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As the global effort to consistently

the lead characters is constantly trying to

produce healthy food with less waste

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CONTENTS NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2021 Vol. 48 • No. 11

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Pushing the boundaries of new product development

The importance of Veganuary

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Reliable signal processing and conditioning

Top themes to be featured at IFFA 2022

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WHAT’S NEW

NEWS

Heineken to acquire Distell and Namibia Breweries Tetra Pak to upgrade its Pinetown factory Collaboration between industry leaders to create lighter bottles Symrise receives the Sustainability Heroes Award

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FOOD PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY

INDUSTRY TALK

Optimum performance in food processing technology Turnkey solutions for all your food processing needs

COMPANY FOCUS

B.M.P.E – A leader in food processing technology

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BASES Top Breakthrough Innovations 2021

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Enhance your stainless steel equipment

The rising popularity of RTDs

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FOOD REVIEW/SYMRISE NEW PRODUCT COMPETITION

An overview of the judging event

Upgrade your CIP process

SNACKS & CONFECTIONERY

Overcoming the bitterness of magnesium in drinks

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High-speed and flexible packaging solutions

Powerful coding systems for your packaging

Producing healthier confectionery products

Laser technology at its best

ENERGY EFFICIENCIES & SUSTAINABILITY Doubling down on energy efficiency

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Creating clean-label beverages

Effective automation solutions for snack production

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January INTERPLASTICA 2022 EXPO CENTRE, MOSCOW, RUSSIA 25 – 28 JANUARY https://www.interplastica.de/ INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTION & PROCESSING EXPO 2022 GEORGIA WORLD CONGRESS CENTER, ATLANTA, GEORGIA 25 – 27 JANUARY https://www.ippexpo.org/ ISM COLOGNE 2022 COLOGNE, GERMANY 30 JANUARY – 2 FEBRUARY https://www.ism-cologne.com/

February FRUIT LOGISTICA BERLIN, GERMANY 9 – 11 FEBRUARY www.fruitlogistica.com GULFOOD WORLD TRADE CENTRE, DUBAI 13 – 17 FEBRUARY www.gulfood.com WINE PARIS & VINEXPO PARIS PARIS EXPO PORTE DE VERSAILLES 14 – 16 FEBRUARY www.vinexposium.com PACKAGING INNOVATIONS & EMPACK HALL 1 NEC BIRMINGHAM, UK 16 – 17 FEBRUARY www.packagingbirmingham.com

Nederburg introduces novel Mzanzi-style, double-barrel reserve red blend

WHAT'S NE W WOOLWORTHS LAUNCHES NEW CHUCKLES ICE CREAM Woolworths recently released a delicious

malted puff pieces.

new treat that has got the whole of

Alternatively, this

South Africa talking about it. New

ice cream is also

Chuckles ice cream combines two of

available as Chuckles

Nederburg is rolling out an exciting South

the most heavenly items – ice cream

Mini Malt Crunch

African take on a French classic in an

and Chuckles – to create a delectable

Solos that are made of

exciting campaign this summer. The new

new ice cream just in time for summer.

malt flavoured dairy ice cream,

Cabernet-based red blend coming to the

Get the tub of delicious Chuckles Malt

enrobed in a milk chocolate coating with

market ahead of the festive season is Double

Dairy Ice Cream with milk chocolate and

crisp malt meringue pieces.

Barrel Reserve, a Bordeaux-style wine with a special detail for the ultimate South African wine experience, according to winery MD Niël Groenewald.

“It brings together our hallmark Cabernet Sauvignon in classic combination with Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot and

SOUTH AFRICA’S FIRST-EVER PLANT-BASED EGG

months. However, the Merlot portion was

Infinite Foods announced its partnership with Eat Just, creator of award-winning, top-selling plant-based JUST Egg products. The two companies will be launching JUST Egg Folded, which is perfect on top of toast or inside breakfast sandwiches, to the South African market.

taken from barrel after nine months, then

The product is the first plant-based egg to

blended and returned to barrel for a further

launch in Africa and will be sold in retail as

three months of maturation. All components

a box of four in the frozen foods aisle. The

were then combined to achieve what we

key ingredient is protein from the mung

believe is a beautifully balanced whole. Call

bean – a legume that has been cultivated for

this double-barrel process a small detail, but

impact society and the environment and Infinite

thousands of years and is a dietary staple in

it delivers a significant

Foods is the ideal partner for our expansion into

Asia. JUST Egg Folded is free of cholesterol,

impact. It has turned a

this market. They bring invaluable expertise to

has as much protein or more protein as many

terrifically juicy, succulent

reach the African consumer and have the value

animal proteins (7g), and can be easily heated

and appetising wine into

chain to support us in delivering this ground-

up in a toaster, oven, pan or microwave. The

one with the finest-grained

breaking product to consumers at home and in

product’s ingredients use 98% less water,

silky texture and a thrilling

restaurants,” says Josh Tetrick, co-founder and

86% less land and produce 93% less carbon

richness and depth,” says

CEO of Eat Just.

emissions than conventional eggs.

Malbec. What makes that deliciously proportioned blend stand apart, though, lies in the detail of the maturation of its components. Each of the five varieties was individually vinified and that included their ageing in contact with French oak for 12

Groenewald.

Winemaker

JUST Egg Folded will be available at all

“We are grateful to our team of innovators

Wellness Warehouse retailers across

who bring novel ideas to life that positively

South Africa.

Zinaschke Steyn adds, “I’ve loved being given the chance to experiment while still working within the confines of the classical. It’s a different challenge from creating something entirely original. It takes a special discipline, restraint and imagination to honour tradition while adding another dimension.”

Boschendal’s new leading lady – Suzanne Boschendal Wine Estate has recently

with many layers and timeless appeal.

launched a delectable new edition to their wine stable.

Introducing Suzanne, a sophisticated

This new wine is a luminous pale straw colour with a green tint that makes this lightly oaked blend inviting at first glance. On the

white blend made in tribute

nose there are appetising notes of white

to Suzanne de Lanoy, wife of

nectarine, key lime and green fig preserve

Boschendal’s Huguenot founder

with elegant oak nuances in the background.

Nicolas de Lanoy and the farm’s

Framing the fruit is a hint of stony minerality

original matriarch. By all accounts

that adds interest on the mouthfeel. This is a

she was a formidable, dynamic

wine that drinks beautifully now, but has the

woman and a pillar of strength for

complexity to mature for another five to ten

her family and the community. The

years. A versatile partner for food, enjoy it

vision for this wine was to live up to

chilled with shellfish, roast chicken, veal and

its namesake, elegant yet assertive

vegetable dishes.

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NEWS

THE TOP THEMES TO BE FEATURED AT IFFA 2022 The industry is looking forward with great

Food safety is paramount and innovative

anticipation to IFFA 2022, where there

solutions in hygienic design are therefore the

will be discussions about automation,

focus of IFFA.

digitalisation, food safety, sustainability, food trends and individualisation.

The requirements for the production of

Digitalisation, another top theme at IFFA 2022, offers new possibilities for transparency and traceability in the supply

meat and meat alternatives are high. Food

chain as well as quality management. The

safety, skilled workers, cost efficiency,

next step into the future is the Data-Driven

transparency in the supply chain, climate

Factory: the flow of data in both directions

protection and a huge variety of products

between production and the point of

coupled with new customer needs are

sale enables completely new product and

some of the major challenges of the

marketing ideas.

coming years. The industry will be looking IFFA - Technology for Meat and Alternative

ALTERNATIVE PROTEINS AND SUSTAINABLE QUALITY

Proteins - in Frankfurt am Main, from

High on the agenda of IFFA is climate-

14 - 19 May 2022.

neutral production – a goal set by the EU

at solutions to meet these challenges at

in the Green Deal by 2050. What further

AUTOMATION AND DIGITALISATION

developments are to increase energy and

Automation continues to be one of the top

resource efficiency? What concepts can

issues in the meat and protein industry.

be used to counter food waste? How can

Modern robotic solutions coupled with

packaging material be reduced without

artificial intelligence play an important role

reducing quality? The exhibitors and the

in optimising processes and at the same time

offerings at IFFA 2022 will provide answers

increasing yield, flexibility and food safety.

to all aspects of sustainability.

TETRA PAK INVESTS R500M TO UPGRADE ITS PINETOWN FACTORY

HEINEKEN TO ACQUIRE DISTELL AND NAMIBIA BREWERIES Heineken announced that it intends to buy Distell and Namibia Breweries to integrate their respective and relevant businesses in Southern Africa into one enlarged company. With Distell currently Africa’s leading producer and marketer of ciders, flavoured alcoholic beverages, wines and spirits; and Namibia Breweries (NBL) the leader in the Namibian beer market, this acquisition bodes extremely well for Heineken.

