging rules. So there is a need to study the legislation on biopolymers followed by the US, EU and other parts of the world and draft suitable regulation for the country.

Paper bags, which many people consider a better alternative to plastics, have their own set of environmental problems. Alternative for paper and plastic bags, according to some environmentalists, is high-quality reusable shopping bags made of materials that do not harm the environment during production and can be used multiple times.

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Globus Industries & Services Ltd (formerly known as Suraj Solvent & Vanaspati Industries Ltd) was set up in the year 1993 and started its

production process in 1995. Equipped with a modern vanaspati and refined oil manufacturing facility at Abohar in Punjab, the company manufactures margarine and all kinds of fat & oleaginous emulsions. Currently, it manufactures 120 tonne of vanaspati and 50 tonne of refined oil per day. In addition, it also deals with all natural, artificial, synthetic/chemical edible food colours and preservatives.

Enhancing marketshareGlobus Industries & Services Ltd is an ISO 22000:2005 Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) certified company. It enjoys a significant presence

in the vanaspati market in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi and Haryana. In fact, it claims to be the second leading brand of vanaspati in Punjab. It has a production capacity of 5,000 MT/month for vanaspati and refined edible oils. Being a system-driven company, it lays huge emphasis on safety, health and hygiene issues. Rajesh Gupta, CEO, Globus Industries & Services Ltd, explains, “Since inception, we have experienced ups and downs in our businesses. But I believe, the company has been successful in sustaining all the turmoil and is still holding its flag high.”

The company manufactures its premium products under brand Angan, Swami and Dost. These products are sold in select markets only. At present, it is selling its brands from the outlets of Bharti WalMart (Punjab); Aadhar Retailing Ltd (Punjab & Haryana); Reliance Fresh Ltd (Punjab & the NCR); Pantaloon Retail India Ltd at its Big Bazaar/Food Bazaar outlets (Punjab & Delhi NCR); and Haryali retail chain of ITC. The products are available in tetrapacks, bottles as well as cans of different capacities.

Contract manufacturing Apart from being a proactive player in the vanaspati and refined oil segment, the company is engaged in contract manufacturing for prestigious brands like Rath & Sundrop for Agro Tech Foods Ltd, Dalda for Bunge India, Sohna

From vanaspati to refined edible oil, Globus Industries & Services Ltd is into all spectra of oil extraction. Being in this industry for more than a decade, the company is currently focussing on delivering better quality products, by improving its technology. Geetha Jayaraman finds out more about Globus Industries and its future plans.

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for Markfed Punjab and Nature Fresh & Gemini for Cargill. Globus Industries has been supplying vanaspati/refined oil/bakery shortening to the modern retail sector as well as institutional customers such as Britannia, Parle, Priya Gold and Anmol. In the area of institutional sales, it has business relation with Dabur India Ltd, Surya Foods Ltd, Anmol Bakers Pvt Ltd and Raja Biscuits among others.

Technology upgradationWith an aim to reduce the cost of production and increase its production level, the company is focussing on introducing new technologies in its plant. Gupta says, “One of the bottlenecks faced by us at present is the lack of adequate state-of-the-art technology in our facility. Several new companies are growing because of their technological capabilities. Hence, we are concentrating on improving the infrastructure at our facility to increase production and reduce the overall costs.”

Quality that mattersGlobus Industries follows standard operating procedures for all its manufacturing activities. In other words, it follows stringent quality control norms during its production processes. “Quality of the product is a priority for us. It is something we do not compromise on. Since our products are sold through big retail chains, we are very particular about abiding by all the quality norms. Our commitment to quality assurance for all products is reflected through the impressive list of our customers and business partners,” avers Gupta.

Expansion plansOver the years, Globus Industries has been constantly striving to provide high quality food products to the consumers and it aims to do the same in future, as well. Gupta concludes, “Globus Industries is hoping to continue its pursuit in the same direction. We have the vision to become one of the leading oil manufacturing companies with market leadership and profits. We are also aiming to achieve around 20-25 per cent growth this year compared to the last year.”

Quality of the product is a priority for us. It is something we do not compromise on. Since our products are sold through big retail chains, we are very particular about abiding by all the quality norms.

Rajesh GuptaCEO

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Six tastes are described in Ayurveda namely sour, pungent, astringent, salty, bitter and sweet. Studies on newborn infants have demonstrated a preference for sweet solutions over unsweetened fluids. Also, sucrose is believed to cause relaxation of the facial muscles of babies, suggesting pleasure; thus establishing that the ‘sweet’ taste is the most agreeable one. But health issues associated with sugar makes it a forbidden substance for many. Mahua Roy presents an overview of the sugar-free products industry, which is proving to be a boon to health-conscious individuals.

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Originally sugar (sucrose) and honey (fructose & glucose) were the predominant sources of

sweetness for food products. But in the recent past, there has been a steady rise in the number and use of alternative, high potency sweeteners to lower the caloric content of food and beverages.

Artificial sweetenersThe first commercial high potency sweetener was discovered serendipitously in 1878 by chemists who were working on the oxidation of

o-toluene sulphonamide. They found that the resulting product had a sweet taste and thereby saw its commercial potential. This is how saccharin became commercially available and its use increased during World Wars owing to the shortage of sugar.

The next major development happened in 1937 when the salts of cyclamic acid were found to be sweet. Cyclamates were commercialised in 1950. They however, were reported to have a bitter aftertaste and thus, were subsequently used in sweetener blends, particularly with saccharin, to mask the bitterness.

Since saccharin is characterised by a bitter and metallic aftertaste while the sweetness of cyclamate builds to its maximum level more slowly than sugar; it led to the development of a new chemical, aspartame, in 1965. Its subsequent commercialisation in the 1980s created a major spurt in the number and acceptance of ‘diet products’ due to the better taste quality achieved with this sweetener compared to the older ones.

Then came acesulfame-K which was first synthesised in 1967 and was approved for use as a sweetener in the UK in 1983. Rarely used as a sole

sweetener, it was found to be synergistic with some of the other sweeteners, like aspartame. The synergy exhibited by the two sweeteners helped reduce the cost of the sweetening system. The aspartame-acesulfame salt, where the two molecules are linked together by an ionic bond, was developed by Holland Sweetener Company.

One of the more recent high potency sweeteners, sucralose, was developed following an intensive research programme by Tate & Lyle. It is produced from sucrose by chemical modification, which results

Indians love sweet foods, but because of the recent surge in Type-2 diabetes, problems pertaining to obesity and lack of exercise as a result of lifestyle changes, they are finding it difficult to satisfy their sweet tooth.

Dr J S PaiExecutive Director, Protein Foods & Nutrition Development Association of India

Table 1: Non-nutritive sweeteners

Sweetener(brand name)

Potency (how much sweeter

than sugar)Sweetness Quality Approvals and Labelling

Saccharin(Sweet’N Low, SugarTwin)

300 - 500Fast onset of sweetness which decays rapidly to give a bitter aftertaste

Approved for use in over 90 counties. Levels restricted in many categories in the EU which prevents use as a sole sweetener. Label as sodium saccharin

Cyclamate(Assugrin)

30 - 50Sweetness builds more slowly and lasts longer than sugar

Approved for use in over 50 counties. Levels restricted in many categories in the EU which prevents use as a sole sweetener. Label as sodium cyclamate

Aspartame(NutraSweet, Equal)

180 - 200Sweetness profile similar to sugar with a slight bitter aftertaste

Approved for use in over 100 countries. Label as aspartame. Requires warning statement – contains a source of phenylalanine

Acesulfame-K(Sunett, Sweet One)

180 - 200Sweetness profile similar to sugar with a slight bitter aftertaste

Approved for use in over 100 countries. Label as acesulfame-K

Sucralose(Splenda)

400 – 800Sugar-like sweetness with sweet aftertaste at higher use levels

Approved for use in over 80 countries. Label as sucralose

Neotame 7,000 – 13,000Delayed onset of sweetness and liquorice aftertaste

Approved for use in over 25 countries. Label as neotame

Source: Mary E Quinlan, Tate & Lyle

Sweetener manufacturers are facing challenges related to legislative compliance across the globe, due to the need for regulatory compliance, which may be quality related. Therefore, the industry has to make sure that it is manufacturing top quality products.

Christos ZacharisTechnical Manager- Functional Sweeteners, Danisco (UK) Ltd

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in the enhancement of the sweetness intensity, retention of a pleasant sugar-like taste and creation of a molecule that is stable in food products.

The latest sweetener to become available for use in Europe is neotame, discovered through a structure-activity research programme between Claude Bernard University, France and The NutraSweet Company. It was approved by the USFDA in July 2002. It is made from aspartame and is approximately 8,000 times sweeter than sugar thus providing a low-cost sweetening system.

With the consumer trends moving towards more natural ingredients in their foods, this industry is shifting focus towards the natural high potency sweeteners - stevia (steviol glycosides) and rebaudioside A,

extracted and purified from the leaves of Stevia rebaudiana. In December 2008, the purified form of stevia and rebaudioside A, received GRAS (Generally Recognised As Safe) status in the US.

Apart from these low-calorie sweeteners, there are also sugar alcohols (polyols) like maltitol, xylitol, mannitol, sorbitol, erythritol and lactitol, which can be used in various food products. Although they contain some calories that can increase the blood glucose level to varying degrees, these levels are generally half the calories than those provided by traditional sugars.

Growth driversStatistics confirm that lifestyle diseases are on the rise. The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) recently published findings revealing that in 2007, the country with the largest number of people with diabetes is India (40.9 million), followed by China (39.8 million) and then the US (19.2 million). According to IDF, India is on the verge of becoming the world’s unchallenged diabetes capital by 2030 and the number is expected to go up to a whopping 87 million – 8.4 per cent of the country’s adult population.

Dr J S Pai, Executive Director, Protein Foods & Nutrition Development Association of India (PFNDI), says, “Indians love sweet foods, but because

of the recent surge in Type-2 diabetes, problems pertaining to obesity and lack of exercise as a result of lifestyle changes, they are finding it difficult to satisfy their sweet tooth. In order to reduce the high caloric intake and prevent the occurrence of diabetes, people are opting for sugar-free products.” But diabetes alone does not drive the sales of sugar-free products,

people are also worried about their oral health and the subsequent high costs of dental treatment. “Due to the rise in dental problems in children owing to consumption of sweets, the acceptance of low-sugar products in such segments is expected to grow substantially,” adds Dr Pai.

When it comes to food ingredient manufacturers, in addition to health, they address allied factors as well. As Christos Zacharis, Technical Manager - Functional Sweeteners, Danisco (UK) Ltd, puts it, “The growth drivers would be concerning the following three categories: health, flavour & taste and variety.”

Harnessing technologySweetness, being the most pleasant among the six tastes, the growth drivers serve as an inspiration to the food ingredient manufacturers to direct their R&D towards products which put the onus on health, without compromising on the taste of the product.

As per Teresa Supnet-Rosa, Director, Flavor Category Management, International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) Inc, “The flavour industry, including IFF, is focussed upon providing solutions that work in concert with food manufacturers’ formulae. Our products are developed to maintain flavour profile delivery of full sugar

A great deal of effort is required to reduce the sugar content, while delivering the sweetness and flavour profile needed. Since the solution for every food and beverage is highly specific, approaches vary to address and balance the various factors associated with each product.

Teresa Supnet-RosaDirector of Flavor Category Management,International Flavors & Fragrances Inc

Since customers are becoming more health-conscious, Barista Lavazza launched select sugar-free beverages. But the paradox is that the Indian consumer wants healthier, sugar-free treats, but rarely end up buying them. Attitudes and behaviours will take time to change.

