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Editor’s Foreword

puBlisher planet media & Design ltd Brooke’s mill, huddersfield hD4 7nr

manaGinG DirecTor Jillian evans

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There has been a huge focus in the past year or so on the packaging our food and drink comes in, partly prompted by the Tv series Blue planet which brought scenes of unrecyclable plastics clogging up our oceans into the nation’s living rooms. consumers quite rightly want a better system, especially with the food they buy which, due to its often perishable nature, generally needs complex packaging systems. it’s great to see, though, that many companies — some mentioned in this current issue — are tackling the problem head on and making huge strides in innovation to create much more sustainable packaging for the food and drink industries. we hope you enjoy reading about them and the many more great companies features in this edition.

David Barnett CHIEF EDITOR

Food & Drink News is published by planet media & Design ltd. company registered in england & wales, number 09365661. all material is the copyright of planet media & Design ltd. all rights reserved. food & Drink news is the property of planet media & Design ltd. This publication may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form, whole or part, without the written permission of a Director of planet media & Design ltd. Liability: while every care is taken in the preparation of this magazine, the publishers can not be held responsible for the accuracy of information herein, or any consequence arising from it. in the case of company or product reviews or comments, these have been based upon the true and honest opinion of the editor at the time of going to press.

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NICE AND SMOOTH — HOW TO GET A FLAWLESS FINISH saB’s cliff warren and Brian Bowring explain why Tungsten inert Gas (TiG) welding is ideal for the pharmaceutical and food processing industries. equipment in the food processing and pharmaceutical industries is highly polished and bright, which means specific challenges when it comes to welding.

But thanks to modern welding techniques using Tungsten inert Gas (TiG), it is possible to achieve the high-quality, crevice-free finish the industry demands in its equipment. when you think of welding the image that comes to mind is possibly that of a gas welder with an oxyacetylene torch. substitute that for a TiG torch with a protective argon shield and essentially the basic technique is similar but in a much more efficient way.

TiG can get the job done quicker, though that’s not the prime gain. The real benefits are weld pool control, less distortion, a

better finish and no need to use a flux.

Thanks to the development of inverters modern TiG welding sets are highly portable and in many cases are light enough to be

comfortably carried by one person and can fit into almost any workspace. orbital TiG units tend to be a little larger in size. miG/maG (metal inert Gas/metal active Gas) welding can also be used in the food processing and manufacturing industry, especially when it comes to thicker and heavier pieces of construction. esaB is a recognised leader in the welding and cutting industry. from time-honoured processes in welding and cutting to revolutionary technologies in mechanised cutting and automation, esaB’s filler metals, equipment and accessories bring solutions to customers around the globe.

www.esab.com

LINX PRINTERNET CONNECTS EVEN MORE CUSTOMERS TO THEIR CODING further enhancements have been made to linx printernet, linx printing Technologies’ secure, cloud-based service, enabling increased printer connectivity to its customers. linx printernet offers remote monitoring and control of linx printers via a simple and secure cloud connection. The latest release of linx printernet enables customers to use a range of different printing technologies,

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such as csl lasers and additional linx ciJ equipment, to manage their entire printer fleet from a single interface.

Designated users can receive real-time email alerts for faults, warnings, consumable replacemen,t and proactive advice and maintenance from the linx Technical support team, all designed to anticipate and avoid downtime.

The linx printernet Kpi dashboard can show at a glance whether production is on target for each batch, enabling production managers to track production jobs against targets, and make changes to ensure batches finish on time to meet customer deadlines. in addition, the remote backup and restore facility

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guarantees users that a copy of their printer settings and messages are safely stored in a secure cloud, eliminating the need for a usB drive. The secure message store allows managers to control which messages are stored on each printer to reduce the risk of operator error through selection of the wrong message or by editing messages incorrectly. furthermore, customers decide when to run a software upgrade to fit in around their production schedule, saving valuable time and making sure their printers always have the latest software and security features, and all without the disruption of an engineer visit.

“The evolution of linx printernet continues to be driven by what our customers tell us about what they need to make their daily lives easier,” says Zoé Baxendale, Digital Transformation leader at linx. “This additional support for linx printer technologies improves the productivity gains and peace of mind we can offer our customers.”

www.linxglobal.com

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PROSEAL CELEBRATES SIGNIFICANT MANUFACTURING MILESTONE Tray-sealing specialist proseal is celebrating a manufacturing milestone with the production, sale and installation of their tray-sealing machine, serial number 5000. proseal’s first ever tray sealer was manufactured in may 1998 and is now known as the GTr. machine serial number 5000, a GT1s model, has been purchased by existing and long-standing local cheshire customer, forresters – one of the uK’s leading suppliers of cooked and coated chicken. “we bought our first proseal tray-sealing machine, a GT1, in 2013 and we’ve been using them ever since,” comments forresters Director, angus Dilliway-parry.

“The 5000 machine was our 10th proseal tray sealer and we’ve since ordered three more.” established in 1972 in frodsham, cheshire, forresters currently has 13 proseal machines in operation at its factory. The machines are providing a fast and reliable sealing

operation, running for 24 hours a day, six days a week at a speed of 35-40 packs per minute depending on tray size and type. The company produces around 940,000 trays per week. “proseal is our only supplier of tray sealers and we wouldn’t consider using anyone else,” continues angus. “The machines produce excellent quality seals and the company’s after sales service is first rate. we are delighted to have purchased proseal’s serial number 5000 and share in the success of another local company.”

The proseal GT range has the flexibility to perform a wide range of heat seals, including modified atmosphere packaging (map), vacuum map, skin, skin plus and skin Deep. like all proseal machines, the GT range offers a rugged and hygienic food industry approved construction with washdown protection, a vital factor for the meat and poultry sector.

The GT1s tray sealer combines a compact design with high throughputs and rapid tool-changes. it incorporates several proseal-developed features that help to maximise performance, reliability and efficiency, such as the company’s pioneering eseal® technology which ensures excellent seal reliability to meet the stringent quality requirements of the food retail sector while achieving a 92% reduction in energy usage.

www.proseal.com

LORIEN TEAM LIFTS ECITB PROJECT MANAGEMENT CUP a team from lorien engineering solutions has won a high-pressure project management competition, emerging victorious from a highly competitive field. lorien were one of six uK companies to take part in the eciTB acTive cup, where teams of five oversee a simulated construction project. as first-time entrants and the only team to deliver the project on time and on budget, the lorien victory demonstrates the strong engineering project management skillsets across the business.