“We are very excited to bring together three strong businesses to create a regional beverage champion, perfectly positioned to capture significant growth opportunities in Southern Africa. Distell is a highly regarded, resilient business with leading brands, a talented workforce and a strong track record of innovation and growth in Africa. With

Tetra Pak recently announced

African region. The Pinetown

NBL, there are exciting opportunities

that it is investing R500 million

plant will be a production hub for

to expand premium beer and cider in

to upgrade and increase the

all of Southern Africa and this

Namibia and grow the iconic Windhoek

production capability of the

expansion will create many direct

brand beyond its home market.

packaging material factory

and indirect job opportunities

located in Pinetown, KwaZulu-

through suppliers in the region.

companies will mean that Heineken

Natal. This was announced at a

The new packaging technology

will be better able to serve consumers

formal celebration attended by

will produce less CO2 emissions

and customers with a unique

the KwaZulu-Natal premier, Sihle

by using less energy and water

multi-category portfolio, led by

Zikalala; the MEC of economic

in processing as well as using

iconic brands Heineken, Savanna,

development, tourism and

alternative, green sources of

Windhoek, 4th Street wine and

environment, Ravi Pillay; and

electricity. It will allow the

Amarula.“Together, this partnership

the chief whip of the eThekwini

production of the latest packaging

has the potential to leverage the

municipality, Sibongiseni Mkhize.

formats using state-of-the-art

strength of Heineken’s global

This investment reinforces

technology. Stefan Fageräng,

footprint with our leading brands to

managing director of Tetra Pak

create a formidable, diverse beverage

South Africa, says, “While the

company for Africa. I am excited for

Tetra Pak’s commitment to

Stefan Fageräng, managing director of Tetra Pak South Africa

the growth and success of

The combining of these three

the local operation and is a testament to the

investment is primarily a business decision,

what lies ahead as we look to combine

company’s vision: “Make food safe and available,

it cannot be ignored that it also represents a

our strong and popular brands and

everywhere”. The upgrade will take place over a

timeous morale booster in the KwaZulu-Natal

highly complementary geographical

period of several years, commencing in the first

province and in South Africa. In addition to

footprints to create a world-class

quarter of 2022.

benefitting our customers, upgrading our

African company in the alcohol

Pinetown plant presents numerous possibilities

beverage sector. Our combined entity

many sectors in the liquid food industry value

for the communities around us. This investment

will grow our local expertise and

chain. The upgrade will increase Tetra Pak’s

will have a positive impact on local farming

insights to better serve consumers

production capacity, allowing it to extend its

communities, suppliers of raw material, and the

across the region,” says Distell CEO

reach to serve more customers in the Southern

services in the local community.”

Richard Rushton.

The plant upgrade will add many benefits to

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NEWS

CREATING A LIGHTER GLASS BOTTLE Three industry leaders in sustainable solutions for the glass industry are coming together to collaborate on innovative technology to increase the strength and thereby significantly reduce the weight of glass bottles. Dassault Systèmes, Ardagh Group and EXXERGY will begin “virtual twin” trials on Diageo’s iconic Johnnie Walker bottle in January 2022 to research and develop a coating that will enable the glass bottle to be lightweight without compromising its strength and shape – an industry first.

ARE YOU MEETING YOUR PROCESSING GOALS?

The virtual trial will pioneer science-based sustainable innovations to reduce the time and cost needed to test glass products, while also reducing the raw materials and energy used in the process. A virtual twin is a real-time digital

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coating for the glass bottle to reduce the micro-cracks in the glass surface, which will allow the glass to be much lighter while maintaining its strength. The lightweight glass bottle will maintain its 100% recyclability and if successful in the virtual trial, will undergo glass bottle testing from summer 2022.

SYMRISE RECEIVES THE SUSTAINABILITY HEROES AWARD Symrise has received the Sustainability Heroes Award for the second year running. The German Society for Sustainability, DQS presented this award during an online conference. The DQS commended Symrise for its social engagement all along the supply chain.

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jury recognised the company in particular for its social engagement. It commended Symrise’s sourcing model, which draws on continual, close cooperation with local communities. For the Holzminden-based group, this includes

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making jobs in agriculture attractive for young people again.

With the Bridging the Gap initiative, Symrise is focusing on further developing cultivation and harvesting methods, increasing income and establishing learning partnerships between suppliers, farmers, Symrise and its customers in Brazil and Madagascar, among other places.

“We feel honoured to receive an award for social engagement, following the award for our sustainability strategy,” said Dr. Heinz-Jürgen Bertram, CEO of Symrise AG. “We owe our success equally to our highly skilled and extremely motivated employees and suppliers. We strive for the best possible working conditions and take social responsibility beyond our company throughout our supply

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NEWS

BASES TOP BREAKTHROUGH INNOVATIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA FOR 2021 beverages, fuelled by the staggered

offered by the non-alcoholic beverage

alcohol bans. “This trend will continue to

products. However, they feel there

a lesser degree as consumers familiarise

is room to improve on the nutritional

themselves with the benefits of this offer

element. Like for other categories,

as an alternative beverage.

consumers switched to healthier

“The increase in health awareness has

beverage alternatives such as juices

impacted consumer choices with healthy

and yoghurt drinks during Covid-19. An

ingredients doubling in importance from

important difference is that they feel

18% pre-Covid-19 to 37% during Covid-19.

they will return to pre-Covid-19 habits

This trend, too, is likely to continue in the

in the future.

future,” says Prinsloo.

Apart from the product formulation,

Consumers also highlighted that

packaging of beverage products is also

BASES, a NielsenIQ business, recently

wanting a healthier lifestyle would be

important to consumers. “While plastic

announced the South African winners

a key reason in the future for cutting

or glass containers with functional

of the highly anticipated BASES Top

down on alcohol consumption. This would

elements like easy opening, storage

Breakthrough Innovations 2021 awards.

similarly pave the way for increased usage

and carrying are key, resealable

The awards highlight some of the most

of zero/low-alcohol alternatives.

packages with clear ingredient

successful and well-received consumer product innovations in South Africa. This research was also able to capture some key trends to look for in the future.

Consumers claim to like the taste, convenience and variety currently

information on the label are also important,” says Prinsloo.

FULL LIST OF WINNERS OF BASES TOP BREAKTHROUGH INNOVATIONS 2021, SOUTH AFRICA

TRENDS TO LOOK OUT FOR

Manufacturer

Product

Innovation remains relevant in South

AB InBev

Brutal Fruit Ruby Apple Spritzer

Africa: the introduction of new products

AB InBev

Budweiser

has been one of the key drivers of FMCG

AB InBev

Castle Free

Distell

Esprit

Heineken South Africa

Heineken 0.0

Diageo

Johnnie Walker White Walker

African consumer’s shift to online

Monster Energy Beverage Company

Monster Mucho Loco

shopping in the food and personal care

Nestlé

Nescafé Gold Cappuccino Unsweetened

growth in 2021, despite the Covid-19 crisis. These were some of the key learnings from the BASES research.

“Covid-19 fast-tracked the South

Nescafé Gold Cappuccino Hazelnut

categories , “ says Esti Prinsloo, NielsenIQ

Nescafé Gold Cappuccino Salted Caramel

BASES director of sub-Saharan Africa.

“It is clear that more and more consumers

Monster Energy Beverage Company

are pursuing a healthy lifestyle through the products they choose to purchase and use.

Manufacturers need to address these rising consumer needs to find new drivers for growth,” Prinsloo adds.

Power Play Energy Drink Passion Punch Tiger Brands

Albany Thick Slice Bread

Premier FMCG

Blue Ribbon Squares

Mondelēz International

Cadbury Dairy Milk Astro’s Slab Cadbury Caramilk P.S. Slab

“South African consumers are looking

Cadbury Crunchie Slab

for transparency, especially in terms of ingredient and nutritional value labelling, which they want to be clearly indicated.

Cadbury Dairy Milk 5Star Slab Danone Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd

Danone Divine Double Cream Lemon

which will help boost brand trust for those the packaging.”

Danone Divine Double Cream Chocolate Raspberry 1kg

Clean ingredients are becoming a necessity brands that utilise them and indicate so on

Power Play Energy Drink Mango

Cheesecake 1kg Tiger Brands

Maynards Duo Flavours Maynards Funky Flavourz Jelly Babies

In the purchase of beverage products, Prinsloo says that during the Covid-19

Checkers

Simple Truth

pandemic, there was a noticeable

Tiger Brands

Tastic Wholegrain Brown Rice

shift of consumers to zero-alcohol

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Tastic Soft and Absorbing Rice

INDUSTRY TALK – PLANT-BASEDINDUSTRY ALTERNATIVES TALK

The business case for

veganuary

Ethical, health and environmental benefits are the leading reasons that over a million people around the world have signed up for Veganuary; a campaign that encourages people to ‘try vegan’ for January. For companies there’s another big reason to jump on board: it’s good for business, says Donovan Will, director of Proveg South Africa.

A

round the world, interest in plant-

With that background in place, let’s look

based and vegan diets are on the

at the specific reasons that companies can

informally. Even more

rise. Even in meat-loving South

benefit specifically from joining the global

people will simply

Africa we are seeing a significant increase

Veganuary campaign. January has always

try a few new plant-

in the demand for plant-based products -

been a time for new-year’s resolutions; eating

based options and so,

this was demonstrated well by Burger King's

healthier or more sustainably, or simply trying

the campaign reach will move well into the

new vegan options that sold out across the

something new. It is also often a time when

millions. With this level of interest and there

country within weeks of their launch!

money is tight after all the holiday spending.

being so many benefits of the move towards

Therefore, switching out the fillet steak for

a more plant-based diet, there are expected

rice and lentils might seem more palatable.

to be significant media opportunities around

The leading drivers for this movement are animal ethics, and the health and environmental benefits. For food companies

people will take part

The Veganuary campaign may have

Donovan Will, Director of Proveg South Africa

the campaign too.

who are not inspired by these reasons,

started with these forces in mind, but now

there are simpler reasons to jump on board.

that it is ‘a thing’, there are significantly more

opportunity is also very low. Veganuary is

Market data from Europe and America

benefits to companies that are wanting

a non-profit and the use of their campaign

shows that the plant-based sector is going

to get more exposure to the plant-based

elements is completely free. ProVeg

to continue to grow at an accelerating rate,

market - regardless of what stage they are

encourages companies in the plant-based

which means there are likely to be many

in. There can be some confidence that there

space or those looking to enter the space

untapped opportunities in this space, and

will be heightened awareness of plant-

to utilise this opportunity regardless of the

that investing in at least some good plant-

based options over this time with most of

stage they are in. For those companies that

based offerings might be necessary to

South Africa’s leading retailers promoting

are considering a future entry, there is the

future-proof themselves.

