Food & Drink Matters 122 September by Nick Eddowes

manufacturing | logistics | hospitality | retail Tel: 01562 756960 – www.foodanddrinkmatters.co.uk – 2016 – issue 122

Inside this issue:

Lorien adds to business development team

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op 10 BBC Good Foods Summer Show, Lovejars.co.uk is everything that the artisan or home preserve maker could need at the very best prices – a wide range of British and European glass jars and bottles, plus equipment, on-line label designing, classes and industry information.

orien Engineering Solutions, the Burton on Trent based engineering design and project management firm, has appointed a business development manager to further grow its established reputation in the food and drink sector.

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Matthew Hidderley (pictured), an Aston University MBA graduate, has joined Lorien following various commercial roles including a holiday park general manager in the Peak District and over 10 years at a leading science and technology park, where he headed up a marketing and sales team. He will be working with Lorien’s team of engineers to strengthen and establish relationships with both existing and prospective clients in the industry. Lorien specialises in capital projects for food, brewing, drinks, life sciences, biotech and safety compliance, and sustainability. It is a division of GP Strategies Corporation, a global engineering & technical services organisation headquartered in Maryland USA. Food and drink is the firm’s largest sector by revenue, with a specialist team handling projects from study phase through design and procurement to final commissioning and handover.

Matthew has joined the firm’s UK office in Burton during a period of growth; Lorien has also recently recruited a senior project manager and a further business development manager to focus on life sciences manufacturing and discovery. The company is also in the process of adding senior staff to its Packaging, Utilities, Safety Compliance and Site Safety Management teams. Contact www.gpstrategies.com

Thermal Solutions For Industry

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Insulation Technology: Insulated covers are developed with the customer to protect items which need to be protected in pristine condition whilst outside of the refrigerated area. This cover can help solve the problems created by shortage of chiller space during daily deliveries.

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Its insulating properties maintain chill products at the correct temperature for many hours whilst outside the chill room.

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1stWebbing find bespoke technical textile solutions in all areas of industry. We supply high quality webbings in any size and colour in Polyprop, Cotton, Polyester Nylon, Carbon.

4-5 Hospitality & Catering Matters 8-9 Food & Drink Expo Review Top 20 15-18 Manufacturing & Machining Matters 19-21 Print & Packaging News

We are specialist suppliers of Spacer Fabric with 650 different grades in the data base. Uses vary from medical to filtration. The many years of experience in this field have lead 1stWebbing to develop a whole range of additional products involving textiles and have had particular success with a range of bespoke logistics products currently in use with mainstream retailers.

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Rosie from Rosie Makes Jam and The Guild of Jam & Preserve Makers is our resident expert who informs our decisions on the best way to supply what suits the preserve maker, at whatever level. Rosie’s Pantry is the place to look for design-led Jarcessories™ for the home producer, while the Artisan Shop caters for box to pallet quantities reflected in the competitive prices. Delivery is fast and free over £100 spend. Label Designer Pro™, with the unique QUID calculator, makes designing and

printing the labels for your business quick and very cost-effective. The template is laid out to be compliant with the law so you can be confident that what you design is correct. Pay for your download then print away to your heart’s content – nothing more to pay. If the law and regulations baffle then look at our Professional Training Days – a whole day of information and advice, tailored to the small artisan producer. Soon to be available by webinar. Contact: Rosemary Jameson T 01572 723723 www.lovejars.co.uk

New SPECTRO XEPOS Spectrometers S

PECTRO Analytical Instruments today announced its new line of SPECTRO XEPOS spectrometers, representing a quantum leap in energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (ED-XRF) technology and providing breakthrough advances in the multi-elemental analysis of major, minor, and trace element concentrations.

New developments in excitation and detection introduced with the new SPECTRO XEPOS ED-XRF spectrometers deliver outstanding sensitivity and detection limits and yield remarkable gains in precision and accuracy. The analysers excel at critical tasks from rapid screening elemental analysis for environmental and waste sampling to demanding applications in research, academia, and geological science. They support precise product quality control at-line for a variety of applications such as chemical and

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petrochemical production, and the manufacture of cement, cosmetics, food, pharmaceuticals, and more. Optional AMECARE M2M (machine-to-machine) support extends the new analysers’ self-diagnostic functions with proactive alerts, backed up by direct connection with a remote SPECTRO service expert’s PC. For more information, visit: www.spectro.com/xepos or email: spectro.info@ametek.com. SPECTRO Analytical Instruments is a leading global supplier of analytical instruments employing XRF, Arc/Spark, ICP-OES, and ICP-MS technology for the elemental analysis of materials in industry, research, and academia.

Instrument Specialist of the Year

Redefining the Industry breakthrough advance in the multi-elemental exploration of major, minor and trace element concentrations. Suitable for various industry sectors – including geology and mining (for environmental and waste monitoring) and in research and education – the quality Spectro XEPOS can be applied for at-line processing due to its excellency in completing critical tasks (such as rapid screening analysis and precise product quality control). This new range redefines the niche with its range of up-to-date features which create a host of operational advantages for the end user. Firstly, spectacular sensitivity is provided as the analysers’ proprietary adaptive excitation technology enables exceptionally low limits of detection (LODs) through the enhancement of its highcount detector and strategic tube design. Unlike other prototypes, the x-ray tubes in Spectro XEPOS maintain power in-between measurements, ensuring accuracy is guaranteed throughout the process without the worry that on/off variations will affect readings. Efficiency is also increased for those requiring quick results, as the system has the proficiency to achieve analyses of most samples within mere minutes with its high speed capability. The leading supplier of analytical instruments employing XRF, Arc/ Spark, ICP-OES, and ICP-MS technology for material analysis has progressed rapidly and these new innovations are examples of its success as well as its penchant for constant improvement. Graham, confident that the group can maintain this level of excellence, succinctly outlined the company’s future movements: “The plans going forward for Spectro UK are in principle to grow our business,” he concluded.

ur sister publication, Industrial Process News, recently announced that Spectro Analytical Instruments GmbH/ Ametek has been awarded its well-deserved Instrument Specialist of the Year profile. What initially began as a 3-man-enterprise in 1979 has progressed rapidly in leaps and bounds, as Spectro Analytical is now an internationally recognised brand that has managed to successfully distribute over 40,000 instruments to its customers across the world ever since its establishment. The reputable supplier of analytical instruments works alongside AMETEK Materials Analysis Division as a dedicated member employing optical emission (Arc/Spark OES, ICP-OES) and X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRF) technology for usage in elemental analysis processes for materials incorporated in industrial, research and academic applications.

the company’s performance in recent times, “The last 12 months have been a great time for us here at Spectro Analytical UK,” he commented. “As an organisation, we are absolutely focused on development and we are proud to divulge that we have seen double digit growth in our sales. “I am pleased to say that we haven’t been affected by the economic crisis in any way – in fact, we have been performing very well and haven’t had any difficulties in maintaining our status as an industry leader. In terms of the past few months, we have experienced particular advance in regards to sales within the UK metals industry.”

“This can be achieved by improving market penetration with the attendance of trade shows, our product lines and general marketing and advertising, whilst of course striving for complete customer satisfaction. Here at Spectro Analytical UK we are very proud to have been selected for this Company of the Year award - we feel that being chosen for this title by Industrial Process News will help us on our way to achieve our growth objectives.” T 0116 246 2950 spectro.info@ametek.com www.spectro.com

Having gone from strength to strength ever since its foundation, Spectro is now an established market leader for metal analysers operating with a 400 strong network of employees across the world. The high demand for accurate instrumentation in the fast-developing field of elemental analysis has encouraged the company to develop its array of solutions on an ongoing basis, leading advancements with innovative approaches in order to keep pace with the ever-thriving market. This has subsequently resulted in several major releases in each of its core product lines. January 2015 saw the launch of the new Arcos II ICP-OES, which became an immediate success with its sophisticated features and exceptional level of performance. This particular product led to major growth for the company, as several new accounts made the informed decision to invest in this stunning system.

Graham Hibberd, Country Manager UK and Ireland, receives the Award from our journalist

The group supplies a wide range of spectrometers and analysers, covering everything from handheld spectrometers for the recycling of metals and fully automatic sample preparation (and other such purposes) to intelligent analysis systems for process control in challenging environments. The ability to provide superior products that optimise workplace safety and analytical reliability has made Spectro an attractive partner for clients in different markets; its customer base comprises both small independents to the large internationals.

Five months later the upgraded SPECTROLAB M12 metals analyser was introduced, an instrument leading a superior generation of OES analysers. Setting the standard for R&D and process/quality control, this product is synonymous with flexibility, stability and analytical functionality, presenting a mode of elemental analysis in a comprehensive package available in HYBRID PMT/CCD and breakthrough new ALL-CCD versions. The company’s latest addition was brought to market this January in the form of the new XEPOS ED-XRF. Representing a quantum leap in energy dispersive x-ray fluorescence technology, the XEPOS ED-XRF is an exceptional ED-XRF instrument offering a

Graham Hibberd, Country Manager UK and Ireland at Spectro Analytical Instruments GmbH, was keen to tell us more about

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Hospitality & Catering Matters

Precision Hygiene P

recision Hygiene has forged a long and successful partnership with Hobart, supplying its superior Ecomax ranges of glass and dishwashers nationwide. Building on strong foundations, the relationship has gone from strength to strength. Precision now offers not only the best ware-washing equipment in the marketplace, courtesy of Hobart, but also a full service solution. From start to finish its dedicated and experienced account managers will consult

you on the best solution for your needs. Able to provide bespoke tabling, full installation by Hobart technicians and complete project management, Precision Hygiene really does take the stress out of upgrading your equipment. Hobart’s Ecomax and Ecomax Plus ranges offer a two-tiered approach, ensuring that the right size and capacity equipment is always on offer at a price to meet all budgets. By partnering with Hobart,

Precision is also able to offer interest-free credit and comprehensive leasing options. For Precision Hygiene, choosing Hobart as its ware-washing partner has been a great move, allowing it to off a unique and personalised service and supply the market-leading ware-washing product at an affordable price.

Delta Refrigeration and Pastorfrigor Group join forces in deal

Contact T 0845 287 3120 www.hobartdishwasher.co.uk

ne of Europe’s leading refrigeration suppliers, Italian company Pastorfrigor, has acquired a majority share in Delta Refrigeration, bringing a host of exciting new changes to the company – including a new name, Pastorfrigor GB Limited. The move saw two new Directors join Simon Robinson, Darren Brown and Julie Robinson on the Board of the company: Davide Montina from Pastorfrigor SPA and Roman Visnovsky of Pastorkalt AS, one of the Group owned companies. Simon Robinson remained in his post as Managing Director, and Darren Brown as Operations Director in the fresh new company. Pastorfrigor GB Ltd moved into new, state-of-the-art offices and warehousing in White Roding near Great Dunmow, Essex in early August. The new company home has a showroom, extensive office space and three dedicated warehouses. Simon Robinson, Pastorfrigor GB Ltd Managing Director, said, “Our deal with Pastorfrigor will bring us a huge opportunity to see some real growth into new areas, as Pastorfrigor has a fantastic range of equipment. “The Pastorfrigor and Pastorkalt brands have always been well known in the UK. Now, though, the Group will have a direct presence here for the first time since the successful early years of the former Pastorfrigor UK. “From superbly designed Italian counters and the latest energy-efficient integrals, to a complete range of equipment for the convenience sector, we will now truly offer our customers everything they need,” he added. T 01279 876919 hello@pastorfrigorgb.com www.pastorfrigorgb.com

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&E Hall’s ambient beer cooler is helping a traditional Cotswold village pub to save money on its energy bills. The unit was installed at the Old Fleece, a former 18th Century coaching inn at Rooksmoor, near Stroud. The Old Fleece is part of the Cotswold Food Club’s pubs and hotel portfolio. The Cotswold Food Club conducted an energy efficiency survey at the Old Fleece and Tim suggested installing a J&E Hall ambient beer cooler. It was decided to locate the cooler in the cellar, which is above ground, where it was installed to operate in tandem with the existing J&E Hall Cellar Cooler, previously installed by TK Refrigeration. The ambient beer cooler unit was supplied by the Gloucester branch of FSW. The J&E Hall ambient beer cooler cuts in when outside temperatures fall to 10°C and below which means it will be busy for most months of the year. Energy costs are a major issue for the pub and restaurant trade and it is estimated that up to a quarter of a pub’s energy bill is accounted for by its refrigeration requirements. T +44 (0)1322 394420 F +44 (0)1322 394421 helpline@jehall.co.uk www.jehall.com

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Hospitality & Catering Matters

Top honours go to Badgemaster at The Professional Clothing Show Name badge manufacturer, Badgemaster, scooped three highly commended awards at the Professional Clothing Awards last week; Best IT Innovation and Website, Made in the UK, and Best Manufacturer/Distributor.

elebrating their achievements, Badgemaster was centre stage receiving the awards from Olympic star and TV presenter Sharron Davies at the glamorous event in London last week. Co-founder and Managing Director, John Bancroft MBE, describes his pride and delight at the achievements of their 100+ team, “To receive these awards is a great honour – for our team, our clients, and for the local community in Nottinghamshire. To be globally recognised for our achievements is one of the great landmarks in our journey to deliver unparalleled products and service for our customers.”

Award 3: Best Manufacturer/Distributor Badgemaster’s best in class reusable name badge, Instabadge®, was recognised for its quality and customer service benefits. It enables customers to create bespoke, professionally designed badges within their own premises. Its unique and innovative design enables customers to have almost all the quality and appearance of a professionally made ready to wear badge with all the economy and convenience of a reusable one.

Award 1: Best IT Innovation and Website Badgemaster.co.uk launched its new site with many innovative features earlier this year, providing enhanced services to customers to help them access highest quality, personalised badges with the famous Badgemaster price guarantee easily and efficiently.

Its benefits have been widely recognised, with already over 2,000 customers now enjoying the Instabadge benefits. As well as being available from Badgemaster directly, it is also now distributed through corporate clothing companies, catalogue and office stationery suppliers.

Bespoke badge design, helpful product information, expert advice and instant price quotations are part of the Badgemaster.co.uk experience. Badgemaster customers can now place orders online giving them the fastest, the most accurate and the most economical way that there is to order a name badge. With an average of 50 new enquiries and over 200 orders a day, the website is a key part of Badgemaster’s customer service, helping 27,000 customers and 5 million people and an estimated 5,000,000 people wear Badgemaster’s name badges every day.

Yvette Ashby, the publisher of Professional Clothing Director-e magazine and Director of The Professional Clothing Show and awards, was delighted to see these three important awards go to Badgemaster, “It fills me with pride to see Badgemaster’s great success at our 2016 awards. We had over 400 attendees from all over the World from large global companies, independent organisations and some of the industries rising stars from fashion designers to corporate tailors, who all play a part in ensuring the professional clothing industry remains cutting edge, competitive and customer focused.”

Award 2: Made in the UK Badgemaster, Europe’s largest name badge manufacturer, had its first factory in a small portacabin in Hucknall, Nottingham. Twentyfour years later, the state of the art, purpose built

Standards Institute Accreditations for Quality and Environmental Management.

Badgemaster Team presented the Professional Clothing Award 12,000ft2 facility still resides in nearby Newstead, Nottinghamshire today. The company plays an important role in the local community, receiving Governmental recognition for staff training and environmental responsibility; subjects close to the

hearts of many of Badgemaster’s 100+ employees, who come from the local ex-mining community. Badgemaster’s focus on British suppliers of the highest calibre has also earned the company the British

For more information about Badgemaster, call its customer services team on: 01623 723112, email: customerservices@badgemaster.co.uk or visit: www.badgemaster.co.uk

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Hospitality & Catering Matters

Eureka! It’s a Sicilian meatball! A

fennel, black pepper and chilli flakes.

rchimedes had his eureka moment displacing water in a bath tub on the island of Sicily. The result was a principle which led to the creation of a fundamental law of physics. Snowbird foods had its special moment in a factory in North London.

As with all other Snowbird products, these can be microwaved from frozen or batch oven baked to a core temperature of 72°C. “It’s a good day in the factory when production of this meatball is scheduled because it puts the team in a happy holiday mood,” said commercial and marketing director, Roy Anderson. “I believe it will have the same effect on customers too,” he added.

The result was the definitive Sicilian Meatball. It is redolent of the beautiful Mediterranean island thanks to its appetising taste, attractive aroma and eyecatching appearance. It took Snowbird no less than thirteen ingredients to flavour the juicy chicken thigh meat (80% of the product) and create a culinary vision of the historic island. These

included onion, parmesan cheese, rusk, top class olive oil, sultanas, pine nuts, parsley, capers, garlic,

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Taking the confusion out of world foods – as easy as KTC

nterest in world foods in the UK continues unabated. Research shows 7 out of 10 shoppers who buy from the world food aisle say they enjoy the experience, making it even more popular than the wine section. This is despite 29% of world food shoppers claiming they find the world food aisles rather confusing.

Well KTC has the answer. It offers a comprehensive range of products that are clearly packaged and with great shelf stand out. It’s also a one stop shop for category managers who can buy KTC’s vast product portfolio, Sea Isle’s popular Caribbean product range and Suncrest soft drinks, all from the same supplier – KTC.