This year’s challenge was to deliver a high-tech environmental monitoring centre along an industrialised stretch of south american river to a fixed price, negotiating loans and working under intense time pressure. organised by the engineering construction industry Training Board (eciTB) and now in its 26th year, the acTive cup is run in collaboration with, and hosted by, cranfield school of management. lorien engineering, a division of Gp

strategies corporation, specialises in engineered capital projects for the food, brewing, drinks, life sciences, advanced manufacturing and logistics sectors. it also offers a range of safety compliance services. phil colquhoun, head of projects at lorien engineering solutions, said: “for us this is an opportunity to expose a wide mix of engineers and project managers to a live, high-pressure environment where they can

role-play a whole project life cycle. “people from across the company work with each other where ordinarily they wouldn’t, so our team this year have backgrounds from business development management to brewery process engineer. when the competition is over, they can continue that communication and benefit the business.” andy Brown, eciTB Director of operations, said: “project management competence is the absolute bedrock of effective delivery of projects in our industry.

Being able to forecast completion dates and the cost of a project is what keeps a project on track or enables people to make contingencies. This programme delivers that in three days of high-pressure, immersive training activity.”

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CARGILL AND IFC ANNOUNCE COOP ACADEMY 2.0 TO EMPOWER COCOA-PRODUCING COOPERATIVES cargill and the international finance corporation (ifc) have renewed their partnership, allowing the organisations to introduce new initiatives to strengthen cocoa-producing cooperatives and their communities, including coop academy 2.0.

The renewed partnership will add 40 additional cooperatives to the academy, bringing the total to 120 cooperatives reached through training and tools to improve their cocoa business, improve sustainability and increase profitability.

The cargill coop academy, first established in 2013, was the first of its kind in the cocoa sector. The model provides cooperative leaders with the management skills to improve daily operations of their organisations, leading to a more professional, efficient and successful business. lionel soulard, managing Director of cargill cocoa & chocolate in west africa, said: “The cooperative model has proven to be an exceptional method to bring cocoa farmers and their communities lasting benefits. By gaining invaluable skills and tools to professionalise their business, we see them independently driving impactful sustainability projects that bring meaningful change to their communities and the cocoa sector at large”.

The renewed partnership will introduce an improved coop academy 2.0 program.

an additional 40 cooperatives will have access to training in capacity building, management and governance, adding to the 80 cooperatives already enrolled in the program, which will feature updated training with an even stronger focus on digitalisation and traceability, based on learnings from the first phase, to provide cooperatives stronger data and analytics to inform critical business decisions.

The digital program will provide 35,250 farmers with access to a digital payments platform, enabling utilisation and access to digital financial services. measurement and

benchmarking, using a tool developed by ifc and scopeinsight, an independent agricultural assessment agency, will measure the impact and increase business opportunities for over 125,000 farmers. coop academy 2.0 is also adding training and support fully dedicated to women’s groups, with the aim of coaching 250 women leaders. The initiative will also include tools and resources to help 3,000 women set up income-generating activities, to raise the earning potential of their families and build the economic viability of their community.

ST PIERRE GROUPE NAMED BAKERY OF THE YEAR IN THE US manchester-based st pierre Groupe, an international market leader in the bakery sector, is named us Bakery of the year, by snack food and wholesale Bakery. st pierre Groupe, whose portfolio includes st pierre, Baker street and paul hollywood, won the accolade as “one of the fastest growing bakery brands in the country”.

The magazine’s chief editor, Douglas J. peckenpaugh, said: “st pierre’s products are at a nice intersection of artisan and easily accessible indulgence. They’re also selling amazingly well.” launched in the us in 2014, st pierre is

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the fastest-growing bakery brand, number one brioche brand and european bakery brand in the us.

Growing international sales by over 150%, founders paul Baker and Jeremy Gilboy saw turnover increase from £16m in 2010 to £69m in 2018. with 60% of its volume in the us, turnover is predicted to reach £150m by 2022.

The group also won the Queen’s award for enterprise in international Trade 2019, and a Top 10 place in the sunday Times international Track 200 for a third year.

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AZTEC LABEL CELEBRATES 25 YEARS AT PEAK OF LABELS EXPERTISE aztec label marked a quarter-century of producing high-quality self-adhesive labels by completing a £250,000 refurbishment of its Kidderminster premises. established in 1993, the company has grown steadily and recently refurbished its expansive 14,500 sq ft premises to ensure it remains at the forefront of delivering superior labels and tag products. “our commitment to using top-of-therange machinery and highly qualified staff in all aspects of the business helps ensure we always deliver quality products and services on time to customers,” said managing Director, colin le Gresley. “over the last 25 years we’ve enjoyed continuous growth to reach our current size – our newly refurbished premises operate with innovative, modern presses and equipment and we use cutting-edge management information systems to keep track of production processes.” colin explained that aztec label built its

success on forging strong relationships with customers the length and breadth of the country. “The knowledge levels of our staff stretch far beyond those of many other companies, with nearly 250 years of collective production and management experience,” he said. “no matter how large an order, we have the skills, production capacity and resources to fulfil it.” with sustainability a hot-button topic, colin said aztec label has successfully implemented a full quality control system at

every stage of its operation, with rigorous testing and cross checks to eliminate errors and reduce wastage. “we also have full traceability on the key materials used, which is pivotal for customers whose csr agenda is, rightly, of vital importance to them,” he said. “in terms of our own sustainability, we installed 360 solar panels at our new facility to reduce our reliance on fossil fuel-based energy, and constantly work to reduce waste across our entire process.” looking ahead to the next quarter of a century, colin said aztec label would continue striving to remain at the pinnacle of labels success. “our mission statement has remained consistent across more than 25 years of operation: to offer all customers the best possible quality, pricing structure and service,” he said. “our commitment to using the best equipment, materials and staff has given us an edge that is respected both by our customers and within our industry.”

