< Previous40 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netSNACK FOODSJ O Sims launches Ocean Spray’s Crunchy CranberriesTM in UK Ingredient specialist J O Sims has launched Crunchy CranberriesTM by Ocean Spray in the UK. The crunchy ingredient format has been created using a new drying process to provide food manufacturers with new application and innovation opportunities. J O Sims’ Innovation Manager, Emma Raper, said: “This new fruit ingredient from Ocean Spray combines the aroma and bright red colour of cranberries with a lasting crunchy texture, especially in snack, cereal and confectionery applications.” She adds: “We anticipate this new format being chocolate coated in confectionery, used as toppings for yoghurt and salads, in cereals, or eaten as a crunchy ingredient in conventional trail-mixes or on their own as a snack.” Crunchy CranberriesTM were launched at the SIAL food trade show in October, where they were nominated for the ‘SIAL Innovation Award’. Ocean Spray and J O Sims will be exhibiting Crunchy Cranberries™ at ISM from the 27th to 30th January in Cologne. For more information, visit www.josims.com/ingredientscrunchycranberries.html.undertaken by Ipsos MORI of behalf of Public Health England finding that around nine in ten people support the government working with the food industry to make everyday food and drinks healthier. There’s no shortage of ingredients and solutions for manufacturers to utilise when looking to slash the sugar content of their products whilst maintaining sweetness. Stevia is perhaps the best-known example and, with no shortage of innovation taking place in this market space, doubtless it will continue its dominance. But it’s not the only solution, with rare sugars purporting similar sweetness to sugar with fewer calories. For manufacturers wary of sweeteners, natural or otherwise, and consumers not always appreciating the taste, rare sugars may be one of the best ways forward for the sweet snacks industry. It’s not just a case of what’s being taken out of products, but rather what’s being put in, with family favourites being fortified with fibre and protein. This way consumers really can have their cake and eat it. At present, the UK government is currently consulting over fortifying flour with folic acid. If signed into law, this would allow manufacturers to offer breads and baked goods that have a health benefit for pregnant mothers and women looking to conceive. Protein and future trends Protein is big business, whether fortifying chocolate bars or as a powder whizzed through a post-workout shake. That goes double for the snack foods industry where meat snacks such as jerkies and meat bars have rapidly gained in popularity over the last few years driven, in no small part, by paleo and keto diets. While this trajectory goes on, the protein trend continues with faux meat snacks which, according to Whole Food Markets, will be one of the biggest market movers through 2019. Here we’ll have big meaty flavours and textures but with none of the meat or dairy, tapping the massive vegan market and the growing number of people reducing animal products in their diets. Snack foods feature heavily on the retailer’s future trends list as consumers do away with the traditional three meal structure. The emphasis for future snacking is all about better ingredients with artisanal versions of old favourites. So expect to see more packaged snacks that evoke feelings of nostalgia without comprising on taste or style. It’s clear that the snack food market is evolving, not only vying for a health halo, but the wings and harp to go with it. As manufacturers embrace solutions designed to reduce sugar, salt and fat in their foods but retain flavour, consumers will be able to enjoy their old favourites without overindulging. That’ll certainly make keeping those New Year’s resolutions a little bit easier. © Shutterstock/Exakterina Markelova38-41.qxp_Layout 1 18/12/2018 10:04 Page 3111Countries27,000Attendees1,350SuppliersA Tasteof TomorrowRegister to attend at ife.co.ukCo-located with:38-41.qxp_Layout 1 18/12/2018 10:04 Page 442 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netNEW YEAR, NEW SUPPLIERSThe start of a new calendar year traditionally brings with it a chance for individuals to pause, take stock of their lives, make goals towards betterment and put steps into place to achieve those aims. It’s the kind of proactive thinking that could well put businesses in good stead for the coming twelve months, especially when it comes to suppliers. It’s no exaggeration to say that food and drink companies are dependent on their suppliers. Indeed, a recipe is only as good as its ingredients, and a company is only as good as its suppliers. It serves to follow, then, that if a company is relying on mediocre suppliers, then they will be cordoned off from achieving their full potential. This can arise when companies are looking to trim back supply chain costs and run a tighter leaner operation. But using cheap suppliers for