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The benefits of plantbased colours
How to become a food safety auditor
Sustainability in the beerbrewing industry
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Beverage trend predictions
The importance of food safety training
Pushing the boundaries of new product development
The advantage of using natural emulsifiers
Update your food safety knowledge
Safer oil filtration
Reshaping your food testing solutions
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Nescafè Ricoffy’s 50th birthday celebration
Opportunities in the plantbased food industry
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Musgrave Crafted Spirits wins big
FlavorLogik – A new beginning for this flavour house
FAQs about chicken fillet portioning
Syspro and CWC team up to tackle SA’s food crisis
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The Making Waves campaign Givaudins’ new acquisition
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Breakfast just got more wholesome with the new Futurelife Smart Food Wheat Options for breakfast just got a whole lot more nutritious with the launch of new Futurelife Smart Food Wheat. Set to become a favourite for the entire family, the new whole wheat porridge variant is naturally high in fibre, packs in a whopping 19 vitamins and minerals with every bite and has 50% less sugar than South Africa’s leading whole wheat ready-to-eat cereal (as at May 2021). Angela Leach, the head dietitian for Futurelife, says the new porridge has developed an additional offering to meet South Africa’s increasing demand for food that is wholesome and healthy. “Until now, there hasn’t been a Futurelife whole wheat porridge variant available for individuals who are looking for the goodness this special grain offers. You see, when grains are refined, the bran and the germ are removed, but this new porridge uses the entire grain with all the components intact,” explains Leach. All the goodness from the whole wheat – the germ, the bran and the endosperm – are retained, which gives the new porridge a naturally higher fibre content. Leach says the bran and germ are also a great source of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, all of which play a vital role in supporting good health. Quick and easy to mix as either a meal or shake, new Futurelife Smart Food Wheat naturally contains the essential proteins, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and carbohydrates that whole wheat delivers. Each 50g serving provides 25% of your daily fibre requirements and the new porridge variant also contains the functional ingredient Moducare, a daily immune supplement which helps support your family’s well-being from the inside out. “In addition to the natural nutrition in this porridge, we’ve also deliberately reduced the amount of sugar in the porridge, making it ideal for moms who are concerned about their family’s sugar intake,” Leach adds. “So, whether it’s eaten alone or boosted with tasty toppings such as yoghurt, nuts and fruit, new Futurelife Smart Food Wheat delivers a nutritious and delicious meal that will fuel the whole family.”
WHAT'S NE W GELATA ROMA INVITES YOU TO ENJOY SPOONFULS OF LUXURY Dairymaid has launched Gelata Roma – a delectable ice cream range that promises to transform any special occasion into a luxury experience. Whether it is a special birthday celebration, an anniversary or even just the occasional spoil for yourself and your loved ones, Gelata Roma is guaranteed to make these special moments even more special – and give you the ultimate at-home ice cream parlour experience. When asked about the intention behind the range, Manyathe Ramotsepe, brand manager of Dairymaid, said, “We work hard to enjoy life’s little pleasures, which is why we occasionally treat ourselves and our loved ones to something special, just to show them how much we love them. That’s where Gelata Roma comes in – helping you indulge in life’s little pleasures more
often and impress your guests in the process. We aim to be a partner in all things worth celebrating!” Gelata Roma is available in a variety of delicious flavours, namely TinRoof, Brownie, Caramel Delight, Cookies and Stracciatella.
MUSGRAVE CRAFTED SPIRITS LAUNCHES FIRST ALCOHOL-FREE SPIRIT Musgrave Crafted Spirits, known for disrupting the luxury spirits industry, has launched Inspirit – an aromatic, alcohol-free infusion made with 12 rare botanicals inspired by the ancient spice route of Africa. After many hours of tinkering and experimenting, Inspirit is distinctive in flavour, pink in colour and delivers a light and elegant alternative to Musgrave’s other botanical offerings. Infused with cardamom and juniper notes that complement those of African ginger, lime, and grains of paradise, give it a harmonious and fragrant finish. “Inspirit is all about finding the balance. The pandemic has certainly highlighted the relationship many people have with alcohol and as a result has ignited a move to reduce one’s daily intake. Whether you’re looking to cut down on calories or stick to a fitness routine, consuming less alcohol during these times can really help to maintain a balanced lifestyle. It then makes those days when you do enjoy a Musgrave Original Gin or Pink Gin cocktail that more special,” says Simone Musgrave, owner and founder of Musgrave Crafted Spirits.
Musgrave Pink was South Africa’s original pink gin, which has been the inspiration for Inspirit and was developed with the same pioneering spirit of adventure. Born out of the African explorations of the Musgrave family at the turn of the 19th century, the family’s tale is one of adventure and discovery, embodied in the tenacious spirit of patriarch Maurice Boon Musgrave.
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POPULAR COFFEE BRAND NESCAFÉ RICOFFY TURNS 50
AZELIS WINS 2021 RINGIER TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AWARD
Iconic South African brand Nescafé Ricoffy
media influencers
Azelis, a leading innovation service
celebrates its 50 th birthday this year. To
and celebrities have
provider in the specialty chemicals
celebrate the occasion, the brand honours
been encouraging
and food ingredients industry, has
South Africa’s heritage through a campaign
their audiences to
won the 2021 Ringier Technology
that encourages all South Africans to
contribute suggestions. Over 6 000 words have
Innovation Award for Food & Beverage
celebrate their uniqueness. The campaign has
been contributed to date.
for the third time in a row. Azelis
a number of exciting elements, each of which
In addition to the Mzansay Keyboard,
received the award in the flavouring
shines the spotlight on the beauty of South
Nescafé Ricoffy released a limited edition
ingredients category, thanks to its
Africa and Nescafé Ricoffy’s proudly South
heritage tin that celebrates 50 years of South
ground-breaking formulations that
African heritage.
Africanness, designed by renowned South
incorporate West Coast Hopshine, a
African illustrator Karabo Poppy. “Being part
hop flavouring by Kalsec.
As part of its birthday celebration, the brand asked South Africans to co-create with
of such a truly iconic South African brand’s
The Ringier Technology
them and share the words and phrases that
50th birthday celebrations is very exciting,”
Innovation Awards recognise
celebrate the idiosyncrasies that make them
says Poppy, revealing that the tin’s design
products and technologies
South African. The brand is calling this South
incorporates unique South Africanisms such as
that help advance China’s
Africanness. These words were then used to
‘eita’ and ‘lekker’ as well as a theme of currency
food & beverage industry by
create a one of a kind Mzansay keyboard that
to express the country – and the brand’s – long
either increasing productivity,
will allow users to send predictive text which
and rich heritage.
improving product performance
incorporates unique South African words
The final element of Nescafé Ricoffy’s 50th
and effectiveness, creating
and phrases. A celebration of the country’s
birthday celebrations includes a collaboration
market opportunities or by being
unique and authentic language, the keyboard
between the brand and acclaimed South
environmentally-friendly. The
is available for download from the App Store or
African designer Gert Johan Coetzee. The
winning ingredient, Kalsec’s West
any Android or IOS device.
latter has designed a fabric bucket hat that will
Coast Hopshine hop flavouring, is a
“Uniquely South African expressions often
include a selection of words and phrases from
versatile flavouring agent that can
get lost, misunderstood and misinterpreted with
the Mzansay Keyboard. The hat promises to be
be formulated in a wide range of
autocorrect and predictive text,” explains Nicole
the most coveted summer must-have item.
applications, from sodas to teas.
Roos, business executive officer, Coffee and
“South Africans have been through a tough
In order to meet the rising
Beverages at Nestlé. “We’re solving this problem
time in the past 18 months,” says Roos, “but
demand for fruit-flavoured craft
with the launch of the Mzansay Keyboard,
yet again we have shown our tenacity and
beers and other non-alcoholic
which allows people to connect in a natural way,
humour through it all. We are a resilient nation,
beverages with a hoppy taste, Azelis
allowing people to have fun and communicate
connected by our ability to find humour in even
formulated teas, sodas and other
in a genuinely South African way. It’s about
the most difficult and challenging situations.
drinks with the addition of Kalsec’s
celebrating our unique expressions,” said Roos.
The uniquely South African way we have of
West Coast Hopshine. Combining
The keyboard has been developed with the
describing these situations is something that
Kalsec’s products and Azelis’
help of contributions of uniquely South African
has previously escaped predictive texts. That
market knowledge allow for new
words, expressions, sayings, colloquialisms,
changes with the launch of Nescafé Ricoffy’s
opportunities in the Chinese market,
sounds, gestures and even hand signals from
Mzansay Keyboard, which allows us to celebrate
a winning mixture of refreshing
South Africans across all walks of life. Social
and embrace our South Africanness.”
ingredients and innovative solutions.
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MUSGRAVE COPPER BLACK HONEY SCOOPS UP MOST INNOVATIVE PRODUCT TROPHY Musgrave Crafted Spirits has clinched two awards at the 2021 Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards. Their Musgrave Copper Black Honey won them the trophy for Most Innovative Product, while Musgrave Copper Vanilla took home a gold medal. Musgrave launched two new luxurious pot-still brandy infusions into the market just three
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years ago in 2018. Since then, it’s been racking up awards. Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards. Musgrave Copper Black Honey wins trophy for Most Innovative Product. 7 October 2021.