Veganuary or at least their plant-based

opportunity to survey people who sign up

options, in some way in January 2021, and

for Veganuary, for those in the development

being expected to do the same this January.

stage this is a great opportunity for product

In the restaurant and fast food restaurant space there is also the ‘veto vote.’ If a group of eight friends are

The cost to take advantage of this

ProVeg South Africa (ProVeg), the local

tastings and for those who are ready to launch

deciding where to eat and one of them

partner for Veganuary, estimates that at

this is clearly a great time to market new

eats plant-based, it’s unlikely that they

least 15 000 South Africans will sign up

products or add new menu items. This is also

will choose a place with no plant-based

for the official Veganuary campaign in

a good time for ‘accidentally’ vegan products

options. So, any restaurant without these

2021, and research from Kantar in the UK

(products that were not specifically designed

options loses out on all eight customers -

suggests that for every person who actually

to be vegan, but just are - like Oreos or peanut

not just the one plant-based eater.

signs up for the challenge, ten times more

butter) to target the flexitarian market. •

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INDUSTRY TALK

Reliable signal processing and conditioning The RN series interface modules power the foundation of measurement instrument loops and safety instrumented systems built on the widely used analog process control infrastructure.

T

The RN series promotes simplicity every

he intrinsically safe signal processing

Active components (e.g., control valves,

and conditioning devices (up to SIL 2

actuators)

step of the way: from easy selection and

(SC 3) in accordance with IEC 61508)

• RNO22 isolating output amplifier

supply to installation, commissioning,

• RNB22 230 V/110 VAC to 24 VDC system

service and troubleshooting. Independent

ensure reliable power supply and safe operations in hazardous areas, establishing a trusted signal link between field

of the industry, their customers benefit

power supply • RNF22 Feed-in & error message module,

instruments and the process control level.

redundant power supply

from a single source partnership at all stages of the measuring device and process loop life cycle. •

SMART POWER Smart functions such as Namur signal

SEAMLESS SYSTEM INTEGRATION

conversion, line fault monitoring, galvanic

All RN series interface modules

signal isolation, signal doubling, output

perfectly integrate with

signal amplification with bidirectional HART

Endress+Hauser instruments

transparency give operators control and

and work equally seamlessly

flexibility in systems of any scale, protecting

with instruments from other

assets and safeguarding data signal

vendors. The compact, space-

integrity in the process.

saving housings with up to two channels on 12.5mm are plug-

THE RN SERIES AT A GLANCE:

and-play ready for standard

• RN22: (RN42*): Active/passive barrier;

DIN rails and control cabinets.

signal doubler • RLN22: (RLN42*): Namur isolating amplifier

The multi-platform T-connector bus system ensures fast and easy commissioning,

• RNO22: Output isolating amplifier

and inter-operability with

• RNB22: System power supply (single or

compatible interface vendors.

redundant) • RNF22: Feed-in and error message module * variant for wide range power supply (24-230V AC/DC)

TYPICAL APPLICATION SCENARIOS: 2- and 4-wire (4 to 20 mA) instruments (e.g., Cerabar PMP71, Proline 200/300, ModuLine TM131) • RN22 active barrier, sensor supply with HART transparency Data managers (e.g., Memograph M RSG45) • RN22 signal doubler Point level switches (e.g., Liquiphant FTL51) • RLN22 or RLN42 NAMUR isolating amplifier

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COMPANY FOCUS

Over 30 years in the food processing equipment business Butcher and Meat Processing Equipment (B.M.P.E) was founded in 2004 by Olaf Blömker.

It started as a one-man business selling equipment to small butcheries on the Cape Town to Johannesburg route and has since grown exponentially. It currently boasts a team of highly qualified and experienced individuals, each bringing with them a spectrum of skills and expertise.

B

.M.P.E is an import and export

• Production flow.

company that is currently recognised

• Legal understanding surrounding the

as Africa’s leading supplier of new

and refurbished food processing equipment,

business type.

• Increasing profitability.

through its agency-relationships with a host of reputable brands. Over the many

Additional services offered by B.M.P.E

years that they have been in business, their

include:

development strategies have focused on

• SLA on a 12, 24 or 36 months option,

the sustainable growth of their organisation

which guarantees the optimal

through strategic investment in new

functioning of the machines.

business development initiatives that will

• Rent to own options, which allows the

help uplift communities by creating jobs in

buyer the option to buy the machine

the urban, rural and sub-rural communities.

“BMPE is a proudly South African company

after the rental period has ended.

• Rent to trade-in option, which allows the

whose core focus is on the investment in

buyer to trade the old machine in for an

the future growth of the country,” says

upgraded version at the end of the lease

founder and CEO, Olaf Blömker.

period.

The base of the operation is in South Africa with the head office in Lanseria

THE B.M.P.E VISION

and a branch in Cape Town. However,

To help businesses achieve their goals

their client footprint spans across Africa.

through innovative technological

With the support of their counterparts in

solutions that are simple to adopt, B.M.P.E

Poland, Denmark, Italy, Spain and Germany,

embraces the unique characteristics

they supply renowned food processing

and culture of their clients’ businesses

machinery, equipment and clips to clients

to create solutions of high value and

in South Africa, Botswana, Zambia,

quality. They are dedicated to designing

Lesotho, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Malawi,

and implementing solutions that make a

Egypt and Nigeria.

difference together with their clients.

B.M.P.E provides integrated and diverse solutions for: • Abattoirs/deboning • Butcheries • Supermarket groups • Franchise outlets • Meat processing plants/processing plants B.M.P.E food processing equipment and supplies include the following services: • Reducing food waste systems available.

• Energy and water efficiency.

"B.M.P.E are committed to growing with their customers by delivering greater business value through the alignment of technology, business processes, organisational structure and strategy."

• Recipe formulation.

• Advanced technological information.

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COMPANY FOCUS

SOME AFFLIATED AGENTS

• Tumblers • Bowl cutters • Injectors and brine mixers • Crate washers • Pallet washers

B.M.P.E has spread its wings in the

illnesses or microorganisms are crucial.

industry with its new business development

B.M.P.E takes care of this matter with an

partners, bringing to Africa a new and

extensive range of hygiene equipment

innovative concept. This is a concept

that is energy efficient and reduces

that has been tried and tested overseas.

water consumption considerably.

This futuristic solution sells directly to

• Crate washers with sanitising and dosing

the public at wholesale prices passing the price benefit to the consumer. Their strategy will be to continue investing in

systems • Air blow off modules as an add on to the

• Defrosting & tempering • Pasteurisation • Disinfestation • Sanitisation • Sterilisation • Extended shelf-life

crate washer for maximum drying

the South African economy, which will

• Pallet washers

have a direct impact on job creation for the

• Boot washers

lower level community. Africa’s economy is

• Apron washers and knee and hand

transforming at a rapid rate and we have

• Bandsaws • Meat grinders • Separation systems

operated washing stations

to keep up. Their customer experience strategy includes creating a base of

COMING SOON

operations in each South African province

While B.M.P.E is not currently a certified

and a few additional operations across the

training service provider, they do provide

African continent.

a facility that can offer apprentices the advantage of completing their

FOOD SAFETY HACCP – HAZARD ANALYSIS AND CRITICAL CONTROL POINTS

12-month work-place experience on the

Food safety has always been the

knowledge as well as on-the-job

number one priority in the food

training in food processing and machine

processing industry. Routines and

operation. The training includes repairing,

regimens in preparation, handling and

maintaining, rebuilding and servicing of

storage of food to prevent foodborne

food processing equipment. •

• Formers • Spiral technology • Food crumbing technology

premises. Through their curriculum, the learner acquires the relevant theoretical

• Clippers • Clips & loops

• Tray sealers

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• Liquid smoke technology

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NEW PRODUCT COMPETITION

We came. We saw.

We judged.

The Symrise/Food Review New Product Competition (NPC) judging took place on 5 and 6 October 2021 at the HTA School of Culinary Art in Randburg, Johannesburg. From a range of dairyalternative products to a novel on-the-go pap-based snack, the entries into the Symrise/Food Review NPC certainly did not disappoint the judges.

