Food & Drink Matters 124 November by Nick Eddowes

manufacturing | logistics | hospitality | retail Tel: 01562 756960 – www.foodanddrinkmatters.co.uk – 2016 – issue 124

Inside this issue:

Veganicity: Suitable for everyone a result of this, we’re just about to launch 13 new products, including more protein powders (such as Hemp and Brown Rice), Glucosamine + Phytodroitin (a plant-based alternative to Chondroitin), and a number of amino acids (L-Glutamine, L-Lysine and L-Methionine) for an ever-growing sports market.

Mr Scratchings

Company of the Year See them on page.............. 3

Topping Pies

Producer of the Month See them on page............ 14

eganicity is the UK’s premier supplier of nutritional supplements for vegans. Launched in 2005, the range of products on offer has been constantly expanding, and encompasses every aspect of nutrition – from the ever-popular Multi Vitamin + Mineral and Glucosamine + MSM, to a selection of vitamin B12 and vitamin D products and many more.

With the addition of these and other new products, the Veganicity range now totals over 90 Vegan Society registered products. Each is made with high quality ingredients, to exacting quality standards, so you can be sure that you’re getting the best that your money can buy. This is all backed up with excellent customer service.

Throughout 2016 Veganicity have exhibited at vegan shows around the country, including Just V Show at Olympia, where the demand for our products has never been higher. As

So why not give us a try today? Check out the website at: www.veganicity.com or call: +44 (0)1323 388150 for more details.

Cut production costs by eliminating unnecessary movement V

aluable time and money can be saved when you eliminate the need for staff to fetch parts from different locations. Our workstations are designed for manufacturers to reduce unnecessary handling and storage in the production area. All parts needed for a particular job are available at all times, refilled by another operator at the back or side so that waiting times are reduced. Work at the front is uninterrupted and production is maintained at optimum levels. Staff are more productive and less stressed which means they are less likely to make mistakes and damage items. Our workstations will help you to optimise your workspace in line with the principles of 5S: ●● Sort: Parts easily located and clearly labelled, Idiot proofing the filling and

Verderflex

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Contents: 2 Food Safety & Testing Matters 5-7 Manufacturing & Machining Matters 15-17 Speciality & Fine Food Fair Show Review Top 20 19 Storage & Logistics Matters 21-22 Catering & Hospitality Matters 25 Specialist Equipment Provider of the Month

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picking process ●● Set to order: Exact stock within easy reach to eliminate unnecessary movement, helping to eliminate injuries ●● Shine: Our mobile workstations are height adjustable, look great, and are easily moved for cleaning ●● Standardise: Visual Management can be incorporated for clearly displaying information and continuous consistency ●● Sustain: All our solutions can be reconfigured quickly and easily to meet process changes. T +44 (0)1295 277791 sales@tubeandbracket.com www.tubeandbracket.com

Cleaning & Facilities Management Matters

For Best Warewashing results W

arewashing machines are vital to any commercial kitchen, and their installation and maintenance should be undertaken by qualified engineers. Many factors need to be considered when setting up a glass or dishwasher, such as their location within the kitchen, water type for the area, expected frequency of use and the type of menu being offered as certain food and drink residues need specialist machine programmes to get properly clean. The correct set-up of a machine will

result in its optimum operational efficiency. Derek Maher from Crystaltech advises, “We recommend that any installation company should use a company that is SsiP approved and its engineers should hold the relevant industry standard qualifications. Our nationwide team of more than 50 engineers are all DBS approved and are on call 24/7 as we know how important it is to minimise the downtime of any machine in a busy bar or foodservice environment.”

As an expert within the industry, Derek and his team are passionate about achieving flawless results as dirty glasses and tableware reflect poorly on the cleanliness of a pub, bar or restaurant. Crystaltech works with leading pub groups, Fuller’s and McMullen’s, where it has achieved award-winning clean glass results.

chemicals at lower temperatures to deliver perfect results and without the need for handpolishing glasses post-wash. RO can reduce the need for cleaning chemicals by 70%, making it much more energy efficient. Lower wash and rinse temperatures also mean glasses do not retain as much heat.

Derek has developed a reverse osmosis (RO) system which pushes purified water through the wash cycle resulting in the need for fewer

Contact T +44 (0)370 350 2424 www.crystaltech.co.uk

TC Security Services – Top 2% position retained T

C Security Services, part of TC Facilities Management (TCFM), are celebrating an increase in their ACS score to 164 points, awarded to them in their annual audit. This means its position in the Top 2% of the SIA listed companies within the Approved Contractor Scheme is retained. In addition, auditors highlighted many areas of good practice during the 4-day audit along with no areas needing improvement.

independently assessed against recognised standards and procedures and that all the security personnel have been correctly trained for the role they are performing.

Gaining and retaining SIA approved Contractor Scheme status gives both existing and potential customers the confidence that the service has been

Good practices highlighted by the auditors included: ●● Adopting innovative technology to capture data that shows live ongoing

The 4-day audit witnessed a full scrutiny of the TC Security Services operation with Auditors visiting both the Head Quarters and satellite offices along with a mix of varied customers who receive services from TC Security Services.

Armstrong replaced commercial dryer parts to keep hotel laundry running smoothly T Steve Boyden, Managing Director, TC Security Services statistics against company KPIs ●● Robust ‘Right to Work’ processes ●● Encouraging and providing access to the SIA training programme for officers. T +44 (0)1737 814016 info@tcfm.co.uk www.tcfm.co.uk

he Gliffaes Country House Hotel just outside Crickhowell is the only luxury 4-star hotel in the Brecon Beacons, run by James and Suzy Suter. The hotel has been in Suzy’s family for three generations, and James told us, they have been dealing with Armstrong Commercial Laundry Systems for as long as they can remember. The basement laundry handles all the washing for the 23 bedroom hotel including bed linen, towels, bathrobes, table linen for the restaurant as well as events and weddings, kitchen items and personal laundry for residents if

required. The laundry consists of three washers, including a Primus 10kg machine, two different sized Huebsch dryers and an ironer. Recently, the motor on the larger 16kg Huebsch dryer, which had been giving continuous service for 15 years, needed replacing. Armstrong

responded quickly to the service request, the motor was replaced and the machine is now back in full time use. The hotel shuts in January, but reckons to operate on 65-70% occupancy levels for the rest of the year. It is a very popular venue for weddings, parties and other events and special occasions. Contact T +44 (0)1635 263410 sales@armstronglaundry.com www.armstrong-laundry.co.uk

Food Safety & Testing Matters

Cook the Perfect Festive Turkey F

isn’t a problem, thanks to the SuperFast Thermapen® digital food thermometer.

lovely juices to redistribute, giving you enough time to make gravy!

With ten million Turkeys being sold in the UK last year and around 3.5 hours spent cooking and preparing a traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings, you don’t want to get it wrong! Don’t despair; it is possible to enjoy cooking on Christmas Day without turning to the sherry early. Getting your Turkey to the table perfectly cooked and succulent

Turkey is a lean meat, so if you leave it in your oven too long the meat can dry out; serve it too early and it’ll be underdone and could cause food poisoning. Top chefs recommend and routinely use a Thermapen by inserting the fast response probe into the thickest parts of the turkey breast and thigh. Both areas should give a reading of 75˚C or above. Once the meat exceeds 75˚C, take it out of the oven and leave to rest for 30 to 40 minutes. Resting the meat allows the

Providing an accurate reading in under three seconds and available in a variety of exciting colours the SuperFast Thermapen (RRP from £48) makes a superb Christmas gift for the budding chef in your house.

rom seasoned cooks to aspiring amateurs, cooking at Christmas can seem daunting. Whatever camp you fall into, there’s usually some guesswork involved in cooking the Christmas turkey.

The SuperFast Thermapen is available from: www.thermapen.co.uk

New 3M Microbial Luminescence System Kit Fast-Tracks UHT and ESL Beverage Testing G

substitutes, and dairy/juice mixtures. The system provides a rapid method for quality release testing, reducing the time-to-result by two to three days or more, compared to traditional methods.

lobal demand for commercially sterile beverages is growing more than 9% annually, according to market research. This is fuelled by supply chain cost benefits and consumer demand for more convenient beverages that retain both flavour and nutrients. Aligned with these growing trends, 3M has launched the 3M™ Microbial Luminescence System UHT Beverage Screen Kit, a new rapid test for Ultra High Temperature (UHT) and Extended Shelf Life (ESL) beverages. This new rapid test expands the application of the 3M Microbial Luminescence System (MLS) from UHT dairy products to a wide variety of UHT and

Customers interested in the new 3M Microbial Luminescence System UHT Beverage Screen Kit should contact their regional 3M Food Safety representative or visit: www.3M.com/MLS to view videos, request a demo and information on how to order. ESL beverages such as fruit juices, caffeinated drinks, coconut waters, smoothies, dairy, dairy

T +44 (0)1509 613263 www.3m.com/foodsafety

Laboratory scale spray dryer T

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. 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. 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 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. 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. Contact Greg Smith at Labtex on: +44 (0)1484 600200.

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Snack Food Provider of the Year

Premium pork snacks to supply into some of the major brewery houses.” “Our business environment is constantly changing, we owe it to our customers to change with the times, this enables us to continue to be competitive, provide excellent service and offer a range of products to suit the different types of outlets we serve, we want to be their ‘Supplier of Choice.’ “We continue to forge closer working relationships with our supply partners which brings greater opportunities for all parties; we work with most of the major manufacturers of crisps and snacks etc”.

ood and Drink Matters is extremely proud to present Mr Scratchings as its selected Snack Food Provider of the Year. The Bradford-based family run company has come a long way since its establishment in 2002. Having advanced from a single van selling Mr Scratchings Pork Scratchings to a large enterprise distributing a wide-ranging selection of snack foods across the country, it is safe to say the business 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, snacks, nuts, chocolate and sweets by all the major manufacturers and of course, the much loved traditionally made ‘Mr Scratchings’ Pork Scratchings. The crunchy premium pork snack remains the best-seller for the organisation, constantly achieving the top spot in their listed 30 most popular products for the month due to their widespread popularity. Prepared to their own unique recipe, the range of pork-based products is available in the following varieties: Mr Scratchings Pork Scratchings, the recently rebranded Pork Crackling and Pork Crunch, and the recently launched Hot & Fiery Pork Crackling. “Providing a full snack range with over 600 lines, we are basically a one stop shop for the licensed trade,” explained Tim Banks, Owner and Managing Director of Mr Scratchings. “We supply to pubs, clubs and sporting venues; these businesses are the bread and butter of our customer base, in addition we supply into retail outlets, sandwich bars, deli’s, theatres, farm shops, garden centres and universities etc.”

(L-R) Roger Gladman, Business Development Manager, Tim Banks, Managing Director & Howard Stead, Sales Director

extends to a range of cleaning and paper products (toilet rolls, paper towels, napkins, centre feed rolls) along with our own brand of chemicals (Line cleaner, bleach, glass wash, floor cleaners, polish etc.) a range of over 90 products. Distribution of the Mr Scratchings Pork Snack range covers all areas of the UK with demand growing for the North’s premier range of Pork Snack products. In our Northern heartland, the company operate a comprehensive van sales service direct to the various outlets. Upon discussing Mr Scratchings’ successes and future plans, Tim told us the team were excited about their progressive path, “2015 was the best year so far for us in terms of sales and development. We have worked hard as a team in testing economic times to grow our business – particularly within the last 5 years – and are pleased to have grown 10-20% annually. We are currently 5% ahead of our forecast for the current financial year. This has enabled us to add 2 additional van sales people to our team and we are currently recruiting for additional staff.

important factor in our continued customer support enabling our operation to become more efficient and cutting edge.” Howard Stead (Director) explained, “We are in a good position at the moment and are looking forward to working hard to continue our growth in the coming year. We are looking to build on our customer service, increase our customer base, provide an excellent range of products, remain competitive and add additional vans/support staff. We will continue to enhance our customer service, improving where possible, we use our ISO 9001 system to send out customer surveys and then react to the feedback.” Mr Scratchings Business Development Manager, Roger Gladman told us that the business has come a long way over the past 5 years, “We continue to supply a number of individually operated outlets which have always been the main stay of our business and we are now in a position, through the changes we have made, to have the opportunity

“As a business we recently launched our new consumer online snack food and bar product emporium and we are pleased with the initial consumer’s response, we encourage you to browse the full selection we have available”. “For trade enquiries you can use our site as a product guide and then contact myself or the team via email or phone and we can discuss trade pricing and your personal requirements”. Tim Banks added, “As a business we were pleased and excited to receive the ‘Company of the Year’ award, it is a great feeling to know that all the hard work and investment we have put in as a team over the past year has helped us in gaining this recognition” Contact T +44 (0)1274 670044 enquiries@mrscratchings.co.uk www.mrscratchings.co.uk

“We have invested heavily in replacing our van sales fleet and placed a predominant focus on automating our processes (invoicing, ordering and van tracking etc); the incorporation of this technology has been an

Our licensed customers can also purchase bar sundries such as cocktail cherries, lemon slices, drinking straws, stirrers along with soft drinks, cordial, water etc. The offering

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Manufacturing & Machinery Matters

Burger Business

Industry first wireless burst detection system, WirelessHART™ L

eading rupture disc manufacturer Elfab reveal how a local chemical company has achieved significant cost savings and improved site safety by moving its rupture disc monitoring wireless.

oultry forming used to be about stamping out a standard product as fast as possible. Today, however, processors need to look more at differentiation in the market place as producing a commodity product is not profitable, says Reiser, supplier of processing and packaging equipment solutions.

fibres are not crushed or destroyed, and instead retain their natural alignment to enhance the eating quality of the product.

Reiser says that unlike conventional burger forming machines, which use high-pressure to compress ground poultry into flat, rubbery ‘pucks,’ its high-speed Vemag FM250 Poultry Burger Former uses a gentle, low-pressure system to form poultry burgers, which ensures meat

A Vemag Process Check check-weigher can also be added inline to automatically monitor individual burger weights and adjust the filler – to help achieve uniform weights and reduced giveaway.

Additionally, the FM250 is said to provide high output and accurate weight portions, with the former connected to a Vemag HP-E filler with an in-line grinder.

T +44 (0)1908 585300

Elfab are the first rupture disc manufacturer to offer a WirelessHART™ burst detection system significantly enhancing its product range. Since the launch of the wireless burst detection system, Elfab have changed the way in which its customers consider rupture disc monitoring. Traditional burst detection solutions can involve large investment combined with ongoing maintenance cost. In upgrading rupture disc monitoring to wireless, customers can expect to eliminate 50% of the cost and 90% of the time required to install. Thomas Swan based in Consett is a major independent manufacturer of performance and speciality chemicals and have recently benefited from incorporating this wireless solution for all Elfab rupture disc devices. It’s Maintenance Manager, John Smithson said, “Being able to integrate

rupture disc monitoring into our existing wireless network has offered significant benefits to our plant. The setup and installation process was seamless and I have been impressed by all aspects of the product and its ongoing reliability – the design and the wireless technology offered by Elfab is excellent.” Contact T +44 (0)191 293 1234 sales@elfab.com www.elfab.com

The Allergy & Free From Show Review Top 20

Europe’s largest ‘free from’ show D

o you live with allergies, intolerances, eczema or coeliac disease? Do you live ‘free from’ gluten, wheat, eggs, nuts or dairy, or need to avoid dust mites, latex or any other material? If you answered yes to any of the above, or someone you care about could, then these events are made for you. In short, The Allergy + Free From Shows are weekend events full of products (food, drink,

skin/hair care, household items and more), cooking classes, talks, expert advice, kids activities – the list goes on – all ‘free from’ and all dedicated to helping visitors to improve their lives.

information, services and friendly faces; all there, waiting to help them! Visitors could talk about their needs face to face with Allergy Adventures, Allergy UK, Coeliac UK, The Anaphylaxis Campaign, FoodsMatter, Goodness Direct, Live Gluten Free, National Ezcema Society, The IBS Network and more.

Show Partners are valued for what they bring to each of the events. And this year at London’s Olympia from 8-10 July 2016 was no exception, as visitors could find free

The show returns to London’s Olympia next

year from 7-9 July 2017 but the show is also held in Liverpool, Berlin & Glasgow – see website for details. This is our second pick of the best exhibitors from this year’s show, listed here in alphabetical order: Cru8 Foods & Organico. Further details can be found below. Contact www.allergyshow.co.uk

Organico: Quality, Value, Ethics W

The granolas have since been rolled out into Wholefood stores in London.

ILD THING is an organic and deliciously nutrient-dense snack and granola range that's full of vitality and natural goodness. Already established with a range of raw, paleo snack bars, we used our recent events as a platform to launch our new range of organic granola. In-keeping with the goodness and accessibility of our bar range, the granolas are certified Vegan, gluten-free and paleo-friendly. Our four unique varieties invite you to climb the dizzy heights of sweet Mountain Berry, discover the dreamy bliss of Island Coconut, explore

exotic Rainforest Fruit and bask in the warm indulgence of equatorial cacao, with lovingly selected ingredients crushed among rugged hand baked nut & seed clusters.

We have also used recent shows to showcase a brand new product, the popcorn flat. A unique blend of organic corn kernels and natural ingredients popped in coconut oil and lovingly squeezed into popcorn flats. This innovative new range proved massively popular, with a huge number of people signing up to be notified of their official release, coming very soon. T +44 (0)1189 238767 www.organico.co.uk

Superfood pioneer – Cru8 – launches Deli in Chelsea Farmers Market SW3 L

ondon based superfood pioneer – Cru8 – opens the doors to its first ‘Cru8 Deli’ located at the renowned Chelsea Farmers Market, SW3, offering an extensive range of Gourmet, Raw and Paleo foods to take away. Known for their innovative range of nutrientdense superfood snacks and paleo breads that are free from gluten, wheat, dairy and refined sugar, real food champions Cru8 have taken a permanent shop space where carefully crafted and highly nutritious breakfast, lunch and suppers can be bought. Off the Shelf A range of snacking foods including Cru8’s signature macaroons, crackers, crisps and Paleo breads will be available as well as delicious freshly baked goods. Drinks wise, a selection of cold pressed juices such as the ‘Super Green’

and nut mylks such as ‘Tumeric Almond Mylk’ will be offered alongside Jax Coconut water. Cru8’s new breakfast box range will offer ‘Acai raw Grawnola pots with fresh berries, coconut yoghurt and almond cream,’ alongside ‘smashed avocado’ on Cru8’s famous ‘Paleo bread.’ The lunch menu gleams with super clean and nutritious salads such as their ‘Paleo Asian Salmon bowl’ with tamari roasted salmon, Asian slaw and toasted sesame and spinach dip, and their ‘Raw Beetroot burgers’ served with marinated kale, avocado, hummus and a dill cashew dressing.

individual takeaway menus for the whole day, enabling them to meet their nutritional needs in one single place with ease and convenience. Founder Alexi and her team will be on hand to offer expert advice on menu and dietary planning specially tailored to individual customers. Consumers can be safe in the knowledge that they will be eating super-nutritious, carefully balanced food that is created to nourish, energise and increase productivity throughout the day.

