< Previous50 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netTHE NATURAL FOOD SHOWOver a thousand retailers andbuyers have already bookedtheir tickets for this year’sNatural Food Show at Natural &Organic Products Europe,which returns to London’sOlympia on 7th and 8th AprilShowcasing thousands of speciality foodand drink brands from over three hundredexhibitors – from established big brands toa host of innovative new artisan suppliers –the Natural Food Show annually providesthousands of professional food buyers withthe widest choice of natural, organic,biodynamic, Fairtrade, eco-friendly, free-from and special diet products fromsuppliers all around the world.The Natural Food Show’s ever-diversecross-section of exhibitors – over a thirdof which are new to the event this year –reflects the astonishing growth ofproducers and suppliers within this sectorover the last decade. This can only begood news for prospective Natural FoodShow visitors – who range from specialistretailers, multiples and contract caterers,to delis, restaurants, farm shops, cafes,and wholesalers – as the event is alreadyfirmly established as the leading tradeevent for this lucrative market.Carol Dunning, the new event managerof Natural & Organic Products Europe,says, “Food is changing – today’sconsumers are better informed and muchmore discerning about the products theyconsume. As the natural food movementtransforms the way Europe eats, there aremany lucrative opportunities out there forentrepreneurs that truly grasp thisbooming market.” New features include the Natural FoodShow’s first ever dedicated Raw FoodVillage. There’ll also be plenty ofopportunity for buyers to refresh theirinternational ranges, with new pavilionsfrom Poland, Canada, Argentina and theUSA joining France, Italy, Malaysia,Indonesia and Australia. The show’smainstays – The Fairtrade Trail,Vegetarian Trail, Free-from Trail, NewProduct Showcase, FoodLovers Approvedpavilion, the Vegan Pavilion and theWest Country Food & Drink Pavilion –all return with an eclectic mix of real fooddelicacies and ingredients. It’s not just the exhibitors at TheNatural Food Show that promises to drawin the crowds for 2013. This year’s liveNatural Food Kitchen sessions will see ahost of celebrity chefs and nutritionalexperts, demonstrating delicious organic,free-from, and sustainable cookery.The Natural Food Show, taking placeon 7th and 8th April at Olympia London,is part of Natural & Organic ProductsEurope, which also includes NaturalBeauty & Spa, Natural Living and Health& Nutrition sections. To register, visitwww.naturalfoodshow.co.uk, quotingpriority code NPE1328. Healthy appetite for return ofThe Natural Food Show7-8 April2013Olympia |London7-8 April2013Olympia | London...discover the future at The Natural Food ShowDiscover 1000’s of Vegetarian, Fairtrade and Free-From productsSource new food products from around the worldEnjoy live demonstrations in the Natural Food KitchenCater for all your customers growing needs with a visit to The Natural Food Show!Food ischangingPart ofSave £20– register FREE* at www.naturalfoodshow.co.uk *quote priority code: NPE1333Find us on:Twitter: @NatProductsShow #npe1350:Layout 1 25/1/13 11:16 Page 1Food & Drink International 51www.fdiforum.netIFEIFE13 will bring together key decision-makers and influencers to discuss hot newtrends, debate key topics and showcasethe latest product innovations, all underone roof. With over 1200 exhibitorsexpected at the show, opportunities to dobusiness will be plentiful. IFE13 is putting visitor attractions atthe heart of the show floor, deliveringoriginal concepts that will not only bringthe event to life, but also encourageattendee participation and inspire debate.It will also celebrate some of the best innew product development with its awardscheme Fresh Ideas. Visitors will be ableto explore the most innovative productlaunches on The Boulevard in order tosee where new opportunities lie for theirbusinesses. Alongside this, The Hub will house acomprehensive programme of seminarsand presentations for visitors keen to gainvaluable insights. This seminar theatrewill see the sectors’ leading figures,including David Heath MP, Chair of theLondon Food Board Rosie Boycott,WRAP and the Faraday Centre for RetailExcellence, share their views on importantfactors shaping the future of the food &drink sector.At