DTM CX86E COLOUR TAG PRINTER – THE FAST AND COMPACT PRINTING SOLUTION FOR PRODUCTION, POS AND POI APPLICATIONS DTm cX86e colour Tag printer is the world’s smallest leD dry toner colour label printer and helps companies produce versatile and professional colour labels and tags that are pin sharp, waterproof and uvresistant. whether they are vouchers, coupons, value-added receipts, iD tags with photos, visitor badges, price and promotion stickers, pasted labels, sleeves, loop ribbons or labels for cardboards and boxes – with the DTm cX86e high-quality full-colour prints can be produced within seconds – directly in production, at the point-of-sale or at various places of use. special attention was paid to simple operation. all you need to do is change a three-colour toner cartridge that guarantees thousands of prints. This eliminates the need to stock individual toner cartridges and the device is ready to use again in just a few seconds. with a wide range of interfaces such as usB, ethernet, wlan (optional) and control interfaces, the DTm cX86e can be used as a

stand-alone unit, in a network or in an automated environment without any problems.

The external material feed of dry toner approved labels and tags are possible via roll, continuous feed paper in zigzag folding or single sheet. DTm print provides a wide selection of DTm certified Genuine label stock for dry toner. The built-in rotary cutter enables the production of labels with a length of 53-551 mm.

DTm cX86e is easy to set up and operate.

The delivery includes the printer driver for

windows 7/10 and the design software nicelabel® free 2019 DTm edition (for windows) for simple creations of label designs. for data import and variable data printing the full version is needed. The printer can also be used with other popular label design software such as BarTender and graphic software such as adobe illustrator and other windows applications. summarising the advantages of the DTm cX86e: the printer offers companies a powerful and cost-effective printer to achieve maximum advertising impact with their produced labels and tags, to attract the customers’ attention and to ensure higher sales.

DTm cX86e colour Tag printer sells for €2,195 (msrp) and is available through authorised DTm print resellers and distributors in europe, the middle east and africa.

Tel. +49 611 927770 E-Mail: sales@dtm-print.eu Website: dtm-print.eu

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PETER QUINN TO JOIN BRANSTON BOARD AS NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR national potato supplier, Branston, has announced that former Divisional managing Director of samworth Brothers, peter Quinn, will be joining the main board as non-executive Director. peter has more than 18 years of high-level management experience in plc and private businesses as well as extensive expertise as Business consultant and scientific advisor in biotechnology, health and nutrition. “i’m really pleased to be joining the Branston board, it’s a huge privilege. i look forward to sharing my experience with the team and being a part of its growth and development,” said peter.

Branston is one of the uK’s leading suppliers of potatoes - for leading uK retailers and wholesalers - as well as providing seed for potato growers.

For more information about Branston, visit www.branston.com

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CELEBRITY CHEF GENNARO CONTALDO TO OPEN ICE CREAM & ARTISAN FOODS SHOW it has been announced that celebrity chef and Jamie oliver mentor Gennaro contaldo will officially open the ice cream and artisan food show 2020, on Tuesday 11 february, at the yorkshire event centre in harrogate. he will cut the ribbon, judge one of the national ice cream competition categories and meet exhibitors and visitors.

Gennaro contaldo was born in minori on the amalfi coast. he regularly appears on saturday Kitchen (BBc1) as well as his own Tv show, the highly successful Two Greedy italians (BBc2). in 1999 he opened his own restaurant ‘passione’ in charlotte street, london. his first cookbook, also called ‘passione’, published by headline in 2003, won Best italian cookbook 2003.

The ice cream and artisan foods show is the only trade show specifically for the uK ice cream sector. it has been running for 75 years and is organised by the ice cream alliance (ica), the industry’s trade body and

is renowned for showcasing the latest in ice cream trends from everyone from ice cream parlours to impulse retail frozen treats. it is also the setting for the national ice cream competition, the most prestigious industry awards, with winners announced at a gala dinner on wednesday 12 february. “we’ve made some changes to the forthcoming show,” explains Zelica carr, ica

ceo. “previously it was known as the ice cream and Gelato expo. But following a survey of our members we have extended it to cover other products sold by many ice cream retailers, which they wanted to see exhibited at the show – all under the umbrella of ‘artisan foods’.”

The ica’s 2019 survey revealed that 69% sell coffee, 63% sell tea and other hot drinks, 61% sell cakes, 61% sell confectionery and 41% sell savoury snacks. over 80% also wanted to see general catering equipment and supplies at the show.

The ice cream and artisan food show is open to all trade – not just ica members.

To register to attend, or to enquire about taking a stand, please visit www.icecream.org or call 01332 203333 or email Zelica@icecream.org

INVOKE YOUR SENSES TO NATURE’S GOODNESS plant lipids is one of the largest producers of spice oils and extracts in the world. Based in india, we manufacture and export essential oils, spice oleoresins, natural food colours, encapsulated flavours of whole and ground sterilised spices to over 80 countries worldwide. since commencement of operations in

1979, our passion and philosophy has helped us to provide an unrivalled range of products and services that are innovative yet affordable. our personal touch and attention to each transaction adds true value that brings about a positive impact on our customers’ growth and prosperity. we understand that each customer has a unique

requirement. our manufacturing facilities comply with iso 9001:2008, iso 22000:2005, spice house certification, Kosher, halal etc. The state-of-the-art lab is accredited by naBl (iso 17025:2005). strict adherence to quality across processes and consistent upgradation of technology makes plant lipids one of the most preferred names in the flavours and fragrance industry. in 2015, plant lipids uK was set up to be able to offer the uK food, fragrance and flavours industries direct supply to european based customers. Based in corby, northants, we supply all the core products, along with a production facility manufacturing a range of natural colours, offering both flexibility in pack sizes, lead times and commercial terms. in 2019, it achieved aa grade Brc for the third year running. it has expanded the colour range to now include, green, blue, black whilst extending the standard portfolio of red, orange, yellow and purple/pink.

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MAGNETIC SEPARATOR FOR LARGE PRODUCT FLOWS which the magnets in the bars are blown outwards. a plate then retains the captured metal particles, after which they fall into a collection tray. sensors detect the position of the magnets. after cleaning, the magnets return to their original position and the product flow can be restarted. with the help of a connection box, it is possible to connect and control the magnet via the central control room. a control box with plc is optional.

Redesign The modified design is dustproof towards the outside. at the top, a cover plate with gasket ensures that no product can escape to the outside. The side of the magnet has a standard terminal box which simplifies the connection of sensors and cables. Both sides are equipped with inspection hatches for maintenance.

