< PreviousSweet dealOne of the go-to exhibitions for the confectionery sector is returning thisyear as the ProSweets Show returns to Cologne50www.fdiforum.netPROSWEETSProSweets Cologne 2012 will onceagain open its doors on 29th Januaryuntil 1st February with more than threehundred exhibitors taking part. So far, exhibitors from 32 countrieshave registered for the trade fair,meaning the participation level of theprevious event in 2010 has almost beenequalled already.Into its fifth edition, the trade fairwill present the entire range of productsoffered by suppliers for the production,processing and packaging ofconfectionery. This includes the productareas for raw materials and otheringredients, confectionery packagingand packaging technology, machinesand plants for the confectioneryindustry, and secondary segments suchas food safety and quality management. For the first time at ProSweets,elements for the production, processingand packaging of snack items will beexhibited. This is an interestingaddition that will mean a new audienceto meet and do business with forexhibitors and visitors alike.There are not only large numbers ofreturning exhibitors in all areas, but alsonumerous companies that will beexhibiting for the first time. Aboutthree quarters of the exhibitingcompanies took part in the 2010 event,and around a quarter of the exhibitorsare brand new. To make it easier for visitors to findwhat they are looking for, the productareas will be centrally located andfeature distinctive signs. The Raw Materials and Ingredientsproduct area will be rounded out by theProSweets Cologne Conference onIngredients, which will be presented incooperation with Herbertz Dairy FoodService. The conference will focus onthe raw materials stevia and milk anddairy products, addressing the potential050-052:Layout 1 19/12/11 08:49 Page 1PROSWEETSwww.fdiforum.net51they offer for innovation in confectionery production.Returning from the 2010 exhibition is the RobotikPackline, a project that was completed between twentycompanies that resulted in a modular, robotic packingline. The line features the robotic packbox from roboticscompany Elbatron, whose two main elements consistedof a picking robot and a SCARA robot. The packbox isoptimised for handling and inspecting premium pralinelines and was noted for its compact design at the 2010show. This year, robot experts are on hand to offeradvice and to explain the ideas behind the robotic linesand how you might utilise them in your operations.ProSweets Cologne 2012 will occupy Hall 10.1 at theCologne exhibition centre. In combination with the International Sweets andBiscuits Fair, ProSweets Cologne presents theconfectionery industry’s entire value chain at onelocation, making it well worth a visit for those hungryfor knowledge about all things sweet.For more information visit www.prosweets.comDenk Ingredients GmbHDenk Ingredients GmbH, locatedin Munich, Germany, has been sup-plying premium raw materials forfoodstuffs and food supplements formore than 25 years and representsnumerous internationally renownedmanufacturers mainly to Germanspeaking countries, but alsothroughout Europe. Denk combinesan extensive product portfolio withefficient and friendly service, begin-ning with product concepts up to ap-plication recommendations. At this year’s Pro Sweets inCologne, from 29th January to 1stFebruary, Denk will focus on Sweetolife, which is a great-tasting, zero-calorie naturalsweetener, extracted from the leaves of the Stevia plant (rebaudiana bertoni). Sweeto-life contains a minimum 97% of Rebaudioside A, is intense in taste and results in a lowglycaemic response. Sweetolife is therefore ideal for reducing and/or replacing sugar inmany applications.Tel: +49 89 230029-400 Email: info@denkingredients.dewww.denkingredients.deStand: E-020HaasHaas, the Austrian-head-quartered specialist forwafer and biscuit produc-tion equipment and relatedprocesses, will show the lat-est technical developmentsto visitors of ProSweets inCologne.The machines on displaywill include Haas-Meincke’scutting-edge extruder, de-positor and wire-cutter V60, as well as Franz Haas’ reliable solution for hollow waferstick baking, the EWB-R oven. In addition, to illustrate the focus on mixing and aer-ation processes inside the Haas Group, Haas-Mondomix will present their sophisti-cated aeration system for marshmallows, chocolate and all kinds of creams. Wafflebaking will be demonstrated by showing Franz Haas´ manual wafer baking machine“Turtle”.Most of the machines will be seen in operation to explain to visitors how Haas’”Recipes for Efficiency“, to quote the company’s slogan, work in reality. Haas will alsobe launching and displaying more machines on the stand.Haas Group, Franz-Haas-Strasse, 2100 Leobendorf, Austriawww.haas.comHall 10.1 Stand G008050-052:Layout 1 19/12/11 08:49 Page 252www.fdiforum.netPROSWEETSSpecialist