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HOW HAS THE PANDEMIC CHANGED THE DYNAMICS OF THE DAIRY INDUSTRY?

he Covid-19 outbreak early this year wrecked almost every industry worldwide.

India’s dairy industry is no exception. Its business operations were hit hard as the industry had to navigate the negative effects of the pandemic on logistics, an abrupt change in demand consequently impacting the supply. Due to the nationwide lockdown, consumption from nonessential commercial establishments such as restaurants, hotels, bakery, sweet shops, theatres, and malls, suddenly dipped to zero.

Plus, for milkmen and vendors who collected loose milk from dairy farmers and then supply it to urban consumers, the ban on travel ruthlessly disturbed this arrangement. Milk procurement from small farmers, who were outside the umbrella of organized cooperative and corporate sector

dairy networks, was equally impacted.

That was a jolting setback for the dairy industry as well as farmers.

Unfortunately, the industry faced a few more exceptional challenges. It wasn’t possible to entirely cut down the milk production considering the plunge in demand and issues in supply.

Irrespective of the market mayhem, a cow had to be milked daily for its health. On one hand, it increased the cost of a dairy farmer and on the other, the situation left them with surplus milk with no trade taking place.

Moreover, the pandemic didn’t eliminate the need for dairy products but raised a different concern.

Products such as curd and paneer are perishable and have a short shelf life.

Hence, these were not stocked by families as their back up plan during the lockdown. As these can’t be stored for selling at a later date, and the dairy supply chain operations were severely

disrupted, surplus availabilities of dairy products had to be discarded.

Another factor that added salt to the injury was the drastic declination in the consumption of cold products like ice cream, flavoured milk, and yogurt.

In order to keep ourselves safe, most of us have avoided the food known to enhance cough and cold.

In no time, India - the largest and thriving dairy producer in the world with 187.7 million tons of milk production, as per the data from NDDB, and a high turnover rate, received a hard blow.

However, every dark cloud has a silver lining! If this pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges and uncertainties, it has also given an opportunity to the dairy industry to look beyond and unleash its potential.

Precisely, this is how several players in the industry responded to the pandemic. Identifying the need of the

hour, they forayed into new product categories. Products for immunity boosting such as haldidoodh(turmeric milk), camel milk, and goat milk started gaining attention. Consumer choices are shifting to consuming products made from organic materials. Further, considering health and hygiene are two key factors in the era of new normal, the demand for fresh and organic products will rise in the years to come. This has set manufacturers in the dairy industry to expand their offerings.

No doubt, due to the rapidly changing industry environment as well as consumer behaviour, the dairy businesses experienced ebbs and flows of demand and supply. But on a brighter note, weighing the current developments, we are foreseeing a U-shaped growth curve for the dairy sector, wherein the industry is expected to regain its stable growth in days to come.n

HAVMOR ICE CREAM’S CAMPAIGN ENCAPSULATES, YOU DON’T NEED A REASON TO ENJOY ICE CREAM CAKE

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avmor has launched a new digital video with the beautiful and talented, Yami Gautam, stating that you do not need a reason to enjoy and appreciate delicious ice cream cake.

The new flavour of ice cream cake is meant for all occasions and can be enjoyed any time.

to get the famous celebrated actor, Yami Gautam on board to talk about the new ice cream cake which is synonymous to celebration and can be enjoyed any time. I am sure that our consumers will connect with the new digital video and will have similar experience with the Havmor ice cream cake.”

The Ice cream cake brings best of both the worlds, ice cream and cake together in a platter. Yami Gautam, a true foodie, looks for more than just a cake and the brand's ice-cream cake is just what she wants.You don’t need an occasion to have these scrumptious ice-cream cakes. Every moment in life is a celebration that can be doubled with these delicacies which is two of the most favorite desserts, ice-cream and cake rolled into one.

On being associated with the new digital campaign, YamiGautam said, “I am elated with this collaboration as I am a huge fan of both ice-cream and cakes. I have a sweet tooth and myexcitement knew no bound when I came to know about the new flavours of Havmor ice cream cake. For me celebrations need no occasion, and so does Havmor ice cream cake. These cakes make every moment a special one.”

Commenting on the digital campaign, Shekhar Agarwal, head of marketing, Havmor Ice-cream, said, “Ice-cream cake is the next big category and one of the most favorite amongst the cake lovers. The taste is truly magical as it brings two different treats-cakes and ice-creams, in one. It is the delightful combination of both the desserts that makes the experience divine and unique. We are thrilled

Recently, the brand has launched four new flavours of ice cream cake.

Adhering to the authenticity of two different tastes,The Chocolate Fantasy Ice Cream Cake is crafted to perfection with a generous layer of chocolate ice cream between two perfectly light and fluffy sponges, whereas the Nutty Caramel Ice Cream Cake is created with butterscotch ice cream sandwiched between two perfectly

baked vanilla sponges. Topped with freshly whipped cream and mouthwatering chocolate cookies, Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Cake is one of the finest confections in the category.

To exemplify the excitement and celebration with your loved ones, additionally the brand has launched one of the most extraordinary and exotic ice-cream cakes known as Heartbeat Ice Cream Cake. With

delicious Red Velvet Ice Cream and topped with freshly whipped cream this makes the Ice Cream Cake a love affair that you cannot resist.

The new products start from INR 600 and go up to INR 750. Besides the current four new products, there are eighteen existing ice-cream cakes in different flavors which are available at leading general trade outlets and all parlors across the country.n

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MILK MAGIC FORAYS IN THE INDIAN B2C DOMESTIC MARKET WITH DAIRY PRODUCTS

ayshri Gayatri Food Products has forayed into the B2C Indian domestic market with its dairy products brand ‘Milk Magic’.

The company has a strong foothold in the B2B segment of the domestic as well as the export markets over the years.

Constantly delivering to the highquality standards of the export markets and an overwhelming acceptance from the global consumers, the company saw a huge potential of penetrating in the Indian domestic consumer market with a wide product basket under its brand in the states like Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Orissa and Telangana among others in the first phase.

The product range includes the fresh and frozen varieties of Paneer, which is one of their most popular product offerings, Butter - salted and unsalted varieties, Pure Ghee variety, assortment of Cheese, Khoya, and Indian sweets such as GulabJamun, Rasgulla, Rasmalai and KajuKatli.

Kishan Modi, managing director, JayshriGayatri Food Products, expressed, “The household demand for dairy products saw an exponential rise due to the pandemic led lockdown imposed in India. However, due to the supply chain interruptions many national brands were unable to fulfil this heightened B2C demand. We saw this as a huge opportunity to penetrate our dairy products range in the B2C domestic market as the consumer was now open to try out local/regional brands that were easily accessible to them during this period.”

“JGFP has been producing hygienic and high-quality dairy products acceptable in the overseas markets for

over seven years. We were confident that the Indian consumers will like our products and as anticipated we started to get repeat orders.” he added.

The products will be subsequently launched in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala and later in phase 3, it will entre Maharashtra, Gujarat, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and North Eastern states as well. The company has robust plans to build its own distribution channel with hubs at each city followed by retailing outlets.

The state-of-the-art dairy products manufacturing facility at Sehore Madhya Pradesh, one of the best wheat cultivation regions of rural India, presently processes 4 lakh litres of milk per day to produce high-indemand dairy products such as fresh and frozen varieties of Paneer (25 MT

capacity), Butter (30 MT capacity), Whey Powder (15 MT capacity), Cheese variants (20 MT capacity) and Skimmed Milk Powder (30 MT capacity) on a daily basis.

The company is committed to manufacturing world class food products and continuously upgrades technology to innovate and upgrade facilities as well as standards. The manufacturing facilities follow stringent processes to ensure that quality of product is maintained to match global standards. They follow a thorough food safety management system and adhere to all statutory and legal compliances. Quality checks are done as routine at the time of receiving raw material, during process of manufacturing and of finished goods before dispatch. The supply chain is constantly upgraded and updated with communication

regarding food safety to ensure the last mile of customer connect doesn’t faulter any guidelines.

The company has received all important certifications mandatory for domestic and global markets.

