IMPORT AND EXPORTREFRIGERATIONNEWSSee us on stand F2 at easyFairs PACKTECH and stand A39 at The ACR Show See us on stand F2 at easyFairs PACKTECH and stand A39 at The ACR Show INTERNATIONALFood&DrinkFood&Drinkwww.fdiforum.netFEBRUARY2012 £3.50 STERLINGShelfappeal…Shelfappeal…01:Layout 1 27/1/12 09:35 Page 102:Layout 1 27/1/12 09:36 Page 1Website: www.fdiforum.netEditor:Steve Fisher (s.fisher@blmgroup.co.uk) Editor’s PA:Angela Sharman Journalists: Steve Williams (s.williams@blmgroup.co.uk) Mike Shields (m.shields@blmgroup.co.uk) Elis Ballard (e.ballard@blmgroup.co.uk) Michael Fisher (m.fisher@blmgroup.co.uk) Sales Director:Teri Cooper Sales Manager:Rebecca Robertshaw Assistant Sales Manager: Sam Trott Sales: Nikki Logan, Lisa Grenney • Tel: +44 (0) 1472 310302 Accounts & Subscriptions:Dawn Cook Design & Production:Gary Jorgensen, Mark Casson, Rachel Green (studio@blmgroup.co.uk)Editorial: Tel: +44 (0) 1472 310305, Fax: +44 (0) 1472 310317 Email: fdi@blmgroup.co.ukWebsite: www.fdiforum.netPart of the Business Link Magazine Group: Armstrong House, Armstrong Street, Grimsby, N E Lincs DN31 2QE EnglandAll rights reserved. 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The views expressed in this publication are not necessarily the views of those held by the publisher.but what effect will this have on humanresources?Snack foods33The global snack foods market is set to groweven further this year, thanks mainly toinnovations in taste and flavour• Oxford Instruments• Haas-MeinckeMeet the expert38Invaluable advice from industry specialistseasyFairs Packaging 41Five major packing shows, held at the NEC inBirmingham on 29th February and 1st March,will provide a valuable overview of the sector• STV PACKAGING UK Ltd• Enercon Industries Ltd• Adpak• Kornelis Caps & ClosureseasyFairs MAINTEC 48easyFairs MAINTEC – the only UK showdedicated to the industrial maintenance andasset management sectors – returns toBirmingham’s NEC to showcase the very latesttechnologies in the sector CFIA 49CFIA Rennes 2012, taking place from 13th to15th March is set to be a must-attend eventFebruary 2012Cover photographscourtesy of:Main:www.shutterstock.com/ Vitaly KorovinTop:Færch Plast PackagingMiddle:ZetesBottom:www.sxc.hu / mexikidsNews 4• General news• On the shelf - new products and initiatives• On line - production newsImport and export16 Although the EU remains a lucrative exportcustomer for the food and drink sector, therehas been growth in many emerging marketssuch as China, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong andSouth Africa• ClydebuiltInstrumentation showcase20Refrigeration21 Increased concerns on energy efficiency has ledto major changes in the refrigeration sectorPackaging materials and design21The latest packaging combine energy efficiencywith user-friendly designColouring27Food colouring can determine your marketing,reputation and success, so investing in yourproduct’s hue is vital• Sensient Food Colors Germany GmbHGears, drives and controls30Competitive advantage will come from a moreadvanced range of gears, drives and controlsContents133031The ACR Show 51The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Show,is the only national showcase for innovation,networking and knowledge transfer forindustry and cooling equipment end users • GalxC Cooling Services LimitedEvents55Your chance to keep abreast of forthcomingexhibitions and food fairs from around theworldClassified56Appointments 58This magazine is now fully recyclable. By recycling magazines, you can help reduce waste and add to the 5.5 million tonnes ofpaper already recycled by the UK paper industry each year. Before you recycle your magazine, please ensure you remove allplastic wrapping, free gifts and samples. 03:Layout 1 27/1/12 11:16 Page 1Færch Plast to open manufacturing plant in UKDanish plastics packaging producer Færch Plast A/S areto open a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in NorthEast England. A large part of its production for the UK mar-ket will be moved to the new Durham plant as part of an on-going strategy to secure costs, improve efficiencies andminimise its environmental impact.Færch Plast A/S has acquired 14,000 square metres of fac-tory buildings with a view to starting production in the sum-mer of 2012. This key move will help improve operatingefficiencies, shorten lead times and further strengthen theoverall service provided to its rapidly expanding UK cus-tomer base.CEO Lars Gade Hansen says, “This significant investmentis part of Færch Plast A/S’s long term