cheapness sake can be counterproductive and, conversely, end up costing a company in the long run. So this year, Food and Drink International is calling on food businesses to inspect their supply chain, examine each and every supplier and asks themselves: am I getting the absolutely best? If not, then now’s the time to change. Relationships between companies and their suppliers can be sacred, stretching back for generations, especially where family-run businesses are concerned. Although a company won’t enjoy a relationship of this kind with every supplier, it does highlight the importance of building connections based on mutual Shake up your suppliers Food and Drink International is calling on food and drinks businesses to make examining and, if needed, changing their suppliers a New Year’s resolution. © Shutterstock/gpointstudio42-43.qxp_Layout 1 18/12/2018 10:05 Page 1Food & Drink International 43www.fdiforum.netNEW YEAR, NEW SUPPLIERSLabfacility Labfacility are UK distributors of the Verigo Cold Chain range of data loggers for monitoring temperature, humidity and food storage quality. The company is now introducing the new Pod Range. Cold chain monitoring - easier than ever. Save time, ensure quality, and increase visibility of your temperature-controlled logistics operations. NO wires or WiFi required. The Pod environmental data logger records and wirelessly transmits temperature data and excursion alerts to your smartphones and tablets; no cables or readers required! Simply download the Verigo app for Android™ or iOS™ to your smart device and start using your Pod. • Accuracy+/- 0.5°C • Resolution0.01°C • Logging Interval1 min to 18 hours (user configurable) • Min/Max. Temperature-25°C to +60°C • Standards MetIP65 Tel: +44(0) 1243 871280 Web: www.labfacility.com Email: sales@labfacility.com Packline Materials Handling Packline Materials Handling has been designing and manufacturing lifting and handling equipment since 1993, and with its ‘Compac’ range of stainless-steel handling equipment has established itself as the leading supplier of quality materials handling equipment for the food processing industry worldwide. Packline can provide bespoke solutions for any materials handling issues by creating new concepts or tailoring existing lifting and handling equipment to meet specific requirements. The ‘Compac’ Mobile Lifter The small footprint, purpose-designed compact framework, positioning of handlebars and addition of an optional remote control device provide improved manoeuvrability and ease of use for the operator. The ‘Compac’ is flexible in design, ergonomic, operator friendly and easy to use, meaning it meets the needs of today’s lifting requirements. Bespoke designs to suit your needs Packline’s ‘Compac’ range of bespoke lifters and attachments are built to order allowing our sales team to ensure that you get the correct lifting and handling solution for your needs. The company’s in-house design expertise and manufacturing facilities enable high-quality and effective solutions to be realised within short lead times. Tel: +44(0) 1202 307700 Web: www.packline.co.uk Email: info@packline.co.ukgoals, gains and interaction. Yes, bottom lines are, ultimately, the name of the game, but there’s no reason that these connections need not be born from a place of understanding and friendship. It only takes a visit to one of the major trade shows to see this first-hand. So if a company feels they’re getting the cold shoulder or poor treatment from any given supplier, it’s definitely worth considering finding another. Finding a new supplier can be transformative to a company, whether it’s raw ingredients or machinery, the difference from supplier to supplier can be startling. For example, one supplier of machinery and equipment might just want to squeeze a company for all they’ve got and supply a top end piece of equipment for the sake of it. However, a supplier you want on your side will take the time to get to know a company and its operations and offer a machine that’s best suited for a company’s production and processing needs, rather than what will make them the most profit. They might also offer a bespoke option, ensuring a company gets a solution tailor-made to meet their needs. This is the difference a quality supplier can have. It can literally mean the difference between hitting profits and not, of using the very best ingredients and something mediocre. The importance of suppliers cannot be overstated, but it’s important not to lose sight of how bad – or even middling – suppliers can affect a business. So this New Year, make it your resolution to find the right suppliers for you. © Shutterstock/Sailom42-43.qxp_Layout 1 18/12/2018 10:06 Page 244 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netPROSWEETS COLOGNEThis emphasis this year at ProSweets Cologne is on automation and making the Industry 4.0 vision a tangible reality. With demand for sweet treats and snacks only rising, manufacturers are now more than ever exploring complete