< Previous10 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netSICK TriSpector 1000 Delivers Real Plug-and-Play 3D Vision SensingSICK has launched the TriSpector 1000, its first‘plug-and-play’ 3D vision sensor in the UK.Developed in close cooperation with customersworldwide, the TriSpector 1000 is expected to openup affordable 3D vision sensing for a wide range ofprocessing and packaging operations. It will provide food and beverage processing pick,placement and packaging operations with true ‘out-of-the-box’ 3D vision without the complexity or cost ofconventional 3D vision solutions.The TriSpector 1000 is an entirely self-containedunit that can be set up using SICK’s SOPAS softwareinterface without the need to write bespokeprograms. Yet it has all the functionality needed for quality control inspection under high-speed industrial conditions. The TriSpector 3D vision sensors adds to SICK’s full range of 3D vision solutions, encompassing 3D Smart Cameras and Advanced Colour, 3D andmultiscanning technology – all available to make sure the most suitable 3D technology is applied to deliver robust and reliable solutions.A perfect match Further underlining its commitment toensuring ultimate quality assurance and brandprotection for global food manufacturers,processors and packers, Loma Systems ishighlighting the benefits of integrating itsnewly launched X5c (Compact) x-ray machinewith its popular and well-proven CW3checkweigher. This combination inspection detectionsystem can be easily integrated whereproduction space is limited and helps ensure food manufactures adhere to the latest British RetailConsortium (BRC) standards and retailers’ codes of practice. The Loma X5c compact x-raymachine can be bolted onto an existing CW3 as one unit for truly effective Critical Control Point(CCP) detection, offering complete peace of mind. Built to Loma’s ‘Designed to Survive’ specifications, the combined x-ray and checkweighersystem, including reject facility, measures just 2.5 metres in length when fully integrated. Producedfrom 304 grade stainless steel, the complete ‘combo’ unit is lead free and offers an unrivalled IP55wash down design. CSB-System solutionhelps keep salads fresh Swiss-based Eisberg group, one of Europe’sleading producers of convenience salads, is usingCSB-System to help provide end-to-end qualitymanagement and the meticulous monitoring of itsproducts.Using a web-based CSB application, raw materialsare monitored for both quality and quantity duringtheir growth in the fields. With laptops, Eisbergemployees can directly input this on-site data into thesystem and access an overview of vendors, ordersand products. This means that the company alreadyknows the quality of its raw materials before theyarrive at its production facilities.CSB software is also used to assess raw materialsonce they arrive at the factory, with IT stationsincorporating touch screens that enable online datacapture and direct transfer to the ERP system. TheCSB-System then supports the entire productionprocess – washing, drying and packing – as well asnearly all business areas of Eisberg’s operation. Ishida X-ray technology helps toensure Greek yoghurt qualityThe accuracy,versatility and reliabilityof an Ishida IX-GA-65100X-ray inspection systemis helping one ofGreece’s leading yogurtproducers to deliver thehighest levels of qualitycontrol and achievecontinuing success inboth national andinternational markets.Kri Kri’s extensive portfolio of around 140 different products includes plainand fruit yogurts, traditional varieties and a children’s range, packed in potsfrom 150g to 500g in size. The pots are first filled and then packed intocases before inspection in the Ishida X-ray machine. The Ishida X-ray forms part of Kri Kri’s own stringent quality controlprocedures and also enables the company to meet the strict requirements ofits customers. While the advanced production processes incorporate thehighest hygiene levels, it is vital that Kri Kri remains vigilant against potentialforeign bodies such as metal, glass or other foreign materials that couldcontaminate the yogurt if there was a problem with any of the equipment onthe line.Proseal launches large capacitytray sealerHeat sealing specialist Proseal hasintroduced a new tray sealer specificallydesigned to handle very large foodtrays. The new ProsealGT5exSD can sealtrays up to 400mmwide, making it ideal inparticular to handlelarge cuts of meat andjoints. Top speeds for the single lanemachine are up to 40 skin pack traysper minute.The GT5exSD is fully flexible and adaptable to handle any type of packingoperation, including MAP gas flushing, Vacuum MAP sealing, skinpackaging below and above the flange, and Skin Deep. Customers cansimply select the format types they require and these can be added to ortaken off at any time. This allows food manufacturers to change their packformats in line with customer demands without having to invest in newequipment.Equally