Some of these certifications include ‘Food Safety Management System Standard of ISO 22000: 2018’, ‘Quality Management System Standard of ISO 9001: 2008’, Export Inspection Council of Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt.

Of India, Certificate of Approval of Quality for Export of Milk Products, HALAL Certification and Kosher Certification.

In its endeavour to produce hygienic and high-quality dairy products (taste, aroma and nutritive value) JGFP continues to invest in latest technology of global standards. The company is setting up another new plant with modern dairy equipment for manufacturing of Salted Table Butter (2 MT Per Hour capacity), Mayonnaise (1 Ton Per Hour capacity), Table Margarine (1 Ton per Hour capacity), along with a Cold Storage with 800 BPD capacity.

The growing demand for different dairy products in India is expected to provide an opportunity to expand a range of value-added products.

The company continues to focus on modern processing techniques, building a modern supply chain, and marketing infrastructure for delivering high quality requirements.n

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ANUTEC - INTERNATIONAL FOODTEC INDIA CO-LOCATED WITH PACKEX INDIA, FOOD LOGISTICS INDIA, AND ANUTEC - INGREDIENTS INDIA CANCELLED DUE TO RISING CASES AND VENUE UNAVAILABILITY.

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Government has created a jumbo COVID ICU facility at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai which is the venue planned for the trade fair, and it is unclear whether the venue will be permitted for the scheduled date in February 2021.

ndia is witnessing a rapid second wave of the infection cases, and local Government has already issued a warning to re-impose the lockdown in Mumbai. Mumbai requires massive efforts to fight the coronavirus due to the dense population. Multiple jumbo COVID Facilities are created to treat a maximum number of patients possible.

Bombay Exhibition Centre is one of them where the event was planned from February 3-5, 2021. Therefore, the organisers have made the difficult decision to cancel the exhibition. By doing so, Koelnmesse is keeping attendees safe, helping to flatten the curve, and affecting positive change.

This is disappointing, yet needs to be appreciated that the steps are taken to help keep exhibitors, partners and attendees safe.

"This inevitable decision comes as a consequence of insurgent COVID-19 situation around us.

However, with industry’s support we are confident to rise, reassemble and present the best B2B trade fair to the Indian food industry in September 2021" says Milind Dixit, Managing Director of Koelnmesse YA Tradefair Pvt Ltd. The next ANUTEC International FoodTec India, co-located with PackEx India, Food Logistics India, and ANUTEC Ingredients India will be held from 15-17 September 2021 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

Koelnmesse Global Competence in Food and FoodTec: Koelnmesse is an international leader in organising food fairs and events regarding food and beverage processing. Trade fairs such as Anuga, ISM and Anuga FoodTec are established world leaders.

Koelnmesse not only organises food and food technology trade fairs in

Cologne, Germany, but also in further growth markets around the globe, for example, in Brazil, China, Colombia, India, Italy, Japan, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates, which have different focuses and contents. These global activities enable us to offer our customers a network of events, which in turn grant access to different markets and thus create a basis for sustainable and stable international business.n

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ELIMINATING MILK ADULTERATION

Robotic Milk Collection Unit White Gold Technologies LLP bagged Startup award for addressing Milk Adulteration. The company received this laureate for its innovative and operator-less solution that address milk adulteration challenge benefiting farmers and dairy industry.

Robotic Milk Collection Unit (RMCU) is a seamless solution for milk collection. The integration of technology is a win-win for all stakeholders – the farmers, the society and the dairy.

RMCU analyses the milk under 8 parameters simultaneously with adulteration detection and recording the weight of the milk poured. The milk analysis and collection process is completed on acceptance of milk and receipt is printed for the transaction. The good milk is seamlessly transferred to BMC Real-time dashboards are available via Web Portal & Mobile App with user access management system.

Features: • Self-milk deposit kiosk for dairy farmers • Minimum human intervention during the collection process • Automatic sample collection • Analyses milk weight, SNF & FAT along with other 6 parameters • Simultaneous adulteration detection along with milk analysis assures quality milk collection • Saves process time of checking adulteration separately • Separate outlets for segregating good milk from poor quality milk • Automatic CIP for analyzers • Transaction Receipt printed for farmers • Built-in real-time reports through Mobile App & Web Portal • Easy integration with existing software

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1ST JULY’21, DATE SET FOR COMPLIANCE ON CA, MG LIMITS IN PKG DRINKING WATER-FSSAI

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ood regulator FSSAI has extended the deadline by six months till July 1, 2021, for the food business operators (FBOs) to comply with the regulations related to the limit of calcium and magnesium in packaged drinking water, other than mineral water. This was done after the regulator received representation from a section of stakeholders requesting for further extension of time since FBOs are not yet prepared to comply with regulations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Food Safety and Standards

Authority of India (FSSAI) had earlier extended the deadline to July 1, 2020, and subsequently till January 1, 2021.

“It has been decided to further extend the timeline for compliance related to limits of calcium and magnesium for the standards of Packaged Drinking Water (other than mineral water) up to July 1,” the regulator said. These standards on packaged drinking water are prescribed in the Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) fourth amendment regulations, 2019n

UPAKARMA AYURVEDA ENCOURAGING PEOPLE TO GO ‘VOCAL FOR LOCAL’ & ENJOY BENEFITS

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eflecting on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech where he urged people to go “vocal for local” and buy saffron grown in Kashmir, Upakarma Ayurveda encourages people to reap the benefits of a homegrown brand.

The brand attributed 35 per cent of the total sales made in 2020, to their topselling product -Kesar.

It also known as Zafran, and is derived from a plant called Crocus Sativus.

Due to its mélange of benefits and its numerous uses, it is one of the most expensive spices in the world. It promotes learning and memory retention.

Each of the jars contains 1g Kesar and also is useful in treating old agerelated mental impairment. Its herbal properties are used to treat problems like asthma and improve eyesight.

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Treats dull skin and reduces dark circles Nourishes the skin Increases vigour and vitality Enhances overall well-being

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Take 2-3 threads of Kashmiri Kesar Dip saffron threads in 20 ml of lukewarm water of milk for at least 15-20 minutes Use this mixture for seasoning the dish or milk Serving Kashmiri Kesar 2 times in a day

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0.5g – 222/- INR 1g – 399/- INR 2g – 749/- INRn

FSSAI NOTIFIES FBOS TO COMPLY WITH NEW 3% TRANS FATS LIMIT IN REFINED VEGETABLE OIL

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the maximum limit of trans fatty acid shall not be more than 3 per cent by weight, and on and from January 1, 2022, the maximum limit of trans fatty acid shall not be more than 2 per cent by weight.

he apex regulator has notified the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Tenth Amendment Regulations, 2020 prescribing the limit of trans-fats in refined vegetable oil.

The revised regulation will impact edible refined oils, vanaspati (partially hydrogenated oils), margarine, bakery shortenings, and other mediums of cooking such as vegetable fat spreads and mixed fat spreads.

According to the regulations, currently the trans-fatty acids shall not be more than 5 per cent by weight. On and from January 1, 2021, the maximum limit of trans fatty acid shall not be more than 3 per cent by weight, and on and from January 1, 2022, the maximum limit of trans fatty acid shall not be more than 2 per cent by weight.

The FBOs were asked to comply with the provisions of these regulations by July 1, 2021.

The FSSAI has been working for limiting the trans fatty acids from vegetable oil and has targeted to limit it to 2 per cent by 2022, a year before the WHO’s call for elimination of trans fatty acids.

Under the provisions, the name of the vegetable oil from which the refined oil has been manufactured shall be clearly specified on the label of the

container and the refined oil shall conform to the standards prescribed for the specified edible oils except for acid value which shall be not more than 0.6 per cent, moisture shall not exceed 0.10 per cent by weight. Test for argemone oil shall be negative.

The refined vegetable oil shall be obtained from the vegetable oils standardised in these regulations.