strategy of being closeto its customers, which means that they, among other things,can achieve a high level of supply security.”newsGoplasticpallets.com protectsThe Famous GrouseGoplasticpallets.com has come to the aid of estab-lished Scotch producer The Edrington Group. Go-plasticpallets.com recommended a switch fromwooden pallets to plastic pallets for a more durable,less damaging solution to keep the scotch safe duringtransportation – essential since each pallet can carry£60,000 worth of scotch. After being impressed by Goplasticpallets.com’sknowledge, TEG ordered 1400 of the company’s APB1210 Pool Perforated 5R pallets. TEG requested theremoval of the lips to prevent damaging the cases andinner gift cartons, which often overhang the edge ofthe pallets. Anti-slip strips were added as a necessityto protect the fragile cargo, from the bottling line tothe container. TEG also requested that Goplasticpal-lets.com sequentially number each of the 1400 palletsfor internal auditing purposes.Jamie Gardiner, TEG’s Purchasing Assistant , says,“From initial enquiry to order placement, Goplastic-pallets.com went the extra mile to ensure we pur-chased the most suitable pallets.”New combo platformand bag dischargerfor elevated stationsIntroduction of a combination bulkbag discharger with access platform byFlexicon Europe creates the ideal mech-anism where controlled overhead re-lease of material is required for loadpick-up direct into drums, boxes, bagsor bins.Depending on plant requirements,variations on platform design enablethe Flexicon Combo Unit to facilitatedirect access beneath the bag dischargespout allowing containers to be col-lected by fork truck. The access plat-form is essential to allow an operator to easily and safely reach the pointwhere a bulk bag must be securely attached to the discharge spout for effec-tive release of material whist preventing overflow or spillage, maximising fulldischarge and avoiding site contamination.The Bulk Bag Discharger is available in frame variations allowing full bagsto be positioned within the discharger by integral or overhead powered hoist– trolley or fork truck.New Salvo Control Panel + improves operationalperformanceCastell Safety International has launched a new con-trol panel for its Salvo range of drive-away preventionproducts. Suitable for use with automatic and manualloading bay doors, Salvo Control Panel+ is easier both touse and install.The Salvo system already delivers operating efficien-cies in terms of visually indicating loading bay availability,reducing needless waiting time and confirming the pres-ence of trucks ready for loading or unloading. The newSCP+ increases operational efficiency still further withthe addition of an illuminated lock. In 24/7 operating en-vironments this feature helps drivers locate the lock por-tion faster and therefore saves time.The safety function of the control panel has also beenenhanced and now features forcibly guided safety relays.SCP+ has also been designed for simpler installation. A new ergonomic enclosure allows for fastaccess to the electrical terminals and reduces wiring time.What a Bloody success!Who makes the best Bloody Mary?Twelve mixologists competed in theTabasco British Bloody Mary Chal-lenge. Representing a wide variety ofbars, the talented twelve were chosenfrom over sixty entries across the UKand they stirred up plenty of excite-ment in Mark’s Bar, Hix BrewerStreet, London.The judges – food writers CharlesCampion and Tom Parker Bowles,legendary mixologist Nick Strange-way and the eponymous Mark Hix –had to select one winner in two cate-gories. Best Classic Bloody Marywent to Roman Foltan of The Lang-ham Hotel, London, while RobinWebb, mixologist for 64th and Social, Clapham walked away with the prizefor best Alternative Bloody Mary.Charles Campion says, “The competition was extremely close. We hadlively debates over one or two as the standard was so high, but after revisit-ing all entries, these two had the edge. Roman’s balance of flavours was justperfect and Robin’s recipe and presentation were inspirational.”4www.fdiforum.net04-12:Layout 1 27/1/12 09:28 Page 104-12:Layout 1 27/1/12 09:28 Page 2Printpack’s Kutno plant celebrates birthday with year ofmilestonesPrintpack’s 10,000 sq m Kutno manufacturingplant has reached the first anniversary of its open-ing with a tally of significant achievements – gainingquality and packaging standards along with a raft ofglobal brand customers. The €40 million plant, which opened in late2010, houses new rotogravure and flexographicprinting