KTC (Edibles) Ltd, founded in 1971, is probably best known in the UK as the largest family owned manufacturer and distributor of high quality cooking oils and fats, supplying over 250 million litres a year. However, KTC offers in excess of 3,000 lines, from tinned pulses, tomatoes through to gram flour and spices. KTC is a formidable supplier to the grocery trade and has adaptable ingredients that hit the mark. Paresh Mehta, Commercial Director, KTC comments, “We’re a world food brand in every sense of the word. Our whole business was set up to serve the ethnic communities of the UK, providing good quality foodstuffs and ingredients to help make authentic cuisines from around the globe. KTC is a well-known brand amongst the Asian and Caribbean community in the UK because these discerning shoppers know it’s a name they can trust and now we’re seeing brand recognition from mainstream shoppers too.” Food trends are obviously always moving and shifting and KTC’s philosophy is to provide a broad spectrum of ingredients, all authentic and sourced from around the world that allows the grocery trade to react to consumer demand.

This is shown for instance in the huge wave in popularity amongst the mainstream health conscious shopper for coconut oil, with lots of food companies scrabbling to get this product, whereas KTC has been supplying it in the UK for more than twenty years, long before the recent surge in sales. KTC offers a broad range of coconut oils including new to the market KTC Organic Virgin Coconut Oil. If you really want to keep your finger on the pulse of what’s hot in world foods for 2016, KTC say you can’t ignore pulses. The United Nations has dubbed 2016 as the International Year of Pulses, which means this grain legume could potentially surpass quinoa and kale in popularity. Paresh says, “We offer a vast array of tinned and dried pulses. A staple of South Asian cuisine they also feature heavily in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cooking. They’re packed with protein, high in fibre and are a fantastic way to create a tasty supper dish for the whole family that costs next to nothing – anything from hummus and dal to spicy Spanish chick peas.” KTC is also seeing an increased demand for gram flour from mainstream shoppers, which is probably due to more people looking for gluten free products. Made from ground chick peas and yellow split pleas, KTC Gram Flour is gluten free and is great to coat vegetables for pakoras or to make flatbreads. The move away from processed foods and an increased demand for authenticity has also seen resurgence in butter ghee sales for KTC. There’s been a lot of media attention saying that butter ghee is in fact healthier than processed alternatives. Ghee is great as it’s suitable for cooking at high temperatures and appeals to those who are trying to cook authentic curries from scratch. Asked to discuss plans for the future, Paresh says, “KTC still sees one of its major roles as providing good quality and affordable ingredients to Britain’s diverse ethnic communities but with the introduction of speciality products the business is strongly placed to further increase its popularity with mainstream shoppers too.” T 0121 505 9223 info@ktc-edibles.co.uk www.ktc-edibles.co.uk

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Catering Utensil Provider of the Month

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t Food and Drink Matters we pride ourselves on presenting the most influential and contemporary businesses positively impacting the industry, and so it is our pleasure to introduce to our readers OFFUNDO, who has been granted with our prestigious Catering Utensil Provider of the Month profile. The company, which is based in Gotham, Nottingham, specialises in the manufacture and supply of OFFUNDO, a simple two-piece catering grade stainless steel utensil made to streamline the butter spreading process. Although the initial idea was conceptualised over 25 years ago, it wasn’t until 2015 when the product was officially granted patents. Aimed primarily at the sandwich manufacture and catering markets (although also suitable for households and smaller catering outlets such as pubs), the smart device applies an even and consistent layer of presoftened butter (or spread) to slices of bread in one swift action. With the ability to spread an average sized loaf in less than 30 seconds – which is essentially five times faster than the conventional handheld knife method – OFFUNDO is an impressive gadget that has certainly proven its worth within the food industry. “I wouldn’t have invested so much money, time and

effort into a product I didn’t truly believe in,” Founder and Company Director, Kevin Whitehead told us. “All of our utensils are individually made, hand-welded, laser cut and pressed, and records of each number (date and manufacturer included) are made for full traceability. I have complete confidence in this innovation, which I am proud to say is professionally made and design registered. “I have been in the catering industry since I was 15 years old and there has never been anything out there like this. People are actually surprised that such a simple yet effective idea hasn’t been brought to fruition before, and the feedback they return is very good: once they have read the instructions and become acquainted with the utensil they find it incredibly easy to use. It isn’t heavy or difficult – even a child can use it!” (https:// youtu.be/M8E92Pvq4lY). OFFUNDO comprises two parts – the Hopper and the Plunger. The Hopper is loaded with the tempered/softened butter or spread (which must be thoroughly mixed beforehand). The Plunger is used to exert the required amount of pressure onto the loaded spread, which is extruded through an aperture on to the bread surface. This fluid action ensures more slices can be buttered in less time, which fundamentally reduces production hours whilst simultaneously increasing profits. The new and imaginative item comes with a whole host of operational benefits. Not only is it the most efficient spreading solution available,

it is also the most cost-effective, as its robust steel components ensure dependability and longevity. Its portability means no power outlet is required, and the two individual parts can be easily separated for cleaning using a dishwasher, detergent or hot soapy water. When asked about the organisation’s plans for the future, Kevin concluded, “It is early days, but I am currently investigating the viability of a plastic OFFUNDO as this will enable us to reach out to the domestic market as well as the industrial sector. Our main priority going forward, however, is to keep on selling, getting the OFFUNDO name out there successfully, which we are hoping to do by attending our

first ever trade event: the Lunch! Show on 21-22 September.” T 0115 914 0696 info@offundo.co.uk www.offundo.co.uk

Waste & Recycling Solutions Company of the Month

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ood and Drink Matters is extremely proud to present Compact and Bale as its selected Waste & Recycling Solutions Company of the Month. An award winning waste and recycling business, Compact and Bale provide a total waste management solution that includes intelligent labour saving equipment, waste and recycling collections, data reporting and compliance. Their truly innovative approach allows customers to systemise their waste management operations, reduce costs and maximise recycling revenues. The established company was set up in 2000 by Managing Director Steve Burnett and began as a one man band. Over the years it has grown significantly and now benefits from years of experience working with all UK industry sectors

including food and drink manufacturers, logistics, packaging, retail and large distribution centres, changing their view on waste and enabling them to treat it as a commodity to be conserved and valued. “With our experienced account managers, customer service team and mobile field service engineers, we are ideally placed to support you, whatever your waste, recycling and equipment needs,” commented Marketing Assistant, Hannah Rainey. “We provide great service, flexibility and loyalty to our customers, suppliers and each other and are renowned for our integrity, honesty, excellence and quality.” Compact and Bale is a UK agent for some of Europe’s leading manufacturers such as Strautmann, Packmat, Ludden & Mennekes and Gillard. Working closely with these brands, the company supplies the latest intelligent compaction equipment that highly benefits customers. A notable product in the ever growing range is the AutoLoadBaler from Strautmann. Designed to do all the hard work for you, the state-ofthe-art system is a mill size, front

loading vertical baler that can also be fed automatically from a rear mounted cart emptying system. It significantly reduces labour and double handling and can produce savings of up to 2,000 hours per annum. Another time and labour saving machine from Strautmann is the advanced LiquiDrainer®. High costing, manual opening of bottles is no more as the efficient system empties filled PET bottles, TetraPak®, beverage cans and even entire packages quickly and automatically. The small space required and the low weight enable mobile use and the LiquiDrainer can be flexibly employed for various materials. Compact and Bale also offer servicing on all equipment including machinery that is not their own. This

high quality service and support is offered by a nationwide team of 25 service engineers that operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week with a guaranteed maximum 24-hour response and in most instances complete the repair on the same day. They also provide a low cost commercial waste collection service from wheelie bins and skips to on-site compactors and baled loads, which are safe, regular, reliable, and extremely efficient. “As well as providing an innovative solution for waste management, we help companies save a great deal of money and provide documentation which displays how much their waste disposal has helped the environment,” Hannah concluded. “Within the next 5 years our aim is to become the preferred supplier of intelligent compaction equipment and services to the UK’s leading companies, being known for our exceptional products and services provided to each and every customer.” T 01732 852244 www.compact-and-bale.com

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The London Coffee Festival Review Top 10

The London Coffee Festival

Bailies Coffee Roasters

he London Coffee Festival celebrates London’s bustling and vibrant coffee scene. This year, 30,488 discerning coffee lovers and industry professionals attended the event from 7-10 April 2016 at the Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, London. It was an unmissable event for discerning coffee lovers and those working in the coffee scene.

ailies Coffee Roasters is a close-knit team of dedicated people passionate about creating world class coffee experiences, providing great customer service, and having a lot of fun along the way. We are humbled and proud to be sourcing coffee from some of the world’s best coffee producers, and building ethical, sustainable long term relationships with coffee farming communities committed to quality coffee production.

The festival featured over 250 artisan coffee and gourmet food stalls, tastings and demonstrations from world-class baristas, interactive workshops, street food, coffee-based cocktails, live music, DJs, art exhibitions and much more. Visitors also gained access to Milk & Sugar, the fashion and lifestyle district showcasing some of the most inspirational brands spanning from fashion to design and food. The London Coffee Festival is also proud to be the official launch event of UK Coffee Week™.

6-9 April 2017 at the same venue. This is our first pick of the best exhibitors from this year’s show, listed here in alphabetical order: Bailies Coffee, Cafes Novell, Chalo, Harry Stedman, Handspresso, NIX&KIX & Pinwheel Balms. Further details can be found below.

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NIX&KIX

We are ultimately driven by our sense of responsibility to

the coffee farmers and our passion for ensuring pleasurable coffee experiences and satisfied customers. Contact T +44 (0)28 9077 1535 www.bailiescoffee.com

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afes Novell UK had a successful London Coffee Festival with the official UK launch of both our Nespresso compatible capsules and our Triple Certified Organic coffee beans adding to our already excellent range of certified coffee beans.

IX&KIX are delicious non-alcoholic drinks with a gentle cayenne chilli kick. Long-term friends Julia and Kerstin co-founded the company in 2015 to bring excitement into the soft drinks market. Cayenne is the ultimate feel-good ingredient; capsaicin (the hot bit) in cayenne is known to provide a natural endorphin high while helping to boost metabolism. This makes them a great pick-me-up during the day and an exciting alternative to alcohol at night. The cayenne kick is expertly paired with quality ingredients like Alfonso mango from India, peaches from rural Germany (where both founders are from) and cucumber from the UK. The drinks are made in Devon and contain no artificial ingredients, no fizz and no refined sugars. Since launch they’ve picked up a number of awards including ‘Best New Beverage Concept’ at the International Beverage Awards

for the current range: Peach & Vanilla, Cucumber & Mint and Mango & Ginger. For more information or to stock NIX&KIX, please contact Julia Kessler on: +44 (0)7786 167525, email: sales@nixandkix.com or visit: www.nixandkix.com

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music and culture that came with it.

espectfully looking to the past to inform our designs, Harry Stedman clothing represents creative and emotional investment, smart classic style for Saturday nights and Sunday best, and the utilitarianism and functionality that was important to Harry. Workwear that would last a lifetime and age distinctively. Clothing with purpose.

In the late fifties and early sixties, returning to their home ports, they brought back the slang, sounds, and looks that influenced the burgeoning music scenes. Liverpool in Harry Stedman's case, kick starting the youth explosion that created the culture that influences the way we live today.

We champion key facets of classic American and European attire, creating new, exciting clothing that demonstrates fire, skill and forward thinking. The Son and Grandson of the eponymous Harry honour their family legacy with clothes that tell authentic tales of transatlantic adventures aboard cruise liners and cargo ships. Young Merchant

We take meticulous care, pride and attention to detail at every stage of the coffee journey from tasting, sourcing and roasting, to supporting our trade customers and endconsumers through coffee education, training and business guidance.

We draw on all those homegrown influences to bring you a hardwearing collection fit to withstand the blood, sweat and tears. Classic silhouettes updated with intelligent fabrics with each piece produced either here in the UK, USA or Japan. seamen set on bright lights and big cities took their opportunities to see the world and soak up all the style,

T +44 (0)20 3095 9715 contact@harrystedman.com www.harrystedman.com

Coffee flavoured lip balms P

inwheel Balms launched its range of coffee flavoured lip balms at the London Coffee Festival in April 2016. Handmade in the UK with all natural ingredients and local London beeswax, consumers were delighted to find their beloved roasted coffee flavour in a portable, useful form.

Aside from the above new product launches, our focus on the industry in the UK is the HORECA market with our range of coffee bean and ground products. This is being achieved through our dedication to provide premium quality coffee alongside dedicated customer service

satisfaction and our technical support which ensures our clients serve ‘the perfect cup’ each and every time! This level of service – not usually seen in the UK sector - is being achieved though the backing and support of one of Spain’s largest coffee roasters, Cafes Novell, who rank No.1 in customer service in the Spanish market. If you think that Cafes Novell could help your business, please contact Phil White, Managing Director UK, at: phil.white@cafesnovell.co.uk or visit: www.novellcoffee.co.uk

Handpresso for coffee anywhere H

andpresso enables espresso lovers to have fantastic coffee wherever they are. Thanks to the 16 bar pressure, Handpresso produces creamy top quality espressos and is the perfect addition to any coffee lover’s adventure! The Handpresso Hybrid Pump range is a great accessory for the outdoors and people that love to travel. Compatible with both fresh ground and easy serve espresso pod, you simply add hot water and the coffee of your choice, pump to pressure (just like a bike pump) and your machine is ready to produce a high quality espresso in less than 2 minutes. The Handpresso Auto has 4 machines in the range to ensure it covers all automotive situations. The Handcoffee is available in both 12v and 24v, compatible with the Senseo Coffee pod; it takes 4 minutes to heat and build to pressure then PERFECTO your coffee is ready to pour in either a 50ml or 110ml shot. The original Handpresso Auto saw the release of a new and improved Hybrid model in 2015 for use with both

the ESE pods and ground coffee, simply pick your lid, add your favourite coffee and cold water and press start – watch the pressure build in under 3 minutes for the perfect brew. T 01282 869641 sales@handpresso.co.uk www.handpresso.co.uk

One of the most eye-catching booths was Chalo! A

n energetic and most of all passionate team was sampling their Hug in a Mug Chai Lattes with loads of enthusiasm. The Belgian startup has launched a range of authentic Indian Chai Lattes, the famous Indian drink of black tea, spicy herbs, sugar and milk, which you can serve hot and chilled.

Available in shelf-ready cases of 12, the lip balms make an ideal add-on item, perfect for popping by your till. If you have shelf space available, they also make sets of three lip balms in hand-stamped gift sets.

The founder has discovered the real Chai Latte during a month of volunteering in ‘her own orphanage in Kolkata,’ when she returned to India for the first time after her adoption. Five years later the Chalitos have launched an authentic, in India produced Chai Latte, with respect for the traditional recipe.

Since the London Coffee Festival, it has also added tea inspired lip balms to the range. With cold winter days fast approaching, handy products like this make a brilliant offering for your customers. Current coffee and tea themed flavours available are: • Latte • Americano • Mocha • Green Tea & Mint • Earl Grey • Chamomile.

Both new products had great interest from the visitors in attendance with over 1,000 boxes of Nespresso capsules sold. It was a perfect start to the capsule business, helping to get the word out to the two main areas of our target market – the first being the consumer market in conjunction with our e-shop at: www.novellcoffee.co.uk and the second being the hotel sector. We have since seen good take up of the Novell Nespresso capsules for hotel bedrooms, providing hotel operators with a premium coffee product alongside competitive pricing.

To order, contact The Artisan Food Club at: www.artisanfood.club or email: contact@pinwheelbalms.com to order direct.

New Natural Drink of Scandinavia’ for all 4 flavours of their Chai Latte: authentic Masala, Cardamom, Lemongrass and Vanilla. The premix is all natural and completely lactose-free. Your customers and baristas will both love this true Hug in a Mug!

Chalo is a socially responsible start-up because of its intense co-operation with a social warehouse and its ambition to set up its own charity project in India.

Chalo means, ‘Let’s go, let’s move forward together’ in Hindi, which perfectly reflects what they stand for.

The Chalitos are very proud of their award ‘Best

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A success as thousands visited T

New Konjac Rice launches in Tesco stores throughout the UK

housands of visitors poured through the NEC doors to visit Food & Drink Expo 2016 held from 18-20 April at the NEC, Birmingham. With more than 1,200 exhibitors under one roof across four co-located shows, the event attracted representatives from the grocery, wholesale, speciality retail, manufacturing and foodservice sectors. Food & Drink Expo ran alongside Foodex, Farm Shop & Deli Show and National Convenience Show to provide visitors with an all-encompassing view of the industry. Undoubtedly a success, an impressive 35% of floor space has already been rebooked by return exhibitors with more than 100 companies keen to return to the next edition of the show in 2018. Among those that have confirmed their return are Campden BRI, Bridor, Vleems Foods, Wensleydale Cheese and Grocery Accelerator. Food & Drink Expo was co-located with Foodex, Farm Shop & Deli Show and National Convenience Show. The next Food & Drink Expo will take place from 16-18 April 2018 at the NEC in Birmingham. This is our first pick of

uly 25th saw over 360+ Tesco stores launch a brand new, revolutionary slimming food that contains only 35 calories per serving – Konjac Rice by Better Than Foods.

the best exhibitors from this year’s show, listed here in alphabetical order: Amazing Forest, Art Foods, Ben Rigby, Better Than Foods, Chosan Drinks, Delicioso, DJM Food Solutions, Down Sauce Co, Genius Drinks, Pizzado, Polar Pops, The Ice Co, Troo Foods. Further details can be found on the next page www.foodanddrinkexpo.co.uk

Delicioso imports Spanish products D

elicioso is one of the UK’s leading importers and distributors of high-quality Spanish foods, wines and gifts, offering tasty and authentic products including award-winning meats, pâtés, seafood, salsas and condiments, sweets and chocolates – all artisan-made and beautifully presented.

