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May 2017 / Vol. XXXIII Issue 5 www.mefmag.com Food Safety Unwraps Opportunities for The MEA Intelligent Packaging Market
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Middle East Food May 2017 Serving the Food Processing, Ingredients, Packaging & Catering Sectors in MENA - Since 1985 www.mefmag.com May 2017 / Vol. XXXIII Issue 5 INTRODUCTION DEPARTMENTS Issue Content & CPH Team...............................01 Corporate Happenings...................................45 Opening Letter & HCC...................................02 Interviews & Profiles........................................46 MENA Food Digest........................................04 Hotels & Restaurants......................................47 Products & Services.......................................48 INGREDIENTS & ADDITIVES 09 Events Flavorings Naturalness Shapes the World’s Events Preview...............................................51 Flavor Industry................................................07 Events Review................................................52 SERVICES PACKAGING Coming Events...............................................53 Wrapping Buyers’ Guide................................................54 Food Safety Unwraps Opportunities for The MEA Intelligent Packaging Market..........10 INFO 11 CATERING & HOSPITALITY Catering & Hospitality Rising Food Safety Concerns on Display.......14 General Information........................................55 Closing Letter.................................................56 CPH Team (Email domain is @cph.world) MEF EXCLUSIVE Founders Lebanon Cultivates Common Ground • Mr. Fathi Chatila • Mrs. Mona Chatila (1944 - 2006) via Folkloric Food & Lodge............................17 Management 15 • President & Publisher Fathi Chatila / f.chatila@ FEATURE • General Manager Mohamad Rabih Chatila / mr.chatila@ Hypermarkets • Administrative Manager Abdul Rahman Hallak / Hypermarkets Create Large Footprints ar.hallak@ • Administrative Officer Ali Zaraket / a.zaraket@ in GCC..........................................................19 Business Development • Business Development & Project Management INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHTS Elie H. Geagea /e.geagea@ Food Containers Content & Research 24 Preserving Food Quality • Editor-in-Chief Fathi Chatila / f.chatila@ with Convenience & Innovation.......................23 • Content Editor & Researcher Fatima Saab / f.saab@ Nuts & Almonds The Nut Market Circulation & Marketing Bursting Out of its Shell.................................26 • Circulation & Marketing Manager Jad L. Aboulhosn / j.aboulhosn@ Soya Products • Circulation & Marketing Officer Soy Milk Consistent Ibrahim Rihan / i.rihan@ with its Evolutionary Path.................................31 Information Technology • IT Operation & Support Officers 41 COUNTRY / REGIONAL REPORTS Mazen Bou Diab / m.boudiab@ Mostafa Mohtadi / m.mohtadi@ Egypt Accounting & Finance Egypt Implements Optimistic Plans • Accountant Hala Nizam / h.nizam@ to Advance Sustainable Agriculture.............33 Mail & Services Far East • Mail & Service Manager Abdul Rahman Hallak / Sales of Poultry Take Flight ar.hallak@ in Thailand & Indonesia...................................34 • Mail & Service Officer Ali Zaraket / a.zaraket@ France Graphic & Web Design France’s Healthy Organic Food Market 50 • Graphic & Web Designer Becomes More Mainstream............................38 Shatha Yahfoufi / s.yahfoufi@ Qatar Qatar Seeking Growth through Fertilizers.....42 Cover Photo Courtesy of Beumer Published by CPH World Media s.a.r.l. - Beirut, Lebanon Helping Advance MENA & Beyond! Since 1977 لبنان، بريوت- .م.م.ميديا ش تصدر عن يس يب أتش ورلد 1977 نساعد بتطوير الرشق األوسط وشامل أفريقيا وأبعد! منذ www.cph.world
OPENING LETTER الواردات الغذائية إلى ارتفاع GCC's Food Import Bill في دول مجلس التعاون الخليجي Set to Jump in 2017 2017 في العام Extremely hot and arid climatic conditions, limited arable land and ونقص، وقلة مساحة األرايض الصالحة للزراعة،أدَّت الظروف املناخية الحارة والقاحلة inadequate water resources in the GCC have resulted in a high املوارد املائية يف دول مجلس التعاون الخليجي إىل االعتامد بشكل كبري عىل الواردات dependency on food imports. Even as the food demand continues to grow, domestic food production remains a challenge in the region. The ال يزال إنتاج األغذية املحلية يش ِّكل تحد ًيا يف املنطقة عىل الرغم من استمرار.الغذائية food imports value in the Gulf increased at an annualized rate of 11.2 ارتفعت قيمة، ووف ًقا لتقرير صدر مؤخ ًرا عن رشكة ألنب كابيتال.منو الطلب عىل الغذاء percent to USD23.6 billion in 2014, according to a recent report by مليار دوالر يف عام23.6 يف املئة لتصل إىل11.2 الواردات الغذائية يف الخليج مبعدل سنوي Alpen Capital, and at this rate could reach USD32.43 billion in 2017. كام من املتو َّقع.2017 مليار دوالر يف عام32.43 وميكن أن يصل هذا املعدل إىل،2014 Food consumption in the GCC is expected to expand at a CAGR of 48.1 يف املئة من نحو4.2 أن يرتفع االستهالك الغذايئ يف الخليج مبعدل منو سنوي مركب 4.2 percent from an estimated 48.1 million MT in 2016 to 59.2 million MT in 2021. This growth is primarily attributable to increase in the و ُيعزى هذا النمو.2021 مليون طن مرتي يف عام59.2 إىل2016 مليون طن مرتي يف عام consumer base coupled with a higher per capita income, as the GCC باإلضافة إىل ارتفاع نصيب الفرد من الدخل،يف املقام األول إىل زيادة رشيحة املستهلكني economies recover from the recent downturn. .بفضل التعايف االقتصادي املستدام الذي تشهده املنطقة بعد مرحلة الركود األخرية High dependence on food imports tends to expose the GCC nations َّإن اعتامد دول مجلس التعاون الكبري عىل الواردات الغذائية يجعلها عرضة لتقلبات to the fluctuations in international food prices. The significant increase in the prices during 2008, caused by rising oil prices and droughts والناجمة،2008 لقد أدت الزيادة امللحوظة يف األسعار خالل عام.أسعار الغذاء العاملية in grain-producing nations, gave rise to food inflation in the import- إىل تضخم أسعار، وإصابة الدول املنتجة للحبوب بالجفاف،عن ارتفاع أسعار النفط dependent GCC countries. Although the drop in oil prices have led وعىل الرغم من َّأن.األغذية يف دول مجلس التعاون الخليجي املعتمدة عىل الواردات to a substantial fall in global food rates from the highs touched during ً هبوطا شديدًا انخفاض أسعار النفط قد أدى إىل هبوط أسعار املواد الغذائية العاملية 2011-2014, prices have again started trending upwards since March 2016. .2016 مارس/ بدأت األسعار تشهد ارتفاعًا من جديد منذ آذار،2014 و2011 بني عامي The May’s issue of the Middle East Food (MEF) magazine covers the مايو من مجلة مأكوالت الرشق األوسط آخر أخبار قطاع الصناعة/ يغطي عدد أ َّيار ِّ latest in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) food industry, including الغذائية يف منطقة الرشق األوسط وشامل أفريقيا مبا فيها االبتكارات واملشاريع واألحداث new innovations, projects and events. On page 10, we tackle the سوق التوضيب الف َّعال والذيك يف منطقة الرشق10 فيتناول مقال الصفحة.