Operational Shifts in Food Manufacturing

Q1. Could you start by giving us a brief overview of your professional background, particularly focusing on your expertise in the industry?

I have experience in dairy products, Sesame products, and bread yeast, not only in production and technology but also in trading, business, sales, and procurement.

Q2. From an operations lens, which product segments (e.g., edible oils, tahini, sesame-based snacks) are seeing the highest growth, and how is that shaping capacity planning?

Tahini and sesame-based products are increasing due to high protein, fibre, and zinc levels. Also, in hummus all over the world, consumption is rising, and the most essential ingredient for hummus is tahini (the taste and flavour are directly affected by the sesame origin and production technology)

Q3. Which sesame-based product categories have experienced the most significant YOY volume increase over the past 12–18 months, and what's driving that demand?

As I told you in the previous answer, hummus has significantly increased in the market. The most important thing is that the product is totally vegan, healthy, and very good tasting.

Q4. How do you foresee automation shaping the competitive landscape in the food and beverage processing industry over the next five years?

For Sesame products, there…