Tailor-made Takeaways Clients will be able to choose and tailor

T +44 (0)7804 535515 www.cru8foods.co.uk

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Manufacturing & Machinery Matters

The latest developments in Advanced Process Control in evaporator/spray drying S

pray drying is used in the manufacture of a wide range of high-value items, from dairy products to food flavourings to pharmaceutical ingredients. This is a complex and energy-intensive process, using fixed assets that are difficult and costly to upgrade or replace, as demand increases. Perceptive Engineering has developed a suite of software and engineering tools to increase the yield, throughput and efficiency of the entire drying process, resulting in lower energy consumption, more consistent product quality and less waste. This software-based upgrade is a low-cost, low risk alternative to capital expansion, typically offering a return on investment of 3-6 months. Both the dryer and evaporator have three key phases of operation: the crucial start-up phase, when product feed is first introduced to the process unit; normal operation, when disturbances such as tank changes and shifts in ambient temperature or humidity give rise to process and quality upsets; unit shut-down, when the feed product transitions from concentrate back to water. This article will describe one of the solutions developed to address the first critical stage: process start-up.

Each production unit is brought online through a series of small, carefully-controlled step-changes. With the Evaporator, the challenge is to avoid conditions that increase the risk of fouling. An over-aggressive start-up on the evaporator will increase fouling very early in the production run; this will shorten overall run-time before cleaning is required, reducing overall equipment effectiveness. In the dryer, aggressive starts frequently lead to either scorched product which fails quality tests, or over-moist product which blocks the dryer. Either way, production capacity is severely compromised and waste or re-work rates are high. Model predictive control (MPC) has been used in the optimisation of spray dryers and evaporators for more than twenty years. Through a series of response step tests and using sophisticated modelling techniques, MPC can determine in advance the sequence of control moves necessary to push the evaporator or dryer closer to their

constraints, and then keep them there. MPC is able to execute multiple coordinated control moves continuously during production. This constant fine tuning of the process would be impossible for an operator to replicate, which is why more manufacturers are exploiting the technology to gain a competitive edge. Perceptive are renowned experts in deploying MPC programmes for a wide range of global clients. They have been selected by Abbott Nutrition, Danone and Wyeth as APC provider for the manufacture of high-value infant formula in North America, Europe, Singapore and China. Perceptive Engineering has now perfected the techniques for taking control of both the evaporator and dryer much earlier in the production cycle, by modelling – then optimising

– each unit as it moves through the start-up phase and on to stable operation. This expertise has been captured in the latest release of Perceptive’s award-winning software. Perceptive’s system enables faster start-up and shorter times between batch or grade changes, enabling more agile manufacturing. Pushing the process closer to constraints, without compromising quality, provides an increase in powder rate of up to 15%. Tighter process control reduces product variability, increases yield and reduces specific energy. As a result, these advanced control schemes normally return their investment within 3-6 months. T +44 (0)1925 607150 info@perceptiveapc.com www.perceptiveapc.com

Global Producer of Ice Cream R

&R Ice Cream, the World’s third largest ice cream manufacturer, has completed a four year, £25 million investment programme at its Leeming Bar factory in North Yorkshire which includes an on-site effluent treatment system, designed, built and commissioned by filtration specialists, Axium Process. The investment programme helped R&R to increase its production capability at the site by more than 20% and meant that the capacity of Axium’s on-site effluent treatment plant had to be increased from 600,000 litres to 1.5 million litres per day. The effluent treatment plant was expanded with very little disruption to R&R’s daily production and uses primarily both Ultrafiltration (UF) and double pass Reverse Osmosis (RO) separating technology. The 2.5 fold expansion scope of supply also incorporated fully automated additional processes designed, installed and commissioned by Axium Process to further enhance the quality and condition of the raw effluent entering the membrane system; removable sump debris catcher, aeration and mixing of large effluent holding tanks, triplex liquid solid separator pre-filtration, vertical shell and tube pasteurizers system (powered using excess heat from an onsite CHP plant), temperature controlled air cooling system and a pH adjustment tank were all new additions to the plant and located on the same size foot print as the old plant. Contact Gale Rudd, T +44 (0)1792 883882 gale.rudd@axiumprocess.com www.axiumprocess.com

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Manufacturing & Machinery Matters

Automation for modern producers

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rom soda bottling plants to dairy processing facilities, Kawasaki’s food and beverage robots meet hygiene requirements and fulfill a wide range of handling processes, including bottle positioning, capping, filling, sterilising and high-speed picking and sorting as well as repetitive but precise food handling operations like the packaging of irregularly shaped items and variety packs. Elsewhere on the production floor, our reliable robots assist with loading and unloading of packaging and sorting machines as well as palletising of packaged dairy, meat and beverage products for transfer and shipment. Our cold and heat-resistant robots can even execute dexterous materials processing and handling operations as well as packing and palletising processes in adverse working environments in continuous fashion with speed, enhancing productivity and boosting fulfillment while improving worker welfare. As food and beverage operators demand ever greater precision and safety from their production operations, Kawasaki Robotics continues to develop cutting-edge solutions that reduce waste, boost profit and enhance the safety of the food supply. Contact T +44 (0)1925 713000 https://robotics.kawasaki.com

PFM Plus does Christmas right!

Suppliers of your entire meat production line equipment • Vacuum Packers & Pouches • Thermal Labels & Paper • Auto Tray Wrappers & Film • Meat Mixes, Spices & Ingrediants • Sausage Machines & Casings

• Digital Weighing Scales • Burger Forming Machines • Kebab Forming Machines • Knives, Tools & Skewers.

arker's Food Machinery Plus is gearing up for Christmas along with the rest of us and has put out a number of goods to help with the festivities. Taking care of Christmas on both the food and prep side to make the festivities more feasible for everyone, Christmas products on offer include red and white Christmas String Twine, Christmas themed Sausage Sleeves and Christmas carrier bags. Satisfy your stuffing needs with the Shropshire Spice Company Plum and Ginger Stuffing Mix, perfect with Christmas dinner or further enhance your meal with the Arthur Pipkins Premium Pork Cranberry and Apple Sausage Mix or the Zesty Mulled Wine Sausage Mix. These traditional Christmas flavours are blended together to create a toasty sausage mix perfect for the holidays. A family run business with years’ worth of experience in the food industry and retail sector, PFM Plus is dedicated to excellent service and continuous on-going after care. The business specialises in the supply and distribution of new and pre-owned food processing machinery such as vacuum packers, automatic wrappers, veg prep machines, slicers, ovens and more. PFM Plus also specialises in food packaging, ingredients and sundries.

Buy Online: www.pfmplus.co.uk Telephone: 08449 802 428 or email us at: sales@pfmplus.co.uk

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Manufacturing & Machinery Matters

Temperature and humidity data loggers T

he OM-90 Series of portable, batteryoperated temperature (OM-91) and temperature/ humidity (OM-92) data loggers are available from Omega. Temperature is measured to an accuracy of ±0.3°C across the range 5 to 60°C and ±2.0°C over the full range of -30 to 80°C. Relative humidity is measured to an accuracy of ±3.0% RH over the 20 to 80% RH range and ±5.0% RH over the 0 to 100% RH range. Both temperature and relative humidity are logged at a user configurable logging rate which is software selectable. These data loggers are suitable for transportation applications where it is necessary to document that the material in-transit has stayed within particular environmental limits. High/low alarm limits can be set – above or below which LED indicators will be activated. Each data logger can be assigned a 16 character name. This can be helpful in applications where multiple data loggers are used and there is a need to distinguish between them (for example based on location). The data logger includes an easy-to-use software application. This is used for configuration of the logger, extraction of logger data, graphically viewing data, spread sheet analysis of data and saving data to file (typically in comma separated value CSV file format) for third party applications such as Microsoft Excel. T +44 (0)161 777 6611 sales@omega.co.uk www.omega.co.uk

New from Omega 8 or 16 Channel Universal Input Touch Screen Data Loggers

he OM-DAQXL from Omega is a New 8 or 16 channel analogue input portable data logger with a 7 inch resistive touch-screen colour display. All inputs are programmable and can be configured for millivolts, volts, milliamps, thermocouple, RTD, thermistor strain gauge or frequency. All the menus, selections and configurations can be accessed from the display touch screen. The unit also has a 4 digital inputs 4 digital outputs, 4 alarm outputs, one USB host port and one USB device port. The unit also has 3 LED’s for different indications (power, alarm and logging). Contact T +44 (0)161 777 6611 sales@omega.co.uk www.omega.co.uk

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Dairy Supplier of the Year

Enabling Local Supply on a National Scale I

DC Limited has been selected as the company most deserving of our prestigious Dairy Supplier of the Year award, we are most pleased to announce here at Food and Drink Matters. We are subsequently keen to tell our readers more about the organisation and its services whilst paying particularly close attention to one of its most prominent divisions, Café-milk. Satisfying the needs of cafés, coffee shops and tea rooms, Café-milk supplies fresh milk daily to independent establishments across the UK. Having worked with local dairies since 1995, the company was set up to provide better prices and better service to businesses both large and small. “The most important thing for any café is to have a daily supply of fresh milk,” commented Tim Marland, Business Development Director at Café-milk. “Our many dairy partners throughout the UK allow us to supply fresh milk as well as other dairy products to coffee shops nationwide. “Over the last 12 months, a growing number of independent cafés and tearooms have joined Café-milk for the supply of this most essential ingredient. The UK is home to around 18,000 cafés, half of which belong to the big groups and the other half are independent. Our aim is to help the independent cafés compete with the large groups by providing improved buying power.” As well as being a dedicated supplier of cafe products, the company strives to reduce administrative burdens through single statement and payment. Customers receive weekly statements that will allow them to check purchases and with extended credit, are able to enjoy better payment terms as well as improved profit. When discussing the organisation’s performance in recent times, Tim told us that he was very happy with the progress made thus far, “We are pleased to confirm that our sales have increased by 22%, which is actually a whole 7% ahead of our forecast,” he said. “Despite this success, however, we must admit that 2016 has been a very tough year. We are currently in the middle of a hard fought price war between the supermarkets which in the early part of the year saw retail prices slashed to a 10 year low. “These unrealistically low prices make it tough for farmers to profitably produce while at the same time squeezing margin for suppliers because of the impractical supermarket comparison. The weakened pound means it is easier and more profitable to export

milk and milk products; this will result in less milk being available in the UK, which, when coupled with the increasing fuel and packaging costs, can only lead to increased milk prices for the end user.” In other news, Café-milk is now able to cover individual catering and cleaning requirements, enabling customers to purchase grocery products such as bacon, eggs, cheese, tuna, baked beans and many more through utilising their personal Café-milk account. The Café-milk contract is one of the most significant partnerships that IDC (formally the Independent Dairy Consortium) holds. Operating in the interest of the customer, consumer and the supplier combined, the Buckinghamshire-based business is a commercially driven entity that provides structure and support whilst forming connections between small enterprises and big clients. The company is renowned for distributing fresh milk and other supplies to not only cafés and coffee shops but also to restaurants, schools, nurseries, care homes, hospitals (basically, anywhere that requires such products and wishes to benefit from these exceptional services). Organising deals in relation to dairy products, fruit, vegetables, meat and baked goods, IDC boasts years of experience trading with independent dairies and prides itself on working with an extensive supplier network comprising hundreds of local and regional suppliers.

If your business requires regular deliveries of fresh milk, fruit, vegetables, meat or any other grocery or cleaning products and you wish to take advantage of this fantastic service, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with their business development or customer service teams who will be more than happy to assist with any questions or enquiries. Feel free to contact via telephone or email to receive information on a bespoke service to meet your business requirements. Contact Café-milk T +44 (0)1296 746563 enquiries@cafe-milk.co.uk www.cafe-milk.co.uk Contact IDC Limited T +44 (0)1296 746560 enquiries@idcltd.com www.idcltd.com

“Despite the tough trading conditions experienced we plan to continue to supply fresh milk to more and more coffee shops, allowing them to enjoy competitive prices coupled with professional customer service and accounting,” Tim concluded. “More and more customers are joining day by day – we are now targeting offices and small businesses who we believe will also benefit from our service. Overall we are delighted to have been selected for this fantastic award which we feel truly reflects our efforts to work with and support independent coffee shops and tearooms across the country.”

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Day of debate at Fruit Focus 2016 F

“This year’s Fruit Focus has again showed us that technology and research is strong in our sector, driving season length, quality and innovation. We saw tremendous interest from visitors in our new instore Coolio unit which has proved very effective in driving impulse purchases at supermarket checkouts.”

ruit Focus 2016 brought sharp attention onto Brexit and how the industry is formulating its position; ensuring those charged with creating the UK’s new agricultural policy understand and takes account of the sector’s key issues. Under the hot July sun the fruit industry came together in record numbers to share views, test new technology, debate new research and gain knowledge and connections. With an attendance of over 1,300 visitors, Fruit Focus again delivered a backdrop for the sector to demonstrate its vibrancy and seek to take advantage of the enormous opportunities that exist. “Consumer demand for berries continues its significant growth,” commented Nick Marston, Managing Director of Berry Gardens. “The

market is now worth over a billion pounds, with growth of 17.7% in value year on year with significant opportunities across many categories.”

This is our first pick of the best exhibitors from this year’s show, listed here in alphabetical order: Actionpoint, Agrimac UK, Biobest Group, Britama Forklifts, Carolus Fruit Trees, Clemens Online, Engage Agro Europe, I Water Group, James Hutton, Legro, McAirlaids, Oro Agri & RBSM. Further details are found on the next page and a half. www.fruitfocus.co.uk

Carolus Trees A

s a supplier of fruit trees we are keen to serve our customers as a loyal and reliable partner. Premier quality trees, from a comprehensive range, which at all times features the latest varieties, also enable our fruit farmers to continue to grow and thrive in a way that is innovative. The Carolus Trees fruit tree nursery has set itself a clear goal: to grow the best fruit trees that provide fruit growers with maximum yields. We are successful in accomplishing this aim by constantly seeking out and introducing new ways of perfecting our products: thanks to the long-standing know-how of our passionate

team, our fruit growers get to reap the juicy fruits of our input. Investments in extra cooling capacity, new machinery, cultivation techniques, renewable energy (solar panels) and new offices meant the company enjoyed unrelenting growth and that Carolus Trees is now producing 2,200,000 apple and pear trees a year, with the business operating across the whole of Europe and Central Asia. T 0032 11688701 info@carolustrees.com www.carolustrees.com

Forklifts on the Frontline C

olchester-based Agrimac UK is the sole approved importer of the full range of Agrimac rough-terrain equipment, dumpers, forklifts, mini tractors and two-wheel tractors. The forklift range has a 1,600-3,500kg lift capacity and duplex or triple masts with various lift heights up to 6m. It’s made in Western Europe with well-proven components such as Perkins engines, Deutz on the larger machines and Bosch Rexroth transmissions. Selectable 2 and 4wd is standard, as are road lights and a side-shift function, while a full cab, heating and air conditioning are

available as options across the range. Fulfilling a demand for compact, manoeuvrable machines, the forklifts are capable of working where space is restricted: the most compact TH-175C version is just 1,300mm across, while the others are 1,600mm wide. They're designed to be user and mechanicfriendly, with no electronics. This makes them ideal for aid work and TH-210s have been deployed in the aftermath of disasters in Nepal and the Philippines, for example, as part of a four-year contract to supply the UK Government with these 4x4 models. Forklift retail prices start at £21,000 for the

entry-level model. Full technical support and spare parts are available. Contact T +44 (0)1206 795111 info@agrimacuk.com www.agrimacuk.com

Soft fruit crops on substrates S

strawberries with extremely stable and airy characteristics.

oft fruit growers worldwide are increasingly opting for cultivation on substrates to optimise production and yields. Legro produces highquality, user-specific substrates for each crop. Growing strawberries in substrates has two big advantages: strawberries can be grown anywhere and it is easier to control the crop. “On substrates you can give every plant the optimum amount of water and nutrients,” says Dorus Verhoeven from Legro Sales. “This improves their development and creates healthier plants, which produce a more consistent crop and higher yields.” Strawberry plants place high demands on a substrate. Legro

Legro also carried out extensive research into the optimum blueberry substrate, aiming to develop a substrate which could grow blueberries for at least six to eight years. This has been successful. CP Optima-substrates from Legro have been specifically developed for blueberry cultivation. They have an airy structure which allows a finemeshed root network and good drainage. conducted in-depth research into the ideal substrate and developed different mixtures for

T 0031 880081800 salessupport@legro.nl www.legro.nl/uk

Condensation a problem? C

ondensation in retail food packs is a growing problem due to longer shelf life demands, wide temperature variations and new packaging styles. Berries for example continue to breathe after packing, and weather conditions during picking can raise humidity in packs. Moisture is released into the air, and new MAP techniques to extend shelf life make it difficult for this to escape. Condensation forms on the punnet walls and lidding film, dripping onto fruit, and the net results is poor aesthetics and faster mould growth. To combat these problems, McAirlaid’s developed FreshGuard HC – humidity control

pad. Our main goal was to maintain the quality of berries while reducing mould and improving pack appearance. FreshGuard HC does this by actively absorbing water vapour in packs, plus absorbing any liquid that condenses. It offers the same excellent cushioning protection and absorbency of berry juice as the successful FruitPad. Extensive testing has proven a significant reduction in condensation in MAP packed berries with resultant reduction in mould and fruit waste. Similar waste reduction and presentation benefits can be achieved for other food groups suffering from condensation. McAirlaid’s FreshGuard HC runs on all

industry standard machinery and is available now in rolls or cut pieces. T +49 (0)2552 93340 www.mcairlaids.net

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Engage Agro Europe sees increase in Wine Grape Visitors F

ruit Focus 2016 was a full day for The UK based nutrition experts Engage Agro. Launched in 2013, the company has focused on dynamic nutritional chemistry to aid growers of fruit crops across the UK, Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. Engage Agro Europe, showcased multiple platform technologies to address many of the issues facing fruit growers today. From water management with its unique soil surfactant technology, Integrate, crop biofortification with its Fortify platform technologies and the issue of maintaining fruit sugars with the technology, Brix Builder.