Further, the regulations also defined multi-sourced edible oil which means an admixture of any two edible vegetable oils and such oils shall not contain more than 33 per cent of saturated fatty acids. Currently, such oils also should contain trans fatty acid not be more than 5 per cent by weight. On and from January 1, 2021,

Meanwhile, under these regulations the FSSAI has also notified the standards for fruit and vegetable juices (thermally pressed and cold pressed), chestnut flour (singhare ka atta), animal casings, egg powder, liquid egg products, pickled egg, pasteurised fish sausage, pasteurised crab meat, and baking powder.n

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JUICE PASTEURIZER

aw fruit and vegetable juices are high in nutritive value but at the same time very sensitive with high possibility of bacterial contamination, making it risky for consumption. They have very less shelf life, which restricts the consumer from being able to store and enjoy the drink for a prolonged period of time. Pasteurization is one of the most popularly applied method for processing of fruit juices, fruit based juices. Fresh juices are active ground for live pathogens, which multiply fast when not contained with proper processing. Pasteurised juices become safe for consumption with reduced risk of infection. It also makes the juice last longer in good condition as the growth of microogranisms is eliminated. The pasteurization process destroys pathogenic microorganisms by heating the product to a specific high temperature for a brief period and cool down to desired temperature as required for the end packaging. The most common fruits and vegetables processed through pasteurization or aseptic processing are: mango, orange, guava, pomegranate, apples, pineapples, tomatoes and others.

HRS has the expertise in thermal process technology and is well known for providing systems for pasteurization, aseptic processing and turnkey processing lines for fruit pulp, juices and beverages. HRS has a range of pasteurization systems designed for various types of juices. These systems enable continuous processing of juices. They are custom-design to suit capacity ranging from 2000 LPH up to 40,000 LPH depending on customer requirement. Juice pasteurizers from HRS are skid mounted integrated with ECOFLUX* MI series corrugated tube heat exchangers which can be customized according to the process requirement. The ECOFLUX* Corrugated Tube Heat Exchanger (CTHE) MI Series is the key thermal processing equipment in the juice pasteurization process. Corrugated tubes make it possible to achieve uniform product heating and maintaining natural aroma and taste of the final product.

Turbulence created at the tube surface due to corrugated pattern results in minimal fouling in the system. The high heat transfer coefficient and negligible product fouling on the tube surface allows for continuous processing, longer running time and minimal maintenance requirements. It is also used for applications like pre-heating, heating, cooling, chilling processes as part of the overall plant set-up. In many plants, these pasteurizers have an integrated Cleaning-in-Place (CIP) System to ensure complete automated cleaning of the entire pasteurizer without dismantling in a series of circulation of water and prescribed food grade safe cleaning fluids.

HRS juice pasteurizer also consists of , Stainless steel balance tank with level controllers, flow and temperature Controllers, Modulating valve, Sanitary flow diversion valve, Centrifugal type feed/ transfer pump, Holding coil to heat the product at desired temperature. HRS offers juice pasteurizers which can configured in , Hot fill for PET, Cold Fill for carbonated fizzy drinks, Aseptic brick filling packaging Industry is working towards meeting the growing demand of fruit juices and HRS is playing a key role in providing the right technology for it. Our team is agile to ensure the quality requirements required for our customers and the end consumers are met with utmost care, safety and the best to taste!

About HRS Process Systems Ltd. HRS Process Systems Ltd. is renowned name in thermal heat transfer technology for its innovative and sustainable range of products like ECOFLUX* corrugated tube heat

exchanger, HRS FUNKE Plate heat exchanger, heat exchanger based systems, complete beverage processing lines, nutraceutical processing systems, Aseptic sterilizer and Filler (monobloc), hygienic piston pump etc.

These products are offered applications like pre-heating, pasteurization, aseptic sterilization, aseptic filling and evaporation. HRS has supplied a range of pasteurization

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and sterilization systems with its hygienic and energy efficient ECOFLUX* corrugated tube heat exchangers. These range of heat exchanger based systems are engineered combinations of Ecoflux* CTHE (K, MI, DT, AS series), HRS Funke plate heat exchangers and supporting components with PLC controls and automation to fulfill process requirements. These systems give the advantage of longer running times because of corrugation pattern functionality. HRS group has its presence in various countries through business offices strategic tie-ups to ensure reach of heat transfer technology across the globe. To know more, please visit www.hrsasia.co.in. or write to us at info@hrsasia.co.in. n

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TATE & LYLE BOARD CHANGES After nearly nine years on the Board, the Company also announces that non-executive director, Dr Ajai Puri, will retire on 31st March 2021.

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ate & Lyle PLC (the “Company”) announces that John Cheung will join the Board as a nonexecutive director and a member of the Audit and Nominations Committees on 1 January 2021.

Currently an executive director of nutrition group China Feihe Limited, John brings a breadth of food and beverage experience with a deep understanding of markets in Asia, particularly in China. In a career spanning 30 years in the fields of nutrition, food and beverages, John has served as President for Wyeth Nutrition Global, having previously served as Nestlé Group’s leader in China and earlier held senior roles with Coca-Cola and Procter & Gamble.

Dr Gerry Murphy, Chairman of Tate & Lyle, said: “I am delighted that John has agreed to join the Board. His appointment recognises the importance of the Asia Pacific region to Tate & Lyle’s growth and development. His substantial experience in the Chinese and broader Asian food and beverage industry will be of significant benefit to the Board.

“I also thank Dr Puri for his nine years of dedicated service and significant contribution to the Board and, in particular, for his time as Chairman of our Research Advisory Group. Ajai’s wisdom, technological insights and management experience have been exceptionally valuable as Tate & Lyle has evolved into a global, science-led food ingredient business.”

DAIRY CONSUMER NOW SHIFTING TO PACKED AND BRANDED PRODUCTS: R. S. SODHI

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he COVID-19 in 2020 disrupted most businesses worldwide and India’s dairy industry is no exception. The dairy industry was badly affected and had work hard to offset the pandemic challenges.

It diverged its needs to upgrade the logistics as an abrupt change in demand consequently impacting the supply.

According to Dr. R. S. Sodhi, the overall impact is positive and consumer trends have moved to availability, trustworthiness, and affordability branding products.

Now the dairy consumer is shifting from unpacked, unbranded to packed, and branded products at the rate of 10-12 products. During

this pandemic and lockdown, this shift has multiplied by 2-3 times. So availability, trustworthy branding, and affordability have shifted consumers from unbranded to branded products.

On the outlook for 2021 for the dairy sector, Amul is planning to set up 4-5 Indian sweets plants all over India. That is one sector in which we shall be investing. Other than that we are going to invest and emphasize more on butter-based bakery products, said Sodhi.

Also growth in exports of consumer dairy items—branded, has been extremely well. In the first eight months of this financial year growth in consumer product export is around 57-60 percentn

There are no further disclosures to be made in connection with Mr Cheung’s appointment pursuant to paragraph 9.6.13 of the Financial Conduct Authority’s Listing Rules.n

DKSH AND PFIZER SIGN A PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT IN TAIWAN

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DKSH has entered a partnership agreement with Pfizer in Taiwan to support the distribution and market expansion of selected products by Pfizer.

KSH Business Unit Healthcare, the leading partner for healthcare companies seeking to grow their business in Asia and beyond, will provide distribution and promotional services for chosen drugs by Pfizer including antibiotics, smoking cessation, vaccines and coagulants, in clinics and front door drugstores in Taiwan.

Pfizer has a leading portfolio of products and medicines that support wellness and prevention as well as treatment and cures for diseases across a broad range of therapeutic areas. The recently signed agreement between DKSH Taiwan and Pfizer demonstrates DKSH’s commitment to bringing high-quality medicines to the Taiwan market.

Cellina Yeh, Country Manager, Pfizer Taiwan commented: “With DKSH’s in-depth expertise and extensive sales and distribution network across all segments of the healthcare industry, we are confident that DKSH will accelerate the growth of our market

coverage through an innovative market expansion strategy.”

Wennie Chang, Vice President, Business Unit Healthcare, DKSH Taiwan, said, “We are proud to partner with Pfizer in Taiwan, a company that is committed to health for all. Our dedicated specialists will drive the expansion and increase the accessibility of Pfizer’s wide range of products. Together, we will improve the well-being of patients in Taiwan.”

