< Previous30 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netBAKERY & CONFECTIONERYBaked goods and confectionery aretrapped in a kind of no man’s land. Thelatter especially is up against the fiercestopposition and scrutiny as the ongoingsugar debate rumbles in parliament andresonates with consumers. The debate isindicative of a wider truth that consumertaste is evolving and keeping up withthose changes can mean the differencebetween loss and profit. Although sugar is the most prominentchange in this regard, it’s far from theonly one. Healthier lifestyles are movingaway from niche corners of the marketand becoming a mainstream part of theshopping and dining out experiences.Supermarket shelves offer the mostobvious example. Much like ‘ethnic’cuisine, produce and products, free-fromproducts had been relegating to a fewshelves in any given supermarket chain.The tipping point has since passed, andmany chains now include entire aisles forthese products. They might includegluten-free pastas and breads, or dairy freemilk and cheeses, but one of the key areasis confectionery. Although these products might begeared towards those with gluten, wheator dairy intolerances, they have beenadopted by consumers with a either veganor health conscious lifestyle. In only a fewdecades, organic foods have grown fromsomething seen as faddish to something ofan essential for many consumers. Thisgrowing demand for organic foods, alongwith healthy eating trends, is drivinggrowth in the marketplace, and not alwaysin the most obvious places. One suchexample is the natural food preservativessector. Artificial additives have long beendemonised, associated with behaviouralproblems in children and are believed tocontribute to a roster of diseases. Withchanges in legislation, several of theseadditives have been outright banned oradjusted. A report compiled by researchcompany Future Markets Insights (FMI)reveals that the growing preference fornatural, organic and clean-label foods isbeing leveraged by natural preservativecompanies. In other words, by using cleanlabelling and incorporating such claimsinto its marketing materials, naturalpreservative companies are enjoying thebenefits from the growing number ofhealth conscious consumers. This, in turn,has led to a seismic shift among foodproducers with some of the biggest brandscutting artificial flavours and preservativesfrom their products altogether. It might be a reductionist attitude tothink that it’s only those adopting healthconscious diets that are turning towardsclean label confectionery. Consumersrespond to transparency, and it’s a sign ofthe times that clean label confectionery isseen as an attractive and affordablealternative for many. Despite the apparent simplicity on thesurface of the sugar debate it is, inactuality, a complex and multi-facetedsituation. One of the key concerns, fromproducers and consumers alike, ismaintaining the same level of sweetnessassociated with any given product whilesimultaneously reducing the level of sugarpresent. The obvious solution is, it wouldseem, to use sweeteners. Of course, it’snot as simple as making an adjustment tothe recipe. Many of the sweetenersavailable commercially and industrially areartificial, which runs the risk of alienatingconsumers and moving the problem onfrom one ingredient to another. Stevia is anatural sugar substitute that has beenused for sweetening food for some 1,500years. But one of the issues faced byproducers is that it can have anunpleasant aftertaste. A lot of work anddevelopment has gone into extracting theThesweetestthingConfectionery and baked foods rely on their visual appeal to sparkinterest in consumers, but with the ongoing sugar debate, foodproducers are having to rethink their approach. 32 Á30-33_Layout 1 01/02/2016 11:24 Page 1Food & Drink International 31www.fdiforum.netPHOTO: RADU BERCAN / SHUTTERSTOCK.COMFortress commentson sliced bread recall High-profile product recalls highlight the questionevery food business should ask when deciding toinvest in metal detection/inspection equipment. Metalis still the most likely contaminant in food processingand packing plants and the preparation of breadmeans that it can be exposed to a variety ofprocesses where metal fragments could potentiallyenter the food chain.As a precautionary measure, the Food StandardsAgency announced that Sainsbury was recalling itsown-branded wholemeal bread medium sliced andthick sliced with a best before date of 19 January2016, due to a possible presence of tiny pieces ofmetal in the