What was noted was the level of interest from vine grower’s especially those growing wine grapes. Mark Horner, Commercial Director of Engage Agro was very pleased at the interest on the day. “I was pleasantly surprised by

Feeding the world through innovation O

ro Agri International Ltd (under the brand ORO AGRI) develops and manufactures patented products for agricultural, home and industrial applications worldwide. Product categories include adjuvants, pesticides, soil conditioners, foliar feeds, biocides and detergents. “Our mission is to continually innovate, develop and commercialize a broad range of highly effective, environmentally responsible biological products which provide competitive solutions to serve the increasing needs of growers to enhance yields and sustain crop health.”

the number of wine grape growers and consultants who visited the stand. We work with many wine grape cooperatives in Italy and Spain and it was fantastic to see our work outside the UK is now influencing growers here.” Contact T + 44 (0)1257 226590 info@engage-agro.com www.engageagroeurope.com

All ORO AGRI products are ideally suited for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs focused on reducing chemical residues on edible crops. ORO products are biodegradable and not persistent in the environment and recent studies have shown low impact and mortality on beneficial organisms with excellent predator/prey ratios. ORO AGRI’s flagship product, PREV-AM, is a biopesticide used as an all-in-one insecticide, fungicide and acaricide utilizing the new ORANGE OIL active ingredient registered in Europe under Annex 1 in 2014. PREV-AM has short pre-harvest and re-entry intervals, may be used throughout the entire growing season, is easy to use and provides immediate knock-down on a large range of insects, mites and fungus diseases.

Quality Services, Excellent Science J

ames Hutton Limited is a well-kept secret in the food and drink industry, uniquely placed to draw on the scientific and agricultural expertise of the James Hutton Institute. Bases in Dundee and Aberdeen allow access to state of the art laboratories, fields, tunnels and glasshouses which provide ground breaking scientific solutions to the food and drink industry.

Laboratory services at James Hutton Limited range from lipid analysis to specialist microscopy techniques, all managed by experts in their field. These can give an accurate insight into the entire composition of foods, identifying any unknowns or contaminants in the food chain. For agronomists, growers and farmers, laboratory techniques include DNA fingerprinting to determine trueness to type, authenticity and varietal issues. Using molecular markers, James Hutton Limited can also test for susceptibility and resistance to pathogens. Going beyond plants and the harvest, the scientists have extensive expertise

Jack Ingle, Regional Business Development, ORO AGRI

in analysing soils, identifying the unseen pests and problems that can have a silent but serious impact on yield. Current industry projects at James Hutton Limited include the development of commercial blueberries that will thrive in a UK climate and new varieties of raspberry, blackcurrant and potato which will meet modern and future consumer demands. T +44 (0)1382 568568 info@huttonltd.com www.huttonltd.com

Biobest UK at Fruit Focus S

ince late 2015, Biobest has a direct presence in the UK market with an experienced team, helping growers with their pollination & biological control needs. The company’s participation at Fruit Focus attracted a lot of attention. Phil Walker, General Manager Biobest UK, “Our team has a lot of expertise to provide successful solutions to professional vegetable and soft fruit growers. Those are two important and growing markets in the UK. Retailers want healthy produce, sustainably grown and without chemical residues. We help our customers deliver a product in line with what the market needs.” Phil continues, “Soft fruit is a focus area for Biobest. With our audax hives, we offer optimal solutions for both indoor and outdoor pollination in berry crops in the UK. Bumblebee pollination improves yield and quality. We also offer a portfolio of solutions

In Europe, ORO AGRI employs several highly skilled agronomic engineers who provide value added service to our distributors and growers on a continual basis. Our field technicians assist with field trials and efficacy studies with local growers and assist distributors with training sessions to educate the agricultural community on the use of the ORO AGRI products registered in the territory.

At Fruit Focus, we promoted the use of our unique spray adjuvant, WETCIT™ which contains our patented OROWET and TRANSPHLOEM Technologies. These technologies are patented in various countries worldwide and differentiate WETCIT™ from all other adjuvants. WETCIT is certified organic in some countries (check local listing) and is highly effective as wetter, spreader and penetrant depending on the rate of application. Recent herbicide studies proved WETCIT provides excellent rain fast properties in as little as 15 minutes when used in higher concentrations, making it an ideal tank mix partner. Using WETCIT poses very little risk to the environment as it does not persist in the environment and rapidly biodegrades You can find contact details and information on our products by visiting our website: www.oroagri.com and selecting the appropriate world region or phone Jack Ingle in UK at: +44 (0)7984 018400.

Bespoke Packaging Solutions A

ctionpoint Ltd are now working in partnership with one of the largest manufacturers of produce trays in Europe. Last year alone they supplied over 250 million produce trays to markets as far apart as Scandinavia and Israel. Actionpoint have now been granted the sole rights to their produce trays for the UK. All the trays are produced to a high standard while the prices are highly competitive with further reductions for early adopters. This is specifically aimed to support local producers before being made available across the UK. As well as targeting the larger packers in the area, Actionpoint want to help smaller volume local packers reap the rewards of large volume discounts. Luke Pollard, Director of Actionpoint said, “We want to cater for large and small producers alike. With this in mind, we want to offer a high quality generic range of produce trays which could be easily personalised by the packers. These could be pre-ordered in smaller volumes and then combined with other orders to help everyone

realise savings through bulk purchasing. We therefore want to hear from small producers to see if they want to take advantage of this.” T 0800 840 9570 support@actionpoint.co.uk www.actionpoint.co.uk

Producing vineyard and agricultural machines with superior strength and durability S for biological pest control in soft fruit. Biobest also has a strong R&D pipeline and berries are high on the agenda. So we are confident we are and will remain at the forefront in terms of offering growers integrated solutions for sustainable production.” T 0032 14257980 salesuk@biobestgroup.com www.biobestgroup.com

ince its foundation in the year 1952 by Bernard and Mathias Clemens, the CLEMENS Company has been producing vineyard and agricultural machines with superior strength and durability. The company is family owned and is represented today by Thomas and Bernhard Clemens, both sons of Bernard. CLEMENS develops, manufactures and distributes high quality, unique and innovative products like the RADIUS under-vine-weeder, HEXAGON, a strong utility frame for different cultivation tools and a huge portfolio of other equipment for various applications in row cultures. CLEMENS machines are the key to successful Vineyard management. Besides special services for winerytechnologies, we also supply special tank-designs with equipment and materials based on the customer's demand. Individual tasks are always taken care of with total dedication, to ensure our client’s needs are fulfilled. More than 70% of all products are exported all over the world, which shows the strength and demand of our machines.

Currently CLEMENS is represented in more than 35 countries. T +49 (0)6571 92900 info@clemens-online.com www.clemens-online.com

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International Water Solutions Ltd

Machinery for growers

t RBSM, we aim to look after our customers with an all-round service. We provide new machinery from reliable manufacturers that produce quality machinery and back it up with service and parts.

There are a wide variety of growing techniques out there and every grower likes to do things their way. We understand this and can offer bespoke solutions to meet the differing needs of customers.

We also provide good used and reconditioned machinery and equipment.

The smaller grower also has needs that the larger grower often doesn’t and this is where we can often find solutions that other suppliers can’t.

nternational Water Solutions Ltd is a solutions provider for all your Water and Waste Water Needs, with a proven track record in numerous industries. Focusing on developing niche and environmentally friendly disinfection products for a diverse range of industry sectors, such as livestock production (including poultry and pig farming), agriculture and irrigation, water and waste water treatment and oil and gas production.

one of the leading and most unique bacterial control solutions for water treatment.

IWS is the manufacturer and distributor of its own brand of Biocidal Water Disinfection Chemical – XZIOX®. Over recent years, XZIOX® has proven itself to be

XZIOX® is the chemical of choice enjoyed by our clients across the globe, in an array of industries such as acetate production, food grade films & plastics, brewing, beverage

production, poultry, agriculture and food processing. XZIOX® is primarily used for the destruction of bacteria within the incoming water as well as removal of biofilm and algae to increase hygiene and sanitation. T +44 (0)1708 342516 info@iwatergroup.com www.iwatergroup.com

The full range of machinery and equipment is available to all fruit growers, vegetable growers and vineyards. W hether it be a pair of secateurs, a table top tunnel sprayer or an interrow cultivator,

these are all supplied with the same level of care to make sure that they are the correct piece of equipment for the customer's situation. We aim to supply the right goods to the right situation at the right price.

Contact T +44 (0)1359 250796 info@rbsm.me.uk www.rbsm.me.uk

National Convenience Show Review

Everything in One Basket

Every Dog can be as fit as a Butcher’s Dog™

an in association with the much loved Farm Shop & Deli Show, the National Convenience Show (NCS) offers visitors and exhibitors innovation, profit, opportunities, quality and awareness.

As an extremely popular event, the NCS features more than 600 organisations that travel across the width and breadth of the UK to seek further development and increased custom. Independent retailers, forecourts, convenience stores, symbol groups, CTN's, off licences, wholesalers, cash & carries, sandwich shops and cafes are all examples of those who will benefit from participating (the list isn’t exhaustive). The NCS is run in relation with the Forecourt show, an important convention for those operating within the industry, whether on the commercial, manufacturing, environmental or retail side. This particular exhibition comprises hundreds of suppliers specialising in everything from car washes, fuel, dispensing equipment, tanks, EPOS, retail or seasonal

products to energy efficient/environmental products and ancillary equipment. Both showcases will provide visitors with the chance to discover new trends and solutions whilst networking with engaging professionals and decision makers. The next edition of the NCS and Forecourt Show will run from the 24-26 April 2017 at the NEC in Birmingham – please see the websites below to find out more. This is our first pick of the best exhibitors from this year’s show, listed here in alphabetical order: Butchers Pet Care & Markadis. Further details are found below. www.nationalconvenienceshow.co.uk www.forecourtshow.co.uk

utcher’s Pet Care is proudly British and family owned. Based in Crick, Northamptonshire Butcher’s was set up in 1987 by Graham Baker whose family were award winning livestock farmers and butchers for many years. Graham has taken his expertise in sourcing and preparing quality meat and applied his knowledge to produce quality meaty meals for dogs and cats. Butcher’s Pet Care is the second largest brand of wet canned dog food within the UK market and famed for believing every dog can be as Fit as a Butcher’s Dog™. Dogs and cats, given the choice would choose meat every time, because they know instinctively what their bodies need to be fit and active. Butcher’s products are developed in conjunction with leading nutritionists are 100% complete meals that are full of tasty, natural meaty

goodness, with no fillers making them gluten & soya free. Butcher’s range are available cans, foil trays and pouches in singles and multipacks. T +44 (0)1788 823711 www.butcherspetcare.co.uk www.facebook.com/butcherspetcare

Make ‘Your Locals and Friends’ even happier customers

Mii-Promo gives you the power of big brand marketing Drive your sales up and keep your customers coming back again and again Most licensing trade outlets use Point of Sale terminals so isn’t it time those terminals earnt their keep and actually added some real value to your business?

Straightforward, powerful and cost-effective, Mii-Promo will let you; ll Build a detailed profile of your customers and understand their spending habits through a unique online portal

Well you can turn your payment terminal into a simple to use, intelligent marketing tool with all the power of larger loyalty card systems literally over night.

ll Generate loyalty, increase your customers average spend and encourage more frequent visits via special tailored offers & loyalty rewards

Mii-Promo from Markadis is easy to set up, has no additional hardware costs and uses your customers’ existing credit and debit cards.

ll Benefit from being supported by your own expert Markadis marketing executive who will offer advice and assistance to optimise your marketing campaigns

If you haven’t signed up for Markadis Mii-Promo yet, call 0208 705 0760 or email mii-promo@markadis.com for more information now. www.markadis.com

www.markadis.com

any independent pub and restaurant owners have often looked with envy on how their big chain competitors have driven customer loyalty and driven up additional spending with expensive and complex loyalty systems. Well that envy has been smashed by the launch of MiiPromo from Markadis. Landlords and restaurant bosses are now creating personal loyalty programmes to keep customers coming back again and again. Mii-Promo turns a business’s existing payment terminal into a powerful marketing system based upon the sales data that is gathered for each individual customer. There are no barcodes or loyalty cards needed and the Mii-Promo team even helps with the sign up process. Easy to set up and to use, Mii-Promo from Markadis reconnects that personal relationship with new and old customers alike. The data is analysed by the MiiPromo software, and the easy to use Landlord/Owner portal can generate loyalty via targeted incentives and personalized marketing campaigns. T +44 (0)20 8705 0760 info@markadis.com www.markadis.com/mii-promo

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Print & Packaging Matters

Samuel Grant Collaborate with the United Bank of Carbon and University of Leeds L

eedsbased Samuel Grant Packaging is delighted to announce their new collaboration with the United Bank of Carbon – a registered charity run from the University of Leeds that helps forge partnerships between businesses and international conservation initiatives.

Committed to helping companies to reduce packaging waste, and therefore their environmental impact, Samuel Grant Packaging’s consultants conduct audits of companies’ complete packaging processes. In doing this, they are able to point out potential reductions in the need for packaging; suggest leaner processes; standardise products; reduce deliveries; recycle more; and reduce waste. There is no cost for the audit. Following the audit, and subsequent reductions in both cost and CO2 emissions caused by excessive packaging and waste, the United Bank of Carbon will suggest ways in which the financial savings could be partially invested in environmental projects both in the UK and internationally. These partnerships with environmental projects can be used to offset the company’s carbon emissions, and further raise their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) credentials. www.samuelgrant.co.uk www.unitedbankofcarbon.com

Young’s Seafood collaborates with Linpac

oung’s Seafood has unveiled an innovative printed fish pack after collaborating with market leading fresh food packaging manufacturer, LINPAC. The modified atmosphere pack (MAP), which holds two beer battered cod fillets, features a specially designed newspaper print on both the film lid and tray to create enhanced on-shelf appeal for retailers. The ‘modern-retro’ graphic is laminated to transparent rPET sheet during the LINPAC tray thermoforming process. At the point of packing, an easy-peel, high barrier film lid with matching print is then heat sealed to the tray. The result is a seamless print-wrapped pack effect with 360degree visibility of the product inside. LINPAC developed the pack in close collaboration with the Young’s Seafood packaging team. Several ideas and samples were presented to Young’s in order to achieve a well-considered final design to be launched by leading retailer, ASDA. For more information on LINPAC, please visit: www.linpac.com

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Pet stand-out choice for EcoConscious Bakers

New Closure Testing Microsite by Mecmesin

ackaging manufacturers are working smarter than ever before to develop packs that are lighter, stronger and more recyclable. Packs also need to be fit for purpose in terms of protecting, preserving and presenting bakery products. But what is the best material to use? Fresh food packaging manufacturer LINPAC takes a look at the benefits of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) for the bakery sector. The challenge for packaging manufacturers is to develop pack solutions that address the protection and presentation needs of delicate bakery and patisserie products, whilst minimising their environmental impact. LINPAC believes the packaging material

that provides the best presentation and protection to fresh, chilled and delicate bakery products is PET. PET is renowned for being a strong, lightweight and high barrier material that is fully recyclable. Its distinct crystal clear nature also ensures products look fresh and attractive to consumers.

ecmesin, a leading British designer of force and torque testing equipment, launch a new microsite for manufacturers and end users of packaging closures.

Bakers and retailers are looking for lightweight packaging solutions that do not affect a pack’s rigidity and protective qualities for transit. PET is a food safe and robust packaging material that will not shatter and cause a hazard if broken or damaged in store.

Supplying test solutions to customers in all consumer packaging industries; the content covers applications for all types of caps, closures, stoppers and dispensers that may require torque or tension/compression testing.

PET is cost-effective to manufacture. All production scrap is fully recyclable inhouse minimising manufacturer waste. It is also a versatile material being

ClosureTesting.com focuses solely on quality testing requirements for closures, designed specifically to guide the visitor to the product best suited to their material and test type.

molded, extruded, cast and blown into a range of packaging formats. T +44 (0)1744 822000 customerservicesuk@linpacpackaging.com www.linpacpackaging.com/en

GPI supports UK Food & Drink Industry at Quality Food Awards 2016 G

from taste and texture, to packaging and price point. The robust process reflects the breadth of innovation that is encouraged by the awards across the whole supply chain.

raphic Packaging International (GPI) will show its support to manufacturers and retailers that provide innovative food and drink products to UK grocery outlets this week, as headline sponsor of the Quality Food Awards 2016. The prestigious awards, which will be announced by celebrity chef Simon Rimmer, recognise retailer and manufacturer achievements in bringing new product development, continued innovation and creativity to market. The awards ceremony will be held on 10th November at Grosvenor

House Hotel in London. Hundreds of products have been shortlisted in over 85 categories, which have been judged by an expert panel against a wide range of criteria;

GPI’s European operations specialise in speciality food and beverage packaging. The company is one of the world’s largest producers of folding cartons, holding a leading market position in coated-unbleached kraft and coated-recycled board. Contact www.graphicpkg.com

UK SUPPLIER OF PAPER, POLYTHANE, COTTON, JUTE, CANVAS AND MORE

Through the innovation of design the site showcases grips and fixtures designed for unique customer samples to guarantee accurate and repeatable test measurements.

