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New & Used Food Machines All With Warranty Bowl Cutters Bowl Cutters Used Fatosa 75 litre Bowl Cutter, Year 2010 Used Rex 200 litre Bowl Cutter s/s bowl Used 200 litre Black Bowl Cutter, s/s exterior New Fatosa 20 litre Bowl Cutter s/s bowl New Fatosa 35 litre Bowl cutter s/s bowl
Mincers and Mixer Grinders Used Butcher Boy 56 Mincer, flat pan, floor standing Used Hobart 56 Mincer, flat pan, floor standing Used Biro AFMG 52 Mixer Grinder, 90 Kg hopper Used Wolfking Valiant Mixer grinder, 140 mm plate size New Fatosa 160 mm Mincer, cross feed type Used Laska 160 Self Feed Mincer Used Weiler 1107 Grinder, whole block or flaked meat
Vacuum Packers and Shrink Tunnels New ATM Vacuum packer for long fish/meat loin New ATM Model Culinary table top vac packer New ATM Model Packman single chamber vac packer New ATM Model Packman XL single chamber vac packer New ATM Model Gemini double chamber with gas flush New ATM Model Gemini double chamber Vac Packer ExDemo Tecnotrip large single chamber vac packer Webomatic PN E 30 double chamber vac packer Multivac Spray Shrink Tunnel with drier Cryovac CJ 51 s/s shrink tunnel, hot air
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MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR Spring is here and we have a batch of important exhibitions taking place in the coming month or two. Exhibitions that we have visited recently covering the machinery sector have been well attended and more importantly the exhibitors have told us of their surprise at the level of genuine enquiries that they received. It looks as though business confidence is coming back across the food industries and people are prepared to invest in the latest technology in food processing equipment, packaging equipment, robotics and indeed in hygienic pallet systems and end-of-line equipment. It will be interesting to see if this new found confidence continues at Alimentaria in Barcelona, Interpack in Dusseldorf, and the shows covering the catering industry as well. Spring may be here but then so is the wet weather as was predicted by the Met Office. This is a double-edged sword as we need the rain for the crops but those who have been flooded will not take too kindly to more water. As I said in my last article, the flooding of large areas of agricultural land will both take time to dry out and will be affected by the standing water that means it could take a long time to come back into agricultural production. For our technologists and scientists we are looking forward to the Institute of Food Science & Technology’s 50th Anniversary Conference in London this May which this year will also include the Annual Binsted Lecture.
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Seafood packer invests in X-ray inspection A French seafood packer has installed an Ishida X-ray inspection system to monitor frozen scallops before they enter the packing process. Aside from its contribution to quality control, the new system is seen as an important marketing tool because of the reassurance it provides to customers. Packopale, based at Boulogne-sur-Mer, packs up to 8,000 tonnes of frozen seafood annually. Frozen scallops, which account for about one third of its production, are caught, shelled, eviscerated and washed in Canada or Argentina, then frozen for their transatlantic journey. By the time they arrive at Packopale (via a refrigerated tunnel from Norfrigo, the associated company next door) they will therefore be largely free of shell fragments and of grit from the sea floor. The incorporation of an Ishida IX-GA-4075 high-performance X-ray inspection system into their process has now enabled Packopale to introduce a new level of certainty for its customers, who already have the reassurance of bacteriological monitoring before and after packing. In addition to grit and shell, the IX-GA-4075 is also capable of detecting, at very low levels, much rarer contaminants such as steel, aluminium, tin, glass, stones, hard rubber, plastic and bone. The belt that passes through the IX-GA-4075 inspection chamber is divided into four 100mm-wide channels. A separate 400mm wide belt, at a slightly higher level, brings the product to the inspection system. As the product falls off the end of this single belt, a set of funnels divides it into four streams, each feeding one of the four inspection channels.
This arrangement means that the location of any foreign matter can immediately be narrowed down to one of the four channels. The contents of the contaminated channel can then be diverted while the other three carry on, so that the volume of scallops rejected is limited and overall production is not halted. The IX-GA-4075 incorporates Ishida’s unique genetic algorithm technology, which allows the routine operator, without specialist assistance, to ‘train’ the X-ray inspection system for greater detection sensitivity to specific, known contaminants. It also has integrated product masking and weight estimation functions. Packopale handles all aspects of seafood packing, including cutting, weighing, bagging and labelling, and continuously seeks to improve the services it offers to its customers, which include France’s top supermarkets and wholesalers. The company has made considerable investments in plant and machinery in recent years, including the recent installation of an Ishida multi-head weigher to prepare seafood cocktail, one of its signature products. The 20head machine takes four separate in-feeds (shrimp, scallops, kalamari and mussels) and delivers very accurately balanced 500g and 1kg weighments at 40 packs per minute. Managing Director, Gregory Condette said that this previous experience influenced his decision to buy the Ishida IX-GA-4075. “My objective with this X-ray inspection system was to reassure my current customers and to take market share from the competition by offering an additional level of security,” he explained.
Contact Ishida Europe on tel 0121 607 7700 or visit www.ishidaeurope.com
Bossar joint venture in India Bossar Packaging has established a joint venture with Wraptech Machines Pvt. Ltd, for the production and marketing of Bossar machines in India. Wraptech, located in Mumbai, are involved in the manufacture of Vertical Form Fill Seal, Stick Pack and Multi Lane packaging machines and have more than 25 years experience in their field. The company has an extensive sales network spread throughout India and exports machines to 35 countries including the SAARC region. Up until recently, Wraptech was the exclusive agent of Bossar in India and after some extremely positive results in marketing Bossar machines, both parties decided to reach an agreement to establish the joint venture. Bossar India is located in Mumbai, sharing facilities with Wraptech Machines and its purpose will be to manufacture the mechanical B series horizontal packaging machines, under the Bossar brand, for local customers. With this joint venture, Bossar expects to be closer to its customers in India, to offer a better service and provide the same quality of machines presently manufactured in Barcelona, without customers having to pay import charges. Bossar India will also offer technical service to the entire area of Southeast Asia, and will provide training and spare parts supply. Contact Bossar Packaging on tel +34 93 729 7730 or visit www.bossar.com
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Sidel reduce energy use by 19 percent for Pepsico
One of AxFlow’s Waukesha 130 Universal 1 pumps fitted with double O-ring greased packed seals
Change of pump boosts chocolate crumbs Making the decision to change pumps on existing processing lines can be a difficult decision to take. When the existing pumps have been in place for several years and are constantly giving problems, finding the right supplier capable of offering the most appropriate pump type can make the decision easier. At Meadow Foods’ Holme-on-SpaldingMoor plant in Yorkshire, the chocolate crumb production lines had for many years relied upon five rotary lobe pumps for transferring the mix of cocoa and condensed milk that makes up the crumb from process tanks to dryers. The problem was that the pumps were constantly breaking down due to excess backpressure on the mechanical seals, and being obsolete the repairs and maintenance were becoming costly and irritating. Typically, pulling out the pumps and refurbishing them was taking around 14 hours, and spares had to be kept in reserve. Chocolate crumb is a difficult product to pump as it is thick and highly viscous at its production temperature of 40 C and it
becomes even more challenging when it cools down, as it tends to solidify. This in turns puts great backpressure on the pumps. Should there be any pump breakdowns remedial action has to be taken to avoid the crumb solidifying. Given the experience with Waukesha Universal 1 series pumps in other parts of the plant, AxFlow were asked for advice. After examining the application and nature of the pumped medium, a decision was taken in 2012 to remove the old pumps and replace them with Waukesha 130U1’s fitted with double O-ring greased packed seals. “Our decision was to supply the pumps with motors, gear boxes and mountings suitable for hygienic applications,” said AxFlow’s Brendan Orange. “Meadow Foods have told us that the motors are saving energy and that the reliability of the pumps is excellent and none has needed to be touched since their installation some 18 months ago. In fact maintenance has been reduced substantially and now is largely confined to checking oil levels.
Contact AxFlow on tel 0208 579 2111 or visit www.axflow.co.uk
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PepsiCo Deutschland has reduced energy use by 19 percent and lowered costs by 16 percent on a Sidel blower at its plant in Rodgau, Germany, due to recently installed ECO lamps. The lamps, which consume around 9095 percent of the total electrical power used by a blower, were installed to support PepsiCo Deutschland’s eco-friendly approach at the plant, which is close to Frankfurt. Calculations have since shown that the lamps generated a return on investment (ROI) in only 12 months. Consumer awareness of environmental issues in Germany is particularly high. So too is that of PepsiCo, which is constantly looking to improve the environmental efficiencies of its operations. It strives for a balance between solid financial results and social responsibility via a ‘unique commitment’ to sustainable growth, called Performance with Purpose. As it does with so many customers, Sidel works closely with PepsiCo Deutschland with the aim of improving its operations wherever possible and helping the company to fulfil its strategy of environmentally friendly production. Sidel provides tailor-made solutions for customers, which it reviews over time to identify potential areas for improvement. In the case of PepsiCo Deutschland’s plant at Rodgau, Sidel supported the customer to identify the right solution to save money, targeting savings of 15 percent for the installation of the ECO lamps. Measurements taken before and after the fitting of the lamps, confirmed, however, that the savings achieved were actually as high as 19 percent. The lamps, part of Sidel’s ECO services, which are solutions combining sustainability and economic performance, are available for the company’s SBO Series1 and Series2 blowers. As well as reducing both energy and costs, the lamps are robust and have a life expectancy of 5,000 hours. In some cases, no modification of the existing oven or the blowing process is needed at all. The ECO lamps also enable better process stability through the heating process of the preforms that results in a more optimised production output. The PepsiCo machine in Rodgau is an SBO 18 Series2. It was installed to produce 1.5-litre and 2-litre bottles of carbonated soft drinks in PET for the Pepsi, Schwip Schwap and Pepsi Max brands. Contact Sidel UK on tel 01707 275200 or visit www.sidel.com
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Manning Impex chooses Access Delta Manning Impex, the pioneering importer of top South East Asian food brands into the UK and Ireland, has chosen to implement the Access Delta warehouse management system from Access Group. Traceability, voice controlled WMS, and KPI reporting were required to help improve management decisions and working practices. André Cheong, Managing Director of Manning Impex commented: “We wanted a totally dedicated WMS solution as our current system does not allow for the in-depth intricacies of a warehouse; we needed a more effective tool for the job which is why we chose Access Delta. “Having accurate information, better traceability, and improved reporting will allow us to review and modify our management techniques and what we do on a day-to-day basis. Access Delta will help us to drive these improvements so the company runs more smoothly.” Manning Impex has chosen a fully integrated voice system. “This means operatives have two hands free at all times so there is no walking off down the aisle and leaving the scanner behind,” said André. “By using the right tools across the business we will be able to increase accountability with everyone working more effectively from picker to management.” Traceability is another major factor for Manning Impex. “Food is a sensitive item so traceability is very important. Access Delta will automate essential, yet tedious routines, helping to avoid unfortunate scenarios. A well set up system can ‘remember’ where items are,
and which batches need to be used first. It can help us be more effective in the picking and packing process.” Access Delta’s visual mapping tool will provide an instant view of resource utilisation with the ability to drill down to individual and task level and make adjustments easily and fast. “We will be able to increase the effectiveness of our resource allocation and management,” said André, who has 15 staff at the 30,000sq ft warehousing facility in Surrey. “With Access Delta’s KPI reporting we will be able to see where we are wasting resources so we can reduce workflow steps. We want to make this a happier working environment; we do not want staff moving boxes for no reason. Access Delta will help highlight problems and mistakes so we can continuously improve.” With a mission to bring leading Asian brands into the UK and Irish markets, Manning Impex and its 50 staff are looking to leverage the tremendous success achieved in the past 27 years: “We have grown considerably over the past 18 months despite a less than favourable economic climate. Today we represent 45 brands, many within the top five category brand leaders in their respective countries. “Having introduced South East Asian foods into the mainstream channels there is an exciting opportunity of gaining further penetration with these brands, flavours and products in the UK and Ireland to give them the level of success they truly deserve. Access Delta will help support us in this drive for growth,” concluded André.
Contact Access Group on tel 01206 322575 or visit www.theaccessgroup.com
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Ishida delivers for contract packing operation Leading flexible packaging supplier and contract packer Universal Flexible Packaging (UFP) has installed a further three Ishida DACS-W check weighers at its Leicester factory as part of the company’s ongoing investment programme, focused on ensuring it has the very best equipment to meet the varying needs of its wide customer base. UFP now has a total of five Ishida multihead weighers and 12 check weighers, which the company says offer the accuracy, flexibility, speed and reliability to handle the many different requirements of its contract packing operation, ensuring UFP’s commitment to quality and service are consistently maintained. The company has also just launched a popcorn manufacturing operation and has ordered a top-of-the range Ishida multi-head weigher to support the development of this new product range. A key requirement for the new check weighers was that the machines were able to meet the latest specifications of the UK supermarkets. At the same time, Ishida Europe has also upgraded most of the existing models at UFP to include these capabilities. The majority of the installed check weighers now include separate reject bins for metal contaminants and incorrect weights, internal alarms for rejects and a coloured beacon to distinguish different problems. The DACS-W can also provide valuable production
information for subsequent monitoring and traceability. All installed DACS models incorporate Ishida’s unique Anti-Floor Vibration (AFV) system, Ishida-made high-sensitivity load cells and high-speed Digital Signal Processing (DSP) for high weighing accuracy and consistency at high speeds, as well as keypad display for simple operation. All the Ishida check weighers and multihead weighers at UFP offer the facility for fast changeovers with easy set up using the programmable memory and ease of cleaning. In addition, the bag makers underneath each Ishida multi-head all feature a full set of forming shoulders so machines can quickly be adapted to daily production requirements. “Responsiveness is a vital part of our offering so we have ensured that every line in our factory is multi-functional,” confirmed Chief Executive, Tinku Durrani. “Equally vital is the accuracy and reliability of our equipment. “As a contract packer, we have to continually prove ourselves to our customers. This means we do not compromise on our equipment and generally over-specify in order to ensure it can meet our demands both now and in the future. “We have been extremely pleased with the performance of all our Ishida models in helping us to meet and exceed our high standards.”
Contact Ishida Europe on tel 0121 607 7700 or visit www.ishidaeurope.com
Allen Coder rises to the occasion for Puratos New 53XL80 thermal transfer coder helps bakery ingredients supplier to improve traceability and fulfil 24-hour production. When supplier of dry premixed ingredients to the bakery industry, Puratos, needed to further improve traceability of its products, it turned to marking & coding specialist, Allen Coding Systems for advice and the subsequent supply of a 53XL80 thermal transfer printer for the job. Phill Davenport, Maintenance Manager at Puratos commented: “Increasing customer demand for better traceability and 24-hour production prompted a need to upgrade our old Allen Coding printing system.” “We have always been pleased with the company’s previous coder and overall service, so we were happy to go with their recommendation of a 53XL80, especially as it was a straight swap for our existing machine ensuring minimum downtime.” Compact, simple, reliable and very easy to install and use, the 53XL80 requires minimal maintenance.
It is being used by Puratos to print LOT numbers, weight, date packed and best before date onto plastic sachets at speeds up to 50 packs per minute. Phill continued: “Our original print formats were also compatible with the new 53XL80 which eliminated the need to design new layouts. In our opinion, the best feature of the 53XL80 is the easy-to-use structure of its software for setting up. Replacement of ribbon is also quick and easy.” “So far, the coder has proved reliable with little maintenance. As a result, we would not hesitate in recommending Allen Coding and its equipment to other companies,” he concluded. The 53XL80 thermal transfer printer offers many advanced features usually found on more expensive alternatives, such as state-ofthe-art, high resolution printhead technology, the flexibility to print fixed and variable text, data and graphics, plus 600metre ribbon capacity.
Contact Allen Coding Systems on tel 01438 347770 or visit www.allencoding.com
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Corrugated packaging is the Premier solution Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) says the UK Corrugated Industry’s investment in new, innovative solutions is helping food brand owners gain a competitive edge by transforming their packaging operations, without compromising product quality. One of the many companies benefiting from this ripple effect is Premier Foods. The business has reported impressive cost savings and increased productivity at its Ashford plant following an overhaul of transit and display packaging for its range of Batchelors dried foods. From employing three separate machines per line to insert single-trip plastic ‘W’ trays filled with between 6-10 packs into corrugated sleeves that were then shrink-wrapped prior to transit, Premier Foods has streamlined the process by installing a specially customised case-packing system and redesigning its corrugated packaging. This new combination means there is now a single-stage operation across the three production lines, with the added bonus that the new case-packing equipment is able to pack sachets into various different packaging formats as well as four different retail ready pack (RRP) styles – low sided and high sided trays, ledge trays and full wraparounds. Implementing a corrugated solution has resulted in a 50 percent increase in throughput of up to 30 cases/min, dependent upon product format, on the fastest of the three lines – with further efficiencies due to a notable reduction in bottle-neck – and big cost savings on secondary packaging materials by eliminating the need for additional plastic transit packaging. Arriving on-shelf in perfect condition and creating impact once in place is the central tenet of any RRP strategy, but CPI’s Director of Packaging Affairs, Andy Barnetson, says containing costs, without compromising on product quality, is also critical for food brands to establish and maintain market share and commercial visibility in a highly competitive sector. He added: “Striking this balance successfully can only be achieved on the basis of developing healthy working partnerships throughout the supply chain – in this case, underpinned with confidence in the proven capability of
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the corrugated sector’s machining and materials packaging to match, and indeed, exceed expectations.” Corrugated packaging has been serving society for over 130 years and is now responsible for protecting more than 75 percent of Europe’s goods in transit. While the primary function is transporting goods, the material’s more recent evolution into a key component of retail marketing enables corrugated packaging to provide a more flexible supply chain approach. It is not only economical, but also has a superb environmental record – over 80% of the material is recycled every year, which if laid flat would cover an area the size of Greater London three times over. The UK Corrugated Industry is already a pioneering force in sustainable, lightweight, recyclable packaging that does not compromise the integrity of the goods, while innovative developments in engineering have led to new types of structural products such as corrugated pallets, which offer huge economic and other advantages. This forward thinking has seen the industry evolve into RRP to meet the needs of market leaders such as Premier Foods. It has proved itself time and again to offer the optimum mix of versatility and practicality that is often beyond alternative packaging materials.
Contact Confederation of Paper Industries on tel 01793 889600 or visit www.paper.org.uk
Rowan’s second machine using Heraeus Infrared Carbon infrared (CIR) emitters from Heraeus Noblelight form an essential component of an industrial browning machine on a food production line at Rowan Foods of Wrexham. The custom-built machine is used to brown potato and pasta toppings and follows on from the successful installation of a similar system seven years ago. Rowan Foods manufactures a range of potato- and pasta-based ready meals for major high street supermarkets. For final presentation, it is important that the product toppings are pre-browned. Surface browning must be carried out without any after-cooking of the product itself and, historically, has been carried out by means of steam- or hot air ovens or by long-wave radiant heaters and electric panel heaters. However, all these technologies have a large footprint and tend to have a cooking effect on the product, while gas infrared systems can introduce unwanted volatiles into the cooking environment. Moreover, they can be difficult to maintain and are not very energy-efficient. When the company decided to install a new production line to meet increasing demand for its product, they had no hesitation in contacting Protech Food Systems of Bedford who had built and installed the first line in 2006. Protech then worked with Heraeus to design and build a new browning oven, incorporating the latest carbon infrared technology. Carbon infrared is ideal for applications in the food industry, such as
surface browning. It delivers medium wave infrared radiation, which is perfectly suited to evaporating water from products, at a very high power density. This ensures that the surface of the food product rapidly achieves a sufficient temperature to drive away any local moisture and then causes browning without any possibility of after-cooking. This also allows any subsequent chilling operation to be carried out as efficiently as possible. The new browning oven features two separate heater modules, for production flexibility. One module is fitted with eight 4kW emitters and the other with six additional 0.5kW emitters, which are separately controlled to supplement the heating energy at the edges of the oven. Emitter failure detection is provided to ensure that, in the unlikely event of any emitter in either cassette being broken, this will be detected and an alarm will be raised. Since installation, the new system has proved to be as reliable as the first oven, requiring little or no maintenance. Moreover, it allows significant energy savings compared with competitive systems due to the fact that the carbon infra-red system switches on and off virtually instantaneously, eliminating the need for lengthy pre-heating of the system to the required operating temperature at the start of each shift. The fast response of the system also means that the heat can be removed very quickly if the line stops unexpectedly, so minimising damage to product.
Contact Heraeus Noblelight on tel 0151 353 2710 or visit www.heraeus-noblelight.com
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PR140103 Biocatalysts achieve kosher certification Responding to customer demand, Biocatalysts have recently achieved a kosher certificate that will allow the enzyme specialists to manufacture their kosher enzymes without the need to have a Rabbi present. Biocatalysts have a long-standing relationship with Manchester Beth Din who has been providing Rabbis for nearly 30 years to oversee the production of kosher enzymes. To comply with Kashrut (Jewish dietary law), kosher foods may only contain kosher ingredients that have been processed using kosher methods. The Rabbi being present at Biocatalysts ensures that this is the case and labels the enzyme kosher. However, following the growth of the company and the expanding market for kosher ingredients, the attainment of kosher accreditation for the manufacturing facility was the next step.
The superb systems in place in both the Quality and Operations departments at Biocatalysts made this achievable in a relatively short time period. The benefit to customers is considerable. Instead of having to order kosher products well in advance, these products are now routinely produced against forecast without the need for on-site supervision by the Rabbi. There has also been a reduction in the amount of administration of certificates as customers now receive an annual document thereby improving the service delivered. This accreditation also includes Biocatalysts new Enzyme Production Plant which means that all products produced, whether for individual customers or general market supply have the option to be kosher, halal and vegetarian, offering an extra level of
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competitive advantage. Caroline West, Marketing and Customer Services Manager at Biocatalysts commented: “Biocatalysts are now considered as experienced and knowledgeable in the aspect of religious accreditation and we are delighted to share this knowledge with our customers, guaranteeing problem free product compliance. Over 50 percent of our standard products can be produced halal. Along with
this growth in the number of materials covered has come a greater level of scrutiny and audits which we have passed with flying colours.” The benefits of religious accreditation are clear to see, taking Biocatalysts closer to becoming the world’s leading speciality enzyme manufacturer. It is a classic example of Biocatalysts understanding the needs of their customers and implementing challenging systems to make life easier for them
Contact Biocatalysts on tel 01443 843712 or visit www.biocatalysts.com
Fruit syrup production process now sweeter Leading fruit syrup manufacturer in France, Teisseire’s main production plant in Crolles, was built in 1971 and has recently seen a major investment in new process equipment, thanks in part to Britvic that acquired the company in 2010. This project required Bürkert Fluid Control Systems, to deploy one of the company’s latest innovations to aid process performance as well as integration. The on-site automation and electrical maintenance manager, Mr Gonin, specified the Bürkert 8681 control head which is optimised for decentralised automation of hygienic process valves. With a decentralised automation concept, the control head takes over all pneumatic actuation, feedback and diagnostic functions up to and including fieldbus communication. The housing is easy to clean and features proven electrical IP protection and chemically resistant materials for use in hygienic processing in food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. In shop floor practice, the control air lines can be quite long, which increases air consumption and has a negative effect on the switching times of the fittings. The situation is compounded by the high power requirement, such as for the evacuation of air from chambers and hoses – which is undesirable in terms of energy efficiency. The fact that the pilot valve operating level is at a distance from the fitting makes it even more difficult to commission, maintain and extend the plant. This also applies to the monitoring of processes. The alternative is to use a control head, such as the 8681, which allows pneumatic control of the valve, but also provides manual activation, electrical feedback, visual status indicators, fieldbus communication as well as position sensors. This device only requires a power
supply, air supply and fieldbus connection to be able to provide extremely efficient and reliable process control. In comparison to the legacy system, the new, decentralised design of the process valves offers a number of advantages. By mounting the control heads directly onto the control valves, both the length and the total number of connections are reduced, making planning, installation and maintenance much simpler. With much shorter air lines, the switching times and overall air consumption are minimised, which enhances operational reliability. The process valve switching positions are detected by an inductive, analogue position sensor and reported to the PLC system. Up to three switching points can be adjusted automatically by a Teach-In function. Additionally a fourth switching position can be read in and fed back via an external inductive proximity switch. The valves are easily setup using the ProcessTUNE function. The 8681 control head is equipped with a coloured LED status display which signals the particular process valve switching position or indicates a diagnostic function such as maintenance required status or fault conditions. This provides a simple, easily identifiable indicator for the maintenance engineer, who can now spend more time dealing with issues elsewhere in the plant. The unit as a whole eradicates any risk of external contamination thanks to a hygienic and aesthetically pleasing design. Maintenance is safe and facilitated by external magnetic activation, a system patented by Bürkert. The useful life of the system is increased by the inductive non-contact sensor, as well as by the IP67 protection rating, pressurisation and selfventilation of the head.
Contact Bürkert on tel 01285 648720 or visit www.burkert.co.uk
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The Co-op orders second pre-pack Collator Delighted with boosting the output of bulk food packing by 10 percent, the Co-operative Group (The Co-op) recently placed their second order with Pacepacker Services for its newly launched Collator System. The first Collator System – which places pre-packed polybags of bulk food items, such as potatoes, into large outer sacks at a speed of 80 polybags per minute - was integrated into The Co-op’s UK food packing facility just under a year ago. Significantly, the UK’s fifth biggest food retailer reported a 10 percent rise in output and an overall improvement in efficiency since the prototype’s installation. Pacepacker’s original Collator System was designed and built specifically for The Co-op. With over 4,500 stores nationwide, the retailer sought a solution to the labour intensive task of packing pre-packed polybags of goods into large outer sacks for ease of delivery. Fraser Tait, Operations Manager at the Co-op, commented: “The process of packing prepacked polybags of products into an outer sack is used as a way to contain and display bulky foods, such as potatoes and other vegetables. However, manually packing these items was both an onerous and cost prohibitive process, and prior to our discussions with Pacepacker we found existing collator systems on the market were inefficient.” Responding to the retailer’s brief, Pacepacker designed a standalone system that can be retrofitted to almost any existing sack placing and sealing equipment. The Collator specifically addresses drawbacks found in similar systems on the market explained Paul Wilkinson, Pacepacker’s Business Development Manager: “We found that many systems available did not control the fall of the product very well. Due to the weight and density of bulk food items, this often results in pre-packs breaking through the bottom of the outer sack. Our system uses motorised support arms to control the descent of the pre-packed polybags, eliminating damage and waste to both product and pack.” Approaching 12-months since introducing the first Collator System, Fraser Tait concluded: “We are delighted with Pacepacker’s Collator solution. The standalone, compact build of the system has enabled us to effortlessly integrate it into our existing line and the overall success of the prototype has led us to commission a second system.” Contact Pacepacker Services 01371 011544 or visit www.pacepacker-services.co.uk
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Linkx combines speed with versatility Having enjoyed three years of eminently satisfactory service, from a high-performance automatic collation and shrink wrapping machine developed and supplied by Linkx Systems, and complemented by excellent support from the company, a major food manufacturer has now added a second Linkx machine to its teabag production line. The existing machine will be retained, with the new machine providing extra capacity and flexibility. A key feature of the new machine is its high operating speed of 28 cycles per minute, which Linkx has achieved by making effective use of the latest servo drive and automation technologies. Not only does this high speed maximise the throughput of the machine, it also allows it to efficiently perform the 4 x 1 collation that is needed for the latest slim shelf-ready packs, which are becoming increasingly popular with retailers. A further development provided by the new machine is automatic splicing for the rolls of shrink-wrap film. This is achieved by a new design for the film cradles, which means that they can be withdrawn from the machine to allow easy access. Throughout the development and construction of the new machine, the engineers at Linkx Systems worked closely with their counterparts to devise refinements that would optimise every aspect of the machine’s operation. As a result, the new machine is significantly more ergonomic and is even easier to use than its predecessor. Like the original machine, the new one receives the cartons of teabags from the production line, turns them on end, collates them on a tray, glues the tray and then provides an overall shrinkwrap. It handles four different sizes of carton, which between them need 11 different collation patterns. Size changes are fast and highly automated, eliminating the need for manual adjustment and ensuring that machine up time is maximised.
ContactContact Avery Linkx Weigh-Tronix Systemsonontel tel08453 01502 667788 713777 or visit www.averyweigh-tronix.com/zq375 or visit www.linkxpackaging.com
Young’s agree two-year PPS East deal Young's Seafood, a leading processor of chilled and frozen fish and seafood, has agreed a new two-year contract with PPS East Ltd. Under the agreement, PPS East will continue to deliver services to the company in Grimsby, including hygienic cleaning of plastic trays and boxes, plastic pallets, smoking racks, and bulk bins. PPS East Ltd has provided a washing service for the Young's Seafood’s plastic containers for the past seven years and assists with cleaning equipment. Kate Williamson, Business Development for PPS East commented: “We work closely with the Senior Management in Processing and Services at Young’s Seafood. Having worked with Young's Seafood for quite a few years, it is
really positive that we have been acknowledged with a new two-year contract for this service. Having a long term commitment between the two businesses means we can invest our time and money into providing them with an even more efficient and economical service.” PPS East’s BRC accredited factory in Grimsby, has state-of-the-art industrial washing machines to clean all kinds of returnable packaging equipment including bale-arm crates, tubs, bulk bin containers, dolavs, plastic pallets, fish and salmon boxes. This new contract also coincides with PPS East’s recent purchase of another brand new wash line which is due to be installed at their Grimsby site in April this year.
Contact PPS East on tel 01472 245554 or visit www.ppsequipment.co.uk
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Atlas Copco helps packaging line go green
Triple triumph for Essentra packaging Essentra Packaging has reinforced its global influence by winning three more prestigious awards. The Company was honoured with a second consecutive Asian Manufacturing Award, this time in the Innovative Food/Beverage Packaging Design category, which was then followed by a Sustainable Package Technical Award from the 4th China Package Technology Innovation and Sustainable Development Forum. The Asian Manufacturing Award (AMA), presented at a ceremony in Singapore, went to Essentra’s wide-width message tape. A spokesman for the organisers, Contineo Media, said: “The awards provide timely and valuable recognition for those companies providing industrial technology solutions and value-added services that are enabling regional manufacturers to reach and sustain the required levels of world-class performance.” The winners were selected by an international panel of experts with the judging process audited by an external party to ensure fairness and transparency The key advantage of Essentra’s wide-width message tape is that when a promotion changes, the manufacturer can simply change the message on the tape without redesigning the entire pack. This saves money by reducing waste and origination fees as well as minimising packaging waste. The colourful design possibilities on the message tape also boost on-shelf presence and influence the
decision making of buyers at the point of purchase. Essentra also celebrated a Sustainable Package Technical Award from the 4th China Package Technology Innovation and Sustainable Development Forum. The award was presented for the Rippatape™ product for use on corrugated and fibreboard cartons. Designed primarily for easy opening, Rippatape™ also increases the compression strength of secondary packaging, reducing the product damage that can occur during transit. This means producers of fibreboard and corrugated secondary packaging can potentially use thinner board, delivering cost and environmental benefits in terms of reduced material consumption and lighter weight. Further, Rippatape™ does not impede the recycling of the board it is adhered to, as the tape can easily be separated as part of the recycling process – a key benefit of Essentra’s water-based adhesive. Essentra’s award winning year was capped with victory at the UK Packaging Awards 2013, in the Design Team of the Year category. The Design Team of the Year Award was presented during a glittering ceremony at the London Hilton on Park Lane last November. Martin Dallas, Commercial Director – Essentra Packaging, said: “We are delighted to receive these latest awards, which further highlight how Essentra Packaging’s innovative and creative approach is valued by customers and opinion formers around the world.”
Contact Essentra Packaging on tel 0115 975 9000 or visit www.essentrapackaging.com
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When Glinwell, a leading horticultural grower and packer, came to install its latest product packaging facility it was found that the plant’s existing compressed air supply needed to be upgraded to meet the increased process air demand. By choosing a new Atlas Copco GA VSD+ compressor the company was able to not only ensure reliable system pressure but also achieve substantial energy savings into the bargain. Glinwell, based in Smallford, St. Albans, grow and package salads such as tomatoes and peppers for a leading supermarket. As part of their ongoing business with the supermarket giant, a new upgraded packaging line was installed, initially served by a compressed air system comprising two 11kW compressors, a separate dryer and a 200 litre receiver. The packaging line incorporates a high-pressure ram that requires a 13bar air supply for its operation, which was found to exceed the capacity of the existing compressor installation. As a result, Glinwell decided to replace the compressor system with a unit that not only met the higherpressure demand but at the same time provided optimum energy efficiency and helped to minimise the company’s carbon footprint. The compressor chosen was one of Atlas Copco’s most recent introductions, an innovative GA 15 FF VSD+. This new rotary screw compressor is powered by the company’s own in-house designed interior permanent magnet (iPM) motor and instead of the normal horizontal design, the compressor has an upright, vertical, low footprint layout, designed to save floor space while improving maintenance access, even when the unit is placed against a wall. Atlas Copco’s GA Variable Speed Drive plus (VSD+) technology automatically adjusts the compressor’s motor speed to match the air supply to the air demand and, right from the start, the new design offers exceptional energy savings. VSD operation combined with the innovative design of the iPM permanent magnet motor, and the new, more efficient fan motor, results in an average energy saving of 50 percent and an average reduction of 37 percent in the lifecycle cost of a conventional fixed-speed compressor. There is an additional workplace benefit for Glinwell also. Thanks to the silent motor and fully-enclosed drive train, the compressor runs as quietly as 62dB(A). Contact Atlas Copco on tel 0845 601 0001 or visit www.atlascopco.co.uk
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Stainless steel packing lines meet demand End-of-line equipment specialist, Endoline Machinery, has assisted a leading supermarket supplier of fresh produce in meeting an increase in demand for prepared fruit bowls with the installation of five stainless steel packing lines – increasing output to 10 tonnes of fruit per day. This company is one of the UK’s leading fresh produce manufacturers, specialising in the supply of bagged salads, prepared fruit and leafy salad bowls and trays to major retail and food service companies. As the company faced a surge in demand for prepared fruit bowls the need for greater production space grew as their Project Manager explained: “As orders increased so too did the need for greater capacity and we could not fit any more equipment into our existing factories so a purpose built facility was constructed to house the processing and packaging of our fruit and salad lines.” Automation specialist Endoline was appointed to create five packing lines within the new site consisting of case erectors and case sealers to boost the production lines. “Historically box sealers were used within our factories however within the new purpose built site we were looking to enhance the automation to increase throughput,” explained the Project Manager. A key requirement in the design of the machinery was for it to be constructed in stainless steel for a full wash down specification to meet stringent hygiene regulations. As all of their equipment range can be built with stainless steel, Endoline recommended the installation of their 100 series Semi Automatic case erectors. Paul Ryder, Endoline’s Regional Account Manager, commented: “This company packs over a dozen different case sizes, including very narrow and low SRP cases, dependent on the customer requirements so it was essential that the equipment we installed was able to deal with the changes with no changeover time. Therefore our machinery was modified to both meet their mechanical/electrical specification and to cope with all of the varying case sizes.” The ready packed bowls of fruit are hand packed into the erected boxes via a conveyor belt which then feeds the filled boxes into the Endoline semi automatic random case sealer – automatically sealing both the top and bottom of the box simultaneously. Paul commented: “The sealers we installed automatically adjust its height and width settings to deal with the various box sixes running through.” Contact Endoline Machinery on tel 01767 316422 or visit www.endoline.co.uk
Oddy at heart of craft baking facility Major expansion by one of the leading craft bakers in the north of England has been centred on a new production facility – at the heart of which is a six row roll plant from specialist manufacturer Oddy. The installation is set to produce high quality products extremely efficiently while providing the capacity for further expansion in the future. The line is at the heart of the new Clayton Park Bakery facility in Huncoat, Lancashire, and reflects the organisation’s ongoing growth – recently averaging 20 percent a year – supporting its customers across the North West that include some 550 Spar stores. “The Oddy Novatek 428 facility brings together a roll divider/rounder, proofing station, finishing table and automatic servo panner modules, and is capable of producing some 18,000 rolls per hour in sizes ranging from 10g to 208g,” comments John Glover, Oddy’s Sales Manager. “The specification of the intermediate proofing facility is seen as particularly significant as it allows products to relax – avoiding the need for a relaxant to be added – in order to produce softer products and high levels of consistency and quality.” The new site is now focusing on confectionery and bread production allowing Clayton Park Bakery’s original facility in Clayton-le-Moors, near Accrington, to be dedicated solely to pie production. “This optimises our production scheduling and capability, and demonstrates our ongoing commitment and confidence about future business success,” commented Barry Thomas, Clayton Park Bakery’s Managing Director. “In total, we have made a seven figure investment in the new site including the installation of ovens, the Oddy bread plant, a morning goods facility and a wrapping line.” Operated via a single free standing remote control panel, the Novatek 428 line receives dough from adjacent mixers which is then manually loaded into the roll divider. The first unit in the line then weighs and rounds dough pieces, forming them into a range of products before discharging them in 6-rows onto a conveyor ahead of the proofing facility. “The
output speed of the divider can be adjusted to meet production throughput requirements, while the design needs minimal maintenance through build characteristics such as sealed bearings and long-life, non-stick coatings,” commented John Glover. Bread rolls are then transferred automatically into the proofer where products can either be directed onto a series of holding stations to rest or, via a bypass option, delivered immediately onto the finishing table. Here, products are formed before being automatically transferred onto the roll panner, following which they are collated into batches before being transferred onto trays that are taken to cool room retarders, ahead of the final oven baking. “The new installation is the third Oddy facility that we have used during our 20 year history – the first a 2-row unit, the second a 4row installation which is still operational, and now this larger 6-row production line,” added Barry Thomas. “Our decision was based on our experience of the robust design and quality of the company’s units as well as their long term reliability and versatility. Add this to the backup and support which we know is available from Oddy, and we are confident that we have a major facility which is now central to both our current operation, and our plans well into the future,” he concluded.