automation options. The three-day event will demonstrate how far the Industry 4.0 technologies have already advanced within the industry and what the next stages on the way to the Smart Factory are. Over 300 exhibitors will be presenting solutions with which complex manufacturing and packing processes can be optimised intelligently. Focus on packaging Today, packing really does have to be a jack-of-all-trades. Innova Market Insights will demonstrate this in detail on the “Sweet Trends” special zone in the Boulevard in the passage leading to the packing section of the event. Visitors will be granted insights into the latest packing trends and most recent developments in the sweets and snacks segment. The special “PACKAGING - Function meets Design” event, which is taking place at the Cologne fair grounds from in conjunction with partners from the industry and design sector, will show how innovative packing materials can be combined with creative ideas for new product concepts. A team from the Fraunhofer Institute for Microsystems and Solid Body Technologies that is working on holistic and complete traceability is also on board. To achieve this the scientists from Munich are integrating intelligent sensors into the packaging that carry out the quality control. Furthermore, a sustainability course for packaging and design organised by pacoon, one of the leading packaging design agencies in the DACH zone, awaits the visitors. The agency will be presenting ideas for individually optimised solutions for companies from the sweets industry – from the strategy, to the packaging concept, material and recycling aspects, through to the communication. Future trends With the current consumer wishes in mind, ingredients specialists want to give the sweet producers a competitive edge at the point of sale. In addition to market-leading companies such as Döhler, GNT, Olam or Noreva, smaller and medium-sized companies in this segment are also exhibiting at ProSweets Cologne. Innova Market Insights will additionally present the current trends from the market segment of raw sweets. The machine builders, who will also be represented at the Cologne fair grounds, provide the appropriate equipment for the processing of heat-sensitive raw materials. Beyond this the “Ingredients - Reformulation for Sweets and Snacks” special event as well as numerous lectures and discussions in the Speakers Corner will provide a deep insight into the current trends and recipes. Moreover, The German Agricultural Society (DLG) is offering free specialised tours on the theme of reformulation at the trade fair. ProSweets Cologne is co-located with ISM. For more information, visit www.prosweets.com or email visitor@prosweets-cologne.de. ProSweets Cologne Taking place from 27 – 30 January 2019, ProSweets Cologne offers the complete range of supplies for the sweets and snacks industry – from innovative ingredients, to pioneering packaging solutions. 44-45.qxp_Layout 1 18/12/2018 10:07 Page 1Food & Drink International 45www.fdiforum.netPROSWEETS COLOGNEVisitors to ProSweets 2019 who are interested in discussing the latest cocoa ingredient options and application trends are invited to stop by Hall 10.1, Aisle D, Stand No. 020 to meet with product and innovation team members from Olam Cocoa. A leading originator of cocoa beans, a globally leading cocoa processor, and the world’s foremost focused supplier of cocoa beans and cocoa ingredients (cocoa powders, cocoa butters and cocoa masses), Olam Cocoa is a fully integrated cocoa business. Cocoa beans are sourced from all major origins across Africa, Asia and South America, and the portfolio of ingredient brands is led by deZaan, with its heritage of more than 100 years of cocoa excellence. Premium deZaan cocoa powders are ideal for use across the entire spectrum of application possibilities, from dairy and bakery, to beverages, ice cream, cereal and high-end chocolates, providing consistency, quality and functionality. Customers in Europe are also supplied with products from African origin brand Unicao, the value-driven Macao cocoa powders brand, and confectionery and speciality fats brand Britannia. At Olam’s six Cocoa Innovation Centres across Europe, Asia, North and South America, the product development and innovation teams support the creation of new application opportunities and the refinement of existing recipes for customers. And, as one of the world’s leading suppliers of sustainable cocoa, Olam Cocoa is accelerating progress towards the goal of 100% traceable cocoa volumes from its direct origination supply chain by 2020. Through its sustainability programmes, Olam Cocoa aims to support prosperous farmers and farming systems to co-exist with thriving communities and healthy eco-systems. This effort is supported by AtSource, Olam’s latest sustainability offering, a comprehensive sustainable sourcing solution for agricultural raw materials and food ingredients. Olam Cocoa is dedicated to creating inspiring, innovative, best-in-class cocoa ingredients