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At the same time, they deliver data-driven
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According to Michelangelo’s technical director, Dr Winnie Bowman, this year’s spirits categories presented a lot of out-the-box thinking with truly South African products and eye-catching packaging despite a tough year for the industry. A total of 1 890 wines and spirits were entered this year,
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including entries from various countries in Eastern Europe as well as Australia, Switzerland, Kenya, Zambia, Namibia and the UK. A Michelangelo trophy-winning wine represents both the top 1.1% of all entries received as well as the best in its class. To be placed in the top 21 of 1 890 entries testifies to sublime, world-class quality and excellence. Copper is a flavour-infused brandy with subtle flavours and a distinctly African palate. Musgrave Copper is more aligned to the Cognac drinker than to a traditional brandy drinker, using the finest pot-still brandy with added excitement of flavourinfusion. It also embraces a “remixing tradition,” bringing together some of the African continent’s most celebrated ingredients. With access to a winter honey, collected by local
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communities within the national parks of Zambia, and vanilla from the Indian Islands around the coast of Africa, the blend makes for a sumptuous infusion that has elevated Musgrave Copper to the next level. Appealing to a more female market, who are both daring and sophisticated, Musgrave Copper is hitting the mark.
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SYSPRO PARTNERS WITH CHEF’S WITH COMPASSION TO TACKLE SA’S FOOD CRISIS
“MAKING WAVES” IN THE FISHING INDUSTRY
As food rescue organisation Chefs with
It is incredibly disheartening to see tonnes
campaign, launched
Compassion (CWC) celebrates its
of food wasted each year, while thousands
by Atlantis
2 million meal milestone since launching
of South Africans are going hungry. We at
Seafood Products,
in May 2020, software company Syspro
Syspro are excited to see what we can bring
celebrates
has announced a partnership aimed at
to the table as we tackle the hunger crisis
stakeholders in the
reducing unnecessary food waste and
within South Africa,” says Angela Chandler,
fishing industry
alleviating hunger.
Syspro sales and branch administrator.
across the value chain. This campaign shines a spotlight
While millions of people around the world
The Making Waves (#makingwavesza)
on the seafood sustainability journey walked by South
go hungry, it is hard to believe that around
RESCUE, COOK, FEED
30% of the world’s food is being wasted,
Currently, CWC produces over 18 000
with 10.3 million tonnes wasted in South
meals per week, which requires extremely
Waves campaign comprises of interviews with and
Africa alone. There is no single solution
large amounts of fresh produce and
insights from people who span a multitude of roles many
that would end hunger within South Africa
ingredients. Through a network of
South Africans would never have equated with the
or across the globe. A challenge like this
volunteers and food donors, CWC has
fishing sector. They tell their stories of how they came
requires a collaborative effort.
rescued 731 tonnes of food surplus that
to work in fishing, what’s important to them and the role
would otherwise have gone to waste.
that the sector plays in their lives.
Initiated by Atlantis Seafood Products, the Making
This food rescue effort not only reduces
South Africa’s Department of Forestry, Fisheries
the amount of food wasted, significantly
and the Environment sets the ocean sector’s potential
reducing the impact on the environment
contribution to the economy at one million jobs and
through harmful methane gases, but also
R177 billion by 2033. “The fishing industry may fly under
lays the foundation for CWC’s operations.
the radar and not be seen as something that affects the
Once the produce and ingredients
Volunteer handing out meals
African champions in the fishing industry.
average South African day-to-day, but it certainly employs
have been collected, community cooks,
a lot of people and that means we need to hold all the
caterers and compassionate chefs across
players accountable for preserving this natural asset,”
the province prepare, cook and distribute
says Michael Marriott, programme manager for the Marine
nutritious meals to the thousands of
Stewardship Council’s (MSC) AMESA region and one of the
South Africans in need. Today, 32 kitchens
sustainability champions featured in the new campaign.
and 30 beneficiary organisations are part of CWC’s network.
Chefs with Compassion is a non-profit
Within South Africa, every day 600 000
According to Fish SA, its members which represent a sizeable portion of the fishing industry, already feed more than three million people in South Africa every day,
organisation that aims to rescue food,
children and 20 million adults go hungry.
from an affordable and tasty meal of canned fish to a
cook for and feed hungry South Africans.
To meet this need CWC aims to ramp up
parcel of hake and chips, to locally caught rock lobster in
Launched in May 2020 in response to the
its operations from 18 500 meals to
a fine restaurant. The journey this seafood travels, from
Covid-19 pandemic, CWC has provided over
100 000 meals a week. While this is
harvesting at sea to the plate, involves a complex network
2.1 million meals across Gauteng and aims
nowhere near solving the hunger
of people working in the fishery value chain – 22 different
to continue as long as the need – and the
problem within South Africa, every
sectors, directly employing over 27 000 South Africans.
supply of nutritious rescued food – remains.
meal produced will have a positive
“Producing over 2 million meals is an
To view some of the profiled super lifters and
impact on the lives of food vulnerable
beneficiaries of South Africa’s fishing industry, visit
incredible feat and we could not be prouder
people and takes CWC one step closer
www.makingwavesinza.com or follow the hashtag
to partner with an organisation like CWC.
to their goal.
#makingwavesza.
GIVAUDAN’S NEW ACQUISITION As part of its 2025 strategy to expand the
in the natural colour industry with 12
about the opportunity to bring together the
portfolio of its global Taste & Wellbeing
manufacturing facilities around the world
strong heritage and capabilities of DDW in
business, Givaudan announced that it will
and 315 associates. Founded in 1865, the
natural colours with Givaudan’s expanded
acquire DDW, The Color House, a US-based
company has developed a strong market
portfolio, which is fully in line with our
natural colour company. The acquisition will
position from its origins in the brewing
2025 strategy. The combination of both
enable Givaudan to become a global leader
industry through its market-leading
companies will enable us to become a global
in natural colours, enhancing its ability to
capabilities in caramel colours, and for
leader in natural colours and strengthen our
create “feel good” food experiences through its
the last 20 years having a strong focus on
ability to create with our customers multi-
extensive portfolio of taste and sense solutions.
natural colours for the F&B industry.
sensorial food experiences consumers love.
Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, DDW is a leading privately-held company
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Louie D’Amico, president of Taste & Wellbeing at Givaudan, said, “I am excited
We look forward to welcoming the DDW employees to the Givaudan family.”
INDUSTRY TALK
Discover the benefits of
plant-based colours
In the age of social media, it is more important than ever to ensure food and drink products provide striking visual appeal. In fact, 56% of consumers now say they like the food they eat to have bright and intense colours.1 However, the rising importance of clean and clear labels can leave manufacturers with a challenge. GNT Group communications manager Lorraine Jansen discusses how to overcome this challenge.
T
oday’s shoppers expect their products to be made with ingredients they know and trust – and artificial
and even ‘natural’ additive colours are among the ingredients that can provide real cause for concern. Across Africa and the
"56% of consumers say they like the food they eat to have bright and intense colours."
plant-based product from meat and dairy alternatives to vegan-friendly confectionery. While Coloring Foods can deliver bright shades comparable to synthetics, they are not a plug-and-play solution and achieving optimal results requires knowledge and experience.
Middle East, for example, 58% of consumers
GNT has been working with Coloring Foods
say they look for ingredients that they do
since the company was founded in 1978. This
not recognise when checking labelling,
experience has enabled them to develop
while 71% say they are concerned about
exceptional process-engineering expertise
ingredients that sound chemical.2
and means that they can help their customers
Exberry Coloring Foods can provide the
find solutions to almost any formulation
solution. Based on the principle of colouring
challenge they might face. GNT’s experts are
food with food, they are made from edible,
available to help customers through every step
non-GMO fruit, vegetables and plants
of the commercialisation process, from colour
using physical processing methods such as
matching and stability testing all the way
chopping and boiling. As a result, they can be
through to regulatory support and upscaling.
described on the ingredient list in a way that
They can even offer inspiration for products,
is easy for shoppers to understand, such as
providing insights on market trends and
Coloring Foods.
concept innovation based on decades
Exberry colours can be used in almost any
of experience.
food and beverage application and, with the
Using Exberry Coloring Foods makes it
right approach, they can provide vivid shades
possible for manufacturers to develop the
from across the whole rainbow. This year,
colourful, clean-label food and drink that
for example, vibrant red Coloring Foods are
vegetables or other plants appealing.3 A study
modern shoppers demand. With hundreds
leading the way, fueling innovation across
of consumers in the UK, US and Australia,
of shades and a wide range of products
a vast array of food and drink products.
meanwhile, shows that fruit and vegetables
available, the possibilities with Exberry are
From hot-chili confectionery and brimstone
are considered by far the most natural source
almost endless. •
bread to juice shots and hibiscus cocktails,
of colour for food and drink.4
manufacturers are utilising eye-catching red
As a plant-based colouring solution,
hues that demand attention and can make a
they can also help manufacturers tap into
real impact on social media.
one of the industry’s biggest trends. Plant-
Crucially, Coloring Foods ensure
based claims are on the rise globally with a
widespread consumer acceptance as well as
37% CAGR for food and beverage launches
visual appeal. Research shows that more than
between 2016 and 2020.5 As Exberry Coloring
six in ten shoppers globally find colouring in
Foods are made from fruit, vegetables and
the form of concentrated juice from fruits,
plants, they are a perfect fit for almost any
REFERENCES 1 FMCG Gurus 'Flavor, Color, & Texture Trends in 2021' (2021) 2 FMCG Gurus 'Clean Label and Naturalness: Determining what consumers want and how to provide this' (2020) 3 FMCG Gurus 'Clean Label and Naturalness: Determining what consumers want and how to provide this' (2020) 4 Murley, T. & Chambers, E. 4th. ‘The Influence of Colorants, Flavorants and Product Identity on Perceptions of Naturalness’ Foods (2019) 5 Innova Market Insights 'Powering Up on Plant Protein' (2021)
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In recent years, consumers have become more skeptical, and want to know and understand more about what is in the products they buy. Transparent and easy to understand labels allow consumers to make ethical and healthier choices, and are becoming more popular among consumers. Food Review recently spoke to Thomas Schmidt, marketing director at Beneo about these and other trends that beverage manufacturers should consider for the future.