The automatically cleanable ‘easy clean flow’ magnet from Goudsmit magnetics of waalre recently underwent a redesign. This magnetic separator removes metal particles and weakly magnetic stainless steel particles from powders as fine as 30µm in the food, chemical, ceramic and plastic industries. The easy clean flow magnet is suitable for large product flows and distinguishes itself by the very high magnetic flux density of over 12,000 gauss at the contact surface of the bars. These bars come into direct contact with the product and have a deeply penetrating magnetic field that effectively makes powders and granulates metal-free at high flow rates. The magnet is dustproof to an overpressure of 0.5 bar and has a simple electro-pneumatic controller. The userfriendly cleaning requires 6 bar air and 24 vDc start signals.

High separation yield The thick, Ø50mm magnetic bars provide a very high separation yield, have a deep holding field and a high flux density. This ensures that even grade 316 stainless steel

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particles are captured. To make sure that all particles touch the bars, a deflector is fitted.

The large space between the bars results in a significant increase in capacity of the passage, which is particularly beneficial when it comes to poorly flowing powders.

Automatic cleaning cleaning takes place during a production stop. The product chute must be depressurised.

The pneumatic magnetic bars simplify the cleaning process. The guide takes the magnetic bars outside the product channel, after

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WALL’S, ONE OF THE UK’S BIGGEST MEAT BRANDS, GOES VEGAN! wall’s pastry, the uK’s number one sausage roll brand, makes a groundbreaking move as it announces the launch of its first ever vegan range. available to order now, the line-up includes an on-the-go meat-free vegan Jumbo roll and BBQ Jackfruit Jumbo roll, as well as snack-friendly four packs for both variants. The new additions are set to tap into the growing consumer demand for plant-based alternatives. with over 200 years in the meat industry, market leader wall’s pastry has taken the decision to expand its popular portfolio to include a vegan range to offer its consumers more choice. The monumental move will open the brand up to the 91% of consumers who now follow flexitarian diets and the 3.5millon Brits who follow a strictly vegan diet. vegan Jumbo roll (120g) is made with a

special mix of minced mushrooms, oats and seasoning, wrapped in a light, vegan puff pastry. The BBQ Jackfruit Jumbo roll (120g) is filled with flavourful pulled jackfruit and hickory smoked BBQ sauce. Both variants are also available in a snack-sized pack of four (4x30g). michael holton, Brand manager at addo food Group, says: “meat remains at the heart

of our business, but times are changing and we believe everyone should be able to enjoy our products, no matter what diet they follow. we have listened to our customers and wanted to offer vegan alternatives to our more traditional products. we have therefore spent a lot of time creating the perfect formula for our vegan range, to ensure we brought the best products possible to market – and we think they are worth the wait! “we are confident that retailers will be able to capitalise on the growing opportunity plant-based alternatives provide, with a product that targets vegans as well as those simply looking to eat less meat.”

Both products feature clear ‘plant Based’ labelling to ensure shopper confidence and the green and yellow colours provide great on-shelf presence, with a large window to also help showcase the product.

TWO SHINY NEW LAUNCHES FOR DR. OETKER’S SPRINKLES RANGE Dr. oetker, the uK’s leading home baking brand, has revealed the latest additions to its ultimate sprinkles range: rose Gold Blush sprinkles and mermaid Treasure sprinkles.

The new products follow the launch of the brand’s ultimate sprinkles range in 2018, including unicorn confetti and Glamour & sparkle. Dr. oetker rose Gold Blush sprinkles (110g, 6 per case, mrrp: £2.29) includes a

variety of different sized and shaped sprinkles in a rose gold colour theme, perfect for creating a sophisticated, striking decoration.

Dr. oetker mermaid Treasure sprinkles (115g, 6 per case, mrrp: £2.29) contain blue, silver and purple sprinkles in a variety of shapes and sizes to help apply a mermaidthemed look to bakes.

The products can simply be sprinkled onto cupcakes or celebration cakes before buttercream or icing sets. alternatively, they can be used as a unique topping for ice cream. The large jar of ultimate sprinkles is perfect for bakers who want to achieve the latest trend of coating entire cakes.

Jen Brown, head of marketing, cake & Dessert at Dr. oetker uK, comments: “our ultimate sprinkles range has performed extremely well since launching last year and we wanted to add to the portfolio with some on-trend additions. mermaid baking is a major emerging trend, so we expect the mermaid Treasure sprinkles to be a hit with home bakers who want to create impressive themed showstoppers.

“rose gold is a popular colour that is emerging in home baking. ideal for creating classy celebration cakes for both children and adults, we’re confident our new rose Gold Blush sprinkles will be a hit!”

The product is available to major and independent retailers now.

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ST PIERRE GROUPE RESPONDS TO CONSUMER DEMAND WITH THE LAUNCH OF THE NEW BAKER STREET SLICED SEEDED LOAF st pierre Groupe, the international branded bakery business, has launched a new 550g Baker street sliced seeded loaf.

Baker street, which is performing well with 80.2% value sales growth year on year and is the fastest growing bread brand in the impulse sector top 10, has launched the new product to appeal to consumers looking for seeded loaves in convenient smaller pack sizes. containing sunflower seeds and linseeds, the latest addition to the Baker street sliced Bread range is also high in fibre and a source of protein and is cleverly packed to help retain freshness. Boasting a minimum guaranteed life of 35 days to the trade (delivered to depot), the Baker street sliced seeded loaf will benefit both consumers and retailers, who are looking to reduce food wastage.

Jeremy Gilboy, founder, st pierre Groupe

said: “our insights show that consumers are looking for added value when it comes to sliced breads, as well as smaller pack sizes to reduce food waste. The new loaf not only offers retailers the chance to capitalise on these growing sales opportunities, but also to take advantage of the impressive growth of the Baker street brand, which is currently thriving in the impulse channel with impressive double-digit value sales growth. with our customers’ needs at the heart of our new product development, we are confident that this will be yet another successful launch from Baker street.” available to order now, the Baker street sliced seeded loaf is available in the cash and carry and convenience channels and has a recommended rrp of £1.79.

RAISTHORPE INVESTS IN WOLDS-BASED DISTILLERY artisan drinks producer raisthorpe Distillery is investing in its production facilities with the installation of a new still at its base on the yorkshire wolds.

The new still is being used to blend natural botanicals and local water to produce raisthorpe’s range of awardwinning gin liqueurs, vodkas and dry gin. one of the company’s newest products, yorkshire Tonic, is also produced on its site in Thixendale. raisthorpe is a family business and marked its 10th anniversary last year. founder Julia medforth and her son oliver run the company, overseeing the production and sale of its drinks range to independent retailers, farm

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shops and delis across the country.