Saurabh SwarupHead-Marketing and Product Development, Barista Coffee Company Ltd

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products, so that the manufacturer continues to meet consumer expectations.”

Similar views are shared by Zacharis, “At Danisco, we not only offer solutions to match the technical needs for various applications, but also focus on the added value for sugar-free ingredients. Added value can be offered through either technological or physiological beneficial aspects of sugar-free ingredients. In general, sugar-free bulk sweeteners are versatile ingredients and this, of course can lead to a greater variety in applications.”

Sugar-free productsThe current market size of the sweetener category in India, as per ORG retail audit, is close to ` 110 crore, growing at about 15-20 per cent. In India, ZydusCadila pioneered the sugar alternative segment in 1988, by launching a tabletop product – Sugar Free. Zydus Wellness Ltd markets the umbrella brand Sugar Free, which comprises Sugar Free Gold (aspartame) and Sugar Free Natura (sucralose)

Apart from tabletop sweeteners, sugar-free products are launched in every possible segment of food and beverages. India ranks among the top ten consumers of diet foods. In view of this, Zydus Wellness launched value-added extensions in the ready-to-drink category like Sugar Free TeaLite (low calorie iced tea sweetened with sucralose).

In the bakery sector, Diat Foods (India) introduced the brand Sugarless Bliss, sweetened using Splenda®. Diat Foods has a product range of over 250 sugar-free products ranging from muffins, cookies, sweets, chutneys, etc. Also, sugar-free chewing gums are doing well in India, though they account for less than 6 per cent of the gum market. Orbit, sweetened using sorbitol, was launched by Wrigley India in 2004.

Coffee shops these days are making the most of this trend by launching sugar-free drinks, apart from providing the non-nutritive sweetener sachets to the customers. Says Saurabh Swarup, Head - Marketing and Product Development, Barista Coffee Company Ltd, “Considering that customers are becoming more health-conscious, Barista Lavazza launched select sugar-free beverages like sugar-free hot chocolate, size zero frappe, slim mango and peach smoothie for the calorie-conscious guests.”

Santhosh Unni, CEO, Costa Coffee India, also takes note of this trend, “The acceptance levels for sugar-free products have definitely increased in the last few years. A case in point is its entry into the otherwise conservative Indian sweetmeat segment. The indulgent urban consumer is also being picky on the categories which he wants to go sugar-free. So while he may indulge in a jalebi, he chooses to compensate by going sugar-free on his beverage intake during the day.”

Amul also explored its opportunities in this segment, in 2007, by launching Amul Sugar-free Prolife range of ice

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creams for diabetics. Chocolate giant Hersheys catered to the sweet tooth of customers by introducing a sugar-free chocolate range, which received an overwhelming response. They contained sugar alcohols in addition to acesulfame-K and sucralose. Similarly, Cadbury’s launched Dairy Milk Lite which contained maltitol and Nestle came up with KitKat Lite.

Health factorTo summarise the effects of sweeteners on people, Nutritionist Sagarika Mullick from Bengaluru, says, “Non-nutritive sweeteners have been found to be a beneficial substitute for sugar in reducing glycemic response, decreasing dental cavities and lowering caloric intake. People with type 2 diabetes, hypertension and heart diseases may use artificial sweeteners. ”

Sweeteners are needed in extremely minute amounts, as they are a few hundred times sweeter than sucrose. Hence, they provide negligible to nil calories. She adds, “Sweeteners are not essential nutrients in our diet, they exist to nurture our sweet tooth, not our bodies.”

Regulatory challengesSweeteners fall under the GRAS list under the 1958 Food Additives Amendment to the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. According to the FDA, sweeteners can be

classified under two categories: nutritive sweeteners (sugar alcohols) and non-nutritive sweeteners (include saccharin, cyclamate, aspartame, acesulfame-K and sucralose). Each of these is regulated as a food additive. “Because sugar-free ingredients are all about promoting health awareness, there has always been a general interest in this field for having specific health claims linked to the individual ingredients approved. This is one of the top priorities that regulatory affairs have been facing over the past two years,” opines Zacharis.

Not only the regulatory personnel, the manufacturing companies themselves need to focus on the quality of the products they launch. It needs to be dealt with utmost care, since we are dealing with food, one of the basic necessities of life. “Artificial sweeteners manufacturers are constantly facing many challenges related to legislative compliance across the globe. This is due to the need for regulatory compliance with upcoming legislation, which may be quality/production and purity related. Therefore, the industry has to make sure that it is manufacturing top quality products,” says Zacharis.

The main challenges are the high innovation levels as well as the prices for raw materials, especially cocoa. R&D therefore poses as a big challenge for this industry, “A great deal of time and effort is required to reduce the sugar content, while delivering the sweetness, flavour profile and functionality needed in a food or beverage. Since the solution for every food and beverage is highly specific, approaches vary in order to address and balance the various factors at play with each product. IFF provides customised solutions, so it is a real challenge to deliver application-specific solutions,” says Supnet-Rosa.

Going forwardIn India, this industry is still at a nascent stage, owing to reluctance

towards these products. “The paradox is that Indian consumer wants healthier, sugar-free treats, but rarely ends up buying them. Attitudes and behaviours will take time to change,” says Swarup.

But the sugar-free product industry is here to stay. “The development of sweeteners means that there is now a variety of ingredients that can be combined together to formulate good-tasting and reduced calorie products. This in turn means that food and beverage manufacturers can offer their consumers the choice and taste they are looking for,” says Mary Quinlan, Manager - Sweetener Technology Development, Tate and Lyle, the British company which owns Splenda®.

Be it natural or artificial sweeteners, the awareness is growing after weighing the pros and cons of such sweeteners. Dr Pai concludes, “Since many products now contain sugar substitutes, this market will grow. Earlier, the opportunities were less because of regulatory restrictions on use in many products, however the quality of low-sugar products left a lot to be desired. Now, with regulatory environment more favourable, there are quality products with acceptable taste and other sensory qualities. As a result, people who want to restrict their sugar intake may find that they can still enjoy sweet foods.”

The development of sweeteners and other sugar alternatives, especially in recent years, means that there is now a variety of ingredients that can be combined together, to formulate good-tasting and reduced calorie products.

Mary E QuinlanManager,Sweetener Technology Development, Tate and Lyle

The indulgent urban consumer is also being picky on categories that he wants to go sugar-free. So while he may indulge in a jalebi, he chooses to compensate by going sugar-free on his beverage intake during the day.

Santhosh UnniCEO, Costa Coffee India


On the path of transformationIndian food processing machinery sector

Food processing has emerged as one of the key sectors in India. To take the industry to the next level of technological advancements, domestic machinery manufacturers have to play an important role by fulfilling the expectations of the food processors. With the rising demand for sophisticated technology, domestic machinery manufacturers have brought in changes in their product offering. It is only the beginning, as Prasenjit Chakraborty finds out, they need to traverse a long distance.

The Indian food processing sector is in a transformation mode. Driving this is the changing socio-economic milieu wherein traditional, small-scale food

processing units are gearing up to adopt state-of-the-art equipment to meet the evolving tastes and needs of discerning consumers. The trends in the domestic food processing market reveal an expanding product portfolio and improvement in packaging format as Indian companies today foray into international markets. Improvements can also be seen in food retail environment. To facilitate the growth further, Indian food processing machinery manufacturers will have to play a more significant role by meeting expectations of the food processors.

Roadblocks on the way To take advantage of the emerging opportunities, it is imperative for the domestic food processing machinery manufacturers to interact more with the food processors to understand their needs and manufacture products accordingly. Sanjeev Gupta, Director, Kanchan Metals Pvt Ltd, and President, Agro & Food Processing Technology & Equipment Providers Association of India (AFTPAI), strongly feels that the biggest challenge in front of the food processing machinery sector

is to reach out for more food processors. This means that, manufacturers will have to provide new machines and technology so that food processors are benefitted from their products.

Of late, Indian food processors have started using sophisticated machine and technology in their units. But, how many of such machines are supplied by the Indian manufacturers? Big food processing companies mostly employ machines and technology from multinational companies (MNCs). It is often said that Indian food machinery manufacturers are competitive in the global arena for low-key fabrication or simple machinery. In contrast, MNCs offer machinery with high-end technology, automatic controls and high-processing capacity, which not only reduces spoilage of produce and processing cost but also offers better quality products.

Nothing remains constant forever, so is the food processing machinery segment in India. Lately, the industry has seen some changes, which augur well for the sector. Says Gupta, “The food processing machinery industry in India is going in the right direction. Machinery manufacturers are evolving with the changing times. Requirements of the food processing industry in India have also been changing in the last decade.”

Courtesy: IDMC Ltd

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Looking at the potential, machinery manufacturers are expanding rapidly to cater to the growing and changing needs of the food processing industry. “Currently, all equipment manufacturers are fully booked and quality machine suppliers are flooded with orders. The Indian Government is also extending good support to increase the share of processed food. However, India’s complex tax system is causing hurdles to the industry’s rapid growth,” opines Sreedhar Yarlagadda, CEO, Sunbeam Machines India Pvt Ltd.

Technology upgradationGoing by the food processing sector’s activities, it will be prudent to say that technology upgradation is on the rise. The sector has realised the importance of sophisticated technology in enhancing quality and quantity of the product.

Currently, in India, plants are working mostly with semi-automatic machinery. Also, the hygienic machinery & facility concept still have a long way to go. “We in India need flexible, large production capacity and fully automated hygienic plants. But, going for these simultaneously is not possible for any manufacturer considering the risks involved,” points out Yarlagadda.

Many suppliers are strengthening steadily in these areas by carrying out continuous R&D and tracking the trend in the developed world. Soon, India will produce the desired high-speed, high-production lines with demanded hygiene features and flexibility. Javed Husain, Director (Marketing & Sales), Muez-Hest India Pvt Ltd, puts it in perspective, “The level of technology upgradation in the food processing sector in India is good. The government is playing a proactive role in this direction by providing technical and financial support to the machinery industry. But, due to lack of awareness, this sector is not taking off as expected.”

One healthy sign, which the food processing industry is witnessing is the gradual shift from traditional technology to a sophisticated one by the family-owned

The food processing machinery industry in India is going in the right direction. Machinery manufacturers are evolving with the changing times. Requirements of the food processing industry in India have also been changing in the last decade.

Sanjeev GuptaDirector, Kanchan Metals Pvt Ltd

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companies, which have substantial presence in this sector. “There have been many family-owned companies who used to have traditional methods of processing. Such companies are now using best of the available technologies and leading the food processing business in the country,” points out Gupta. He further adds that looking at the size of the country and consumption pattern, there is a need to invest in bigger processing plants in the years to come.

Demand for indigenous machinesThe growth of the domestic machinery segment may not be at the desired level in terms of innovation or sophisticated technology. But, in some segments, domestic machine manufacturers have come out with a good solution. Bakery is one such segment. “India is now producing state-of-the-art food processing equipment, particularly in the biscuit industry. In this segment, indigenous machinery is dominating, that too with the latest technologies. Only some packaging and accessories areas have little imported equipment,” claims Yarlagadda. As long as domestic machinery manufacturers update themselves to international standards and meet the fast changing industry needs, Indian machines are likely to dominate the sector in the years to come.

Similarly, domestic companies are coming out with new machines in order to provide solutions to food processors and simultaneously augmenting their shares in the market. “We have launched 1500 mm wide moulding and cracker lines for the first time in India and the response is excellent. These lines can increase production for the same foot print and workforce. Hence, they help clients cut their cost of production,” claims Yarlagadda.

Perceptible changesSmall-scale machine manufacturers in the market are facing rough weather due to continuous upgradation in technology by the food processors. Naturally, their (food processors) expectations about technology are increasing day by day. “Today, clients

are ready to invest money and are looking for advanced equipment & ease of operations,” points out Yarlagadda. Due to increase in land and building cost in the projects, the cost of machinery does not appear too high, which was not the case earlier. This factor facilitates entrepreneurs to invest money in technology.