H

aving postponed the judging last

making healthier food choices and

plant-based items into their diets. This

year due to the restrictions around

therefore, wanting healthier food

trend was reflected in the large amount of

the Covid-19 pandemic, this year’s

alternatives to their everyday meals and

innovative plant-based products that have

judging event featured an overwhelming

beverages. The F&B industry has certainly

come out of the F&B industry, and it is a

number of innovative food and beverage

being paying attention to this trend with

trend that is predicted to grow in the next

products that hit the South African shelves

the introduction of so many healthier items

few years.

over the last two years. The entries into the

to the shelves over the last two years.

competition proved once again that even

Food and beverage items with less sugar

that have environmentally-friendly and

in the most challenging of times, the F&B

and preservatives, and more vitamins and

sustainable packaging is at the top of the

industry rises to the challenge to produce

nutrients, were definitely a trend among

list for manufacturers in the F&B industry

outstanding products that cater to the

the items entered into the NPC.

as consumers are becoming more eco-

changing needs of consumers.

Plant-based food and beverages are

In the packaging arena, creating products

conscious. However, balancing this out with

becoming extremely popular on the

creating packaging that keeps food fresher

#TRENDING

South African market as meat-eaters and

for longer and that is convenient for the

While some food and beverage-related

vegetarians alike try to incorporate more

on-the-go lifestyle has become challenging.

trends were coming into play long before the pandemic began, the Covid-19 pandemic has definitely had an impact on consumer wants when it comes to food and drinks.

Here are some of the trends spotted across the different categories of products entered into the Symrise/Food Review NPC. One of the biggest trends in the F&B industry that started even before the Covid-19 pandemic began was consumers

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WHO IS SYMRISE? You may be surprised to learn that people interact with Symrise products on average 20-30 times per day. From the minty freshness in your toothpaste to the food you eat or the beverages you drink, Symrise’s ingredients and solutions enrich consumers’ lives with delightful facets valued the world over. Symrise elevates everyday experiences for the whole family by creating inspiring flavours and natural nutrition ingredients solutions. The Symrise nutrition segment enriches foods and beverages with taste, texture, colour and functionality, and provides solutions for baby and pet food. Sustainable marine ingredients for aquacultures help to meet the protein demands of a growing population.

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NEW PRODUCT COMPETITION

MEET THE JUDGES The competition was judged by a panel of food and beverage experts, who specialise in different areas of the industry.

Heidi Grimmer – CEO, YHO Sensory Space Janet Tomkow-Coetzer – Labelling Regulation Expert Gail Macleod – Marketing Expert Phil Sereme – General Manager at South African Plastics Recycling Organisation Michael Gristwood - Executive Director of South African Association of the Flavour & Fragrance Industry

From left to right: Janet Tomkow-Coetzer, Heidi Grimmer, Phil Sereme, Gail Macleod, Michael Gristwood

Judges testing out the products

HTA chef preparing one of the dishes

Among the items entered into the NPC were a number that managed to find a great balance between creating sustainable packaging that keeps food fresher for longer, however, this is something that food and beverage manufacturers must put more effort into finding suitable solutions for in the future.

Overall, the judges were very impressed by the entrants into the 2020/21 round of the NPC. The winners of the Symrise/ Food Review NPC will be announced at a ceremony early next year. Don’t forget to look out for the winners in the February edition of Food Review. • Presentation of one of the products

Judges scoring one of the entries

Judges looking at the information on the packaging of an entry Entries on display

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FOOD PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY

A new era in food processing technology Reduce your carbon footprint with the Cook Quench Chill ‘Adapt’ series. This cooking and cooling system for rice, pasta and vegetables gives food manufacturers optimum performance, while using the minimum amount of energy and water.

D

C Norris’ research and development

for expansion. It is also streamlined in

pipe. 99.5% of the steam is utilised

team have been busy during

construction and is simple to install.

and then collapsed into the product

the pandemic, using the time to

ensuring huge energy savings. Jet Cook also replaces tube and tube type heat

equipment to streamline processes and

SPEED UP COOKING AND CLEANING TIMES

improve efficiency for their customers. The

Products such as pasta, rice, potatoes,

up valuable space.

company have paid particular attention to

and vegetables are cooked or blanched

helping customers minimise their carbon

continuously at faster speeds due to

development kitchen showed the ‘Adapt’

footprint by reducing the amount of water

the addition of two Jet Cook direct heat

producing 195Kg of cooked and cooled

and energy required to run their equipment.

systems. The use of DCN’s patented Jet

basmati rice in 23min (65kg dry weight),

The Cook Quench Chill ‘Adapt’ System is

Cook technology allows manufacturers

50kg of diced carrots in just 18.5min and

just one these new launches. This versatile,

to speed up cooking and cleaning times.

110kg of cooked and cooled spaghetti in just

user-friendly machine is manufactured

It operates by collapsing steam into

15.5min.

to suit the highest demands of the food

the product at high velocity through a

industry. All areas of the process are

specially designed nozzle. As the steam

SAVE MORE WATER

designed with optimum performance in

collapses it pulls the product (liquid)

The ‘Adapt' is designed to achieve maximum

mind without compromising on product

through, creating a recirculating effect

water savings with smaller tank capacities

quality, hygiene and maintenance.

(partial vacuum) in the recirculating

and variable water levels to suit different

develop fresh ideas and re-design existing

The Cook Quench Chill process uses a series of vessels arranged in-line, which can have a low-to high-risk divide. The product is contained in baskets that tip into each other and ultimately, into a suitable receptacle at the end of the line. The standard Cook Quench Chill is made up of three main parts, namely, cook, quench and chill. However, the versatility of the ‘Adapt' series means that modules can be added or removed according to throughput, which allows manufacturers greater flexibility

The Cook Quench Chill ‘Adapt’ System in action

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"The use of DCN’s patented Jet Cook technology allows manufacturers to speed up cooking and cleaning times."

exchangers that are inefficient and take Recent trials in DCN’s product

batch sizes. A Weir starch removal system means the same water can be re-used for a new batch. Internal heat exchangers continuously chill and control the Quench and Chill water temperature, saving more water as it recirculates through the stainless-steel heat exchangers.

EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY Product quality is assured with the variable wave agitation system, which ensures that the product is always kept in suspension

FOOD PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY

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MAKING LOADING/UNLOADING MORE EFFICIENT

speed control and user-access security

A DCN designed hydraulic tipper makes

database. Each product has its own

such as rice, pasta, vegetables and pulses

loading of the product easier and quicker,

unique cooking and cooling parameters

is critical to maintain nutritional values

tipping directly from the floor. A stainless-

written in to give precise repeatable times

and both visual and taste quality. Rapid

steel trough vibrating conveyor drains water

and temperatures. These can then be

and even heat treatment reduces the

from the product before discharging into a

recorded for full traceability using the

loss of nutritional values of certain foods

standard tote bin or customer product trays.

virtual chart recorder.

A USER-FRIENDLY MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE SYSTEM

in South Africa at the Cape Town Peninsula

DCN’s process management software

manufacturers remotely. •

producing a damage-free product and preventing product clumping.

The rapid heating and cooling of products

with all processes stored to a relational

DCN has a product development kitchen

and reduces the damage in plant cell wall structure, which effects eating quality and shelf-life.

Cooling the product at speed is just as

University and can also assist African

important so that bacteria can’t grow and

controls the entire system. The user-

cause illness. It is critical that products

friendly system allows customers to

pass through the temperature danger zone

create a step-by-step cooking and cooling

quickly to reduce the growth of pathogens.

process with individual basket agitation

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FOOD PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY

Providing more savings per serving As the global effort to consistently produce healthy food with less waste using more energy efficient food solutions continues at pace, BCH continue to rise to these challenges by constantly improving their equipment capabilities. BCH’s advanced cooking, mixing and cooling technology for the production of hot-filled, chilled and frozen products is deployed heavily in the UK, Africa and as far away as Australia.

B

CH specialises in providing turnkey

steam into the product by increasing

solutions for the manufacture of

the energy efficiency by improving

a large range of food groups such

heat transfer and reducing the overall

as soups, sauces, rice, sweet and savoury fillings, dips, dressings, fruit toppings, jams and preserves.

processing times significantly.

Vacuum cooking allows cooking and boiling to be performed under lower temperatures and is often used for the

ENERGY SAVING

production of jams and preserves. This

The BCH range of cooking and cooling

technology also extends to the production

processes allow the user to produce

of chutneys, caramels, concentrated stocks

products in atmospheric, vacuum or

or any other process where moisture is

pressure conditions, all of which can be

required to be driven off to achieve a higher

combined into one system to gain maximum

concentration, viscosity or total sugar solids.

flexibility and efficiency, if required.

The atmospheric cooking process can benefit from the application of direct

This cooking method can be used to replace the traditional atmospheric cooking process, where long cooking times are

"The BCH range of cooking and cooling processes allow the user to produce products in atmospheric, vacuum or pressure conditions, all of which can be combined into one system. "

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FOOD PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY

required to achieve increased viscosities.

with these cooling methods. In comparison,

food safety attributes where the cooked

Using vacuum cooking, high solids content

the overall cost of ownership is low and the

products are controlled throughout the

solids (Brix) can be achieved at lower cooking

capital return payback is higher.

process by the FlexiChef recipe system

temperatures while reducing energy usage.

so that target temperatures, including

FOOD SAFETY

achieving critical control points are

beneficial for pie fillings, ragu, stews,

The combination of BCH cooking and

executed repeatedly. Furthermore, due to

curries, fillings and ‘long-cook’ legume

vacuum cooling into one complete system

the exceptional performance of vacuum

vegetable processes. Typically a 4-hour

means that food cooking and cooling

cooling, swift passage through the

cooking process can sometimes be reduced

temperatures are guaranteed, therefore all

temperature danger zone is achieved in a

to a 90-minute process, creating huge

CCP targets can be achieved and recorded

fraction of the time in comparison to other

potential savings in time, cost, labour and

with repeatable results. Food safety and

methods on the market.

energy. The pressure method also improves

hygiene standards are maintained, while the

processing times with vegan options such

customer benefits from a smaller equipment

as pulses, beans and chickpeas.

footprint size with reduced labour required,

WATER CONSUMPTION

and lower energy costs.