Julia said: “installing the new still represents a major investment for us at a time when our business has achieved successful growth and continues to aim high. we take great pride in our products and always look to innovate and create new ones which will appeal to consumers as the artisan drinks market continues to grow.” raisthorpe won four awards at this year’s Great Taste awards. The company was awarded two 2-star awards for its rose and sloe Gins while its raspberry Gin liqueur won a 1-star award. raisthorpe’s pink Grapefruit Tonic – one of its new yorkshire Tonics range – was awarded a 2-star award.

The Tonics range also includes strawberry and pomegranate; citrus; apple and elderflower; skinny; and premium mixers.

www.raisthorpemanor.com

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CELEBRITY CHEF GENNARO CONTALDO TO OPEN ICE CREAM & ARTISAN FOODS SHOW it has been announced that celebrity chef and Jamie oliver mentor Gennaro contaldo will officially open the ice cream and artisan food show 2020, on Tuesday 11 february, at the yorkshire event centre in harrogate. he will cut the ribbon, judge one of the national ice cream competition categories and meet exhibitors and visitors.

Gennaro contaldo was born in minori on the amalfi coast. he regularly appears on saturday Kitchen (BBc1) as well as his own Tv show, the highly successful Two Greedy italians (BBc2). in 1999 he opened his own restaurant ‘passione’ in charlotte street, london. his first cookbook, also called ‘passione’, published by headline in 2003, won Best italian cook Book 2003.

The ice cream and artisan foods show is the only trade show specifically for the uK ice cream sector. it has been running for 75 years and is organised by the ice cream alliance (ica), the industry’s trade body and is renowned for showcasing the latest in ice cream trends from everyone from ice cream parlours to impulse retail frozen treats. it is also the setting for the national ice cream competition, the most prestigious industry awards, with winners announced at a Gala Dinner on wednesday 12 february. “we’ve made some changes to the forthcoming show,” explains Zelica carr, ica ceo. “previously it was known as the ice cream and Gelato expo. But following a survey of our members we have extended it to cover other products sold by many ice cream retailers, which they wanted to see exhibited at the show – all under the umbrella of ‘artisan foods’.”

The ica’s 2019 survey revealed that 69% sell coffee, 63% sell tea and other hot drinks, 61% sell cakes, 61% sell confectionary and 41% sell savoury snacks. over 80% also wanted to see general catering equipment and supplies at the show.

The ice cream and artisan food show is open to all trade – not just ica members.

To register to attend, or to enquire about taking a stand, please visit www.icecream.org or call/email 01332 203333 or email Zelica@icecream.org September/October Food & Drink News

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The future’s all wrapped up!

Everything we buy — save, perhaps for the odd item of loose fruit or vegetables — comes in packaging of some form or other, and that requires a big industry to back up food and drink production and provides a vital link in the chain between supplier and retailer.

The packaging and labelling industry is facing big challenges at the moment, with an increased consumer focus on environmental and sustainability issues and widespread concern about the amount of single-use plastics finding their way into the ecosystem. it’s a challenge the industry is rising to, balancing the need to address these issues with the constant drive for innovation and cost-effectiveness in packaging. indeed, in forthcoming issues of food and Drink news we’ll be focusing on several companies who are not only innovating in the packaging world, but coming up with ideas and concepts that are nothing less than gamechanging.

There are a host of companies and organisations coming at the problem from different directions, including pro carton, the european association of carton and cartonboard manufacturers that promote the use of cartonboard as a sustainable packaging alternative.

The General manager of pro carton, Tony hitchin, says: “This ‘green’ drive is fuelling innovation and new partnerships between the packaging industry and brand owners as they look for ethical alternatives. certainly, pro

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carton members are seeing heightened demand as brands look to replace non-recyclable packaging materials, with the fast food, ready meals and fresh produce markets leading the way. and we know from an independent study of 7,000 european consumers in seven countries that these changes are increasingly important to shoppers.

“The research was commissioned by pro carton to gauge consumer views on different packaging formats, and to understand their attitudes to packaging sustainability. it investigated opinion on the importance of leading an environment-friendly lifestyle, whether shoppers would be prepared to pay more for brands using sustainable packaging and their thoughts on government, retail and brand accountability.

“Two thirds (68%) of europeans (67% in the uK) claim being environment-friendly is now more, or very important to them; 69% of all europeans claim to be recycling more waste (78% in the uK) than they were a year ago and just over half (52%) of all europeans (55% in the uK) say they are now seeking out more products in environmentally friendly packaging.”

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Then there is frugalpac, the manufacturer of the only completely recyclable disposable coffee cup made from recycled paper.

The annual cibus Tec trade fair, which takes place in italy every october, is one of the places where the latest packaging technology is unveiled. among the exhibitors at the event in palma this year is sidel, a leading provider of equipment and services solutions for packaging food, beverage, home and personal care products in peT, can, glass and other materials. cibus Tec is among the most innovative food technology exhibitions in the world and has been serving the food and beverages industry since 1939 as an undisputed leader in the sectors of processing and packaging vegetables, fruit, milk and by-products.

This year’s fair will feature 400 international brands from 25 countries, active in the field of food and drink manufacturing. for the first time in the history of the show, an entire pavilion will be dedicated to the most innovative solutions for juices, milk, water, soft drinks, beer, spirits and wine, relying on the presence of over 150 of the main suppliers from around the world. sidel has a history of more than 160 years, complemented by more than 40 years in peT packaging design and aseptic peT applications and more than 50 years of serving the food market.

The key is innovating in sustainable technologies to ensure that food and drink packaging serves the industry’s needs at the same time as tackling sustainability requirements.

“By combining local proximity and global footprint and by continuously adapting to the needs of our customers’ markets, production and value chains, we apply our solid technical knowledge, smart data analytics and sustainable practices to ensure that lifetime productivity reaches its full potential,” says paolo Givera, account Director southern europe from sidel. another company tackling packaging issues in a

different way is finnish firm valio, which is among the first food companies to begin using recycled plastic. This development in packaging is part of a larger goal: the food company wants to cut milk’s carbon footprint to zero by 2035.

They say: “plastic is needed for all food products that keep for a long time, as without the plastic protection, the food would spoil before it even reaches the fridges at home. packaging has a vitally important task – to prevent a larger environmental hazard: food waste. plastic becomes a problem if it ends up in nature. “every one of us can help with our own actions and recycle. it’s now possible to use recycled plastic in food packages. valio’s delicacy cheeses’ new packages are now made from at least 90% recycled plastic. over 50% of mifu slice and mifu jauhis packages’ plastic is recycled. we intend to ramp up our recycled plastic usage in the future.” one thing is certain, any company in the packaging and labelling business is in one of the fastest-moving and most reactive industries in the food and drink world today. as consumers demand more, so do retailers and manufacturers, and it’s the packaging companies who are leading the charge on saving the planet through innovation and sustainability.