Also, the new generation is taking charge in many small- & medium-sized companies who prefer to work with good plant & machinery rather than low-cost, inefficient machines. “Demand for quality machinery is increasing. Processors are becoming more aware about technologies due to international exposure. The demand for quality machine will grow further,” states Gupta.

Towards better future The industry experts strongly believe that there will be more mergers and acquisitions in the near future. If ongoing activities are any indication, some drastic changes are in the offing, which will make the industry entirely different from what it is now. “The demand for the qualified and trained personnel will reach its peak. There will be collaborations between machinery manufacturers and the food processors for completing the projects faster and better,” opines Yarlagadda. Although, this will increase the cost of project, it will help the Indian food processing industry meet the global standards in terms of product quality and hygiene.

Various factors could be attributed to the growth of the food processing sector in India. Improving infrastructure, simplification of export-import procedures, availability of raw material & R&D support, and new processing technologies will infuse growth into the Indian food processing industry.

“Yes, we are optimistic about food processing machinery industry in India. Most of the members of AFTPAI are manufacturing their machinery in India and many of them are even exporting, especially to the developing countries. Machinery manufacturers will have a bright future in both domestic as well as on the global fronts,” avers Gupta.

The level of technology upgradation in the food processing sector in India is good. The government is playing a proactive role in this direction by providing technical and financial support to the machinery industry. But, due to lack of awareness, this sector is not taking off as expected.

Javed HusainDirector (Marketing & Sales), Muez-Hest India Pvt Ltd

Currently, all equipment manufacturers are fully booked and quality machine suppliers are flooded with orders. The Indian Government is also extending good support to increase the share of processed food. However, India’s complex tax system is causing hurdles to the growth.

Sreedhar YarlagaddaChief Executive Officer, Sunbeam Machines India Pvt Ltd

Looking at the potential, machinery manufacturers are

expanding rapidly to cater to the growing and

changing needs of the food processing industry.

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Providing fillip to food processing sectorImported machinery

T he Union Ministry of Food Processing Industries has projected investments to the tune of ` 1 lakh crore during the 12th five-year plan period to increase

the country’s food processing capacities. While ` 10,000 crore is expected to come from government agencies and venture capital firms, the remaining amount would come from entrepreneurs. According to the government estimate, the country processes only 10 per cent of all the food produced. To provide further momentum to the sector, the government is attempting to increase this capacity by another 10 per cent. In order to achieve this, machinery and technology will have to play a significant role. In the recent past, food processing industry has witnessed a few changes in this direction, but a lot more needs to be done.

Current status Food processing machinery industry has seen a major change in the past few years with the availability of better technology. “However, most of these machines are developed in foreign land, where the processing of products are different. Hence this calls for local adaptation,

which sometimes is not easy,” points out V Gokul Das, Managing Director, HRS Process Systems Ltd. Clearly, the challenge is to develop the technology or machinery, which is suitable for India. “The opportunity for growth is tremendous. Even if there is an increase of 5 per cent (from the current status) for processing, the growth could be four fold,” he says.

The food processing segment in India seems to be less modernised when compared to that of the developed world, where adoption of latest technologies and automation are the norms. “Currently, the food processing machinery in India is at a nascent stage. The market is dominated by local players but there are few foreign players as well in the market. Local and foreign players are supplying equipment for the processors,” says Manoj Paul, Country Manager - India & South Asia, Heat and Control (South Asia) Pvt Ltd. According to him, the level of food processing in the developed countries is much higher and they require highly automated food processing equipment for both, primary & secondary processing. “The demand in India is mainly for primary processing and the focus on automation is lower,” he points out.

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The demand for food processing machinery is on the rise due to strong domestic demand for processed food. However, food processing machinery segment is at an embryonic stage in India when compared to the developed markets. Foreign brands are playing a crucial role in transforming the Indian food processing sector in terms of technology, automation, etc. Prasenjit Chakraborty tracks the changes…

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Demand for foreign machinery It has been seen that the demand for food processing machinery is growing year-on-year. MNCs are setting up processing units in India, hence bringing in advanced food processing technology to the market. “Branded machinery manufacturers from developed countries are bringing in advanced technologies to the Indian market. Most of them are strongly associated with food research & technology institutes sharing the knowledge with the intellectuals of the industry, working on new projects,” says Vinod Kumar S, Manager - Sales, Food Processing Division, Buhler (India) Pvt Ltd.

According to Paul, the demand for high capacity and quality lines has been increasing. Looking at the prospects of the sector, various companies are drawing their strategies for the Indian market. “Heat and Control has been responsible for bringing in innovative & high-capacity lines for both, Western and Indian products,” claims Paul. In order to make these equipment competitive, it has been building part of the lines in India and importing only critical equipment. In the years to come, it will increase the level of local manufacturing as well.

Trends to follow Food being a perishable commodity, the focus is more on processing technology and packaging to reduce contamination.

According to Gokul Das, ‘farm-to-fork’ is the concept, which is being looked into seriously. However, this has different connotations for different regions, countries and the kinds of food processed. Research is also encouraged into low-energy processing of food products. In addition, larger lines for economies-of-scale and focus on food safety are the other trends in food processing. Interestingly, many manual processes are being automated to obtain uniform product quality. This is certainly a good sign for the industry. According to Kumar, focus is more on food nutrition, safety, effective energy management, etc.

A cost-conscious market?India is considered to be a price-sensitive market for any category of product, and so is the food processing machinery sector. But, this does not mean that customers compromise with quality. “Indian customers are looking for good equipment at affordable prices,” avers Paul. Echoing similar view, Kumar says, “Customers believe in value for money. They are the best of the class and dig deep before considering any investment. We offer more flexibility to the customers with local supplies and support for certain sections. The price benefits are transferred to the customers, resulting in an affordable quality solution.”

Dearth of skilled workforce and food safety concern have forced food processors to adopt automation. “Many conventional processes for making Indian ethnic snacks are being converted to automated lines,”

observes Paul. Looking at the potential for food processing sector, the affinity to have sophisticated technology by the processors will continue to grow.

To tap the emerging opportunity, foreign brands are leaving no stone unturned to augment their marketshare. For instance, Buhler is investing in people, training and resources. It has set up supports for various other business requirements in food and non-food business. Similarly, Heat and Control is contemplating to expand its existing facility to manufacture complete food processing lines in India.

Opportunity in abundanceThe food processing machinery segment has a bright future in the years to come. This is mainly due to growing economy, changing consumer tastes & preferences, higher population with better per capita income, investment in agriculture, contract farming, increasing focus on infrastructure, etc. “Healthy economy and strong demand outlook are giving positive signals of growth. The biggest challenge for the machinery manufacturers would be to match the quality requirements of the customers. Companies adopting the ‘market-to-market’ concept delivering quality solutions to customers, would have an edge against any possible competition,” concludes Kumar.

Looking at the potential for food processing sector,

the affinity to have sophisticated technology

by the processors will continue to grow.

The level of food processing in the developed countries is much higher and they require highly automated food processing equipment for both, primary and secondary processing. The demand in India is mainly for primary processing and the focus on automation is lower.

Manoj PaulCountry Manager - India & South Asia, Heat and Control (South Asia) Pvt Ltd

Branded machinery manufacturers from developed countries are bringing in advanced technologies to the Indian market. Most of them are strongly associated with food research & technology institutes sharing the knowledge with the intellectuals of the industry, working on new projects.

Vinod Kumar SManager - Sales, Food Processing Division, Buhler (India) Pvt Ltd


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Kurus Bharucha

S team plays a crucial role in the food processing sector, as it impacts qualitative characteristics of the end-product like taste, texture, appearance

and hygiene standards. It is widely used for processing & cleaning applications and space conditioning. In terms of processes, it is used for cooking, pasteurisation, dehydration, blanching, evaporation/concentration, distillation, drying, coating, etc. Given the need to maintain hygienic conditions during manufacturing of food products and stringent regulations governing the same, a significant quantum of steam is used in cleaning applications like cleaning in place (CIP), steaming in place (SIP), floor washing, etc. Steam is also used in equipment such as vapour absorption machines (VAMs) and dehumidification units for plant space conditioning.

The cost of primary food, which forms the raw material for the sector, is not completely under a plant’s control. Thus, the only option available towards cutting costs is to optimise management of utilities like steam and undertake energy conservation measures.

Steam managementFuel cost escalations are inevitable, and this means more expensive steam. Many plants switch to cheaper fuels to mitigate fuel costs. But given that prices of all fuels are on the upswing, any advantage from fuel switchover is only temporary. Besides, this solution does not address the inefficiencies in the entire steam system. It merely makes steam generation cheaper.

The real solution, therefore, lies in generating steam and then utilising it more efficiently by eliminating areas of losses within the plant. Various audits and daily interactions with plants reveal that by addressing both these areas, 10-15 per cent savings are easily achievable. Addressing the steam system not only yields better bottom lines, but also results in higher productivity or lower rejections, as observed in several instances across plants.

Energy-efficient plant

Building ‘steam’ for growth

The ever-changing consumer needs are posing a greater challenge to the food and beverages industry. Adding to this complexity is the increasing consumer sensitivity to pricing, rising input & processing costs and growing consumer awareness about the environmental issues. As a result, there is a need for a better utilitisation of energy resouces, with greater accountability to the environment.

Table 1: Variations in specific fuel consumption (SFC) in some sectorsSector Units Best SFC Avg SFC

Edible oil Kg (Coal)/ tonne of seeds crushed 47 63Brewery Lt (FO)/KL of beer 36 58Dairy Kcal/litre of Milk 32 64

Courtesy: Steam America


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Thus, better steam management aligns perfectly with a plant’s goal for compliance with environmental norms, competitiveness, higher profitability, controlled production costs, higher asset utilisation (better productivity) and lower rejections. Everyone stands to gain from better performance across these parameters – the owner/management, shareholders and operations personnel.

Energy conservationAlmost all plants undertake some form of measures towards energy conservation. The best way to identify the potential for improvement or gauge the impact of energy conservation initiatives is by benchmarking specific consumption figures. Benchmarking is particularly useful in the food processing industry, where specific steam or fuel consumption can be compared across similar products within the plant on a daily/monthly basis and also vis-à-vis other plants.

Studies across a number of food processing plants indicate that there are huge variations in specific fuel consumption (SFC) norms. For example alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages wherein plants belonging to the same group have a difference of as

much as 15-20 per cent in the fuel consumption to produce the same quantum of product. The best brewery in the country today requires 36 litre of furnace oil (FO) to produce 1KL of beer, and yet there are plants that require as much as 58 litre of FO to produce the same. Similar is the case with dairies, beverages, processed foods, edible oil or rendering plants. Table 1 indicates findings across some of the sub-sectors of food processing industry.

SFC of the plant primarily depends on two key areas:

The plant’s steam to fuel ratio, ie how efficiently the plant generates steam

The plant’s steam to product ratio (specific steam consumption), ie how efficiently does the plant distribute and utilise steam in the process

Improving the steam to fuel ratioThe steam to fuel ratio of a plant depends on factors such as boiler efficiency, feed water temperature and blowdown losses.

Of the 100 per cent of fuel used in the boiler, only about 80 per cent is converted to steam, considering a boiler efficiency of 80 per cent. By ensuring that the boiler is run efficiently, a plant can realise gains.

Variations in plant operating conditions are a common occurrence due to variations in the number of equipment operating at any given time. These variations lead to changes in steam consumption and hence, boiler loading. These variations significantly impact the efficiency of the steam system.

