Options for the lactose-intolerant

Vegetal dairy substitutes are an emerging sector in Asia, writes THOMAS SCHMIDT* ASIAN consumers in both traditional and non-traditional milk-consuming countries are including more milk and dairy products in their diets. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Asia’s milk consumption has nearly doubled in recent decades, to an estimated 247 million tonnes in 20081.

MOC: China’s foreign trade to maintain steady growth trend

China’s Ministry of Commerce has said that it expects Chinese foreign trade to maintain a steady growth trend.

Allergy vs. intolerance

Both exhibit a few similar symptoms, and it takes a professional to determine the subtle differences, writes VICENTE DE VEYRA III

MOC: China’s foreign trade to maintain steady growth trend

China’s Ministry of Commerce has said that it expects Chinese foreign trade to maintain a steady growth trend.

Chinese iron and steel enterprises’ gross profits up 39.9% in Jan-Sept

In January-September this year, the aggregate gross profit of the Chinese iron and steel industry amounted to RMB 127 billion, up 39.9% y-o-y.

Dual plenum vs single plenum technology

AIR is the sole vehicle for moisture removal within convection dryers. But if it’s not applied with precise control, the texture, taste, quality and safety of a snack product will be in question. Uneven drying or roasting due to improper airflow not only impacts the physical properties of a product, but also has financial implications when considering lost revenue due to food spoilage, decreased yields, and inefficient energy use.

Tangshan Steel exports 528,900 mt of longs in Jan-Oct

In January-October this year, Chinese steelmaker Tangshan Iron and Steel Co. exported 528,900 mt of long steel products.

Sequential numbered detectable tags improve control

The Detectamet ID tag allows small traces of label and tag fragments to be detected and rejected during the food production process. By using them in a food factory the risk of food contamination is much reduced.

HSBC China final manufacturing PMI hits seven-month high in October

The HSBC purchasing managers' index (PMI) for China rose to a final reading of 50.9 in October from 50.2 in September.

MWCS 2013 welcomes visitors, decision makers in Shanghai!

About 110,000 visitors in various industrial fields, including over 10,000 decision makers of various enterprises are expected to arrive in Shanghai in the next couple of days. The “Tech to you” division on the site provides a professional industry planning platform and a small-size job fair, while “Ringier Forum” bursts out industrial hot issues and bring forth more inspirations.

Hygienic conveyors for fruits and chips

Innovations on Key Technology’s conveyors focus on food safety and reduced maintenance cost

Stronger, bio-based packaging

New film materials will improve performance and aesthetic of future food packaging