Food & Beverages Processing Magazine - MARCH 2025

In this issue

Our March edition highlights AAHAR 2025 – The International Food & Hospitality Fair, happening March 4-8, 2025, in New Delhi. This issue explores India’s food processing revolution, the frozen food market, and sensor technology in food safety. The packaging section covers bioplastics from microalgae, aluminium foil packaging, and smart inspection technologies. Ingredients features include cinnamon’s benefits, the growing confectionery market, and natural food colors. We also introduce a new sustainability segment on eco-friendly innovations in food technology, processing, and packaging. Stay tuned for exclusive industry updates and event coverage!

AAHAR 2025: Asia's Premier Food & Hospitality Fair Returns with Unprecedented Growth

AAHAR 2025, one of Asia's largest and most prestigious B2B food and hospitality fairs, is set to take place from March 4-8, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Organized by the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), this event will bring together global industry leaders, exhibitors, and professionals to explore the latest trends and innovations.

2 mins

Throne SPORT COFFEE Adds New Flavor to its Functional Cold Brew Line Up

Throne SPORT COFFEE, the innovative Trea coffee ready-to-drink redefining the category, brand proudly announces the launch of its first new flavor: Mint Mocha.

1 min

Campa Teams Up with JioStar as Co-Powered Sponsor for Upcoming IPL Season

Campa, the iconic soft drink brand from Reliance Consumer Products, has announced its partnership with JioStar as the “Co-Powered By” sponsor for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), set to begin on March 21. This strategic collaboration will span both TV and digital platforms, ensuring comprehensive visibility for the brand. The partnership will boost Campa's presence across Star Sports Network, covering regional language broadcasts in both HD and standard formats, as well as on JioStar's streaming platform, reaching cricket fans across the nation.

1 min

Nestlé Unveils Mocha-Flavoured KitKat in Collaboration with Nescafé

Nestlé has announced the launch of a new mocha-flavoured KitKat, developed in partnership with its popular coffee brand, Nescafé.

1 min

Marico Unveils Game-Changing Innovation with the Launch of Saffola Cuppa Oats

Marico, one of India's leading FMCG companies, is set to redefine the convenience in the Oats category with the launch of Saffola Cuppa Oats—a delicious, nutritious, and hassle-free snack tailored for today's fast-moving consumers.

1 min

FantaⓇ Unveils Three Exciting New Flavours: Apple Zero Sugar, Raspberry Zero Sugar, and Limited-Edition Tutti Frutti Zero Sugar

Fanta® has introduced three exciting new flavours to its Zero Sugar lineup in Great Britain: FantaⓇ Apple Zero Sugar, FantaⓇ Raspberry Zero Sugar, and the limited-edition FantaⓇ Tutti Frutti Zero Sugar.

1 min

Cornitos introduces Crusties: A Taste Revolution Begins!

Cornitos, a leading snack innovator in India, introduces Crusties in innovative and exiting new flavours. The wavy shaped crispy snack is launched in Korean Chilli, Fiery Peri Peri, Sour Cream & Onion flavours along with Cheese Balls in Classic Cheese balls and Honey Chilli Potato Balls. Crusties is a bold and exciting range of corn and potato-based snacks that are baked, not fried, and crafted using healthy corn oil.

2 mins

D'aromas Launches Jaggery Cookie Premix: A Natural, Convenient, and Flavorful Baking Delight

D'aromas, a trusted name in premium food products, is thrilled to announce the launch of its all-new Jaggery Cookie Premix, designed to bring the wholesome goodness of jaggery into kitchens across India. This innovative premix offers a healthier alternative to refined sugar while delivering a rich, molasses-like flavor to cookies, making it the perfect choice for health-conscious bakers and food enthusiasts alike.

1 min

Coca-Cola introduces its new Orange Cream flavor

A YEAR after the launch of the shortlived Coca-Cola Spiced, Coke is adding another new flavor to its lineup.