It is possible to run the boiler at optimum efficiency even with variations in load. This can be done by streamlining operating practices based on online monitoring of boiler house parameters.

Condensate contains almost 20 per cent of the energy supplied to the boiler. By increasing the condensate and flash recovery factor of the plant, one can increase the feed water temperature of the plant, thereby reducing the fuel requirement of the boiler to convert the water to steam. Going by the thumb rule, a six-degree rise in the feed water temperature results in a one per cent reduction in the fuel requirement of the boiler. Across food processing plants, there is always scope to improve the condensate recovery factor (CRF).

A correctly engineered condensate recovery system is the key to ensure complete and effective condensate and flash recovery. Many plants recover condensate; however it is important to review the method of recovery

Table 2: Tips for optimisation

DriersFor good working condition of driers, one needs to:

Ensure proper condensate evacuation through application-based steam trap selection

Ensure proper steam conditioning Ensure proper temperature control on

the equipment Explore the potential for heat recovery

from the exhaust air and its utilisation Maximise the capacity utilisation of

the drier Eliminate leakage losses and reduce

radiation losses through correct insulation

Maximise the product surface area to facilitate quicker drying with lowest steam consumption

Spray driersThese driers need to be maintained by pursuing the following measures:

Establish the feasibility of exhaust air heat recovery and its utilisation

Ensure correct steam trapping on the equipment for proper evacuation of condensate

Ensure proper steam pressure control on the air heater

Establish the feasibility of partial conversion of direct fired air heater to steam. This is usually possible for the first phase and leads to significant savings

Correct operating practices

CookersMost food processing plants have a large number of cookers. Both steam consumption and batch timings can be optimised by addressing the following points:

Avoid temperature overshoots through correct temperature controls

Evacuate condensate quickly and effectively by installing the correct steam trap

Evacuate air from the steam space of the vessel by providing air vents

Proper steam conditioning Use of agitation or mixing of the

contents where possible Where tilting pans are used address

leakages through the rotary joints


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to ensure that maximum heat is recovered and utilised. For example, by collecting condensate in an open tank and recovering it using a centrifugal pump, a plant may indeed recover all the available condensate, but the flash steam containing 50 per cent of the energy in the condensate is lost. Additionally, this method normally results in a drop in condensate temperature as well by a minimum of 10-15 degrees, thus eroding the gains to be had from condensate recovery.

Improving the specific steam consumption ratioSteam generated in the boiler is distributed across the plant. Losses in distribution on account of leakages and poor insulation further reduces the heat reaching the process. Normal distribution losses in an efficient system are about 3 per cent and thus, energy reaching the process is about 77 per cent. In plants with leakages and poor/no insulation, distribution losses can even exceed 5 per cent. This results in a higher specific steam consumption ratio and hence poor SFC.

Once the steam reaches the process equipment, if the equipment works at 80 per cent efficiency levels, of the 77 per cent energy, only 57 per cent of the energy will actually produce results. Here the presence of factors such as air and condensate can impede heat transfer or incorrect steam quality, steam parameters, operating practices and reduce the efficiency of heat

transfer resulting in a poor specific steam consumption ratio. Across food processing plants, it has been found that process equipment actually consumes much more steam than the theoretical load for the equipment. Table 2 highlights the potential for optimisation across some common equipment in food processing plants.

Multiple effect evaporatorsA number of food processing plants have multiple effect evaporators (MEE) used to achieve product concentration. This is a major steam consuming equipment, which often accounts for 30-40 per cent of the steam consumption in many process plants, thereby offering an excellent potential for savings in MEE, which can be realised by addressing the following:

Ensuring feed rate optimisation Adopting correct control strategy

on steam based on product feed rate and product concentration

Recovering and utilising condensate heat from the last stage (this condensate is normally drained)

Recompression of the first stage vapour for use in the second stage

Hot water generation systemMost food processing plants use large quantities of hot water, either in the process or for product tracing or cleaning applications. This hot water is usually generated through direct steam injection in tanks. Often these tanks are open and uninsulated with huge heat losses due to radiation. Further, across plants, this water is generated and held for several hours leading to hold-up losses. Lack of temperature control adds to the losses due to temperature overshoots. Instantaneous hot water generation through use of indirect steam can avoid hold-up losses and ensure efficient steam generation.

How and where to start?Energy audits across the food processing sector reveal that typical savings in most plants are distributed

across the steam and condensate loop. Figure 1 illustrates the average potential for savings in each area.

Thus, switching to cheaper fuels and putting in place a more efficient boiler is only the first step towards savings. Often similar random acts of conservation may yield savings, but do not realise the full potential available. There is a need to undertake steam & condensate management in a systematic manner. With savings possible in each area of the steam system, it is imperative to adopt a holistic approach ensuring that one realises the true potential for the savings.

Realising these savings often means knowing where to start. The first step in this direction is identifying the total potential in the plant and prioritising actions based on criticality of each area. A detailed energy audit of the plant helps in establishing the potential for savings in any plant and provides the appropriate roadmap for implementation. This ensures that one’s steam system is addressed in a systematic manner.

Correct implementation of energy conservation schemes enables enormous savings. A number of technological advancements in steam systems today enable to run a plant efficiently and minimise the losses. The use of appropriate diagnostics can help in understanding the plant consumption patterns to ensure that timely actions are taken to sustain savings.

Finally, engagement from the plant personnel is equally important at every level within an organisation. This can be only achieved through greater energy awareness and by highlighting that it is a win-win for all.

Kurus Bharucha is Manager (Business Development) in the Energy Services Division of Forbes Marshall. The Division enables plants to

achieve the best specific fuel consumption figures by optimising steam systems. For details, contact Belinda Gaikwad on email: [email protected]

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F ood and water-borne disease outbreaks have been documented worldwide and hence, it has become imperative to improve the current safety measures.

The food industry is a global one, with products being imported and exported daily. The global nature of the food industry further complicates control efforts, since countries vary in their standards and practices.

Water forms an important constituent throughout the food production chain, from the farm to processing to the kitchen table and is often a direct ingredient in food and beverages.

Although some food service operations use point-of-use (POU) water treatment devices to ensure a safe and consistent product, many others simply use municipal water and assume it has been adequately monitored, analysed and determined safe for human consumption. Tap water supplies are known to vary with regard to taste, odour and the presence of microbes.

The food processing industry is made up of many segments, of which major water using categories include beverage manufacturing, sugarcane & beet processing, fruit & vegetable processing, meat & poultry, grain processing, fats,

oils & dairy products, etc. Of these, beverage segment is a major consumer of water.

Water for beverage manufacturingRecently, there has been a significant focus on the quality of water being used for beverage production, some of which becomes a part of the final product. The balance is used for washing bottles & containers, cooling compressors & refrigeration equipment and make-up to boilers producing steam used for cooking, evaporation, heating of pasteurisers & space heating.

The term beverage here includes soft drinks, re-constituted juices and bottled water. While recognised specifications are lacking, concerns include bacteria, sodium, alkalinity, water hardness and total dissolved solids.

Soft drinks: Primary concerns in soft drinks are bacteria & yeast, sodium, alkalinity & chlorine. In the soft drink industry, it is common to lime soften the water for hardness and alkalinity reduction since alkalinity destroys the flavour of acidic fruit extracts. In lime softeners, breakpoint chlorination is also practised. The finished water is filtered and then passed through activated carbon as a final precaution for removal of chlorine and any residual tastes

Water treatment system

Ensuring purity, managing quality The quality of water can have a significant impact on the taste and edibility of food products. Besides, with the food industry going global, it is mandatory to follow stringent standards to avoid contamination of foods and prevent water-borne illnesses. This is true for all segments in the food processing domain and more so in the beverages sector, which is among the largest consumers of water. The growing issues pertaining to contamination call for sophisticated water treatment systems to monitor water usage practices.

Courtesy: Brochem Industries


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or odours. Most soft drink bottling plants have hot water boilers to provide the heat required for bottle and can washing. For a soft drink to be labelled low sodium or sodium-free, the product must meet FDA guidelines. Usually this requires a form of demineralisation. Once again, reverse osmosis is often the method of choice, due to ease of operation and economics.

Juices: Primary concerns are bacteria and yeast. Since reverse osmosis removes more than 99 per cent bacteria from high volumes of water, it is a common treatment method for water used in juices. Ozone sanitation is also an effective method. Chemical disinfection methods such as chlorine may have an impact on the taste of the beverage.

Bottled water: Primary concerns are bacteria & yeast and total solids content. The bottled water industry has to manufacture a product within the guidelines of certain definitions.

A partial list includes distilled water, pure water, spring water and mineral water. Disinfection using chlorination or ozonation is usually required. Where taste or chemicals are a consideration, disinfection by ozone is preferred. The total solids content is usually most economically controlled by reverse osmosis. The label on the bottle should define the method of production.

High purity water treatment systemsThe treatment of water for beverage industry includes high purity systems. Table 1 illustrates the general treatment for the bottled water and beverage industry.

Market trendsThe four trends witnessed worldwide indicate increased applications for water

purification in the 21st century. The first is deterioration of water supplies from increased use and disposal of chemicals. Second is the development of increasingly sensitive instruments capable of detecting water contaminants in parts per billion and even parts per trillion range. Third is the growing sophistication of the public knowledge of water quality and the regulating authorities’ response in mandating high standards. Fourth is the development of new or refined high-technology and bio-technology products, which require ultrapure water as part of their manufacture. Water treatment techniques will require even greater sophistication in the years ahead.

Courtesy: Technology Division, Ion Exchange (India) Ltd. For details, contact on email: [email protected]

Table 1: General treatment for the bottled water and beverage industryRequirements for Bottled water Beverage water

Plant specifi cations

Designed to meet low-sodium water requirements Feed water 800 ppm TDS; temperature 25ºC

Designed to meet low-sodium

requirements of soft drinks Feed water 1,000 ppm TDS;

temperature 25ºC

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Pretreatment Chemical feed system for

chlorination Dual media fi lter Chemical feed system for

pH correction Activated carbon fi lter for

pesticide removal

Pre-treatment Chemical feed system for

chlorination Dual media fi lter Chemical feed system for pH

correction

Reverse osmosis unit Reverse osmosis unitOzone unit Post treatment

Activated carbon fi lter with provision for steam sterilisation

Post-carbon cartridge fi lter (5 micron)

Submicron cartridge fi lter (0.2 micron)

Material of construction (MOC) for the above equipment is in SS 316

Storage & distribution Contact tower Ozone destruct unit Stainless steel distribution

pump system

Storage & distribution Storage tank with 0.2 micron

air fi lter Float switch Stainless steel distribution

pump system

Courtesy: Ion Exchange India

Courtesy: Ion Exchange India


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Shushmul Maheshwari

A bstinence from alcohol is rooted in the religion and culture of a country like India since times immemorial. However, the impact of globalisation

and socio-cultural changes have resulted in some of its essentially conservative societies shed prejudices against alcohol consumption.

It has been noted that the sales of whiskey and beer have surged in the recent years, and urbanised Indians are showing notable preference for wine consumption. With the economy growing fast and the middle-class population expanding exponentially, India has today emerged as a new market for both, wine production and consumption at the global level.

Having being delinked from liquor and now seen as a part of the country’s agronomy, the Indian wine industry has been estimated at around $ 50 million currently. In fact, around 25 million Indians have been found to consume wine, which is estimated to reach around 125 million by 2012. Boasting of an annual growth rate of about 25-30 per cent since the past five years, India is looking forward to become the next big name in the global wine market.

In terms of taste, red wine has emerged as the most popular choice among the Indian population in comparison to other variants such as white and rose wine. As it is fruitier and more structured, the taste of red wine is more appealing for new wine drinkers. Earlier considered as a drink associated with women, red wine has now become a status beverage for upper and upper middle-class Indians.