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{ MexGrocer }

MexGroce – 10 years importing happiness!

Mexgrocer, the UK’s leading importer of authentic Mexican products.

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ounded in 2006, mexgrocer is an independent company, owned by a passionate team of mexicans, dedicated to delivering unique mexican products that no one else outside the country has access to. The past 10 years has seen mexgrocer grow from a small food business, to the biggest importer of authentic mexican food and drinks in the uK. working directly with small producers and companies, mexgrocer offers worldwide delivery and boasts wholesale and retail distribution across europe. from mexican chillies and chocolates to authentic snacks and speciality flours and beans, mexgrocer covers all aspects of the country’s cuisine. an expert in mexican chillies and hot sauces, the company also offers the chance to buy hard-to-find items like tamales husks, as well as mexican cookbooks and specialist kitchen equipment. This year, mexgrocer has created a brand-new warehouse and offices as well as a new

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website, and is set to make a mark on the uK’s food and drink industry through introducing these beautiful products directly to buyers through the speciality & fine food fair. mexico made its debut at the fair with over 12 different brands. amongst the huge variety of products on sale are traditional mexican staples like refried beans, salsas, and habanero and chipotle table sauces. in keeping with current foodie trends, mexgrocer also stocks a big range of mexican gluten-free and vegan products, as well as super foods such as cactus leaves. and, of course, there can’t be a mexican event or gathering without tequila. mexgrocer has the biggest selection of delicious authentic agave spirits to complement the food offering.

https://www.mexgrocer.co.uk Tel: 01582 391511

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{ Trafalgar Scientific }

The appliance of science makes Trafalgar a triumph For more than a quarter of a century, Trafalgar Scientific has been helping the food and drink industry test, monitor and evaluate its products.

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he company was founded in 1993 by enthusiastic entrepreneur matthew Bramley, who spotted a gap in the microbiology market and was determined to fill it. starting out from a small office in leicester, matthew began to realise his vision of supporting and helping laboratories optimise their searches and attain valuable results. fast forward to today, and the requirement for Trafalgar scientific’s services has grown exponentially, with significant demand for their range of laboratory and testing kits. They work in many sectors as well as the food and beverage industry: veterinary, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, water testing, dairy and brewery.

There was a pivotal moment in 2014 when the company, spurred on by its growth and success, decided to acquire much larger premises. This enabled Trafalgar scientific to employ warehouse operatives and provide transport for deliveries, which hugely increased the portfolio of business development representatives they had across the entire country.

They are now a major supplier of lab and microbiological equipment to both the private and public sectors across the uK and ireland. additionally, steps have been taken towards achieving their environmental iso 14001 certificate by november 2019 to show their commitment to improving their environmental performance. By making small changes to their work environment, it is helping

the planet, reducing their energy costs and improving their health.

Trafalgar scientific state: “our vision is to recognise the problem, solve it and improve it. we are a pioneer on the market, supplying high-quality laboratory instruments, analytical equipment and testing kits which allow for smooth research in any laboratory environment. currently the catalogue includes over 8,000 items. it ranges from cost-effective air samplers to bespoke formulated media to consumables and laboratory wear.�

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{ Trafalgar Scientific }

To guarantee you have the equipment that will benefit your business, Trafalgar provide free demonstrations and trials on certain products and offer bespoke advice on equipment. They also offer support on how to set up your own laboratory by consolidating with an experienced professional in microbiology who assists the sales representatives in providing comprehensive guidelines for a successful lab.

Trafalgar scientific has a multi-pronged ethos to help it serve its markets and grow its business. This includes investing in the training and development of their team, as all sales representatives have a background in microbiology to offer the best expert information and service to their customers. They also receive training on the products they supply and their staff from different departments are also trained to enable them to grow professionally.

Trafalgar express: “we always strive to meet customer’s requirements and demands as our sales representatives will travel and meet with every customer to get to know them and their business. in our culture, face-to-face communication is key”. over the years, Trafalgar scientific has gained recognition and built the reputation of its brand and exclusive customer service amongst many well-known suppliers, including e&o laboratories, sGl, interscience and hygiena. further development came in 2018 when, due to internal and external expansion, Trafalgar scientific had to once more move to bigger premises to be able to continue serving their current and new customers

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offering an even wider range of products available for next-day delivery. one of the products that Trafalgar scientific has added to that portfolio is the ensure Touch nextgeneration cleaning verification and monitoring system.

The ensure Touch’s capabilities are legion, including the ability to verify sanitation surfaces, liquids and product testing in 15 seconds; test the effectiveness of sanitation products and procedures; quickly identify when replaceable parts like belts and brushes should be replaced; and provide on-the-spot training and feedback. it collects, analyses and reports data from multiple quality tests such as aTp, microorganisms and enzymes, providing necessary data for audit and risk management.

The ensure Touch is designed to adapt to any workplace and provides the data customers need to optimise infection prevention and hai rates.

This device can be easily used by industries like food and beverage manufacturing, healthcare, foodservice, hospitality and many more. The easy-to-use data analysis software sureTrend cloud is free and enables you to synchronise your data and access it anytime without the need for manually recording your results. although highly enthusiastic and evangelical about the new ensure Touch, Trafalgar scientific supplies a vast range of products for the many critical areas of the food and beverage processing industry, striving to supply all that is required to ensure products are safe to eat and drink.

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By providing high-quality products from leading suppliers, Trafalgar scientific aims to help customers ensure their product testing and hygiene monitoring is conducted efficiently, quickly and accurately. you can follow Trafalgar scientific on linkedin and Twitter to keep up to date with new products and industry news.

Tel: 0116 287 9460 Email: info@trafalgarscientific.co.uk www.trafalgarscientific.co.uk

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{ Sweet Dreams Confectionery }

Sweet dreams are made of this…

Marking 35 years in business in 2020, one Northumberland-based company has been making dreams come true for both consumers and the sweet manufacturing industry. sweetdreams ltd is a leading manufacturer of its own confectionery products and also provides panning and coating services to the wider industry.

