Food Pacific Manufacturing Journal

THE FUNCTIONAL ingredients industry has never been more robust than in recent years, as food and beverage manufacturers try to meet their consumers’ need for products with added nutritional value and even disease-preventing benefits, be it just a piece of gumor bottled water. To find out what’s in the offing, read our exclusive interviews with Chr. Hansen executives, as well as BENEO’ managing director for Asia Pacific Koen Van Praet to find out more about what’s new in the industry.
Also on ingredients, we take a look at the untapped markets for stevia.
In consumer focus we bust the myths surrounding obesity and weight loss. Find out if you’re one of those who actually believe them. Check out the other health-related articles starting on page 32.
Boardroom connection features Moshy Cohen,vice president of marketing at Royal Crown Cola. In his own words, Mr Cohen offers solutions to the usual challenges met by beverage manufacturers and bottlers.
In processing, Neil Giles of Mettler-Toledo shares the five steps that meat and poultry manufacturers must keep in mind when it comes to product inspection.