The social beverageRed wine has been preferred by the youth of the country due to its various health benefits and has taken the position of a social drink, where people are now comfortable enjoying it with their family members.

Gone are the days when Indians were not ready to experiment and just chose between the variants – red and white wine. Now Indians have started showing interest in international brands and are ready to experiment. Although being indigenously price-sensitive, Indians are now moving on with enhanced international brand awareness for the various variants available in the market. They have developed an increased brand recall for the variants of wine and are ready to pay for the best qualities available.

Wine is gaining the status of a social drink in India, with more people showing preference for it as a result of its health benefits and good taste. The government is also providing incentives and making efforts to support the wine industry. Yet, the country has a long way to go to sustain and improve the attractiveness & profitability of its wine industry.

Vying for higher profitability

Indian wine industry

Courtesy: The Lobby


INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

This transition in the behaviour of Indians in terms of wine consumption has been a consequence of high growth in disposable income, rapid urbanisation and growth in retail in the past few years. Additionally, the emergence of modern food retail chains has facilitated the availability of wine for a new and fast-expanding consumer base. Further, constructive policy measures in terms of excise duty exemption and provision of infrastructure facilities such as wine parks & institutes, have provided the necessary fillip for the wide acceptance of wine as a social beverage in India.

On the production frontTalking of production, around 4,000 acre of land in India is under vines, about 3,000 of which is in Maharashtra alone. Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh are the two other states producing grapes for wines, the former producing premium varietals. At present, India boasts of a total of around 65 wineries with Indage, Sula and Grover as the major players in the market.

Indage has been a pioneer and the biggest producer of wines since its inception in 1984 and is expected to occupy the major marketshare of around 36 per cent in 2010. Sula vineyards and Grover vineyards have been facing stiff competition, with 17 per cent & 10 per cent respectively, and are delivering high quality wine.

The rest 37 per cent of the market has been occupied by players such as Vintage Wines, Mercury Wines, York Winery, Vinsura, Chateau d’Ori, Indus, Globus, Miazma, Big Banyan and Zampa, which produce quality wines, but their sales levels are still small, less than 20,000 cases a year.

Further, it has been observed that several new wineries have come up during the last few years, notably The Four Seasons Winery, a subsidiary of the United Spirits Ltd, one of the biggest Indian liquor companies. This winery in Maharashtra, which sold around 40,000 cases last year, is among the fastest growing winery and is expected to overtake Grover in the future.

Due to the fact that the level of competition is rising steadily, the players are concentrating more on quality rather than quantity and are more focussed on promoting & establishing their brand among the Indian consumers.

Wine consumptionWine is emerging as one of the favourite beverages of Indians and the total consumption in 2009 stood at a whopping 1.709 million cases, of which 0.23 million were imported. The projected 0.46 million cases of imported wines in 2013 reflect a 100 per cent growth in four years.

With respect to state-wise consumption, Delhi, Bengaluru and Mumbai are the major markets in the country that prefer wines with international labels. While in Mumbai the retail and on-premise sales were 50:50 per cent respectively last year, in Delhi the on-premise leaned to 70-80 per cent, with Bengaluru having a retail sale of about 60 per cent. However, wine consumption is also picking up in areas not earlier associated with the drink, such as Chandigarh and Uttaranchal. Further, places like Rajasthan are also gaining momentum in terms of wine consumption, where renowned international chains of hotels and heritage properties are present.

Besides, a segment level analysis reveals that sales of still wine continue to be the most lucrative in the Indian wine market, generating around 70-75 per cent of the market’s overall value. Meanwhile, sales of sparkling wine account for around 20 per cent of the Indian wine market and rest is constituted by fortified wine.

As far as consumption of different variants is concerned, around 74 per cent of the still light wines consumed in India will be in the ‘red’ category by the end of 2010. In fact, the red wine proportion is set to increase by more than 100 per cent by 2013. Some of the famous brands of red wine in India include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, etc.

Government’s inventivenessWith the shift in the approach of the government, more uniformity of laws, new regulatory policies, tax incentives and the spending power of the expanding affluent middle-class who consider wine as a lifestyle drink, the Indian wine market is likely to grow as a result of an increased acceptability in India.

In the past few years, the government has initiated various measures to support the superfluous growth of the industry. For instance, in 2009, the Government of Maharashtra announced many policy decisions that acted as a relief measure for the wine industry. Following slashing of the local duty on imported wine, lowering of the registration fee only for the out-of-state wines and refunding of VAT to the local producers, Maharashtra has provided ample respite to its manufacturers. Further, Karnataka also followed the same trend and slashed tax on local wine. It also unveiled a new cheaper ‘wine bar’ licence as well.

To enable the growth of the wine industry, the government’s budget for the FY2010 reduced the customs duty on food processing machinery and their parts from 7.5 to 5 per cent. Further, the customs duty on packaging

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machines was also reduced from 15 to 5 per cent and that of refrigerated vans from 20 to 10 per cent, which gave a further boost to the wine industry in India. Besides, various states increased the import duties on wine in the past few years to protect the interests of the domestic players in the country.

In addition, several states made amendments to their retail policy and allowed wine to be retailed by private departmental retail stores. This policy was initiated in the state of Goa and has been followed by Maharashtra (since 2007), Haryana (since 2008), Karnataka (since May 2009) and Delhi (Since November 2009).

Despite the government focus on the wine industry in the country, there are major shortfalls that the country is witnessing in wine manufacturing and marketing.

Issues to be addressedDespite the potential for growth, the present reality is that, the limited domestic consumption of wine in India and non-availability of standard vine varieties to produce good quality wines of international standards has discouraged the grape production as well as the R&D in this sector. Some of the shortfalls currently being faced by the Indian wine industry include:

Low awareness about the health benefits of wine as a beverage

Industry stuck with a large inventory due to over-production

Short-sighted and destructive inter-state protectionist policies that inhibit wineries from expanding

Stiff customs duties on imported wine

Mere presence in the global wine market Promotion of alcoholic beverages

not permitted Quality far below the international

standardsThe industry regulators and players need to become proactive to sustain future growth. Some of the corrective measures that have been identified to improve the overall industry outlook

include development of infrastructure; protection & subsidisation of the domestic industry; reduction in rates as the Indian consumers are price-sensitive; and promotion of classification of Indian wine regions. Besides, easing of tariff barriers for the wines; developing awareness on the health benefits of wine; and supply of good quality wines at reasonable prices in the domestic market are other ways to promote the industry.

In addition, to bolster the growth of the wine industry, marketing of wine should be done in accordance to accurate up-to-date market knowledge, insight and creative use of technology. In addition, collaborations in technology, equipment and foreign equity participation will be extremely rewarding. Further, more wineries need to be set up in states such as Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, among others, as these states are

suitable for cultivating wine grapes, once they liberalise licensing.

As far as global expansion is concerned, various export markets have to be tapped at competitive prices, even though it is a niche market.

Road aheadWith the average annual per capita consumption of wine in India pegged at about 12 ml, the potential for growth is phenomenal. This impressive growth rate will be substantiated by the improvement of wine quality in the coming years with more wine varieties made from grapes other than the classic French varietals being made available in the market.

Moreover, the wine grape production in the near future is expected to accelerate considerably, especially in new regions across various states in the country. The domestic consumption is also likely to increase considerably, reducing the imports from other European countries.

In addition, as more wine parks come into existence, the coming years will witness the emergence of wine tourism in the country, with the tour operators or hotels putting a clutch of wineries on the tourist map. Most wineries will be creating tasting rooms with attached restaurants at the vineyards. Many others are planning to start resorts and spas in the vineyards to boost wine tourism and thereby, create awareness about this hedonic derivative of grape juice.

Shushmul Maheshwari is the Chief Executive of RNCOS E-Services Pvt Ltd, a market research & information analysis company with global

presence. He has spent more than 15 years working in the senior management teams of both, Indian and multinational companies. He has gained expertise in research & analysis field and actively participated in various national and international conferences & discussions organised by business & trade-related associations. Email: [email protected]

The wine grape production in the near future

is expected to accelerate considerably, especially in new regions across various

states in the country.

Courtesy: Best Wine Club


FOOD SAFETY

Subhash Vaidya

F ood safety is one of the most crucial elements in the entire food chain system, right from harvesting, processing, production, distribution

and storage to the actual service to consumer. It can be ensured by following various control measures applicable to every process. In order to adhere to high-quality standards, safety measures need to be very stringent for RTE foods.

Like any other segment in the food sector, the basic food safety issues start from the sourcing of raw materials. All ingredients or raw materials to be used in a product should have specification and criteria for acceptance at the receiving dock of the company.

Control in food preparation Food products have to be protected at every stage during the process of preparation and serving, for instance, cooking can kill many

micro-organisms, but not all. Moreover, safety needs to be maintained at different levels, be it at the location and premises or individual worker or equipment levels. Hence, there are some prerequisite programmes essential for the development and implementation of food safety system, which are described below.

Safeguarding premises The building and surrounding areas where food products are prepared & stored should be designed, constructed and maintained in such a manner so as to prevent contamination of the product. Washrooms, changing rooms, etc should not lead directly to the food processing area. They need to be adequately ventilated and maintained. Amenities like hot & cold running water, soap, sanitisers and hand-drying facilities must be made available.

This is not all. The plumbing, waste & sewerage disposal activities should be regularly carried out. This is because, if these basics are

Ready-to-eat (RTE) and convenience foods are now becoming a part and parcel of almost everyone’s lives as a result of rising disposable incomes, busy lifestyles and desire for trying out new products. While this growth trend in the consumption of such food products is providing opportunities to all the players in the food industry, it is also posing a challenge in terms of ensuring safety of foods. Read on to gain insights on how to go about maintaining food safety…

Need to raise the safety barRTE foods

Courtesy: Kentucky Beef Council


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neglected, the area will become a potential breeding ground for pests. All product contact surfaces, including utensils & equipment must be kept clean to prevent contamination.

The food processing units’ water control programme should establish the frequency of testing procedures for keeping a check on the quality of water used in the plant (at various points of usage) for food production and records need to be maintained. In addition, the programme should include steam & ice supply to ensure compliance with necessary regulation.

The transportation of raw materials, finished goods and packaging should be done hygienically to avoid direct contact of contaminating materials. Storage & transportation of finished goods should be under conditions that will protect the goods against physical, chemical & microbial contamination.

Employees should avoid smoking or using tobacco in any form while engaged in food preparation or washing utensils or in the food preparation area. They should use tobacco only in designated areas. Areas should not be designated, if the use of tobacco might result in contamination of food equipment, utensils or other items needing protection. Smoking can lead to contamination of food and food contact surfaces. When demarcating an area for smoking, existing physical barriers, ventilation systems and other physical elements of the facility should be taken into consideration. Care should be take to prevent the intrusion of smoke into areas where smoking is not permitted. Employees should also thoroughly wash their hands after smoking.

Maintenance focusCompanies need to undertake different methods of maintenance, for instance, preventive maintenance, to keep the equipment safe and running.

A documented preventive maintenanceprogramme needs to be in place. Personnel responsible for identifying product contamination should have the level of competency, knowledge and skills necessary for ensuring clean & safe production. They should be trained appropriately in proper food handling techniques. Besides, an adequate pest control programme must be in place & monitored for its effectiveness.