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‘always’ or ‘often’ looking at nutritional
Consumers are adopting a long-term
still mega-trends. However, there is also
information i, both the label and the
holistic approach to their health and
an increasing focus on mental health and
story it tells are vital for commercial
are increasingly looking to beverages to
how to successfully promote this benefit in
success. Storytelling is a key trend for the
support their self-health strategies. With
food and drink products. We are seeing this
upcoming years. While communicating
65% of worldwide consumers saying that
demonstrated for example in the growing
that the product contains no ‘nasties’, the
mental well-being is the definition of ‘being
use of our low glycaemic carbohydrate,
label also needs to show the provenance
healthy’ to themii, there is an opportunity for
Palatinose in the e-sports community. Due to
of the ingredients used and whether
beverage innovation and developing drinks
its unique glucose-fructose binding, the full
they are natural or organic to have real
that promote improved focus, benefit the
carbohydrate energy is released more steadily
consumer appeal.
microbiome and promote positive nutrition.
than by traditional carbohydrates, allowing
We are seeing more of our prebiotic fibres
the person consuming it to stay focused for
being added to new products such as coffee,
longer. We are also seeing a much wider range
and low glycaemic carbohydrates such
of digestive wellness and sugar-reduced new
as Palatinose added to drinks to deliver
drink products containing Beneo’s prebiotic
sustained energy. Holistic health has opened
chicory root fibres brought to market. They
the door to some exciting new beverage
not only add fibre and come with approved EU
products and in my opinion, there are many
digestive health claims, but they also reduce
more to come.
sugar on the ingredients label.
What role does storytelling play in attracting consumers to beverages?
With 43% of European consumers
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What are the latest opportunities in functional beverages and which ingredients are being utilised?
What are the key trends to look out for in the next years?
Digestive health and sugar reduction are
INDUSTRY TALK
“Storytelling is a key trend for the upcoming years.”
Q
Is it the role of the government, industry or the individual to make healthier food and beverage choices? At the end of the day, it is the individual who makes the choice on what to consume, influenced by their taste preferences, life experiences and the appearance of the chosen product’s packaging. Increasingly though, nutrition and health-related messages are helping consumers decide what they will and won’t consume. However, sometimes health-related messages are oversimplified, and scientific correctness is sacrificed for the ‘easy message’. This has happened with the public health messages surrounding the avoidance of sugars for example. Not all sugars are equal. Carbohydrates other than sucrose (e.g., maltodextrins) are worse metabolically, but are not counted as sugars, while Palatinose is ideal for low glycaemic beverage formulation and sustained energy release, but is counted as a sugar on the ingredients label. As long as the ‘easy message’ dominates, the challenge
REFERENCES
will remain for industry and the government
i
to offer long-term support for consumers
ii Euromonitor International’s Health & Nutrition Survey, 2019 I Innova I Foresight Factory
wanting to choose healthier nutrition. •
FMCG Gurus 2019; Health and Nutrition Survey 2019
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INDUSTRY TALK
Making the switch to
natural emulsifiers Emulsifiers are often viewed as the unsung heroes of the food processing industry. They assist with the texturisation of a product, extend shelf-life and play a significant role in shrinkage resistance, syneresis and sedimentation. While Covid-19 has placed a spotlight on enhanced nutrition and an upswing in the use of clean label ingredients, it has, conversely, widened consumer appreciation for products with a longer shelf-life.1
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s consumer demand for healthier
Apart from emulsification, clean label
New sources of potentially label-friendly
products continues to grow, so do
emulsifiers can also offer certain health and
emulsifiers continue to be discovered.
the food industry’s requirements
wellness advantages. Protein, such as pea,
Understanding the structure-function-
for natural emulsifiers. According to Innova
soy and fava bean contribute to a product’s
performance relationships of stabilisation and
Market Insights2, 26.5% of all global food and
overall protein content and product stability,
emulsification is key to identifying candidates
beverage launches recorded by the company
while fibres, such as citrus, apple, maple and
that, with some minor process modifications,
in 2020 used one or more clean label claim,
beetroot could play an important part in fibre
can become viable clean label emulsifiers.
whether natural, organic, no additives/
enrichment and fat reduction.5
preservatives or GMO-free. In the US, this
Lecithin on the other hand, increases the
One of these innovative products causing a stir is made from red maple wood. The
jumped to 37% of new launches.3 In terms of
functional phospholipid content of a food
product, Nouvarant, is classified as a plant-
GMO-free claims, 2020 saw 19.4% of products
or beverage product. While protein and
based, clean label emulsifier, humectant
making a GMO-free claim. This trend is
polymeric emulsifiers may not be as effective
and texturant. It has shown its efficacy as
shifting industry focus to natural emulsifying
as synthetic emulsifiers, they do provide
an emulsification and mono-diglyceride
options such as lecithin, which is found in egg
additional functionality by forming thick layers
replacement in some dairy applications.7
yolk and oil seeds.4
at interfaces that impart long-term stability.6
A recent article in Baking Business8 indicates that, when deciding on a clean label emulsifier alternative, it is important to understand what functions the chemical emulsifiers are serving in the application, and how to replace them. The use of monoglycerides in bread for instance can extend shelf-life, improve process tolerances, crumb texture and loaf volume, and enable clean and efficient slicing.
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INDUSTRY TALK
Other emulsifiers such as SSL or DATEM
Another potential challenge to switching to
interact with gluten proteins of bread
clean label emulsifiers is price. Clean label
products, resulting in quite different
ingredients can be more expensive than
effects such as increased proof tolerance
artificial, chemical or overly processed
and larger loaf volume. While in sweet
ingredients. Often processors are
applications, emulsifiers like propylene
not able to pay significant amounts
glycol monoesters (PGME) stabilise the
more for a clean label. It gets tricky
batter and plasticise the crumb chemistry
trying to formulate something with
to deliver a smooth eating quality.9
more costly ingredients, while keeping
Replacing these functionalities requires working side-by-side with
overall costs the same.10 A trend gaining traction is the use of
ingredient suppliers to find the right
multifunctional ingredients that serve more
clean label emulsification solution for
than one purpose during processing. Very few
the application. Resources must be spent
natural ingredients provide multiple functionality
on understanding the role of chemicals
and stability in food processing, but research
emulsifiers and identifying clean label,
indicates that citrus fibre can provide high water
certified according to IMO standard,
functional solutions and how to use them
and emulsification properties.
DE-ÖKO 005, and comply with the guidelines
during product development. Clean label formulation is not without its
Lecico, which forms part of the Avril Group, offers high quality organic lecithin, including
of Regulations (EC) no 834/2007 and (EC) 889/2008. •
challenges. Emulsifiers can require higher
fluid lecithin, soya phospholipids, deoiled and
usage rates, and they might not be as
organic lecithin. The latter is ecologically
easy to incorporate or function over time,
produced and meets all requirements for
REFERENCES
requiring different process conditions. When
organic and non-GMO production. Lecico’s
1
experimenting with clean label formulation, it
portfolio of lecithin’s suitable for clean label
https://fmtmagazine.in/clean-label-in-a-modernworld-the-case-for-emulsifiers/
2,3
www.innovamarketinginsights.com
can be difficult for processors to predict the
production is comprehensive, offering products
effect that processing and other elements of
that are organic, non-GMO, Kosher-certified
formulating will have on the product.
and offer full traceability. Organic lecithin’s are
4,5,6,7 https://www.dairyfoods.com 8,9,10 https://www.bakingbusiness.com/ articles/48277-tracking-down-emulsifiers-that-meet-clean-label-standards
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INDUSTRY TALK
Safer oil filtration OilSaver's vacuum technology makes it the safest option with no chance of spraying dangerous, hot oil from the system. This oil management system can be used with any fryer and keeps frying oil in good condition for products such as coated protein products, snack foods, peanuts/tree nuts, french fries, doughnuts, ethnic foods, appetisers and other fried food.
oil with continuous high efficiency
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up to 227l per minute in a small area.
filtration down to 10 microns. The
The dry cake discharge recovers large
OilSaver preserves frying oil quality by
quantities of oil and returns the recovered
removing solids (coating and crumbs) using
oil back to the fryer.
he OilSaver extends the life of frying
high efficiency filtration during production while the fryer is in use. “This latest addition to Heat and Control’s
This versatile equipment accommodates
Every component of Heat and Control’s oil management solutions is designed to maximise oil quality and improve energy
catalogue advances our oil filtration
efficiency. With advanced control over
capabilities and provides our clients with a
oil heating, filtration, transfer, cooling
safer option for their manufacturing facilities,”
and storage as well as a rapid oil turnover
says Heat and Control general manager –
rate, you will be able to create fresh and
Africa, Jeff Rossouw. “The OilSaver allows
delicious products. •
Heat and Control to be flexible in creating the superior products we have been known for manufacturing for 70 years,” says Rossouw.