Contact Oddy on tel 01924 405988 or visit www.oddyuk.com
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DFDS Logistics implements Chess at Whittlesey DFDS Logistics has recently implemented a new warehouse management system (WMS) from Chess Logistics Technology at its warehouse and distribution facility at Whittlesey, near Peterborough. The system is designed to consolidate service levels provided to their major customer, a multi-national food manufacturer. DFDS stores a range of pre-manufacture food products at the Whittlesey site, as well as packaging for use in manufacturing. Product is received from the customer and its suppliers, and is delivered to customer manufacturing plants locally and elsewhere in the UK. The warehouse of approximately 17,000sq.ft (1580sqm) is equipped with racked and block storage suited to the fast moving bulk product stored. The Empirica WMS from Chess, working with real time handheld equipment from Touchstar Technology, allows incoming pallets of product to be received by barcode scan, before put-away according to system instruction. Customerdelivered product is received by scanning barcodes on a standard ‘SSCC’ label. The Empirica WMS is able to specify when additional scans are required to capture all receipt data needed, which may not all be held in a single barcode. Real time wireless equipment is also used for picking and despatch operations, and the system facilitates batch picking of despatch orders to comply with strict manufacture requirements. In a second phase to the project the Empirica WMS system will be interfaced with the customer’s enterprise-wide SAP solution. This will improve distribution performance by ensuring 100 percent receipt accuracy and streamlining existing despatch order processes, as well as saving labour and minimising paperwork. The integration, done in conjunction with the customer’s in-house SAP team will provide real-time transaction updates and deliver 100 percent accurate supply chain stock data at enterprise level. Matt O’Dell, Operations Manager at the DFDS Whittlesey site, commented: “The physical warehouse control and the IT integration offered by the Empirica system will help us consolidate the service we currently provide to the customer and enable us to exceed their expectations in the future. We are confident that the future support provided by Chess will help us achieve this.”
Contact Chess Logistics Technology on tel 0161 888 2580 or visit www.chess.uk.com
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Warburtons’ Paragon and Navman implementation Warburtons’ retail customers are benefiting from enhanced delivery schedules since the company chose to integrate real-time Navman Wireless GPS vehicle tracking with its Paragon transport routing and scheduling system. Paragon’s Fleet Controller solution links the Navman Wireless tracking system to its route planning software, which provides live and accurate data for monitoring performance and optimising routes. Using this advanced system, Warburtons delivers 2.2 million loaves of bread a day. “The high quality of our products together with consistently high levels of customer service is very important to Warburtons, and the joint Paragon and Navman Wireless solution plays a critical part in what we do. We use Paragon software for planning daily deliveries from our 25 sites and this involves managing a fleet of over 800 vehicles. When we ran Paragon’s software together with the Navman Wireless system, the process was simple and fully integrated. Whilst our customer service is already at a high level, we wanted to improve this further, which this technology is helping us to do,” said Jim Norton, Distribution Planning Manager. Warburtons has worked with Paragon for over 10 years, developing the way it uses the system to meet changing business requirements. Now, by adding Fleet Controller, linked to Navman Wireless M-Nav 760 two-way messaging, job dispatch and navigation terminals, the company have been able to revolutionise its distribution processes.
The enhancement to the system also provides visibility of driver activity and accurate data to show on-time delivery performance together with any deviations from the plan. “With Paragon Fleet Controller providing live vehicle and driver activity from the tracking system we are able to use a fact-based approach to planning deliveries. One of the reasons Warburtons chose the Navman Wireless system was its ability to fully integrate with Paragon’s Fleet Controller software package. The link between the systems is seamless and it gives us full visibility of what is actually happening on the road. We can see when a vehicle arrives at a delivery, how long the call took and when it left. We now have visibility of our customer service performance immediately whereas previously, we had a 12-hour delay in getting feedback from the drivers when we used manual reporting. This also helps us to proactively manage the fleet, and the drivers have widely accepted the system,” said Jim Norton. The Paragon software is installed at Warburtons’ head office in Bolton and the company has around 100 users accessing the server-based Multi Depot system over its network. Orders are uploaded automatically into Paragon from Warburtons’ SAP enterprise software each night to generate the routes and schedules. The routes are sent directly to the in-vehicle terminals so that the drivers have all their deliveries available in sequential order on their terminals when they arrive at work.
Contact Paragon Software Systems on tel 01306 732600 or visit www.paragonrouting.com/uk
Van Roey now safely packed with Sealpac After having struggled with far too high a percentage of leakers, Van Roey one of Belgium major processors decided that it was time to search for the appropriate solution for its packs of high-quality shrimp. This was found in a brand-new processing line with a Sealpac RE25 thermo former at its centrepiece. Dirk van Roey, Managing Director spoke about the background to this project and the road to the innovative Gamba packaging solution by Sealpac. “With our prawns coming from a French trading company, I decided to ask this supplier for advice. They recommended a Sealpac thermo former with the special Gamba packaging system, which had been running successfully at a shrimp processor in France.
As soon as I put down the telephone, I dialled the number of Ultrapak, Sealpac distributor for Benelux. They happened to be travelling in Belgium, so we had our first meeting that same day.” Dirk wanted to see the benefits of Sealpac’s Gamba packaging solution, originally developed for its tray sealers, before ordering any equipment. Therefore, various tests were carried out at the Sealpac factory in Emmen, The Netherlands. The newly installed line at Van Roey starts with a loading and multi-head weighing system from Multipond. This system ensures that, depending on the pack size that is being run, 400g or 1,000g of shrimp are safely loaded into the formed pack on the Sealpac RE25 thermo former. The filled packs are then transported to
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the sealing station of the thermo former, where they are securely sealed by means of the Gamba packaging system. After being labelled by an ELS bottom web labelling system, and subsequently being cut both in cross- and longitudinal directions, the sealed packs go through a Mettler Toledo metal detection unit. Finally, every four packs are loaded into an attractive cardboard box. Dirk said: “After installing this new line, we were able to go from seven operators to just four operators, as we used to have personnel at the line manually cutting off the antennae of the shrimp. They can now concentrate on product supply and end-of line packaging.“
Van Roey uses a 500 micron APET bottom film for its modified atmosphere packs. Van Roey: “We need that thickness to form a stable pack, but also to ensure that our gas values remain intact. By applying a common mixture of CO2/N2, we can guarantee a shelf life of 14 days.” With a 500 micron bottom film, the packaging machine had to prove excellent quality in forming. Dirk continued: “During the various tests in Emmen, it was clear that the Sealpac thermo former was able to consistently form stable packs. Simply ‘badding’ or removing the filling plates in the forming station, we can now easily switch from 400g to 1kg packs.”
Contact Sealpac UK on tel 0118 977 3400 or visit www.sealpac-uk.com
Improving a process the soft way One of the largest whey powder production plants in Finland recently increased its production by more than 10 percent without having to invest in any hardware or use more energy in the process. Whey is a secondary product from cheese production. As it has a high nutritional value, the use of whey powder as a nutritional supplement or as an ingredient in foodstuffs is growing worldwide. The production of whey powder is, however, a complex and energy intensive process. It is particularly important to control the moisture content precisely. “Too high water content causes stickiness of the whey powder that can disrupt or even stop the production”, said Antero Ylitalo, Production Manager at Valio's whey powder factory. “On the other hand, if the powder is too dry it generates dust and uses excess energy.” The moisture content of the product is set within a spray dryer in the final stage of the production line. “The critical thing is to be able to control the spray dryer’s load and the hot air streams in an optimal way”, Antero said. “We needed to keep the moisture content of the final whey powder product very close to its target value regardless of the process conditions, whilst taking into account the dynamically changing multiple process constraints.” An APC solution was implemented at the production plant consisting of two tools included in Neste Jacobs NAPCON® Suite: NAPCON® Indicator, that calculates the material and energy balance information and sends it to NAPCON® Controller, the multivariable model predictive control software package which is optimized for
control of processes with cross-dependencies. The result was that the APC solution automatically controlled the process so that the factory significantly increased its production. At the same time the risk for system downtimes due to bag filter clogging was reduced. “We considered several APC providers but became convinced of Neste Jacobs' expertise and the features of the NAPCON® Suite Technology”, Antero said. “We are currently planning to implement APC technology also in other production plants and hope that we will be able to continue the good cooperation with Neste Jacobs in this area.” According to Chief Application Engineer Keijo Yli-Opas at Neste Jacobs, the company finished the Valio APC project in only three months from project initiation. “An important factor was that there were no process downtimes due to installation and commissioning of the NAPCON® Suite software”, Keijo said. “This is essential for customers who strive to improve their production plants.” The Valio case is a good example of how well suited NAPCON® Suite is for processes with complex behaviour. “In fact it is applicable in most fields of food industry, but it gives the best results when applied to continuous processes such as the whey powder factory”, Keijo stated. In addition to the APC solution, the delivery to Valio also included an OPC UA connection (Open Process Control Unified Architecture) between NAPCON® Suite and Valio's process control system. “Full engineering and implementation services plus client training were of course also important parts of our offering”, Keijo said.
Contact Neste Jacobs on tel +358 10 458 1200 or vist www.nestejacobs.com
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Ulma’s thermo former gives Maxpax maximum factor A newly-established supplier to the vending industry has been so impressed with Ulma Packaging’s TFS 400 thermo former for vacuum wrapping paper cups that it is set to invest in a second machine to meet the growing demand for its products. With consumers’ appetite for fast, hot convenience drinks ‘on-the-go’ showing no signs of abating, business is booming for Gloucestershire-based Maxpax, which counts Knorr Soups and Bovril savoury drinks among its ‘Incup’ range of drinks. Maxpax’s ongoing expansion plans at its Newent site required a bespoke thermo former for an automated packing line of 76mm paper cups containing powdered drinks. Vacuum wrapping 525 paper cups per minute in packs of 25, the thermo former is not yet running at full capacity because it is four times faster than Maxpax’s current packing line, but with the company set to add a popular coffee brand in 76mm cups to its product range, it will almost certainly order another TFS 400 from Ulma ‘in the near future’. Managing Director of Maxpax Ltd, Kevin Mason, said: “We have been delighted with the TFS 400. In fact the whole service we received from Ulma Packaging has been excellent – from the salesperson to the project manager, designer and builder. The way Ulma go about their business is incredible, customer service is second to none. From the planning stage to the build they did everything asked of them and more. “The machine is so versatile we can now produce a deep base cup as well as a standard cup. I did look at more than one company but Ulma impressed me straight away and they have not disappointed. We have plans to add lots more flavours to our vending range and if all goes well we will be looking to source another machine from Ulma.” The TFS 400’s characteristics make it highly desirable for mixed production requirements, since formats can be easily adapted to meet the needs of the customer. Versatility, easy operation and quick size change add to the appeal. Ulma offers different types of thermoformed skin packaging including universal skin pack, skin pack with non-forming bottom flexible film, isopack skin pack, simple isopack skin pack and double lid skin pack.
Contact Ulma Packaging on tel 01909 506504 or visit www.ulmapackaging.co.uk
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Campden BRI is partner of choice for olive oil Guttridge one of ‘East Midlands Top 200’ The Confederation of British Industry (CBI), the UK's premier business lobbying organisation, has named Guttridge Ltd, a leading UK supplier of bulk materials handling solutions, as one of the ‘East Midlands Top 200’ in a new report commissioned to take the temperature of businesses in the region. The top 200 fastest growing companies in the East Midlands’ is based on an assessment of data for thousands of companies and provides a unique snapshot of the economic performance of the region, five years on from the financial crisis of 2008. 67 of the top 200 are, like Guttridge, manufacturing companies. Paul Gott, Sales and Marketing Director, commented, “We are delighted to be highlighted as a thriving East Midlands company in this new report. It is also great to see so many manufacturing companies in the top 200. Guttridge like many other manufacturers has significantly ramped up its export business in the last five years, to capitalise on growth opportunities across the world and stay healthy. However, there is no doubt that the business environment has been and remains tough. It is a tribute to all our employees that Guttridge has continued to grow in this highly competitive global marketplace. ” Guttridge supplies bulk materials handling
solutions for products ranging from grain to cement, animal feed to sand and minerals. In 2012, the company opened an office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in order to enhance local, expert support to all countries in the MENA (Middle East, North Africa) area, where food security is a primary concern and investment in infrastructure continues to be high. All the equipment that Guttridge sells is designed and manufactured in the UK, at the company’s large site on the outskirts of Spalding, Lincolnshire. Guttridge is known for the quality of its products and also for its inhouse expertise, which have both been significant factors in ensuring on-going success. “With a history of supplying efficient and reliable solutions that extends over five decades, Guttridge has experienced many changes. Success has always depended on the expertise, flexibility and commitment of all our employees. ” said Paul Gott, “One of the most encouraging statistics from the report was that the top 200 have created 3800 new jobs over the last three years. As we actively grow our team I hope that reports like this will encourage people to look upon manufacturing as a vibrant and exciting place in which to root their careers. This will be essential if the growth of the last five years is to be capitalised on and further extended.”
Contact Guttridge on tel 01775 765300 or visit www.guttridge.co.uk
Campden BRI has been chosen by the Rural Payments Agency to carry out chemical testing to ensure the authenticity of olive oil imported into the UK. The analysis will be carried out at Campden BRI’s state-of-the-art laboratories at its headquarters in Chipping Campden. New EU olive oil regulations come into force in the UK next month to ensure that olive oil is marketed correctly and to provide a deterrent against fraud. Campden BRI’s analysis work will form an integral part of conformity checks carried out at olive oil bottlers and retailers. Campden BRI will analyse batches of olive oil for a range of lipid components. These tests will determine if the olive oil grade declared on the label is genuine. Dr Julian South, Head of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Campden BRI said: “Food authenticity continues to be a high profile issue and we are delighted to be chosen by the RPA to help industry and government meet the challenge of beating food fraud. This contract reflects our position as a trusted and respected centre providing technical excellence to the food and drink industry”. Campden BRI will be responsible for all the testing of Extra Virgin olive oil, Virgin olive oil, olive oil composed of refined olive oils and virgin olive oils, and olive pomace oil imported into the UK. Contact Campden BRI on tel 01386 842000 or visit www.campdenbri.co.uk
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Integral’s ambitions to grow in refrigeration Integral UK, the leading property services company, has revealed ambitious plans to grow in the refrigeration sector following the acquisition of a major part of WR Refrigeration’s business. Following the deal with administrators, PWC, Integral is now responsible for delivering nationwide contracts for several High Street food retailers, including; Tesco, Morrison’s and Waitrose. Added to this is a contract with The Co-op Group recently awarded to Integral before the latest acquisition took place. It has also acquired an award-winning, refrigeration training centre in Birmingham and a cabinet supply and refurbishment operation, giving the company access to highly regarded Italian-made Arneg display cases. The acquisition adds annual revenue of approximately £30m and catapults Integral into the premier league of refrigeration contractors in the UK. Integral is now a £280m turnover multi-disciplinary property and building engineering services company. Integral UK is a leader in its field with a proven track record over 50 years of delivering high quality services to some of the biggest names on the High Street. It provides a comprehensive range of property and building engineering maintenance services to more than 16,000 clients in 40,000 locations across the UK. Integral’s entrance into the refrigeration sector is part of a planned strategic growth into complementary technical disciplines. It will operate the newly acquired business alongside its recently won refrigeration maintenance contract with Co-op’s South
West and Wales and London, South East Regions. The acquisition sees the transfer of more than 200 fully qualified refrigeration engineers to Integral’s existing team of 1300 field technicians, which operate from 16 branches across the country. Bryan Glastonbury, Managing Director of Integral UK Ltd, said: “We are delighted to have made this acquisition, which safeguards a substantial number of jobs and ensures continuity of service to customers. Integral puts a strong emphasis on Planned and Preventive Maintenance (PPM) in order to reduce the need for reactive maintenance. It recognises the importance of this approach in the refrigeration sector, where clients have vulnerable and very valuable assets dependent on plant and equipment. The company has a policy of carrying out the vast majority of service and maintenance work in-house by its own qualified technicians and engineers. 86 percent of all activity is carried out by Integral’s directly employed teams, which enables the company to ensure a high quality service is delivered. Integral emphasises the importance of technical training for staff, and currently has 80 apprentices employed across the business. It believes that maintaining the right level and mix of skills is essential in order to deliver the integrated multi-disciplinary technical services the market requires today. Integral has also acquired the 24/7 service centre at Thurmaston, which operates a roundthe-clock monitoring operation for clients. It will work in tandem with Integral’s existing service centre.
Contact Integral UK on tel 01454 278900 or visit www.integral.co.uk
PHS Washrooms promises ‘superclean’ washroom With customers expecting well-equipped, clean, hygienic and fresh smelling washrooms, PHS Washrooms has responded to the growing trend for ‘superclean’ facilities. Answering to customer demand, the PHS Washrooms professional deep cleaning team is using advanced cleaning equipment and chemicals to eradicate built up organic minerals and matter that harbour germs and stains in washroom facilities. Keri Reynolds, Marketing Manager at PHS Washrooms, which has just launched its new ‘Deep Clean Service’, said: “Standards will rise throughout 2014 and the demand of the end user will shift from ‘convenience’ to ‘cleanliness’. We know through our own research and the feedback from our customers
that visitors and staff expect pristine, sparkling facilities. “Raising standards in washrooms does not just provide aesthetic and health benefits but also business and organisational benefits. Thorough, deep cleaning by specialist cleaners truly eradicates stains, hidden germs and bacteria. The spread of diseases and infection, teamed with society’s paranoia about cleanliness and hygiene, will lead to the demand for highly clean working conditions and washroom environments. “Your washroom says more about you than costly advertising ever could as it makes a positive lasting impression. In simple terms it says you care about the well-being of your customers, staff and visitors.”
Contact PHS Washrooms on tel 0209 2080 9090 or visit www.phs.co.uk/washrooms
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Essential skills on the menu for Welsh manufacturer Bar Foods, a growing Welsh food manufacturer that supplies soups, sauces and recipe dishes to the UK’s bar and restaurant sector and food manufacturing industries, has benefited from the Welsh Government’s Essential Skills in the Workplace programme. The company has enjoyed significant growth over the last eight years, including an 11 percent rise in annual turnover to £27m and a five per cent staff increase since the training began last February. Bar Foods now employs more than 250 people from the local community at its site in Cwmfelinfach, near Newport. The Essential Skills in the Workplace programme was carefully tailored to the company’s specific needs by Cardiff-based Fix Training, one of the training providers contracted by Welsh Government to deliver the programme, which is part funded by the European Social Fund. Helen Jones, a Director at Fix Training, innovatively integrated the programme with food manufacturing qualifications to make it appropriate and relevant for the staff at Bar Foods. The aim was to support the company’s growth by providing essential skills to the workforce. The programme has entailed running workshops between 6am and 2am to ensure that all shift workers were able to participate. The company released staff for a series of six workshops, each lasting four hours, equating to an investment of more than 4,800 staff hours to achieve the successful outcomes. To ensure that the training had the greatest impact, Fix Training helped the company to integrate and update its policies, procedures and work instructions. Lindsey Broadbent, Head of HR at Edward Billington & Son Ltd, Bar Foods’ parent group, said: “Our employees are a big part of the business’ success, so we want to ensure that we encourage them to enjoy their work and make them feel it is somewhere they can learn and develop as well. “We wanted a training programme that would improve staff performance in their current roles and help them gain extra skills and recognised qualifications. “The flexibility of Fix Training has been great and they really do listen to what we need and put our business first. The main strength of this programme is how, and the standard to which it has been delivered by integrating and really understanding what we do as a business. We are delivering something both parties can be proud of.” All workers are on target to achieve a minimum of three qualifications - Information Communication Technology, Communication
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and Application of Number – and Bar Foods hopes that all new recruits will complete the training programme in future. Fix Training, which has 32 staff, is now developing programmes for delivery in 2014 that build on the success of the essential skills programme and are analysing the company’s leadership and management needs. “We aim to make a real difference by ensuring that all the training we deliver has a measured impact and benefits the bottom line,” added Helen. “Our core values are impact and quality in terms of making people and businesses more effective.” Contact Fix Training on tel 0845 680 9290 or visit www.fixtraining.co.uk
Major works underway at Meadow Foods Meadow Foods, the UK’s largest independent dairy and leading supplier of milk based dairy ingredients to the food industry, has started work on a major project to expand their milk processing and butter production facilities at Chester. The first phase of the expansion will see the demolition of old buildings, to make way for an extension to the company’s offices, new changing facilities, canteen and First Aid room. Meadow Foods will also construct a new staff car park and a truck park with refuelling and washing facilities for delivery vehicles. Chester is the largest of Meadow Foods’ three sites, which between them handle 600m litres of milk per year, sourced from around 600 dairy farmers from across the UK. The completed building works will see an additional 5,500sqm of processing and storage facilities. Simon Chantler, Executive Chairman at Meadow Foods, commented: “We are delighted to have started work on developing our Chester site. The work, which will be undertaken in two phases, will allow us to grow our operations and diversify our business lines. It is also good news for the local area as it provides an even bigger outlet for local dairy farmers by increasing our manufacturing capabilities. Meadow Foods operates from factories in Chester, Peterborough and Holme-onSpalding Moor, their products include cream, butter, sweetened condensed milk, anhydrous milk fat, chocolate crumb and cultured products. The company, founded in 1992, now employs more than 250 people and has a turnover in excess of £340m.
Contact Meadow Foods on tel 01244 680071 or visit www.meadowfoods.com
New pick & pack functionality for Empirica Chess Logistics Technology has made extensive changes to its Empirica warehouse management system to increase the flexibility of ‘pick and pack’ functionality. The new features have been added to meet higher demand from existing customers and new business prospects, reflecting the increased use of this picking practice in retail distribution and Internet fulfilment operation. The new functionality supports simultaneous picking of multiple orders into separate handling media, reduces handling movements and enables more efficient picking paths. Warehouse operations are simplified and create less congestion that leads to enhanced productivity, faster response times and improved overall efficiency. Pick and pack, sometimes also referred to as cluster picking, is the ability to pick order items directly into a despatch container (eg cardboard box) which can then be labelled, sealed and despatched after picking to eliminate a separate packing stage. The process usually involves picking multiple orders simultaneously to enable a single pick journey to facilitate maximum order pick efficiency. The facilities now available within Empirica WMS allow variable PPM (pick and pack media, eg trolley or cage) to be used with a
definable capacity of slots or carton spaces. The despatch containers (boxes etc) can be of multiple sizes and the system can determine the appropriate size to use according to order profile. The system will allocate product to boxes either by volume or by definable product size that means the most appropriate box size is used to pick each order. Empirica WMS provides a simple user process for ‘pick and pack’ operation via wireless handheld device. Using a touch-screen interface, pickers will select an option to ‘pick and pack’ and identify the PPM in use. By doing this the system can recognise their individual profile and assign them the correct number of pick and pack orders. The system will then instruct the product and quantity to be picked across multiple orders as the picker follows the designated pick route. In terms of benefits, pick and pack clearly has the potential to eliminate packing desk activity as a separate function. However many operations may also gain major benefits on the picking side as the functionality is ideal for picking multiple small item orders. In the Internet fulfilment environment, which may involve a typical home delivery of one to five items or a smaller retail order, the ability to maximise order pick while minimising picker journeys will deliver significant efficiencies.
Contact Chess Logistics Technology on tel 0161 888 2580 or visit www.chess.uk.com
Priorclave appoints dealer for Ireland Priorclave has appointed Brennan & Company as its southern Ireland agent with responsibility for sales of its complete range of laboratory autoclaves. Lee Oakley, Sales Director of Priorclave is delighted with the new appointment since Brennan & Company are well established in Ireland as a major supplier of highly specialised technological equipment to the Scientific, Medical and Industrial markets, and commented: “I am convinced this is the right partnership, our steam steriliser range complements their current product range and their knowledge level extremely well.” The standard Priorclave autoclave range has evolved over many years to an extremely high standard offering laboratories a wide choice in design style of front and top loading machines, double ended and power-door models, cylindrical or rectangular chambers in sizes from 40 to 700 litres and a choice of
electrical, direct steam or for operation from external steam source. Laboratories have come to rely on Priorclave delivering exactly what is required to reliably undertake their sterilisation task. This played a major part in the Directors of Brennan & Company making the decision to work with Priorclave. Talking about the appointment, Gregory Brennan, Managing Director of Brennan & Company says “the association with Priorclave could not be a better fit for our Scientific Division, apart from an excellent product range which is manufactured to the highest standards, we have the benefit of being able to offer our customers’ autoclaves that match their brief exactly since Priorclave can adapt or produce special builds. In addition, our customers can have cost effective systems of the highest quality that are designed for their laboratories and they will not be paying for extra system facilities that are not required.”
Contact Priorclave on tel 0208 316 6620 or visit www.priorclave.co.uk
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Sacla supports students with grant scheme Sacla’, the Pesto Pioneers, are providing funding which will help support three students through food related degrees as part of their programme to encourage more women to train and work in the food industry. The Italian family owned and run Company was set up by the mother of the current Chairman nearly 75 years ago in Piedmont in Italy. In the UK Sacla’ is run by Managing Director, Clare Blampied, who herself studied food science at University before entering the food industry. She introduced Pesto to the UK more than 25 years ago. The scheme is being run through The Women of the Year Foundation and the WorKingOptions programme of the MonkeyBusiness Foundation charity and will offer grants to three students at Leeds, Nottingham and Reading Universities. Clare said: “I am delighted to launch the Sacla’ Student Grants programme. It is a subject very close to my heart and one I passionately believe in, we really do need to
support young women in what I believe is still a male dominated industry. We have been working with ‘Women of the Year’ for four years and thought this would be the ideal way to combine this work with our support for young women hoping to enter the food industry. It will be exciting to watch their progress.” WorKingOptions Founder, Paul Monk said: “WorKingOptions was delighted to receive support from The Women of the Year Foundation and particularly proud to be associated with this investment from Sacla’ in three talented and deserving young women. These three scholarships amount to £3000 per student for 3 years enabling these young women to realise an opportunity to study food science and technology at the universities of Leeds, Nottingham and Reading. WorKingOptions is keen to help young people achieve and realise their full potential, and encourage aspirations towards future careers in the food, drink and grocery industry.”
Contact Sacla’ UK on tel 01494 687900 or visit www.sacla.co.uk
SOFHT Annual Food Safety Awards Outstanding contributions in the field of food hygiene and safety were recognised at The Society of Food Hygiene and Technology (SOFHT) annual awards luncheon held in London at the end of last year. Now in their 34th year, the awards, which this year were presented by Professor Hugh Pennington, Emeritus Professor of Bacteriology at the University of Aberdeen, are designed to recognise people and products who make a difference to safety and hygiene in the food industry. A new Student Award was presented for the first time this year too. Best New Product went to Geneius Laboratories for its DNA-based Microbial Identification Service – a product that is increasingly recognised as the industry ‘gold standard’ to track and identify contaminants in the factory and supply chain. Company of the Year (less than 100 employees) was awarded to Detectamet, who design, manufacture and supply x-ray and
metal detectable products especially for the food industry. Company of the Year (more than 100 employees) was given to ALS Food and Pharmaceuticals analytical laboratories. Best Trainer was awarded to Sylvia Anderson from Anderson Food Hygiene with Best Training Company Food Integrity Consulting. The Best Auditor or Technologist award went to Barbara Hirst from RSSL. The SOFHT Student Award was presented to Daniel Walker, Reading University graduate and now a trainee with ABP Meats. The Most Outstanding Contribution to the food industry was given to former Tesco Stores Company Chemist (now retired), Tony Palmer.
DDW acquires DuPont™ Danisco® Food Colourings D.D. Williamson (DDW) announces the acquisition of the food colouring product line and related processing equipment from Danisco USA Inc., a part of DuPont Nutrition & Health since 2011. The transaction broadens DDW’s portfolio of natural colour solutions for customers and positions DDW as the largest manufacturer of annatto-based food colourings in North America. The financial terms of this transaction were not disclosed. “This acquisition allows DDW to strengthen its existing offerings for customers around the world,” said Ted Nixon, Chairman and Chief Executive. “The larger toolkit will improve DDW’s ability to develop unique colour solutions for applications, one customer at-a-time, and will extend our manufacturing expertise in Wisconsin.” The Danisco® colours product line has a long history of satisfying the needs of food processors through formulation and blending performance. The line consists primarily of various carotenoid colourings and blends offered as food industry solutions in the yellow to orange spectrum. They are supplied to the dairy, dessert, bakery/snack, culinary, flavour, beverage and other industry sectors. DDW’s sole focus is enhancing the visual appeal of foods and beverages. The combination of two strong portfolios expands the range of colour solutions that DDW can deliver. After an interim period of equipment and inventory transfer from the DuPont plant in Madison, WI, manufacturing will consolidate at DDW’s GFSIcertified operation in Port Washington, WI, to supply both domestic and export customers. Contact D.D. Williamson on tel 0161 886 3345 or visit www.ddwcolour.com
(This editorial is published as part of the Food Trade Review commitment to publicise the work of the professional societies serving the UK food industries.)
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2 Sisters bring Scottish jobs boost 2 Sisters Food Group has underlined its commitment to Scotland by announcing a multi-million pound expansion plan at its chicken processing plant at Cambuslang near Glasgow, creating up to 180 new jobs. The food manufacturing giant has revealed details to build a new 11,000sq.ft extension to its plant, which will house two modern high volume ovens, spiral chillers and freezers, plus a general refurbishment of the current site. The Cambuslang factory, based in Westburn Farm Road, handles ‘Added Value’ poultry lines for 2 Sisters – namely roasted and coated chicken products such as breaded and seasoned chicken. The new extension can accommodate up to 50 percent additional capacity at the site which will enable it to grow alongside customer demands. The key to the expansion was agreement with all employees at the plant to change shift patterns and move to a seven day a week, 24 hour operation. The new shift patterns start from midFebruary. Olivier Goudineau, Managing Director of the 2 Sisters Added Value poultry, said: “We are delighted to have come to an agreement with the Unions and extended our working hours at the factory. This has unlocked the expansion plan and in turn means we can take on 180 additional colleagues. “A lot of hard work has gone into realising this opportunity and it is a great example of working together to achieve our aims. Our colleagues, the Unite union, the local regeneration team in Scotland plus MSP James Kelly have all been instrumental in making this happen. “I hope this expansion signals the beginning of further investment in the Scottish poultry industry.” Rutherglen and Cambuslang MSP James Kelly said: “This is great news for the workforce at the Cambuslang plant who have fought hard to protect their livelihoods and will also be a welcome boost to the local economy. “I welcome the creation of new jobs in my constituency and will work with all interested parties to bring investment and employment into the area. The Cambuslang plant is already one of the biggest employers in the area and I will continue to work alongside the 2 Sisters Food Group and others on this very exciting project for the local area.”
Contact 2 Sisters Food Group on tel 0870 458 9700 or visit www.2sfg.com
Natural Food Show new pavilions for 2014 This year’s Natural Food Show at the Natural & Organic Products Europe trade event will host a new Soil Association Organic Chilled Food Pavilion when it returns to Olympia, London on 13-14 April. This highly-anticipated new pavilion, launched in association with the Soil Association (who previously hosted The Natural Food Show’s popular organic marketplace), reaffirms the event’s on-going commitment to supporting the UK’s organic market. Set to feature new food and drink products from nine Soil Association licensees, it aims to raise buyers’ awareness of the quality, innovation and differentiation available within the fresh organic marketplace. According to Soil Association trade consultant, Finn Cottle, chilled food accounts for more than 40 percent of the UK’s £1.64bn* organic market. Whilst the economic downturn has affected all sectors, not least organic products, there have been some exceptions – with sales across the chilled food category (at least for some suppliers) increasing steadily year-on-year. Leading organic wholesaler Essential Trading is one prime example. Following a 200 percent growth in their refrigerated goods sales over the last three years, they have reportedly doubled their cold storage capacity and increased their range by some 145 products and 9 brands. Organic food and drink buyers looking to do the same will find plenty on offer in the Soil Association Organic Chilled Food Pavilion, which will feature everything from cheese, milk, yoghurt, cream, and butter, to meat, fish, drinks, ice cream, and desserts. “The Soil Association is delighted to be working with Diversified UK to provide the ‘Organic Chiller’,” commented Cottle. “It offers a perfect focus for chilled organic food at the show, complimenting the many nonchilled products that are also on offer.” “We are very excited to participate in The
Natural Food Show for the first time,” said Natasha Bowes, Founder of Bio-tiful Dairy. The first exhibitor to join the new pavilion’s line-up, Natasha is the creator of an awardwinning range of organic cultured milk drinks made from authentic Russian recipes. “It is very re-assuring for a young and committed organic dairy producer to know that there is a strong platform for our community, supported by the Soil Association, which can help us to build our presence in the market and meet new customers,” she says. Other new, organic-certified companies looking to increase their brand awareness at this year’s Natural Food Show include Trioni, with its Daioni flavoured milk drink range; dairy-free ice cream supplier Jollyum; LoveRaw Organic Food Company, producers of superfood energy bars; and artisan muesli manufacturer Primrose’s Kitchen. Whilst returning exhibitors looking to enjoy a repeat performance of last year’s packed aisles (there were 8,810 show attendees in 2013, up 20 percent from 2012), include Doves Farm Foods, Clearspring, Alara Wholefoods, Queenswood Natural Foods, Organico Realfoods, and Tideford Organic Foods. All of which will be exhibiting in the Organic Trade Board (OTB) Pavilion. The Raw Food Pavilion, Vegan Society Pavilion, and New Products Showcase are also all back at the show. As in previous years, international organic producers will also be well represented. For 2014, there are new country pavilions from Sicily and Russia (the latter will be showcasing unique products from around ten of its richlydiverse regions). They join returning pavilion contingents from Argentina, France, Italy, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the USA. New exhibitors from Romania, Sierra Nevada in Spain, and Crete – the largest of the Greek Islands, have also just been confirmed. *Soil Association Organic Market Report 2013
Contact Diversified on tel 01273 645125 or visit www.naturalproducts.co.uk
First-class Academy for Scotland Scotland’s food and drink manufacturers are bidding to be among the best in the world – with reinvigorated support from the Scotland Food & Drink Skills Academy (SFDSA). The Academy, which is operated by Improve Scotland, the skills council for food and drink manufacturing in Scotland, held its first Board meeting on Jan 31st at Dawnfresh Seafood’s head office and production facility in Uddingston, Lanarkshire.
Speaking at the event, Improve Scotland Chief Executive, Justine Fosh said high quality workforce skills delivered via the Academy would play a crucial role in the drive by industry leadership group Scotland Food & Drink to increase the value of the sector to £16.5bn by 2017, with latest Bank of Scotland research predicting 5,500 new jobs by 2018. “Improve Scotland is delighted to be delivering the operations of the SFDSA,” said
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Fosh. “This growth is driving the future development of the SFDSA which aims to work with, and support, up to 3,000 businesses with their skills needs over the next three years. “We have a proven track record of constructive engagement with the food and drink industry raising both ambition and investment in training and the SFDSA exists to ensure the food and drink sector throughout Scotland has sustainable access to first-class skills training as a key element in continuing sector growth and vibrancy.” Helen Muir, Group HR Director of Dawnfresh Seafoods Ltd added: “Developing the next generation of skilled staff here at Dawnfresh is a top priority to ensure the continued and future success of our business. The Certificate of Work Readiness pilot has been an extremely positive experience and we intend to use this model as the way forward to support the company in developing its future talent pipeline. “Trainees have been given a taster of every aspect of our business, right through from product development and food technology to engineering, marketing and distribution. We have been delighted with the calibre and commitment shown by the trainees throughout the programme.”
Funded by the Scottish Government, Skills Development Scotland, the Scottish Funding Council and Zero Waste Scotland, the Academy is operated by Improve Scotland in partnership with Scotland Food & Drink. Academy-accredited training and education providers all demonstrate the highest levels of specialist industry expertise and deep understanding of the needs of food and drink businesses. The network of Universities, Colleges and private training providers from across Scotland includes Abertay University, which has supported almost 200 industry projects through Food Innovation@Abertay in the past five years. Dr Nia White, who leads on the project at Abertay University said: “The Academy’s key aims are to engage with employers and support them with their workforce development plans.” James Withers, Chief Executive of Scotland Food & Drink, added: “I really believe we are in a golden era for food and drink in Scotland. We are currently the best performing domestic sector of the economy and the nation’s fastest growing export. However, if we are to maintain this momentum and achieve our ambitious 2017 targets, investment in skills is absolutely critical.