important, the machine boasts the most hygienic design of anytray sealer with rapid strip down of the product handling conveyors allowingdeep cleaning to be carried out quickly and easily.10_Layout 1 01/02/2016 10:55 Page 1Food & Drink International 11www.fdiforum.netRadnor Hills celebrates the dragonRadnor Hills have been busyimproving the look of their deliciouslypure mineral water bottles.They have added a very dashingembossed version of their Welshdragon emblem to the bottle, as wellas some more subtle branding aroundthe label. The shape of the bottle hasalso been altered, making it perfect toeasily ‘grip & go’ when on the move. What does stay the same is itspure, refreshing taste. It remains asuperb quality and delicious water that can only be described as the ideal source of hydration.The source of Radnor Hills lies in the old county of Radnorshire in Mid Wales. In this under populatedarea, the water is able to filter naturally through layers of rock to achieve its exceptional taste and purity.As you enjoy our products you will be consuming one of the natural wonders of Mid Wales.Clondalkin develops unique lidding solution forrevolutionary new tea machine from UnileverClondalkin Flexible Packaging Bury (formerly Chadwicks)has designed and manufactured an innovative liddingsolution for the capsules used in a revolutionary new teamachine. The machine - T.O by Lipton™ - uses ‘loose’ tea-leafcapsules which release tea into a visible brewing orb in orderto create the optimum brew, with different water temperaturesand brewing times tailored to its individual tea variants. Intotal there are 33 specially blended varieties of tea andinfusions available in the capsules, including Earl Grey,English Breakfast and Red Africa Rooibos. All the capsules have perforated alufoil lids, speciallydesigned and produced by Clondalkin Flexible PackagingBury, which are critical to the operation of the machine. Itstwo prongs puncture the carefully placed perforations on thelids, allowing water to be ‘injected’ through one side andforcing the tea leaves out of the other side into the brewing chamber to infuse. Fentimans launch newflavour ‘Sparking Limeand Jasmine’With recent changes to government guidelinesin relation to weekly alcohol consumption, plus 1in 5 Brits now abstaining from alcohol altogether,Fentimans have created a new flavour which notonly tastes delicious but provides a crediblealternative to alcohol.‘Sparkling Lime and Jasmine’ is a complexand refreshing drink aimed at a growing group ofconsumers seeking an alternative to alcohol. Inline with the Fentimans range of natural botanicaldrinks, Sparkling Lime and Jasmine is madeusing the time-honoured brewing technique todeliver superior taste, complex flavour and aliquid that delivers the cues of a sparkling wine.Andrew Jackson, Fentimans head ofmarketing said: “Premium drinks that act as analternative to alcohol represent a significantgrowth opportunity within the adult soft drinkscategory. This is driven by more and morepeople choosing to limit their weekly alcohol consumption or taking alcoholsabbaticals.”The new drink will be available from 1st March.New pack is egg-actly rightConsumers can now enjoy theconvenience of a perfect soft-boiledegg in just five minutes thanks to theinspiration of new brand Yowk andthe packaging skills of RPC Designand RPC Bebo UK.The bespoke-designed packincludes a pre-boiled egg,bread sticks, a spoon andseasoning. Consumerssimply remove the lid andcontents, leaving the egg,and fill the container withboiling water. After fiveminutes, the egg is ready toeat. The lid doubles as anegg cup, while the spoon incorporates a small sharp ‘tooth’ to remove thetop of the egg.Having invented the concept, Yowk brand owner The New Egg Companyworked with RPC Design and RPC Bebo UK to perfect the ideal pack format.RPC Design’s solution was a two piece pack thermoformed inpolypropylene, compromising a round pot and snap-on lid. The base of thepack incorporates a hollowed out section for the egg to sit in, while the ‘eggcup’ shape of the underside of the lid fits over the egg in the pack, ensuringit remains stable during transit.Pot is the clearchoice for peanuts Caramel products specialist Agrolis hasselected the 095 transparent polypropylenepot from RPC Bebo Bouxwiller for its popularcaramelised peanuts.Based in St. Marguerite d’Elle in the heartof Normandy, France, Agrolis specialises inthe manufacture of liquid caramel usingtraditional copper cauldrons. The peanuts arecoated in the cauldrons, using the experthands of each operator to create theirdistinctive flavour and texture.The thermoformed 500g pot from RPCBebo is perfect for the density of these dryand fragile products, combining light weightand easy handling for the consumer witheffective protection of the contents.Equally important, the excellenttransparency of the pot allows the peanuts tobe shown to their best advantage to maximiseon-shelf appeal. The pots are