Unlike other Konjac products available in the UK, Konjac Rice, Noodles and Spaghetti doesn’t need draining, as there is no water inside the pack, making it more convenient than ever. In addition, what sets this product aside from other similar products is that the texture and appearance is much more like traditional pasta, noodles and rice with a fraction of the calories.

The Konjac Rice, Noodles and Spaghetti is: • Sugar-free • Fat-free • Gluten-free • Low Calorie • Less than 6g of Carbohydrate. Contact www.BetterThanFoods.com

Pizzado: The make at home pizza kit W

ith over 20 years’ experience of the pizza industry Karen Boyd developed an idea brought about by memories of her son Josh. Josh, when he was younger and had friends over, loved to make their own pizzas and demanded dough balls and an array of toppings rather than a made up pizza from his Mum’s shop. In 2013, Pizzado the make at home pizza kit evolved. Using only the best of Irish ingredients each kit has 2 x dough balls, 2 x packs of tangy tomato sauce and 2 x packs 100% mozzarella cheese, giving an authentic, fun and tasty pizza and a great way of using up those fridge left-overs!

Formed in 2004 by Jose Luiz Alvarez and Kate ShirleyQuirk and inspired by their passion for Spanish food and culture, Oxfordshire-based Delicioso seeks out authentic, family-run businesses throughout Spain to bring regional specialities to delicatessens, restaurants, retailers and distributors throughout the UK. We have over 450 products on offer and were proud winners of 14 Gold Great Taste awards last year alone, a reflection of the quality of our range. Here’s some of the highlights from our latest catalogue: Tortas de Aceite, sugared olive oil biscuits from Seville, gourmet Chocolate Fig Bombons from Barcelona, cold-pressed virgin nut oils including pistachio from Castilla, an extensive selection of award-winning charcuterie and regional cheeses, beautiful flavoured salts from the island of Ibiza and our own range of Spanish salsas.

The new Konjac range helps with weight loss and to maintain healthy cholesterol levels and it’s ready to eat straight from the packet. This brand new innovation is brought to you by Konjac Innov, producers of Slim Pasta, Slim Noodles and Slim Rice low calorie and carb-free foods for weight loss.

Diet at your desk – no water, no drain, no rubbery texture

All guaranteed to bring an authentic taste of Spain! To find out more about Delicioso or to request a catalogue, email: info@delicioso.co.uk, visit our website at: www.delicioso.co.uk or come and see our full range of products by visiting us on stand 1621 at the Speciality Fine Food Show this September.

Pizzado won the Irish Quality Food Awards in 2014 and 2015 – ‘we love that it appeals to both adults and children’ and so far in 2016 we have won Silver in the Free From Ireland Awards for our exciting Pizzado Gluten Free Cheese and Tomato, was winner of the NI Food Awards for the Frozen Provider Award and again a finalist in the IQFA 2016 for our Pizzado Pepperoni and Pizzado Gluten Free Cheese and Tomato. With wonderful new additions and accolades on the horizon please follow us on Facebook to become part of the exciting Northern Ireland based Team Pizzado journey and look out for our monthly competitions #pizzadoIt

Contact M 07754 222177 info@pizzado.com www.pizzado.com

Wild about rice D

premium sprouted multigrain blends and are complete proteins.

The beautifully named brand Floating Leaf is a family business committed to producing the industry’s highest quality wild rice and multi grain products. “We are focused,” says the company, “on adding life to your meal naturally with health-giving cuisine.” Floating Leaf products are all-natural, gluten free, non-GMO verified, kosher, vegan and sustainably grown. Prairie Blends are

The range was developed by nutritionists and chefs to be healthy, great tasting and with an optimum mix of textures, perfect for side dishes, salads, and soups and as an entree. Sprouting grains, seeds and beans gives 15% to 30% more protein and up to 10 times more B-Vitamins, more Vitamin C, Vitamins E & K, beta-carotene, calcium, phosphorus and iron. Gourmet Blends offers the highest quality brown and wild

JM Food Solutions is delighted to introduce our exciting range of Wild Rice Blends from Canada.

blends with a naturally nutty flavour. Note this great selling point: all Floating Leaf products are unseasoned and conveniently speedy to cook! Contact T +44 (0)20 7582 3086 info@djmfoodsolutions.co.uk www.djmfoodsolutions.co.uk

100% natural, organic drinks C

hosan is an independent producer of a range of 100% natural, organic drinks bursting with the exotic flavours of hibiscus and superfruit, baobab. The recently relaunched non-alcoholic drinks are positioned as premium products for health conscious consumers and foodies seeking new flavours. The soft drinks are available in Pure Hibiscus, Hibiscus with Fiery Ginger, Hibiscus with Refreshing Ginger and Baobab Superfruit Drink.

millilitre bottle, the hibiscus infused drinks pair well with an array of food flavours and offer a refreshing, thirst quenching experience. During the festive season, they offer an appealing alcohol-free beverage option. Baobab is popular with the health and fitness conscious due to the high levels of Vitamin C and potassium. The Chosan Baobab Superfruit drink is refined sugar-free containing only coconut sugar in addition to the baobab.

With a name that means ‘cultural heritage’ in The Gambian language, Wolof, Chosan uses authentic, time honoured recipes from The Gambia to create these non-alcoholic drinks available in the UK for the first time.

All four drinks in the Chosan range are made with 100% natural ingredients without the use of any artificial additives, preservatives or colourings, and are gluten-free and vegan friendly. With less than 100 calories in each drink, the hibiscus and baobab drink help maintain a balanced lifestyle. Along with the

Available in a convenient ready to go 330

natural goodness of Chosan’s drinks, there’s also an ethical element. Five pence from every bottle sold will go to African food producers to help improve their standard of living. The drinks are available at a range of wholesale stockists nationwide and have recently been listed at the UK’s leading online grocery retailer Ocado. For further information, visit: www.chosan.co.uk

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‘Goodness from the forest’: 100% Organic Birch Water W

e are pleased to announce that Amazing Forest© is launching the 100% Organic Birch Water for the first time in England. Birch water is a traditional beverage, enjoyed by many in Northern and Eastern Europe for centuries. It is made entirely from 100% organic birch sap, without adding anything in the process. Our organic birch water is amazing: • Fat free • Low calories • Natural • No added colouring • No added sugar • Not from concentrate • Vegan. Amazing Forest aims to provide the natural connection with the forest and to reconnect us with nature. Living off the forest has been a way of life for thousands of years and it seems

like we have lost that connection to conventional farming. It is time to turn to it again!

The Ice Co launched a brand new look for the pouches,

Amazing Forest is social: www.twitter.com/amazingforest www.facebook.com/afobw www.instagram.com/AFOBW

The soft drink for wine lovers otonique must have been one of the busiest stands at FDE, though the revolutionary Soft Drink for Wine Lovers wasn’t yet commercially available (it is now.) 377 people visited the small stand to taste and give feedback on their first drink ‘Crisp Dry White – for when your spirit fancies a Prosecco or a crisp dry white, but your body needs time off’. Apparently 78% said they liked the unique taste straight away – reminiscent of dry white wine with hints of gin and vermouth – with an enthusiastic 33% saying they really liked it, as did we. 10% thought the unique taste would take a bit of getting used to. This certainly isn’t your average soft drink! Created by a wine merchant to deliver the

he Ice Co has extended its range of ice products to include a ready to drink frozen alcoholic slushy in four iconic cocktail flavours. The ‘Ice & Easy’ branded Frozen Alcoholic Slushies are available in Mojito, Strawberry Daiquiri, Pina Colada and Margarita.

The Ice Co aims to develop products that bring the bar experience to consumers that they can enjoy in their home, whilst also being convenient. No fuss, no mess, no waste… the mouth-watering ready to drink slushies are also great in bars, restaurants and at events where they are easy to serve and have a bar quality taste.

Traditionally the birch sap is known to have many health benefits due to the natural process of filtering in a birch tree. It is nutritious and replenishing and naturally contains saponin, xylitol and betuloside, which is amazing for detox.

The drinks, which are available in 250ml pouches with a 5% ABV, are to be enjoyed frozen and in as little as 3 simple steps you can be in frozen cocktail heaven… just take the pouch from the freezer, squeeze in your hands for a few minutes until the drink becomes slushy, pour into a glass and enjoy!

Amazing Forest’s Organic Birch Water is known for its fresh traditional flavour. The birch sap is sustainably harvested for only a few weeks in the spring, when the sap moves intensively from the tree’s roots up to the dormant branches.

For sample requests, please contact us on: info@amazingforest.co.uk and for more information on our amazing products, please visit us at: www.amazingforest.co.uk

The Ice Co extends range

complexity, dryness, bouquet, mouth feel, palate progression and length of finish one normally only gets from fermented drinks such as good wine. Flavour and goodness are extracted from herbs, spices and beneficial botanicals using alcohol, but the alcohol is then distilled off. They add a little pear juice, the Prelixir blend of vitamins, minerals and amino acids that alcohol depletes, sparkling water. No sugar, artificial sweeteners, flavours or preservatives. One sixth the calories of wine, super healthy! Contact T 020 7373 6470 Hello@Botonique.com www.Botonique.com

which is vibrant, fun and modern at The Food & Drink Expo. They are available now and will be seen throughout stores this summer. Contact T +44 (0)1977 655888 info@theiceco.co.uk www.theiceco.co.uk

Deliciously different snacks W

e are delighted to reveal that A.R.T Foods Limited has been selected as one of the Top 20 Exhibitors to appear at the 2016 edition of the Food & Drink Expo. The show, which took place earlier this year from 18-20 April, provided the team at A.R.T Foods with the perfect opportunity to reach out to hundreds of important buyers and decision makers across the sector. As the biggest trade event focused on food and drink, standing out at the renowned exhibition is a huge achievement for the UK based supplier. A.R.T Foods specialises in the provision of unique yet mouth-wateringly good hot snacks inspired by different cultures across Europe. The enticing offering includes frozen finger food and sharing options with full flavours and aromas, and contemporary menu concepts can be devised for organisations working within the foodservice industry across the UK and Ireland. The delicious range comprises tempting tapas (sausages, chicken, meatballs, ribs, falafel balls and squid rings to name a few examples), petites croquettes (in cheese, chorizo, prawn and vegetable) and a delectable array of meat based Dutch snacks. Sauces are also available; different varieties of mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard and barbeque as well as other condiments such as chilli, garlic,

curry, tartare and Indonesian style satay flavoured sauces. This high quality selection impressed the hordes of visitors in attendance at the Food & Drink Expo. Find out for yourself just how exceptional A.R.T Foods really is by exploring the stockist and consumer possibilities at: www.artfoods.co.uk today. M 07791 019552 info@artfoods.co.uk www.artfoods.co.uk

Troo innovation in the cereal fixture

and seedy varieties a bag of delicious dried fruit. Consumers add their choice of sweetener and oil to the pot, shake it up and add to the bag to be mixed to the oats, nuts and seeds. The mix goes in the oven for 15 minutes, then is left to crisp before being devoured on its own or with milk, yoghurt and fresh fruit.

he latest exciting innovation in the Cereal Aisle has just been launched by TrooFoods Ltd. TrooGranola, the world’s first fresh granola toasting kit, will hit the shelves this Autumn. Gluten free, wheat free, dairy free and with no refined sugar it ticks all of the boxes in terms of ingredient trends. Without any artificial flavours or preservatives; vegan and vegetarian friendly, high in fibre and packed full of other nutritious goodies, it provides a trooly healthy start to the day.

The kit contains all of the dry ingredients, a handy measuring pot and in the fruity

Polar Pops ice-lollies: Handmade in the Southwest Polar Pops ice-lollies are handmade in the Southwest and offers something different to the consumer by using real fruit and vegetables. A natural product with no added sugar or additives, they are suitable for lactose, dairy, gluten and nut free diets. An everyday treat that tastes good and does the whole family good – they’re 1 of a child’s 5 a day! Making eating healthy food fun and delicious is at Polar Pops core. Children develop healthy habits from eating a wide variety of fruits and vegetables and our pops have been developed with this in mind. Our little pops only contain 1.2 tsp of naturally occurring sugar and are

ice lolly category. Passionate about helping spread the love of healthy eating and wanting to introduce new tastes to young children, they created Polar Pops. Adding vegetables to these lovely lollies was key in the development of the range.

less than 30 calories per pop and have no concentrates & no artificial anything! Founded by Susie D’Andrea and Emily Fletcher who were both concerned about the amount of added sugar, other unnecessary additives and lack of healthy options in the children’s

The delicious flavours are available in two sizes – The Little Pops 50ml aimed at young children and award winning The Bigger Pops 75ml for older children and adults who appreciate more sophisticated flavours. T 07900 240230 hello@polarpops.co.uk www.polarpops.co.uk

First introduced at the Food Expo in Birmingham, TrooGranola has already had a good response from industry experts, the trade and consumers. One of the trend

experts at the show selected the TrooGranola toasting kit as a product meeting the latest consumer must-haves, whilst the Great Taste Awards recognised the Seedy variety with a prestigious gold star in 2016. The 400g kits (10 healthy portions) come in 3 variants, Nutty, Seedy and Fruity. A limited edition line will be launched in 2017 to bring interest and further innovation into the category. www.troogranola.com

New Gluten Free Curry Paste D

own Sauce Co Ltd has developed a Gluten Free Curry Paste without compromising on flavour. With the continued growth in the Gluten-Free market, it is important that restaurants, cafés and fast food outlets do not lose out by offering a gluten-free alternative to their customers. Plus, it’s also an easy stir product, so you don’t have the hassle of bending spoons trying to mix up the ingredients after it’s been sitting in storage for a while. Like most other curry pastes, Sauce Works’ Chinese Curry Paste uses a five to one water to paste ratio giving at least 21kg of Curry Sauce from its 3.5kg bucket and 1.5kg of Curry Sauce from its 250g retail pot. Down Sauce Co Ltd is a family business based in Northern Ireland,

developing and manufacturing sauces and marinades for the UK and Irish market. For the last four years, it has been contract manufacturing for food service companies and wholesalers throughout the UK since it opened in 2011. As well as its current range of over 30 products, including Cajun Sauce, Creamy Black Pepper Sauce, and

Southwest Sauce, Down Sauce Co continues to develop new, innovative flavours in its New Product Development facility on-site. As well as manufacturing under ‘own label’ contracts, Down Sauce Co Ltd has also hit the market with its own brand Sauce Works®. It is continuously expanding its range, looking for new recipe ideas, or simply improving what’s already out there. T 02844 619753 downsauceco@yahoo.com www.sauce-works.co.uk www.facebook.com/sauceworks21 www.twitter.com/downsauceco

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Beverages Matters

Hepworth and Co produces range of gluten-free beers

The Dorset grown, artisan gin has just picked up two new awards

epworth & Co Brewers has produced a range of bottled beers, as well as three keg brews, which are all gluten-free. Brewed traditionally with no added treatments, the beers include bottled Pullman, Prospect, Sussex, Iron Horse and Old ale, along with Saxon and Blonde lagers. In addition Pullman Best Bitter and the Saxon and Blonde lagers are available in keg format, also gluten-free. “We’ve been testing our products for two years, both in-house and in our own lab and via

onker Spirit won GOLD in The Taste of the West Awards programme which has been promoting and supporting the South West food and drink industry for over two decades. Conker Spirit’s Dorset Dry also won an impressive DOUBLE GOLD in The Spirits Gin Masters which is the only dedicated international spirits magazine and website in the world. Conker Spirit is the producer of Dorset’s very first home grown dry gin (stocked in Fortnum & Mason) – perfect for summer cocktails (we have Rupert’s own special recipes), or even as a gift if you're feeling especially generous.

an independent laboratory, and the results have been stunningly consistent,” says Andy Hepworth, creator of the range. “The gluten residue in our beers is less than 10 parts per million.

The Coeliac Society declares 20 parts per million is effectively gluten-free.” T 01403 269696 www.hepworthbrewery.co.uk

Status Quo legendary pair head to the bar with new drinks range F

rancis Rossi and Rick Parfitt of Status Quo are delighted to announce another great double act! They have teamed up with local Herefordshire cider producer Celtic Marches Beverages Ltd to make ‘Down Down’ cider. It is being made available, bottled, nationally through the Spar chain from 18th May and has been selected for Wetherspoon’s National Cider Festival which runs from Friday 8th July. The band has been involved in the cider making right from the off, visiting the farm and

even spending a day harvesting apples for the cider. Francis Rossi said, “We know what we like. And we know what our fans like. And I think we can all agree that we like this!” Rick Parfitt added, “It’s no secret that over the years the band has enjoyed a drink or three. Finally, we’re actually seeing a return on those wasted hours by creating something useful. We love it!” Contact: Darren Morris M 07841 116212 darren.morris@celticmarches.com www.celticmarches.com

Conker Spirit is authentic to Dorset, not only in terms of some of the botanicals and use of New Forest spring water, but even the fonts are taken from local signage found at train stations and public places. Rupert forages in the New Forest and over at Poole Harbour for gorse flowers, Dorset elderberries and marsh samphire that comprise just some

of the 10 botanicals that make Conker gin. Each bottle of Conker Spirit’s Dorset Dry gin, produced in small batches of 60, is hand-signed straight from the copper stills. RRP £35.95 – available to buy at: www.conkerspirit.co.uk

Fruella: The taste of sunshine R

adnor Hills Mineral Water Company is renowned for creating delicious soft drinks and now it is launching for 2016 a brand new ambient still fruit juice range – FRUELLA. The drinks range is gloriously colourful and reflects so well the Radnor Hill’s ‘We Love Great Flavours’ ethos! The 100% Apple and 100% Orange pure juice variants boast no preservatives, nothing artificial, no colourings – just pure juice and one of your recommended 5 a day portions. Also in the range are some inspired thirst quenching dual flavour blends including Cranberry and Raspberry, Orange and Carrot, Apple and Blueberry and Tropical which contain a blended mixture of the finest pineapple, passion fruit, mango fruit and banana! William Watkins, founder of Radnor Hills, commented, “We are really excited about the launch of our new Fruella Range, it’s been a long time coming but we wanted to use our years of expertise in the soft drinks industry to blend these drinks perfectly for you to enjoy! We can’t wait to see what you think!”