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INDUSTRY TALK – PLANT-BASED ALTERNATIVES
Lucrative opportunities for plant-based food manufacturers Business owners and entrepreneurs are always on the lookout for new opportunities and, according to market sizing and consumer data from Europe, one potentially lucrative opportunity is vegan cheese explains Donovan Will, director of Proveg South Africa.
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ccording to a market sizing report that
vegan cheese was at the top of the
looked at Nielsen market data from 11
list of products that plant-based
European countries for a period of two
consumers are looking for.
years ending September 2020, the plant-based
According to Verena Wiederkehr,
food economy in Europe grew by 49% with
former head of Food Industry and
plant-based-cheese purchases growing by a
Retail at ProVeg International, who
staggering 112%.
oversaw the research, “The data
Despite this growth, vegan cheese is still
supports the view that good quality,
one of the most sought after plant-based
affordable, plant-based cheeses have a
products in Europe. ProVeg International,
good chance of penetrating, capturing and
a food awareness organisation based in
retaining a large part of this fast-growing and
Berlin, recently conducted a large scale
lucrative sector.”
consumer survey across nine European
South Africans might think that we’re
countries in order to identify priorities for
immune to these global trends because
product improvement and development
we’re a nation of meat-lovers, but research
in the plant-based food market, and
shows that even in other meat-loving countries like Germany, the move away from meat
Donovan Will, Director of Proveg South Africa
large ranges, there are well over 100 meat replacement options in South Africa. On the plant-based milk replacement side,
is significant. Currently
there is a similar story. In 2020, the ProVeg
only 26% of Germans eat a
South Africa team tasted and catalogued
meat product every single
80 different plant-based milk alternatives
day, compared to 34%
that were available in South Africa, and more
in 2015. We are already
have been introduced since then.
seeing increased demand
While there are vegan cheese options
for plant-based alternative
available, like Violife’s range and Woolworths’s
products in South Africa
house brand range of vegan cheeses, the
- highlighted by Burger
options are few, especially when compared to
King South Africa’s recent
other plant-based alternatives like meat and
addition of a plant-based
milk replacements.
Whopper, Vegan Royale and
The opportunity for South African
vegan nuggets. There has
manufacturers is two-fold. Firstly, gaps have
been an explosion of plant-
been identified in the European market and
based meat alternatives
there’s good reason to think these export
on retailer’s shelves in
opportunities exist elsewhere.
recent years. Ten years ago
Additionally, there is an opportunity to be
the only quality option in
one of the first major players in some of these
this category would have
categories locally.
been the range from The
Along with plant-based cheese, other
Fry Family Food Co. and
opportunities in the plant-based segment
while Fry’s continues to
that were highlighted by the report
dominate this space locally,
include plant-based egg and plant-based
they have been joined
convenience meals. •
by at least 17 other meat replacement brands that are now available in retail stores in South Africa. As many of these brands have
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The full ProVeg Consumer Survey Report can be downloaded here: https://proveg.com/what-we-do/ corporate-engagement/proveg-consumer-surveyreport-download/
COMPANY FOCUS
New beginnings The past four years has seen very interesting shifts in the local snack seasoning manufacturing market with local companies being integrated with multinational flavour houses. This created a unique opportunity for a local new privately-owned flavour company to capture the informal sector flavour market and so, FlavorLogik was born.
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lavorLogik provides a unique and logical
They are centrally located in Lyttleton Manor,
and-coming as well as established snack
approach to flavour creation. Their
Centurion and boasts with a manufacturing
manufacturers. Technical advice, whether it
main area of focus currently is the
capacity of 800 – 1000 tons per month.
is research and development or equipment
manufacturing of snack seasonings. We pride
Flavorlogik was established and being built
related is also provided. Their main aim
ourselves in being a unique team and hold a
on the pillars of excellent personal customer
is to build mutually beneficial business
combined snack industry knowledge of more
service, cost-effective products, flexibility,
relationships with their customers.
than 30 years.
reliability, consistency and honesty.
FlavorLogik aims to be one of the leading snack seasoning suppliers in Sub-Saharan Africa.
With a customer-centric approach, FlavorLogik service and supply both up-
FlavorLogik can be contacted on 012 – 881 5222 during office hours or alternatively on info@flavorlogik.com •
"FlavorLogik provides a unique and logical approach to flavour creation." FlavorLogik factory
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CONTAMINATION CONTROL & DEEP CLEANING
A sustainable fly-control solution Prevention is, more often than not, better than cure. However, with flies becoming ever more resistant to insecticide, it’s important to take a proactive, preventative approach against infestations to ensure that the risk is managed before it starts to affect your bottom line. Rentokil has the solution: Lumnia.
A
fly infestation can spell disaster – flies
kills flies both sustainably and hygienically by
compared to fluorescent bulb insect light
are one of the insects most likely
using high-attraction LED lamps.
traps (ILTs) when using their unique adaptive
to cause damage and disruption
mode technology. Lumnia Compact, Standard and Ultimate all feature adaptive mode
health risk to staff, customers and product by
FOUR SUSTAINABLE REASONS TO CHOOSE THE LUMNIA RANGE
spreading disease and contaminating goods.
HACCP-approved, Lumnia is a powerful
decrease the power output of the lamps
solution that has helped protect the
without significantly compromising the
rapidly with some fly species able to mature
environment since 2017. By adopting Lumnia,
efficacy of the unit.
from eggs to adults in just seven days under
businesses can create their own sustainability
the right conditions. As you can imagine, this
success story and take advantage of the
2. 67% reduction in lamp waste
can cause huge problems for businesses,
following benefits:
Lumnia LED lamps only need replacing every
to a food business. They pose a significant
Flies have a short lifecycle. They multiply
especially as the weather warms up. Scientific innovation and expertise have
1. The lowest energy consumption
helped Rentokil design a commercial fly-
lamp on the market*
control solution that effectively attracts and
Lumnia LED lamps save up to 79% energy
“The Lumnia Standard saves 646kg of CO2 – reducing carbon emissions equivalent to driving 2 615km.”
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options where you can opt to increase or
three years - as opposed to fluorescent
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bulbs that need to be replaced annually.
of CO₂ – reducing carbon emissions
This means that for every three fluorescent
equivalent to driving 2 615km.
bulbs, you only need one Lumnia LED lamp,
• By using Lumnia Compact or Lumnia
thereby reducing your lamp waste by 67%.
Slim instead of a competitive
Therefore, Rentokil has managed to reduce
product, you’re saving 220kg of CO₂
lamp waste by 750 000 units, making
– that’s reducing carbon emissions
Lumnia more environmentally-friendly than
equivalent to charging your
existing ILTs.
smartphone every day for 73 years.
3. Reduction in carbon emissions
**
SUSTAINABLE FLY-CONTROL SOLUTIONS FROM A TEAM YOU CAN TRUST • In 2019, Planet Mark certified that Lumnia demonstrates 62% lower carbon emissions when compared to previous ILTs with fluorescent bulbs.
Lumnia can help businesses be sustainable
Other benefits from the Lumnia range:
with a 62% reduction in carbon emissions.
• Catches over 15 different flying insects:
• In 2020, Rentokil Initial was
Over just four years, based on data from
house flies, fruit flies, drain flies and
awarded the Queen’s Award for
the EPA Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies
blue bottles.
Enterprise for Innovation for the
Calculator, Lumnia has saved 26 600 tonnes of CO₂ – that’s equivalent to powering over 3 200 homes for a year.
4. Zero toxic chemicals: Lumnia LED lamps do not use any mercury and boast zero toxic chemicals.
• Catches flies as fast or faster than any other LED ILT on the market. • Combines LED light technology with
reduce your business’s environmental impact • Using Lumnia Standard instead of a competitive product, you save 646kg
products that included the
unrivalled scientific innovation and
Lumnia – the first commercial
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range of LED fly-control units.
• Hides captured flies from view and helps prevent cross-contamination. • The open/close feature makes units easy
Here’s how each Lumnia unit can help to
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CONTAMINATION CONTROL & DEEP CLEANING
Pairing up with the best hygiene specialists for your business Partnering with the right hygiene and sanitation specialists is crucial to ensure that you are producing food that is safe and inline with the safety standards and regulations.
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Their assistance to packhouses in maintaining high standards of
ontributing around 2.4% to annual GDP, and 10% of total
hygiene between visits and provide technical training on
export earnings, the agriculture sector is a key cog in
the correct way to use their products and machinery,
the South African economy. Packaging facilities
and having a partner that will make themselves
where produce like fruits, meats, wine and corn are
available at short notice for emergencies or
manufactured, and packed for export are subject
technical assistance is essential.
to stringent safety standards and regulations.