Integrated pest management (IPM) system should be followed. IPM is a system that uses physical, biological, and only as a last resort, chemical means to maintain, control or eliminate unwanted insects and vermins. It involves both the food

service managers and licensed pest control operators working together. Some of the ways to implement IPM include:

Cleaning the entire facility and removing any unnecessary itemsCleaning all surfaces including casters, legs, undersides of equipment and areas subject to food and mop spatterFilling up all cracks and crevices, especially around plumbing lines and wall trim Repairing damaged walls, floors, fixtures and structural materials

Recall procedures must ensure that potentially unsafe material is removed from the point of use or sale efficiently, rapidly and completely. All these

Do’s & don’ts for managers for ensuring food safety Do’s

Do provide adequate, convenient working facilities for employees

Do have adequately protected display and/or storage facilities, besides having amenities for cleaning and sanitising multi-use utensils

Do keep refuse in watertight containers with fly fight covers. Regular removal of refuse is essential. Cardboard boxes are not acceptable refuse storage containers.

Don’ts

Don’t allow insects or dust to contaminate food. Keep it protected

Don’t allow the use of tobacco by employees while preparing or serving food

Don’t let refrigerator temperature get above 41oF. Be sure that an accurate thermometer is keeping the temperature of each refrigerator in check

Don’t thaw frozen food at room temperature. They should be thawed at refrigerated temperature or under cool running potable water or during cooking

Don’t keep foods in dirty or corroded tin cans. Food storage containers should be easily cleanable

Don’t use chipped or cracked dishes and cooking utensils

Don’t store food in direct contact with shelves or ice

Don’t store food on the floor directly

Don’t allow hands to be washed in utensil washing sinks or food preparation sink or vice-versa

Don’t permit dry cleaning of used towels and sanitising of utensils together

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requirements are applicable for safety of all food products. However, with respect to RTE foods, the measures go much further.

Safety of RTE foods RTE food refers to products that are in an edible form and do not require further washing, cooking or additional preparation. It includes raw, washed, cut fruits, snack foods, vegetarian & non-vegetarian snacks, bakery foods and other items cooked at required temperatures. Some of the specific measures required to ensure safe handling of RTE foods include:

Avoid direct hand contact:As far as possible, employees must avoid direct hand contact with RTE foods and use suitable utensils, such as spatula, pair of tongs, single use gloves or tissues. However, gloves should not be worn by employees using mechanical equipment, while working at a hot grill or while carrying hot containers. Besides, employees must thoroughly wash their hands before using utensils or gloves.

Disposable gloves: If gloves are used to handle RTE foods, they must be single-use gloves made from vinyl, latex or disposable plastics and not heavy-duty rubber gloves. Correct use of gloves can afford a measure of food protection during the preparation and services. Disposable gloves should be used when food handlers have a non-injected, bandaged cut or burn on their hands. The gloves can protect the food from contamination as well as the injured hand.

If the disposable gloves are used inappropriately, then they too can get contaminated and lead to food-borne illnesses. Using disposable gloves requires handlers to wash their hands frequently.

Hand washing: A major cause of food-borne illnesses is the lack of proper hand washing, as soiled hands contaminate food. The germs that cause illness are in fact, micro organisms that are invisible to the naked eye. For this reason, it is essential to wash hands frequently and use sanitisers.

Need to take extra care Potentially hazardous food need extra care in handling. These foods get spoilt easily, if not handled properly and can cause food-borne illnesses. They include meat, poultry, milk, eggs, fish, cooked vegetables, baked goods, etc.

All the potentially hazardous foods need to be kept out of the temperature danger zone by keeping hot food at 140oF or above and cold foods below 41oF. It is necessary to check the temperature of food with a probe thermometer frequently, especially in cases where food is stored in steam tables, hot boxes, preparation coolers,

refrigerators, wall in coolers, cold tops, etc.

Garbage area maintenance Measures such as proper accumulation & disposal of garbage are necessary to minimise odours, prevent areas for insects and rodent and keep the food service area clean. Improperly handled garbage makes housekeeping difficult and may become a source of contamination of food, equipment & utensils. Some of the ways to handle garbage appropriately are as follows:

Keeping large dustbins outside and ensuring that it remains closed at all times. Open dustbins can attract pests and create an odour problemAvoiding accumulation of garbage on the floorBreaking down cardboard boxes. Boxes that are not flattened before being placed in the dustbins take up space needed for garbage disposal.Placing all garbage in plastic garbage bags. Garbage not placed in tightly sealed plastic bags cause odour and attract pests

Managing quality normsWith changing lifestyles, economic progress and less time for food preparation, there is a tremendous increase in demand for RTE foods all over the world, irrespective of whether it is vegetarian or non-vegetarian. Hence, it is important that these food items are prepared, stored and distributed, served in such a way that there is no risk of contamination, which may cause illness to the consumers. The various steps mentioned above will enable manufacturing of food products with acceptable quality standards.

Subhash Vaidya is a Senior Consultant for food, HACCP & ISO 22000 food safety management system. He is also

a Consultant for the dairy industry. Email: [email protected]

When to wash your hands

Before handling, preparing or serving food

Before handling clean utensils

After touching cuts or sores

After smoking, eating, drinking

After handling raw meat, especially poulty; or raw vegetables

After collecting and taking out garbage

After using toilet/restroom

Courtesy: Ballina Shire Council

CURTAIN RAISER


Ingraining seeds of success

Fi India 2010 claims to provide leading global companies access to the growing food & beverages market in India. The exhibition will be held concurrently with a conference on food ingredients from October 22-23, 2010 at the Bombay Exhibition Center, Mumbai, which is likely to provide a holistic view of the food processing industry.

A ccording to recent reports, the Indian food and beverage market is growing at a rate of 7.5 per cent CAGR and is likely to reach $ 330 billion mark by

2013. Currently positioned as the world’s second largest producer of food, India is now aiming to become one of the leading players in the global processed food industry.

Trends driving the food industryEach year there is an addition of 25 million people in India’s urban middle class and their tastes are evolving. Economic growth, interest in global cuisine and the need for convenience are changing the dietary choices. Also, health consciousness is popularising sugar-free and low calorie diet foods as well as foods containing more natural ingredients. Value-added foods are in demand and Indian consumers are discovering the growing number of packed & processed foods available to them. Taking due cognisance of these upcoming consumer trends and market drivers, Fi India 2010 is trying to give an impetus to the food processing industry.

Latest trends on the showFi India 2010 will bring together researchers & food technologists, manufacturers, food & beverage retailers, suppliers & distributors, safety & quality professionals, consultants, government

& trade associations and educational institutes. The exhibition has provision to experience a host of local and international food ingredients and related products. One can learn about new trends and developments in India with the innovative ‘Exhibitor Showcases’ section. Fi India 2010 promises to be a complete event providing a 360-degree status and outlook for everyone related to this industry.

Conference seriesThe venue will also be a host to the Fi India Conference Series. “In order to fully capitalise the growth opportunity of the ingredients industry, product manufacturers and ingredient suppliers need to adopt innovative measures to take their strategy for the processed food industry to the next level. This is the motto behind the Fi India Conference Series,” according to a press release by UBM India Pvt Ltd, the organiser of the event. With this in mind, the organiser expects participants to take full advantage of the latest thinking around the key opportunities and challenges facing the Indian food processing sector.

With talks focussing on the length and breadth of the food processing industry, the conference is expected to give a boost to this industry. Apart from a session on ingredient innovation, it will cover the regulatory scenario, innovations in bakery, confectionary, dairy & beverages, as also cold chain and packaging.

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Catalysing technological innovation The food & beverage industry has emerged as one of the important sectors in India. Taking due note of the fact, Food & Bev Tech 2010 trade fair is being organised in Mumbai to provide a competitive edge to players associated with the industry.

T he food processing sector got a momentum with the initiatives taken by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India. This,

coupled with the huge population of India has opened up a new vista for the consumer market in the world. The changing trends in the food habits from conventional foods to ready-to-eat or processed foods, make the food processing industry one of the key industries, touching the lives of millions of people.

The eventTaking due cognisance of the fact CII, launched its first edition of Food & Bev Tech in 2008. Since then Food & Bev Tech has been growing from strength to strength by showcasing the latest production machinery, raw materials, packaging equipment, auxiliary equipment & accessories required by the food & beverages industry. The third edition of Food & Bev Tech will take place from October 29-31, 2010, at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai.

The event is supported by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India and endorsed by a galaxy of food & beverage associations based in India. The event is regarded as one of the best focussed technology shows for the industry.

All-in-one showOver 80 exhibitors have already confirmed their participation in the Food & Bev Tech 2010. Besides,

the event has received a good response from leading companies like Blue Star, HRS Process, Ingersoll Rand, B&R Industrial Automation, Domino Printech, Ion Exchange, Parle Agro, Siemens Ltd etc. The show will have country pavilions from China and Taiwan.

The exhibitor profile at Food & Bev Tech 2010 will include process & packaging technology, refrigeration & preservation technology, ingredients & raw materials, measurement & control systems, analytical & hygiene equipment and supply chain solutions, thus providing a comprehensive overview of modern food & beverage technology.

CII’s initiativeCII is working towards the vision of ‘Positioning India as a major global player in the processed food sector’. “To achieve this, it has been working closely with the Government in strengthening the policy framework required to promote competitiveness and innovation in the Indian food industry. Food processing industry in India has emerged as one of the most promising sectors for investors and undoubtedly the sector has experienced a remarkable growth,” says Piruz Khambatta, Chairman, Food & Bev Tech 2010 and Chairman & Managing Director, Rasna Pvt Ltd. CII is proactively involved in building and enhancing the capacity of this sector in the area of food regulations, processing technology, safety and quality.

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Fi India 2010 An event that would feature companies showcasing ingredients for food & beverages, dietary supplements, functional/health foods, nutraceuticals, natural foods; October 22-23, 2010; at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai

For details contact:UBM India Pvt LtdSagar Tech Plaza, SakiNaka JunctionAndheri (E), Mumbai 400 072 Tel: 022-6612 2600, Fax: 022-6612 2626Email: [email protected]

Food & Bev Tech 2010An exhibition & conference for the food and beverage processing industry; October 29-31, 2010; at Bombay exhibition Centre, Mumbai

For details contact:Anil Padwal, CII (Western Region) 105, Kakad Chambers, Dr A B Road, Worli, Mumbai 400 018 Tel: 022-2493 1790, Fax: 022-2493 9463 Email: [email protected]

International PackTech India 2010An exhibition and conference for the packaging & processing industry that will be held along with drink technology India; November 18-20, 2010; at Bombay exhibition Centre, Mumbai

For details contact:Himanshu GuptaMesse Düsseldorf India Pvt Ltd1, Commercial Complex 2nd Floor, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi 110 076Tel: 011-2697 1745 / 1056

Fax: 011-2697 1746Email: [email protected]

Poultry India 2010An international exhibition for the poultry industry; November 24-26, 2010; at Hyderabad International Trade Exposition Centre (HITEX), Hyderabad

For details contact:Indian Poultry Equipment Manufacturers’ Association (IPEMA)E-36, ‘D’ Road MIDC, SatpurNashik, Maharashtra 422 007 Mob: 98220 94653Email: [email protected]

Annapoorna - World of Food India 2010An international exhibition and conference for the food & beverage industry; November 24-26, 2010; at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai

For details contact:Chandra ShekharFederation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) Trade Fair SecretariatFICCI, Federation HouseTansen Marg, New Delhi 110 001 Tel: 011-2331 6551, Fax: 011-3091 0411 Email: [email protected]

Food Technology Show 2010To be held concurrently with PackPlus 2010, this event will focus on technologies, equipment, materials & services for food production & processing, baking, freezing,

refrigeration & climatic engineering, etc; December 03-06, 2010; at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi

For details contact:Print-Packaging.com Pvt LtdInternational Infotech ParkVashi, Navi Mumbai 400 705 Tel: 022-2781 2093, Fax: 022-2781 2578 Email: [email protected]

TASTE 2011A trade fair for wine, spirits, food & hospitality; January 27-29, 2011; at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai

For details contact:Informa India A202 Business Square Solitaire Corporate Park, Andheri-Kurla Road Chakala, Andheri (E), Mumbai 400 093 Tel: 022-4020 3355Fax: 022-4026 4000Email: [email protected]

Aahar 2011An international trade fair for food processing, machinery and technology; March 10-14, 2011; at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi

For details contact:India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) Pragati Maidan, New Delhi 110 001 Tel: 011-2337 1725, Fax: 011-2337 8464 Email: [email protected]

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

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

For detailsInfomedia 18 Ltd, Ruby House,

1st Floor, J K Sawant Marg, Dadar (W), Mumbai 400 028. Tel: 022 3003 4651 Fax: 022 3003 4499 • Email: [email protected]

INDOREMadhya Pradesh

Jan 7-10, 2011Maharaja Shivajirao

School Grd, Chimanbaug

CHENNAITamil Nadu

Mar 11-13, 2011Chennai Trade

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PUNEMaharashtra

Nov 19-22, 2010Auto Cluster Exhibition

Ctr, Chinchwad

AHMEDABADGujarat

Dec 10-13, 2010Gujarat University

Exhibition Hall

For detailsInfomedia 18 Ltd, Ruby House,

1st Floor, J K Sawant Marg, Dadar (W), Mumbai 400 028.

