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MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR Do we really need so much explanation on labelling for our food products? There is nothing wrong with what the manufacturers are doing since they have to follow myriad regulations from our Government and from Brussels.

Reading with a magnifying glass it was possible last night to see the ingredients on the label of a jar of Tartare Sauce. Do any of us need to know the chemical breakdown of natural products used as additives? Do we need to know that salt or sugar has been added to help with safe preservation? Those who suffer from allergic reactions to certain spices, to lactic acid, or to nuts for example should be alerted to certain ingredients.

How many people as a total percentage of the population are really interested in recommended daily intake or the nutrition information? Butter is fatty and sweets are full of sugar, no need for traffic lights. A variable diet, or what is now called a balanced diet, has made the people of this country grow taller over the last hundred years and live longer due to the good, safe food that our industry produces.

What is needed on a label is how long the product can be kept before consumption and how to store it and any major allergy alerts. Above all leave some room for the manufacturer to advertise his product. Using two-thirds of a label for statutory information seemed a bit too much.

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software allows remote monitoring and control of printer operation via computers or smartphones – with a few simple keystrokes on a PC or smartphone, operators can start, pause or stop the Linx 7900, change messages from pre-stored selections or download new ones. Only an internet connection is required.

The Linx 7900 is able to print up to five lines, thus allowing it to meet a wide variety of coding needs. In addition, the new ink system technology lets the printer run for up to 9,000 hours or 18 months between servicing.

The company also selected a Linx CJ400 CIJ printer which can easily be adapted to various production line requirements.

The printer is ergonomically designed, weighs just 13.5kg with fluids and can easily be carried between production lines. The Linx CJ400 prints up to three lines of information using 2-20mm high symbols and letters onto almost any porous or non-porous surface.

Thanks to its Easi-Change® service module, printer maintenance can easily be performed without great effort or investment – the owner of the printer can take care of it without the need for technical maintenance specialists.

Linx printers have met the most exacting demands of Espersen Lietuva – to label boxes with 20mm letters (Linx CJ400) and fish packages using text of up to five lines (Linx 7900). The Linx Insight software, enabling remote printer status view via mobile phone or PC, has also made the work significantly easier.

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Two Linx printers are meeting the exacting demands of Espersen Lietuva UAB, one of the most modern fish processing companies in Europe.

The Danish-owned company is the largest producer of Baltic cod products in Lithuania.

The products are made of fresh sea-caught and frozen cod and the plant’s production capacity is 25 tonnes per day.

A reliable continuous ink jet (CIJ) printer, ensuring good ink adhesion to plastic film under adverse working conditions of low temperatures, was required for the production plant, where large amounts of fish products are packed in plastic packaging and later labelled.

Having previously tested a Linx 7300 printer, the company already had a good impression of Linx products and distributor partner UAB Pralo, who provide support and maintenance services for Linx printers in Lithuania. Driven by the confidence in both the supplier and the manufacturer, the company once again turned to Pralo with a request to offer a new innovative solution.

After explaining its requirements and expectations, the company was offered a Linx 7900 CIJ printer. Its robust stainless steel casing and deep-drawn enclosure, plus an IP55 rating making it suitable for washdown, mean the Linx 7900 is a reliable solution for coding in challenging environments.

The Linx 7900 represents a new landmark in the evolution of CIJ printers. Its Linx Insight

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Yearsley Logistics total spend now £5m Yearsley Logistics, the UK’s largest frozen logistics provider, have installed a further £1m worth of new solar panels across their Hams Hall, Heywood and Holmewood depots as they continue their focus on reducing electricity use.

The 3120 new panels will generate 1,252,500 kilowatt hours per annum across the three sites, and will contribute to improving energy use by 8 percent by 2015 as part of their ISO 14001 environmental accreditation as well as improving their CO2 emissions from power use.

Having solar panels across 8 of its 13 depots will help to reduce the reliance on the national grid. Yearsley Logistics also has plans to install other renewable solutions such as wind power at depots around the UK. These installations come one month after the introduction of the group’s first urban trailers to the fleet, with the aim of further reducing the carbon footprint from its nationwide food sales operation around towns and urban areas.

Yearsley Group are committed to sustainability and have in the last year implemented management systems for reducing waste road miles and installed energy efficient LED lighting and doors within their cold stores. All of these green initiatives were recently recognised with their ‘Energy and Carbon Management’ nominations as a sustainability champion in the 2013 2degrees Sustainability Awards.

Contact Yearsley Group on tel 01706 694600 or visit www.yearsley.co.uk

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Astec supply stainless steel ZLP conveyor

Colwall Conveyor Systems handle the solution UK manufacturer Colwall Conveying Systems (CCS) has recently completed a £600K contract for one of the UK’s leading food manufacturing companies. Working closely with the client, CCS produced several layout options in order to create the necessary space to allow the expansion of the food processing section of the factory. An existing canning line needed to be re-engineered and re-located within the site for this to happen.

A thorough understanding of the clients’ requirements coupled with the experienced CCS design and project team, resulted in finalising an effective layout proposal. Due to the fast track nature of the project and CCS’s proven experience in container and product handling within the food, beverage and packaging industries, the client had no problem selecting CCS to manufacture the new can conveying system and implement the project.

The whole canning line was re-configured from the discharge of the existing seamer, through the cooker and labeller, to the infeed of the shrinkwrapper. The layout also included a bi-directional accumulation table with the conveyor control system being designed and

supplied from within house at CCS. The full conveying system was manufactured within eight weeks due to the project being fast tracked, and the line was taken out of production for two weeks to allow for the reorganisation of the line. Removal of the old conveyors, relocation of existing equipment and the full electrical & mechanical installation was completed by CCS who has an experienced installation team. After one week of pre-commissioning, the line was back in full production the following week with efficiencies soon exceeding that of the previous line layout.

The whole project was managed and coordinated by the CCS project team from start to finish and included commissioning and operational staff training Colwall Conveyor Systems (CCS) manufacture and supply a wide range of other product handling solutions for bottles, jars, cans, packs, cases boxes and pallets to meet customer's individual requirements. This is fully supported by the experienced CCS design and project team who have many years experience within the food, beverage and packaging industries.

Contact Colwall Conveyor Systems on tel 01684 562625 or visit www.colwallconveyors.co.uk

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Astec Conveyors were approached by a major snack manufacturer, to develop a stainless steel zero line pressure (ZLP) conveyor to meet their specific needs.

With hygienic requirements becoming more challenging, particularly within the food industry, Astec Conveyors have experienced increasing demand for a stainless steel product, as it provides a cleaner and more hygienic conveyor solution than those manufactured with aluminium or mild steel powder coated side frames.

This Astec system was designed to provide for smooth transportation and product accumulation without product contact or line pressure, plus optimum reliability and easy maintenance.

Individual product “zones” were created along the length of the conveyor system, each driven by a 24V brushless motorised roller that in turn drives slave rollers via linking belts. Each zone has a retro-reflective sensor to monitor the path of the products along the conveyor.

When the first product moves or is removed from the zone, the following zones (if occupied) are powered to feed forward to the next available zone and index product in sequence. Product can be removed from the conveyor at any location on the conveyor and the system will operate to allow full accumulation. Since the motorised rollers only run when required, this provides considerable energy saving costs.

This system was also used at conveyor merge points eliminating the need for vertical blade stops and a pneumatic supply.

The conveyor frame and supports are manufactured from stainless steel with 50mm diameter zinc plated grooved rollers at 75mm pitch and are designed to support easy maintenance. In the event of a drive roller or drive belt failing these can be easily removed and replaced. The profiled side frame has a removable cover that can neatly incorporate the cable runs for the drives eliminating visible wiring.

Astec control the conveyor from a PLC and not control cards on the drive rollers, which in their experience enables programme modifications and fault finding to be carried out more easily if required.

Astec Conveyors can provide bespoke design, manufacture and installation of conveyor systems to meet individual handling requirements for light, medium or heavy duty applications.

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Leading apple packer invests in Ulma Apple growers are seeing better returns for their products thanks to savings being made by a leading fruit packing company using Ulma Packaging’s bespoke Atlanta tray-less flowrapper solution to wrap apples in numerous formats – 2x2, 3x2, 4x2 and importantly 4x1 with or without trays all on the same machine.

Cottage Farms in Kent, which has been growing and packaging fruit for over 50 years, is about to purchase its fifth Ulma machine following significant investment in new facilities and equipment because of growing demand for its wide variety of apples and pears.

The business packs and supplies top fruit direct to one of the UK’s largest retailers and is passing on the savings it is making to its 22 English growers after switching to Ulma’s Atlanta tray-less flowrapper last year when the supermarket giant told its suppliers that flow wrap was its pack of choice. Cottage Farms is now committing to another machine from Ulma to keep up with increasing demand.

Cottage Farms’ owner, Chris Browning, explained: “Historically polybags were the preferred option but the reason for moving over to flow wrap was customer choice. We decided Ulma’s machine suited our requirements best and it worked very well for us last year. We are purchasing another Ulma flowrapper for the new packing facility due to start operation in early 2014.

“We pack 10,000 tonnes of

apples a season and the Ulma equipment is making significant savings, which we are passing on to our growers, because the output of the machine is more than double that of the old polybag machines. It is currently flow wrapping between 40- 45 packs per minute but with the new machine and the possibility of an automated infeed we could see throughput of upto 60 + a minute.”

Another key benefit says the Cottage Farms owner is the ability to print required information directly onto the flowrap pack itself - rather than having to deploy staff to apply individual labels as was the case with polybags – plus improved pack presentation.

Ulma’s Atlanta tray-less flowrapper is offered in a variety of configurations based on apples arriving in cardboard boxes, pallet boxes/plastic crates or straight from the grading process. As a further enhancement to the process, Ulma can also offer further line solutions with fully automatic crate packing and palletising.

Summing up, Chris Browning said: “We have a very good relationship with Ulma. They are also excellent at offering solutions when we are trying to do things with the pack. I would and have recommended them several times.

I have suggested to other growers using different machines that they speak to Ulma as we have always found they are capable of doing a great job.”

Contact Ulma Packaging on tel 01909 506504 or visit www.ulmapackaging.co.uk

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The ‘Bestway’ to pack sacks For many wholesalers, one of the highest margin activities is buying in bulk sacks of anything from confectionery products to pulses, flour and breakfast cereal, and repacking them into smaller bags for resale to retail customers.

While repacking can be carried out manually, a growing number of wholesalers are opting to automate the process, as this reduces reliance on manual labour, minimises the health and safety risk, results in a more consistent product and boosts productivity.

One such example is cash & carry operator Bestway, where one tonne bags of rice are repacked into smaller paper sacks.

As noted by Paul Wilkinson, Business Development Manager at Pacepacker Services, a specialist in turnkey automatic packing systems, efficiencies gained through automation may be cancelled out if product is wasted either due to spillages or contamination - and such wastage is not uncommon.

“On many systems installed at wholesale operations, bags are filled whilst on a sack clamp, then dropped onto a moving conveyor and transported to a stitcher. All this time, the mouth of the bag is wide open and the bag is completely unsupported. This not only can result in sacks falling over and spilling, but means that anything from a nut or bolt to an insect could fall in and contaminate the product.”

Pacepacker’s Total Bag Control (TBC) system addresses both of these issues, making it an increasingly popular choice among wholesalers looking to automate their repacking operations.

Designed to handle paper, plastic, woven polypropylene, hessian and even nets, the TBC supports and guides bags throughout the closing process, presents sacks to the stitcher/sealer with precision that eliminates

seal integrity issues and accurately seals even the most difficult-to-handle sacks to create consistently premium looking packs.

“The single most important principle of the TBC system is that it never lets go of the sack after it has been filled,” says Paul Wilkinson.

“The second the sack is filled, a pair of motorised grip arms move around the bag and as it drops from the clamp, they close on the top of the bag, holding it in its formed state.

The bag is then held shut as it is transported to the sealing device - usually either a stitcher or heat sealer – so at no point is there an opportunity for anything to drop into the sack. And because the sack is supported throughout the closing process, there is no risk of it toppling over and the contents spilling.”

The TBC closes up to 14 bags per minute, can handle a range of bag sizes from 2 to 50kg and runs independently or in conjunction with sack placers, most gross and nett weighing systems, and palletising systems also supplied by Pacepacker.

The advantages of the TBC can be seen in action at cash & carry operator Bestway, where one tonne bags of rice are repacked into smaller paper sacks, ranging in size from 5 to 25kg, at speeds of approximately 10 sacks per minute.

“We chose the TBC system because it offered flexibility in terms of being able to cope with multiple bag sizes, and Pacepacker was able to come up with a line design that allowed us to run both fabric and paper sacks on the same line,” says Mr Iqbal Fazaldin at Bestway.

The TBC system forms part of a completely new packing line, at the Group’s Park Royal site in London, which also includes a bulk hopper mounted on a support frame and an electronic weighing system.

Contact Pacepacker Services 01371 011544 or visit www.pacepacker-services.co.uk

Linkx tray erector loader saves space for Huegli In response to a request from Huegli, a global food supplier with international expertise, to supply an automatic tray erector loader that would fit into an extremely restricted space at the company’s Redditch plant, Linkx Systems has developed and manufactured an exceptionally compact machine that occupies less space than the manual loading station it replaces.

Designed primarily for use with rectangular footprint Ceka® Can, which make very efficient use of retail shelf space, the new Linkx Tray erector loader produces erects and glues trays in three user-selectable sizes, including the increasingly popular 1 x 6 can shelf-ready format. Size change is fast and

straightforward, as is the operation of the machine, which is controlled and monitored by a touch-screen operator panel.

The new Linkx tray erector loader, which features a two-gun hot melt gluing system to maximise tray integrity, has a maximum infeed rate of 60 cans/min, and a maximum output of 10 loaded trays per minute.

An additional feature of this innovative machine is that it can optionally operate simply as a tray erector, forming and gluing trays from pre-cut blank board, without loading them with product. This is a useful option for Huegli as it allows stocks of empty trays to be produced ready for manual loading to deal with peaks in demand.

Contact Linkx Systems on tel 01502 713777 or visit www.linkxpackaging.com

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Bühler’s Sortex E1D cleans up frozen peppers Thanks to the sophisticated optical sorting innovations included in the Bühler Sortex E1D sorter, the Frozen Group Company from Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine has been able to reduce the incoming defect levels for frozen peppers, from an initial 75 percent to an exceedingly low company specification, whilst saving the small seeds for maximum value.

The loss of good product in the reject is now significantly less than 1 percent. Key to the sorting success was setting the Sortex E1D to operate in reverse sorting mode.”

The Frozen Group Company has produced frozen fruits, vegetables and berries for more than 15 years. However, their intermediate processing product, a range of sliced, cut and diced frozen red, green and yellow peppers could contain as much as 75 percent core and stalk, left over from their automated cutting system. Removing this by hand created insurmountable issues of labour availability and cost, Bühler Kiev was approached to propose a solution to this challenging sorting requirement. Zhanna Zhehet, Area Sales Manager at Bühler Kiev explained: “Based on Bühler’s highly regarded installations worldwide for sorting significantly contaminated products in fruit and vegetables and additional input from our Sortex applications experts in London, we recommended the installation of a Buhler Sortex E1D, fitted with an ice kit, to enable operation in low temperatures below 0°C. Reverse mode allows the Sortex E1D to ‘reject’ the good peppers, permitting unwanted material, including stalk, core and stem, to pass through. This lowers ejector wear and tear with reduced firing rates, whilst dramatically raising overall product recovery.

The Sortex E1D performed this complex sort using its two directional viewing and broad-band lighting system, with a simultaneous combination of high definition and InGaAs cameras with PROfile shape technology. Not only was the Sortex E1D able to remove defects found in these peppers, but could also sort the Group’s other fruit and vegetable products efficiently.

Zhanna Zhehet concluded: The Frozen Group Company’s sorting process and are delighted with the success and commercial benefit the Sortex E1D has added to their business. Thanks to the partnership between Bühler and The Frozen Group Company, we have helped to secure their whole pepper business by introducing a more profitable and efficient sorting process for frozen vegetables.”

Contact Buhler Sortex on tel 020 7055 7777 or visit www.buhlergroup.com

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Peak-Ryzex and Honeywell provide cereal success Breakfast cereal and snack company Kellogg’s has implemented Honeywell RF barcode scanners as part of its highly automated supply chain. Supplied and supported by Peak-Ryzex, Kellogg’s uses the scanners throughout its UK distribution centres and warehouses, with locations around North West England and North Wales. Kellogg’s operational processes are barcode driven and are therefore dependent on 100 percent availability of the equipment, which Peak-Ryzex ensures with its next day exchange and repair services.

“Our warehousing and distribution processes are barcode driven so it is essential that we do not suffer scanner downtime.

Without this equipment, the nation’s breakfast tables would miss their favourite cereal brands.

If we have an issue with any of the scanners, we place a call with Peak-Ryzex and they provide an on-site replacement device, fully configured and ready to go. It does not matter whether it is a brand new device or one we have had in use for several years, Peak-Ryzex is able to provide a back up,” says Paul Brown, IT Senior Analyst, Kellogg’s. The replacement is supplied from a Kellogg-owned buffer stock held by Peak-Ryzex and is logged via the Kellogg IT service desk.

The scanner fleet comprises handheld and in-cab devices for forklift trucks, including Honeywell Thor VM1 vehicle-mount computers and MX7 Tectons, which run terminal emulation and link wirelessly to Kellogg’s Unix-based warehouse management system. The scanners provide a range of automated barcode capture tasks from receiving raw materials, including non-bulk ingredients and packaging, picking orders, to dispatching finished product. The barcode provides the essential supply chain link tracing everything that comes in and goes out from the Kellogg’s sites. The Kellogg’s main scanner estate consists of VX3X Truck-mounted and MX7 Handheld devices.

“The Honeywell scanners have proven to be reliable, which they have to be for an operation of our size that moves millions of cases of product each week across many sites.

The terminals were selected when the wireless networks were upgraded. They were most appropriate to us at the time plus we have the assurance that if something does go wrong, Peak-Ryzex will respond within the next working day with an exchange unit delivered direct to where it needs to be,” adds Paul Brown.

Contact Peak-Ryzex on tel 01249 465100 or visit www.uk.peak-ryzex.com

Union’s Bulldoor in operation at Rowse Honey

Bulldoor installed at Rowse Honey Union Industries, the UK market leading manufacturer of industrial rapid roll doors, is helping Rowse Honey keep business sweet with the installation of its innovative fast-acting Bulldoor.

The Leeds-based company, which designs, manufactures, installs and maintains its own range of fast acting doors, has installed a bespoke, heavy duty Bulldoor at the company’s site in Wallingford, Oxfordshire.

The Bulldoor, which was fitted to replace a problematic old perforated lath roller shutter door, has been installed at the honey ovens on site, where honey is warmed and melted, to allow air flow into the area.

To meet this requirement, Union replaced its standard clear PVC vision panel on the Bulldoor with a special industrial strength fabric mesh material to prevent the ingress of insects into the ovens, while at the same time allowing air to circulate in the area.

The heavy duty Bulldoor, which opens at approximately 1.6m/sec, is operated by induction loops for full automatic operation

by Fork Lift Trucks, both on the internal and external sides of each opening.

In common with the other doors in the range, the Bulldoor also features Union’s

‘Crash-Out’ damage protection facility, which ensures the door remains operable if the heavy duty steel composite bottom beam is hit by a vehicle.

Based in Wallingford, Rowse Honey has been producing honey since 1938 and is the UK’s No.1 Spread brand.

Nella Jansson-Wright, Senior Project Manager at Rowse Honey, said: “We have been extremely pleased by the quality, efficiency and reliability of Union’s installation. The bespoke Bulldoor created by Union has solved a regular problem and ongoing maintenance issue that we had on site.

We were also really impressed with the professionalism of Union’s engineers that fitted our new door.”

Gary Bareham, Technical Sales Manager (Southern) at Union Industries, said: “Our industrial fast acting doors have gained an outstanding reputation in a range of manufacturing and distribution environments.

Our clients have all kinds of requirements and issues, which our fast acting doors can address, and this recent installation shows yet another exceptional example of Union’s innovative method’s to meet clients’ unique needs.”

Contact Union Industries on tel 0113 244 8393 or visit www.unionindustries.co.uk

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Solving a sticky problem

Chilling tale for Young’s Seafood firm Equipment manufacturer Starfrost has supplied a bespoke in-line chilling system to Young’s Seafood firm Pinneys of Scotland.

Pinneys were looking to increase capacity on a new line of high value steam cooked seafood products, including shell off shrimp, lobster and crab. The company wanted to upgrade from a manual blast chilling process to a fully automated in-line system with energy efficient cooling plant.

Freezing and chilling equipment specialist Starfrost worked alongside parent company Star Refrigeration to provide a turnkey chilling tunnel and refrigeration plant package for Pinneys. Starfrost custom-designed a Starlite HT (Hybrid Tunnel) chiller for Pinneys following successful product trials on the test unit at its Suffolk manufacturing facility.

With a short lead time of only 12 weeks, the in-line chiller and packaged refrigeration plant were installed at the Pinneys site. Star’s bespoke direct expansion refrigeration plant provides 123kW of cooling to the multi belt Starlite HT. The Starlite HT links the cooking and packaging line for shrimp, lobster and crab products and has a total chilling capacity of 1,500kg per hour. The new in-line chilling system has enabled Pinneys to boost capacity and increase product quality.

The Pinneys Starlite HT features high velocity impingement air flow and an increased surface area on the air cooler. The increased air velocity allows rapid cooling to minimise weight loss and maximise product quality. With hot product entering the chiller, it was critical to have an increased surface area on the air cooler to allow longer running between defrosts.

The purpose built Starlite HT features three one metre wide product belts within a 3.75m enclosed tunnel. The three close mesh stainless steel product belts are configured to work together on a cascade principle. This creates a flexible and highly compact chilling system, which is fully packaged and mounted on a portable base frame.

The Pinneys Starlite HT features a computerised touch screen HMI PLC control panel and optional CIP automated sanitising system. The all stainless steel clean-by-design HT allows easy access to the machine’s interior for cleaning and maintenance.

Starfrost’s Starlite HT (Hybrid Tunnel) is a highly versatile, multi-belt system. It combines the look of a fluidised bed tunnel with the airflow characteristics of a spiral freezer.

The Starlite HT is ideal for upgrading from static blast freezing to continuous in-line IQF processing, for diversifying or expanding production. It can be adapted to glaze, harden, chill, freeze or thaw a wide range of food products including seafood, meat, poultry, bakery, dairy products, fruit and vegetables.

The Starlite HT offers fast and efficient cooling by using sufficient air volume to rapidly IQF without the need for excessive velocities. Air speed is designed to allow controlled chilling or freezing of light and delicate products. The low maintenance system has a fully accessible stainless steel design for ultimate hygienic operation.

Starfrost’s Starlite HT is designed to offer a cost effective alternative to conventional cryogenic tunnel freezers. The mechanical freezing system offers significantly reduced operating costs compared to a nitrogen tunne

Contact Starfrost on tel 01502 562206 or visit www.starfrost.com

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Ishida technology and expertise has enabled a South African producer of high quality raisins to grow its business by 130 percent per annum over the past two years.

Fruits du Sud is part of the Afrifresh Group, one of South Africa’s leading integrated agricultural businesses, with large citrus and grape production and activities that span farming, packaging, technical assurance, quality control, marketing, exporting and logistics.

Fruits du Sud is dedicated to the production of the highest quality raisins.

Raisins are a notoriously difficult product to pack quickly and accurately. Their sticky and wet characteristics and propensity to clump together provide a major challenge for any type of automated system. For several years, therefore, Fruits du Sud packed the product manually but this was both time-consuming and not cost-effective – and certainly not able to reach the quantities required for a fastexpanding business.

The Ishida solution – a CCW-SE-214-H-CTS multihead weigher – is from the company’s economy range but still features a user-friendly colour touch screen for easy operation and a 6litre capacity stepper motor timing hopper capable of handling pack weights well above the required 1kg at speeds up to 70 packs per minute. The model at Fruits du Sud features special hex embossed contact parts which are anti-stick and enable the raisins to progress freely and quickly through the weigher.

In terms of the production increases that the weigher has been able to deliver, the numbers speak for themselves. Throughput for a 1kg carton packed in boxes of 12 has risen from 50 to 600 boxes per day. Over an eight hour shift, the output of product packed has increased by an incredible 1200 percent. And these figures are all the more remarkable since the weigher is not running at its maximum speed owing to a limit on how quickly the raisins can be delivered and tipped onto the top of the weigher.

As well as the huge increases in speed and throughput, product giveaway has been greatly reduced and, as a result, the weight consistency for each pack has also improved.

The Ishida is packing the raisins in a variety of pack sizes including 50g, 100g, 250g, 500g and 1kg. Altering these target weights takes just seconds using the presets programmed into the weigher. Equally important, with the weigher requiring a clean two times a day during changeovers and a deep clean every week, the hygienic design, with its rounded construction, is simple to hose down and offers no ‘traps’ for spores or other contaminants to linger in, while all contact parts, including feeder troughs and hoppers, can be lifted off the machine and replaced without the need for any tools.

Contact Ishida Europe on tel 0121 607 7700 or visit www.ishidaeurope.com

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Produce World Isleham wins industry award

Oliver Douglas washing system installation The installation of a Panamatic 800 washing system from specialist manufacturer, Oliver Douglas, is now enhancing processing efficiency for Neal’s Yard Dairy, which has gained a leading reputation for the supply of premier quality cheeses, both via its own outlets in London and through the trade. The Panamatic 800 stand-alone facility washes a range of items, primarily racks and crates, and is demonstrating significant advantages over previous methods of achieving high quality cleaning.

“Before the installation of the Panamatic system, we focused on hand washing our storage racks and trays which, although we were able to achieve the highest levels of cleanliness, was inevitably time consuming in terms of manpower,” says Owen Baily, Chef de Cave at the company. “We have now been able to direct staff to other more effective duties whilst retaining the ability to meet the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene, which has had an obvious and direct impact on our processing efficiency.”

The installation is located in the company’s maturing facility, with typical wash loads comprising stainless steel grids, that support cheeses during the maturing process, and crates that are used in the handling of deliveries from suppliers. The company sources a wide range of cow, goat and sheep milk cheeses from around Britain and Ireland.

“The washing process also uses specialist acidic detergents so we modified the Panamatic installation accordingly,” comments Paul Careless, Sales Manager at Oliver Douglas. “The Panamatic 800 is the largest of the three standard units in the range and is designed to provide economical and highly effective washing – from racks and trays through to utensils and cooking vessels.

Items are positioned in the unit through a large door opening on the front face with the washing action achieved via a series of spray arms. Planned wash sequences can be preprogrammed into the unit to achieve the required objectives, which results in the storage racks and trays being thoroughly cleaned for the next round of production operations,” he explains.

The installation of the Oliver Douglas system was one element in a recent refurbishment of Neal’s Yard Dairy’s manufacturing premises, which make the most of a railway arch location in Bermondsey, South London: “The old Victorian structure of which offers the ideal storage conditions in terms of humidity and temperature,” adds Owen Baily.

With a leading reputation in its industry, the importance that Neal’s Yard Dairy attaches to quality throughout its processing operations is clearly fundamental and the use of extremely effective cleaning procedures is central to this philosophy.

Contact Oliver Douglas on tel 0113 279 7373 or visit www.oliverdouglas.co.uk

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The UK’s largest grower and supplier of fresh produce has been awarded an International Safety Award by the British Safety Council.

Produce World’s, Isleham site won the prestigious award for its performance in 2012, and it acknowledges the advances the site made with its health and safety programme throughout the year.

Health and safety is a central focus for all of the Produce World sites, with rigorous education programmes in place to ensure that the staff adhere to and respect the legislation.

The success of the programme is reflected by the fact that Isleham had no reportable accidents in 2012.

All new members of staff receive clear inductions on health and safety upon joining the company, which are followed up with regular and formal one-to-one meetings.

These occasions provide the opportunity to raise any concerns, which the senior team can then address.

Produce World Isleham also has an employee forum, which encourages staff participation and engagement on the environmental factors that affect them day-to-day.

Combined with regular staff surveys, Produce World, Isleham has implemented a clear and concise health and safety awareness campaign, and this award win demonstrates that it has not only resonated with staff but also with wider industry professionals.

British Safety Council Chief Executive, Alex Botha said: “On behalf of the Trustees and staff of the British Safety Council we warmly congratulate Produce World Isleham and its employees on gaining an International Safety Award. All of those working at Produce World Isleham have made this award possible which recognises their dedication and commitment in preventing injury and illhealth in the workplace. It was also apparent that applicants recognise that getting health and safety right is a business enabler.

“The success criteria for our International Safety Awards are challenging and that rightly reflects the importance of ensuring the risk of injury and ill health in the workplace is properly controlled. Awards have an important part to play in driving improvements in health and safety management year on year. Produce World Isleham should be rightly proud of their achievement. We are proud of our association with Produce World and their commitment to keeping their employees and workplaces healthy and safe. Our congratulations.”

Contact Produce World Isleham on tel 01638 780087 or visit www.produceworld.co.uk

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Allied Bakeries moves logistics forward Allied Bakeries, makers of top 10 UK grocery brand Kingsmill as well as Burgen, Allison and Sunblest, is investing in the latest Isotrak telematics system for its delivery fleet. The new system, with live digital tachograph linkage, will track 1000 vehicles across Allied Bakeries 19 UK sites, including Northern Ireland. The system also includes Isotrak's latest trailer-tracking functionality.

“Trailer tracking is another step forward for Allied Bakeries. It will ensure we maintain legal compliance for our network trailers, enabling us to monitor the service we are providing for our customers and also locate the units easily and quickly. We will be able to analyse how we use our trailer resources and ensure that we have the right number of units at the right locations,” says Paul Hannant, Head of Logistics Strategy, Allied Bakeries.

Allied Bakeries chose Isotrak following intensive trials of three market-leading systems.

The selection criteria included the capabilities of the various systems, their future development paths and the professionalism and service offered by each supplier.

“We had very strict selection criteria for the three systems and Isotrak came out on top across all areas. The system offers future development opportunities so that we can evolve it to meet changing needs, while also allowing us to continue our work of the last 10 years to monitor driving styles and feedback to drivers, reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. We will also be using the new system to improve information for our customers; with full fleet visibility we can tell exactly how far from a store our vehicle is,” says Paul Hannant.

“Isotrak also has the advantage of being the system of choice for our major retail customers.

We are keen to explore how we can integrate our own system with theirs, so we can develop a common platform for vehicle tracking. This is just one of the future aspirations we have for developing the system for our business. We are also implementing SAP business software; and we intend to integrate Isotrak with our route optimisation system so that we can provide live data back to SAP,” he added Allied Bakeries is also considering using mobile data terminals linked to Isotrak for a range of benefits.

“The ability to integrate mobile computers with the system gives us the possibility to automate a lot of paper-based processes. We will be able to use the terminals for vehicle and trailer checks, communicate directly with the drivers and capture electronic proof of delivery.

This will streamline a lot of administration and will provide customer service improvements too,” says Paul Hannant.

Contact Isotrak on tel 01908 540700 www.isotrak.com

Delifresh reduces cardboard waste by 80 percent Delifresh has achieved an 80 percent reduction in cardboard use since it introduced a reusable transit packaging (RTP) system from Schoeller Allibert.

Following the decision to reduce the use of single trip cardboard packaging, Delifresh is now using over 3,000 Maxinest stack nest containers, from Schoeller Allibert, to deliver fresh produce, delicatessen, dairy goods and ambient dry store products to kitchens in hotels and restaurants throughout the UK. Products are picked and packed into the Maxinest containers for onward deliveries to customers and empty containers are brought back for refilling. Other containers are used to decant products into from suppliers, ready to be picked for customer orders.

Gerard Morgan, Manager at Delifresh, explains: “We decided to move away from cardboard disposable packaging to an RTP system to save and control costs, create supply chain efficiencies, improve product protection and reduce the amount of cardboard storage and waste. We still use a small amount of cardboard for one off customers but all of our regular customers have been very positive about the Maxinest containers, as it reduces excess packaging and the amount of cardboard and wooden crates they need to dispose of. Because they are nestable containers, the Maxinests are easy for customers to store until they are collected with their next delivery.

Schoeller Allibert developed the stackable Maxinest tray specifically to meet demands from food processors and distributors to cut costs, reduce packaging waste and deliver greater efficiency in the supply chain. It has been designed to offer a cost-effective way of delivering fresh produce with crates that have been designed to meet the food processing and grocery industry’s strict requirements for quality, durability and care for the environment.

Simon Knights, Regional Sales Director for

the UK from Schoeller Allibert, added: “By reducing cardboard waste by 80 percent, Delifresh has significantly reduced its carbon footprint. Independent verification has shown that the Product Carbon Footprint of our RTP is on average 68 percent less than cardboard – just 26kgCO2e for each of the Maxinest units (based on each crate performing 92 return trips on a 20 day cycle over five years).

Evidence also shows that Schoeller Allibert plastic RTP is more cost efficient than single trip cardboard, with a pay-back period usually of between six and 18 months.

The Maxinest range has evolved with the changing needs of the grocery industry and now has twenty variations. Its latest addition, the Maxinest Plus+, has been developed to meet the growing demand for equipment that works seamlessly with the latest automated filling, weighing and handling technology. A recess under its bale arms allows access by robotic stack/nest systems, while the reinforced base is designed for quiet, smooth operation on all conveyor types. Other features include smooth surfaces to protect contents and promote hygiene, the ability to stack 10-high on bale arms, or nest up to 77 percent of its original height with the bale arms pushed back.

Contact Schoeller Allibert on tel 0845 850 2333 or visit www.schoellerallibert.com

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Chess provides warehouse management system

High level spiral case system Astec Conveyors has recently designed and installed a high level case conveyor system for the expanding company Intersnack.

Previously, palletising of cases was carried out manually at the end of each production line, and then transferred by pallet truck some 50 metres through a busy operational area to the warehouse.

As the area in the packing hall was very restricted, Astec Conveyors designed a system to automatically merge different case sizes from the various production lines into one single line, using zero line pressure zone controlled powered roller conveyors.

Due to restricted space, Astec introduced a spiral conveyor to provide continuous, smooth vertical transfer of product to a high level. The spiral conveyor can be operated in either direction and features a space saving small footprint of only 2m.sq, which does not impact on the valuable packing hall area. It also offers additional benefits of low

maintenance requirements and long operational life.

The spiral feeds onto a high level powered roller system to the warehouse, eventually declining down a belt conveyor onto a gravity roller section for manual sortation and palletising.

As a result of the conveyor system being installed, both labour cost and pallet truck operation in the packing area - through to the warehouse has been drastically reduced, whilst also addressing and eliminating several safety issues.

The system was installed as a turnkey project in conjunction with Elmleigh Electrical who designed the electrical control system.

Astec Conveyors can provide bespoke design, manufacture and installation of conveyor systems to meet individual handling requirements for light, medium or heavy duty applications.

Contact Astec Conveyors 01283 210333 or visit www.astecconveyors.com

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Chess Logistics Technology has completed implementation of a new warehouse management system for its customer Kuehne + Nagel. The system is being used to manage storage and distribution of food products on behalf of Spirit Pub Company for whom Kuehne + Nagel provides contract logistics services. Operations are carried out at two multi-temperature depots based in Greenford and at Trafford Park, Manchester with a total combined space of 18,000 sq.m.

Kuehne + Nagel is one of the world’s leading logistics service providers. Its contract logistics business unit has over 75m sq.ft of warehouse and logistics space under management in more than 65 countries. Spirit Pub company operates over 800 quality pubs nationwide, including brands such as Chef & Brewer, Flaming Grill, and Fayre and Square.

The Chess system forms part of an integrated ordering and logistics execution solution which includes interfaces with ordering systems used by Spirit and finance systems operated by Kuehne + Nagel. The Chess system is responsible for creation of supplier purchase orders and for the capture, processing and invoicing of sales orders.

The system also interfaces with vehiclebased delivery solutions installed in the Kuehne + Nagel 60-vehicle distribution fleet.

The warehouse operation itself runs 24 hours for six days a week and handles over 1,200 fresh, frozen and ambient product lines, comprising around 2,400 individual deliveries per week. Efficient management of the daily case pick volumes is provided via real time technology driven by the Chess system that involves a combination of mobile RF and voice directed picking devices.

Over 15,000 individual pick instructions determined by temperature, product and store requirements are completed daily, with stocked lines picked and merged with JIT products for onward delivery to pubs.