and team members look forward to meeting with all attendees and stand visitors during ProSweets 2019. Olam Cocoa superior cocoa ingredients & innovation servicesGet in touch with our Cocoa team: Tel: (+44) 20 7389 6464 Web: www.olamgroup.com Email: cocoa@olamnet.com Hall 10.1, Aisle D, Stand No. 020 44-45.qxp_Layout 1 18/12/2018 10:07 Page 246 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netFRUIT LOGISTICAFruit Logistica covers every single sector of the fresh produce business and provides a complete picture of the latest innovations, products and services at every link in the international supply chain. It thus offers superb networking and contact opportunities to the key decision-makers in every sector of the industry. From 6 - 8 February 2019 companies from across the entire fresh produce sector – from global players to small and medium-sized companies and organisations from all over the world - will again be present in Berlin. The entire spectrum of the fresh fruit and vegetable sector. The bigger the market, the bigger the demand. With consumer spending on fresh fruit and vegetables in Europe increasing to an expected €800 billion by 2030, the importance of the global fresh produce industry’s leading exhibition Fruit Logistica also continues to grow. That’s because the buyers, category managers and importers who attend in greater number each year now find themselves under increasing pressure to secure sustainable sources of supply while developing ever more reliable, technologically sophisticated distribution chains to bring that produce to market. At the same time, while those purchasing decision-makers might hold more of the cards when deciding where to spend their budgets, they certainly don’t have a monopoly on market insight. This goes some way to explaining why they return to Berlin every year for Fruit Logistica in great number: they need to keep track of new opportunities, innovative products and the latest technological trends, which makes the event itself a particularly effective shop window. The budgets involved are by no means small. Eurogroup, for example, which sources fresh fruit and vegetables exclusively on behalf of Germany’s Rewe and Coop Switzerland, recently revealed that hundreds of million euros’ worth of produce now move through its procurement centres in Germany, Spain, Italy and Switzerland each year. That’s one of many potential customers who come to Fruit Logistica and are very much ready to do business. In fact, a survey of trade visitors to 2018’s Fruit Logistica found that close to 86% were involved in making decisions relating to purchasing and procurement, while 43.7% were directly responsible for decision-making processes at their company. A leg-up for start-ups This year, Fruit Logistica is offering innovative start-ups a Fruit Logistica Taking place at Messe Berlin, Fruit Logistica is the essential meeting place for the fresh produce sector, from importers and exporters, fruit and vegetable producers, wholesalers and retailers, to packaging and handling and transport and logistic.46-47.qxp_Layout 1 18/12/2018 10:08 Page 1Food & Drink International 47www.fdiforum.netFRUIT LOGISTICA VISIT US AT FRUIT LOGISTICA6-8 FEB. 2019 / BOOTH 5.2/D05TEL +44 (0) 1304 840 581sales@sharpakaylesham.comMAXIPACK®ADDED PROTECTION FOR RIPE AND READY-TO-EAT FRUITNEXPAN®DISTRIPACK®Made from upto85%recycled PETRPETHEATSEALABLERAVIPACK®FORMIPACK®MAXIPACK®MAXIPACK®helping hand. Focusing on the theme “Disrupt Agriculture”, the first Start-up Day event will take place on 8 February 2019 in conjunction with the leading trade fair for the global fresh produce trade. Hall 9 will serve as a networking hub for start-ups and established companies across the value chain. The start-up area is the place to be for anyone interested in making contact and conducting business with start-up companies. Highlights include the Start-up Stage, where young enterprises present their pioneering business concepts, technologies and visions of the future. All start-ups working on the development of smart solutions aimed at improving efficiency and sustainability in the fresh produce industry are invited to apply for Start-up Day. The main focus is on B2B business models and innovative technologies in the following fields: agtech, digital farming, crop science, postharvest technology, logistics/supply chain management, packaging and packing technology. For more information and for tickets, visit www.fruitlogistica.de/en or email fruitlogistica@messe-berlin.de. 46-47.qxp_Layout 1 18/12/2018 10:08 Page 248 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netGULFOODWith some 98,000 visitors and 5,000 exhibitors, Gulfood 2019 is the place to be for food and beverage businesses. For this year, there’s more going on than every before, such as the Gulfood Innovation Summit, a three-day conference covering a range of topics from innovation in food and beverage, including key consumer trends and marketing opportunities. It’s invaluable for attendees to stay