CONTENTS                                                  Nov-Dec 2002

IN THE NEWS
International food expo Ö Global poultry meat exports Ö High-quality freezers for Asian food processors Ö Key food processing industries in China get a boost Ö Fortified foods popular in the Philippines Ö Indian food processing industry surges ahead Ö More spices from India Ö Packaging fish curry Ö Artificial sweetener market growing in India Ö Sports drinks sector thrives in Japan Ö New programme to promote Australian food industry

INVENTIONS/NEW PRODUCTS
Legume/cereal drink Ö Counting calories Ö Rapid freezing Ö Hi-tech cameras to “taste” apples Ö Measuring aroma Ö New baking method Ö Sensor for food applications Ö Decomposable container Ö New whey protein thickener Ö MAP oxygen analyser Ö Self-chilling kegs

R&D IDEAS
Nutrient capsules Ö New enzymes aid flavour extraction Ö Smorgas­­-bord of food science Ö Compounds for flavours Ö Extrusion-based alternative for processing soya bean Ö Food processing innovation

SAFETY/QUALITY CONTROL
Detecting contaminated food Ö Metal detecting system ensures cheese safety Ö Automated chicken inspection system Ö New test for food contaminants

INGREDIENTS
Licorice extract “Black Gold” for confectioneries Ö Dietary fibre for foods and beverages Ö Organic ingredients Ö Bio-organic sweetener

STANDARDS/REGULATIONS
International standard for wheat flour Ö New and revised Indian food standards Ö Thailand enforces EU’s chemical ban Ö Japan revises national organic standards

PRESERVATION
Computer-aided designs for freezing systems Ö New freezers Ö Continuous ice-cream freezer

MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT
Volumetric filling system Ö Modular trimmers Ö Flexible liquid filler Ö Quick-mix liquidator Ö Tomato processing system Ö Vacuum conveyors

PACKAGING
Disposable beverage carafe Ö Milk protein yields edible, water-resistant film Ö New packing system Ö Can seaming systems

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