BoxMart celebrates Medal Haul Victory! P ‘great presentation box’ for being an ‘awesome present’ and commented on how the ‘fantastic packaging’ ensured the gift arrived in perfect condition despite ‘something so delicate coming via the post.

ackaging specialist BoxMart has won a prestigious industry Starpack Award for its innovative drink-based packaging. It’s the second consecutive year BoxMart’s work for Sipsmith Independent Spirits has won the award for its ingenious tailored packaging solutions.

In 2015, a vertical frame-style bottle wrap led BoxMart to victory. It not only showcased and protected Sipsmith’s famous glass bottle without compromising visibility or marketing potential, but judges said the innovative design positively disrupted a traditional market place to create good shelf impact.

This year the judges were impressed by a premium handcrafted triangular hinged presentation pack to be stocked exclusively by Sipsmith’s high-end retailers. The limited edition pack securely holds, protects and presents customers with a bottle of Sipsmith gin and two delicate highball glasses. Online customer reviews praised the

The LINPAC commitment to innovation has been recognised at the 2016 UK Packaging Awards. The company has been shortlisted in three categories: Packaging Company of the Year, Rigid Plastic Pack of the Year and Resource Efficient Pack of the Year. The recognition is partly due to the launch of the LINPAC poultry split pack developed in collaboration with Tesco and Cargill to provide convenience to the consumer through portion control and to address food waste issues. The company's response to the core societal issue of food waste is particularly pertinent in today's market. A recent international survey by Euromonitor found that 64% of respondents try to have a positive impact on the environment on an everyday basis. However, whilst most consumers actively try to have a positive impact, they still place financial constraints, logistical issues and convenience over helping the environment.

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BoxMart also won a 2016 ‘Personal Care’ Starpack Award for an oversized storybook-inspired keepsake box created for beauty retailer LUSH. While an ingenious project for professional hair care brand TIGI Bed Head For Men won a gold 2016 ‘POS’ Starpack Award and a UK Packaging Award. T +44 (0)1543 483790 enquiries@boxmart.co.uk www.boxmarttps.co.uk @BoxMart_Giftbox

Linpac: Commitment to Innovation Key to Long Term Success esponding to market and consumer insight with relevant and agile innovation is vital to the continual improvement of core products and services, according to Dr Helene Roberts, group marketing and innovation director at leading packaging manufacturer, LINPAC.

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With its novel Tesco Cargill split pack, LINPAC offers the consumer both strong environmental credentials and outstanding pack performance. Dr Roberts commented, “As advanced as our expertise in packaging is, we need to stay abreast of wider societal and economic developments. “Rather than innovation for innovation sake, we need to continually listen to the market to enhance our core offer and maintain a market leading edge. Our focus on true innovation is the driving factor in allowing us to support retailers and brand owners in growing consumer satisfaction and conversion.” The LINPAC Tesco Cargill split pack has a specially designed perforation that allows the consumer to split the tray into two separate sealed compartments. This gives the householder the option to exercise portion control as well as prevent food waste by saving one chicken breast for later. The introduction of the new design did increase the weight of the pack by 6 grams. However, the pack is predicted to deliver a net carbon saving of up to 12, 4,000 tonnes, offsetting the impact of the additional material used. In addition, the MAP tray is manufactured from high levels of supercleaned, postconsumer recycled PET and is fully recyclable at the end of its life, supporting the wider circular economy. Dr Roberts added, “To have a far reaching effect, LINPAC innovation should address core environmental and sustainability issues whilst minimising resources and adding value. Continual innovation is important – without it we have technically advanced products that solve the problems of today, but don't address the requirements of tomorrow's marketplace.” T +44 (0)1744 822000 customerservicesuk@linpacpackaging.com www.linpacpackaging.com/en

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Premium Pie Producer of the Month

Multi-Award-Winning Pies A

t Food and Drink Matters, we enjoy promoting the most successful businesses positively impacting the marketplace and so we are most delighted to feature Topping’s Pies as our duly deserved Premium Pie Producer of the Month. The family-run company, which is currently in its third generation, has roots dating back to 1961. It all began with Bill Topping in South Yorkshire, who set up his own butchers shop in a quaint suburb of Doncaster. Many years later current owner Roger Topping decided to diversify the offering available with a selection of homemade savoury pies, effectively responding to the industry decline experienced in the 90’s. Roger’s wife Maggie, a passionate baker, proceeded to develop a line of traditional pies using original family recipes inspired by historical periods (namely the Tudor and Victorian times). The range of handfinished pies and quiches proved to be a great success, and so in 2000 the team joined the Yorkshire Pantry and became a wholesale business operating with its own 5,000 sq. ft. bakery. Further growth ensued and Topping’s Pies is now a multi-award-winning enterprise – having won 45

trade awards (including the prestigious 3 star Gold Great Taste Awards granted by the UK’s Guild of Fine Food) – that occupies a production facility spanning 11,000 sq. ft. This popularity has enabled the group of experienced butchers and bakers to competently fulfil the needs of retailers, independents, wholesalers and exporters (upmarket delis, farm shops, supermarkets, cruise ships and garden centres included). When asked about the secret of the organisation’s success, Roger commented, “I would say we stand out for the great amount of attention we pay to our products. We use only the best British ingredients – including British Red Tractor pork and British diced Chuck – because we want to offer food of the highest possible quality to our customers. A completely different eating experience is also offered with Topping’s Pies because we produce a different kind of pastry; as opposed to the typical shortcrust, we prefer to use hot water pastry.” The mouth-watering selection of products includes quiches, pork pies, specialty dinky topped pork pies, speciality pork pies, speciality cutting pork pies, celebration pork pies, hot eating pies & savouries and a specially adapted line of Christmas-themed creations. The premium snacks, which are made using

locally sourced meat and poultry, have graced the deli counters at Selfridges, Harrods and Booths. When asked to discuss what lies ahead for Topping’s Pies, Roger was keen to discuss product expansion in particular, “Next year, we are looking at developing a new range of quiches and hot pies,” he informed us. “We are considering recipes with ham hock and smoked salmon, and we are looking into the possibility of using butter pastry. “Our other plans for 2017 involve a predominant

focus on targeting the garden centre market – we have experienced a surge in this sector with the successful acquisition of an 11ft counter at Bents Garden and Home in Warrington – and we are currently in the midst of extending our bakery to better cope with the increased demand. Excitingly we are now doing business with Jersey and Guernsey, so we are looking forward to branching out even further with the support of our new contacts.” T +44 (0)1302 738333 www.toppingspies.co.uk

Specialist Equipment Provider of the Month

When Particle Size Matters P

resenting Endecotts, our chosen Specialist Equipment Provider of the Month, the team here at Food and Drink Matters are incredibly proud to inform our readers of this remarkable enterprise and tell them more about the different products and services available from this respected brand.

efficient. In addition, guidance is readily available from its dedicated workforce of knowledgeable representatives who are well-practiced in providing technical support and excellent customer (and aftersales) service. If you wish to enquire about the company or any of its sample analysis equipment, then please do not hesitate to get in touch with Endecotts today. Whether you work within the agricultural, engineering, mining or pharmaceutical market – or any other important area requiring the completion of a meticulous testing procedure – you can trust that the specialist equipment provider will prepare you accordingly with the appropriate components that are guaranteed to yield reproducible results.

The specialists in sieves, sieve shakers and sieving equipment have proven to be the number one company of choice for many customers in need of high quality particle analysis equipment. Over 80 years in the trade has enabled the team to become a reputable supplier extensively recognised by a cross-section of clients for its first-rate suite of sieving solutions. The full range can be split into the following categories: test sieves (woven wire mesh sieves, perforated plate sieves, slotted plate and microprecision plates with different level of certifications), high performance sieve shakers (sieve shakers, air jet sizers, sonic sifters and evaluation software) and sample processing equipment (consistometers, dryers and samplers). The world leading manufacturer prides itself on its selection of laboratory test sieves which, having been developed specifically to comply with all the national

and international standards, are characterised by their undeniable reliability, accuracy and superiority. The laboratory test sieves have even been considered the finest and most favourable particle analysis equipment available within the marketplace that has been designed and produced in London. Its newest line consists of the Octagon 200CL, Octagon 200, Minor 200, Air Sizer 200, Titan 450 and the EFL 300. The group were most excited to introduce this range of laboratory test sieving machines because they acknowledged that this launch would pique the interests of many (as systems conceptualised to

T +44 (0)208 542 8121 sales@endecotts.com www.endecotts.com facilitate the exacting demands of those operating within a laboratory setting in the 21st century). The modern machinery is most convenient for particle size analyses due to its ergonomic design and contemporary style, and these new products are a core example of the company’s quest to continually innovate for the customer’s benefit. Endecotts has successfully managed to establish itself a strong reputation within a number of industry sectors, having gone from strength to strength ever since its formation in 1936. Because its analysis equipment can be acquired in a variety of sizes to meet the majority of specifications, it is suitable for use in all applications and has subsequently been employed by organisations all over the globe. With its vast network of agents and distributors, who operate in more than 80 countries across every continent, the ordering is made incredibly easy and

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Speciality & Fine Food Fair Show Review Top 20

Explore the UK’s leading Showcase of Fine Food and Drink C lassed as the definitive event for showcasing artisan food and drink, the Speciality & Fine Food Fair is the UK’s largest and most successful trade show of its kind.

Aimed to pique the interest of trade buyers seeking only the finest food and drink products and services, the show has proved to be a massive success over the decades and is currently in its 18th year. Celebrating regional, national and international offerings, the exhibition attracts top retailers, foodservice companies, wholesalers and distribution buyers keen to source exciting culinary delights and proven catering solutions. The fair will provide individuals with the invaluable opportunity to liaise with suppliers, sample goods and purchase high quality wares. The packed programme features many engaging attractions; namely, Fine Food Live (demonstrations from well-known chefs and personalities), Great Taste 2016 (a coveted awards ceremony) and the Specialty Chocolate

Fair (revolved around the tasting and sourcing of gourmet chocolate). An innovation zone and pitching stage is also arranged and a small business forum remains in place to tackle important issues within the industry. The Speciality & Fine Food Fair 2017 will take place from 3-5 September at Olympia London. To find out more, please visit the website provided. This is our first pick of the best exhibitors from this year’s show. Further details can be found here and on the next two pages. www.specialityandfinefoodfairs.co.uk

Modern infusions, Ancient elements Z

igzag tea is a modern independent tea company based in East London. Dedicated to using whole leaf tea and natural ingredients it’s the tea that leaves you wanting more. This award winning tea company sets themselves apart with their striking transparent retail packaging allowing customers to see the ingredients used in the beautiful blends and quality of the whole leaf. Zigzag's three tea collections; Pure, Plant + Fusion, offer ancient, classic teas as well as innovative, modern infusions which is blended by-hand in small batches. We source our teas direct from independent growers across the world in a sustainable and ethical way.

Authentic Taste from the World’s best producers T

he Artisan Olive Oil Company specialises in selecting and distributing some of the world’s best premium olive oils. We use chemical and sensory analysis and follow the most respected international competitions and awards to identify excellent extra virgin olive oils. We seek to provide our customers with the highest level of traceability and information to help them find the ideal premium olive oils for them. This includes profiles for tastes and aromas, food pairings and information about our artisans, as well as resources to learn more about

premium olive oils. Our selection offers a large variety from across the key producing regions and olive varieties that range from mild to intensely fruity. We are extremely passionate about tasty and healthy natural products. In addition, we also distribute a range of fine foods from Southern France, including vinegars, truffle recipes, sweet and savoury creams typical of

the Provence region. Our philosophy is always the same, offering authentic taste from the best producers. T + 44 (0)203 866 8934 info@artisanoliveoilcompany.com www.artisanoliveoilcompany.com

Pundits – Wise Food, Guilt Free! P

1 teaspoon of stevia (0 kcal) is equivalent to 16 teaspoons of sugar (387 kcal). Despite this lack of sugar, Pundits chocolate still has the same amazing taste of regular chocolate!

undits, a unique chocolatier, recently attended the Speciality and Fine Food Fair as one of the most anticipated exhibitors. The company prides itself on using no sugar in their products without compromising the great taste of chocolate, meaning you can indulge to your heart's content! Created out of a love for everything food, Pundits understood that high levels of unneeded added sugar, salt and other foodstuffs had to go. As such, the company uses only responsibly sourced natural ingredients. All their choc is gluten free, palm-oil free and better yet, it's all handmade in the UK. There's also a vegan friendly range, so no one has to miss out!

Extremely popular in the Pundits range is the Nutella like chocolate hazelnut spread and a chocolate peanut butter spread. As well as being an incredibly tasty treat, the spreads also join the rest of the range in having no added sugar, no palm oil and are gluten free. To create their delectable treats, Pundits uses Stevia, a product native to South America that was discovered by the Guarani Indians who named it ‘sweet herb.’ Unlike sugar, Stevia is kind to teeth, suitable for diabetics and is actually beneficial to health!

Everything Pundits makes it healthy, reliably sourced and better yet guilt free, so you can tuck in to great tasting choc guilt-free! www.pundits.co.uk

Taste of Italy F

ratelli Camisa has been named one of the Top 20 exhibitors at the Speciality and Fine Food Fair.

Founder, Lucy Dolan, was inspired to start a tea business after experiencing traditional tea ceremonies in Asia, “I experienced the freshest tea I had ever had in China, and was inspired by their ancient respect for the leaf.”

for restaurants, delis, hotels, cafes and other independents to up their tea game and offer something unique, high quality, local, that does good and is not currently available in major supermarkets but is a truly independent tea company. Zigzag teas are available online as loose leaf, or in bio-degradable pyramid tea bags, at: www.zigzagteas.com

We have seen a rise in the popularity of premium teas since we have been in business since late 2014. It's getting more and more common

T +44 (0)7729 394981 order@zigzagteas.com www.zigzagteas.com

Known for their array of authentic ingredients, Fratelli Camisa is a favourite for Italian food. The family run company initially started out as a standalone delicatessen in Soho back in 1929. Since then, they have expanded into a nationwide distribution network based in modern offices and distribution centre in Waltham Cross, Herts, from where they supply delicatessen, farmshops, cafes etc. nationwide. Fratelli Camisa delivers a full range

of deli products, salame, cheeses, fresh pasta and ambient goods. One of their oldest suppliers is Fruttibosco, a small co-op in the Camisa family village of Tarsogno, up in the Appenine Mountains of Northern Italy. Fratelli Camisa prides itself on providing rare and hard to

find artisan foods. Each item is individually sourced and checked to ensure excellent quality ingredients for the customer. One of the most unique services of Fratelli Camisa is that they're staff are always on hand and happy to answer any questions on their specialist food, ensuring all the customer needs are met. There is a wide array of food available, from sweets and cakes to cheeses, pastas, rice, meat and antipasti. T +44 (0)1992 763076 http://wholesale.camisa.co.uk

Luxury Handbaked Gluten and Wheat Free Food M

aria Lucia Bakes is an awardwinning, specialist producer of gluten-free and wheat-free luxury granolas and mueslis. A No Added Sugar Granola was recently added to the range, and a new Toasted Muesli product range was launched at end-May 2016. Even newer to the range are single portion Maria Lucia Bakes ‘On-TheGo’ Pots, which received a collective merit award in the innovation category at the FreeFrom Food Awards Ireland 2016 held in June. Maria Lucia Bakes was awarded Winner of Best Cereal in Ireland at the Irish Food Quality Awards 2015 for the Cranberry, Coconut & Chia Seed Granola. The Cashew, Almond & Cinnamon Granola won a Great Taste Award in 2014. The Cranberry, Coconut & Chia Seed Granola won a bronze award, while Maria Lucia

She was inspired to set up Maria Lucia Bakes after she made a special granola for a friend she had staying who was gluten intolerant.

Bakes Porridge was awarded a merit, also at the FreeFrom Food Awards Ireland 2016. Owner Maria Betts started the business in her home kitchen in Rathfarnham, Dublin, in November 2013. Maria grew up in Glendalough, Co Wicklow, where her family ran tea-rooms, guesthouse and antiques shop. Prior to setting up Maria Lucia Bakes, she ran her own executive coaching company and before that she worked in retail.

The business began exporting its product range to Norway in early 2016 and the range is also now available in the UK. The Maria Lucia Bakes cereal range is stocked in 200 SuperValu stores nationwide in Ireland, selected Dunnes Stores, selected Centra stores, healthfood stores, independent retailers (Donnybrook Fair stores, Avoca stores, Cavistons in Glasthule, Mortons in Ranelagh) and is available to buy online at: www.marialuciabakes.com T 00353 14938570 info@marialuciabakes.com www.marialuciabakes.com

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The largest distributor of authentic Japanese Wonderful blends to brighten every day evonshire Tea has released a collection food and drinks in the UK and Europe of its four bespoke blends in a gift pack D for the festive season. T manufacturers to deliver the finest quality products every time.

azaki Foods was founded in 1978 for the specific purpose of importing and distributing authentic Japanese food and drink products in the UK.

The company has now grown to be the leading importer and wholesaler of traditional Japanese food products in Europe – providing not only to Japanese restaurants and the food service sector, but also to major supermarket chains throughout the UK and Europe. Working in close partnership with a global network of suppliers, the company sources high quality, authentic Japanese products to meet the ever-changing needs of its retail and catering customers.

Being Europe’s leading importer and distributor of speciality Japanese food, Tazaki Foods is trusted by leading restaurants, retailers and

Tazaki Foods launched the ‘Yutaka’ brand in 1995 to bring the finest quality, easy to use Japanese products to consumers, ‘Good Food Made Japan-Easy.’ The growing range now includes ingredients for sushi, sauces, soups, rice, noodles and ‘easy to use’ meal kits. Being the first to market, the brand continues to be the largest selling authentic Japanese range available. Yutaka ingredients are not only perfect for making Japanese food but also for cooking soul food with a modern twist. Contact T +44 (0)20 8344 3000 www.tazakifoods.com

Zotter Chocolate at the Speciality & Fine Food Fair

Zotter maintains a close working relationship with the people who grow their cocoa beans. This ensures that they get the very best quality beans to make their chocolate. As UK Managing Director, Keith Lowe says, “It all starts with the bean. Without great beans we couldn't make great chocolate.”