Contact Chess on tel 0161 888 2580 or visit www.chess.uk.com

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Internal area – 19,631 sq ft DCN steam jacketed kettles Pump fill stations Tumble chillers Stock kettle DD Revorack oven Blast chillers Boilers Offices

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Asda’s AutoStore opens for business

AJ & RG Barber choose Axium AJ & RG Barber, World Cheese Award winners and farmhouse cheese makers since the early 1800’s, is now using Axium Process’ Pure-Screen wedge wire filters exclusively throughout its operation for applications associated with softened water, whey protein concentrate, raw milk and curd fines.

The company, which traditionally used mesh filters, changed to Axium’s 316L stainless steel wedge wire filter range as this versatile range of filters is easy to maintain and clean and is available with interchangeable screens providing filtration levels of 25 micron up to 6000 micron. As well as providing both product smoothness and consistency, the Pure-Screen filter range offers high security for critical applications where filter failure or collapse is not an option.

The filters, which require no tools for access, are designed with a 316L stainless steel safety clamp closure, metal-to-metal seal, and are suitable for backflushing, clean-in-place and steam-in-place operations.

“AJ & RG Barber is delighted with the performance of Axium’s filters”, says Julian Ing, Head of Engineering: “they have proved to be extremely reliable, robust, hygienic and simple to clean”.

Axium Process is a filtration specialist having developed its range of filters to suit most liquid applications. The range, which can be customised to suit customers’ specific requirements, is available with Compact, Standard, Economy, High Capacity, Duplex, Triplex and Jacketed options with interchangeable wedge-wire, perforated sheet and sintered mesh options.

Contact Axium Process on tel 01792 883882 or visit www.axiumprocess.com

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The UK’s largest AutoStore installation has officially opened at the Asda Integrated Distribution Centre (IDC), Lutterworth.

Designed, developed and delivered by Swisslog, a global provider of integrated logistics solutions, the automated goods-toman materials handling solution was declared open by Asda Retail Director, Mark Ibbotson together with Asda Logistics Services Director, Ian Stansfield, Swisslog SVP of EMEA Andrew Manship and Swisslog UK Managing Director, James Sharples.

In a competitive retail environment, AutoStore provides an intelligent storage and retrieval system for small case lines that allows Asda Logistics Services (ALS) to handle a wide range of products in a more space efficient and productive way than before.

Asda Logistics Services has invested in a multimillion pound AutoStore installation, allowing colleagues to pick at twice the rate of the existing process with a 99.8 percent accuracy using a design concept that is simple yet elegant, providing flexibility for future expansion to the business to consumer market.

Ant Everett, Head of Engineering and Capacity, Asda Logistics Services, commented: “We looked at a number of ways to improve the use of space within our existing distribution centres. Lutterworth IDC is already one of the most complex depots in ASDA’s logistics services network. The ability to re-engineer the facility and build a spaceefficient and ergonomic application was a key selection factor.

The entire grid was constructed in just seven weeks and incorporates over 70,000 storage bins and 164 robots, linking six ergonomic decant stations with ten goods-to-man picking ports. From the outset, the system enables Asda to manage several thousand different stock keeping units, whilst allowing further phased investments to accommodate more bins in line with the site's developing requirements.

James Sharples, Managing Director of Swisslog UK, believes the success of AutoStore, at ASDA will be closely followed by other retailers. He said: “We are delighted to see the UK’s largest AutoStore installation in action. Innovation and efficiency are at the heart of the service we provide and we are extremely proud of the solution we have delivered for one of the most prestigious and respected retailers in the world.

First developed in Scandinavia, AutoStore offers a range of benefits, including the efficient warehousing and order processing of small cases and single items in a very compact area.

Contact Swisslog UK on tel 01527 551600 or visit www.swisslog.com

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Associated Seafoods on the short-list Associated Seafoods Ltd (ASL) were short-listed for an illustrious Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Award in recognition of its soaring export sales of quality Scottish smoked salmon and shellfish.

The Buckie based company were a finalist in the Export Business of the Year category of the Awards, which recognise the very best in Scottish food and drink. Over the last year ASL has further built upon its already strong export base by developing new markets for premium Scottish smoked salmon and shellfish in countries such as Russia and China. ASL currently exports to 24 countries around the world with a supply base that includes customers in Europe, Mexico, the USA, Hong Kong and the Middle East. Exports currently account for approximately 80 percent of overall sales by ASL. ASL is currently embarking upon a major multi-million Pound investment programme at its processing facility in north-east Scotland that will see the creation of a state-of-the-art seafood production unit enabling the company to broaden its product portfolio even further by developing new value-added shellfish and smoked salmon products.

Henry Angus, Export Sales Director for ASL, said: “We were delighted to be a finalist in the prestigious Scotland Food and Drink Excellence Awards.

The Scottish brand name has a great reputation for quality and there is strong interest around the world in our premium Scottish smoked salmon, langoustines, crabs and scallops.

“The key to our success has been to use the best quality Scottish seafood backed up by top-level customer service from our hardworking team here in Buckie.”

Contact Associated Seafoods on tel 01542 831296 or visit www.associatedseafoods.com

Müller Wiseman Dairies’ new contract Müller Wiseman Milk Group members are being circulated with new contracts which include, for those who receive the standard milk price, an option to link their milk price to movements in the value of global dairy commodities.

The ‘Müller Wiseman Formula Price’ option for dairy farmers is contained within the revised contract that has been sent to all Müller Wiseman Milk Group members as part of the company’s commitment to the Voluntary Code of Practice.

Developed collaboratively by dairy farmers and the company as part of the Müller Wisemilk Initiative, the Müller Wiseman Formula Price will initially be available for nine months from 1st July 2013, for a maximum of 110m litres. The formula will calculate a farm gate milk price using publicly available benchmarks: Actual Milk Price Equivalent (AMPE), Milk for Cheese Value Equivalent (MCVE) and a basket of competitor milk prices, all of which will be reviewed quarterly.

Dairy farmers who are currently being paid the company’s standard milk price will be able to apply to sell a minimum of 10 percent of their milk volume (based on previous year’s figures) under this new Formula option.

Pete Nicholson, Agricultural Affairs Manager for Müller Wiseman Dairies said: “The current Müller Wiseman Standard Price will remain the default for non-retailer aligned suppliers to the company. But the new contract offers an additional option that

addresses the desire amongst some dairy farmers for their milk price to have a direct and clear link with published dairy commodity values.

“Members will get support from the company’s Farm Services team to understand the principles of the option, and we are developing an online calculator on the member’s website to help them predict trends and track movements to determine whether it is of interest.

“I have no doubt that the Müller Wiseman Formula Price will generate interest amongst existing and prospective suppliers to the company as the Müller Wiseman Milk Group continues to grow.”

Roddy Catto, Chairman of the Müller Wiseman Milk Partnership Board which represents the Muller Wiseman Milk Group members, said: “The Müller Wisemilk group has delivered a new way to value farm-gate milk which is transparent and linked to recognised market indicators so that the price paid tracks their upward or downward movement.

“We have achieved excellent collaboration between farmer representatives and the company and also with industry analysts, farming unions and other interested parties.

“What sets the Müller Wiseman Standard Price apart is its simplicity and flexibility. The Müller Wiseman Formula Price follows the same approach and unlike prices offered by competitors, it is not then eroded by deductions like member contributions, capital levies, balancing charges or haulage charges.”

Contact Müller Wiseman Dairies on tel 01355 244261 or visit www.muller-wiseman.co.uk

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Integrated food supply gets integrated support With ever-closer integration of farming and food manufacturing, world renowned sciencebased organisations Campden BRI and CABI have developed a strategic alliance to provide technical support from ‘seed to shelf ’. The alliance will benefit small, medium and larger companies as well as initiatives from government and NGOs aimed at supporting food production.

The food supply chain faces enormous challenges in meeting the needs of a growing and more affluent population – all within the constraints imposed by sustainable production of safe and wholesome food.

Science, technology, knowledge and their practical application will be absolutely crucial in meeting these challenges.

The alliance between CABI and Campden BRI will combine the power of over 600 experts in key areas such as sustainable agronomy, post-harvest technology, food processing and preservation, packaging, and hygiene and safety assurance. It will also draw on their extensive and long-established skills in information, publishing, knowledge management and training to ensure that the latest research and innovation is identified and practically applied.

Professor Steven Walker, Director General

of Campden BRI commented: “The days when agriculture and food processing are seen as separate activities are fast disappearing. If we are to meet the challenges of tomorrow, we need to take an integrated approach to the supply chain. Combining our facilities, skills and expertise in processing technology, preservation, packaging and safety assurance with CABI’s in areas such as agronomy, biodiversity, and food security, makes us ideal partners to support the integrated food supply chain.”

Dr Trevor Nicholls, Chief Executive Officer of CABI, added: “CABI’s involvement with industrial and governmental organisations, focussing on improving the incomes of smallholders in developed and emerging markets, allied to Campden BRI’s close linkages to the food industry - from small producers through to global corporates - means that together we have unrivalled coverage of the complete supply chain and the ability to deliver the knowledge, experience and partnerships that will provide practical solutions to challenging problems”.

The collaboration will be rolled out from late 2013 through specific initiatives and support packages.

Contact Campden BRI on tel 01386 842000 or visit www.campdenbri.co.uk

Weetabix forced to scale back production A poor wheat harvest has forced Weetabix to scale back production of some of its products.

The breakfast cereal brand said production of Weetabix Minis and Oatibix Bitesize had been temporarily reduced after last year's extreme wet and cold weather hit wheat quality.

Weetabix is a whole grain wheat breakfast cereal produced by Weetabix Limited of the United Kingdom. It comes in the form of palm-sized (rounded rectangles approx. 9.5cm × 5.0cm) biscuits. Variants include organic and Weetabix Minis (bite-sized) versions. The UK cereal is manufactured in Burton Latimer, Kettering, and exported to over 80 countries.

The company stopped making the classic cereal - famed for going soggy - because of poor quality crops caused by the deluge. The Northamptonshire firm admitted the move could lead to national shortages of the wheaty treat as supplies dwindled.

Leading High Street supermarket chains have been running out of Minis and have put up notices alerting shoppers to the production

problem causing the supply shortage.

In a statement, the firm said: "Unfortunately due to technical issues we have been unable to make Weetabix Minis and Oatibix Bitesize to our exacting standards and have taken the decision to reduce production to resolve the issues.

"We apologise for the inconvenience that this may have caused our consumers but assure them of our commitment to make great tasting nutritional breakfast cereals of the highest quality."

Weetabix, which is committed to only using UK wheat, is one of several companies to have been hit by last year's bad climate.

The Weetabix problems come three months after Hovis was forced to abandon its pledge to use 100 percent British wheat because of the poor harvest.

However, it is thought the shelves will not be empty for long, with the company close to restarting production of the popular bitesize cereals after tweaking the engineering system making the cereal.

Contact Companies & Markets on tel 0203 086 8600 or visit www.companiesandmarkets.com/Market/Food-andDrink/Market-Research/Breakfast-Cereals-Production-in-the-UK-Industry-Market-ResearchReport/RPT986454?aCode=b665b089-afc2-4102-9abd-a47c38e3ae3c

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ReFood achieves PAS110 certification ReFood, Europe’s leading food waste Anaerobic Digestion (AD) plant operators, has achieved the Publicly Available Specification (PAS) 110 certification for producing quality digestate from AD, making its Doncaster facility one of very few in the UK to be awarded the accreditation.

ReFood opened its state-of-the-art AD facility in Doncaster in 2011. It collects and recycles 45,000 tonnes of food from businesses across the Yorkshire region, converting it into 2.8MWs of electricity - enough to power 5,000 homes, as well as heat for local businesses and nutrient rich organic fertiliser, DynAgro.

The PAS110 certification will assure farmers this digestate is of a consistent quality that is beneficial to their crops. ReFood has also achieved the ADQP (Anaerobic Digestion Quality Protocol) which sets the quality criteria for outputs from AD, which means the digestate can be defined as a product rather than a waste.

PAS110, which was first published in February 2010, sets parameters on input materials and the management system for the AD process. For ReFood, the certification will ensure that DynAgro fertiliser produced by its plants is made using suitable materials and effectively processed by AD to deliver a high quality product that meets market needs and protects the environment.

The Doncaster plant has undergone a rigorous year-long validation programme to demonstrate compliance with the standard.

Feedback from local farmers using the digestate has been overwhelmingly positive; not only are the treated crops greener and healthier, the farmers have also achieved cost savings by reducing the use of inorganic fertilisers and been able to improve crop yields.

Commenting on the announcement, Philip Simpson, Commercial Director at ReFood said: “As a business that strives to achieve best practice in food waste recycling, we have always been a supporter of PAS110. We work closely with our raw material suppliers and customers in the farming community, who also see a great value to PAS accreditation. We have worked hard to attain PAS110, so that our customers can have complete confidence in the safety and quality of our processes.”

Contact ReFood on tel 01302 390968 or visit www.refood.co.uk

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Norbert Dentressangle grows with Birds Eye Norbert Dentressangle has extended its partnership with Birds Eye to include the storage and supply of packaging and ambient raw materials, along with onsite shunting operations into the company’s award-winning manufacturing complex in Lowestoft.

Birds Eye operates four factories in Lowestoft producing around 120,000 tonnes of premium branded frozen vegetable, chicken and fish products every year. In addition to the UK market, the factories are also increasingly manufacturing products for export to Europe. Birds Eye therefore required a storage solution which could be scaled up to support continued volume growth in the Lowestoft manufacturing operations.

Norbert Dentressangle is providing temperature-controlled ‘ambient’ storage for up to 3,500 pallets of packaging and ingredients such as seasonings and coating and transporting these into the manufacturing operations. Under an existing contract, Norbert Dentressangle is also responsible for the storage and supply of frozen ingredients into Birds Eye’s Lowestoft manufacturing facilities. In total, the company delivers around 30 loads per day into the factories in a 24/7 operation.

Craig Hamilton, General Manager for Birds Eye’s Lowestoft operations said: “At Birds Eye, Lowestoft we are keen to establish and develop strategic partnerships throughout our supply chain.

Working with companies that can bring expertise, whilst driving service, innovation and cost savings are crucial to our long term success. We believe that we have a long term opportunity to develop further and sustain a strategic relationship with Norbert Dentressangle. Norbert Dentressangle have proven both agile and adept at delivering innovative solutions.”

In addition to the Lowestoft operations for Birds Eye, Norbert Dentressangle is also responsible for the management of the company’s state-of-the-art pea processing plant in Hull which has the capacity to wash, blanch and freeze one tonne of peas per minute and processes more than 50,000 tonnes of peas during the harvest from June to August.

Contact Norbert Dentressangle on tel 023 8065 1800 or visit www.norbert-dentressangle.co.uk

UK AD & Biogas 2013 This year the UK’s biggest dedicated anaerobic digestion (AD) and biogas event, UK AD & Biogas 2013 (3-4 July, NEC Birmingham), will highlight the significant contribution that anaerobic digestion can make to the bottomline of food and drink businesses, potentially helping the industry to divert 5.76m tonnes of food waste from landfill each year, which would save £508m per year in landfill costs alone.

Free to attend, this two-day event organised by the Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Association (ADBA) will show food manufacturers, processors, retailers and those in the hospitality sector why it makes financial sense to integrate AD into their business or get their food waste collected separately and sent for treatment through AD, including how to design and implement collection systems that work for their business, valuing their food waste feedstock, managing on-going operations and discussing how to make best use of the outputs from an AD plant.

With over 240 exhibitors, 24 conference sessions, 22 seminars and workshops, plus one-to-one professional farming, finance, feedstock, planning, permitting and legal advice clinics, this year’s trade show is a little different.

Dean Pearce, Regional Account Manager, PDM Group said: “Landfill capacity is dwindling fast and disposal costs are rising so businesses and local authorities will eventually have no other choice than to work to more sustainable solutions. Food waste collections have an important part to play in a zero-tolandfill waste strategy and, in the context of food waste as a resource, in terms of its potential to produce nutrients, heat and

energy. Events like this are doing an outstanding job of bringing the industry and its stakeholders together on these key issues and highlighting how AD can form part of the solution.”

Claire Kneller, Special Adviser – Infrastructure Development, WRAP, said: “I am pleased to confirm that WRAP will once again be exhibiting at UK AD & Biogas in July, as well as participating in the conference programme. We have always found the trade show to be an excellent opportunity to meet with our stakeholders from across the AD sector, especially from the food sector and we look forward to seeing you on stand E69 throughout the two days.”

Alan Lovell, Chairman, Tamar Energy, headline sponsor of UK AD & Biogas 2013, said: “Tamar Energy is proud to support UK AD & Biogas 2013; it provides the most relevant forum to understand our sector's evolving context, share challenges, develop insights and solve issues. This year's event promises to deliver the knowledge and connections –even the inspiration – needed for the AD and biogas sector to continue to achieve its potential.”

Charlotte Morton, Chief Executive, ADBA said: “Recent research from The Green Alliance showed that diverting food waste from landfill is worth over a £1bn when you take into account the avoided landfill tax and the value recovered from the renewable energy generated and recycled nutrients and organic matter. Waste food contains critical finite resources that are vital not only to help address food and energy security and wider economic growth, but also the profits and success of each individual business.”

Contact ADBA on tel 020 3176 0503 or visit www.adbiogas.co.uk

Macfrut is back: from 25 to 27 September The 2013 Macfrut edition, the International Exhibition of fruit and fresh produce and one of the major event for the Mediterranean Basin, will be held at Cesena Fiera from 25th to 27th September.

With over 800 exhibitors and 22,000 professional visitors last time, Macfrut is not only a place to meet and negotiate for the

whole fruit and fresh produce supply chain, but also a place to listen and discuss the future at a series of symposia.

This year the Show starts with the International Summit, where producers, supermarkets operators as well as experts will take stock of the kiwi, one the most interesting fruit in the global market over the last years.

Contact Cesena Fiera on tel +39 0547 317435 or visit www.macfrut.com

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Frutarom to create future-proof spice refining In order to guarantee long-term capacity and quality, Frutarom Savory Solutions GmbH is making changes to its spice production in Germany. With expansion of its existing production site at Loxstedt-Nesse proving impossible due to its location, the company is expanding production at a nearby site and making further investments in its sales and R&D centre.

“As a company, our main priority is to make sure that we have sufficient capacity to manufacture our products and guarantee their quality in the long term. This will ensure that we are able to continue to deliver products of the high and standardized quality our customers are used to”, comments Nick Russell, Commercial Vice President at Frutarom Savory Solutions.

Since the Frutarom facility in Loxstedt-Nesse

is situated next to an area of domestic housing, it has not been possible to expand it. Thus, the company has decided to optimize its production site in Bramstadt and to invest in its facility in Sittensen as well as in its R&D centre in Holdorf. The majority of the Loxstedt-Nesse employees will be re-employed at the Sittensen and other sites.

“Our investment in Sittensen will enable us to create one of the most efficient spice refining facilities in Europe – on a par with our facility in Korntal-Münchingen. Additionally, we will invest heavily in our sales and R&D centre. This approach will ensure that our company remains future-oriented and able to provide our customers with tailored solutions whenever they need them”, says Nick Russell.

Building work at Sittensen and Bramsted is planned to start later this year.

Contact Frutarom Savory Solutions on tel +49 7150 20900 or visit www.frutarom.com

Mitsubishi Electric expands business in Scandinavia Mitsubishi Electric Europe has announced that it will further strengthen and expand its Factory Automation (FA) business in Scandinavia and the Baltic States. In line with this strategy a new FA office has been established to extend local customer support for its Factory Automation business in this region.

The new FA business unit is located in Lund, Sweden.

Lars Ekelund, Mitsubishi Electric Europe‘s Factory Automation Business Development Manager for Scandinavia comments: “The FA office offers a wide range of customer support, such as assisting customers and OEMs with the specification of their solutions. It also shares application technology and valuable experience from around the world to find the most efficient automation technology for customers’ requirements. Besides innovative solutions for the Food & Beverage, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) and Life Science industry, Mitsubishi Electric also offers a broad spectrum of modular and flexible solutions for nearly every industry automation challenge.”

Moreover, an existing capital relationship between Mitsubishi Electric and its long term

Scandinavian partner Beijer Electronics Automation AB, located in Malmö, is considered to have achieved its initial objectives. It was mutually agreed to dissolve this capital relationship. The new structure will lead to an even more focussed growth of the business in this region.

Mitsubishi Electric will continue to work closely with Beijer Electronics Automation AB as a preferred long term partner in Scandinavia. Scandinavian customers will benefit from a wider range of solutions and from extended field service and support.

Commenting on the announcement, Hartmut Pütz, President of Mitsubishi Electric's Factory Automation European Business Group said, “This step ahead underlines the importance of the Scandinavian and Baltic States region to our business.

Building on an already strong regional presence, together with our leading Scandinavian partner, we will continue our investment in this growing market; one that we know contains a wealth of innovative industries, many of them sharing our corporate philosophy of sustainability and technical advancement, all of which makes our investment an excellent fit for this market.”

Contact Mitsubishi Electric Europe on tel 01707 276100 or visit www.automation.mitsubishielectric.co.uk

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Dowson acquisition of JBS Yorkshire based Dowson Food Machinery has acquired JBS of Peterborough, in a deal which brings together two of the UK’s most experienced bakery equipment specialists.

Both companies are well established leaders in their field. Dowson was founded by current Managing Director, John Murgatroyd in 1982, and specialises in baggers, slicers, splitters and custom-made bakery equipment. JBS was founded by Roger Jackson in 1980 and specialises in roll, bun and flatbread lines, decorating units, oven loaders, dividers and moulders. The acquisition by Bingley-based Dowson will bring together complementary technologies, making the company one of the largest operators of its kind in the UK. Nick Lacey is Commercial Manager for Dowson Food Machinery, in charge of equipment sales, and he commented: “Both Dowson and JBS had developed strong inhouse manufacturing capabilities. The new organisation, which will be called Dowson Food Machinery, brings together all this UKbased engineering expertise so we can offer an even wider range of products and systems to customers, here in the UK and worldwide, too.”

Both John Murgatroyd and Roger Jackson have strong engineering backgrounds, and both successfully founded their own bakery industry companies. Roger stays on as sales consultant to Dowson Food Machinery.

Already in the pipeline is a new divider/moulder, where the need for flour dusting on the belt has been removed for all but the stickiest doughs, reducing airborne contaminants in the atmosphere. The concept was developed in conjunction with the Health & Safety Executive here in the UK. Dowson’s baggers and splitters are widely used by leading bakeries such as Warburtons, Fine Lady, Brace’s and Premier, and the company claims to have a 70 percent UK market share. JBS Rollmaster roll lines are widely used all over the UK, by companies like Greggs, Delifrance and Premier.

As Nick Lacey continued: “This acquisition will bring benefits to our existing and future customers, as we now have a strengthened offer and can take concepts right through to successful, finished products. Our British-built machines are in use all over the world, from Russia to South Africa, and we are all looking forward to future UK and export successes.”

An associated company within this growing group is Spooner Industries, based in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, which manufactures industrial ovens and dryers for many different market sectors, including bakeries.

Contact Dowson Food Machinery on tel 01274 562378 or visit www.dowsonfoodmachinery.co.uk

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ABP Food Group announces sale of Silvercrest The ABP Food Group has taken the strategic decision to exit the frozen burger sector in Ireland and as a consequence we have sold the Silvercrest facility at Ballybay, Co.Monaghan to Kepak Group, subject to Competition Authority approval. This sale involves the transfer of the 122 staff currently employed at Silvercrest. Throughout the last three months ABP has maintained the Silvercrest staff on full pay whilst the future of the plant was resolved.

Paul Finnerty, Chief Executive, ABP Food Group, said: “The decision to sell the facility is the right one for both the wider Group and also for the 122 employees at the Co.Monaghan site who transfer as part of the deal. Our decision to sell the Ballybay facility allows the Group to move forward positively with our core chilled beef business and other developing businesses. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the workforce at Silvercrest for their dedication and hard work over the years, and to wish them well with their new employer.

“It has become apparent that the ABP Food Group was only one of a large number of leading European operations affected by the equine issue. The issue affected frozen burgers which are not core to the Group’s future business strategy. The company confirms that its chilled business (which is the core activity for the Group) has been unaffected by the horsemeat issue and sales of its chilled beef products have remained unaffected. Irish beef is held in the highest regard internationally and, as Europe’s largest beef exporter, ABP Food Group will continue to invest in expanding and developing this and the other businesses within the Group”.

The company employs 8,000 in 36 facilities in eight countries, of which 2,500 are employed in Ireland and in the past three years has invested €150 million in the expansion and development of its businesses in Ireland and abroad.

The terms of the transaction are confidential.

Contact ABP Food Group on tel +353 41 685 0200 or visit www.abpfoodgroup.com

New regional HQ’s to strengthen Sidel Sidel has announced the opening of two new offices as part of its ongoing commitment to ensuring global experience backed by local sales and service support through proximity to customers. A new facility will operate as Sidel’s Dubai HQ, serving its customers in the Greater Middle East and Africa, while a dedicated new regional HQ in Frankfurt will serve customers in Europe and Central Asia. Both offices will be fully operational by September 2013.

The moves have been bought about by the reorganisation of the way Sidel serves its customers in different markets. The creation of a Greater Middle East and Africa zone recognises the fact that customers in these markets are facing similar challenges, as is also the case with those operating in Europe and Central Asia. The opening of the two new HQ’s, with the setting up of teams dedicated specifically to these zones, allows Sidel to focus its efforts and expertise on meeting the challenges.

The new Dubai facility will provide staff with an ultra-modern working environment, bringing servicing, training, order processing, regional co-ordination and administrative functions all under one roof. The Gulf state is becoming an important hub for the industry with a number of Sidel’s customers taking advantage of leading edge infrastructure, transport and communications links.

Commenting on the opening of the Dubai HQ, Peter Logan, Executive Vice President for Market Operations, said: "Dubai really is the perfect match for Sidel. Its excellent communication and transport links mean we can get closer to our customers in both the Greater Middle East and African regions and help them with the challenges they face. The move has allowed us to bring a number of different functions together which make it

easier to offer the right solutions and remain A Better Match.”

Speaking about the longer term opportunities for the Greater Middle East and Africa, Clive Smith, Zone Vice President, said: “We see excellent prospects for Sidel in the Greater Middle East and Africa. In many ways the markets here are at a similar level of maturity with customers facing many similar challenges. This means we can focus the expertise we have built over 150 years on helping them meet those challenges with complete line solutions across PET, glass and can and all product lines.”

The opening of the new Frankfurt HQ puts Sidel at the heart of Europe. Commenting on the announcement of this development, Peter Logan said: “Basing our regional office in Frankfurt puts us on the doorstep of many of our largest customers in Europe. We have brought logistics, servicing, training, order processing and regional co-ordination all under one roof so we are closer and can focus on providing highly co-ordinated solutions.”

Western Europe is a very dynamic region for the beverage industry, and as the strongest European economy, Germany offers a highlyskilled workforce which Sidel believes can support its ambitions for business in the zone.

Moreover, the new HQ will take advantage of the Frankfurt hub, to shorten the distance within the company and its customers in the region.

Alessandro Paini, Zone Vice President for Europe and Central Asia, commented: “Our customers operate in a rapidly changing market and face new challenges every day. By reorganising around markets at similar levels of maturity, we are best able to focus our efforts on what is important to them, driving quality, lead times and cost with lean processes.”

Contact Sidel UK on tel 01707 275200 or visit www.sidel.com

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Paragon celebrates 30 Fi Istanbul demonstrates unlimited years with Morrisons opportunities Fi Istanbul attracted an impressive 3,000 visitors from over 80 different countries, plus an incredible 82 percent of stand space was rebooked onsite for the 2014 event.

Fi Istanbul is the only dedicated food ingredients event in the region, the success of the show demonstrates the high demand for the very latest ingredients, solutions, innovations and networking opportunities and reflects the high growth rates that the food industry is experiencing in Turkey.

The event provided a strong platform for food and beverage manufacturers to source from over 150 local, regional and international food ingredients suppliers. The response from the exhibitors was overwhelming, with many commenting on the high quality of visitors, the professional event organisation and the excellent mix of industry professionals attending, including food manufacturers from dairy, ice cream, confectionary, meat, poultry and many more.

“Turkey, for a global company such as Tate & Lyle, is a very important market to be close to our customers. Fi Istanbul has been a great experience, an opportunity to meet new customers and share projects, prototypes, concepts and innovations” Luis Fernandez, Vice-President Global Applications, Tate & Lyle.

“Fi Istanbul provided a platform to display our offers and

to meet most of our customers. It is a great challenge but a great opportunity as well. Our company expanded here 3 years ago so for us it was important to be here,” said David Mouton, Managing Director, Roquette Turkey Natasha Berrow, UBM’s Brand Director, also commented, “The event really did surpass our forecasts and expectations, it was clear that the industry responded well to this launch event. The strong support of international, local and regional suppliers and buyers provided the innovative environment that such a growing region deserves.”

She continued: “of course the high re-bookings are a further indication that exhibitors see Fi Istanbul as the place to continue to meet their customers and to expand into surrounding regions of North Africa, the Middle East, Southern Europe and CIS countries”.

“We are very impressed by the quality of visitors; we have found a lot of good customers that we hope will become new business for our company,” said Stella Wu, International Sales Manager, JK Sucralose.

“I want to find new suppliers and I want to see different varieties of products that I can use for my customers. This is the first year for this exhibition and it feels like it has been a successful opening and I am sure it will get greater and bigger in the coming years.” Meleknur Tuzun, Sales Manager, Agrana.

Contact Food ingredients Global on tel +31 2 0409 9544 or visit www.foodingredientsglobal.com

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Paragon Software Systems is celebrating a 30-year relationship involving the supply of transport optimisation solutions to Morrisons and previously to Safeway, Presto and Liptons. The relationship puts Paragon's logistics software at the heart of Morrisons' transport operations as it meets new challenges and opportunities, enabling it to maximise delivery performance to its stores.

Used since the early 1980s to plan distribution for Presto and Liptons supermarkets (later rebranded as Safeway), Paragon's software was retained by Morrisons after its acquisition of Safeway in 2004 and remains integral to its distribution planning operation. With Paragon's support, the company continues to evolve the system to keep in step with its transport requirements, enabling it to maintain the highest possible levels of delivery service to its growing network of stores.

As Morrisons replaced its legacy business software with Oracle systems following major IT overhauling projects, Paragon remained the retailer's standard solution for optimising movements of ambient, chilled and frozen goods from its distribution centres to more than 400 stores across the UK. "Reducing food miles and maintaining value for our customers by offsetting the impact of rising fuel prices all rely on optimising our transport network. Paragon provides a platform and foundation to build our operational solutions," comments Ross Eggleton, Head of National Transport at Wm

Morrisons Supermarkets. "We have created optimised and sustainable solutions, balancing efficiency, cost and service with Paragon being a key enabler. I would recommend Paragon to help drive improvements to other organisations," he adds.

Today, Morrisons uses the software to plan daily movements of its 600 vehicles supported by contractors delivering to its UK store network. The solution integrates planning optimisation, driver resource availability and telematics to enhance the efficiency and execution of each day's complex transport plans. As a result, Morrisons benefits from reductions in road miles, fuel used and spot hire vehicle costs.

Morrisons' order management system sends daily order volume information to Paragon, which then updates the day's fixed route plan. Morrisons also uses the software strategically to model new routes to meet new and seasonal order demands. It can use the software to plan delivery routes for new stores and for assisting the procurement of new vehicles - the software shows what the company can achieve using existing vehicles and helps with deciding how many others are needed to meet future demands.

Year on year, with the support of Paragon software to aid decision making at a time when the business has continued to grow, Morrisons has reduced its core fleet through better utilisation and continues to push for cost effective transport solutions within its network whilst still providing great service to its stores.

Contact Paragon Software Systems on tel 01306 732600 or visit www.paragonrouting.com/uk

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SOFHT ‘High 5’ to industry technical managers

New switchgear interlocking application guide Switchgear safety specialist Castell has released a new application guide for switchgear interlocking that makes it easier to understand and choose interlocks for a wide variety of customer applications.

The guide covers the following industrial applications: earthing systems; high-, medium- and low-voltage hazards; switching incomers onto common supply busbars; switching UPS systems and generators on to common supply busbars; and controlling the supply from multiple incomers.

Castell has been safeguarding electrical

networks for over 90 years. The ability to work across high-, medium- and lowvoltage applications means that a single Castell system can be used to provide personnel safety and ensure equipment is operated in the correct way.

Working closely with key switchgear manufacturers, Castell assembles interlocks designed specifically for use on the leading OEM’s breakers, isolators, disconnectors and earth mechanisms. The new application guide shows how Castell’s interlocks can be used in conjunction with the equipment of leading manufacturers.

Contact Castell Safety International on tel 020 8200 1200 or visit www.castell.com/common/downloads/castell_switchgear_applications_guide.pdf

The Society of Food Hygiene & Technology (SOFHT) wants more technical managers to join its ranks and has introduced an accessible membership package known as High 5 that entitles five technical people in any one organisation to join at a reduced rate.

Launched by Society Chair, Catherine Watkinson at the SOFHT Annual Lecture and Luncheon last November, the new category is part of a series of new initiatives to encourage broader representation within the food manufacturing sector.

Catherine explains: “As a Technical Manager myself I am truly passionate about establishing a good support network which allows access to resources that can deliver dayto-day solutions while creating an environment where like-minded people can share the same problems and successes.”

The package which is open to all technical team players - Hygiene Managers, QC Managers, Food Technologists, Laboratory Managers and Quality Auditors - includes free delegate places at events, discounts for Training Academy Courses & Breakfast Clubs, entitlement to use MSOFHT designation and ability to sit on the SOFHT Hygiene in Focus Working Group and the Technical Forum/Working Party Group.

Contact SOFHT on tel 01827 872500 Contact BHJ UK on tel 0121 521 4300 or visit www.sofht.co.uk or visit www.bhj.co.uk

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New ABB catalogue is biggest ever The latest edition of the ABB Drives and Motors catalogue is now available. This bumper 92 page catalogue provides end-users, system integrators, machine builders and OEMs with a comprehensive guide to their extensive drives, motors and motion control products.

Once again the drives and motors catalogue includes the Product Quickfinder, an easy-to-read table that helps you produce a shortlist of drives and motors for your application from among the large number of products in the ABB range. To make it easier to find the correct equipment, the catalogue also includes the Featurefinder, helping users find exactly the right product features to fit specific applications.

Purchasing a drive or motor is made easier with the inclusion of prices for each product within the main data tables. Further help can be gained from ABB Drives Alliance members and ABB Motor Service Partners, a full list of which appears in the catalogue.

New products featured in the catalogue include extensions to the medium voltage drive range, with ratings now available up to 35MW. Motor control centre (MCC) integrators working for water and wastewater clients will now find it easier to incorporate large powers into their cabinets with the addition of a new power range for the ACQ810 modules. The “G” frame replaces the higher powered module and extends the power rating up to 500kW at 500 V. The module is mounted on wheels for easy manual handling.

Among the latest ABB offering is the highly energy-efficient synchronous reluctance motor and drive package (SynRM). An innovative motor design that has no rotor windings ensures the rotor has virtually no power losses. The package includes a matched motor and drive with dedicated software and offers smooth, efficient process control and optimal use of energy.

As well as drives and motors, the latest catalogue offers details of ABB’s extensive range of machine control products such as human-machine interfaces (HMI), PLC and safety technology, all of which can be easily integrated to build complete machine control solutions for many different industrial applications.

For automation applications, the AC500-S is the new safety PLC that fulfils the highest safety requirements and standards. The PLC is TÜV certified up to SIL3 (IEC 62061) and PL e (ISO13849).

The catalogue also details the ABB motordrive combinations, allowing motors and drives to be matched to suit any demanding process. Many ABB drives are also ATEX certified for use with an ABB motor for hazardous areas.

With information on services for drives and motor support, software for drive commissioning and maintenance and many other tasks and remote monitoring options, the 2013 ABB Drives and Motors catalogue is a complete guide to ABB drives, motors and control products.

Contact ABB on tel 01925 741111 or visit www.abb.co.uk/energy

FTA European Road Transport Guide for 2013 The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has published the 18th edition of its annual European Road Transport Guide, which contains essential information for UK-based road transport operators visiting countries in the EU and beyond.

This year’s guide includes updated country sections with amended information on public holidays, weekend lorry bans, toll prices and other useful facts for fleet operators on both their own account and the hire and reward sectors. There has also been an overhaul of the various Customs sections by HM Revenue and Customs, and Freightlink Solutions Ltd has supplied additional information relating to roll-on, roll-off ferry services in Europe.

Don Armour, FTA’s International Manager and Editor of the guide said: “Since the publication of last year’s edition we have received many useful suggestions from members for items to include in the guide, helping other members and their drivers avoid problems and keep to their delivery and collection schedules when they are out on the road. As with any reference work, the details within the guide need constant updating and real ‘hands-on’ information is always appreciated.”