The new Fruella range is full of juicy goodness and is a great way to feel refreshed. Each flavour has been carefully crafted to create a delightful taste experience and comes in a 400ml PET bottle and has a 6 month ambient shelf life. But the test is in the taste, so why not try some today? T 01547 530220 sales@radnorhills.co.uk www.radnorhills.co.uk

UK launch for Italian lemon cream liqueur A

high-quality lemon cream liqueur has been launched in the UK, bursting with the flavours of lemons grown on the Amalfi coast. Staibano Amalfi Smooth has been created using a family recipe by Cesco Amodio, inspired by his greatgrandfather, Don Vincenzo Staibano, a legendary ‘party boy.’ The lemon peel is macerated in fine grain spirit and then removed. The macerate is blended with semi-skimmed milk and a touch of sugar. It is 100% natural, free from all additives and preservatives. It is recommended over ice with an added sprig of basil but, as Staibano does not curdle with acidity like some cream liqueurs, it can be used in all kinds of mixed drinks and cocktails. The vintage style label features La Donna Staibano, designed by up-and-coming artist Aleksandra Laika who was inspired by Don Vincenzo’s love of Cappiello’s original Campari posters from the 1920s. Cesco is working with Windfall Brands to help increase exposure of the brand among bars and restaurants. Ontrade stockists include Portobello Star and Annabel’s in London. M 07496 717541

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Beverages Matters

Drinks Producer of the Month

That’s the spirit

ood and Drink Matters is extremely proud to present Conker Spirit as its selected Drinks Producer of the Month.

For many years gin lovers have settled with the taste of standard label Dry Gins and lack of variety has led to sticking with the same brand. That all changed when entrepreneur Rupert Holloway decided to give up the day job and create his very own mix of dry, distilled gin, soon to become Dorset’s very first. As a one man band, Rupert spent 6 months experimenting with different flavours, perfecting a unique taste and spent most of his spare time promoting and providing samples to local bars and restaurants. The very first bottle was sold in April 2015 and from there, Conker Spirit was born.

and Gorse Flowers. These carefully selected flavours offer a light, refreshing taste, different from any other gin on the market. New Forest Spring Water is also added as well as coriander seeds from UK farmers. The Dorset Gin’s exquisite taste can certainly hold its own or be deliciously poured over ice. Mix at your will to create the perfect G&T or Martini without the need for a gimmicky garnish to make it interesting (just a strip of lime or grapefruit peel works wonders!) “No gimmicks, no fuss, just top-notch, small batch gin distilled in Dorset,” Rupert explained. “At Conker Spirit we focus on honesty and quality to ensure customers are 100% satisfied with the service they receive.

Now, 3 people strong, the company works from the sandy backstreets of Southbourne in Bournemouth, distilling, bottling, labelling and signing each bottle of this award winning Dorset Dry gin. It is widely available in a range of local bars and restaurants as well as appearing on the shelves of Fortnum and Mason in London. “After realising that the day job hadn’t summoned a smile to my face for as long as I dared to remember, I decided to jack it in and set up Dorset’s first Gin distillery, as you do,” commented Rupert. “I wanted to create something different, something local, using only the best of local supplies. “The reaction has been phenomenal and greatly unexpected! Over the past year we have won many awards including 2 stars at the Great Taste Awards and Gold at Taste of the West as well as receiving fantastic feedback from first time tasters.” Staying true to its roots, Conker Spirit includes 3 local botanicals – Elderberry, Marsh Samphire

“Our aim is to continue to grow and establish the brand and make as many people as possible aware of the delicious taste of Dorset. We have exciting plans ahead and are currently working on something a little different to bring to our customers, so watch this space!” For more information or to get your hands on a bottle of Conker Spirit, contact Rupert on: 07956 431518, email: rupes@conkerspirit.co.uk or visit the website at: www.conkerspirit.co.uk

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Industrial Door Specialist of the Month

Over 30 years of refined technical experience F

ood and Drink Matters is delighted to feature BID Group as its industry acknowledged Industrial Door Specialist of the Month.

The company, which is based at Wingates Industrial Park in Westhoughton, Bolton, was originally established in the mid 1980’s by Managing Director John Thompson. In the early days the organisation focused primarily on the maintenance and repair of various types of industrial doors but ongoing advance encouraged the team to explore other avenues – namely, high speed doors, loading bays, gates and barriers (as well as automatic, high speed freezer doors and bifolding doors). “Throughout the years the company has grown and expanded without losing the initial aim of top quality workmanship and service,” commented Neil Rothwell, Finance Director at BID Group. “The business has developed on the back of our excellent levels of service and broad product range, along with our focus on keeping costs to a minimum. Our aim is to exceed our customers’ expectations in quality and delivery through continuous improvement and customer interaction.” Serving its ever-increasing customer base – which

comprises individuals working within logistics, warehousing, food preparation, the emergency services and the public sector – is made possible with its vast range of fully functional, cost-effective solutions. As one of the very few companies that can supply dedicated engineers for industrial doors, loading bays, high speed doors, automatic doors, gates, barriers and turnstiles, BID Group is well placed to fulfil singular customer requirements – the personnel employed even have the credentials to carry out health & safety inspections to some of the country’s most prestigious companies. BID Group is superior in the respect that it is one of the very few door companies within the UK to be triple ISO accredited, holding ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental) and ISO 18001 (Health & Safety) compliancy certification.

This is further supported by the business’s nationwide team of technical sales executives, fully staffed customer service centre and current operational fleet of 44 well-equipped mobile service workshops, as Neil told us: “All vehicles are liveried up and always in great condition as an old, damaged van says a lot about the quality of workmanship (in our experience)” “In addition, all of the work carried out by BID Group is done so by our own engineers which allows for full accountability. Full time Health & Safety and Human Resources Managers ensure that all training is up-todate and that any engineers that attend site are suitably accredited in an effort to speed up the process for their customers, something which is often crucial in the food and drink industries.” BID Group operates out of a number of specialist trading divisions, the biggest of these being Klimate High Speed Doors. This particular department concentrates on the provision of low maintenance and energy efficient high speed doors custom-made for

applications such as factories, depots and temperature controlled warehouses. Excitingly, Klimate has just relaunched its new K2 High Speed Freezer Door, which features a unique warm airflow system requiring only a single 20amp isolator. In other news, the company recently opened an additional depot in Birmingham in a bid to improve its service offering in the West Midlands to both existing and new clients. The increased demand has prompted BID Group to organise the opening of a larger research & development facility at its Westhoughton manufacturing unit; a move that will enable further product innovation and testing for greater customer satisfaction in the long term. T 0870 607 5050 sales@bidgroup.co.uk www.bidgroup.co.uk

Beverages Matters

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Snack Food Provider of the Month

Premium pork snacks W

e are delighted to feature Mr Scratchings as our selected Snack Food Provider of the Month here at Food and Drink

Matters.

The Bradford-based company has come a long way since its establishment in 2002. Having advanced from a small van selling pork scratchings to a massive enterprise distributing a wide-ranging selection of snack foods across the country, it is safe to say the brand has snowballed into a unique industry provider. The family owned and run business specialises in the delivery of delicious bar snacks in the form of crisps, chocolate, sweets, nuts and of course, the much loved traditionally made pork scratchings. The crunchy premium pork snacks remain the bestseller for the organisation, continually reaching the top spot of the listed 30 most popular products for the month for their widespread popularity. Prepared to a unique recipe, the pork-based products are available in the following varieties: Mr Scratchings Pork Scratchings, the recently rebranded Mr Scratchings Pork Crackling and Mr Scratchings Pork Crunch, and the recently launched

Mr Scratchings Hot & Fiery Pork Crackling. “Providing a full snack range with over 600 lines, we are basically a one stop shop for the pub trade,” explained Tim Banks, Owner and Managing Director of Mr Scratchings. “We therefore sell mostly to pubs and clubs; these businesses are the bread and butter of our customer base, but we also secure deals with other contractors such as universities and schools.” Customers can also purchase bar sundries such

as cocktail cherries, lemon slices, drinking straws and drink stirrers along with soft drinks (cordial, water and fizzy beverages) in bottles and cans. The offering extends to a range of convenience products (cleaning and paper): bin liners, gloves, liquids & detergents, cloths & towels, hardware, dispensers, toilet rolls, paper towels, napkins, centre feed rolls and even their own brand of chemicals. Upon discussing Mr Scratchings’ successes and future plans, Tim told us the team were optimistic about their progressive path, “2015 was the best year so far for us in terms of sales and development,” he said. “We have experienced a lot of advance in recent times – particularly within the last 4 years – and are pleased to have grown 10-20% annually.

controlled pace later this year and beyond. In 2017, we are hoping to acquire another van, but because we are always open to suggestions our main aim is to continue enhancing our service, improving where possible with the completion of surveys.” Please visit the online snack food and bar product emporium today to browse the full selection available. Alternatively, you can get in touch with the team via email or phone call if you wish to find out more or make an enquiry. Contact T 01274 670044 enquiries@mrscratchings.co.uk www.mrscratchings.co.uk

“Having upgraded our fleet we have acquired many new vans and we have placed a predominant focus on automating our processes (invoicing, ordering and van tracking included); the incorporation of this technology has been an important driving factor in making our operations more up-to-date and efficient. “We are in a good position at the moment and are looking forward to enjoying further growth at a

Food & Drink Products Matters

It’s official

he UK’s leading manufacturer of breakfast cereals, Bokomo Foods, has officially opened its new stateof-the-art production facility in the commercial area of Orton Southgate, Peterborough. Bokomo UK – part of Pioneer Foods, a South African listed food and drinks maker – has sites at both Peterborough and Wellingborough, and this move follows a highly successful year for the business. The new Bokomo UK facility, will continue to boost the manufacturer’s positive growth trajectory – supplying healthy, tasty and cost-effective breakfast cereals to the UK and rest of world markets. “We’re hugely excited to have opened our new, large scale site, which we have designed specifically to meet the requirements of a world class breakfast cereal business. The relocation from our old factory has involved careful planning to ensure there is no disruption for our existing customers,” said John Hiles, CEO of Bokomo Foods. “We operate in such a competitive environment that critical to our future growth was the issue of efficiency and cost. The new factory will allow us to expand and we will improve efficiencies across all areas to enhance the overall offering for our customers.” As a result of the move Bokomo, which produces more than 10 million bowls of cereal per week for all of the major supermarket key chains, has invested in new machinery with a view to maintain and build upon their record for constantly meeting customer lead times. The new facility allows them to more than double the production capacity of the previous site. www.bokomo.co.uk

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Manufacturing & Machining Matters

Cutting the cost of waste W

hen luxury food supplier Harvey & Brockless wanted to improve operational efficiency, reduce its waste disposal costs and turn waste into money, it turned to Compact & Bale for a solution. Prior to installation of an AutoLoadBaler, staff at the food manufacturer were filling a 35 yard portable compactor full of cardboard and general waste, going to landfill every week. Its operatives were making 15 ten minute journeys a day taking bins outside to the compactor. After a waste review, Compact and Bale concluded that if Strautmann’s AutoLoadBaler was located within the factory, they could bale cardboard quickly and efficiently, reduce labour costs, generate income and divert resourceful material away from landfill. The fully automated design allows operators to prioritise their work day in a more productive manner, allowing them to concentrate on their core business. The machine has been such a success that Harvey & Brockless its looking to replace its other standard vertical baler with a second AutoLoadBaler. Kruger says, “The staff now have time to do other cleaning jobs rather than spending all their time walking to and from a compactor to fill it. The AutoLoadBaler works fantastically well in our business: it’s a great concept.” T 01732 852244 info@compactandbale.com www.compact-and-bale.com

CAMB Machine Knives International W

e have built a reputation for high quality machine knives, with over 25 years of experience, which we supply to industries throughout the world. We have established an international network operating from our CAMB Machine Knives headquarters in the UK, along with agents in Spain, Holland, France, New Zealand, South Africa, Australia & Israel. We currently supply and export our knives to over 20 countries worldwide from our base in the UK, utilising our established export network, as we deal with several carrier and freight companies, ensuring we always get a competitive price and best carriage option to your destination. As well as supplying new blades, we also offer a full regrind/re-sharpening service on many of the knives we supply. This can be arranged on a weekly basis, as we currently do with several UK poultry processors. Alternatively you can book a regrind when you need it. Visiting our website at: www.camb-knives.co.uk – we hope it’s helpful. Need to ask a question? We’d like to help you; just call us on: 01454 322178.

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Manufacturing & Machining Matters

Verderflex peristaltic pumps for reliable wastewater performance

leading international wastewater instrumentation manufacturer is now using peristaltic pumps from Verderflex as part of the wastewater sampler systems it manufactures. The pumps provide reliable and accurate performance which helps the Hydrocell sampler systems produced by Halifax-based Smart Storm to measure the volume and toxicity of wastewater effluent. As a leading provider of water and wastewater equipment, Smart Storm needed a pumping solution which offered reliability, accuracy and the ability to lift trade effluent up to 7 metres, prior to it being measured and analysed, without a secondary pump being required. The company chose Verderflex R3DC OEM peristaltic pumps to fit the bill, as these compact, easyto-maintain pumps combine the required performance with a proven track record gained in a wide variety of industrial waste applications. In 2013 Smart Storm embarked on a design exercise to replace their existing waste water sampler with a new state of the art product that would meet the harsh demands of industrial waste water sampling. The new product, known as the Hydrocell sampler, included the Universal Smart Instrument (USI) as its instrument controller which offers the only waste water sampler on the market with a graphical user friendly interface and Windows CE programming. “To ensure that the new product exceeded the specification of the existing product and that of our competitors we also required the pump to perform to a higher standard than that of the old sampler pump,” said Smart Storms Managing Director, Dr John Duffy. After exhaustive tests on numerous pumps the Verderflex R3DC OEM pump was chosen. “We choose the Verderflex pump because its vertical lift capacity of 9m far exceeded that of other manufacturers’ pumps, its reliability was very impressive, it was extremely robust and everything we required,” said Dr Duffy. “Often the pump is the weakest part of a waste water sampler so reliability is paramount. Sending engineers to site to repair pumps is extremely costly and time consuming. We have now been using Verderflex pumps on our samplers for two years and we have not had a single failure. We use the pump across our complete sampler range from single bottle samplers to multibottle refrigerated samplers. The Verderflex pump along with the advanced USI controller made this Hydrocell range of waste water samplers the most advanced on the market”. “Our R3DC pump is ideal for this type of demanding application,” adds Neil Thomas of Verderflex. “It features a robust design with thick-wall tubing, and in addition to its high lift capability and a DC motor which can accommodate speed and flow-rate variations, it can handle flow rates up to 3.4 l/min.” T 01924 221033 info@verder.com www.verder.com http://vantage5000.com

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Manufacturing & Machining Matters

Hygienic, food grade tube and hose pumps and food pumps

ood products such as dairy, baked goods, cereals, beverages and confectionary demand pumps that meet today’s hygiene standards and are able to handle products with care. Peristaltic tube pumps are perfect for sanitary pumping of many foods and liquids. The gentle pumping action works well with shear sensitive products and products that offgas, such as when pumping yeast in brewing beer. Clean in place (CIP) and sterilisation in place (SIP) are essential in the manufacture of food. Peristaltic pumps allow you to clean in line without the need for further dismantling of the pump, saving time and reducing cost. There is no risk of bacterial growth in a tube pump as the products is fully contained within the tube, nor are there are any dead spots where bacteria can accumulate. The pumping action means the tube is swept fully and the pump can self-drain. Additionally, food grade tubing can be sterilized by all normal methods of sterilisation including radiation, steam and chemical solution allowing local confirmation of process sterility and with the easy to change tube the only contact part then routine sterilization costs are kept to a minimum. These highly accurate tube pumps provide repeatable metering for flavourings, colourings and additives. Accurate to ±0.5% they ensure the quality is always of the highest standard. Panel mounted pumps for Original Equipment Manufacture (OEM) are available to be used in manufacturer’s own equipment. These smaller pumps are ideal for vending machines and are easy to maintain with the option for fast tube changeover and multiple heads. Peristaltic tube pumps have no seals or valves that can clog which means they are the most hygienic pump and also the most reliable pump. Tube pumps can self-prime and run dry, helping to reduce maintenance time and reduce cost. Contact T 01924 221033 info@verder.com www.verder.com http://vantage5000.com

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Manufacturing & Machining Matters