equipment, as well as a laminator, whichallows for more complex laminated structures. As a result, new applications are being made availableincluding lidding, pouches and shelf-stable rigid packaging – all manufactured to a suite of interna-tional standards.In 2010, the Kutno plant was awarded a ‘Recognition of High Achievement – Superior’ rating fromits first AIB audit and maintained this rating in the 2011 audit. In 2011, the Printpack Kutno plantwas awarded certification in the BRC/IoP Global Standard for Packaging and Packaging Materials inthe high hygiene risk category. The plant was also awarded ISO 9001 certification during 2011.newsHamilton-Clark providesadvanced refrigerationsolution for BoothsHamilton-Clark has designed, procured andproject managed the installation of an advancedrefrigeration solution for Booths Supermarkets’new high profile store within MediaCityUK.Providing for all the store’s refrigerationneeds, Hamilton-Clark designed, procured andproject managed the installation of a highly ad-vanced transcritical CO2 refrigeration system.With a global warming impact of 1 compared to3800 for traditional synthetic refrigerants, theCO2 system provides a much more sustainablerefrigeration solution. Hamilton-Clark was ableto make further improvements in efficiency andenergy consumption by designing a heat recov-ery system which recovers the heat expelled fromthe CO2 refrigeration system and directs it intoair handling units, providing heat to the storeand hot tap water.Hamilton-Clark managing director DanielClark says, “Energy efficiency and sustainabilitywere at the forefront of the design, combinedwith a need for an ultra high quality finish.”Riggs Autopack onshow at GulfoodDepositing and filling ma-chine manufacturer Riggs Au-topack Ltd is driving forwardglobal business initiatives by ex-hibiting for the first time at Gul-food 2012 in Dubai, and will belocated on the PPMA Stand atthe Pavillion.Expanding into new interna-tional markets has seen a rise inexport sales, due in part to re-cently recruited sales agentsacross the world. The companyis also supplying their Model1000 depositing and filling equipment direct to food manufacturers aroundthe world including a recent project for the Sultan of Oman. Riggs Autopack’s General Manager Nigel Matthews will be attending theshow and said: “Strengthening our international sales team and investingin marketing has contributed to expansion of our global sales network. Thishas raised our profile and we have seen a notable increase in overseas salesactivity. We are excited to be exhibiting at Gulfood. It will present new op-portunities and we hope to attract new customers.”Nicholl adds flexible film lidding to rangeFood packaging specialist Nicholl Food Packaging is widening its rangefollowing appointment as the UK and Ireland distributor for Plastopil,a manufacturer of flexible barrier films and packaging.The company is offering Plastopil’s Toplex film for the MAP(Modified Atmosphere Packaging) lidding of trays and formfill seal machines. It will also be adding further productsfrom Plastopil’s range to its portfolio.Co-extruded and laminated, Toplex Lidding Filmsare ideal for food trays manufactured in a range ofmaterials.Toplex films are formulated to optimise shelf lifeand reduce freezer burn. They can be specified in high, mediumor low barrier and are available in various thicknesses.Seal layers are available to deliver locked or easy peel sealing, while easypeel seals can be at different strengths. Clarity, gloss and anti-fog properties maximise on-shelf appeal while blue and white versions providebranding opportunities.Wireless autonomous data loggersThese wireless au-tonomous data log-gers from Rotronicare suitable for themost diverse humid-ity and temperaturemonitoring tasks. RFtransmissions savethe user wiring costs,and useful data canbe recorded quicklyand easily where ac-cess is severely re-stricted.This combination of wireless transmissions and data logger results in max-imised failure safety. The data is sent as powered NFC tags at 433 MHz andcan be received via a USB dongle up to 100 meters away depending on theenvironment.The data is read out by the auto install software and privacy is protectedwith an activating access code that comes with every device. Both single de-vices and groups can be enabled for data readout. The software allows theuser to configure and read up to 100 devices at the same time.The wireless autonomous data loggers are suitable for monitoring tasksboth in industry and