The use of water

The pressure cooking process is

Using BCH vacuum cooling technology ensures the fastest and most effective

Pressure cooking in an enclosed process

in BCH process

means of heat removal from a product in

ensures that the kettle retains moisture and

systems can be

a batch process. BCH’s vacuum cooling

also helps to lock-in flavour and nutrients,

kept to a minimum

solutions can typically cool products from

which can sometimes be lost in open

by utilising proven

90°C down to 5°C within 45min, without

evaporative cooking processes. Pressure

recirculation devices

the need for using expensive refrigeration

cooking in this way is the only cooking

such as cooling towers,

systems normally associated with scraped

method proven to guarantee that the entire

low energy adiabatic chillers

surface cooler, tumble chill cooling or

contents of the kettle has been fully cooked

and seal water recovery equipment for the

traditional blast chilling rooms.

evenly at the same temperature for the time

vacuum systems. •

A vacuum cooling system typically operates at around 30% of the cost of traditional refrigeration systems associated

specified in the recipe.

The speed of cooking and cooling in a sealed environment offers excellent

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FOOD PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY

A surprising way to

drive sustainability What is sustainability? Technically, sustainability describes the potential of continuing something at a steady or consistent level. In recent times, however, because of increasing concern for the planet and our effects on the environment, the term sustainability has also come to describe the processes and actions we take to safeguard natural resources and reduce our drain on the planet, both as businesses and as a society in general. James Simmonds, product manager Cleaning Technology for Armaturenwerk Hötensleben GmbH, explains more about this.

A

mong the most precious of those

‘bottom line’ but for the benefit of everyone.

natural resources is the access

And here is where many businesses are

to fresh water and there are few

missing a glorious opportunity. CIP is a

places around the world where the need

core function in any process industry, and

for fresh water is more precariously

the food and beverage segments are no

balanced than South Africa. Based on

exception. This does not, however, mean

a rising population, economic growth

that it is the first-place businesses focus

projections and current efficiency levels,

their attention when looking to reduce their

the demand for water is expected to rise to

climatic footprint and make savings.

17.7 billion m³ annually, while water supply

At AWH the TANKO range of cleaning

is projected to only amount to 15 billion

devices focus on providing customers not

m³, representing a 15% gap between water

just with a clean vessel, the aim of virtually

supply and demand by 2030.

every CIP, but a clean vessel in the most

With this looming deficit, it is crucial

efficient way possible. With many different

that businesses look for ways to be

types of technology available, from a

more efficient and reduce their water

variety of sources, selecting the correct

consumption, not just for the benefit of the

type and size of tank cleaner for a particular application can make a huge difference in the water usage during CIP. This is achieved not only by optimising flow rates but also reducing the time of the CIP process itself.

With a dedicated application team based in Germany, along with the local expertise of fellow Neumo Ehrenberg Group member Van Der Molen SA, AWH are perfectly positioned to help South African customers review and optimise their CIP process.

Coca Cola Beverages South Africa is one such customer who is already seeing the benefits of AWH’s products and experience. After extensive testing of the AWH TANKO MX125 against a competitor’s device in their syrup room at the Midrand facility in just 8 weeks a saving purely on water usage of over 45.5K litres was

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(for things like heating, cooling and transportation) the impact that a suitable tank cleaning device can make on a businesses’ ecological and environmental footprint is not to be underestimated.

With the correct tank cleaning device installed further reductions are also possible through the optimisation of the CIP process itself. Often reductions in the length of the CIP cycle are possible as well as operating at lower water pressures, all helping to reduce consumption.

Often the cleaning of a process achieved as the data above shows. This translates to an annual saving of nearly 300k litres of water for just one vessel.

With these types of savings available it was of course no surprise that the remaining 14 vessels at the site were then also equipped with an AWH TANKO MX125, providing a potential saving of almost 4.5 million litres of water in a single production hall.

Even at a first glance the potential savings are staggering, but when you couple this with the fact that using less

"AWH are perfectly positioned to help South African customers review and optimise their CIP process."

vessel or container is a footnote in the production process. The vessel is emptied and the CIP process begins. It got the tank clean yesterday; it should do the same job today and that is where the consideration ends. When was the last time you thought about how your vessels are cleaned? When was the last time you thought about optimising your CIP process? When was the last time you considered a tank cleaning device a driver of sustainability? •

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FOOD PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY

Processing stainless steel

with the highest quality and efficiency Hygiene Process Machinery (HPM) has grown in a short time since 1997 and has become one of the few well-known industrial companies in its sector in Turkey and worldwide. Since the first day they stepped into business life, their mission has been to meet the expectations and needs of their customers by processing stainless steel with the highest quality and efficiency.

W

ith more than 24 years of

Since 2001, HPM introduced the HYGIENEX

experience in food and beverage

brand as a sub-brand to address the growing

process technology, HPM has

need for industrial and staff hygiene of the

succeeded in reaching their customers

market. They manufacture:

in more than 54 countries worldwide in

• Hygiene and sanitation stations

Europe, Africa, Middle east and Asia.

• Stainless steel furniture

HPM engineering and manufacturing

• Aseptic floor drains and ducts

teams are working hard to maintain the high

• Emergency eye and body showers

quality of their products and to upgrade the

• Open plant cleaning

efficiency of the manufacturing process. In

• Crate washing machine

this regard, they continuously invest in their

• Aluminum pallets

machinery and technological structure to be more independent, which stabilises the

Up to now, HPM have successfully completed

quality of their work and decreases the

many projects in different areas. Besides

delivery time of the final product.

engineering and manufacturing, they also offer

HPM has a wide product range for the

automation and training of the staff of their

food and beverage sector. They offer turn-

customers. As an international company, they

key projects, sub-contracting projects

had the honour of working with many well-

as well as manufacturing standard and customised equipment.

Their focus is stainless steel metal work. They can help their customers in engineering design and manufacturing with a wide range of equipment. This equipment includes: • Tanks and containers (customised) - Storage and process tanks - Silo - Bunker - Reactors

• Syrup room • Powder and solution mixers • CIP systems • Water systems • Spray dryer • Heat exchangers • Lifts • Circular sieves • Piping • Installation • Orbital welding services

known brands worldwide including Krones, Spx, Coca Cola, Danone, Tuborg, Ülker and Fritolay.

Technology has an important role in this company as in all sectors of the world.

Catching up with the advancing technology leads to an increase in work efficiency. It also saves time, helps produce products of better quality, and seriously reduces the number of mistakes made. In this regard, they use an ERP system in all departments, from procurement and manufacturing to sales and accounting. This helps them track and record every step in the company, which

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leads to more efficient and precise evaluation and management. •

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Matching the best technology with the best service Ishida Europe is further strengthening its support for South Africa and the wider African region with the appointment of specialist packaging machinery company Vannpax as a distributor for Ishida multihead weighers.

T

he deal will enable food producers to benefit from the speed and accuracy of the Ishida weighers to

help maximise production throughput and avoid unnecessary and costly giveaway and downtime. At the same time, Vannpax can offer design and installation of complete packing lines together with ongoing service and support, complementing Ishida’s own in-house service.

This allows food companies to have a single point of contact to ensure the effective long-term running and maintenance of lines, helping to support businesses’ continued growth and expansion.

In particular, the availability of Ishida’s

Inside the Vannpax factory

entry-level multihead weigher range will

company has the same commitment to

enable start-up and smaller operations

high quality customer service as Ishida.

to have access to advanced weighing

We, therefore, offer an ideal partnership

technology that can help them meet their

to help customers make the most of their

objectives and ambitions.

opportunities.”

“Ishida sees tremendous potential

Established in 2013 and based in Paarl

"Effective automation solutions for companies offer opportunities for success and growth not only in home markets, but also through exports."

Managing Director Simon Daniels

in the African market and we want to

in the Western Cape, Vannpax provides

believes that effective automation

be able to ensure we match the best

custom-made support to the food packaging

solutions for companies both large and

technology with the best service,”

machinery industry in Southern Africa

small offer opportunities for success and

explained the company’s general sales

and abroad. The management team has

growth not only in home markets, but also

manager RSA, Melika Seiderer.

a combined industry knowledge and

through exports.

“Vannpax is a young and dynamic

experience of more than 23 years in the

“The automating of processing and

company with extensive knowledge

maintenance of packaging machines in the

packing lines can make a huge difference to

of the food industry, who understand

food, beverage, pharmaceutical and cosmetic

a company’s bottom line, but it is essential

customer needs and challenges and, most

industries. Much of its own-designed

that each solution is tailored to a business’s

importantly, the specific requirements of

equipment is manufactured locally, further

precise and unique requirements,” he

the African market. Equally essential, the

supporting the South African economy.

explained. “Our wall-to-wall solutions will help customers achieve the efficiencies and production capacities to achieve their goals. A vital part of this is the ability to offer the best equipment throughout the line. Ishida’s world leading multihead weighing technology is, therefore, ideal and we look forward to working with the company to help food operations throughout Africa reach their potential,” said Daniels. •

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It’s a matter of hygiene, product care and accuracy The snacks and confectionary industry is heavily dependent on brand and packaging appeal, both of which are closely coupled to price points. As a result, continual innovation in product and packaging formats (for mass production and small batch), more dramatic packaging and product reveals, and the growing move towards sustainable materials and packaging necessitates regular variations in packaging styles and formats.