Contact SFDSA on tel 07827 945053 or visit sfd-skillsacademy.co.uk
Krones transfers its valve technology business Krones has founded Evoguard to operate its valve technology business on a stand-alone basis. Evoguard is located in Nittenau, Germany, and is owned 100 percent by Krones AG. The company started its business operations in Nittenau at the beginning of January 2014. Krones began to develop its own series of innovative valves that are optimally matched to the needs of the food and beverage industry as well as the dairy sector under the name of Evoguard several years ago. Thanks to years of experience in valve development and an extensive knowledge of its customers’ requirements, Krones is now able to offer a complete, cutting-edge product range that is not only an attractive proposition for the food, beverage and dairy industries but also ideally suited for the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors. In order to accelerate sales growth in sectors outside the food and beverage industry, Krones has spun off its valve technology operations from its core business into a standalone unit. As an independent and autonomous company, Evoguard is benefiting from a favourable cost structure, high flexibility, and the efficient decision-making
of a streamlined management structure. Evoguard valves are produced in Nittenau, where the 4,000sqm production and administration building houses the R&D, design, sales and assembly operations. In the years ahead, Evoguard will provide reliable components and quality ‘Made in Germany’ to modern production facilities of existing and new customers and achieve profitable growth. Krones has also purchased 100 percent of the stock in HST Maschinenbau, a German company located in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania that designs and manufactures homogenisers and reciprocating pumps for the food and beverage industries. HST Maschinenbau is a profitable company, and in 2012 achieved a turnover of almost 5m euros with a workforce of around 25 people. The price for the stock is in the mid-single-figuremillion range. With this strategic decision, Krones is planning to upgrade its future corporate capabilities in the field of process technology, designed for producing juices and milk, and to expand its global service and maintenance business in this sector. The agreement is still subject to approval by the antitrust regulators.
Contact Krones on tel +49 940 1700 or visit www.krones.com
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German market opens 'Access' to Scotland The latest phase of the new food EU-funded export programme - Access 6 – has been officially launched in Germany, with Scottish based food & drink companies benefiting from the wide-ranging opportunities it presents. At present two Scottish companies – Galloway Lodge Preserves and Islay Ales together with another five companies from the border regions of Ireland and Northern Ireland will participate in the German cluster. Each company has been selected for their suitability to the German food retail and food service sectors and their market ambition to grow their sales in this market. Bringing together Scotland Food & Drink, Northern Ireland Food & Drink and the Irish Exporter's Association, the ground breaking Access 6 programme aims to increase export sales by £19m across 90 regional food and drink manufacturers over the next three years. This innovative cross-border programme is funded by the European Regional Development Fund under the INTERREG IVA programme and plans to create an additional 90 new jobs within the participating businesses, and up-skill a further 400 SMEs across the regions. Launched in the British Embassy in Berlin, this important new phase of Access 6 also marked the appointment of Green Seed Germany, the international food marketing consultancy, which will act as official mentor to the companies within the German cluster. Over the next 18 months, Green Seed's team of experts will work in close partnership with the individual companies to assess, advise and prepare them for the launch of their brands to Germany's diverse retail and food service sector which is worth approximately £236bn in sales. Speaking at the launch event, which coincided with a major food and drink trade reception hosted by the British Embassy, Amanda Brown, Industry Development Director for Scotland Food & Drink said: "This marks the start of an exciting new phase for Access 6. The Green Seed’s team's expertise and know-how will ensure each of the companies is equipped with the knowledge, tools and confidence to capitalise on this diverse and expanding market. As Europe’s largest market, with 82m consumers and growth of 3 percent in 2012 alone, the opportunities for exporting are exceptional.” Nicole Günther, Senior Consultant of Green Seed Germany, commented: “The timing is good for this project as the German market, the largest in Europe, has in recent years opened to new, innovative and
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international companies and products. In parallel, the food retail trade has shown an increase in gourmet food & drink categories with a polarisation resulting in growth at the premium end of the market and at the valueline lower end. In total, about a third of food & drink consumed in Germany is imported.” Immediately following the launch the companies in the German cluster will embark on a range of audits, training modules and study tours, led by Green Seed, with the aim of enhancing their competitive advantage. The next crucial stage will involve meeting with potential channel partners that will include retailers and food service providers, with the long term goal of securing product listings. Beyond Germany, additional clusters will also target France, Benelux, UK, Scandinavia and North America, offering further opportunities to other small and medium sized food and drink companies across Access 6's focus regions. Contact Access 6 on tel 0131 335 0940 or visit www.access6.eu
Magnetrol opens new facility in UAE Magnetrol International Incorporated, a leading manufacturer of level and flow process control instrumentation, has completed construction of a new Magnetrol International United Arab Emirates (MIUAE) production facility in Jebel Ali, UAE. The new production facility will operate under the ISO 9001 umbrella of Magnetrol International NV. The facility features a 550sqm production floor, which will enable Magnetrol to increase its production of external chamber devices to meet the needs of customers in the Middle East. This facility adds to the company’s existing production capacity in the USA, Belgium, Brazil and China. Magnetrol President and Chief Executive, Jeffrey K. Swallow presided over the grand opening of the new MIUAE facility, which took place last November. “This new facility, combined with the recent expansions of our US headquarters and European regional headquarters, positions Magnetrol to provide our customers with extensive, efficient process control solutions worldwide,” according to Jeffrey. The investment in this new production facility is another example of the company's mission to be the customer’s preferred partner in the global supply of level and flow control instrumentation.
Nestlé signs research agreement with Singapore Nestlé has entered into a strategic partnership with the Singapore Government’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research, A*STAR, with the goal of setting up global research programmes in food science and technology. The agreement will focus on areas such as nutrition, packaging, data analytics and also biotransformation - the use of natural processes, such as fermentation, to transform raw materials into ingredients with nutritional or functional benefits. The three-year framework agreement was signed by Johannes Baensch, Nestlé’s head of Global R&D, and Frank Lehmann, Head of Intellectual Asset Management and Licensing. What is biotransformation? Biotransformation involves natural processes to transform raw materials into ingredients to improve the flavour, digestibility or shelf life of food. Dr Raj Thampuran, Managing Director of A*STAR, and Suresh Sachi, Deputy Managing Director (Corporate and Legal), signed on behalf of the Agency. The agreement will allow Nestlé to further expand its extensive expertise in areas of biotransformation including fermentation, enzyme technology and probiotics and to develop superior technology solutions to meet consumer expectations. Though used in hundreds of food products across the world, many Asian products in particular are based on biotransformation processes such as fermentation including, for example, tempe – made from fermented soy beans - and kimchi, fermented vegetables with chilli particularly popular in Korea. Natural processes Biotransformation, which can take the form of fermentation and the use of enzymes and probiotics, can make products more digestible, improve their bio-availability and extend their shelf life. Nestlé products made using the natural
fermentation process include Maggi Liquid Seasoning based on wheat gluten fermentation, and Maggi bouillon cubes in West Africa, based on soya fermentation. Nestlé uses its expertise in biotransformation in several of its 34 Research & Development and Product Technology Centres around the world. The company’s Research & Development Centre in Singapore, set up in 1980, was its first in Asia, set up to meet the region’s burgeoning economic growth. R&D Singapore now employs approximately 120 people from 18 different nations, working in disciplines including engineering, packaging and design, analytical chemistry, microbiology, food and nutritional science. Nestlé is also to invest one billion dollars in Mexico, building two new factories in the country that is the sixth largest global market for the company. The announcement was made by Nestlé Chief Executive, Paul Bulcke during the World Economic Forum in the Swiss resort of Davos. The 5-year investment will fund a new infant nutrition factory in Ocotlán, in western Mexico’s Jalisco state, and a petfood factory in the city of Silao, in the central Mexian state of Guanajuato. It will also be used to expand Nestlé’s cereal factory in Lagos de Moreno, also in Jalisco state, with state-of-the-art technology, making it the company’s largest in the region. The factories in Mexico, the second largest market in Latin America for Nestlé, will also produce goods for the wider region. Some 40 percent of the products made at the new infant nutrition factory in Ocotlán, for example, will be exported to Latin America and the Caribbean. Nestlé has been present in Mexico for eight decades and today offers a portfolio of more than 80 brands and a range of 1,600 products.
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RGFE scoops best newcomer at export awards The Real Good Food Company Europe (RGFE) has been crowned Best British Newcomer at the 17th edition of the prestigious Golden Bridge Export Awards. The award for the company’s exceptional export strategy and efforts in the Benelux Market, was handed to RGFE by Glynis Whiting, President of the British Chamber of Commerce in Belgium, at a gala ceremony in central London last November. Key to the business’s success was their highly targeted growth strategy, which saw the introduction of popular UK home baking products, not commonly used in mainland Europe, to the Belgian Market.
Luke Gaskin, from the British Chamber of Commerce added: “The awarded UK companies are all excellent examples of what can be achieved in Belgium, and that Belgium is an excellent stepping stone to Europe and the rest of the world.” The Golden Bridge Award is an initiative of the Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Great Britain, in collaboration with the British Chamber of Commerce in Belgium. The role of the event is to encourage exporting efforts to and from the UK and at the same time to give Belgian, Luxembourg and British products and services a higher profile abroad.
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GreenPalm announces record trade GreenPalm has reported a record trade of palm kernel oil (PKO) certificates during the month of October 2013. November saw a further record broken by the sustainable palm oil certificate-trading programme, with unprecedented figures for the number of palm oil certificates sold. GreenPalm allows manufacturers to offset their palm oil, PKO and palm kernel expeller (PKE) use by buying GreenPalm certificates representing an equivalent volume that has been produced in line with Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) principles and criteria. During October 416,852 certificates worth US$4.4m were sold on GreenPalm’s trading system, of which a record 125,781 were PKO certificates. In November 717,431 certificates worth US$3.2m were traded, of which a record 667,982 were for palm oil. The growth in the volume of PKO certificate sales, along with a significant increase in the premium buyers are paying for each PKO certificate, is also largely responsible for the GreenPalm’s significant improvement in premiums paid to RSPO-certified growers. Up to the end of November 2013, GreenPalm has traded palm oil, PKO and PKE certificates worth US$15.3m – a rise of 25.4
percent on 2012 figures. Bob Norman, General Manager of GreenPalm said: “We have seen unprecedented levels of trading, particularly in PKO certificates. Our figures to date illustrate the fact that manufacturers and retailers are taking palm sustainability seriously and are keen to support growers directly. “GreenPalm not only plays an important role in protecting rainforests, but also supports growers including smallholders who, without this trading platform, would find it difficult to access global buyers committed to sustainability.” Since 2008, GreenPalm membership has grown to over 750 registered manufacturers, retailers and certified growers. Collectively, RSPO-certified palm growers have directly earned a premium of over US$48m over the past five years. GreenPalm is an efficient solution for supporting RSPO-certified palm because it bypasses the supply chain and directly supports RSPO-certified growers. Suppliers stay the same but manufacturers can effectively support sustainable palm production at its source, enabling growers to earn a premium for utilising sustainable farming methods.
Contact Greenpalm on tel 01482 332013 or visit www.greenpalm.org
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IFT celebrates 75 years and prepares for next 75 This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) with the original charter meeting held January 16, 1939. The 75th anniversary falls at a time when the need to communicate the wonders of food science and technology and the implications to developing and sustaining a healthy population has never been greater. Founded in 1939, IFT was based on a vision of a small group of scientists dedicated to the idea that communication among food scientists and technologists was essential to the progress of the profession. IFT has grown to an organization of over 18,000 members in every aspect of food, from biotechnology and processing techniques to nutrition, food regulations, food safety, package design and everything between. “One of the main reasons people have a much greater access to an abundant, diverse food supply that is largely safe, flavourful, nutritious, convenient and less costly than ever before is because of food scientists and technologists,” said IFT President Janet E. Collins, PhD, RD, CFS. “Furthermore, it is this profession that will play an absolutely critical role in feeding a growing population expected to increase to nine billion by 2050.” To celebrate IFT’s accomplishments over the past 75 years, and also the future potential of food science and technology, IFT will focus on several new initiatives. They include a variety of activities such as webcasts, videos, editorial all culminating in an anniversary celebration at the 2014 Annual Meeting & Food Expo in New Orleans, from June 21-24. More information on the IFT 75th Anniversary is included in an interactive timeline, Journal of Food Science editorials, and a video feature Cornell Food Science Professor Bob Gravani, PhD, CFS and Past President and Fellow of IFT Dick Hall. (This editorial is published as part of the Food Trade Review commitment to publicise the work of the professional societies serving the UK food industries.) Contact Institute of Food Technologists on tel +1 31278 28424 or visit www.ift.org
(This editorial is published as part of the Food Trade Review commitment to publicise the work of the professional societies serving the UK food industries.) Contact SOFHT on tel 01827 872500 or visit www.sofht.co.uk
Innovation in Beverage Packaging report ‘Innovation in Beverage Packaging 2013’ is a detailed analysis of and insight into recent packaging innovations in the global beverage market related to key trends, drivers, and issues. The report is a result of extensive research to provide a comprehensive understanding of the global beverage market and packaging consumption; this clearly establishes market trends, packaging dynamics, and areas of future growth. In an increasingly fast moving and competitive marketplace, innovation in packaging continues to play a key role in new product development and branding in the global beverage sector. This report clarifies and quantifies future demand patterns and the types of innovations best placed to exploit them, so packaging manufactures and suppliers can plan for the future in confidence. Beverage markets continue to become more competitive and sophisticated as manufacturers and marketers increasingly look to develop products to satisfy regional preferences. Packaging innovation is required to meet the various and changing needs of all sections of
the supply chain, from the manufacturer through to consumer, within an increasingly demanding regulatory environment. As a result, understanding the shifting market dynamics is key to ensuring maximum sales in the future. Packaging suppliers need to react to the changing demands of consumers and regulation in order to plan for the future. But, it is not all cost reduction and light weighting. Packaging needs to adapt to a more complex picture of how consumption needs vary by product category and positioning. More specific product positioning by finished goods manufacturers and retailers in many cases means more specifically tailored packaging, creating opportunities for the industry. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the beverage packaging landscape, including a mix of beverage market data related to recent packaging innovations, which are identified across Rigid Plastics, Flexible Packaging, Paper and Board, Rigid Metal, Glass, and Labels. This report also provides an update on new beverage packaging technologies and developments.
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complete all of the modules in a particular order and managers can also just attend one day for an attendance certificate, if a particular module was of interest. SOFHT’s Level 4 course is designed to meet industry’s need for a high level practical qualification with external accreditation students enrolling for this course will take the RSPH examination for manufacturers sector specific level 4 – making it ideal for senior food managers, production managers, area managers, hygiene auditors and trainers. Although flexible, delegates are charged SOFHT's normal daily course rate for each of the days they sign up to, ie £145 for members and £195 for non-members. The overall cost of attending would be between £725 and £975. There are two additional charges for the examination (£35) and the course workbook (£20).
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The Society of Hygiene and Technology (SOFHT) is now offering Level 4 Food Safety Courses for food manufacturers in a flexible ‘carousel’ format to enable busy senior managers in the food industry to secure quality training without having to leave their business for consecutive days at a time. Unlike other Level 4 food safety training courses where modules are taken consecutively, often meaning senior staff are off-site for up to a week, modules in SOFHT’s 5-day food hygiene course will be run one day a month over five consecutive months, (40 guided-learning hours). This means that managers can simply ‘hop on’ to module one, get back to work and ‘hop on’ again the next month, saving valuable time and money for the business. Courses will be run consecutively throughout 2014, so if a module is missed, managers can enrol on just that one module on the next course. Courses can be joined at any point too since the modules delivered on each day’s training are independent of having attended the other days. It is not necessary to
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Website about package leak testing For leak testing of packaging, there are a variety of different methods. But which technology fits to which kind of packaging? The new website www.leak-master.net from the gas technology expert Witt explains the ‘Pros and Cons’ of different methods and support in choosing a suitable testing system. Even with the greatest care during the process design inaccurately packed goods can hardly be avoided 100 percent. Leaky packages can endanger the product quality. For example food leaks can lead to nutrient loss and loss of flavour, taste, texture or colour or to spoilage by pathogenic micro-organisms. More and more companies have identified the importance of leak detection for the quality assurance of their products. Leak-master.net now offers a guideline to choose a suitable solution. The new website explains possible reasons for leaks, shows why leak testing can be a competitive advantage and gives an overview on the most common testing methods: from the bubble test to test gases. What are the Pros and Cons, which methods are suitable for which kind of package and what solutions are available. Contact Witt-Gasetechnik on tel +49 230 289010 or visit www.wittgas.com
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RAP’s white paper Access 6 online Export ‘Packaging the Future’ Learning Centre One of Europe’s leading food packaging designers and manufacturers has developed new guidance in response to a 1.1m tonne waste reduction target recently set by a governmentfunded programme. RAP’s white paper, ‘Packaging the Future’, offers retailers, brands and manufacturers valuable insights into how they can use innovative packaging solutions to extend shelf life and reduce food waste. The company developed its guidance after Courtauld Commitment 3, announced in May, called for results across households and industry by 2015. Delivered by Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) and funded by UK government and its devolved powers, the Commitment aims to slash the £5bn worth of waste generated by the UK supply chain. And RAP is hoping its white paper will assist in this challenge by helping to define the role of the modern packaging manufacturer. It also provides information on how innovative design can reduce waste and ease consumers’ environmental concerns. RAP Founder, Julian Money said: “Sustainability has become mission critical for retailers, brands and manufacturers, but they are being placed under increased scrutiny by the third phase of the Courtauld Commitment. Minimising food and packaging waste is crucial to achieving success in this area. “We believe the Commitment presents an ideal opportunity to stimulate further packaging innovation in the food and drink industry and the wider grocery supply chain. Packaging plays a critical role in helping signatories meet their targets and we know game-changing solutions will mean companies are able to deliver sustainability, while driving sales to bolster and boost the bottom line.” ‘Packaging the Future’ offers insight on how technology and fresh thinking can be harnessed to cut food waste and extend food shelf life - this includes RAP’s Modified Atmosphere (MA) Carton Sandwich Wedges. The white paper contains case studies of companies making a sustainable change and places resealing firmly on the agenda, as an effective method of protecting and prolonging product freshness. Aimed at Courtauld Commitment 3’s 48 signatories, including leading retailers, brands and manufacturers, the white paper explores the impact that packaging solutions could have on targets set under the programme. The impact of the Commitment is predicted to include a cumulative reduction of 2.9m tonnes of CO2(e), with a cost benefit of £1.6bn to consumers, the food and drink sector and local authorities. Contact RAP on tel 020 8392 8320 or visit www.rapuk.com
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Access 6, the innovative EU INTERRREG IVA funded export programme, has launched a new e-learning centre giving SME’s in Western Scotland, Border Regions of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, a comprehensive database of all the information required to achieve exporting success. Created by leading experts in business exporting and supported by real life case studies, the ‘Access 6 Online Learning Centre’ consists of interactive training modules, downloadable business tools, and an extensive directory of industry contacts, offering an invaluable resource for food and drink SME’s in the eligible project regions. Available to SME’s based in Western Scotland, the Border Regions of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, the centre will become a one-stop-shop for companies looking to develop their export potential, whether they require extensive export training or simply advice on one aspect of supplying to a new market. A completely free service, the centre will also help facilitate those SME’s located in remote areas to gain access to teaching they might otherwise not be able to undertake. Companies can register on the centre simply by visiting www.access6skills.eu, once registered companies have the flexibility to pick and choose what information they require, at their convenience. SMEs can
download up to 19 free practical business tools that will help them grow their export business. The Access 6 initiative, led by the Scottish partner Scotland Food & Drink, is part of a wider cross-border programme funded by the European Regional Development Fund under the INTERREG IVA programme. Bringing together the collective skills and experience of Scotland Food & Drink (SFD), the Irish Exporters Association (IEA) and Northern Ireland Food & Drink (NIFDA) the programme aims to up-skill businesses, helping them to help overcome barriers which hamper export through long term mentoring, export channel partners, training workshops and now the Online Learning Centre. The programme is intended to increase export sales by €22m (£19m) across 90 food and drink manufacturers in Western Scotland, the Border Regions of the Republic of Ireland and across Northern Ireland whilst creating an additional 90 new jobs within the participating businesses, and up-skilling a further 400 SMEs across the region as a whole. The first export cluster for London & the South East has been established, with the world’s largest services company, Sodexo as channel partner. Additional export clusters will be established targeting markets in France, Benelux, Germany, Scandinavia and North America, with offering further opportunities to other SME’s across the focus regions.
Contact Scotland Food & Drink on tel 0131 335 0940 or visit www.access6.eu
T&D website explores temperature control solutions The new T&D Corporation website offers a focused overview of how to facilitate the important issue of temperature management in the food sector with the help of easy-to-use, reliable data logger technology. In order to maintain the quality and safety of what are often highly sensitive goods, accurate temperature monitoring at every step of the food production process is essential. Data logger systems for temperature control make this simple, and can also improve workflow and reduce costs. To demonstrate how these electronic devices can be used in this way, expert in the field, T&D Corporation has established a new dedicated food website which explores the available options in a concise and easy to follow way.
Whether it be for controlling temperatures during food preparation, service, storage, transport or logistics: The new website explains which devices can provide solutions for individual needs. It also features an engaging video film of application opportunities throughout the food processing chain. Minoru Ito, Head of T&D’s European Sales Office, explained: “Our new web platform gives visitors a good overview of the opportunities, products, potential uses and benefits of using data loggers for temperature management in the food industry. We hope it will open up a whole new world to those who are unfamiliar with these ingenious devices and also enable experienced users to explore new possibilities.”
Contact T&D Corporation Europe on tel +49 6034 930970 or visit www.food.tandd.com
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Innovative web site for food manufacturers An innovative web site launched by Baker Perkins allows food manufacturers to browse an extensive selection of end products that can be profitably made using Baker Perkins technology, linked to details of the relevant production processes and equipment, plus the support service they will receive. There is no change of name for the new website, it remains as shown below in the contact details. The new website is designed for intuitive navigation enabling people in the bakery, biscuit, confectionery, snack and cereal sectors to find the information they need, whether they are established
manufacturers or newcomers to a market. There are also new sections for pet food and pharmaceutical and industrial extrusion processes. Content and design is based on the belief that the Internet is the principal source of information for people searching for new ideas, processes and machinery for their business. It reflects Baker Perkins’ philosophy of offering not just equipment sales, but all the technology, expertise and back up service
to help customers get into a market, expand within a market, or improve their product and increase efficiency. New elements include embedded videos of equipment at work; process schematics illustrating typical installations; integrated access to all literature; plus blogs, a twitter feed and a news and events section. The use of Google Translate enables visitors to the site to translate any page into any language simply by clicking on a button
Contact Baker Perkins on tel 01733 283000 or visit www.bakerperkinsgroup.com
Top 10 trends for cocoa and chocolate The ‘Rise of the Hybrid’ which sees new hybrid products and unconventional flavour combinations, was one of the most exciting food trends* examined in the latest ‘T for Trends’ webinar presented by Cargill’s cocoa & chocolate business. Aimed at manufacturers working in confectionery, bakery and dairy sectors, the webinar revealed the ten major food trends and their connection to cocoa and chocolate applications. It was co-presented by Rens de Haan, Marketing & Communications Director, Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate, and Lu Ann Williams, Head of Research Innova Market Insights. “For our customers it is important to be aware of the latest trends, so they can produce innovative and distinctive products which align with consumer demand. Through this webinar, supported by independent research, Cargill offers new perspectives and insights on the trends set to make the news in 2014”, commented Rens.
The following trends were identified as key: The Rise of the Hybrid, new hybrid product concepts – featuring unconventional flavour combinations like sweet and savoury – are pushing the boundaries of innovation more than ever before, making product categories less distinct and presenting new opportunities and challenges for manufacturers. You Can Trust Us, consumer confidence is crucial in the light of recent food safety scares and scandals. Companies that can demonstrate traceability of ingredients have an advantage in winning consumer confidence. Simpler Pleasures, the rise in home cooking and the demand for simple food and value, alongside a similar growth in premium products, is creating opportunities to develop new ranges to address both simplicity and home indulgence.
“As important as it is to be aware of key trends, it is how manufacturers respond to them, and use them to anticipate their consumers’ demands, which is the vital next step”, explained Rens. “Meeting the challenges presented by new product concepts, as identified in the ‘Rise of the Hybrid’ trend for example, needs a solid innovation partner. Through the unique T model approach, combining broad food knowledge with deep cocoa and chocolate expertise, Cargill provides manufacturers with the expertise they need to create new products. “The insight provided by these trends will enable manufacturers to get a head start in cocoa and chocolate, to anticipate future consumer demand”, concluded Rens de Haan. *Research conducted by Innova Market Insights.
Contact Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate on tel 01909 509905 or visit www.cargillcocoachocolate.com
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Food Safety A Global View BRC Global Standards, the world’s biggest provider of safety and quality Standards for the manufacture of safe, legal and quality products, today announced it has published a report titled ‘Food Safety – A Global View’. Each year, BRC Global Standards collects vast amounts of data and information during audits. In 2012, the BRC conducted audits in 113 countries covering over 16,000 food sites. For the first time the BRC is able to fully analyse this data and identify vital trends and developments. The report sets out key findings and analysis from the 2012 audits. It provides a global view of food safety information and performance data, covering all the 18 categories in the Food Standard. The report also focuses on key regions and countries, offering unique local insights and snapshots, mapping areas of strength and weakness and showcasing growth markets. It highlights important lessons on food safety issues that
affect manufactures, retailers and consumers the world over. BRC Global Standards publish a series of Standards that cover Food Safety, Packaging and Packaging Materials, Storage and Distribution, Consumer Products and Agents and Brokers, covering the full supply chain. The Standards guarantee the standardisation of quality, safety and operational criteria and ensure that manufactures fulfil their legal obligations and provide protection for the end consumer. BRC Global Standards are now often a fundamental requirement of leading retailers who use the Standards as part of their brand protection processes. Mark Proctor Chief Executive, BRC Global Standards said: “At the heart of the BRC Global Standards certification programme is a strong commitment to share best practice to help improve food safety, and with this data now available we have a global picture of manufacturing performance.”
Contact the British Retail Consortium on tel 0207 854 8921 or visit www.brc.org.uk
Aluminium Closures – Turn 360° The pan-European promotional campaign ’Aluminium Closures – Turn 360 ’ has been extended to include new contents. The multilingual Internet campaign portal provides detailed information on the numerous advantages offered by aluminium closures. By expanding the scope from wine to spirits, water, and oils, the extensive promotional campaign – directed in particular at decision-makers from the industry, trade, and manufacturing sectors – now provides an allround panorama covering all the advantages of the high-performance closure. The campaign, originally launched in 2012 by the leading producers of aluminium closures under the auspices of the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA), presents aluminium closures as an intelligent alternative to other forms of closures for these products; and not only from the flavour-preserving aspect. Aluminium closures offer decisive benefits in other essential areas of interest too, for instance quality assurance, recycling, sustainability, convenience, technology, cost efficiency, and design. With its comprehensive 360° dynamic awareness campaign, the industry wants to highlight the progressive trend of these high-
performance aluminium closures. In the past few years, the number of aluminium closures used for wines, spirits, table waters, and oils throughout Europe has grown rapidly to a total figure of over 16bn (2012). “For us, the expansion of the ‘Aluminium Closures – Turn 360 ’ campaign from wine to include bottled products such as spirits; oils and vinegars; water and beverages is the next logical step in reinforcing the highperformance closure concept. The aim is to increase awareness of the decision-makers in industry, business, and the general public. With the campaign’s contents and the many new facts that it provides, we are now making available a comprehensive and holistic appraisal of this closure form, which is in a class of its own in terms of sustainability,” says Stefan Glimm, EAFA’s Executive Director. Originally funded and supported by the closures manufacturers and suppliers of aluminium, Turn 360° has now been joined by other suppliers, such as producers of liners and machines for capping. The ‘Aluminium Closures – Turn 360 ’ promotional campaign will continue to be backed up by dedicated press and public-relations activities throughout Europe during 2014.=
Contact EAFA on tel +49 211 4796 168 or visit www.aluminium-closures.org
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Croda’s Incromega™ range granted 5-Star Incromega™ brand manufacturer, Croda, has become the first supplier of omega-3 fish oil concentrates to attain the prestigious IFOS™ (International Fish Oil Standards™) 5-Star Supplier Certification. The IFOS™ Programme is a voluntary third party testing and certification program for omega-3 fish oil products that sets the industry ‘gold standard’ for fish oil safety, purity and quality. The certification program rates both consumer products and omega-3 fish oil suppliers. Croda’s Nutritional Sales Director, Gerry Purnell, said: “Croda’s achievement of the IFOS™ Supplier 5Star certification assures our customers that Incromega™ fish oil concentrates are consistently of the highest quality and also provides confidence that consumer products made with IFOS™ 5-Star Incromega™ oils can achieve the desirable IFOS™ Consumer 5-Star status.” Consumer products are tested by IFOS™ to the highest global standards for omega-3 content, contaminants and stability. The results are published on the IFOS™ website in the form of a Consumer Report based on a 5-star rating system, providing consumers with an easy to understand, scientifically validated way to compare products and brands. The IFOS™ Supplier 5-Star rating takes the requirement for superior quality a step back up the supply chain and requires that: The manufacturing facility is an approved and registered food/dietary supplement manufacturing facility with an appropriate certification. The company and/or product has been registered in accordance with the regulatory authorities’ requirements where the product is produced. The analytical methods used have met the IFOS™ standard of testing. Each lot of certified IFOS™ raw material has been individually inspected and reviewed for IFOS™ programme compliance. The product has met the IFOS™ Consumer Report 5-Star Rating Criteria.
Contact Croda on tel 01405 860551 or visit www.croda.com
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Film highlights the sustainability of haddock A new video charting the journey of North Sea haddock from sea to plate has been produced by the Scottish Whitefish Producers’ Association (SWFPA) to highlight the sustainability of the fishery and the high quality of the catch. The SWFPA, which is a constituent member of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation, produced the short film – ‘Sea to Plate’ - to explain to consumers how Scottish haddock is caught, landed, processed and delivered to the end customer. The Scottish North Sea haddock fishery holds the prestigious Marine Stewardship Council eco-label for its sustainability and the responsible fishing methods utilised. The film follows the journey of the haddock from being caught by the North Sea trawler Budding Rose through to being landed at Peterhead market, processed in Aberdeen by Couper Seafoods, and then finally served up at the Bay Fish and Chips shop in nearby Stonehaven. Mike Park, Chief Executive of the SWFPA, said: “Haddock is the mainstay of the Scottish fleet and there is a great story to tell here of the sustainability of the fishery and the excellent quality of the product. “Scottish fishermen are working hard to ensure the sustainable catching of our precious seafood and this short film underlines that commitment.” The video can be viewed online by clicking the link on the SWFPA website home page.
Contact SWFPA on tel 01346 585367 or visit www.swfpa.com
Needlers launch video training service Needlers are taking a unique and innovative approach to supporting its customers. The company is providing video content to support staff training and promote technical compliance. Not content with being the UK’s leading specialist supplier of hygiene, PPE and safety supplies to the food industry, Needlers are investing in the technology and people to ensure the company is at the forefront of safe and efficient food production. Needlers’ Marketing Manager, Paul Woodford explained the reasons behind the concept: “The challenge of compliance and effective workforce training in the food industry has never been greater, so we have looked at ways in which we can further support our customers in promoting best practice in their work areas. We have always been focused on saving food producers money by providing the most suitable PPE and hygiene supplies for their particular application, along with advising
correct usage. Now, we can produce bespoke video content to help deliver staff training and information in an engaging way. The options we have to deliver content offer our customers flexibility, and control. And we are offering this as a free service, as part of our commitment to providing our customers with the very best innovation the industry has to offer.” Needlers’ food industry videos focus on relevant, accessible content, with customers benefiting from short lead times. Recent successes include a hand-washing guide produced for social media site Twitter, which was shared by a number of high profile organisations, including the Food Standards Agency (FSA). Although Needlers is creating bespoke video content for its customers’ use, a number of example food industry videos are available on their Youtube channel. These include food area preparation guides, industry news and product innovation features: www.youtube.com/user/needlersfoodindustry.
Contact Needlers on tel 01482 467500 or visit www.needlers.biz
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Essential adds inspirational updates to website Essential Cuisine has updated its website, with helpful new features aimed to inspire. The Stock People have added a new, exhaustive AZ glossary of food terms, preparation and cooking techniques that will prove invaluable to any chef looking to refresh their culinary knowledge. The British producer of premium stocks, jus, gravy, demi-glace and glaces has also reworked its product pages and added beautiful new photography to its dedicated media section. The updated product descriptors will make it easier for chefs to find what they need and understand how best to use it. Each product is accompanied by a linked video – another
integral part of Essential’s media hub – alongside a list of key benefits, and useful hints and tips such as taste tests and value comparisons. Essential Cuisine Managing Director, Nigel Crane, said: “We pride ourselves on being chefs first and business people second, which is why we wanted to compile and share some of the knowledge and expertise that makes the Essential Cuisine team the unique institution it is. The changes to our product pages should also help inspire busy chefs and allow them to quickly and easily pinpoint the information they require to take their own menus to another level.”
Contact Essential Cuisine on tel 01606 541490 or visit www.essentialcuisine.com
Campden BRI helps bridge skills gap In response to feedback from some of the world’s leading food and drink businesses that there is a microbiology skills gap in the industry, Campden BRI has published a brand new report identifying the key areas of microbiological training that need to be addressed to plug the gap and ensure employees have the skills and knowledge to do their jobs effectively. Through a ‘first of its kind’ extensive industry consultation specifically looking at microbiology and the food and drink sector’s microbiological training needs, a number of challenges were identified indicating an industry-wide shortfall in the required practical skills and knowledge of microbiologists, technologists and managers. Bertrand Emond, Head of Membership and Training at Campden BRI, said: “Our needs document comes at a time when pathogenic organisms are one of the greatest threats to food safety and product spoilage continues to be a major contributor to food wastage and financial loss. Microbiology is therefore an absolutely essential area which requires the highest levels of specialist skills and expertise. “It is very concerning that a significant number of our members are reporting that the level of practical experience of newly qualified, and even some established microbiologists, technologists and managers is not sufficient to meet the changing and ever more demanding needs of the food and drink sector. Our report tackles this issue head-on, pinpointing the crucial areas that need to be tackled to bridge the microbiological skills gap and improve knowledge throughout the industry.” Devised in close collaboration with leading
food and drink industry representatives from companies including: Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Marks and Spencer, Tulip, Greencore and Two Sisters Food Group to name but a few, the report will be used by Campden BRI to inform the development of industry training provision and related continuing professional development (CPD). It will also be used to promote the sector’s training needs to other training providers and relevant organisations that support microbiological training and continuing professional development. The report recognises that microbiological training needs differ depending on job roles, for example, the training requirements of laboratory staff will be quite different from that of food technologists. Acknowledging these differences and tailoring microbiological training to sector specific needs is much more effective than a ‘one size fits all’ and this is now reflected in Campden BRI’s microbiological training provision. Gayna Quinn, Group Technical Director at Tulip, said: “Food safety is paramount and it is vital that food and drink employees have a thorough understanding of the hazards and risks associated with microbial agents. Food industry requirements are constantly evolving – changes in the use and storage of food materials, together with global sourcing and the impact of climate change mitigation are all placing additional challenges on the control of microbiological risks in the global food and drink supply chain. This means that now, more than ever before, we need to invest in microbiological training to up-skill existing employees and lay the foundations of good working practice for the next generation.”