furtherenhanced by offset printing on the lid seal forhigh-profile branding.11_Layout 1 01/02/2016 10:56 Page 1WANT TO KNOW MORE? Contact the SMI teamTel: 01952 730630Web: www.seymour-mi.comTwitter: @SMI_LTD Email: enquiries@seymour-mi.comSeymour Manufacturing International Limited, Sutton Hall, Sutton Maddock, Telford, Shropshire TF11 9NQNOW YOU CHILL IT . . . NOW YOU DON’TDo you want to create instant chilled space, that’s as small or as large as your imagination?Do you require that ‘on demand’ cold storage facility to be transformed back to an ambient store and folded away in minutes?Then you need a Temperature Controlled Zone (TCZ) from SMI.Using our celebrated Tempro® thermally insulated curtains, it costs a fraction of a fixed installation, and can be relocated easily – saving money, cutting energy loss, and giving maximum flexibility.Just look at the big-name companies already taking advantage of SMI’s instant chilled spaces: They include supermarket chains Waitrose and Morrisons, Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, and bakery company Greggs.12-13_Layout 1 01/02/2016 10:58 Page 1Food & Drink International 13www.fdiforum.netSUCCESS STORY - SEYMOUR MANUFACTURING INTERNATIONALSeymour Manufacturing International(SMI) is a world leader in thermalinsulation for the protection of food,chemicals, agricultural and home deliveryproducts, serving a diverse range ofsectors from supermarkets andpharmaceutical companies to blood banks,and the Ministry of Defence.And its customer base is a veritablewho’s who of top names, includingWaitrose, Morrison’s, Asda, Greggs, theCo-op, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Marks &Spencer, and Lidl. SMI’s products include Cold-Stopinsulated curtains, flexible TemperatureControl Zones (TCZ) which can providean instant coldroom, thermal roll cagecovers, and Cold-Korner, which cancreate an instant chilled space to 2°C inunder 15 minutes.The company also produces a range ofTrack-Rack shelving and racking, plusadjustable pallet covers and liners – allsaving sufficient energy to produce a veryrapid return on investment. One of SMI’s most recent innovations isBack-Stop, the first insulated flexiblebarrier designed to reduce energy loss fromthe back of a chilled or frozen vehicle.The insulated door curtain systemconserves significant amounts of energyby retaining chill. With vehicle back doorsopen, at least three quarters of the load isautomatically protected.Food delivery specialist Apetito isamong the big names to have chosenBack-Stop curtains for their delivery fleet– they placed the order after tests revealedthey reduced the loss of temperature fromthe back of vehicles by nearly 60 per cent.The curtains are also being used byRuskim Seafoods Limited, Europe’snumber one importer of quality meat,seafood and poultry, which said: “It isquite amazing how such a lightweight,flexible curtain can have the ability toform such an effective temperaturecontrol barrier.“We have been retaining frozentemperatures of around –15°C on one sideof the curtains, and ambient or chilledIt’s the award-winning companybehind Tempro, the remarkablelightweight thermal insulationmaterial which has beenscientifically proven to cutenergy loss by 25% in chillers,and an amazing 33% in freezers.To find out more, you can call SMI on+44 (0) 1952 730 630, or visit onlineat www.seymour-mi.com – alternativelyfollow on Twitter at @SMI_ltdThermal protection perfectionthat’s what Seymour Manufacturing International (SMI) is all abouttemperatures of between 0°C and 3°C onthe other, consistently. “There is no doubt that this product hasthe potential to revolutionise the way inwhich companies such as Ruskim operate.It is light years ahead of any similarproducts on the market right now.”It promises to be an exciting year forSMI, which is stepping up export tradeand has recently expanded its sales teamwith two key recruitments, and more tofollow. Leo De Cilia, who has previouslyworked for top brands such as Britvic plc,Palmer and Harvey, and ImperialTobacco, is sales manager for the southwest of England.And Paddy Hanson, a refrigeration,security and manufacturing expert whospent nearly 40 years working with topbusinesses in South Africa, has returnedto the UK to take on the sales managerrole for the Midlands.12-13_Layout 1 01/02/2016 10:58 Page 214 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netClondalkin Flexible Packaging Buryappoints new Sales Manager Clondalkin FlexiblePackaging Bury(formerly Chadwicks),has furtherstrengthened its salesteam with theappointment of ChrisButton.Chris joins as salesmanager and will beprimarily responsiblefor buildingcommercialrelationships withcustomers throughoutthe UK. He will bebased at Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Bury, in Lancashire.He brings with him many years of experience in the packaging sector,having had involvement in all aspects of the industry. Mr Button said: “I amdelighted to be