OMEGA’s new load pin load cell

Limescale prevention

ew from OMEGA the LCP375 Series are compact size load pins designed for tension and compression measurements. They can be applied on clevis pin shackles, loading cranes lifting fittings, sprockets and pulley axles by replacing existing shear pins, clevis bolts, axles and many other types of pinned joints to control or monitor reaction load on the pins. Applications include measuring of cable tension, structural testing, aerospace and construction, force calibration, lifting systems, mooring systems,

hydraulic presses and crane load systems. The LCP375 Series are temperature compensated. About Omega Since its inception in 1962, OMEGA has grown from manufacturing a single product line of thermocouples to an established global leader in the

technical marketplace, offering more than 100,000 state-of-theart products for measurement and control of temperature, humidity, pressure, strain, force, flow, level, pH, conductivity and automation. OMEGA also provides customers with a complete line of data acquisition, electric heating and custom engineered products. Freephone Sales 0800 488 488 (UK ONLY) T +44 (0)161 777 6611 F +44 (0)161 777 6622 sales@omega.co.uk www.omega.co.uk/pptst/lcp375. html

New optical chilled mirror dew point transmitter from OMEGA O MEGA introduces the RHCM-40 Series dew point transmitter. It is an optical chilled mirror high performance hygrometer designed to continuously measure the moisture content in gases. The sensor provides accurate long term repeatability and high reliability performance for process control and energy management. The instrument is powered by 24 VDC or optional AC universal supply 85 to 230 VAC. The RHCM-40 series uses the chilled mirror dew point temperature condensation principle to determine the water vapour concentration in gas mixtures and a platinum resistance RTD to accurately measure that temperature. Options include air temperature and humidity measurement.

global food manufacturer has realised enormous benefits through the adoption of a KalGUARD limescale prevention water treatment system from Sentinel Commercial. The investment, which had been used to solve limescale issues affecting the batch sugar dissolution tank feed system at one of the manufacturer’s UK plants, has reduced unscheduled downtime, increased component longevity and saved on production costs. The water for dissolving the sugar is pre-heated in a vessel with steam jacket lining. Prior to adopting KalGUARD, the vessel suffered from hard and tenacious limescale deposits on its inner surfaces. The deposits would detach from walls and cause blockages. They were damaging pump impellers, resulting in wear and premature failure. The company purchased a 28mm KalGUARD system. KalGUARD is a WRAS-approved electrolytic scale inhibitor device for commercial hot water systems, and represents a low maintenance way to protect facilities against the damaging impact of limescale. A twice yearly service is all that is recommended. Shortly after KalGUARD’s installation, the company

noticed a substantial difference to the tank base, which – for the first time – appeared clean and free of deposits. The walls of the vessel too were free of limescale deposits. The manufacturer has now installed two 76mm KalGUARD systems to treat the factory’s process water and mains water supplies. T 01928 704330

New OMEGA RH700 data logging multi-function thermo-hygrometer T

he New Omega RH700 precision invasive/noninvasive moisture meter with temperature, humidity (RH) and moisture readings is ideal for water damage restoration contractors, facility maintenance, professionals and HVAC system installers/technicians. The RH700 reads a multitude of important humidity and moisture values including ambient temperature, relative humidity (RH) absolute humidity (in mg/L or g/m3), GPP (mixing ratio-in grains per pound or g/kg), relative moisture level using pinless sensor, absolute moisture level using included pintype probe, dew point temperature, wet bulb temperature, surface temperature, condensation temperature, atmospheric pressure and vapour pressure. The RH700 also logs up to 8,000 data points internally, for download and display as excel-formatted graph or table on windows PC using included software and USB Cable.

Freephone Sales 0800 488 488 (UK ONLY) T +44 (0)161 777 2252 F +44 (0)161 777 6622 sales@omega.co.uk www.omega.co.uk/pptst/rhcm-40 html

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Intrinsically safe infrared temperature sensor T

he New OMEGA OSAT-151-CLT-05 is an intrinsically safe infrared temperature sensor. It measures the temperature of surfaces in hazardous areas without contact and provides a direct 4-20 mA output. It is certified to ATEX, IECEX and TIIS standards. The OSAT is a small and compact low cost option for temperature measurement in hazardous locations. It uses intrinsic safety as the

method of protection, whereas explosion proof pyrometers typically have bulky and expensive housings. Freephone Sales 0800 488 488 (UK ONLY) T +44 (0)161 777 6611 F +44 (0)161 777 6622 sales@omega.co.uk www.omega.co.uk/pptst/OSAT.html

Contactless radar level and volume measurement solution A

new 80 GHz contactless radar level measurement device has been developed by Vega. Radar technology is known for its immunity to temperature, pressure, vapours or surface conditions. However, the low frequencies and large antenna systems have always restricted its measuring capability. The new VEGAPULS 64 features a much smaller antenna system and narrow focus, making it suited to use even in small vessels with small process connections. It also has long range capabilities which make it suitable for use in very tall, narrow vessels. The use of high 80GHz transmission frequency allows the sensors to be much

smaller yet achieve nearly the same focussed beam as older, larger devices using lower frequencies, or vice versa. This enables much smaller process fittings – from only 20mm. Slightly larger connections offer very narrow beam angles and also avoid agitators and obstructions, to clearly follow the liquid level. Resistance to condensation and build up on the sensor face means that heavy splashing of viscous products will not block out the radar signal. Condensation from process or cleaning, turbulence from mixers or surface foam will have no effect on measurement. The sensor can also be used in pressurised vessels, with inert gases and clean in place systems and, in some applications can be mounted outside,

above the tank, minimising contact with the product. Contact T 01444 870055 www.vega.com/radar

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Print & Packaging Matters

Paramount takes a fresh approach with flow-wrapper P

aramount Packaging Systems Ltd – exclusive distributor of Fuji Machinery Company’s horizontal and vertical form-fill-seal equipment in the UK and Ireland – has announced the launch of an Alpha VII FW3710BS/B back seal flow-wrapper that has been adapted for reliable, high speed operation on the mobile field harvesting rigs widely used by fresh produce growers. Ideal for salad and vegetable growers in particular, Paramount Packaging’s flexible new flowwrapper is mounted on a robust stainless steel support frame to ensure stability and rigidity when sitting on the harvesting

rig. This key technical enhancement allows the flowwrapper to be easily repositioned when the sides of the rig are folded up for transportation between fields and even countries. It also boasts an integrated ink jet coder and labeller. Specially developed for wet environments, the bespoke flowwrapper features an ultra-hygienic design to help prevent dust and dirt accumulation, and offers easy access to the mechanical and electrical components. It meets full wash down requirements and incorporates water drainage channels from the infeed. Paramount Packaging’s latest

machine, which operates up to 120 packs per minute (ppm) with a low maintenance box motion sealing system, boasts a convenient ‘plug and play’ two-part infeed which allows it to be used with different types of rig and across a variety of applications. Offering fast changeover, the settings can also be stored on the front facing USB port and transferred to different machines for added flexibility. Contact T 01252 815252 fuji@paramount-packaging.co.uk www.paramount-packaging.co.uk

Makro UK takes on Capping Head distribution T

ecnomax-Due has become one of the major manufacturers of ROPP capping heads for aluminium closures and magnetic torque capping heads for screw-on prethreaded caps, based in Pavia, Italy. The company, founded in 1977, is now one of the leading suppliers to the Italian OEM filling machine manufacturers. The directors in Italy have been searching for reliable distributors in key markets, one such being the UK and Makro Labelling was identified as an ideal partner. The first UK orders for Tecnomax-Due capping heads have now been placed and delivered to the UK clients, with many more due to follow. Richard Portman, Managing Director of Makro UK, said, “When I was asked to visit Tecnomax-Due, I was very impressed with the quality of the products supplied to the Italian OEM machine manufacturers. All the capping heads are made completely from stainless steel. My sales and service team in the UK has had many requests to supply capping heads for existing capping machines and now we have found the ideal partner company, with the capability to supply capping heads for all major Italian, French and German original equipment manufacturers.” T +44 (0)1283 712720 richard@makro-labelling.co.uk www.makrolabelling.it

Bell hungry for new business B

ell Packaging is delighted to announce that it is now able to supply Jetran® packaging suitable for presenting food. Traditionally Jetran® has been used for nonfood items and the only opportunity for food and confectionery producers to use this unique packaging is for pre-wrapped items. Jetran® packaging has been used by many of the world’s leading confectionery brands for gift sets. Both designs (see picture) have received international success and the Cadbury’s Éclair pack won the prestigious Indiastar packaging innovation award. With a track record of nearly 40 years and exports to 17 countries the company is well positioned to deliver exciting new packaging solutions throughout Europe. Bell has recently completed trial orders for presenting citrus fruits & other specialist fruit & vegetables. Feedback from customers is very positive. The packaging protects the product but also can be used as storage & is a useful container for other purposes after the product has been consumed. Another area of interest is drink & liquor – traditionally these products are presented in glass bottles – but why hide them in a board box? The new presentation can transform a simple bottle into a gift & have a secondary function as a storage tube when the bottle has been consumed. The packaging provides excellent visibility for the decorated bottles that are housed inside & has maximum impact when on display in store. T 01582 459292 www.bellpackaging.com

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Print & Packaging Matters

Rascally Liquor A

nnandale Distillery asked Springetts to create a brand and look for two expressions of a new make spirit (NMS) - Rascally Liquor. NMS is the young spirit, which, after maturation, becomes Scottish whisky so the task was to create a desirable and distinctive brand, not just an inferior rough precursor to single malt Scotch whisky. The NMS product is immature and unsophisticated. Its character is outgoing, adventurous and a bit of a rogue, so the idea of ‘releasing the rascal within’ was developed. The consumer lets out the rascal of the bottle and from within themselves when they taste the product. Our chosen name – Rascally Liquor – clearly reflects the nature of the product, and alludes to a comment made by the poet, Robert Burns, who has strong links with Annandale, about Lowland Scotch whisky. The character Tam o’ Shanter, from the Burns poem, inspires the bottle imagery. The design uses the bridge that he has to cross to create the branding and the double L in ‘rascally’ forms the bridge’s keystone. The shape of Tam riding his horse gives a distinctive icon for the brand that can be adapted to convey the different character of the two variants. This not only shows the shape of the rider and horse, it also reveals different aspects of Tam o’ Shanter and the character of the two types of raw spirit the rascal inside. T +44 (0)20 7486 7527 brendan@springetts.co.uk www.springetts.co.uk

New tray sealer ‘meats’ Rhug’s quality requirements H

eat sealing specialists Proseal has launched the world’s first semiautomatic tray sealer for skin deep packs. The new Proseal GTR-E is able to seal products that sit up to 100mm above the edge of the tray, making it ideal for large pieces of meat and joints. As with all types of skin packs, the film wraps tightly around the meat to extend the shelf life of the product without the need for gas flushing, and provides enhanced presentation. The GTR-E has been developed in association with the first customer for the machine, Rhug Estate, an award-winning organic farm in Denbighshire, Wales, owned and run by Lord Newborough. To meet Rhug Estate’s need for maximum flexibility, as well as being able to handle skin deep packs, the GTR-E can seal a wide variety of other pack types, including standard, gas flushed, and vacuum gas flushed trays, and ordinary skin pack trays. Tool changes between standard, skin pack and skin-deep formats take just five minutes. The new model also incorporates Proseal’s innovative, in-house developed E-seal technology, a high precision, high force electric seal system that creates a very tight and reliable seal each time while reducing compressed air usage by over 90%, thus delivering important energy and cost savings. Contact T +44 (0)1625 856600 F +44 (0)1625 856611 info@prosealuk.com www.proseal.com

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Print & Packaging Matters

New portion pack to help reduce food waste: Introducing the new Tesco Cargill LINPAC pack design Fresh food packaging manufacturer LINPAC has teamed up with Tesco and Cargill, leading supplier of chicken products, to launch a new split pack for poultry that addresses portion control and food waste concerns

he trio of companies have worked together to create a new perforated tray designed for two chicken breast fillets. The MAP tray then splits into two compartments allowing consumers to store the food as individual portions in completely sealed packs.

Raymond Li, buying manager for product packaging at Tesco, said, “I am delighted to have worked with our supply base partners to launch an innovative pack that

Andrew Copson, managing director LINPAC UK, Ireland, Middle East and Australia, said, “The amount of food that goes to waste every year is unacceptable and emphasises more than ever how important it is for food companies, packaging manufacturers and retailers to work together to reduce the amount of food sent to landfill. “Our new split packs have a specially designed perforation making it easier for consumers to separate the portions, without breaking the allimportant seal. Consumers only use what they require, whilst keeping the remainder in the fridge with all the shelf-life and food safety benefits of an unopened pack.” A WRAP spokesperson added, “Our research shows the UK wastes 110,000 tonnes of avoidable poultry meat each year. Providing consumers with convenient portion and packaging solutions to help them reduce the level of waste is a welcome step. WRAP estimates that if similar packs were adopted across the whole market, up to 10,000 tonnes of food waste could be prevented.” The portion-sized packs are ideal for single-person households, which have increased by 30% in recent years. The packs have been created following consumer based research carried out by Tesco, who identified a group wanting to see portion control introduced into poultry trays.

meets our customers’ wishes and follows inclusive design principles. Make no mistake, this packaging has taken time and effort to create and we could not have achieved it without collaboration.”

safe recycled content from bottle waste has increased by over 91% – reusing old packaging and turning it into new packaging. To offset the slight increase in pack weight, the new pack is predicted to make a significant contribution to food waste prevention with its unique convenience driven design. The calculation of environmental impact was made using WRAP data based on current Tesco market share. Dr Caul continued, “Our calculation indicates that the packs could help prevent 1,370 tonnes of chicken from going to waste every year with an associated 5,490 tonne reduction in the carbon footprint. If we extrapolate this across a number of products, we estimate a potential poultry waste prevention of 3,100 tonnes and a carbon saving of 12,400 tonnes of carbon equivalent. An outstanding result for all the companies involved in the project.” Sam Hales, product design manager, Cargill, said, “We have a strong focus on new product innovation and offering customers a choice of products to meet their needs has always been key to our business. This project has allowed us to create a pack which addresses convenience trends, whilst tackling portion control and food waste. We are proud of the collaboration with LINPAC and Tesco and the product we have brought to today’s market.”

Dr Mark Caul, technical manager for packaging at Tesco, said, “We have asked our customers what they would like to see in the poultry sector and the response was very clear – portion control to help reduce waste in the home. Consumer convenience goes to the heart of this project and I am proud to have been part of it.”

Moreover, the LINPAC packs have been developed with recyclability and food safety in mind. They are manufactured using high levels of post-consumer recyclate, which has been supercleaned in-house at LINPAC & ensuring the packs exceed European food safety regulations.

The LINPAC tray has increased in weight by just less than 6 grams per pack due to its more complex design. However, the use of food

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Food Safety & Testing Matters

Checkit launches next generation wireless automated monitoring for food industry C

heckit (http://www.checkit.net), today launched its next generation automated monitoring solution to enable the food industry to transform efficiency and reduce costs. Available as a subscription service, Checkit Automated Monitoring comprises Internet of Things-based smart sensors and a powerful cloud-based control centre, providing a wireless solution for capturing precise temperature, humidity and door status data, with continuous readings sent to the cloud 24x7. By replacing manual checks, Checkit Automated Monitoring enables food businesses of all sizes to operate safely, protect stock and comply with food safety regulations while boosting productivity and reducing costs. Whether a single or multi-site food service, retail or manufacturing business, continuous monitoring of hazard points such as freezers, fridges and chilled food areas is vital for business operations. Manual monitoring is costly, inefficient and prone to errors, and as readings are only taken at infrequent intervals, there is no real-time view of operations or ability to see problems developing between checks. Switching to Checkit continuous Automated Monitoring releases staff resources from hours of manual checks, and provides full control over critical control points 24x7. Delivering significant and tangible financial benefits, Checkit quickly pays for itself – it requires a labour saving of just two minutes a day to recoup the cost of a sensor. As well as reducing staff costs, Checkit Automated Monitoring saves money by cutting unnecessary food wastage, as temperature and humidity conditions in food storage and production areas are constantly optimised. Continuous monitoring also enables heating and cooling systems to be enhanced to be more efficient to cut energy bills. Checkit sensors will monitor the performance of equipment, such as fridges and freezers, to provide early warning of problems, allowing pre-emptive maintenance to be carried out and to enable a smooth running and profitable business. Checkit Automated Monitoring offers a truly connected Internet of Things approach and works alongside Checkit’s digital food safety and HACCP management system to provide a complete solution, with data from smart

sensors and handheld devices automatically uploaded to the cloudbased Checkit Control Centre and displayed in the same, user friendly dashboard. Through Checkit’s Control Centre dashboard, managers have real-time visibility of everything being monitored. Alerts are automatically triggered if sensor readings move outside set parameters, enabling fast corrective action to be taken. Powerful drill down capabilities give more detailed reporting, which can be accessed from any device and exported instantly, speeding up FSMA, HACCP and customer compliance audits. “Across the food industry, businesses need to ensure they are meeting

the highest possible safety and hygiene standards, while keeping a tight rein on costs,” says Dr Martin Nash, Product Manager, Checkit. “Our next generation automated monitoring solution meets both of these vital needs – it provides control over the food environment while increasing productivity as staff can be reassigned to other tasks, rather than spending countless hours manually checking and recording temperature and other readings. By applying advanced Internet of Things technologies to monitoring, businesses become more proactive, spotting potential issues before they develop and ensuring quality at all times.” Checkit Automated Monitoring can be installed and up and running within hours, and is available in two subscription packages designed to suit all sizes of business. The sensors have an anti-microbial casing and can be installed and relocated anywhere, while the Checkit Control Centre has been designed with ease of use in mind for food businesses of all sizes and can be accessed remotely from any internet enabled device. Contact T +44 (0)1223 941450 info@checkit.net www.checkit.net

Print & Packaging Matters

Burton’s Biscuits launches new Cadbury Chocolate Fingers Snack Pack B

urton's Biscuits has unveiled a new snack pack concept for its Cadbury Chocolate Fingers range after collaborating with speciality packaging manufacturer, Parkside.