La Saucy Salsa, the Authentic Taste of Spain A

n Authentic Versatile and Traditional blend of Andalusian and Canary Island flavours based on family recipes. These can be used both as a sauce and a dip. Use them just as they are drizzled over your main meal or as a dip for fresh bread or add into your own recipes for a sensational Spanish flavour! Make your Christmas buffet SALSA, Drizzle over leftover turkey or use as a dip for Christmas nibbles!

Devonshire Tea launched in 2014 and is a small independent company based in Axminster, Devon. Their focus is on a

bright and contemporary approach to the independent food retail and gifting sectors, with bold nautical styling to represent the best of the South West lifestyle. Contact T +44 (0)1297 304004 hello@devonshiretea.uk www.devonshiretea.uk

AQUA Carpatica natural water 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.

ollowing their incredible success in this year's Academy of Chocolate awards (15 awards) Zotter Chocolate made good use of their presence at the Speciality & Fine Food Fair to unveil their exciting new range of chocolates.

For those with a slightly more adventurous streak, there is an astonishing range of flavour combinations

Each of the blends have been specifically developed by the company using high-grade tea from monitored estates in the Eastern world, and packed in the South West into individually-wrapped ‘stitched’ teabags, which don’t contain glue or staples like most.

The New Zotter line-up showcases an astonishing range of Single origin chocolates, with beans from Peru, Ecuador, Belize, Nicaragua and Madagascar, to name but a few. Zotter takes you on a magical journey around the great cocoa regions of the world and allows you discover the huge variety of tastes that naturally occur in chocolate.

The Festive Selection contains a selection of each of the Westcountry brand's four teas: the Classic Breakfast blend of Assam with Ceylon, an Earl Grey, their light and refreshing Delightful Afternoon blend, and a single-origin Assam.

to discover. Zotter make around 400 varieties of chocolate, each one is both Organic and Fairtrade and they never use artificial flavours, colours or preservatives. For further information, contact the Zotter team on: +44 (0)1926 403288 or email them at: contact@zotter.co.uk.

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. www.aquacarpatica.com

An Authentic Taste of Spain Drizzle on leftover turkey or use as a dip for christmas nibbles

La Saucy Salsa sauces are handmade in West Sussex using natural and healthy ingredients with no added sugar and recently Sugarwise certified, which means this has been independently verified. (http://viewer.zmags.com/ publication/71ab1a62). La Saucy Salsa's key ingredients are Olive Oil which leads our salsas to be extremely versatile. You can use the salsa to marinate foods, add in to casseroles, curries, chilli dishes to add flavour to your cooking or fry or saute foods such as scallops, sardines, chicken veg, or tofu in the richly infused salsa oils for a delicious and rich flavour. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Look out for recipes on our facebook page. Individual jars or Variety Boxes with all four flavours, Chilli & Garlic, Paprika, Parsley and Coriander can also be purchased via our website. Keep tuned in to our facebook and twitter feeds and website as we will update you on stockists and upcoming food events we will be attending. RRP £4.50 a jar or £18.00 Variety Boxes. Contact Rosie, T +44 (0)7876 532245 rosie@lasaucysalsa.com www.lasaucysalsa.com https://www.facebook.com/ La-Saucy-Salsa-542950559180204/ https://twitter.com/lasaucysalsa

For more information, visit www.lasaucysalsa.com and go to the contact page

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Success for Wolfys Porridge at the Speciality and Fine Food Fair 2016

Saxby’s Cider: Made with love in Northamptonshire

the chance to sample the product.

eturning from this year’s Speciality and Fine Food Fair at Olympia last week, our sales team were tired but happy! A perfect winter warmer, our award winning Wolfys porridge is deliciously tasty and creamy. But the ‘icing on the cake’ is the little pot of jam, marmalade or honey tucked under the lid ready to spoon into the hot porridge. The jam is made by our sister brand Kitchen Garden (www.kitchengardenpreserves. co.uk) and is made from top quality ingredients with a high fruit content. The response to the full range of

WOLFYS PORRIDGE (currently six flavours including two Organic varieties) was excellent and visitors to the show loved the look of our stand and the WOLFYS branding and enjoyed

Existing customers of Wolfys Porridge include First Great Western Trains, Waitrose Stores, work place and university canteens and numerous independent coffee shops and sandwich bars. The porridge is perfect for those on the go – commuters, keep fitters, hikers, campers – in fact anyone with access to a supply of hot water and an appreciation of good quality food on the go. T +44 (0)1453 759612 info@kitchengardenfoods.co.uk www.kitchengardenpreserves.co.uk

s a farmer and cider enthusiast living in Northamptonshire, I always wondered why more cider was not produced in my local area. It has good conditions for growing trees, sandwiched between the big cider producing powerhouses of the West Country and the East coast. After painstaking research into cidermaking and producing I came up with a blend which incorporates the best of both worlds – a blend of dessert fruits from the east and dry cider apples from the west to produce a perfectly balanced cider that I enjoy drinking. I use apples from orchards in Herefordshire, as well as our 1,000 tree orchard which is stocked with the

varieties I need to produce great cider such as Black Dabinett, Yarlington Mill and Kingston Black. This orchard was planted in 2012 the year of the Queens Jubilee and hence it has been named the ‘Jubilee Orchard.’ I have since planted a further 2,500 trees as the cider’s reputation grows. I decided to make fruit ciders because I

THØR Dry Apple Spritz invests in new Stunningly different… packaging and wins a Great Taste Award T T

HØR Dry Apple Spritz, the premium, sparkling apple based drink in three flavour profiles – Apple, Ginger and Mint has a bright and elegant new look to reflect its crisp, clean yet powerful personality. Big in flavour but low in sugar, this adult beverage is not just fizzy apple juice. Served long over ice, THØR has the taste delivery and bite of cider but without the alcohol – drinkers respond to the astringent apple and love the subtlety of the top note flavours, green tea, gentian, mint and ginger.

an appealing colour, a good sparkle and a russet type apple aroma with a hint of ginger. THØR is a good adult alternative to an alcoholic drink.’ Building on its presence in the Speciality and Fine Food sector, THØR Drinks will be available from Cotswold Fayre from January 2017.

THØR Dry Apple Spritz Ginger won a Great Taste Award earlier in 2016 and Great Taste judges commented that it was ‘bright, with

Contact Alistair Scahill, T +44 (0)20 3151 7220 info@thordrinks.com www.thordrinks.com

hese eye-catching flavoured bars are just part of the strikingly different range from Urban Village Chocolates – a South West London based award-winning artisan chocolate company. ‘Our mission is to create beautiful luxurious chocolates that really do taste as good as they look,’ said Founder, Deborah Newbury.

gift packs – or indulgent treats!’

‘Another really popular product is our single-origin tasting ‘Around the world’ collection introducing customers to a range of chocolate from different countries using colourful transfers to create unusual

‘With the move to new premises in January, we are looking forward to developing many new and exciting products, the first of which will be the launch of our truly unique single-origin bars. We’ve had

feel that a lot of fruit ciders are simply too sugary and sweet and I want to make cider with a hint of fruit – a drink for grown-ups. Our flavours are currently, Plum (winner of the New local drink of the year – Calsburg Made in Northamptonshire Food and Drinks Awards 15/16) Rhubarb and Blackcurrant. Additional, we have an original cider that is a well-balanced, crisp medium cider that carries a fresh zingy start and a wonderful appley finish. Our cider is made using real fruit juices and real cider – no flavourings, syrups or nasties. T +44 (0)1933 353666 info@saxbyscider.co.uk www.saxbyscider.co.uk

bespoke transfers designed for these bars, the like of which, we believe, has not been used in this way for chocolate,’ – watch this space! Urban Village Chocolates are now stocked by department stores, farm shops, food halls and cafes, please do contact us if you’d like further information on the wholesale range. T +44 (0)20 8892 4031 info@urbanvillagechocolates.co.uk www.urbanvillagechocolates.co.uk Facebook: Urban Village Chocolates Twitter: @urbanvillagecho

Botonique – ‘The Champagne of Health Drinks’ T

here is a lot of talk about the resurgence of adult soft drinks these days, but the reality is that most are still very sweet and fruit based. For someone whose tastes have been formed drinking wine and other fermented drinks where the sugar has turned to alcohol – even if they now avoid alcohol – these drinks can seem very sweet and lacking in the complexity they are used to.

vitamins, minerals and amino acids that alcohol depletes. So every time she or fellow wine lovers replace a glass of wine with a glass of Botonique, they are doing themselves a doubly good turn. The ingredients are variously anti-oxiodant, antiinflammatory, alkalising, detoxifying and hydrating. Hence the nickname ‘The Champagne of Health Drinks.’

Wine Merchant Hilary Marsh, the creator of Botonique, ‘The Botanical Soft Drink For Wine Lovers’ has taken a different approach. She

“I use Botonique to top up my nutrients and to help me take two nights a week off wine, the minimum that we all should. But for me it’s real superpower is that I can happily switch to Botonique after drinking a couple of glasses of wine, something I have never found possible with other soft drinks. With a bit of alcohol inside you, you’d swear there was alcohol in the glass. I find it totally satisfying.” Hilary continues “I also use Botonique as a wine spritzer, mixed with an ordinary inexpensive wine to create something much more interesting with a half or a third the alcohol.”

Hilary Marsh, Creator of Botonique has focussed on capturing the dry refreshment, complexity, mouth feel and length of finish that wine lovers are used to, but has achieved this using not grapes but a host of botanical extracts, sweetened with just a touch of pear juice. No artificial sweeteners, colours, flavours, preservatives etc. The resulting sweetness level (2.1g sugars/100ml) and looks are that of a dry Prosecco. Though the taste is unique, fellow wine merchant Liz Bateman calls it ‘a soft drink with all the pleasure of wine.’ Hilary Marsh describes the flavour as ‘reminiscent of dry white wine with notes of gin and vermouth.’

“When I have the right garnishes, I especially enjoy our ‘Sterling Serve’ – on the rocks with cucumber, mint and lime. Really refreshing. And I’ll sometimes add a splash of spirit to that – gin, Jamesons, tequila, Bourbon, Pimms are all good and bring out a new dimension. I love my wine but I’m also a mixologist at heart.”

However Hilary herself has no intention of stopping drinking wine. “My personal motive in creating and drinking Botonique is to ensure that I can continue drinking wine safely into a ripe old age! I’ve seen too many people forced to give up because the alcohol has done them such an injury. I want to look after myself.”

Here at Food & Drink Matters, we are big fans of Botonique. It has even helped us through a pregnancy. So we weren’t surprised that yet again it was one of the busiest stands at the Speciality & Fine Food Fair.

Which is why she has added to Botonique a good dose of Prelixir® Nutrients – a special blend of

T +44 (0)20 7373 6470 hello@botonique.com www.botonique.com

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Preserving Specialist of the Month

Working Hard to Preserve Preserving H

ere at Food and Drink Matters, we are excited to reveal that Rosie Makes has been chosen as our Preserving Specialist of the Month.

The business, which is based in Oakham, Rutland, was established in 2006 by founder Rosemary Jameson and her husband. The online company www.lovejars. co.uk specialises in the supply of jars and other such specialist preserving equipment for home producers and artisans whilst the Rosie Makes enterprise focuses on the educational side; teaching, demonstrating, writing and proceeding with dedicated recipe research and development.

maintained her passion for the craft by experimenting with various ingredients, flavours and methods. As well as developing a range of easy to follow recipes, the talented entrepreneur contributes editorial content to magazines and educates people about preserving whilst delivering engaging talks and demos. Rosemary is the also founder of the Guild of Jam and Preserve Makers, a trade body supporting members with regulatory information and advice regarding insurance and other important aspects.

“Placed within the food & drink sector we are predominantly concerned with the preservation of food at ambient temperature,” Rosemary told our team. “We are producers ourselves and this is something that is relatively unique in the industry. Because of this we know what is needed, what works, and essentially what is irrelevant.”

The Love Jars business surrounds packaging excellency as an online retailer of jam jars and jam-making equipment for both home cooks and commercial professionals. The impressive portfolio includes jars & bottles, ointment, storage & cosmetic jars, small packs & decorations, tamper seals, gift packing & display goodies, jam jar labels and specialist ingredients (such as allspice berries, rock salt, mustard seeds, beeswax and Seville oranges).

Rosemary’s interest in preserving stemmed from her childhood when she helped her mother in the kitchen making jars of jam ready for the winter season. Striving to make the most of produce harvested, she has

The most recent additions include uniquely developed floral jar lids – a commissioned line which is therefore exclusive to Love Jars – which was created to coordinate with the Summer Frocks Collection in Rosie's

Pantry. The cutesy lids, which come in a variety of feminine patterns, are of the metal twist-off type with an integral PVA seal. The organisation has also innovated Label Designer Pro, a service which ensures that artisan and home producers can easily and economically design and print labels unique to their products at a time most convenient for them. The software has incorporated all of the necessary regulations to ensure that the customer can correctly brand their stock, whether for home storage or commercial handling. “Our products are suitable for everyone interested in preserving, and also those who simply want to keep things organised in jars,” Rosemary continued. “We are proud to be a family business that is always evolving, responding appropriately as the market dictates. “We are always planning ahead and are looking forward to participating at a trade visit titled ‘Source British’ which will be held in Los Angeles next March. Attending the Country Living Fairs provides us with a good return on our investment so this is also worth our efforts.” Please consult the websites provided below if you would

like to browse the cost-effective equipment on offer or wish to find out more about the services available. Contact T +44 (0)1572 723723 hello@lovejars.co.uk www.rosiemakesjam.com blog.rosiemakesjam.com www.lovejars.co.uk www.jamguild.co.uk

Natural Product Provider of the Month

Holy Gifts from Nature F

ood and Drink Matters is delighted to introduce Fresh Organic Products (FOP) Ltd as its prestigious Natural Product Provider of the Month whilst informing readers about the company’s drive and product portfolio, touching particularly on their new AQUA Carpatica range of pure natural mineral waters. Contemporary and forward-thinking in its approach, FOP is a recently established enterprise set up by the two Boca brothers. The motivation behind its foundation related to improving the circumstances of a beloved relative struggling with their weight and so the family business was formed in 2013 with the purpose of promoting better health with the development of a series of supreme natural product brands. “We strongly believe that people deserve to live a healthier

life as much as they deserve to enjoy life; ideal solutions can always be found in nature’s original simplicity. We encourage everyone to be well informed about the health implications of their food, eating habits and drinks intake,” Nichi Boca, FOP’s Founder and Managing Director, commented when speaking exclusively to Food and Drink Matters. “With this philosophy to naturally nurture our family members, we undertook the mission to propose carefully selected organic, high quality premium products, embarking together with our distributor and retail partners, to both delight and support UK & Ireland consumers’ healthier lifestyle.” A particularly significant addition to FOP portfolio is AQUA Carpatica, natural mineral water, both still and sparkling, exclusively imported and distributed. Sourced directly from the Carpathian Mountains springs; the water is free from human interference, nitrate pollution or any other chemical, microbiological and physical impurities. After 40 years of natural filtration during the underground journey of the water, AQUA Carpatica springs as a premium quality mineral water, naturally sodium and nitrate free, natural Ph alkaline. Its unique clean and crisp taste is courtesy of the water’s pure composition and BPA free plastic or glass bottles. Yes, water purity at no compromise is achievable! While water means Life, high quality natural mineral water means

Health. AQUA Carpatica is a nature given gift and its health benefits are of note; as well as providing complete hydration and robust nutrition, the water natural bicarbonate stimulate digestion, diminishes symptoms associated with heartburn and helps with bone structure progression and maintenance. Perfect for the most demanding health conscious people, expectant mothers, newborns, high blood pressure sufferers and those pursuing low-sodium diets. “Water is one of the healthiest and most affordable ways of being hydrated,” Nichi continued. “Consumers look for premium water products, but the presence or absence of additives, natural origins and the location of the source remain of key importance. According to the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA), consumer demand for bottled water looks likely to remain very strong in the years ahead and will most probably overtake carbonated soft drinks, which, being full of sugar, are the biggest enemies for our health. “Our strategy for AQUA Carpatica is to build distribution in UK and Ireland in stages. After initially being available in the organic/health channel, supplied by our key partners Harrods, Wholefoods, As Nature Intended, as of this month, AQUA Carpatica reaches full national coverage thanks to our partnership with Ocado. ‘At FOP,’ continues Nichi, “we strongly believe that AQUA Carpatica is a ‘must’ presence on any table, due to its unique crisp taste and health benefits. Together with our strategic distributor

partners will continue boosting regional coverage of high street independent retailers and convenience stores so as to have this unique water brand closer to consumers.” As a young brand in the UK market, AQUA Carpatica challenges supermarkets and national mass-market retail accounts to push category boundaries to better serve consumers’ choice for health while delivering growth & profitability to their soft drinks category. Foodservice and delivered wholesale to hospitality business seems growing due to AQUA Carpatica premium and unique glass bottle design. Considering the current UK sales growth by retail account, FOP shows confidence that British consumers will welcome and positively respond to the water clean taste and health benefits “AQUA Carpatica is already a leading brand in its home market, overcoming well established water brands. The brand success resides in the loyalty of our consumers and in our commitment to never sacrifice water purity. It is consumer experience with the brand, their love at first sip that has made and will make this unique water brand successful,” concluded Nichi. Feel free to find more information about this wonderful water. T +44 (0)7703 602503 info@aquacarpatica.co.uk www.aquacarpatica.co.uk

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Storage & Logistics Matters

Maximise your capacity

Flexi Narrow Aisle: Saving Space and Increasing Efficiency

choeller Allibert has launched an enhanced vehicle fill calculator which has been developed to help customers reach maximum transport capacity to provide a more costeffective and efficient use of vehicle space.

he extensive range of articulated truck based intralogistics solutions designed and built by Narrow Aisle contributes to the safe and efficient operation of many e-fulfillment centres.