Contact Campden BRI on tel 01386 842000 or visit www.campdenbri.co.uk
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GEPPIA report on packaging trends GEPPIA (Groupement des Equipementiers du Process et du Packaging des Industries Agroalimentaires et non-alimentaires), the French Packaging & Processing Machinery Trade Association, has released a white paper. This in-depth study is the result of collaborative work signed by 20 experts and key international players such as Carrefour, Coca Cola, Nestlé, L’Oréal and Pernod-Ricard, among others. It gives a comprehensive review of today’s main trends in the packaging/processing sector. A fast-growing industry, packaging must adapt to an increasing number of constraints and its future depends on the development of both recycling and recyclate prices. As this sector keeps on expanding and changing, the time is right to examine where it is heading. Packaging Trends: The future of manufacturing offers an array of perspectives through insights shared by executives and experts from a wide range of industries including consumer goods and retail as well as packaging and processing. All the report's contributors agree that a few fundamental trends are shaping Western businesses across the sector: reducing their environmental footprint, avoiding food waste, protecting consumers, economizing raw materials, and optimizing used materials. This is what Coca Cola representatives have summed up as: “Providing added value at the lowest cost.” The role of packaging, however, is also to help sell, attracting consumers by creating meaning for them and a relationship with them. For some companies, there is a desire to ‘premiumize their packs’, a term used by Pernod-Ricard. Another interesting trend is the fact that packaging solutions are increasingly being designed in order to meet the needs and expectations of specific target populations, such as older consumers. Intelligent packaging is also featured in the white paper, where it is described as aiming to be “economical, ecological and connected”. For food products, cosmetics and medicine, traceability is a major avenue of development that is moving towards interactivity with clients, a point made by L’Oréal. Besides, specially adapted packaging can play an important role in the fight against counterfeiting. Paradoxically, increasingly sophisticated packaging solutions share the spotlight with a “retro cardboard” trend, as identified and discussed in the white paper. Concerning processing equipment, the industry specialists aim to improve ergonomics and develop intelligent manmachine interfaces, as well as focus on flexibility, so as to better respond to growing client demands in this field. As one professional is quoted as saying: “We must
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invent simpler, easy to clean, ergonomic and reliable machines.” Contributors to the white paper are Arcil, Gebo Cermex (Sidel), Luceo (Tiama), Mecapack (Proplast), Serac Group, Sleever International, Schneider Electric, and Fanuc Robotics. Contact GEPPIA on tel +33 142 93870 or visit www.geppia.com/geppia/easysite/geppia-int/en-us
Leatherhead Forum results published Leatherhead’s Nutrition Research Forum has published the results of a research project looking into chewing and satiety: Research Report No. 970 The Effect of Chewing on the Satiety Response to Food Consumption, by Carmen Diaz-Toledo Trenado, Joanna Brzezinski, Dr Charles Czank and Dr Roberta Re. The main purpose of mastication is to reduce the size of ingested food to produce a bolus that can be easily swallowed. Chewing increases the surface area available for digestive enzymes to act on the food matrix. The nutrients released influence gastrointestinal signalling that is implicated in digestive and absorption processes. This process is linked to the perception of fullness known as satiety, which itself is associated with release of appetite regulating hormones that control a sequence of digestive processes in the GI tract. This study assessed the impact of chewing and swallowing on satiety when compared to swallowing food that is mechanically masticated. In order to allow for the comparable evaluation of the effect of chewing on satiety versus pre-masticated food, almonds were chosen as the model food and it was found that 25 chewing cycles produced food boluses containing separate particles of different sizes that could then be replicated mechanically for use in the human study. The impact of chewing on satiety was then evaluated in a two-way cross over, human intervention study with 31 participants. Healthy human subjects consumed 30g of blanched almonds either as the whole food or mechanically masticated to replicate the particle distribution of the masticated sample. The impact on satiety was assessed using subjective measures of satiety collected on Visual Analogue Scales (VAS). This was supported by the subsequent energy intake measured by ‘ad libitum’ food consumption and measures of gut hormones associated with appetite control, namely ghrelin and GLP-1. Contact Leatherhead Food Research on tel 01372 376761 or visit www.leatherheadfood.com
Consumer Goods Forum publishes survey results The Consumer Goods Forum (The Forum) has announced results from its inaugural survey aimed at establishing where The Forum members are in meeting the Health & Wellness Resolutions (the Resolutions). The results were published as part of a “Progress Report”, also released, which was produced in conjunction with Deloitte, and is designed to track industry progress on implementing the Resolutions and help facilitate fact-based dialogue with The Forum’s wider membership and key stakeholders. Initially launched as a pilot survey for The Forum’s Board member companies, the goal is to expand future editions to The Forum’s entire membership on an annual basis, with each subsequent version marking industry progress and direction. Results from the inaugural survey show that: • 100 percent of respondents have established policies and activated programmes on at least one of the Resolutions; • 70 percent of respondents have established policies and activated programmes on all three of the Resolutions; • 93 percent of respondents have communicated publicly about their health and wellness initiatives; and • 53 percent of respondents have communicated their health and wellness initiatives as part of a Chief Executive’s statement and/or Annual Report to shareholders. Approved in June 2011, the Health & Wellness Resolutions are designed to support the aspirations for healthier diets and lifestyles
of consumers, shoppers, employees, their families and the communities the industry serves. The Resolutions are intended to reflect the contributions of each of the sectors involved - food and beverage, personal care, manufacturers and retailers - in addressing consumers' expectations and key public health concerns and in providing solutions that improve and enrich consumers' lives. Paul Bulcke, Nestlé Chief Executive, and Manufacturer Co-Sponsor of the Initiative, said, “With the world witnessing a disturbing rise in lifestyle-related illnesses, like noncommunicable diseases, there are so many things that each of us, big or small, can do as individual companies and collectively as an industry. The key to addressing these health and wellness challenges is that each company assumes its responsibilities and seeks collaboration with retailers and manufacturers, both food and non-food, and their common stakeholders to promote healthy living and a culture of prevention”. Dick Boer, Royal Ahold Chief Executive, and Retailer Co-Sponsor of the Initiative, said, “The Resolutions are seen as an important voluntary commitment for those companies looking to improve and enrich consumers’ lives, and the results from our pilot survey are definitely positive. They show that collaborative efforts to improve the health and wellness of global populations are taking place. We expect future surveys to continue to help us understand where the industry stands in these efforts and to evolve as new health and wellness challenges arise”.
Contact Consumer Goods Forum on tel +33 182 009595 or visit www.theconsumergoodsforum.com
Consolidation key for table sauce industry Local table sauces have bucked the trend among processed food in Europe, by successfully fending off the efforts of both the international brands and private label to grab their market share. However, according to Rabobank’s latest report, this success has come at a price. Manufacturers of local table sauce brands saw operating margins drop nearly 30 percent on average, over the last five years. In contrast, consolidators have managed to improve their results. “The market structure of the 5bn euros western European table sauce market has been remarkably stable over the past few years, with local brands retaining their market share” explained Rabobank analyst Juliette Kuiken. “However, in such a fragmented market with
heavy competition, the average EBIT margin of the manufacturers of smaller, local brands and private label has declined from 5 percent to 3.5 percent as retailers were reluctant to raise retail prices despite rising commodity prices.” Although retail sauce prices have risen by two percent on average most players have not been able to recoup their rising input costs. Prices rose some seven percent to nine percent per annum for vegetable oils and nearly two percent for sugar. The diversity of local tastes in Europe has made it very difficult for any one European brand to achieve dominant market share. This market fragmentation limits the potential geographical scope of a brand, and in the case of cross-border consolidation on the supply
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side, hampers potential synergies. H J Heinz is the exception in this regard. As a truly global brand and product, Heinz ketchup is less affected by European taste borders, and as a result has been able to increase its market presence in Western Europe through the acquisition of local brands in France (Bénédicta) and the UK (HP Foods), thereby expanding its local retail and distribution networks in these markets. For the rest of the table sauce market, taste borders do matter and local brands cannot follow Heinz’s example in rolling out their brands to the rest of Europe. However, local or across-the-border mergers are an interesting option. Local brand and private label manufacturers faced with margin pressure can choose to build a larger negotiating party on
the supply side, as shown by some local brand consolidators, such as: Remia, Kavli, and Develey. Combined, these consolidators outperformed other local brand and private label producers in terms of improvement in EBIT margin and asset turn. Rabobank anticipates their example may inspire other local brand manufacturers to follow suit, especially in mature markets, given the generally anticipated inflation and volatility of commodity prices in the coming years. Belgium and the UK provide interesting opportunities for consolidation in particular. The current consolidators are also likely to opt for other acquisitions, either to strengthen their position in their current markets or to enter a neighbouring country, if relevant and possible given the taste borders.
Contact Rabobank on tel 0207 809 3000 or visit www.rabobank.com
Sainsbury’s and M&S lead in sustainable seafood The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) says the lack of participation in its latest Supermarket Seafood Survey by some of the UK’s most wellknown retailers is keeping consumers in the dark when it comes to choosing sustainable seafood. The biggest retailer, which has the highest market share of seafood of all the UK’s supermarkets declined to take part in the survey, which assesses retailers’ seafood policies, own brand sources and labelling, as well as other indicators of how seriously supermarkets take sustainability. Sainsbury’s and Marks and Spencer are the two supermarkets leading the way in joint first, whilst the Co-operative comes in close second and Waitrose third. Morrisons have again missed out on a top three place yet showed promise in some survey categories. However the charity MCS says traceability and labelling of seafood still needs improvement from all retailers: “In many cases seafood has a longer supply chain than meat. We know that some fish caught in UK waters is then sent halfway across the world, often to Asia, to be processed and then transported back here and sold in our supermarkets,” said Samuel Stone. “What is needed in the supply chain are the 3T’s - trust, transparency and traceability – to make sure that seafood does not have its own ‘horsemeat’ scandal to deal with.” MCS says it wants to see key environmental credentials travel with the product throughout the supply chain, so that at any point in the chain, they can be easily identified. However,
the charity says, it appears that IT constraints, time and willingness within the industry are making better traceability hard to achieve. MCS says it is encouraged to see the overall high proportions of seafood rated by MCS as three or better or certified to recognised standards being sold. This represented 100 percent of the Co-op’s own brand seafood sources and 91 percent for Waitrose. Despite finishing outside the top three Iceland and Booths both did well in this area and Booths have committed to developing a seafood policy this year. Although Morrisons came last in this category their percentage of own-brand sources was still 69 percent. Nearly half of the seafood sold in the UK is now from farmed sources and MCS says it will be asking retailers to ensure these farms use responsibly sourced feed for all species. “We are seeing good uptake of responsible feed for salmon, but for fish farmed outside of the UK it is a different story. With so much fish being imported, our retailers have to ensure the use of responsible feed for all farmed fish, as well as encouraging the use of a wide range of feed ingredients for all species,” says Dawn Purchase, Senior Aquaculture Officer at MCS. Whilst improvements have been made, labelling and consumer awareness continues to be an issue for even the leading retailers. New labelling laws come into effect this year, which means that shoppers should start to see better information on seafood products, including how the fish was caught, where it was caught or farmed, and the full species name.
Contact MCS 01989 566017 or visit www.mcsuk.org or www.fishonline.org
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Dickies 2014 new look catalogue The new Dickies 2014 catalogue, with nearly 200 pages, is packed with the latest clothing and product ranges, as well as old favourites for on the job comfort, protection and functionality, all underpinned by Dickies quality, service and value. Maurice Morton, Sales & Marketing Director at Dickies commented: “Our new catalogue launches an extensive range of Flame Retardant clothing, in base, mid and outer layers. The Dickies FR collection has seen major revisions to the current range with a choice of fabrics, weights, colours, styles and designs all intended to provide your customers with the latest innovative safety garments. “Our existing styles have been revised in both fit and sizes but you will notice that we have grown the range of Coveralls up to 15 and additionally we can now offer Base Layers, Jackets, Trousers, Shirts, Bib and Braces and Parka’s in a wide range of FR fabrics such as Proban, Pyrovatex, Modacrylics and Aramids all certificated to the latest appropriate EN Standards. “We are also introducing new premium styles and colours to our Dickies 22, Eisenhower, GDT, Industry, Redhawk collections and Accessory ranges, as well as adding an all new Two Tone collection of Polo Shirts, Soft Shell Jackets and Parka Jackets. Finally over twenty new styles of safety footwear in a range of colours are featured in our new look catalogue.” The catalogue is available to download by visiting Dickies website, which also features a new online digital catalogue that will be continually updated during the year. Contact Dickies on tel 01761 410732 or visit www.dickiesworkwear.com
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LEADING UK SPECIALIST SUPPLIER OF hygiene and safety products to the food industry has appointed a new Account Manager. Needlers 01482 467528 has recruited Bruce Stroud to join its national sales team, following a successful year for the business. This latest appointment continues the food industry specialist’s ambitious plans for growth, and reflects a commitment to providing adequate resources to meet growing customer demand. Bruce joins Needlers from the materials handling industry, and will be responsible for key customer accounts in the
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Southern region. He said: “My previous experience as a procurement controller for a large firm gives me a good understanding of the levels of customer service Needlers customers expect. It is great to be joining a successful team that places such importance on customer service.” Needlers Sales Director, Rob Russell said: “It is always difficult to recruit a new team member when you have such an established, experienced team. But Bruce fits in perfectly with the Needlers culture. He is a talented account manager, and even in his first week shadowing a colleague, proved to be very popular with our customers.”
The internationally active GEA Heat Exchangers Segment includes all heat exchanger activities of GEA Group and offers one of the world’s largest portfolios in this field. For a number of markets, the Segment covers an extensive spectrum – including GEA plate heat exchangers, shell and tube heat exchangers, air cooled heat exchangers, air filter systems, synthetic filling media for numerous application areas, wet cooling towers, dry cooling systems, as well as air treatment. Lutz Wolf has joined the management of GEA Küba 01329 821291. He will head the areas of Sales, Production, Engineering, and Strategy. He said: “I look forward to further strengthening and developing our innovative power, customer proximity, and technical and operational reliability at GEA Küba with its long tradition and its highly experienced staff.” After receiving a degree in business administration, Lutz
Wolf worked in various positions for Siemens in Münich and in China. In 2007 he moved to GEA Heat Exchangers and took over part of the management responsibilities for setting up the production plant for plate heat exchangers in York, Pennsylvania (USA). He also became Director of GEA Plate Heat Exchanger sales activities for North and South America. At his most recent position, he was responsible for Central Purchasing within the GEA Heat Exchangers Segment.
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HE WENSLEYDALE CREAMERY 01969 667664 maker of the famous Yorkshire Wensleydale cheese, is expanding its team, with the appointment of a new business development manager to drive growth in new international markets and build global partnerships. Gary Johnson will join The Creamery’s commercial team to undertake their ambitious global growth strategy, developing new business opportunities for The Creamery’s range of awardwinning cheeses. He will draw upon his previous experience in international dairy sales and also management roles at Nestlé and Parkham Farms. David Hartley, Managing Director of The Wensleydale Creamery, said: “We are delighted to welcome Gary on board and look forward to him exploring new international markets and partnerships for The Creamery. After being granted Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status by the EU in December,
protecting the authenticity and provenance of our Yorkshire Wensleydale cheese, 2014 is set to be an exciting year for our business. We now look to expand our exports beyond the current 14 percent of our total output to put The Wensleydale Creamery brand and our range of Yorkshire Wensleydale cheeses firmly on the world map.” Mr Johnson added: “I am really excited to be joining The Wensleydale Creamery, a company whose culture, brand and growth I have admired for many years. The business has always been at the forefront of great innovation in the cheese market and I am eager to begin exploring areas of growth and brand reputation globally. I am especially looking forward to approaching new international markets, securing long-term partnerships and export contracts.”
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HARAPAK GROUP 01773 835735 has appointed Helene Lyall as Business Development Manager for its Charapak Integrated Fulfilment division. In her new role, Helene will support the continued growth of Charapak Integrated Fulfilment that offers a multi-functional fulfilment service, tailored to the precise requirements of each customer. Key services include design, co-packing, assembly, labelling and rework, delivering bespoke fulfilment solutions to markets such as retail, manufacturing and food & drink. Helene has over 20 years’ experience in sales, key account
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WING TO CONTINUING STRONG GROWTH IN THEIR GLOBAL FOOD RETAIL SERVICES DIVISION, NSF International 01993 885600 has recently made two senior appointments. Kirsten Lawton and Liz Dunphy now lead the UK & European Client and Operations teams respectively. Both are well known figures in the industry and will head up NSF’s bespoke retail audit and training services and the supporting online reporting and management systems. NSF counts many of the world’s leading retail brands amongst its clients and has developed a comprehensive audit and training infrastructure across all the European countries in order to service their clients’ needs, many of whom operate hundreds of outlets across several territories and require the same consistency and quality of standards throughout their operations. Mike Wilson, the Managing Director of Retail Services commented: “The appointment of Kirsten and Liz ensures that we have the talent and experience to provide a first class service to our clients, while operating an efficient and calibrated auditor network.” Kirsten will be responsible for coordinating the UK and European client management and consulting teams, offering brand protection services which include advice and assistance on controlling food safety and health and safety risks. An
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Liz Dunphy EHO by background, she has considerable industry experience and has also operated in consultant and auditor roles. Kirsten said, “I am delighted to be joining such a strong team of professionals at NSF. I look forward to progressing the development of client consulting, training and audit solutions as we continue to expand the business across Europe. It is an exciting time for the business and I am hugely enthusiastic to be part of it.” Liz will be responsible for managing the UK Retail Audit team and also Retail resourcing throughout Europe to deliver NSF’s service to the client’s specifications. The role encompasses recruitment and training of appropriately qualified and experienced audit teams and the maintenance of transparent quality control systems throughout the audit process. Liz has a successful track record in international auditing with particular expertise in franchised operations. “After 13 years of running my own consultancy and auditing retail sites globally, I am delighted to join such a respected organisation and having the opportunity to apply my experience of auditing, within NSF’s UK and European clients. There are great challenges ahead in growing the European market and delivering the audit proposal with the right combination of skills, timing and resource is an exciting prospect,” Liz commented.
and customer service management with particular expertise in the logistics sector, supporting customers in a diverse range of markets including retail, construction and shipping. She joins after six years with PD Ports, where most recently as Key Account Manager she looked after a variety of leading clients such as Tesco, Argos, Tata Steel, Huntsman Tioxide and Taylors of Harrogate. “We are delighted that Helene has joined Charapak to drive our Integrated Fulfilment offering,” commented Charapak Group Managing Director, Richard Smith. “Her knowledge and experience in handling major logistics projects will be invaluable as we seek to further build and enhance our service offering.”
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NGREDION 0161 435 3308 a leading global provider of ingredient solutions to many industries, recently announced the appointment of Tony DeLio to Senior Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer effective 6 January 2014. Reporting directly to Ingredion Chairman and Chief Executive, Ilene Gordon, Tony will lead the Company’s global marketing, innovation and business development and will be an officer of the Company. Previously he was Vice President of Global Innovation. “Tony’s promotion to Chief Innovation Officer reflects our increased emphasis on global innovation and marketing. We have a great opportunity to apply new perspectives and bring fresh approaches to our business challenges. I am confident in Tony’s ability to take Ingredion to the next level of product development and marketing,” said Ilene. Tony joined National Starch, now part of Ingredion, in 2006 as Vice President and General Manager, North America and subsequently served as Vice President of Global Marketing and Innovation. He has held a variety of executive positions in marketing, R&D and general management at Archer Daniels Midland Company and Mars. Additionally, DeLio served as
Associate Vice Chancellor for Research at the University of Illinois. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY.
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OLDEN VALLEY PALLET WRAP SPECIALISTS (GVPS) 08456 434405, the Gloucesterbased specialist supplier of hand and machine pallet wrap, has announced a significant restructure of its senior management team. Martyn Sumner, previously the company’s Operations Director, has taken on the role of Managing Director. He takes over from Suzanne Griffiths following her recent retirement. Meanwhile, GVPS’s Commercial Director, Mike Wardell, has been appointed as the company’s Sales Director. Both Martyn and Mike have broad experience of the pallet wrap sector having held senior positions in a number of leading companies in the industry. GVPS’s Chairman, Colin Griffiths, commented: “I am delighted to have two such experienced, talented and dedicated people as Martyn and Mike to take the business forward.” Martyn Sumner commented: “We are developing an industrywide reputation as a company that provides a quality product and a better service than consumers of pallet wrap have traditionally been used to and, despite the difficult trading conditions, our turnover has continued to increase in line with our five year plan. “We have everything in place including an experienced and highly motivated sales force, a highly efficient supply chain and, of course, the right products, to ensure that we take the business to a new level.”
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(SOFHT) 01827 872500 has taken on the portfolio of Technical Director. Karen’s role will be to support the other SOFHT Directors on technical advice in order to help share best practice across the entire food chain via the training, information and guidance available to the Society’s members. As part of this role, Karen will be responsible for the new Legislation Forums and the Technical helpline available to SOFHT members. With more than 13 years’ experience in the food industry, Karen has worked as a Technical Projects Manager in the Food Hygiene Department at Campden BRI as well as for cleaning chemical manufacturers offering technical support to the food, pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. At Diversey Sealed Air, Karen is responsible for supporting the technical needs of the company’s processed foods customers as well as retailers to ensure that the highest level of hygiene is implemented on-site. On her appointment to SOFHT, Karen Middleton-Gell said: “Working with food manufacturers on a daily basis, I see first-hand the importance of the support and advice on hygiene good practice offered by SOFHT. I am delighted to join as Technical Director of the Society to offer my industry knowledge and experience in this valuable support mechanism for members and the food industry as a whole”. (This editorial is published as part of the Food Trade Review commitment to publicise the work of the professional societies serving the UK food industries.)
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AREL 01603 700755 has promoted Ross Layton to Sales Manager for Great Britain. Heading a team of six, he will be responsible for sales of all Marel products and systems in the meat, fish and poultry processing industries. Ross has worked in the meat protein sector for some 10 years, having held key positions with a number of leading machinery manufacturers prior to joining Marel in 2010. “Ross’ considerable experience has provided him with expertise
in most aspects of the processing industry, so he has the essential all round knowledge that his new position demands. Having once been a professional golfer, Ross is fully aware of the need to be motivated and the hard work required to be successful in business - an admirable trait that has been recognised by us,” says Graeme Rolinson, General Manager.
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LIED BAKERIES 01628 764300 owner of market leading brands Kingsmill, Allinson, Burgen and Sunblest, has appointed Martin Garlick as Category Director. Martin will be heading up the Allied Bakeries Category team, working closely with their customers as they strive to grow the bakery category. As the major supplier of both branded and customer branded bakery products, Allied Bakeries is uniquely positioned to support the future needs of our customers, with the quality of our products, investment in infrastructure, innovation and people we are committed to longterm sustainable growth and will work together with our partners to develop the bakery category. Martin, who has previously worked for Warburtons and Mars among others said, “Bakery is a fantastic category to work in, a staple for consumers and therefore a critical sector for our customers. It has, and always will be, one of the key categories within their stores, so I am delighted to be joining the Allied Bakeries’ team and look forward to working closely with our trade partners to ensure that together we grow and develop a bakery category that is fit for the future.”
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O ENSURE IT CONTINUES TO DELIVER THE HIGHEST QUALITY service and technology to customers, CMB Engineering 01274 846200 a leading provider of can making machinery, has created a Head of Quality role within its organisational structure. Alan Grogan has been appointed to the role to focus on optimising the current business systems utilising an inte-
grated management approach and implementing tools designed to meet the needs of customers and employees. “We are extremely pleased and fortunate to have Alan join the CMB Engineering team,” said Andrew Truelove, General Manager at CMB Engineering. “As a company, we are committed to increasing the quality and performance of our technologies, our services and our teams. Alan’s work will be a core component of delivering on that promise.” Alan brings a well-rounded set of skills and experience to CMB Engineering, having worked in a variety of industries during his career. He began working on the shop floor of LG Philips Displays developing experience in Process and Project Engineering whilst simultaneously obtaining his degree in Quality Management from the University of Salford. This led to more senior roles in Quality Management at companies like De La Rue Security Threads, BAE Systems, Ultra Electronics and Precision Polymer Engineering. “The opportunity to join CMB Engineering was of great interest not just because of the knowledge and experience I will bring to the role, but because of the company’s proud history of developing people throughout their careers” Alan Grogan explained. “My aim is to further enhance CMB Engineering’s excellent reputation for quality and service, working closely with an excellent team that is focussed on continuously improving the business.”
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EKO TECHNOLOGIES 01527 575778 are pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Weatherill to the position of Northern Regional Sales Manager from 1st January 2014. Peter has been working outside of the compressed air industry for the last few years but spent more than 10 years in a variety of roles within the industry. He completed a Rolls Royce engineering apprenticeship at Barnoldswick and joined Atlas Copco as a sales engineer and spent 10 years there including a role as Automotive Sales Manager and also selling the large compressor products, winning contracts in excess of £1m
value in just one automotive company alone. He joined CompAir to further his career and only left the industry to join a family business where he became Sales and Marketing Director. Structural issues within the business made Peter decide to change career direction and resume capital equipment selling.
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ERFA 01252 714250 is delighted to announce the election of a new Chairman and Vice Chairman who will both serve two years, and a newly elected Council for 2014. Chris Orme comes into the very important role of FeRFA Chairman. Chris has more than 15 years’ experience of the flooring industry. During this time, Chris has worked for several major manufacturers in various sales and marketing roles. Currently engaged as Product Manager for Industrial Flooring at Mapei UK, Chris has showcased his extensive knowledge of various resin and cementitious flooring systems and is looking forward to supporting the aims of FeRFA and building on the good work FeRFA has done in promoting the resin flooring industry. Tracey Glew is the new FeRFA Vice Chairman. Tracey Glew founded The Preparation Group in 1991, which started out as Surface Preparation Contractors, removing, preparing, polishing and cleaning surfaces across a wide spectrum of industries. In 1997 Tracey decided to market her own range of Surface Preparation Machines and Tools and over the years, has worked tirelessly to gain recognition for surface preparation as a specialist skill. Tracey has been an active member of the FeRFA council for over 12 years and worked with FeRFA to both develop the NVQ Level 2 Diploma for Prepare & Profile Substrates, and as a training provider for the apprenticeship schemes at PPC’s bespoke training facility. FeRFA Council 2014 The following members were elected to Council for 2014: Contractor Members: Scott Burns (McDaid Screeding Services Ltd), David Clark (Respol Ltd), Bob Davies (IRL Group Ltd), Tracey Glew (PPC
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UK Ltd), John Hill (SPE International Ltd), Nick Megson (ACC Flooring Ltd) and Darren Watkins (TPS 360 Ltd) Manufacturer Members: Chris Orme (Mapei (UK) Ltd), Mark Bushell (Sika Ltd), Kevin Cook (Altro Floors), Alan Dean (Flowcrete Group plc), Tom Dossett (Remmers Ltd) and John Wright (Resdev Ltd). Associate Members: Mike Clarke(Protech Plastics Containers Ltd) and Emel Jami (Innoveo).
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LIMATE CENTER 0845 270 8210 supplier of cooling equipment, has established a new technical team to support customers on major air conditioning projects. It will provide specialist advice for Climate Center customers during both the tendering and installation stages of projects. The comprehensive pre-sales and after-sales support package includes equipment selection and application guidance, telephone
technical support, on-site support and commissioning assistance. George Derbyshire, Climate Center’s National Sales Manager for Cooling, said: “We place a very high value on offering inhouse support for our major brands, including Daikin, Toshiba, Fujitsu and Carrier. The new team will support our continued growth in air conditioning and provide the indepth knowledge and experience needed to enable customers to win and deliver on major projects. “The new team, made up of Climate Center’s Colin Reeves and Lee Gallagher, have wide experience of all types of air conditioning systems, including VRF/V, multi-splits and splits and their application. Installers and contractors will be able to draw on this at all stages of the project to ensure successful delivery for customers. He added: “Large air conditioning projects can be complex, both in terms of design and equipment, and the key to a successful outcome is close co-
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HE BRITISH FLUID POWER ASSOCIATION (BFPA) that incorporates the British Fluid Power Distributors Association (BFPDA), and represents 240 companies from across the H&P sector, has appointed Chris Buxton as their new Chief Executive (01608 647916) since 1st January of 2014. Many FTR readers will know Chris from his previous role as Chief Executive of the PPMA where he earned a reputation for championing the cause of British industry right across the engineering sector. During his time there he helped to double the turnover of the PPMA and to increase membership to an all-time high. Speaking of his new role with the BFPA, Chris said “After eight very good years with the PPMA I relish the opportunity to work with my new colleagues at the BFPA in developing the profile of the hydraulics and pneumatics (H&P) industry. H&P is at the heart of so many other products and technologies but it is under appreciated. For
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Chris Buxton instance; whilst everyone recognizes the role of H&P in large earth moving vehicles, too few people recognize that automation and robotics technology (for example), is entirely dependent upon fluid power and there are undoubtedly opportunities to increase the profile of the BFPA in this and other leading edge areas of industry. The new high speed delta robots, now so common in the food industry are almost entirely dependent upon pneumatic technology of the kind provided by the BFPA membership.”
operation by everyone involved. Strong partnerships with our customers are at the heart of Climate Center’s winning approach.”
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MURFIT KAPPA 01518 021761 announces that Gary McGann, Group Chief Executive Officer, has been appointed Chairman of The Confederation of European Paper Industries (‘CEPI‘) with effect from 1st January 2014. CEPI is a Brussels-based nonprofit organisation representing the European pulp and paper industry. Mr McGann will succeed Jussi Pessonen, the Chief Executive Officer of UPM. The role of Chairman has a term of two years, during which time the Chairman is responsible for representing the European pulp and paper industry at an EU and international level. Mr McGann has been a member of the CEPI Board since 2010. Gary McGann has also been named as RISI’s 2014 European Chief Executive of the Year. RISI, the leading information provider for the global forest products industry, presented the award at their European Pulp & Paper Conference in Prague earlier this month. RISI’s European Chief Executive of the Year is nominated by a group of investment analysts and portfolio managers covering the European and global pulp and paper industry. This follows Smurfit Kappa’s 2013 Institutional Investor Magazine Award for Best Chief Executive in the Sector. Amongst the reasons cited by RISI for the award were “Last year Smurfit Kappa Group delivered as a business on a number of bases including improved profitability, the successful integration of acquisitions and the delivery of significant value for shareholders.”
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ACKAGING AUTOMATION (PA) 01565 755000 the UK based manufacturer of fully electric tray sealers and pot fillers has announced two key appointments and the restructuring of its sales team. Simon Jay has joined the
business as Sales Manager and brings with him a wealth of experience in capital equipment sales and strategic sales management. Scott Roebuck has joined PA as a UK Regional Sales Engineer working alongside PA’s other UK Regional Sales Engineer Matt Delaney. Scott has extensive experience in the packaging industry selling a range of packaging machinery and equipment. John Dumbell has taken over responsibility for National Key Accounts, co-ordinating all trading with strategic customers. “This reorganisation and expansion of the sales team comes at a very exciting time for the business,” said Samantha Ashton, Commercial Director. “We have seen a surge in demand for our products in the UK and overseas with many new customers coming to us and we are keen to maintain the same level of customer contact despite this increase in new business. This restructuring will ensure we achieve this goal and will support the growth of the business in the future.”
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Goudsmit joins EHEDG as first magnetic supplier
From spray nozzles to safety showers Wherever hazardous materials are being handled, used or processed, safety showers are often required by law. Compliance with safety standards and regulations is an increasing necessity for any business, as failure to provide adequate showers can expose any company to potential litigation. To meet the increasing demand Bete Ltd are pleased to announce a significant expansion and diversification of their product range. Bete will now be representing FSP Tech, a German manufacturer of industrial safety showers and eye wash units, as their exclusive UK distributor. The new range of products fits very well with Bete’s existing customer base, explains Marketing Director, Ivan Zytynksi. “We are already well known as a quality supplier of nozzles and spray technology for a wide range of industrial, food processing and chemical production applications. Many of the customers that trust our expertise in specifying
spray nozzles will also require safety showers so it is a logical extension of our offering.” Whilst the markets for spray nozzles and safety showers do overlap considerably there are differences between the way people search for such products. Further to this the Bete brand is specifically associated with spray nozzles only. Therefore, to avoid possible confusion Bete have made the decision to market their safety product through a new trading name “The Safety Shower People”. To this end a new website www.safetyshowerpeople.co.uk has been launched which gives detailed information on all safety shower products, tips on satisfying safety standards and information on safety shower best practice. The aim of the site is to provide prospective customers with clear and concise information to guide them to the correct products for their specific needs. Contact Bete on tel 01273 400092 or visit www.bete.co.uk
Goudsmit Magnetic Systems of Waalre, The Netherlands has recently joined the European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group (EHEDG) as the first magnetic supplier. A consortium of equipment manufactures, food industries, research institutes as well as public health authorities. It was founded to promote hygiene during the processing and packaging of food products. The company has introduced a new series of magnetic systems that will fulfil all the EHEDG standards. At the CFIA Trade Fair in Rennes, France last month, Goudsmit introduced a fast-cleaning clean flow magnet that reaches a magnetic field of 10,700Gauss on the bars in the product. The magnet system removes iron particles and weak magnetic particles from powdery substances (eg milk powder, sugar and flour). With the application of a new generation of Neoflux® magnets, it is also possible to capture weak magnetic particles such as 304 stainless steel. Because the grill of this new type of clean flow magnet can be drawn outwards via a rail, the magnet ensures a smooth operation and full safety (CE mark) for the operators. The casing is made from 304 stainless steel and the entire machine has a smooth finish (Ra≤0.8 ) thus complying with the HACCP/EHEDG requirements. Contact Goudsmit Magnetic Systems on tel +31 40 221 3283 or visit www.goudsmit.eu
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Safer solution for inflatable hose filling Norgren, a global market leader in fluid control technology, has launched a new control unit that offers a safer and faster solution for inflatable hose filling in bulk materials handling operations. Designed to deliver ‘Engineering Advantage’ for the food and beverage sector, the control unit also has scope for use in other industries. The traditional method adopted in bulk material handling for isolating the filling neck from the environment is to inflate a rubber hose, sealing the area from the external surroundings. These hoses tend to be expensive and prone to over pressurising, causing production failures. Norgren’s new control unit is suitable for use with all industrial compressed air systems, the all-pneumatic unit is intrinsically safe, with no electrical or PLC control needed, and can be used in ATEX zones. Compared with alternatives, which operate at up to 6bar, it operates at pressures between 0.15 and 0.3bar, reducing the risk of damage to hoses from excess pressure and delivering faster, more consistent performance with high accuracy. A simplified design, with a lower component count, adds to the reliability of the unit which is easy to mount onto a control panel. Pressure adjustment is fast and easy using the regulator and pressure gauge and the unit can be used with a wide range of inflatable hose sizes. Units are available for dealing with single or multiple hose sizes and there is also a version that enables users to switch remotely between two sizes of inflatable hose used on the same machine via remote control. Accessories include a quick exhaust and safety valve unit, a non-return valve, an aluminium banjo bolt and additional air tank. The system is suitable for use in a range of filling tasks, from plastic and paper bag to keg film and container filling. Dave Whelan of Norgren commented: “Safety is paramount when handling and processing large volumes of powdered product as there can be a real danger of explosion. With electrical systems there is always the risk of a spark, but our pneumatic solution negates this risk and allows for more rapid and accurate filling too.” Contact Norgren on tel 01543 265000 or visit www.norgren.com/uk/foodandbeverage
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Compact drum pumps for no-spills transfer Transferring liquids from small drums, buckets and carboys using hand-operated, manual pumps can be a time-consuming and messy process, even if correct procedures are followed. An easier, safer and more efficient method is by using light and compact motor driven drum pumps like Finish Thompson EF Series drum pumps. Available through pumping specialists Michael Smith Engineers the EF series of sealless drum pumps are acknowledged as being the most competitively priced and highest quality powered drum pumps in their class. They are ideal for light to medium duty, transferring oils, detergents and other similar liquids at flow rates up to 64 litres/min at discharge pressures up to 6.1m. In contrast to hand-operated pumps Finish Thompson drum pumps enable precise amounts of liquid to be transferred to smaller
containers with less risk of spillage and also help to eliminate the handling problems associated with heavy containers. Tube length options start from 40cm for smaller containers, also 70cm, 100cm and 120cm for most popular sized drums and 140cm for larger IBC’s and carboys that typically hold volumes up to 1250 litres. The EF series of pumps have motors that are interchangeable with any tube selection and are offered in a choice of construction materials of polypropylene and pure polypro/pure PVDF. For more challenging applications, such as transferring corrosive liquids, the EFS stainless steel option is available which features a 316 SS tube and shaft. Other features include dual speed, adjustable, continuous duty electric motors, or air motors that have CSA or CE certifications and a built-in hose and cord clip for convenient storage.
Contact Michael Smith Engineers on tel 0800 316 7891 or visit www.michael-smith-engineers.co.uk
Detectamet retractable pens and spiral cable tidy Detectamet has now started to distribute the Retractable Highlighter Pen. It is the latest addition to the company’s unrivalled choice of detectable pens. Specifically designed for industries like food processing which are sensitive to contamination issues this pen offers solutions to questions arising from hazard analysis and control management processes. It is proven to be robust, non-toxic and detectable by metal detection and X-ray inspection systems. The refills are housed in the detectable retractable, patented housing design that stops the ink from drying out. Click the pen to expose the nib and then write. When finished one more click and the highlighter nib is safely retracted and sealed again. The Detectamet blue plastic housing is fully detectable and satisfies US and EU requirements for plastics in safe contact with food and the pen is also available, on request, with an attachment point for a lanyard to add extra security. The durable chisel tip can write fine or broad to highlight or underline and there is a choice of five ink colours. The standard pack contains one pen of each colour, but single colour packs are available on request. The sturdy structure allows the pen to be fitted with a new self-contained refill cartridge. These refills are also available in packs of five. Detectamet's new spiral cable tidy is suitable for organising and protecting cables in
industries that require potentially contaminating materials to be detectable. Electrical cabling presents a risk if it has to be routed over and through processing areas in businesses such as bakery, beverage, confectionary, dairy, meat and poultry. When new machinery and systems are installed in existing production areas more cabling for power and control has to be added. The risk of pieces of cable tie accidentally getting into the food processing lines is increased especially when old ties are released from tension because they fly in all directions. For numbers of years safety conscious food and drink companies have specified that plastic cable ties have to be metal detectable and the advent of new forms of cable management must offer the same characteristics. Therefore Detectamet has added a metal detectable spiral cable tidy to its range of detectable plastic products. This tidy is easy to install which means that it saves time and it reduces the need for the cable ties which means there are fewer pieces of tie being clipped off and ‘lost’. This detectable cable tidy is both X-ray visible and metal detectable and the plastics fulfil the FDA requirements for plastics in contact with food. There is a choice of three diameters of 4mm, 9mm and 16mm and each size is supplied as a roll 30m long. The bright blue colour adds further safeguards against contamination of food because it is more strikingly visible.