bread. The supplier will certainly have had metal detectionequipment in place, so how could this happen? Theanswer is that no system can entirely eliminate therisk of metal contamination. No one intends to allow metal to contaminate theirfood products any more than they intend to burndown their factory, but that doesn’t stop them frominvesting in fire protection and insurance. In the sameway, investing in metal detection reduces the risk of acompany’s hard-won reputation going up in flames. Packagingduo unveilnew stylishpatisseriepacks Two leading food packagingmanufacturers have teamed upto create a premium range ofpatisserie cartons ideal forcakes, cream buns, gateaux and pastries.LINPAC and Graphic Packaging collaborated to develop the packs which offer bakers andretailers superior and stylish on-shelf presentation to drive sales.Graphic Packaging created the carton board trays and bases whilst LINPAC developed aseries of compatible rPET lids. The partnership means bakery customers benefit from access toa complete pack solution, rather than having to buy the trays and lids from different suppliers,making business easy to do, convenient, efficient and cost-effective.Adam Barnett, managing director for Northern Europe at LINPAC, said: “We have created arange which meets the needs of the bakery sector and consumers in terms of convenience,appearance and added value to products.“LINPAC leads the way in being able to deliver crystal clear rPET, such as that used for thepack lids. Bakery items should look appetising and tasty and the enhanced presentation andvisibility offered by these cartons will ensure products stand out on the shelf to drive sales andreturn on investment.“Collaborative work drives innovation and speeds up delivery to market. Together, withGraphic Packaging, we have created a range which ticks all the boxes for our bakerycustomers.” The range includes a ‘Fold Out’ shallow carton board base and tapered rPET lid can befolded out into a presentation plate by the consumer once at home. For increased flexibility andinventory efficiency, the ‘Multi-height’ carton board nested tray enables different pack depths tosuit a variety of bakery products, reducing packaging SKUs. Finally, the ‘Clip in’ solution can be folded flat to minimise storage needs whilst being easy toconstruct at the point of sale. The shop-window appearance gives superior visibility andpremium presentation.For more information, visit www.linpacpackaging.com.30-33_Layout 1 01/02/2016 11:24 Page 232 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netPHOTO: BELLENA / SHUTTERSTOCK.COMmost flavour possible from the leaf of theStevia rebaudiana plant to serve as aviable, realistic and consistent sugarreplacement in soft drinks andconfectionery. Given that the globalstevia market is forecast to expand at aCAGR of over 8 per cent to reach avaluation of US$ 565 million by 2020, itwould appear that the ingredient isproving crucial. At the epicentre of the sugar debate isCola-Cola and, interestingly, thecompany’s Life brand has beendiminishing in sales since its launch in2013. Coca-Cola Britain has created a newrecipe for the stevia-sweetened Coca-ColaLife in order to further drive down thesugar content of the drink. The newversion, which is sweetened with a blendof sugar and stevia leaf extract, willcontain 45 per cent less sugar and caloriesthan the regular full calorie drink. Withits new ‘Taste the Feeling’ campaign,Coca-Cola is integrating its reducedcalories varieties with its flagship fullcalorie brands across all markets, whichmakes abundantly clear the turning pointthe food industry is at. Confectionery and baked goods oftenrely on their appearance to connect withconsumers, with both the visual appeal ofits packaging and the product itself beingtaken into account. The packaging tellsthe narrative of the product so if, forexample, it’s decorated with naturalimages and colours, the product inside atleast has the impression of being healthy.As consumers move away fromconfectionery which lists artificial colours,preservatives and sugar among itsingredients, food producers are faced withthe challenge of adapting their products tosuit the market. Moving away from artificial colours willinevitably lead to a drop in the boldnessof the product. Using natural alternatives,such as beetroot, just won’t have thebrightness as artificial options. Manybelieve that consumers will simply have toget use to the more natural hues if theywant to have the proverbial cake and eatit. Although arguments for and