foodhq.world | April 2018 | Vol. XXXIV Issue 04 Previously Create Healthier Ice Creams with Less Saturated Fats 06 The Key to Sustainable Agricultural 14 Rethinking Nuts: Seasoning Leads the Way 19 Agriculture in Lebanon: Advantages & Opportunities 30 5 TRADE DAYS ACROSS 11 HALLS 107,000 SQM >2,000 >55,000 >2,000 EXHIBITORS VISITORS HOSTED BUYERS CONTACT US Mr. Panot Punyahotra Thai Trade Center, JOINTLY ORGANIZED BY Unit 264 The Galleria, Hyatt Regency Al Khaleej Road, Deira P.O. Box 1083 Dubai, U.A.E Tel: +9714 228-4553 [email protected] Issue Content April 2018 / Vol. XXXIV Issue 04 Intro 02 Opening Letter 03 Food Digest Ingredients Emulsifiers & Stabilizers 06 Create Healthier Ice Creams with Less Saturated Fats Packaging Bulk Packaging 08 Generating the Demand for Rigid Packaging Market Sustainability Sustainable Agriculture 14 The Key to Sustainable Agricultural Cover Story 10 Interview with a CEO 17 foodHQ Exclusive: Mysk by Shaza, the Latest Embodiment of Leisure Company Profile 19 Rethinking Nuts: Seasoning Leads the Way Logistics & Supply Chain Automation 22 Global Automation Market in the Automotive Industry Processing Frozen Food Processing 27 The Adoption of Healthy Frozen Meals on a Global Level Country Lebanon 30 Agriculture in Lebanon: Advantages & Opportunities F&B Vegan Cuisine 32 Vegan Friendly Alternatives 28 Top 5 Lists MENA Top 5 Chefs 35 Starred Chefs Hospitality Booking Trends 37 What’s New with Booking Trends? Departments 39 Interviews 41 Products & Services 44 Events Preview Info 46 Buyers’ Guide 47 Coming Events & General Info 44 48 Closing letter Cover photo courtesy of Bühler President’s View Only the Finest Products Are Organic The organic food market has gained a lot of savory items over the past few exposure and is expected to continue booming in years. Shifting trend towards that manner mainly due to the health benefits that convenient packaging has offered are associated with its products. This awareness, ample scope for implementing fuels the demand for high quality organic products innovation in product packaging and launching and stimulates the need for improving organic multiple blends of flavored seasonings across farming. Consumers’ shift to healthier choices was various categories such as sauces, dips, dressings, evident in sales as organic fruits and vegetables and pickles according to Grand View Research. were in the lead of the market, and organic tea and coffee followed as the fastest growing products. Fruits and vegetables category has dominated the sales of organic food products; major products According to TechSci Research report, global include organic apples and bananas. Organic dairy organic food market is projected to grow at a CAGR market has grown in market size. Similar to dairy, of over 14 percent , during 2016-2021, on account organic meat, fish & poultry provide clear health of rising disposable income coupled with growing advantage over conventional counterparts which awareness among consumers about health has resulted in the growing demand. Organic bread benefits of consuming organically produced food. is the highest selling products within bread and Additionally, rising internet penetration, aggressive bakery segment followed by biscuits and crackers. marketing strategies by major companies and easy The fastest growing product category amongst all availability of these food products on the back of food items was organic tea and coffee and retail robust distribution network are projected to boost sales of other products such as organic rice, wheat, sales of organic food across the globe. About 43.7 pulses, oilseeds according to Ken Research. million hectares of agricultural land was under organic cultivation, which was managed by over This Issue! 2.3 million producers across the globe. Moreover, FoodHQ’s April 2018 issue covers the latest leading players operating in global organic food developments & happenings in the food industry, market are offering these products in environment including new innovations, products, services, friendly packaging to lure consumers. projects, interviews, and events. On page 17 celebrate the entry of The Shaza Hotels into the Growing popularity of organic products among ever-growing Dubai market that has one of the consumers, owing to the health benefits associated best performing hospitality sectors in the world. with their consumption, is estimated to drive the On page 32, meet the variety of options available demand. Moreover, regulatory support for the for vegans. Don’t forget to check our article on the improvement in organic farming is also anticipated top five world chefs, page 35. Additional stories to have a significant impact on the market with are also available, covering the latest activities of improved product quality. Rising ethnic