The ‘Snap & Go’ packs comprise 4x31g PP trays with complementary lidding films that have been created to tap into the on-the-go snacking market, whilst offering portion control features for consumers and strong on-shelf aesthetics for retailers. Parkside developed the unique printed lidding film, comprising a laminate structure and perforation pattern, which could only be created thanks to the company's multidirectional laser capability. In addition, its PET heat-seal lidding film can be sealed to all tray materials including PP. Parkside also played an instrumental role in advising about the tray design, which has been developed to look like a Cadbury Finger and offers optimum performance in combination with the film. Burton's Biscuits chose to work with Parkside following a recommendation from tray sealing machine manufacturer, Packaging Automation. Parkside was able to develop samples and concept designs for Burton's at its new APEX creative innovation suite located at the manufacturer's headquarters in Normanton, West Yorkshire. T +44 (0)1924 898074 info@parksideflex.com www.parksideflex.com

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Food Safety & Testing Matters

What could you do with a virtual food factory? T hat’s exactly the question being asked by the UK’s leading specialist supplier of hygiene and PPE services to the food manufacturing industry.

service to its customers, together with a range of online tools to help with the management of PPE and hygiene processes in a manufacturing environment.

Needlers, The Food Industry Specialist has built a virtual reality (VR) lab at its head office in Melton, East Yorkshire to explore what impact emerging technology could have on the way we manufacture food in the future.

Paul Woodford, Marketing Manager is keen

to open up the experience of VR to the food industry, “While we work on a range of VR services for our food manufacturing customers, we are trying to introduce the concept to as many people as possible. Our VR lab features a HTC Vive VR headset, together with top spec hardware to allow us to build, and demonstrate the very latest experiences available through the technology. We’d encourage anyone who is curious about VR to give us a call and arrange to visit our lab, where we’ll be happy to show them what we’re working on, and explore together how VR could make food manufacturing safer and more efficient in the near future.”

As Needlers’ IT Manager, John Logan explains, VR is no longer just something that will happen at some point, “VR is already here, and it’s much more than just gaming and novelty experiences. We’re already seeing virtual reality healthcare, design and communication tools emerging, and that trend is set to accelerate as the technology becomes more accessible.”

For more information about Needlers’ VR lab, follow their blog at: www.needlers.co.uk, or email: marketing@needlers.co.uk to satisfy your curiosity and arrange a visit.

Needlers is no stranger to digital disruption, offering a free food factory video training

Laboratory scale spray dryer

At-line near-infrared analyzer

he Labtex ESDTi laboratory scale spray dryer is a self contained unit designed to produce powders from liquids in seconds! It is compact in design and quiet in operation.

hot air is fed into the chamber to evaporate the liquid content of the sample. On completion of drying, the hot air and solids are separated in a glass cyclone.

The unit incorporates all parts necessary for the spray drying process and allows control of inlet temperature, liquid sample flow, drying air flow and compressor pressure. The ESDTi spray dryer is manufactured using the highest quality materials including 316 stainless steel, PTFE and borosilicate glass 3.3. A compressor is included inside the unit.

Applications The most successful drying applications for spray dryers are for solutions, slurries and pastes which a) cannot be dewatered mechanically b) are heat sensitive and cannot be exposed to high temperatures for long periods or c) contain ultrafine particles that will agglomerate and fuse if dried in any state other than a dilution. Spray drying is especially applicable to heat sensitive products due to the exceptionally short residence time in the dryer hot zone.

How spray drying process works Spray drying involves three fundamental processes: liquid atomisation, evaporation and separation/collection of the dried product.

The material to be dried is sprayed into a vertical drying chamber. At the same time a large volume of

Contact Greg Smith at Labtex on: 01484 600200.

Moisture, Oil and DOB in five seconds. With no special skill required to operate, the InfraLab delivers process vision far beyond that of conventional testing. This provides unprecedented feedback to the process controller, for improved control of Moisture, Oil and DOB which offers financial benefits such as: ●● Reduced start-up times and scrap ●● Production of more consistent, within specification product (minimise ‘checking’) ●● Improved operating efficiency ●● Acrylamide mitigation

DC Technologies, a leading global provider of precision measurement and control solutions, offers the InfraLab e-Series at-line analyzer for the accurate and reliable measurement of Degree of Bake (DOB) or Brownness in biscuits, crackers, cookies and snack foods. Taste, texture and appearance are all key quality attributes that determine the success of a food product in the market. Testing of the product during the manufacturing process for moisture and colour is important to ensure final product consistency and ‘freshness,’ but testing typically requires the use of multiple analytical technologies which are often located in a laboratory remote from the production line. NDC Technologies has integrated its proven DOB or Brownness measurements into the InfraLab At-Line Analyzer to provide simultaneous measurements of

The DOB measurement is designed to closely imitate the response of the human eye to changes in brownness and the readings used as highly repeatable and dependable real-time feedback to the process controller. Contact www.ndc.com/food

Two-minute noodle texture test T

he texture of noodles is critical and many producers using noodles in their product offerings have adopted instrument-based texture testing to supplement human sensory panels to test for this. However, short and unevenly shaped noodles can be difficult to assess using traditional flexure, knife blade or extensibility tests. Stable Micro Systems has developed a new objective methodology for measuring and analysing noodle texture which enables producers to quickly assess and compare these often irregularly shaped and fragile products. A multiple shear test protocol uses the company’s Triple Ring Cutting System and the TA.XTplus texture analyser, which enables assessment and comparison of even small sample sizes and awkward shapes within two minutes. A set of three concentric cutting rings is mounted on a head which is magnetically attached to the texture analyser’s arm. The sample is placed in a cylindrical container and sheared ‘in bulk.’ The result is an average of the forces required to cut through the noodles to a distance of 0.5mm above the container base. From this, the maximum force and ‘work of shear’ are calculated, with a larger value in both cases indicating a firmer eating noodle. T 01483 427345 www.stablemicrosystems.com

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Caffè Culture Show Review Top 20

Caffè Culture Show 2016

Get ready to dazzle your customers... A

re you looking for something new and unique to offer your customers? Then look no further than the Choco Kebab!

aving blended business and coffee since launching in 2006, over 50,000 independent café operators, small group owners, major coffee shop chain senior buyers, restaurateurs, hoteliers, publicans and more have attended the show as the 11th anniversary edition was reached. Taking place on 10-11 May 2016 at Olympia London, the Caffè Culture Show is the UK’s leading and longestrunning show dedicated to the café and coffee industry. The show brought together the UK café community to learn new tips, share ideas and celebrate the industry as it stands in 2016. Exhibiting were leading brands, suppliers and manufacturers from the café industry, all of whom presented some of the most innovative, premium, practical, well-known and acclaimed products available. Our visitors travelled from across the country (and in some cases, from all over the world) to the show to see and meet potential new suppliers. The Caffè Culture Show returns to London’s Olympia next year from 23-24 May 2017. This is our first pick of the best exhibitors from this year’s show, listed here

in alphabetical order: Benders, Champion & Reeves, Donaldson Reeves, Himalayan Treasures, JM Posner, Nourish Coconut Macaroons & Yumsh Snacks. Further details can be found below. Contact www.caffecultureshow.com

The Finest Chocolate, Wine & Gourmet biscuits D

onaldson Reeves Limited, established 2002(DRL) has been chosen as one of the Top 20 Exhibitors to appear at the Caffè Culture Show.

They also import some exclusive wines from small family wine producers including rioja from Leza Garcia,

You can even make your own recipes and add the Italian Chocolate on coffees and desserts. The idea of the machine is not only to offer your customers a delicious dessert but a unique experience through the shaving of the kebab and how it is made.

To see how it works, check out our website and click ‘Choco Kebab’ to find out further details or to arrange a viewing, feel free to get in contact.

So what is it? The Choco Kebab is Italian Cremino chocolate shavings wrapped up in a freshly made sweet Pita Bread served with cream, sprinkles and more!

Contact T 01923 220805 info@jmposner.co.uk www.jmposner.co.uk

Himalayan Treasures H

The new products on show were the fabulous Blanxart Organic Chocolate bars and Paul & Pippa gourmet biscuits, interestingly both made in Barcelona to high standards of quality and using 100% natural ingredients. The DRL boss Keith Donaldson says the star of the show for them was the stunning and unique, savoury and sweet range of Paul & Pippa biscuits made from olive oil and fully organic certified ingredients. The packaging is really strong and our retail stockists experience immediate sales and repeat consumer purchases.

The mouth-watering Chocolate Kebab has become increasingly popular online and has seen thousands of shares and comments on videos. This has led to more people searching for their nearest Choco Kebab Shop and this could soon be you! It is an effortless method to increase your customer base, plus it comes with a POS kit to start your promotion in store.

texture and flavour, the delicious wines are made using a selection of grapes from private vineyards that have been carefully tended to attain the best possible results. To find out more please and secure an additional 7.5% discount from the trade prices, simply get in touch with DRL today: quoting FADM 7.5% Cava from Oriol Rossell and highly rated Wingspan & Organic Mahana from Nelson, NZ; embracing flavours from all around the world. Rich in

T 0844 332 1218 info@donaldsonreeves.com www.donaldsonreeves.com www.blanxart.com www.paulandpippa.com

imalayan Treasures specialises in supplying artisan loose-leaf teas and exotic coffee beans from some of the highest altitude farms located at the foothills of the Himalayas. These organic farms benefit from a unique climate, where our crops are produced using traditional and small-scale methods to yield higher quality products. Our product range includes a variety of hand-crafted looseleaf teas that have won tea competitions in America as

well as some tea varieties that are served in the afternoon tea of 5-star hotels in Mayfair. Our premium coffee beans are produced in limited volume each year, and we have won the Best Drink Award after our exhibition at the Caffè Culture Show 2016. For trade price, stocks, and samples, please contact: info@HimalayanTreasures.net or call +44 (0)7920 013344 or +44 (0)208 7911 711. Further details can be found at: www.HimalayanTreasures.net

Great quality paper cups for great quality coffee W

environment with the use of sustainable forestry resources and water-based printing inks.

e are excited to announce that Benders Ltd has been selected as one of the Top 20 Exhibitors to attend the Caffè Culture Show. The UK manufacturer has come a long way since its establishment in 1899. What originally began as a traditional, family-run decorative stationary supplier has since progressively grown to become a reputable paper cup manufacturer recognised as a standout brand at a nation-leading trade event. Benders appreciates the importance of quality coffee services and this is reflected with its range of sustainably manufactured, expertly designed paper cups. Based on the development of its extensively popular vending machine cups, the line of products has been engineered specifically to ensure industry leading performance and reliability. Benders can substantiate this having

Variations include Single Wall paper cups, Barrier Insulated paper cups, Embossed Double Wall paper cups, Super Insulated paper cups and Single Wall vending cups, all of which carry the assurance of BRC/IOP certification at the highest standard and enable custom printing opportunities for operators. recently retained the Best Vending Cup award at this year’s Vendies for a second consecutive year. Whether at the workplace or on the go, the paper cups provide a high street speciality coffee drinking experience whilst remaining fully traceable as assured by full PEFC Chain Of Custody Certification. From tree to disposal, Benders’ cups place minimal effect on the

Impressing at the Caffè Culture Show – the UK’s foremost meeting place for the café and coffee community – is a major achievement for Benders, as standing out amidst 230 plus suppliers proves its great superiority over its competitors. T 01978 855661 www.benders.co.uk

Ten Acre W

ith Ten Acre – you get bags more! Award winning, premium quality, hand cooked crisps and popcorn which are not just ‘Free From’, but ‘Free From Plus’ – and great tasting too.

Rye,’ ‘The Secret of Mr Salt,’ ‘The Story of When The Cheese Met the Onion’ and ‘When The Chilli Got Sweet’ hand cooked crisps, and ‘Ambrose Popperley’s Wasabi’ popcorn.

‘Free From Plus’ means that Ten Acre are snacks that everyone can enjoy. Perfect for retail and foodservice – they are gluten, dairy, MSG and GMO free, as well as vegan, vegetarian, halal and kosher certified. There are ten flavours of hand cooked crisps, and seven varieties of hand popped popcorn in the range – eight of which are adorned with stars awarded by the Guild of Fine Food, so officially great tasting too.

Innovation is at the heart of Ten Acre – it’s what makes the brand tick, and the snacks stand out. Ten Acre’s ‘Cousin Penelope’s Strawberry & Cream’ popcorn has just scooped a prestigious international Belgium INN award for excellence in food innovation. The range also includes the innovative, vegan ‘How Chicken Soup Saved the Day’ hand cooked crisps, and dairy free ‘Lucia Popperley’s Cappuccino’ popcorn. There’s no reason to say no!

They include the newly crowned: ‘Pastrami in the

www.yumshsnacks.com

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Cleaning & Hygiene Matters Touchless disinfecting solutions

TCFM now part of the Colonel’s secret recipe at KFC T

reporting to KFC. Eric Dawson, Business Manager, TC Specialist Services said, “We are delighted to become part of the team at KFC UK & Ireland. We’re looking forward to offering a fresh approach to make the dining experience, whether in the restaurant or at home, an enjoyable one.”

C Facilities Management (TCFM) is now an added ingredient at over a quarter of KFC restaurants across the country.

Sanondaf is a specialist, touch-less disinfection company, using hospital grade disinfectant to eliminate 99.99% of viruses, bacteria, fungi and mould. The process is highly efficient and can be used on any space or surface including electrical and electronics, soft furnishings, hydraulics and rubber. The process also disinfects the air which removes airborne pathogens and helps prevent re-infection. We recently undertook a treatment in a pasta factory and were able to completely remove all traces of E-Coli from a production machine without any loss of production or time. Our process is highly suited to the catering and leisure industry as we respond quickly to outbreaks and allow a business to return to normal in 30 minutes. Our largest commission in the last 12 months was a 70 acre leisure resort which had been closed due to Norovirus; our treatment process took 26 hours and was highly successful, allowing the resort to re-open for its next round of bookings.

The contract being delivered by a team from TC Specialist Services, part of TC Facilities Management (TCFM), started on 8th August 2016. It will provide window cleaning services to over 200 KFC restaurants, along with Jet Washing services to sites with Drive-Thrus.

engaging environment for customers of all ages.

The team from TC Specialist Services will ensure that the standards of appearance to the external of each restaurant and Drive-Thru will help to create a welcoming, fresh and

The contract will utilise state-of-theart jet washing technology along with innovative software which will help to deliver robust scheduling, monitoring and management

Contact us now to arrange a no obligation survey and environmental swabbing of your facility or location. Call 01236 702028, email: stuartwhite@sanondaf.co.uk or visit: www.sanondaf.co.uk

T 01737 814016 info@tcfm.co.uk www.tcfm.co.uk

A bucket that is not just a bucket T

designed spout for strain-free pouring.

he new 20l bucket from Vikan incorporates some useful hygienic and ergonomic design features which make it perfect for use in the food sector.

The Sanondaf process is highly effective at dealing with Norovirus, Swine Flu, Salmonella, E-Coli, MRSA and can be used as a maintenance treatment to continually reduce bio-burden or as a shock treatment to deal with any infections or outbreaks.

Kevin Meighan, Commercial Director, TCFM, added, “Securing this contract with KFC demonstrates our ability to provide something fresh and innovative to KFC customers and staff.”

The bucket is made from durable materials, approved for use in the food and beverage industries and meets all applicable EU and FDA standards. It is designed to have no acute internal angles, which means no build-up of food residue

and it is easy to clean and dry. As well as the usual carrying handle found on most buckets it also features dual handles moulded into the side of the bucket to make it easier to safely move around. It also includes an ergonomically

Finally it can also be used for product storage and includes a useful measurement marker inside. It also features a snap close lid to ensure its contents are safely stored and two buckets can be stacked on top of each other to save space. T +44 (0)1793 716760 sales@vikan.co.uk www.vikan.co.uk http://bucket20.vikan.com

Caffè Culture Show Review Top 20

Nourish grow, cook, enjoy N

ourish Coconut Macaroons has been selected as one of the top 20 exhibitors which attended Café Culture earlier this year for their truly nourishing recipes and delicious coconut macaroons. A business created from a love of food, Nourish provides mouth-watering foods that not only taste great but nourish you from the inside out. It was set up by Ineke Nugteren after being encouraged by friends to share her unique recipes. During her background as a practice nurse, Ineke saw the effects of processed food and refined sugar diets in patients and wanted to create wholefood recipes that improve general health and wellbeing. Through her food blog and workshops, Ineke promotes delicious food that is full of nutrients and goodness for a healthy lifestyle. She is also known for her beautiful handmade coconut macaroons which are not only delicious in taste but contain goodness from the wholefood ingredients used.