Contact Detectamet on tel 01759 304200 or visit www.detectamet.co.uk
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Tong Peal updates market-leading weigher As part of continued efforts to provide farmers and growers with the complete crop handling solution, Tong Peal has announced an updated version of its 2514 Weigher. Designed to meet the needs of agricultural professionals looking to embrace new weighing technologies, the specialist tank weighing system features a proven design and includes the latest progressions in manufacture and technology. Unlike conventional tank systems that weigh crop in the tank before discharging directly into a pack/bag/box, the 2514 discharges crop in batches onto a crossconveyor. This allows a second load to be weighed while the discharged crop travels along the conveyor, to be transferred to the bag. This simple addition of a cross conveyor significantly increases throughput efficiency and ensures the gentlest of crop handling. With user-friendly electronic control, a customised digital display and simple configuration, the Tong Peal 2514 has been developed with efficiency, reliability and usability in mind. Capable of handling crop batches between 5-25Kg, the updated weigher provides users with an economical process to weigh and pack crop, ready for distribution. Nick Woodcock, Sales Manager at Tong Peal Engineering commented: “Since launching the original 2514 Weigher, we have manufactured a large number of units for farmers and packers across the UK. “To bring the system up to date and provide an even more efficient process for users, we made the decision to revamp the original design, combining our many years of experience with the latest technical developments. “As well as all-lasered components, the next-generation weigher is finished with Tong Peal’s Spectracon® coating, which pairs a solvent-based epoxy primer with a high-performance finish layer, to provide unrivalled corrosion resistance, excellent durability and outstanding appearance. “The eco-friendly acrylic polyurethane paint can also withstand direct sunlight, preventing appearance fade and ensuring a long-lasting glossy appearance. This means that our equipment will retain its flawless appearance, regardless of exposure to weather or accidental damage.”
Contact Tong Peal on tel 01790 752771 or visit www.tongpeal.co.uk
Union Industries welcomes new addition Union Industries has expanded its range of industrial fast acting doors with the development of a lightweight internal door for ambient and chilled environments – the Picadoor. The introduction of the Picadoor High Speed Door comes after consultation with several existing customers who required a lighter, smaller internal door for use by pedestrians, conveyors, pallet trucks, and trolleys. Therefore, the Picadoor has been specifically designed for these types of high use conveyor applications and pedestrian openings, with supermarkets for store-to-shop floor doorways and also machine guarding applications in mind. To help oversee the development of this new door, Union tapped into the engineering knowledge of Mark Throp, Union’s newly appointed Engineering Manager. It was suggested by Mark, after carrying out research, that the best way to create a suitable door was to utilise high grade aluminium rather than the heavyweight steel as used in the other rapid action doors in Union’s range. Union Industries designs each of its doors individually to suit its client’s needs. The Picadoor is no different, with various configurations to suit the customer’s requirements, including several different colour options for the aluminium frame and door blades. The new Picadoor has a maximum opening size of 2.0m wide x 2.5m high, making it ideal for the majority of internal applications it has been designed for. It also has a variable fast opening speed due to the inclusion of an inverter inside the control panel. The open
speed is pre-set at approximately 1.5m per second, with automatic close after an appropriate dwell time which can be set up to suit the individual application requirements. The door features a ‘pencil beam’ photocell as standard for safety along with a lightweight bottom beam safety edge, and also has a manual override opening facility ensuring optimum safety for pedestrian users. As would be expected, various safety additions are also available for the Picadoor as optional extras. Additionally, Picadoors are CE compliant with the new harmonised European Standard (BS EN 13241–1:2003 + A1:2011). Unlike other doors in Union’s range, the Picadoor comes with the offer to train customers’ own engineers or their preferred local contractors on how to install the door, thus allowing engineers to become ‘Union Approved Installers’ for Picadoor High Speed Doors. This enables future purchases to be provided on a ‘supply only’ basis, making the purchase and installation of further Picadoors more time and cost effective. Alan Hirst, Sales Director of Union Industries said: “The Picadoor has now filled a gap in the market for a lightweight rapid roll door that is perfect for pedestrians and light vehicles, which we identified our customers were in clear need of. “Although the door is not made from heavyweight steel, this does not take anything away from its durability or effectiveness. The Picadoor’s unique design and manufacture from high quality materials ensures its durability and effectiveness in the right applications.
Contact Union Industries on tel 0113 244 8393 or visit www.unionindustries.co.uk
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IWM offer sanitisers to suit all users Industrial Washing Machines (IWM) has now updated and expanded its popular and successful SAN100e range of sanitising tunnels to offer ten standard models, including a new low-cost entry-level machine, thereby ensuring that there is a model that accurately matches the requirements and budget of virtually every user. All models are usually available from stock for immediate delivery. All SAN100e models use the same chassis, which has hygienic bead-blast finish to ensure ease of cleaning and maintenance. Compared with earlier models, the new sanitisers feature increased belt width and tunnel height, and are suitable for sanitising produce in buckets, bags, tins and trays up to a maximum size of 450 mm wide x 450 mm high. In all versions, the produce moves through a tunnel where a solution of sanitising fluid is misted onto the items from top, bottom and sides to provide complete and effective sanitisation. The novel tunnel design used in the machines ensures that the sanitising spray is fully contained and that, after use, the sanitising solution weirs to a central outlet drain to aid efficient recovery in recirculating models. A choice of three conveying options is offered. Low-cost entry-level models feature a manual push-through transport system, while standard models offer motorised transport through the tunnel with manual loading and unloading. The third option provides fully motorised transport for all operations, including loading and unloading. Where fitted, conveyor rollers are manufactured from
hygienic HDPE material. For the motorised models, the jetting process is linked with the operation of the conveyor to maximise efficiency and economy. Users can set the speed of transit of produce through the sanitising tunnel anywhere between one and four metres per minute, allowing the sanitising treatment to be optimised easily and quickly to suit virtually any requirement. Irrespective of the conveying option chosen, SAN100e sanitisers from IWM can be supplied in versions that use fresh water for all operations or that re-circulate water and use mains water only for make up. Re-circulating systems feature a low-chemical alarm to alert users when the sanitising agent needs replenishing. SAN100e sanitisers from IWM are designed to be simple and economical to use, and to require a minimum of maintenance. They feature solenoid-controlled proportional injector pumps to ensure accurate dosing of sanitising fluid and incorporate bayonet fitting spray tips that can be removed easily for cleaning or replacement. The body of the machines is fabricated from corrosion-resistant T304/316 stainless steel, and their streamlined design allows easy access to all areas for routine cleaning. All IWM SAN100e sanitisers comply fully with relevant UK and EU standards, and all are CE assessed and certified prior to shipment. The machines are supplied complete with detailed instruction and maintenance manuals.
Contact Industrial Washing Machines on tel 0121 459 9511 or visit www.indwash.co.uk
New polyester wipes at Cleanroomshop.com As a specialist supplier of cleanroom wipes and cleaning agents, Cleanroomshop.com understand that for many organisations the task of selecting the correct wipe can be daunting due to the wide range of options on the market. Polyester wipes are used because they are low abrasive and ultra-low in particle generation. Combined with the attributes of high absorbency, purity and cleanliness; the new polyester range is instrumental for mission critical environments. Working with Essentra Porous Technologies, a division of Essentra plc, Cleanroomshop.com now offers a range of polyester wipes that are of optimal strength and durability with low particle and fibre generation. The range includes: • 100 percent polyester interlocked wipes and 100 percent polyester Purity wipes with a knit construction for exceptional absorbency and cleanliness.
• Polyester Pinsonic 2-ply wipes 100 percent continuous filament polyester wipes deliver ultra-low particle generation, ideal for critical cleanroom environments. • A more general purpose wipe that can be used for cleaning and maintenance both inside and outside of a cleanroom environment, a Cellulose/Polyester blend wipe is now available at Cleanroomshop.com. Economical, the wipe is made up of 55 percent cellulose and 45 percent polyester fibres that are hydro-entangled to create maximum strength and durability. “We are excited to be partnering with Connect 2 Cleanrooms and while we are changing our face to the customer with new products, marketing and innovations, our commitment to partnerships will continue to be our primary focus,” said Ninette van Lingen, Senior Sales Director, Americas, Essentra plc.
Contact Connect 2 Cleanrooms on tel 01524 813022 or visit www.cleanroomshop.com – www.connect2cleanrooms.com
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NextGen sensors to include ultrasonic technology The story of the new performance class continues to be written. With the U500 sensor, Baumer now expands the portfolio of NextGen sensors to include ultrasonic technology. The new sensors are identical in design and size with their series O500 electronic counterparts. This OneBox design also applies to every available sensor principle and offers the user maximum flexibility during the planning phase. Not only that: Also with subsequent modifications in a system's requirements profile, the sensors can be exchanged quickly and easily without any additional conversion measures. In addition to the U500 and O500, the smaller O300 completes Baumer's new performance category for applications with limited space. While the photoelectric sensors are predestined for applications with very small objects and high speed thanks to their precise light spot, the great advantage of ultrasonic sensors is that they detect almost every object. They do not depend on colour, characteristics or transparency, even under harsh conditions with large amounts of dirt. With 1000mm, it offers the longest range in its class, with many application possibilities. The fast response time also increases flexibility in applications. A further advantage is the narrow, symmetrical sonic beam. It has a diameter of only 80mm at an object distance of 500mm. This allows the U500 to be used in applications with very cramped spaces. Furthermore, the sensor is distinguished by extraordinary reliability, which is based on large excess gain. The robust IP67 housing and the new transducer also contribute to making the U500 an extremely resilient sensor. It is unaffected by dirt, water droplets or even cleaning agents. The versatility is also shown by the availability of the U500 in three sensor principles: As a proximity switch, distance measuring sensor and reflective light barrier. The Baumer Group is an international leading manufacturer and developer of sensors, encoders, measuring instruments and components for automated image processing. Baumer combines innovative technology and customer-oriented service into intelligent solutions for factory and process automation and offers a uniquely wide range of related products and technologies.
Contact Baumer on tel 01793 783839 or visit www.baumer.com
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AFNOR approval for Salmonella spp. Kit Life Technologies Corporation have announced that the AFNOR Certification system of France has issued the sector-leading NF Validation quality mark for the Pathatrix® 10 Pooling Salmonella spp. Kit linked to MicroSEQ® Salmonella spp. Detection Kit. The approval provides further validation of the alternative costeffective solution for the accurate detection of Salmonella in a variety of sample matrices. “Completing the AFNOR certification process provides our customers with the confidence in alternative methods that can be used against a reference method,” said Nir Nimrodi, General Manager of the Animal and Food Safety Business for Life Technologies. “The scope and stringency of NF Validation, requiring an extensive validation study as well as a multi-lab ring trial, demonstrates the method’s robustness and accuracy.” Validation of its food safety testing kits has been a top priority for the Life Technologies food safety team. Earlier this year the Pathatrix® 10 Pooling Salmonella spp. Kit received AOAC PTM approval. The Pathatrix® 10 Pooling Salmonella spp. Kit supports pooling of up to 10 separately enriched samples into a single preparation, which is then assayed as an individual test in the real-time PCRbased MicroSEQ® Salmonella spp. Detection Kit. A negative result indicates all representative samples are negative; whereas a positive result indicates that at least one representative sample is positive and the enriched samples must be re-run through the Pathatrix and the MicroSEQ assay individually. This workflow can reduce downstream testing costs by up to 90 percent without trading performance. It is approved for testing on meat, including raw beef, cooked delicatessen meats and ready-to-reheat foods as well as dairy products, including milk powders, infant formula, and milk. Contact Life Technologies on tel 0141 814 6100 or visit www.lifetechnologies.com
Infrared for multi-phase in-line system Global food technology solutions provider JBT FoodTech has added an infrared system to its integrated range of multi-phase in-line cooking options. The system is designed to efficiently seal the product, locking in the juices and making it more succulent. The infrared system is an option on the company’s Double D Revoband Continuous Protein Oven, which can then be integrated with a Double D Searer/Grill-Marker and a Frigoscandia GYRoCOMPACT® spiral freezer to form a complete integrated in-line process. Aimed primarily at ready meal manufacturers, JBT FoodTech’s multi-phase cooking system can enable any combination of processes to produce exactly the required taste, texture, colour and appearance. The addition of infrared now allows manufacturers to seal, cook, sear and then freeze marinated, or flame-grilled products exactly to requirements. “As most ready meal manufacturers will know, the marinade can often be more expensive than the piece of meat to which it is adhering, so it is important to make sure it is not wasted,” said Ian Burns, JBT FoodTech’s Food Processing Development Engineer. “The system ‘locks’ and sets the marinade onto the raw product, so that none of it is lost. The infrared burners also seal the meat, locking in the juices and enhancing the taste. “Then, as an option, following cooking,
additional colour and flavour can be added by searing or flame-grilling the product on the Double D Searer/Grill-Marker. “ Using the infrared system is also energyefficient, as the product requires less cooking time. “Because the product has already been treated with infrared it requires less time in the oven,” said Ian. “We have demonstrated significant yield improvements on 25mm marinated diced chicken.” The Double D Continuous Protein Oven was developed in 1989 and, since JBT FoodTech acquired the Double D brand four years ago, installations have expanded into 13 countries. As a result, the range of applications has also expanded, and the oven is now used to roast root vegetables for a manufacturer in Scandinavia, and cook heavily marinated chicken wings in Asia. The oven can also be integrated with the company’s Stein M-fryer for finishing parfried and coated products, before being marshalled to a Frigoscandia GYRoCOMPACT Spiral Freezer. “With infrared as part of the multi-phase cooking options, manufacturers really are spoiled for choice when it comes to new product development. They can also authentically emulate the different processes involved in cooking at home in a factory environment,” he added.
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Techne’s new range of Dri-block® heaters The new range of digital Dri-block® heaters from Techne offers enhanced levels of choice, flexibility and specification. With a fresh new look and a wide selection of instruments, users can now select two, three and four-block models for high throughput applications, as well as a twin control unit for more complex experiments. The new range offers updated electronics, a brighter, larger LED display, and an innovative count-down timer function with audible alarm, ensuring timely and precise heating of test-tubes, micro-centrifuge tubes, cuvettes, microlitre-plates and more. Techne Dri-block® heaters have been providing laboratories with a safe, dry and precise temperature source for the last 50 years, and the latest models build on this legacy. Users are kept up to date with their experiments with an integrated timer, which can be set in one-minute intervals (up to 99h 59m) and includes an audible end-of-run alarm. Safety of laboratory workers is paramount, and the aluminium and vented PPD outer casing remains cool to the touch even at the maximum operating temperatures of 100 C and 200 C (depending on model).
The latest Dri-block® heaters also have a safety shut-off feature, which is temperature adjustable by the user on some models. Each model can accommodate the operator’s personal preference by displaying temperatures in Centigrade or Fahrenheit. For high throughput applications, larger three and four-block models are available, while an additional twin control unit accommodates two blocks with independent digital temperature controls – ideal for multiple users or for applications where samples must be quickly transferred between two temperatures. “Our new Dri-block® heaters offer users the latest design and technology, improved looks and greater functionality,” said Jim Bratherton, Techne Product Manager at Bibby Scientific. “However, they still retain the features that have made these units so popular over the last 50 years; the widest available range of aluminium block inserts, fast heat up rates to temperatures of 100 C or 200 C, and exceptional thermal accuracy and block uniformity - all supported by a market leading 3-year warranty.”
Contact Bibby Scientific on tel 01785 812121 or visit www.techne.com
Alicat Bidirectional Flow and Pressure Controller Alicat Scientific’s new MCD-Series Bidirectional Mass Flow and Pressure Controllers precisely and rapidly control mass flow rate, volumetric flow rate and absolute pressure of gases in two flow directions. This flexible dual-valve design is the first of its kind, accommodating demanding process control requirements in gas analysis, leak testing and environmental applications. In laboratory settings, it allows researchers to replace multiple dedicated instruments and make rapid changes to experimental setups. With a dedicated inlet valve and a dedicated exhaust valve, a single MCD can control upstream and downstream flows, as well as positive pressure or backpressure in both open and closed systems. It is ideal for processes that require bidirectional flow control and/or pressure control, as well as for pressure control in closed systems, while also monitoring mass flow. User-selectable control modes allow users to switch quickly between mass flow, volumetric flow and absolute pressure measurement and control for maximum flexibility. As a universal control element, it can be used to monitor or control a number of
parameter combinations, making it useful in a variety of laboratory configurations. Alicat’s patented, internally compensated laminar differential pressure measurement yields linear results over a very wide flow range. The resulting volumetric and mass flow data is fully compensated for changes in pressure and temperature and corrected for the user’s standard temperature and pressure (STP). Available 0.4 percent accuracy +0.2 percent full-scale repeatability and less than 100ms control response times ensure top performance of gas flow processes. The MCD-Series’ large integrated display allows users to access set-point control and PID valve tuning without the need for a computer. While it can operate as a standalone device, it also comes with both analogue and RS-232 digital communications to integrate easily into process control instrumentation. It comes with 30 field selectable calibrations, and is available in full-scale mass flow rates from 0.5/+0.5 sccm to -3000/+3000 slpm. All units are backed by NIST-traceable calibration, comprehensive technical support, and a lifetime warranty.
Contact Alicat Scientific on tel +1 520 290 6060 or visit www.alicat.com/mcd
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Hi-line Tundra dryers even more efficient The Tundra range of refrigerant air dryers from Hi-line Industries are now supplied with an ultra high-efficiency, single-cell heat exchanger, providing improved condensate removal combined with a reduction in energy usage. These dryer products, which were initially introduced in 2012, have established performance credentials which have now been even further enhanced following this latest development. The new compact heat exchanger unit ensures maximum efficiency of the heat transfer process which is achieved at the lowest energy cost. While proven worldwide components utilised for the Tundra refrigerant system ensure maximum operating reliability, liquid receivers, line dryers, thermostatic expansion valves and other safety features also help to protect the Freon compressor and its components. Unlike other heat exchangers, the flow mixing chamber is located at the outlet of the air/air exchanger. This ensures that the air temperatures are stabilised with a uniform air flow entering the evaporator allowing for optimum exchange within the refrigerant fluid. The Tundra products operate with minimal air pressure drop due to the unique heat exchanger configuration, whilst also maintaining a constant +3°C dewpoint. Additional energy savings have also been achieved with the provision of optional Hi-line zero loss (ZLD) condensate removal auto drains. A total of 16 models are available exstock in the range covering air throughput flow capacities from 21 to 1605 scfm (35 – 2720 cubic m/hr). Eleven of the smaller models in the range run off a 230V single phase 50Hz supply with the balance run from 400V three phase 50Hz. All units are designed for operation at varying air pressures of 2–16bar with a maximum inlet air temperature of 60°C, and ambient air temperatures of between 0-50°C can be accommodated. A high-pressure range for operation at 50bar can also be manufactured to order, together with larger dryers up to 9988 cfm flow rates.
Contact Hi-line Industries on tel 01283 533377 or visit www.hilineindustries.com
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Linkfresh® now on Microsoft Dynamics™ AX The UK’s leading food supply chain management software, Linkfresh®, is now available for demonstration on the Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 ERP Platform. Linkfresh is already used by many of the UK’s leading fresh produce and meat suppliers. Dedicated to the food industry, the ERP software provides field-to-fork traceability and increases efficiency of labour, financial reporting and supply chain management. The release of Linkfresh on the Microsoft Dynamics AX platform will mean the solution is now a perfect fit for the Tier 1 enterprise size organisations in the food supply chain industry that require a significantly scaled-up business management solution, across multiple locations with larger user numbers. Robert Frost, Chief Executive of Anglia Business Solutions, said: “We have been delivering fantastic results to food industry customers over the past five years on the Microsoft Dynamics NAV platform and we are really proud to now offer the AX platform to larger food organisations. No matter what the size of the business, we can provide a supply chain solution that has been developed with the specific needs of the food industry in mind. “We have listened to the requirements of our customers and incorporated these elements in both the Microsoft Dynamics NAV and AX Linkfresh solutions. Working in partnership with Microsoft as part of their elite Global Independent Software Vendor (ISV) programme our team of industry leading supply chain software developers has brought together all the right ingredients for a truly unique product for the food industry.” Doug Kennedy, Vice President, Microsoft Dynamics Enterprise Partners, said: “By combining the enterprise-class capabilities of the Microsoft Dynamics AX platform with the impressive and proven food industry functionality developed by Anglia Business Solutions we will deliver to our customers an unrivalled industry specific solution to address the dynamic needs of larger food organisations. We are delighted to be collaborating with Anglia Business Solutions on this exciting project.” Contact Anglia Business Solutions on tel 01223 873400 or visit www.linkfresh.co.uk
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Enhanced confectionery development capability Baker Perkins has enhanced its product and process development capability for the confectionery industry with the installation of a new laboratory-scale depositor in its Innovation Centre. The ability to handle three components of hard or soft candy simultaneously widens the variety of confectionery that can be made. The Baker Perkins Innovation Centre is a resource where customers develop new products and processes, produce samples for test marketing, and conduct feasibility trials. The new depositor, which replaces a twocomponent model, can make sophisticated confectionery with features such as stripes, swirls, centre-fillings and layers. Capability includes hard candy; lollipops; and soft candies including jellies, gums, toffee, caramels and fondant. There is full electronic control over production parameters including timings, speeds, phasings and deposit volume, with adjustment ‘on the run’. Enhanced hygiene features improve operation, cleaning and maintenance. Both the depositor and cooking equipment
in the Innovation Centre replicate precisely the procedure of a full-size plant - results can be scaled up accurately for research, product development and test marketing purposes, with the minimum of time, effort and cost. Companies from every part of the world find that thorough trials, often using their own local raw materials and moulds from their production scale depositor, provide a reliable basis for trouble-free commissioning of a new plant or launch of a new product range. Businesses still using conventional technologies such as die forming use the Innovation Centre to convert to the depositing process, whilst maintaining the distinctive qualities of their product portfolio. Confectionery customers install laboratory scale depositors to develop products without costly use of industrial-scale plant, and to make small-scale runs for test marketing. Ingredient and flavour suppliers also invest in these machines for development purposes. The Baker Perkins stand at Interpack (hall/stand number 4C21) will feature a laboratory scale depositor.
Contact Baker Perkins on tel 01733 283000 or visit www.bakerperkinsgroup.com
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Radio Frequency Company…is going small For the last 25 years, RFC has been designing their Macrowave™ Post-Baking Dryers to boost productivity and eliminate checking for the core products of large wholesale producers of biscuits and crackers. For lines producing 6,000 to 7,500 pounds per hour, the size and complexity of the dryer requirements pushed the capital and installation costs, to a point where the business case simply did not make sense for bakery lines producing smaller quantities of products. To bring this proven technology to smaller regional producers, Radio Frequency Company is now offering its new Bantam-Series Macrowave™ Post-
Baking Dryers, designed specifically for up to one metre wide bands producing 3,000lb/hr or less. The new systems require no external plant cooling, and no heavy electrical drops. With far fewer components and a simple yet robust design, the capital and maintenance costs are greatly reduced such that the business case is positive, and the technology is now available, for smaller regional bakeries. Capable of boosting throughput capacities by 30 percent or more, while also eliminating checking and overcolouring problems, Macrowave™ PostBaking technology may now be the right solution for the smaller bakeries too.
Contact Radio Frequency on tel +1 508 376 9555 or visit www.macrowave.com
Sort-to-Grade™ for all G6 Optical Sorters Key Technology announces the availability of its powerful potato strips Sort-to-Grade™ feature for all belt-driven G6 optical sorters – Manta®, Optyx®, and Tegra®. This patented, advanced software-driven intelligence enables sorters to grade by count, accepting or rejecting each defective piece to control the quality of output to a defined grade, as defined by the processor. As the first company in the world to offer this sorting capability, Key puts a valuable new tool in the hands of potato processors worldwide. Sort-to-Grade assures product quality while increasing yields by one to three percent. Now, with Key’s Sort-to-Grade capability, accept/reject decisions consider how potentially passing a particular defect, based on its size and colour, will affect the overall final product quality in comparison to the processor’s specifications. Sort-to-Grade allows the sorter to control the quality of its output to a defined grade, objectively sorting by count in real-time with 100 percent inspection. It increases yield by reducing unnecessary rejects while improving the consistency of final product quality and dramatically simplifying the operator’s experience. The Sort-to-Grade feature radically changes how processors sort product defects. Sorting foreign material (FM) remains unchanged since every processor is looking to remove 100 percent of FM regardless of count. Simplified-Length-Control™ is a subset of Sort-to-Grade that focuses on the length of French fries. It is also dynamic in that it automatically preserves the length profile of
final product despite the length of incoming strips fluctuating as the sizes of whole potatoes vary. Simplified-Length-Control allows potato strip processors to eliminate mechanical length grading methods and the product damage they can cause. The Sort-to-Grade software can be installed on any new or in-the-field G6 sorter, including Manta, Optyx, Tegra, and select legacy sorters upgraded with Key’s G6 electro-optical foundation. With the Sort-to-Grade software installed and running, the customer simply sets the sorter to achieve the desired target grade and sets the desired sample size. The software then controls the mass flow of product by making logical piece-by-piece decisions to determine which are passed and which are rejected. If a product piece contains an allowable defect, the sorter adds it to the product flow by allowing it to pass. If a piece would result in product out of grade, the piece is rejected. Thus, accept/reject decisions are based on the sorter’s calculated output, a capability never before available on any sorter. Target grade can be defined by the user as a percentage of tolerable defects in the bag or a percentage removal of incoming defects. The sample size is also user-defined, according to the grading practice used in the processing plant. With this new sorting capability, there is no need for the operator to adjust thresholds to ensure in-bag quality meets the processor’s grade standard. By simplifying the operator’s experience, Sort-to-Grade improves the consistency of final product quality and increases yield while reducing training costs.
Contact Key Technology on tel +31 345 509900 or visit www.key.net
Hamilton adds new AcidLine Syringes Hamilton Company, world leader in fluid measurement, has recently introduced the new AcidLine Syringes to the market. It is highly resistant to acids and salts and can be adapted to almost any syringe pump. The Hamilton AcidLine Syringes have been designed for the manufacturers of measuring instruments that require syringes with superior durability. Liquid handling devices used in the automatic dosing of aggressive and salty liquids are used in many different situations such as diagnostics, elementary analysis and in the chemical industry. The analytical syringes that are an integral part of these pumps have to be able to withstand the highest standards of resistance and durability. The new Hamilton AcidLine Syringes are available in long and short-stroke versions for volumes ranging from 10ml to 125 micro litres and are compatible with the Hamilton PSD/4 as well as the majority of the syringe drives available on the market. The plungers of the AcidLine syringes, ranging from 1 - 10ml (long stroke) and 500 micro litres (short stroke), are made of chemically inert and mechanically resistant polymer material. They are resistant to many concentrated acids, salt solutions and organic solvents. Metal contamination of the sample, as well as corrosion and wear of the plungers has been eliminated. For very small volumes from 500 micro litres (long stroke)/250 micro litres (short stroke), the plunger is made of an inert alloy which can withstand dilute acids, salt solutions and organic solvents. In combination with the tried and tested abrasion resistant UHMWPE plunger seal, AcidLine guarantees that automatic syringe pumps function accurately at all times when dosing buffer solutions. The basic versions of the AcidLine Syringes fit pump models with the standard bulb shapes XP, XE, V3, V6, and the Hamilton PSD/4 syringe drive. They have a Chemseal connector 1/4 - 28in UNF threads and can also be supplied with other ports such as TLL, M6 or M8. They can be tailor-made to fit almost any model of pump available on the market. AcidLine syringes can be designed and produced to meet the customer’s needs; the plunger shape, dimensions and the connector seal are configurable options selected by the customer based on application needs and demands. The AcidLine Technology is an additional device-independent development of the Salt Line syringe, which can be used with the Hamilton Microlab 600 Displacement Pump. It is part of the OEM portfolio of Hamilton, which focuses on vendor-specific solutions.
Contact Hamilton Bonaduz on tel +41 081 660 6060 or visit www.hamilton.ch
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Nature in Jars Unremarkable Stans in the midst of the Tyrolean mountains is home to an exquisite line of products: in this 2,000 soul community, the A. Darbo AG company conjures up jams, jellies and other fruity delights – made to traditional recipes and with natural ingredients. In order to fill these premium products into jars with all the due care they deserve, the family firm boldly ventured an innovative quantum leap in its production operations – and became the world’s first food producer to invest in a Viscofill. A newly developed machine that means Krones’ extensive filler expertise is now also available for sophisticated food applications.
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hen you enter Darbo’s production hall, you’re greeted by an irresistible olfactory impact: right at the first line, the rich aroma of mellow-sweet strawberry jam suffuses the air you breathe. And while you’re still overwhelmed by this tantalising smell, inhaling it in great gulps, hints of refreshing elderberry are wafting their way from further on the right, which quite soon transpose into a savoury fragrance of apricots, triggering memories of carefree happy childhood days and Sundays in granny’s kitchen. Associations that are most definitely intended. Because Darbo uses only traditional recipes, ones that have existed in Austria for generations. Jam is by its very nature a very conservative product, explains Board Chairman Martin Darbo. That’s why there’s no need to re-invent the wheel here. On the contrary: “We want to get the products to the consumer in as natural a state as possible. Because what nature gives us – fruit and sugar – is a perfect food just as it is; you don’t need to mess around with it really.”
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or the products of the Natural Purity line, only four ingredients are consequently used: fruit, sugar, lemon juice concentrate and the gelling agent pectin, these however in enormous quantities. Every year, for example, Darbo boils up 14,000 tons of fruit and 12,000 tons of sugar to create jams, jellies and fruit desserts. Complemented by fruit preparations for the dairy and bakery industries, plus various types of honey and syrup. This last category, in particular, impressively demonstrates how Darbo manages the rare feat of opening a traditional product world gently up for new things while at the same time maintaining its original authenticity. “The syrups are still a relatively young product grouping for us”, says Martin Darbo. “At some point along the way, we noticed that this segment in Austria resembled a pyramid without a top, and swiftly decided to fill that void.” The plan worked: on its home market of Austria, Darbo Syrup meanwhile has a market share of more than 15 per cent. For a premium article that is priced significantly higher than its competitors – quite a stunning performance. THE AMBITION TO BE BETTER THAN OTHERS
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ew products are developed in-house. The basic ideas involved come from all parts of the company: from the board, from the lab, from production – staff across all departments have already provided some input. The most important aspect for any product launch is that it WORKS.
Natural, fruity, delicious: like all Darbo’s products, the jams, jellies and syrups, too, are to be found in the premium segment. “Innovations have to fit in with the brand. We only tackle things where we’re quite certain that we can do them better than others and can thus take the lead in terms of quality”, is how the Board Chairman explains the strategy concerned. “Other producers first fix a price and then choose the ingredients and the production process to match it. We adopt the opposite approach.” His uncle, Adolf Darbo, responsible for the engineering remit on the board, sums up the firm’s strategy in a nutshell: “We don’t want any part of the cheap-end market, we want to see our product ideas and our quality aspirations translated into consumer reality.” In 2012, Darbo achieved a turnover of 117.2 million euros with a payroll of 300. The entire production operation is situated in the Austrian district of Schwaz. The location in the midst of the Tyrolean Alps is an integral part of Darbo’s corporate identity. “I don’t believe that what we’ve built up here over all these decades could be transplanted somewhere else without losing something vital”, is Martin Darbo’s firm conviction. “The wage costs in Central Europe are high, I know, but what we’re getting for it is not to be sneezed at.” And his uncle adds: “We always invest in quality – starting with the raw materials, plus the personnel, all the way through to the kit in our plant.” MINIATURE JARS: A TYROLEAN IDEA CONQUERS THE WORLD
Darbo uses the Viscofill for a variety of products and jars. Here a forest-berry jam is being filled into elaborately embossed spherical jars.
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n all, nearly 50 per cent of Darbo’s production output is exported. The Austrian company supplies more than 60 different countries worldwide, chief among them Italy, Russia, China and the nations of North America and the Gulf region. The high proportion of exports is due primarily to a revolutionary idea that originated with Martin Darbo’s grandfather: to fill portion packs for the catering trade. Nowadays, the characteristic 28-gram miniature jars can be found in hotels and restaurants all around the globe. Much to the delight of Austrian holidaymakers, who find “their” jam in the most remote corners of the world. “We repeatedly get messages from people who are baffled when at breakfast in India or China they find this greeting from home”, says Martin Darbo. Needless to say that when he’s abroad somewhere, his very first glance is directed at the jams offered in the hotel for breakfast. The Darbo family has been producing jams ever since 1879: in the early years still in the Italian town of Gorizia, which back then was
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The jars leave the Viscofill – accurately filled and with clean neck finishes.
seeing it as an opportunity rather than a risk. “Over the years, we have ourselves accumulated quite a fund of expertise in this regard and we’ve also built a filler in-house. We were able to input our empirical findings directly into this project, and we’re admittedly proud of this.” Liaising closely with Krones’ staff is something he sees as enriching and beneficial: “Bavaria and Tyrol – that’s a good match”, he says with a twinkle in his eyes. A PROTOTYPICAL ENCOUNTER
Darbo was the first manufacturer to fill jam into portion packs. Nowadays, their miniature jars can be found in hotels and restaurants all around the globe. called “Görz” and belonged to Austria-Hungary, and as from 1918 in the Tyrolean village of Stans where the family had taken refuge from the approaching front of the First World War. As has tourism in the Tyrolean Alps, the company had also been growing steadily, until in the 1970s it really gained momentum under the management of Klaus Darbo. It was he who launched the brand name of “Darbo Naturrein” (Darbo Natural Purity), thus laying the foundations for the philosophy that has been successfully guiding the company to this very day. In 2009, Martin Darbo – then 31 years of age – replaced his father at the helm, and has since that time been one half of the company’s Managing Board, the other half being his uncle Adolf Darbo.
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t’s possible that confidence in Krones’ newly developed filler also stems from the fact that Darbo had bought a prototype from Neutraubling once before, which has performed to their complete satisfaction. As it happens, a direct line neighbour of the Viscofill, a Taxomatic built in 1988, was also a prototype from Krones. Back then, it was developed for putting a coated-paper label over the jam jar’s lid like a piece of fabric. A quite-out-of-the-ordinary idea, highlighting the nostalgic charm of the Darbo jams to perfection. Adolf Darbo still remembers this project very well: “It took quite a while until we’d finally got the recalcitrant paper to remain stuck to the paraffin film applied to the lid, and not to bounce back up again like a sort of wobbly-man. But once we’d managed it, it’s been running without any problems for 25 years now!” The sophisticated dress on Darbo’s jams used to make people’s heads turn right from the start – meaning not just consumers’ heads in the shops – no, also the heads of the firm’s downright baffled competitors.
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n its production operation, Darbo is keen to use technology that underlines their products’ natural purity. When it came to upsizing filling capacities, the firm accordingly opted for the Viscofill from Krones. The machine is the prototype of a new filler family developed specifically for viscous, thread-forming foods and those containing chunks. In terms of construction, it is a classical piston filler, which has, however, been beefed up by a number of sophisticated design advances, which enable it to effortlessly master the challenge of filling even hard-to-handle products, like jam containing large chunks or whole fruits, gently and without dripping – Viscofill puts them into their jars undamaged, without leaving behind any unattractive or unhygienic splashes of product on the neck finish. This makes Viscofill the ideal choice for meeting and mastering even the ultra-tough requirements posed by the premium Darbo jams, which look just as appetising and pristine after being filled than they did before.
