Raka’s passion for cheese

ONLY a few Kenyans are truly cheese consumers, but the strong influence of Westernised eating habits is driving popularity for this dairy, particularly amongst those with cash to spend. Seeing the wide open opportunities for this product in 2001, foodies Rajesh and Kalpa Padia decided to start a cheese manufacturing facility in Nyeri, Kenya. Today, this dream has grown to become a market leader in the field.

Defining the modern Moroccan food and beverage industry

Food processing plays a crucial role in Morocco’s economic growth, writes GILL HYSLOP

Portable device detects fish fraud

A breakthrough device alerts consumers of grouper substitution whether fish is fresh or cooked and masked by breading and sauces

New experience to mould & die fabrication

Siemens PLM Software jointly exhibited its latest 3D digital product development innovation together with its partners, Material Automation (Thailand) Co. Ltd (MAT) and Design Through Acceleration Co. Ltd at the Intermold Thailand 2014.

Malaysia's EEV program targets fresh automotive investments

Malaysia's Energy Efficient Vehicles (EEV) policy covers a wide range of vehicle segments and powertrain technologies. Vehicle segments covered includes A to J segment of passenger vehicles as well as two wheelers. Powertrain technologies include internal combustion (IC) engines, hybrids, electric vehicles, LNG, CNG, LPG, biodiesel as well as fuel cells. Indonesia and Thailand's green vehicle policy focusses only on internal combustion (IC) engines of smaller cc with stringent price, producti

Effective measuring of complex workpieces

In recent years, we have seen an upward trend of higher production manufacturers wanting to integrate their air gaging quality checks from a stand-alone, outside of machine device where the operator is performing a manual check, to an automated in-process gage.

Continuous mixer for low-temperature dough

BAKERIES that work with low-temperature dough employ two stage mixing and high development in order to yield good bread. One of the latest models for this application is the HDX or High Development Continuous Mixer.

Trillion-dollar business heading mainstream

IN 2013, sales of Halal products hit $1.1 trillion, demonstrating the development of this sector into a major worldwide market. By 2018, global sales are likely to reach $1.6 trillion, according to the Dubai Chamber of Commerce. As with the Middle East, Africa is experiencing a boom in Halal food consumption, thanks to a growing Muslim population. The region's sales in 2014 were estimated to reach $160 billion.

Creative, eco-friendly and unique packaging

The 8th LUXE PACK SHANGHAI promises a visual treat for those looking to source new and one-of- a-kind packaging. Designs are expected to meet criteria for recyclability and other eco-friendly features, as buyers put a premium on sustainability.

Compelling concepts

EUROMONITOR has interesting insight on consumer behaviour among the emerging middle class in the Middle East and Africa, where the population consists primarily of younger people.

How does your food safety program compare on a global scale?

You can benchmark your program by participating in the multi-group conducted Global Food Safety Training Survey 2015

CAM Nesting Software for Modern Manufacturing

Over the years, manufacturing processes have progressed steadily with the advent of technology. From an initial reliance on physical labour, manufacturers today are increasingly turning to more sophisticated means in their pursuit for efficiency and better results.