The calculator covers 93 models from its range of RTP and all vehicle sizes with load lengths from 5m to 13.6m. You can calculate the maximum number of containers that can be carried on both delivery and return journeys.

Narrow Aisle’s Flexi range of articulated warehouse lift trucks operate comfortably and safely within storage aisles where customer order picking activity is being carried out.

Users enter their vehicles’ length and height, then select pallet size and container model, and the tool calculates the number of pallet spaces per vehicle and the number of containers per pallet – both when full and stacked for delivery and when empty and when nested or folded for the return trip. The calculator forms part of the company’s site survey, which is a full review of a customer’s supply chain tailored to individual specifications.

To use the vehicle fill calculator, contact: +44 (0)1606 561995 or email: info.uk@schoellerallibert.com.

Qimarox introduces standard, high capacity OEM Ringwrapper Q

imarox has released a fast and reliable stretch wrapper, which, like its palletising modules, is sold exclusively to OEMs and system integrators. This versatile ring wrapper can reliably wrap up to 100 pallets in foil per hour (optionally dustproof and waterproof). Because the OEM Ringwrapper can be easily integrated in combination with the palletising modules of Qimarox,

the integration and hardware costs of final packaging lines are even further reduced. Qimarox’s Highrunner mk7 is selling well at the moment. The Highrunner mk7 is a modular, serially produced palletiser, which is often used in conjunction with a stretch wrapper. Expanding the product range with a standard ring wrapper will reduce integration and hardware costs even further. After all, similar to its palletising modules and other components, Qimarox’s OEM Ringwrapper is supplied without a control system. This allows system integrators to combine the control system of both the palletiser and the ring wrapper (and any other system components) in a single control unit. Qimarox distinguishes itself from other material handling manufacturers who deliver their components with control cabinet as standard. The result of this is that each component of a packaging line from these other suppliers has its own completely unnecessary control unit, while a single control box for the entire system would in principle suffice. The Qimarox components furthermore allow system integrators to simplify the control and integration of the various components. T 0031 341436700 info@qimarox.com www.qimarox.com

This is an important consideration for fulfilment centres where the ability to quickly and accurately collate picked goods has a direct link to system efficiency, lower operating costs and customer satisfaction. At sites where a high degree of ground level order picking is required, it is important that forklifts and order pickers can work alongside each other efficiently and safely. However, there is growing concern that traditional guided very narrow aisle materials handling products compromise both picking efficiency and health and safety at sites where low level order picking needs to be carried out. But, Narrow Aisle’s Flexi trucks are perfectly suited to working alongside low level order picking staff without

creating a health and safety issue. As a result, low level order picking personnel can work at ground level in the same aisle as Flexis safely and efficiently. This means that operators do not have to be separated from the trucks in the way that HSE rules require them to be at those facilities where guided VNA truck systems operate. T +44 (0)121 557 6242 info@flexi.co.uk www.flexi.co.uk

Huge range of roll cradles now held in UK H enryAR, the European trading arm of US company Henry Molded Products, now offers large stocks of Stakker roll cradles in a range of more than 40 styles within the UK for immediate distribution throughout Europe. The cradles provide producers, converters and distributors of rolls of fabrics, papers and films with a safe and economical system for horizontal stacking on pallets, saving on production, warehouse and distribution costs. Custom moulded packaging in paper fibre is increasingly replacing less environmentally acceptable materials. Henry is able to mold large format, heavy duty, deeper sections and its products are recyclable. It has its own design studio, mold making shop, slurry

development and production process under one roof. T +44 (0)1733 810589 steve@stakker.eu www.stakker.eu

Nexen’s UK Designed and Manufactured Lift Truck sets off for Three Oceans W

and kerb stones the vehicle would encounter on its many trips.

ith application advice and support from MH Group, Nexen Lift Trucks has supplied a FBXT 18 X-Range lift truck to Three Oceans, a supplier of high quality white-fish to the foodservice sector.

MH Group’s Andy Tuffnell says, “Working with Nexen to meet the customer’s requirements was a breath of fresh air. They went above and beyond what was required to ensure that cable connectors, wiring looms, motors and controllers were all protected from the weather and operating environments.”

To cope with the narrow aisle environment and ensure zero emissions, a three-wheel electric lift truck was essential for Three Oceans. So too was weatherproofing and IP protecting, as the company had been faced with substantial maintenance bills for its previous electric forklifts. Additionally, the lift truck needed good ground clearance to cope with the steep cambers

T +44 (0)1502 532211 info@nexenlifttrucks.com www.nexenlifttrucks.com

Store Automação working with Ehrhardt + Partner Solutions to offer Lydia®Voice in Brazil S

At present, Store Automação is providing voice solutions to two customers. One of whom, a smartphone manufacturer, uses the voice solution with its own smartphone.

solution to our customers. One of our customers wanted a new warehouse management system that they could use with their smartphones manufactured here in Brazil. The Lydia® system is the perfect fit,” said Wagner Tadeu Rodrigues, President, Store Automação.

“We are pleased to offer this new voice

As a speech-based

tore Automação is delighted to announce that it is the official provider of Lydia®Voice solutions in Brazil. The company has operated in Brazil for 25 years, and develops software solutions for the logistics sector. Store Automação is partnering with warehouse group Ehrhardt + Partner Solutions (EPS) to offer Lydia®Voice solutions in Brazil.

system, Lydia® frees the user from unnecessary work steps, for example the handling of picking lists or barcode scanners. The written instructions on paper or on screen are replaced by spoken work directions via the headset. The normal data input is not done by keyboard or scanner, but by an integrated microphone receiving the user's spoken words. Increased picking accuracy and productivity through hands-free/eyes-free operations allows for increased job focus. T 0049 674287270 info@ehrhardt-partner.com www.ehrhardt-partner.com

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Distiller of the Month

Certified Organic Distillers B

ioSpirits BV, we at Food and Drink Matters are pleased to announce, has been recognised as an enterprise most commendable as an achiever of our respectable Distiller of the Month profile. We are therefore delighted to tell our readers more about this exemplary brand with this deservedly dedicated feature. In 2012, Frans Erdmann set up BioSpirits, a contemporary company based in the Netherlands that is, in essence, the only certified spirit manufacturer in the country. Three years later Thomas Erdmann joined the business, helping to grow the brand further as an organic distillery specialising in the production of a broad range of certified beverages. BioSpirits is pleased to supply a tantalising selection of drinks as an exclusive processor of organically formulated materials. The team of hard-working craftsmen are well practiced in employing longstanding distillery techniques and are subsequently competent in the development of flavoursome spirits (namely genever, gin, rum, vodka and eau de vie) and liqueurs (the key varieties being whiskey, beer, coffee and Apfelkorn).

“Our products are 100% certified organic,” Ivan Kennedy, Managing Director of Kennedy’s International Distribution informed us. “They are also traditionally crafted, which gives us a high quality and noticeably rich flavours that make us stand out. With a lot of patience and old-fashioned craftsmanship, we can achieve a taste and quality that for industrial distilleries is no longer achievable.” The remarkable array of aromatic alcoholic beverages have proven popular with both retailers and distributors alike and can be sold directly to consumers as well as organisations working within the hospitality branch and dedicated wholesalers. Promising quality without compromise, the environmentally focused team can offer their customers great tasting drinks that are not only delicious but also more authentic in the respect that they contain all natural ingredients. “We try to focus on offering a broad range of organic products to the consumer,” Ivan concluded when asked to provide insight in relation to the company’s ongoing goals and recent movements. “We are currently in the process of moving to a larger facility and upscaling our production in order to better respond to the increased demand for our drinks and

we are looking forward to launching more exciting product lines such as our new organic soft drinks and premixed cocktails. “Trade show attendance is also important for us – we have exhibited at several over the course of the last year, some situated abroad but most of them being hosted in Holland. Our appearance at the Natural Food Show, which was held in London, was a great success and resulted in the acquirement of a distribution contact for the UK.” For additional information about the exceptional product portfolio or even the company itself, then please don’t delay in contacting BioSpirits at your earliest opportunity. Should you wish to find out more about the distillery methods employed then this can also be arranged – a knowledgeable and enthusiastic spokesperson will be more than happy to assist no matter your enquiry, as all questions are welcomed and responded to accordingly. Kennedy’s International Distribution Ltd Contact: Ivan Kennedy, Director M +44 (0)7958 411936 www.biospirits.nl/en

Specialist Drink Supplier of the Month

Discover a Hug in a Mug with Chalo C

halo is an exciting and unique brand that we, here at Food and Drink Matters, are most pleased to present with our highly prestigious Specialist Drink Supplier of the Month profile.

“Chalo is Hindi for ‘let's go, let's move forward together’,” Gita concluded. “We are always innovating because we want to inspire people with flavours and recipes from other cultures and climates – our aim is to bring a traditional product to the market in a funky and rebellious way.”

CEO and Co-Founder of the company Gita Van den Boer grew up in Belgium but during her time as a volunteer in India she discovered the delights of chai, a hot beverage embracing the distinct masala flavour. Finding it to be incredibly comforting, Gita was disappointed to find that the delicious drink wasn’t readily available back at home.

T 0032 32911060 info@chalo.eu www.chalo.eu/en

Her determination to address this issue led to the development of Chalo along with her business associates Peter Goethals and Simon De Clerck. Gita explained, “The chai products I did come across lacked the great authentic taste and spiciness of the varieties I was originally introduced to. With the help of a contact from India – who had the production knowledge required to source the best ingredients – we started up our own brand of chai.” 2015 saw the official launch of Chalo, an innovative business by means of a comprehensive web shop and dedicated direct. Despite being such a newly established enterprise it has already proven popular with customers

gorgeously fragrant with an aroma similar to that of freshly baked cookies. Finally, the Masala Chai Latte contains mixed spices and herbs, with the inclusion of ginger, cardamom, cinnamon and black pepper adding a piquant punch to the blend.

across 11 European countries: Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Hungary, Sweden, France, Denmark, Singapore, Nigeria and the UK. In fact, the team is now looking forward to expanding further afield by entering the American market! Chalo is best known for its range of Indian Chai Lattes. Available in four distinct flavours, the natural drink is made using an intriguing combination of black tea and cool spices. Although based on an authentic formula, the traditional product has been effectively enhanced with many exciting ingredients that have added a contemporary twist to this timeless recipe. The first option is the warming Cardamom Chai Latte, which encapsulates the bitter and sweet notes of this indulgent Indian spice. The Lemongrass Chai Latte, meanwhile, is refreshing on the palate with a prominent tang of sweet & sour, whilst the Vanilla Chai Latte is

According to Gita, the chai latte mixes are perfect for the everyday individual, “The all-natural drink is clean of additives and is therefore a good, less caffeinated alternative to coffee,” she insisted. “What’s more, because of the type of sugar used the consumer doesn’t even have to stir! It dissolves immediately once the hot water is added, and this user-friendly quality is important because customers prefer their drinks to be made quickly and easily.” What makes the drink stand out the most from other chai brands is the fact that it contains no milk. This is a unique yet useful characteristic because it allows users to add the milk of their choice (whether skinny, dairy, vegan, soya or coconut infused) whilst making it accessible to both vegans and the lactose intolerant. The Chalo team is looking forward to releasing their range of Funky Feel Good Food products later this year. They are currently in the midst of finalising their selection of ‘Funky Chunks’: dried fruits and nuts that will act as a healthier replacement for biscuits, and Salty Peas: edamames, green peas, chickpeas and mixed beans with funky flavoured coatings.

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Catering & Hospitality Matters

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Catering & Hospitality Matters

ESP Renewable Energy Solutions R

enewable Energy has become mainstream and affordable in recent years and should be considered for heating and lighting in all new projects.

the following – Heat Pumps, Solar Panels, Underfloor Heating, Biomass Boilers, Combined Heat & Power (CHP) and District heating schemes.

ESP energy are MCS accredited, ensuring that your project will be implemented to the highest standards. Our experience of over three hundred commercial installations has included

We have recently completed a 2.2MW scheme is the picturesque tourist attraction ‘Portmeirion’ in N Wales. A total of 27 properties have been linked together onto one district heating scheme with over 3.5

miles of underground pipework. This project tested our skill and ingenuity, due to the 70m height difference from the castle at the top, to the hotel at the bottom, areas of pure rock to dig through and delicate architecture. This project was carried out in the winter months, between November and

Software from Solutions for Retail Brands R

etailers are benefiting from a new sensory testing programme that enables them to quickly gather feedback on their private label products. Solutions for Retail Brands (S4RB) recently launched the latest unit for its cloud-based UBX Panel Management software, which allows the collaborative scheduling of product panels, including benchmark, sensory and consistency tests. S4RB, which was founded in 2006, creates and manages software solutions to improve engagement and relationships between retailers, their own brand suppliers and their customers. Recognising the need for quick and straightforward sensory assessments, S4RB has added simplified sensory testing functionality, which the private brand team can use whenever they need to carry out quick or volume sensory tests. The software provides simple multiple-choice questions to get the required feedback, allowing samples to be tested more efficiently while capturing information in an easy to report format, providing product managers and technical managers with quick feedback and insight. T +44 (0)115 727 0150 info@s4rb.com www.s4rb.com

March, when there were fewer visitors to the village – The site was open to the public the entire time! All work had to be scheduled around the paying guests and their requirements. ESP energy can be contacted at: info@ESPenergy.co.uk or phone: +44 (0)1743 718003 to discuss your project or visit: www.ESPenergy.co.uk

The UK’s Largest Heating Element Manufacturer

Leading the way Elmatic (Cardiff) Ltd is the largest manufacturer of Industrial Electric Heating Elements in the UK. Elmatic Ltd has the widest product range to meet our customers’ requirements. Our product range includes: ●●Mica Heaters ●●Nozzle Heaters ●●Cartridge Heaters ●●Ceramic Knuckle Heater ●●Thermocouples ●●Immersion Heaters ●●Tubular Heaters ●●Square Section Heater ●●Air Duct Heaters.

Please telephone 029 2077 8727 Fax: 029 2079 2297 Email: sales@elmatic.co.uk www.elmatic.co.uk

Gluten free: The £100m catering bonanza C

atering tills could soon be ringing to the tune of an extra £100m a year thanks to Snowbird foods. The company has achieved the holy grail of making children’s menus more interesting whilst meeting the needs of the estimated 750,000 UK coeliacs of all ages who are allergic to gluten. Definitive market research by the company identified these two needs as major weaknesses in the foodservice offer in the UK and Snowbird challenged its innovative New Product Development Department to create a selection of products that were gluten free, wholesome, interesting and attractive both to young diners and adults with special needs. Extensive use has been made of fruit flavours teamed with meat and other ingredients to put success on a plate for caterers. The ideas have been rolled out in ball shaped items of up to fifty grams using cranberries, chestnuts and thyme, apples and apricots to deliver exciting and unusual flavour combinations. Contact T +44 (0)20 8805 9222 www.snowbirdfoods.co.uk

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Food Ingredients Production Company of the Month

DDW, The Colour House F

ood and Drink Matters is extremely proud to present DD Williamson as its selected Food Ingredients Production Company of the Month. With a long and vibrant history dating back to 1865, DD Williamson was originally set up by Dutch immigrant Douw Ditmars Williamson to manufacture burnt sugars for the brewery industry. Starting life in New York, the company moved offices to Louisville, Kentucky where they still operate today. The years following saw substantial growth for the company and in 1978 opened its first ever overseas facility in Cork, Ireland to supply Europe’s growing drink’s industry. Today, over 150 years later, the company has ten natural colouring facilities, operating around the world with a presence in Europe, US, Africa and Asia. Their mission, which is to enhance the visual appeal of food and beverages around the world, has been fulfilled by their commitment

Just last year, DDW acquired the KleurCraft™ portfolio of colouring foods, custom formulations and related technology from SVZ International B.V. This move enabled the company to expand in the thriving ingredient segment of colouring foods and strengthen their solutions across multiple hues for customers. to meet and exceed customer expectations, continuously improving its processes, products and services.

After celebrating 150 years of success, the company are excited for what the future has to bring and plan to continue their journey, leading the global industry with market-driven innovation.

“Some of the largest companies in the world turn to DDW for their global food and beverage applications,” commented Campbell Barnum of DDW The Colour House. “Our customers care about quality, they care about hue, and they know they are in good hands with DDW. We are proud to have them turn to us as a trusted partner during the applications process.” From its ten natural colour manufacturing facilities across 5 continents, DDW, The Colour House offers a complete range of colour solutions to all things food and beverage from bakery, snack & cereal, candy & confections and meat, poultry, pasta and rice, sauces & dressing, soup & seasonings and even pet food. DDW has 2 R&D facilities, one in the U.S. and one in Europe. The experienced and dedicated team of scientists are constantly looking for new colour sources, ways to improve existing

For more information contact DDW The Colour House on: +44 (0)161 886 3345 or visit the website at: www.ddwcolor.com

colour stability, and how to creatively combine colours for a wide variety of applications. “The product standards resulting from our quality systems exceed those required by all national and global food agencies,” Barnum explained. “In addition, we back those standards with a global team of dedicated professionals and 150 years of experience in the colouring industry. This combination of innovation, experience, and dedication, makes us the best source for companies looking for natural colours for food and beverage applications.”

Snack Manufacturer of the Month

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e are delighted to announce that Yumsh Snacks Ltd have deservedly been selected as our Snack Manufacturer of the Month! The Manchester-based business that launched in 2014, specialises in the provision of artisan style snack products including deliciously flavoured popcorn and lovingly hand-cooked crisps. Made in a dedicated ‘Free From Plus' factory, Ten Acre snacks incorporate only the finest British ingredients whilst remaining great tasting and suitable for everyone (as they are gluten, dairy, MSG and GMO free as well as vegan, vegetarian, halal and kosher certified). “We aim to bring something completely different to the snacking category,” explained Tony Goodman, CEO of Yumsh Snacks. “We have done this by creating mainstream premium snacks which are ‘Free From Plus.’ Having unrivalled credentials alongside our competitive pricing make us a market leader, and because we hold innovation at the heart of what we do – in terms of both flavour and branding – we have achieved a number of coveted awards.”

