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Parameters For Fat As Ingredient In Bakery

One of the major ingredients  in bakery product is fat  . Fat could be used as palm oil , palmolien , hydrogenated  vegetable oil  and others

To use fat and oils   following parameters  are to be checked  it varies from  product to product and countries to countries .

moisture percentage

peroxide value

butryo refractometer reading or refractive index

Iodine value

saponification value

 oelic acid

unsaponification  matter

Flash Point

argemone oil   - negative
 
anti toxidant TBHQ

lead ( Pb )





New Standard Pack Size To Be Introduced Soon

Indian  Fmcg  would  have to  implement  standard pack sizes  which were  offloaded since  2004  where fmcg manufacturers were allowed  to  have non  standard  weights  such as  18 g , 36g , 89g  etc. which has made consumers confused  while relating  and calculating   the price comparisons with  quantity of different brands .

Maximum impact  would  be on  confectionery  , soaps , coffee and edible oil  manufacturers   companies  which  would have impact would be Britannia ,Parle , ITC , Hindustan  lever , Nestle and Cadburys .

Manufacturers have to  exhaust  inventories of existing packing  and change over to  new weights  , which may lead to  price increase in most of the  skus  and  product  availability in market .Packaging cost would  hit  the profit margins as well it might also results in lowering of demand for few products . Reduction of grammage has been major  cost reduction drive for many fmcgs  , keeping margins thru  lower weights at same price without any hike in the price .

Finally its the consumer which would gain  from rationalization  of packet weights giving them a clear picture of price comparison vis-a-vis  weight .

The  law  states that the packet weight which are  below 100g  to  label their products in terms of  25g, 50g,75g,100g  above 100g to 300g it would be  100g, 150g,200g ,250g  and above it would be in multiples of 100g  such as 200g ,300g,400g etc . Ministry  of Consumer affairs  has shortlisted 19 categories of product to start with new norms  applicable  from  1st , July 2012 .Earlier law enacted was under  standards of weights and measure ( Packaged Commodities) Rule , 1977.

here  are  the  new  standard weights  norms under  Indian Legal Metrology Packaged Commodities Rules


 Product  category              New weight as per  proposed amendments 

Baby food 100g,200g,300g,400g,500g,600,g, 700 g,800 g, 900g,1 kg, 2 kg, 5 kg and 10 kg
Weaning food 100g,200g,300g,400g,500g,600,g, 700 g,800 g, 900g,1 kg, 2 kg, 5 kg and 10 kg
Biscuits 25g, 50g, 75g, 100g, 150g, 200g, 250g, 300g and thereafter in multiples of 100g up to 1 kg
Bread including brown bread but excluding bun. 100g and thereafter in of multiples 100g
Un-canned packages of butter and margarine 25 g, 50 g, 100 g, 200 g, 500 g, 1 kg, 2 kg, 5 kg, and thereafter in multiples of 5 kg
Cereals and Pulses 100g, 200g, 500g, 1 kg, 2 kg, 5 kg and thereafter multiples of 5 kg
Coffee 25g, 50g, 100g, 200g, 250g, 500g, 1kg and thereafter in multiples of 1kg
Tea 25g, 50g, 100g, 125g 250g, 500g, 1kg and thereafter in multiples of 1kg
Edible Oils Vanaspati, ghee, butter oil 50 g, 100 g, 200 g, 500 g, 1 kg, 2 kg, 3 kg, 5 kg and thereafter in multiples of 5 kg
Milk Powder Below 50g no restriction, 50 g, 100g, 200g, 500 g, 1 kg and thereafter in multiples of 500 g
Non-soapy detergents (powder) Below 50 g no restriction, 50g, 100g, 200g, 500g, 700g, 1kg, 1.5 kg, 2 kg and thereafter, in multiples of 1 kg.
Rice(powdered), flour, atta, rawa and suji 100g, 200g, 500g, 1kg, 2kg, 5 kg and thereafter in multiples of 5 kg.
Salt Below 50g in multiples of 10g, 50g, 100g, 200g, 500g, 750g, 1 kg, 2 kg, 5 kg and thereafter in multiples of 5 kg
Soaps 25g, 50g, 75g, 100g, 125g, 150g, the multiples of 50g
Aerated soft drinks, non-alcoholic beverages 65 ml (fruit based drinks only), 100 ml, 125ml(fruit based drinks only), 150 ml, 200 ml, 250 ml, 300 ml, 330ml(in cans only), 500 ml, 750 ml, 1 litre, 1.5 litre, 2 litre, 3 litre, 4 litre and 5 litre
Mineral water and drinking water 100 ml, 130 ml, 150 ml, 200 ml, 250 ml, 300 ml, 330 ml, 500 ml, 600 ml 750 ml, 1 litre, 1.2 litre, 1.5 litre, 2 litre, 3 litre, 4 litre and 5 litre

source : Legal Metrology Packaged  Commodities  Rule .

latest news on standard pack rule
http://bakerybazar.blogspot.in/2012/06/standard-pack-size-rules-postponed-till.html

Budget 2012-2013-Impact On Bakery Industry

With  budget 2012-13  tabled in  parliament  , Indian  bakery  industry    would  have impact on cost  which would be passed  on to the consumers  with increase in  prices, smaller bakeries would struggle to survive  due rise in cost of raw material , transportation  etc .Items  such as bread , biscuit , cakes , cookies , rusk  makes the majority of baked items in India .