againstsugar taxation vary wildly, the debate hassparked a frenzy or interest from allconcerned. Food producers haveresponded not only to the call to lowerand move away from sugar, but also to theongoing market changes. Baked goods andconfectionery are undergoing significantchanges as the market increasinglyaccommodates free-from, clean label andmore organic ingredients and offerings,not so much as an alternative but as avery viable and growing part of themarket. Backward compatible foodmetal detectors Exceptional sensitivity andROI … guaranteedTel: +44 (0) 1295 256266www.fortresstechnology.co.uk Email: sales-uk@fortresstechnology.com30-33_Layout 1 01/02/2016 11:24 Page 3Food & Drink International 33www.fdiforum.netBAKERY & CONFECTIONERYNew Turntable Stretch Wrapperfor Fine Lady BakeriesGordian Strappinghas supplied 2Turntable PalletWrappers to Fine LadyBakeries at theirManchester site.Fine Lady Bakeriesproduces bread andother bakery productsfor supermarkets,independent retailers,sandwich makers andcatering companies. The first wrapper,installed in Banbury2010, had proved itsability to stand up tothe demands of a 24/7industrial bakingenvironment promptingFine Lady to buy moreGordian machines in2014. Whilst the Banbury bakery had always wrapped pallets byhand, Fine Lady decided to semi-automate the Manchester operation,and the saving on film has been considerable. The machine’s robustness was a major selling point for Fine LadyBakeries. When supplying the major supermarkets, pallet securementis paramount. If pallets are not wrapped properly they can becomesusceptible to spillage in transit, which may render the productsunsaleable. And with 14 service engineers across the UK, Gordianwas an ideal partner for this project. For more information, visit www.gordianstrapping.com or emailsales@gordianstrapping.com.PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/PAT_HASTINGS30-33_Layout 1 01/02/2016 11:25 Page 4CARTONING AND SLEEVINGCertainly innovations in production inrecent years has created hundreds of newideas that are being incorporated intopackaging – yet that’s not to say thatcompanies can simply over-indulge inincorporating every new trick in the bookas consumers and retailers alike are nowon their guard for packaging that appearsto be excessive. With security concernstaking on ever increased importance, it’s aconstant juggling act for packagingspecialists, as those attending easyFairsthis month will attest.Some packaging specialists think thatthe sector could well becomeunrecognisable in the near future thanksto the huge changes that are beingintroduced. But the need for packagingitself will likely never fade. Most of the changes are being broughtin by shifts in consumer demand, and thecartoning and sleeving industry hasbenefitted greatly from recent consumerinterest in pre-cooked and ready-mealfoods. As the lifestyle of the averageconsumer becomes more mobile, and freetime becomes less available, food that canbe heated quickly and consumer grows indemand. While cartoning and sleevinghardly has the monopoly in this industry,many readymeals are making usepackaging that can be quickly and easilyremoved – like sleeves. These havebecome fairly common on ready meals andmicrowaveable meals, particularlyChinese, Indian and Japanese variants. Inmany cases this mind of packaging willcontain all the necessary information,along with cooking details – before beingslipped off to reveal a typical film andplastic container ready for cooking.Legislature is also, for possibly the firsttime ever, working to help the cartoningindustry. As an ever-increasing amount ofinformation is required on products,cartons become an attractive method ofdisplaying them, without compromisingthe aesthetic design of the individualproduct. As with many sectors, much innovationhas been driven thanks to consumerdemand for sustainable products. In thecarton sector, many companies now aimfor their cartons to be labelled as meetingthe criteria of the Forest StewardshipCouncil Chain of Custody. FSC is aninternational organisation that promotesresponsible management of the world’sforests and its CoC certification allowswood fibres to be traced at every stepthrough the supply chain, providingassurance that any products bearing thelogo support forest management thatadopts environmentally appropriate,In one package The cartoning and sleeving industry is growing stronger due to shifts in consumer demand,but that doesn’t mean the same challenges aren’t still around. 