There has been no price increase for the guide this year. Companies in international membership of FTA receive a free copy of the guide as part of their subscription.

Contact the FTA on tel 08717 111111 or visit www.shop.fta.co.uk

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1st Weihenstephan conference The first Weihenstephan conference on automation technology used in the manufacture of bakery goods was held in Freising-Weihenstephan near Munich, Germany in mid-April 2013. The aim was to create a communication platform for end users involved in the manufacture of bakery products, mechanical engineers, system integrators, automation manufacturers and representatives from research institutions. The factory automation business unit of Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. supported the event organised by the Weihenstephan Institute for Grain Research (WIG) as a gold sponsor.

Around 100 participants involved in baking, the manufacture of bakery products and cereals as food, commercial baking and the baking industry, the manufacture of ingredients, mechanical engineering and mills used the event as the perfect opportunity for engaging in an intensive exchange of ideas. Because the conference proved so popular, with all the available places being taken within a very short space of time, it was decided to make it an annual event.

The conference was opened by Professor Dr Thomas Becker from the Technical University of Munich, and Stefan Knauf from Mitsubishi Electric Europe BV. They were followed by various talks on the subject of automation technology used in the manufacture of bakery products. In all, seven speakers gave presentations on the complex theme which was approached from different angles. During the concluding panel discussion, the participants were able to exchange ideas on the opportunities and benefits of automation. There was a particularly lively panel discussion on key topics such as clear communication between the parties involved in a project, cost-oriented solutions which are easy to understand and the training of on-site personnel at production facilities.

The second Weihenstephan conference on automation technology used in the manufacture of bakery goods has been scheduled for spring 2014. The date for this will be announced shortly via the homepage of the Weihenstephan Institute for Grain Research (www.forschendegetreideunternehmen.de).

Contact Mitsubishi Electric on tel +49 02102 486 2150 or visit www.mitsubishi-automation.com

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Chevler Meat Saver Paper website In a bid to both support and further boost its export sales drive Chevler, the Welsh-based supplier of Meat Saver Paper, has launched a dedicated, standalone website for the product which is specifically designed to help keep meat looking fresh while on display.

Currently available in four languages: English, Dutch, French and German this website extols the virtues of Meat Saver Paper, which is the authentic and original Butcher's Peach Paper.

Chevler Sales Director, Mike Wescomb said: “Meat Saver Paper is already very popular in a number of European countries but we are keen to increase our presence and sales.

“Because it helps preserve meat by retaining its colour and moisture Meat Saver Paper enables butchers and other meat retailers to save time, reduce waste, extend shelf life and retain customers.

And, importantly it helps maintain the original weight of the meat.”

The company aims to raise the European profile of the paper which not only helps meat keep its colour but also hides the extra juices that run out of meat. Covering meat with Meat Saver Paper ensures the product stays fresher for longer and means that butchers do not have to trim off discoloured meat.

With its high tear and burst resistance, Meat Saver Paper also helps prevent bones breaking through the wrap. Its ability to preserve meat longer than similar products allows meat to be precut at a convenient time ready for busier periods.

Packaging meat in Meat Saver Paper ensures that it stays fresher for longer after leaving a shop or processing plant and the end-result is a satisfied consumer. Its no tear properties are wellknown and it is strong enough to peel from the meat when wet or dry without tearing.

Chevler supplies Meat Saver Paper in a variety of colours and forms. It also has the capability to produce a range of shapes and sizes including sheets, rolls, crimped cases and shapes with scalloped edges in peach, white, green and black.

Contact Chevler on tel 01844 344231 or visit www.meatsaverpaper.com

New showcase for Malvern Instruments New pages on the Malvern Instruments website provide information that enables scientists to make informed choices about detector configurations for their specific GPC/SEC applications. Showcasing the company’s comprehensive range of Viscotek systems and detectors for gel permeation/size exclusion chromatography (GPC/SEC) these pages help analysts to identify high productivity configurations for polymer, macromolecule and protein applications. Malvern’s product range includes high sensitivity refractive index (RI), UV, dynamic and static light scattering detectors, and a viscometer, all of which are available as part of a complete Viscotek GPC/SEC system, or as individual modules offering exceptional flexibility to those with existing chromatography systems.

GPC/SEC is a central analytical technique for the analysis of proteins, polymers and macromolecules because of its ability to measure defining characteristics such as molecular weight, molecular weight distribution and molecular size. Modern GPC/SEC systems typically incorporate

multiple detectors that work together to deliver information about the physical and structural features of the sample, enabling detailed investigation of, for example, polymer branching or the aggregation behaviour of proteins.

The Viscotek range of detectors includes refractive index (RI) and UV technology for concentration measurement. A viscometer enables universal calibration, eliminating the need for relevant calibration standards, or, when used with a light scattering detector supplies structural insight. Malvern offers both a low angle light scattering (LALS) detector and a dynamic light scattering detector (Zetasizer µV), either of which can be used to directly measure molecular weight and/or molecular size.

By offering detectors individually and making each compatible with every make of GPC/SEC system Malvern Instruments provides the analyst with the flexibility to tailor a detector array to maximize information flow and experimental productivity for their specific application.

Contact Malvern Instruments on tel 01684 892456 or visit www.malvern.com/viscotek

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xGFSI recognises GlobalG.A.P. The GFSI Board of Directors is pleased to announce that the GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance scheme (sub-scope Fruit and Vegetables) Version 4 and the Produce Safety Standard Version 4 (scope extension) have been successfully benchmarked by GFSI and have achieved recognition against the GFSI Guidance Document Sixth Edition. Both documents have been recognised against the following scopes: BI Farming of Plants D Pre Processing Handling of Plant Products The GFSI Benchmark Committee was led

by Steve Homer, Managing Director, SMH Projects who was joined by Andrew Machon, Head of Quality Systems, Metro AG and Holly Mockus, Quality Systems Director, FONA International.

The benchmarking process against the Sixth Edition is significantly different from the Fifth Edition, with strengthened requirements for the management of schemes and an expanded document that covers primary production, processing and supporting activities in a more robust way, taking a scope specific approach to eventually cover all parts of the food supply chain.

The GFSI Benchmark Committee compared the updated requirements for food safety scheme ownership, management and supporting systems outlined in the GFSI Guidance Document Sixth Edition against the detailed documentation and objective evidence provided by GLOBALG.A.P. for each requirement. This process comprised numerous exchanges of documents until the Benchmark Committee were satisfied that the requirements outlined in the Guidance Document had been met and that the requirements contained in the GLOBALG.A.P. documentation were equivalent. Once reviewed by the Benchmark Committee, the application was released to over 9000 GFSI stakeholders for a one-month global consultation, in line with the transparent approach to benchmarking that is embedded in the GFSI Guidance Document Sixth Edition.

No comments were received during this consultation. In order to be recognised by GFSI, a scheme must successfully go through the GFSI benchmarking process so that a comparison of its documentation can be made against the requirements in the GFSI Guidance Document. This applies to all schemes, including those having gone through another benchmarking process. There is therefore no automatic GFSI recognition of any set of documents that have not themselves been reviewed by a GFSI Benchmark Committee.

Contact GFSI on tel +33 182 009595 or visit www.mygfsi.com

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116 Meat firms braced for takeover The meat Industry should brace itself for takeovers as a series of curious circumstances begin to shape the industry, argues a new market report from analysts Plimsoll Publishing.

The study warns that a combination of stock piling cash, difficult growth, low interest rates and ageing directors has left these 116 companies ripe for acquisition as the sector consolidates, evolves and starts to prosper again.

David Pattison, Senior Analyst on project, said: “On the one hand, 64 cash rich companies have been stockpiling cash and their problem is that the built up cash could give them a real headache.

Low interest rates mean this cash will be sitting idle on the balance sheet and not generating a return. It really needs to be put to good use and an acquisition seems an obvious option.”

Some simple findings from the Plimsoll Analysis found that: · Almost 31 percent of directors will be over 60 by the end of the year · 64 companies have over £5m of cash on their balance sheet · 267 firms are still operating as independents · 48 percent of organisations did not increase in sales · One in three companies are running at a loss · 230 of the 1000 businesses analysed have seen their debts increase Pattison continued: “Then on the other hand, 116 businesses in the meat market are showing classic acquisition criteria. They are all declining in financial strength, many have an aging board and are still privately owned. These companies will need the support of their current owners or investment to ensure they have a future and many have acquisition potential. Given the circumstances, it is quite possible that perhaps some of the directors will be looking to retire or even consider a sale.”

The Plimsoll Analysis, which is also available in an online format, provides an individual profile of each of the UK’s top 1000 meat companies.

It offers an overall financial rating, a valuation as well as an acquisition attractiveness assessment on each company and helps understand up-and coming-competitors in the market.

Contact Plimsoll Publishing on tel 01642 626419 or visit www.plimsoll.co.uk

Innovation in grocery products Product innovations that help consumers to save time and do things better are more important than saving money for shoppers, new research from GfK has found. Snacks and household cleaning are the sectors that rely most on product innovation. In-store and TV advertising remain the top ways for finding out about new products.

According to the research, 84 percent of respondents said that innovation meant a product that would help them improve ways of doing things, followed by one that provides a solution to an existing problem (73 percent) or offers them an easier way of doing things (73 percent). Almost three quarters (72 percent) said that their definition of innovation was the use of technology to solve a problem. 61 percent of respondents said it would be a product that gave them a faster way of doing things.

The most important benefits that product innovation brings to consumers were making life easier (83 percent), helping people do things better (81 percent), saving time (75 percent), convenience (77 percent) and entertaining them (33 percent). ‘Saving money’ was third on the list at 80 percent suggesting that, despite the recession, consumers consider some of the benefits of

product innovation are worth paying extra for.

The top five categories where people buy new products are snacks (ie sweets, crisps, biscuits), household cleaning products, packaged food, perishable food, and oral care. 56 percent of those surveyed had bought a new snack food at least once in the past 12 months, with 11 percent buying a new product in this category more than five times.

Seeing a new product in-store is by far the most popular way of finding out about it, followed by TV advertising - particularly powerful for household cleaners, hair care, laundry products and soft drinks. Family and friends are also a powerful source as are print advertisements, features and professional advisers. In the online world, internet searches and websites are used more than social media.

Head of FMCG for the UK, Peter Jenkins from GfK says: “There is no doubt of the importance of product innovation in the grocery sector – particularly for products such as snacks and drinks. Even in these straitened times we see that if people believe a new product will make their lives better, the benefit is more important than cost savings.

The GfK Innovation Survey was carried out week commencing 11th February online amongst 2983 respondents.

Contact GfK on tel 0207 890 9000 or visit www.gfk.com/uk

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FLTA extends Safe User Group The Fork Lift Truck Association has further enhanced its popular Safe User Group service, introducing new resources and including up to five additional sites under a single membership, at no extra cost.

The FLTA launched the Safe User Group in 2001, to make its safety expertise available to companies operating fork lift trucks and provide simple, legal, safe advice amid the confusion of regulation, legislation and official guidance surrounding their use.

Members benefit from a comprehensive support package including practical safety resources, regular updates on new rules and advances, a monthly newsletter and, importantly, a confidential telephone helpline.

It is hoped that the latest improvements to the Safe User Group will quickly multiply the number of workplaces with direct access to best practice safety advice; further improving the UK’s fork lift safety record.

FLTA Technical Manager, Owen Delaney explains: “Fork lift trucks account for at least one hospitalisation or fatality per day and, at the last count, their operation was affected by 23 sets of legislation, guidelines and rules. That is a pretty daunting combination.

“The FLTA Safe User Group was set up to give managers a reliable solution to that worry – clear, practical, up-todate information, straight from the horse’s mouth, in whatever format best suits the way you work. It improves safety, lowers risk, and extending the number of sites will mean more workers are protected.”

“In particular, people love the safety helpline because it provides confidential and constructive guidance – without passing judgement. All we care about is helping to improve standards in UK workplaces, so it is the ideal place for asking that question you were too afraid to ask!”

The Fork Lift Truck Association is the UK’s independent authority on fork lift trucks. For more information on joining the Safe User Group:

Contact The Fork Lift Truck Association Contact BHJ UK on tel 0121 521 4300 on tel 01635 277579 or visit www.bhj.co.uk or visit www.fork-truck.org.uk

One-day Waste Smart course A new course launched by the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) will help businesses across the UK to cut their waste costs, comply with all the necessary legislation and become more resource efficient.

The one-day Waste Smart course has been developed in conjunction with the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and other key expert bodies including WRAP, the Environment Agency and the Environmental Services Association (ESA). It is designed to meet a recognised need for cost effective training for businesses across a wide range of sectors to help them implement more sustainable practices around waste and resource use.

“In these tough economic times, waste is becoming an increasingly important and visible bottom line issue. Research from Defra indicates that businesses could save up to £18bn a year by taking simple and relatively cost neutral steps to reduce their waste,” explains CIWM chief executive Steve Lee. “In addition to the financial impact of waste, which is estimated by Envirowise to be equivalent to around 4.5 percent of total turnover, businesses also have a responsibility to comply with waste legislation and are becoming increasingly aware of the benefits of demonstrating responsible and resource

efficient practices to their customers and supply chain partners.”

With a new voluntary agreement for the hospitality sector launched by WRAP last year, phase three of the Courtauld Commitment due out this Spring, and new obligations coming into play through the EU Waste Framework Directive, the launch of Waste Smart is designed help companies to gear up and meet the recycling and waste reduction targets that are now becoming the business norm.

Waste Smart builds on and replaces the Institution’s popular Waste Awareness Certificate (WAC), which has been awarded to around 13,000 delegates over the last 10 years.

The new course is offered both at foundation and advanced levels, acknowledging the different needs of those with front line waste responsibilities and delegates whose role is shaping and managing waste and resource management strategy. It covers a basic overview of what is meant by ‘waste’ and ‘resources’, the environmental impact of waste and the visible and hidden costs associated with it, and the relevant legislation that governs how waste must be handled and managed. The advanced version of the course also includes modules on waste auditing and strategic management.

Contact CIWM on tel 01604 620426 or visit www.wastesmart.uk.com & www.ciwm.co.uk

E-learning version of IEMA environmental management The British Safety Council has launched an elearning version of the IEMA Associate Certificate in Environmental Management course, a nationally recognised qualification that provides managers with the knowledge and skills to improve their organisation’s environmental management and sustainability performance.

Consisting of 10 online study modules, the e-learning course teaches delegates how to identify and assess their organisation’s key environmental risks and implement measures to ensure improved environmental processes and performance. Candidates who pass the required online examination are awarded Associate Membership of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (AIEMA) – widely regarded as the minimum standard for those wishing to work as environmental practitioners.

John Phillips, Director of Products and Services at the British Safety Council, said: “The IEMA Associate Certificate e-learning course equips delegates with the knowledge to ensure their organisation is complying with environmental legislation and to measure,

improve and monitor business environmental performance and sustainability practices.

“By implementing these measures, organisations can avoid the financial costs and reputational damage of environmental failures and prosecutions and win new business by enhancing their sustainability credentials.”

He added: “E-learning is an increasingly popular way to study for vocational qualifications, since the employee does not have to take time away from work at set times to attend classroom training, and can instead study via the internet at a time that suits both them and their employer.”

Delegates studying for the IEMA Certificate in Environmental Management via e-learning are provided with comprehensive study materials ¬– including interactive e-learning summaries, PDF study texts and a practice examination – through a dedicated British Safety Council e-learner website. IEMA requires approximately 80 hours of self-study and students have access to the online study materials and learner support by email for six months from the date of registration.

Contact British Safety Council on tel 020 8741 1231 or visit www.britsafe.org/iema-elearning

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GMO-free moving forward in new product Interest in natural products has grown markedly in recent years.

This has been reflected in a number of ways in new product activity, such as the use of all natural colours, flavours and other raw materials. The popularity of organic products and the promotion of milk and dairy products from grass-fed livestock is also on trend, as is the growing use of GMO-free labelling.

In terms of product activity, launches featuring GMO-free claims and labelling remain relatively limited on a global scale. While nearly 13 percent of launches recorded by Innova Market Insights in the 12 months to March 2013 were marketed on an “additive-free” or “preservative-free” platform, nearly 7 percent were marketed as “natural” and 6 percent as “organic,” just 1.1 percent used GMO-free labelling. This figure rises slightly higher in certain countries and regions, notably Europe and Australasia, falling to less than 1 percent in North America and Asia.

In terms of products carrying GMO-free claims, snacks, dairy and bakery have the largest number of launches, reflecting the significance of GM ingredients in sectors using high levels of cereals for food or feed.

They accounted for 14.1 percent, 13.3 percent and 12.5 percent respectively, of global GMO-free launches recorded, ahead of baby foods, meat, fish and eggs, confectionery and ready meals.

Lu Ann Williams, Director of Innovation at Innova Market Insights reported: “In addition to the compulsory labelling

regulations in place in the EU since the 1990s, there has also been a more recent move to verify and more easily identify GMO-free food and drinks.”

She noted particular interest in using GMO-free labelling for dairy products, with Germany and Austria tending to lead developments.

Austria’s ongoing interest in marketing the purity of its dairy products resulted in it increasingly combining the use of pasture milk (Heumilch) with GMO-free labelling and this trend spread to Germany, as illustrated by Arla’s late-2012 introduction of its Bergbauern Emmentaler and Bergkäse cheeses marketed as being made with pure pasture milk (Heumilch) and carrying a GMO-free logo.

Innova Market Insights has also recorded a wide range of US launches marketed as GMO-free over the past 12 months, including mainstream lines, such as Breakfast Smoothies and drinks from Bolthouse Farms, Silk soy milk lines and Plum Kids organic baby food products; more specialist products such as Amy’s Bowl Meals range and Garden of Eatin tortilla chips; and new organic milks from retailer own-brands.

“The demand for GMO-free labelling seems set to continue to grow as a marketing tool globally,” Lu Ann Williams concluded “as even where GMO foods have to be labelled, such as in the EU, there is still apparently demand for easy recognition of GMO-free lines as the use of logos and certification schemes continues to grow.”

Contact Innova Market Insights on tel +31 2 6319 2000 or visit www.innovadatabase.com

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Gatorade, Powerade and Lucozade continue domination The sports drink market has been forecast to hit a market value of US$55 billion by 2018, driven by shifting consumer attitude towards health and fitness, rising enrollments at health clubs, fitness centers and gyms, and a surge in demand for healthier refreshment options.

The sector has grown strongly in recent years (up 64 percent 2007-2012); with less than 50 percent penetration there is significant room for further growth.

Sports nutrition drinks are divided into three major categories: Hypotonic, which contain relatively low concentrations of electrolytes (salts) and sugars; Isotonic, which contain mid-level concentrations of electrolytes (salts) and sugars; and Hypertonic: which contain high concentrations of electrolytes (salts) and sugars.

One of the keys to sports drink marketing is that, unlike the health claims of some other beverages, the basic science is irrefutable. The components of sports drinks (electrolytes, water and carbohydrates) are essential for hydration during strenuous exercise.

Sports and protein drinks are transitioning from being separate categories into one overall sports performance market. The category has seen development of products that target serious or casual athletes as well as beverages formulated around exercise occasions.

The role of sports nutrition

products has witnessed a paradigm shift from 'muscle building' to one that promotes wellness and disease prevention.

A fitness-crazy generation and the good-health image of sports drinks are factors driving growth in sports/energy drinks and sports/energy bars segments.

Additionally, sports drinks are increasingly being used as refreshment drinks, which are further fuelling demand for these products in the marketplace.

Major sports drink companies such as Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, are launching aggressive advertising campaigns to promote brands and capture attention of health conscious consumers.

Energy beverage makers are also aware of demands of active lifestyle users while bringing about innovations in their product lines.

In the UK, Lucozade Energy remains the market leader with more than £260m annual sales and value and volume growth.

The US brand, Mountain Dew, came back to the UK after a long absence in 2011, reinvented as an energy drink, and gained sales of more than £16m. With CocaCola an official Olympic sponsor, Powerade should have benefited from the increase in promotional activity through 2012 but its sales rose only 4 percent year on year.

The sports drink market is set to witness exponential growth over the coming years due to new innovations, novel packaging and marked changes in consumer preferences.

Contact Companies & Markets on tel 0203 086 8600 or visit www.companiesandmarkets.com/Market/Food-and-Drink/MarketResearch/Sports-and-Fitness-Nutrition-Foods-and-Drinks-A-Global-StrategicBusiness-Report/RPT1146104

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ENOWNED THROUGHOUT THE FOOD INDUSTRY for the superior quality and continued success of its plastic packaging and, following the opening of its new manufacturing plant in Durham last year, Færch Plast 020 8254 2300 is further consolidating its position as a leading UK manufacturer, with the appointment of two new, highly respected and experienced Business Development Managers.

Tasked with bringing in new business in the North West region, well-known figure, Steve Gogerty, chaired and ran industry body, Canned Food UK, and brings 25 years’ experience in the packaging industry gained in both sales and marketing roles.

Steve commented: “I am delighted to be coming in to an industry that is growing, vibrant and fast moving. It is clear that consumer behaviour has changed dramatically over the last 10 years as single serve ready meals have become an integral part of our diet, and Faerch Plast’s products are at the cutting edge of those changes.”

Joining Steve is Giles Fawcett whose previous roles at Puresep Technologies as Technical Services Manager and, more recently, Business Development Director, make him well-placed to generate further business in the North East. Joe Iannidinardo, Managing Director at Faerch Plast UK comments: “As a market leader committed to providing the best products and customer service, we are in the enviable position of being able to attract top calibre recruits to the business. Both Steve and Giles have a proven track record of front line sales in the food Industry, and both bring drive and enthusiasm to their new roles.”

He concludes: “Combined with their technical backgrounds, specialist knowledge and experience in working with household name customers at the highest level, we are confident in their ability to generate leads, identify sales opportunities and win accounts for Faerch Plast.”

ELAMERE DAIRY 01565 750528 the UK’s leading goats’ milk and speciality dairy, has appointed Andrew Blocksidge as Senior National Account Manager.

Andrew joins the Delamere team from Müller where he spent over seven years working on multiple retail, foodservice and discounter accounts.

In his new role, Andrew will be looking to develop existing retail accounts for the company’s speciality dairy ranges as well as exploring opportunities for Delamere to expand into other sectors, such as foodservice.

Andrew comments: “Delamere has built a fantastic reputation within the industry as a specialist dairy supplier but what I have really been impressed with is the team’s commitment to explore new markets to grow the business.

I am looking forward to be part of that, there are exciting times ahead.”

Delamere Dairy is an entrepreneurial family business with 28 years experience in the speciality dairy category and is keen to continue expanding its offering with retail, foodservice and export markets.

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UNTONS 01449 618300 the UK based malt manufacturer is pleased to announce the appointment of Steven Bluff as the new Finance Director.

Steven has a wealth of experience having held senior finance positions within various

food manufacturing companies.

He is a qualified Management Accountant and throughout his career he has always focused on commercial and operational roles and brings with him a high level of experience in multi-site and head office environments. In this role at Muntons, Steven will provide financial and commercial input to the strategic plan and its funding requirements as well as ensuring that effective financial structures and controls are in place to support the requirements of our growing and expanding business.

This is a very exciting time for the company having just secured a three-year contract with its existing bankers, Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyds TSB for £44m. This deal will enable Muntons to manage the effects of the high and sometimes volatile grain markets more smoothly and look to grow and develop going forward.

Steven Bluff said: “Muntons is an exciting company facing challenging conditions during these recessionary times. I am pleased to be taking up the challenge and feel sure that my wealth of experience and my history within the food manufacturing sector will prove to be of great benefit in ensuring future success.”

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OSEPH HELER CHEESE 01270 841500 has been combining tradition and innovation since Managing Director, Mike Heler

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joined the company back in 1977.

Now Mike’s son, George Heler, is set to continue the family tradition, moving the UK’s largest independent regional cheese producer into the future, making him the third generation of the Heler family to join the business.

Joining as a Commercial Manager, George is no stranger to the food industry. Not only has he grown up under the guidance of his father, who has an unquestionable passion for the industry, George has gained valuable experience working as a Produce Buyer for Tesco at their head office in Cheshunt.

The introduction of George to the company is another step in the natural progression of the business. Joseph Heler, the company’s founder is still an integral part of the business.

George commented: “Having grown up watching the highs, lows and euphoria moments of what is a time-honoured industry, I always knew that I wanted to enter into the family cheese business.

“Fully aware of my fortunate position, I had to ensure that I could bring as much as I possibly could to the table when I joined Joseph Heler Cheese. Not only safeguarding the company’s heritage, but also ensuring that the innovation and gutsy approach that my father has taken with the product and the business’s direction as a whole, is maintained and moved forward in the best possible way.”

George continued: “It is now my duty to combine these two fundamental factors and help to create a business that can not only develop exceptional products, but get them from farm to fork.”

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ICROBIOLOGY COMPANY LAB M 0161 820 3833 is expanding its UK sales team with the addition of two highly experienced personnel. Sue Macauley-Patrick and David Matthews both join the company as Key Account Managers for the UK. They will be dedicated to supporting Lab M’s sustained growth in its home market as the company continues to expand both here and in export markets around the world.

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microbiologist who specialised in fermentation for her PhD. After a decade in microbiology research and a number of years in industry, including sterile processing and vaccine production, Sue moved into sales in 2006.

David Matthews started his career in microbiology working at a government research institute.

Since moving into sales and marketing he has worked for a number of multi-national companies, covering market sectors including academia, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals and utilities.

Welcoming the new team members, Lab M’s Managing Director, Ian Morris looked forward to the company’s further progression: “I am very pleased to welcome Sue and David. Their extensive sales experience and knowledge of microbiology laboratories and applications will significantly enhance the sales support and customer service that Lab M already provides to customers in the UK. Almost a year on from our move to new premises, we continue to reap the rewards of our investment, with our facility at Quest Park providing the platform for expanding our range and extending our product capabilities. These Key Account appointments for the UK come as the result of successful and continuing development as we prepare to introduce more new products during the course of this year.”

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ORDON PHILIP TAKES OVER the leadership of crate rental specialist, PHS Teacrate 020 8282 0000 following the departure of Managing Director, David Wicks.

During his 11 years service with the PHS Group, David Wicks’ contribution has been immense.

For the last 8 years he has led PHS Teacrate and from 2008 has also overseen the rapid growth of PHS Records Management. He has been responsible for the development and growth of PHS Teacrate by, amongst other successes, building up a substantial presence in the food industry.

From May 2013, Gordon Philip took the helm at PHS Teacrate as General Manager. With his senior

level experience at PHS Teacrate he is ideally positioned to take the company forward. Having been associated with the business for over 20 years, with the last 2 years as Commercial Director, Gordon has overseen many significant phases of PHS Teacrate’s growth including the development of several innovations such as Cratelink (Teacrate’s online crate management system), the diversification into the supply of packaging materials, the development of e-commerce offerings to both its customer base and the general public and more recently the placing of customer service at the core of Teacrate’s strategy.

Previous to his role as Commercial Director, Gordon headed up PHS Teacrate’s Procurement and IT functions, in fact Gordon’s first involvement with PHS Teacrate was, whilst he was running an IT company, to write a computer system to replace the one that the company had previously been using.

On his main challenges going forward at PHS Teacrate, Gordon commented: “To achieve continued growth in this difficult economic climate by maintaining Teacrate’s unrivalled service delivery and to be the best in class in terms of customer service and support. I want to see Teacrate’s contribution making a real difference to our customers’ operations – making them stronger and more successful.”

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is celebrating his 25th year of company service with food logistics specialists, ACS&T 01472 358207.

Tim, who is the Operations Development Manager covering both the Grimsby and Wolverhampton sites, started his career with ACS&T in 1987.

Originally from Grimsby, Tim carried out a range of labourintensive duties including sorting, grading and storing produce for two large vegetable companies and all of ACS&T’s major seafood processor customers at the business’ centre in Grimsby.

Tim worked his way up through the company, becoming a checker, then supervisor, before taking on the role of cold store

controller in 2001. He continued to work with the company’s major seafood clients, and played an integral role in setting up an ambient operation for Young’s Bluecrest, which he then began to manage throughout all stages of the supply chain.

In 2007, Tim began a degree in logistics management to further his skills, which he completed, and in 2010, he worked with the team to improve operations in Wolverhampton and continued to help ACS&T progress to what it is today.

Tim said: “It is incredible to think that I have been working for ACS&T for 25 years now, and I have enjoyed a fantastic career here so far. I have learnt so much during my time at the company, and had the opportunity to take on a variety of fulfilling challenges. I am looking forward to continuing my work with ACS&T, and enjoying what I am sure will be a rewarding future with the company.”

Malcolm Johnstone, Managing Director of ACS&T, said: “Tim has played a vital role in developing the structure and ethos behind ACS&T, and we’d like to thank him for all of his hard work over the past 25 years.

He is, as always, continuing to do a fantastic job and we look forward to working with him for many more years to come.”

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EA PROCESS ENGINEERING 01925 812650 has appointed David Wilkinson as Automation Service Manager to establish and develop a new service team supporting GEA automation control systems throughout the United Kingdom.

David, who will report to After Sales Business Unit Manager, Paul Mullen, has over 14 years’ experience in the industry having worked for some of the world’s leading control systems manufacturers including Honeywell, Siemens and Rockwell Automation.

Support will not be limited to GEA Automation control systems; the team will also be actively targeting companies using other manufacturer’s control systems, who may be intending to outsource their service provision.

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qualified engineers with a broad spectrum of experience who can support all systems, not just GEA installed systems,” said David.

“Our aim is to provide an independent 24/7 service to manufacturing businesses, especially those who may find it too expensive to employ their own full-time support staff.”

Qualified engineers are becoming increasingly costly and hard to find. David is confident that GEA’s new service offering will be popular with manufacturers and their production managers.

“The cost of providing 24-hour support, especially for small to medium-sized companies, is often prohibitive, but losses due to downtime have to be kept at an absolute minimum,” said David.

“By outsourcing support to us, managers have the peace of mind that any problems will be rectified quickly, without having to keep their own engineers on standby in case of emergencies.”

What differentiates this offering from others is the way in which the GEA engineers work closely to integrate into the customer’s engineering team. Each contract includes a number of engineering days to allow the GEA Engineers to examine the existing system and build a close working relationship with each plant and the engineering staff they are there to assist. “The GEA engineers will become an extension of the customer’s engineering team,” David said when describing the service philosophy.

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UTTRIDGE 01775 765300 is pleased to announce that company chairman Peter Guttridge has been elected as the new chair of the Solids Handling and Process Association (SHAPA).

SHAPA is the UK's leading specialist association for the solids handling and processing industry.

Mr Guttridge takes over the chair with immediate effect and will be in post for a year.

An engineer with more than 30 years experience, Peter Guttridge brings unrivalled knowledge of the UK materials handling industry and the expertise associated with heading up one of the UK’s leading manufacturers in this sector.

“I am both honoured and delighted to be elected chair of such a highly valued business association,” said Peter Guttridge.

“SHAPA fulfils an important role in the bulk materials handling industry, providing numerous opportunities for networking and education that support the efforts of member companies in serving customers and maintaining a competitive edge. Over the coming year I will be working hard to ensure that the organisation continues to thrive and grow.”

SHAPA was formed nearly 30 years ago by a group of specialist materials handling machinery manufacturers. Guttridge has been involved for many years and has seen the association grow in terms of its strength and reach to its present size of 108 member companies.

“SHAPA meetings are characterised by a vibrant and enthusiastic atmosphere and the free exchange of experience and knowledge,” continues Peter Guttridge. “Events planned for 2013 range from a digital marketing workshop to a day specifically designed to support young engineers just starting their careers. I am looking forward to an interesting and enjoyable year.”

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AMRATA CHOWDHURY, an Analytical Chemist at Campden BRI 01386 842000 has been named as the winner of the Brewing, Food & Beverage Industry Suppliers’ Association (BFBi) new ‘Up & Coming Analyst Award’, which is sponsored by ThermoFisher Scientific.

Namrata won the award for her work in developing an analytical method for 4 Methyl Imidazole (4MeI) — a substance that can be found in caramel colouring or can result from the caramelisation and browning reactions during brewing and which has been shown to have adverse effects on health.

Namrata has a degree in Pharmacy, and a MSc in Pharmaceutical Analysis with specialisation in Analytical Chemistry. She started her working career as an Analytical Chemist at Unilever in 2008, and her involvement in projects related to environmental samples

and FMCG products has been published in the Journal of Chromatography and Chemosphere. She joined Campden BRI in March 2011 where her role is to manage and carry out projects in food safety and develop analytical methods using basic principles according to accredited UKAS standards.

Namrata said: “I have always been passionate about the application of chemistry in diverse fields, and about working with and developing the complex chemistry involved in brewing, from grain to finished product.

Entering this competition has helped me develop as an analytical scientist as well as make others aware about the interesting and important science we practice at Campden BRI.” As part of her award, Namrata received a delegate place at the European Brewery Congress in Luxembourg in May, and a contribution towards travel and accommodation costs.

David Spackman, General Manager, UK, IRL, NL – CDD Thermo Fisher Scientific, said, “We are really delighted to have been invited by the BFBi to support initiatives that recognise excellence in Quality Assurance and Analytical Science skills across the brewing industry, particularly among up and coming analysts. The standard of entries in the inaugural year of this award was high, and the winning entry from Namrata Chowdhury demonstrated excellence in both the science and also the presentation of her results.”

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NEW BODY, THE EUROPEAN FORMER FOODSTUFF PROCESSORS ASSOCIATION (EFFPA), has elected Paul Featherstone, director of UK-based SugaRich 01280 840692 as its first Chairman for a two year term.

The EFFPA will represent the interests of businesses which specialise in the processing of former foods for use in animal feeds in all EU member states.

The industry currently recovers over 3.5m tonnes of food annually, avoiding waste from foodstuff that is unsuitable for human consumption.

Activity will include lobbying

for a legislative framework and its implementation in EU member states in order to increase the feed use of food products not used for human consumption. This includes developing professional regulations and good manufacturing practices, including the sourcing of former foodstuffs that ensure the quality and safety of compound feed.

Paul Featherstone, Chairman of the European Former Foodstuff Processors Association explains: “Our industry sector needs to be represented across the whole European platform because of the key role we play in food waste recovery, and helping to meet the EU’s 2020 recovery and renewables objectives.

“Our focus is to safely and efficiently recover as much surplus food as we can and to do so inside a legislative framework that protects animals as well as the human food chain. By recognising that former foodstuff not suitable for human consumption is a resource and not a waste product, our industry is reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill every year, saving costs, and lessening environmental damage.”

Paul has 24 years’ experience in the UK agri-business supply chain. He takes a leading role in the UK and the rest of Europe on former foodstuff for animal feed.

Starting his career as a graduate with Dalgety Agriculture, Paul joined SugaRich in 2004 and was appointed to the Board as Procurement Director in 2010.

UK-based SugaRich, which converts surplus food into animal feed, has been a key force behind the creation of the European Former Foodstuff Processors Association. Establishment of the body was was recommended by DG Sanco (the European equivalent of the Food Standards Agency).

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OM PARKER 01772 251405 the UK’s leading distributor of pneumatic and hydraulic products welcomes the appointment of two key members to their Marketing & Design team.

Alan Hansen joined Tom Parker in March to focus on his areas of expertise in web design, digital media and e-marketing. After achieving a degree in Information

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Technology at Liverpool Hope University, Alan developed a wealth of experience with KSL Garage Services, before bringing his know-how to the already wellestablished team at Tom Parker.

Marketing & Design Manager Alex Hoyle comments: “His extensive knowledge in design and digital media will further enhance the quality of our team and firmly establish our focus on strengthening our cross channel communication methods.”

Alan said of his appointment: “I am really pleased to be a part of Tom Parker Ltd, a successful well-established business, specialising in quality fluid power products. Tom Parker care about their customers and has high standards of service and a passion for their industry.”

Emma Fullalove has also recently joined the expanding team in April to focus on internal and external communication and PR. Emma brings with her many years of experience in Marketing from Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions.

Alex comments: “Emma’s proven strengths in this field will be an asset to the Marketing team and will enable us to provide an even more comprehensive creative service. I am pleased to acquire two additional team members to really cement the skills of my already excellent department”.

Emma said of her appointment: “Tom Parker is a widely recognised and longestablished firm in Preston, Lancashire. My father worked for the company for many years prior to his retirement and always spoke very highly of the team and the business, saying it was the best place he ever worked. I hope to enjoy a similarly long and successful career with Tom Parker”

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EADING SPECIALITY ENZYME MANUFACTURER, BIOCATALYST 01443 843712 has recently named Craig Galeozzie as Operations Manager and Craig Phillips as Financial Controller. These key appointments will be integral in the implementation of a project being undertaken by Biocatalysts to build a new enzyme production plant at the headquarters in

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Cardiff which will transform the production capabilities that Biocatalysts will be able to offer customers.