Naturally gluten, dairy and refined sugar free, the macaroons are full of superfoods and nutrients. They are available in a variety of flavours including red velvet, passionfruit, strawberry, cacao drizzled in raw chocolate and many more and can be enjoyed as a delicious snack or a treat alongside a cup of tea. For more information, contact Nourish on: 07961 918013 or visit the website at: www.nourishgrowcookenjoy.com

Luxury Hand-made Dessert Nougat C

hampion & Reeves are manufactures of 100% natural premium confectionery. Traditional confectionery is handmade with ingredients carefully sourced for quality. Champion & Reeves, inspired by Callard & Bowser has brought back techniques, such as hand pouring, that have been lost over the years. Individually wrapped pieces encourage responsible portion control; each 15 gram piece is only 65Kcalories. The momentum of ‘Made in Britain’ is complimented with our quintessential packaging and addresses issues such as palm oil free, gluten free and gelatine free.

at a time, savour the rest or share with a friend. All hand cut or hand poured. Dessert Nougat: roasted almonds, pistachios and orange blossom honey wrapped in edible paper. Dessert Nougat with Cherries: as above, including Italian cherries with a hint of rose water. Cream Toffee with Macadamia: double cream and Macadamia nut. Butterscotch: with molasses, local butter, sea salt.

Gift packs with 10 pieces, individually wrapped, and 4 piece snack bars.

Champion & Reeves have won Great Taste Awards and Shropshire Business Award, Best New Business 2016

Our new snack bar range offer an everyday treat that you can enjoy a piece

T 01743 363888 www.championreeves.com

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Harrogate Fine Food Show 2016 Review Top 15

Harrogate Fine Food Show

Atkins & Potts

arrogate Fine Food Show is a showcase of firsttime and long-standing exhibitors. Visitors are able to meet and chat at length to the producers as well as taste products that will have never been seen before at a trade show. The Harrogate Fine Food Show introduces new producers who have up until now only been seen at farmers’ markets and therefore it’s your chance to seek out new trends in food and drink that will make your shop, restaurant, café or pub a more interesting place to visit. Learn from the experts – maximise profits and discover key industry trends. Helpful resources – talk to the Guild of Fine Food and pick up useful publications and tips. New product innovations – touch and taste the latest new products on the market. Try before you buy – speak to producers, learn more about the foods you stock. Educate – find out more about deli training courses for you and your staff.

ow in its eleventh year is family owned and run food manufacturer Atkins & Potts, based near Newbury on the Hampshire/Berkshire border.

The show returns to Harrogate’s Yorkshire Event Centre next year from 26-27 June 2017. This is our first pick of the best exhibitors from this year’s show, listed here in alphabetical order: Atkins & Potts, Brysons of Keswick, Fravocado, Ludlow Nutco, Mediterranean Luxury Foods, Norman Pendred, Quoats, Salars Smokehouse, SRI Spice, Taste of Yorkshire, Tea Experience & The Busy Baking Company. Further details can be found below. Contact http://gff.co.uk/shows/harrogate

Love curry but want something different – and easy to make? W elcome to Sri Spice! We make our Sri Lankanstyle curry kits by hand, to our own unique recipes, in Fife, Scotland. Healthy and easily made, they are naturally glutenfree, dairy-free, vegan-friendly – and can also be used with meat or fish. All you need to do is open the bag, enjoy the fresh aroma, then follow our easy to use recipe card. With our help you can cook delicious, healthy, Sri Lankan-inspired curries in your own home, with the greatest of ease. We dry the curry and pandanus leaves, crush the cardamoms and slowly roast the spices

of care and gives so much more flavour than standard alternatives). For those who like it hot, we include optional extra chilli in each main curry kit. Our stand-up bags are foillined to keep our spice blends fresh and in the dark – that way they stay in perfect condition. We are sure your customers will love them as much as ours do!

in small batches to ensure optimum freshness. We include our own secret blend of unroasted and roasted curry powders (which takes a lot

Contact M 07956 773277 info@srispice.co.uk www.srispice.co.uk www.facebook.com/srispiceltd

Atkins & Potts takes pride sourcing all the ingredients it uses, adding generous amounts of the key ingredients to its products for real texture and flavour. Making everything in its kitchens means it knows exactly what goes into every product and how it’s made. Its kitchen philosophy is to use quality ingredients to give great depth of flavour and real textures. Everything is cooked in small batches using the same ingredients and method you would at home. Take the award winning Hollandaise Sauce; it’s made with real British butter and free range egg yolk. It often receives positive feedback about its clear labelling and including a recipe idea on all labels. Customers like that they can see plenty of the product before they buy. Making almost 100 products means it has something

for every meal occasion with 15 Great Taste Awards across the product range. There are both classic and contemporary products, from Béarnaise Sauce to Wasabi & Lime Dressing. The Atkins & Potts website and social media channels are full of recipes and new ideas. T 01635 254249 info@atkinsandpotts.co.uk www.atkinsandpotts.co.uk

History in the baking

ryson’s bakery started hand baking bread using locally milled flour from a beautiful corner of the lakes nearly 70 years ago. This was the same site where the Keswick bakery and shop now stand. A family-owned business then as today, we are still baking to the highest standards. Over the years Bryson’s has grown from its modest beginnings and now enjoys an enviable reputation as one of the finest craft bakeries in the country without losing any of its cherished values. Using only the freshest ingredients, locally sourced wherever possible, all our sumptuous cakes and bakes are baked fresh to order every week. The result is a simply delicious range of baked goods available to retailers all over the country. Our moist

rich fruit cake and decadent Florentines are a must, and no Christmas table would be complete without one of our traditional Christmas Puddings! T 017687 72257 www.brysonsofkeswick.co.uk

Salar Smokehouse S

Our processes are simple and old fashioned in a way, handmade throughout the process, ensuring each portion is handled with pride and quality; it takes years of experience and patience to master this process, one that cannot be rushed.

alar Smokehouse opened as a small business in South Uist in about 1987, with the original owner designing and building his own unique kilns. In 2015, the opportunity arose for the company to be purchased by Iain MacRury to continue the legacy with a back to basics approach and relaunch the famous Salar brand, our award winning salmon. Our smokehouse is located in the beautiful scenic bay of Lochcarnan on the eastern shores of the Isle of South Uist in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. Our approach is simple - heritage, tradition and quality are key in the true Hebridean fashion.

A unique award winning Flaky hot smoked salmon which retains the natural juices and omega 3 oils due to the secret recipe and procedures, the extreme heat used in the process and other unique controls ensure a shelf life of 65 days from production; the product is also suitable for freezing for up to twelve months. We source only the highest quality Atlantic salmon (Salmo Salar) from Scottish salmon producers which is reared in the clear waters off the coast of Scotland.

T 01870 610324 info@salarsmokehouse.co.uk www.salarsmokehouse.co.uk

Mediterranean Luxury Foods Ltd B

orn out a passion for fine cuisine, Mediterranean Luxury Foods exists to supply a range of goods from small artisan producers. We work closely with our suppliers and spend a lot of time with them. We sell products from Spain, Italy and Tunisia and will shortly be introducing goods from France, Greece and other countries in the region.

quality in mind. We trust our suppliers and look to create a strong bond between producer and customer.

We consider our award winning Extra Virgin olive oils to be the best available; our hams are 100% Pata Negra, Iberico ‘Black Seal’ products, authorised by the Ministry of Agriculture & the Interprofessional Iberian Pig Association.

If you find it in our shop, you will find it in our kitchen.

We are now introducing a range of Paella and Fideuà products from Valencia, ready-made using traditional homemade methods and with the freshest ingredients – ready in just 18 minutes and made for sharing.

From saffron, salt and honey to balsamic vinegar and truffle oils, we stock only the highest grade products, organic and biodynamic where possible but always produced with

Contact T 01347 825253 info@mediterraneanluxuryfoods.co.uk www.mediterraneanluxuryfoods.co.uk

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Harrogate Fine Food Show 2016 Review Top 15

The Ludlow Nut Company

Quirky Quoats

enjoy running, cycling, hillwalking and playing tennis, and because I like sports & keeping fit I have always had a keen interest in healthy eating and nutrition.

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The challenge of running my own business and my interest in nutrition and healthy eating inspired me to set up the Ludlow Nut Company in 2004, after graduating from the Open University with a MBA.

• The Ludlow Nut Co now produces its own award-winning range of healthy foods including luxury porridges, mueslis, granolas, including gluten free options, and a range of nut & seed butters.

What you get from the Ludlow Nut Company: • Healthy and Wholesome Food • We don’t add artificial preservatives, colourings, sugar or salt to any of our breakfast

cereals or nut butters We are a Safe And Local Supplier Approved (SALSA) accredited food producer All of our staff hold food hygiene certification We don’t outsource our production, but we are not a food factory; we are an artisan producer which makes, bakes or mixes our products by hand in small batches in our kitchen in Ludlow We also provide a bespoke and private label production service.

Contact T +44 (0)1584 876512 sales@ludlownutco.co.uk www.ludlownutco.co.uk

The Tea Experience T

he Tea Experience is a small family tea company who are passionate about their mission to make every cup of tea a pleasurable tea experience. Having won Great Taste Awards for the last three years we are proud of our tea list and customer service.

John Hobson Photography

Quoats was started in 2015 by Jen Kent and her partner Rob Barker. Leading the buzzing London life, Jen searched for a healthy breakfast on-the-go, but when failing to find something to fulfil her, she and her partner Rob, a Yorkshire farmer, put their thinking caps on and together developed their very own product – Quoats. Quoats is brilliantly British. It is a combination of quinoa, oats and flax – all sourced from high quality, British farms. As a natural source of protein and fibre with no added sugar, Quoats is a delicious and healthy start to the day. Quinoa is a complete source of protein, while oats contain beta glucan, proven to help maintain normal blood cholesterol levels – and flax is an excellent source of omega-3. Three delicious flavours have been developed and are now ready for consumers to enjoy – including Original, Raspberry & Coconut and Date & Pecan. You simply add boiling water to the pot, stir and it’s ready to enjoy in 3 minutes.

Contact M 07525 374529 rob@quoats.co.uk www.quoats.co.uk

Fravocado F

ravocado is a luxury vegan ice cream launched in 2016. It is gluten, dairy, soya and refined sugar free.

With a range of over seventy teas and infusions we have something for everyone. Our extensive tea menu contains traditional and rarer loose leaf teas together with herbal and fruit infusions. We have camomile and rose bud, more adventurous blends like Harmony, bursting with herbs, fruit and flowers and a 2016 two star Great Taste Award.

ealthy, nutritious and extremely tasty; a new range of porridge pots is hitting the UK. These aren’t just porridge pots, these are quirky Quoats – made using British quinoa, oats and flax.

and they can be purchased individually or in Gift Sets. These are popular as unusual and special gifts.

There are those who require a caffeine free drink and we offer a variety of decaffeinated teas and a great selection of rooibos and honeybush as well as our fruit and herbal range.

Currently supplying to farm shops, delis, hotels and cafés we have built up a loyal following and offer flexible and caring support.

For a special treat and real taste tea experience we offer Flowering Tea Blooms. Our blooms are both a visual and taste treat

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Made with coconut milk and avocados, Fravocado is full of heart healthy fatty acids. It is also lactose free and a great vegan and healthier alternative to milk. The green superfruit that is the Avocado contains over 20 different vitamins and minerals. It’s low in carbohydrates and high in fibre which can help you feel full faster and longer, making it a go-to weight loss aid. Organic Agave Nectar is used to sweeten the ice cream. Agave has a low GI of 27 so it won’t spike your blood sugar levels. If you are conscious of what you put into your body, want to avoid dairy, gluten and refined sugars. Or perhaps you love the creamy taste of coconut and avocado, then Fravocado is the dessert for you. It is a premium product that offers a luxury

treat available in three different flavours; original, raspberry & basil and raw cacao swirl. Fravocado is making ice cream available for everyone, it is packed full of the goodness you need and none of the rubbish you don’t! M 07403 399743 www.fravocado.co.uk www.twitter.com/Fravocado www.facebook.com/Fravocado www.instagram.com/FravocadoDevon

The Busy Baking Company

lmost everyone loves home baked treats, however not everyone has the time to bake from scratch. We want others to experience the enjoyment of baking at home and therefore it is our goal to make baking easy and convenient, with simple recipes made from high quality natural ingredients with no preservatives, artificial colours & flavours. Perfect home baking is all about great

recipes and precisely weighed ingredients. The recipes are all tried and tested and only make it to the range if they are 100% delicious and simple to make. We have an extensive range of gluten-free mixes that are as equally delicious.

on shelf appeal and keen recommended retail prices.

Our range of baking jars and tins makes excellent gifts and the cartons are perfect for everyday use. The products are popular with retailers due to the strong branding,

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We would love to supply you with more information, so please contact us and I will send you the full range details.

Creating professional and unique displays A Taste of Yorkshire P

entic has over 60 year experience of working with variety of different retailers from Supermarkets, Butchers, Food Halls, Bakers, Chocolate Shops, Delicatessens, Grocers, Cafes and Hotels/Restaurants and Fishmongers. Our aim is to help you improve the look and feel your counter ticketing display, which sometimes gets forgotten, but it is the first thing a customer sees! We produce simple chalkboard tickets and signage in various sizes. Plus bespoke Personalised Tickets and a variety of ticket holders, clips, spikes, food hall holders, roller barkers and shelf edge solutions. Our Personalised Tickets can include your logo; descriptions, allergens or

reshly made from locally selected ingredients, our range of products includes a wide selection of savoury biscuits, perfect for individual sale but also beautifully presented for gifts & hampers.

We will be launching a NEW RANGE of Ice Cream labels/spikes in September, contact us for more details. you can write the information on. We can design your ticket or you can provide your own. What sets us apart: our tickets are food safe, hygienic, durable and waterproof. We also have a consultancy service for customers, giving advice on labeling/ allergen legislation for meat, deli, and cheese and fish.

Quote HA1 – for 15% off all new orders including returning customers. This offer ends 1st November. If you would like more information or would like a representative to call to your store to discuss options, email: ticketing@pendred.com, call: 020 84619389 or visit: www.pentic.com

We supply delicatessens and good food shops across Yorkshire and the UK. Much love and dedication goes into producing our Yorkshire-made biscuits, ensuring that the quality of ingredients used and the flavours are consistent. Our range currently consists of: • Cheesy Nibbles • Blue Cheese Nibbles • Celery & Black Pepper Oaten Biscuits • Tandoori Nibbles • Chilli Jam Nibbles. All come in individual packets of 175g and have a 6 month shelf life. In addition, we’ve now introduced our triple pack! – a selection of 3 smaller packets of biscuits in our truly Yorkshire presentation box.

Handmade biscuits are made at a Salsa accredited family bakery in Yorkshire. Either our single packs or triple packs make great additions to any hamper and can also be sold on their own. M 07913 633445 keith@tasteofyorkshire.uk www.tasteofyorkshire.uk

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Storage & Logistics Matters

Electric road vehicles

Linde optimises its rider pallet trucks

radshaw, UK manufacturer and supplier of specialist electric vehicles since 1975, has launched a full range of fully N1 homologated electric road vehicles.

Mobile racking solutions for hire S

tillageNet Materials Handling is Europe’s largest stockist of mobile racking solutions for hire. It currently supplies mobile racks to a wide range of industries and it is now aiming to extend that reach to the cold storage market with its ID263-StakRack.

inde Material Handling has launched a newly improved version of its highly successful rider pallet truck models T20SP and T25SP.

The range offers ten standard options, ranging from van body vehicles for last mile delivery, high tip or cage body options for the waste industry, and a shuttle bus for people transportation. With a maximum road speed of 25mph, an operational range of up to 50 miles and a payload up to 900kg, the many body options cover a multitude of inner city applications. Under test conditions for N1 homologation the vehicle achieved an impressive 73 miles. Each model has a safe and comfortable cabin with ABS

These updated models, first showcased at Linde’s World of Material Handling exhibition, incorporate a strengthened chassis to allow a 2,500kg rated capacity model to replace the previous 2,400kg machine. There is an improved left hand grip for additional operator comfort and security as well as a range of exciting new optional equipment.

thermoformed shell and excellent visibility. Pick-up configurations are available in long and short wheelbase and all models can be left or right hand drive.

Trucks such as the T20SP and T25SP are the mainstay of many warehouse operations offering fast, long distance pallet transfers and highly efficient loading and off-loading of road trailers. The E-driver electric steering control allows a 45° operating position to reduce upper body strain both when entering and exiting road trailers.

All test data was achieved with sealed maintenance free batteries and combined on-board charger, no need for battery topping up and no gas emissions during recharge. Where extended run time is required, the complete pick up range can be supplied with a battery change system to achieve 24 hour run time.

Amongst the new options available for this range of trucks is a fully suspended platform and steering control module to increase operator comfort in intensive applications. A new LED

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light gives necessary illumination when handling loads in 40ft trailers. Increased 12km/h traction speed provides additional performance for pallet transfers in large warehouses whilst a new symmetrical steering control makes it easier for operators to use both hands to steer the truck when entering a pallet. T 0845 608 5000 www.linde-mh.co.uk

The units are hot dipped galvanised making them ideal for handling food, be it ambient, chilled or frozen, and have recently proved a hit in the short term storage of over 500,000 Easter eggs for one of the UK’s largest confectioners. The StakRack provides a costeffective solution for temporary storage demands and fluctuating production runs, instantly converting level floor space into a flexible racking system. There is no construction or assembly required and units are designed to hold a standard 1,200 x

1,000mm UK pallet or 1,200 x 800mm Euro pallet. In addition, StillageNet Materials Handling carries an extensive range of other materials handling equipment including Roll Cages, Folding Plastic Pallet Containers, Stillages, Post Pallets, Folding Wire Containers and much more. All units can be made available for short, medium or long term hire to suit. Also boasting a UK based manufacturing facility, StillageNet is well placed to offer the best of both worlds. For more information, please call a member of the sales team on: 0800 735 1039 or email: sales@stillage.net.