“Because sanitation requirements are
They must also undergo regular inspections by auditing firms like Tesco (who regulate foods
unique to every sector, it is crucial that
sold into the international retail sector) and
sanitation services partners possess sector-
BRC (responsible for much of the produce
specific expertise and can provide support in
bound for Europe).
solving specific cleaning challenges, such as stubborn grease on equipment in a large-scale
This is a critical step as the products used
butchery facility or residual pesticide at a fruit-
to clean the production line and packhouse
pack plant,” ends Corder. •
equipment are the last thing that food comes into contact with before being palletised and sent abroad. The last two years have prompted even more rigorous processes and protocols in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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“For packhouse managers, the importance of partnering with experienced hygiene and sanitation specialists cannot be underestimated as these specialists ensure that compliance is strictly maintained, without placing further burden on the already over-stretched budgets of the country’s food producers,” says Emma Corder, managing director of industrial cleaning products manufacturer Industroclean. Corder goes on to explain that the role of these specialists begins at the start of every season by performing site inspections and assessing the areas, staff and machinery and providing a detailed analysis of what chemicals, equipment and processes are needed in each area to ensure compliance with global hygiene and safety standards. Key to this process is a comprehensive proposal that must include all aspects of the facility’s hygiene and cleansing needs: from industrial grade equipment cleansers, right down to basics like hand sanitiser, paper towels, washing powder and dishwashing liquid. Developing a longer-term relationship between packhouse and sanitation services provider means that, over the seasons, cleaning procedures can be refined and budgets can be optimised through streamlined purchasing. This can result in significant savings for packhouses who are able to determine in advance exactly what they need to buy, when and in what quantities. Payments and supplies can be made upfront annually, or seasonally, or can be staggered according to available budget throughout the year. Sebastian Wolfaardt, of Ceres Cascade Farms believes that trust plays an important role in the partnership between packhouse and sanitation services provider and that choosing the right provider can have a significant impact on the business.
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FOOD SAFETY TRAINING
What training does a food safety auditor need? Food safety auditors can contribute hugely to the effectiveness of a food safety management system (FSMS). Auditors must have the ability to (1) generate audit findings (that includes both conformities and non-conformities), (2) make reasoned judgements in all audit situations and (3) assess the effectiveness and appropriateness of the implemented corrective action.
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To start with, a FSMS auditor must
eadership of an organisation relies on
audit criteria, but also of the correct auditor
results of internal and external audits
practices described in international
have a suitable academic qualification
to indicate improvement needs within
auditing standards.
and experience in the relevant food chain
the FSMS. Leadership would want to ensure
In South Africa, we have a formal
sector as listed in ISO/TS 22003. Auditor
that they spend money wisely to enhance
certification process for auditors that
certification schemes such as SAATCA
food safety and to benefit the business.
aims at enhancing auditor credibility
require a degree/diploma relevant to the
Auditors perform a key role in collecting
and competence. SAATCA (Southern
scheme (e.g. FSMS). In addition to the
information on the status of the FSMS
African Auditor Training and Certification
academic qualification, an auditor would
being audited, therefore it is important that
Authority) provides FSMS (ISO 22000)
need four years of work experience of
auditors are adequately trained. Not only
auditor certification in addition to
which two years of experience would have
should they have an in-depth understanding
certification in other disciplines (e.g., ISO
to be relevant to the scheme criteria, e.g.,
of the food safety standard that is used as
9001 and ISO 14001).
ISO 22000 for FSMS auditors. Hence, work
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FOOD SAFETY TRAINING
• A thorough understanding of Codex
experience involving implementation or maintenance of a FSMS would be an ideal
Alimentarius HACCP principles is
starting point. In the absence of an academic
essential. An auditor must not confuse
qualification, an auditor needs additional
concepts such as monitoring,
years of work experience.
verification or validation. An excellent understanding of
So, what training is needed for both internal and external auditors wishing to
terminology used in FSMSs is
register with SAATCA?
essential. Formal training of at
• Start with the basics. Auditors need to
least three-days will explain the
have a very good understanding of how
theory of HACCP principles, but
to apply PRP requirements within the
this formal training is not the be
food chain category that is going to be
all and end all. When attending a
audited. A cleaning program designed
HACCP course, the auditor should
for the dairy industry is different to a
already have done homework and
cleaning program for a winery for very
have a good understanding of the
good reasons. The auditor should be
pertinent food safety hazards relevant
able to assess the risk of foodborne-
to the food chain category in which the
illness and adverse health effects to the
audits are going to be conducted and of
consumer. Formal PRP training of at least
the suitable control measures and how
three-days will be a necessity.
they are applied.
Application form completed
Applicant studies the relevant scheme criteria and completes all required documentation
Documentary evidence of education and qualifications
Applicants submits to the SAATCA office who acknowledge receipt
Certified certificates of auditor training
the requirements of ISO 22000 with
Estimated timeline 4 to 6 weeks from the date that all required documentation are received
Signed code(s) of conduct as applicable
could form part of FSSC 22000 training, provided that the content covers a standard alone. This training course must be done in addition to the Codex • An internal auditor training course will introduce the auditor to audit methodologies.
No
Any other documentation required as per criteria
a further requirement. This training
Alimentarius based training listed above.
Applicant pays non refundable application fee and forward proof of payment to the SAATCA office
Auditor performance report
a minimum duration of three days is
minimum of three days on the ISO 22000 E-mail to applicant to request information outstanding
Invoice for initial application issued to applicant
Auditor log completed
• Formal in-depth training based on
• Additional microbiology training will add value for auditors of food products/
Administration review completeness of application
Complete Yes
A minimum of two evaluation committee members carry out assessment of the applicant
Auditor file prepared
processes that supports the growth and allows for the survival of pathogens. • Training based on food safety legislation relevant to the sector of the food chain in which the audits will be conducted is also listed as part of the SAATCA training criteria.
Successful
successfully complete a five-day SAATCA registered ISO 22000 lead auditor
Evaluation committee approves the candidate Certification Manager reviews the application process to ensure the assessment was fair, valid ,reliable and impartial
Appeals procedure applied QSP 1.4 Yes
No
No
Yes
Resolve any process related concerns with the evaluation committee.
End
• The aspiring auditor will have to
Letter of notification sent to applicant together with invoice for registration fees
Appeal required
No
Flow Diagram on QSP 1 8 for Application
Successful
Yes
Auditor Database & website updated
Certificate and registration card (where applicable) sent to certificated auditor upon proof of registration fee payment
Annual registration and subscription process & three yearly re-certification process
training course, based on ISO 19011, ISO/ IEC 17021 and ISO/TS 22003. Criteria for training, education, experience and auditor skills are published on the SAATCA website (www.saatca.co.za) and is a useful guide when preparing for an auditing career. Finally, a passion for food safety is something that cannot be taught, it must be the wind in the auditor’s sails. •
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FOOD SAFETY TRAINING
The importance of training as part of your
Food Safety Management System Why does an organisation within the food supply chain have to conduct training? To answer the question: Control. Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) are developed to control hazards potentially associated with the product, process, facility or employees. It is essential that employees understand how to work safely with food intended for human consumption.
trained, less errors are made, efficiency
control these hazards. Depending on clients’
increases, less food waste is generated,
needs, MiChem Dynamics creates robust
less nonconformities are raised and the
training programs to ensure that employees
FSMS can be implemented as planned. If
can execute their FSMS with confidence.
not implemented correctly, the FSMS will
Once the basic food safety principles
not prevent contamination and deliver a
are implemented, employees can advance
safe end-product.
to the next level in the form of Hazard
To promote employee buy-in and
Analysis and Critical Control Points
create a positive food safety culture,
(HACCP) training. HACCP is one of the most
training should begin with discussing
fundamental training programs for any
the importance of food safety and the
food handling organisation. HACCP aims
potential risks of contamination. This
to introduce checks and standards that
will ensure that employees understand
reduce chemical, physical and biological
component of any Food Safety
T
their role within the food chain and provide
Management System (FSMS). If
them with the tools (skills and knowledge) to
employees do not know how to handle
make better and well-informed food safety
easily accessible, interactive and equips the
food properly, are unaware of required
decisions on behalf of the consumer.
delegates with all the knowledge required.
raining programs are an essential
documentation or how results from
MiChem Dynamics bridges the gap by
risks as far as possible. MiChem Dynamics’ training courses are
However, training is not a once-off exercise.
monitoring assist in management of the
offering various FoodBev accredited training
MiChem Dynamics also conducts refresher
system, they will not be able to execute the
services, including, but not limited to, Basic
training to assist in determining how well
plan and prevent contamination.
Food Safety (as per Regulation 638), HACCP
employees understand the organisation’s
(SANS 10330:2020), GMP (Good Manufacturing
strategy and FSMS. Regular follow-up on
Practices) / PRP (Pre-requisite Programmes).
training will also ensure compliance, reduce
Food handling organisations spend a tremendous amount of time, money and effort to develop and implement FSM),
Their training programs assist employees
however the system unravels due to the lack
to understand where hazards originate from,
of proper training.
how they are introduced into the product,
Food safety training can assist with control. When employees are properly
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how they accumulate, how they survive and how the food handling organisation can
the risk of contamination and ensure the continuous improvement of your FSMS. •
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FOOD SAFETY TRAINING
Food safety training to improve competencies in food safety management Intertek understands the importance of food safety management at each step of the supply chain. Food safety standards are designed to help organisations fulfil their social responsibility to keep the consumer safe. Rika Kemp, lead auditor at Intertek explains the importance of ensuring that you are always up-to-date with the latest food safety requirements.