Tel: 022 3003 4650 Fax: 022 3003 4499 • Email: [email protected]

Concurrent Shows

One of the largest advanced design and manufacturing events in India featuring

Machine Tools, Hydraulics & Pneumactics, Process Machinery & Equipment, Automation & Instrumentation, Packaging & Auxiliaries, IT Products, Electrical & Electronics, Material

Handling and Safety Equipment.

MUMBAIMaharashtra

February 17-19, 2011Bombay Exhibition

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InternationalIPA 2010International food processing and equipment week; October 17-21, 2010; at Paris Nord Villepinte in Paris, France

For details contact:ComexposiumImmeuble le Wilson70, avenue du Général-de-Gaulle92058 Paris-La Défense, FranceTel: +33 (0) 1 7677 1111 Fax: +33 (0) 1 7677 1212 Email: [email protected]

Food Processing & Packaging Indonesia 2010International exhibition on food processing & packaging machinery, equipment, materials & services; October 27-30, 2010; at Jakarta International Expo in Jakarta, Indonesia

For details contact:Krista ExhibitionsJln.Blandongan 28 DGJakarta 11220, IndonesiaTel: +62-21 6345861Fax: +62-21 6340140 Email: [email protected]

Ingredients Russia 2010An event for food ingredients, additives and flavours; November 23-26, 2010; Crocus-Expo IEC, Moscow

For details contact:ITE Group Plc105 Salusbury RoadLondon, NW6 6RG, The UKTel: +44 (0) 20 7596 5000 Fax: +44 (0) 20 7596 5111 Email: [email protected]

SIFSE 2010Shanghai International Fisheries & Seafood Expo; December 10-13, 2010; at Shanghai Everbright Convention & Exhibition Center, Shanghai

For details contact:Shanghai Gehua Exhibition Service Co LtdRm.1206-1208Xin’an Building No. 99 Tianzhou RdShanghai 200233, ChinaTel: +86-21-54451166 Fax: +86-21-54451968 Email: [email protected]

FBK 2011An exhibition for the baking and confectionery industries; January 23-27, 2011; at BEA Bern Expo, Switzerland

For details contact:BEA Bern Expo Mingerstrasse 6, Case Postale 3000Bern 22, Switzerland Tel: +41 (0) 31 340 12 34 Email: [email protected]

ISMInternational sweets and biscuits fair; January 30-February 02, 2011; at Exhibition Centre Cologne, Germany

For details contact:Koelnmesse GmbHMesseplatz 1, 50679 Köln, GermanyTel: +49 221 821-0 Fax: +49 221 821-2574 E-mail: [email protected]

IFFIP PACKFAIR International forum for food industry and packaging; February 02-04, 2011; at KievExpoPlaza Exhibition Center, Ukraine

For details contact:IFWexpo Heidelberg GmbH Landfriedstraße 1a69117 Heidelberg, Germany Tel: +49 (0) 62 21 - 13 57-0 Fax: +49 (0) 62 21 - 13 57 - 23 Email: [email protected]

PRODEXPO 2011An international fair of foodstuffs and food raw materials; February 07-11, 2011; at Expocentr’ Krasnaya Presnya Fairgrounds in Moscow, Russia

For details contact:Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Stockumer Kirchstrasse 61D-40474 Düsseldorf, Germany Tel: +49 - 211 - 4560 900 Fax: +49 - 211 - 4560 668 Email: [email protected]

Gulfood ExhibitionA trade fair showcasing the latest developments in food & beverage, refrigeration & food service equipment,

food processing machinery, bakery & confectionery products & equipment, and food packaging; February 20-23, 2011; at Dubai International Exhibition Centre, UAE

For details contact:Dubai World Trade CentrePO Box 9292, Dubai, UAE Tel: +971 (4) 332 1000 Fax: +971 (4) 3312173 Email: [email protected]

Foodtechmash 2011Exhibition of equipment and technologies for food industry; February 23-25, 2011; at KievExpoPlaza Exhibition Center, Ukraine

For details contact:Kyiv International Contract Fair, JSC PO Box B-13Kyiv, 01001, Ukraine Tel: +380 (44) 461-93-40 Fax: +380 (44) 461 93-40 Email: [email protected]

China Drinktec 2011Exhibition on beverage, brewery and wine technology; March 09-11, 2011; at China Import and Export Fair Pazhou Complex, China

For details contact:Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd321 Java Road, North Point, Hong Kong Tel: +852 2811 8897 Fax: +852 2516 5024 Email: [email protected]

Seafood Processing America 2011Trade show for seafood and food processing industry; March 20-22, 2011; at Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, the US

For details contact:Diversified Business Communications 121 Free StreetPortland, Maine 04112-7437 The US Tel: +1 (207) 842-5500 Fax: +1 (207) 842-5503 Email: [email protected]

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Infrared lamps/heatersAlok International offers a complete range of infrared heaters and lamps manufactured by Victory Lighting (UK) Ltd. Infrared is an electromagnetic radiation whose wavelength is longer than visible light but shorter than microwave radiation. It is divided into short-wave, medium-wave and long-wave infrared. These infrared lamps/heaters are used in PET preform heating, drying water-based inks on printing presses, paint baking, powder-coating curing, curing inks on textiles, drying glue on paper, drying moisture in paper mills, paper coating drying, shrink wrapping, food warming, evaporation of water in humidifiers, soldering and in the semiconductor industry. The company also offers a complete range of short-wave infrared lamps, ceramic infrared heaters and medium-wave quartz infrared heaters.

Alok International New Delhi Tel: 011-2592 0408/0439, Fax: 011-4144 3563Email: [email protected]

Metal detector

Technofour Electronics offers conveyorised metal detector for detection of metal contamination in food and pharmaceutical products. It is an Eddy current-based digital metal detection system, which also finds application in chemicals, cosmetics, garments, leather, rubber and in many other industries. The metal detector consists of an electronic unit, test coil, conveyor and rejection mechanism. The functions performed by the electronic unit are diagnostics on LCD display, auto product compensation, set parameter retention on loss of power, buzzer and LED indication on detection of metal contamination, LCD bargraph/numeric display to monitor noise & signal, etc. Rejection mechanisms offered by the company are conveyor stoppage, air nozzle, diverter arm, flap and pusher/puller.

Technofour Electronics Pvt Ltd Pune - MaharashtraTel: 020-2605 8063/4/5, Fax: 020-2605 8073Email: [email protected]

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Chilli cutting machinesVarada Engineers offers chilli cutting machines, which are used specially for green chilli. All food contact parts and structure are made of 304 grade stainless steel. The cut chilli pieces are as per specifications or 20 mm in length. The machines are compact and easy to work with. These have durable

SS cutting blades and a feeding arm that propels chillies towards the cutting blades. These machines are user-friendly and have an inbuilt conveyor to carry the chillies. One of its main features is, less product wastage. These machines are available in capacities ranging from 2,000 kg to 10 tonne/day. The power requirement of these chilli cutting machines range from 2 to 5 hp at 415 V.

Varada Engineers Pune - MaharashtraTel: 020-2698 9087Mob: 098230 76601Email: [email protected]

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Conveyor componentsSpectra Plast India offers modular conveyor components as per international standards in various grades of engineering plastics like reinforced polyamide, polyacetal, UHMWPE, etc. The range of products include wear strips, slat chains, modular chains, sprockets, idlers, frame supports, leg supports, corner bends, etc. The products are manufactured as per the standard practised in the conveying industry. Various machine builders and end-users use these products in breweries, distilleries, pharmaceuticals, soft drinks, personal care products, etc. Tailor-made components are also manufactured from various grades of engineering plastics and as per requirement of machine builders & end-users.

Spectra Plast India Pvt Ltd Coimbatore - Tamil NaduTel: 0422-653 9529 Fax: 0422-266 5872Email: [email protected]

Laser marking systemsVideojet Technologies offers laser marking systems. The ‘Videojet 7210 (10 W)’ and ‘7310 (20 W)’ pulsed fibre lasers are compact, versatile and low maintenance

solid-state marking systems. These are perfect for direct parts marking (DPM) and unique identification (UID) applications on metals, plastics and other hard to mark materials in aerospace, automotive, electronics, medical devices and tools markets. These machines have the smallest available standard & high resolution scan heads, with straight-out or right angle beam exits. Optional high resolution scan heads offer exceptionally large marking areas and extra wide mark fields for high speed mark-on-the-fly applications. No PC is required for stand-alone operation, which saves space and increases reliability & versatility for broad application range. These laser coding systems are clean to operate, have very low consumable cost and are suitable for industries with high processing requirements.

Videojet Technologies (I) Pvt Ltd Navi Mumbai - MaharashtraTel: 022-2778 0678, 3298 1209, Fax: 022-2778 0674Mob: 099202 27957Email: [email protected]

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EPS cup making machine Neejtech India offers both vertical and horizontal expanded polystyrene (EPS) cup making machine manufactured by Thermoware EPS Machinery BV. This

machine is used for the production of cups, containers, tubs and meat trays. The features of the machine include guaranteed cycle time and high volume production - approximately 4,50,000 cups/day with 3 machines of 16 cavity. It is available with upto 16 cavity moulds & machines and is provided with pneumatic control & user-friendly electronics. The machine is used for manufacturing cups for hot & cold drinks and ice cream. It is designed to run at an optimised cycle time and gives 60 per cent higher productivity. The key advantage of the machine is that disposable trays, plates, containers, etc, can be made easily by changing the mould.

Neejtech IndiaAhmedabad - GujaratTel: 079-2656 1312, Mob: 098250 40231Email: [email protected]

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Cleaning nozzle

Industrial Equipwash offers fully automatic turbo tank cleaning nozzle powered by a cleaning fluid. It is designed for large volumetric tanks/agitators in pharma, food, distilleries, beverage, chemicals and other process industries. The heart of the turbojet cleaner is an internal hydraulic motor, which makes the nozzles automatically perform a geared rotation around the horizontal and vertical axes. The number of cycles required for proper cleaning usually depends on the cleaning distance, procedure and agent. To control the RPM of the machine, the flow rate is controlled through nozzles of various orifice sizes. A choice of nozzles is available to suit the tank geometry and cleaning requirements.