34 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.net“Both British food manufacturers and retailers aremaking a concerted effort to minimise theenvironmental impact of packaging.”Chris Baker, director at Rotech34-37_Layout 1 01/02/2016 11:31 Page 1CARTONING AND SLEEVINGsocially beneficial and economically viablemanagement practices.The environmental impact of theirpackaging is a problem manymanufacturers are experiencing at themoment. As Chris Baker, director atRotech, explains: “Both British foodmanufacturers and retailers are making aconcerted effort to minimise theenvironmental impact of packaging. Onepractical step to achieve this has been touse thinner sleeve materials and a varietyof narrower, ‘watchstrap’-style cardboardsleeves around chilled products in tubsand trays, such as dips and ready meals.Although sleeves may be getting smaller,companies in this highly competitivemarket typically cannot afford to eliminatethem altogether, since sleeves are oftencrucial in lending on-shelf impact and apremium look to products.”This is important for theaforementioned booming ready mealsmarket, particularly with pre-cookedmeals. Mainly due to the misconceptionthat ready meals are somehow lesswholesome or lower quality than freshlyDomino launches high-reliability inkfor the beverage sectorDomino Printing Sciences has introduced ahigh-contrast, alkali-washable yellow ink.Compatible with the company’s A-Series i-Techrange of CIJ printers, the 2YL955i ink is designedfor coding onto dark coloured, reusable glassbottles and has the ability to adhere to wetsurfaces.“Printing legible codes onto certain bottles canprove to be a challenging task,” said GregTreanor, product marketing manager – CIJ atDomino Printing Sciences. “Thanks to extensiveresearch and development, we havecreated an advanced high-contrast opaqueyellow ink that is visible on a dark surface.The ink is particularly suited for use inreturnable glass beverage plants, as it canbe readily removed when the bottles are‘caustic wash’ cleaned for refilling.”The 2YL955i has first-rate adhesion evenin areas where surface condensation ispresent during the coding stage. Thanks tothe ink’s fast dry properties (1-2 seconds),the printed code resists refrigeratorstorage and immersion in water, making itideal for beer, soft drinks and assortedbeverage applications.PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/SCOTT ROTHSTEINwww.fdiforum.net36 Á34-37_Layout 1 01/02/2016 11:31 Page 236 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netCARTONING AND SLEEVINGLangen Group meets Food & Drink manufacturers’requirements Offering advanced packaging solutions inone compact machine Langen Grouprecognise and meet Food & Drinkmanufacturers’ requirements with theirhygienic cartoning machines and producthandling solutions. With increasingly tough hygieneregulations, Langen’s MARIN™ intermittentcartoner is a compact, high performance 1:1 solution fitting directly onto a single upstreammachine whether this is a stickpacker, sachet or pouch machine, bagger or flow wrapper,reducing the need for changeovers and increasing process efficiency.Capable of packing more than 800 sticks/min or 400 sachets/min loaded vertically orhorizontally, starting from 30 to 60 cartons per minute.Higher speed outputs are met by Langen’s range of machines all featuring the 7 hygienic keyprincipleslSolid components only lFewer flat and horizontal surfaces with better water – sheddinglMinimum contact lModular assemblies lNo hidden dust trapslEasy to clean materials lSimplified designInformation is available through their UK representatives Springvale Equipment Ltd, aspackaging machinery specialists can also assist withpouches, stickpack and filling machineryrequirements. www.springvaleltd.co.ukcooked food, the perception of apremium or somehow artisan product isnecessary to alleviate this. Typically thisis achieved through aesthetically pleasingpackaging – but there is almostuniversally a picture of the finishedproduct in its cooked state, which wouldnot be possible to print with any realdefinition on the film itself. Sleeves allowan effective alternative, and will as suchcontinue to do so as the ready mealssector continues its growth.The upcoming easyFairs PackagingInnovations event will no doubt fostermuch discussion on the issue, with manyexhibitors promoting their packagingservices to the larger manufacturingaudience. Shaped drink canpackaging conceptready for productionPackaging and print consultancy SaucePMhas launched RECANIZE, an innovativelyshaped drinks can packaging concept with