abreast of product innovation and industry success stories. After its successful debut at last year’s event, this year sees the welcomed return of the Discover Zone. Here exhibitors will be able to apply for recently-launched products to be showcased in an exclusive and interactive lounge. The Gulfood Discover Zone will also feature a dedicated area for companies that have never conducted business in the MENA region before and are using Gulfood as a market-entry opportunity. For the first time at Gulfood, the Tastes of the World is a battle of culinary flavours as renowned chefs compete for the world’s best cuisine. Celebrating food as a diverse, sensory pleasure that is both enriched and distinguished by its country of origin, this festival-style competition rewards international chefs based on the deliciousness of their on-the-spot offerings. Elsewhere, Halal Food World is a show-within-a-show concept returning for its sixth edition at Gulfood. This major global trading platform generates lucrative investment opportunities for international food and beverage businesses looking to capitalise on the burgeoning halal sector that is witnessing significant growth in Muslim and non-Muslim countries around the globe. Reflecting the United Arab Emirates’ strategic position as an international centre for halal food trading, Halal World Food showcases the full spectrum of halal products – including vegan and vegetarian food, meat and poultry, canned goods, energy drinks, gourmet and more. Like it or not, unique launches from unlikely sources will be influencing your business decisions in 2019. In this adaptive climate, the Gulfood Startup Programme welcomes hands-on entrepreneurs to demonstrate how their contribution to the food industry is lighting the way to a smarter tomorrow. Then, of course, there’s the Gulfood Innovation Awards which seek to celebrate and reward excellence across brands and products, with an industry-wide campaign encouraging over 300 entries, a judging panel of prestigious industry leaders. It culminates at the glamorous gala dinner awards, held during the show. With intense interest from the media and visitors alike, the event offers unprecedented opportunities for industry networking and brand profile-raising through PR and sponsorship. All this plus so much more. For more information and to register, visit www.gulfood.com.Gulfood returns from 17 – 21 February at the Dubai World Trade Centre to showcase thousands of new-to-market suppliers, innovative channels and benchmark global commodity prices. Gulfood 2019Gulfood 201948.qxp_Layout 1 18/12/2018 10:09 Page 1Food & Drink International 49www.fdiforum.netBEVIALE MOSCOWGlobal solutions.Local success.Welcome to a market on the rise! Highly attractive in presenting the latest beverage technology for the industry, Beviale Moscow also focuses on education, packaging, liquid processing, marketing, and raw materials, offering important networking opportunities in a constantly growing market. Be part of it!Inquiries/Learn more: T +49 9 11 86 06-86 84 | beviale-moscow@nuernbergmesse.debeviale-moscow.comLast year saw almost 150 exhibitors descend on Russia for Beviale Moscow, with over 5,000 trade visitors across 2,000 square meters of exhibition space to see the latest developments in beverage technology and production and tapping the lucrative Russian market. The whole process chain From raw materials to marketing the final product and any technology or logistic aspect in between - no matter what part you are interested in, you will certainly find it at Beviale Moscow. Beviale Moscow is the first and only exhibition in Russia covering the complete process chain for the whole beverage industry. Global solutions, local success Beviale Moscow is the combination of two major success factors: Long-term market growth in Russia and the obvious demand for international quality products on the one hand and on the other hand the great expertise of NürnbergMesse when it comes to serving the beverage industry. At Beviale Moscow, you can benefit from the best mixture of it: A high-quality exhibition perfectly adapted to the local conditions. Great networking, great knowledge Beviale Moscow is more than a simple exhibition. A whole bundle of accompanying events and special areas give an integral picture of the status of Russia’s beverage market. Prestigious seminars such as the ‘VLB Seminar for Brewers’. A vital network of supporting industry associations and special areas focusing on most demanded topics such as ‘Wine Production’ or ‘Packaging Innovation’ mix up to perfect overall network opportunities and deep contacts into the Russian beverage industry. For more information and for tickets, visit www.english.beviale-moscow.com/en.Beviale Moscow 2019 Beviale Moscow 2019 takes place from 19 – 21 February at Crocus Expo offering beverage suppliers and producers ample opportunities to learn about the latest trends and innovations. © Shutterstock/Popva Valeriya49.qxp_Layout 1 18/12/2018 10:10 Page 1Next >