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n terms of hygiene, too, Viscofill certainly lives up to expectations. Since the filler’s food and drive areas are hermetically separated from each other, there is no risk that product residues will penetrate into the machine. Like the filling function, cleaning of the Viscofill has also been automated, requiring no manual interventions whatsoever. For this purpose, the filler turret’s components automatically move away from each other until finally all parts coming into contact with the product are exposed. The transparent machine guarding enables the operator to watch the filler “dismantling itself”, so to speak. A tilted table trough made of stainless steel collects flushed-off product residues and cleaning media, and reliably removes everything via a central drain, thus keeping even the floor of the hall spotlessly clean. Andreas Kofler heads the filling operation at Darbo, and has already gained plenty of experience with a variety of filler manufacturers and filler models. “The difficult thing is that piston fillers suitable for our application range had hitherto been built solely by relatively small companies. I can tell you a few stories here: for instance, one firm we were working with went bankrupt”, is how he explains the situation. So the decision taken in 2012 to accept Krones’ quotation for a piston filler was an easy one. He welcomed the fact that the Viscofill was back then still in the development phase,
Made for each other – Krones’ Viscofill and Darbo’s jams.
This Taxomatic was likewise a prototype when bought, and has been giving faithful service for the past 25 years.
The same applies for the miniature jars, which are dispatched to hotels and catering facilities all over the world, either in the classical Darbo dress or with a customised logo as per client’s choice. The delicate 12-mm-wide labels are also applied by a labeller from Krones. “As far as labelling is concerned, we work exclusively with Krones machines”, explains Adolf Darbo. The Krones kit already installed, which also includes a Sensometic syrup filler, might see another machine added soon – there are consultations ongoing for a follow-up project to the Viscofill – and things are looking good. “Our confidence in Krones was not disappointed”, to quote Martin Darbo. “For us, quality is the most important criterion for any investment. And not only do we feel we are being listened to by Krones when we explain our requirements, we’re also certain we’re in good hands with them.”
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Bin the Krones world. The piston filler is available in three different models, and can handle a wide variety of products, including jams, sauces, dairy products and baby food. Its speciality is gentle and accurate filling of products that contain large chunks, exhibit a high level of viscosity or form threads.
Contact Krones UK Ltd on tel 01942 845000 or visit www.krones.co.uk
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Low-cost spectral reflectance sensor Labcell has introduced the Decagon Devices SRS Spectral Reflectance Sensors for measuring NDVI (normalised differential vegetation index) and PRI (photochemical reflectance index) at the plot or plant stand scale. This new low-cost sensor, which is believed to offer a unique combination of features, will be of interest to farmers, horticulturalists, plant research scientists and forestry managers. SRS sensors measure the electromagnetic radiation reflected from canopy surfaces, which corresponds to canopy variables such as biomass accumulation, LUE (light use efficiency), light interception, phenology and photo-synthetic performance (CO2 uptake). Applications in the UK are expected to focus on monitoring crop development and the effectiveness of irrigation, though the versatile sensors can also be used for a much wider range of studies. Monitoring can be carried out remotely on a continuous, non-destructive basis to provide valuable data for green-up, senescence and plant stress. Using this spatially explicit data, it is possible to improve crop growth models. The SRS is a compact, rugged, researchgrade sensor that has been designed for long-term deployment over an entire growing season or even over a number of years. Being low-cost, the sensor is affordable for applications where a number of sensors need to be installed to maximise spatial coverage. Furthermore, the sensors can be connected to one of the Decagon Devices EM50 series of data loggers or other SDI-12 compatible data loggers. If the Decagon Devices EM50G data logger is employed, the sensors can be monitored remotely from any internet-connected computer, or even from mobile phones and tablets. Data can be analysed graphically using Decagon Devices’ DataTrac 3 software. Approximately the same size as a matchbox, the SRS is a multi-band radiometer that can be easily mounted on a fence post, tripod or meteorological tower, with the mounting height dictating canopy area that is monitored; if required, a sensor can be mounted so as to monitor an individual plant. Far more robust than most spectrometers, and considerably cheaper than handheld plant canopy measuring instruments, the SRS can be used for longterm monitoring with minimal
measurement drift. By measuring just two narrow bands in the visible light spectrum, the sensors can be manufactured far more economically than full-feature spectro radiometers. Each sensor is calibrated to NIST standards, and the calibration data is stored on the device so there is no need to maintain records of sensors and their calibration coefficients. NVDI and PRI are calculated as the ratio between reflected and incident radiation, so an upward-facing SRS sensor must be used as well as those directed at the canopy. However, one up-looking sensor can provide reference values for multiple down-looking sensors. While the down-looking sensors have a 20-degree field of view, the up-looking sensors have a hemispherical field of view. The SRS Spectral Reflectance Sensors are available in the UK from Labcell, together with EM50G data loggers, DataTrac 3 software and a broad portfolio of other instrumentation relating to plants and soils.
Contact Labcell on tel 01420 568150 or visit www.labcell.com
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Keep moving with WDS conveyor accessories As part of its continuous programme of new product introductions, WDS has launched a range of accessory products for conveyor applications. The range includes components that help to support and manage a conveyor line. Leg supports, conveyor bed support heads and a variety of brackets and clamps to guide and manage conveyed product are also available. In total, there are 22 new part numbers that are suitable for use in bespoke modular conveyor lines and general machine frameworks alike. The components within the product range will be familiar to anyone who designs or builds conveyor applications and make up a core range of products that should facilitate the needs of most common designs. In addition, WDS has access to many other complementary components for bespoke solutions which are available for customers to order either via the sales department or online. The new conveyor parts have a great aesthetic appeal and are suitable for use in both factory and clean environments. To add greater flexibility to the range, the major frame components have all been designed to be used in a wide variety of equipment frames and support structures. Chris Putman, WDS Sales and Marketing Director, commented: "This product range represents a system approach to the provision of parts, rather than a set of individual components. Customers are able to order all the parts that they need from a single source and, as we hold the vast majority of our product in stock, receive them the very next day. From this perspective, it is an exciting launch that offers a new level of flexibility to our customers." The standard conveyor range comprises 22 new part numbers, together with two sizes of stainless steel tube. All of the components are manufactured using polypropylene and stainless steel and are subject to an independent quality inspection prior to despatch. This new range is priced very competitively with prices visible online for one-off or bulk orders.
Contact WDS Component Parts on tel 0113 290 5845 or visit www.wdsltd.co.uk
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ALIMENTARIA This 20th edition of the international food and drinks exhibition will take place at the Fira de Barcelona, Grand Via Exhibition Centre.
visit www.alimentaria-bcn.com@alimentaria APRIL
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THE FOOD CLUB This event will take place at Waitrose, South Harrow, Middlesex.
visit www.foodieuk@the foodclub.org.uk
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VITAFOODS South America This event will take place at the Transamerica Expo Centre, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
visit www.vitafoods.southamerica.com
9-11
WORLDFOOD Warsaw This new event will take at the International Expocentre, Warsaw, Poland.
visit www.worldfood.pl
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MACHINERY GUARDING This seminar will take place at the Manchester Marriott Hotel, Northants.
visit www.ppma.co.uk
23-26
This 20th exhibition about modern bakery will take place in Pavilion 2 at the Expocentre Fairgrounds, in Moscow. Russia.
1 May
visit www.hotelympia.com
MAY
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INTERPACK This trade fair on processes and packaging will take place in Duesseldorf, Germany.
visit www.info@itsluk.co
This conference will celebrate the 50th year of IFST. It will take place at the Holiday Inn, London – Kensington Forum.
CAFFE CULTURE SHOW Will take place at Olympia Exhibitions Halls, London.
visit www.caffecultureshow.com JUNE
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HOTELYMPIA This event will take place at the London Excel.
IFST JUBILEE CONFERENCE
visit www.ifst.org
MODERN BAKERY
visit www-owp.international.com
28 April/
14-15
ORGANIC MARKETING FORUM This eighth forum will take place in Warsaw, Poland.
visit www.organic-marketing-forum.org
17-19
CHOCO VISION This 2nd conference on the cocoa and chocolate industry will take place in Davos, Switzerland.
visit www.chocovision.ch
17-20
EXPO PACK Mexico This packaging exhibition will take place in Mexico City, Mexico.
visit www.packexpo.com
11-13
THE ASIAN SENSORY AND CONSUMER RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM This event will take place at SingEX, in Singapore.
visit www.senseasia.elsevier.com
13-16
SEOUL FOOD & HOTEL This exhibition for the Food & Hospitality Industry returns to Kintex, the Korean Exhibition Centre in Goyang-si, Seoul, South Korea.
visit www.seoulfoodnhotel.co.kr
19-21
AFRO FOOD EXHIBITION This conference and exhibition will take place at the Cairo International Convention Centre, Egypt.
visit www.afrofood.net
26-28
FOOD INGREDIENTS ASIACHINA Concurrently with Health Ingredients China and Natural Ingredients China. These trade shows will take place at the SNIEC, Shanghai, China.
visit www fiasiachina.com
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SEPTEMBER
7-9
SPECIALITY & FINE FOOD FAIR & SPECIALITY CHOCOLATE FAIR These exhibitions will take place at the Olympia, London.
visit www.speciality&finefoodfair.co.uk
7-10
EUROSENSE
2-5
WORLDFOOD MOSCOW This 23rd food exhibition will take place at the Expocentre in Moscow, Russia.
14-16
This show will take place at Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles, France.
INTERPOMA This ninth international apple trade show will take place in Bolzano, South Tyrol.
visit www.interpoma.it
23-24
14-16
This show will take place at the Business Design Centre, Islington, London.
DRINK TECHNOLOGY INDIA & INTERNATIONAL PACK TECH INDIA These two shows will for the third time appear in Mumbai, India.
visit www.drintechnology-india-com & www.packtech-India.com
30 Sep/ 2 Oct
PPMA SHOW This event will take place at the NEC Birmingham.
visit www.ppma.co.uk
30 Sep/ 1 Oct
PACKAGING INNOVATION This show will take place at the Business Design Centre, Islington, London.
visit www.easyFairs.com/PIUK OCTOBER
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This first congress will take place at Porto, Portugal.
SIAL This exhibition will take place in Paris Nord, Villepinte, France.
visit www.sial.com
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This exhibition and conference for food processing, packaging, ingredients, beverages, cooling and refrigeration, will take place in Mumbai, India.
PACKEX India This international exhibition on packaging materials, technology, equipment and supplies, will take place in Mumbai, India.
EMBALLAGE + MANUTENTION This exhibition will take place in Paris Nord, Villepinte, France.
visit www.comexposium.
20-22
INTERPOMA This trade show which is dedicated to the production, storage and marketing of apples will take place in Bolzano South Tyrol, Italy.
visit www.interpoma.com MARCH 2015
22-25
IFE - THE INTERNATIONAL FOOD & DRINK EVENT This UK’s largest international food and drink trade event will take place at ExCel, London.
visit www.freshmontgomery.co.uk
22-25
pro2pac The complete food and drink processing and packaging event runs along side IFE at ExCeL, London.
visit www.freshmontgomery.co.uk APRIL 2015
1-4
PRO-SWEETS CONFERENCE This conference on ingredients, packaging and processing technology for the confectionery industry will take place in Cologne, Germany.
visit www.prosweets-cologne.com FOOD STRUCTURE DESIGN
visit www.skyros-congressos.pt/foodstructure
19-23
17-20
LUNCH!
visit www.lunchshow.co.uk
25-27
INTERNATIONAL FOODTEC INDIA
visit www.packexindia.com EQUIPMAG
visit www.equipmag.com
20-22
These events will take place at the McCormick Place, Chicago, USA.
visit www.foodtecindia.com
visit www.ite-exhibitions.com
16-18
PACK EXPO/PHARMA EXPO
visit www.packexpo.com
This 6th European conference on sensory and consumer research will take place at the Bella Center, Copenhagen, Denmark.
visit www.eurosense.elsevier.com
15-18
NOVEMBER
Contact c/o Seachill on tel 01472 502300 or visit www.thesaucyfishco.com
Broderick’s launch mini-bites at ISM Brothers, Barry and Bernard Broderick, the loveable rogues behind the Broderick’s brand of wrapped bars and cakes, launched a range of mini-bites at ISM, the world’s largest trade fair for sweets and snacks, held in Cologne at the end of January this year. The new mini-bite retail packs contain 36 individually wrapped mini versions of their famous bars, Road Rocking Choc Choc Bloc (Rocky Road), Tiff Toff in the Tuffen (Tiffin) and Caramental (Belgian chocolate caramel shortbread). A mixed bag of 75 mini-bites will also be available for the foodservice sector. All of Broderick’s products are hand-made in their family-run, Dublin-based bakery, Ina’s Kitchen Desserts, established by their mother, Ina, in 1983. The company uses high quality ingredients, including real Irish butter, Belgian
chocolate, home made caramel and Irish oats. Demand for Broderick’s full-sized bars continues to rise, with stockists secured throughout the retail and foodservice sectors in Ireland, the UK, France, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Switzerland, Russia and Japan. Commenting on the launch of the mini-bite packs, Bernard Broderick, said: ”These cheeky, indulgent snacks are a natural progression for us and we see them as one small step for cake kind. “We all need a bite-sized treat at times and these quality mouthfuls, made from the best Irish ingredients, hit the spot. We are confident that they will be a big hit within the retail and foodservice sectors throughout 2014 as they are attractively packaged and keenly priced to ensure generous profit margins.”
Contact Broderick’s on tel +353 1460 4011 or visit www.broderickbrothers.com
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nationwide. This accolade follows The Saucy Fish Co. being awarded coveted Coolbrand 2013/14 status, the first ever fish brand to make the list which is voted for by a consumers and a celebrity panel. The Saucy Fish Co. has also announced their products are be stocked in Waitrose stores nationwide. Five products will be available to buy including two brand new fish and sauce combinations – Sea Bream with Orange and Fennel Sauce and Cod Fillets with Sunblush Tomato Dressing. Saucy Fish’s popular Smoked Haddock with Davidstow® Cheddar foil bake bag, Salmon with Red Pesto dressing and Salmon with Chilli Lime and Ginger in One Perfect Portion. Simon Smith, Head of Brand at The Saucy Fish Co. commented: “Our products offer a premium, high quality mealtime option for those who are tight on time but do not want to sacrifice taste or quality. What we offer is perfectly aligned with the typical Waitrose shopper’s requirements – and we are looking forward to reaching a new audience with our inspiring fish and sauce combinations.”
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The Saucy Fish Co. has won a Healthy Food Award for its bestselling Salmon with Chilli Lime and Ginger Sauce. The inaugural awards of Health & Fitness and Women’s Fitness magazines saw the product take the Gold Award in the Healthy Ready Meal category, beating off stiff competition from brands including Innocent and Kirsty’s. The awards recognised standout food and drink products in the health and fitness industry, and was voted for by readers. Saucy’s Salmon with Chilli Lime and Ginger Sauce, packed full of Omega 3 and only 195 calories per serving, ready to be oven baked, grilled or pan fried in under 20 minutes flat – came out on top of the competitive category. Simon Smith, Head of Brand at The Saucy Fish Co. commented: “It is fantastic to receive recognition from health industry experts. We all know fish plays an integral part of a healthy lifestyle and this Gold Award in the Healthy Ready Meal category goes to show a fresh and healthy fish dish can be cooked from scratch and on your table in no time at all.” The Saucy Fish Co.’s Salmon with Chilli Lime and Ginger is available at Ocado, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and Tesco’s
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Award win for Saucy Fish Co.
Some like it Hot - on a chilly winter evening Rococo’s award winning organic drinking chocolate now comes in a beautiful tin decorated with the famous blue and white chocolate moulds. Rococo’s Academy of Chocolate award-winning 70 percent hot chocolate is rich and intense, containing only organic dark chocolate, flaked and mixed with a little extra cocoa powder. The distinguished Rococo drum contains 250g. Start making your hot chocolate by pouring a very small amount of very hot water onto the hot chocolate in a mug. This step is important as Rococo does not add any chemicals to make their chocolate dissolve, and creating a smooth paste now will give you a perfect hot chocolate. Then it is up to you how you make it, with little hot milk espresso style, with a lot of hot milk like a latte or go the whole hog and top it with cream. Contact Rococo Chocolates on tel 0208 761 8456 or visit www.rococochocolates.com
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Yeo Valley launches Yeo Valley has introduced 0% fat Greek Style Natural yogurt as demand for Greek style yogurts continues to grow. The 0% fat Greek Style Natural yogurt is available in 150g portions and is aimed at health-conscious consumers who do not want to compromise on the rich and creamy taste of Greek style yogurt. The new launch comes in response to growing consumer demand for Greek style yogurt which currently accounts for 60 percent of the natural yogurt market, of which Yeo Valley has a 5.2 percent share. Sales of Yeo Valley’s existing range of Greek Style Natural yogurts have seen a sales growth of 13 percent year on year – three times the market growth rate*. All Yeo Valley Greek Style Natural yogurts are 100 percent ‘Yeoganic’ – Yeo Valley’s way of being organic and a little bit more. They go the extra country mile when it comes to keeping the land and livestock healthy. The new 0% Fat Yeo Valley Greek Style Natural yogurt (150g) will be available from all major retailers. A 450g big pot version will also be available in selected Waitrose stores. Yeo Valley, have also launched the latest in its popular series of Limited Edition big pot yogurts - 0% Fat Orange, Carrot and Mango. In a first for the dairy category, the new Yeo Valley limited edition is the first yogurt to feature a vegetable as one of its key ingredients. The new exotic flavour is a smooth and creamy fat free yogurt aimed at consumers looking for a healthy, yet tasty option. Available from 13th January, this new addition will replace the Autumnal Blood Orange and Caramel limited edition, which is enjoying an impressive unit sales growth of over 40 percent year on year*. The Yeo Valley 0% Fat Orange, Carrot and Mango Limited Edition 450g big pot will be available from all major retailers. Source: Neilson Scan Track ** Source: Neilson Scan Track
Contact Yeo Valley on tel 01761 462798 or visit www.yeovalley.co.uk
Alpen launches Trail Bars Alpen is launching Alpen Trail Bars, a new range of wholesome and filling cereal bars in an effort to bring new customers to the bars category and drive incremental growth. Aimed at customers who crave a more filling option to snack on, the new Alpen Trail Bars are a nutritious option. At a bigger than average 48g per serving, they aim to keep consumers satisfied until lunch. Available in three variants: Fruit and Nuts, Big Berries and Chunky Nuts the new bars are crammed full of real fruit and nut pieces and are a great source of fibre which means
they not only taste great but are a convenient and nutritious snacking option at any time of day. Ciara O’Connor, Group Brand Manager at Alpen commented: “From listening to our customers we realised that there was a gap in the market for a more filling cereal bar which would appeal to those, who are looking for a more satisfying snacking option that does not involve reaching for more treat like options.” The New Alpen Trail Bars are now available in Tesco and Asda stores and will be in packs of three and as individual bars.
Contact Weetabix Food Company on tel 01536 722181 or visit www.weetabix.co.uk
Müller Greek Style and de Luxe Corners Müller introduces its first Greek Style Corner with Almond-Flavour Biscuit and Dark Chocolate Pieces – the first ‘crunchy’ variant of the hugely popular Greek Style Corner range. Thick and creamy Corner Greek Style yogurts have previously contained a delicious fruity corner, but the addition of delectable almond-flavour biscuit and dark chocolate pieces shows a commitment to grow one of Müller’s star brands. Müller Corner remains the number one brand in chilled yogurts and pot desserts ahead of its competitors by over £12m over the last 12 months, with total Corner recording its highest ever value sales of over £230m.* It is hoped by expanding the Greek Corner line, this trend will continue into 2014. Müller Dairy’s Marketing and R&D Director Michael Inpong said: “Our entire Corner range has shown impressive growth over the last year. By adding this delicious crunchy variant to the Greek Style range we are giving consumers the variety in texture and flavour we know they crave”. Müller Greek Style Corner Almond-Flavour Biscuit and Dark Chocolate Pieces are available in singles and four packs. Doubling up on indulgence is the Müller Corner de Luxe’s delectable new flavours mouth-watering Mississippi Mud Pie and rich Rum and Raisins. The classic Müller Corner Mississippi Mud Pie was first launched in 1997 and sold almost
12m pots. Now, back by popular demand, we have given the iconic flavour a de Luxe makeover. This time around the indulgent yogurt contains two sensational layers of toffee and coffee yogurt on a chocolate under-layer, with a side of dark chocolate biscuit pearls infused with coffee. Brand new rich and delicious Rum and Raisins flavour contains a sumptuous rum flavour yogurt, again with a devilishly dark chocolate under-layer, with a side of ruminfused milk chocolate-coated raisins. Müller Dairy’s Marketing and R&D Director, Michael Inpong said: The launch of Corner de Luxe in 2013 was a runaway success and since then the brand has performed exceptionally well. However, we know it is important to refresh flavours to keep consumers coming back for more. “In the past, Mississippi Mud Pie has been an extremely popular flavour and we are thrilled to be bringing it back, this time into the de Luxe family, along with the delicious new addition, Rum and Raisins.” Made with real whipping cream, the two luxurious flavours will join sumptuous Marc de Champagne, delectable After Dinner Mint, indulgent Irish Cream and magnificent Crème Praline. Rum and Raisins will replace Coconut Dream. Müller Corner de Luxe Mississippi Mud Pie and Rum and Raisins flavours are available in packs of two. * Nielsen MAT 7/12/13
Contact Müller Dairy on tel 01630 692000 or visit www.mullerdairy.co.uk
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MOMA! ‘take-home’ Bircher Muesli multipack London based healthy breakfast company MOMA!, has continued to innovate in the breakfast category with the launch of the first Bircher Muesli multi-pack format. Marking a step forward for the category, the 4x125g multi-pack is a brand new product on the shelves and will be launched into Sainsbury’s and Ocado. As the first ever Bircher Muesli multi-pack in the category, MOMA!’s aim is to provide their consumers shopping in mainstream grocery retail with increased value and convenience whether at home or at work. Tom Mercer, Founder of MOMA! said: “Our
Bircher Muesli Multi-pack is a unique product that has never before been seen in supermarkets. It brings the convenience of a truly ‘on-the-go’ breakfast into people’s homes – to enjoy first thing in the morning, on the train or at their desk – whilst giving the value expected in a multi-pack” MOMA! Bircher Muesli contains the finest wholegrain jumbo oats soaked in apple juice, low-fat pro-biotic yogurt and fruit. As well as being low in fat and high in fibre, the product has a low GI quality that means they release energy slower helping you stay fuller for longer.
Contact MOMA! on tel 0208 692 7979 or visit www.momafoods.co.uk
Classic Cuisine’s marvellous meat free meals With sales of vegetarian foods in the UK set to rise by 10 percent by 2016, Classic Cuisine’s new product development team have been working hard to create distinctive and innovative new products to meet the rising trends in vegetarianism. Charles Banks, Director of Food Trends Agency, The Food People, commented: “Of late, there has been a seismic shift in attitudes towards celebrating vegetables and opting to eat less meat. We expect meat-free eating and ‘Flexitarianism’ to soon be a mega trend.” Mark Dean, Sales Director at Classic Cuisine commented: “As a company, we work closely with our customers so that we gain direct insight into the market and are able to gauge the changing trends firsthand. The demand for our vegetarian options has risen from all our clients. With that in mind we continue to develop and create new and exciting meat free dishes every year to enhance our range.” Following rising trends, Classic Cuisine has created a trio of innovative and appealing vegetarian meals for 2014. The new product range includes a delicious Mediterranean inspired Aubergine Parmigiano Tart, where layers of courgette and aubergine are topped with a luxurious coating of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and a crumbly breadcrumb topping. Also in the range is a Brie and Redcurrant Tart encased in a short crust pastry.
Another tasty addition is the Aromatic Vegetarian Tikka Pie that consists of peppers, aubergines, onions, red lentils and spinach in a tikka sauce enclosed in a golden, flaky puff pastry which has been infused with turmeric and coriander. Paul Hunt, New Product Development Chef at Classic Cuisine explained: “Due to the increased popularity of vegetarianism, it is essential that we can create imaginative and unique products to cater for this growing market. We spend a great deal of time developing delicious and original products good enough to tempt even the most carnivorous of meat eaters.” Recent data from the Office of National Statistics indicated that 1.2 million individuals in the UK consider themselves vegetarian and new research by food trends company ‘The Food People’ has predicted a 50 percent rise in vegetarianism over the next two years. Combining this with a rise in numbers of flexitarians and a push for ‘Meat Free Mondays’, there is a huge market ready to be tapped into. It is more important than ever that the food industry adapts in order to cater for and capitalise on this growing market. Classic Cuisine have always been aware of this rising trend and their mouth watering range of award winning vegetarian dishes continues to exceed expectations.
Contact Classic Cuisine on tel 01604 644884 or visit www.classiccuisine.co.uk
Health and convenience lead way in awards Healthy food and drink products and those that offer time saving solutions have been recognised at the annual Product of the Year Awards, which celebrated its 10 year anniversary in January this year. Product of the Year’s annual survey, produced in conjunction with TNS, quizzes nearly 12,000 consumers on their views of today’s most innovative products on the market. The results determine the winners of the Product of the Year Awards and help to advise fellow shoppers on the most innovative products on the supermarket shelves. The results support the on-going trend for super-healthy products, with low calorie, low fat and low sugar versions of the nation’s favourite brands winning consumers’ votes. Tropicana Trop 50 - a fruit juice drink with 50 percent less sugar and calories than regular fruit juice – came out on top in the drinks category, while Müllerlight Turkish Delight, with less than 99 calories a pot, won the healthy yogurts category. Clever product innovations which offer multi-functions or added convenience for time-saving also came out on top with new Dolmio Lasagne Kits bringing the taste of a homemade lasagne to the kitchen table and Knorr Gravy Pots which deliver the authentic flavour of gravy in an instant both proving popular in the food category. To celebrate 10 years at the forefront of product innovation in the UK, this year’s Product of the Year consumer survey also challenged consumers to identify what futuristic household products the public will be buying in 10 years’ time, resulting in interesting findings: Consumer demand for lower calorie food is on the rise with over a third (36 percent) declaring ‘minus calorie’ food as a product they would most like to try. Convenience also topped the list of attributes that will shape the household products of the future as people look to save themselves time and effort with nearly one in two people are on the hunt for self-cooking meals (46 percent), non-melting ice cream (39 percent) and pre-toasted toast (27 percent). Amongst a list of the strangest ideas suggested, one of the most bizarre product innovations was aerosol ham! Nearly one fifth (16 percent) of respondents stated that they would like to try the as yet un-invented hamin-a-can and 5 percent even declared it to be the ‘next big thing’ in 2024!
Contact POTY on tel 0207 580 8197 or visit www.productoftheyear.co.uk
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Malaysian grown Durian Fruit now in UK Malaysian grown and produced, Musang King Durian fruit is now available to purchase in the UK for the first time. Malaysian based food producer, Foods Wise, has received a listing for its vacuum packed product in Loon Fung stores across the country. Durian, usually remembered for its distinctive smell, is a sweet-fleshed fruit with a ‘custardy’ taste. This can be used in various dishes, served alone or used simply as flavouring. It is also rich in vitamin C, B1, Fibre, potassium and zinc. The Malaysian Durian fruit variant called ‘Musang King’ is much sought after by the fruit lovers due to its exquisite taste and aroma. The fruit is growing in popularity in the UK and can be found in everything from sweets to ice cream, as well as on restaurant menus. New technology now means that Musang King Durian can be exported in chilled form, as well as vacuum packed, giving a wider variety of options. Cecilia Ang, Executive Director at Foods Wise said: “We are really excited to receive this listing in Loon Fung stores in the UK. Our Durian fruit is the very best quality that can be produced and we are pleased to be able to show the UK that Durian is a versatile and most importantly, delicious fruit.” Khairul Nizam Moonier, Trade Commissioner for the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) said: “Malaysia produces a wide variety of quality foods, produced using the very best ingredients. The Durian from Foods Wise is another one of these products which puts Malaysia on the culinary map.”
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Bon Bon Buddies’ range of own-brand Europe’s leading licensed character confectionery company, Bon Bon Buddies, is launching its ownbrand range of novelty kids’ confectionary onto the market, branded for the first time for consumers as “The Bon Bon Buddies”. Designed as a parent-friendly, pocket-money purchase, the new range combines a fun, retro toy with a treat-sized portion of sweets, branded with fun-loving Bon Bon Buddies characters. The new treats were unveiled for the first time to the trade at the ISM trade fair in Cologne at the end of January this year, with their UK launch at the 2014 Spring Fair at the NEC in Birmingham in February. It is anticipated that they will be available from key stockists across Europe and the Middle East from March onwards. The range currently comprises six different products, aimed at children between the ages of four and ten. This is the third major own-brand product launch that Bon Bon Buddies has developed for the everyday children’s confectionery sector. Own brand products now account for 4 percent of the company’s business, and it hopes to grow this to 15 percent by 2018. “Our new Bon Bon Buddies range is all about fun, friendship and enjoying affordable treats,” said Managing Director of Bon Bon Buddies, Chris
Howarth. “The children’s novelty confectionary market is highly competitive, but there is a definite gap there for our new range. We think that the combination of toys and sweets at pocket money prices, together with the new characters and bright, attractive packaging, will help us to establish a strong market share. “We know that portion control is very important for parents when it comes to giving their kids sweets, so these products are designed to deliver a treat-sized amount, that will keep both parents and kids happy. “This is the first time we have incorporated our company name into a product. With The Bon Bon Buddies characters we have created a signature umbrella brand that we can develop over time to suit the needs of the market.” Bon Bon Buddies was established in 1993 and has grown to become Europe’s premier provider of character confectionery to 40 countries worldwide, with eight dedicated European sales and logistics facilities with further distribution in Central Eastern Europe, China and the Middle East. The company has won the highly esteemed Queen’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade in recognition of its outstanding achievement in innovation, international trade and sustainable development.
Contact Bon Bon Buddies on tel 01495 241600 or visit www.bonbonbuddies.com
Dell’Ugo’s first fresh dark chocolate pasta UUgo Foods has launched its Special Edition Devilish Chocolate Fiorelli Dessert - the first fresh chocolate pasta on the market and is the latest in their range of Special Editions. 10p from each pack of pasta will be donated towards Heart’s charity Have a Heart, which raises money to support disadvantaged children across the UK. ‘Have a Heart’ is currently focused on helping the thousands of families who have a child with a life-threatening or life-limiting illness. Children's hospices provide care and support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and support from ‘Have a Heart’ will enable more families to be supported by this invaluable service. The new Special Edition Devilish Chocolate Fiorelli Dessert is presented in an eye-catching
bright purple 250g pack that serves two. The dark chocolate pasta shells, made with 100 percent pure unsweetened cocoa are filled with a delicious creamy chocolate filling. This pasta is the third in Dell’Ugo’s range of seasonal fresh pastas, with further creations to follow in the coming months. “The overwhelming positive response we got to our first sample run of chocolate pasta showed us that consumers are keen for something new and different which tantalizes the taste buds!” says Head of Marketing, Helena Jevons. “With the Chocolate Fiorelli, we wanted to offer consumers an exciting and delicious quality pasta dish, which could be enjoyed either as a romantic dessert for two, a quick snack for chocolate-addicts or a tasty treat for kids.”
Contact Dell’Ugo on tel 0208 207 0100 or visit www.ugogroup.co.uk
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Ulrick & Short debuts brilliant bamboo British clean label specialist Ulrick & Short has recently launched a highly versatile fibre extracted from bamboo shoots, which, like all the company’s ingredients, is clean label and non-GM. Fibres provide a natural alternative to phosphates and, especially when used in conjunction with clean label starches, can improve the succulence of meats and mouthfeel of sauces, extend shelf life of baked goods. Bamboo fibres are easier to handle and less fragile than many alternative ingredients. They are also extremely versatile: capable of providing a softer dough product or a more robust baked snack depending on the formulation and production process. Fibres are also used to create drier and crispier coatings on nuggets and coated potato products. Jon Arzberger, Fibres Specialist at Ulrick & Short, explained: “Manufacturers focused on reducing or even avoiding allergens face a challenge when it comes to new product development. This is where a bamboo-based fibre comes in. It is extracted from the plant’s shoots rather than the cane, so it is a very unusual solution, but invaluable to food processing facilities that do not use wheat products. It is especially useful for the gluten-
free market which is growing at a consistent rate thanks to both lifestyle and medical demand.” One of the other primary uses of fibres is to fortify or reinforce a formulation – particularly applicable to the bakery sector and for processed carbohydrates such as pasta. Bamboo fibres can also facilitate increased yields compared to wheat-based ingredients, as the product can bind more water or oil than wheat, thus enabling more liquid to be added to a formulation. It is also a better stabiliser as, weight for weight, more oil can be bound thus helping to minimise separation issues. Finally, fibres can also help to increase freeze storage capability as they help to limit the formation of large ice crystals in a product. Ulrick & Short Director, Adrian Short concluded: “Our team of specialists is constantly innovating, looking at new applications for existing ingredients as well as introducing completely new products like our bamboo fibres. All our clean label, non-GM ingredients are subjected to rigorous testing in our development kitchens before they are launched, and we are very proud of our reputation as technical leaders in our field. Bamboo fibre is one more string to our very broad bow!”
Contact Ulrick & Short on tel 01977 620011 or visit www.ulrickandshort.com
AAK, the UK’s leading manufacturer and supplier of fats and functional ingredients to the bakery sector, has launched a brand new release agent, which improves productivity and appearance, whilst reducing wastage. Rolloff® 600 is a new sprayable release agent which, tests show, can improve productivity by up to 4 percent. Part of AAK’s successful Rolloff® range of release agents, Rolloff® 600 is applied to oven bands, tins and belts using spray gun or spinning disc systems to help goods release cleanly once baked. With a new liquid composition which gives greater viscosity, Rolloff® 600 can be applied with accuracy and does not spread too widely once applied. Suitable for a broad range of baked goods, including cakes, biscuits and morning goods, Rolloff® 600 enables items to be released more quickly, easily and with less waste. Productivity is increased and so too is turnover. Indeed, an AAK customer and cake manufacturer has reported a consistent productivity increase of 2 percent, and in some cases up to 4 percent, since using Rolloff® 600. This improved performance has translated into an increased turnover for the company. Other reported benefits included improved appearance, according to Helen Flower, Marketing Manager at AAK who said: “Our customer has found that the improvement in performance was not limited to productivity alone. Overall appearance has improved dramatically. Cakes that previously had lipped edges now display a perfectly smooth domed finish.” Contact AAK on tel 01482 701271 or visit www.aak-uk.com
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CSM launches reduced-carb bread mix CSM is extending its range of bread mixes with the launch of its Arkady Reduced Carb White Bread Mix. The ground breaking mix is a white 100 percent bread mix with 45 percent less carbohydrate than standard white bread*. It also contains over 50 percent more protein. The UK food market has seen an explosion in the trend towards ‘a conscious and healthier’ diet with more and more ‘diet’ products on our shelves along with an increase of health related magazines and newspaper sections being published. Conversely this runs parallel with a rise in obesity and high blood pressure in the UK. As such advice is focusing on re-evaluating diets and 27 million consumers in the UK have tried to slim down in the last 12 months*.
Liz Kerr, CSM Product Manager said: “The launch of the Arkady Reduced Carb White Bread Mix is in direct response to the demand from the UK consumers. White bread is the most popular bread in the country, but our customers have been asking how can we reduce the carb content in it. The new product will help bakers extend their repertoire and meet the demand that is clearly out there. “If you Google reduced carb over 10 million sites come up and there are over six million low carb products on Amazon UK which includes books, chocolate and pasta. Low Carb bread is set to be the next ‘big thing’ in the UK and, as CSM invests in the sector, we are looking forward to growing the category and the UK bread market.”
Contact CSM UK on tel 0151 343 1600 or visit www.csmbaking.com/uk
Carrot extract identified as preferred Responding to the consumer’s need for more transparency in the labelling of their food and beverages, Kalsec® offers carotenes from carrot extract as a natural colour source. In a recent survey, 8 of 10 consumers expressing a preference, preferred carrot extract on their food or beverage ingredient label versus betacarotene. “Based on many current ingredient labelling standards, consumers cannot distinguish if their food and beverages contain a natural or chemically derived beta-carotene colour source. Carrot extract allows food and beverage processors to provide what consumers want - a clearly identified, natural colour source” says Carol Locey, Natural Colours Product Director. Other natural carotenes can provide
challenges due to their variability, stability, and storage and handling requirements. Fruit and vegetable juices, for example, can create inconsistent colour expression in food and beverages as seen on grocery store shelves. Kalsec®, the world’s leading producer of carrot extract, is fully integrated from field to fork; controlling all aspects of seed development, growing and manufacturing. This removes crop variability ensuring consistent carrot extract quality. Kalsec® carrot extracts are also available with Durabrite® stabilization technology for improved shelf-life stability in a wide range of applications. Kalsec® carrot extracts are an excellent replacement for Yellow 5 & 6, mixed carotenoids and synthetic beta-carotene.
Contact Kalsec on tel 01638 715011 or visit www.kalsec.com
Sensient’s attractive new colour shades Sensient Food Colors Europe has extended its Cardea™ range with an even wider choice of bright new colour shades. Sensient’s Cardea™ product line is completely composed of natural ingredients and concentrates meeting growing clean labelling demands and fits perfectly with the new EU guidance notes on colouring food. The Cardea™ concept unlocks nature’s full colour potential with carefully selected raw materials processed with proprietary technologies offering bright shades and strong natural positioning. “Through screening a wide choice of ingredients, our scientists defined their characteristic functionality to optimize
superior performance in food and beverage applications. This allows protection against both oxidation and fading in order to safeguard the intense natural colour shades available. These new shades are especially suitable for sweet and fruity applications such as yoghurt, dairy and fruit preparations as well as confectionery and other food and beverage use”, said Dr Roland Beck, Managing Director of Sensient Colors Europe. The unique composition of Cardea™ enables food manufacturers to claim the total formulation of the colouring preparation as natural and complies with the new EU guidance notes.