T

hese demands place a lot of

speed/mass and small volume/artisanal

IF296 case packer, where robots pick

pressure on companies and the

production, and for this reason its global

and place the pouches into boxes, which

original equipment manufacturers

experience in supplying machines across

are previously formed by a FA24 forming

who supply their packaging capabilities.

different plants worldwide creates a huge

machine. In this application, the FA24 has

Primary considerations, therefore, include

customer advantage.

a single head execution and can create 40

the capability to handle a huge array of

In addition to addressing regulatory

three-flap boxes – in both cardboard and

packaging formats and materials, and the

compliance, including washdown,

flexibility to address promotional, seasonal,

contamination, voids and trap points,

and geographical demands. In addition,

Cama’s advanced technology also delivers

collation of the boxes, another robot closes

sustainability – as an ever more important

connectivity to enterprise systems for

them. This solution can create two-by-four,

defining factor in packaging – is seeing

batch data capture, ERP and remote

two-by-eight, and three-by-four arrays.

plastic use being reduced and alternative

maintenance. Their machines’ high speed

Cama is very flexible in creating boxes.

recyclable, reusable or compostable

and flexibility deliver the agility required to

As soon as the boxes are closed and

material being deployed.

easily adapt to new products and packaging

completed, the flow proceeds towards an

formats/arrays/contents.

FW748 wrap-around case packer. With its

Cama Group recognises that many plants need to cater for a mixture of high

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Cama recently installed a line for

As soon as the robots complete the

flexible infeed, it can orient the boxes both

secondary and tertiary packaging for a

standing and on edge by means of a star

client, which satisfied all these market

wheel, pins and twisting system. The result

requirements. Watch the video on the

is a shipping case with products standing

online version of this article to better

on the edge or flat, depending on the

understand the application.

customer’s needs.

In this application, their flex line receives

In this application, as with all Cama

200 pouches per minute in four lanes,

machines, compliance with the safety

these are fed to an IG270 within which a

regulations of any country is paramount.

three-robot IG system picks, rotates (180°)

As a result, there is a tunnel so that

and places the products onto a single

nobody can step into the machine or

lane conveyor. It receives different feeds

reach any dangerous point while the

depending on product variety at a speed of

machine is running.

130 – 200ppm.

The three delta robots work in

In this specific project Cama was able to use the same type of pocket for all the

conjunction with a linear vision system.

configurations. These pockets are designed

Together they recognise the product

to receive one, four or five different kinds

position, orient the right packs and position them in the correct orientation for the

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of product in terms of dimensions. So, once the products are in the mono-axes conveyor, the two delta robots can pick 100 products each per robot or 200 in total and deposit them into the boxes. As a result the machine is able to complete case Cama secondary and tertiary packaging flexible line for confectionery industry

collations with multiple configurations and multiple layers. Due to different product configurations, different robot heads are used, which are easily interchangeable.

The closing section of the monoblock uses an MN530 robot, which is able to

accumulation. Once the collation is ready,

close the box with the two external flaps

a pusher transfers the collation directly

and one inner flap. Once the box is on the

into the case at a speed of five cases per

outfeed, any open flaps are detected using

minute. In operation, case blanks delivered

photocells, which can trigger roller ejection

from a magazine are positioned into a

in case a box is not closed, otherwise the

four-chain phasing unit. The first pitch

boxes will proceed to the case packer.

is to position the case; the second pitch oversees the product insertion; the third

Before arriving at the case packer, if needs be, a turning wheel rotates the

pitch lowers the flap and sprays the glue.

boxes. If the boxes do not require the

Finally, the fourth pitch closes the case. It

rotation, the star wheel is lifted, and the

is also possible to bypass the case packer

boxes proceed to the case packer. In case

and route the cases directly to a palletising

the star wheel is not operating, this device

unit. Once the box is closed and leaves the

will place the cartons on edge at the case

unit, an open-flap rejection system detects

packer infeed, so once again flexibility in

incorrect closures. •

orienting the carton is available if needed.

The FW 748 case packer has a loader that received the cartons, flat or on edge, in

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SNACKS & CONFECTIONERY

The solution to the growing demand for 100% fruit snacks As the global effort to constantly produce healthier food in hygienic, efficient and safer methods continues at pace, BCH has risen to these challenges by constantly improving their confectionery equipment capabilities. BCH has multiple systems installed in several locations across the African continent delivering these important benefits.

O

ver the last 18 months, BCH has been working tirelessly through the challenges of the pandemic by

adapting to the shift in increased domestic consumer demand for healthier snacks and treats, coupled with the drive for more diverse processing options. This work has been centred around accelerated growth in the 100% fruit snack industry, which is now seen as a healthier alternative to typical confectionery products that typically contain higher refined sugar content.

The BCH 100% fruit process makes it possible to deliver products with several clean-label claims by using concentrated fruit pulp and fruit juice, along with natural colours and flavours. In many cases natural pectin is also added to act as a stabilising and gelling agent to ensure that the extruded snacks hold their shape.

These products deliver great taste from the natural fructose sugars present in the fruit. The use of these natural sugars benefits the consumer greatly by providing sustained energy, while avoiding empty calories that are often found in confectionery products that contain refined sugar. This has enabled confectionery products to be produced without any artificial

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colours and flavours, and with organic, vegan and gluten free options available as well.

100% fruit products provide a relatively low calorific value when compared to traditional confectionery snacks. A single 100% fruit bar can contain as low as only 60 calories per serving.

The reaction to this increased demand in healthy snacks required a twofold approach where we are able to provide complete 100% extruded fruit only turnkey systems to new and existing customers as well as also deploying the well-established MaxiVap continuous fruit evaporation system as

MaxiVap can be incorporated into an

a stand-alone piece of equipment. The

existing or new liquorice and starch gel production line, in order to enhance the

"The MaxiVap can be incorporated into an existing or new liquorice and starch gel production line."

range of products that the line is capable

NPD teams at their on-site Innovation Centre

of producing.

to develop systems and processes, which

In both instances, the client’s production

allow for the incorporation of alternative

lines can be fully utilised to meet the

ingredients for a number of diversifications.

increased demand for both traditional and

These include functional inclusions, cost of

100% fruit extruded confectionery articles,

manufacture and compliance with certain

which can also include the production of

dietary requirements. •

more beneficial sugar-free liquorice and starch gel articles.

In addition to this, the BCH development team has been working closely with clients

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ENERGY EFFICIENCIES & SUSTAINABILTY

Danfoss doubles down on energy efficiency for COP26 Danfoss encouraged decision-makers to act at COP26. In an extensive campaign directed towards the COP26participants in Glasgow, Danfoss highlighted that energy efficiency is the most cost-effective way to achieve economic growth, decarbonise economies and meet the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement.

I

n a campaign aimed at

accelerate the green

global improvements hit a decade low in

the participants of COP26

transition and create jobs.

2020. Numbers from the International Energy

in Glasgow, Danfoss,

Danfoss participated at

Agency show that energy intensity improved

a leading provider of

COP26 to meet with political

by only 0.8% in 2020, roughly half the rates,

solutions enabling the

leaders and NGOs, to help

corrected for weather, for 2019 (1.6%) and

green transition, said

amplify the message that

2018 (1.5%).

energy efficiency delivers

climate action is needed

more than 40% of the

now. The campaign also

buildings, factories and transportation. And

reduction in energy-related

included an extensive digital

we use much more energy than we need,

emissions the world needs

campaign as well as a wrap

which is not only bad for the climate, but also

“Most energy is used in our cities and

to fully achieve international climate and

around the printed edition of the Financial

for the economy. If nothing else, the increase

energy goals. The digital campaign targeted

Times newspaper with a main message to

in energy prices should be the lever for

decision-makers and policy makers in over

participants at the COP26 that the greenest

climate action at COP26,” says Rossen.

25 countries with a video from Danfoss CEO

energy is the energy we don’t use.

Kim Fausing on the role of energy efficiency

“The time of talk is over. Now comes the

According to Martin Rossen, senior vice

improvements in the green transition and

president, Group Communications and

how the technology available today can

Sustainability at Danfoss, the campaign

reduce costs of rolling out renewables,

is focused on energy efficiency as annual

time to act and energy-efficient solutions are ready to implement,” says Rossen. •

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READY-TO-DRINK

RTD energy drinks category records sales growth in 2020 The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 had a negative impact on overall beverage sales in South Africa. However, one category to buck this trend was ready-to-drink (RTD) energy drinks, which was the only non-alcoholic beverage category to record both volume and value growth in 2020, reveals Khathu Musingadi, research analyst at BMi Research. “The RTD energy drinks category grew by 5.7% last year.”

W

hat contributed to the growth of the

the introduction

RTD energy drinks category, she says,

of value adds has

was the continued narrowing price difference

resulted in category growth.

between RTD energy drinks and soft drinks.