New Products Live, visitors will havethe opportunity to hear about the latest inproduct innovation. In association withMintel, the seminars will offer trendforecasting and analysis, as well as guidedtastings so attendees can test products,whilst learning about changing consumerpreferences and tastes. IFE13 will also play host to some of theUK’s most well-known and highlyregarded chefs, who will bring colour andvibrancy to the show during their livecooking demonstrations. The officialcountry partner of IFE13 is Morocco,which will have its largest ever presence atthe show, alongside close to thirtyinternational and UK regional pavilionsthat will showcase new productinnovation from around the world.Chris McCuin, Event Director of IFE,says, “The 2013 show will be a hive ofactivity with something on offer for allsections of the food and drink sector.We’ve got some high profile speakers onboard, who will be presenting theirthoughts on the industry, as well as someof the country’s best and most innovativechefs. All this combined will make IFE amust-attend event for retail, foodservice,wholesale & distribution, import andexport and manufacturing professionals.”At the entrance to IFE13 will be theshow’s sister event Pro2Pac – which isfeatured elsewhere in this issue.Plenty of food forthought at IFE13With a fresh new look, revised layout and interactive programme of events, IFE13 isset to excite the industry when it returns to London’s ExCeL on 17th to 20th MarchFor moredetails on IFE13and how to registerto visit, visitwww.ife.co.uk.Pipers CrispsPipers Crisps’ brand new flavour will have itsfirst public showing at IFE. Kirkby MalhamChorizo is the first new flavour to be introducedby Pipers for several years.Unlike many crisp manufacturers, Pipersdoesn’t produce seasonal flavours, preferring todevelop long-term relationships with carefullyselected flavour partners. The new Chorizoflavour is no exception. It is sourced from KirkbyMalham, Yorkshire, where specialist farmer andbutcher Chris Wildman rears his rare-breedOxford Sandy & Black pigs and creates uniqueYorkshire Chorizo in the on-site charcuterie.Alex Albone, Managing Director of Pipers Crisps, says, “I’d wanted a meat flavour in the range forsome time, but hadn’t found the right taste or an appropriate producer. When I visited Chris Wildman, Iknew I’d found the flavour and provenance I was looking for. This delicious Kirkby Malham Chorizo isthe perfect taste for our crisps – a distinctive, strong flavour without being too salty.”Tel 01652 686960 www.piperscrisps.comStand N121951-53:Layout 1 25/1/13 12:10 Page 1INSPIRATION & IDEASFREEINDUSTRYSEMINARSINCREASE your marginsRegister NOWife.co.uk17-20 March 2013 ExCeL London2013’s largest gathering of international food & drink suppliers will take place at IFE. From big brand suppliers to local & regional producers, over 1,200 exhibitors from around the world will showcase thousands of NEW products.the international food & drink eventRegister for free at ife.co.uk #ife13Quote web code ife225Bright ideasfor yourbusiness51-53:Layout 1 25/1/13 12:10 Page 2Food & Drink International 53www.fdiforum.netIFEA.Camacho UK LtdA.Camacho UK is the UKbased sales and marketingoffice of Angel CamachoAlimentacion, who are one ofthe world’s largest producersand exporters of Olives.As foods from around theworld become moreaccessible and consumersbecome increasingly moreadventurous in what they eat,Angel Camacho Alimentacionare ideally placed to satisfycustomers’ needs anddemands.In addition to the healthyeating diet of MediterraneanFoods, such as olives andolive oil, produced under theflagship brand Fragata,A.Camacho also producesother Spanish specialities, peppers, cooking ingredients, anti pasti. All ofwhich are available for all trade sectors under its brands or own brandformats.The company will also be exhibiting other products it produces, such asLa Vieja Fabrica preserves, chutney and relishes, herbal and lifestyle teasunder the Susaron brand, and preserves from Poland produced by theStovit Group.www.fragata.co.ukStand S6015Campden BRICampden BRI will beconducting a dailyprogramme of short, topicalpresentations and theopportunity to discuss yourissues with the technical andlegislation experts on itsstand at easyFairs.The programme Includes:• How the new EU FoodInformation Regulations willaffect you• It’s going mouldy! -Troubleshooting - problem solving• Forensics in the food laboratory • How to set a ‘shelf life’• Cooking - how to know when it’s done - process validation • Is it what it says on the tin? • What do your Consumers REALLY think! • Bad bugs - wanted dead or alive• Is your food killing somebody? • Disinfectants- do they work?