A
s market demand increases,
Your food safety management system
system implementation, compliant with set
global food safety requirements
should contribute to the bottom line of your
requirements and to improve knowledge
become more stringent as a
company. Through effective competency
and understanding to such an extent that
result. To keep up with ever-changing
and training programmes, this can be
effective implementation is possible.
requirements, Intertek has developed a vast
achieved. Having a training partner that has
Their training sessions are presented by
range of services to support the various
got the end goal in mind plays an important
subject matter experts who are experienced
stakeholders in the food industry. This
role in ensuring your training is relevant and
facilitators respected for their knowledge in
includes Intertek’s well-recognised and
effective, not just in the classroom, but also
the respective fields and this makes these
sought-after training programmes.
when implemented.
sessions both practical and engaging. The
"To keep up with ever-changing requirements, Intertek has developed a vast range of services to support the food industry."
Generally, training schedules
standard courses are kept current with
are prepared to comply with
legislation, regulations and standards’
audit requirements. The relevant
requirements, and are known for beneficial
standards for management systems
outcomes. The popular courses range from
(food safety, health and safety,
entry level courses like Basic Food Hygiene
quality, environmental, cosmetics
to more advanced levels such as Food Safety
and many more) list the training
Management Systems Lead Auditor Training.
element with the aim to improve
Intertek offers several options of
competencies, a resource required
delivering training throughout Sub-Saharan
for the effective implementation of
Africa such as face-to-face public courses,
any system. Resources such as time,
online and hybrid courses. Courses can be
competencies, work environment and
presented at your facilities if required and
infrastructure all contribute towards
they can also be customised to address your
the effective implementation of a
specific needs.
management system. Intertek’s Training Academy,
Training is your skill gap solution. To quote John Kennedy, “Leadership and learning are
which was established in 2014,
indispensable to each other.”
has always aimed to improve
Contact: cindy.correira@intertek.com •
the competencies of delegates across several disciplines. Their
Intertek – www.intertek.com
goal is to contribute to effective
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FOOD SAFETY TRAINING
Consumers drive a rapid rise in laboratory testing, inspection and certification The need for laboratory testing, inspection and certification (TIC) has never been greater, and is continually growing. A recent estimation of the value of the burgeoning global food safety testing market is that it could pass $7 688 million by 2025 and is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 6.1% by 2025.
T
his demand for TIC is being driven by
cost to the meat processing industry and the
parasites, harmful algae, fungi, and the
a rising global food trade, changing
manufacturer at the source of the outbreak,
patterns of their corresponding foodborne
government regulations and a new
this incident has led to a significant increase
diseases and risk of toxic contamination.
generation of consumer that is health
in demand for laboratory testing and more
conscious and values the environment,
in-depth testing versus the traditional
among other things. Therefore, future
testing for hygiene and compliance.
product contamination recall could cause
Manufacturers and processors in
OUTSOURCING LABORATORY TESTING The rising challenges of food safety
significant financial losses, reputational
Africa need a secure supply chain
and testing are complex. Add to this the
damage, supply chain disruption and
to ensure their products’ safety and
severe collapse of the global economy
stricter regulation.
quality from farm to fork. Moreover,
in 2020 as a result of the Covid-19
accessing international markets requires
pandemic and this has put many
compliance with strict regulations.
companies under strain.
Over the past decade a series of food fraud scandals and disease outbreaks across the world have required laboratory
While many countries, in line with
For companies wanting to optimise
regulations, carry out extensive laboratory
performance and deliver cutting-edge
testing, far more in terms of regulation needs
testing capabilities while minimising costs,
LISTERIOSIS OUTBREAK IN SOUTH AFRICA
to be achieved to circumvent Africa from
outsourcing to an independent third-party
being the dumping ground for sub-standard
organisation, such as Bureau Veritas with
A South African example is the outbreak of
products. For example, in 2018 as much
a depth and breadth of expertise, is the
Listeriosis in 2017/2018. It was found to be
as 40% of the pharmaceutical products
strategic option.
caused by a listeria strain called sequence-
entering Africa, beyond Southern Africa,
type six (ST6). Two major manufacturers
were counterfeit.
testing to go beyond the norm.
of polony - cheap processed ready-to-eat
Bureau Veritas, a world leader in testing, inspection and certification, has
South African based BV M&L laboratory is
anticipated this trend and by leveraging
meat - recalled all their products. At the
a member of the World Health Organization
the expertise of its 300 laboratories
time the government also suggested that
(WHO) and the only independent laboratory
worldwide including 10 in Africa, to launch
South Africans avoid all types and brands
geared for pharmaceutical testing in South
a suite of innovative partnership solutions
of polony.
Africa. It carries out the testing for major
for companies, ranging from laboratory
pharmaceutical companies that import their
design for lean operations to fully
listeria, but none of these is lethal. It took
products as well as the overflow testing
outsourced operational management.
serotyping to identify the lethal strain of
and one- to five- year shelf-life testing for
listeria, which was found to be a mutation of
international pharmaceutical companies that
logical step for many operators who want
the common strains. Besides the enormous
have their own testing laboratories in
to focus on their core business. Reshape
There are several well-known strains of
the country. Another future
Outsourcing of on-site testing is a
Your Laboratory has been developed in response to approaches from companies
consideration is
operating in industries as diverse as agri-
climate change.
food, chemical production, oil refining
This too is going
and mining.
to have far-
Partnering with Bureau Veritas offers
reaching direct and
strategic and financial advantages,
indirect effects.
including internal cost-savings or a
Extreme weather
conversion of fixed overheads into variable
events and higher
costs, greater flexibility, enhanced
annual average
expertise, innovative digital solutions and
temperatures
risk mitigation, all of which allow you to
will affect the
focus on your core activities. •
persistence and occurrence of bacteria, viruses,
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MEAT, FISH & POULTRY
Save money with these proven temperature monitoring systems As a food business operator you are personally liable for the quality and safety of your goods. The term refers to anyone involved in activities relating to the production, processing or sale of food products, not just the manufacturer.
Q
uality awareness must form the
In accordance with R638 and other legal
foundation of the day-to-day work
requirements and standards, the measuring
of all employees. As a food business
instruments used for this must be accurate
operator, you need to ensure that this is in
to 1°C and should be calibrated at regular
fact the case. The easiest way is via regular
intervals to ensure accuracy is maintained.
inspections and training. You must, however,
There are a number of ways temperatures can
also ensure that your documents are kept
be recorded to demonstrate this due diligence.
up-to-date at all times and are available for at least six months after the shelf-life
THE PROBLEM WITH PAPERWORK
expiration date. This is especially relevant
Numerous companies which produce,
in relation to compliance with temperature
store or distribute food products
limits, e.g. during the storage, processing and
still record temperature readings
transportation of food products.
manually on paper. Lots of quality
In the event of any limit value deviations,
managers in these companies
you should document what corrective action
remain convinced that paperwork
was implemented to show due diligence. It is
is sufficient to meet the legal
essential to maintain the cold chain for the
documentation requirements.
goods that come under your responsibility. In the case of food which cannot be stored
Temperature control is vital in the cool room
“The common preconception that temperature monitoring systems are always expensive and complicated is actually just that: a preconception. As a rule, these systems can be scaled according to requirement – and can even be operated with a single data logger”
It is not our aim to call this into question, but we do believe that it
at room temperature without incurring
makes sense to take a closer look at this
potential problems, the cold chain must not
within the context of risk analysis. The
ERRORS CAN SEEMINGLY COME OUT OF NOWHERE
be interrupted. Deviations (e.g. during loading
Hygiene Regulation R638:2018 requires
There are several obstacles to using handheld
and unloading) are only permitted within
appropriate temperature control measures
measuring instruments, spot checks and
certain limits (maximum +2°C) and for a short
to be taken to ensure that the cold chain is
paperwork. As a quality manager, you
period of time.
not interrupted.
never know what has happened between
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two measuring points. Suppose that your company closes over the weekend and the last spot check on Friday was as uneventful as the first spot check on Monday morning. You cannot be certain that the cooling did not malfunction in between, thereby interrupting the cold chain. Temperature measurements with handheld measuring instruments of any kind – whether it’s penetration or surface measurement are prone to error. This is partly down to the measuring technology itself, which requires consideration of certain aspects in order to obtain the correct results. People also make mistakes. This is, and always will be the case – especially in an environment like the food industry, which is so strongly driven by time and cost pressure. When it comes to documentation, errors creep in there too. After all, manual entries can always be tampered with, and the person
Time and money also need to be invested
Once set up, the system does the work
recording them has his or her own scope
in training. The rule of thumb here is that the
for interpretation when transferring the
more manual a measurement, the higher the
readings to a list. The retrospective recording
training outlay. After all, the temperature limits
of multiple values can also be frequently
of all food products that need to be checked
observed – each individual temperature
are not the only things that employees need
reading is not always remembered correctly.
to know. They should also know what to do in
Whether you’re replacing your existing system
the event of an emergency. The complexity of
with a data logger or a data monitoring
analysis should not be underestimated either,
system – both can help you ensure that
if for instance, you wish to use a spreadsheet
monitoring to technology, you can save time
measurements are actually taken.
programme to get at least minimal insights
and money. Moreover, you also get extra
from the data obtained.