“The dynamism in this particular

“Where there is little price differential, RTD

category is fuelling growth,” says

energy drinks are viewed as offering a value

Henning. “As with any product life

add when compared to other beverages. In

cycle, initially there are premium priced

certain instances, value-based energy drink

products at the beginning of the life cycle.

alternatives are priced the same as sparkling

The initial good growth then slows down.

soft drinks, which has prompted consumers

However, the category gets re-ignited with

to instead opt for energy drinks,” she says.

value-added products and volume growth

The introduction of value-added products

then picks up, but is typically accompanied

“We expect

to this category six or seven years ago is

by deflation in the category with

that the RTD

the main driver of growth, explains Shawn

price decreases.”

energy drinks category

Henning, a consultant to BMi Research. “In

Visible promotional activity during the year

will grow by 15.1% in 2021

2020 consumers were looking to get their

helped to keep RTD energy drink consumers

and then by an annual average

money’s worth. Given that energy drinks are

loyal to the product while they were largely at

rate of 12.8% from 2022 to 2025

perceived to offer added value, when they are

home during Covid-19 enforced lockdowns.

as the economy starts to recover

priced the same as soft drinks, consumers will naturally select them.”

South Africa is not the only country where

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Demand across most pack types and sizes

from the pandemic and consumers

grew. Interestingly, metal cans still dominate

become more active and mobile,”

packaging sales.

says Musingadi. •

READY-TO-DRINK

Create spectacular Ready-To-Drink beverages with clean-label colours Demand for Ready-To-Drink products (RTDs) is on the rise. Exberry Coloring Foods can help manufacturers create eye-catching, on-trend products while maintaining the clean ingredient lists that today’s shoppers expect. Alison Donaldson, technical sales manager at GNT Group, explains some of the secrets to success in the modern ready-to-drink sector.

W

hile the pandemic-induced

pinks, reds and purples associated with

alcohol bans may have

enhanced sweetness perception.5

impeded their momentum,

Nonetheless, it is essential to provide

Ready-To-Drink products (RTDs) such

reassurance that colouring ingredients

as hard seltzers, premix cocktails and

come from a trustworthy source –

other flavoured alcoholic beverages are

particularly in better-for-you options

proving hugely popular among South

such as hard seltzers. Today, seven in

African consumers. Euromonitor data

ten South African consumers say it is

shows sales growth rates in the country

important that food and drink products

were vibrant in both on-trade and retail

contain natural colouring.6

channels before 2020.1 In fact, the RTD sector is becoming

Exberry can provide the ideal solution.

These Coloring Foods are made from

an increasingly important part of the

edible, non-GMO fruit, vegetables and

alcohol market worldwide. According

plants using physical processing methods

to IWSR, RTDs posted double-digit

such as chopping and boiling. They can be

global growth in 2020 and are set for

listed on the ingredient label in a way that

a 10.2% CAGR over the 2021 to 2025

is easy to understand, such as "colouring

period.2 The drinks market analysis

food (concentrate of beetroot and carrot)"

firm suggests their success is down

or simply “concentrates (beetroot and

to growing consumer demand for

carrot).” As a result, they offer widespread

refreshing, flavourful and longer-to-

consumer acceptance. Recent research

consume drinks.3

carried out by FMCG Gurus shows 77% of

Hard seltzers are at the very heart

South African consumers find the idea of

of the trend. These alcoholic sparkling

products coloured with the concentrated

waters benefit from a better-for-you

juice from fruit, vegetables and plants to

image with nearly seven out of 10 hard

be appealing or very appealing.7

seltzer drinkers worldwide saying health drives their alcoholic beverage drink choice.4 Many hard seltzers have lower calorie and sugar levels than other alcoholic drinks and they can provide a light, fun and fresh choice with exciting flavours.

Colour is a crucial part of many of these drinks’ appeal. While some hard seltzers look like sparkling water, others feature bright or pastel shades to complement fruity and botanical flavours. Colour can elevate the drinking experience for any RTD and help it to stand out from the crowd. It can even influence enjoyment of the flavour with Maximise consumer appeal with Exberry Coloring Foods

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"RTDs posted double-digit global growth in 2020 and are set for a 10.2% CAGR over the 2021 to 2025 period."

READY-TO-DRINK

Exberry colours are highly

Exberry Coloring Foods are perfectly

versatile too, and can be used for

placed to help manufacturers meet the

almost any food and beverage

rising demand for innovative alcoholic

application. In addition to RTDs, they

beverages, providing spectacular

can be used to create spectacular

visual impact alongside clean and clear

gins, rums, ciders, spritzers, mixing

label declarations. •

syrups and even beers.

At GNT, we have extensive experience creating colourful alcoholic beverages. Our experts can provide assistance to manufacturers through each step of the commercialisation process, from colour selection and stability testing all the way through to regulatory support and upscaling. We can even provide inspiration for new products, with their team ready to

REFERENCES 1

Euromonitor 'RTDs in South Africa' (2021)

2 IWSR 'Global beverage alcohol expected to gain +3% volume in 2021' (2021) 3 IWSR 'Beverage Alcohol in 2020 Performs Better than Expected' (2020) 4 Mintel 'Dry January is just one month but BFY alcohol drinks appeal throughout the year' (2021) 5 Spence, C. et al. 'On tasty colours and colourful tastes? Assessing, explaining, and utilizing crossmodal correspondences between colours and basic tastes' Flavour (July 2015) 6 FMCG Gurus 'South Africa Clean Label Survey' (2021) 7 FMCG Gurus 'South Africa Clean Label Survey' (2021)

offer insights on market trends and concept innovation.

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READY-TO-DRINK

Overcoming the unpleasant flavour of magnesium Magnesium fortification of foods and beverages has for a long time been like trying to square a circle. Highly soluble magnesium compounds usually come along with a bitter, hence objectionable, taste. Dr Paul Lohmann GmbH & Co. KGaA has developed a highly soluble magnesium citrate, which is only marginally altering the taste of supplementing products.

F

or successful fortification of food

it was possible to develop highly soluble

with minerals, several requirements

magnesium compounds causing no or only

have to be met. In addition to fulfilling

faint taste impressions. The magnesium

the regulations for food processing, the

citrate allows the dissolution of more

selected ingredient needs to be bioavailable

than 2g of magnesium – according to 20g

and the influence – also in terms of taste

of the citrate – in 100g of water within a

or flavour – on the original product has to

reasonable time span and with only a

be negligible or at least minimised. Studies

faint flavour.

have proven that the taste of magnesium in

Mineral supplement formulations are

some of its highly soluble inorganic salts (e.g.,

often sold in the form of effervescent

magnesium chloride or sulfate) is bitter and

tablets or powders, which are dissolved in

astringent.1 Thus, the feasibility of magnesium

water at the point of use. Powder residues

compounds comprising inorganic anions for

in the solution arising from low and slow

mineral supplementation in food or beverage

dissolution, provoke an unpleasant mouth

formulations is limited, even though the high

feeling and thus hamper the large-scale

solubility correlates with a high bioavailability.2

application in food technology. With the newly-available magnesium citrate, an organic salt is available that dissolves completely before the evolving of gas Fotolia_9306486_L(II)_300dpi_Anelina: © Fotolia/Anelina

Overcoming challenges such as the

bubbles from the effervescent powder comes to an end. Herewith the product also

interfering objectives of high solubility and

fulfills the parameters required for use in

neutral taste is the core business of Dr Paul

instant beverages.

Lohmann. The product portfolio of this

Other properties governing the use

German company comprises various qualities

of different magnesium compounds in

and purities of compounds designed for

the food and beverage industry are the

the fortification of food and for the use in

change of the pH-value upon dissolution

food supplements. Dr Paul Lohmann is not

and the metal content in the mineral salt.

only supplying the compounds in qualities

Figure 1 gives an overview of different

according to different national regulations,

magnesium salts. It illustrates quantities

but also in tailored form adapted for the

of four fundamental properties for each

application in food fortification, e.g., as

compound: metal content, pH in solution

micro-encapsulated powders in a direct

(or dispersion) and – especially important in

compressible grade for the processing of

food technology – taste and solubility, both

tablets or in the form of customised premixes.

encoded in several categories.