science.6www.fdiforum.net04-12:Layout 1 27/1/12 09:28 Page 304-12:Layout 1 27/1/12 09:28 Page 4Viscose hots up for Cha ChaChilliViscose Closures of Crawley have recently supplieda heatshrink capsule to Wigan based producer Cha ChaChilli for use on their Original Pepper Sauce bottles.The 28mm x 60mm gloss capsules have a horizontalgold tear strip and are colour matched to the bottlelabel. “Viscose Closures were recommended to us byour bottle suppliers,” explains Glenn Marsh, owner ofCha Cha Chilli Co, “and the level of service they haveprovided us with has been outstanding. The new cap-sule is a perfect match to our existing label and givesthe bottle an appealing and professional finish. Wehave a new sauce in development and will be returningto Viscose Closures to provide a tamper evident capsule when the sauce is ready for market.”newsCharpak’s bakery range soldlike hot cakesCharpak are looking forward to the next easyFairsshow in February as they were delighted with the re-sponse they received at the easyFairs Packaging In-novation exhibition in London.This was not only thanks to their new creativestand graphics but also the interest they had in theirbakery range of packaging. The bakery range consistsof packaging for single and multipack cupcakes,muffins, loaf cakes, doughnuts, mini bites and six toeight inch celebration cakes, all produced in clearrPET packaging. Business Development Manager Deidre Trindersays, “It was the best show that we have ever exhib-ited at and we plan to continue to develop innovativepackaging for the bakery sector over the comingmonths.”Retrofit Savoy set for warm and coolfuture with KingspanKingspan Insulated Panels havebeen used in a £220m retrofit ofLondon’s Savoy Hotel, resulting inthe building being returned to itssplendour while embracing insula-tion technology. A cold storage area has been cre-ated using Kingspan’s Modular Box,combining high levels of guaranteedthermal performance with ease of as-sembly and a supported fast trackservice. CCS Ltd installed nineteen flat-pack, site-assembled, walk-in coldstores at The Savoy. The ModularBoxes comprise high performancepanels, which have a PIR, LPCB approved FIREsafe core and provide opti-mum levels of thermal efficiency with crucially important fire protection.MWC Contracts (Roofing) Ltd installed 240m2 of Kingspan KS1000 Lo-Pitch, a high specification low pitched roof system and 150m2 of KS1000RW, a trapezoidal profiled system, both in Goosewing Grey Kingspan XLForte.The panels are single component, single-fix systems, which can acceleratebuild speed and achieve labour cost savings.Leading onlinepackaging retailerlaunches new websiteThe UK’s most visited online pack-aging retailer (according to Hitwise dataDecember 2011) has launched a newstate-of the art website, with advancedaccount management and a quick re-order function. The new site, which will continue to offer market-leading prices on over 2,500 packaging prod-ucts such as cardboard boxes, bubble wrap, stretch film and packaging tape, is designed to offera great online shopping experience for both consumers and businesses ordering large volumes.The website offers quick and easy ordering, with credit account facilities for B2B customers andfree UK delivery on all orders.Kite Packaging Group, an employee-owned company, has seen record sales in recent monthsdespite the global downturn, and is looking to grow the Kite brand further in 2012. WorldStar Award isfourth SmurfitKappa Evo-Stik winLeading paper-based packagingmanufacturer Smurfit Kappa UK iscelebrating the fourth win for itsunique Evo-Stik ‘Sticks-Like’ pro-motional pack design at the WPOWorldStar Awards, following winsat the 2011 Starpack Awards and2010 UK Packaging Awards.The clever ‘Sticks-Like’ promo-tional pack consists of a one-piece,wraparound blank, holding three290ml cartridges of Evo-Stik‘Sticks-Like’ all weather adhesive.This simple single-piece solution, constructed from FSC certified recycledboard, was designed to be equally as tough as the high performance adhesiveit holds. Economical and sustainable as it replaces the traditional five-piecesolution to triple pack promotions. Another success for Smurfit Kappa was in the beverages category with theBag In Box - PouchUp. The lightweight PouchUp does not require a sec-ondary outer box, has a dispensing tap which extends the life of drinks anda carbon footprint of just 20% of a traditional glass container.8www.fdiforum.net04-12:Layout 1 27/1/12 09:28 Page 5www.fdiforum.net904-12:Layout 1 27/1/12 09:28 Page 6Next >