الجديدة Middle East and Africa active and intelligent packaging market, which is estimated to grow from USD280 million in 2016 to USD504.76 2016 مليون دوالر أمرييك يف عام280 وق ِّدرت قيمة هذه السوق،األوسط وأفريقيا million by the end of 2021. On page 17, MEF conducted an exclusive ،17 أ َّما يف مقال الصفحة.2021 مليون دوالر أمرييك بحلول نهاية عام504.76 لتصل إىل interview with Kamal Mouzawak Founder of Souk el-Tayeb, farmers’ "خاصة مع صاحب مرشوع "سوق الطيب َّ أجرت مجلة مأكوالت الرشق األوسط مقابلة market in Beirut, to highlight the latest concepts and trends in the للوقوف عىل آخر مفاهيم واتجاهات، وهو سوق للمزارعني يف مدينة بريوت،كامل مز َّوق Lebanese hospitality industry. Moreover, the article on page 33 sheds الضوء عىل االسرتاتيجيات الجديدة التي33 ويلقي مقال الصفحة.قطاع الضيافة يف لبنان light on how Egypt is implementing new strategies to advance the agriculture sector. Additional stories are also available, covering the يزخر هذا العدد، باإلضافة إىل هذه املواضيع.اعتمدتها مرص للنهوض بالقطاع الزراعي latest activities of regional manufacturers, importers and exporters, so باملزيد من األخبار التي تغطي أحدث األنشطة الخاصة باملصنّعني اإلقليميني واملستوردين enjoy reading and send us your feedback at content@cph.world content@cph.world فاستمتعوا بقراءته وأرسلوا لنا مالحظاتكم عىل،واملصدرين Fathi Chatila فتحي شاتيال Editor-in-Chief رئيس التحرير Honorary Content Consultants (HCC) Dr. Abdullah Ahmad Abdulla - Chief - Food Control Kingdom of Bahrain M. Karim Hammoud - Managing director, Vitech consulting J. Peter Clark Ph.D - Consultant to the Process Industries Illinois - USA Youssef H. Habbal - M.Sc. CFSA, Hospitality Management Dept. AUST - Lebanon Sharaf Dabbagh - President Ta’aheel FZ. L.L.C. Dr. Beate Hubber - International Cooperation Division - Research Institute of David Edwards - Managing Director, IMES International - Ireland Organic Agriculture (FIBL) Dr. Omid Gilanpour - Assistant Professor & Director of Foreign Trade & Jane Stamiforth - Head of Food Business Development - Reading Scientiific Marketing Research Department - APERI- Iran Services Limited (RSSL) 02 mefmag.com | May 2017
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MENA FOOD DIGEST safety culture among the wide spectrum of Bureau Veritas INTL Doha LLC and Iraq food industry professionals in the Sultanate, received the company’s first certified an advisory committee was formed to organization worldwide for FSSC 22000 discuss the challenges and issues faced by Version 4 Catering scheme. This is of the food safety professionals in the country. special significance as Bureau Veritas is a Rotana to Open its The advisory board serves an important world well-known testing Inspection and Third Property in Iraq role in shaping Oman’s food safety culture; whereas the purpose of the advisory certification company, with headquarters in Paris, and operates in more than 140 Rotana has chosen Erbil as the committee is to aid and recommend steps countries across the globe. Speaking of destination to launch its first-ever Arjaan towards the continuous improvement of the their new global certification, Belal Al- hotel brand in the Kurdistan region, food safety environment in the Sultanate. Kadry, Hotel Manager at Sheraton Grand Iraq, introducing modern and stylish “The advisory committee is dedicated to Doha, said: “The award demonstrates the hotel apartments to the city. Following improving the food safety environment in hotel’s robust Food Safety Management the company’s ongoing success in the country,” said Robert McLean, Principal, System which ensures the team delivers Iraq, Erbil Arjaan by Rotana will be their National Hospitality Institute. guaranteed customer satisfaction.” third hotel in the country, joining the company’s five-star Erbil Rotana and Karbala Rayhaan by Rotana. With construction on the project kicking off in 2014, final preparations are well underway toward the grand opening of Erbil Arjaan in Q2 2017. Malia Group is the major shareholder of the Erbil Arjaan by Rotana, which is among the investments developed by the Group within the Hospitality sector. “On behalf of Malia Group, we are very proud to be part of this project,” said Jacques Jean Sarraf, Chairman of Malia Group. “We believe that this is the right time to invest in the region, especially in regards to the durable security situation. We look forward to many more projects in the future,” he added. Oman Qatar Saudi Arabia Experts Discuss Oman’s Sheraton Receives Food Clifford Chance Advises Food Safety Practices Safety Recognition On Saudi Investment Food safety and quality have become Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & International law firm Clifford Chance essential components for the protection of Convention Hotel, Qatar’s iconic social has advised Cosumar, one of few public health, economic development. The landmark, announced its recent award players with expertise in the processing Sultanate has taken effective and efficient for exceptional food quality and safety in and refining of beet sugar and sugar measures to safeguard public health and FSSC 22000. FSSC 22000 is the Global cane in Morocco, to invest in Durrah strengthen consumer safety. Senior food Certification Scheme for Food Safety Advanced Development Company, safety experts were part of the advisory Management Systems recognized by a sugar refining company in Saudi committee meeting organized by Omanexpo the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) Arabia. Durrah Advanced Development at the National Hospitality Institute in Wadi and is based on existing ISO standards. Company is a 2.500 ton per day Kabir. Seeking to implement a rigorous food The hotel was awarded accreditation by greenfield sugar refinery in the industrial 04 mefmag.com | May 2017
MENA FOOD DIGEST port of Yanbu in the Saudi Arabia’s red should shift to credit, processing and sea coast. Following the launch of the Syria marketing support, and repairing critical National Transformation Plan in 2016, assets such as irrigation infrastructure. this transaction is another example of The report states that if productive increased foreign investment into Saudi FAO Urges to farming areas continue to be neglected, Arabia. Commenting on the deal, Lead Kick-Start Agriculture more people will be forced to leave rural Partner, Riyadh-based Omar Rashid areas and Syria will be in danger of said: "Congratulations to Cosumar on Fighting in Syria has caused huge damage emerging from the conflict as a country the successful closing of this deal. Our and losses to agricultural production, with its commercial food production and but the sector can and should be kick- agricultural base on the verge of collapse. UAE ATTD Welcomes Oberoi to the Emirate The Oberoi Beach Resort, Al Zorah received the first five-star resort classification from Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATTD) ahead of its official opening as Al Zorah’s first waterfront hospitality project opens its doors to