THE HIDDEN COSTS OF TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT
for you. It does this reliably and in your selected measuring cycle. • All data is stored securely – both in the logger and also in the Cloud. • A normal PC/computer or mobile device gives you access to all measurement data at any time, and anywhere. • By outsourcing the task of temperature
security as measurements are taken reliably. • In the event of limit value violations (the
measuring instruments and data loggers
THE ADVANTAGES OF AUTOMATED MONITORING SYSTEMS
should not be underestimated and many
Automated temperature monitoring with an
are not immediately apparent. Spot check
appropriate monitoring system leaves the
measuring instruments must be used, data
shortcomings of manual measuring methods
in customers who can demonstrate an
loggers must be read out and readings
behind and boosts the control of this quality-
effective HACCP self- monitoring system
documented and analysed. All this takes
relevant data to a completely new level.
(and temperature monitoring with an
time, which could be spent by you and your
• Recording, documentation and evaluation
automated monitoring system falls into
The outlays involved in using handheld
employees on more profitable activities.
of the readings is completely automated:
limit values can be individually adjusted), those in charge are immediately alerted via e-mail or SMS. This allows enough time for them to take corrective action. • Controlling authorities put more trust
this category). The common preconception that temperature monitoring systems are always expensive and complicated is actually just that: a preconception. As a rule, these systems can be scaled according to requirement – and can even be operated with a single data logger. Installation only takes a few minutes and prices for a good handheld instrument, a data logger or a temperature monitoring system are all similar. •
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Cut it your way: technology
creating an infinite number of cutting options
The huge volumes of chicken fillet needed to satisfy global demand go way beyond doing the job at home by hand. In high volume processing plants, intelligence has now become a truly indispensable aid in the automatic production of breast fillets. Factories need solutions that combine hardware and software in imaginative ways and can really think for themselves to make the best of each individual fillet. This means the optimum use of raw material, truly minimal giveaway and maximum profit.
Here’s some frequently asked questions
weight, resulting in avoidable and unwanted
about high-volume chicken fillet
giveaway. Portioning fillets to a uniform size
portioning.
and weight is an excellent solution to this
Q
How do consumers want their fillets?
problem. Intelligent equipment and making use of smart software will calculate how each fillet can be portioned most effectively
Most people eat their breast meat
to give the best possible use of raw material,
products either at home or in a restaurant.
reducing any giveaway to a minimum and
In both cases, their choice will depend
maximising yield.
on family size and taste. This could be for fillets, tenderloins, medallions, strips, nuggets or cubes, each with its own detailed specification. Products should look and
Q
How to make more of offcuts?
Trim is an inevitable by-product of portioning.
weigh the same and it should be possible to
You will always have offcuts, however small.
produce them in large volumes. Only high-
These are from top quality muscle meat and
speed intelligent portioning equipment can
can be used to maximum effect in value-
achieve this. These systems should have dual
added further processed products. To realise
lanes and it should be easy to change from one
their full potential, even the smallest pieces
portioning option to another.
must be managed efficiently. It may sound obvious, but the best way to do this is to
Q
How to cut a large chicken breast?
automatically separate trim from the main product in a controlled way, so that both
Broilers are becoming heavier with their
proceed on separate conveyor systems to
large breast fillets becoming increasingly
their next destination in the process. In
difficult to accommodate on retail tray packs.
this way, valuable off-cuts don’t end up as
These packs often have a fixed weight and
a bulk low value item. Their own dedicated
a fixed price. Heavier fillets, however, make
processing line upgrades them to high-quality
it more difficult to hit the required pack
poultry meat.
The Marel I-Cut 122 TrimSort cutting chicken
Q
How to make portion cuts look natural?
Good presentation is important too. Trimmed breast fillet should look natural and like it has not been trimmed at all. This means cutting with a slanting fillet edge. When cutting medallions, strips, nuggets or cubes, it is particularly important that all portions look identical and weigh exactly the same. Modern portion cutters work extremely precisely and produce identical naturallooking cuts. It is even possible to adjust the angle of cut. This natural look no longer has to result in costly giveaway. Today, portioning is a fast process, where every gram counts.
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Cutting precision is now down to 5g. At
technology such as laser light together
product to another. Intelligent software
14 400 pieces per hour over an eight-hour
with innovative portioning software, it is
makes these changes possible by the
shift, this comes to 115kg of valuable meat
possible to determine the exact shape of
tapping of a few keys.
lost per day. When using modern portion
each fillet and calculate the best possible
cutting equipment, these losses are a thing
way of portioning it. A screen shows
of the past. No matter how the fillet is cut,
clearly how fillets are to be cut. Software
it is done precisely using raw material to
enables remote programming and the
Intelligent software is also about collecting
maximum effect.
storage of many customer-specific cutting
data. You don’t know what you don’t know!
programmes in its software menu.
Having collected data and converting this
Q
How can technology help optimise portioning fillets?
Using the very latest vision control
Compilation of different cuts
Today’s customers, whether supermarket
Q
What’s the ultimate in portioning fillets?
into useful reports, operators will then
chains or quick service restaurants,
have instant access to all key performance
demand a large portfolio of different
indicators presented centrally in a user-
products from poultry
friendly format. Using this information,
processors. It is,
operators can keep the equipment
therefore, important
performing at maximum efficiency.
that any portioning
Intelligence could then be taken a step
system not only handles
further by linking separate intelligent
high hourly volumes,
systems. Supposing it were possible to link
but can also handle
equipment, a pick and place robot, producing
more than one product
fixed weight tray packs of breast fillet to
specification at the
the intelligent portioning system. The robot
same time. Besides
would tell the portioner which pieces of meat
the ability to make
to trim and by how much. This would result in
different products
packs with truly minimal giveaway. Dream or a
on different lanes, it
very real reality? •
must be possible to switch quickly from one
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Keeping safety on the menu: why food safety matters The world we live in today is unlike the one we lived in 10 years ago. While developments in technology and the rapid expansion of the food industry has made food more accessible and multi-faceted than ever; it is becoming increasingly harder to protect a fast-growing supply of food from the many risks faced by the industry. Ecowize food safety specialist Lerina Van Zyl unpacks why food safety is so important.
M
ore than 200 modern-day diseases
safety has become top of mind for many
a relationship between a client (such as a
are caused by harmful bacteria,
clients and suppliers!
retailer) and a food manufacturer.
viruses, parasites or chemical
“Thorough, professionally conducted food
As with most things in life, prevention is
substances in unsafe food. Adding to that,
safety audits – both internal and external –
better than cure. “Anyone in the food industry
food safety, nutrition and food security all
have never been more important,” explains
has to be on top of the food safety game
work together. When food is not safe, it can
Ecowize food safety specialist Lerina van Zyl.
nowadays,” she says. “Timeous, detailed
lead to disease and malnutrition. Infants,
South Africa’s food safety standards
internal audits can go a long way to getting all
young children, the elderly and the ill are
are high and many businesses expect
the correct precautions in place before going
especially at risk.
nothing but the best from their suppliers
through a certification audit.”
Now more than ever, consumers expect
when it comes to safe food products. The
Recent events like the Listeria outbreak
to be protected against a myriad of risks
consequences of failing a food safety audit
in South Africa have done much to highlight
associated with the food they purchase and
not only potentially places the consumer
the importance of food safety and food
consume. It’s little wonder then that food
at risk, but it’s also a fast way to damage
safety audits. Due to the onset of Covid-19,
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handwashing now plays a much more significant
measures implemented is communicated clearly,
role than before, and many players in the food
frequently and effectively, a clear understanding
industry have introduced additional PPE,
will result in a robust food safety culture within
equipment and safety measures to mitigate this
the workplace. It is of vital importance that food
significant risk. The Covid-19 pandemic has brought many changes and challenges, but has also highlighted the importance of crosscontamination and how easily viruses (and bacteria) can be transferred. With the focus on touchpoints, hand washing, hand sanitising and social distancing, this is resulting in a positive effect on the prevention of bacterial cross-contamination. It was always understood that hands should be washed and sanitised, but now it is much more clearly understood by all parties involved, from visitors, contractors, staff and all management.
"More than 200 modern-day diseases are caused by harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites or chemical substances in unsafe food"
“While regular and proper food safety audits are immensely important, sufficient and
safety moves parallel with production to have the best end result and the consumer’s best interest at heart. It’s also very important for every single staff member in a food working space to understand the risks involved with unsafe food and follow food safety steps consistently and with care. “That’s where the battle against unsafe food is won, every day.” As part of our commitment to providing our customers with the service of cleaning and sanitising, which forms part of the customers’ Food Safety Management System, Ecowize has obtained ISO22000 certification and are annually audited for conformance to this standard. •
regular staff training and awareness is key,” says van Zyl. We face daily production challenges, and if the reason behind all the control
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South Africa’s pork industry is set for a revolution Pork producers in South Africa are forging ahead with innovation and optimism in uncertain times. The industry has changed drastically over the last few decades – with dietary concerns, disease outbreaks, climate change and other factors all playing a role. Brent Fairlie, CEO at one of South Africa’s largest pork producers, Lynca Meats, lets us in on why, in a country where chicken has always been a firm favourite, pork is poised to make a strong comeback.