1 min

Unlocking new growth potential SIG opens its first aseptic carton plant in India

SIG, headquartered in Neuhausen, Switzerland, and a global leader in aseptic packaging and filling solutions, announces the grand opening of its first production plant for aseptic carton packs in India. This €90 million investment, completed in just 20 months in Ahmedabad, marks a major milestone for SIG as it strengthens its presence in one of the world’s most dynamic and fastest-growing markets.

2 mins

India's Food Processing Revolution: Unlocking Growth, Innovation, and Opportunities

Food processing refers to the systematic conversion of raw ingredients into edible or commercially viable food products. This process encompasses various techniques such as cleaning, sorting, cooking, canning, freezing, and packaging to enhance food safety, extend shelf life, and improve convenience for consumers. Additives and preservatives may be incorporated to maintain freshness and quality, while advanced technologies like pasteurization, dehydration, and extrusion play a crucial role in optimizing efficiency. The food processing industry is essential in meeting global food demands, ensuring food security, minimizing waste, and offering a diverse range of food products to consumers worldwide.

7 mins

Influence of Processing Techniques on the Nutritional Content of Millets

Millet is a collection of small-seeded cereals and the oldest plant in the world cultivated by humans. It is one of the cereal grains that is commonly consumed, especially in the dry and semi-arid regions of Africa and Asia. It is a crop that is very nutrient-dense and contains significant levels of minerals and vitamins. Additionally, they are an excellent source of protein, energy, dietary fiber, resistant starch, and slowly digesting starch. The common reason for the limited usage of millets is an antinutritional component found in the grain. They are often processed before consumption using methods like decorticating, malting, fermenting, roasting, flaking, and grinding to eliminate antinutrients and improve their palatability, nutritional value, and sensory qualities (Saleh et al., 2013a).

4 mins

Sensors & their Application in Food Processing Industries

In a food processing plant, food has to be carefully monitored for its safety and quality during the entire production process.

5 mins

A Conversation with Ms. Priyanshi Patel, Founder, Olixir Oils

Olixir Oils has emerged as a game-changer in the edible oils industry, redefining the category with its premium, cold-pressed offerings. Founded in 2017, the brand is committed to delivering chemical-free, nutrient-rich oils that cater to modern health-conscious consumers. In this exclusive interview, Ms. Patel shares insights into their journey, innovative product range, and commitment to sustainability. She discusses how the brand ensures quality, from sourcing high-quality raw materials to maintaining the highest safety standards, continually setting new benchmarks in wellness and excellence.

3 mins

India's Booming Frozen Food Market: Key Trends, Challenges, and Future Outlook

India’s frozen food market is set for rapid growth, projected to expand by $2.4 billion by 2028. Driven by urbanization, busy lifestyles, and the rise of organized retail, demand for convenient meal solutions is soaring. Advancements in cold chain logistics and e-commerce further fuel this shift. However, challenges like storage infrastructure and cultural preferences remain key hurdles.

4 mins

The Future of Bakeries Trends for 2025

The bakery industry is undergoing a transformative shift as consumer preferences evolve and technology continues to drive innovation.

2 mins

New benchmark in Energy Saving, thanks to Doublelane Heating Concept (DoGa)

Coca-Cola installs InnoPET Blomax at the Knetzgau site

3 mins

Bioplastics From Microalgae

The environmental challenges generated by the consumption of plastics are huge mainly due to their long degradation. It takes almost up to 1200 years for certain plastics. The environmental challenges and the longer degradation time of conventional plastics can be solved using bioplastics. According to European Bioplastics (2021), the global market for bioplastics is expected to increase from 2.4 million tonnes to 7.6 million tonnes by 2026. Even though, bio-plastics can be produced from sources such as plants, animals or microbial biomass, microorganic sources, mainly microalgae-based bio-plastics are emerging as the highly preferred source. This is due to their ease of cultivation (growth even in polluted surroundings like wastewater), fewer nutrient demands, fast- growing nature, high productivity etc. Unlike other bioplastic sources, microalgal sources do not compromise human consumption.