About Pfizer Inc.: Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives Established in 1849 and headquartered in New York, Pfizer is one of the world’s leading innovative biopharmaceutical companies. At Pfizer, we apply science and our global resources to bring therapies to people that extend and significantly improve their lives. We strive to set the standard for quality, safety and value in the discovery, development and manufacture of health care products, including innovative medicines and vaccines.

Founded in 1962, Pfizer Taiwan is one of the first multi-national pharmaceutical companies established in Taiwan. Pfizer Taiwan has a local manufacturing site in Hsin Chu, producing world class prescription medicine to local and international markets. Over the last 58 years, we at Pfizer Taiwan collaborate with government agencies, health care providers, medical associations, patient groups, and local communities etc. to provide access to effective, reliable, and affordable healthcare products.

About DKSH DKSH is the leading Market Expansion Services provider with a focus on Asia. The Group helps companies to grow across the Business Units Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Performance Materials and Technology. The service portfolio covers sourcing, market insights, marketing and sales, eCommerce, distribution and logistics as well as after-sales services. Publicly listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, the Group

operates in 36 markets with 33,350 specialists, generating net sales of CHF 11.6 billion in 2019. With its Swiss heritage, DKSH has been deeply rooted in Asia Pacific since 1865. The DKSH Business Unit Healthcare distributes pharmaceuticals, consumer health and overt-the-counter (OTC) products as well as medical devices.

With around 8,220 specialists, the Business Unit generated net sales of CHF 6.0 billion in 2019.n

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THE GLOBAL DAIRY MARKET IS PROJECTED TO GROW WITH A CAGR OF 5% OVER THE FORECAST PERIOD (2020 - 2025).

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n 2018, the global milk output was valued at 843 million tons, an increase of 2.2% from the value registered in 2017.

This increase can be primarily attributed to production expansions in India, Turkey, the European Union, Pakistan, the United States, and Argentina. However, this factor was partially offset by a decline in milk output, especially in China and Ukraine.

Increasing demand for dairy products is driven by the growing population, higher income levels, and rising health consciousness. The global market is primarily dominated by the milk segment, followed by butter and cheese segments. The yogurt and dairy desserts segments are expected to be the fastest-growing segments across the world.

Globally, in 2018, the export of butter increased by 7.5%, mainly contributed by countries, like New Zealand, the United States, and India. However, in the European Union, there was a decline in the demand for butter.

Key Market Trends Lactose-free Dairy Products are Expected to Drive the Market Growth In the United States, Europe, and China, more than 5%, 10%, and 90% of the population are intolerant to lactose, respectively. In these markets, lactosefree dairy products are witnessing immense popularity. According to the majority of the population, products with low levels of lactose and sugar are considered to be healthy. There is a significant increase in the number of lactose-free products. Products with less lactose content and lactose-free dairy products, such as yogurt, milk, and cheese, are gaining traction in the market studied. The United States accounts for 29% of all the lactose-free food consumed across the world. The lactose-free dairy category is projected to register a CAGR of 7%.

Developing Countries are Contributing to the Market's Growth The sale of dairy products in the

developing countries of the Asia Pacific Region and the European region accounts for more than 50% to global sales. This western market is witnessing a high growth rate, primarily driven by product innovation, and the rising health consciousness among consumers.

In the Asia-Pacific region, India dominates the market, followed by China, and Australia, whereas in the

demand in the European region is driven by countries such as Belarus, and Ukraine. Furthermore, factors, such as efficient and sustainable dairy production in these countries are impacting the global market’s growth.

For instance, modernization resulted in low emission of greenhouse gases, better milk quality, and commercial opportunities for local dairy processing.

Competitive Landscape Dairy is an important part of food.

It is essential in, both, food service and packaged good categories, whether as an end product (such as milk or yoghurt) or as a critical input for products, such as cheese pizza. Given its intrinsic presence, dairy is a microcosm of the food industry, with the preferences of dairy consumers largely influenced by the same trends affecting the food sector.

The dairy market is considerably large, with the presence of numerous companies. Due to the dynamic and staple nature of the market, it is highly competitive. Furthermore, there is high scope for the entry of new companies, as entry barriers are not well developed. Changing consumer behavior, competition, and trade action are impacting the growth of dairy companies. Research in a representative sample of the global dairy companies revealed 3% decline in cumulative return on invested capital (ROIC), from around 9.5% in 2008 to 6.5% in 2017.n

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STOP WASTING TIME AND INGREDIENTS BRING CERTAINTY TO FORMULATION Manual batch preparation must be fast and precise, as small deviations from predefined weighing tolerances can negatively influence consistency and taste. A new formulation scale makes the recipe weighing process easy, traceable, and efficient.

2. Reduced waste A graphical bar on the screen gives clear feedback on the actual dispensing status. In case an operator adds too much of a single ingredient, the system can recalculate the amount of other ingredients required to let the operator adjust the recipe. Choosing a scale with an appropriate weighing range further reduces waste. If required, ICS689 terminals also allow up to four platforms to be attached.

By simply pressing a button, the operator can shift from bulk to fine ingredient weighing. This speeds up batching and reduces waste.

3. Safety and traceability

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he ICS689 has been enhanced with a new formulation functionality, making the terminal an efficient tool for manual dispensing applications. Software clearly guides an operator through a recipe and allows easy and traceable recipe weighing without costly networking infrastructure.

Some of the important features: 1. Clear operator guidance and Soft Keys for User Guidance The scale offers different visuals and soft keys for clear user guidance.

The operator starts the process by pressing the formulation soft key to access the recipe database The terminal can store 50 unique recipes, each with up to 50 different ingredients. By pressing just one button, the operator opens the recipe data library, selects the recipe, and starts the formulation process. The system guides the operator through the process by advising which ingredient to weigh next. Typically the system is configured to accept the proposed ingredient by confirming and pressing a soft key on the terminal.

Once the recipe has been completed, the operator confirms the end of the process and the batch data is stored in the terminal memory database.

Material data and batch numbers can be entered for each ingredient. When working with a barcode reader, the system can be configured to reject ingredients with the wrong barcode.

It can also stop the process any time a weight is outside the acceptable range. All recipe changes or manual overrides are tracked in the database, and details of each mix can be output to a printer, memory stick, or PC for archival records.

4. Flexible and mobile All ICS6-series bench scale models can be equipped with WLAN technology. In combination with an

optional builtin rechargeable battery, these scales can easily be moved and placed where they best fit into your production operations for fast, safe formulation that meets your recipe requirements.

About METTLER TOLEDO METTLER TOLEDO is a leading global supplier of precision instruments and services. The Company is the world’s largest manufacturer and marketer of weighing instruments for use in laboratory, industrial and food retailing applications. METTLER TOLEDO also holds top-three market positions in several related analytical instruments and is a leading provider of automated chemistry systems used in drug and chemical compound discovery and development. In addition, the Company is the world’s largest manufacturer and marketer of metal detection and other end-of-line inspection systems used in production and packaging and holds a leading position in certain process analytics applications. Additional information about METTLER TOLEDO find out at www.mt.com For more information, Visit- www.mt.com/ics689-mp Call us Toll Free -1800 22 8884 / 1800 10 28460 or Email: - sales. sales@mt.comn

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PLANT-BASED MEAT ALTERNATIVES SET TO THRIVE IN THE NEXT FIVE YEARS New research from DuPont reveals huge demand for meat alternatives from consumers in key Asia markets

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uPont Nutrition & Biosciences (NYSE: DuPont) and IPSOS, a global market research firm published a new research study that shows a significant increase in demand for plant-based meat alternatives in key Asia Pacific (APAC) markets.

In China and Thailand, demand for plant-based meat is forecasted to increase by 200 percent over the next five years, driven by consumer values around health, taste and sustainability.

This trend is replicated more widely across the entire APAC region, with an expected 25 percent increase in the market size for plant-based meat alternatives – to $1.7 billion USD – over the next five years.