in chocolateand confectioneryequipmentA.M.P-Rose specialises in the supply of new, used andremanufactured processing and packaging machines for theconfectionery, and chocolate industries. A.M.P-Rose also providemachine installation and commissioning, spare parts and after-sales services. Your surplus machinery can also be purchased.Since beginning over 30 years ago, the company has developedinto one of the world’s leading suppliers of machines to thechocolate and confectionery industries, with 75% of productsexported to more than 80 countries world-wide.A.M.P-Rose’s specialist skill is in the design, manufacture andoperation of cut and wrap, and candy forming machinery. The ‘750’ is an extremely versatile yet low-cost cut and wrapmachine that offers production speeds of up to 750 pieces/minute.The machine is capable of producing confectionery products suchas toffees, bubble gum, hard candy, and chewy sweets in variouswrapping styles. As well as the ‘750’ machine, the Company alsomanufactures the high-speed ‘Super 42HS’ range, which has aproduction rate of over 1000 pieces/minute.The ‘CF4’ is a robust and high speed candy forming machinethat can form up to 1000kg of product per hour. Solid and centrefilled products can be formed with this machine, which includeshard candies, toffee éclairs, and chewy candies. The ‘CF4’ can besupplied as a single machine to be incorporated into an existingline, or can be supplied as a full line from the cooking to wrapping.A.M.P-Rose also attends many trade exhibitions, the companyfeatures in the forthcoming ProSweets exhibition in Cologne from29th January to 1st February.Hall 10.1, Stand B-030Tel: +44 1427 611 969Email: info@amp-rose.comWeb: www.amp-rose.comTanis Food TecTanis Food Tec specialisesin process lines for bakery fill-ings and confectionery prod-ucts. On display on their standwill be the Roto MallowPlant,a new marshmallow produc-tion machine thatcombines cooling,aeration and extru-sion of the productat a low tempera-ture. Keeping the prod-uct in shape afterextrusion was a keyproblem as the re-quired higher tempera-tures during the aerationprocess made the product fluid.Shape loss was inevitable, giving brands a hard time to control and maintainthe look of their product. Tanis has solved this by integrating a cooling de-vice between the aerator and the manifold extruder. Manufacturers benefit as they can now make and replicate their marsh-mallow product exactly conform its design. A round marshmallow will re-main a 100% round instead of flowing out into an egg-shape. Another bonusof extrusion on lower temperatures is that the final cooling line can be short-ened.Tel: +31 320 281213Email: info@tanisfoodtec.com www.tanisfoodtec.comHall 10.1 Stand C61KahlWaxNatural wax specialistKahlWax will be unveil-ing its new product solu-tions for confectioneryand snacks at ProSweets.KahlWax offers atProSweets a total of sixproduct groups that in-clude polishing waxes,gloss waxes and non-stickwaxes. These waxes havebeen specially developedfor finishing applicationsand as effective coatingsfor sweets and snacks.Product ManagerGabriela Wohlenbergsays, “An appealing ap-pearance and the properconsistency are especially important for sweets like chocolate dragées orgummi bears as well as hard candies. Polishing waxes from KahlWax givethese products a high-gloss finish. At the same time, sealant coatings fromKahlWax protect sweet snacks from drying out, losing their flavour or beingdamaged by external factors.” www.kahlwax.deStand D-048fdiforumfdiforumwww.www..net.net050-052:Layout 1 19/12/11 08:49 Page 3004:Layout 1 16/12/11 09:19 Page 1Features• REFRIGERATION SPOTLIGHT • PACKAGING MATERIALS & DESIGN • GEARS & DRIVES • COLOURING • SNACK FOODS Regulars• INSTRUMENTATION SHOWCASE • MEET THE EXPERT • IMPORT & EXPORT Previews• HEALTH & SAFETY SOUTH • EASYFAIRS PACKAGING SHOWS • EASYFAIRS MAINTEC • CFIA • ACR Next month inINTERNATIONALFood&DrinkFood&Drinkwww.fdiforum.netFebruary 2012 - Deadline 18th January 2012 Subscribe today and receive3 issues for FREETELEPHONE+44 (0) 1472 310305FOR FURTHER DETAILSFrom only £31.50 youreceive 12 issues ofFood and DrinkInternational, theequivalent of 3 free issues,delivered direct to yourdesk.