Since launching, Ten Acre has grown to include a whole host of delectable variants. The range includes incredibly moreish hand-popped popcorn available in: Cousin Penelope’s Strawberry & Cream, Lucia Popperley’s Cappuccino, Cornelius Popperley’s Sour Cream and Chive, Cousin Maisie’s Fennel and Lemon, Aunty Winifred’s Sweet and Salty, Ambrose Popperley’s Wasabi and Captain Theodore’s Lime and Sea Salt. Their choice of crisps is just as exciting, incorporating ten innovative flavours: Pastrami In The Rye, When The Pepper Crack’d, The Story Of When The Cheese Met The Onion, The Day Sweet and Sour Became Friends, The Amazing Adventures of Salt and Vinegar, When The Chilli Got Sweet, How Chicken Soup Saved The Day, When Bombay Got Spicy, When Hickory Got BBQ’d and The Secret Of Mr Salt. A quirky marketing style is distinct to Ten Acre, making the products instantly recognisable wherever they are stocked.

As well as being the favoured supplier to Condé Nast Johansens' collection of luxury hotels, spas and venues – Ten Acre also features in; selected bars, fine food shops and delis such as Fortnum & Mason, Selfridges, Wholefood Markets and Holland & Barrett! Yumsh Snacks have recently launched Poptang, a unique product suitable for retail, food service and vending applications. In August 2016, the group introduced this inspired concept: popcorn with the fizzy flavour of the much-loved soft drink Tango, CEO Tony Goodman detailed, “We made a fruity explosion in the snack world with Poptang, which is available in two flavours – Apple and Orange.”

“Great taste and innovation drive the company forward – and we want to continue to build on that. We also are growing the Ten Acre and Poptang brands both in the UK and internationally. This month, we have launched a new Ten Acre storytelling competition for children and adults, because literacy and storytelling are in the DNA of the brand.” Please consult the contact details provided to find out more. T +44 (0)161 974 7525 info@yumshsnacks.com www.yumshsnacks.com www.tenacresnacks.com www.poptang.co.uk

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Platinum Service Award

Passion for Pumps H

ere at Food and Drink Matters, we make it our foremost responsibility to celebrate the successes of both up-and-coming businesses and well established enterprises that have proven to have made a real difference to the all-important and ever-growing food and drink industry. A core example of one of these companies is Verder, whose passion for pumps has been tangible ever since its foundation more than five decades ago. We are therefore most excited to present the team behind the brand with our prestigious Platinum Service Award whilst telling our readers more about their achievements, ideals and plans for the future. With over 50 years’ experience in the industry, Verder are renowned specialists in pumps and pumping solutions. The family run company supplies high quality equipment and cost-effective fluid handling solutions throughout the world to a variety of industries including water and wastewater, printing, chemical, food and beverage, construction, pharmaceutical and many more. Founded in 1959 by Andre Verder, the organisation started as an entrepreneurial trading company in different industrial and laboratory products. From these humble beginnings Verder grew substantially over the years – now operating worldwide from 27 sites in 20 countries, employing more than 1,000 staff with a strong presence in Europe, America, Africa and Asia. “Innovation and technology have been our leading criteria from day one when selecting products and suppliers,” commented Sales Manager, Duncan Brown. “Our exceptional pump technology is very different from anything else on the market as we design and produce speciality products. Our customers benefit from their ease of use allowing for fast, efficient operation, less maintenance and advanced technology. We put our heart into pumps and ensure each customer is extremely satisfied with our product and the level of service they receive.” New to the ever growing range is the Verderflex Vantage 5000. The cased tube pump offers superior levels of dosing accuracy, at high

productivity in the future, as he told us, “As we continue to expand, our core aim is to be a successful business which means investing in our growth in both the short and long term. It also means that we care for our customers, employees and suppliers and other business partners as well as for the environment.

discharge pressures exceeding 7 bar (100psi). Miss Lekha Bodhe, Verder’s Marketing Manager, was keen to tell us more about this particular product, “Our new product launch this year was the Verderflex Vantage 5000,” she explained. “Vantage 5000 is newest technology in pump industry and is the only pump in the market with touch screen technology and highly accurate dosing capabilities. The Vantage 5000 has been designed for wide spread applications including water and waste water treatment, paints, brewing and many more. Its features include a state of the art touch screen through which the system is programmed and a USB port which allows for back up giving the user massive security. Easy to set up, the unit requires no manual which is a major step forward in this industry!” The Verderflex Rollit is another notable product in the range. The dry running roller pump is ideal for those who are concerned with contamination. As the pump requires no lubrication, contamination is animated. The intelligent system has high flow rates and is designed to operate at low temperatures. Unlike similar systems, if the Rollit runs dry it will not brake but still run until it is refilled.

This saves a great deal of time and money and systems can be costly to fix. In addition to this quality range, the Verder Service team provides first rate pump repair, maintenance and overhaul services plus end-to-end project management. If you require a chemical dosing or a pumping solution, the Verder Service team can provide consultation, design and drawings, build and installation, commissioning and contract maintenance. When asked to discuss Verder’s performance in recent times, Lekha was incredibly positive about the organisation’s progressive path, “The company has continued to follow growth trend with regards to sales and new product development. Sales have been good this year and our product launches have attracted a lot more attention and brilliant sales numbers over the course of 2016 – we are hoping to keep this momentum through the next year. We believe that change in the key to success. We have recently made incredible changes within our organisation with differences to the structure and way we work as a team. Now it is noticeably more dynamic and product-oriented, with greater focus on our customers, providing a consistently excellent service overall.” Duncan was also optimistic about enhanced

“Our focus is to continue to make plans as the market stabilises after the referendum. We believe the world of business won’t stop and there will always be a need for people and services. We are confident we will overcome the short term turbulence and continue to provide a great service to our customers.” Why not find out for yourself just how effective Verder’s solutions can be? As a specialist pump manufacturer you can be rest assured that you will be able to find the correct product for your application whilst receiving all of the necessary support expected from an industry expert. You will be filled with confidence every step of the way as all of the specifications are considered as appropriate to ensure you are entirely happy with the end result. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Verder today if you are interested in finding out more about any of their products – a well-informed company spokesperson will be on hand to answer any questions you may have with efficiency and enthusiasm. Alternatively, you can visit the website – supplied below – should you wish to familiarise yourself more with the brand and its vast range of competencies. Contact T +44 (0)1924 221020 info@verderflex.com www.verderliquids.com

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Catering Equipment Manufacturers of the Month

Right Machine, Right Price F

ood and Drink Matters is extremely proud to present Maidaid Halcyon as its selected Catering Equipment Manufacturers of the Month.

Full training courses are also offered to customers in order for them to get the best out of their machines and regular training is provided to distributors ensuring they are fully up to date with all products and services.

Over 40 years’ experience supplying professional catering equipment has firmly established Maidaid Halcyon as leaders in their industry. Their exceptional range of glasswashers, dishwashers, utensil/potwashers, icemakers, bottle coolers, and espresso coffee machines as well as a range of ancillary products including water softeners and water treatment devices, has a long standing reputation for durability, reliability and serviceability.

A notable product in the ever expanding range is the Pebble Ice Machine. Suitable for cocktail bars, restaurants and hotels, these intelligent ice makers are designed to meet the demand for small individual pieces of ice. They offer extreme water efficiency meaning 100% of water is converted into ice and they are capable of operating in ambient temperatures of between 10°C and 43°C. There are two free standing models and three modular units to choose from as well as a range of new slim modular machines designed to fit into small spaces.

It was set up back in 1974 and has experienced many changes over the years. The trading name, Maidaid Halcyon, represents the two brand names under which the company markets its products, Maidaid concentrating on the premium products with Halcyon offering an entry level range of products while still maintaining top quality value for money equipment.

A new addition to the Maidaid range is the RX Rack Conveyors. Offering a comprehensive range of tunnel rack machines, the new RX Evo and Pro ranges have evolved from the tried and tested AX Range, introducing improved efficiency and reliability. The RX range offers the ability to be configured to any customer’s requirements as it is based on an extremely flexible modular design concept, and

“All our equipment is made from the highest quality materials and exceptional engineering to ensure many years of commercial service at a competitive price,” commented Operations Director Chris Myhill. “We produce a tough

therefore provide a solution to all volume warewashing requirements.

machine to do a tough job. Whether you want simple reliability or the very latest innovations in micro processing, there is a machine for every application.

“We are an advanced organisation that moves with the times,” Chris concluded. “Our service doesn’t just stop with supplying the machinery; we offer an efficient, on-going service where customers benefit from quality training and support.

“What's more, we actually listen to our customers. This helps us provide what is undoubtedly, the best service in the business.”

“Our aim is to continue to build on our past success, focusing on our customers and providing machines that do the job they require. We pride ourselves on being a friendly, family styled business that always puts their customers first.”

Catering to the ever changing demands of a wide and varied market, Maidaid Halcyon manufactures all equipment to meet UK requirements. The experienced and dedicated distributers work with a wide range of customers from small country pubs to large hotels and major high street brands, to establish the best product to suit their needs.

For more information, contact Maidaid Halcyon on: +44 (0)845 130 8070, email: sales@maidaid-halcyon.co.uk or visit the website at: www.maidaid.co.uk

Specialist Equipment Provider of the Month

Proudly Independent for 26 years H

pE Process Ltd has been chosen as a company most deserving of our coveted Specialist Equipment Provider of the Month, we are pleased to announce at Food and Drink Matters.

automating breweries and smaller food manufacturers because we want to become more available to different types of organisations. We have constantly evolved since our start-up and moving premises 8 years ago is the biggest change we have encountered.

Based in Leeds in West Yorkshire, HpE Process is a dedicated supplier of first-rate hygienic process equipment. With its pioneering design ability and innovation, its cost-effective products have been extensively appreciated by some of the world’s leading brands for a number of years. Its reputation as a trusted partner nurturing longstanding working relationships is the result of decades of experience and an ongoing determination to resolve complex industrial problems. 26 years ago the business was established by Founder and current Managing Director Andy Allman, who was keen to tell us more about his motivations in doing so, “HpE Process was set up to provide a good independent service for customers, providing sanitary and hygiene equipment predominantly for manufacturers operating within the food industry,” he explained. “The equipment we provide meets all national and international standards – which is a given for food production companies – and we pride ourselves on

Andy Allman, Managing Director at HPE Process Ltd choosing the best products for the job. This is one of our key differences when compared to our competitors; we stand out because we provide suitable advice after listening to individual requirements. Most other organisations have specific targets to meet but we operate with the aim to provide purposeful solutions as opposed to just making quick suggestions in order to meet sales figures.”

“Most of the growth we have experienced to date is simply through word of mouth so we would like to take this opportunity to thank our customers, which includes everyone from dairy groups and OEM’s to machinery manufacturers and project engineers. We are now focusing on marketing our products, making more people aware of who we are and what we do – following this we can arrange consultations for potential clients should they need further support.”

sustainable solutions that can deliver a swift payback. Find out how you can save money whilst enhancing the efficiency of your operation by contacting HpE Process now. Contact T +44 (0)113 252 6712 sales@hpeprocess.com www.hpeprocess.com

HpE Process has effectively tackled three recessions, coming out the other side even stronger than ever before. After trading for such a lengthy amount of time the company is well-positioned to offer customers safe and

The dependable range comprises hygienic process tubes & fittings, valves, pumps (suitable for different products), tank/cleaning components, product recovery systems and pipeline picking equipment. The production problem solver boasts a comprehensive selection that will facilitate the needs of all customers, regardless of the application or budget involved. This flexibility has made HpE Process popular with not only those at the heart of food processing and automation but also organisations amidst the household, personal care, paper & resins and petrochemical segments. “Going forward we are looking to add a new centrifugal pump to our line next year,” Andy concluded. “We have high hopes of expanding and

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Love Natural, Love Organic Show Review Top 6

Love Natural, Love You

Natural Organic Handcraft Skincare and Home Fragrance L

or a food celebration you are unlikely to forget in a hurry, Love Natural Love Organic is the showcase you need to attend next year. Save the dates – Friday 7, Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 July – in your 2017 diary because this is set to be a great summer weekend full of inspiration, productivity and of course, indulgence! With the prevalence of health-based foods and treatments becoming ever more noticeable in contemporary times, it seems fitting a trade event be arranged to promote the importance of (whilst celebrating the increasing popularity of) natural and organic products. Love Natural Love Organic is this such convention. Held at the Olympia London, the dedicated expo provides visitors with the chance to explore, at leisure, a wide range of innovative and high quality food, drink, cosmetic and beauty goods under one roof.

aila London was founded by Jennifer Jackson and her philosophy is to live simply and as naturally as possible.

The exciting exhibition will feature hundreds of food and drink stalls with samples in abundance, and vitality talks and competitions will be ran by leading health experts. You will also have the opportunity to sign up to cooking classes and liaise with successful professionals about everything organic. The arrival of this festival has already piqued the interest of many – if you would like to find out more or if you are keen to participate then please consult the contact details provided. Contact T +44 (0)1442 289920 info@f2fevents.co.uk www.lnlo.co.uk

Laila London was launched in 2013 when Jennifer formulated a range of plant-based natural skincare products, free of chemicals and additives using only plant based organic ingredients that were designed to work with the skin’s own systems of renewal and defence. Effective, pure skincare and affordable. Jennifer believes that chemicals can be substituted by using natural organic plantbased alternatives which result in pure, highly concentrated, and effective skincare and dental care. It is rare in the cosmetics, dental and skincare industry to use 100% ingredients because it comes at a higher cost. All of our formulas are handcrafted in the UK and tested by us real people – never on animals and always from fresh scratch. Only the finest ingredients of the high quality and foodgrade where possible is used. They NEVER Use: Chemical preservatives, Synthetics, or Filler Ingredients.

Laila London recently expanded its range to oral hygiene which, is now being stocked in Boots nationwide. Contact www.lailalondon.com www.boots.co.uk

Food & Drink IT Summit Review Top 5

Moving Toward Smart Food Business T

he annually arranged Food and Drink IT Summit will be returning next year for its third showcase. Set to be even better than before, the exhibition will be held at the Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham, where it is expecting an attendance of over 800 esteemed delegates. Responding to the prevalent move towards smart food business, the gathering is focused on the following core subjects: IT, software,

data, automation and data capture technology. The industry-specific UK based event therefore aims to optimise the operational processes of a number of organisations with a host of innovative solutions. Centred on the interests of food and beverage companies, the Food and Drink IT Summit celebrates the utilisation and availability of intelligent data employed extensively throughout the entire food chain for the

purpose of efficiency maximisation, cost & waste reduction and heightened productivity.

warehouse management, lifecycle engineering and resource planning.

The event includes thought-provoking debate which will encourage industry professionals to make important business decisions. Discussions will cover topics such as inventory management, data capture, process control & automation, sustainability, IT infrastructure, labelling, coding, electronic data interchange, logistics, traceability, quality & safety,

The Food and Drink IT Summit 2017 will take place on the 5th July. This is our first pick of the best exhibitors from this year’s show, listed here in alphabetical order: Altech Software & Harrison C White. Further details can be found below. www.itfoodsummit.com

Harrison C White, a recognised name within the food and beverage market H

arrison C White has become the recognised name in the provision of Supply Chain Solutions within the food and beverage market bringing a refreshing change with it. Offering not only freight forwarding and distribution services but bringing real sustainable Value Added Services to the food and beverage industry.

data. These systems improve communication, visibility, and response times providing additional dedicated focused solutions, all linked to vigorous KPI matching. The group furthermore welcomes to its fold its completion of a new BRC standard prime port-side warehouse providing cross docking, project cargo and pick and pack operations.

The groups in-house designed LINKS system provides – Customer Designed Portals, No Touch booking platforms and Book to pay automated invoice matching modules which provide unparalleled wealth of accurate service and secure

Alongside this our technology also provides efficiencies in carbon footprint management, empty running capacity along with reducing time wasted on the daily manual intervention of supply chain tasks.

“Leading by example, we provide our clients with tangible cost reduction benefits matched to identification and service improvement.” T +44 (0)1394 799029 sales@harrisoncwhite.com www.harrisoncwhite.com

Smart Technology delivers Instant Traceability & Continuous Improvement T

he Food & Drink IT Summit differs because exhibitors also get a speaking slot. We showcased a customer story describing the tremendous advantages gained since implementing Vision For Food and secured several new prospects as a result. Vision For Food uses tablets and touchscreen panel PC’s to help operators complete all necessary production and technical checks inprocess, from goods in to despatch. This allows food manufacturers to replace their paper control systems and to improve performance because the data collected becomes instantly visible to management. As a result traceability takes seconds and

waste can be dramatically reduced. Yields and variances can be improved, along with production accuracy, quality, compliance and customer service, all at the same time. VFF allows you to map production recipes to configurable ‘base process flows’ which describe the checks and tolerances required for each product type during its manufacturing process, and interfaces to planning automatically create works orders for today’s production volumes and present them to the operator’s VFF tablets or lineside touchscreen computers. T +44 (0)1633 647847 uksales@visionforfood.com www.visionforfood.com

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Takeaway & Restaurant Innovation Expo Review Top 10

Europe’s Leading Event for Takeaway Restaurant Owners T

he Takeaway & Restaurant Innovation Expo is a highly coveted event in the respect that it is the only UK-based exhibition focusing solely on the development and promotion of successful takeaway and restaurant businesses. Individuals working within the sector looking to strengthen their company profile should look no further than the Takeaway & Restaurant Innovation Expo, which acts as the perfect platform for professionals to expand their customer base whilst networking with an array of important decision makers and industry experts. The next edition of this greatly anticipated expo will take place from 26-27 September 2017 at London’s ExCeL. This exciting and engaging showcase is set to play host to a number of resourceful and interactive features with the inclusion of 150 free to attend seminars, 300 exhibiting suppliers, useful masterclasses and must-attend areas dedicated to the provision of expert advice and support.