Contact Sensient Food Colors Europe on tel +49 4152 8000 or visit www.sensient-fce.com
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Funding to create healthier and safer food A low calorie chocolate that tastes just as good as the real thing and a white bread with high fibre are just two of the projects being funded that could make a difference to diet and health in the future. £8.5m is being invested in almost 40 research projects by the Technology Strategy Board to tackle issues around nutritional values, food safety, specific dietary requirements and food waste. Other innovations being developed include a project to identify foods that could treat osteoporosis, and studies assessing the potential for using pumpkin and mulberry extracts to help treat diabetes and obesity. Universities and Science Minister, David Willetts said: “The food industry is one of the largest and most important sectors of the UK economy. With an ever-growing population, our research base needs to do more than ever to not only improve the nutritional value of our food but also identify new ways to prevent disease. “Our industrial strategy will ensure we get ahead in the global race by turning our world-beating science and research into world-beating products and services.” Iain Gray, Chief Executive of the Technology Strategy Board said: “Businesses need to put innovation at the heart of product development to stay competitive. The ideas funded today have the potential to improve profitability in the future, as well as enhancing our diet and encouraging healthier lifestyles.” The funding competition, called ‘Nutrition for Life’ is supporting a total of 39 projects. All of them are business led with additional support from universities and research institutes. The £8.5m initiative is a Technology Strategy Board competition which received co-funding from: The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), Scottish Enterprise, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), the Food Standards Agency (FSA), the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and the Medical Research Council (MRC). Contact The Technology Strategy Board on tel 01793 442700 or visit www.innovateuk.org
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Beneo presents Zambian sugar poised for growth tooth-friendly bubble gum concepts Beneo used ISM 2014 to showcase new avenues for tooth-friendly children’s confectionery with Palatinose™. Thanks to its unique nutritional and technological properties, Beneo’s functional carbohydrate allows for the development of healthier confectionery products such as the first polyol-free, tooth-friendly bubble gum with a sugar-like taste and sweetness. Consumer research conducted by Datamonitor* shows that globally, 83 percent of all consumers see oral health as important to them. This combined with insights showing bubble gum markets in North America and Europe continuing to mature, highlights that innovation with added value products is essential to revitalize the category. By incorporating Beneo’s Palatinose™ tooth friendly functional carbohydrate, it is now possible for confectionery producers to bring a health dimension to their bubble gum ranges; opening up this gum market segment for a new category of ‘adult purchase for kids’ products. Thomas Schmidt, Marketing Manager at Beneo commented: “The bubble gum category is all about pleasure and indulgence; however, we are well aware of parents’ concerns surrounding dental health and understand this is a big factor for them when choosing confectionery for their children. With Palatinose™, manufacturers can add an additional health dimension to their bubble gum range, without compromising on taste, texture or process-ability. By combining toothfriendly properties with a great chewing experience, this new emerging category is set to stimulate bubble gum markets across the globe.” Thanks to the technical properties of Palatinose™, common bubble gum technology can be used to create innovative bubble gum, with high form stability and reduced stickiness (ensuring easy machin-ability and cleaning). If pellet gum is required, Palatinose™ enables smooth coatings with a pleasant crunch. The nutritional and technological benefits of Palatinose™ also make it suitable for other tooth-friendly confectionery products such as chocolate and chocolate lentils, chewy candies, jellies and gummies. BENEO’s Palatinose™ is the only toothfriendly carbohydrate derived from sugar beet to be fully digestible and low glycaemic. The tooth-friendly characteristics of the product as well as the lower glycaemic response of Palatinose™, have both been approved by European Health Authorities (EFSA). * Source: Datamonitor, consumer research 2010 Contact Beneo on tel +49 621 421102 or visit BENEO www.beneo.com
Zambian sugar is poised for growth, but currently faces some significant challenges. Rabobank has analysed the country’s potential for sugar export and found that if the country makes more land available for investment, continues working on yield improvements, and upgrades local infrastructure, it could help attract global investors that would help underpin the expansion of Zambia’s sugar sector. For all information on the topic, from Zambia’s current sugar surplus, to the challenges of expanding production in the country; the highlights are summarised as follows: The sugar sector in Zambia is cost efficient and has been performing well, supplying the domestic market and producing a substantial surplus for exporting to regional and global markets. Zambia’s sugar estates have the potential to
increase their production and yields. They have already been improving yields by gradually expanding irrigation and drainage, introducing improved cane varieties, and improving field practices. However, expansion will require new foreign investment to build sugar mills, as well as physical improvements in infrastructure, such as roads and bridges, and improved knowledge in areas such as all levels of agricultural/technical training, sugar research and extension services. Allocating more land for production expansion would give a great boost to the sector. This will likely require investment from a global F&A company. Rates of growth of sugar consumption in the region are among the highest in the world. Combined with the high local prices of sugar, the prospects for increasing export volumes and revenues are promising.
Contact Rabobank on tel 0207 809 3000 or visit www.rabobank.com
Sweet Green Fields’ technical breakthrough Sweet Green Fields (SGF), leading US sciencebased, natural sweetener innovator, announces a new technology to overcome processing obstacles typically present in the production of organic stevia extracts. SGF has taken a very stringent and rigorous science based approach to validate its purification process as 100 percent conforming to USDA National Organic Program (NOP) regulations. Dr Mel Jackson, SGF’s VP Science, noted: “Be aware that utilizing standard stevia processing procedures will not comply with the NOP guidelines”, and he encourages food and beverage companies to fully audit their organic suppliers by: “Looking well beyond the paperwork.” Mel highlights that: “Full compliance comes, as most will know, with using certified organic stevia leaf but not many will know that the production stages where the clarification of crude extracts occurs and the column chromatography need to be overhauled from existing practices. This is because only organic chemical production and cleaning aids are permitted in the extraction process and must be on the USDA’s NOP national list of accepted processing aids. And finally, if ethanol is used, this also must be from a certified organic source.” SGF has undertaken several years of research to develop innovative processes that overcome these challenges and specifically comply with the USDA NOP regulations. These innovative processes that do not allow for use of nonorganic chemicals create a ‘fully compliant’
organic product line. SGF Organics product line has the same great taste profile as the company’s current non-organic Puresse 100, Optesse HPX and Optesse HPS proprietary products. “It can take more time to get it right, but SGF is very pleased to offer the guarantee of authenticity on its SGF organics,” stated Mel. Sweet Green Fields has also announced that it has been granted a product patent (regardless of manufacturing process) by the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) for Rebaudioside A (Reb A) products greater than 98.6 percent purity. “Sweet Green Fields achieved another industry first, as no other patents cover Reb A purity higher than 98.7 percent. The company’s Altesse Stevia™99 and its newest edition, Puresse Stevia™100, as well as pending new steviol glycosides are covered by this patent,” said Mike Quin, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Sweet Green Fields. Puresse Stevia™100 is the ultimate in steviol glycoside purity. Under the management of Dr. Mel Jackson, SGF’s Vice President of Science, the SGF team studied numerous methodologies to remove impurities and deliver an exceptional sweet taste. With the use of SGF’s unique Modified Quantitative Descriptive Analysis/Liking Test, sensory research was conducted on Puresse Stevia™100 in full diet and reduced sugar carbonated soft drink applications. Included in the formulation study were colas formulated with HFCS, Aspartame, and various steviol
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glycoside blends including Reb A and Reb D, with and without taste modulators. The research concluded that Puresse Stevia™100 with modifiers was the clear winner in full diet applications in all key attributes including sweetness, bitterness, and lingering. In addition, SGF holds the only product patent for high purity Reb-A extract globally. Puresse Stevia™100 is currently covered by
patents in Australia, Canada and New Zealand; with patents pending in five additional countries worldwide, including the USA and Europe. The Canadian patents provide Sweet Green Fields with the ability to exclusively market and sell its Puresse Stevia™100 and Altesse Stevia™99 branded sweeteners and along with other high-purity steviol glycoside products in development.
Contact Sweet Green Fields on tel +1 360 483 4555 or visit www.sweetgreenfields.com
Omega-3s in Dairy down but not out? The dairy sector has been one of those where omega-3 claims have featured fairly strongly in recent years, particularly for yellow fats and milks. While the actual number of dairy products featuring omega-3 claims has risen over a five-year period, according to Innova Market Insights, their share of total dairy launches (excluding dairy alternative drinks) fell from 2.4 percent in the 52 weeks to the end of October 2008 to 1.5 percent in the same period in 2013. “While awareness of the potential health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids has risen over the years, recent tightening up of claims legislation has tended to decrease the use of this type of claim in relation to specific benefits,” reports Lu Ann Williams, Director of Innovation at Innova Market Insights. “Terms such as ‘high in omega-3s,’ ‘contains omega-3s,’ ‘rich in omega-3s,’ have continued to be used, but links to heart health, brain and cognitive health, eye health, etc. have been much less in evidence, with companies relying more on existing consumer knowledge about potential benefits.” As might perhaps be expected, the higher level of interest in functional and healthy products in North America is reflected in the relative popularity of omega-3 products in the dairy sector there. Not only does the region have the largest number of dairy launches using omega-3 claims, with nearly 35 percent of the global total, it also has the highest share in terms of total dairy launches, with 3.8 percent, ahead of the also relatively healthconscious Asian market with over 2.6 percent. The key dairy sectors in terms of omega-3 claims are yellow fats and milks, accounting for just over 80 percent of global launches using either omega-3 or DHA claims (or both)
in the 12 months to the end of October 2013. While the actual number of launches featuring omega-3 claims is not vastly dissimilar in each of the two categories, the significance is very different. Omega-3 claims featured in just over 10 percent of yellow fats introductions, compared with a more modest 3 percent of the far more numerous milk and milk drink introductions over the same period. The positioning of yellow fats with omega-3 claims has changed in recent years, with the original claims regarding cholesterol maintenance and heart and circulatory health now starting to give way to more generalized ‘health for all the family’ or ‘active healthy living’ positioning. Spain is the European leader in omega-3 milks, reflecting the highly developed status of the functional milks sector as a whole. Calcium-fortified lines are very well established and lead the functional milks market, but more recently there has been rising interest in heart health (Corazon) milks, particularly omega-3 lines, which accounted for 6 percent of total milk introductions in the 12 months to the end of October 2013. Across the Atlantic, the USA is also seeing rising interest in omega-3 fortified milks, with Innova Market Insights data indicating that nearly 8 percent of US milk launches in the 12 months to the end of October 2013 featured omega 3 claims, even further ahead of the global figure of 3 percent. “Although product activity in omega-3 fortified dairy products has been rather less in evidence in recent years,” Lu Ann concluded: “Clearly there is still interest in the sector and potential for further development, particularly considering the wide range of different health benefits associated with it.”
Contact Innova Market Insights on tel +31 26 319 2000 or visit www.innovadatabase.com
Natural flavours from Indian mangoes Having analyzed the unique sensory attributes of the three most prized varieties of Indian mango – Alphonso, Kesar and Badami – Sensient Flavors has produced a range of natural mango flavourings. The base for these flavours is Sensient’s natural extracts, which are derived using proprietary technology. By applying classic flavour creation expertise, the company has recreated the authentic characteristics of the three different mango varieties. Sensient’s novel product line has been developed for use in beverages. The new range captures the unique attributes that define the signature flavour profile of each of the mango varieties: Alphonso, known as the ‘King of mangoes’, is characterized by its aromatic, rich and very sweet flavour. Kesar, as the ‘Queen amongst mangoes’, provides intensely fruity and ‘citrusy’ notes, while the Badami variety is recognized for its distinctive tropical fruit notes. The three signature flavours can be labelled as ‘Natural Mango Flavourings with other natural flavourings’. Also available is a 95/5 variant based on Alphonso extract, which can be declared as ‘Natural mango flavour’. Hans-Juergen Sachs, General Manager Sensient Flavours Bremen, Germany, explained: “The sensory spectrum of mangoes is huge – ranging from rich and very sweet through fruity and fresh to tropical. With our expertise and creative skills, we can develop unique taste experiences tailored to any beverage application and the relevant product or marketing concept. Throughout the development process, we always collaborate closely with our customers to offer added-value solutions because only if the whole concept works in harmony will it attract the consumers it is targeting.”
Contact Sensient Flavors on tel +49 421 649010 or visit www.sensientflavors.com
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Upgraded XLseries thermal transfer coders KM celebrates aluminium tray lidding milestone KM Packaging Services, the UK-based pioneer of lidding solutions for aluminium trays, is celebrating its 15th anniversary of innovation in this formative area. KM Packaging revolutionised the ready meals industry with lidding film for aluminium foil trays in the late 1990s, paving the way for a new generation of cost-effective, freezable and ovenable meals that would subsequently grace dinner tables across the world. Since then KM has been the driving force behind many more class-leading innovations including high-tech anti-fog solutions and precisely laser-perforated films adapted to significantly extend the shelf life of fresh produce. Since the inception of the Smoothwall Foil packaging concept, KM has worked closely with major suppliers of both the trays and the heat-sealing machinery, to ensure that products progress technically as the needs of the food manufacturer become more sophisticated. With the increasingly short period food manufacturers have for new product launches, KM has developed the product, technical back-up and stock management systems to ensure these launches benefit from the correct KM products for the application, and with the speed required to meet tight deadlines. Most recently, KM Packaging helped an award winning, high street supermarket chain to launch an innovative new range of premium ready meals in unique coloured aluminium trays, by providing a versatile, tailor-made film lidding solution. Over three decades KM
Packaging has combined its food processing knowledge and technical raw material expertise to develop a sophisticated blend of chemical polymers that help to deliver product safety, optimum functionality, improved consumer usability and superior clarity. KM Packaging’s Commercial Director, Graham Holding explained: “The introduction of smooth-wall lacquer-free aluminium trays really shook up the ready meal sector in the 1990s – especially once KM devised the ideal lidding solution which achieved a premium look at a less-than-premium cost. The product refinements since then may have had a smaller impact on sales but a much greater impact on waste reduction and the environment. “For example, some tray manufacturers are now using up to 25 percent less material in their products with no detriment to quality. Similarly, we have down-gauged the weight of many of our films, reducing pack waste as a result. We are already on the third generation of product since that breakthrough 15 years ago and we are confident that, with the innovative features we are constantly developing, KM will continue to lead the market in lidding solutions for many more years to come.” KM Packaging is constantly investing in new technologies and flexible packaging solutions. The company’s flexibility and commitment to rapid turnaround mean that it can meet demand for both high volume orders and also fast delivery on short-run seasonal products.
Contact KM Packaging Services on tel 01832 274944 or visit www.kmpack.co.uk
Allen Coding’s high performance XLSeries of thermal transfer units feature advanced Unicode capability and iView colour touch screen for easy real-time and variable multi language printing. The XL-Series was specially designed to provide seamless Unicode performance for high speed printing of variable information in an impressive number of languages. In addition, a simple design and robust construction helps meet the requirements of most industrial coding applications. The iView touch screen can be configured in English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, Swedish, Russian, Korean and Arabic. Additional user-interface languages are regularly added and specific languages can be included on request. Featuring a highly robust, industrial design and up to 600m ribbon capacity for extended use with minimal downtime, Allen’s XL-Series provides reliable and accurate printing of barcodes, sell-by dates, batch numbers, prices, source codes and other text and graphics, including Julian date and 2D Datamatrix codes, at speeds up to 450 prints per minute and 5mm print height. There are three models in the latest upgrade: the 53XL80U features a maximum print area of 53mm x 80mm; the 53XL40 features a print area of 53mm x 40mm, whilst the 53XLC is a continuous version with print area of 53mm x 80mm.
Contact Allen Coding Systems on tel 01438 347770 or visit www.allencoding.com
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No wait, foldable retail crates Customers looking to reduce waste, lower transportation costs and keep produce fresh during transit, should look no further than Goplasticboxes.com’s GoBox 2500 CL – one of the company’s foldable crates that is available for next day delivery to UK destinations. The GoBox 2500 CL has a unique latch beneath its handle that locks the crate’s side walls securely in place offering 40 litres of storage space, but when lifted, the latch collapses the box virtually flat to a height of 52mm, allowing customers to optimise vehicle fill and reduce return journey fuel bills. For instance, a standard truck can hold up to 7,788 flat-packed crates – 33 stacks of 236 crates per pallet – ensuring minimal wastage space in transit. In packing areas, the crate’s clever latch system can help reduce noise pollution as it makes virtually no sound when erected or folded down. Label holders at each end of the crate also provide clear barcode visibility for recording stock. On the shop floor, the crate’s distinctive green colour looks attractive and its ergonomic design with built-in hand holes and standard size – measuring 600mm (L) x 400mm (W) x 221mm (H) – fits easily into retail storage systems. One of the overarching benefits of the GoBox 2500 CL for retail customers is its ability to keep produce fresh during
transportation and storage. When fruit and vegetables are harvested they can deteriorate very quickly unless they are kept well ventilated. Where cardboard and solid wood or plastic crates prevent air from circulating, the perforated design of the GoBox 2500 CL allows positive airflow keeping produce cool and preserving their condition from the farm to the retailer. Although using the GoBox 2500 CL requires a higher initial investment than single trip cardboard packaging, its durable, washable design means that it can be reused repeatedly thus providing a long life transit solution, which in time will generate a good return on investment. Choosing the GoBox 2500 CL is also an excellent decision on environmental grounds. Since fresh produce can be placed directly into the crates without being pre-bagged or paperwrapped, retail customers can significantly reduce packaging waste. Optional features include corporate personalisation with a logo moulded on both sides of the crate; RFID location points at the ends and sides of the crate; and a variety of different single colour and two-colour options. A version is also available with solid walls. A leading UK supplier of fresh and dry ingredients has recently placed its second order of 10,000 foldable plastic crates with delivery from stock.
Contact Goplasticpallets.com on tel 01323 744057 or visit www.goplasticpallets.com
Lightweight addition to Schoeller’s Magnum range Schoeller Allibert, a world leader in plastic reusable transit packaging (RTP), has further expanded its Magnum range of folding large containers (FLCs) with the introduction of Magnum Helium, a lightweight container to simplify handling operations and reduce fuel costs. Designed specifically for handling light to medium weight loads, Schoeller Allibert has developed lighter sidewalls and pallet base which significantly reduce the overall weight of the Magnum Helium, making it easy and safe to handle as well as reducing fuel consumption while in transit. Inside, smooth surfaces provide both protection for delicate goods as well as a hygienic easy-clean finish, making Magnum Helium ideal for transporting food and fresh produce. Simon Knights, Schoeller Allibert’s Regional
Sales Director for the UK and Ireland, explained: “Moderate loads pose a special challenge, as cardboard and traditional lightweight containers are not robust enough to protect contents while heavy-duty FLCs are perhaps not necessary. We have developed Magnum Helium with advanced injection moulding techniques to create a truly light FLC, keeping contents in excellent condition while being easy for both operatives and automated systems to handle. “In addition, large folding sides allow the container to be folded flatter for the return trip, leading to more than a 60 percent space saving in return logistics – which can lead to a reduction in vehicles on the road. Despite its light-weight and folding capabilities, Magnum Helium can securely stack three high carrying unit loads of up to 300kg.
Contact Schoeller Allibert on tel 0121 506 0100 or visit www.schoellerallibert.com
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CS Labels Certified with ISO 14001 CS Labels have received the ISO 14001 accreditation for the implementation of its official Environmental Management System. The certificate confirms CS Labels enhanced awareness of environmental issues, and recognises the label producer’s efforts to reduce the impact of its activities on the environment. CS Labels are market leaders in the field of digital label printing. They use leading edge products and materials from suppliers such as Xeikon. The company employ best-ofbreed practices and principles that are expected of digital print, not only in terms of quality but also have minimal impact on their carbon footprint; this in turn reduces cost for the customer. Some examples: • Xeikon digital printing presses produce no hazardous emissions of VOCs (Volatile organic compounds), they do not use any process water, so do not cause any water pollution. • Digital label printing is overall much greener than traditional methods. It uses less raw materials, energy and water. • CS labels encourage customers to only ‘buy what they need’ whilst still keeping costs low. This minimises storage space. • Digital print requires no lengthy set up runs so no excess waste. • CS Labels will reduce their percentage of energy usage per value of turnover year on year. • Internal processes that impact the environment are constantly re-evaluated and improved where applicable. For example, the frequency of ordering toner has been reduced which lowers shipping ‘air miles’ and the amount of order processing time and energy. • Employees are well versed on ecological issues such as recycling, sensible use of water, heating and lighting and general concern about their ‘carbon footprint’. Managing Director, Simon Smith said: “After an extremely thorough review I am pleased to say that we have been officially certified under this very important accreditation. At CS Labels the environment has been a concern of ours from day one, and this formal system gives us a sensible framework to use now, and in the future, where we will be further reducing our percentage of impact on the environment.”
Contact CS Labels on tel 01902 365840 or visit www.cslabels.co.uk
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Superlock’s a winner for salami Salami manufacturer Norwegian Grilstad has met consumer demand for an exciting new packaging format using the acclaimed SuperLock® from RPC Superfos. A survey run on behalf of Grilstad showed clearly that Norwegian consumers were not satisfied with the available packaging for sliced salami and would prefer a twist-off, screw-on lid to replace the traditional tear-open flexible pack. The results were so clear that Grilstad decided to act immediately, with the goal of being the first on the market with this type of salami packaging. The company worked closely with RPC Superfos and came up with the idea of also using the pot upside down so that the lid acts as a serving dish – an innovation which further enhances ease of use. It can then be resealed easily, minimising food waste. Development Manager at Grilstad, Terje Sørnes, explained: “We chose the SuperLock pot because it is the only solution on the market offering three desirable qualities all in one: an oxygen barrier, decoration with in-mould labelling and a twist-off screw-on lid. “When we came up with the idea of using the pot upside down, we found it so obvious that we had to ask ourselves why no one had thought of it before.” Grilstad reports good sales since the launch last September for all three of its varieties; Jubelsalami, Supersalami and Trønderfår in 120g and 150g variants. Terje Sørnes added: “Working with RPC Superfos has been exciting and rewarding. The project was run with very tight deadlines to shorten the time-tomarket. Thanks to our close cooperation we can be proud of the launch.” Contact RPC Superfos on tel +45 5911 1110 or visit www.superfos.com
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Starlite™ “best environmental sustainability initiative” Sidel’s StarLite™ has won the title of ‘Best Environmental Sustainability Initiative’ at the 2013 Global Bottled Water Awards. StarLite is Sidel’s proprietary design for the base of PET bottles for still drinks. The base design makes it possible to reduce the total package weight by up to one gram of material in a 0.5 litre bottle or two grams in a 1.5 litre format, helping to create PET bottles with even less material. This, in turn, reduces the consumption of energy in the production process. Now in their 10th year, the Global Bottled Water Awards are an annual awards initiative designed to recognise a range of categories within the industry. Established by Zenith International - the consultancy that advises the industry on business and technical issues - the categories include product innovation, packaging, and marketing, as well as sustainability. They are presented at the Gala Awards Dinner of the Global Bottled Water Congress, a three-day event for those involved in the bottled water industry worldwide. This year's event took place in Nashville, USA in November last year. The StarLite design was developed by Sidel as a shape to optimise the resistance and stability of the bottle base, which can also help improve overall bottle rigidity. The base design is especially suited to bottles containing water and juices and, under certain conditions, can be used for other still beverages.
To achieve the final design, Sidel’s experts analysed many different possibilities, carried out numerous computer simulations and then followed those up with actual physical tests. In those tests, the resulting StarLite design showed an increase of up to 30 percent in topload dent resistance when the bottles were loaded on a pallet. The chosen design also exhibited up to a 55 percent increase in sideload resistance, which will prove a particular advantage, for example, when the bottle is on a conveyor or in a vending machine. The overall pallet integrity increased as well by up to 50 percent during transportation. Used on Sidel’s RightWeight™ bottle The StarLite base is an important and integral part of Sidel's new RightWeight™ concept bottle, which is a design for 0.5 litre still water bottles in PET. The RightWeight bottle weighs just 7.95g yet, using standard 26/22 caps, offers top-load performance of 33kg without nitrogen dosing. Its increased resistance helps eliminate the ‘over squeeze’ problem experienced by some consumers when using ultra-light bottles, which often results in the unintentional spilling of the bottle’s contents. Increased resistance also makes it easier to unscrew the cap and open the bottle. In addition, the RightWeight bottle is more likely to retain its original appearance when placed on a supermarket shelf after undergoing the transportation processes of the supply chain.
Contact Sidel UK on tel 01707 275200 or visit www.sidel.com
Four options for Linpac rigid VSP Food packaging company, Linpac Packaging, is leading the way with its vacuum skin packaging (VSP) offer to customers looking to extend shelf life and reduce food waste in the supply chain. Europe’s leading multi-material packaging manufacturer has the broadest rigid VSP tray range on the market today. Fish, meat and poultry packers can choose from four tray material options ensuring they receive a solution best suited to their application. The trays are light weight, fully recyclable and compatible with a range of high barrier, high shrink films. They are available in mono PET, PET/PE, Barrier PP and Barrier EPS and suitable for all current VSP designed tray sealing machinery. Linpac Packaging’s continual innovation programme has enabled the company to develop a competitive alternative to the standard sheet skin packs traditionally used in vacuum skin packing. The company has developed three application styles:
• Normal vacuum skin pack (below the flange protrusion) • Protruding vacuum skin pack (slightly above the flange protrusion) • Super-protruding vacuum skin pack (High protrusion above the flange) Joanna Stephenson, Vice President, Marketing and Innovation at Linpac Packaging, said: “Our range of rigid trays for VSP applications gives our customers great flexibility in terms of pack design. They are not locked in to a particular tray, machine, material or film type and, in addition, the vacuum seal extends shelf life performance by several days minimising food waste, all of which adds value to customers’ bottom line. “The trend towards VSP is growing rapidly, particularly in the UK, and it would be unwise for Linpac to ignore such a fast-growing market. However, it is important to stress that we are not moving away from our roots in MAP; instead we are extending our capabilities and innovation so that our customers have a
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greater choice for packing their fish, meat and poultry and demonstrating that we are able to respond to changing market demands.” Joanna added: “Retailers and manufacturers are increasingly opting for VSP because of the extended shelf life it offers them enabling reductions in supply chain waste. As consumer demand across the world continues to shift towards the ready availability of fresh and chilled meat and poultry, the pressure on the
packaging industry to develop products which ensure foods remain fresher for longer is growing.” Linpac rigid trays are considered the latest in novel pack design and available in a choice of colours with multiple labelling options, giving enhanced consumer appeal and shelf presence. The variety of pack designs also enables shingling that maximises on-shelf appeal and shelf space efficiency.
Contact Linpac Packaging on tel 01977 692111 or visit www.linpacpackaging.com
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Domino launches black ink solutions Domino has launched a new 100 percent, mineral oil-free (MOF) black ink developed to address increasing concerns regarding the migration of printing inks and mineral oils onto the carton board and food packaging. Domino’s new 950BK MOF black ink is nonhazardous, fully sustainable and based on vegetable oils. The environmentally friendly 950BK black ink, which is manufactured using vegetable oil, has been designed specifically for use in Domino’s C6000 drop-on-demand (DOD) outer case coding printer for food packaging applications. It has been estimated that more than half of the cardboard used in Europe is recycled. Much of this recycled carton-board that is used in food packaging, is produced through the recycling of newspapers. And, it is the mineral oil from this newsprint ink that is finding its way into the cardboard during the recycling process. These mineral oils contain aromatic and saturated hydrocarbons that can be easily absorbed and over time, accumulate in the body. By the introduction of Domino’s new 950BK MOF black ink with the C6000 outer case coder, packaging suppliers can be assured of a completely safe solution for printing text, graphics and supply chain bar codes onto paper and cardboard food packages and
cartons. This is achieved by eliminating the risk posed by the migration of harmful toxins leaching from mineral oil-based inks from the print on the outer cases and into the food products inside. In addition, the biodegradable properties of the 950BK MOF ink assist in the de-inking of printed matter during the recycling process. Domino has also announced additions to its range of CIJ (continuous ink jet) black inks. These inks are compatible with the company’s world-leading A-Series printers and have been developed specifically to meet the requirements of a variety of industries including food. The first of these, the 2BK026 black ink, has been developed for the A420i and is targeted primarily at the food sector where a heat seal application is required. This new ink provides excellent adhesive properties to a wide range of substrates, while its resistance to heat and pressure make it suitable for use on surfaces where heat sealing is applied post coding, such as sachets and dry food packaging. The 2BK030 is also a fast dry black ink designed specifically for food applications. This ink has a high resistance to fats, edible oils, as well as heat and retort, in which high temperatures are required for steam sterilisation, therefore making it suited to challenging production environments.]
Contact Domino on tel 01954 782551 or visit www.domino-printing.com
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Earthinks® “the most natural inks on the market” Solar Inks, specialist supplier of inks for flexographic and screen printing, has launched Earthinks®, a range of environmentally friendly water-based flexographic and screen printing inks, that it considers to be the most natural solution on the market today. Earthinks offer sustainability benefits as well as highperformance and are a cost-effective alternative to standard inks. Sustainability and environmental concerns are entering a new phase, where there is now an expectation on the part of brands and end-users to monitor the impact of their packaging and printing throughout the supply chain. These concerns extend to using renewable resources, non-damaging chemicals, waste management and resource-efficient packaging. To address these issues, Solar Inks has developed new inks from sustainable and nonpolluting resources. They have been designed to provide printers and converters with high-quality and versatile inks that can be used to further achieve their environmental goals, while meeting customer expectations. Earthinks are made from natural ingredients including soy, starch, sugars, dextrin, tree resin, cellulose and other polysaccharides. Natural waxes are used to replace standard petroleumbased synthetics, and natural oils are used to defoam instead of mineral oils. Earthinks are glycol and silicone-free, contain no heavy metals and have near-zero VOC levels. With Earthinks, high environmental benefits do not diminish ink performance or price. Earthinks has been developed with a low viscosity and low foaming levels to deliver sharp images with lower dot gain than standard inks. It does this while offering stability over long runs due to its unique pH-independent technology. In-house colour mixing is also an option, providing printers and converters the ability to facilitate special colour production on-demand. Earthinks can be used on a wide variety of substrates to print corrugated and flexible packaging, labels, envelopes and a full range of papers from till rolls and paper cups to paper bags and gift wrap, including recycled stocks. “Earthinks marks an important development in sustainable printing,” said Jonathan Mack, owner of Solar Inks/Earthinks. “We have worked hard to provide affordable, high-quality inks that meet today’s demands for environmental care as well as matching that with environmentallyfriendly packaging. In addition, our recycling programme ensures minimal waste and good value for customers.” Contact Earthinks on tel 01952 680066 or visit www.earthinks.co.uk
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Greiner Packaging specifically for men Danone launched its own yogurt product line for men in Bulgaria in summer 2013. The successful concept is currently being expanded to other markets. Packaging partner Greiner Packaging emphasizes its clear positioning with stylish, sleeved cups. In a number of studies, Danone Bulgaria concentrated on the taste preferences of Bulgarian men in yogurt consumption. The major findings revealed that men in Bulgaria particularly like yogurt products with thick consistency, high fat content, and a distinctive taste. Natural ingredients were also sought after. These insights influenced the creation of the product line, Danone for Men, which has been a success in the Bulgarian market since summer 2013. Greiner Packaging was commissioned with the packaging concept for Danone for Men. Deep black – a symbol of strength and
dominance – dominates the look. The masculine need for clear structures is reflected in a unique cup shape. Straightforward, minimalist graphics appeal to the male aesthetic sense. “The shape of the cup presented a huge technical challenge, especially with respect to the filling process. We are glad we were able to meet these high demands,” explained Kenneth Boldog, Head of Division K at Greiner Packaging International. The cups for Danone for Men contain 190 or 370g and are decorated with a sleeve. Danone for Men fulfills the desire for high fat content in the form of a natural yogurt with five percent fat. Fresh slices of peach and real walnuts are the natural ingredients that also provide flavour. Danone for Men yogurt products are so thick that they may even be consumed with a fork.
Contact Greiner Packaging on tel +43 7583 72510 or visit www.greiner-gpi.com
Sweet memories with Nestlé reminiscence pack Nestlé UK & Ireland has created a “reminiscence pack” featuring wrappers and packaging from its confectionery archive to help to trigger happy recollections among those with dementia or memory problems. The project was sparked by a flurry of queries from care groups convinced that seeing such packaging may help revive positive recollections from the long-term memory. The pack was produced with advice from the Alzheimer’s Society, which leads the fight against dementia in the UK. It is currently being trialled by the Society in two support groups that run activities for people with dementia and their carers. The pack includes wrappers from decades past, among them a 1950s Aero chocolate bar label, enabling people to transform modern products into vintage versions. Alison Cook, of the Alzheimer’s Society, said using familiar objects from the past to help those with dementia remember could be a powerful tool. “Even something as simple as an old sweet wrapper can bring back vivid memories from a happy time. “This activity helps carers and loved ones to engage with people with dementia in a positive way, and has the potential to improve the quality of life for the 800,000 living with dementia in the UK,” she said.
Old versions of familiar UK brands, such as the Rowntree’s Dairy Box have been brought to life again, as well as some versions and products – such as a special Motoring Chocolate bar, featuring fruit and nuts, and Chocolate Pie, an aerated malted milk chocolate and caramel product - which no longer exist. There are also tin labels, posters, photographs, chocolate boxes and one of the earliest Rowntree’s Fruit Gums boxes, enabling carers and family members to recreate a slice of the past. The images are taken from the Nestlé UK & Ireland Archive, kept in a purpose-built facility at Nestlé’s York factory, where items such as works of art, images, films, products and packaging are preserved in humidity controlled conditions. Thanks to the dedicated work of generations of archivists and the generosity of employees and members of the public, Nestlé UK & Ireland has built up a large archive featuring some of the world’s most fondly remembered brands. Among these are many brands originally made by UK confectionery company Rowntree’s, which was acquired by Nestlé in 1988. Rowntree’s began as a small drinking cocoa producer in the city of York in the north of England in the 19th Century.
Contact Nestlé on tel +41 21 924 5111 or visit www.nestle.com
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Point-of-sale pallet flavour of the month Goplasticpallets.com’s APB6080 display pallet allows retailers to ship products straight to the shop floor, sparing the hassle of unpacking products in the store-room, as pallet trucks can transfer the loaded pallets directly to the merchandising area. As a result, retailers can achieve cost and environmental savings as the process requires fewer staff and generates less packaging waste. Not only that, but the APB6080 point-ofsale pallet is much more discreet on the shop floor than wooden pallets – which are still used with display boxes by some retailers – and offers a much safer and more hygienic option for displaying merchandise. Keith Jenkins from Proteus Packaging, specialists in printing packaging systems, said: “We produce a lot of display stands for supermarkets and DIY stores, including Tescos, B&Q and Homebase, and most are made to fit certain size pallets. Transporting display stands on wooden pallets requires delicate handling to stop the display moving. Although staples can be used to fix the display to the pallet, this is a fiddly and time-consuming task. “Goplasticpallets.com’s plastic display pallet alleviates this problem and also makes the construction of the cardboard display much simpler and cheaper. The slot around the top of the pallet is deep enough to hold the display securely in place.” The APB6080 point-of-sale pallet has been specially designed with a slot around the top deck to fit a 7mm cardboard display box or plastic sleeves. As the pallet nests, it saves considerable space in storage and transportation as it can be piled up to 78 pallets high, which allows a standard trailer load of 66 stacks to transport 5,148 pallets in one go. When reversed, the pallet stacks, making it suitable for pallet loading cassettes and automated systems. Measuring 800mm (L) x 600mm (W) x 130mm (H), the APB6080 display pallet is available with an open or closed deck, with or without an edge rim. The standard pallet comes in recycled black high-density polyethylene (HDPE) or virgin HDPE. For large orders, the pallet is available in a variety of different colour options and can be personalised with a moulded insert allowing retailers to protect their products from damage or loss in transportation. Manufactured by SmartFlow in Belgium, the APB6080 point-of-sale pallet is available in the UK exclusively through Goplasticpallets.com. Contact Goplasticpallets.com on tel 01323 744057 or visit www.goplasticpallets.com
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Microscan barcode verification solution kits Microscan, a global technology leader in barcode, machine vision, and lighting solutions announces three new barcode verification solution kits for inline or offline applications. These dynamic and compact kits include Microscan’s Vision HAWK smart cameras, NERLITE® Smart Series industrial lighting, and AutoVISION™ machine vision software. They are designed with the ideal lens and lighting configurations to meet the most common barcode verification needs. Several industry standards, such as the GS1 General Specification and the Produce Traceability Initiative, specify minimum code quality. In addition, many large retailers require their suppliers to adhere to strict traceability specifications. 1D and 2D barcode verification can be used to ensure that auto ID equipment such as barcode scanners and imagers will be able to read barcodes quickly and efficiently throughout the life cycle of a product or its packaging. Ideally this is achieved by monitoring the quality of the barcode close to the point of printing or marking in order to detect problems as soon as possible. Real-time assessment of barcode quality provides immediate feedback for process control. Microscan’s verification kits are ideal for inline and offline verification to quality standards such as ISO 15416, ISO 15415 and AIM DPM. The 1D/2D Label Verification Kit is designed to verify 1D barcodes or 2D Data Matrix codes on flat labels; the Large Linear Verification kit is intended for 1D barcodes greater than 5cm length on flat labels; and the Dot Peen Verification Kit can be used for dot peen direct part mark 2D Data Matrix codes on flat surfaces in offline applications. The kits can easily be ordered with a single part number, and they contain the camera, lighting, and mounting components required for barcode verification to a variety of quality standards. Contact Microscan Systems on tel +31 172 423360 or visit www.microscan.com
QuickPick® Remote's glove-mounted control makes for faster, stress-free order picking.