Following has been  the main factors  impacting bakery industry

Positive

Income tax relief  to  income upto 2.0 lakh   for the middle class .

Provision and funds for agriculture  schemes and rural schemes an increase of 18 % in plan layout.

Incentives  for food parks,warehousing and storage would help in supply chain


 

Negatives

Hike  in excise duty by 1% and 2%

Hike in railway freight charges

Hike in service tax  by 2%

No concession on diesel and petrol prices
 

we would add  more info on the impact of budget on  bakery industry  . keep visiting !







Unibic Sale Wont Impact Unibic India

Recent  sale of  Unibic Australia  to  consortium of private investors  would not have impact to Indian Unibic Unit  confirmed by Mr Nikhil Sen .  He confirmed while stating that   Unibic Australia does not hold any stakes in this Indian firm . Unibic India is leading cookies manufacturer with around 8 %  of market share  of cookies business dominated by other major player like  Britannia , Parle , ITC , United biscuits  and many other regional players .

Unibic India promoters  are  Lazard private equity , Light house Capital  and Mr Nikhil Sen himself . Unibic India are co -packers for Pepsi co ,  Future Tasty treat and Cafe Coffee Day . It also exports its cookies to several countries . Unibic India pays a nominal royalty  to use its trade mark and brand name .


for more on this news
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com

Anuga FoodTec -2012 , 27-30th March

One of the world major international food and drink  technology trade fair . Organised  by  Koelnmesse  GmbH  and supported by German agricultural society  its the 6th event which happens every three year  , the last event  it had  around  35000 visitors  and 1200 exhibitors  displaying and products and services  for food processing technology

Trade profile and products

Process technology; Packaging technology; Automation, data processing, controlling and regulation technology; Food safety and quality management; Service accessories, environmental technology, biotechnology; Refrigeration and air-conditioning technology; Conveying, transport and storage installations, logistics; Ingredients and auxiliary materials; Components, assemblies and surface technology, accessories; Service firms, organisations, publishers. An important  fair  for  businesses  to be ther

Date  : 27-30.03.2012



Venue - Cologne exhibition trade centre , Germany

for  more info

visit : www.anugafoodtec.com

Child Labour Rampant In Bakery Industry

Child  labour  which  is banned in India  is flourishing in bakery industry . Children under age of 14 - 15 years  are employed by contractors for small to medium  scale bakeries  to  run production . Most of these  manufacturing units  are either co - packers  of  large brands  or are independent bakeries .

Most dangerous aspect  of  child labour  bakeries  are the  working conditions in which these kids work , they perform heavy load jobs in stretch of 12 hours cycle  even they are subjected in human conditions of working at high temp oven s . Bakeries   have accident prone areas as well as heavy machineries which  could be fatal for these kids .

Kids are being  brought  to work by contractors or employer in pretext of giving jobs  from poor families  who are not aware  about the living conditions .

The arrangement between the contractors and  employers is such that  they pay half the salary what  they promise  and claim the double from their employers  or  the principals . Even as we have stringent law s  against  employing under age kids  still   these employers   refrain  or turn blind eyes to this malpractice .These kids are  being exploited  for greed  by  both contractors and employers .

Some of these even claim to be ISO certified  and  having  all necessary legal licenses . Its high time  that  these  units  being exposed  and reported  to authorities to stop exploitation  of minors in name of employment .

Caramel Lands Beverages & Food Industry In Trouble

Recent  developments  in state  of California , US  has an immediate impact  on  cola companies as well as other  food companies  related to  ingredient  Caramel . Caramel  is used  in most of food manufacturing and beverages industry for  coloring . CSPI (  Centre for  science in public  interest ) of California  has recently issued results confirming  the link between  a chemical  4- MI  ( methylimidazole ) found caramel  in cola products from Coke and Pepsi  and  cancer . Unsafe limits have been found  in these cola drinks . State administration have asked these companies to either modify  the process of  caramel manufacturing or to label a warning to the public about the impact  it would have in terms of  cancer .

Coke and Pepsi  have confirmed  the administration for change in the caramel manufacturing process in the state and would be rolling it on the national scale in coming months .

Similiar  voices  has been raised here in  India  about these findings . Its not only the beverages but other food items such  as ice creams , biscuits , cakes other confectionery items which uses caramel in their recipe  which have to answer public about the safe limits and impact on the health  of consumers .

A report

Implications well beyond cola market; demands for similar enforcement here of new US standard
Coca-Cola India will import caramel made through a modified process from its international suppliers to allay any fear that excessive drinking of colas could have an adverse impact on health. However, no deadline for the change has been fixed by the soft drinks major.