S
outh Africa’s pork industry is relatively
The lower prices have opened the door
centre stage as a protein that fits as easily
large, contributing to around 2.15%
for chicken-wary consumers to expand
as any other into a healthy and balanced
to the local agricultural sector as a
their horizons and enjoy pork’s famous
lifestyle. Pork is rich in vitamin B12 and
whole, but accounting for only 7% of the
versatility and flavour. In the midst of yet
vitamin B6, potassium, iron and zinc. A palm
country’s total meat consumption. However,
another economic downturn, pork’s better
sized, 85g portion also gives you 22g of high-
recent trends indicate that there is plenty
price is making it attractive in cash-strapped
quality protein. The leanest cut (pork fillet
of room for expansion and South African
communities and that’s just the beginning of
or tenderloin) is as lean as skinless chicken
producers are leading the way.
the pork revolution.
breast, making it a great choice for the
“The pork industry has had a disruptive
health conscious.
few years,” explains Fairlie. “The Listeriosis
HEALTH AND DIETARY TRENDS
crisis had a major impact on consumer
People’s understanding of nutrition is far
confidence, then only a year later we were hit
beyond what it was just a couple of decades
ETHICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
with an outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease,
ago, where people believed that all fat is
“With regards to the health of their families
followed soon after by Covid-19. These three
bad and all pork is fatty. Today, pork is taking
and their impact on the environment,
events effectively caused periodic significant reductions in the pork price, which all role players in the industry (farmers, abattoirs and retailers) passed on to the end consumer resulting in a long-term increase in the demand for pork. It is the only protein on the market today that is as affordable as it was four to five years ago,” says Fairlie.
"Pork is taking centre stage as a protein that fits as easily as any other into a healthy and balanced lifestyle."
consumers are understandably taking a much closer look at their choices in the supermarket,” said Fairlie. “Litre for litre, raising pigs is significantly less water intensive than raising cows, making it a more environmentally-friendly option than beef. Many people might be surprised to hear that South African farms are also world leaders in a more ethical way of treating their animals, moving away from high-volume factory farming toward more humane methods.” “South Africans consume about ten times as much chicken as pork, and now that the price per kilogram is more and more similar, we expect many more people to experiment with pork in their everyday cooking and for it to enjoy an even bigger spot on the braai in the future,” says Fairlie. After months of lockdown, millions of South Africans are more at home and are spending more time in the kitchen than ever before (and watching their household budgets more closely too). There’s never been a better time to start experimenting with new flavours on a budget - add pork to your daily protein! •
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ALCOHOLIC DRINKS
Embracing sustainability in the
beer brewing industry
The installation of Grundfos pumps and related equipment as part of an international beer brewer’s expansion in Gauteng highlights a common commitment to water and energy efficiency. A range of Grundfos submersible pumps, smart digital pumps and vertical multistage centrifugal pumps were installed at this Sedibeng brewery’s wastewater plant and its water treatment plant.
T
he installation, which is in line
transfer water from the brewery to the water recovery plant. After the
with the brewer’s commitment
sedimentation process, water is pumped to the reclamation plant for
to conserve water as a precious
final treatment. In this circuit, around 6 000m3 of water is pumped
resource, included the installation of a water recovery plant, allowing the operation
daily with the pumps being driven by 15kW high-efficiency motors with IE3 rating.
to further optimise water use within
ACCURATE DOSING
its facility. The expansion also saw the
“In the water treatment plant, a number of Grundfos
upgrading of the water treatment
Smart Digital S and Smart Digital XL pumps are
plant, where clean ‘raw’ water
installed, mounted on dosing skids,” says Makgoga.
from the municipality is further
“These must accommodate a range of chemicals
purified for brewing purposes. After
from sodium hydroxide and sodium hypochlorite
the beer is produced, beer residues
in the reverse osmosis circuit to citric acid and
and water used for pipe cleaning is
anti-scalant in the ultra-filtration circuit.” Makgoga
treated to meet regulated environmental
describes this function as a critical part of the
discharge limits. This can also be re-used
brewery’s operation, and comments on the value of
for cleaning, reducing the need to draw on the municipal supply. According to Raymond Makgoga, Grundfos associate sales engineer, three Grundfos submersible wastewater pumps were provided to
A view of the mounted Grundfos Communication Interface Units (CIU) connected to the brewery PLC facilitating control and monitoring of the pump operation.
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Grundfos control systems. “These systems give a high Raymond Makgoga, Grundfos associates sales engineer, in front of the water recovery plant at the brewery.
level of control, communicating vital data between the pump and the PLC, so that chemical dosing is accurate and appropriate,” he says. “This eliminates over-dosing and ensures that chemicals are not
A view of the reverse osmosis section where purified water is pumped using Grundfos vertical multi-stage 316 stainless steel pumps.
In the ultra-filtration section treated water with dissolved solids is pumped by Grundfos multi-stage 316 stainless steel pumps.
ALCOHOLIC DRINKS
wasted. The Grundfos pumps are able to
uses a Utilities Benchmark Model (UBM)
measure the volumes of water flow and then
that compares the electricity used with the
dose in proportion.”
kilograms of water treated and chemical
The dosing pumps were supplied with the complete package including Grundfos’s CIU
oxygen demand (COD). The use of IE3 energy efficient motors in
500 interface. The CIU 500 is a standard
the Grundfos pump installations has assisted
interface for data transmission between an
in reducing energy consumption to about 1.3
industrial ethernet network and a Grundfos
kW/ kg COD treated, from a level of over 1.9
pump or controller, making data exchange
previously. These statistics are tracked daily
possible between Grundfos pumping systems
and the new equipment helps to facilitate this
and a PLC or SCADA system.
data tracking as the operation works towards
Other accessories in the package were pressure relief valves, pressure loading valves
even more demanding energy-saving targets. According to Nancy Khumalo, service sales
Chemical dosing skids connected in series where various Grundfos Smart Digital Dosing pumps are pumping different chemicals to treat and disinfect water.
for maintaining pressure on the discharge
at Grundfos, energy savings can be modelled
line, and pulsation dampeners to ensure
in advance to indicate how Grundfos pump
smooth dosing flow.
installations can improve energy consumption.
SAVING ENERGY
how the Grundfos pumps could contribute
Energy efficiency is also an important factor,
to reducing their carbon footprint and
considering the significant energy consumed
their actual electricity costs,” says
our sustainability vision, and is now guided by
by wastewater treatment plants. Some 28% of
Khumalo. “We are also able to provide an
our Grundfos Strategy 2025,” says Khumalo.
the Sedibeng facility’s energy is consumed by
estimation of the capital payback period
“Focusing on people and water, we share the
utilities, which are, therefore, the first port of
based on these savings.”
same passion as our customers to impact
“This allows our customers to consider
and understand more about its functioning. Grundfos has been proactive in embracing
positively on our global future through high-
call for energy saving efforts. Large pumps in the system transfer
plant staff to ‘take ownership’ of the equipment
UP-SKILLING
about 1 750m3 of water per hour around the
As part of the package Grundfos provided
brewery, pumping 24 hours a day. To monitor
training and support to operator-level
and conserve energy, he says the company
employees at the brewery. This allowed the
value, technology-driven solutions.” •
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Tel 011 608 4944 Fax 011 608 4948 Email sales@sensetek.biz
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PACKAGING PROFILE
Preparing for the
future of packaging On the market for over 70 years, the Italian Fabbri Group is a global industrial leader in the production and sale of machines, films, software, service and spare parts for food packaging. Since the very beginning, their motto has been “preserve without waste”. Active in more than 80 countries worldwide, Fabbri stands out for its constant attention to emerging market needs.
A
ll Fabbri Group packaging films
NATURE FRESH
meet the new trend in the industry
This is the first cling film in the world for
of encouraging the production
automatic packaging with domestic and
of low carbon footprint foods, such as
industrial compostability certification
fish, laboratory meat or vegetal proteins
(EN 13432). It is also ideal for manual
(vegetarian/vegan). Ideal for the packaging
applications. Nature Fresh combines its
of any food, the Fabbri films guarantee long-
biodegradability characteristics with the
lasting protection and preservation.
properties of transparency, extensibility,
The Fabbri Group have created two new
breathability and the mechanical strength
sustainable packaging solutions that meet
of traditional materials. After use, it is sent
current packaging trends.
for organic recycling through the flow of
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PACKAGING PROFILE
domestic or industrial composting, avoiding
the most advanced and flexible packaging
the long and costly processes associated
technologies, guaranteeing the perfect
with the selection and recycling of post-
packaging of fresh and very fresh products
consumption plastics as well as the waste-to-
with any type of tray (recyclable plastic,
energy treatment of undifferentiated waste.
bioplastic, cardboard, balsa wood, cellulose
In the last two years Nature Fresh has
pulp, etc.), neutral or printed stretch film
received several prestigious awards, such as
(traditional, biobased, compostable) and a
the historical Italian Oscar of Packaging, the
labelling machine that handles traditional
UK Packaging Awards (through the customer
or compostable labels. As a consequence,
Westaway Sausages), the international
adopting a fully compostable packaging or
Biopolymer Innovation Award and the AISOM
alternating the materials used according
industries and retailers to increase the shelf-
Innovation Award. Today, Nature Fresh is also
to customer requirements will no longer be
life of products with an already low carbon
among the five finalists for the BioPlastics
a problem. Retailers and industrial packers
footprint, at the same time further respecting
Award 2020/21.
will be able to maintain operations avoiding
the environment through the possibility of
interruptions, technical adaptations and
adopting a fully compostable packaging. •
FABBRI HYBRID The unique new Fabbri Hybrid wrapping machine range introduces a new standard in
additional costs. In this way, the Fabbri Group allows fresh food producers, small and medium-sized food
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