“We are about to see a dramatic increase in demand for plant-based alternatives to meat which food businesses need to start preparing right now,” says Michelle Lee, regional marketing leader, APAC, DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences. “Our Danisco Planit™ range is a combination of an integrated offering of ingredients, expertise and services, all bundled into one package needed in order to capitalize on this growing market.”

Asia Pacific is home to 4.3 billion people, making up 60 percent of the world’s population, with over a third (36 percent) of consumers already consuming low or no meat diets.

In 2020, the value for plant-based meat is forecasted to increase by 7.4 percent, compared to the previous year. As consumer priorities shift towards health and sustainability, this upward trend is set to continue.

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75% of APAC consumers are willing to pay a similar price to meat for plant-based alternatives.

83% rate protein as the most important ingredient.

78% believe that plant-based meat alternatives are here to stay, and consumption of plant-based products will continue to grow in the future.

In China, plant-based meats are increasingly on trend with celebrity endorsements and links to health and sustainability.

Thai consumers are primarily looking for plant-based meat offerings that satisfy the optimum balance of taste, nutrition and convenience.

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Vietnam is a region that requires more consumer education for stronger awareness on the benefits and availability of meat alternatives.

These findings are encouraging for businesses looking to increase their plant-based meat offerings, with positive consumer demand, pricing and long-term gains forecast.

For more information on DuPont’s plantbased meat innovation and its Danisco Planit™ range, visit https://www. dupontnutritionandbiosciences.com/healthbenefits-plant-based-diets.html

About DuPont™ Danisco® DuPont™ Danisco® is the brand for a range of ingredients that help provide enhanced bioprotection, an improved nutritional profile, and better taste and texture with greater cost efficiency and lower environmental impact, meeting the needs of manufacturers of food and beverages, dietary supplements and pet food.

Through the work of the global network of food scientists and technologists in DuPont, the Danisco® range is supported by a uniquely broad spectrum of know-how across applications and processing. www.danisco.com

About DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences applies expert science to advance market-driven, healthy and sustainable solutions for the food, beverage, dietary supplement and pharmaceutical industries.

We also use cutting-edge biotechnology across a range of markets to advance bio-based solutions to meet the needs of a growing population, while protecting our environment for future generations. We are innovative solvers who help our customers turn challenges into high-value business opportunities. For more information: www.dupontnutritionandbiosciences.com

About DuPont DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global innovation leader with technology-based materials, ingredients and solutions that help transform industries and everyday life. Our employees apply diverse science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas and deliver essential innovations in key markets including electronics, transportation, construction, water, health and wellness, food, and worker safety.

More information can be found at www.dupont. com/. Investors can access information included on the Investor Relations section of the website at investors.dupont.com.n

HAR WELCOMES MOVE TO EXTEND FOOD DELIVERY & TAKEAWAY TILL 1.30 AM ON NEW YEAR

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he Indian Hotel and Restaurant Association (AHAR), the apex body of the industry has welcomed the decision announced by Sanjeev Jaiswal, Additional Municipal Commissioner, BMC, that restaurants and bar can continue their food delivery and takeaway services till 1.30 am instead of closing by 11pm.

This effectively means restaurants and bars will shut shop at 11pm but will keep their kitchens open till 1.30 am to facilitate New Year revellers having house parties.

Commenting on this development, Shivanand Shetty, president, AHAR, said, “We are happy on this last minute announcement after taking into account our point on having at least the timing extended. Our customers will heave a sigh of relief as they can ring in the New Year without much chaos on stocking of food.

We will ask our members to strictly abide by all the rules and regulations governing our operations during the night curfew.

We also request this to be conveyed to all those enforcing the prohibitory orders, so that customers who come down to collect their takeaways and also the staff involved in home deliveries don’t feel hassled.”n

FSSAI ISSUES DRAFT FOR MANDATORY FORTIFICATION OF EDIBLE OIL & PACKAGED MILK

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he FSSAI has issued a draft of regulations for mandatory fortification of edible oil and packaged milk. Called Draft Notification on Food Safety and Standards (Fortification of Foods) Regulations, 2020, for making fortification of edible oil and milk mandatory in India, the FSSAI has sought comments from the stakeholders by February 14, 2021.

Under the proposed regulations, the apex food regulator intends to include provisions relating to ‘Compliance with Standards on Micronutrient Content’ under the said regulation by adding two Sub- Regulations, which says, “The packaged refined edible vegetable oil weighing not more than 15 kilogram shall be fortified with Vitamin A and Vitamin D and shall comply with the level specified in Clause (2) of Schedule –I” and “The packaged toned, double toned, skimmed milk or standardised milk shall be fortified with Vitamin A and Vitamin D and shall comply with the level specified in Clause (3) of Schedule –I”.

It is pertinent to mention that the FSSAI was considering making fortification of edible oil and milk mandatory for some time.

The fortification regulations were already notified providing a minimum and maximum range for fortification of staples like wheat flour (atta), maida, rice, salt, vegetable oil and milk, which was voluntary.

The dosage of the micronutrients was adjusted to provide 30 to 50 per cent of the daily requirements while in milk and oil, the unit of dosage was changed to microgram Retinol Equivalent for Vitamin A and microgram for Vitamin D from IU.n

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LIVE FLAME BROIL THE BARBECUE COMPANY OFFERS UP A GLOBAL BUFFET & MOCKTAILS

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hether you're a foodie or not, there's no denying that Gurgaon is a foodie paradise, and having a buffet eatery is something beyond words.

The Barbeque Company, a live flame broil and smorgasbord eatery, serving foods from over the globe, is a much adored restaurant.

The eatery chose having tasteful insides to oblige the extravagant vibe. It is roomy and bright adding exuberance to the eatery's climate.

It has warm lighting and incredibly comfortable seating.

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DRINK AND DINE OFFERS DELICIOUS FOOD & COSY ATMOSPHERE

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avish terrace with earthy interiors touched with incandescent lighting, Drink and Dine, is the ultimate destination to put an end to all your gastronomic cravings.

It is known for its authentic, succulent and drool worthy dishes. The place is an ideal spot for family dinner or a casual date. It offers its clients a wide menu with an assortment of cooking styles going from Indian to Chinese. It offers new dishes generally dependent on Indian Cuisine by mixing it with occasional client inclinations to make another dish.

The restaurant has an extravagant bar offering you a wide scope of mocktails to browse. Live Grill installed in each table empowers the clients to encounter the glow of a grill party directly at their table.n

A VISION FOR CHANGING THE WORLD OF ICE CREAM – LOW-FAT PRERNA ICE CREAM

sing only the finest of the ingredients and without a pinch of any preservatives, stabilisers, emulsifiers or artificial flavours, the Ice cream brand has created a category of its own. We may call it a production born out of true care and passion to deliver the quality and taste for every ice cream lover, so that everyone can eat guilt-free.

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just a frozen dessert; every bite will surely tickle your taste buds and leave you asking for more.

Prerna ice creams are made with lowfat milk, caters to different people with different tastes with a whole range of ice cream bars exclusively for kids and novel ice cream flavours such as coconut, Litchi etc. It’s not

Easy-to-access for consumers through premium super stores such as Nature’s Basket, Earth Organic Store, The Goodness Store, Gourmet Food Store, In & Out, Modern Bazar and Icihiba across India.n

Created during lockdown, the ice-cream brand brings perfectly balanced flavours and true indulgence to a horizon with the launch of new delicious tubs, desserts and flavours every season which are absolutely gluten-free.

It is a creative bubble that serves scrumptious food in a cosy environment. It is located in one of the most popular areas in Dwarkasector 6 market. It’s a great spot to hit with friends or family to enjoy some great meal. It is where you should be headed if you are looking to satiate hunger pangs with drool worthy, hygienic food without burning a hole in your pockets. The place offers a unique royal experience that is a blend of the luxury space with comfort, inexpensive rates and meticulous service.

A pretty ambience, fairy lights, chilled air and a sumptuous multi-cuisine menu pretty much sums up the restaurant. The experience here is nothing short of elegant, given the underlying ambiance, top-notch food, and selection of premium wines and spirits. The dining area gives you a peek at the city from way up high.