The move follows a study released last week in the US by the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), a watchdog group, which said it found unsafe levels of the chemical 4-methylimidazole, or 4-MI, in cans of Coca-Cola and Pepsi-Cola, besides other beverage brands. High levels of the chemical have been linked to cancer in animals. In January this year, 4-MI was added to the list of chemicals covered by California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, also known as Proposition 65. The alternative was to print a warning in the cans that it could lead to cancer.

source
http://business-standard.com

Happy Happy From Parle

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Parle  has recently  launched  a new  chocochip cookie  named - Happy  Happy   to  cater  for lower segment of  premium biscuit  which could be bought by  common  man  with price tag  of  Rs 5/- . Premium segment of chocochip variant is catered by its  Hide -seek and Milano  brands.Competition comes from  Britannia s  Tiger  & Choconut varieties .

Future Group to Launch Kidz Cookies

Modern trade has now occupied significant  space  in bakery products . Major brands are getting good amount of sales from these outlets . Future group  which has India's biggest retail outfits like Big Bazaar and Food Bazaar has tied up  with Disneys  to launch cookies for Kids  . Cookies for kids is a niche market  which is being  tried out  by major players like Britannia , Parle and ITC .

Future group has tied with another bakery major Unibic  to manufacture these  animal shaped  cookies  from Disney characters .The brand is named Tasty Treat and would be sold across its 200 Big Bazar outlets .

Britannia's " Good Day " Completes 25 years

Britannia  's power  brand  Good day  completes  its  25 years of existence launched in 1986   and is worth more  than  Rs 100 crore brand   rightly placed  as one of the power brand from Britannia .which includes Marie , Milk bikkis, Bourbon , Fifty - Fifty ,  Nutri choice

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Good Day  complete 25 years 
Its origin can  be attributed to the  Britannia  R & D which bridged  the  gap  of biscuit and cookies . Good Day  is the major  product  as far as market leaders  from Britannia is concerned . Good Day  biscuits could not be replicated by competitors  like Parle , ITC and now  United Biscuits . Of course  Unibic  has come closer by creating a cookies niche  in biscuit segment successfully .

Rich  in recipe  the  Good Day  has  been popular among masses  with its  bite and taste . In addition Britannia   has used  ingredients like  cashew , pistacchio  and  chocolate  to add spice to it brand .



Good Day  biscuit  has now many variants  such  as   Butter , Cashew , Pista ,Chocochips, Choconuts . Britannia has planned to showcase Good Day  with human touch in its tvc and media campaign .

Industrial Sewing Machine For Conveyors

Most of Indian biscuit manufacturer use  cotton conveyors  for their   conveyor  requirements  and with  time these  cotton conveyors  get worn out and start  tearing   apart  at various places  , thus  conveyor web related break down  are  very  high  in  such  biscuit  unit. Stitching  of web  is time consuming if done manually .

Solution  to these  problem   have been  tackled by  following steps .

Preventive maintenance method  where by a dedicated  web inspection team is formed to monitor the health of conveyors and immediate action is taken to prevent further  damage

Replacement  done irrespective  of  cotton web condition  after  deciding  the life of conveyor .ie  12 months, 18 months etc.

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To reduce the time taken to  repair the damaged cotton web , industrial sewing machines are now being introduced to stitch the worn out  cotton conveyors  as  manual stitching takes more time . Industrial sewing machines are motorised and  need  a platform  to perform the operations in less time . The quality of job obtained from  these machines  is  good in comparison to manual stitching as the threads generally do not come out in  case of job done through  industrial sewing machine.

One of the most popular industrial sewing machine  which have found application in biscuit industry is  "JUKI"  sewing machines , it has wide range of industrial sewing machine to cater various application in biscuit industry .

Oreo Become 100 years Old Brand



 We  all have  heard of great  consumer brands  still kicking  with  100 years of heritage  . Oreo  cream sandwich  biscuits  joins the  rank of    iconic brands of  world  with  presence in  all  continent  Kraft   makes major media blitz to celebrate  100 years of Oreo .




A report

 Kraft Foods, is readying a centennial celebration that looks ahead as well as back.
The commemoration takes the form of what Kraft Foods is calling the first worldwide campaign for Oreo that is fully integrated, including traditional and new media, stores, events, promotions and public relations. There is even a tangible, edible way for consumers to take part: a limited-edition variety called Birthday Cake Oreos. 

The campaign is indicative of two trends reshaping consumer marketing. One, referred to on Madison Avenue as authenticity, involves responding to a growing interest among consumers seeking value in the provenance of brands as they search for products whose quality has been tested over time.
The other trend involves efforts to present those heritage brands in updated ways to reassure consumers they can still meet contemporary needs.


Parameters For Bakery Ingredients - Flour

In series  of  parameters  used  for major  ingredients  in bakery industry . we  would explore parameters  for flour .


Moisture
Total  Ash
Acid Insoluble
Wheat germ oil acidity
Alcoholic  acidity
Gluten %
Water absorption % ( WAP)
Sedimentation value (  SV )
Ageging ( Millers  end )
Maltose  Value
Granularity
Falling No
Alfa toxins
Heavy Metals

Each parameter  is important with different  values  or  standards  for  different  bakery products . Hence a professional baker or  bakery  needs to  evaluate  flour  quality  with above mentioned parameters .






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