the world, making it the fifth five-star hotel in the Emirate. Operated by Oberoi Hotels and Resorts, The Oberoi Beach Resort, Al Zorah, designed by famous Italian architect Pierro Lissoni, is a luxury eco- destination set on white-sand beaches, and in close proximity to azure lagoons and lush mangroves. The resort is located beside one million square meters of rich ecological wetland around which Al Zorah is centered and offers a 18- hole Nicklaus Design championship golf course, motorized and non-motorized started now, dramatically reducing the watersports which include among others need for humanitarian aid and migration, jet skiing, banana boat rides, boat and according to a new FAO report. In fishing trips, kayaking, windsurfing and addition to the severe human suffering, sailing; amongst several other amenities. the conflict has caused more than Commenting on the announcement, USD16 billion of lost crop and livestock Faisal Al Nuaimi, General Manager production and destroyed farming of the Ajman Tourism Development assets. The initial cost of rebuilding the Department, said: “…Our goal is to agriculture sector over a three-year develop a tourism sector in line with the Riyadh-based team is delighted to have period is estimated at between USD10.7 aim of making the Emirate the destination assisted another key international player and USD17.1 billion in total, depending of choice for all types of tourists… We are on this game-changing transaction in on whether there is no change in the confident that this development will help Saudi Arabia. Once again Clifford Chance conflict, a partial return to peace or a full increase the attractiveness of the Emirate has demonstrated its strength and return to peace. Basic supplies such as of Ajman, assisting with our efforts and capability in complex and time-sensitive fertilizer, seeds and veterinary medicine strategic objectives of promoting it as a cross-border M&A deals in the Kingdom for livestock are urgently needed. After unique tourism destination, both locally and in particular in the industrial sector." those needs have been met, emphasis and internationally.” May 2017 | mefmag.com 05
Ingredients & Additives Flavorings 07 Naturalness Shapes the World’s Flavor Industry 08 Turning Up the Heat in Food Formulations 09 Symrise Unlocks the CODE OF NATURE Packaging Wrapping 10 Food Safety Unwraps Opportunities for The MEA Intelligent Packaging Market 11 IMA DAIRY & FOOD Presents Innovative Packaging Solutions 12 Solution-Oriented All Down the Line 12 VEGA ADVANCE Exceeds the Current Standards of Speed Catering & Hospitality Display Cabinets 14 Rising Food Safety Concerns on Display 15 Alpina Offers Wide Range of Heating Cabinets 15 Showmaster Offers Display Cases in Two Different Sizes Photo Courtesy of Muhlack Kiel Gmbh
INGREDIENTS & ADDITIVES Flavorings Naturalness Shapes the World’s Flavor Industry F lavor is a sensory impression of food or any other substance, which is determined by chemical senses of taste and smell. There are varied types of food additives added to food and beverages to make products tastier and more appealing. The food flavors market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.4 percent from 2015 to 2020, according to a report by MarketsandMarkets. Natural food flavors have attracted attention of food ingredients manufacturers, with increasing consumer demand for fresh and natural products. North America is the largest market for this industry, followed by Asia-Pacific and Europe. Food flavors are essential part of the food processing industry to maintain the taste of a product. It is an indispensable tool for food and drinks manufacturers, not only in delivering palatability but also in helping to position a product or target a specific audience. The Food and Beverage industry requires different kinds of flavor designed for different purposes, such as developing a new product, adding new product lines, or changing the taste of existing products. Flavor is available in two categories i.e. natural and synthetic. However, natural flavors are in great demand due to shifting preferences away from synthetic. They are derived from fruits, vegetables, and other substances, while synthetic ones are obtained from chemicals, and are widely used in beverage could pose a major threat to the overall dairy and frozen among other end- industries. The industry is facing high market. This market is projected to user applications. In 2014, the market competition. However, it is one of the reach USD15.1 Billion, at a CAGR of 5.4 was dominated by the North American most established industries in the world, percent from 2015 to 2020, according region, followed by Asia-Pacific. The according to MarketsandMarkets. The to MarketsandMarkets. The market is Asia-Pacific market is projected to flavors’ market is region centric, as the also fuelled by increasing demand for grow at the highest CAGR with rapid demand for savors differs from place healthy food products. Globally, the rise growth in the food & beverage industry, to place. For instance, roasted meat in population and urbanization have led in developing countries such as India taste is in high demand in most parts of to the increase in purchasing power and China. The growing demand for Europe, but the Chinese population is among consumers, and simultaneously technological innovation, and increasing fond of boiled meat, whereas India has resulted in a change in their standards consumer preference towards hardly any market for the aforesaid convenience and ready-to-eat meals flavors. Therefore, population plays a “The market for food flavors is are driving the market. The global vital role in this industry, which makes projected to reach USD15.1 market is fragmented and highly competitive, with a large number companies trigger upon the densely populated geographical regions, such Billion, at a CAGR of 5.4 percent of players operating at regional and as Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Africa, from 2015 to 2020” local levels. Key players in this market and the Middle East. High demand have adopted new product launches for new savors from food and beverage of living. All these factors have equally and development, acquisitions, and industries and continuous innovation contributed to the overall growth of this expansions as some of their preferred are driving the global market, according market. The market is segmented on growth strategies. Some of the key to a report by Allied Market Research. the basis of type such as fruits & nuts, player's operatives in the global market Additionally, increasing demand from chocolate, vanilla, and others. Further, of flavors include Givaudan, Firmenich fast food industries is fuelling market on the basis of application, the market SA, Kerry Group plc, Symrise AG, growth. However, rising health is classified into beverages, savory and and Wild Flavors Inc. awareness of the global population snacks, bakery and confectionery, and MEF Staff May 2017 | mefmag.com 07