Craig’s role at Biocatalysts is to manage and develop the operations department ensuring customer needs are achieved in an efficient and cost effective manner, whilst implementing a strategy of continuous improvement and providing commercial business acumen to the organisation.

To complement the newly acquired operational skills and fast growth plans, Biocatalysts have appointed Craig Phillips as Financial Controller. Craig first joined the company in 2006 as an accounts assistant and has since progressed through his ACCA exams to further his career at Biocatalysts. In his role Craig will be responsible for the day to day running of the finance function that will become an imperative duty as the enzyme production plant project progresses. He will help guide the company with any business decisions and facilitate key strategic decisions by providing regular, accurate and reliable management reporting to the Senior Management Team along with value added commentary.

Biocatalysts have also appointed Dr Andrew Ellis as Technical Director in April.

Andrew, who originally joined the company as a New Product Development Scientist, will focus on developing the company’s already extensive range of enzyme manufacturing capabilities which will drive down the cost and time it takes to produce unique enzymes for customers.

Previously only an option for the big food companies, novel enzymes will become a more common aid in producing a wide range of end products from processed cheese to pharmaceuticals.

The company has received support from the Welsh Government recently to build a £2m enzyme production plant which will enable the company to offer production techniques that are globally unique.

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EUROPEAN BUSINESS GROUP +49 2102 486 2150 has announced the appointment of Reiner Hänel as Marketing Manager for Central Europe. He brings a wealth of automation experience to the role, and is looking forward to continuing the business strategy in driving Mitsubishi Electric’s strong growth across the important Central European region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Benelux).

Rainer has an extensive knowledge of automation technologies. He has worked for Mitsubishi Electric since 1987, first as product manager for PLCs and robotics in Germany, later as product manager for robotics across Europe, and most recently as business unit manager for robotics for the Central European hub. His broad knowledge of the European automation market and his experience across the spectrum of technologies within Mitsubishi Electric’s Automation product and solution portfolio gives him the ideal platform to build on for this new task.

Starting his new role May, Rainer will focus on continuing to strengthen and grow Mitsubishi Electric’s Factory Automation (FA) business together with Mitsubishi’s regional partner companies across Central Europe.

He commented: “The Central European countries continue to provide a strong, world class manufacturing base, and part of the reason for that is their understanding of advanced technologies and their willingness to embrace innovative automation solutions – all areas where Mitsubishi Electric excels.

Mitsubishi Electric continues to enjoy strong growth across Europe, and I am looking forward to the challenge of being a part of driving this growth.”

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ITSUBISHI ELECTRIC FACTORY AUTOMATION, EUROPEAN BUSINESS GROUP (FA-EBG) 01707 276100 is pleased to announce that Klaus Petersen has been appointed as Marketing Director for the EMEA (Europe, Middle East,

Africa) Region, succeeding Chris Hazlewood, who is moving on to Mitsubishi Electric Japan to pursue the next level of his career.

Klaus brings a wealth of experience to the role; having started his career as a specialist quality engineer for car maker BMW at its Research and Innovation Centre in Münich, he then went on to cover many other aspects of manufacturing and automation in his career before joining Mitsubishi Electric Europe with a high level of experience in automation hardware and software.

Most recently he has been the Business Development Manager for Mitsubishi Electric’s successful MAPS (Mitsubishi Adroit Process Suite) integrated PLC/SCADA programming and management tool for Adroit SCADA and Mitsubishi PLCs and so has an excellent balance of knowledge for both the technical and commercial aspects of marketing factory automation solutions.

His skills are not confined to technology only. Originally from Denmark he has lived and worked in Scandinavia, France and Germany and in each case has learned the local language.

Along the way he has also become fluent in English.

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Simple, quick checks on quality Labcell the exclusive UK distributor for Decagon Devices, has introduced the AquaLab Series 4TE water activity analyser as a simple and quick way to perform quality checks on ingredients and food products.

Following the recent scandal concerning horse meat, there is heightened awareness of the importance of food quality among consumers, retailers and the supply chain; the AquaLab Series 4TE is a simple, quick and cost-effective way of measuring the water activity (also known as ERH or equivalent relative humidity) in ingredients and food products.

Increasingly food manufacturers are using water activity measurements as critical control points within HACCP programmes, as well as for end-of-line quality checks, because water activity has a significant bearing on food safety, taste, texture and longevity.

The AquaLab Series 4TE is believed to be the fastest and most accurate instrument of its type. This easy-to-use yet accurate instrument enables manufacturers to take lab-quality measurements of water activity almost anywhere in the production environment, from goods inwards inspection through to storage facilities, line-side inspections and preshipping checks. Of course, the instrument is also suitable for use in research and development departments when optimising the safety, quality and shelf life of new products and packaging.

A notable feature of the AquaLab Series

4TE is temperature equilibration, meaning that users can set the sample temperature to anything from 15 to 50°C, then the analyser maintains that temperature throughout the test. Measurements are obtained in five minutes or less (the average read time is 2.5 minutes), and the instrument has a measurement range of 0.030 to 1.000aw, an accuracy of +/-0.003aw and a repeatability of +/-0.001aw. Up to 10,000 data points can be stored securely on the instrument and, for every measurement and calibration, the instrument logs the date, time and user.

Moreover, the AquaLab Series 4TE complies with the requirements of the FDA’s 21 CFR Part 11 rule regarding electronic records and signatures.

Labcell also supplies a variant of the AquaLab for use with samples containing volatiles; the AquaLab Series 4TEV is identical to the Series 4TE in most respects but it features an additional hygroscopic polymer capacitance sensor for use with samples containing propylene glycol, ethanol and other volatiles. Users can switch between this sensor and the standard dewpoint sensor via the instrument’s front panel menu. Accuracy with the volatiles sensor is +/-0.015aw.

Labcell is the sole UK distributor for the AquaLab Series 4TE water activity analyser. A data sheet can be downloaded directly from Labcell's website, or contact the company to request a copy of the free booklet 'Managing

by Water Activity'.

Contact Labcell on tel 01420 568150 or visit www.labcell.com

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Compact chillers give scalable, efficient cooling Pfannenberg UK has extended its ecool enclosure thermal management portfolio with the introduction of the CC Compact range of air-water chillers, which are very cost-effective and energy efficient. The family consists of six models rated at 1100 to 6500W: The three smaller sizes are powered from 115/230VAC 50/60Hz single-phase supplies, the larger three units from 50/60Hz threephase power.

Applications range from machine tools, plastic processing, the food, drink and pharmaceutical industry as well as printing units, packaging lines, welding systems and IT server cabinets. The chiller, which is typically used in conjunction with a cabinetmounted air-water heat exchanger, reduces the load on the building air conditioning system by extracting the heat in a closed loop system to outside the building, reducing

costs. Closed loop air-water cooling is also an effective solution where conventional thermal management with cooling units or filter fans is not possible due to dust or dirt pollution. The chillers can be interconnected in a ring configuration to give redundancy for critical applications and the optimised airflow through the units provide improved temperature stability and allows operation in higher ambient temperatures up to 45°C. The chillers are easy to maintain: removable side panels and a hinged front door enable easy access to the components.

IP54 sealing allows the units to be installed in harsh ambient conditions.

The units carry UL, cUL, GOST and CE Approvals. They also have ETL 1995 certification, making them particularly interesting for machine manufacturers who work internationally.

Contact Pfannenberg UK 01709 364844 or visit www.pfannenberg.com/en/products/chillers/

Norgren’s actuator technology UK debut Norgren, a world leader in pneumatic motion and fluid control technologies, gave its UK debut to a new range of cylinders at the Total Processing & Packaging Exhibition.

The Norgren stand showcased IVAC (integrated valve and actuator control), a range of high-performance pneumatic cylinders that offer energy-saving potential, functional innovation and improved aesthetics.

IVAC has been specially designed in collaboration with customers and offers users all the advantages of conventional pneumatic control in a single actuator package. Typically, conventional pneumatic control is comprised of up to 13 different components, but by condensing these separate parts into one integrated unit Norgren can offer OEMs and end users a dramatic cut in energy and operating costs.

A key advantage of IVAC is that each unit requires only one pneumatic and one electrical connection, meaning customers no longer need multiple valve islands, tubing and accessories. By eliminating the need for excess components the unit is able to reduce ‘dead’ volume and decrease air consumption by up to 50 percent. The benefit of the unit’s increased efficiency is easily visible to customers as the reduction in air consumption substantially cuts cost per mm of stroke, potentially resulting in enough energy savings to refund the entire cost of an

IVAC product within one year. IVAC units also boast a sharper and neater appearance, helping to make plants and machines look cleaner and more advanced.

IVAC cylinders are available in a number of sizes and options. All variations provide an integrated solution which delivers Engineering Advantage by combining the valve, flow controls, cushioning and sensors in a single actuator package.

Des Cunningham of Norgren comments: “After speaking with many of our customers it became clear they needed a product that not only cut costs, but also could be easily incorporated into their current operations.

With these two factors in mind we created IVAC as a way to streamline conventional pneumatic control, and since IVAC can be retrofitted or integrated within new systems and requires no mechanical design changes from OEMs, the cylinders fit well in a range of operating environments.”

He added: “Today, businesses are no longer just looking for cost-effective solutions, but rather sustainable solutions. IVAC deliver reduced energy use and air consumption while lowering downtime for cleaning and maintenance, therefore increasing productivity. Potential users from design engineers and production managers to plant maintenance engineers will all see benefits from the use of IVAC units that far exceed simple cost reductions.”

Contact Norgren on tel 01543 265000 or visit www.norgren.com/uk/ivacpr

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ABB launches online tool for selecting MEPS ABB has launched an on-line tool that makes it easier than ever to select motors to meet different minimum energy performance standards (MEPS). The tool makes it easy to choose the optimum motor to meet MEPS requirements as they change or are introduced to new areas.

The Optimizer can be found at www.abb.com/motors&generators or can be downloaded from the Apple store for iPad use.

Motor users can select motors, compare running costs and get further documents about their motors.

The first stage in motor selection presents the user with eight drop down selection menus. Categories are MEPS area (eg EU, USA), efficiency class (IE2, IE3 etc), frame material, motor range, voltage, frequency, speed and power output.

Once the required characteristics are selected, the tool presents a list of suitable motors. For instance, selecting EU MEPS, IE3, dust ignition proof motors, 400 V, 50 Hz, all poles and all outputs, returns a list of 49 suitable motors and their characteristics.

Any of the suggested motors can be easily saved with one click – the next stage is to compare these motors to discover the cost of running them.

All these motors can be compared by running cost, payback periods, lifecycle savings and reduction in greenhouse gas emission. The Optimizer will also, if possible, automatically suggest a higher efficiency motor and highlight the additional savings that could be realised by upgrading. Test reports, drawings, data sheets and other documents can be accessed quickly and easily for the selected motors. Documents can be opened on screen, saved or exported as a zip file.

“Selecting the optimum motor to meet a specific MEPS can be a complicated task.

With the Optimizer we’ve developed a tool that not only makes the job easy but also provides running cost information and easy access to all the necessary documentation,” says Ian Allan, General Manager for ABB motors and generators in the UK. Optimizer will initially cover ABB’s standard IEC low voltage motors and motors for explosive atmospheres and will later be expanded to include other motor ranges and additional aspects to calculate the cost of ownership.

Contact ABB on tel 01925 741111 or visit www.abb.co.uk/energy

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UV lights for surface and air disinfection UV Light Technology, the Birmingham based UV equipment manufacturer have just launched their brand new range of UV air and surface disinfection units aimed at improving hygiene during food and beverage processing, leading to better quality and increased shelf life.

Representing the very latest technology, this exciting new product range provides UV-C light irradiance levels previously not seen with this type of lighting technology. This enables rapid disinfection of air and surfaces, killing micro-organisms such as viruses, bacteria, yeasts and fungi in seconds without any need for chemicals. The high UV light output is due to an optimum combination of UV germicidal double tube configuration and high frequency electronic ballast, along with computer optimised full spectrum grade aluminium reflector.

The comprehensive range consists of six models in sizes from 300mm to 1210mm and power levels from 18W to 150W. The UV lights are designed for wall or ceiling mounting for direct air and surface disinfection in rooms or open areas when people are not present, or where people are wearing personal protective equipment. In addition they can be mounted over specific surfaces, conveyors or within cabinet enclosures for surface disinfection.

The UV lamps are compact, lightweight and durable. They are IP65 rated and therefore suitable for use in wet environments. Mounting brackets are provided for easy installation and adjustment to directly irradiate the required area. Their modular design allows multiple UV lamp units to be used for large areas.

The UV tubes can be wrapped in clear UV-C transparent plastic to contain glass fragments and mercury in the event of breakages.

Contact UV Light Technology on tel 0121 423 2000 or visit www.uv-light.co.uk

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Bete enhanced and expanded tank cleaning The HydroWhirl Poseidon range of PTFE tank cleaners available from Bete, has recently been enhanced with the addition of new models and flow rates as well as improvements in the overall design. The PTFE construction material ensures that the design is not only hygienic but also highly resistant to corrosive chemicals, so it can handle powerful caustics or the cleaning of acidic environments.

However, the biggest advantage of the reengineered PTFE design is the slower rotation speed. As the head turns more slowly than metal equivalents the dwell time for the cleaning spray is higher and results in a concentrated spray action against internal surfaces of tanks and vessels for effective removal of scum rings and tougher residues.

This also means that the Poseidon delivers more cleaning power per litre of fluid than 316 stainless equivalents making it the ultimate tank cleaner for mid-sized, hygienic tanks.

The HydroWhirl PTFE nozzle provides complete 360 omni-directional coverage and is also designed for quick and easy disassembly, inspection and reassembly using basic hand tools, so downtime is minimised.

These new flow rates and slower rotation speeds means the HydroWhirl Poseidon range is particularly effective for cleaning tanks between 0.5 and 7m in diameter. It is ideal for

food & beverage applications as well as for corrosive chemical processing tanks.

Bete have expanded their extensive range of tank cleaning products following a number of modifications and improvements to their main tank cleaning ranges. On-going product development and customer feedback has resulted in the following changes to their three key product areas: The HydroWhirl-S range of 316 stainless steel rotary tank cleaners have four new standard models added for increased versatility. HydroWhirl nozzles are designed to meet the exacting standards for effective CIP and so are ideal for food, dairy, beverage, pharmaceutical and chemical industry cleaning applications.

The HydroWhirl Poseidon range of PTFE rotary tank cleaners have a new lower flow rate model along with other modifications.

This results in a slower rotation speed for increased dwell time and highly effective cleaning power for more challenging tank cleaning situations.

The Hydrowhirl Orbitor range of high power impingement cleaners is designed to meet the most exacting cleaning and hygienic standards and options now include a new twin head, 8-nozzle variant for swift cleaning cycles as short as five minutes.

Contact Bete on tel 01273 400092 or visit www.bete.co.uk

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Mobile production of ice for cooling of seafood At Seafood Processing Europe held in Brussels in April, GEA Refrigeration Technologies presented a mobile container solution for the production and storage of flake ice. The thin flakes of ice are ideally suited for the cooling of freshly caught fish.

Not only does their large surface area assure fast heat exchange – they are so delicate that they do not damage the sensitive skin of fish.

These containers from the GEA Geneglace range can also be installed for use in areas with difficult access – such as harbours or bays – to prevent seafood from spoiling by providing immediate cooling. These mobile ice factories produce between 150 and 26,000kg of flake ice per day, depending on the model. The largest container version, with

a footprint of 30m , offers ice-storage capacity up to 20,000kg. Thanks to an integrated conveyor system, the ice container can provide up to 40kg of flake ice per minute.

These ice containers consist of two sections: The production area with ice generator, and a cold room to store the ice. Both sections are made of stainless steel. The floor is aluminum, which facilitates preservation of the ice and assures optimal hygiene conditions. These ice containers were initially employed on the Ivory Coast in Africa and are now being used in additional African countries. In addition, five fishing cooperatives in Ecuador plan in the near future to put several mobile GEA Geneglace Ice Containers into operation.

Contact GEA Refrigeration UK on tel 01795 514630 or visit www.gearefrigeration.co.uk

New high-speed belt axis from Festo Festo, the leading supplier of automation equipment, has introduced a new cost-effective belt drive ELGA-RF with increased speed and load capacities that sets a new high standard in industry. The compact axis enables machine builders and engineers to increase their machine throughput and efficiencies, while benefiting from low maintenance and reduced operational costs.

The reliable ELGA-RF has robust roller bearings, which enables it to move at a faster speed of up to 10m/s compared with alternative belt drives that use ball bearing guides. It can also handle almost double the payload capacity of previous roller bearings. As a result, users can position heavier loads, faster and more accurately.

The drive is robust and suitable for use in harsh operating conditions. It incorporates a stainless steel corrosion-resistant cover strip making it suited to dusty environments, and a magnetic attachment ensures the strip protects the bearings and belt even when inverted.

The ELGA-RF axis is available in three sizes (70, 80 and 120mm) and with stroke lengths from 50mm up to 7,400mm. It includes oil impregnated felt that ensures a maintenance free lifetime of over five million metres of travel. This reduces maintenance costs and downtime, therefore enabling the user to increase efficiencies.

The sturdy ELGA-RF has been designed with a low, flat profile and the bearings are spaced wide apart, meaning it can accurately

handle and position loads of up to 160kg – 100kg more than previously possible with the roller bearing – all without taking up additional space on the machine.

Motor mounting is simple and space saving. The axis features flexible mountings on all four corners as standard, so the drive can be best set up for individual applications.

The ELGA-RF features a lightweight aluminium carriage, providing low inertia: However, as it is capable of carrying high loads, users should ensure that the mountings are secure. The Festo helicoil all mounting threads to increase the reliability and robustness of the drive further. All Festo’s drives have centering rings on all mounting faces to reduce shear stress in the bolts, and as a result, offer excellent accuracy.

The ELGA-RF linear drives are simple to size and order using Festo’s free Positioning Drives software. The software can be downloaded from Festo’s website and users enter their requirements, such as load and stroke length etc, to efficiently size electric drives, motors and gearboxes easily. Axes are built and delivered ready to install in 7-10 working days.

Festo’s new axis is part of the company’s family of reliable and cost-effective ELGA linear drives, which are available as individual axes, complete kits consisting of axis, motor controller and systems for multi-axis setups, or as complete solutions involving assemblies and control panel packages.

Contact Festo on tel 01252 775000 or visit www.festo.co.uk/EGC-HD

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Benchtop NMR breakthrough In a world first, scientists from the Institute of Food Research (IFR) on the Norwich Research Park have been test-driving a prototype instrument that promises to revolutionise access to a potent laboratory analysis technique called NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance).

The instrument was developed by Oxford Instruments, an award winning producer of scientific measuring equipment, who breathed new life into an existing technology using innovative designs and advanced electronics. The result is an NMR spectrometer called Pulsar.

Pulsar is a benchtop system based on permanent rather than superconducting magnets that is designed to work in an ordinary science laboratory and to be run by non-specialists.

Building on a long track record of scientific data analysis, the IFR team, led by Dr Kate Kemsley, are devising mathematical recipes and writing new computer software that will help to collect and analyse data from Pulsar automatically, without the need for experts to analyse the data a piece at a time.

NMR is a powerful technique used to analyse a material’s molecular structure and composition. It works rather like hitting a bell with a hammer, listening to the chime of the bell and deducing information about the bell and its environment from the chime. In NMR the ‘hammer’ is a pulse of radio frequency waves, applied to a sample held in a powerful magnetic field, and the ‘chime’ is a radio frequency ringing given off as atoms within the sample settle back to their original state. The output is a complicated signal containing information about the different atoms and their relative arrangement in the sample. The team at IFR, which is strategically funded by BBSRC, plans to use the instrument and their new algorithms to automatically test and explore the composition of a number of common foods.

IFR has been trialling the instrument’s capabilities by assessing how well it can differentiate between hazelnut oil and extra virgin olive oil, two food oils that are very difficult to tell apart by other methods. The flexibility of the NMR technology means that many other similar applications can also be developed in the areas of quality control, authentication and adulteration.

Quality Control laboratories, where analysis is usually carried out by technicians lacking NMR expertise, will now be able to add the unique capabilities of NMR to their range of analysis techniques. The ease of use and data capture makes high-throughput NMR a reality, ideal for industrial settings where large numbers of samples are processed and the results needed quickly to feedback into control processes.

Contact Oxford Instruments on tel 01865 393200 or visit www.oxford-instruments.com/pulsarnmr

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New wet sieve and booth from Hosokawa Micron Well known for its iconic Alpine Air Jet Sieve for laboratory sieving and particle size measuring of fine powders, Hosokawa Micron has now introduced the Viblette™ VBL for fast, accurate wet sieving in the laboratory.

The new unit has applications when wet sieving has to be used for analysis due to the dry material’s highly cohesive nature.

Examples of such materials would be carbon black, some mineral fillers and some dielectric materials.

This state of the art machine uses enhanced vibration to deliver short measuring times up to 1/3rd that of conventional wet sieves. The electro magnetic vibration mechanism breaks the liquid film formed on the sieve surface, which is a problem with other wet sieving devices. This ensures effective powder wetting and short sieving times.

The incorporation of specially designed showering nozzles allow the Hosokawa Micron Viblette™VBL to achieve accurate sieving using just about a sixth of the amount of water used by conventional wet sieves.

Liquid is sprayed through sprinkler shower nozzles onto powdery sample on the sieve.

The sprinkler rotating above the sieve is driven

by liquid pressure and the design ensures even wetting of the powder and independent control of both liquid rate and rotation speed is provided to ensure maximum versatility.

There is very little wash liquid waste.

Repeatability of testing is ensured as sprinkler rotation, liquid rate and the amplitude of vibration can be varied and controlled to preset levels. This ensures consistent repeatability and very accurate measurement of particle size.

In addition to the standard 200mm drum size an adaptor is provided so that 75mm sieves can be used up to three sets for simultaneous measurement. Even 10micron screening is possible with the new Viblette™ VBL. The Viblette™ VBL can process quantities of slurry up to 10 litres/minute and uses a special optional feeding device for this application as required.

Hosokawa Micron announces the development of the new design, low noise Whisper-Booth. This compact Downflow Booth achieves noise levels of approximately 60dba, which is less than a normal conversation, making it one of the quietest

downflow booths on the market today.

Capable of delivering OELs of <1µg/m3 this new Downflow Booth is ideal for applications where it needs to be positioned within ‘quiet zones’ or within multi-processing areas where acoustic interference would be a problem and when ‘silent running’ is more preferable.

Always at the forefront of containment technology design, Hosokawa Micron engineers have worked closely with customers in the development of the Hosokawa Whisper-Booth to ensure it meets both containment level requirements and low noise levels, to satisfaction.

“In using a combination of high efficiency, low vibration and quieter running motors, low noise fans and high density sound attenuating insulation we have been able to create a unique Downflow Booth that operates at whisper sound levels,” explains Carl Emsley, Hosokawa Micron.

Contact Hosokawa Micron on tel 01928 755100 or visit www.hosokawa.co.uk

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Introducing aCOLyte 3 from Synbiosis

Durable, seal-less pumps for high or low pressure When pumping applications involve corrosives, abrasives, slurries or non-lubricating liquids Hydra-Cell seal-less, high-pressure diaphragm pumps are an ideal choice.

Available from Michael Smith Engineers, the Hydra-Cell range of pumps are suited to both high and low pressure applications and combine rugged durability with exceptional pumping accuracy.

The range covers flow rates up to 140 litres/min at maximum discharge pressures between 70 and 170Bar, depending on the model. The absence of seals, cups or packing eliminates the issues associated with seal failure and therefore lowers maintenance costs. They can also be run dry without damage.

They have a compact, multi-diaphragm design that saves space and helps to reduce

maintenance costs and also means that for most applications, there is no need for pulsation dampeners. They operate with true positive displacement for optimum energy efficiency (>85 percent), better than API675 for repeatability, linearity and steady state accuracy.

Hydra-Cell pumps are available in a wide choice of liquid end materials ensuring versatility in their ability to handle most ‘challenging fluids’ along with the flexibility to be adapted to a wide range of pumping duties. They have a proven track-record of robust and reliable operation in applications such as; metering, dosing, injecting and spraying chemicals, solvents, acids, hydrocarbons, natural gas liquids, alkalis, polymers, aqueous ammonia, resins, slurries, recycled or dirty liquids.

Contact Michael Smith Engineers on tel 0800 316 7891 or visit www.michael-smith-engineers.co.uk

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Synbiosis, a world-leading manufacturer of automated microbiological systems, has introduced its aCOLyte 3 cost-effective colony counting system, which is ideal for microbiologists that need to significantly increase their throughput, as well as improve count accuracy.

The new aCOLyte 3 is a low-cost automated colony counter, designed for a rapid count of pour, spread and spiral plates. The system can read plates of up to 90mm in seconds, generating precise plate count results up to ten times faster than manual counts. The numerical count data and plate images can be directly transferred to Excel or Open office to avoid errors in data transfer, ensuring accurate GLP compliant result reporting and archiving every time.

The aCOLyte 3 provides full colour image display and comes complete with software based on Synbiosis’ powerful ProtoCOL 3 software (independently validated as a highly accurate colony counting package). The system can be supplied with a computer or scientists can utilise their own laptop or desktop PC and simply connect the aCOLyte 3 via a USB port.

The aCOLyte 3 is lit by white LEDs mounted above and below the plate, enabling accurate detection of colonies as small as 0.3mm. For laboratories where strong ambient light could interfere, there is also the option to have a detachable screen fitted to prevent any reflection or glare affecting the count.

Martin Smith of Synbiosis stated: “Microbiologists often have to count hundreds of colonies every day. This can be time consuming, tiring and error prone. What they need is simple to set up, yet inexpensive automation for detecting difficult to see colonies, so they can put the plates in a device and quickly obtain accurate counts.”

Martin added: “Our design team has listened. After a year of development work, we are confident that our resulting aCOLyte 3 system is the best value technology available and will significantly increase microbial testing throughput in any food, environmental or clinical laboratory which chooses an aCOLyte 3 colony counter.”

Contact Synbiosis on tel 01223 727125 or visit www.synbiosis.com/protocol-3/

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WR Electrical expands capability and skills base WR Refrigeration, the leading national refrigeration and air conditioning contractor, has expanded its business with the launch of WR Electrical.

WR Electrical will provide a comprehensive range of services, including electrical design, installation and testing to National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting (NICEIC) approved installer standards.

The move is designed to support the continued growth of WR Refrigeration, which saw an increase in turnover of some 31 percent last year.

Patrick Mullins, Business Development and Marketing Director, said: “We see electrical services as a key part of our offering to customers. It is an essential element in most refrigeration and air conditioning projects, and offers growth opportunities in the electrical field in its own right.”

He added: “The new operation provides us with a highly competitive, motivated and experienced in-house electrical design and installation capability, working to WR Refrigeration’s exacting standards. It is good for customers and confers a significant competitive advantage in the market for WR Refrigeration.”

WR Electrical will be headquartered in Leicester and Cardiff, with electrical projects being carried out nationally by specialist satellite teams, managed by electrical designers.

It will initially employ 20 electrical engineers, with additional staff being taken on as the business expands. All electrical staff will be qualified up to the 17th edition IET Electrical Wiring Regulations and will carry ECS Skill Cards.

In addition to providing specialist electrical support on WR Refrigeration projects, WR Electrical will offer electrical services as a stand-alone proposition.

Mike Nicholas, Managing Director, said: “We see significant opportunities in relation to both commercial and industrial refrigeration and air conditioning, in addition to pure electrical installation work.

“The new business is fully equipped to carry out all kinds of electrical and data installations, including control panel building and CAD design.”

Contact WR Refrigeration on tel 0844 250830 or visit www.wrref.com

Siemens Sinamics G120 new control unit Siemens Industry has launched a new control unit with positioning capability – enhancing the Sinamics G120 drive system portfolio.

The new CU250S-2 adds functional support for vector control with encoder evaluation to the existing standard control units, which already offer comprehensive and integrated safety functions.

The new unit supersedes the CU240S unit within the G120 product portfolio. Single axis applications with induction motors, basic positioning tasks and applications requiring numerous I/Os can now be supported.

The new control unit includes safety functions STO (Safe Torque Off), SBC (Safe

Brake Control) and SS1 (Safe Stop 1). This allows for applications with basic safety requirements to be catered for. Extended safety functions can be activated via an optional software license.

In line with the modular concept of the Sinamics G120 range, the new control units can be easily combined with all relevant power modules and support all applications currently addressed by the Sinamics G120 portfolio – both with or without encoder evaluation. These include pump, fan and compressor applications, as well as mill, mixer and extruder applications across the automotive, textile, printing, chemical and material handling industrial sectors.

Contact Siemens Industry UK on tel 0161 446 6645 or visit www.industry.siemens.co.uk

New brooms, brushes and detectable tools Detectamet world leading supplier of detectable equipment has launched a new range of completely detectable brush products for the food industry. Brushes and brooms are essential tools for processing and cleaning in the food industry and this new range significantly increases the choice of detectable brushes to satisfy a wide range of special and general tasks.

Made from Detectamet’s unique plastic polymer these products are completely detectable from the bristles to the top of the handles. The initial designs are made in foodcontrast-blue with white handles and there is a good range of types and sizes.

They include a choice of sweeping brush heads with an adjustable socket capable of holding handles from 18mm to 25mm in diameter. A wide range of hand brushes are also available for scrubbing surfaces, dishes, pots, containers, tubes and bottles.

Detectamet are producing these first items following requests from customers. The Company will add new varieties of detectable brush tools to satisfy the demand for HACCP positive tools and processing aids.

The new detectable plastic stirrer with long handle and scraping edge is designed to be a tough and durable mixing tool that is easy to

clean and virtually unbreakable.

It is over 410mm (16”) long and the 155mm (6”) ‘secure grip’ handle makes it easier to use in wet environments. The 40mm (1 1/2") wide plastic chisel edge is intended to push/scrape the sides of mixing bowls without damaging surfaces and equipment. A choice of two shapes means that users can select a solid bladed stirrer or a blade with holes to suit a variety of mixing tasks.

These practical tools have a number of important food safety benefits. All tools used in food processing are potential hazards, but these Detectamet plastic stirrers can be incorporated into HACCP management systems because typical metal detection machines used in the food processing industry can detect them. So losses or breakages can be identified within the food producer’s systems before the food is sent out to the stores.

The choice of colours can help to reduce cross contamination dangers by fitting into shift, location or product colour coding schemes. The special plastic material used to make the stirrers is based on a food safe polypropylene that has been approved against EU regulations (2002/72/EU) for materials in contact with food.

Contact Detectamet on tel 01759 304200 or visit www.detectamet.co.uk

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Gist adds 20 lifting floor 44 pallet trailers Gist Limited has added another 20 lifting floor, double-decker, 44-pallet trailers to their temperature-controlled fleet.

These vehicles offer a 10 percent increase in pallet carrying capacity compared to a standard 13.6m double-decker. The wideradius edge capping and vortex generator at the rear smooth airflow and reduce fuel consumption. The vehicle is fitted with 445/45 R.19.5 tyres which also widen the track resulting in greater stability and reduced tyre wear.

The trailers are tailored precisely to meet Gist’s requirements for delivering customers’ fresh and chilled foods, dairy and cut flowers for high street and other supermarket retailers around the UK and Europe.

In the last year Gist has added 40 doubledeckers to their fleet increasing pallet capacity by over 50 percent compared to standard 26 pallet trailers.

Martin Gwynn, Chief Executive, Gist said: “At Gist we are always looking at ways to improve productivity, cut costs and reduce the impact of our operation on the environment. With our primary business growing, these vehicles will be a great asset to our existing fleet.”

Contact Gist on tel 01256 891111 or visit www.gistworld.com

Cook safely with Thermapen The British designed and built SuperFast Thermapen thermometer by ETI has fast become an essential piece of equipment.

Its speed, accuracy and user-friendly design make it ideal for busy kitchens; for dishes that need careful temperature control or simply for knowing nearly instantly that meat or fish is perfectly cooked.

The SuperFast Thermapen and the new Backlit Thermapen are ideal cooking companions. Thermapen’s fine, stainless steel, foldaway probe will not damage the look of your food, whilst allowing you to check it thoroughly and ensure that everything’s safely cooked through.

Available in 10 colours, the stylish and

water-resistant SuperFast Thermapen is lightweight and fits comfortably into the palm of the hand. A handy belt pouch is also available to ensure that your Thermapen is exactly where you need it to be.

The new Backlit Thermapen has all the features of the SuperFast Thermapen with the added benefit of an intelligent low-light sensor that will automatically illuminate the digital display when ambient light is low.

Each Thermapen comes with a calibration certificate and a two year guarantee.

The SuperFast Thermapen costs £48 (plus VAT), the Backlit Thermapen is £56 (plus VAT) and a zip up belt pouch just £6 (plus VAT).

Contact ETI on tel 01903 202151 or visit www.thermometer.co.uk

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#foodtec // TECHNOLOGY

Hi-line Industries’ alternative filter elements Hi-line Industries have considerable experience in the supply of alternative filter elements which are ‘copy exact’ replacements for original equipment fitments. Filter elements are consumable wear parts that are essential in providing the maximum protection to downstream equipment and production processes. However these products can also fall in the ‘fit and forget’ category, with damage caused to capital equipment or production output if they become blocked with particulate or otherwise operate at high differential pressures.

With over 147,000 different filter elements to cross reference from utilising their own electronic software, the supply of appropriate alternative filter elements from Hi-line has never been simpler. Their aim is to provide a ‘one-stop’ filtration service for industry, whereby they can undertake to supply both original filtration equipment as well as optional, highly economic alternative cartridges wherever applicable. Their range of filter elements fit into existing filter housings without modification, and will be of equal performance as the original branded products, or in many cases will outperform them.

The Hi-line elements are all manufactured to ISO 8573-1:2010 with a pleated media construction which provides more than four times the filtration area than conventional wrapped or rolled media filters. In addition they ensure less oil carry-over, with longer service life and lower differential pressure. The larger cross section filtration areas require a much lower energy source during operation, and the Hi-line alternative filter elements can also be less expensive than original part replacements.

Replacement filter elements can be supplied for a wide range of fluid applications including compressed air (coalescing, air drying and vacuum), hydraulics, water, grease, gas (using microfibre technology) and chemicals (absolute and semi-absolute). Special purpose filters can be supplied for compressors (filters, separators and intake) autoclave (venting), panel filters (reloadable filter frames), bag filters and filter baskets. The varying specialised filtration functions cover self-cleaning and backflushing, stainless steel filters and strainers as well as Duplex and Simplex strainers. Specialised media available includes activated carbon and HEPA filters, together with spun bond polypropylene and wound cartridges. Process filtration can be supplied for breweries, dairies, pharmaceutical and general manufacturing, together with sterile filters for medical, laboratory and dental applications.

Contact Hi-line Industries on tel 01283 533377 or visit www.hilineindustries.com

Dicing and shredding from Interfood with Foodlogistik Interfood’s capabilities in food processing machinery have been extended with the announcement that the company has been appointed as the sole distributor for the UK and Ireland of the Foodlogistik range of dicing and shredding equipment.

Germany based Foodlogistik has over 35 years of experience in designing and manufacturing powerful, reliable and accurate clean cut machines. The brand is well established, with more than 150 units already in operation throughout the UK and Ireland.

It represents one of the most comprehensive ranges of dicers and shredders available on the market today: more than 20 different machine models for various applications and different capacity levels. For specialist applications, machines can also be manufactured to specific requirements.

Richard Nethercot is Product Manager for Interfood Systems - Fresh Meat Portioning, the Division that is responsible for the Foodlogistik range. He comments: “This is a very natural fit for us, an extension to our existing offering in the TVI range of fresh meat portioning systems. We are delighted at

the appointment and look forward to discussing with our customers the opportunities this presents, not only in the cutting and dicing of meat, but also in fruit, vegetables, cheese and fish.”

Superior build quality and hygiene is foremost in the design of the machines.

Versatility is also key with the capacity to dice from 500kg to 4,000kg an hour, with options which range from hand load to tote bin or even full conveyor automation. Large chamber designs and powerful hydraulic drives with fixed or driven grid options ensure the very best cube and strip portion with consistently clean, square, sinew free edges.

Mark Bishop, Joint Managing Director of Interfood, said: “Foodlogistik is already widely known for its quality so it is a very welcome addition to our portfolio. As with all product ranges that we represent, it is backed by a dedicated team of Interfood engineers to ensure that customers know they are getting not only an excellent machine but also the all important service and support required to maximise its potential.”