joining Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Bury at such anexciting time. The business is going from strength to strength, developingmany innovative and exciting new packaging initiatives.” Martin Hardman, sales and marketing director at Clondalkin FlexiblePackaging Bury, added: “We are delighted to welcome Chris on board. Hehas a great understanding of the packaging sector and our key markets. Ifeel certain he will make a great contribution to the growth anddevelopment of our business.”New CEO reveals big ambitions forPPMA Group The Processing & PackagingMachinery Association (PPMA)Group, has announced theappointment of Andrew Mint asits new chief executive officer.Andrew, who joins the PPMAfrom 1st February 2016, willbring extensive experience inproduction innovation, marketdevelopment and internationalexperience to the role. Speaking about theappointment PPMA Groupchairman Grant Jamieson,commented, “We are verypleased that Dr Andrew Mintaccepted the PPMA Group board’s offer to become chief executive officer.Andrew is a very capable individual whose interest in people, processesand business is ideal to take the lead role in steering the PPMA to deliverservices that our members need. Andrew Mint himself adds, “I am excited about the opportunity ofmaking a difference through promoting the PPMA BEST initiative andBritish manufacturing industry in general. We need to find more youngengineering talent, both men and women, and I believe the PPMA canplay a significant role in this.”To advertise your services onthe news pages contact us on01472 31030214_Layout 1 01/02/2016 10:59 Page 1Food & Drink International 15www.fdiforum.netIMPORT AND EXPORTAlthough the UK is responsible forexporting food the world over, the nationnow imports more than half of its food. Indoing so, poorer developing countries aremade to take the strain of production.Two thirds of the land needed for theUK’s food and feed for animals is inforeign countries, meaning that 64 percent of the related greenhouse gases arebeing emitted abroad. With that in mind,it’s safe to say that the UK is now asmuch an importer as it is an exporter, afact that is intrinsically tied to theforthcoming EU referendum. The move to leave the EU (or Brexit)has consumers, industry and governmenttied up in knots. The reasons for andagainst are conflicting, and trying to siftfact from exaggeration is a Herculeantask. Nevertheless, leaving the EU wouldpresent a significant change to agriculture,import/exports and food production andfor many industry figures, that’s a goodthing. One of the loudest spokespersons forexiting is former Environmental SecretoryOwen Paterson, who claims that UKfarming is “hampered” by EUmembership. Speaking at the OxfordFarming Conference, Paterson said: “Ibelieve that the United Kingdom has agreat future beyond the politicalarrangements of the European Union.Agriculture and food production ishampered by out membership of theCommon Agricultural Policy. CAPnegotiations between 28 countriesinevitably mean that we have to acceptcompromises, these are at best deeply16 ÁFor oragainstThe Brexit is poised to disrupt British food production, manufacturing andexports, and industry leaders and government figures are firmly dividedover whether that’s a positive or perilous future.PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/ANTB15-17_Layout 1 01/02/2016 11:06 Page 116 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netIMPORT AND EXPORTunsatisfactory and at worst activelydamaging to UK farmers.” The National Farmers Union ofEngland and Wales (NFU), likewise,insists that the referendum couldcompletely overhaul the way agricultureoperates. The arguments are certainlycompelling, especially when tackled fromthe point of view of positioning the UK asa nation with strong export infrastructurebut without the need to import half of itsfood. However, EU agriculturecommissioner Phil Hogan, who similarlyspoke at the Oxford Farming Conference,took the opposite stance. Paterson’s vision for the UK wasadmirable, with environmental andeconomic concerns at the heart of hisargument, but Hogan adopted analtogether grimmer view for agricultureoutside of the EU. He argued that leavingthe EU would be disastrous to the Britishrural economy’s annual contribution of£200 billion, not to mention the £100billion-plus it contributed to the foodchain as a whole. He also claimed thatoutside of the EU, the UK and its foodindustry would lack the ability toinfluence food policy and trade dealswhile simultaneously bolstering costs foraccess to EU customers. Hogan noted that leaving the EU wouldbe detrimental to the UK’s exports. Hesaid: “Today, the UK exports more toIreland than it does to China, Japan,Canada, Russia, Saudi Arabia and SouthKorea combined. The EU accounts for 60per cent of the UK’s food exports. It couldtake years for the UK to negotiate foodand drink export deals with Canada,Korea and other countries, which havealready been concluded by