INGREDIENTS & ADDITIVES Turning Up the Heat in Food Formulations Creating the right amount of heat in provide manufacturers with the heat knowledge of cuisines from around the a food product can be a difficult and level they desire. By incorporating world increases. Kalsec® HeatSync® delicate process. Consumers are extracts into their application, they can Systems provide nuances to the no longer satisfied with the addition achieve a consistent heat throughout heat of the manufacturers’ products of just one type of pepper; they are their product, which can be difficult that provide control over pungency looking for different flavor profiles, to do with peppers that can vary in intensity, location of the pungency on increased levels of heat, and more their intensity and flavor profile from the tongue, the timing of pungency complex heat. Sophistication is batch to batch. The company has a and the sensation or pungent important when developing a hot and full line of specialty pepper extracts perception. Created from unique spicy food product. There are several that not only provide the level of heat combinations of pungent ingredients ways to add heat to snacks, sauces, customers are looking for, but also a and carriers, these systems give and prepared meals that can take specific flavor profile. The company’s customers’ application a specific the ordinary to a culinary creation. line of specialty peppers is comprised heat profile developed based on their The Kalsec® Heat Management of twelve different extracts, ranging specifications. Companies looking for Toolbox can help its customers from low heat such as ancho and a novel addition to their heat profile, navigate through the nuances of pasilla, to medium heat such as should try Fusionary® Heat flavor, which adding heat to their specific food jalapeno and chipotle, to high heat combines heat with a non-traditional application. Manufacturers can rely such as habanero and ghost pepper flavor to create a unique sensory on the company’s experts in flavor, extract. The newest extracts include experience. These products provide an applications and sensory analysis to green hatch and serrano pepper incomparable depth to heat expression isolate and develop the ideal heat extracts. The green hatch is a mild and can include such elements as expression for their products. Below is heat and the serrano provides a savory, sour, sweet and tangy. an overview of the toolbox. medium level of heat. Elevating a Simple Flavor to a Specialty Pepper Extracts Adding Complexity with HeatSync® Culinary Creation From subtle to sizzling, adding an Systems and Fusionary® Heat Adding heat to an application can individual extract such as black Consumers are craving more be an easy way to develop a quick pepper, ginger or capsicum can sophisticated spicy profiles as their product line extension. However, if companies are looking to develop authentic regional flavor profiles such © Kalsec as Shawarma, Mortadella and Baharat, working with a supplier such as Kalsec®, they can achieve the specific regional flavors to their snacks, dressings and prepared meals. The company’s full line of spice and herb flavor extracts can be combined into a single system that can provide its clients with a consistent flavor profile. It has an extensive portfolio of existing flavor systems that they can use in their formulation development. Flavor profile categories include Asian, Mediterranean, Indian, American, Mexican, and Latin American. The company’s global applications experts can assist companies in developing the profile based on their particular desires. Whether they are adding heat, looking to create layered flavors, or adding a twist to a regional flavor profile, Kalsec® solutions can provide them with the right tools and expertise Regional flavors for their application. 08 mefmag.com | May 2017
Flavorings Symrise Unlocks the CODE OF NATURE Fruits, roots, seeds, barks, herbs, blossoms and nuts. Nature offers plenty of ideas for inspirational beverage concepts, whether it’s carbonates, teas, juices or alcoholic beverages. Consumers love the taste of nature. Naturalness is generally popular around the world, both in mature and emerging markets. At Symrise, experts consolidated their expertise in the strategic platform CODE OF NATURE® and developed beverage concepts that are attractive based on their naturalness. The company looked into naturalness from different perspectives: Fresh fruit flavor consumer needs, expert knowledge, cutting-edge technologies, etc. To find naturalness means to consumers, what beverage concepts. Fruity Essentials® out, which aspects of naturalness appeal they expect of certain drink segments are 100 percent authentic and natural to consumers, what consumers look for and what products and the packaging forming the second portfolio of CODE and what they associate with nature we should look like. Therefore the company OF NATURE®. This contains red fruits, conducted an extensive study. For this, knows how a drink should taste like garden fruits, exotic fruits and citrus fruits. the company interviewed consumers in and which additional characteristics will Using its sophisticated, multidimensional five countries and enriched the findings boost the impression of naturalness. technologies, the company captures with the opinions of industry experts. It uses this detailed consumer and fresh fruit flavors for impressive beverage In its study, Symrise examined what market know-how to develop winning concepts for its customers. BENEFIT FROM OUR GLOBAL EXPERIENCE VISIT US @ BOOTH #414 VISIT US @ HALL 15, BOOTH D03 FOOD PROCESSING & PACKAGING SYSTEMS LEARN MORE heatandcontrol.com | info@heatandcontrol.com MEF_May17_HalfPage_195x120_4mmBleed_Frying.indd 1 1/04/2017 11:24:33 AM May 2017 | mefmag.com 09
PACKAGING Food Safety Unwraps Opportunities for The MEA Intelligent Packaging Market T he Middle East and Africa packaging market is witnessing a remarkable growth. The demand on packaged food and products is driven by consumers’ changing lifestyles and convenience. Food manufacturers are moving into ready meals, pre-packed ingredients and fruits and vegetables to meet consumers’ demand. The Middle East and Africa active and intelligent packaging market is estimated to grow from USD280 million in 2016 to USD504.76 million by the end of 2021 at a CAGR of 10.32 percent. The UAE has the largest market share followed by South Africa, according to a recent report by Mordor Intelligence. The growth is spurred by the growing economies and increasing need for packaging solutions with longer sustainability. Food safety is a major factor contributing to the market’s growth. Governments are implementing strict regulations regarding food packaging and safety standards to meet requirements of food products. Economic advancement coupled with Cover Photo Courtesy of