Contact Interfood Technlogy on tel 01844 217676 or visit www.interfoodtechnology.com

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New IPL Robot from Marel

Value unit for UHT processing Tetra Pak Processing has introduced a new model in its range of UHT processing equipment. Tetra Therm Aseptic Flex 1 in its basic form is a stripped-down, continuous aseptic processing unit that provides solid indirect UHT performance at lower capital cost.

The unit has been re-engineered to cut manufacturing costs and reduce steam consumption during operation. A tubular heat exchanger with ‘product-to-product’ heat regeneration improves efficiency. Compared to earlier models it also has an increased capacity range of 5000-18,000 litres/hour. Running time is eight hours (16 hours with options).

Applications include milk, flavoured milk, cream, recombined milk, drinking yoghurt, soya milk, buffalo milk, juice (fibres up to

3mm), tea and coffee.

The Tetra Therm Aseptic Flex 1 can be installed as a stand-alone unit or as part of a complete dairy line solution. A new automation platform enables easier line integration. It is easy to upgrade and options include complete process control, modifications to extend running time and extra valves to improve filling efficiency of the balance tank.

Alan Stack of Tetra Pak Processing said: “Our new UHT processing unit fills a gap in the market and provides solid indirect UHT performance for a lower investment. An extended range of options gives great flexibility, backed by Tetra Pak’s world-class knowledge and technical support.”

Contact Tetra Pak Processing UK on tel 01494 886000 or visit www.tetrapak.com/uk

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Marel, pioneers of intelligent portion loading, have produced an all new high performance IPL Robot that can be configured to virtually any application in the protein sector. Single, fresh or frozen portions or sliced groups – like bacon, cooked deli meats, fish and cheese – can be picked from the infeed conveyor and placed straight into trays or a thermoformer.

The system has straightforward, easy-to-use controls, thanks to an universal graphical user interface developed by Marel. This enables operators to switch between products with a minimum of disruption - so essential in today’s ‘fast response to order’ environment.

IPL Robot’s control systems are designed by Marel to provide a high level of versatility and satisfy most customer requirements and applications. Remote access to customer’s installations is possible, enabling fault diagnosis and performance monitoring.

The new IPL Robot can pick and place at speeds of up to 80 picks per minute per head (depending on product). Its long reach measuring 1250mm enables the machine to load even the widest thermoformer at high payloads. Payloads of up to 4.2kg can be handled albeit at reduced speeds.

IPL Robot, including the head and control panel, is 100 percent washdown to IP69, thanks to stainless steel and titanium construction. All product contact parts are manufactured from stainless steel and other food grade materials and can be quickly and easily removed for cleaning.

The head pairs lightness with strength in a hygienic design for high product safety and no risk of contamination through splintering of composite materials.

Marel has made huge advances in gripper technology, which contributes greatly to accuracy, product presentation and overall efficiency of the IPL Robot. Virtually any product - however delicate - can be lifted and placed, at speed, into a tray or a thermoformer in a wide variety of configurations.

Marel grippers are patented and manufactured to the very highest standards and easy regular servicing delivers a long operating life.

The size, position and orientation of the incoming products are determined by the robot’s vision system.

At the appropriate point, the portion is transferred to the tray or a thermoformer to give the required pack style or presentation. Any out of specification portions pass to a makeweight operator or are diverted to a dedicated bulk or food service pack.

The IPL Robot vision system can recognise product characteristics such as size or shape and can be programmed to place or divert products according to requirements.

For high volume applications, IPL Robot’s vision control system can operate up to six loading heads and, if required, each head can be programmed to produce a different pack format.

Contact Marel UK on tel 01603 700755 or visit www.marel.com

INTERNATIONAL POSTHARVEST CONFERENCE

#foodevent #foodex #foodconf #foodsym

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// EXHIBITIONS / CONFERENCES

2013

This event will take place at the Cranfield University, Bedfordshire.

visit www.cranfield.ac.uk

4-5

VITAFOODS ASIA This exhibition dedicated to the nutraceutical, functional food and drink and dietary supplement industries will take place at the AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong.

visit www.vitafoodasia.com

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This event about “a journey along profitable customer care” will take place at Waitrose, South Harrow.

visit www.harbin-agri-expo.com

visit www.speciality&finefoodfair.co.uk

11-13

FOOD INGREDIENTS ASIA Serving the whole of South East Asia, this event will take place at the BITEC, Bangkok, Thailand.

visit www.ubm.com/event/1696/fi-asia-thailand

15-17

PETnology This 16th PETnology conference will take place in Munich, Germany, in parallel to the first two days of DRINTEC.

visit www.petnology.com

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18-20

iba This leading Bakery Machinery and Ingredients exhibition takes place at the Munich Trade Fair Grounds in Munich Germany.

visit www.iba.de

The return of the Temperature Controlled Storage and Distribution exhibition will take place at the Peterborough Arena, England.

FRESH MONTGOMERY/IFE This food and drink event will take place for the first time at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa.

visit www.freshmontgomery.co.uk

18-20

SPECIALITY & FINE FOOD FAIR This exhibition will take place at the London Olympia.

TCS&D

visit www.TCS&Dshow.com

AGRICULTURE & FOOD EXPO HARBIN This trade fair for food, agriculture and the agriculture technology industry will take place in China.

8-10

18-19

THE FOOD CLUB

visit www.the foodcluborg.co.uk

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SEPTEMBER CONTINUED

OILS + FATS This International trade fair for the technology and trade of oils and fats will take place at the Messe Munchen, Munich, Germany.

visit www.oils-and-fats.com

19-21

Eu’Vend + COFFEENA These events will now take place from the above mentioned date in Cologne, Germany.

visit www.euvend.com and www.coffeena.biz

20-23

GLOBOIL INDIA This exhibition will take place at The Renaissance Mumbai Hotel and Convention Centre, Powai, India.

visit www.globoilindia.com

21-23

OILSEED & GRAIN TRADE SUMMIT This re-named three-day summit which was first launched seven years ago will take place at the Hyatt Regency in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.

visit www.soyandgraintrade.com

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IEC This conference will take place at the Westin Hotel, Cape Town, Africa.

visit www.internationalegg.com

24-27

Labelexpo EUROPE This exhibition will take place in Brussels Expo, Brussels, Belgium.

visit www.labelexpo-europe.com

25-27

Lunch!

This exhibition will take place at the Business Design Centre, London.

visit www.lunchshow.co.uk

25-27

OCTOBER CONTINUED

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MacFrut This international fruit and fresh produce exhibition will take place at the Cesena Fiera, Italy.

Sweet & SnackTec China This exhibition on Processing, Manufacturing and Packaging for the Sweet and Confectionery, Bakery and Snack Food Industry will take place in Shanghai, China.

visit www.sweetsnacktecchina.com

visit www.macfrut.com OCTOBEROCTOBER

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PACKAGING INNOVATIONS LONDON This event will take place at gthe Business Design Centre, Islington, London.

NATURAL PRODUCTS This Nordic Organic Food-Fair first launched in 2012, which will sit next the Nordic Organic Food Fair, will take place in Malmo Massan, Sweden.

visit www.naturalproductsscandinavia

visit www.easyFairs.com/PI-London

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FOODEXPO, FOODTEK, PACKTEK AGRITEK UZBEKISTAN These four exhibitions will take place at the same time at the Uzexpocentre in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

visit visit www.intexpo.uz

20-21

NORDIC ORGANIC FOOD FAIR This exhibition in its second year will take place at Malmo-Massan, Sweden.

visit www.nordicorganicfair.com

21-23

SOY & GRAIN SUMMIT This trade summit will take place in Minneapolis, MN, USA.

visit www.soyandgrain.com

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ANUGA This exhibition of food and drinks products will take place in Cologne, Germany.

visit www.koelnmesse.co.uk and www.anuga.com

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MAFEX MAGHREB FOOD EXHIBITION This second exhibition will take place at the OFEC exhibition Centre in Casablanca, Morocco.

visit www.iegroup.org.

14-16

UIB CONGRESS This world congress (l'Union Internationale de la Boulangerie) will take place at the Verona Fiere, Verona, Italy.

visit www.uib.congress.com

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WORLDFOOD This exhibition will take place in Kiev, Ukraine.

visit www.food-exhibitions.com

NOVEMBER

5-8

WORLDFOOD This 16th exhibition will take place in Kazakhstan.

visit www.food-exhibitions.com

6-9

INTERFOOD & DRINK These exhibition and conference will take place in Sofia, Bulgaria.

visit www.iec.bg

#newfood

NEW PRODUCTS //

// CONSUMER / CATERER

Yeo Valley’s new summer limited edition Dulce de Leche is back After being away from the retail sector for nearly three years, Merchant Gourmet will be re-launching their Dulce de Leche into Asda from the summer. The decision to reintroduce this product was made as a result of the increasing demands from our consumers wanting an authentic product compared to “me too” products currently on the shelf.

Sanjay Davda Head of Merchant Gourmet said: “This is an exciting time for Merchant Gourmet and especially with the relaunch of our famous Dulce de Leche as this iconic product has been in high demand since it was delisted nearly three years ago from our consumers. A large proportion of enquires that come through our customer service department and on our website are from customers enquiring about its return. It is important to listen to what our consumers want and as a result, it will be back on

supermarket shelves from this summer.”

The classic, luxurious, creamy and rich caramel sauce is prepared by slowly heating sweetened milk until it is caramelised which results in the ultimate dessert ingredient and the perfect addition to any pantry. Speaking about the versatility of the product, Sanjay said: “I think part of the popularity of our Dulce de Leche is down to its flexibility, as you can use it to create truly decadent puddings from toffee cheesecakes and Banoffee pies to caramel tarts or simply drizzle it over ice cream for an amazing transformation. This product is extremely popular in South America and when translated, literally means "candy of milk." We are really excited to be bringing this iconic product back to the retail market and are looking forward to receiving positive feedback from our consumers and retailers alike.”

Contact Merchant Gourmet on tel 020 7257 6470 or visit www.merchant-gourmet.com

Yeo Valley, the British family-run dairy company, is to launch the latest in its series of Limited Edition big pot yogurts, with a summery Mango, Peach and Passion Fruit 0 percent Fat yogurt.

Driven by a range of exciting flavours, Yeo Valley’s limited edition big pot line (of which Lemon & Poppy seed is the latest) is enjoying an impressive sales growth of 23 percent year on year*.

The new tropical flavour is a smooth and creamy fat free yogurt that will be added to Yeo Valley’s popular and expanding 0 percent Fat range.

Yeo Valley has also re-designed the front of its 0 percent Fat pots, to feature the 0 percent fat message within the brand’s heart logo. The bold new design aims to make the message clearer for the health conscious shopper.

The 450g Mango, Peach and Passion Fruit big pot will be available from all major retailers.

• Source: Nielsen 12WE 30 March 2013

Contact Yeo Valley on tel 01761 462798 or visit www.yeovalley.co.uk

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Sainsbury’s Mariani Foods unveil new rolls out street ‘Legends’ Brand food range Sainsbury’s has launched a range of on-the-go lunch time options, inspired by the growing demand for street food in the UK. Available in stores in wraps, salads and flatbreads, the brand new chilled by Sainsbury’s street food range includes foods from around the world, giving customers the choice of global flavours in a convenient bite.

From aromatic Indian inspired flatbreads and salads, which capture the fresh tastes of Asia, through to wraps showcasing the hot flavours of Jamaica. The new additions include a standard sized Jamaican Jerk Chicken wrap cut in two, or a single burrito Style Street wrap available in the following varieties: Indian Prawn; A slightly sweet, spiced dhal combined with king prawns, crunchy vegetables and hot tomato and chilli sauce on a delicious tortilla wrap; Moroccan Chicken – Succulent British chicken breast is paired with a rich harissa dressing, chickpeas, apricots, crunchy vegetables on a tortilla wrap; Singapore Noodle: This wrap combines thin rich noodles, curry powder, pork, prawns, spring onions and coriander in a tortilla wrap.

Other products include Flatbreads such as Ras el hanout chicken with tabbouleh, Keralan Spiced Vegetable and Chilli Cheese & Bean. For those wanting a healthy kick injected with flavour, the Street Salads include flavour combinations of South Indian Chicken & Vindaloo Chickpeas, Pad Thai King Prawn & Chicken, and Falafels with Herby Tabbouleh.

The ‘by Sainsbury’s street food’ range will come in pink, vibrant packaging, aiming to appeal to customers looking for an exciting, fresh and innovative lunch time option.

Paul Morgan, Sandwiches and Sushi Buyer at Sainsbury’s said: “Street food is on-trend at the moment, however this exciting, on-the-go type of cuisine has been around for hundreds of years. The new street food range offers all the vibrant flavours you would expect while being convenient for busy people who are short on time."

Contact Sainsbury’s on tel 020 7695 6000 or visit www.j-sainsbury.co.uk

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Mariani Foods, the leading producer of premium beef jerky and biltong has launched its new European brand identity, ‘Legends’. The new brand highlights the company’s premium product quality as well as its 30-year heritage of producing quality beef jerky. It also represents a new generation of beef jerky, which is soft and easy to chew. The brand also serves to highlight the product’s numerous health benefits. The new range includes: Original, Bulgogi, Nice ‘N’ Spicy and Biltong.

Don Nisbet, Managing Director, Mariani Foods said: “With the Legends brand we wanted to create a fresh new look for the UK

and EU markets which represents this new generation of softer beef jerky, whilst at the same time retaining Mariani’s premium image, quality product offering and heritage.”

Mariani has been producing premium jerky for over 30 years and supplying into the Australian, Asian and Middle Eastern markets. Legends ‘soft’ beef jerky is made from selected free roaming grass fed cattle specifically suited to the Legends product and process. Only the finest cuts of premium beef are used, which are hand cut to ensure the right thickness and to enhance the authentic meaty flavour.

Contact Mariani Foods on tel +61 2666 22177 or visit www.mariani.com.au

Booths “Meet the Buyer” Programme Booths, the Northern food retailer committed to supporting small scale suppliers, is launching the first product range secured through its new online application system introduced to attract small, artisan producers and farmers.

Small enterprises frequently face difficulties securing a listing within the UK’s larger retail chains due to being unable to meet demands and fulfil large contracts. Booths launched the straightforward online supplier system to make it as easy as possible for small farmers and producers to supply Booths and make their product retail ready.

John Gill, Booths Buyer, explains: “Booths is unique amongst supermarket retailers - our relatively small size opens up doors to stocking exceptional food and drink from small scale suppliers who would normally avoid supermarkets due to their small production output and uncertain quantity, often dependant on seasonality and farming conditions.”

“We see that we have a role in ensuring the future of small producers and artisan production methods and hope to go some way to achieving this by offering a shop window and viable marketplace for their produce, paying a fair price to suppliers and working flexibly to stock produce by availability and seasonality. We did not want our administrative procedures to deter potential suppliers and become a barrier to stocking the best products available.”

Marcela Flores launched her authentic Mexican range of tortilla chips and salsas in Booths stores in March. Produced in

Nottingham, Marcela Flores has a Mexican heritage and uses authentic ingredients and a secret family recipe.

Marcela said: “I am really excited to be working with Booths supermarket as our launch partners. With so many shared principles and values, it is the perfect fit.

Booths shares the commitment to quality, provenance and emphasis on ethically sourced produce which is at the heart of Marcela’s Kitchen, not forgetting that they are the only supermarket fully aligned to the Slow Food campaign. Our range is lovingly created from family recipes to consistently deliver exciting yet distinct products and I am delighted that in partnership with Booths, Marcela’s Kitchen has the opportunity to share our passion for authentic Mexican food.”

There are just four simple stages that producers have to go through before they can start supplying Booths. Each stage is explained in detail, step by step, on the retailer’s website to support and guide smaller suppliers with as much help as possible.

It begins with getting the product ready for retail sale and includes a retail ready checklist to help suppliers with this process. Secondly, interested suppliers complete a simple online application with basic questions about the business and product, supported by a completed example application.

Once submitted, potential suppliers will receive a response within 10 days and if the application meets Booths criteria, the supplier will be invited to a ‘meet the buyer’ event.

Contact Booths on tel 0177 269 3800 or visit http://supply.booths.co.uk/how-to-supply-booths

#newfood // NEW PRODUCTS

‘Luxuriously Light’ cakes from Exquisite A delicious new range of reduced fat cakes has been launched by Exquisite Handmade Cakes.

Designed, crafted and baked by experts in the Exquisite Handmade Cakes bakery, the range includes a light and fluffy Victoria Sponge Cake, fresh and zesty Lemon Drizzle Cake and a dark and sumptuous Chocolate Cake.

All are firm favourites in Exquisite’s classic cake range.

Each cake has the same luxurious flavour and beautiful taste as Exquisite’s originals. However, both the icing and the sponge are reduced fat versions of those in Exquisite’s standard range of cakes and baked goods, with each cake containing 40 percent less fat. The range also contains 50 percent less saturated fat.

Viv Parry, founder of Exquisite Handmade

Cakes said: “If you are looking for a lighter life but still want the taste of luxury, give our reduced fat cakes a try. “Each cake has the luxurious flavour and high quality you would expect from an Exquisite cake. However, we have re-crafted both our icings and sponges to be ‘reduced fat’ versions of those in our original range.

“As with all of our products, when designing our reduced fat range our ethos has been simple. We want to hand-make the products with the finest ingredients to the highest possible standard.”

As with all Exquisite Handmade Cakes, each cake is available in pre-portioned or uncut, ambient or frozen formats. When cut, each cake serves approximately 14 portions.

Contact Exquisite Handmade Cakes on tel 0113 289 0283 or visit www.exquisitehandmadecakes.co.uk

Restaurant spices up ready meals market A much-loved South Yorkshire restaurant is boosting business with a new range of ready meals, prepared and cooked in its kitchen.

With the economy still struggling, Jaz Boparai, owner of Chilli Restaurant on Market Street, Barnsley, decided to look for new ways to increase sales and keep his kitchens busy during the quieter midweek period.

So to help cash-strapped customers, Chilli has launched a new range of ready meals that is available in shops across the borough. The meals are prepared in the Chilli kitchens so diners get the same delicious tasting restaurant meals to eat at their own dining table.

Jaz explained: “All our ready meals are made with chicken and come in tikka masala, korma or balti with pilau rice. They are made in the kitchen from the same recipe so people get restaurant quality meals at home.

“Our meals are quite different as Indian food is normally Bangladeshi or Kashmiri but our meals are Punjabi so we use much less oil.”

Jaz, who opened his restaurant in 2004, added: “Although the restaurant is doing well, we are in challenging economic times so it is about finding alternative revenue streams. It

also helps customers who may be feeling the pinch.

“We are looking to expand the range to include bhajis and samosas and we are keen to keep it local and boost Barnsley by partnering with local stockists.”

The business is receiving support in its new venture from Barnsley Business and Innovation Centre (BBIC) supported by Enterprising Barnsley with the assistance of funding from Barnsley Council.

“I am getting some excellent support from the team at BBIC, who are really helping me push the project forward.”

Kevin Steel, Business Development Manager at BBIC, said: “Chilli already has a superb reputation in Barnsley so we are working with Jaz to capitalise on that to ensure Chilli at Home is a success. We are providing Jaz with a range of support, including a sales and marketing food and drink specialist, who is helping to identify potential stockists and partners.”

The branding and design work for the ready meal packaging was created by local firm Pixelfinity.

Contact BBIC on tel 01226 249590 or visit www.bbic.co.uk

‘Triple Layer’ indulgence from Exquisite Exquisite Handmade Cakes, the handcrafted luxury cakes specialist, is launching a brand new flavour within its gourmet Triple Layer range of luxury cakes.

From June, a fresh and exciting new Carrot flavour has been available alongside its existing opulent Chocolate, traditional Victoria and lively Lemon variants in the Triple Layer range.

The Carrot Triple Layer Cake: This dense and moist gateau has three layers of lightly spiced sponge made with an abundance of freshly grated carrot and sultanas. It is finished with a sweet white cream-cheese icing and crunchy walnuts.

The Chocolate Triple Layer Cake: Crafted from three layers of rich and opulent sponge, strong chocolate flavours run through this cake. An indulgent chocolate icing runs through its layers and it is finished on top with both chocolate icing and delicate light and dark chocolate decorations.

The Lemon Triple Layer Cake: This gateau has three layers of light lemon flavoured sponge filled with zesty lemon curd and lemon icing. It is finished with a lively lemon frosting.

The Victoria Triple Layer Cake: Comprising of three layers of light and fluffy vanilla sponge, this cake is filled with a rich fruity raspberry jam and a light sweet vanilla icing. It is finished with a delicate dusting of sugar.

All of Exquisite Handmade Cakes’ Triple Layer range can be bought in single units. They are available in both portioned and un-portioned formats.

When cut they serve between 14-16 portions. Each has a ‘Best Before’ of 28 days from date of manufacture and all are suitable for freezing.

Every Exquisite Handmade Cake is made to a traditional recipe with a modern twist. Crafted by hand in Britain, each cake has been specifically designed for caterers requiring the highest quality, beautifully presented and cleverly innovated cakes for their clientele. Only the finest quality ingredients are used for exceptional flavour and texture. No Hydrogenated fats, Southampton Six colours and no Genetically Modified ingredients are ever used.

Contact Exquisite Handmade Cakes on tel 0113 289 0283 or visit www.exquisitehandmadecakes.co.uk

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High speed hot dog New York style Adding a new dimension to the burgeoning street food scene is Snowbird foods. The fully cooked and frozen sausage and meatballs manufacturer has developed a proudly British version of the iconic New York Hot Dog. In the place of a pink, bendy and finely minced dog, Snowbird is presenting a traditional British sausage made of bowl chopped (not minced) quality cuts of pork which it fries and oven bakes in the factory to a uniform golden brown before freezing.

The iconic hot dog flavour profile is added to this familiar texture by a complex yet balanced recipe which features rapeseed oil, both standard and smoked salt, rubbed marjoram, standard and smoked black pepper, garlic, coriander and ginger.

The all British New York Hot Dog (made in London!) can be produced in a variety of sizes from chipolata upwards, but Snowbird research has identified 100g as ideal because this weight delivers a 28mm sausage that gives a good filling to a standard hot dog roll.

“This is a quality British twist on a traditional American street snack because our quality recipe in a beef collagen casing delivers a texture which is familiar to British sausage eaters and has a great flavour which is borrowed from the New World,” said Snowbird Sales Director, Roy Anderson.

Whilst outdoor eating is the norm for street food style products, Snowbird sees the New York Hot Dog Sausage as of a suitable quality to be presented as a plated meal centre with fries, salads and other interesting accompaniments.

It can be heated from frozen in a microwave (in seconds) and can also quickly be oven baked, griddled, grilled or even fried. It is packed in 4 kilo cases.

Contact Snowbird Foods on tel 020 8805 9222 or visit www.snowbirdfoods.co.uk

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Wensleydale Creamery reigns supreme The Wensleydale Creamery is celebrating further ‘supreme’ success, after having been crowned Supreme Champion of The National Cheese Awards at the Royal Bath & West Show, picking up several awards for products including their famous Yorkshire Wensleydale and traditional old-fashioned style Kit Calvert Wensleydale, plus their best selling Yorkshire Wensleydale & Cranberries.

The Yorkshire-based cheesemaker was crowned Supreme Champion for its handcrafted traditional Double Gloucester and in total won five cups, six gold, three silver and two bronze awards for its range of handcrafted cheeses at The National Cheese Awards.

Based at Hawes in the heart of the Dales, the Wensleydale Creamery handcrafts its cheese to time-honoured recipes, using milk from local family farms to ensure the quality and authenticity of its cheese.

David Hartley, Managing Director of The Wensleydale Creamery, said: “Following our

previous win at The British Cheese Awards at the end of last year, it is great that our products are again recognised for their outstanding quality. This is testament to the skill and dedication of our whole team here in Wensleydale, with special credit to our talented cheesemakers. It is also a fantastic achievement for our dedicated local farmers, being a reflection of their high quality milk which is at the heart of our truly special cheese.”

Due to the increasing demand for its range of handcrafted, award winning cheeses, the Wensleydale Creamery has plans to redevelop its Creamery at Hawes, with its planning application being approved last month by the Yorkshire Dales National Park. With the building works due to start in 2014, the new Creamery will ensure a sustainable future for Yorkshire Wensleydale cheese production in the heart of Wensleydale for generations to come.

Contact Wensleydale Dairy Products on tel 01969 667664 or visit www.wensleydale.co.uk

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TAGS Tasty Crisps The former Managing Director of Seabrook Crisps has launched his own range of crisps.

John Tague, who took Seabrooks from £11m turnover to £30m, has created TAGS Tasty Crisps.

So far the range is made up of 125g Premium Hand Cooked Potato Chips in three flavours – Malt Vinegar & Sea Salt, Sweet Chilli and Mature Cheddar & Red Onion – and 25g Potato Crisps which come in multipacks of 6 and three flavours: Salt & Vinegar, Cheese & Onion and Ready Salted.

TAGS, which was John’s childhood nickname, is very much a family business.

Apart from John, wife Clare and their four children, Patrick, Joe, Dominic and Cecilia, are all involved in the company which is based in Liverpool.

John said: “We have created a unique new brand to challenge the more established brands in the market. Our branding is deliberately aimed at capturing both today’s

and tomorrow’s consumers.

“Our crisps are produced using the finest ingredients to ensure you always experience products that are bursting with great flavour and taste.

“The products we have launched so far are only the start of our journey as a family business. Over the coming months we intend to introduce further flavours and also extend into other snack products.”

Listings have already been secured with Poundland and B&M stores and John is currently talking with a number of the multiples about further listings. John is planning to expand the range and claim a 10 percent share of the £2.5bn crisp market within 10 years.

“I do not underestimate the challenge but believe this is achievable,” he said. “Our focus is on quality, and I think some retailers will welcome a new mainstream range outside the big players.”

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Incredible! news from Yorkshire Provender Renowned premium soup brand, Yorkshire Provender has launched Incredible!, their new brand of innovative meal solutions.

Incredible! Sauces are made with the same attention to detail as Yorkshire Provender’s award winning soups.

Using top quality ingredients in wellknown sauce varieties, the eye-catching pack designs are a stand-out addition to the chiller cabinet.

Incredible! Sauces are delicious just as they are, stirred in to pasta, or as the crowning glory on a humble spud, they also feature useful recipe ideas on the sleeve to extend consumer usability.

Incredible! Pasta Sauces are available in six popular varieties: Brilliant Bolognaise - with Tomato, British Beef, Red Pepper and Herbs; Classic Carbonara – with Cream, Smoked Bacon and Fresh Parsley; Provençale Vegetable - with Tomato, Pepper, Aubergine and Chilli; Creamy Cheese - with Cheddar Cheese and Fresh Parsley; Marvellous Mushroom - with Cream, Wild Mushrooms and Garlic; Tomato and Wensleydale - with Red Pepper and Fresh Basil.

Incredible! Meal Pots are the only meal pots that can be eaten hot or cold, which make them a perfect product to stock all year Incredible! Meal Pots are available in three varieties: Chicken and Wild Rice - with Lentils, Spinach, Butternut and Pinenuts; Mediterranean Veg - with Tomatoes, Peppers, Olives and Pistachio Nuts; Spiced Rooty Veg - with Beans, Chickpeas, Chilli and Herbs.

Belinda Williams, Yorkshire Provender Chief Executive commented: “From the quirky packaging to the nononsense foodie credentials, Incredible! is the natural extension of the respected Yorkshire Provender brand, targeting consumers who require genuinely healthy ‘fast food’ and providing retailers with innovative premium products in the chilled meal sector.”

Contact Yorkshire Provender on tel 01677 424469 or visit www.yorkshireprovender.co.uk

An indulgent combination of flavours Terra Rossa’s new Olive and Tomato Relish is made from abundant ripe Middle Eastern olives and Terra Rossa’s award-winning Passata, this outstanding new recipe is created with fresh tomatoes, garlic, shallots infused with Terra Rossa’s own Zaater – with fragrant thyme, zesty sumac and the nutty texture of sesame seeds.

This relish is literally bursting with freshness and is traditionally eaten mixed with olive oil and enjoyed as an appetiser

with fresh bread. The Olive and Tomato relish is incredibly versatile and forms the perfect complement for many European dishes too. The rich, juicy ingredients with natural sweetness from tomatoes with a hint of pomegranate and date molasses will transform a bowl of pasta into a favourite supper for the whole family. Also, try using it as a base for pizza, a topping for jacket potatoes or even a marinade for barbecued meat.

Contact Terra Rossa Jordan on tel 020 8661 9695 or visit www.terra-rossa.com

Sainsbury’s spearheads responsibly sourced fish Sainsbury’s will be the first major retailer in the UK to launch Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certified River Cobbler.

Farmed in South East Asia, this white fish is a step towards more responsibly farmed alternative fish being available in the supermarket.

The fish, which is an alternative to Cod and Haddock, is native to the Mekong Delta and has been commercially farmed there since early 2000. Sainsbury’s has been working with ASC since 2011 to ensure the fish from Vietnam can be certified. The process involves assessing the comprehensive environmental and social criteria as set by ASC standard – this includes the need to conserve local biodiversity and impact on the local communities. Of particular importance is to ensure the feed used is sourced from known and sustainable sources.

The ASC is an independent global organisation that works to transform aquaculture towards environmental sustainability and social responsibility. The ASC manages the worldwide standards for responsibly farmed seafood and is committed to preserving marine and fresh water habitats, while endorsing social standards.

River Cobbler – also referred to as Basa or Catfish, is grown in ponds for around nine months. Because of its similarities to more common fish like Cod and Haddock it has a mild taste with a light, flaky texture. It is ideal when baked with spices to bring out the flavours or as a great value option for

making fishcakes.

Ben Wheeley, Fish buyer at Sainsbury’s says: “Customers are often confused what fish they should or should not eat due to where it is sourced from. This gives them clear confidence that they are enjoying a responsibly sourced fish – which tastes great.”

This launch is a key step towards Sainsbury’s commitment for all fish they sell to be independently certified as sustainable by 2020, building on their position as the No1 UK retailer for Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) with over 130 products, covering the fish counter to ready meals.

Chris Ninnes, Chief Executive of the ASC says: “As the leading UK retailer of certified seafood this is an important milestone for the ASC. I am delighted that Sainsbury’s is launching ASC certified River Cobbler products in their seafood assortment.

Customers now have the choice to buy farmed fish that has been produced with little to no impact on the environmental and with respect for local communities. ASC’s global certification programme encourages the use of best practices in aquaculture, recognises and promotes the sale of responsibly produced farmed fish, and reassures consumers that the fish they buy has been produced in a responsible manner.

Look out for the ASC logo on pack.”

The products which will be skinless and boneless include River Cobbler fillets 250g, Smoked River Cobbler 240g and Lightly Dusted River Cobbler.

Contact Sainsbury’s on tel 020 7695 6000 or visit www.j-sainsbury.co.uk

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Celebration smoked salmon John Ross Jr (Aberdeen), launched a limited edition Original Classic Smoked Salmon for the Coronation Festival – a four-day gathering of selected Royal Warrant holders at Buckingham Palace staged to celebrate ‘The Best of British’.

The smokehouse’s latest creation, which also celebrates 150 years of smoking salmon, comes in exclusive gold packaging specifically designed to coincide with the Festival, which took in July.

The celebratory smoked salmon respects some flavour-enhancing techniques used since the turn of the century. The majority of these preparation methods are still used today however a few secret elements have been saved for this special limited edition, including marinating the salmon in Demerara sugar and dark rum and coating the salmon in a sealer - all designed to retain

moisture and flavour. Every salmon is still individually hand pin-boned, dry salt cured and hung and cold-smoked in historic traditional brick kilns for up 24 hours over a blend of oak and beech wood chippings.

Christopher Leigh, John Ross Jr’s Master Smoker and Director, explains: “To celebrate the Coronation Festival and our 25 years as a Royal Warrant Holder we wanted to go back 150 years to honour our founding smoking methods, the majority of which we still use today. The Original Classic Smoked Salmon uses rum and molasses to deliver a unique flavour and pays homage to how our smoked salmon was originally prepared in the 19th century. We are delighted to go back to our roots by bringing our secret recipe to life and what better place to officially launch it than in the Royal Gardens of Buckingham Palace.”

Contact John Ross Jr on tel 01224 876677 or visit www.johnrossjr.com

Pom-Bear goes wild with new Pom-Bear Zoo New from Pom-Bear is an innovative extension to the highly successful Pom-Bear franchise: Pom-Bear Zoo. With a delicious ‘Really Cheesy’ flavour, this exciting snack introduces Pom-Bear’s ‘Zoo Friends’, a mix of brand new animal shapes.

Each bag contains up to nine different animal characters so that children can have fun identifying the animals and playing with the pieces before eating them.

The Pom-Bear brand grew by some 35 percent (MAT) during 2012. Marketing Manager, Steve Harger, comments: “Research has shown clearly that consumers would like and expect Pom-Bear to do more than ‘just’ bear shapes, so after the

success of our limited edition ‘Snowmen’ at Christmas we felt the time was right for a new permanent addition to the range.

“We believe we have hit the perfect solution with Zoo, which has scored highly in research with families, both on pack appeal and flavour.”

Pom-Bear Zoo is made from potato cooked in sunflower oil to the same light and crunchy recipe as rest of the Pom-Bear range. As with the other Pom-Bear variants, an individual 19g bag of Zoo has fewer than 100 calories per pack; contains no artificial colours, preservatives or flavour enhancers; is suitable for vegetarians and gluten free.

Contact Intersnack on tel 01207 291910 or visit www.intersnack.co.uk

BLT declared Britian's favourite sandwich It is official, the BLT (Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato) has been voted the UK's favourite sandwich in a poll conducted by the British Sandwich Association.

Over 3,500 people took part in the vote on the BSA's ‘lovesarnies' website to help identify the country's top ten sandwich fillings and whilst varieties of chicken sandwich appeared on the list three times, it was the BLT that topped the overall poll with prawn mayonnaise finishing a close second.

Jim Winship, Director the British Sandwich Association explains: “It is no surprise to see chicken varieties scoring well as they currently account for around 30 percent of sandwich sales in the retail sector, but we did not really expect to see the BLT to take the number one spot.

“There are a lot of variations and opinions about exactly what makes a good BLT. Quality of bacon is clearly key and the tomatoes need to be really fresh and tasty while lettuce should be crunchy - Iceberg tends to be the most popular.”

And the British Sandwich Association's top ten has confirmed that, whilst the nation's taste in food is becoming more eclectic, we still prefer to ‘play it safe' when it comes to our choice in sandwiches.

"There were no really big surprises on the list which just confirmed that traditional fillings are still by far the most popular with cheese, ham and egg also scoring strongly," explains Jim. The British Sandwich Association’s Top 10 Sandwich Fillings are: BLT; Prawn Mayonnaise; Chicken & Bacon; Cheese & Pickle; Chicken Salad; Cheese & Onion; Bacon; Tuna & Sweetcorn; Egg Mayonnaise; Chicken & Stuffing.

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The global bakery industry is predicted to be worth more than $410bn by 2015* – and pioneering new bake-stable ingredients launched by leading European inclusions specialists Pecan Deluxe Candy (Europe) will ensure that the company bags its fair share of the market.

Pecan Deluxe has launched a new range of bake-stable fudge inclusions for cakes, cookies and muffins, and even cheesecake bases, providing new and unique texture and taste options for manufacturers, artisan producers and in-store bakeries across the world. The fudge pieces are made from all-natural ingredients and are available in a range of sizes – 3mm, 6mm and 9mm – and an unprecedented choice of flavours including treacle, ginger, coffee, cola, blueberry, amaretto, strawberry, chocolate and caramel.

Developed in response to significant customer demand, Pecan Deluxe’s bake-stable fudge is complemented by the simultaneous launch of an extensive range of flavoured sugar pearl sprinkles, perfect for topping any type of cake, bun, pastry – and of course many other applications such as ice cream and beverages. Pecan Deluxe sugar pearls are available in an unrivalled choice of more than a dozen natural flavours including strawberry, coffee, amaretto, ginger and lemon - unlike existing products which are intended primarily for decoration. In addition, both the bake-stable fudge and the sugar pearls can be considered for bespoke flavour

development.

These sugar pearls are much more than just sprinkles; they can also be added to cake and muffin mixes to provide a unique and delicious new combination of texture and flavour to standard recipes. A further advantage is their ability to be stored at ambient temperatures for up to 12 months.

Pecan Deluxe’s production facilities in the UK and US ensure that even high-volume orders can be fulfilled rapidly with the option of staggered deliveries.

Pecan Deluxe Commercial Director, Graham Kingston explained: “Pecan Deluxe already has an impressive track record in supplying household name food manufacturers and food service outlets across the world with innovative ingredients to make an otherwise ordinary product into an extraordinary experience for the consumer.

We plan to maximise our significant experience and expertise, particularly within the ice-cream and frozen desserts markets, to bring pioneering new solutions to the bakery sector.