aglobal patent.Aimed at the off-trade brand owners, thelaunch presents the off-trade market with theopportunity to purchase a manufacturinglicence for this revolutionary packagingconcept.RECANIZE is ergonomically shaped toemulate the on-trade glassware whilst offeringall the benefits of the traditional aluminiumdrinks can. The drinks can is aimed at the off-trade market, in a bid to replace traditionalcans with packaging that enhances theconsumer brand experience.Neil Shackleton, managing director atSaucePM says: “RECANIZE completed itspatent application and is now ready for massproduction. To kick-start the launch, SaucePMwanted to highlight its innovative design andbenefits to this specific market.”34-37_Layout 1 01/02/2016 11:31 Page 3We manufacture machinery to suit almost every Cartoning, Sleeving and Case Packing application. Visit our web site or call on our stand and we will be happy to discuss your requirements. The UK Market Leader www.tfreemantle.com Our market leading range of Cartoning Machines. Simple manually operated Two Flap Sealers. Cost effective and reliable. For speeds up to 60/min. Semi and Fully Automatic Cartoners available in both continuous motion and intermittent options for speeds up to 150/min. The UK’s best selling Sleeving Machinery. Simple, robust and reliable Preglued Sleevers in both Semi and Fully Automatic executions for a huge range of sleeve and tray types and designs up to 120/min. Wraparound Sleeving Machines for high volume applications to suit both single and multipacks at speeds up to 120/min. Compact and innovative Case Packing Equipment. Semi Automatic Top Load Case Packers that are designed to be compact and flexible. The machine erects, presents for loading and closes the case all within one compact footprint. Fully Automatic Side and Top loading Case Packers incorporating collation and loading systems for medium to high speed applications. The UK Market LeaderT. FREEMANTLE LIMITEDAtkinson Way, Foxhills Industrial Estate,Scunthorpe DN15 8QJ UK+44 (0)1724 276908+44 (0)1724 276909sales@tfreemantle.comTFE34-37_Layout 1 01/02/2016 11:31 Page 438 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netCFIAStevens Group Stevens Group Ltd specialise in IT based weighing systems providing shop floor traceability and processcontrol to over 2,000 companies across the UK, Ireland, USA, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. We offer acomplete sales and service package providing local support, nationwide, for not only Stevens equipment, butalso many other manufacturers.Our highly-skilled sales and service teams offer unrivalled experience in the food and industrial weighingindustry.The Stevens Group Ltd is an ISO 9001 accredited company with other supporting Quality, and Health andSafety approvals from institutions such as UKAS, National Weights and Measures and industry relevantPassport Schemes.Our head office is located in Blackburn, Lancashire (UK) with support centres around the world. StevensGroup Ltd offers a software and hardware development team, project management, systems integration engineers and round the clock support.Tel: +44 (0) 1254 685200 Web: www.stevensgroupltd.com Email: sales@stevensgroupltd.comStand: Hall 10 – B28-C27Since 1997, France’s largestfactory has opened its doors andwelcomed professionals fromfood-processing companies to itsBrittany-based event – the capitalof food processing. Since its inception, CFIA has grownfrom strength to strength, representing thebooming manufacturing sector in France.France’s food processing industry is madeup of over 493,000 employees and isresponsible for a turnover of €157.6 billion.The 20th edition of the exhibition aims tocommemorate and expand on its legacy. 2016 promises potential for excellencethrough three categories: ingredients &intermediate food products; equipment &processes, and packing & conditioning.For its 20th iteration, CFIA has optimisedits ranges through a clearer and morerelevant division of categories. This meansoffering exhibitors the chance to expandbooths, and devoting an entire hall toingredients and intermediate food products.Other than the opportunity to showcasegoods and services to an industry specificaudience, CFIA also allows delegates sectorfocused networking. For delegates, thiscould mean widening their network ofcustomers and partners, as well as meetingthe maximum number of exponents in theshortest time. It could prove to be atransformational time for food businesses,with new suppliers and partners potentiallyamong the thousands