The delightful spirit of the restaurant keeps the place thriving on high notes. Breezy terrace, mesmerising interiors and delectable delicacies from Indian, Italian, Continental and Chinese cuisines, it is a perfect choice for the evening.n

COCOCAFE’S DESSERTS & BEVERAGES ARE HERE TO MAKE EVERYTHING BETTER!

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hef Sakhrani of Acme Hospitality worked extensively with CocoCafé bearing in mind different flavours after doing intensive research to creatively use their favourite chocolates. Some signature sweet indulgences include Godiva cookies that are served warm, with a hunky square of Godiva and a crack of sea salt for good measure, a Valrhona Dome bringing you the richness of Valrhona dark chocolate paired with a fresh kick off a raspberry, and their ‘Daim-that’sa-good-tart’, a tart layered with salted caramel and chocolate ganache, this brings Daim, a Swedish chocolate bar made from crunchy almond caramel covered in milk chocolate, to life! The Eclair-tic is here to ensure that you slip into a chocolate-induced Coma!

The menu also comprises Lemon and Apple tarts for non - chocolate lovers who have a liking for fruitbased desserts. There’s something for everyone and for any time of the day. A rich and creamy piping Valrhona Classic Hot Chocolate, Hazelnut Overload Shake, or something as basic as a Cappuccino that’s served with the very famous Godiva biscuit do not just taste heavenly but also look royally luxurious. If you have a sweet tooth this menu is right up your alley.

The café is poised to please in an effortlessly chic manner. Fancy without the fuss. The café is in the business of delivering happiness and happiness officially has a new address in Mumbai.n

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FOOD INDUSTRY TO LESSEN THE COVID BLUES AND RE-EMPLOY ONE MILLION WORKERS BY 2021

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dining experience, which is set to grow subsequently.

ineout Survey reported that dining out and restaurant tech platformhas tapped into the current and upcoming trends in the F&B industry of 2020-21.

New food trends have been a regular thing in the F&B industry. Every year we have new entrants in the market with respect to superfoods or healthy alternatives. Young adults’ preference for healthier dishes will be no surprise here. There are many restaurants already in the market that specialize in catering to these specific needs.

This report is the conclusion of insightful data that was collected from more than 15,000 restaurant partners using contactless dining product suite. The report is based on the observations of behavioral changes in our diners mapped across the past seven-eight months This white paper will pave the way for restaurateurs to keep up with the ever-changing dynamics of the industry and adapt as per the latest consumer demands. The report has revealed that India’s F&B market is set to weather the COVID blues, reemploy one million workers by 2021, those budding chefs will rise four times next year.

to a shift in customer behaviour. This would help restaurants attain peak capacity management and increase their table turnaround time. Another key finding was that restaurant businesses understood the value of data acquisition and customer behavior mapping. It will help restaurants make accurate business predictions and drive growth.

In this 90 percent of the restaurants will be opting for online bookings thanks

Additionally, there is a remarkable increase in cloud kitchen’s market

share to 30 percent. It showcases how many restaurants might expand their delivery radius by taking this route.

People are cautious about where they choose to dine out. But they have also developed new habits due to quarantine fatigue. Apart from hanging out at local restaurants, people are now indulging in takeaways which can be relished anywhere, be it a picnic or a get together at home.

This has become an extension to their

VIETNAM, THE WORLD’S THIRD BIGGEST EXPORTER OF RICE BUYS THE GRAIN FROM RIVAL INDIA

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ietnam, the world’s thirdbiggest exporter of rice has started buying the grain from rival India for the first time in decades after local prices jumped to their highest in nine years amid limited domestic supplies. The purchases highlight tightening supplies in Asia, which could lift rice prices in 2021 and even force traditional buyers of rice from Thailand and Vietnam to switch to India – the world’s biggest exporter of the grain.

Indian traders have been contracted to export 70,000 tonnes of 100% broken rice for January and February shipments at around $310 per tonne on a free-on-board (FOB) basis.

B.V. Krishna Rao, president of the Rice Exporters Association, said that for the first time we are exporting to Vietnam and Indian prices are very attractive. The huge price difference is making exports possible.

Declining supplies and continued Philippine buying have lifted Vietnamese rice export prices to a fresh nine-year high. Vietnam’s 5% broken rice is offered around $500-$505 per tonne, significantly higher compared to Indian prices of $381-$387.

The decreasing supplies will heighten concerns about food insecurity with sub-

This surge would lead to usage of disposable cutlery, and probable waste burden. But thiscan be managed and wastage can be reduced if restaurants take a more holistic approach. There are many sustainable brands producing eco-friendly cutlery. Also, for home deliveries, some restaurants give an ‘opt-out’ option to customers who can use their personal cutleries. Reducing the waste burden lies in the hands of customers too.Technology has gone from ‘being good to have’ to ‘need to have’ for the restaurant industry as everyone now understands that it helps reduce costs and improve efficiency.n

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Saharan Africa among the areas where import demand has been increasing due partly to population growth.

poor that it is not good for direct consumption for humans, but only for producing animal feeds and beer”.

Chronic and acute hunger is on the rise, impacting vulnerable households in almost every country, with the COVID-19 pandemic reducing incomes and disrupting supply chains, according to the World Bank.

Robust demand from Asian and African countries has also been lifting Indian prices but they are still very competitive due to ample stocks, said Nitin Gupta, vice president of Olam India’s rice business.“Vietnam could make more purchases as long as the price difference remains”, Gupta said.

Traders said the global pandemic has also prompted Vietnam and other countries to stockpile rice. Vietnam announced last year it would stockpile 270,000 tonnes of rice to ensure food availability amid coronavirus-driven supply chain disruptions worldwide.

Traders in Vietnam said the rice from India had been stockpiled in government reserves since 2016/17 and its relatively cheap price reflected low quality. “The rice quality is so

In December, the world’s biggest rice importer China started buying Indian rice for the first time in at least three decades due to tightening supplies from Thailand, Myanmar and Vietnam and an offer of sharply discounted prices.

In 2020 India exported a record 14 million tonnes of rice, provisional data from the trade ministry showedn

sing only the finest of the ingredients and without a pinch of any preservatives, stabilisers, emulsifiers or artificial flavours, the Ice cream brand has created a category of its own. We may call it a production born out of true care and passion to deliver the quality and taste for every ice cream lover, so that everyone can eat guilt-free.

Prerna ice creams are made with lowfat milk, caters to different people with different tastes with a whole range of ice cream bars exclusively for kids and novel ice cream flavours such as coconut, Litchi etc. It’s not just a frozen dessert; every bite will surely tickle your taste buds and leave you asking for more.

Created during lockdown, the icecream brand brings perfectly balanced flavours and true indulgence to a horizon with the launch of new delicious tubs, desserts and flavours every season which are absolutely gluten-free.

Easy-to-access for consumers through premium super stores such as Nature’s Basket, Earth Organic Store, The Goodness Store, Gourmet Food Store, In & Out, Modern Bazar and Icihiba across India.n

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DORITOS UNVEILS NEW 3D CRUNCH, ENTERING A NEW ERA OF 3D SNACKING

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oritos announced Doritos 3D Crunch, another level version of the original Doritos 3D’s introduced in the late 1990s to immense fanfare.

The brand is ushering back the same great product and iconic threedimensional shape but with even more bold and spicy flavour – just in time to bring some much-needed multi-dimensional joy to the Holiday season and New Year.

Since launching in 1998, the product became an instant fan favourite, catapulted into the spotlight by the memorable ‘Laundromat’ Super Bowl commercial featuring actress Ali Landry. Deemed the original ‘Doritos Girl’, Landry helped bring the new three-dimensional shape and flavour to households across the country — making it one of the brand’s most successful product innovations. Phased-out in the early 2000s, fans from coast-to-coast have been clamouring to bring it back ever since.