4 mins

Smart Product Inspection Technology Solutions for Reducing Material and Energy Costs

If we know (and we do) that a savvy move involves integrating the right product inspection systems into your production line, paving the way for substantial savings in raw materials by curbing product giveaway and minimising false rejects, let's look at an example. Step forward a flour manufacturer embracing an advanced checkweigher equipped with FlashCell™ EMFR (Electro-Magnetic Force Restoration) technology. With sophisticated algorithms, the smart checkweigher identifies excessive flour dispensing and triggers automatic corrective action. Transmitting this intel directly to filling stations makes for precise fill levels, thanks to tight tolerances and high precision load cells, leading to material savings and heightened production efficiency.

3 mins

Lubrication Engineers Highlights Duolec® Industrial Gear Oil

Lubrication Engineers, a leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance lubricants and reliability solutions, highlights its Duolec® Industrial Gear Oil (16011610, 1302, 1304), an advanced formulation designed to enhance equipment reliability and operational efficiency in demanding food and beverage production environments.

1 min

Aluminium Foil Packaging: Transforming the Global Packaging Landscape

A luminium foil packaging has established itself as a crucial component in the global packaging industry, offering unmatched versatility, durability, and efficiency in preserving food and other perishable products. Its exceptional barrier properties against moisture, oxygen, light, and volatile aromas make it an ideal choice for packaging a variety of goods, including snacks, ready-to-eat meals, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. Aluminium foil is widely used in laminates, particularly when other plastic laminate materials fail to provide adequate barrier protection for maintaining shelf-life stability. Compared to aluminium-coated plastic laminates, aluminium foil laminates offer superior protection. Additionally, its application in rigid, semi-rigid, and flexible packaging for in-pack thermal processing ensures rapid heating with minimal heat damage.

4 mins

StarLITE®-R STILL: Sidel's new high production speed 100% rPET lightweight bottle base for still products

StarLITE®-R STILL is a new bottle base that employs Sidel's patented technology to ensure 100% recycled PET (rPET) integration, lightweighting, and high-speed production for water, juices, milk, and edible oil from 0.25L up to 2.5L.

3 mins

JumboFlex vacuum tube lifter: good becomes wow!

Simpler. More efficient. More ergonomic.

2 mins

Cinnamon: The Perfect Harmony of Sweetness and Spice

In recent decades, consumers have increasingly sought foods that offer not only essential nutrients but also additional health benefits, leading to a surge in the popularity of functional foods. These foods are recognized for their potential to enhance physical and mental well-being, reduce the risk of certain diseases, and even aid in treatment. However, the regulatory definition of functional foods varies across different governing bodies, reflecting diverse perspectives on their classification and benefits.

3 mins

Sweet Innovations: The Expanding Confectionery Ingredients Market

The global confectionery ingredients market is poised for significant expansion, with an estimated market size of USD 84.21 billion in 2025, projected to reach USD 99.73 billion by 2030, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 3.44% during the forecast period (2025-2030). This growth is primarily driven by increasing industrialization and rising consumer demand for confectionery products worldwide. Additionally, advancements in research and development, alongside frequent product innovations, are further strengthening the market landscape.

2 mins

The Rise of Natural Food Colors: A Comprehensive Exploration

Natural food colors are pigments derived from natural sources such as fruits, vegetables, plants, and minerals. They are widely used in the food and beverages industry by manufacturers to add color to food items or drinks. These natural food colors are available in liquid and powdered forms in the market. Food quality is evaluated on the basis of the color of the food. Food color does not always mean that the ingredients are organic, however, in a few cases, it refers to a lesser amount of ingredients used in it. The less ingredients added, the more natural the food product is. Thus, consumers demand natural and organic ingredients in food colors for a better lifestyle and to minimize the risk of diseases that are caused due to artificial food colors. Natural food colors are generally considered to be safer and healthier than synthetic food colors, which are made from chemicals. They are also more appealing to consumers who are looking for natural and clean-label products, thus creating a huge natural food colors market demand and food manufacturers are intensively capitalizing on new products development and technological advancements to cater to the demand.