• Are your laboratories as good as you think they are? Presentation PDFs will be emailed to all visitors on the stand after theshow. Email: d.davies@campden.co.uk www.campden.co.ukStand S4336PLEASE SEE US ON STAND N3201 AT THE IFE 201351-53:Layout 1 25/1/13 12:10 Page 3e: select@lincolnshire.gov.ukw: www.selectlincolnshire.comFor the warmest Lincolnshire welcome, visit the Select Lincolnshire stand N1355 in the English Regional Food Pavillion. Taste some of the County’s finest food from top Lincolnshire chef Rachel Green. Pick up your complimentary show edition of renowned County publication Good Taste. Hear from County businesses and understand how they support the vital Lincolnshire food industry. Plus you are able to search LIVE for Lincolnshire Commercial Property with our on-stand technology.We look forward to seeing you there!54-55:Layout 1 25/1/13 11:23 Page 1At the end of 2012, Lincolnshire County Council’sTastes, Select and Invest Lincolnshire projectsdecided to join forces to promote the county betterthan ever before. Uniting under the SelectLincolnshire banner, the organization is celebratingthe very best that the county has to offer. All threeprojects have a strong tradition of helping countyproducts break into new markets. Together, evenmore local businesses will thrive, takingLincolnshire from strength to strength.In showcasing the county as an attractivebusiness location and promoting our award-winning local produce both in the county andacross the UK, the Select Lincolnshire markwill be visible locally, regionally and nationally.* Working with UKTI, local authoritypartners and intermediaries, SelectLincolnshire is able to provide information onrelocation and investment opportunities.Tapping into specialist knowledge in both thepublic and private sectors as part of thepartnership approach to a first-class service – TheLincolnshire Commercial Property Service. Investordevelopment support is also provided for companiesalready based in the county. * The Select Lincolnshire team is also busy developing aprogramme of business support for food members and workingon the Spring/Summer issue of the Good Taste magazine. Intandem with this, a new membership package for Lincolnshire’sfood businesses is being launched in order to deliver additionalbenefits.Exhibiting for the fourth year at IFE, 2013 promises to be assuccessful as ever for Select Lincolnshire. At this flagship eventin the promotional calendar they will be showcasing the verybest of what Lincolnshire has to offer for both business andconsumers alike.Food & Drink International 55www.fdiforum.netIFE - LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCILONE BRANDSelect Lincolnshire at IFEVisit the SelectLincolnshire Stand N1355at IFEMeet exuberant, passionate Lincolnshirechef Rachel Green and taste some ofLincolnshire’s award winning food – fromthe county’s world-famous sausages,outstanding fresh produce to artisan,speciality food producers and beyond.Search the on stand LIVE LincolnshireCommercial Property Search facility – thecomprehensive online database offering youa free and easy to use tool to help locatesuitable sites and premises in Lincolnshire.Watch Rachel Green in the Regional Fooddemonstration theatre – cooking up a rangeof Lincolnshire dishes using the best quality locally sourced ingredients.Pick up your complimentary limited show edition copy of renowned countypublication Good Taste – packed with recipes, sourcing tips and the details ofhundreds of Select Lincolnshire members.Meet Lincolnshire based food businessesand organisations showcasing theircredentials and products on standincluding:The National Centre for Food Manufacturing: A nationalresource to agri-food businesses - This state-of-the-art foodpackaging and processing training factory has outstanding sector-focused facilities, including sensory suites, laboratories andfactory process area.Lindum Group– design and build construction services withparticular strengths in food processing. Scrubbys Crisps– Vegetable