diversity regional manufacturers, importers and exporters. across the world has contributed towards growing We love to receive your comments, suggestions or consumer preference for spicy flavors and feedback! Please send them to [email protected] Rola Hamdan Ghutmi Editor-in-Chief CPH Team (Email domain is @cph.world) Founders Content & Research Accounting & Finance • Mr. Fathi Chatila (1936-2017) • Editor-in-Chief • Accountant • Mrs. Mona Chatila (1944 - 2006) Rola Hamdan Ghutmi / content@ Hala Nizam / h.nizam@ Management • Interim Editorial & Research Manager / Circulation & Mail • Administrative & General Manager Social Media Officer • Circulation & Mail Manager Business Development & Project Manager Fatima Saab / f.saab@ Abdul Rahman Hallak / ar.hallak@ Rabih Chatila / rabih@ Marketing & Sales Graphic Design • Senior Administrative Officer • Marketing & Sales Manager • Graphic Designer Abdul Rahman Hallak / ar.hallak@ Jad L. Aboulhosn / j.aboulhosn@ Shatha Yahfoufi / s.yahfoufi@ Food Digest An Ideal Platform Qatar Duty Free The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibition Authority (BTEA) Qatar Duty Free (QDF), the Official Duty Free Partner of the announced that the Bahrain Food Festival has attracted more annual Commercial Bank Qatar Masters, congratulates Eddie than 80,000 visitors since it opened to the public. The third Pepperell on his victory in the tournament. The tournament edition of the festival, serves as a platform for participating brought talented golfers from around the world to Doha, Bahraini businesses to showcase their concepts. More than 70 including top players Oliver Fisher of England, Darren Clarke outlets are participating in this years’ festival including local of Northern Ireland and Paul Lawrie of Scotland. English golfer businesses and concepts related to the food industry such Eddie Pepperell walked away from the tournament with the as restaurants, cafes, nutrition, culinary equipment and much top trophy and the coveted prize fund, beating compatriot more. In addition, the Bahrain Food Festival offers visitors Oliver Fisher to win the Qatar Masters and claim his first varied cuisines including Middle Eastern, Western, Asian, Indian, European Tour title in his 129th event. “What a day," Pepperell Organic, and Healthy. told the European Tour website. Head of Qatar Duty Free. New Joint Venture IFAD to Help Boost Agriculture Production US-based food companies Archer Daniels Midland Company Saudi Arabia and the International Fund for Agricultural (ADM) and Cargill have agreed to establish a new joint venture Development (IFAD) signed a Reimbursable Technical Assistance (JV) in Egypt to produce soybean meal and oil in order to meet (RTA) agreement today to boost agriculture production and food the growing demand for the product in the region. The JV will be security in Saudi Arabia's Jizan Region. The three-year agreement operating the National Vegetable Oil Company soy crush facility was signed today on the sidelines of IFAD's 41st Governing Council in located in Borg Al-Arab, as well as carry out other commercial Rome by the President of IFAD, Gilbert F. Houngbo, and Abdulrahman activities, including a separate Switzerland-based merchandising Al Fadli, the Saudi Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture. operation that will supply soybeans to the crushing plant. Cargill This collaboration is expected to enhance the productivity, owns a majority stake in the National Vegetable Oil Company that profitability and climate change resilience of an estimated 30,000 processes soybean at its facility. smallholder farmers and their farmer-based organizations. 854 Kg of Foul Food Items Destroyed Innovation in Food Manufacturing The imported food department at the public authority for food and World-class value-added frozen food manufacturer, Global nutrition destroyed 854 kg of foul food items imported via Shuwaikh Food Industries (GFI) was the proud recipient of the UAE Port. An examination for a coconut and mixed fruits’ shipment Innovation Award. Part of Albatha Holding, one of the largest revealed mold, and inspectors decided that the imported products conglomerates in the UAE, GFI was the only food company to are unsafe for human consumption, the department’s manager Ali win the prestigious award, despite strong competition from well- Al-Khanfour said. The shipment included 750 kg of coconut and known organizations from all verticals of the private sector, 104 kg of mixed fruits, Khanfour added. Meanwhile, an inspection including education, energy, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, tour conducted by Al-Kout food and nutrition inspection team at real estate, retail, sports, technology, tourism & hospitality, Ahmadi fish market auction site and the meat market resulted