“UK households alone are spending around £5billion on bread and bakery products. In Europe craft bakeries still dominate the market, and across the world there is massive potential for manufacturers, bakeries and patisseries to gain a competitive edge by creating innovative and inspirational new tastes and textures.”

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Beneo new baby food rice starches Beneo, one of the leading manufacturers in functional ingredients, is setting the standard for baby food rice starch with its new range. Ideal for use in fruit and vegetable based jars, the baby food rice starch range not only meets but also exceeds today’s stringent market and regulatory standards, offering producers the ultimate in functional rice ingredients for baby jar applications.

The naturally sourced texturiser qualifies for hypoallergenic, clean label, organic, as well as non-GMO products.

Test trials have shown that vegetable and fruit jars with Beneo’s baby food rice starch have improved product stability in terms of viscosity, syneresis control and shelf-life. In addition, the ingredient’s small particle size creates a creamy texture without any effect on the end product’s taste or colour. Rice is furthermore highly digestible and consequently interesting for baby food applications.

Pierre Donck, Product Manager Rice Derivatives at Beneo, comments: “With a strong heritage in rice starches, Beneo rice derivatives are used worldwide as hypoallergenic texturisers from nature to improve the mouth-feel, shelf life and structure of food products. Thanks to our stringent production processes and testing procedures, there is no limit to the age at which consumers can benefit from the technical and nutritional advantages of our rice starches.”

* ’Bakery Products: a Global Strategic Business Report’ by Global Industry Analysts Contact Pecan Deluxe Candy (Europe) on tel 01977 681141 or visit www.pecandeluxe.com

Contact BENEO on tel +49 621 421102 or visit BENEO www.beneo.com

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Biocatalysts launch fruit firming enzyme Many food processors or manufacturers experience the problem of soft fruit and vegetables breaking down or becoming damaged during processing. Biocatalysts, who are enzyme specialists based in South Wales, took up the challenge when a customer approached them to increase the firmness of their strawberry pieces in their yoghurt following the failed tests of an alternative enzyme manufacturer.

Biocatalysts carried out various trials and finally came up with the enzyme Pectinase 872L which works by catalysing the hydrolysis of the methyl ester bonds in pectin, releasing free carboxyl groups. These free carboxyl groups are then cross-linked with divalent ions such as calcium to form a network of pectin. This essentially means that very soluble pectin is converted into less soluble pectin, which in turn is more likely to stay in fruit tissue during transformation processes.

Thus, ensuring that the strawberries maintain their structure and form within the yoghurt.

Pectinase 872L is different to other fruit firming products already on the market today as it has less problematic side activities causing unwanted characteristics. This liquid enzyme can not only be used for strawberries but for any soft fruit or vegetable that is being processed, with the aim of being made into fruit preparations, jams, yoghurts, sauces, etc. The dosage of Pectinase 872L will depend on the type of fruit or vegetables that require processing and also the process conditions. In the case of this particular enzyme the optimum pH range is between 4-5 and the optimum temperature range being between 30-50°C. Biocatalysts realise that customer satisfaction is at the forefront of food manufacturer’s priorities, with high importance in quality and cost.

Pectinase 872L tackles both of these in one go. An improvement in shape, texture and firmness will improve the quality of the final food product; and extended freshness of the produce over time, will save money.

Contact Biocatalysts on tel 01443 843712 or visit www.biocatalysts.com

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Rice the revolutionary Ulrick & Short, British owned clean label starch specialist, has announced a number of new applications for its innovative range of gluten-free, non-GM rice starches.

It is no secret that rice starch is a natural and versatile ingredient, providing a clean, smooth mouth-feel and good stabilisation qualities for desserts and yogurts. Ulrick & Short has now proven the success of its highly functional rice starches in various applications, adding yet another crop to the range complimenting the functions and textures available from wheat, tapioca and waxy maize.

These robust starches enable the improvement in texture and process tolerance in a wide selection of foods with absolutely no detriment to quality – even enhancing the consumer experience. Rice starches are especially useful for cleaning up labels, improving customer perception of natural ingredients whilst also providing non-

allergenic digestive qualities to meet the growing demands of the ‘free from’ sector.

Ulrick & Short Director, Adrian Short, explained: “In the past year our rice starches have really come into their own as food manufacturers across many sectors realise their significant benefits. Although they can of course be declared as starches, rice derivatives do not always behave in a way that a food technologist might expect, which is where our extensive expertise in advanced formulation technologies comes in.

“Ulrick & Short works side-by-side with household name manufacturers to maximise the considerable features and benefits of rice starches, not least their impressive textural qualities including enhanced mouth-feel, extra body and creaminess. Rice starches have proven the perfect complement to our core range of wheat, tapioca and corn starches on which the company’s success was founded.”

Contact Ulrick & Short on tel 01977 620011 or visit www.ulrickandshort.com

DSM introduces Fruitflow® powder DSM launched a dry powder format of cardiovascular nutrient Fruitflow® at this year’s Vitafoods.

Fruitflow powder is extremely effective, highly concentrated and derived from natural sources. It carries an approved EU health claim for maintaining healthy blood circulation and has GRAS status in the US. Fruitflow helps maintain a healthy cardiovascular system by smoothing blood platelets and therefore reducing the risk of blood clots and other cardiovascular events.

Published clinical studies have demonstrated that Fruitflow reduces platelet aggregation in up to 97 percent of individuals within 1.5 hours of consumption. No side-effects, allergenic reactions or incompatibility with other medication have been reported following its prolonged use in eight clinical studies.

Wouter Nieboer, Global Marketing Manager for Fruitflow, comments: “Cardiovascular health is one of the biggest consumer health concerns out there, with many people turning to dietary supplements as a drug-free and effective way of looking after their hearts.

Many heart health products available today only address blood pressure or cholesterol.

Fruitflow, on the other hand, is one of the only ingredients to address healthy blood circulation, with the new powder format opening up a world of commercial opportunity to dietary supplement brand owners. Our qualitative consumer research has shown that dietary supplements are the preferred way for consumers to enjoy Fruitflow, and we have already received much interest from brand owners.”

“This new addition to our already extensive range of heart healthy ingredients will enable manufacturers to differentiate their brands in an increasingly competitive market,” adds Wouter Nieboer. “With in-depth consumer insights and extensive formulation expertise, we can be with customers at every stage of the NPD process. One key way we can add value is by helping to create on-pack messaging that communicates the unique benefits of Fruitflow in a way that is compelling for consumers.”

Fruitflow is part of DSM’s ‘Guard your heart’ health benefit platform, along with well-known omega-3 brands MEG-3® and life’sDHA™. The portfolio also includes vitamins, minerals and other functional ingredients for optimal cardiovascular health.

Contact DSM on tel +41 61 815 8888 or visit www.dsm.com

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Frutarom expands marinades and salad dressings With its new marinades, Frutarom Savory Solutions offers exceptional taste experiences. Its ‘Masala’ marinade combines the taste of juicy tomatoes with exotic Indian spices, while cumin gives the new ‘Levant’ marinade an Oriental flavour. With salad being the perfect accompaniment at barbecues, Frutarom is also introducing two new salad dressings that allow for the production of versatile dressing varieties. ‘Universal’ dressing and ‘Herb’ salad dressing are available in powder form, versatile in use and simple to process. Neither the marinades nor the dressings contain monosodium glutamate.

Inspired by falafel, a very popular North African specialty, Frutarom’s product developer created the ‘Levant’ marinade, in which garlic, parsley, onions and cumin impart a distinctive flavour. For the ‘Masala’ variant, Indian spices are mixed and adjusted to the European palate: Tomato meets pepper, cardamom, ginger and coconut.

Both marinades are suitable for use with poultry, pork and fish, with the Levant option also being particularly good with lamb. Each delivers an appealing colour and brightness and, as well as being free from monosodium glutamate, the new marinades contain no hydrogenated fat.

Frutarom’s new ‘Universal’ dressing can be used as a base for virtually any type of salad dressing – from classic yoghurt variants to a summer fresh redcurrant-type dressing. The ‘Universal’ dressing is characterized by its balanced vinegar note and by its pleasant basic flavour of onions. The Herb dressing compound contains traditional garden herbs such as dill, parsley and chives, as well as visible onion pieces.

To prepare the basic version of either dressing, the compound is simply mixed with water and oil. Depending on the desired variation, oil can be substituted by yoghurt or fresh cheese and customers can add their own additional ingredients, as preferred.

Contact Frutarom Savory Solutions on tel +49 7150 20900 or visit www.frutarom.com

BASF and PETRONAS to build integrated complex BASF and PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG) intend to invest $500m (MYR1.5bn) in an integrated aroma ingredients project at their existing joint venture site BASF PETRONAS Chemicals in Gebeng, Kuantan, Malaysia. With this investment, the partners will help meet the globally growing demands of customers in the flavour and fragrance industry, especially in Asia Pacific.

At the heart of the complex will be a plant for citral and precursor plants. The partners will also invest in downstream production for aroma ingredients including a new world-scale plant for L-menthol and a plant for citronellol. Production will be developed in phases, with the first plants of the project operational in 2016, creating some 110 new employment opportunities.

“This investment is built on the solid, longterm relationship with our strategic partner PCG. Since the establishment of our joint venture, BASF and PCG have successfully served the needs of the region with highquality and innovative products,” said Dr Martin Brudermüller, Vice Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE,

responsible for Asia Pacific.

“With this strategic investment we are increasing our contribution to the aroma ingredients market to bring attractive fragrances and flavours to our daily lives.

Embedding this investment into our Kuantan Verbund allows our customers to benefit from a global production network for their future growth plans in the Asia Pacific region,” said Saori Dubourg, President Asia Pacific BASF.” “The integrated aroma chemicals complex will open up a new business frontier for PCG, tapping into the flavours, fragrance and pharmaceuticals markets. This indeed presents exciting prospects for the company, as we endeavor to provide innovative customer solutions,” said Datuk Wan Zulkiflee Wan Ariffin, Chairman of PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad.

“The Gebeng expansion adds further value creation to our existing product streams and we are strengthening the joint venture by leveraging on our strategic partner’s technology and expertise in the aroma ingredients,” said Dr Abd Hapiz Abdullah, President and Chief Executive Officer of PCG

Contact BASF on tel +49 621 60 99123 or visit www.basf.com

Sensient Flavors extends functional flavours Sensient Flavors adds eight bespoke functional flavours to its APSS™ (All Purpose Sweet Solutions) range. The new Black Grape, Cola, Red, Summer Fruits, Orange, Tropical, Lemon Lime and Green flavourings compensate for sensory drawbacks in products with reduced sugar content as well as those which are completely free from sugar. In reduced sugar formulations, the flavourings compensate for loss of body, mouthfeel and sweetness. When used alongside alternative sweetening solutions, such as high intensity sweeteners or Stevia (Reb A), they also mask undesirable aftertastes. All APSS™ flavours can be declared as “natural flavouring” and add no carbohydrate calories to the end product.

The new flavourings extend the existing portfolio of APSS™ flavours, which has been developed to improve the sweetness profile of calorie-reduced products. With its latest variations, the company has adapted its APSS™

technology for specific flavouring types which are particularly popular in beverages, but are also used in other applications, such as bakery, confectionery and dairy products. The bespoke flavourings enable food and drink manufacturers to shorten development time when modifying sweetening systems or reducing the sugar content of products.

Dirk Fichtner, Managing Director, Flavors Europe & Fragrances at Sensient Flavors, comments: “Rising consumer awareness of the importance of a healthy diet, along with the high price of sugar means that manufacturers are looking for alternatives. When a recipe is reformulated, it is crucial that the end product’s taste and appearance do not suffer. Our novel APSS™ functional flavourings enable food and drinks manufacturers to bring products to market quickly with solutions that meet consumer expectations.”

Contact Sensient Flavors on tel +49 421 649010 or visit www.sensientflavors.com

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EHL Ingredients gets super Freekeh EHL Ingredients has launched a brand new natural ingredient to the UK food sector – Freekeh (pronounced “free-kah”).

An ancient grain native to Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Egypt, this roasted green cracked wheat boasts a toasty aroma and nutty taste as well as a strong nutritional profile.

Light green in colour and with a dry texture, the grain is wheat that has been gathered before it matures and then roasted during production, imparting a distinct smoky flavour. The name ‘Freekeh’ is derived from the Arabic word al-freek, which means “rubbed” referring to the rubbing of the wheat grains to rid them of their shells. Packed with protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals, the grain owes its exceptional nutritional profile to being harvested while the durum wheat is still young.

The grain is set to follow the trends of other ancient superfoods such as quinoa, which has seen its crop prices triple between 2006 and this year*, and amaranth, buckwheat, kamut, millet, sorghum and teff, which have all seen a considerable rise in popularity.

The importer, blender and packer of natural food ingredients supplies new Freekeh in varying quantities, from 1kg up to 25kg bags.

Tasneem Backhouse, Sales Director at EHL Ingredients comments: “Ancient grains have experienced a surge in popularity in the UK over the last five years, with increased demand

for whole grain and plant-based foods a driving factor.

“With it’s exceptional nutritional profile, Freekeh is being hailed as the next big ancient grain. It has at least four times as much fibre as some other comparable grains and also has a low glycemic index so is suitable for managing diabetes.”

“We are delighted to offer this product to food manufacturers and the foodservice sector and are confident it will be popular among consumers, who are always on the look-out for the next big food trend.”

BCC Research estimates that the global market for ‘functional foods’ will continue to grow both within in-home dining and eating out and in 2013 will be worth an estimated £176.7bn**. It is therefore essential that food manufacturers stay ahead of these trends to ensure they offer fashionable foods to meet ever-changing consumer demand.

“We work with many leading food manufacturers, brands and foodservice outlets to provide our natural herbs, spices and ingredients and can even work with product development teams to develop custom blends or organic varieties.

“Our products are 100 percent natural and have been trialled and tested to ensure flavours are maintained during the food production process resulting in high quality dishes that end users will love.”

*The Guardian – 16th January 2013 **BCC Research – September 2010 Contact EHL Ingredients on tel 0161 480 7902 or visit www.ehl-ingredients.co.uk

Steviva Brands adds SteviaSweet RA98™ In response to increased customer demand, Steviva Brands leading manufacturers and distributors of stevia-based sweeteners and other bulk-ingredient sweeteners, have introduced SteviaSweet RA98™, the sweetest and most highly concentrated product in its stevia extract line.

SteviaSweet RA98 contains 98 percent minimum Rebaudioside A (RebA), derived from the South American Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni plant, which has intense sweetness and a superlative flavour - with minimal caloric contribution. The high levels of RebA sweeten with minimum aftertaste, and RebA is approximately 300 times sweeter than sucrose.

Processing further enhances flavour. Steviva Brands' products are uniquely water-extracted so there is no petro-chemical residue, a particularly important processing method when making a claim or implying a product is natural.

Zero calorie, Stevia Sweet RA98 is designed to replace sucrose as well as chemically-based sweeteners in a wide range of food applications, such as soft drinks, cereals, snacks, desserts such as ice cream, confectionery products, and jams and jellies.

“The flavour of SteviaSweet RA98 is a sharper sweet profile in comparison to the softer, smoother profile of our SteviaSweet RA 95/60,” said Thom King, President, Steviva Brands Inc. “We are really proud of the purity of this product. It is what customers have been demanding since RebA has been made a standard for stevia sweeteners.”

Stevia Sweet RA98 is sourced solely from the extract from the Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni plant, which is accepted by The European Food Safety Authority. All Steviva Brands' products are certified GMO free, pesticide free, petrochemical free, Kosher, Halal and gluten free.

Contact Steviva Brands on tel + 1 310 455 9876 or visit www.steviva.com/press/white_sheets/Stevias%20_Sweet_Spot_RA98.pdf

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Natural overtake artificial/synthetic colours A new report into the food colours market combining market expertise from Mintel and Leatherhead Food Research reveals that, for the first time in 2011, the value of natural colours have overtaken that of artificial/synthetic colours, globally. In 2011, global sales of natural colours amounted to an estimated USD600m, up by almost 29 percent from 2007 and demonstrating annual growth in excess of 7 percent. The share of the total food colours market taken by natural varieties has increased from just over a third (34 percent) in 2007 to nearly 39 percent in 2011.

In contrast, growth within the artificial/synthetic colours market has been more modest, with value sales increasing by less than 4% between 2007 and 2011. The segment is now worth an estimated $570m, which is equivalent to 37 percent of the overall market (compared to 40 percent in 2007).

Chris Brockman, Senior Global Food and Drink Analyst at Mintel, said: “The results of the Southampton Six study has really accelerated the move toward natural colours in Europe, but other regions are also following suit as the consumer demand for more natural formulations builds and as key producers and retailers look to phase out artificial ingredients.”

The food industry alone accounts for a 70 percent share of the natural food colours market compared to 27 percent for soft drinks and just 3 percent for alcoholic beverages according to the Mintel and Leatherhead Food Research report.

Furthermore, according to the research, the use of natural colours in new launches of food and drinks outweighs the use of artificial/synthetic colours by 2:1 on a global basis. The report also highlights significant differences between regions in their migration to the use of natural colours. Europe has moved strongly towards the use of more natural colours, and leads the way globally, overall using them in 85 percent of new product launches between 2009 and 2011.

Overall, the global market for food colours was worth an estimated USD1.55bn in 2011.

This represents growth of 13 percent from 2007. However, while developing, average annual growth levels currently lie between 2 percent and 3 percent, down from the 4-5 percent experienced throughout most of the previous decade.

The report predicts that the trend towards greater use of natural colours will continue, especially within premium food and drink segments and in products positioned for children.

Contact Leatherhead Food Research on tel 01372 376761 or visit www.leatherheadfood.com

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Raps innovative concepts and new ADM shows soya ingredients Brazilian range at IFFA ADM showcased its wide range of functional soya proteins at this year’s IFFA exhibition. Following steep price increases in the meat market, ADM Specialty Food Ingredients is addressing these challenges by offering high quality, natural alternatives to mechanically deboned meat (MDM).

Suitable for a range of low-cost meat applications, ADM’s collection of soya protein systems can be used in frankfurters, kebabs, schwab and mortadella. With record raw material prices throughout the supply chain due to high margins and poor weather conditions affecting animal feed supplies, ADM’s functional soya concentrates offer manufacturers a costeffective way to maintain the same taste and mouthfeel of meat products in a cost-effective way.

Visitors to the stand could learn how ADM’s functional soya proteins can deliver a number of valuable properties to extend or optimise meat products.

Arcon® SL improves the texture of dried, fermented sausages without affecting the ripening or drying phases, while Arcon SM can be injected into whole birds or joints to make the meat more succulent and reduce the cost per kilogram of cooked rotisserie chicken.

ADM’s range of soya protein concentrates can be used as the sole source of dietary protein without supplementary amino acids. Their nutritional profile is comparable in quality to animal protein sources, such as beef and milk, providing a high level of nutrition.

Roland Snel, Technical Support Manager, ADM Specialty Food Ingredients, comments: “MDM is an integral ingredient in meat products, and the rising costs are presenting problems for manufacturers. We have developed the Arcon range of soya protein systems to provide manufacturers with an economical means of extending their product range, whilst delivering products with the texture that is desired by today’s consumers. The ingredients are natural products without e-numbers, which also fits the current trend for clean labels.”

Contact ADM on tel + 41 21 702 8400 or visit www.adm.com

At IFFA Raps GmbH & Co. KG presented exciting convenience components that enable manufacturers to create versatile lunch and snack offerings. The new preparations of vegetables, herbs and spices complement the existing Raps portfolio and can be used to add variety and a touch of freshness to meats, sausages and snacks. Tying in with the forthcoming 2014 soccer World Championships in Brazil, the company also showcased its new range of spicy marinades, dips and exotic seasonings which provide meat and vegetarian dishes with South American flair.

From dressings, dips and marinades to soups and sauces: All the Raps’ convenience components are characterized by short ingredients lists, simple processing properties, high stability and excellent taste. The new vegetable, herb and spice blends expand the company’s classic convenience portfolio.

Thanks to the gentle processing of the raw materials, the new products retain their fresh and intense flavours. They are easy to process and versatile in use – for example, as inclusions for cooked sausages or toppings and fillings for meat specialties and snacks.

The preparations are available in very fine to coarse forms to suit specific product concepts.

The new Brazilian range also promises variety. The seasonings, seasoning oils, dips and marinades add a touch of Brazil to all kinds of meats as well as vegetarian dishes.

At the “Raps’ Bistro”, recipe ideas and taste samples gave visitors an impression of how versatile the products are in use and how to present them most appealingly. With its Jamón de Cafe Brazil, for instance, Raps showed an outstanding example: The harmonious combination of ham and coffee flavour provides an extraordinary taste experience.

“IFFA was a great success for us” says Maria-Johanna Schaecher, Managing Director of Raps GmbH & Co. KG. “The many visitors to our stand loved our Brazilian range, our fresh ingredient preparations and our regional-specific sausage specialties. With our wide variety of products as well as their easy-to-handle application options, we developed creative ideas, providing clients with competitive-edge solutions.”

Contact RAPS on tel +49 9221 807-0 or visit www.raps.com

Indulgent texture with Novation Indulge 1720 The Ingredion group of companies is launching Novation® Indulge 1720 functional native starch, the latest product in the pioneering Novation Indulge range in EMEA. A clean label co-texturiser, Novation Indulge 1720 allows dairy manufacturers to deliver thick and creamy – yet cost-effective – indulgent yoghurt products, with a sought-after additive-free positioning. This makes the product perfect for the yoghurt market, including Greek-style products which have become increasingly popular in Europe.

Novation Indulge 1720 replaces protein to lower overall ingredient costs, while delivering premium indulgent yoghurt products.

Ingredion’s latest development is in line with clean label trends. Labelled simply as a ‘starch’ in the EU, Novation Indulge 1720 can also substitute gelatine in formulations for that allimportant clean label positioning. This enables manufacturers to differentiate their products in a busy marketplace. Ingredion’s latest innovation is easy-to-use thanks to its excellent

process tolerance, and offers a clean taste profile. Novation Indulge 1720 also boasts high efficiency at low usage levels.

Mona Rademacher, Dairy Marketing Manager at Ingredion Germany comments, “Greek-style yoghurt is a huge trend in EMEA right now, with the number of product launches growing in the last five years.

Consumers want additive-free yoghurt products that still deliver a satisfying thick and creamy texture. With Novation Indulge 1720, dairy manufacturers can now formulate yoghurts that offer a clean label, without compromising on that all-important indulgent texture. Novation Indulge 1720 also offers cost benefits, allowing the creation of a premium product at an affordable price to the consumer.”

Novation Indulge 1720 is the latest addition to Ingredion’s functional native portfolio, which includes more than 25 clean label starches to deliver superior functionality and performance with an additive-free positioning.

Contact Ingredion UK on tel 0161 435 3308 or visit www.ingredion.com/emea

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Synergy expands international footprint Leading flavours and ingredients manufacturer and supplier, Synergy, has opened a new manufacturing facility in Samut Prakarn, Bangkok, Thailand. The latest in a series of investments it has made in Asia, the facility will allow Synergy to provide enhanced production and technical support to its fast growing portfolio of customers in the region.

Synergy, which is owned by Carbery, the Irish dairy co-operative, has developed a strong customer base in countries across Asia since it first entered the market in 2009. The new facility, formally opened by Irish Ambassador to Thailand and Malaysia, His Excellency Declan Kelly, will provide a wide variety of ingredients and support services to manufacturers in the large and fast-developing Asian food and beverage industry. The factory will offer blended powder and liquid flavour production facilities, in addition to sweet and savoury flavour creation and application laboratories. It will also provide a full range of technical, warehousing and customer support services.

“As we continue to grow our business and develop strong relationships in Asia, it has become a priority for us to expand our capabilities in the region,” Steve Morgan, Managing Director at Synergy Europe & Asia, comments. “This new plant will allow us to work even more closely with our customers, to share the expertise of our expanding local

team, as well as Synergy’s global resources, and to develop products that cater for the unique and flourishing food and beverage markets in the region.

“Thailand is the ideal location from which to continue our regional growth – with firstclass infrastructure, it acts as a hub for Asia Pacific; it also has a highly skilled workforce with a large number of food science graduates.

Thailand is a vibrant and fast growing market for food flavours and ingredients. It is the world’s fifth largest food exporter, yet imports 80 percent of the flavourings used in food and beverage production; so there are exciting opportunities for us to add real value to local manufacturers.”

His Excellency Declan Kelly, Irish Ambassador to Malaysia and Thailand, comments: “This brand new facility brings significant new technical resource and manufacturing capacity to the food and beverage industry in Thailand, and across the region. Synergy is now well placed to service the growing number of Thai and wider Asian companies investing heavily in new food and beverage consumer products.”

Thailand was the location of Synergy’s first physical investment in Asia, when it opened a technical centre in the country in 2009. The company has commercial representation across the region, with customers in The Philippines, Indonesia, Taiwan, China, Japan and Vietnam.

Contact Synergy on tel 01494 492222 or visit www.synergytaste.com

BASF new brand for human nutrition market Both at Vitafoods Europe 2013 in Geneva and IFIA Japan 2013 in Tokyo, BASF officially launched its global brand Newtrition™, which is dedicated to the human nutrition market, as well as its new global market initiative Live Newtrition™. Both the brand and the market initiative tie in with BASF’s Think Newtrition™ campaign, evolving it to the next level.

The Newtrition™ brand stands for the creation of Newtrition for better lives: The key is to gain a deep understanding of consumer needs and to use this knowledge to develop innovative new solutions in close partnership with the customers. This involves researching issues like changing nutritional concerns, demographic shifts, health awareness, eating habits, and the different cultural aspects of the global markets. “BASF goes food,” said Michael Ceranski, Senior Vice President of BASF’s Human Nutrition business unit. “As

the genuine partner along the entire human nutrition value chain, we want to help our customers to create attractive new products that people around the world need, like and love.” He added: “We are aware that brands are one of our customers’ most valuable assets.

Newtrition™ provides an opportunity to make a difference in the human nutrition market, enabling our customers to strengthen their brands and business.”

Vitafoods Europe offered an exceptional opportunity for BASF to pre-launch its latest colourant. As a nature-identical ingredient for beverages, dairy and confectionary, Apocarotenal 2 CWD® impresses with its pHindependent colouring shades and low dosage.

Furthermore, it is free from allergens, and is kosher and halal. It is a cold-water-dispersible powder formulation offers the option of replacing artificial colourants on a long-term basis.

Contact BASF on tel +49 621 600 or visit www.basf.com

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Glanbia showcases prototypes at IFT 2013 Glanbia Nutritionals, leading ingredient innovator and formulation expert, highlighted its ongoing innovation and continuously growing range of food and beverage ingredients at this year’s IFT show in Chicago.

Visitors to Glanbia Nutritionals’ stand were able to sample a Fruit Smoothie highlighting Chromax® and VitaCholine™, ingredients which may help increase cognitive function.

The smoothie also features BevGrad® XtraThick flaxseed specifically designed to enhance the body of a beverage while delivering Omega-3s and other nutrition benefits to beverage applications.

Further highlighting its beverage formulation expertise, Glanbia Nutritionals also showed Natural Energy Shots fortified with energy-boosting PepForm® Fatigue Fighter peptides. The inclusion of BevGrad® Chia provides a further natural form of energy, while CarniPure™ supports sustained energy.

Both of the beverages being showcased at IFT can be manufactured at Glanbia’s recent acquisition, Aseptic Solutions USA. Glanbia Nutritionals demonstrated some of its bakery ingredient solutions in delicious and playful cake pops. The cake pops feature GanedenBC30®, a bake-stable probiotic aimed at improving digestive health and immunity. They also feature OptiSol® 3000, a newly introduced stable cost management egg replacer for bakery products. Plus, for additional protein fortification, the cake pops are coated with a high protein coating.

Visitors looking for a new and convenient way to consumer protein sampled Glanbia’s Protein Bites. The bites are made with a highprotein coating and a centre fortified with Setria®, that aims to protect against toxins and oxidative stress. The Protein Bites appeared in various flavours to appeal to the latest consumer trends for protein, great taste and bite size convenience on the go.

Continuing the healthy indulgence theme, Glanbia Nutritionals also presented gluten free, high Omega-3 peanut butter and jelly flax sandwiches to showcase the Omega-3 benefits of its fine milled flaxseed in bread, the powerful antioxidant pTeroPure® for overall health in the fruit spread, and BevGrad flaxseed in the peanut butter.

Contact Glanbia Nutritionals on tel +353 5677 96000 or visit www.glanbianutritionals.com

Megan Ashcroft, European Bakery Marketing Manager at Linpac Packaging, said: “The technical innovation which has gone into their design enables the containers to be lighter than our previous hinged box designs without affecting the pack’s rigidity and protective qualities, ensuring bakery items are not damaged during transit.

“This is something which bakers and manufacturers have been asking for, to minimise their costs and impact on the environment. As a leading European packaging manufacturer, Linpac Packaging is committed to listening to its customers and working with them to ensure we deliver a product which addresses and responds to their concerns and needs.”

Particular attention has been paid to the design of the LeanBake range so that the boxes stack easily and uniformly to assist in the production process. The design also ensures that there is even distribution of material to maintain product quality and also the excellent visibility associated with PET which is required for bakery products to tempt consumers to purchase.

Linpac Packaging has also ensured that the design of the corner radius is such that it assists with the opening of the packs, improving ease of use for the consumer, and the external dimensions of the boxes have been adapted so that they fit on the standard European pallet.

Contact LINPAC Packaging on tel 01977 692111 or visit www.linpacpackaging.com

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Linpac Packaging has developed a new range of hinged bakery boxes for morning goods which are lighter than previous designs to ease the eco-tax burden on retailers and manufacturers across Europe.

The LeanBake® range, which comprises both hermetic (airtight) and semi-hermetic boxes, does not compromise on functionality or product protection and will appeal to those looking for a packaging solution which has a low carbon footprint.

The European bakery market is currently worth circa Euros 17.8bn and is forecast to grow by 9.5 percent to around Euros 19.5bn by 2016. The French market alone is worth Euros 1188m and by 2014 that figure will grow to Euros 1288m, an increase of 20 percent since 2008.

Ideal for croissants, Danish pastries, tarts and muffins, the LeanBake range is available in a range of sizes that can be easily displayed on-shelf. The containers have a premium appearance to enhance product value through better presentation and have been designed to help keep products fresh and tasty.

The hermetic boxes have been developed especially for sponge-based products to keep moisture within the pack so that they stay fresher for longer, whilst standard boxes are slightly vented on three sides to allow air to circulate and ensure that pastry products such as croissants and Danish pastries retain their crispiness.

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Nyco make huge strides in recyclability Clondalkin Group company Nyco, has launched a low density Polyolefin sleeve which vastly improves recycling efficiency The new low density Polyolefin sleeve now makes it possible to separate shrink sleeves from PET bottles or cups by automated recycling processes.

The newly introduced material has excellent machine-ability, flatness and high tensile strength. The material can be stored at room temperature, which is another distinct advantage over many more traditional sleeve materials. As with all of the products available from Nyco, the polyolefin sleeve can be printed Rotogravure, UV Flexo and UV Offset Nyco Sales & Marketing Manager, Sander Kool said: “We are very pleased to be able to offer this new product to the market. One of the main challenges in packaging today is to improve recyclability. This product is a great step forward. The material has a much lower density in comparison to PET which makes the automated separation process very easy thus increases recyclability and reduces waste to landfill.”

Contact Nyco on tel +41 34 447 0047 or visit www.nyco.ch

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Bosch Delta robot to boost line speeds Bosch Packaging Technology launches Gemini 4, a new Delta robot hardware platform and software controller. With increased speed and lower changeover time resulting in higher productivity, the platform allows manufacturers to reduce the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of their automated production lines. The hardware component of Gemini 4 has a streamlined architecture and integrates standardized industry equipment from automation specialists Bosch Rexroth and Beckhoff.

Operators are now able to run up to eight Delta robots and sixteen conveyors through the simplified Gemini 4 controller for gains in efficiency.

The streamlined design of the Gemini 4 controller and its software are optimized for the control of Delta robots, helping to increase acceleration and pick rates. This enables manufacturers to enhance accuracy and raise their production line speeds by up to 25 percent (product dependent), while maintaining gentle product handling, process reliability and quality.

In the past, manufacturers with Delta robots seeking to boost output would use a multipicking technique with special picking heads to increase the number of products handled by the robots. This approach required lengthy changeovers whenever products or pack styles were changed, as a new head would have to be

applied. With the new Gemini 4 controller and the gains in speed inherent to the new hardware, manufacturers now no longer need to use multi-picking heads to enhance performance. Regardless of the pack size or style, the same head is used, eliminating the downtime for changeovers. These overall gains in productivity mean a reduction in the cost per pick. In addition, due to its higher pick density in comparison with previous versions, the new controller has a smaller footprint, leaving room for more robots.

An additional benefit of the Gemini 4 is its ease of use, both in set up and operation. Its Human Machine Interface (HMI) can store instructions for the production of multiple products, which speeds initial set-up and reduces changeover time from twenty minutes to one minute (including gripper changeover).

The software utilizes a user interface similar to previous Gemini iterations, ensuring operators familiar with the system can work with it, needing only minimal training.

“The Gemini 4 boosts standards in the field of Delta robot control,” said Roy Fraser, Product Manager Robotics, Bosch Packaging Technology. “Innovations in the automation of the manufacturing process have driven down the TCO, allowing multinational brand owners and local enterprises alike to increase productivity and improve competitiveness.”

Contact Bosch Packaging Technology on tel 01332 626262 or visit www.boschpackaging.com

Multi-style bagger meets food hygiene standards At the Total exhibition Italian manufacturer PFM introduced its new multi-mode Vetta II bagging machine. It is able to meet marketing demands for versatility by providing over 20 different bag styles from a single machine, in addition to traditional pillow packs.

These include block bottom stand-up pouches, PFM's Steelo four corner seal standup bags, Amcor's Flexcan pouch design and also reclosable bags, using adhesive, zipper profile or a novel system of miniature hooks.

MAP facilities can be fitted.

The machine also meets food industry hygiene requirements, with easy access for cleaning and stainless steel construction, while a compact design gives low drop height for

fragile goods and allows installation under most existing weigher gantry systems.

In addition, PFM demonstrated a new high speed version of its inverted random length MAP flow-wrapper, the Shamal.

Control software and the sealing system have been improved, lifting maximum speed 50 percent to 120 packs a minute, while items up to 190mm high can be handled for the meat, cheese and produce industries.

Further exhibits included two of PFM's latest entry-level machines: the Pearl servo-driven flow-wrapper and the ZC1 combined weigherbagger. Both are said to be inexpensive yet simple to use and offer a high degree of flexibility and accuracy.

Contact PFM on tel 0113 239 3401 or visit www.pfmuk.com

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Mitsubishi Electric Robot redefines standards The new MELFA F-Series robots from Mitsubishi Electric are designed to be flexible, fast, functional - and food safe. As such they are expected to open up many new fields of usage.

Based on a revolutionary new mechanical design the MELFA F-Series robots are extremely flexible and able to reach a far greater working area than other robots. They can even reach round and behind their own base. The compact design allows the robot to work in confined spaces and can be floor, wall or ceiling mounted.

The robots incorporate Mitsubishi Electric servo motors developed especially for the F-Series, a powerful new controller and other high performance components. They are thus able to maintain fast cycle times and high positioning accuracy, for improved productivity. The cycle time for a 12-in movement is 0.29 seconds, a class leading performance.

The F-Series robots come with their cabling fully enclosed right to the end of the spindle for total protection and safety. The cabling includes pneumatic tubing and I/O for hand control, as well as CAT5 Ethernet cabling allowing for easy installation of vision systems or other Ethernet devices, such as sensors, cameras, and additional axis controllers.

When it comes to integration the F-Series controllers can be used as standalone devices or embedded into the powerful Mitsubishi Electric iQ PLC rack. Supporting up to three robots on one rack allows the system to share data, thus enabling features such as automatic collision avoidance and cooperative control.

Collision avoidance which is used when the robots are operating within the same workspace preventing the risk of damage. The cooperative function gives manipulation of the same workspace that is perfect for joining two parts together or lifting elongated parts.

The F-Series robots can also support up to eight additional servo axes. This gives them useful additional abilities. For instance they can be mounted onto a linear slide so that one robot can tender two or more work stations.

Commissioning is via a standard PC and is quick and easy using the RT ToolBox2 software supplied with the F-Series. This programming software‘s graphical interface displays imported 3D CAD files, programme variables and robot simulations in a clear ease to read format. Food and beverage producers are increasingly looking at robotic automation.

To meet this emerging need the F-Series robots are designed to meet IP67, allowing easy cleaning of the arm, while food safe HG1 food grade grease is used for lubrication.