crisps with character. Beetroot,carrot, sweet potato and parsnip sliced with their skins on, gentlycooked in a secret way using high oleic sunflower oil, lightlyseasoned with sea salt. The tastiest, healthiest vegetable crisp youcan buy, vegetable crisps with character and 30% less fat!Fresh Roots– A brand new range of chilled soups; made usingonly the finest, best quality ingredients in the farm kitchens ofKeys of Lincolnshire.So visit the Select Lincolnshire stand N1355 to hear fromLincolnshire’s businesses and understand how they support thecounty’s vibrant food industry.54-55:Layout 1 25/1/13 11:23 Page 256 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.neteasyFairsMAINTECMAINTEC is in its 38th year, and asthe UK’s only show dedicated toindustrial maintenance and assetmanagement, is already a major fixture inthe diaries of maintenance professionals,engineering and plant managers. Howeverthe addition of new features will take theevent up another level.The MAINTEC Conference willprovide an opportunity for all thoseinvolved in plant or facilities maintenanceto hear from leading experts andpractitioners draw on their experiences,new research and case studies as theyexplore the industry’s hottest topics,challenges and trends. Matt Benyon,Managing Director of organisers easyFairsUK & Ireland, says, “We’re talking abouta top level conference, something that willreally help delegates shift theirmaintenance strategy and thinking up agear. The show is a rare opportunity forour delegates to come away from theirplants and facilities and we’re going toensure MAINTEC 2013 really maximisesthat time off site.”A second new feature is theMaintenance Professional Awards. Theserecognise and reward those who haveapplied know-how and technology to themaintenance process and delivered realcommercial benefits as a result. The show will also play host to an arrayof suppliers to the sector – both well-established names and newer marketentrants. The 2012 show had a raft ofMAINTECreturns with a new lookeasyFairs MAINTEC is returning to the NEC in Birmingham on5th to 7th March, with a major conference plus awards56-57:Layout 1 25/1/13 11:24 Page 1Food & Drink International 57www.fdiforum.neteasyFairsMAINTECMAINTEC 2013takes place on 5th and 7thMarch at the NEC,Birmingham, and for moreinformation, and toregister to attend, visitwww.easyfairs.com.JACOB (UK)JACOB thin walled, full seam welded modular pipeworksystems with a wide range of valves and components’.With nineteen standard diameters from 60mm to 800mmin stainless steel and now in the latest powder coatedfinishes with FDA certification, JACOB can advise on alltypes of pipework installation for food manufacturers.JACOB Quick Connect is the modern solution forcustom designed and built modular pipework with easilyconnected bends, segments and pipe sections,manufactured in 1mm, 2mm or 3mm thicknesses, all withpressure tight connections. Each component has amachine-lipped end which, when fitted with a speciallydesigned “U” shaped gasket and Quick-Connect pull-ring,creates a 3-bar overpressure certified connection.The JACOB catalogue is an important technicalreference book for engineers, designers and installersalike. With 154 pages of product and application details, the new JACOB catalogue is packedwith information on modular pipework systems and is FREE to readers of Food & DrinkInternational, by emailing marketing@jacob-uk.com.Tel: 01694 722841 Email: sales@jacob-uk.com www.jacob-uk.comStand E7Shire SystemsShire Systems supplies Maintenance ManagementSoftware to many world leading food companies, andwill be demonstrating the Pirana suite of products atboth Maintec and at Southern Manufacturing inFarnborough.Pirana CMMS offers a choice of setup and supportthat is second to none – whether installed on your ownserver, or the stress-free fully hosted option. Small orlarge enterprise, when you lack funds, IT skills orsimply resent IT issues distracting you from corebusiness, it’s the ideal solution.The most successful organisations use CMMS andPirana is the most affordable CMMS of its typeavailable. Pirana CMMS is simple to use but alsofacilitates powerful searching, is customisable, can be presented in different languages orterminology and offers a broad choice of security setup. Shire offers a free, no-obligation, fully functional demonstration system. Why