of attendees. Overhalf of previous visitors have said that theyhad signed contracts or secured orders as aresult of attending the exhibition. As part of the exhibition, the BretagneInnovation Development (BDI) theValorial cluster and CFIA – inpartnership with the technologicalinnovation centres in Breton - willshowcase “the Food Factory of theFuture” in Hall 10. This year’s focus on“the packaging of tomorrow” bringstogether novel packaging solutions, fromdesign to recycling, and is made up of fiveblocks which delegates can visit andexperience. From its humble beginnings, CFIA hasgrown from 360 exhibitors spread across10,000 m2 to 1,3000 suppliers across40,000 m2. During that time it has neverlost sight of its fundamentalcharacteristics that cemented itsreputation – efficiency and friendliness.With the latest Innovation Awardscommending the very best in the sector,CFIA 2016 is continuing the exhibition’strend of excellence into its third decade. Celebrating CFIA38_Layout 1 01/02/2016 11:36 Page 1Food & Drink International 39www.fdiforum.netEASYFAIRSA prestigious line-up of packaging andbrand professionals has been unveiled aspart of the show’s conference programme,with keynote speakers includingSABMiller plc, Innocent Drinks, Britvic,Kraft Heinz, Taylors of Harrogate, JohnLewis, Wilkos, JML Group and QuornFoods.Show FeaturesNew for 2016 will be an array of showfeatures, including The Great InnovationDebate, The Innovation Showcase andThe Rising Star Scheme. Plus, showfavourites including The BIG PrintDebate, the Pharmaceutical and RetailSymposiums will all be returning due topopular demand. The show will also welcome backThe Drinks Symposium, after its populardebut last year. It will see expert speakersfrom Arkikie Highland Estate, TomatinDistillery, Ballantine’s at Pernod Ricard,PRC and Air Innovations Design Agencyexploring the power of packaging. Exhibition HallAs always, innovation is set to takecentre stage, with numerous exhibitorsusing the show to present new productsand solutions to key decision makers andsenior packaging figures. For instanceSkanem will be launching its newintelligent labels, which will enableconsumers to interact directly with thebrand, brand owners and its retailers,using smart phone technology. Skanemwill also debut its new peel ‘n’ read labelwith multicolour pages on the inside. CS Labels will be presenting two newproducts to the packaging market, live onthe Label&Print show floor. Its stand-uppouches are printed digitally, usingXeikon technology, making it the onlycompany in the world that can performthis action successfully at the moment.The second product is its heat transfers,which are printed on a roll then appliedusing heat. It offers a high quality ‘nolabel look’, with the advantages of digitalprinting.FMCG Focused LearnshopsThe “skills gap” is unarguably one ofthe biggest threats to modern dayworkplaces and one of the most hotlydebated topics; to explore this challenge apanel of experts will contest ‘Closing thepackaging skills gap’. Graham Fox,Packaging Operations Team Leader atInnocent Drinks, among many others, willdebate how the packaging needs of foodand drink retailers are changing; where isthe most pressing need for packaginginnovation; and how do skills across thepackaging supply chain need to evolve tomeet these changing needs?Food waste is another hot topic, withan estimated 89m tonnes of food beingwasted every year in the EU, and expectedto rise to around 126m tonnes by 2020.So appropriately, Marcel Keuenhof,Packaging Expert and Waste Reductionist,at Kraft Heinz will be sharing his insightson ‘Combating food waste throughpackaging’.Bringing the entire learnshopsprogramme to a close is Dan Monteith,Managing Partner at brand and designagency Hornall Anderson, who will bediscussing ‘Thinking outside the box -how gifting can surprise, delight andcreate a new brand dimension.’For anyone interested in visiting, freeregistration can be found atwww.easyfairs.com/PIUK,www.easyfairs.com/EmpackUK andwww.easyfairs.com/Label&PrintUKor via theshow team on +44 (0)20 8843 8800 orPackagingUK@easyfairs.com. Food and Drink on the Menu atPackaging Innovations 2016Packaging Innovations, theUK’s leading packagingevent, returns toBirmingham’s NEC on 24 &25 February 2016, alongsideEmpack and Label&Print,covering the wholepackaging spectrum. Visitorscan expect to discover anabundance of productlaunches and new packagingsolutions, in addition to awealth of first time andinternational exhibitors. 39-43_Layout 1 01/02/2016 11:41 Page 1Next >