the EU.”The Farmers Union of Wales (FUW)have described the Brexit as a “dangerousstep into the unknown” during anInstitute for Welsh Affairs organiseddebate between Welsh First MinisterCarwyn Jones and the leader of the UKPHOTO: ROSLI OTHMAN / SHUTTERSTOCK.COMThe Saucy Fish Co.expands into UAEUK fish brand The Saucy Fish Co. is expectingto double its international sales by the end of2016, following a movie to Dubai. The announcement follows a string ofinternational moves from the company as theycontinue to grow internationally, with Saucy Fishproducts now available in the UK, Australia,New Zealand, Singapore, Belgium and, asrevealed last month, 181 Whole Food Marketstores across five regions of America.Spinney’s, who are affiliated with Waitrose,proved to be an ideal premium partner for thebrand and now stock Saucy products across 12stores in Dubai. The range is made up of fiveproducts from Saucy’s UK offerings.Paul Macis, international and businessdevelopment manager at The Saucy Fish Co. UKsaid: “We’re very excited to introduce Saucyproducts to a new market in Dubai; havingidentified a premium partner in Spinney’s, we’reconfident the range will prove popular, especiallyamongst expats from the UK. Internationalpurchases currently account for around 8% ofSaucy Fish sales but we expect this to nearlydouble to 15% by the end of 2016.”15-17_Layout 1 01/02/2016 11:06 Page 2or so EU customers who are on ourdoorstep, we need to know whatour likely export quota for Welshlamb, Welsh cheese or Welsh beefwould be after a Brexit.”The referendum is set to takeplace by the end of 2017, and theinterim is set for more discussion,debate and campaigning both for andagainst. How UK food production,agriculture and exports will fareremains murky at best, with bothsides of the divide making valid andintelligent points. As far as exportsare concerned, the situation seems tobe that British food and drinkcompanies would have to abide by EUfood regulations if they want toexport to the EU but they themselveswouldn’t actually have any say overthe regulations. Whatever theoutcome of the vote, the UK atpresent is in a transitional period thatcould very well go in any direction. Food & Drink International 17www.fdiforum.netIndependence Party (UKIP) NigelFarage. A recent report from Agra-Europe titled ‘Preparing for Brexit’revealed that Wales benefitedfinancially more than any other regionof Britain, receiving an average ofaround £185 per capital per year. Alan Davis, FUW managingdirector, warned that the foot andmouth disease in 2001, which blockedEU exports, revealed a peek into whatquitting the EU might entail. He said:“In 2001 outbreak meant we were notable to export our main agriculturalproducts to the rest of the EU. Welshfarmers lost around £100 million intoday’s terms, and the already lowincomes of our hill farmers who makeup the majority of our industry fell toan average of £1,700 per annum. “The impact was basically the sameas being outside the EU and having animport quota of zero; so from the pointof view of our access to the 500 millionBrands making a splash inAfrican packaged water With many international charities campaigning for saferdrinking water across Africa, more regulated brands areentering the market ensuring that this becomes a reality.CoolPac (SABMiller), the biggest brand across Africa, sawan increase of 27 per cent in volume last year alone. Over the past few years there has been an increasingawareness on the lack of clean water in Africa throughcharities such as WaterAid and Lifewater, all trying to getdonations for their projects in the most poverty strickenregions. With a success story such as Nigeria which hasnow made itself into the biggest growing economy in Africa,catching up quickly with South Africa. In both South Africa and Nigeria, the 150cl bottle is theleading PET format for brands thanks to its value for moneyappeal. However, the growth in the economies of thesecountries has seen a rise in ‘on the go’ consumptionboosting the popularity of single-serve packs. In Nigeria,Coca-Cola’s Eva is the leading brand in PET, followed byRagolis (Chagoury Group) and Nestlé Pure Life (Nestlé). Great British brands to takeworld by storm through newBritish Food UnitA Great British Food Unit has been established to turbo-charge UK food exports and support industry growth plans,like increasing manufactured food exports to £6 billion by2020.The launch will back industry targets to further boostexports and support even more British companies such asTaylors of Harrogate, Nestlé and Mr Kipling export overseaspotentially generating an additional 5,000 jobs in food anddrink manufacturing.The long term ambition is to match France and Germany,which both currently export more than double the UK interms of the value of food and drink. For the first time ever itwill bring together experts in exports and investment fromDefra and across Government to help even morebusinesses sell their world class produce