£31.50 UK£42.30 Europe£68.58 ROWPHOTO: WAITROSEPHOTO: KMC054:Layout 1 16/12/11 09:45 Page 1Safety and Dietary Risk Assessment.The conference will deal with risk assessmentfor pesticide residues in food and regulatorytesting procedures. Experts will discuss the riskperception of consumers and consequences forindustry, as well as ways to improve riskcommunication. The benefits and limitations ofprocessing information in risk assessment willalso be discussed.For more information, visit www.akademie-fresenius.com.9th-11th MarchInternational Food and DrinkExhibitionMetropolitan Expo Exhibition Centre, AthensThe 25th International Exhibition of Foodand Drink brings together the full range ofproducers, distributors and brand-owners topresent their products to a national, regional andinternational audience of retailers, wholesalers,restaurants and hoteliers.Long established as Greece’s leadingspecialised food and drink fair, IFDEX 2012provides exhibitors the opportunity to marketproducts to a carefully targeted audience. IFDEXserves as a showcase for the food and drinkindustries in countries in the Balkans, theMediterranean region and Europe as a whole.For more information, visit www.ifdex.gr.17th-19th MarchFood + TechnologyInternational Expo Centre, LahoreFood + Technology is one of the leading showsin Asia for the entire range of technologysuppliers to the food processing and packagingindustry. The industry meets at this show toexchange new developments and showcase thefuture of the food processing industry.At the same time, international suppliers offood processing machinery and equipment willavail the chance to widen their business scope bynetworking with Pakistani food professionalswho are eager to acquire the latest technology,and a conference features the latest thinking.For more information, visitfoodntechnology.com.pk.25th-26th FebruarySAPORE 2012Rimini FieraThe SAPORE Tasting Experience is theinternational expo dedicated to the tastes andtrends in catering and food service for eating out.The last event saw visitor numbers increase by5% year on year with 16% more foreignparticipants and the show continues itsexpansion this year under the banner ofinnovation. Research shows spending on eatingout has reached a total of €468 billion, and inItaly, the growth of the industry is attributedalmost entirely to the eating our market, makingthis a timely and valuable event.For more information, visit www.saporerimini.it.26th February-1st MarchHotelympiaExCeL, LondonHotelympia is the UK’s largest exhibition forfoodservice and hospitality. Running every twoyears, it is the ultimate platform for exhibitorsand visitors to meet in a business-focusedenvironment, covering food and drink, cateringequipment, interiors and technology.Business networking opportunities arecomplemented by an array of attractions, awards,and competitions – all delivering new ideas andinnovation for visitors to take back to theirbusiness. The best place to source productinnovations and ideas from a variety of suppliers,a number of new attractions will featurethroughout the show.For more information, visit www.hotelympia.com.28th-29th FebruaryInternational FreseniusConferenceAtrium Hotel, MainzThere is an increasing demand forinternational research and risk managementapproaches to ensure a safer global food supply.These are the core topics of the tenthInternational Fresenius Conference on Food28th-29th FebruaryHealth & Safety SouthSandown Park, EsherAt this major event, a full seminar programme willaddress some of the most important topics in this area,including how government health and safety policy and lawreform is set to change following the Löfstedt Review.The seminar programme, organised by the British SafetyCouncil, includes a presentation on Current Directions inGovernment Policy by Dr Paul Almond, while Mark Tyler, achartered safety and health practitioner, will highlight howhealth and safety law and policy is set for its greatest changes in two decades. For more information, visit www.healthandsafetyevents.co.uk.15th-16th FebruarySandwich & Snack ShowParis Porte de VersaillesThe Sandwich & Snack Show is the biggestEuropean event bringing together fast food andfood-on-the-go suppliers.Visitors to the event can meet three hundredexhibitors from across the food industry,showcasing their latest products and ingredients,while there will also be exhibitions of the latestpackaging, IT solutions and software, in additionto the latest thinking in concept design. The skillsof top chefs and experts will be demonstratedduring the Snacking des Chefs, and expertanalysis will be delivered through a conferenceprogramme.For more information, visit www.sandwichshows.com.19th-22nd FebruaryGulfoodInternational Conference and Exhibition Centre,DubaiEstablished over 25 years, Gulfood has a welldeserved reputation among exporters fordelivering spectacular return on investment. Forthe exporter seeking new sales from the MiddleEast, Africa and South Asia, Gulfood provides atrade and sourcing platform without equal, whereinternational flavours find world-class business.With highly interactive discussions, networkingluncheons, VIP connect, and a selection ofauxiliary events, Gulfood offers moreopportunities to meet, network and build lastingbusiness relationships. Events include the FoodLeaders Summit and the Food Processing andPackaging Forum.For more information, visit www.gulfood.com.21st-22nd FebruaryLogistics Link SouthSandown Park, EsherLogistics Link South will be held in one of theUK’s most prestigious exhibition venues –Sandown Park. Fresh from a £23 millionrefurbishment programme, the centre is one ofthe most sophisticated venues of its kind and hasthe capacity for a vast number of visitors.The last show in 2011 was hailed a success bymany exhibitors who made good contacts andexpect to do business as a result. 