Industrial Equipwash IncMumbai - MaharashtraTel: 022-2679 7941 Fax: 022-2679 2936Mob: 098692 31815Email: [email protected]

BurnerEclipse Combustion offers ‘AH-MA’ burner, which produces a uniform odourless and smokeless flame ideal for heating fresh air in make-up and process air heating applications. Its design provides stable operation over a wide range of velocities, input and fuels. This burner is ETL listed, complies with ANSI Z21.2 design standards and is used in systems, which meet emission standards for NOx and CO. This burner can be assembled from straight sections, tees and crosses to produce required configuration. The features of the burner include inputs up to 1,200,000 Btu/hr/LF, up to 30:1 turndown, up to 450ºF/232ºC upstream air temperature, up to 850ºF/450ºC downstream air temperature, multifuel capability (natural gas, propane and butane), etc.

Eclipse Combustion Pvt Ltd Pune - MaharashtraTel: 020-3250 3630, 3234 7612, 3260 5979Email: [email protected]

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Cold roomColpan Poly Panel Industries offers cold room. Its surface is made of GI pre-painted sheet, SS sheet, GI plain sheet and aluminium sheet. It is available in thicknesses of 60, 80, 100, 125 and 150 mm. Its wall, floor,

door frame, door leaf, tee walls, corners, ceilings and PVC gaskets are available in a variety of heights and widths. It is fitted with a flush-type big door which can have a long-term heavy duty usage. Its window/hatch door comes with a frame and can be fitted anywhere in the installed cold room. Door accessories consist of an imported-make handle, closer and chromium-plated hinges. The door leaf is made of fibreglass reinforced plastic lining. It does not dent, rust, wrap or scratch and can easily bear the impact of roll-in trolleys/carts. The cold room comes with double toughened glass vacuum due to which it becomes transparent and there is no need to frequently open the door. Its advanced high-density 40 kg/m3 of PUF insulation ensures insulating efficiency and uniform cell structure or density that can be provided as per the user’s demand.

Colpan Poly Panel IndustriesAhmedabad - GujaratTel: 079-6542 6394, Fax: 079-2297 1352Email: [email protected]

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Food extruderMalik Engineers offers single-screw food extruders suitable for extruding pellets from wheat, potato or corn. The line consists of a ribbon blender for dry mixing. After mixing, screw conveyors propel the product to pre-conditioner chamber, which consists of a single rotating agitator shaft fitted with mixing paddles. The material is cooked by mechanical shear and heat supplied by heaters wrapped around the temperature controlled barrel. The cooked dough is extruded out of the cooker extruder in the form of a continuous ribbon and is chopped into small lengths by stationary blades fitted at the end of the barrel. These are pneumatically transferred to the driers, which further removes extra moisture present in the pellet. The pellets are then weighed and packed for future consumption by expansion in hot oil (frying). It is available in screw sizes of 50, 65, 75 and 100 mm to give throughput rates of 25, 50, 80 & 120 kg/hr, respectively. The company also offers a special model with screw diameter of 160 mm, which provides up to 800 kg/hr output of pellet product.

Malik Engineers Thane - MaharashtraTel: 0250-239 0839, Fax: 022-2883 0751Email: [email protected]

Reverse osmosis desalination systemParker Hannifin India offers reverse osmosis desalination system. It consists of ‘Aqua Pro® 3 or 5’ plunger high-pressure pump with titanium head for maximum corrosion resistance, balanced drive for lowest noise & pulsation and ceramic plungers as well as nylon valves for long service life. The SS-316 pre-filtration housings deliver 200 sq ft of filtering area, and a boost pump provides up to 50 psi of boost pressure to the filtration system. It is provided with stainless steel, glycerin-filled pressure gauges, which accurately read pressure at filters, pump and product. The easy-to-operate SS-316 high-pressure bypass valve controls the operating mode from cleaning/rinsing to water production. Automatic diversion valve diverts water to discharge if water quality decreases below acceptable standards. Digital water quality monitor displays ppm TDS of product water outputand also displays temperature and total hours for accurate service logs. Parker Hannifin India Pvt Ltd Navi Mumbai - MaharashtraTel: 022-6513 7081-85, Fax: 022-2768 6841Email: [email protected]

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Photoelectric sensorOmron Automation offers ‘E3ZM series’ compact photoelectric sensor with built-in amplifier and stainless steel housing (SUS-316L). It is suited for applications in the food industry where hygiene and resistance to aggressive environments are key requirements. This sensor is also

suitable for high-temperature, high-pressure jet water spray cleaning applications. It has a sensing range of 15 m in through beam, 4 m in retro reflective, 1 m in diffused and 200 mm in BGS reflective mode. The sensor has both prewire & connector type and NPN & PNP output models.

It can be used in various applications in the food industry like components detection, transparent bottle detection, counting of number of bottles/packs moving on the conveyor, presence/absence of cap in the bottle, position detection of objects, etc. This detergent-resistant sensor is tested on alkaline and acid-based detergents used in the food industry. The high-grade stainless steel SUS 316L and the housing design of the ‘E3ZM series’ sensor with protruding optics or adjusters provides enhanced protection against mechanical damage.

Omron Automation Pvt Ltd Bengaluru - Karnataka Tel: 080-4072 6400Email: [email protected]

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PVC strip doorPlast World offers PVC strip door, which is designed for any size door opening. The edges of the strips are rounded to avoid the danger of being cut. It reduces heat & refrigeration cost, minimises energy consumption, provides noise control and increases employee comfort. This door is used in storage area, painting area, printing area, welding area, food processing, cold storage, insulation door, paper (printing/packaging), dairy, pharmaceuticals, workshop area, laboratories, water spray booth, hotel, hospital, DG storage, etc. It is available with features such as unique hanging & swinging system for easy movement, isolates noisy machinery, overlapped to avoid any leakage protection from glare, increased efficiency on work area, works as sound barrier, protects from fumes & smoke and gives uninterrupted passage for fork lift, trolleys, etc.

Plast WorldAhmedabad - GujaratMob: 093761 28372, 094265 44968Email: [email protected]

Check weigherTechnofour Electronics offers ‘CW 21K’ check weigher for online dynamic weighing for shipper. This device uses the state-of-the-art technology to achieve greater accuracy in dynamic weighing. The system provides 100 per cent online weighing, ensuring compliance with international standards of pharmaceutical, food, chemical and cosmetics industries. The check weigher also improves production line profitability through significant reduction in product give away. This is an ideal system for shipper cartons. Some of salient features of the check weigher systems are height adjustment for ease of integration with existing line; variable conveyor speed control to match the inlet speed; facility for dynamic weight compensation; display of net weight; and statistical data of total accept, total reject, standard deviation, percentage of rejection, range value, etc on graphical LCD display. This system can be tailor-made and is available in wide range from 500 gm to 50 kg to suit the requirement.

Technofour Electronics Pvt LtdPune - MaharashtraTel: 020-2605 8063/4/5, Fax: 020-2605 8073Email: [email protected]

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Water and modular process systemNeela India offers water and modular process system for the food & beverage, bio-pharma, biotech and cosmetic industries. The water and modular process system includes process vessels, accessories,

CIP/SIP, transfer piping & equipment, storage tanks along with complete instrumentation and documentation. The process vessels (containers) are made of stainless steel. The ingredient(s) of an end product, ie, a drug or a food item is subject to a process in these vessels and are transferred for further action. It is provided with a level measurement meter, safety valves, filters, etc, for executing and controlling the process parameters of an end product. The transfer piping moves the intermediate product a raw/finished form of drug or food item from one place to another for further process. The storage tanks store process intermediates and subsequently transfer them for further processes. The cleaning/sterilisation-in-place is done by passing a chemical, acid, water and/or pure steam through the whole system so that it is ready for next production cycle.

Neela India Pvt Ltd Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-4088 8444, Fax: 022-2874 7129Mob: 098229 76110Email: [email protected]

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Belt coaterAMP Rose offers belt coater, which is a chocolate panning machine used to cover centres such as nuts, dried fruits, fondant centres, etc with chocolate or chocolate like masses. The features of the belt coaters include greater capacity, are easy to clean, require less operator skill, create less noise and are easily loaded & unloaded. The machine is supplied with an air extraction fan, which ensures the correct flow of air through the machine used to set the chocolate as it is applied to the centre. Scrap drawers are provided underneath the belt to collect any waste chocolate. The machine is available in both, painted and fully stainless steel versions.

AMP Rose (P) Ltd Bengaluru - KarnatakaTel: 080-2847 3611-14, Fax: 080-2847 3615Email: [email protected]

Form fill seal machineAssociated Pack-Tech Engineers offers form fill seal (FFS) machine, designed to pack sticky hydroscopic and non-free-flowing products like spices, turmeric powder, chilly powder, henna, glucose powder, ORS powder, detergent powder, pharmaceuticals powder, etc. The batch-to-batch variation in weight due to change in specific density is fully controlled in this machine by using specially designed adjustable disc system. The weight of the product being packed can be adjusted within minutes without stopping the machine by adjusting the handle. The hopper has been designed such that it does not allow powder to stick to its wall and the material is continuously fed on the disc without any lump formation. The dropping and sealing time is synchronised such that the materials are fully settled in pouch before sealing is done, which ensures that materials do not come in the sealing portion of the pouch. The material being packed drops directly into pouches from the disc without touching any metal part of the machine, thus ensuring that heat is not transmitted to the material being packed.

Associated Pack-Tech EngineersAhmedabad - GujaratTel: 079-2277 3447Email: [email protected]

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Exhibition - Annapoorna India ......................10Exhibition - Engineering Expo ..................31,65Exhibition - Fi India.......................................71Exhibition - International Packtech India / drink technology India................................23Extruded products ........................................13Fire tube type package IBR steam boiler...79Fish processing unit ......................................74Flexible transparent PVC strip door ...............77Flour milling unit ..........................................13Fluid mixing dispersion unit ......................... FICFood extruder ...............................................78Food forming machine .................................74Food processing lines....................................74Food processing technology .........................67Food testing programmes.............................57Forced convection unit air cooler ....................9Form fill seal machine...................................82Freezing equipment ......................................81Fruits/vegetables processing unit...................81Functional ingredients...................................15Grain handling unit ................................13Grinding & dispersion system .......................13Ham processing unit...............................74Hardener ......................................................75Heat resistant door .......................................77Heavy industrial steel building ........................8High pressure cleaners ..................................63Hot air & water generator ............................79Ice candy machine ..................................75Incubators ....................................................25Industrial control & sensing devices ................5Industrial cooling systems .............................75Industrial door ..............................................77Industrial inkjet printers ................................61Industrial pumps...........................................77Industrial-type unit air cooler ..........................9Infrared lamps/heaters ..................................72Inkjet ......................................................... COCIntermittent vertical bagger ..........................19Inulin ............................................................15Invertor/variable frequency drives ....................5Lab spray dryer .......................................61Lab suppliers.................................................25Laser marking machine .................................74Level controllers ..............................................5Liqid food packaging unit.............................81Liquid filling machine..............................61, 81Loading arms................................................77Measuring & monitoring relay ................5Meat ball forming machine ..........................74Meat processing unit ....................................74Metal detector .......................................61, 72Metal separater.............................................51Metering pumps .......................................... FICMilk chiller ....................................................75Milk processing unit .....................................17Mixers......................................................25,39Mixing processing unit..................................74Moisture analyser..........................................61Motion controls ..............................................5Multi fuel fired IBR steam boiler ...................79Multi level car park .........................................8Nozzles ....................................................77Oil /coolant coolers .................................75Oil miller.......................................................13On-line check weigher ..................................61Ovens ...........................................................25Packaging machine ...........................33, 81Packaging machine .......................................19Pallet scale....................................................61Panel air-conditioners ...................................75Pasta making machine..................................13Pasteurising machine ....................................17pH meters.....................................................25Photo electric sensors ...............................5, 79

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