Beumer increasing population in the Middle East and African nations is the major driver to the packaging industry as a whole and in turn active and intelligent packaging. Countries like UAE, Turkey and Egypt, etc. have huge growth potential and are expected to lead the market in the coming years. Packaging and lifestyle issues go hand in hand. The Middle East has one of the highest GDP per capita, so the consumers there have more disposable income to spend on e-commerce retail, luxury retail and retail in stores. With the increase in sales of products, the packaging market will be growing to fulfil needs of both consumers and retailers. Countries like Qatar have GDP per capita more than USD100,000 so that as the purchasing power increases so food sector. The advent of globalization materials on the human body, security does the packaging market. Increasing has necessitated the transport of goods and privacy issues in case of intelligent demand for packaged products because around the world; this has made the packaging systems are expected to be of changing lifestyles and demand from assurance of shelf life and integrity of major challenges for the market’s growth manufacturers for longer shelf life is driving the package significant. Packaging is over the next five years. Increasing this market growth. Governments’ population is directly burdening strict regulations regarding food “The need to ensure the quality of the food industry. To meet the packaging and safety standards requirements, different countries are other such factors which are the package is a key driver to the and enterprises are exporting their contributing to the market growth. testing market” food products across the world. Packaging is also being altered to This has given rise to packaging suit the needs of fast food consumers bound by regulations and standards companies who are providing solutions who are rapidly replacing traditional defined by authorities like American that expand the shelf life of the food meals with packaged foodstuff. This Society for Testing and Materials product being exported. Traditional has increased the need for testing the (ASTM) and International Safe Transit packaging products cannot meet the packaging of products to ensure higher Association (ISTA). With the evolving requirements of food products like meat shelf life and the reduction of costs nature of the packaging industry, these and frozen foods. These constraints normally associated with damaged regulations are also becoming more have given rise to new technologies, like goods. The need to ensure the quality of stringent. Package testing companies active and intelligent packaging, which the package is a key driver to the testing check different packaging products. provide longevity and freshness to the market as packages now need to be more Major tests include drop, shock, food products being exported. durable, where even a trace of toxicity is vibration, shelf life, and compression. Mordor Intelligence completely unacceptable especially in the Issues regarding the effect of packaging Web: www.mordorintelligence.com 10 mefmag.com | May 2017
Wrapping IMA DAIRY & FOOD Presents Innovative Packaging Solutions IMA DAIRY & FOOD presents various newly developed products at "interpack 2017". Besides machines on display, visitors to the stand can also see packaging machines in action on large video walls as well as partly in virtual reality technology. IMA Hassia extends its product range by adding a packaging machine for portion cups in the low output range – an ergonomic FFS machine for mini-portions. The "P100" as an entry-level machine is particularly noted for its compact design and easy handling. With a length of five meters and FFS machine "C100" depth of approximately 1.3 meters it can be integrated in a space-saving manner characteristics. It is specially designed for buffets to dressings, sauces or desserts in any production facility. The cup web is mini-portion cups so that smaller volumes for in-flight catering on board an aircraft. transported at an easy to use height of can also be produced efficiently. The The FFS machine "C100" was developed one meter, making visual inspection easier application range covers practically all for cups based on the same machine for the operator. The output of the new liquid and pasty food and dairy products, design. This model is suitable as an FFS machine is up to 20,000 units per from butter, margarine or marmalade in entry-level machine for application rates hour depending on format and product a mini-portion format such as for hotel of up to 7,000 cups per hour. BENEFIT FROM OUR GLOBAL EXPERIENCE VISIT US @ BOOTH #414 VISIT US @ HALL 15, BOOTH D03 FOOD PROCESSING & PACKAGING SYSTEMS LEARN MORE heatandcontrol.com | info@heatandcontrol.com MEF_May17_HalfPage_195x120_4mmBleed_Coat&Conv.indd 1 1/04/2017 11:20:58 AM May 2017 | mefmag.com 11
PACKAGING Wrapping Solution-Oriented All Down the Line BEUMER Group will exhibit at interpack its high level of expertise as a solution provider for integrated packaging and intralogistics systems. In addition to highly efficient palletizing and packaging systems, the Group also provides tailor-made components for material flows specific to different industries. Customers can get everything from one hand, including the software and comprehensive customer support. As a single-source provider, the company supplies and installs the packaging lines and adjusts them individually to the products of the customer. The BEUMER stretch hood A new BEUMER fillpac R filling machine fills bulk material from the building has now complemented the rotary filling BEUMER fillpac FFS is used in the materials industry and other industrial machine with a bag placer and a ream chemical and petrochemical industries. It pulverized goods into bags in an efficient magazine. This means that performance forms bags from a prefabricated tubular and gentle way and with the required and efficiency can be further increased. PE film and fills them with the product throughput. It can fill very fine to very Due to its modular design, the BEUMER of the customer. Both systems are coarse materials into different bag fillpac R can be easily integrated and equipped with a specialized weighing formats and types, such as valve bottom adjusted with existing packaging lines. unit which ensures the correct quantity of bags and flat valve bags. The Group The highly efficient form fill seal system the filled material. VEGA ADVANCE Exceeds the Current Standards of Speed Based in the Italian “Packaging Valley”, has launched the ADVANCE RANGE, fastest available solutions on the OCME manufactures high-technology including OCME’s fastest range of market. The high speed shrinkwrapper primary and secondary packaging palletizers (Pegasus & Orion Advance) is able to reach 150 cycles/minute with machines as well as fillers, end-of-line and shrinkwrappers solutions (Vega film only and 120 cycles/minute with and logistic solutions for the Beverage, Advance). The VEGA ADVANCE is born tray + film. This machine is composed Food, Detergent, Petrochemical to exceed the current standards of of a fingers and counter fingers and Tissue sectors. To drastically speed for the end of line, by matching selection system driven by brushless improve productivity, the company the market demands to have the motors and of an oven which ensures high quality film retraction. The film cutting and automatic film splicing of the reels are the company’s patented systems. With Vega Advance, energy savings and safety are combined to perform high level performance and easy maintenance. The engineering team that worked on the VEGA ADVANCE design has not only focused on achieving maximum performance in terms of production speed, but have also sets ambitious goals in terms of profitability and productivity, whilst complying with the highest safety Vega Advance machine standards. 12 mefmag.com | May 2017