5 mins

Veganuary and Beyond: Meeting the growing demand for plant-based products

The global market for plant-based foods is predicted to reach $162 billion by 2030. Daria Pashkova, Product & Marketing Manager at Ohly, shares her insights.

3 mins

Postbiotics: Health Benefits, Food Applications, and Regulatory Perspectives

Pbiotics are live microbial formulations which when administered in adequate quantities confer health benefit to host (Kumar et al., 2020).

7 mins

Mr. Saurabh Saxena President & Executive Director, Sumeru

Sumeru, a pioneer in India's frozen food industry under Innovative Foods Limited, has been redefining convenience with its diverse range of high-quality frozen products. From poultry-based snacks and gourmet parathas to innovative flavored fries, the brand continues to set new benchmarks in taste and quality. In this exclusive interview, Mr. Saurabh Saxena, President & Executive Director of Sumeru, shares insights into the brand's journey, innovations, sustainability efforts, and future growth strategies. He discusses the evolving frozen food market, the role of advanced technology in ensuring quality, and Sumeru's expansion into Tier2 and Tier-3 cities. Read on to discover how Sumeru is staying ahead in the competitive frozen food space while catering to evolving consumer preferences.

4 mins

Food Safety with RFID: The Future of Smart Traceability and Supply Chain Transparency

Food safety is a primary concern across the globe, with governments and industries enforcing strict regulations to ensure consumer protection.

4 mins

LANXESS inaugurates India Application Development Center

German specialty chemicals company LANXESS today inaugurated its India Application Development Center (IADC) in Thane, Mumbai, strengthening its innovation & customer service capabilities.

1 min

AB INBEV India's smart barley program empowers 2,000+ farmers and procures 14,000+ tons of barley in 2025

AB InBev India, the leading beer and beverage company, marked the 5th Annual Barley Growers Day, reaffirming its commitment to fostering a resilient and prosperous farming community through its pioneering SmartBarley Program.

2 mins

Syntegon reopens expanded Weert site

Syntegon reopened its expanded site in Weert with the inauguration of a new office building and additional production space. The expansion allows for an increase in production and labor flexibility, a stronger customer focus, and support for the group’s overall sustainability goals. The conversion of the site began in mid-March 2023 and has now been officially completed. The ceremony was attended by Torsten Türling, Chief Executive Officer of the Syntegon Group, Ann Cuylaerts, Executive Vice President Food Vertical, and Paul Derckx from main contractor DGA Derckx BV.

2 mins

Mondi and the UN World Food Programme strengthen partnership to reduce food loss through sustainable packaging

Mondi Group, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, is proud to announce a three-year extension to its partnership with the UN World Food Programme (WFP), the world's largest humanitarian organisation providing food assistance to those recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

1 min

Tetra Pak Introduces Packaging with Certified Recycled Polymers in India

Tetra Pak announced their offering of packaging material with certified recycled polymers, becoming the first company in the food and beverage packaging industry in India to do so. Its carton packages integrating recycled polymers are certified by ISCC PLUS (International Sustainability & Carbon Certification), a globally applicable sustainability certification system.

2 mins

Cosmo Specialty Chemicals Introduces Eco-Friendly Barrier Coating Solutions for Sustainable Packaging

Cosmo Specialty Chemicals, a 100% subsidiary of Cosmo First and a one-stop solution for a range of Adhesives, Masterbatches, and Coating Chemicals, has launched its to innovative range of Oil and Grease Resistant (OGR) barrier coatings.

1 min

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Food & Beverages Processing ( Processing, Packaging & Technology) is a monthly magazine on food processing industry. It contents and analyses the latest technology updates, innovations on Food & Beverages Industry.