Their state-of-the-art coating and panning line, housed in a purpose-built unit allowing for controlled climate and humidity, can offer customers unrivalled quality, innovation and service for all their coating and panning needs. established in 1985, sweetdreams ltd is based in

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cramlington, northumberland, and is a privately owned family business headed up by matthew and cath stephenson.

They pride themselves on being a disruptive confectioner, renowned for their innovation, sound business and strong customer relations.

Their management team has a wealth of experience, product and technical knowledge unrivalled in the confectionery industry. among the team are andy Baxendale – star of the recent BBc documentary ‘The sweet makers’ — mike flower and mark robinson, who together come with over 100 years of combined chocolate-making experience.

The panning operation offers endless possibilities in coated products, using a wide range of quality, handselected natural products to create a unique range of distinctively different confectionery products and value added ingredients for commercial application in the dairy, cereal, bakery and ice cream sectors.

{ Sweet Dreams Confectionery }

using the finest quality coatings including milk, dark and white chocolate, yoghurt and souring techniques using naturally coloured and naturally flavoured ingredients, sweetdreams can coat, add colour, taste and and a multitude of textures to a vast array of materials. with an unrivalled team of in-house confectionery experts sweetdreams also works alongside customers to develop their own unique range of coated products. The company takes great pride in its ability to engineer technically advanced bespoke solutions. sweetdreams also manufactures choc nibbles - a bestselling quirky and delicious range of chocolatey treats available in traditional sweet shops, independent retailers and leading uK high street discount stores. available in original choc nibbles, Toffee crumble, choc lick, mint, Jammie and orange flavours, choc nibbles are loved by adults and children alike, and are available throughout the uK.

sweetdreamsconfectionery.com

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{ Alfred Enderby }

Tipping the scales in favour of fish Patrick Salmon is a man with a mission. As the owner and Managing Director of Grimsby-based Alfred Enderby salmon and haddock smokehouse, which sells to retail, the restaurant trade and personal customers, Patrick is understandably evangelical about fish.

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e just wishes we’d eat more of it. and with the traditions and expertise of the century-old smokehouse being combined with bang-upto-date selling techniques, especially online, that’s never been easier. nor, says patrick, has it ever made more sense. more and more people are cutting down on meat and investigating a vegan lifestyle. But there is a middle ground. “people don’t have to necessarily choose between eating a triple burger every day and cutting out meat completely,” says patrick. “we’re saying, eat fish one or two days a week. and if it’s sustainability you’re looking for in your food, our haddock is hunted, wild, sustainable, naturally organic, low fat, low carbon, high nutrition and is an easy to prepare fast food.” it’s a great source of frustration to patrick that fish is often under-supported as a healthy alternative, and at alfred enderby he and his team are doing what they can to change that.

But that does not mean stinting on quality, not only with the fish itself, but with the process that gives it their trademark seal of quality. it takes four people to load the fish, which is smoked overnight for 14 hours on the dock-side smokehouse, infusing it with the flavour of the chimneys’ tannins and tar. “i’d love people to understand the effort and passion we put into making the product,” says patrick. “we only fill our houses once a day, which is quite a lengthy and costly production method. But if you want the best quality, that’s what you have to do.”

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internet sales have really picked up in the last year, with customers able to order precise quantities online, and alfred enderby is pushing into more and more outlets, including a recent deal to supply co-op branches in lincolnshire.

They’ve picked up a clutch of awards, too, and the company also supplies wholesalers across the country as well as a number of michelin-starred restaurants. fans include mitch Tonks and marco pierre white, who has said: “simply the most delicious smoked salmon i’ve eaten in decades.” with an endorsement like that, it’s more power to patrick’s mission to get us eating more fish, especially the quality products supplied by alfred enderby, which the smokehouse has been trading under since 1961.

Tel: 01472 342984 www.alfredenderby.co.uk

{ JPL Flavours }

It’s a matter of taste Flavour is the basis of all the food we eat, and it is the job of Jake Lavelle and his team at JPL Flavours to make sure it is bang on target.

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pl was founded in 2015 but started trading properly in march 2016 after taking almost 12 months to prepare their first site, which they quickly grew out of. as of this year, they occupy a 24,000 sq ft purpose-built headquarters in neston, on the wirral, which comprises manufacturing, offices and laboratories. for Jake, the company is a labour of love that was born out of the desire to give a personal touch to customers. he says: “i founded the company because i didn’t like the corporate approach from other flavour companies. it seemed that if the customer wanted quality flavours then they would have to pay a huge premium and wait a long time for delivery and i could never understand why”.

Getting a flavour exactly right takes a lot of work and Jpl thrives on that challenge. Jake says, “flavours and especially quality natural flavours is what we’re all about. we have a real passion for problem solving”.

That passion has never been more in demand with the rise of the vegan market and the desire to create plant-based foods with familiar, exact flavours. Jake adds, “The vegan market at the moment presents big challenges and opportunities but we have found huge success with this and we love the challenge.”

Jpl’s clients range from small and medium-sized enterprises to the big blue chip food and beverage manufacturers. They are conducting business across the uK but also in europe, usa, middle east and far east, with their clients working in a wide range of disciplines including bakery, confectionery, dairy, beverages, sports nutrition and even cosmetics.

Jake says: “our most recent standout projects would

be our sugar flavours, butter flavours and cheese flavours. These are all natural flavours that can replace the taste and mouthfeel of all of those products when reduced or even removed entirely. “flexibility is the big thing that we offer. if you want five kilos, no problem, 10 tonnes, no problem. flexibility is also key at design stage of a project. if you have a technical question the customer does not need to go through layers of customer service personnel, they can pick up the phone and call our flavourists direct, saving time and any chance of miscommunication. we also believe this flexibility enhances creativity and we have a great reputation for trying the unthinkable and making it work.” and working it is, with continued and progressive growth for the company since it started. Jake says: “it seems every year is a standout year for us, the growth

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{ JPL Flavours }

of the company has been surreal. 2017 was our first full calendar year trading and we hit £1.8m and 2018 was £3.3m.

“2019 was budgeted to be a slower growth year for us due to moving to our new site. we had budgeted to hit £4m as our stretch target, however, we have been winning projects extensively and we’re on track to exceed £5m this year. “our brand-new facility was a huge investment, spending over £1.5m on the brand-new production factory, brand-new labs and of course brand-new equipment.”