Confectionery specialist NID is home sweet home as the newest member of tna’s family of brands. A pioneer in the development of starch moulding equipment, NID has supplied complete mogul lines for more than six decades. From processing through packaging, with NID’s innovative solutions, tna is one step closer to becoming your single source supplier for the confectionery industry. To find out about NID’s range of confectionery solutions, visit nid.com.au. Visit tnasolutions.com for complete turnkey solutions that rethink the conventional.
CATERING & HOSPITALITY Rising Food Safety Concerns on Display R efrigerated display cases/cabinets (RDCs) are refrigeration equipment used for storing and displaying products (food and beverage items) which require chilled or frozen conditions. Food refrigeration is of paramount importance for food and beverage companies to ensure minimum damage to their products. The need for Refrigerated Display Cases helps retailers to guarantee longer storage of products which helps them to reduce wastage. The global refrigerated display cases market is anticipated to witness steady growth and will post a moderate CAGR of more than 5 percent over the forecast period (2016-2020), according to a market research by Technavio. The augmented demand for frozen food is one of the major factors driving this market’s growth. Supermarkets and other retail outlets are concerned about keeping ingredients and frozen products safe for consumption, which will increase the need for RDCs. The Refrigerated Display Cases market is expected to grow at a notable pace over the next five to six years, according to a report by Allied Market Research, owing to various factors such as expanding organized retail sectors including supermarkets and hypermarkets, and changing food preferences of people. Other factors include, evolving lifestyles, increasing disposable incomes, surging demand for carbonated soft drink bottles and packaged water bottles, and rising food safety concerns. Asia Pacific as a region is expected to show the highest growth rate due to its macro-economic fundamentals, increasing per capita income and increasing demand for CSD and water bottles. Regions such as Western Europe and North America are expected to witness modest growth rate due to high volumes in both an anticipated CAGR of 10.1 percent outlets, the demand for Vertical RDCs regions, according to Future Market from (2016 – 2022), according to Allied has witnessed a substantial increase. Insights. With the increase in the retail Market Research. Moreover, the North Horizontal RDCs are expected to industry in Eastern Europe, Middle American and European countries exhibit a notable growth trend during East and Latin America, the demand adopted many changes to the the forecast period (2015 - 2022), for RDCs is expected to witness a compressor design owing to emission owing to their growing demand in substantial growth rate hence putting of greenhouse gases like CFCs and organized large size retail food stores. a bullish trend on the market Hybrid RDCs, which have dual value. Plug-in and remote “Hybrid RDCs, which have dual temperature control system RDCs are the two key product have been gaining adoption, types available in the market, temperature control system have been especially with increasing of which the former enjoys gaining adoption” demand from cafes and quick a higher adoption. Plug-in service restaurants. Due to or integrated RDCs are space- and HFCs in existing RDCs. Plug-in RDCs high demand, the industry is highly energy-efficient, compared to remote are essentially of two types; vertical fragmented with the top 7 players RDCs. Demand from small to medium RDCs and horizontal or semi-horizontal owning not more than 25 percent of the sized stores, which often have limited RDCs. Vertical RDCs dominate total market share. Some of the major investment power and floor space, is the market in the product design players in the refrigerated display cases expected to support the market growth segment, constituting around three- are AHT Cooling systems, Epta Spa, of plug-in RDCs as compared to remote fifths of the market revenue in 2015. Hussman Corporation, Nekano systems, according to Transparency The segment is estimated to exhibit refrigerators co. ltd, and ISA Italy. Market Research. In 2015, the plug- the fastest growth during the forecast in RDC segment constituted over 70 period (2015 - 2022). With widespread Fatima Saab percent of total market revenues, with growth in small and medium sized retail Content Editor & Researcher 14 mefmag.com | May 2017
Display Cabinets Alpina Offers Wide Range of Heating Cabinets When it comes to keeping food warm, Alpina have excelled once again with different heating cabinets, electric or gas. The main benefit of the displays is that they doesn't have a circulation fan, which dramatically reduces the potential for food dehydration. As a result, food stays fresh for a longer period of time, which allows the user to achieve a greater sales volume. The user-friendly nature of the Alpina heating cabinets comes from practical experience. The Delice model for example, is equipped with a multi-part sliding mechanism that can be opened from both sides, left The Delice model and right. When it comes to the larger version, the Delice 707, two people can placed underneath the appliance slide long periods of time. The gas display remove meals simultaneously, without smoothly along ball-bearings, while cases are perfect for outdoor use and having to open up the appliance entirely. the rill along the outside edges helps for people who need to transport food Humidity can be regulated individually in accumulate excess liquids. All Hot regularly. Designed to display pre- the gastronomic standard trays with the Display Case is perfect for caterers, prepared foods, they meet all existing use of water, and according to specific schools, colleges, universities, cafes, safety