Healthy Products Matters

PlanetHemp from Hempco Canada Superfoods H

empco Canada Superfoods, a pioneer in the global hemp industry for more than 14 years, has launched a new range of hemp-based products under its first consumer facing brand, PlanetHemp. PlanetHemp’s Super Mini Bouchées are little snacks designed to be the ultimate healthy indulgence. Available in two flavours, Forbidden Fruit and Cacao Heaven, these raw nutritious treats are an excellent source of protein, iron and magnesium. Tony Reeves, Managing Director of HempCo Europe, said, “Hempco Canada Superfoods is

widely recognised as the sector leader and key innovator facilitating Canada’s entire hemp seed trade. Hempco uses a unique five stage clean-up process (vs two stage industry standard) to remove the majority of the seed shell or husk; this delivers a much better flavour profile for both the seed itself and all products manufactured from it. The Super Mini Bouchées are not only delicious; they’re of a superior quality and more nutrient dense than other hemp-based snacks.” Other products in the PlanetHemp range include:

hemp protein powder, filtered hemp seed oil, supergreens, and hemp seeds. All products are Non GMO (unlike Soya, there are no GMOs anywhere in the Hemp food chain), organic, RAW, responsibly grown, vegan, kosher and gluten-free. Hempco was the first Canadian company in our sector to gain Vegan Society approval for our range and only the second Canadian company to be listed by the Vegan Society. tony@planethemp.ca www.planethemp.ca

AQUA Carpatica natural water A

QUA Carpatica is the only sodium and nitrate free natural water on the market. The sparkling water is not just naturally sparkling (enhanced with CO2 from old volcanoes), but is also nitrate free. The Natural Sparkling Mineral Water provides nearly 24% of an adult’s daily needs in calcium per litre and also important quantities of magnesium and other minerals. Due to health benefits provided, AQUA Carpatica is the idea water for babies and expectant mothers, for children, active and health conscious consumers, for people who suffer from high blood pressure or need sodium free diet. Contact T 0800 160 1277 hello@freshorganicproducts.co.uk www.freshorganicproducts.co.uk

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Howard Tenens extends Pulsar lights the way for GA Pet Food Partners warehouse footprint Bowman Chilled Stores happy with high speed H B doors from Klimate owman Chilled Stores in Spalding is a family run business which has been established for over 50 years. Over the years Mr and Mrs Bowman had a strong influence in large scale horticulture ranging from daffodils and vegetables to cereals.

oward Tenens has just purchased a new site in Heywood, Manchester. The site includes 175,000ft2 of warehouse space and a significant yard and outside area. This increases Howard Tenens’ total warehouse footprint to over 3,500,000ft2 in the UK.

The unit has been bought by the Group as a result of the growing demand for logistics warehouse space from their customer base. Jamie Hartles, Logistics Director at Howard Tenens, comments, “Manchester represents an important purchase from a strategic standpoint. As a national logistics business Manchester further supports our continued growth. The added advantage of owning the sites means we can provide our customers with enhanced service options.” “This is part of a significant investment package to create capacity in the business, enabling us to grow,” Hartles continues. “This includes a warehouse build at our Sharpness site of 169,000ft2, new market leading warehouse and transport

management software and investment in people development.” The site sits within the Stakehill Industrial Estate which is widely acknowledged to be one of the finest industrial estates in the North West of England. The site benefits from direct links to the A627(M) and M62 (junction 20) and is in close proximity to Rochdale, Oldham and Manchester city centre. As part of the purchase the Manchester site will undergo significant refurbishment to ensure that the finished facility is of the usual Howard Tenens standard. T 08702 415640 www.tenens.com

Mr Bowman decided to stop production and to convert existing buildings to refrigerated storage. This included the licence to store meat, fish and dairy produce. He decided to refurbish to industry leading standards to provide excellent services to his customers. The short lifespan of the existing 100 Metal Halide fittings were costing £1.200 a year to maintain and led to reduced light levels and production stoppages when light servicing and replacement were taking place. Pulsar’s maintenance free LED lighting upgrade eradicated all of these issues and their associated costs. After visiting the site and preparing

W extensive light calculations, Pulsar Light created a scheme with the UniBay130 that dramatically reduced the running cost of the chilled storage units, and significantly improving on the existing light levels. The final scheme consisted of 104 x UniBay130W fittings with 80 CRI at 5,000K including G90 glare control optics. The UniBay130 has multiple fixing options. Pulsar’s lights reduced energy consumption by 70% and delivered a saving of £29,757 per year. Contact T 01223 403500 sales@pulsarlight.com www.pulsarlight.com

hen Roger Bracewell purchased his tractor driven extruder in 1992 to turn the wheat grown on his family’s farm into a simple dog food, little could he have imagined that, 25 years later, it would employ 350 people over two sites, and export goods throughout Europe and beyond. There was the need to install high speed doors on some of the exterior openings to the production facility to help prevent ingress of pests as well as controlling the ambient temperature of the facility. The company selected a door that, at the time they believed would be perfect for them, from a company that they could rely on. Unfortunately, this was not the case as they were being let down by the response times they were receiving, as well as ongoing maintenance costs. The decision was made to trial a door from Klimate, which is a trading division of BID Group. The Senior

Sales Engineer, Chris Halsall, attended site to assess the opening and advise on which door configuration would be best as well as the most suitable method of actuation. A Klimate high speed door was specified and installed in April 2015. This new door proved to be a much better solution than the previously purchased doors and as such in the following seven months a further eight doors were specified, ordered and installed taking the total number of Klimate doors on site to nine with an additional one outstanding. www.klimate.co.uk

Farm Shop & Deli Show Review Top 20

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Chocolates and Cook Trading are just some of the names already gearing up for the 2017 instalment.

Such was the show’s success that more than 40% of floor space has already been booked by more than 120 companies. Diverse Fine Food, Pipers Crisps, HF

A major draw to the event was the Farm Shop & Deli Awards 2016, which saw 12 category winners and nine regional award winners crowned. The Arthur Howell team won the overall Retailer of the Year award. Six of the category winners also went on to be the regional winners. The awards, in partnership with Olives Et Al, are

arm Shop & Deli Show, which ran from 18-20 April 2016 at the NEC, Birmingham, attracted thousands of visitors from across the farm shop, deli and speciality food sectors, all looking for information on the latest products, trends and new brands on the market.

now in their third year and recognise the best specialist independent retailers in the UK. They celebrate the highest levels of service, product knowledge, initiative, innovation and community involvement offered by these businesses across the UK. The next Farm Shop & Deli Show will take place from 24-26 April 2017 at the NEC in Birmingham. This is our second pick of the best exhibitors from this year’s show,

listed here in alphabetical order: Essential Cuisine, Gourmet Brownie, The Institute of Food Research & The Topping Pie Company. Further details can be found below. Contact www.farmshopanddelishow.co.uk

Essential Cuisine: The Stock People The Topping Pie Company K

nown as The Stock People, we’ve been providing professional stock products for professional & home chefs combining convenience and ease of use and the very highest quality stock products. Launched in 1995 by Nigel Crane, the business has gone from strength to strength. Originally launched with just five blended stock powders, Essential Cuisine now manufactures a very comprehensive range of high quality cooking products catering for every good chef’s aim – which is to get the very best from their dish. From demi glaces, glaces, stocks & gravies & jus each product provides the professional chef & enthusiastic home cook with a specialist just perfect for great tasting risottos & roasts to delicious soups, sauces, stews, tagines, curries, soups. In 2011, we launched our retail division thus offering home cooks the same quality stocks that a chef would use in their professional kitchen. Recognising a gap in the market for a stock that would be every bit as good as one made in a home cook’s kitchen, we soon found that there

orkshire family run bakery, The Topping Pie Company, launched its ‘deli to go’ Maggie’s range at this year’s Farm Shop & Deli Show and has seen sales from farm shops, delis, and independent retailers double in the last quarter since exhibiting at the event.

was no shortage of foodies that really cared about using the finest ingredients. Since launch, and EIGHT GREAT TASTE AWARDS later, we have now added flavour boosting glaces, gorgeous gravies (with a stunning Turkey Gravy on its way) and jus to our stock family. Available online, in farm shops and quality butchers as well as Lakeland, Dobbies & Booths – we’re delighted to be helping the nation’s enthusiastic home cooks’ recipes taste even better. T 01606 541983 glenda@essentialcuisine.com www.essentialcuisine.com

Matthew Topping, sales director, The Topping Pie Company, said, “As farm shops, independent delis and speciality retailers become more competitive, they seek quality products that offer food to go counters a real point of difference. We are delighted with the interest in the range to date.” T 01302 738333 www.toppingspies.co.uk

utritional Information Solutions (NIS) has been selected as one of the most notable and memorable businesses to exhibit at the Farm Shop & Deli Show 2016.

ourmet Brownie is a traditional family baker from Cambridgeshire, purveyors of artisan chocolate brownies in a variety of exciting flavours. We have combined the finest ingredients and locally-sourced products to create rich, melt-in-the-mouth experiences.

Our wide variety of brownies includes best-selling Triple Chocolate, award winning Walnut Crunch, Salted Caramel and Raspberry Delight. Gourmet Brownies are available to buy as whole slabs which can be portioned to suit your customers or as beautifully branded packed products which create an excellent take home treat.

More than 20 new customers are now taking a combination of Maggie’s products, pre-pack pies and deli ranges. All products are handcrafted at the Doncaster bakery using premium quality British Red Tractor pork meat and top quality ingredients. Toppings also unveiled new colour coded packaging for its Speciality Pork Pie range, featuring the

bakery’s modern new logo and box imagery.

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Gourmet Brownie Our brownies are prepared using British caster sugar, full cream butter, free range eggs from our local farmer, organic flour & Belgian cocoa powder. They are hand crafted in small batches at our Ely kitchen, which ensures a perfectly crisp crust & a rich, indulgent centre. They contain no artificial flavourings, preservatives or colourings, as we believe that a good brownie should be baked & enjoyed fresh.

The new range, named after Maggie Topping whose family recipes and passion for home baking inspired the growth of the pie business, features 7 lines created to offer a ‘just like home’ appeal. Products in the range include: 190g Chilli pork pie; 190g Traditional pork pie; 190g Family pork pie; 210g Half Huntsman; 210g Half Yorkshire Farmers pie and two varieties of quiche.

NIS is a key contributor to the industry as a company providing the necessary support to food producers with the supply of nutritional information derived from product recipe details. The organisation is a division of the Institute of Food Research.

We pride ourselves on establishing excellent customer service, which enables our customers to take small orders and always have the freshest produce available in store. We supply independent coffee shops, farm shops, delis, independent supermarkets and department stores. Contact us today to take advantage of 10% off your first order. M 07825 787971 www.wholesalebrownie.co.uk

The work of NIS is particularly significant at this time, what with the impending changes to the nutrition label laws which will be put into place this December. Apart from small food producers supplying very locally – who are exempt from the new regulations – it will soon become compulsory for pre-packed foods to include the required nutritional information for the label from the product recipe.

NIS has the credentials to guide businesses in the development of the certified nutritional details that must be present on the packaging of their products, and it is this capability that assisted the team to stand out whilst exhibiting at the specialist retail event earlier this year. According to recent consumer research, 60% of consumers now read food labels and are likely to mistrust items that don’t contain the full information, so it is now more important than ever for brands to re-evaluate the content of their labelling. www.nutritionalinformationsolutions.com A division of the Institute of Food Research T 01603 251431

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Editors Recommendation

Printed carrier bags & retail packaging F

ood and Drink Matters is extremely pleased to present Robins Packing with its highly sought after Editors Recommendation profile for their dedication to provide customers with exceptional products and services in the retail packaging industry for over 85 years. Back in 1930, founder Ernest Robins established the company after realising a gap in the market for merchandise packaging. From there he developed an enterprise to effectively fill this gap and received a fantastic response from customers. Over the years the brand continued to thrive and expanded to stock a whole host of plain and printed products in a variety of materials, styles, colours and weights. Today, the company is run by Ernest’s grandson Peter Robins who, along with a dedicated team, continues to provide the personal and efficient service that Ernest started and maintain the first-class reputation they have built over more than 85 years. A real frontrunner in the industry,

Robins boasts an extensive supply of plain and printed carrier bags and provides innovative solutions that cater to all requirements and budgets. “Although part of a fairly small, niche market, we still managed to branch out and extend our range of products,” commented Peter. “Our services include the provision of specially printed packaging and carrier bags, as well as the supply of polythene options and more upmarket items such as twist, rope or ribbon handle paper carrier bags that have the option of being laminated, embossed and produced with a hot foil design. “We have worked in accordance with high street stores, marketing companies, printers and agents, but we also supply smaller businesses and individual outlets. We have provided plain stock for everyday use for schools, colleges, universities and the NHS, and created bespoke printed bags for high street retailers and the like due to the fact that our range is so incredibly broad.”

catering businesses; firms which utilise these standard and branded takeaway bags to impress their esteemed clientele. The family-run, Canterbury-based company has worked for the likes of many big names including Vodafone, Marks & Spencer, Burger King and Universal Studios as well as other blue chip and high street chains. “Our experience, and the quality of our experience, cannot be improved upon,” he continued. “This is one of our key differentiators from our competitors; we don’t have a high turnover of staff, so our employees are all incredibly knowledgeable and have lots of familiarity working in the sector. “We are honest and work with integrity – we won’t secure business under false pretences; we do our upmost to ensure that customers are happy and kept in the loop (with their orders) at all points. We work to hit deadlines promptly wherever possible because we wish to maintain the fantastic reputation we have built for ourselves.”

Robins Packaging has proven a popular choice with multiple Robins Packaging’s exceptional product portfolio consists of paper, fabric and plastic bags with something to suit everyone’s need. The company has recently seen an increasing interest in their fabric bags which are made from 100% natural fabric and can have your company logo printed on to make your brand stand out. Perfect for use at a conference, exhibition, product launch or other

promotional events, the bags are long lasting, highly visible and, according to the BPMA, are the second most kept promotional product – kept for 8.6 months on average. Dedicated to staying environmentally friendly, Robins Packaging welcomes the carrier bag tax. “We feel the tax will boost the need for environmentally friendly bags. Our aim is to make our products more environmentally friendly and achieve carbon neutrality. We have also recently changed to eco-friendly LED lighting and had our roof covered in solar panels which are producing power in excess of our own usage, which is being fed back to the grid.” When discussing recent movements and future plans, Peter concluded, “We haven’t experienced any particularly significant changes in the last couple of years, although we have diversified slightly to introduce more products to fast food outlets. We continually strive to improve the print quality of products, because this is an area that can always be worked on. Our product range, meanwhile, is already very extensive, so we will concentrate on recruiting more staff to cope with the increased industry demand.” T 01227 714930 sales@robinspkg.co.uk www.robinspkg.co.uk

Measurement Instrumentation Provider of the Month

Sell your food… don’t waste it C

elsius Instruments has been chosen as our respected Measurement Instrumentation Provider of the Month, we are excited to inform our readers here at Food and Drink Matters. The company is initially based in Milton Keynes in the UK, but as a strategically developed division of the renowned production, test and measuring equipment and packaging manufacturer Molins PLC, is operational internationally. Although it was only established in 2015, the group has enjoyed world-wide success courtesy of its involvement with the reputable solutions provider and has since built itself a solid customer network serviced effectively by its well-placed offices in areas such as India, Singapore, China and the USA. Employing over 800 people, Molins is split into two core

departments: packaging machinery and instrumentation & tobacco machinery. Predominantly serving the fast-moving consumer goods sectors (with food and tobacco being the main product areas of focus), the business strives to supply machinery of the highest standard (along with the associated support services and systems). Celsius Instruments operates as part of the Instrumentation division. “Celsius Instruments offers a fast and nondestructive method of measuring chilled products in a simple, repeatable manner,” commented Andy Slater, Sales Manager at Celsius Instruments. “With the Celsius range of devices, you can be assured of accurate and consistent measurements using an easy to use and read measurement device. Our technology removes the need to measure the temperature of chilled products with a probe and the inherent uncertainty of “was the product measured correctly?” while eliminating the waste associated with the destructive test.” Designed to measure the average temperature of frozen and chilled food-stuff (and other such items), the non-invasive thermometry systems incorporate a unique technology which resolutely measures the tiny amounts of microwave radiation emitted by the product in the chamber. This is then converted into a temperature, which

impressive solutions. Other particular benefits over the traditional (and fundamentally more damaging) testing methods include added calibration options (which in turn ensure greater customer confidence), the eliminated possibility of mistakes and finally, the omitted need for trained operators, who normally must be present to take the necessary product temperatures. Contact T 01908 396111 info@celsius-instruments.com www.celsius-instruments.com is attained by taking into account the item in its entirety for the purposes of complete accuracy and repeatability. Andy explained further: “When food is cooled quickly, the temperature reduces at different rates, depending on the size and density and will usually result in cold-spots and hot spots. Because thermocouple probes only measure a single point, it will probably be impossible to know exactly what you are measuring. Celsius removes all the uncertainty by displaying a temperature that accounts for all the hot and cold spots, giving an ‘equalised’ temperature. In addition, no damage is inflicted upon the product, meaning it can be used at various times during the cooling process to optimise the cooling time and increase throughput.” The products, which are manufactured in the UK, are popular with both large chilled and frozen food manufacturers and smaller businesses, who appreciate the money-saving and efficiencyincreasing benefits associated with utilising Celsius’

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