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The outbreak of corona virus has had significant impact not only on public health worldwide, but also on all stages of the supply chain and value chain of various industries. The food & beverage is one such industry that is currently experiencing impacts due to this global pandemic. China, the COVID-19 pandemic’s first epicenter is home to the largest number of corona virus cases i.e. 82,830, and deaths, 4633, in 2020 to date. The very fact that China is amongst the largest markets for food & beverage business for many countries places the global food industry in a vulnerable situation. The differential impact of this rapid spreading COVID-19 on Global food & beverage industry & each stage of its value chain can be well calibrated on the lines of the affected workforce at industrial level, staple food supply (agricultural produce, food ingredients, intermediate food products), trade & logistics, demand-supply volatility and variable consumer demand at foodservic...

HL Agro Products, the noted manufacturer & exporter of sesame seeds & corn derivatives has received food safety certification through the British Retail Consortium Global Standards (BRCGS) for its fully automated sesame processing facility based in Kanpur. The facility was given an A Grade following an in-depth audit carried out at the end of September and is now ready to serve customers that require BRC compliance. The accreditation will allow HL Agro to enter sectors of the market only accessible to certified producers as the company continues to increase its market share. BRC is one of the most highly regarded certification programs recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). It contains requirements for food processors to follow to build an effective food safety management system. The standard aims to harmonize international food safety standards and promotes consistency across the supply chain for food and ingredient manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributor...

Consumer interest in clean label or natural ingredients continues to rise. Approximately 50–75% of consumers believe that products with natural ingredients or fewer ingredients — or foods with other attributes such as better nutrition, environmental sustainability or ethical sourcing — qualify as clean label. Consumers are lately paying more attention to the labels, lists of ingredients, nutritional values and claims. The clean label ingredients can be identified as emulsifiers, stabilizer, and thickeners (EST), flavor, preservatives, colorants, and others. They are applicable in various industries including bakery & confectionery, dairy & frozen desserts, beverages, oils & fats, snacks, meat products, and others. Clean label is a growing opportunity globally owing to the health concerns over adverse health effects of artificial ingredients and increasing consumer awareness on the use of consumer-friendly ingredients that are natural, organic, allergen free, non-GMO ...

S esame or Sesamum indicum is a kind of an ancient oilseed which is a warm season annual crop that is mostly adopted in areas where there are well-drained soil and long growing weather conditions. Sesame seeds have been a source of oil and food for hundreds of years now. It is a fact that about 35% of it is used in the food and 65% of it is used in making oils. Within the food area, about 36% comprises of washed sesame, 42% comprises of roasted sesame, 10% comprises of roasted sesame seeds with salt and another 12% comprises of ground sesame. A well-known sesame seeds supplier, H.L. Agro houses cutting edge technology in the fully automated manufacturing units to decorously process & export ready the sesame produce. Sesame seeds are used widely in recipes around the world because of their rich and nutty texture and good flavor. It is not just used in savory items but also in baking products like donuts and others. The two main types of sesame seeds are white ones and black o...