wait when a topclass CMMS now costs so little? Tel: +44 (0)23 8022 4111 Email: sales@shiresystems.com www.shiresystems.comStand E11John Lord Specialist FlooringJohn Lord is acknowledged as the leadingmanufacturer and contractor of specialist resin flooringand ceramic vibration tiling for industrial and commercialapplications with an enviable reputation amongorganisations seeking the ultimate flooring solution.The complete range of exclusive and durable resinfloor formulations; smooth or with anti-slip profiles,including anti-static systems, offers products with highresistance against chemicals, wear, impact ortemperature. The seamless, gloss or matt finishedsurfaces are suitable for all sterile and hygienicenvironments and are both decorative and hard wearing.* Production and process areas * Packing areas* Despatch areas * Laboratories * Assembly areas* Workshops * Chemical bunds * Stores * Wash areas and amenitiesAs the UK manufacturer of the resin flooringformulations, their experienced technicians can offer bespoke colours, colour matches andalternative finishes; providing you with the correct technical solution whilst meeting the practicalneeds of your business.Tel: +44 (0)161 764 4617 Email: enquiries@john-lord.co.uk www.john-lord.co.ukStand S2107first-time exhibitors and established namesand MAINTEC 2013 looks set to be just aspacked. Flowcrete UK, R Stahl, ERIKS,Idhammar Systems, SPM Instruments, ProofTechnik and Prevost UK are just some of thecompanies set to exhibit in 2013. Their ranks will be further swelled byexhibitors in the HAZEX area, which made apromising debut at the show in 2012. Thearea brings the UK’s top hazard preventionexperts under one roof to address thegrowing health and safety responsibilities ofengineering professionals. Other features making a return toMAINTEC 2013 will be the free to attendlearnShops seminar programme, plus theDragons’ Den-inspired Lions’ Lair wherenew maintenance and engineeringtechnologies, innovations and concepts slugit out before an expert panel in a bid to bevoted best of show.56-57:Layout 1 25/1/13 11:24 Page 2FEATURESSupply Chain ManagementTemperature Control SpotlightAccuracy & MeasurementEnd of Line PackagingRelocationP.P.EBakery & ConfectioneryNext month inMarch 2013 - Deadline 13th Febuary TheMarch 2013 issuewill be distributed atboth Multimodal &IMHX 2013 thereforegaining maximumexposureINTERNATIONALFood&DrinkFood&DrinkPREVIEWSIMHXMultimodalCFIAREGULARSControl & Automation ShowcaseMeet the ExpertImport & Export58:Layout 1 25/1/13 11:11 Page 1Natural Food Show provides thousands ofprofessional food buyers with the widest choiceof natural, organic, biodynamic, Fairtrade, eco-friendly, free-from and special diet products fromsuppliers all around the world.New features include the Natural Food Show’sfirst ever dedicated Raw Food Village, plus newpavilions from Poland, Canada, Argentina andthe USA.For more information, visit www.naturalfoodshow.co.uk. 22nd-23th AprilContaminants and Residues inFoodAtrium Hotel, MainzEU legislation, scientific findings and industryexperience will be discussed by food inspectionspecialists and industry experts at the eighthInternational Fresenius Conference.The agenda will include presentations aboutcurrent and future developments in the field ofacrylamide, pyrrolizidine alkaloids in milk andfeed, about alternaria toxins and the significanceof masked mycotoxins. The conference will alsodebate fusarin C and cadmium in food andEFSA’s risk assessment on ergot alkaloids. Therewill also be a special focus on the EuropeanFood and Veterinary OfficeFor more information, visit www.akademie-fresenius.de.23rd-25th AprilMultimodalNEC, BirminghamMultimodal is the UK and Ireland’s leadingfreight transport and logistics exhibition. Nowentering its sixth year, the event has evolved intoan annual one-stop-shop for shippers who need tofind ways of optimising their supply chain andtransportation flow. Attending Multimodalprovides the opportunity for visitors to comparetheir suppliers, strategies and modes and networkwith cargo owners.Multimodal 2012 delivered 5500 key decisionmakers looking to do business and sign contractswith suppliers who can satisfy their needs, andattend seminars featuring case studies and criticalindustry updatesFor more information, visit www.multimodal.org.uk.17th-20th MarchIFE13ExCeL, LondonCo-located