How can F&B firms successfully and meaningfully weave sustainability into the core of their operations without compromising on their bottom line? Insights from Marcel Koks, Industry & Solution Strategy Director, Food & Beverage, Infor. The past two years have seen a spike in consumer interest and concern for responsible…
A Future Glimpse Into Natural Sweeteners: Evolving Opportunities For Stevia & Monk Fruit
Sweeteners are found in virtually every food and beverage—from soft drinks to baked foods. While the leading revenue region for the overall sweeteners market is North America, the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region comes in a close second with approximately 26 percent global market share. Evolving consumer preferences (primarily health consciousness) are…
Grundfos Inaugurates Digital Lab In Asia-Pacific
Global pump manufacturer, Grundfos, inaugurated its iSOLUTIONS digital lab in Singapore—the first of its kind by the industry leader in Asia-Pacific—as a strategic initiative to drive greater adoption of intelligent water solutions in the region. In light of this strategic move, APFI interviewed Kim Jensen, Group Senior Vice President &…
Human-Robot Collaboration Is The Future of Food
When we look at the combined benefits of collaborative robot operation and connected services, it is easy to see why connected cobots are leading the way to the next level of food and beverage production, says Alan Spreckley, Global F&B Industry Segment Manager For Robotics, ABB. Why are cobots…