Exhibitors and visitors alike will also gain insight from the series of keynote speakers who have been meticulously selected to provide guidance and information whilst taking centre stage at the show. Debates will cover many topics relevant to both upcoming and established restaurants, takeaways, food business owners and restaurateurs. This is our first pick of the best exhibitors from this year’s show. Further details can be found here and on the next two pages. Contact www.takeawayexpo.co.uk

Synergy Grill: Clever Cooking T

he Synergy Grill is a pioneering chargrill that uses 52% less gas. This gas saving equates to an average of £12,238 every five years, helping cultivate a carbon neutral kitchen. It also uniquely has no fat tray to clean and restaurants don’t have to responsibly dispose of the fatty waste creating ‘fatbergs’ that are plaguing capital cities. These benefits have been adopted by top chefs and snagged top prizes for innovation at The Takeaway Expo which joined our Gold Winner Innovation prize at The Commercial Kitchen Show where the

Blistering Wood Fired Ovens launch new custom built wood fired oven trailers

judges were “Wowed by a British-made design that is a true innovation for chargrilling.” The greatest benefit, however, is flavour. Synergy Grills get hotter than average chargrills. Heat ‘atomises’ the natural fats that are released during cooking which are misted back into food making it incredibly succulent. “It's what every chef won’t believe until they see it.” Richard O’Connell, Executive Chef at Tom's Kitchens “Having used this I think it’s the nuts. I really, really, really do... It’s just really great.” Chef Chris Barratt at Galvin Hop, London Benefits: ●● Moister, more succulent food ●● 52% less gas ●● No fat tray. Contact T +44 (0)1480 811000 info@synergygrill.com www.synergygrill.com

listering Wood Fired Ovens are delighted to launch their new custom built wood fired oven trailers. Built to the highest speck, the trailers are suitable for caterers wanting a mobile offering for events and wddings or individuals wishing to set up in a new business. The ovens are ideal for not only pizzas but other ‘Streetfood’ type food and can be built as single or double oven units, covered or open. All Trailers

and ovens come with a one-year guarantee. Please call Tim or Nigel who will be happy to talk you through all the options before you buy. Prices start from £6,000 Plus VAT and Delivery. Contact T +44 (0)1825 714712 T +44 (0)7860 318558 info@blisteringwoodfiredovens.co.uk www.blisteringwoodfiredovens.co.uk

HEY Commercial & Kitchen Cleaning Machines T

he HEY Safe Cleaning Solution is the most innovative, safe, and efficient Kitchen Extract Cleaning System available, ensuring that Kitchen Extraction Systems are consistently cleaned to the TR19 standard. An Integral part of the HEY Solution is the Tegras system, the most innovative brushing and foaming system for cleaning canopies, fans and ductwork. It reaches areas that traditional kitchen duct cleaning methods simply cannot reach.

Using a low PH ‘bag in box’ foam system that doesn’t damage the seals and joints in ductwork the system also includes a video system that provides evidence that out of sight areas have been cleaned and can also be used for identifying otherwise hidden issues. Cleaned kitchen ductwork is then sealed with RZ Ecoseal – an innovative water resistant and fire retardant sealant that eliminates leakages as well as unpleasant smells escaping into areas within the premises.

RZ Ecoseal is applied mainly to the inside of ductwork to seal joints in the system that has been damaged by the previous use of harsh chemicals, hand scraping and climbing through ductwork. These gaps allow grease and in the case of a fire, more oxygen to mix with the flames to create a catastrophe. T +44 (0)1924 856390 enquiries@heyuk.co.uk www.heyuk.co.uk

Serve delicious Deep Fried Food with Autofry

ant to fry but don’t have the space or funds for ventilation then look no further. Autofry is a fully enclosed, automated system making operation simple and safe for all employees, easy to maintain, it has its own inbuilt fire suppression system. Autofry is able to offer a safe and consistent product every cook cycle without the need for operator input. Cinemas, restaurants, café, children’s play centres, pubs, takeaway food concessions are among the many businesses that have benefitted from using Autofry. Visit our website: www.hhdltd.co.uk or contact us on: +44 (0)1235 817283.

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Takeaway & Restaurant Innovation Expo Review Top 10

Delivery without worries for €3.68 a day! Enhance your business

CRTouch, the nation's favourite EPoS software developer, attended the Takeaway & Restaurant Innovation expo to promote their innovative and complete solutions for both industries.

bike4delivery offers a cost-effective, trendy, sustainable and innovative solution for the delivery of pizzas, meals, hamburgers and packages. Ebike4delivery has 16 years of Ebike experience and used this expertise to develop the ‘Deliver Ebike.’ This electric delivery bike stands for a fast delivery, is unbeatable on short distances, will reduce the environmental footprint, improves the cost-effectiveness of the business and has an attractive price tag! The Deliver Ebike is used intensively on a daily basis in over 14 countries. Chains such as Domino’s Pizza, Burger King, Subway and Papa John’s already use the Deliver Ebike. By using top quality components of well-known brands, the Deliver Ebike is solid, safe and durable. The Deliver Ebike will be customized with your company name and logo on the bike itself or on the delivery boxes or bags.

by your fleet of the Deliver Ebikes. Are you interested in Ebike4delivery or would you like a free test Deliver Ebike?

With Ebike4delivery’s attractive lease contract, the Deliver Ebike will be regularly maintained and insurance is included. Regular maintenance will ensure hassle free transports

Visit: www.ebike4delivery.com or feel free to contact us by phone on: 0031 485794557 or email on: info@ebike4delivery.com.

Soundtect Acoustic Panels for Walls and Ceilings I

magine opening the restaurant you have been working on for months and realising that despite the great food on offer, the dazzling décor and comfortable seating, business is falling and the reputation is too.

Many restaurant projects are so focused on the design element that it isn’t until the venue is finished and clientele arrive, that the problem of excessive or reverberant noise is noticed, and this is proven to have a massive impact of the success of a restaurant business.

install can even be added as a retrofit product to existing venues with an acoustic issue.

Soundtect ltd. offers three ranges of acoustic panels for walls and ceilings which not only treat a room perfectly to improve speech intelligibility and reduce reverberation, but also add a wow factor to the design.

Soundtect recently launched their newest design The Fins for both walls and ceilings at the Restaurant Design Show and these along with the other ranges are proving very popular in bars, restaurants and hotels all over the world.

Soundtect highly design-led panels are a stunning and super-efficient addition to any environment and as the panels are easy to

Contact Anna Dawson or Rikki Rana on: +44 (0)1923 555046 or enquiries@soundtect.com for more information.

A sea of brightly dressed tech experts was on hand to help each visitor gain the most out of a complete EPoS Solution. A demo suite showcasing ICRTouch's entire range of products and services allowed visitors to see how an ICRTouch EPoS solution can work for them. Using mobiles and tablets, visitors could use the custom branded online ordering platform, TouchTakeaway to choose and order food, and track the order through the entire till system to the TouchKitchen kitchen video, and on to CollectionPoint customer order display when completed. Also on display was PocketTouch, handheld order pad software and TouchOffice Web,

comprehensive cloud-based back office solution for complete control. The exhibition was a great success for the company and left restaurant and takeaway owners overly impressed, with many of them deciding that ICRTouch was the way to enhance their business. www.icrtouch.com

Golden Delight Foods: Fast, Fresh & Delightfully Delicious G olden Delight Foods, founded in 1990 and with a long family experience, is a leading Manufacturer of Processed Meat Products in the UK. Pick from our extensive product range and put something mouth-watering on your menu to keep your customers happy and the profits rolling in. Our full range of quality frozen meats and breads are perfect for pizzerias, takeaways, pubs and other catering establishments. Marinated Chicken, Doner Kebabs, Flatbreads, Wraps, Pizza Toppings, Steakwich, Chicken Rashers, Pulled Chicken, Pulled Beef, and more. All products are tasty, innovative, quick to cook and easy to use products. We love our flavours and we know you will too.

Call us today on: +44 (0)121 328 8800 or visit our website: www.goldendelightfoods.co.uk All products now available in Halal or HMC

Rota, Staff on demand R

ota, a year-old technology company based in Old Street, doesn't claim to make temporary staffing worth the hassle. Instead, it completely removes all hassle using cutting edge technology. Flummoxed managers who simply want a handful of extra staff during a busy weekend need despair no more. Managers can post a shift via Rota's online platform, and easily specify any skills required (baristas, cocktail makers). Once a shift has been posted, Rota's database of experienced hospitality workers can sign up using their smartphones. Rota's in-house tech

team have created an algorithm that ensures that members (staff) can only view and sign up to shifts for which they are suitable. Once a shift is over, managers assign members

a shift ‘rating’ assuring that the best staff are welcomed back time and time again. Rota believes in ‘power to the people’ for all however; members can also rate the venues for which they work. When one also takes into account Rota's wage rate – consistently better than competing agencies – it becomes obvious as to why they can confidently boast the best casual hospitality staff in London, Manchester and Birmingham, partnering with Four Seasons, The May Fair and Marriott Hotels to name but a few. T +44 (0)2080 043466 www.rota.com

Carlo Berarducci Architecture C

and awards, such as the German iF Design Award, the A’ Design Award, the Inarch Award, and others. Among recent awarded projects is Zen Sushi Restaurant in Rome, inspired by the colors and suggestions of Kyoto temples, Kami Spa Parioli, a Luxury Oriental Day-Spa in Rome, and Haus Bavaria, a large private residence in the UNESCU heritage urban city center of Regensburg in Germany. The studio is now working on several Hotels’ Wellness Center and Restaurants projects, and to a Residential Conversion and a new Residential Building in the cool Bastille arrondissement of Paris.

arlo Berarducci Architecture is an awarded architectural firm based in Rome and London with projects and realized buildings all over. The studio deals with a very wide range of design scales, from the scale of interior and furniture design to that of architecture until the urban scale, with a particular focus on Residential and Hospitality projects. The design approach of Carlo Berarducci starts from the ever-changing conditions at the base of each project, due to the specificity of the site, clients, program and budget, avoiding the search for a defined and repeated formal identity in favor of a study of volumes, spaces, light and materials specific to each project. Carlo Berarducci received numerous recognitions in international competitions

Carlo Berarducci

Contact T 0039 0636306429 carlo@berarducciarchitecture.com www.berarducciarchitecture.com

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Takeaway & Restaurant Innovation Expo Review Top 10

Bigger profits for restaurants with Wine Corner

How restaurants can embrace tablet technology

a 27% increase in overall sales.

or restaurants that want to increase their sales and profits, there are wine storage and preservation solutions from Wine Corner. When it comes to selling more wine, you need wine storage that shows off your wine and encourages purchase; Wine Wall modular wine storage and By the Glass® Wine Dispensers and Preservation Systems do just that. Wine Wall provides a perfect display for your wine, making wine purchase more likely. With bottles stored in perfect conditions even more wine is often purchased too.

Wine tasting is also made easy with Technowine; the system preserves wine for up to 15 days reducing wastage and increasing profits.

The By the Glass system gives you the opportunity to sell quality wines by the glass. You can encourage wine tasting or suggest different wines for different courses. Independent research* shows that restaurants using By the Glass® Wine Dispensers typically see a 19% increase in the average price of a glass of wine and ®

For increased wine sales and profits for your restaurant, contact Wine Corner. Please visit: www.winecorner.co.uk or call: +44 (0)3333 702589. We are here to help. *Figures are based on restaurants and hotels selling 3,500 bottles per year and were independently researched with 100 establishments providing input into the research and results.

mageHOLDERS design and manufacture tablet enclosures, iPad kiosks and innovative device integration solutions, which allow your business to engage customers and increase sales. Ideal for any industry our tablet enclosures are eye catching, highly secure and able to overcome many challenges facing the restaurant and hospitality industry today and in the future. imageHOLDERS have been working closely with the restaurant and hospitality industry providing solutions for everything from self-service payment points to entertainment hubs for McDonald's. Some of the ways in which tablet kiosks have already been used

successfully within the industry are: ●● Digital menus ●● Table reservation booking and check-in ●● Loyalty schemes for customer engagement ●● Surveys and feedback ●● Queue busting ●● Self-service POS and interactive displays ●● Room controls for adjusting lighting and temperature ●● Show promotional adverts, presentations or 360 videos ●● Reading and browsing digital content with entertainment kiosks ●● Updates on the status of takeaways. ●● Technology plays an important

role within the restaurant and hospitality industry and imageHOLDERS are leaders in designing and manufacturing innovative display and POS solutions using tablet enclosures. T +44 (0)1202 892863 sales@imageholders.com www.imageholders.com

Who ordered some innovation? Ordoo are serving up mobile ordering in London with their new app release L

affleDelight are offering fantastic Franchise opportunities with our Waffle, Smoothies, Shakes, Ice Cream & Coffee Business. We’ll get you up and running with minimal costs starting from £16,995.00 + VAT meaning you can start making a profit far quicker than you would do without the franchise structure. Our Franchise offers four options, one of our Unique Mobile Pods a Kiosk for Shopping Centres, a Fully Fitted

Takeaway or a Restaurant Store, we can design to fit out any space that you may have in mind and supply all tried and tested equipment that you will need to get you up and running fast. We are now looking to expand the brand throughout the UK or Internationally with likeminded Franchisees who can help us achieve our vision. We have a number of Shopping Centre sites ready to go and can help

you with finding your local location. Don’t let great opportunities pass you by for more information about this delicious business proposition please contact us. We can also offer Finance if needed (subject to status). Contact Sean Read, T 0800 999 6662 info@waffledelight.co.uk www.waffledelight.co.uk

this week. Consolidating feedback from the 10k strong user base, the new features are set to delight new Ordoo’ers. The latest version expands on their digital menus, reward schemes and integrated payments to offer a quick reorder feature and improved scrolling for venue discovery. Numerous usability and operational issues have been ironed out to ensure a seamless collection experience every time!

ook out for an Ordoo collection point popping up soon in your favourite cafe, coffee shop, lunch spot or bar. Order ahead via the app and your order will be ready and waiting for you to collect. Avoid wasting time in queues or waiting around for your order to be made. Pick what you want, set a time, complete payment and then just swing past to pick it up. It's the Deliveroo for collection. Over the last 10 months, the app has been created, tested and perfected across 35 venues in Bath and Bristol. Ordoo is expanding and has set their sights on East London, officially launching the service on September 26th. The inaugural London launch includes 8 venues, such as popular eateries Oi Hanoi, Ken’s Kitchen and

the Big Chill bar. It's here to save busy Londoners time collecting food and drink. To complement the London launch, Ordoo released a new version of their mobile ordering and loyalty app

The free app is available on Android and iOS and it's definitely worth checking out. Contact Tom Dewhurst, T +44 (0)7749 859262 tom@ordoo.co.uk www.ordoo.co.uk

Buy Firewood from the most reliable UK Signs and Graphics Manufacturer London Log Company for nationwide roll out programmes

og Delivery offers restaurants and owners of wood-burners a first class delivery service, 7 days a week with 3 hour time slots. “You don’t have to wait in all day with Log-delivery.co.uk,” says Director, Barney Dorman. “We are a small business, our attention to detail and professional approach has gained us a reputation as the go to people for wood in London and Surrey” continues Dorman. “Gone are the days of wet wood being tipped on your drive, we help carry the nets to the front door and make the whole experience of buying wood

more like ordering your groceries online.” Being a specialist, Log delivery caters for all needs, very long logs for cooking outside and small logs for wood fired pizza ovens. Their compressed heat logs

called Normandy Briquettes are made from 100% wood floor and are the choice for commercial wood fired ovens. A popular temptation is their Olive Wood logs that have a very creamy smoke, Dorman says, “Olive wood is great to cook with, it is a real long burn firewood, lasting for ages because of the dense grain.” Log Delivery sources responsibly, from well-kept woodlands. All wood is FSC. Contact T +44 (0)20 8819 6482 www.log-delivery.co.uk

Pinkeye, award winning design studio situated in Belgium P

inkeye is a Belgium based international award winning design studio with a strong focus on hospitality and retail design. We have extensive experience in creating strong brand identities through graphic, interior and product design as well as the conceptual and strategic groundwork that precedes the design trajectory.

If you have a need for high quality design and brand identity work we are more than happy to travel and talk.

pectrumSG are a UK Signs and Graphics Manufacturer and are currently working closely with a variety of clients in nationwide roll out programmes or one off bespoke projects. Over the last decade, we have built a strong reputation and we are known as a ‘can do’ company who strive to in create the right signage and branding solution to fit the projects requirements and within budget.

Services include: ●● Site Surveys & Site Plans ●● Graphic & CAD Design ●● Presentation Schemes ●● Local Authority Planning Consent ●● Personal Project Management ●● Fully Controlled Manufacture ●● After Sales Maintenance ●● Installation ●● UK Coverage Including Northern and Southern Ireland. We supply signage solutions across all market sectors, but specialise

in the Restaurant, Retail and Automotive Areas. We are currently the nominated suppliers for many well-known high street brands including Cafe Rouge, Wagamama, Bella Italia, Las Tasca, Belgo, Huxleys, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Jeep and Abarth to name a few. Our manufacturing capabilities encompass all forms of Signage, Graphics, Display Solutions, Printed Awnings, Parasols, Cafe Barriers, Canopies and Planters. Contact T +44 (0)1473 276152 info@spectrumsg.co.uk www.spectrumsg.co.uk

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ryersmate has been running for the past 8 years. We focus on the fish and chip, and fast food trade, but will be expanding to other hospitality sectors soon. The majority of frying utensils we sell are designed by us and not just purchased off the shelf.

Our strong team consists of highly skilled designers in various fields, as well as creative strategic thinkers and project managers. Together we strive to create brand identities with a longlasting impact for clients with a shared passion. Our vision and drive has allowed us to deliver top line creative work for start-ups, medium-sized companies and multinationals.

We work collaboratively with client appointed designers, architects and contractors, supplying prototypes and developing ideas if required.

We also produce wire goods for some major frying range companies. So we do have the ability to manufacture items to the customer’s specifications, depending on the order quantity. For a visual showcase of our work please visit our website or contact us. T 0032 32906273 info@pinkeye.be www.pinkeye.be

Our latest item added to our range is the heavy duty bucket. Similar spec to the Rocar bucket. Available in 5 colours and holds 10 litres. We have stockiest around the UK, or purchase direct from us.

Contact T +44 (0)1522 542054 info@fryersmate.com www.fryersmate.com

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