Extended service intervals also support the continuous shift operations and ensure a particularly long product life cycle.

Contact Mitsubishi Electric Europe on tel 01707 276100 or visit www.automation.mitsubishielectric.co.uk

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Ishida launches RV multihead weigher Ishida Europe is launching a new top-ofthe range multihead weigher, offering even higher speeds, improved user interface, ultra-efficient operation and exceptional robustness even in the harshest of factory environments.

The new Ishida CCW-RV delivers the highest levels of accuracy of any multihead weigher and, in addition to consistent weighing at close-to-zero giveaway, is now some 15 percent faster than its predecessor.

This has been achieved by the introduction of more responsive radial feeder drives delivering faster and smoother product flow.

An improved user interface includes an ultra-fast touch screen ensuring quicker and easier set up, while the CCW-RV can also be operated remotely via wireless access with tablets, androids and smart phones.

Enhanced security features include fingerprint verification access.

The IP67-rated hygienic design features six degree sloping, self-draining feeder covers and a nine degree sloping, selfdraining main body, which minimise bacteria traps and allows faster and easier cleaning to increase uptime.

A new Power Management system provides three power modes (Full, Half and Eco), depending on operating conditions. This helps deliver 20 percent lower power consumption when compared to the previous market leading Ishida R series, offering manufacturers additional efficiency and cost savings.

In addition, the CCW-RV maintains Ishida’s legendary durability and reliability and its robust construction enables the weigher to operate reliably even in the most difficult environments.

“With the RV, we have focused on those benefits which add the most value to our customers’ applications,” explains Steve Jones, Ishida Europe’s General Manager – Product Group Marketing. “With easier set up, increased speeds, faster cleaning and enhanced durability, we are maximising customer uptime and product throughput. All of these, combined with lower power consumption, reduce operational costs and further improve the return on investment.

“Together with Ishida’s proven weighing accuracy and reliability, we have managed to make the best even better.”

Contact Ishida Europe on tel 0121 607 7700 or visit www.ishidaeurope.com

Flow-wraps lift shelf life for bouillon cubes Italian manufacturer PFM has developed a new machine for flow-wrapping fragile bouillon cubes, providing improved shelf life and reducing substantially the cost of packaging required, compared with traditional methods.

The first three machines have now been sold to an international food manufacturer.

Flow wrapping with a heat seal, rather than fold wrapping, provides an hermetic pack which protects the cubes against loss of moisture and flavour while also allowing less expensive materials to be employed, explains PFM Sales and Operations Director Chris Bolton.

“Heat seal film is much less expensive than the alufoil laminates required in fold-

wrapping,” he points out. “Also, the cubes are individually packed in strips of five and so can be loaded neatly into shelf-ready display trays, eliminating cartons.”

A key element in the design of the machine is the in-feed section. Bouillon cubes are extremely difficult to handle on a flow-wrapper since they are fragile, crumbly, oily and slippery. So the new PFM machine employs a vacuum in-feed belt and top holddown belt to phase each cube accurately into the machine at speeds up to 700 cubes a minute.

The machine also incorporates a six station rotary sealing unit: five stations for creating individual wraps linked in a strip and one to cut off the strip itself.

Contact PFM on tel 0113 239 3401 or visit www.pfmuk.com

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Linx showcases wide range of coding solutions At Fispal Tecnologia, Linx Printing Technologies demonstrated its ability to deliver tailored coding solutions. Technologies on display included the company’s latest models in continuous ink jet (CIJ) and thermal ink jet coders. Localised sales and support for all Linx equipment is provided through the company’s Brazilian distributors PowerCoding and Vertec.

Major highlight of the stand were the two newest Linx CIJ printers, both of which represent major advances in the technology.

The recently-launched Linx 7900 offers a wealth of features at no extra cost, including state of the art Linx Insight® software. This remote web interface allows users to monitor and control their Linx 7900 printers through a web browser, either via a PC or a web enabled Smartphone.

This facility is unique to the Linx 7900 and means busy operators can keep their line moving, wherever they are.

New ink system technology enables the Linx 7900 printer to run for up to 9,000 hours or 18 months between services. As the Linx 7900 is one of the most reliable CIJ printers on the market, it also comes with a warranty of up to 18 months at no extra cost.

The radically new Linx CJ400 printer meanwhile offers a number of world-class features including portability, fastest set-up times and ease of use. Key innovations include

its Easi-Change® Service Module, which can be changed in minutes using on-screen prompts, without the need for a trained technician or service call, and the cleanest, most economical printhead, with cleaning intervals of up to three months. At just 13.5kg it is also the lightest continuous ink jet printer on the market. Its most recent enhancement is new standard remote control software that enables users to control and monitor one, or several, printers from a single computer.

The just-launched Linx TJ725 thermal inkjet printer incorporates Simply Smart Technology® to offer a high resolution, digital solution for coding onto outer cases, boxes, shelf ready trays and packaging.

The Linx TJ725 can cut waste and save money because it is ready to print straight away every time and with no hidden service costs, increasing production line efficiency.

Linx’s innovative new Active Cartridge Care System® saves money and cuts waste by slowing the nozzle drying process, making first prints more reliable.

In addition, the replaceable ink cartridge with integral printhead means there is no risk of expensive printhead repairs or replacement. The Linx TJ725 can print messages up to a height of 12.5mm, with a range of fonts and resolutions up to 300dpi, on line speeds of up to 1m/sec.

Contact Linx Printing Technologies on tel 01480 302100 or visit www.linxglobal.com

KM Packaging ‘Velvet’ for luxury touch Market leading food packaging specialist KM Packaging Services has launched a stunning new premium packaging film with a unique ‘feel’ and texture, targeted squarely at the luxury confectionery and high-end boxed goods markets across the world.

KM Velvet will help leading brands to achieve shelf differentiation in a whole new style, meeting demand for standout flexible packaging that is suitable for many different treatments. KM Velvet is available as a reverse printed heat-sealable film laminate for use on form-fill-seal or flow-wrap equipment; alternatively KM Velvet can be laminated to board to provide the ideal solution for suppliers of luxury boxed products such as premium confectionery.

KM Velvet, a coated polypropylene pushes the boundaries of premium packaging, reflecting the current trend towards matt finishes and other subtly unusual features that emphasise the quality of the product inside and achieve shelf standout in a crowded

sector.

Charles Smithson, KM Packaging Services Managing Director, explained: “Confectionery brands are constantly searching for that elusive USP that will make their products stand out among the hundreds of others in the same display. Shiny gloss sleeves are giving way to matt finishes which convey an element of discreet quality, and the next stage is enhancing the visual impact with an unbeatable feel of luxury that tempts consumers to touch and pick up a particular product.

“KM Packaging can draw on decades of expertise in flexible confectionery packaging, including the supply of aluminium foil wraps, laminates, twist wraps, cold seal, pouches and bags. This is a very competitive market and we expect that such a sophisticated development as KM Velvet will provide a winning point of difference to confectionery and packaging manufacturers in our existing and new markets worldwide.”

Contact KM Packaging Services on tel 01832 274944 or visit www.kmpack.co.uk

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RH Amar launches pricemarked packs RH Amar has teamed up with brand partners Sacla’, Nando’s and Pizza Express to launch price marked packs into wholesalers and convenience retailers.

This move, across popular lines of Sacla’ pesto, Nando’s Peri-Peri sauces and marinades, and Pizza Express salad dressings, is aimed at allowing convenience retailers to capitalise on the sales success that all three brands are already having in major supermarkets.

“All three of these brands are highly recognised by consumers, and price marked packs will help convenience retailers to further translate that recognition into extra sales by encouraging trial,” said Karen Jones, RH Amar’s Channel Controller, Impulse and Wholesale.

Jars of Sacla’ – the UK’s best-selling pesto with a 50.1 percent brand share – have been given a distinctive front-of-pack price label across the brand’s 190g Classic Basil and SunDried Tomato Pestos.

Sacla’ is widely recognised as the original pesto among consumers in the UK: Authentically Italian, Sacla’ pesto is made by the third generation of the Ercole family, which founded the brand in 1939.

Meanwhile, best-selling lines of Nando’s and Pizza Express ambient sauces, marinades and salad dressings – both made under licence by All About Food – have also been given the price marked treatment, for the first time in the history of both brands, to further build on already impressive sales figures in all the channels in which they are currently available.

Nando’s is the No.1 hot chilli sauce brand and the new price-marked packs are available now in 125ml sauce 260g marinade variants of Hot Peri-Peri and 270g Medium Peri-Peri.

Meanwhile, price-marked 235ml bottles of Pizza Express’s House and Light salad: Light is the best-selling light salad dressing on the market.

“Convenience retailers told us that their customers love price-marked packs of their favourite brands, so we have responded,” added Karen. “This is a mechanism that has worked very well for Sacla’ in the past, while it is an exciting new venture for both Nando’s and Pizza Express on these popular lines.

“We understand that coming up with innovative solutions that are specifically tailored to convenience retailers is one of the ways we can help them to grow their profits.”

Contact RH Amar on tel 01494 530200 or visit www.rhamar.com

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The next big corrugated cost-saver Leading UK packaging specialist Belmont Packaging can help manufacturers and packaging companies to reduce their logistics costs and increase sustainability, after a deal with board producer Prowell to add the durable, eco-saving Next Box to its impressive portfolio of high performance packaging solutions.

Seeking to significantly improve their sustainability performance, far-sighted packaging leaders are now focusing their efforts on “light-weighting”.

Based on the pioneering Next Board 2.0, Next Box has a higher compressive rigidity and an optimised corrugated design supporting a premium quality print result.

Next Box uses five percent less material and is both lighter and thinner, reducing transport volume and saving up to 15 percent of transport costs.

Lightweight yet durable, Next Box is the ideal fit with the company’s expertise in manufacturing regular slotted cases (RSCs), many produced with a die-cut perforation to create shelf ready packaging (SRP) solutions.

Sophisticated artwork is printed directly onto corrugated board in production runs from a single unit up to 10,000 - without any origination or plate cost. Next Board allows Belmont not only to drive environmental efficiencies via the material, but also reduce waste in the supply chain via ‘on demand’ printed SRPs with minimal MOQs (minimum order quantities) and subsequent reduced inventories.

The ECT (Edge Crush Test) value of Next Box has been increased by approximately 10 percent compared with previous corrugated boards using the same amount of raw material.

This means that the stack-ability of most types of packaging has been considerably improved.

Belmont Managing Director, Sean Moloney explained: “Hot on the heels of our FSC accreditation and complementing our latest investments, Next Box emphasises still further Belmont’s commitment to providing ecofriendly, cost effective packaging solutions with superior performance and added value, for customers in a wide range of industry sectors.

“Manufacturers are making ever greater demands for top quality packaging that ticks all the boxes for reduced environmental impact, logistics cost savings and, of course, premium protection and presentation for brands and own labels alike.”

Contact Belmont Packaging on tel 01942 521919 or visit www.belmontpackaging.co.uk

Six-layer/minute palletizing for beverages GEA Procomac introduces Artis Evo: the latest development in palletizing technology.

Artis Evo uses a new (patent pending) system of layer handling to save space, reduce maintenance cost and maintain high speed production.

The new GEA Procomac Artis Evo, launched at the end of 2012, is a concentrate of technological innovation. ARTIS EVO is an innovative layer pick-up head, mono–column type palletizer, that guarantees high performance using a very compact system that allows operator’s high visibility and easy maintenance accessibility.

What’s new?

The new innovation of the GEA Procomac ARTIS EVO is the absence of the pusher. This is made possible by the new layer handling system.

The pick-up head, fits directly on the layer and picks it up as soon as the layer is ready.

Artis Evo does not need the pusher since,

inside the head, there is a special plate moving underneath the layer. This innovation reduces the machine cycle dead times achieving the remarkable speed of six layers per minute with a simple and compact system.

The reduction of footprint is 10-15 percent compared with a traditional machine and, as there is no pusher design, the maintenance costs are reduced. Artis Evo small size makes it easier to transport and install at customers’ facilities. The price is competitive when compared with medium/high-speed beverage filling lines (30,000 bphr on 1,500 ml) palletisers.

GEA Procomac Artis Evo can handle every kind of packaging, from cartons, cans, cases to small two–single-serve bottle packs, thanks to the flexibility of the upstream layer preparation, either with a traditional system with divider and roller table or with a Polaris EVO manipulator step-by-step layer forming on the positive modular belt.

Contact GEA Procomac on tel +39 0521 839411 or visit www.procomac.com

Coconut-sweet, convenient and non-alcoholic Casali Coconuts are an alcohol-free option to traditional Rum-Kokos. With this product innovation, the Austrian confectionary manufacturer, Manner, is filling a market niche. An elegant and functional 160g pot made by Greiner Packaging International provides the packaging for this Caribbean-like snack pleasure on the go.

“Products in the confectionary sector are increasingly characterized by the convenience megatrend. The new cup for Casali Coconuts is a prime example of convenient packaging that fulfills today‘s consumer demands. Ease of product use is playing a decisive role in consumer spending choice here,“ says Kenneth Boldog, Head of Divison K at Greiner Packaging International.

The packaging concept has been customized for enjoyment on the go. In comparison with the existing plastic bag, the stylish contourshaped cup performs much better with its obvious handling benefits: It fits perfectly in your hand and due to its unique shape it can be taken anywhere. The material is virtually unbreakable and the lid fits tightly, providing

for optimum product protection (safety) and reliable reclosability.

Apart from its benefits in regards to convenience, the cup packaging is also convincing at the Point-of-Sale. Its design and colouring are eye catching. Greiner Packaging International manufactures the cup from PP with a diameter of 95mm. It is decorated by sleeving. The lid is thermoformed from transparent PET foil, and decorated with a label. The cup holds 160g and is shaped for precisely 34 Casali Coconuts.

Casali Coconuts are the latest, alcohol-free counterparts to Casali Rum-Kokos or “rum balls” as they are called colloquially that are already well known far beyond the Austrian borders. The structure of the new chocolate balls is based on that of real coconuts: A liquid coconut filling is covered by a layer of white chocolate with dessicated coconut, and the shell is made of milk chocolate with cocoa from Casali’s roasted beans. With this new, non-alcoholic creation, Casali brings the delicious choco-coconut taste sensation to children for the first time.

Contact Greiner Packaging on tel +43 7583 72510 or visit www.greiner-gpi.com

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Schoeller Allibert applies aerospace technology Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is a computational technique used to model the physical response of a design to stress, deformation or temperature. Schoeller Allibert has taken stateof-the-art software and adapted it for use with its designs and materials. The technique is used to analyse early stage CAD 3-D drawings and calculate the strength and load bearing capabilities of individual RTP designs.

Design Manager, Steve Loftus explains: “Weight is a major issue in products designed to transport goods; our aim is to keep the weight of our products down to save on materials, energy and fuel, reduce waste and lower our customers’ carbon footprints. At the same time, we have to ensure that the RTP we design is fit for purpose, achieving the best strength to weight ratio for specific applications.”

Although FEA is a well-established technology in high-tech industries, an obstacle Schoeller Allibert had to overcome was a lack of available numeric data to enable its use on the type of plastics used for RTP. Steve Loftus: “We needed to know the physical characteristics of the plastics we use but, while there is no end of data for other materials, the information we needed was not available. To overcome that, we have produced our own data by carrying out our own tests. By coupling the data we obtain with validation testing from physical models, we gain increasingly accurate results from our FEA testing.”

For the manufacturer, the biggest advantage offered by FEA is that it can be used to

confirm performance characteristics before any investment is made in tooling and it enables design adjustments to be made easily and inexpensively. For customers, particularly those looking for bespoke products, it shortens the time to market and delivers a product that meets the specified performance levels. It also gives peace of mind, as Steve Loftus explains: “By using FEA we can produce highly accurate simulations so that when we go to tooling and production, the fundamental load requirements will always be met.”

Developing and using FEA in-house, rather than using external consultants, is considered essential to the Schoeller Allibert product design process. To enable the whole of its design team to access the technology, the company has developed its own custom-built software for use by its designers. Spreading access to FEA across the whole design team prevents bottlenecks at the development stage and enables the team to involve customers in the process.

As well as being integral to new product development, FEA can also be used to reengineer established products as materials technology evolves. The benefit for customers is that they can continue to use the size and shape of container that they are used to, but will have a lighter product that reduces handling and transport costs. Environmentally, there is the benefit of reducing both the amount of raw materials required in its manufacture and the amount of fuel used for distribution.

Contact Schoeller Allibert on tel 0845 850 2333 or visit www.schoellerallibert.com

Sick unveils new rapid changeover solution Improving the speed and efficiency of product changeovers on multi-product lines is presenting tough challenges for processing and packaging industries. Sick UK’s new RapCo system, launched at Total 2013, offers a reliable, automated solution to protect product quality and boost productivity.

The RapCo system is the latest innovation from Sick’s comprehensive range of sensors and sensing systems for factory automation, safety, quality control and track and trace applications. Sick’s solutions for processing and packaging are

built on extensive specialist knowledge and close co-operation with leading multinational companies.

RapCo promises to speed up product changes by adjusting mechanical stops automatically through an integrated package of sensors, drives, a controller, display and cabling. Simple to operate, all RapCo’s settings can be configured via a display and no knowledge of plc programming is needed. The result is a system with batchspecific settings that achieves speed and repeatability while reducing rejects.

Contact Sick (UK) on tel 01727 831121 or visit www.sick.co.uk

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Atlantic Zeiser launches new Digiline Compact Atlantic Zeiser, a global solutions provider of dedicated personalization and coding systems, has released the new Digiline Compact system for use in printing and encoding variable data on flat carton boxes, cardboard blanks and single sheets. Atlantic Zeiser’s Digigline Compact system is aimed at packaging companies and carton manufacturers, as well as service providers in FMCG (especially food and beverage).

The Digiline Compact is an entry-level system that fills out Atlantic Zeiser’s portfolio of carton box and single-sheet printing solutions. It is a stand-alone system for late-stage short-run printing of serial numbers, codes and logos onto carton boxes, cardboard blanks and single sheets, such as sleeves and labels.

“The new Digiline Compact system is a cost-efficient system for end-of-line printing, and a welcome addition to our growing family of printing solutions,” comments Viviane Schaaf, Product Manager Packaging. “In addition, the system uses Atlantic Zeiser’s proven Omega drop-on-demand printing technology, which produces consistently highquality personalized output.”

The new system is flexible both in handling various carton and sheet sizes, as well as integrating with its associated coding equipment. It can process carton sizes from 45 mm to 430mm in length, and from 64mm to 368mm wide. For coding, the Digiline Compact is compatible with the complete range of Atlantic Zeiser OMEGA models, consisting of Omega 36, 36i (36mm); Omega 72, 72i (72mm); Omega 144 (144mm) and Omega 210 (210mm). The effective print width of the system depends on which Omega printer is used. It prints at speeds up to 60m/min @ 360dpi.

The Digiline Compact is easy to work with in any production environment and enables short set-up times and quick format changes – thanks to the flexible feeder and stacker.

Each Digiline Compact system is configured with two primary components: A drop-ondemand (DoD) print head based on desired width and a drying system compatible with the selected printer. An optional stand-alone camera for readability control complements the system.

The camera ensures that each sheet or box receives the intended personalization or encoding; if it detects a missed print the feeder is stopped immediately. In addition, a capacitive sensor is used for double-layer control – detecting extra sheets that might be missed.

Contact Ishida Europe on tel 0121 607 7700 or visit www.ishidaeurope.com

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Partex puts the steel into cable ties For demanding applications in industries such as marine engineering, petrochemical production and food manufacture, Partex is now offering one of the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s widest ranges of very competitively priced high-performance stainless-steel cable ties. Stocked in depth to ensure fast deliveries, the range includes coated and uncoated ties in roller-ball, ladder and releasable versions. The roller-ball ties in the range are UL listed, and carry Det Norske Veritas approval.

To complement its extensive range of stainless ties, Partex offers tools that simplify and speed their application.

Two versions are available. The SSTG tool automatically tensions the ties and cuts of the tails when the correct tension is reached, and is an ideal choice for small to medium volume applications.

The SSAT tool is a heavy-duty two-stage manual tensioning tool specifically designed for high-volume applications.

Both tools feature robust construction to ensure long service lives, and both are compatible with all sizes of roller ball stainless ties in the Partex range.

All stainless-steel ties from Partex are manufactured from 316 stainless steel, providing superior corrosion resistance as well as enhanced performance at high temperatures.

Roller-ball ties are offered in sizes from 150 x 4.6mm to 680 x 7.9mm, either uncoated or with a black pure polyester coating. The ties have a smooth internal finish, making them compatible with all types of cable insulation,

Contact Partex Marking Systems on tel 01675 463670 or visit www.partex.co.uk

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Versaperm High Altitude Shipping Simulator Versaperm, a specialist in packaging test equipment, is launching a new version of its HASS (High Altitude Shipping Simulator) onto the UK and European marketplaces; it fully complies with all relevant European standards and is now CE marked.

The HASS simulates shipping boxes of dry packaged goods, such as cereals, at high altitudes. It gives the controller very flexible options, including the simulated height, the number of high peaks the goods need to fly over, the ramp speed (or rate), and time at the peak. Results can be fed into a QC system to produce statistical results which allow the manufacturer to spot the first signs of any trends or problems and thus take preventative measures.

Many types of product packaging are liable

to burst or leak and thus fail at air-transport elevations and this makes the product unsalable, and potentially even harmful. The new HASS controller monitors and controls both the vacuum level and rate of change of the vacuum during simulating precise flight conditions.

The system then takes the packaged product through each cycle in sequence, before eventually reducing the pressure back to "ground level".

The unit's control system supports testing on up to 200 altitude profiles without reprogramming, each with its own set of configured set points.

Versaperm provides full manufacturing, technical and sales support service, as well as maintenance and repair facilities.

Contact Versaperm on tel 01628 777668 or visit www.versaperm.com

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Automated handling Flexico UK container by launches perfect solution Schoeller Allibert According to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) 32 percent of bread bought

by UK households is thrown away uneaten, making it Britain’s most wasted food. The anti-food waste organisation Wrap, claim that 680,000 tonnes of “avoidable” bakery waste is disposed of each year, about 80 percent of it from packs that are opened but unfinished, assumed because of expiry of best before date.

In order to help combat such waste Flexico Group is set to launch a simple yet ingenious packaging solution into the UK that will help consumers keep their bread fresher for longer and help reduce household food wastage.

The Cordogrip® double drawstring bag is a fun and easy to use bag that has been designed with the bread consumer in mind.

Paul Francis of Flexico UK explained: “With manufacturers of popular bread products all competing with each other for their share of the market, a product that is available in a highly consumerfriendly format can make the product more appealing and potentially more saleable.”

The Cordogrip® bag is designed with a top and bottom gusset that allows the loaf to fit precisely inside and gives it a ‘stand alone’ feature making it ideal for both retail display and cupboard storage.

The bag is fitted with two strings in colours that can match any brand logo and works by pulling the top string in the opposite direction to the bottom string to pull close the opening. To open the bag, just pull the sides of the bag, above the strings, apart.

Paul says: “This can be done as many times as needed, allowing the bread to remain fresh and usable to the last slice.”

The Cordogrip® bag also conforms to all standards of hygiene set by the food industry, making it ideal for fruits, confectionary, organic products and delicatessen items too.

Contact Flexico Packaging on tel 01206 230351 or visit www.flexico.co.uk

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Schoeller Allibert, the world leader in plastic reusable transit packaging (RTP), has launched a new double-base lightweight stacking container offering a threefold benefit for automated handling applications.

The Eureka double base is a spacious, reinforced container delivering impressive loading capacities. The containers are strong, carrying a unit load of up to 75kg and a stacked loading up to 1,200kg - almost double the capacity of standard reinforced models. The double-base design also reduces flex, making it compatible with all types of robotic handling without risk of becoming trapped or damaged by high-speed automated operations or heavy duty applications. Finally the container is finished with a smooth and hygienic double skin, with no grooves or channels in which dirt or debris can become lodged, making Eureka ideal for storing and transporting food and pharmaceuticals.

Simon Knights, Schoeller Allibert’s

Regional Sales Director for the UK, explained: “We have introduced the Eureka double-base to provide our customers with a container which is sturdy enough to carry significant loads and stand up to the demands of automated handling systems, yet is still hygienic and protective enough to carry fresh produce safely.

“With the best weight to performance ratio currently available, Eureka double-base helps to optimise warehouse content weight per square metre, and is compatible with all our pallets and covers as well as other Eurostacking containers. Eureka can be personalised and fitted with identification options including RFID tags or bar code labels.”

Versatile and efficient, the 600x400mm Eureka double-base is available in three heights, offering capacities of 22, 39 and 52 litres, with the option to add lids as well as open handles and base drainage for fire hazard insurance requirements.

Contact Schoeller Allibert on tel 0845 850 2333 or visit www.schoellerallibert.com

Speeding up integrated soft fruit packing As a first-to-market Holfeld Plastics has developed a ‘one size fits all’ auto de-nestable range of punnets across its standard crate fit G81 portfolio.

Holfeld’s G81 auto de-nest punnet range offer distinct benefits to the industry packhouse: • Automation in packhouse for optimal filling of crates with empty punnets; • Clear efficiencies in the packhouse through improved utilisation of space and product flow; • Enhanced packhouse throughput optimising on packhouse personnel and reducing filling lines ‘bottle necks’; • There is a Standard de-nest gap across the

full G81 range of punnets; (40mm to 85mm depths) and as a consequence with no adjustment to the de-nesters line changeovers are speeded up; • In conventional de-nesting punnet distortion can be a major problem with irrecoverable shape changes retaining a deformed memory – auto de-nest gives rise to a more reliable sealing jig and a more assured finished product.

Frank Coleman, Operations Director at Holfeld Plastics said: “In this difficult climate for everyone we are determined to continue to meet our customer’s expectations through the development of innovation resulting in significant packhouse overhead savings.”

Contact Holfeld Plastics on tel +353 4024 1234 or visit www.holfeld-plastics.com

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Conveying system Highly affordable, revolutionises robot vision product positioning The innovative iCon conveying system, which has been developed jointly by conveyor system specialists AlphaChase and packaging experts, Linkx Systems, offers a convenient and flexible solution to the problem of accurate product positioning on conveyors.

With the iCon system, options for product positioning are almost unlimited; they include lateral movement across the conveyor, rotation, merging, diverting and gapping, all of which are achieved without the need to use conventional diverters or guides. This not only simplifies the design and construction of conveying installations, but also provides greatly enhanced versatility, as the operational parameters of an iCon system can be easily reprogrammed.

As the iCon Conveyor system has no readily accessible moving parts it is considerably safer than conventional product positioning solutions. The fact that it needs far less, if any, inconvenient guarding provides the additional benefits of improved maintenance access and reduced maintenance costs.

Having a smaller footprint than the traditional conveyor solutions, and considerably smaller transfer areas, the iCon system can be used in areas previously considered impractical.

The key to the versatility and convenience of the iCON system is a multidirectional roller top conveyor belt manufactured by System Plast. This belt is made up of a large number of cells, each of which contains a freely rotating ball. By arranging for the balls to be driven by subsidiary belts beneath the main conveyor, the speed and direction of rotation of the balls can be controlled. Since products on the main the conveyor rest on the balls, this means that the products can be made to rotate or to move in any required direction.

In the iCON system, the System Plast belt is complemented by a sophisticated control system that has been developed by Linkx Systems to provide a convenient yet flexible way of precisely controlling the subsidiary belts that drive the balls.

Designed for use with flat-bottomed products, the iCON conveying system is ideally suited for end-of-line applications in the food and beverage sector, and for warehousing applications.

Contact Linkx Systems on tel 01502 713777 or visit www.linkxpackaging.com

The Universal Robot from R A Rodriguez is one of the most economical and flexible pieces of automation available today. Working with vision specialists, Image House, R A Rodriguez is now able to supply its flexible robot arm as an intelligent, automatic pick-&-place and quality assurance device.

Universal Robot with vision is a standard, off the shelf package from R. A. Rodriguez that comprises all the elements needed for the application – robotic arm, appropriate gripper, smart cameras from Cognex and software. If the vision robot is for simple pick-&-place tasks, the standard Cognex camera system is ideal, but for applications where capturing image detail is important, such as bar code reading, a high resolution Cognex alternative is also available. A unique software system developed by Image House allows the Universal Robot to be integrated with either of these camera packages.

Image House has been able to take full advantage of the user-friendly interfaces that are common to both the Universal Robot and Cognex vision system.

Contact R A Rodriguez on tel 01462 670044 or visit www.rarodriguez.co.uk

Sick KTM high-speed in a ‘Mini’ Package The new Sick KTM promises maximum contrast detection reliability in a mini sensor. Ideal for high-speed packaging processes, the Sick KTM achieves fast-paced print mark detection with short response times and fine grey-tone resolution, even where media is shiny.

With the Sick KTM contrast sensor, print marks are reliably detected on a wide range of packaging media, including reflective materials such as high-gloss foils or where contrast levels are low. So it is especially suited to high-speed packaging, food & drink and labelling operations.

“The Sick KTM is the ideal solution wherever print marks are used to trigger a switching signal,” states David Hannaby, Sick UK Vision Sensor Specialist. “It provides precise detection of print marks to support high-speed packaging processes such as cutting packaging to length from a pre-printed roll, or positioning and aligning cans, tubes, labels and pre-printed forms.”

Whether black or white, colour, matt or shiny, print marks are reliably detected, even where there is a minimal difference in brightness between the print or contrast marks and the background. As well as differentiating between black and white, the sensor has a fine resolution of 20 grey tones to cope with a range of shades, so even minimum levels of contrast are detected.

The Sick KTM’s short response time of 35µs and wide dynamic range enables precise switching signals and positioning accuracy at high throughput speeds. Easy to mount, even in restricted spaces, the Sick KTM’s high-speed capability means the housing can be mounted

perpendicular to the medium. The painstaking process of tilting the sensor to detect shiny materials is only necessary in exceptional cases.

There are two variants: KTM Core with its white LED offering a high level of performance for standard applications with simple manual adjustment via an integrated potentiometer and the high-performance KTM Prime which is suitable for more challenging applications.

The white LED is used as a universal emitted light for the KTM Core. If contrast levels are high enough, a wide range of marks can be detected on the same background using the same switching threshold. When changing products or formats, the switching threshold of the Core versions can be adjusted quickly and simply at the housing without the need for tools.

The KTM Prime uses 3-colour LED technology to offer high-detection reliability for challenging materials with high-gloss surfaces or low levels of contrast. This makes its particularly suitable for any number of colour combinations between marks and backgrounds.

In addition to the intuitive and simple static teach-in function, all KTM Prime sensors have a dynamic teach-in function so that material flow does not need to be interrupted. Format changes are quick and easy simplt by retrieving the parameter setting of previous jobs from the controller’s memory. Further advantages include visualisation of the signal quality and the output of quality characteristics to perform and advanced diagnosis.

Contact Sick (UK) on tel 01727 831121 or visit www.sick.co.uk

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Hot fill sqeezable ketchup SIPA has developed a hot-fill PET ketchup bottle. Creating hot-fill bottles takes a lot of technical skill: The problem normally encountered with hot filling plastic bottles, particularly those with long necks sometimes used for ketchup, is that, when the contents cool, their volume reduces and creates a partial vacuum. The bottle walls collapse, and the label becomes, partly or completely unstuck.

In the past, ketchup makers have tackled this problem with bottles incorporating panels that withstand the distorting effects caused by the changes in internal pressure. This type of design is very functional, but is not necessarily very attractive.

SIPA carried out numerous computer simulation tests that provided accurate predictions of how different bottle designs behave after they have been hot-filled. It became clear that something radical needed to be done with the shape of the bottle to stop this vacuum effect from ruining the package.

SIPA’s designers took an existing ketchup bottle design, shortened the neck and softened the angles around the bottle body to prevent collapse whilst still providing an attractive appearance. The result is the bottle can be filled at between 85°C and 90°C, stays in shape, and there is no ‘label crinkling’. The bottle can be produced on SIPA’s SFR rotary stretch-blow moulding equipment equipped with an oven intended for heat-set and oval containers.

Making this type of bottle does require a special PET resin suitable for the heat setting process used for hotfill containers. The resin also needs to contain an oxygen scavenger to stop the ketchup oxidizing and discolouring over time. With a suitable scavenger, the container can have a shelf life of at least 12 months. SIPA has already carried out successful tests using Amosorb, which is produced by ColorMatrix, a member of the PolyOne group.

Contact SIPA on tel +39 0438 911511 or visit www.sipa.it

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Greiner wins WorldStar packaging award The first IML-packaging worldwide for the Nissin Group has now received the most prestigious award from the packaging industry in Sydney.

Greiner Packaging International and Nissin have developed a new, convenient pot for instant noodles to be distributed in the European market. In Sydney last May, the innovative packaging concept received the WorldStar Packaging Award in the food category. Robert Obermayr, K1/K2 Product Group Director at Greiner Packaging International said: “This award is an additional confirmation of our company’s huge innovative force.”

For the European market in particular, the noodle-based convenience dish, Nissin Soba, is being marketed with an impressive packaging concept that displays a high degree of functionality. The noodles are prepared directly in the pot, simply and easily: just open the pot, take out the sauce, fill the pot

with hot water and after three minutes drain the noodle; stir in the sauce – and it is ready to eat.

The look of this award-winning packaging solution updates the traditional features of the Nissin noodle pot with some modern elements. The new background colour is black and conveys strength and durability. At a glance, four unique lid colours communicate the four varieties of flavours. In addition to its new colours, the lid design was completely revamped as well, including its pouring function. For decoration, IML (In-MouldLabelling) is used – for the first time within the Nissin Group worldwide.

The Nissin Soba noodle pot received an award too at Hungaropack, the Hungarian Packaging Competition Award 2012. This was the prerequisite for entry in the WorldStar Packaging Award competition, as only winners of previous national competitions are entitled to enter.

Contact Greiner Packaging on tel +43 7583 72510 or visit www.greiner-gpi.com

Serac PET bottle blow moulding machines For several years now, the gap between packaging manufacturing and filling has been diminishing. Integrated systems incorporating blowing, filling and capping are growing in popularity. PET’s increasing market share in dairy product bottling, one of Serac key markets has prompted the company to give their strategy a new direction by launching their own PET bottle blow moulding machines for dairy products and edible oil.

Named SBL for Serac Blow Linear, the machines can produce bottles up to 5 litres at speeds from 2,400 to 12,000 cph.

The machine has been specifically designed to optimise energy consumption. Heating of the preforms is performed at low temperature and evenly distributed using reflecting panels and independently adjustable lamps.

The blow moulding solutions can be configured to fully integrate one of Serac filling and capping units (Combox). A patented bottle transfer system enables it to transform the bottle's sequential motion (linear blower) into a continuous motion (rotary filler).

The SBL series is manufactured in the Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia facilities, given their cutting edge manufacturing capabilities and the teams' technical expertise. Lean Manufacturing principles are applied to reduce lead times while ensuring quality assembly at competitive pricing.

Less than 12 months were required for the Serac Asia engineering team to design, assemble, test and present the first SBL machine to Serac sales team.

Contact Serac on tel 01235 537222 or visit www.serac-group.com

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BAKERY OVENS

428905 E-mail:sales@wirebelt.co.uk Web:www.wirebelt.co.uk

Tom Chandley Ltd, Windmill Lane Industrial Estate, Denton,

CONVEYORS and CONVEYOR SYSTEMS

Manchester M34 3RE. Tel: 0161 336 5444. Fax:0181 337 3726

Conveyor Systems, George Holme Way, Hearthcote Road,

E-mail:info@chandleyovens.co.uk Web:www.chandleyovens.co.uk

Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE11 9DF. Tel:01283 552255.

BAKING SHEET WASHING and DRYING MACHINES

Fax:001283 552266 E-mail:sales@conveyorsystemsltd.co.uk

Oliver Douglas Ltd, Amberley Works, Chelsea Close, Leeds,

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West Yorkshire LS12 4HP. Tel: 0113 279 7373. Fax: 0113 279

Gough Engineering Ltd, Alderflat Drive, Newstead Industrial

1014 E-mail:admin@oliverdouglas.co.uk

Estate, Stoke on Trent, Staffs ST4 8GE. Tel:01782 654770.

Web:www.oliverdouglas.co.uk

Fax:01782 654771 E-mail:spharding@goughengineering.com

BAR CODE LABELLING SYSTEMS

Web:www.goughengineering.com

Weyfringe Barcode and Labelling Systems, Longbeck Road,

Newsmith Stainless Ltd, Fountain Works, Child Lane,

Marske, Redcar, Cleveland TS11 6HQ. Tel:01642 490121.