FONTERRA, NESTLÉ & DAIRYNZ JOIN FORCES TO TACKLE NITROGEN LEACHING

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onterra and Nestlé are teaming up with DairyNZ to expand a promising plantain trial to help improve waterways and reduce on-farm greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Incorporating certain varieties of plantain into a cow’s diet has been shown to reduce the nitrogen concentration in their urine, which can leach through soil into groundwater.

The new collaboration is helping to accelerate uptake of Ecotain – a blend of environmentally functional plantain cultivars developed by seed company Agricom. Currently, 50 Tararua farms have started to use plantain, through the Tararua Plantain Project. With the funding boost from Fonterra and Nestlé, it is expected these farms and more will increase the amount they grow, therefore maximising the benefits.

To test the benefits in local pastures, the company has been leading the Tararua Plantain Project in the lower North Island, where farmers have been growing the leafy herb for their cows. The Ministry for Primary Industries is also involved as a key contributor. The companies are helping expand the project further through additional funding and by sharing expertise.

Ecotain has been used in studies by the company, Agricom, Lincoln University, Massey University and AgResearch, with results showing it can significantly reduce nitrogen leaching. Preliminary studies also show it has the potential to lower on-farm GHG emissions through the reduction of nitrous oxide, which is promising news for farmers.

Fonterra’s Director of On-Farm Excellence Charlotte Rutherford, said, “We’re all about finding ways to ensure Aotearoa New Zealand has a thriving environment and a thriving farming economy. We can achieve more by partnering with others, so it’s great to join forces with DairyNZ and Nestlé. This is helping to speed up the adoption of plantain by farmers. Ultimately it could be a real game-changer to reduce nitrogen from cows and help mitigate nitrous oxide emissions.”

The company was keen to be involved in the Tararua project given the commitments it has made around sustainability.

“Working with our suppliers and others is critical for achieving Nestlé’s target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Reducing onfarm greenhouse gas emissions and protecting waterways will help us get there and we’re pleased to partner with Fonterra and DairyNZ on this initiative,” says Nestlé’s Robert Erhard.

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The project also focuses on improving understanding of how farmers can implement Ecotain successfully and engaging farmers through workshops, events and a national farmer network to extend knowledge. As the industry good body representing dairy farmers, the company invests significantly in sustainability research. The company’s general manager for New Systems and Competitiveness, David McCall, says the dairy sector has a wide range of work underway to reduce nitrates entering waterways and reduce on-farm emissions.

“The seven-year Tararua Plantain Project is a flagship project for the dairy sector. It is delivering real, tangible results valued by farmers.

The project has community at its heart as it seeks water quality improvements, while ensuring the dairy sector continues as an economic pillar within the local community.

It is excellent to have extra support from Fonterra and Nestlé within the Tararua catchment,” says Dr McCall. n

In celebration of the product, the brand is taking the original and turning it up a notch. With the same three-dimensional shape, it will be available in two bold flavours: Spicy Ranch and Chili Cheese Nacho. These flavour offerings are Frito-Lay’s latest expansion in the hot-and-spicy food category, one of the fastest-growing segments in the food industry.

U. S. PERMITS USE OF ADDITIONAL SHEA INGREDIENT EXPANDING OPTIONS FOR FOOD CUSTOMERS

Rachel Ferdinando, SVP and CMO, Frito-Lay North America, said, “Doritos 3D Crunch is one of our most anticipated product launches ever. What’s exciting is that we didn’t just bring back the original — we’ve evolved it to reflect the snacking trends of a new generation. We’re thrilled to introduce a new version at a time when we all could use a small moment of joy.”

This shea ingredient meets the U.S. food market’s rising demand for non-GMO and sustainability, while optimizing necessary shelf-stability, taste, and texture. It further serves as a great ingredient in key applications like cookies, cakes, firmer fillings, glazes, and spreads.

The brand is once again partnering with Landry to launch a nationwide challenge. Paying homage to the original ‘Laundromat’ commercial, Landry will ask fans to catch it in their mouth in the boldest ways possible. n

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unge Loders Croklaan, recently received a 'no questions' letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in response to its Generally Recognised as Safe (GRAS) notice for a new shea ingredient. The FDA letter effectively allows the use of shea olein—the soft fraction of shea butter—in the manufacturing and distribution of a variety of U.S. products including baked goods, snacks, spreads, sauces, frozen dairy desserts and more.

Tyronna Capers, director of marketing, said, “Bunge Loders Croklaan is excited to expand its U.S. portfolio with the soft fraction of shea butter—a nonGMO ingredient that delivers highstability and excellent mouthfeel in bakery, confectionery, and prepared foods. This new product also links directly to our shea processing facility in Ghana and our shea

sustainability program in West Africa—‘Where Life Grows’— which was set up with the objective to empower woman shea collectors, create socio- economic value in their communities, and conserve and regenerate the shea landscape.”

Given the continued growth of the U.S. food oil market, and considering that shea aligns with its key demand drivers, West African shea exports to the U.S. are expected to increase.

This is anticipated to positively impact the economy of West Africa and the communities linked to shea crushing and collecting.

This soft fraction of shea butter is the second GRAS recognised shea ingredient. In 1998, the firm fraction of shea butter—shea stearin—was recognized as GRAS in the U.S. for use in confections and frostings, coatings of soft candy, and sweet sauces and toppings. With this second shea ingredient, customers now have a broader range of shea options to help meet needs across consumer trends, functionality, and sensory.n

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CARGILL TO DOUBLE COLD-WATER SWELLING STARCH PRODUCTION IN INDONESIA

CUTTACK CONTINUES ITS CRACKDOWN ON FOOD ADULTERATION – TWO DETAINED

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argill has announced that it is expanding its cold-water swelling starch production capacity at its Pandaan facility, in an effort to meet demand for rising food consumption.

The expansion – which will take place at its sweetener plant in Pandaan, Indonesia – will double production capacity to better serve food manufacturers, particularly in the convenience and foodservice categories.

Cargill’s cold-water swelling starches are used for sauces and dressings, snacks, bakery goods, as well as bakery fillings and cold prepared dairy products.

According to Cargill, cold-water swelling starches are regarded as the best-in-class instant starch solutions that give unique textures to end products, while offering improved viscosity, better dispersibility, and more flexibility in processing.

“Since the start of our cold-water swelling starch line in Pandaan three years ago, we have provided customers in the region with shorter delivery lead times, increased supply reliability, and more cost-competitive,

Asia-focused specialty starch products,” said Franck Monmont, managing director of Cargill starches, sweeteners & texturizers Asia.

The news comes after Cargill announced that it is investing $100 million to build a corn wet mill and starch dryer at the same site to increase the production of starches and sweeteners.

Monmont says that both developments reaffirm Cargill’s confidence in Asia as a leading food and beverage market.

The Pandaan expansion also complements existing lines in North America and Europe to further strengthen Cargill’s cold-water swelling starch manufacturing capabilities worldwide.

The expansion is expected to be completed by May 2021n

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he Silver City continues in its endeavour to be vigilant about food adulteration. Earlier in December, a joint raid carried out by IICs of Malgodown, Jagatpur, ACP (Zone-1) and officials of Cuttack Municipal Corporation’s (CMC) health wing, busted a counterfeit soya chunks manufacturing unit.

The officials seized over 600 bags of counterfeit soya chunks worth Rs 10 lakh. A substantial amount of insect infested rice powder and chemical fertilisers were also found at the unit. Two individuals, including the owner of the factory have been detained by the Commissionerate Police.

Further enquiries revealed that the food processing unit had been operational for the past couple

of years. However, it lacked proper certification, license and authorisation for food processing and packaging.

According to the apex food authority, with regards to adulteration of food items, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and State Food Authorities are jointly responsible for implementation and enforcement of FSS Act, 2006.

Enforcement is undertaken on the basis of surveillance, monitoring, inspection and random sampling of food products carried out by the food safety departments.

The commissioner of police has thus far broken down several such adulterate food processing units all over Cuttack. The defrauder has been arrested and fined for the same.n

YEAR END PROGRESS REPORT: DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY & DAIRYING

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he Prime Minister has announced setting up of Rs 15000 crore Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund under AtmaNirbhar Bharat Abhiyan stimulus package.

