The unsung hero in the food marketing tool kit

From “excellent source of fiber” to “less sugar” to “low fat” to “helps maintain healthy cholesterol,” certain fibers give marketers the opportunity to add extra appeal to their package labels, writes EMERALD GAO*

Global survey reveals current nutrition trends

Consumers wish for colorful but natural sweets and confectionery

Floating farms offer a sustainable future

With climate change cutting more than a quarter of crop yields by 2050,  innovators must devise new strategies to confront dwindling global food supplies

A vision for Mondelēz in Asia

Maurizio Brusadelli, president of Mondelēz APAC, has high hopes for the company in the region

Solutions for conveyor belt repair

A look at hot vulcanization, mechanical fasteners and cold bond resins as options for conveyor belt repair

Square pole tech boosts productivity in flat grinding

The movable pole extensions make such a difference possible and ensure homogeneous, deformation-free clamping.

Sustainable PP plastics packaging

Milliken is ready to show food processors and retailers at Alimentaria 2016 how its products can create better food and beverage packaging

New technologies, infrastructure key to UAE's transformational growth

UAE logistics industry is undergoing structural changes due to economic diversification plans, harmonisation of regional trade and customs regulations, and expansion and modernisation of logistics infrastructure.

Matcon’s powder handling processes at POWTECH 2016

The company specializes in providing efficient and flexible handling of powders using Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs)

A partnership to deliver robotic process automation

This strategic partnership will provide end to end automation of IT and Business support processes to the enterprises in Middle East. 

Romaco to present granulation and coating system at CIPM 2016

The company will demonstrate the VENTILUS® V 2.5 with a hot melt device, suited for the food, pharma and chemical industries; the Macofar MicroMaxX 18 microdosing machine; and the Noack blister line with anti-counterfeiting system, which makes its debut in Asia via this event

UAE serves as gateway to China's exports

China is the second largest trading partner of the UAE, while the UAE is considered a gateway to about 60% of China's merchandise exports to the regional markets.