around the globe.The UK already has an international reputation forexcellence and as a place to invest in. The unit will supportfurther Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into our foodindustry which stood at a record £60 billion in 2014 – nearlya third of all FDI assets in UK manufacturing.PHOTO: THINGLASS / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM15-17_Layout 1 01/02/2016 11:06 Page 3manufacturers considerautomation. Thelimelight instead getsdominated by the robots and outputspeeds. In many respects, the smoothtransition between these units getsfrequently snubbed. However, increasingthe numbers of robotics and automatedsystems are used to pick, place andpalletise delicate and raw food ingredients,making the choice of conveyor systems avital consideration to the longevity offuture production lines. To put it anotherway, conveying systems are an integralpart and paramount to the operation ofany food and drink production line. When assessing conveyor options,flexibility, robustness and safety arecrucial criteria. System integrators haveaccess to a vast array of options -everything from gravity rollers to beltconveyors and heavy duty palletisers. Inaddition, conveyors can be customised forany automation format, includinghorizontal, bucket, vertical, swan neck andcarousels. Unlike some of the otheraspects of the production line, conveyingoffers a significant degree of customisationwhich allows manufacturers and producersto install bespoke solutions designed to18 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netCONVEYINGAutomation has had an increasingbearing on what were once traditionallyhuman operated roles. Although this isperhaps most keenly felt across the foodand beverage supply chain, it’s aphenomenon that’s taking place in allindustries. It’s been predicted that by2030, a third of all British jobs will beautomated and, according to the BritishAutomation & Robot Association(BARA), the process of integratingrobotics into the workplace has alreadybegun. The next two decades is expectedto see a major acceleration. Since 2000 alone, there has been a 60per cent increase in automation adoption,and according to a recent statement fromthe Chancellor George Osborne,manufacturing in the UK is growing fasterthan any other sector. Productivity willremain key to maintaining this growth,and automation, of course, plays a pivotalrole. With the increased introduction ofrobotic units to the manufacturing floor,there is one common component thatlinks them all – the conveyor. Despite itscrucial and often overlooked competenciesand applications, the conveyor is leftsomewhat in the shadows whentheir specifications and needs. The conveyor is, quite literally the linkin the production chain and there aremany more factors involved in theintegration apart from getting a productfrom one system to the next. Forexample, a customer may need delayedstops, accelerated sections or turningdevices. In every instance, the conveyorelement is about optimising theproduction flow.With food automation making up sucha large slice of many system integratorsbusiness, the specification for high grade,food safe conveyors is hardly surprising.Requirements in the food sector can beboth challenging and unique, particularlyfor meeting stringent hygiene standards.Take, for example, Piab’s vacuumconveying systems, which are designed tomeet requirements specified byinternational standards such as 3-ASanitary Standard at the Food and DrugAdministration (FDA). While emphasis is often on the endA vital part of the automated production line,conveying is often overshadowed by robotics andoutput speeds. 20 ÁConveyingautomation 18-21_Layout 1 01/02/2016 11:17 Page 1Food & Drink International 19www.fdiforum.netCONVEYINGPHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/EL NARIZFlexLink provides innovation inhygiene for food handlingprocessesFood manufacturers constantly look for ways to increase thecleanliness and efficiency of their production lines. FlexLink’s range ofhygienic conveyors provides improved product safety, prolonged shelflife and protects competitiveness.The range has been designed for handling pouches, packets, foodcontainers and products in direct contact with the belt. Pockets andcrevices which collect dirt and allow a build-up of bacterial growthhave been eliminated and the design made safe for operators, thanksto minimal openings and the absence of sharp edges. Having already supplied manufacturers of ice cream, cheese,frozen and fresh pancakes, the product team at FlexLink continue todevelop the range, introducing new variants, based on WLX, toinclude 6” and 8” belt widths. “This allows us to broaden the scope of customers whom we areable to work with and to increase their levels of hygiene standards inproduction,” said FlexLink product manager, Danny Parsons.For more information, visit www.flexlink.com or emailinfo.uk@flexlink.com.18-21_Layout 1 01/02/2016 11:17 Page 2Next >