standards. Keeping food above quality requirements of the dishes in diners and restaurants, where pre- 65°C is essential for professional question. The extricable cutting boards cooked food needs to be kept warm for presenting of hot tasty food. Showmaster Offers Display Cases in Two Different Sizes ShowMaster is a subsidiary of with smooth edges, providing a hygienic cm. Whether as salad bar, breakfast Muhlack Kiel GmbH based in presentation of food. The temperature buffet or dessert display cases, the Germany. It is a family owned company range is +4° to +10° C maintaining refrigerated display case is suitable for 75 years, specialized in interior the HACCP rules. ShowMaster for all food products, guaranteeing furnishing. The ShowMaster is a mobile refrigerated display cases are available long lasting delicious freshness. When refrigerated display case in sleek design in two diameters: 111 cm and 147 closed the display case provides refrigerator temperature. When opened, the acrylic glass hood serves as an effective hygienic barrier. The stainless steel tank is manufactured in one piece without joints, enabling easy cleaning. All refrigerating and electrical parts are made of proven low maintenance or maintenance-free components. Due to their mobility, the display cases has proved themselves to be successful in restaurants, hotels, airline lounges, factory canteens, on cruise liners as well as in supermarkets. Whether customers require a specific color or surface, the team will be glad to make sure that every customer requirement Refrigerated display case is fulfilled. May 2017 | mefmag.com 15
MEF Exclusive 16 Lebanon Cultivates Common Ground via Folkloric Food & Lodge
MEF EXCLUSIVE Lebanon Cultivates Common Ground via Folkloric Food & Lodge I n the age of sustainable development, a Lebanese entrepreneur in the food and hospitality industry is developing various aspects to promote a culture of sustainable agriculture, preserve traditional food identities, and build bridges between Lebanon’s societies. We caught up with Kamal Mouzawak, founder of Souk el Tayeb (the first farmers’ market in Beirut) and Tawlet restaurant to talk about his latest projects in the gastronomy industry in Lebanon. “Food is the real expression of our roots, © Souk El Tayeb our identity, of who we are.” With these words the Lebanese social entrepreneur Kamal Mouzawak defines his passion for preserving his country’s architectural and cultural heritage. In a country that for decades has been split along political and religious lines, Mouzawak founded a “Social enterprise” to help the Lebanese communities find common ground through folks’ cooking. “Our slogan is “Make Food Not War”. In a country as divided as Lebanon, nothing can bring people together as much as the land and its food,” explained Mouzawak. In 2004, he launched Souk el Tayeb, a weekly farmers’ market, with the the country just to cook authentic cuisine without acting socially or environmentally goal of supporting small-scale farmers from their villages. This project is a turning responsible,” he said. “Nonprofits focus and producers, fostering a model of point in the lives of many of these women, on being socially and environmentally sustainable agriculture, and helping helping them support their families. In responsible but funding is always a unite countrymen and women with addition to food projects, Mouzawak problem. Today both typical businesses homegrown aromas and tastes. The launched ‘Beit’ (home) in 2015, a chain and nonprofits must generate income project has enabled local small farmers of guesthouses in three different outlets, and sell their products and services but at and producers heralding from different aiming to bring back the traditional the same time act with responsibility and regions and cultural backgrounds to national home. “If I want to go to the not consider these as an incidental option sell their organic products in Beirut, village and eat traditional food instead of whenever it is convenient.” and helping create a direct link between generic food, I also need to stay at a non- buyers and sellers. generic hotel. Architecture, food, and Based on Tawlet’s success, Mouzawak crafts can tell so much about traditionsis now working to introduce his project to In 2007, Mouzawak started a new project the French community through “Tawlet in a specific region,” he said. “Traditional called “Food & Feast”, which highlights Lebanese homes allow us to experience Paris”, using Parisian cuisine traditions local culture and food traditions of and customs to promote social and different Lebanese villages. “We went cultural unity there. “This project to small producers, to their own land, “Food is the real expression of our will shed light on the traditional instead of bringing them to the city. roots, our identity, of who we are” Parisian food, home cuisine cooked We started a new project aiming to by Parisian women and will focus promote traditional food across all villages the real sense of place.” Moreover, for on the demography that makes Paris through a food festival, where people Mouzawak, in social business, one and France today. A third generation can come and discover traditions of this must take into consideration the social Vietnamese is as French as anyone specific area,” he said. “It is a chance to and environmental responsibilities when else, so does a second generation from eat traditional food prepared by women planning to generate income. “There is Morocco. Life has changed; there is not villagers instead of eating generic food, nothing in the 21st century called pure just England for English. We will celebrate and this is how Tawlet idea came up.” In business or pure nonprofit. It is bringing the traditions of the country with all its 2009, he founded Tawlet, a cooperative the best of both worlds. Businesses have components,” he announced. restaurant in Beirut, where each day done something wonderful until now which Fatima Saab women come from different regions of is generate income but have done so Content Editor & Researcher May 2017 | mefmag.com 17
Feature Hypermarkets 19 Hypermarkets Create Large Footprints in GCC 20 Lulu Group Opens New Hypermarkets in Saudi Arabia 20 Majid Al Futtaim Opens Second Carrefour Hypermarket in Kenya 21 IT Software Delivers Ideal Solution
