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FoodPacific Manufacturing Journal
The word innovation can sound overused, even risk becoming cliche. Yet it gains weight when grounded in examples we can actually experience, whether through sight, touch, or taste. In this issue, wehighlight concrete examples where sustainability and science are driving change in the food and beverage sector:
In Thailand, TeYa's conversion of broken jasmine brown rice into snacks is a reminder not to overlook by-products or what is often considered waste. By utilizing undervalued raw materials, we can create sustainable food solutions.
Alternative proteins are generating strong interest as precision design technologies accelerate development and commercialization. This is becoming one of the industry's most critical advances, ensuring a consistent protein supply for a growing population.
The call for clean label ingredients continues to improve product formulations. For instance, NHU has presented a systematic approach to replacing artificial pigments, balancing performance, stability, and cost.
In packaging, our interview with Mr. Biao Kuo, chairman of the Taiwan Packaging Association outlines strategies to strengthen industry resilience in a fast-changing global landscape.
On a final note, when innovation is shared with a greater purpose, it moves beyond being just another industry development, and gains further relevance and meaning. This is what comes to mind when I read about the many companies extending support to others, like ADM's farmer partnerships that help uplift communities.
