Opal unveiled

Opal is a white compound coating made with non-hydrogenated fats and natural vanilla 

Sweetening up the market with stevia

R&D and production of the all-natural zero-calorie sweetener receive a boost as companies address rising demand for reduced sugar and artificial sweeteners

Southeast Asia: A fast-rising Halal center

Manufacturers across the region are gearing up to capture a chunk of the Halal industry

Plastic injection molding machine delivers precise clamping control

The LM Series features an advanced clamping unit design and high-pressure control  

Fermented whey desserts using yoghurt cultures

The new stabilizing system from Hydrosol uses yoghurt cultures to create fermented whey desserts

Automated pasteurizer for prepared food applications

The new pasteurizer switches between hot- and ambient-filled products and can change recipes with a single button push  

Innovative shaker pack for pasta

The multilayer, microwaveable plastic pot allows on-the-go pasta enjoyment

Wipe tubs use metal, X-ray detectable polymer

Detectamet’s fully detectable dispensing tubs are made in the UK using the company’s patent-protected metal and X-ray detectable polymer

Gasketed plate heat exchangers deliver uniform, gentle heat transfer

The equipment uses plates with optimized geometries, press depths, and relatively few contact points

High-speed slicing machines ensure greater yield, efficiency

The precision-engineered slicing lines from Thurne-Middleby adopt advanced technologies to enhance production

Reducing food waste during transport

Using telematics technology can help companies reduce the amount of food loss that occurs during transport  

Palm sugar and pepper tea

Sparks of nationalism led Dr Hay Ly Eang to establish Confirel in Cambodia, writes Jean Alingod