QuickPick® Remote streamlines order picking processes QuickPick® Remote is a technology that can be employed with Crown’s GPC 3000 Series order pickers. Wireless control means operators no longer have to return to the truck’s operator platform as they can move the order picker forward at the touch of a button while keeping both hands free. Scanning lasers, built into the truck, identify potential obstacles positioned in front or to either side of the vehicle, preventing collisions. An automatic steer correction ensures that the order picker travels along aisles in a straight line and at a constant distance from the racks. When picking orders from the lowest racking level, operators normally spend an average of 75 percent of their time on foot, much of it backtracking. The new solution offers major opportunities to cut time, effort and costs. The system drastically reduces how often the operators must return to the operator platform. It also means operators no longer have to walk as far, or in as many different directions. This significantly reduces the amount of time required to fulfil each pick order and increases productivity over the order picking process as a whole. With QuickPick® Remote, Crown is launching a uniquely innovative product that has already been extensively tested in the field by a large number of Crown customers. During these field tests, individual pick orders were precisely replicated and the time required to fulfil them was measured both with and without QuickPick® Remote. The outcome of these long-term tests showed that productivity between first and last pick of the day increased by ten percent on average with gains within
the aisle up to 25 percent. To watch a video illustrating the benefits of the new system under real-world conditions, visit: http://youtu.be/SxeLIMOvI04. This innovative technology is an ideal solution for low-level order picking in large retail and wholesale operations using highdensity storage. Ken Dufford, Crown’s Vice President, Europe, had this to say about the new order picking system: “We know that cutting costs is our customers’ number one challenge. That is why Crown invests so much time in developing pioneering materials handling solutions that fully satisfy real-world needs in today’s logistical environments. With QuickPick® Remote, we have made significant progress towards the safe automation of certain warehouse processes, as part of a carefully formulated warehouse automation strategy.” With QuickPick® Remote, working processes are simplified, resulting in significantly higher order-picking performance. And yet despite this improved performance, operators are placed under significantly less physical stress. Operators spend up to 50 percent less time ‘walking’, thereby cutting in half the distance they must carry a load. In addition, climbing on/off the operator platform is reduced by up to 70 percent. Thanks to these improved working processes, operators can get more done, with significantly greater economy of motion and less personal risk. QuickPick® Remote means order picking activities are less tiring, accidents and injuries are reduced, and employees feel more motivated.
Contact Crown on tel 0845 850 9276 or visit www.crownbasingstoke.com
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Naturally fruity, indulgent milkshakes rise up
Domino expands M-Series
Consumer belief in the energy value of milk’s high protein content and yearning for creamy indulgence in beverages has led to a growing interest in premium flavoured milks with real fruit content. UK companies have led the way with recent examples including: The Lake District Dairy Company’s Frumoo strawberry & blackberry and raspberry & blueberry smoothie-style milk shakes from First Milk; Dairy Crest’s Frijj raspberry jam doughnut and honeycomb chocolate swirl milkshakes; and Shaken Udder with its chocolate orange milkshake. Made using fresh milk sourced from British farmers plus real fruit, First Milk was delighted with Frumoo sales in 2013 and already has plans for new variants. First Milk Marketing Director, David Young said: "The Lake District Dairy
Domino has expanded its successful MSeries range of print-and-apply labellers with the introduction of the new M220. An off-shelf pallet labeller that can be configured to suit different applications, the M-Series’ latest addition is able to meet the tertiary labelling requirements within a diverse range of packaging lines. With a design based on over 20 years’ experience working in the palletising sector, the M220 features a new tamp head that allows 180° movement, therefore allowing labels to be applied on up to two adjacent sides of the pallet as dictated by the customer requirement and production line layout. This feature not only reduces lead times, but also grants the system a high degree of adaptability that will appeal to all users. The M220 is available in either aluminium or stainless steel and both versions have optional label check scanners and a climate control unit. The stainless steel version is particularly suitable for harsh environments found in the beverage sector, as it is more durable and can be easily cleansed and sterilised in order to guarantee a clean production environment at all times. Domino has launched a new yellow ink for its world leading, easy-to-use, ASeries range of CIJ (continuous ink jet) printers. Providing outstanding performance and a level of reliability that has previously been unachievable from a yellow ink in the industry as a whole, the 2YL912 is ideal for a wide range of challenging applications across a variety of sectors, and remains highly reliable even at elevated temperatures of up to 45°C. "Our new ink provides superior performance on a wide range of substrates including HDPE and LDPE," comments Nick Plaister, Product Manager for CIJ at Domino. "Everyone knows that yellow ink in CIJ can be problematic, but we have used our knowledge and developed this new addition as a simple solution for coding onto dark or black surfaces. We expect it to be predominantly useful for personal care, food & beverage - where dark labels or glass are being used - as well as some industrial applications. With a 12 month shelf life, and operating in the temperature range 5-45°C, we anticipate excellent feedback from the market, and look forward to rolling this out across Europe over the coming months."
Company’s Frumoo is exactly what consumers are asking for – great tasting, wholesome new flavour solutions to a category currently awash with artificial flavourings and UHT products. Consumers find Frumoo is not only refreshing to taste but, in terms of nutrition, the product is free from artificial colours, flavours or preservatives, as it contains fresh British milk and real fruit. We think these factors appeal to current fans of the ready-to-drink, on-thego drinks options, but also people who consider themselves to be more food conscious, who are looking for great-tasting, nutritious food produced sustainably." Packaged in PET bottles from Leeds-based, injection and blow moulding specialist, Esterform Packaging, parents also find that Frumoo is a great solution for kids as the 230ml bottle fits inside perfectly inside a lunchbox.
Contact Esterform Packaging on tel 01584 810600 or visit www.esterform.com
Kingsmill and Heinz help to drive sales Kingsmill is announcing a partnership with Heinz Beanz that will see both grocery brands introduce a set of cross merchandising tools to help independents to maximise opportunities by driving the beans-on-toast meal occasion. Consumers are increasingly placing importance on healthy eating. Consequently, shoppers are looking for products that help them to live a healthier lifestyle. Products such as Kingsmill 50/50, the fastest selling healthier white loaf * and Heinz Beanz, which are naturally high in protein and fibre and low in fat, offer the perfect combination for a meal occasion much loved by the British nation. It is estimated that beans on toast was eaten at around 238.1 million meal occasions in 2012.** Kingsmill 50/50 offers a healthier
choice for shoppers, while retaining the great taste of white bread. Combined with Heinz Beanz, which provide one of your five a day, the goodness credentials of this mid-week favourite are self-evident. Parminder Walia, Convenience Development Manager, Heinz, says: “There is no doubt that Heinz Beanz on toast provides the ultimate winter warmer. This collaboration with Kingsmill is the perfect union of grocery brands, bringing the much-loved meal solution front of mind for shoppers, while unlocking incremental sales for independent retailers.” * Nielsen Total Impulse 52 w/e 13.4.13 ** Kantar Worldpanel Usage Total Consumption January 2013
Contact Allied Bakeries on tel 01628 764300 or visit www.alliedbakeries.co.uk
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Contamination threats bigger than expected From recent industry reports on sources of physical contamination of food it was found that at least 34 percent of incidents involved process and product packaging. A number of these incidents occur when bits of pallet wrap, perhaps from pallets of incoming ingredients, get into the process flow. Several companies have asked Detectamet to supply them with detectable pallet wrap, and this has been of particular interest to ingredient suppliers wishing to help to protect their customers from accidental contamination. “I was surprised at the numbers when they came in”, said Sean Smith the company’s Chief Executive. “We produce many metal detectable plastic products that help to reduce contamination of finished food product and several of them have been made at the specific request of food production companies.” Sean said that: “When customers started to ask for detectable wrap I asked how big was the problem and the data I was given helped us to realise the size of the challenge” The new Detectable Pallet Wrap has been tested and found to offer good levels of detectability in metal detectors. In trials by experienced wrap users the 30micron film was found to offer more resilient strength that was less likely to tear. The reports from the testers consistently remarked on how the wrap did not keep tearing. “Flimsy cheap wrap seems to be a pet hate of despatch staff ”, said Sean. “I suppose there is nothing as frustrating as trying to get a waiting lorry loaded and the wrap tears in mid-wrap” There are two roll sizes of Detectamet Detectable Pallet Wrap. The hand wrapper size is 400mm wide by 200m long and for wrapping by machines the rolls are 500mm by 800m. The rolls can be ordered singly or in boxes that contain either 2 large size rolls in a box or 6 small rolls per box. The new wrap has been affirmed as satisfying the US and EU requirements for safe contact with food. Contact Detectamet on tel 01759 304200 or visit www.detectamet.co.uk
Reclosable is top packaging breakthrough in 25 years As a leading innovator in the design, manufacture and supply of resealable packaging, at Flexico Group we are delighted that two new reports highlight the need for more consumable products to be available in resealable packaging. The timing of these reports could not have been more opportune, especially in the wake of our recently launched new Sensogrip® range of closing systems and packaging products. An initial report, published by DuPont, revealed that in terms of packaging innovations, reclosable packaging has had the greatest impact on people’s lives in the last 25 years, topping even the advent of microwaveable and recyclable packaging. Meanwhile, an independent report conducted by Abis, stated that 98 percent of consumers deemed resealable packaging both useful and practical, and 68 percent of consumers agreed resealable packaging is essential. Through their consumer research, they can
also reveal that some of the packaging products consumers would most like to see using its Sensogrip® closing profiles included grated cheese, salad, rice, pasta and frozen vegetables. In response to consumer requests for effective and easy to use resealable packaging, one of the UKs leading supermarkets is the first to launch a product in one of Flexico’s new Sensogrip® resealable packaging solutions, as packets of newly branded peas arrive in stores across the UK. Flexico’s UK Sales Manager, Paul Francis said: “As an innovative and forward thinking manufacturer of resealable packing solutions, we are delighted to see food manufacturers and suppliers taking our packaging innovations and using them to meet consumer demands. There are many factors to take into consideration but in the light of recent reports it is encouraging to see a positive response at this early stage of the launch of our Sensogrip® profiles.”
Contact Flexico Packaging on tel 01206 230351 or visit www.flexico.co.uk
Delectably juicy, scrumptious sweets by post Scrumptious sweets packed with traditional flavours can now be transported from the past into the most delicious of presents with the launch of Mr Big Tops’ spectacular travelling sweet box. Fizzy, foamy, gummy and gobstopping-ly delightful, Mr Big Tops’ sweets by post are cute little boxes that pack a big flavour punch. Stuffed full with nostalgia, the vintage virtual sweet emporium is chock-ablock with retro cool candy and oldfashioned treats. From refreshers and sherbet dips to gummy bears, mushrooms, liquorice strips, aniseed balls and cola bottles, Mr Big Tops’ pick and mix sweets are taste bud-tingling from top to bottom. A subscription service with a delicious difference, Mr Big Tops can send a new box brimming with treats every fortnight, once a week or even twice a week. The 375g box is posted free of charge. For those who cannot decide, a limited edition gold box hand picked by Mr Big Tops and his team will be carefully put together using six of the site’s
most popular sweets. Sweet fans can give a thumbs-up to their favourite sweets and a thumbs-down to others and then leave Mr Big Tops to do the hard work of selecting six types of sweets to pack in the box. There are over 60 sweets on the website to choose from, all carefully picked by the Mr Big Tops taste gurus and traditional sweet experts. Each bundle of pick and mix deliciousness wings its way through the post in a cute sweet box designed by Mr Big Tops himself. The box has push and peel lids so each corner can be opened like an advent calendar to reveal its lip smacking treasures. Chris Eves co-founder of Mr Big Tops said: “Being lovers of sweets, we have found it more and more difficult to buy a wide range of traditional sweets that we used to eat as kids. Bad quality remakes and large single sweet packs that cost over £40.00 to get free delivery just does not do it for us. So we decided to create an online website where you can pick and mix sweets that you love and then get them sent to your door in a fun box! To top it off delivery is free”. Contact Mr Big Tops visit www.mrbigtops.com
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// FOOD TRADE BUYERS’ INDEX
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// PROCESSING / PACKAGING / PLANT / EQUIPMENT / SUPPLIES
BAKING SHEET WASHING AND DRYING MACHINES
Gough Engineering Ltd, Alderflat Drive, Newstead Industrial Estate,
Oliver Douglas Ltd, Amberley Works, Chelsea Close, Leeds,
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs ST4 8GE. Tel:01782 654770. Fax:01782 654771.
West Yorkshire LS12 4HP. Tel: 0113 279 7373. Fax: 0113 279 1014
E-mail: spharding@goughengineering.com Web: www.goughengineering.com
E-mail: admin@oliverdouglas.co.uk Web: www.oliverdouglas.co.uk
Newsmith Stainless Ltd, Fountain Works, Child Lane, Roberttown,
BAR CODE LABELLING SYSTEMS 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 BISCUIT MAKING MACHINERY Jayton Systems Ltd t/a Robinson’s, 20 Parker House, Mansfield Road, Derby DE21 4SZ. Tel:01332 679898. Fax:01332 342828. E-mail: Tony@wsrobinson.com Web: www.biscuitmachines.co.uk
Fax:01924 403304. E-mail: sales@newsmith.co.uk Web: www.newsmith.co.uk Wire Belt Co. Ltd, Castle Road, Eurolink Industrial Centre, Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 3RF Tel:01795 421771. Fax:01795 428905. E-mail: sales@wirebelt.co.uk Web: www.wirebelt.co.uk CONVEYORS AND ELEVATORS (STAINLESS AND MILD STEEL) Cox and Plant Products Ltd, Monument & Tabor Works, Balds Lane, Lye, Stourbridge, West Midlands DY9 8SE. Tel:01384 895121.
CHEESE CUTTING MACHINERY
Fax:01384 893611. E-mail: andy@cox-plant.com
Dunelm Supplies Ltd, Netherset Lane, Madeley, near Crewe, Cheshire
Web: www.coxandplant.com
CW3 9PF. Tel:01782 750884. Fax:01782 751305
Dunelm Supplies Ltd, Netherset Lane, Madeley near Crewe, Cheshire
E-mail: sales@dunelmsupplies.co.uk Web: www.dunelmsupplies.co.uk
CW3 9PF. Tel:01782 750884. Fax:01782 751305 Email:
Marchant Schmidt Europe Ltd, Unit D3, Sapphire Court, Isidore
sales@dunelmsupplies.co.uk Web: www.dunelmsupplies.co.uk
Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire B60 3FL. Tel:01527 888030.
Gough (Engineering) Ltd, Alderflat Drive, Newstead Industrial Estate,
E-mail: uksales@marchantschmidt.com Web: www.marchantschmidt.com
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs ST4 8GE Tel:01782 654770. Fax:01782 654771.
CHOCOLATE MACHINERY
E-mail: spharding@goughengineering.com Web: www.goughengineering.com
Jayton Systems Ltd t/a Robinsons, 20 Parker House, Mansfield
COOKERS-STEAM
Road, Derby DE21 4SZ. Tel:01332 679898. Fax:01332 342828
Holmach Ltd, The Dingle, Pilsgate, Stamford, Lincs PE9 3HW.
E-mail: Tony@wsrobinson.com Web: www.biscuitmachines.co.uk
Tel:01780 749097. Fax:01780 749098. E-mail: sales@holmach.co.uk
CONFECTIONERY MACHINERY
Web: www.holmach.co.uk
Jayton Systems Ltd t/a Robinsons, 20 Parker House, Mansfield
DRAINAGE (Stainless Steel Channels and Gullies)
Road, Derby DE21 4SZ. Tel:01332 679898. Fax:01332 342828.
Dunelm Supplies Ltd, Netherset Lane, Madeley, near Crewe, Cheshire
E-mail: Tony@wsrobinson.com Web: www.biscuitsmachines.co.uk
CW3 9PF. Tel:01782 750884. Fax:01782 751305.
CONVEYOR BELTING
E-mail: sales@dunelmsupplies.co.uk. Web: www.dunelmsupplies.co.uk
Interbelt Ltd, Glensyl Way, Burton-on-Trent, Staffs DE14 1LX.
EFFLUENT TREATMENT SYSTEMS
Tel:01283 562598. Fax:01283 515316. E-mail:interbeltltd@aol.com
Puriflo, Division of Robin Hawkins Engineering Ltd, 44 Holton Road,
CONVEYOR BELTS (WIRE)
Holton Health, Poole, Dorset BH16 6LT. Tel:01202 625656. Fax:01202
Wire Belt Co. Ltd, Castle Road, Eurolink Industrial Centre,
621002. E-mail: sales@rhe-puriflo.co.uk Web: www.puriflo.co.uk
Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 3RF. Tel:01795 421771. Fax:01795 428905.
EMULSIFIERS
E-mail: sales@wirebelt.co.uk Web: www.wirebelt.co.uk
Rigal Bennett Group, Gravel Hill Lane, Whitley, near Goole, East
CONVEYORS AND CONVEYOR SYSTEMS Conveyor Systems, George Holme Way, Hearthcote Road,
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Liversedge, West Yorkshire WF15 7PH. Tel:01924 405988.
Yorkshire DN14 0JJ. Tel:01977 661095. Fax:01977 662165 E-mail: sales@rigal-bennett.com Web: www.rigal-bennett.com
Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE11 9DF. Tel:01283 552255.
FILLING MACHINES
Fax:001283 552266.
Holmach Ltd, The Dingle, Pilsgate, Stamford, Lincs PE9 3HW.
E-mail: sales@conveyorsystemsltd.co.uk Web:
Tel:01780 749097. Fax:01780 749098. E-mail: sales@holmach.co.uk
conveyorsystemsltd.co.uk
Web: www.holmach.co.uk
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FLOOR AND WALL FINISHES FOR THE FOOD INDUSTRY
MIXERS (DRY AND WET PROCESSES)
KDH Projects Ltd, KDH House, Millfield Road, Donnington, Spalding,
Farleygreene Ltd, Unit 8, Alpha Centre, Aldershot, Hants GU12 4RG.
Lincs PE11 4UR. Tel:01775 822888. Fax:01775 822892.
Tel:01252 322233, Fax:01252 325111.
E-mail: sales@kdhprojects.co.uk Web: www.kdhprojects.co.uk
E-mail: sales@farleygreene.com Web: www.farleygreene.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 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.
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 NP11 7PG. Tel & Fax:01495 273331. Mobile:07973 831331. E-mail: pastatec.@aol.com Web: www.pastatechnology.co.uk
E-mail: all@kemtile.co.uk Web: www.kemtile.co.uk
PASTEURISERS AND COOLERS (IN-CONTAINER)
Veitchi (England) Ltd, Grange Works, Mill Lane, Rugeley, Staffs
Holmach Ltd, The Dingle, Pilsgate, Stamford, Lincs PE9 3HW.
WS15 2JW. Tel:01889 586621. Fax:01889 579923.
Tel:01780 749097. Fax:01780 749098. E-mail: sales@holmach.co.uk
E-mail: rugeley@veitchi.com Web: www.veitchi.com
Web: www.holmach.co.uk
HEAT EXCHANGERS (SCRAPED SURFACE)
POTATO PEELING MACHINES - ABRASIVE RE-LINING
Holmach Ltd, The Dingle, Pilsgate, Stamford, Lincs PE9 3HW.
Porcher Abrasive Coatings Ltd, Nursery Road, Riverside Industrial
Tel:01780 749097. Fax:01780 749098. E-mail: sales@holmach.co.uk
Estate, Boston, Lincs PE21 7TN. Tel:01205 356666.
Web: www.holmach.co.uk
E-mail: info@porcher.co.uk Web: www.porcher.co.uk
HOMOGENISERS
PROCESS VESSELS
Rigal Bennett Group, Gravel Hill Lane, Whitley, near Goole, East
Holmach Ltd, The Dingle, Pilsgate, Stamford, Lincs PE9 3HW.
Yorkshire DN14 0JJ. Tel:01977 661095. Fax:01977 662165.
Tel:01780 749097. Fax:0208 9771818. E-mail: sales@holmach.co.uk
E-mail: sales@rigal-bennett.com Web: www.rigal-bennett.com
Web: www.holmach.co.uk
HOSES AND COUPLINGS
PROJECT CONSTRUCTION SPECIALISTS TO THE FOOD
Guyson International Ltd, Hose and Couplings Division, Southview
INDUSTRY
Business Park, Guiseley, Leeds LS20 9PR. Tel:01943 870044.
KDH Projects Ltd, KDH House, Millfield Road, Donnington, Spalding,
Fax:01943 870 066.
Lincs PE11 4UR. Tel:01775 822888. Fax:01775 822892.
E-mail: leeds@guyson.co.uk Web: www.guyson.co.uk
E-mail: saleskdhprojects.co.uk Web: www.kdhprojects.co.uk
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
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
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
PUMPS-HYGIENIC FOOD (MASO SINE and PERISTALTIC
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 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
665533 Office fax/phone:01255 863932. E-mail:
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
Sealpac UK Ltd, Units 1 - 3, The Concept Centre, Innovation Close,
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
RETORTS
PUMPS) Watson Marlow Pumps, contact Geoff Sanders, Mobile:07799 geoffsanders@watson-marlow.co.uk Web: www.watson-marlow.co.uk PUMPS-HYGIENIC FOOD Grundfos Pumps Ltd, Grovebury Road, Leighton Buzzard, Beds LU7 4TL. Tel:01525 850000. Fax:01525 853981. E-mail: uk.grundfos.com Web: www.grundfos.com READY MEALS LINES Poole, Dorset BH12 4QT. Tel:0845 302 3056. Fax:0845 302 3057. E-mail: sales@sealpac-uk.com. Web: www.sealpac-uk.com REFRIGERATION AND VENTILATION 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 Web: www.kdhprojects.co.uk
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
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RIGID PLASTIC PACKAGING
Warrington, Cheshire WA3 6BLTel:01925 763045. Fax:01925 763381.
Sharpak Aylesham, Aylesham Industrial Estate, Aylesham, Kent CT3
E-mail: all@kemtile.co.uk Web: www.kemtile.co.uk
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 SIEVES (ROTARY AND VIBRATORY) Farleygreene Ltd, Unit 8, Alpha Centre, Alfa Road, Aldershot, 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,
THERMOFORM FILL AND SEAL MACHINERY Sealpac UK Ltd, Units 1 - 3, The Concept Centre, Innovation Close, Poole, Dorset BH12 4QT. Tel:0845 302 3056. Fax:0845 302 3057. E-mail: sales@sealpac-uk.com. Web: 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 - 3, The Concept Centre, Innovation Close, Poole, Dorset BH12 4QT. Tel:0845 302 3056. Fax:0845 302 3057. E-mail: sales@sealpac-uk.com. Web: www.sealpac-uk.com
Winchester, Hants SO23 7FX. Tel:01962 892530. Fax:01962 813354.
TRAY WASHERS
E-mail: info@radixsystems.co.uk Web: www.radixsystems.co.uk
Newsmith Stainless Ltd, Fountain Works, Child Lane, Roberttown,
Satake ESM, Horsfield Way, Bredbury Industrial Estate, Stockport,
Liversedge, West Yorkshire WF15 7PH. Tel:01924 405988.
Cheshire SK6 2FN. Tel:0161 406 3888. Fax:0161 406 3889. E-mail:
Fax:01924 403304.
ve@satake.co.uk Web: www.satake.co.uk
E-mail: sales@newsmith.co.uk Web: www.newsmith.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 SPIRAL COOLERS/FREEZERS, CONVEYING SYSTEMS Starfrost UK Ltd, Newcombe Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR32 1XA. Tel:01502 562206. Fax:01502 584104. E-mail: sales@starfrost.com Web: www.starfrost.com STERILISERS 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
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,
TANK LININGS AND COATINGS
Warrington, Cheshire WA3 6HT. Tel:01925 763045. Fax:01925
Kemtile Ltd, Unit C3, Taylor Business Park, Warrington Road,
763381. E-mail: all@kemtile.co.uk Web: www.kemtile.co.uk
Raw Materials, Ingredients and Additives ANCHOVY (FILLETS, PASTES, FLAVOURINGS, CANNED,
BAKERY INGREDIENTS
JARRED, TUBE)
British Bakels Ltd, Granville Way, Bicester, Oxon OX26 4JT.
La Monegasque UK Ltd, The Priory, High Street, Ware, Herts SG12
Tel:01869 247098. Fax:01869 242979. E-mail: bakels@bakels.com
9AL. Tel:01920 469107. Fax:01920 486646.
Web: www.britishbakels.co.uk
E-mail: enquiries@the cannedfish.co.uk Web: www.lamonegasque.com
BLUEBERRY, CRANBERRY & POMEGRANATE (AIR DRIED)
Meridian Sea, 10 Thornby Road, Estover, Plymouth PL6 7PP. Tel.08702 400172, E-mail: info@meridian-sea.com Web: www.meridian-sea.com
SG1 2DF. Tel:01438 742242. Fax:01438 742311. E-mail: info@kanegrade.com
ARROWROOT
Web: www.kanegrade.com
The Essbro Co. Ltd, 1 South Street, Rochford, Essex SS4 1BL
BUTTER PORTIONS (IQF FILLINGS) AND BULK GARLIC
Tel:01702 530329. Fax:01702 530331. E-mail: michael@essbro.com Web: www.essbro.com
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Kanegrade Ltd, Ingredients House, Caxton Way, Stevenage, Herts
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Markus Products Ltd, Murray Way, Wincanton Business Park,
Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 9QQ. Tel:07595 793224.
Wincanton, Somerset BA9 9RX. Tel:01963 435270. Fax:01963 435271.
E-mail: d.white@rigest.com Web: www.rigest.com
E-mail: info@markusproducts.co.uk Web: www.markusproducts.co.uk
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES (FROZEN)
CHEESE POWDERS-SPRAY DRIED (100% CHEDDAR…)
F.R. Benson & Partners Ltd, 117a New Road, Croxley Green,
Kanegrade Ltd, Ingredients House, Caxton Way, Stevenage, Herts
Rickmansworth WD3 3EN. Tel:01923 293160. Fax:01923 293168.
SG1 2DF. Tel:01438 742242. Fax:01438 742311.
E-mail: Richard@frbenson.co.uk Web: www.fr.benson.co.uk
E-mail: info@kanegrade.com Web: www.kanegrade.com
FRUIT AND VEGETABLES (POWDERS, FLAKES AND EXTRACTS)
CHILLIES (RED AND GREEN, FRESH CHOPPED AND FRESH
F. R. Benson & Partners Ltd, 117a New Road, Croxley Green,
PUREED)
Rickmansworth WD3 3EN. Tel:01923 293160. Fax:01923 293168.
JDM Food Group Ltd, Monument Road, Bicker, Boston, Lincs PE20
E-mail: Richard@frbenson.co.uk. Web: www.fr.benson.co.uk
3DJ. Tel:01775 822389. Fax:01775 822443. E-mail: info@jdmfoodgroup.co.uk Web: www.jdmfoodgroup.co.uk
FRUIT JUICE CONCENTRATES (INCLUDING TROPICAL) Kanegrade Ltd, Ingredients House, Caxton Way, Stevenage, Herts
CLEAN LABEL BAKERY INGREDIENTS
SG1 2DF. Tel:01438 742242. Fax:01438 742311.
British Bakels Ltd, Granville Way, Bicester, Oxon OX26 4JT.
E-mail: info@kanegrade.com Web: www.kanegrade.com
Tel.:01869 247098. Fax:01869 242979. E-mail: bakels@bakels.com Web: www.britishbakels.co.uk
GARLIC AND GINGER (FRESH PEELED, PUREED, CHOPPED AND ROASTED)
COCONUT-DESICCATED CREAM-LIQUID AND POWDER
Beacon Foods Ltd, Units 3 and 4, Brecon Enterprise Park, Warren
F.R. Benson & Partners Ltd, 117a New Road, Croxley Green,
Road, Brecon, Powys LD3 8BT. Tel:01874 622577. Fax:01874 622123.
Rickmansworth, Herts WD3 3EN. Tel:01923 293160.
E-mail: sales@beaconfoods.co.uk Web: www.beaconfoods.co.uk
Fax:01923 293168.
JDM Food Group Ltd, Monument Road, Bicker, Boston, Lincs PE20
E-mail: Richard@frbenson.co.uk Web: www.frbenson.co.uk
5DJ. Tel:01775 822389. Fax:01775 822443.
COCONUT PRODUCTS (POWDER AND CREAM)
E-mail: info@jdmfoodgroup.co.uk
Kanegrade Ltd, Ingredients House, Caxton Way, Stevenage, Herts SG1
HERBS AND CHILLIES (FROZEN, AMBIENT)
2DF. Tel:01438 742242. Fax:01438 742311. E-mail:
S. Black Ltd, Foxholes Business Park, John Tate Road, Hertford,
info@kanegrade.com Web: www.kanegrade.com
Herts. SG13 7YH. Tel:01992 825555. Fax:01992 825566.
COLOURS (NATURAL)
E-mail: enquiries@sblack.com Web: www.sblack.com
Kalsec Europe Ltd, 7 Merlin Park, Fred Dannatt Road, Mildenhall,
HYDROCOLLOIDS
Suffolk IP28 7TD. Tel.:01938 715011. Fax:01638 715031.
J R Food Consultancy
E-mail: csimons@kalsec.com Web: www.kalsec.com
Tel:07771 716323. E-mail: jan.food@yahoo.com
CONFECTIONERY GLAZING S AND RELEASE AGENTS
IQF/CHILLED MEATS
British Bakels Ltd, Granville Way. Bicester. Oxon OX26 4JT.
Food Network Ltd, Keepers Cottage, Chrishall Grange, Royston,
Tel:01869 247098. Fax:01869 242979. Email: bakels@bakels.com
Herts. SG8 7NT. Tel:01763 837000. Fax:0208 464 1551.
Web: www.britishbakels.co.uk
E-mail: sales@food-network.com Web: www.food-network.com
Capol UK Ltd, Oaktree Court, Mill Lane, Ness, Cheshire CH64 8TP. Tel:0151 342 8900. E-mail: sales@capol.co.uk Web: www.capol.co.uk
MAPLE SYRUP (VARIOUS GRADES) F.R. Benson & Partners Ltd, 117a New Road, Croxley Green,
CURRY POWDERS (Triton Madras, Mild & Hot)
Rickmansworth WD3 3EN. Tel:01923 293160. Fax:01923 293168.
The Essbro Co. Ltd, 1 South Street, Rochford, Essex SS4 1BL.
E-mail: Richard@frbenson.co.uk Web: www.fr.benson.co.uk
Tel:01702 530329. Fax:01702 530331. E-mail: michael@essbro.com Web: www.essbro.com DRIED FRUITS (SWEETENED AND UNSWEETENED ALSO FAIRTRADE AND ORGANIC)
MUSHROOMS (CONCENTRATE, POWDER AND DEHYDRATED) 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
F.R. Benson & Partners Ltd, 117a New Road, Croxley Green,
NATURAL COLOURS
Rickmansworth, Herts WD3 3EN. Tel:01923 293160. Fax:01923
Kalsec Europe Ltd, 7 Merlin Park, Fred Dannatt Road, Mildenhall,
293168. E-mail: Richard@frbenson.co.uk Web: www.frbenson.co.uk
Suffolk IP28 7RD. Tel:01638. 715011. Fax:01638 715031.
EGG POWDERS –WHOLE, YOLK, ALBUMENl (ALSO ORGANIC) 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.fr.benson.co.uk FLAVOURS (LIQUID AND POWDER) 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 FOOD ACIDS Rigest Trading Ltd, Hipocampus House, Hulme Lane, Lower Peover,
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 British Bakels Ltd, Granville Way, Bicester, Oxon OX26 4JT. Tel:01869 247098. Fax:01869242979. E-mail: bakels@bakels.com Web: www.britishbakels.co.uk
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ORGANIC INGREDIENTS
Kanegrade Ltd, Ingredients House, Caxton Way, Stevenage, Herts
F.R. Benson & Partners Ltd, 117a New Road, Croxley Green,
SG1 2DF. Tel:01438 742242. Fax:01438 742311.
Rickmansworth WD3 3EN. Tel:01923 293160. Fax:01923 293168.
E-mail: info@kanegrade.com Web: www.kanegrade.com
E-mail: Richard@frbenson.co.uk Web: www.fr.benson.co.uk
Kalsec Ltd, 7 Merlin Park, Fred Dannatt Road, Mildenhall, Suffolk IP28
ORGANIC VEGETABLES (ROASTED OR PUREED) JDM Food Group Ltd, Monument Road, Bicker, Boston, Lincs PE20
E-mail: csimons@kalsec.com Web: www.kalsec.com
5DJ. Tel:01775 822389. Fax:01775 822443. E-mail:
SWEETENERS
info@jdmfoodgroup.co.uk Web: www.jdmfoodgroup.co.uk
Rigest Trading Ltd, Hippocampus House, Hulme Lane, Lower Peover,
PASTA (Durum Wheat Semolina, Egg, Spinach, Tomato, Cooked/Chilled)
Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 9QQ. Tel:07595 793224. E-mail: d.white@rigest.com Web: www.rigest.com
Food Network Ltd, Keepers Cottage, Chrishall Grange, Royston,
TAMARINDS
Herts. SG8 7NT. Tel:01763 837000. Fax:01763 838280.
The Essbro Co. Ltd, 1 South Street, Rochford, Essex SS4 1BL
E-mail: sales@food-network.com Web: www.food-network.com
Tel:01702 530329. Fax:01702 530331. E-mail: michael@essbro.com
PET FOOD INGREDIENTS
Web: www.essbro.com
Tech-Pet Ltd, 11 Hammond Way, Market Harborough, Leics LE16 7JW.
THAI INGREDIENTS
Tel:01858 434545. Fax:001858 432828. E-mail: mail@tech-pet.co.uk
JDM Food Group Ltd, Monument Road, Bicker, Boston, Lincs PE20 3DJ.
PRESERVATIVES Rigest Trading Ltd, Hippocampus House, Hulme Lane, Lower Peover,
Tel:01775 822389. Fax:01775822443. E-mail: info@jdmfoodgroup.co.uk Web: www.jdmfoodgroup.co.uk
Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 9QQ. Tel:07595 793224.
TOMATOES (CANNED AND ASEPTIC)
E-mail: d.white@rigest.com Web: www.rigest.com
Food Network Ltd, Keepers Cottage, Chrishall Grange, Royston,
PULSES-CANNED (RED/WHITE BEANS, CHICKPEAS, BORTOLLI BEANS, BUTTER BEANS, FLAGEOLET BEANS, HARICOT
Herts SG8 7NT. Tel:01763 837000. Fax:01783 838280. E-mail: sales@food-network.com Web: www.food-network.com
BEANS, BLACKEYE BEANS, BLACK TURTLE BEANS, BLACK
TUNA (POUCH AND CANNED)
TURTLE BEANS, ADZUKI BEANS, PINTO BEANS)
Food Network Ltd, Keepers Cottage, Chrishall Grange, Royston,
Food Network Ltd, Keepers Cottage, Chrishall Grange, Royston,
Herts SG8 7NT. Tel:01763 837000. Fax:01783 838280.
Herts SG8 7NT. Tel:01763 837000. Fax:0208 464 1551.
E-mail: sales@food-network.com Web: www.food-network.com
E-mail: sales@food-network.com Web: www.food-network.com
VEGETABLE AND FRUIT JUICE CONCENTRATES
ROAST VEGETABLES AND FRUIT
F.R. Benson and Partners Ltd, 117a New Road, Crowley Green,
Beacon Foods Ltd, Units 3 & 4, Brecon Enterprise Park, Warren
Ricksmanworth WD3 3EN. Tel:01923 293160. Fax:01923 293168.
Road, Brecon, Powys LD3 3BT. Tel:01874 622577. Fax:01874 622123.
E-mail: Richard@frbenson.co.uk Web: www.frbenson.co.uk
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, 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
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7RD. Tel:01638 715011. Fax:01638 715031.
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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