with Pro2Pac, IFE13 will bringtogether key decision-makers and influencers todiscuss hot new trends, debate key topics andshowcase the latest product innovations, allunder one roof. With over 1200 exhibitorsexpected at the show, opportunities to dobusiness will be plentiful. The official countrypartner is Morocco, with its largest ever presenceat the show,IFE13 encompasses the entire food and drinkindustry, from niche products to the trendscurrently making waves with consumers. Theshow is split into nine easy-to-navigate sections sovisitors can target companies.For more information, visit www.ife.co.uk.19th-22nd MarchIMHXNEC, BirminghamVisitors to IMHX 2013 will experience manyadded-value activities including an expandedconference programme and new feature areas.The IMHX Logistics Excellence Conferenceincludes a themed series of seminars at strategiclevel delivered by renowned industry experts,plus numerous case study presentations atoperational level to demonstrate excellentexamples of logistics best practice.MHX will also have a Skills &Apprenticeships Zone in a bid to bring togethertalented young people and companies needingnew recruits. Over forty first-time exhibitors arealready confirmed among the show’s expectedfour hundred stands.For more information, visit www.imhx.biz.7th-8th AprilNatural Food ShowOlympia, LondonThis year’s Natural Food Show at Natural &Organic Products Europe will welcome over athousand retailers and buyers from across theworld. Showcasing speciality food and drinkbrands from over three hundred exhibitors, the12th-13th MarchHealth & Safety SouthSandown Park Racecourse, EsherHealth & Safety South has multiple elements toprovide visitors with an array of benefits. Theseinclude a comprehensive conference programme,providing up to the moment insights on the industry’strends, updates on legislation and access to the bestsuppliers of products and services, as well as the opportunity to network with other professionals.The conference programme, organised in conjunction with the British Safety Council, covers a widerange of the most relevant topics affecting UK industries, delivered by some of the most respected experts.For more information, visit www.healthandsafetyevents.co.uk.6th-8th MarchGlobal Food Safety ConferenceHotel Rey Juan Carlos, BarcelonaThe Global Food Safety Conference bringstogether over a thousand leading food safetyprofessionals from more than sixty countries toadvance food safety globally. This conferenceprovides an exceptional opportunity to connectand network, benefit from thought-provokingpresentations by international experts and use theconference experience as a source of innovativeideas to implement in your workplace.Over the three days of plenary and breakoutsessions, guests will hear new ideas andperspectives on food safety shared by speakersand food safety professionals.For more information, visit www.tcgffoodsafety.com.7th-10th MarchFOTEG IstanbulExpo Centre, IstanbulFOTEG Istanbul is the first and only foodprocessing technologies fair in Istanbul and coversthe entire food processing industry in 21,000 sqm exhibition space and with more than twohundred local and international exhibitors. Theevent covers all areas of the food processingindustry, including food packaging, foodingredients and additives, bakery technologies,food safety and food hygiene.This year’s sixth event welcomes visitors fromacross the region, but is placing a specialimportance on foreign visitors, particularly thosefrom the Middle East and Turkic Republics.For more information, visit www.fotegistanbul.com.12th-14th MarchCFIARennes AeroportThe meeting place for the agro-food industry’ssuppliers presents professional products andservices in processing, packing, intermediate foodproducts, and places innovation at the heart of itsoffering. 14,751 visitors attended the show in 2012The CFIA has become the leading trade eventfor its market in terms of quality of visitors andproximity of the different market players, allcontained within a friendly atmosphere that isfavourable to business. Over three days,exhibitors and visitors exchange ideas, presenttheir projects and their solutions, with a specialfocus on innovation.For more information, visit www.cfiaexpo.com.Food & DrinkEventsFood & Drink International 59www.fdiforum.net59:Layout 1 25/1/13 11:18 Page 1Next >