AHIDF has been approved for incentivising investments by individual entrepreneurs, private companies, MSME, Farmers Producers Organisation (FPOs) and Section 8 companies to establish (i) the dairy processing and value addition infrastructure, (ii) meat processing and value addition infrastructure and (iii) Animal Feed Plant. Interest subvention is provided at 3 per cent to all eligible entities. So far, Rs 150 Crore project loan has been sanctioned by Banks under AHIDF. Nationwide Artificial Insemination Programme (NAIP) Phase II Nationwide Artificial Insemination Programme for 20,000 bovines per district for 600 districts in the country was recently launched by the Government in September, 2019 which

is one of the largest such programmes with 100 per cent central assistance for undertaking breed improvement. Under ‘Nationwide Artificial Insemination Programme' Phase I, 76 lakh bovines have been covered, 90 Lakh AIs performed and more than 32 Lakh farmers have been benefitted.

The NAIP Phase-II has been initiated from August 1, 2020 in 604 districts (50,000 animals per district). So far, under NAIP Phase-II, 2.64 Lakh AIs performed and 1.73 Lakh farmers have been benefited.

Interest Subvention on working capital loans for Dairy Sector

Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying has introduced a new component ‘interest subvention on Working capital loans for Dairy sector' as one of the component under its scheme ‘Supporting Dairy Cooperatives and Farmer Producer organisations engaged in dairy activities' (SDC and FPO). Under the interest subvention component of SDCFPO scheme so far Rs 100.85 Crore has been approved as interest subvention amount against eligible total working capital loan amount of Rs 8031.23 Crore for milk unions as on November 16, 2020.

Kisan Credit Card (KCC) for Animal Husbandry& Dairying Farmers A special drive has been undertaken to provide concessional credit to PMKisan beneficiaries through Kisan Credit Cards. Animal Husbandry and Dairying farmers have been included in this drive. This will enable such farmers to gain access to institutional credit at concessional interest rate 2.5 Crore farmers will be covered and will benefit from credit flow of about Rs 2 Lakh Crores. Till date 51.23 Lakh applications of Dairy farmers have been collected by Milk Unions and 41.40 Lakh applications forwarded to the Banks.n

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condiments that they hadn’t purchased before. In fact, the first quarter of 2020 saw a 67% year-on-year increase in ingredient and condiment sales on Alibaba.com.

he events of 2020 have shifted consumers’ behaviors, mindsets, and approaches in many areas of life. Many industries, including the food and beverage industry, have felt the effects of these shifts.

For the larger part of 2020, the global spread of COVID-19 changed people’s lives in all corners of the world. Businesses began to operate at limited capacities, people were forced to stay at home and lifestyles changed.

Quarantining and self-isolation changed many people’s habits. Some set out to improve their cooking skills while stuck at home, and others made changes towards healthier living.

Many people turned to food for comfort during this stressful time.

Consumer behavior isn’t the only shift we’ve seen this year. Factories and farms have shut down at different points in time in an attempt to slow the spread of the virus. Shutting down factories has the unfortunate consequence of delaying production and creating temporary shortages in some regions.

This year has been far from normal, which has definitely affected the food and beverage industry in many ways.

Let’s take a look at the top 6 trends that we’ve seen on a global scale in the past year.

Plant-based food Vegetarianism and veganism are two growing trends. People are making these lifestyle shifts for a variety of reasons, including promoting health and wellness, eliminating animal cruelty, and prioritizing sustainability.

Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods have been two major forces in this industry. They create meat substitutes from plant-based ingredients. Their products are available in grocery stores, restaurants, and even some international fast-food chains, including Burger King1. These brands are not the first to manufacture plant-based foods, but they grew in popularity due to their ability to produce meatless products that taste like meat.

The outbreak of COVID-19 has also led to a meat shortage in certain areas. The prices of items like chicken breasts and ground beef skyrocketed.

It is the animal-based meat shortage combined with increasing interest in natural and organic products that contributed to the significant spike of retail plant-based food sales in the past year according to the researches2.

Meatless “meats” are not the only

plant-based products that are on the rise. Some businesses, like Green Mustache, a Gold Supplier on Alibaba.com, produce snacks that are totally vegan to appeal to consumers that avoid animal products due to sensitivities, beliefs, or the general desire for “better for your foods.”

Since the market for this type of product is growing3, more businesses are emerging to fill that need

Increases in fresh and frozen produce consumption Although produce isn’t a new trend, consumers are buying more fruits and vegetables than ever before to ensure an adequate intake of immuneboosting vitamins and nutrients.

According to a study done by 210 Analytics, IRI, and the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) in May 20204, fresh product sales saw a 14.3% YoY increase, and frozen produce sales had an impressive YoY growth of 33.8%. Consumers were in their stockup mindset and were turning to frozen produce to avoid multiple grocery stores trips during the quarantine.

The spread of COVID-19 has sparked a revolution in the way that people view their health. Many people have set out to strengthen their immune systems to the best of their ability5 One of the best ways to get a healthy amount of these vitamins is through fruits and vegetables. This caused an increase in demand for produce.

Since Vitamin C is widely known for its immune system support and oranges are known as a good source of this vitamin, sales for oranges and orange juice saw a significant increase.

The increase in produce consumption will likely go on for years to come since improving immune system health was just one catalyst for this change. The popularization of plant-based Premiumization Spending extra money on premium products, including premium foods that emphasize the superior quality and exclusivity are referred to as “Premiumization”.

As we mentioned people have had many different mental and emotional

responses to the pandemic that have influenced food and beverage consumption. As the “self-care” and “treat yourself” mentalities continue to grow in popularity during the pandemic, pampering and treating yourself with premium food has become even more important, as a way to cope with the tough times.

The inability to travel and enjoy other outdoor activities has freed up many people’s budgets leaving them with money to spend. Researches also show that millennials and Gen Z make premium purchases far more often.

In addition to the superior quality and greater performance – the 2 most obvious characteristics of premium products that justify a higher price point, the young consumers also cite emotional reasons that align with their “treat yourself” state of mind. Brands should leverage the “Premiumization” trend in order to tap into Gen Z’s growing purchasing power.

Some of the top premium food products include: • • • • • • •

Baked goods Hot drinks Chocolate Processed fish Aged meat Egg products Premium foods

Although the world slowly begins to open back up and people can begin to go out again, Premiumization is predicted to become even more popular in the coming years. According to a report published by MarketWatch6, the global premium chocolate market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.28% from 2018 to 2022.

Increase in demand for spices and condiments A common quarantine hobby was picking up cooking skills. People who were used to being on the go and regularly eating food from restaurants began to learn their way around the kitchen.

As people discovered new recipes, they often needed spices and

This trend probably will not be sustainable for long, because at some point, people with the demand for these products will eventually build well-rounded spice and condiment collections. This will cause a decrease in demand.

Of course, there will still be some demand for these products, but it will likely not be as high as it was when it surged earlier in 2020.

Production uncertainty Different countries, territories, and municipalities have gone through lockdowns at different times over the course of the past year. Some situations called for factory shutdowns that lasted a week or two while other shutdowns lasted for months.

According to the World Bank, developing countries have had the most issues with food shortages and supply chain disruptions in the past year7.

In the United States, however, there was never a real issue of food shortage8 since the country already produces an overabundance of food, but people were scared that there would be. This caused people to panic buy.

Tyson Foods, an American meat manufacturer, had several shutdowns in large plants which led to fear of shortages over the summer9.

Smithfield was another American meat factory with similar closures.

Preference for sustainability In the past couple of years, more people have started taking actions and prioritizing sustainable living. The motivation for this shift comes from the collective desire to reduce the global carbon footprint and preserve the non-renewable natural resources on this planet.

Researchers propose that a plant-based diet is better for the Earth10 than a diet that is centered around meat and dairy.

While some environmentalists totally rebuke the consumption of animals, the general consensus is that the world would eat less meat.

The manufacturing of plant-based food that we mentioned above is also related to this preference for sustainability. The idea is that it is much more resource-efficient and ecofriendly to raise crops than it is to raise animalsn

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