FoodPacific Manufacturing Journal Magazine - June 2022

In this issue

Studies show the importance of omega-3 oils to good health, from slowing cognitive decline to improving cardiovascular health, and supporting infant development. Although Asia’s consumption of these oils is low compared other regions, this market is growing. Manufacturers that work with such oils have to overcome certain difficultieassociated with handling polyunsaturated fatty acids, according to Frank Möllering, head of the R&D Department at Nutriswiss AG, Switzerland. He further talks about this and the work of Nutriswiss in a report on page 37.Aside from production, another hurdle with omega oils is fiding sustainable sources. The proverbial many fis in the ocean no longer holds true since marine life declined by almost 50% between 1970 and 2012 (WWF). To address the issue, DSM recently introduced their campaign, Sea the Difference to raise awareness about overfishing. In terms of innovation, they have also tapped algae as source of omega-3 for their products.Meanwhile, the fermentation process has been getting a lot of attention in the industry as consumers re-discover the health benefits of fermented food and drinks. Natto, the Japanese dish of fermented soybeans, is one of these. To know more about natto and modern fermentation technology, read the interview with Dr. Hu Weimin, founder of Weifang Qianyue Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd, on page 12.For this issue, Heat and Control also shares a report on the commercial processing of tortillas, taco shells and other corn products, putting emphasis on how their Masa Maker™- the world’s frst corn masa making system – can speed up the dough making process.

FoodPacific Manufacturing Journal Magazine Description:

FoodPacific Manufacturing Journal is published 8x a year in English. The magazine provides the food & beverage processing industry in South East Asia with the latest information and technologies on ingredients, processing and packaging, food safety and regulatory issues. It offers practical solutions to improve productivity, reduce cost, and turn innovations into real competitive advantages as well as the latest market information, trade show reviews and videos, and people and company profiles, written by industry experts and correspondents across the region. Also included are exclusive content and articles from industry professionals throughout S.E. Asia and from Ringier's family of food industry magazines covering Greater China region, the Middle East and other parts of the world, inclduing International Food & Beverage Ingredients News for China, China Food Manufacturing Journal, Food Manufacturing Journal-Middle East and Modern Food Processing (India). The interactive content allows readers to make direct and immediate contact with advertisers/suppliers and featured companies in the editorial by clicking on the web site and email addresses in each issue, access online content in Ringier’s food website in English and Chinese (food.industrysourcing.com), and avail of video content through iTunes and Google Play.