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He then took up the position of Sales Man-ager for a dryer manufacturer before his appointment toManaging Director of Hankison UK. Following the com-pany’s acquisition by SPX, Paul was employed as Sales Di-rector for its air treatment division with responsibility forestablishing business line goals and strategy. After this,Paul joined Atlas Copco Compressors within Business De-velopment, before being promoted to Business Line Manager.In his new role Paul and his team will be focused on the sales and marketing of cost-effective, energy-efficient industrial air compressors, quality air accessories and nitrogen generators.Spencerfield Spirit goesfrom strength to strengthSpencerfield Spirit Company has appointedBruce Borthwick as UK Sales Manager. Bruce has extensive experience in develop-ing new brands, having worked at InspiritBrands for ten years and more recently at Lau-rence Smith Wholesale. He says, ‘’This is agreat challenge and I am looking forward to ex-panding Spencerfield’s sales reach.”Bruce calls himself a seedsman, havingseeded brands into Scotland, Tyneside andBelfast like Absolut, Wyborowa and KetelOne Vodkas. Bruce is looking forward to seed-ing in a new whisky which the company hasuncovered resting in Oloroso casks at his dis-tributor in Jerez, which should be released inthe New Year, as well as the new EdinburghGin flavours in the pipeline, commencing withtheir Perthshire Raspberry Infusion which hasjust been produced and is already flying off theshelves at all trade events.appointmentsBeatson Clark appoints new head ofdesignGlass manufacturer Beatson Clark has appointed a new DesignEngineer to head up the company’s design team. Dean Arey takesover from outgoing Design Engineer Alan Haigh, who retired in Oc-tober.Dean has worked in glass packaging design for the last twelveyears. His previous role as Senior Product Designer for a leadingglass manufacturer has provided him with a broad knowledge of theindustry and a wealth of experience in glass design, project man-agement and 3D CAD technology.Dean says, “I want to offer an alternative approach to glass designby showing the initial concept as a full visual representation, as youwould see from a design agency. Seeing an image of what the endproduct would look like will make it much easier for our customersto make decisions on the initial design. In addition, we will also becontinually exploring new lightweighting opportunities.”Needlers appointsBusinessDevelopmentManagerNeedlers, suppliers of janitor-ial and personal protection equip-ment to the food manufacturingindustry, has appointed AmandaWhitehouse as its new BusinessDevelopment Manager for theNorth of England. Amanda has an impressive history in a variety of sales roles within thefood and beverage industry, and will be bringing over 25 years’ experience toher new role. She joins Needlers after working for a number of high profilecompanies, including Carlsberg, and is looking forward to the challenge ofmeeting with a host of potential customers across the region and throughoutthe UK.Amanda says, “I’m very pleased to be taking on this new role in the Northand I’m keen to help Needlers expand upon its existing customer basethroughout the region and UK. I enjoy dealing with customers on a regularbasis, and that was critical in my decision to take on this role.”58www.fdiforum.netRectory Food Groupappoints FoodService DirectorRectory Food Group, supplierof quality poultry, red meat andfood ingredients, has appointedAndrew Stephens as Director ofFood Service. He will be responsi-ble for expanding and developingRectory’s full fresh and frozenpoultry offering, in particular theHot Chicken Company brand andall vegetable products.Andrew brings with him over fifteen years’ experience, and a strongfoundation within the food sector. From previous roles with Delifrance,The Juice Company and Invicta Foods, he has invaluable knowledge of in-gredients and flavours. His new role at Rectory will require him to developthe division, building on the foundations for growth already in place.Andrew says, “I’m very pleased to join Rectory Food Group. The op-portunity to play such a diverse role was one I couldn’t turn down. I’m ex-cited to bring my experience to the table and am confident I’ve establisheda strong platform within the food sector to really make a difference.”Dean Arey(photo courtesy of theSheffield Star)058:Layout 1 16/12/11 09:48 Page 1059:Layout 1 16/12/11 09:48 Page 1Next >