There’s also been an increase in headcount at the site, with more to come. in the last three years the staffing level has reached 21, and Jake is on the lookout for more quality workers. But it’s also hugely important to him that the staff they’ve got are settled at Jpl. “staff retention to us is everything,” he says. “i’m a big believer in local talent, however as the flavour industry is so specialised, it’s up to us to train these people correctly and keeping them happy working with us is vital to our growth and for them personally.”

Jpl’s main usps are short lead times, small minimum order quantities if necessary, and the extra touch of customer service. Jake says: “Due to our flexibility, we are always able to offer a solution that competitors cannot. we also believe that our products stand up in quality similar to the flavour market leaders”. looking to the future, Jake wants the growth to

continue and for Jpl to expand into a truly global company. he’s eyeing up locations for european and us sites, and says of his ambitions for the next five years, “i’d like to see all the staff still enjoying working with us for sure. i’d like to think we will have multiple global sites and that our rapid growth will continue at the same rate we have seen for the last three years. “smaller flavour companies like us are notorious for selling out to bigger companies and i’d like our staff, customers and competitors to know that this is an option that Jpl will never explore. Jpl is one big family and we would never break it up and hand the reins over to anybody else under any circumstances.”

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{ Nasco UK }

Global domination is in sight for Nasco Nasco is an export and wholesale company with a global reach — and that reach is getting bigger.

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he company has been at the forefront of the food and drink industry for 15 years, specialising in fast-moving consumer goods and doing brisk business in around 50 countries.

They’ve recently added two very important strings to their bow, gaining licences to allow them to trade in both alcohol and pharmaceuticals, which nasco’s nisha vidani says massively expands the company’s portfolio and the offer they can provide to customers and clients. nasco has also expanded into several new territories, ranging from south africa to vietnam and taking in fiji and latvia among the many new regions they’re now working in. nasco says: “our strong relationship with both our suppliers and clients enables us to deliver the most popular brands at the best possible prices. our rapid success, we believe, is as a result of this; the competitive prices and the personal service we provide”. nasco has been recognised several times by the Queen’s award for enterprise by international Trade, which they have received four times, and have also been featured in the sunday Times international Track which ranks Britain’s mid-market private companies with the fastest-growing international sales. as well as dealing with some of the biggest brands in

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the uK and beyond, nasco has also ventured into the own-brand market, launching a line of drinks that is proving incredibly popular. and all this is paying dividends. nasco’s turnover to date this year is up about 20% on the same period last year, proving that their ethos of combining the best possible products at competitive prices, with unrivalled customer service, is the way forward. all this new activity means that nasco has upgraded its ordering system, digitising the processes to ensure that customers can have access to the massive stock at their fingertips. nisha says: “This also gives us a detailed picture of what people want and helps us to improve stock management”. as well as awards for entrepreneurship, nasco has also been picking up accolades for its environmentallyfriendly practices. and the expansion into new territories means that staffing levels are on the up as well, especially staff with foreign language skills in the countries nasco has recently moved into. nisha says: “as we look to increase even further our presence in foreign markets, it is very important to us that we can converse with customers in their own languages, especially in the big arabic and chinese-speaking markets”. on the tech side, the company is also looking to develop a mobile app to give their customers even

{ Nasco UK }

greater flexibility on ordering, with a view to making the whole ordering process fully automated so customers can access it 24/7 and on the go. nasco has a five-point plan to give the very best service they can, taking in: competitive pricing: “we are able to leverage our strong alliances with our manufacturers, suppliers and agents to provide lower prices and faster deliveries.” complete export solutions: “we offer a complete export solution from the provision of export documentation to foreign-language labelling to logistic requirements.” local expertise: “we value the importance of local knowledge and customs. our team have broad geographic experience and are trained in individual market requirements.” range of products: “our growing network of suppliers and agents means we are able to provide a range of products from established brands to new and emerging names. we stock more than 5,000 products for a streamlined delivery process. we are also able to source any item we do not currently stock.” customer service: “our experienced team are with customers every step of their order from keeping them

updated with the status of their order to post-shipment assistance.” nasco’s network includes supermarkets, cash and carries, distributors, retailers, wholesalers and reexporters. They say: “our lasting relationship with our suppliers and customers speaks for itself. with over 15 years of trading we have built up a track record of excellence, efficiency and trust”.

The company is based in southall, close to the m4, the east m25 and the a40, and is easily accessible from heathrow airport and central london. with all this happening at nasco, you might think they’d be looking forward to resting on their laurels for a little while and taking stock of all the changes they’ve been making, but that’s not on the agenda for this always-moving company. “in five years’ time i would expect us to have increased our turnover and be managing a portfolio with a lot of new brands,” says nisha. “and we are looking to launch our business into many more markets, as well as maintaining the customer service that we feel is at the core of our business.”

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{ Global Foods Limited }

From a local corner shop to global food giant Today, Global Foods is based in a purpose-built 50,000 sq ft warehouse in Cardiff, employing over 100 staff. But, the company started on modest foundations.

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he business began in 1964 as a convenience store but, from little acorns do mighty oaks grow. The company now lays claim to being the market leaders in food wholesale in wales. This is demonstrated by the fact that Global foods has a customer base of over 5,000, and a product inventory listing more than 20,000 items. The vast spectrum of goods range from crisps and confectionery to beer, wines and cider, dairy products to meat.

The company trades as a cash and carry, and delivery service, providing provisions to retailers, catering outlets and wholesalers across wales, and other regions in the country. Delivery customers are serviced from a fleet of 20 vehicles which are equipped to ensure vendors receive ambient, frozen and chilled goods in a perfect condition.

Global foods is true to its name by directly importing their frozen food, such as chicken, seafood, lamb and mutton, as well spices, from all over the world.

The company supplies soft drinks and a wide range of alcoholic beverages from wines, spirits and keg beers for the connoisseur. The business also specialises in indian and chinese catering ingredients and goods, together with cleaning products and packaging from heavy-duty detergents, and industrial cleaners through to chip trays and kitchen foil.

Global foods branched into catering supplies in the 1970s from its humble beginnings in a corner shop. catering sales increased significantly which directed

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the owner towards wholesale business who eventually sold the shop during the 1980s. The current warehouse was bought by the company directors in 1987 from which Global foods solely functions, extending the business forward.

Global foods prides itself on a reputation for unbeatable and reliable customer service, with a team of trained, multi-lingual staff readily available to deal with customer queries. The variety and choice of goods make Global foods a one-stop shop for every conceivable food and drink required.

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