Additionally, Dr Paul Lohmann puts special emphasis on highly soluble magnesium compounds – namely citrates, but also

MAGNESIUM IN PHYSIOLOGY – REQUIREMENTS AND DEFICIENCY

lactates, gluconates and bisglycinates –

Studies reveal that the daily magnesium

which are permitted for a wide range of

intake is insufficient for up to 50% of

applications. Due to advanced synthesis

adolescents and young adults in Germany3.

methods and sophisticated processing,

Other numbers state that up to 15% of

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READY-TO-DRINK

the overall population suffers from

beverages get within range, which in turn

or the trimagnesium dicitrate in a direct

hypomagnesemia4. Recommended

will provide one way to offer people the

compressible grade.

values for daily magnesium intake

chance to cope with a possible magnesium

differ slightly from country to country.

deficiency. Manufacturers may choose from

(or dispersion), taste (1: bitter/astringent, 2:

numerous customised compounds for the

slightly bitter/astringent, 3: sweet/sour, 4:

application in magnesium fortification, such

slightly sweet/sour, 5: neutral) and solubility

potassium and calcium in terms of the

as magnesium citrate, magnesium hydrogen

(1: < 1g/l; 2: 1 to 10 g/l; 3: 10 to 100 g/l; 4:

quantity of physiologically important

citrate, acidic magnesium citrate, different

> 100 g/l)

minerals. An adequate magnesium supply

formulations of trimagnesium dicitrate from

is known to have positive effects on health,

the water-free to the 14-hydrate compound

With an average amount of 24g in a 70kg adult, magnesium exceeds sodium,

especially on bones, cell division, muscle

Metal content in weight-%, pH in solution

Dr Paul Lohmann is the world’s leading manufacturer and provider of more than 400 high-value mineral salts for the food,

function, the nervous system, and the

Figure 1: The four fundamental properties for each compound:

nutritional supplement and pharmaceutical

reduction of tiredness and fatigue5.

metal content, pH in solution, taste and solubility.

industry. Since 1886, a high level of

From a manufacturer’s

flexibility and an innovative spirit has

point of view, highly soluble

enabled Dr Paul Lohmann to respond to

magnesium salts offer a

changing needs. •

wide scope of applications, ranging from magnesium

REFERENCES

fortification in beverages via

1 Chem. Senseses 30 (2005) 719; J. Sens. Stud. 20 (2005) 97

the use in food supplements

2 Magnesium Res 14 (2001) 247; Magnesium Res. 18 (2005) 215

to administration in dietary products for consumers

3 DGE (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährung): Ernährungsbericht 2004. Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährung e.V. Bonn, 2004, 22-68

with special needs such as

4 J. Fam. Pract. 54 (2005) 174

infants or people suffering from chronic diseases.

5 Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on Nutrition and Health Claims Made on Foods (December 20th, 2006)

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CODING & MARKING

Machine vision systems that offer powerful solutions Successful food and beverage operations embrace innovations in product quality inspection, packaging inspection, assembly verification, allergen management, traceability and food safety to minimise downtime and deliver consistently high quality, safe products with fewer defects and less waste. TracePack’s machine vision systems and industrial barcode readers offer powerful solutions to protect product quality and safety, ensure package integrity, manage allergens and maintain traceability.

D

ate and lot codes, batch codes and

codes are accurately read and verified

expiration dates are required on food

and deciphers deformed, skewed and

and beverage products to identify

poorly etched characters using OCR and

when and where a product was made.

optical character verification (OCV). The

These codes often combine 1D symbology

pretrained, omni-font library identifies most

and plain text to encode information

text without additional programming or

about the batch and manufacturing date.

font training. The In-Sight 7000 series is a

Optical character recognition (OCR) is

full-featured, powerful vision system that

used for reliable process control, helping

performs fast, accurate inspections of a

manufacturers meet labelling requirements

wide range of parts across all industries.

and to ensure consumer safety. Quality

Its compact footprint easily fits into

inspections must verify that the codes are

space-constrained production lines and

present and printed correctly to ensure

the unique, modular design is highly

traceability and more easily manage

field-customisable to your application

product recalls.

requirements. Along with the internal and

In-Sight vision systems with OCRMax

external power/control lighting options,

technology detects the presence or

the In-Sight 7000 series also has a highly

absence of date and lot codes and verifies

visible pass/fail LED indicator light ring

that its chain of numbers and letters is

around the camera body, making it easy

correct. Deep learning solutions ensure

to see the inspection status no matter

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In-Sight vision systems with OCRMax technology

where the system is installed. OCRMax is a font-trainable OCR and verification (OCV) tool that offers 99% accuracy on difficultto-read characters. It prevents misreads, handles process variations and provides easy font management with minimal training. OCRMax achieves unprecedented read rates for OCR and OCV applications even under the most challenging conditions, while giving the customer the flexibility to optimise their system for speed, read rate or a combination of both. This gives users the chance to optimise the OCR/OCV for Close-up of marking done with TracePack’s machine vision systems

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millisecond character reads, 99.99% read

CODING & MARKING

rates or anywhere in between. Unlike other

allow the storage of information such as

OCR reading tools, OCRMax technology

manufacturer, product ID, lot number, expiry

includes an auto-tune capability. With a few

and even a unique serial number. Track

clicks, auto-tune dramatically decreases the

and trace solutions assure full compliance

time it takes to set up the tool by acquiring

with food safety and traceability laws

a sample image and automatically training

by capturing an image of a code at each

fonts and adjusting the tool to its optimal

scan point and storing its encoded data

segmentation parameters.

in a central database. Cognex barcode

Packaging traceability is critically

readers reliably read 1D and 2D codes at

"TracePack’s industrial barcode readers and machine vision systems deliver the industry’s highest read rates, superior quality and assembly inspections, and supply chain protection."

important for the overall safety of food

read rates of 99.9% regardless of barcode

and beverage products, which must be

quality or orientation. Image-based barcode

continuously monitored and occasionally

readers have the speed and accuracy to

recalled. It is also important for the security

ensure packages of all shapes and sizes are

of products, which are increasingly

properly sorted, picked, stored or shipped

threatened by counterfeiting and theft.

and can be easily identified and located

Finally, there are global regulations that

in the event of a product recall. In-Sight

must be met to provide a trail of information

vision systems with OCRMax technology

read rates, superior quality and assembly

that follows each item through the

read alphanumeric date/lot codes and store

inspections, and supply chain protection.

supply chain. To ensure proper packaging

the information in a central database that

Their technology reads, inspects and

traceability, food and beverage producers

can track and trace goods throughout the

authenticates products at the unit- and

must be able to quickly identify and locate

supply chain.

package-level, easily exchanging security

products in the supply chain. To achieve

Industries are increasingly turning to

data with third party software and

this, many companies use 2D barcodes,

product security solutions to safeguard

hardware systems to verify the safe and

vision systems and image-based barcode

their products and meet industry

accurate movement of products. •

readers as key components in a simple yet

requirements. TracePack’s industrial

robust traceability system. Data matrix

barcode readers and machine vision

codes have been adopted as standard

systems address these concerns head-

in many applications because they

on by delivering the industry’s highest

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CODING & MARKING

Which laser coder best suits your beverage packaging?

Applying best-before dates in the drinks industry makes applying best-before dates a challenge. This is because while some technologies can print at high speed, the codes are not permanent and may lead to counterfeiting and non-compliance. One technology that beverage producers are increasingly turning to is laser technology.

L

aser coders work by changing the

CO2 LASER TECHNOLOGY

surface of the packaging material,

A variety of wavelengths and lenses are

either by ablation, etching or foaming.

available from CO2 lasers and these can

This makes laser marks indelible – no

be tailored for your specific application.

rubbing, smudging, fading or faking. By

Factors to consider include the laser’s

not using inks, you also eliminate the cost

depth of penetration into the bottle, where

of consumables and significantly reduce

on the bottle the code will be placed, and

operating expenses.

how the substrate allows for contrast with the code.

WHAT TO CONSIDER

The SmartLase C350S 30W CO2 laser

Items that are effectively marked by lasers

coder from Markem-Imaje, locally available

include glass, PET bottles, cans, labels,

from Pyrotec PackMark, is designed for

cases and pouches. The material you’re

high-speed PET beverage production

marking will be your first consideration,

and provides crisp codes, even in wet

followed by the coder’s wattage, which

environments. SmartLase C150S is the 10W

is determined by line speed, substrate

CO2 option for medium-speed lines.

and code size. Another consideration is

For intermittent and continuous lines,

the environment in which the equipment

the SmartLase C350 30W CO2 laser coder

operates – typically humid, sugar-infused

addresses diverse medium- and high-speed

for beverage production.

applications requiring complex codes.

"Laser coders work by changing the surface of the packaging material, either by ablation, etching or foaming."

For low speeds, the SmartLase C150 10W version is a lower-cost solution.

Apart from occasional filter replacement, no consumables are required when selecting SmartLase coders from Pyrotec PackMark. Another benefit is that the crisp, permanent codes ensure reliable traceability that minimises rework and recall costs. •

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CONVENIENCE PACKAGING

New bread packaging

with innovative drawstring technology An innovation does not always have to involve a completely new concept. This has been proven by a bread package concept developed by the packaging experts at Schur Flexibles.

The EcoString breadbag, which takes the concept of the EcoString bag for cosmetics a step further, is a resource-saving alternative to the conventional breadbag with a clip closure.

I

nstead of the standard clip closure,

consists of the same, fully recyclable

and simplifies our customers’ logistics

the EcoString breadbag is closed by

mono PP or PE film. “For the drawstring,

processes.” This innovative bread package

means of a drawstring – a proven

we use production waste as a functional

also has benefits for the consumer

concept that has long been used in

part of the package,” explains Michael

– handling and disposal are more user-

packaging for cotton wool pads. Schur

Martin, head of R&D Food and Schur

friendly than ever.

Flexibles uses an edge trim of the bag for

Flexibles PackScience Center. “Elimination

the drawstring, so that the entire package

of the metal or plastic clip saves resources

SMART COMBINATION OF SUSTAINABILITY AND CONVENIENCE “Our goal was to develop a bread package with an intelligent combination of sustainability and convenience that also works on existing packaging lines,” Martin adds.

Conversion to the EcoString breadbag requires an adaptation to a standard drawstring bag machine at the sealing station. The positive effects on sustainability and handling, however, make the investment worthwhile.

“This innovative, fully recyclable bread package is a further step toward a future-oriented circular economy for packaging,” says Martin. Full printability of the bag and drawstring make the new EcoString breadbag an eye-catcher at the POS as well. •

The innovative EcoString breadbag of mono PP or PE film is completely recyclable.

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