Roberttown, Liversedge, West Yorkshire WF15 7PH. Tel:01924

Fax:01642 490385 E-mail:sales@weyfringe.co.uk

405988. Fax:01924 403304 E-mail:sales@newsmith.co.uk

Web:www.weyfringe.co.uk

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Wire Belt Co. Ltd, Castle Road, Eurolink Industrial Centre,

Jayton Systems Ltd t/a Robinson’s, 20 Parker House, Mansfield

Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 3RF Tel:01795 421771. Fax:01795

Road, Derby DE21 4SZ. Tel:01332 679898. Fax:01332 342828

428905 E-mail:sales@wirebelt.co.uk Web:www.wirebelt.co.uk

E-mail:Tony@wsrobinson.com Web:www.biscuitmachines.co.uk

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F. Jahn & Co. Ltd, 17 Teddington Business Park, Station Road,

Cox and Plant Products Ltd, Monument & Tabor Works, Balds

Teddington, Middx TW1 1BQ. Tel:020 8977 8822. Fax:020 8977

Lane, Lye, Stourbridge, West Midlands DY9 8SE. Tel:01384

1818 E-mail:sales@f-jahn.co.uk Web:www.f-jahn.co.uk

895121. Fax:01384 893611. E-mail:andy@cox-plant.com

CHEESE CUTTING MACHINERY

Web:coxandplant.com

Dunelm Supplies Ltd, Netherset Lane, Madeley, near Crewe,

Dunelm Supplies Ltd, Netherset Lane, Madeley near Crewe,

Cheshire CW3 9PF. Tel:01782 750884. Fax:01782 751305

Cheshire CW3 9PF. Tel:01782 750884. Fax:01782 751305

E-mail:sales@dunelmsupplies.co.uk Web:www.dunelmsupplies.co.uk

Email:sales@dunelmsupplies.co.uk Web:www.dunelmsupplies.co.uk

CHOCOLATE MACHINERY

Gough (Engineering) Ltd, Alderflat Drive, Newstead Industrial

Jayton Systems Ltd t/a Robinsons, 20 Parker House, Mansfield

Estate, Stoke on Trent, Staffs ST4 8GE Tel:01782 654770.

Road, Derby DE21 4SZ. Tel:01332 679898. Fax:01332 342828

Fax:01782 654771 E-mail:spharding@goughengineering.com

E-mail:Tony@wsrobinson.com Web:www.biscuitmachines.co.uk

Web:www.goughengineering.com

CONFECTIONERY MACHINERY

COOKERS-STEAM

Jayton Systems Ltd t/a Robinsons, 20 Parker House, Mansfield

Holmach Ltd, The Dingle, Pilsgate, Stamford, Lincs PE9 3HW.

Road, Derby DE21 4SZ. Tel:01332 679898. Fax:01332 342828

Tel:01780 749097. Fax:01780 749098

E-mail:Tony@wsrobinson.com Web:www.biscuitsmachines.co.uk

E-mail:sales@holmach.co.uk Web:www.holmach.co.uk

CONVEYOR BELTING

DRAINAGE (Stainless Steel Channels and Gullies)

Interbelt Ltd, Glensyl Way, Burton-on-Trent, Staffs DE14 1LX.

Dunelm Supplies Ltd, Netherset Lane, Madeley, near Crewe,

Tel:01283 562598. Fax:01283 515316

Cheshire CW3 9PF. Tel:01782 750884. Fax:01782 751305.

E-mail:interbeltltd@aol.com

E-mail:sales@dunelmsupplies.co.uk.

CONVEYOR BELTS (Wire)

Web:www.dunelmsupplies.co.uk

Wire Belt Co. Ltd, Castle Road, Eurolink Industrial Centre,

EFFLUENT TREATMENT SYSTEMS

Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 3RF. Tel:01795 421771. Fax:01795

Puriflo, Division of Robin Hawkins Engineering Ltd, 44 Holton

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Road, Holton Health, Poole, Dorset BH16 6LT. Tel:01202 625656.

Fax:01202 621002. E-mail:sales@rhe-puriflo.co.uk Web:www.puriflo.co.uk EMULSIFIERS Rigal Bennett Group, Gravel Hill Lane, Whitley, near Goole, East Yorkshire DN14 0JJ. Tel:01977 661095. Fax:01977 662165 E-mail:sales@rigal-bennett.com Web:www.rigal-bennett.com

HYGIENIC WALL CLADDING Be-Plas Hygienic Walls and Ceilings Ltd, Unit 2, Junction 8 Business Park, Ellesmere Port, Wirral CH65 3AS. Tel:0151 334 5133. Fax:0151 355 7970. E-mail: sales@beplas.com Web:www.beplas.com

FILLING MACHINES Holmach Ltd, The Dingle, Pilsgate, Stamford, Lincs PE9 3HW. Tel:01780 749097. Fax:01780 749098.

E-mail:sales@holmach.co.uk Web.:www.holmach.co.uk

KDH Projects Ltd, KDH House, Millfield Road, Donnington, Spalding, Lincs. PE11 4UR. Tel:01775 822888. Fax:01775 822892 E-mail:sales@kdhprojects.co.uk Web:www.kdhprojects.co.uk

F. Jahn & Co. Ltd, 17 Teddington Business Park, Station Road, Teddington, Middx TW1 1BQ. Tel:0208 977 8977. Fax:0208 977 1818. E-mail:sales@f-jahn.co.uk Web:www.f-jahn.co.uk

LABELLING MACHINERY Atwell Self Adhesive Labellers, Unit 18, Bolney Grange Business Park, Stairbridge Lane, Hickstead, West Sussex RH17 5PB. Tel:01444 239970. Fax:01444 246609.

E-mail:sales@atwell-labellers.co.uk Website:www.atwell-labellers.co.uk

FLOOR and WALL FINISHES for the FOOD INDUSTRY KDH Projects Ltd, KDH House, Millfield Road, Donnington, Spalding, Lincs PE11 4UR. Tel:01775 822888. Fax:01775 822892.

E-mail:sales@kdhprojects.co.uk Kemtile Ltd, Unit C3, Taylor Business Park, Warrington Road, Warrington, Cheshire WA3 6HT. Tel:01925 763045. Fax:01925 763381. E-mail:all@kemtile.co.uk Web:www.kemtile.co.uk Lasercroft Ltd, 9 Hedon Road, Hull HU9 1LL. Tel:01482 229119.Fax:01482 223077. E-mail:info@lasercroft.com Website:www.lasercroft.com FLOORING SURFACES for FACTORIES KDH Projects Ltd, KDH House, Millfield Road, Donnington, Spalding, Lincs PE11 4UR. Tel:01775 822888. Fax:01775 822892.

E-mail:sales@kdhprojects.co.uk Website:www.kdhprojects.co.uk Kemtile Ltd, Unit C3, Taylor Business Park, Warrington Road, Warrington, Cheshire WA3 6Bl. Tel:01925 763045. Fax:01925 763381. E-mail:all@kemtile.co.uk Web:www.kemtile.co.uk Veitchi (England) Ltd, Grange Works, Mill Lane, Rugeley, Staffs WS15 2JW. Tel:01889 586621. Fax:01889 579923.

E-mail:rugeley@veitchi.com Web:www.veitchi.com FLUID DRYERS European SprayDry Technologies LLP, Regal House, South Road, Harlow, Essex CM20 2BL. Tel:01279 780268.

E-mail:sales@eurospraytech.eu Web:www.eurospraytech.eu FREEZING EQUIPMENT JBT FoodTech, East Mains Industrial Estate, Broxburn, West Lothian EH52 5NP. Tel:01506 857112. Fax:01506 852232.

E-mail:sales@jbtc.com Web:www:double-d.co.uk HEAT EXCHANGERS (Scraped Surface) Holmach Ltd, The Dingle, Pilsgate, Stamford, Lincs PE9 3HW. Tel:01780 749097. Fax:01780 749098.

E-mail:sales@holmach.co.uk Web:www.holmach.co.uk HOMOGENISERS Rigal Bennett Group, Gravel Hill Lane, Whitley, near Goole, East Yorkshire DN14 0JJ. Tel:01977 661095. Fax:01977 662165.

E-mail:sales@rigal-bennett.com Web:www.rigal-bennett.com HOSES & COUPLINGS Guyson International Ltd, Hose and Couplings Division, Southview Business Park, Guiseley, Leeds LS20 9PR. Tel:01943

492

870044. Fax:01943 870 066. E-mail:leeds@guyson.co.uk Web:www.guyson.co.uk

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Weyfringe Barcode and Labelling Systems, Longbeck Road, Marske, Redcar, Cleveland TS11 6HQ. Tel:01642 490121.

Fax:01642 490385. E-mail:sales@weyfringe.co.uk Web:www.weyfringe.co.uk LABEL OVERPRINTING and APPLICATING SYSTEMS Atwell Self Adhesive Labellers, Unit 18, Bolney Grange Business Park, Stairbridge Lane, Hickstead, West Sussex RH17 5PB. Tel:01444 239970. Fax:01444 246609.

E-mail:sales@atwell-labellers.co.uk Web:www.atwell-labellers.co.uk Weyfringe Barcode and Labelling Systems, Longbeck Road, Marske, Redcar, Cleveland TS11 6HQ. Tel:01642 490121.

Fax:01642 490385. E-mail:sales@weyfringe.co.uk Web:www.weyfringe.co.uk MAGNETIC SEPARATORS F. Jahn & Co. Ltd, 17 Teddington Business Park, Station Road, Teddington, Middx TW1 1BQ. Tel:0208 977 8822. Fax:0108 977 1818. E-mail:sales@f-jahn.co.uk Web:www.f-jahn.co.uk John R. Boone Ltd, 18 Silk Street, Congleton, Cheshire CW12 4DH. Tel:01260 272894. Fax:01260 281128.

E-mail:sales@jrboone.com Web.:www.jrboone.com METAL DETECTION Lock Inspection Systems Ltd, Lock House, Neville Street, Oldham, Lancs OL9 6LF. Tel:0161 6240333. Fax:0161 6245181.

E-mail:sales@lockinspection.co.uk Web.:www.lockinspection.com MIXERS (Dry and Wet Processes) Farleygreene Ltd, Unit 8, Alpha Centre, Aldershot, Hants GU12 4RG. Tel:01252 322233, Fax:01252 325111 E-mail:sales@farleygreene.com Web.:www.farleygreene.com MIXING MACHINES John R. Boone Ltd, 18 Silk Street, Congleton, Cheshire CW12 4DH. Tel:01260 272894. Fax:01260 281128.

E-mail:sales@jrboone.com Web.:www.jrboone.com PANS-JACKETED and TILTING Rigal Bennett Group, Gravel Hill Lane, Whitley, near Goole, East Yorkshire DN14 0JJ. Tel:01977 661095. Fax:01977 662165 E-mail:sales@rigal-bennett.com Web.:www.rigal-bennet.com PASTA MAKING EQUIPMENT Pasta Technology Ltd, 14 Waunfawr Road, Crosskeys, Gwent

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NP11 7PG. Tel & Fax:01495 273311. Mobile:07973 831331.

Tel:01780 749097. Fax:01780 749098

E-mail:pastatec.@aol.com Web:www.pastatechnology.co.uk

E-mail:sales@holmach.co.uk Web.:www.holmach.co.uk

PASTEURISERS and COOLERS (In-Container)

RIGID PLASTIC PACKAGING

Holmach Ltd, The Dingle, Pilsgate, Stamford, Lincs PE9 3HW. Tel:01780 749097. Fax:01780 749098.

E-mail:sales@holmach.co.uk Web.:www.holmach.co.uk POTATO PEELING MACHINES –ABRASIVE RE-LINING Porcher Abrasive Coatings Ltd, Nursery Road, Riverside Industrial Estate, Boston, Lincs PE21 7TN. Tel:01205 356666.

E-mail:info@porcher.co.uk Web.:www.porcher.co.uk POUCH FILLER/SEALERS F. Jahn & Co. Ltd, 17 Teddington Business Park, Station Road,

Sharpak Aylesham, Aylesham Industrial Estate, Aylesham, Kent CT3 3EF. Tel:01304 840581. Fax:01304 842207.

E-mail:sales@sharpakaylesham.com Web.:www.sharpak.com Sharpak Bridgwater, Colley Lane Estate, Bridgwater TA6 5YS. Tel:01278 435000. Fax:01278 423019 E-mail:sharpakbridgwater.com Web:www.sharpak.com Sharpak Yate, Highway, Yate, Bristol BS37 7AA. Tel:01454 874100. Fax:01454 874304. E-mail:sharpakyate.com Web.:www.sharpak.com

Teddington, Middx TW1 1BQ. Tel:0208 977 8822. Fax:0208 977

SIEVES (ROTARY and VIBRATORY)

1818. E-mail:sales@f-jahn.co.uk Web.:www.f-jahn.co.uk

Farleygreene Ltd, Unit 8, Alpha Centre, Alfa Road, Aldershot,

PROCESS VESSELS Holmach Ltd, The Dingle, Pilsgate, Stamford, Lincs PE9 3HW. Tel:01780 749097. Fax:0208 9771818.

E-mail:sales@holmach.co.uk Website:www.holmach.co.uk PROJECT CONSTRUCTION SPECIALISTS TO THE FOOD INDUSTRY KDH Projects Ltd, KDH House, Millfield Road, Donnington, Spalding, Lincs PE11 4UR. Tel:01775 822888. Fax:01775 822892.

E-mail:saleskdhprojects.co.uk Web.:www.kdhprojects.co.uk PUMPS and PUMP MAINTAINANCE AxFlow Ltd, Orton Park, Northfield Avenue, London W13 9SJ. Tel:0208 832 1831. Fax:0208 280 0796 E-mail:info@axflow.co.uk Web.:www.axflow.co.uk PUMPS-HYGIENIC FOOD (Maso Sine and Peristaltic Pumps) Watson Marlow Pumps, contact Geoff Sanders, Mobile:07799 665533 Office fax/phone:01255 863932.

E-mail:geoffsanders@watson-marlow.co.uk Web.:www.watsonmarlow.co.uk PUMPS-HYGIENIC FOOD Grundfos Pumps Ltd, Grovebury Road, Leighton Buzzard, Beds

Hants GU12 4RG. Tel:01252 322233. Fax:01252 325111.

E-mail:sales@farleygreene.com Web.:www.farleygreene.com Gough Engineering Ltd, Alderflat Drive, Newstead Industrial Estate, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs ST4 8GE. Tel:01782 654770.

Fax:001782 654771. E-mail:spharding@goughengineering.com Web.:www.goughengineering.com SORTING MACHINES-COLOUR and SHAPE Buhler Sortex Ltd, 20 Atlantis Avenue, London E16 2BF. Tel:0207 055 7777. Fax:0207 055 7700.

E-mail:firstname.surname@buhlersortex.com Web.:www.buhlersortex.com Radix Systems Ltd, 1 Moorside Place, Moorside Road, Winnall, Winchester, Hants SO23 7FX. Tel:01962 892530. Fax:01962 813354. E-mail:info@radixsystems.co.uk Web.:www.radixsystems.co.uk Satake ESM, Horsfield Way, Bredbury Industrial Estate, Stockport, Cheshire SK6 2FN. Tel:0161 406 3888. Fax:0161 406 3889. E-mail:ve@satake.co.uk Web.:www.satake.co.uk SPICE STERILISING EQUIPMENT Holmach Ltd, The Dingle, Pilsgate, Stamford, Lincs PE9 3HW. Tel:01780 749097. Fax:01780 749098.

E-mail:sales@holmach.co.uk Web.www.holmach.co.uk

LU7 4TL. Tel:01525 850000. Fax:01525 853981

SPIRAL COOLERS/FREEZERS, CONVEYING SYSTEMS

E-mail:uk.grundfos.com Web:www.grundfos.com

Starfrost UK Ltd, Newcombe Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR32

READY MEALS LINES Sealpac UK Ltd, Units 1 - 2, The Concept Centre, Innovation Close, Poole, Dorset BH12 4QT. Tel:0845 302 3056. Fax:0845 302 3057. E-mail:wendy.luckett@sealpac-uk.com www.sealpac-uk.com

1XA. Tel:01502 562206. Fax:01502 584104.

E-mail:sales@starfrost.com Web.www.starfrost.com SPRAY DRYING PLANT European SprayDry Technologies LLP, Regal House, South Road, Harlow, Essex CM20 2BL. Tel.:01279 780250. Fax:01279 780268. E-mail:sales@eurospraytech.eu.

REFRIGERATION and VENTILATION FOR THE FOOD

Web.www.eurospraytech.eu

INDUSTRY

STERILISERS

KDH Projects Ltd, KDH House, Millfield Road, Donnington,

Holmach Ltd, The Dingle, Pilsgate, Stamford, Lincs. PE9 3HW.

Spalding, Lincs PE11 4UR. Tel:01775 822888. Fax:01775

Tel:01780 749097. Fax:01780 749098.

822892 E-mail:sales@kdhprojects.co.uk

E-mail:sales@holmach.co.uk Web.:www.holmach.co.uk

Web.:www.kdhprojects.co.uk

F. Jahn & Co. Ltd, 17 Teddington Business Park, Station Road,

RETORTS

Teddington, Middx TW1 1BQ. Tel.:208 977 8822. Fax:0208 977

F. Jahn &Co. Ltd, 17 Teddington Business Park, Station Road,

1818. E-mail:sales@f-jahn.co.uk Web.:www.f-jahn.co.uk

Teddington, Middx TW1 1BQ. Tel:0208 977 8822. Fax:0208 977

TANK LININGS and COATINGS

1818. E-mail:sales@f-jahn.co.uk Web.:www.f-jahn.co.uk

Kemtile Ltd, Unit C3, Taylor Business Park, Warrington Road,

Holmach Ltd, The Dingle, Pilsgate, Stamford, Lincs PE9 3HW.

Warrington, Cheshire WA3 6BLTel:01925 763045. Fax:01925

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763381. E-mail:all@kemtile.co.uk Web.:www.kemtile.co.uk THERMOFORM FILL and SEAL MACHINERY Sealpac UK Ltd, Units 1 - 2, The Concept Centre, Innovation Close, Poole, Dorset BH12 4QT. Tel:0845 302 3056. Fax:0845 302 3057. E-mail:wendy.luckett@sealpac-uk.com www.sealpac-uk.com TRAY and UTENSIL WASHING MACHINES Industrial Washing Machines Ltd, Facet Road, King Norton, Birmingham B38 9PT. Tel.:0121 459 9511. Fax:0121 459 9001.

E-mail:sales@indwash.co.uk Web.:www.indwash.co.uk Newsmith Stainless Ltd, Fountain Works, Child Lane, Roberttown, Liversedge, West Yorkshire WF15 7PH. Tel.:01924 405988. Fax:01924 403304. E-mail:sales@newsmith.co.uk Web.:www.newsmith.co.uk Oliver Douglas Ltd, Amberley Works, Chelsea Close, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS12 4HP. Tel.:0113 279 7373. Fax:0113 279 1014.

E-mail:admin@oliverdouglas.com Web:www.oliver-douglas.co.uk TRAY SEALING MACHINES Sealpac UK Ltd, Units 1 - 2, The Concept Centre, Innovation Close, Poole, Dorset BH12 4QT. Tel:0845 302 3056. Fax:0845 302 3057. E-mail:wendy.luckett@sealpac-uk.com www.sealpac-uk.com

TRAY WASHERS Newsmith Stainless Ltd, Fountain Works, Child Lane, Roberttown, Liversedge, West Yorkshire WF15 7PH. Tel:01924 405988. Fax:01924 403304. E-mail:sales@newsmith.co.uk Website:www.newsmith.co.uk Oliver Douglas Ltd, Amberley Works, Chelsea Close, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS12 4HP. Tel.:0113 279 7373. Fax:0113 279 1014.

E-mail:admin@oliverdouglas.com Web.:www.oliver-douglas.co.uk VIBRATORY FEEDERS Cox and Plant Products Ltd, Monument and Tabor Works, Balds Lane, Lye, Stourbridge, West Midlands DY9 8SE. Tel.:01384 895121 Fax:01384 893 611. E-mail:andy@cox-plant.com Web.:www.coxandplant.com WALL and CEILING FINISHES Be-Plas Hygienic Walls and Ceilings Ltd, Unit 2, Junction 8 Business Park, Ellesmere Port, Wirral CH65 3AS. Tel:0151 334 5133. Fax:0151 355 7970. E-mail:sales@be-plas.com Web:www.beplas.com Kemtile Ltd, Unit C3, Taylor Business Park, Warrington Road, Warrington, Cheshire WA3 6HT. Tel:01925 763045. Fax:01925 763381. E-mail:all@kemtile.co.uk Web:www.kemtile.co.uk

Raw Materials, Ingredients and Additives ANCHOVY (Fillets, Pastes, Flavourings, Canned Jarred, Tube) La Monegasque UK Ltd, The Priory, High Street, Ware, Herts SG12 9AL. Tel:01920 469107. Fax:01920 486646 E-mail:enquiries@the cannedfish.co.uk Web.:www.lamonegasque.com

Herts SG1 2DF. Tel:01438 742242. Fax:01438 742311.

E-mail:info@kanegrade.com Web.:www.kanegrade.com

Meridian Sea, 10 Thornby Road, Estover, Plymouth PL6 7PP. Tel.08702 400172, E-mail:info@meridian-sea.com Web.www.meridian-sea.com

PE20 3DJ. Tel:01775 822389. Fax:01775 822443.

ARROWROOT The Essbro Co. Ltd, PO Box 10, 1 South Street, Rochford, Essex SS4 1EZ. Tel:01702 530329. Fax:01702 530331.

E-mail:Michael@essbro.com Web.:www.essbro.com

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CHILLIES (Red and Green Fresh Chopped and Fresh Puréed) JDM Food Group Ltd, Monument Road, Bicker, Boston, Lincs E-mail:info@jdmfoodgroup.co.uk Web.:www.jdmfoodgroup.co.uk CLEAN LABEL BAKERY INGREDIENTS British Bakels Ltd, Granville Way, Bicester, Oxon OX26 4JT. Tel.:01869 247098. Fax:01869 242979.

E-mail:bakels@bakels.com Web.:www.britishbakels.co.uk

BAKERY INGREDIENTS British Bakels Ltd, Granville Way, Bicester. Oxon OX26 4JT. Tel:01869 247098. Fax:01869 242979. E-mail: bakels@bakels.com Web.:www.britishbakels.co.uk

COCONUT-Desiccated Cream-Liquid and Powder)

BLUEBERRY, CRANBERRY & POMEGRANATE (AIR DRIED) Kanegrade Ltd, Ingredients House, Caxton Way, Stevenage, Herts SG1 2DF. Tel:01438 742242. Fax:01438 742311.

E-mail:info@kanegrade.com Web.:www.kanegrade.com

COCONUT PRODUCTS (Powder and Cream)

F.R. Benson & Partners Ltd, 117a New Road, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, Herts WD3 3EN. Tel:01923 293160. Fax:01923 293168. E-mail:Richard@frbenson.co.uk Web:www.frbenson.co.uk Kanegrade Ltd, Ingredients House, Caxton Way, Stevenage, Herts SG1 2DF. Tel:01438 742242. Fax:01438 742311.

E-mail:info@kanegrade.com Web.:www.kanegrade.com

BUTTER PORTIONS (IQF Fillings) and BULK GARLIC

COLOURS (Natural)

SPREADS

Kalsec Europe Ltd, 7 Merlin Park, Fred Dannatt Road,

Markus Products Ltd, Murray Way, Wincanton Business Park,

Mildenhall, Suffolk IP28 7TD. Tel.:01938 715011. Fax:01638

Wincanton, Somerset BA9 9RX. Tel.:01963 435270.

715031. E-mail:csimons@kalsec.com Web.:www.kalsec.com

Fax:01963 435271. E-mail: info@markusproducts.co.uk

CONFECTIONERY GLAZING and RELEASE AGENTS

Web.:www.markusproducts.co.uk

British Bakels Ltd, Granville Way. Bicester. Oxon OX26 4JT.

CHEESE POWDERS-SPRAY DRIED (100% Cheddar…)

Tel:01869 247098. Fax:01869 242979. Email:bakels@bakels.com

Kanegrade Ltd, Ingredients House, Caxton Way, Stevenage,

Web:www.britishbakels.co.uk

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Capol UK Ltd, Oaktree Court, Mill Lane, Ness, Cheshire CH64

Herts. SG13 7YH. Tel:01992 825555. Fax:01992 825566.

8TP. Tel:0151 342 8900. E-mail:sales@capol.co.uk

E-mail:enquiries@sblack.com Web:www.sblack.com

Web:www.capol.co.uk

HYDROCOLLOIDS

DRIED FRUITS (Sweetened and Unsweetened (also

J R FOOD CONSULTANCY

Fairtrade and Organic)

Tel:07771 716323. E-mail:jan.food@yahoo.com

F.R. Benson & Partners Ltd, 117a New Road, Croxley Green,

IQF/CHILLED MEATS

Rickmansworth, Herts WD3 3EN. Tel:01923 293160. Fax:01923

Food Network Ltd, Keepers Cottage, Chrishall Grange, Royston,

293168. E-mail:Richard@frbenson.co.uk Web:www.frbenson.co.uk

Herts. SG8 7NT. Tel:01763 837000. Fax:0208 464 1551.

EGG POWDERS –Whole, Yolk, Albumen (Also Organic)

E-mail::sales@food-network.com Web:www.food-network.com

F.R. Benson & Partners Ltd, 117a New Road, Croxley Green,

MAPLE SYRUP (Various Grades)

Rickmansworth, Herts WD3 3EN. Tel:01923 293160. Fax:01923 293168. E-mail:Richard@frbenson.co.uk Web:www.fr.benson.co.uk FLAVOURS (Liquid and Powder) Kanegrade Ltd, Ingredients House, Caxton Way, Stevenage, Herts SG1 2DF. Tel:01438 742242. Fax:01438 742311.

F.R. Benson & Partners Ltd, 117a New Road, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth WD3 3EN. Tel:01923 293160. Fax:01923 293168.

E-mail:Richard@frbenson.co.uk Web:www.fr.benson.co.uk MUSHROOMS (Concentrate, Powder and Dehydrated) F.R. Benson & Partners Ltd, 117a New Road, Croxley Green,

E-mail:info@kanegrade.com Web:www.kanegrade.com

Rickmansworth WD3 3EN. Tel:01923 293160. Fax:01923

FOOD ACIDS

293168.

Rigest Trading Ltd, Hipocampus House, Hulme Lane, Lower

E-mail:Richard@frbenson.co.uk Web.:www.fr.benson.co.uk

Peover, Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 9QQ. Tel:07595 793224.

NATURAL COLOURS

E-mail:d.white@rigest.com Web:www.rigest.com

Kalsec Europe Ltd, 7 Merlin Park, Fred Dannatt Road,

FRUITS and VEGETABLES (Frozen)

Mildenhall, Suffolk IP28 7RD. Tel:01638. 715011. Fax:01638

F.R. Benson & Partners Ltd, 117a New Road, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth WD3 3EN. Tel:01923 293160. Fax:01923 293168.

E-mail:Richard@frbenson.co.uk Web:www.fr.benson.co.uk FRUIT and VEGETABLES (Powders and Flakes and Extracts) F. R. Benson & Partners Ltd, 117a New Road, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth WD3 3EN. Tel:01923 293160. Fax:01923 293168.

E-mail:Richard@frbenson.co.uk Web:www.fr.benson.co.uk

715031.

E-mail:csimons@kalsec.com Web:www.kalsec.com Kanegrade Ltd, Ingredients House, Caxton Way, Stevenage, Herts SG1 2DF. Tel:01438 742242. Fax:01438 742311.

E-mail:info@kanegrade.com Web:www.kanegrade.com NUT PASTES and Nut PRODUCTS Kanegrade Ltd, Ingredients House, Caxton Way, Stevenage, Herts SG1 2DF. Tel:01438 742242. Fax:01438 742311.

E-mail:info@kanegrade.com Web:www.kanegrade.com ORGANIC BAKERY INGREDIENTS

FRUIT JUICE CONCENTRATES (including Tropical)

British Bakels Ltd, Granville Way, Bicester, Oxon OX26 4JT.

Kanegrade Ltd, Ingredients House, Caxton Way, Stevenage,

Tel:01869 247098. Fax:01869242979.

Herts SG1 2DF. Tel:01438 742242. Fax:01438 742311.

E-mail:bakels@bakels.com Web:www.britishbakels.co.uk

E-mail:info@kanegrade.com Web:www.kanegrade.com FRUIT JUICE CONCENTRATES and FRUIT PUREES Cobell Ltd, Alphinbrook House, Alphinbrook Road, Exeter EX2 8RG. Tel:01392 430280. Fax:01392 430060.

E-mail:nick@cobell.co.uk Web:www.cobell.co.uk GARLIC and GINGER (Fresh Peeled, Pureed, Chopped and

ORGANIC INGREDIENTS F.R. Benson & Partners Ltd, 117a New Road, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth WD3 3EN. Tel:01923 293160. Fax:01923 293168. E-mail:Richard@frbenson.co.uk Web:www.fr.benson.co.uk ORGANIC VEGETABLES (Roasted or Pureed)

Roasted)

JDM Food Group Ltd, Monument Road, Bicker, Boston, Lincs

Beacon Foods Ltd, Units 3 and 4, Brecon Enterprise Park,

PE20 5DJ. Tel:01775 822389. Fax:01775 822443.

Warren Road, Brecon, Powys LD3 8BT. Tel:01874 622577.

E-mail:info@jdmfoodgroup.co.uk Web:www.jdmfoodgroup.co.uk

Fax:01874 622123. E-mail:sales@beaconfoods.co.uk

PASTA (Durum Wheat Semolina, Egg, Spinach, Tomato,

Web:www.beaconfoods.co.uk

Cooked/Chilled)

JDM Food Group Ltd, Monument Road, Bicker, Boston, Lincs

Food Network Ltd, Keepers Cottage, Chrishall Grange, Royston,

PE20 5DJ. Tel:01775 822389. Fax:01775 822443.

Herts. SG8 7NT. Tel:01763 837000. Fax:01763 838280.

E-mail:info@jdmfoodgroup.co.uk Web:www.jdmfoodgroup.co.uk HERBS and CHILLIES (Frozen, Ambient) S. Black Ltd, Foxholes Business Park, John Tate Road, Hertford,

E-mail:sales@food-network.com Web:www.food-network.com PET FOOD INGREDIENTS Tech-Pet Ltd, 11 Hammond Way, Market Harborough, Leics LE16

07. 2 0 13

495

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7JW. Tel:01858 434545. Fax:001858 432828.

E-mail:mail@tech-pet.co.uk PRESERVATIVES Rigest Trading Ltd, Hippocampus House, Hulme Lane, Lower Peover, Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 9QQ. Tel:07595 793224.

E-mail:d.white@rigest.com Web:www.rigest.com

Beans, Blackeye Beans, Black Turtle Beans, Adzuki Beans,

THAI INGREDIENTS JDM Food Group Ltd, Monument Road, Bicker, Boston, Lincs PE20 3DJ. Tel:01775 822389. Fax:01775822443.

E-mail:info@jdmfoodgroup.co.uk Web:www.jdmfoodgroup.co.uk

Pinto Beans)

TOMATOES (Canned and Aseptic)

PULSES-CANNED (Red/White Kidney Beans, Chickpeas, Bortolli Beans, Butter Beans, Flageolet Beans, Haricot

Food Network Ltd, Keepers Cottage, Chrishall Grange, Royston, Herts SG8 7NT. Tel:01763 837000. Fax:0208 464 1551.

E-mail::sales@food-network.com Web:www.food-network.com ROAST VEGETABLES and FRUIT Beacon Foods Ltd, Units 3 & 4, Brecon Enterprise Park, Warren Road, Brecon, Powys LD3 3BT. Tel:01874 622577. Fax:01874 622123. E-mail:sales@beaconfoods.co.uk Web.:www.beaconfoods.co.uk JDM Food Group Ltd, Monument Road, Bicker, Boston, Lincs PE20 3DJ. Tel:01775 822389. Fax:0775 822443.

E-mail:info@jdmfoodgroup.co.uk Web:www.jdmfoodgroup.co.uk SAVOURY FLAVOURS and SNACK FLAVOURS Savoury Flavours Ltd, Units 2B/C, Riverside Avenue West, Lawford, Manningtree, Essex CO11 1UN. Tel;01206 399540.

Fax:01206 393345. E-mail:sales@savouryfoods.co.uk Web:www.savouryflavours..co.uk SEAFOOD POWDERS (all varieties) Kanegrade Ltd, Ingredients House, Caxton Way, Stevenage, Herts SG1 2DF. Tel:01438 742242. Fax:01438 742311.

E-mail:info@kanegrade.com Web:www.kanegrade.com SEAWEED (Fresh and Dried) Meridian Sea Ltd, 10 Thornbury Road, Estover, Plymouth PL6 7PP. Tel:08702 400172, E-mail:info@meridian-sea.com Web.:www.meridian-sea.com SEASONINGS Unbar Rothon Ltd, Radford Crescent, Billericay, Essex CM12 0DR. Tel:01277 632211. Fax:01277 830151.

E-mail:seasonings@unbarrothon.com Web.:www.unbarrothon.co.uk SPECIALITY SUGAR and SPICE Speciality Farm Foods Ltd, Cleave Farm, East Down, Barnstaple, North Devon EX31 4NX. Tel:0845 812 0129.

Fax:01271 882843.

E-mail:alan@specialityfarmfoods.com Web.:www.specialityfoods.org.uk SPICE OLEORESINS and EXTRACTS Kanegrade Ltd, Ingredients House, Caxton Way, Stevenage, Herts SG1 2DF. Tel:01438 742242. Fax:01438 742311.

E-mail:info@kanegrade.com Web.:www.kanegrade.com Kalsec Ltd, 7 Merlin Park, Fred Dannatt Road, Mildenhall, Suffolk IP28 7RD. Tel:01638 715011. Fax:01638 715031 E-mail:csimons@kalsec.com Web:www.kalsec.com SWEETENERS Rigest Trading Ltd, Hippocampus House, Hulme Lane, Lower

496

Peover, Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 9QQ. Tel:07595 793224 E-mail:d.white@rigest.com Web:www.rigest.com TAMARINDS The Essbro Co. Ltd, PO Box 10, 1 South Street, Rochford, Essex S64 1EZ. Tel:01702 530329. Fax:01702 530331.

E-mail: michael@essbro.com Web:www.essbro.com

07. 2 0 13

Food Network Ltd, Keepers Cottage, Chrishall Grange, Royston, Herts SG8 7NT. Tel:01763 837000. Fax:01783 838280.

E-mail:sales@food-network.com Website:www.food-network.com TUNA (Pouch and Canned) Food Network Ltd, Keepers Cottage, Chrishall Grange, Royston, Herts SG8 7NT. Tel:01763 837000. Fax:01783 838280.

E-mail: sales@food-network.com Website: www.food-network.com VEGETABLE and FRUIT JUICE CONCENTRATES F.R. Benson and Partners Ltd, 117a New Road, Crowley Green, Ricksmanworth WD3 3EN. Tel:01923 293160. Fax:01923 293168.

E-mail:Richard@frbenson.co.uk Web:www.frbenson.co.uk.

VEGETABLE INGREDIENTS-SPECIALITY (Dried/Preserved) L’Aquila Importers and Distributors, 860 Coronation Road, London NW10 7PS. Tel:0208 965 0666.. Fax:0208 965 0999.

E-mail:info@laquila.co.uk Web:www.laquila.co.uk VEGETABLES (Freeze Dried, Air Dried, Spray Dried, Flakes) Kanegrade Ltd, Ingredients House, Caxton Way, Stevenage, Herts SG1 2DF. Tel:01438 742242. Fax:01438 742311.

E-mail:info@kanegrade.com Web.:www.kanegrade.com WILD and EXOTIC CULTIVATED MUSHROOMS L’Aquila, Importers & Distributors, 860 Coronation Road, London NW10 7PS. Tel:0208 965 0666. Fax:0208 965 0999 E-mail:info@laquila.co.uk Web:www.laquila.co.uk YEAST INACTIVE (Debittered Powder) Kanegrade Ltd, Ingredients House, Caxton Way, Stevenage, Herts SG1 2DF. Tel:01438 743242. Fax: 01438 742311.

E-mail:info@kanegrade.com Web:www.kanegrade.com YOGHURT and SOUR CREAM POWDERS (Spray Dried) Kanegrade Ltd, Ingredients House, Caxton Way, Stevenage, Herts SG1 2DF. Tel:01438 743242. Fax:01438 742311.

E-mail:info@kanegrade.com Web:www.kanegrade.com ZEST (Orange, Lemon and Lime) Kanegrade Ltd, Ingredients House, Caxton Way, Stevenage, Herts SG1 2DF. Tel:01438 742242. Fax:01438 742311.

E-mail:info@kanegrade.com Web:www.kanegrade.com