GERICKE RotaVal’s rotary valves combines the company’s extensive knowledge and experience for an optimised solution Rotary valves are a proven equipment to discharge and convey bulk solids, to isolate pressure differentials; they are also used as flame barrier or explosion propagation isolation in ATEX zones. As part of the Gericke group of companies, Gericke RotaVal has combined its industry knowledge as a rotary valve manufacturer with the experience from various supplied powder processing and bulk handling installations. Rotary valves are found in many pneumatic conveying systems. They can ..read more

Consumers under the age of 35 form a significant portion of the flavoured beer market, and thus play a huge role in influencing its flavour trends and taste profiles Synergy Flavours has conducted an assessment of the flavoured beer market, using data from Innova and the consumer research platform, VYPR. Synergy presented its findings at the May 2024 International Beer Strategies Conference in Portugal, including the consumer preference for bitter taste profiles in beer.  From 2018 to 2022, flavoured beer launches grew globally by 28% CAGR, as producers respond to the competitive threat p ..read more

Vinamilk’s representative presented the painting of Vinamilk Green Farm to Richard Hall, chairman of the Global Dairy Congress Vinamilk has received close attention from key players in the global dairy sector during its presentation at the 2024 Global Dairy Congress. Attending the conference for the fourth time, Vinamilk highlighted its comprehensive innovation strategies and the path it has embarked on to achieve its Dairy Net Zero 2050 goal. The 17th Global Dairy Congress 2024, held in London from 25-27 Jun, brought together senior representatives of dairy ..read more

Free from allergens, with a clean label, and offering a protein content of 70%, HIFOOD’s micro proteins enhance the protein content of foods and beverages HIFOOD has developed a new range of micronised proteins, Micro Protein, for food manufacturers to meet the growing demand for high-protein products. Micro Protein is a clean label and allergen-free solution based on pea proteins with a very fine granulometry, neutral taste, and minimal impact on the structure and flavor of the finished product. It can be applied in baked goods, meat analogues, sauces, soups, desserts, dairy products, beverag ..read more

Datuk Chan Foong Hin, Deputy-Minister of Plantation and Commodities (third from right) officiated the opening of MIFB, and visited the exhibition Malaysian International Food & Beverage Trade Fair (MIFB) has opened, marking the start of a three-day event. This year’s theme, “Elevating the F&B Business; Empowering Innovations; and Enabling Transformation,” underscores MIFB’s commitment to driving progress, innovation and sustainability in the food and beverage sector. A key highlight of MIFB 2024 is the debut of the MYFoodTech segment, a new platform highlighting technology and innovati ..read more

(Image: Eriez) Eriez has expanded its Salient Pole Rare Earth (SPRE) drum line to include food processing applications. Building on the product’s success in the mineral processing and recycling industries, SPRE drums are optimised to meet food processing requirements, ensuring the purity and safety of food products. Eriez Salient Pole Rare Earth Drum Separators feature a self-cleaning design and generate a magnetic field of up to 6,000 gauss. This allows SPRE drums to remove foreign contaminants in food processing applications. Utilising neodymium or samarium-cobalt rare earth magnets, SPRE dr ..read more

With the new iComm Box, the i.Sense sensors can be integrated into the superwise service. The superwise dashboard displays real-time information on service life of the networked components, maintenance recommendations and information on anomalies (Image: igus GmbH) igus has launched the iComm box, which aims to optimise operating processes and minimise downtimes. With the communication module, the i.Sense sensors for condition monitoring of igus motion plastics can be integrated into the superwise service. Intelligent algorithms provide a status analysis of the monitored machines and systems ..read more

The OPTIMIZER STEVIA 8.10 utilises steviol glycosides, naturally occurring components within the stevia leaf Tate & Lyle has unveiled its new stevia composition, the OPTIMIZER STEVIA 8.10. The sweetener delivers the consumer-desired premium taste profile closest to sugar, even at high sugar replacement levels, while offering a more cost-effective solution than other sugar alternatives. This stevia composition offers a range of benefits for both manufacturers and consumers. With OPTIMISER STEVIA 8.10, manufacturers gain access to a versatile, great tasting stevia at a lower cost-in-use, off ..read more

Vietnam Beverage Factory has achieved carbon neutrality according to international standards PAS 2060:2014 Vinamilk has announced that its Vietnam beverage factory has attained international certification for carbon neutrality from the British Standards Institute (BSI). Having attained 3 carbon neutral units within less than a year of announcing the action plan Vinamilk Pathways to Dairy Net Zero 2050, this demonstrates the company’s commitment and progress in sustainable practices. A step further of Vinamilk to net zero goal Established in 2010, Vinamilk’s Vietnam beverage factory p ..read more

By Heat & Control In the dynamic landscape of the Asian food industry, the integration of traditional ingredients into nutraceuticals and functional foods is driving innovation and reshaping consumer preferences. Nutraceuticals, prized for their holistic benefits, cater to both physical health and mental and spiritual well-being. Staples like ginseng, turmeric, and goji berries exemplify this trend, symbolising a cultural appreciation for comprehensive wellness solutions. An expanding market for nutraceuticals and functional foods leads to additional challenges for metal detection which c ..read more