FEATURE Hypermarkets Hypermarkets Create Large Footprints in GCC H igh income levels, large expatriate communities and strong urbanization have reinforced growth of the GCC retail sector. Modern retail outlets such as hypermarkets and supermarkets have proliferated in the region. These large organized establishments offer a wide array of food products at competitive prices in a convenient set-up, to provide an overall hassle- free shopping experience to consumers. Sales of supermarkets and hypermarkets in the GCC are expected to grow at an annual average rate of 10.5 percent between 2011 and 2016, according to a report by Alpen Capital. Saudi Arabia and the UAE are the largest markets in the GCC, accounting for three-fourth of the region‘s total food retail market. Retail sales in the Gulf region were expected to reach USD270.3 billion by 2016, according to Alpen Capital. "The region's retail sector has displayed strong resilience in the face of global economic downturn and is expected to continue to grow at a steady pace given its attractiveness to tourists and residents in terms of geographic location, developed logistics and availability of diverse and quality shopping options. While the sector presents attractive opportunities, it is highly competitive and retailers need to continue to innovate, so that they can achieve sustainable growth and profitability," said Mahboob Murshed, Managing Director, Alpen Capital. The food retail market in the Emirates has grown substantially to meet the needs of diverse communities, with penetration of modern grocery outlets at over 60 percent, second only also gaining traction in the UAE, and a provide an outing for families. Retailers in to Bahrain. Several international retailers growing number of brick-and-mortar the food market are trying to increase their such as Spinneys, Carrefour and retailers are establishing digital presence presence to gain more market share and Geant have created a large footprint in to battle out the mushrooming grocery consumer segments. With the rise in the the UAE, alongside homegrown giants start-ups. The retail food market in Saudi influx of tourists in the country because of like Lulu Group, Choithrams pilgrimage to Mecca, the demand and Al Maya Group. These large “… food retail market in Saudi Arabia for packaged food in this region retailers are further widening their to grow at a CAGR of around 5 will see tremendous growth in the reach by opening new outlets in the coming years. With the popularity upcoming commercial / residential percent by 2020” of such formats, major food complexes set to open ahead of the Expo Arabia has huge room for expansion, retailers have laid down plans to expand 2020 event. Due to busy lifestyles and considering only 52 percent penetration presence in the Kingdom. In June 2016, increasing road traffic, people prefer to of modern retail stores. Technavio’s the Kingdom permitted foreign investors purchase their daily grocery from stores market research analyst predicts the food to own 100 percent interest in retail and located within their vicinity, even as they retail market in Saudi Arabia will grow at wholesale businesses, subject to certain visit hypermarkets for bulk shopping. a CAGR of around 5 percent by 2020. terms, according to Alpen Capital. This To capitalize on this trend and enhance Food retail outlets in Saudi Arabia carry regulation is likely to intensify competition revenue, the big brands are focusing a broad range of options for consumers with additional stores opening in the on opening smaller format convenience such as domestically processed foods, country, as new players enter the market stores. They are also looking at offering imported specialty food products, and and existing players look at increasing a variety of organic and high-quality organic food products. Consumers market share. foods to meet the growing demand prefer to shop at supermarkets and Fatima Saab for such products. Online food retail is hypermarkets as these food stores also Content Editor & Researcher May 2017 | mefmag.com 19
FEATURE Lulu Group Opens New Hypermarkets in Saudi Arabia LuLu Group has opened its latest hypermarkets in the city of Hail, Saudi Arabia. The Hypermarket was inaugurated at a ceremony by Dr. Saud Hamood Al Bugami, Under Secretary of Hail province along with several high-ranking officials from government departments and representatives from local business communities. Also present at the event were Yusuff Ali MA, Chairman of Lulu Group, Saifee Rupawala, CEO, Ashraf Ali Executive Director other senior officials of Lulu along with a large number of residents. The opening ceremony The hypermarket, which is the 7th in Kingdom and 133rd to be built by are very happy to unveil our latest in from our own sourcing offices in LuLu Group is spread over an area hypermarket in Saudi Arabia which UK, US, Brazil and Far East. The of approximately 160,000 square will bring world class shopping nearer excitement surrounding the opening feet and will serve the residents of Al to people. Our main emphasis is on has been building among the Jamiyeen District and its surrounding showcasing the biggest range of residents of this region for several areas with easy access and spacious “Free From” products such as Gluten months, and we believe this store will parking. Chariman of LuLu Group, free, lacto-free, sugar free, fat free, be as popular with shoppers as our Yusufali MA said at the event, “We etc. that have been specially flown- other existing stores.” Majid Al Futtaim Opens Second Carrefour Hypermarket in Kenya Majid Al Futtaim, the well-known retailer’s expansion within the Kenyan Al Futtaim – Retail Kenya said, “At the shopping mall, communities, retail market marks a significant milestone new Carrefour store, we will remain and leisure pioneer across the Middle in the company’s expansion plans into committed to offering the best price East, Africa and Asia, announced the African continent. The most recent and best merchandise in a pleasant the opening of its second Carrefour hypermarket is located in East Africa's shopping environment as we have at hypermarket in Nairobi, Kenya. The pre-eminent destination anchored by our Carrefour Store at the Hub Mall, the newest retail hotspot in Nairobi, the because we are in the business of Two Rivers Mall, and offers more than creating great moments for everyone 30,000 items, including fresh produce every day. Carrefour is here to be and groceries, a fresh bakery, home Kenya’s daily shopping partner and appliances, electronics and general strives to make a world class difference merchandise. Renowned for great to the retail experience and to enrich value products and a combination of the lives of all consumers in Kenya.” discount offers, Carrefour promises its “We are pleased to see the benefits of customers more than just shopping. Carrefour’s presence in Kenya through As evidenced by the first store, the continuous job creation and support hypermarket’s customers will continue for local producers. We have so far to enjoy an excellent shopping recruited just over 210 staff members at experience and purchase quality the Two Rivers hypermarket and by the products at even lower costs at the end of 2017 Carrefour Kenya will have a Carrefour Kenya Country Manager new 7,200 square meters store. Franck solid staff base totaling 400 individuals Franck Moreau, Left Moreau, Country Manager, at Majid at both stores,” he continued. 20 mefmag.com | May 2017
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