< PreviousFood & Drink International 39www.fdiforum.netMIXING AND BLENDINGhydrated quickly, before it has time to buildviscosity and compromise pumpability. Toaccomplish this, Admix advise that foodproducers need to make sure there is a goodvortex and high bulk fluid velocity in the tankwith the liquid phase, before adding thepowder quickly and all in one go. This way,the powder will be incorporated, dispersedor hydrated more easily. When food producers are struggling withdispersing powders, Silverson – the highshear mixer specialists – recommend addingits In-Line mixer to supplement an existingagitator, thus improving product quality andconsistency, as well as significantly reducingmixing times. There are applications that gobeyond the remit of conventional agitatorsor stirrers but don’t necessarily warrant theintense high shear of a Silverson rotor/statormixer. For such applications, the UltramixMixer is an ideal option, with a hygienic andcompliant design, and its low maintenance,single mixing head. Moreover, its powerfulvortex can rapidly incorporate large volumes of powders with ease. Emulsification relies as much on the emulsifiers added to a mix asthe processes in which they are combined. For some food products,it’s a case of incorporating additives such as sodium stearoyl lactylatefor combining liquids that do not otherwise mix together – such as oiland water – while it can improve water absorption in bread products. Itcan also aid fermentation and the slicing of a finished bread product,40 ÁIndustrial food blenderand mixer marketforecast for growth The global industrial food blender and mixer market isforecast to grow at a CAGR of 5.94% during 2017-2021,according to a new report from WiseGuyReports. The food blender and mixer relates to food processingequipment used to mix and blend food ingredients in avessel with the help of gear-driven agitators. The foodcontents could be in dry or wet form. The globalindustrial food blender and mixer market is segmentedon the basis of product type into ribbon blenders, highshear mixers, shaft mixers, planetary mixers, conicalscrew mixers, and double cone blenders. As per therequirement of food processing companies, these foodmixers and blenders are used for various applications.The report covers the present scenario and the growthprospects of the global industrial food blender and mixermarket for 2017-2021. To calculate the market size, thereport considers the revenue generated from the sales ofnew units of food blender and mixer to end-users likedairy industry, bakery industry, confectionery, andbeverage processing industry.PHOTO: ADVANCED ENGINEERING PHOTO: SILVERSON38-42_Layout 1 01/02/2017 09:48 Page 240 Food & Drink InternationalMIXING AND BLENDINGmeaning it is popular with producers. Lecithin is anotherprevalent emulsifier, and is commonly and naturally foundin soy oil. It is also found in egg yolks, themselves anotheremulsifier, making them ideally suited for mayonnaise andsauces such as hollandaise. As Silverson explains, “Thekey to creating a stable emulsification is obtaining thefinest possible droplet size. The more shear energy isintroduced into the mix, the smaller the suspendeddroplets will become, creating a fine stable emulsion.” The high shear rotor/stator design of Silverson’s mixeris ideally suited for creating a desirable, fine stableemulsion. It can easily achieve emulsions with a dropletsize of 2 to 5 microns. Finer emulsions down to 0.5 canalso be obtained, depending of the formulation. In manycases, this can eliminated the need for high pressurehomogenisers used in the dispersion of superfineemulsions. Admix’s Rotostat® High Shear Emulsifier utilises aunique patented revolving stator which, when combinedwith the close clearance, driven rotor and high efficiencylower propeller, optimises shear rates, pumping rates andparticle size reduction. By carefully controlling all three ofthese characteristics, the Rotostat will never overshear42 ÁMixing & processingequipment from doughplant up for auctionOver 2500 pieces of equipment from a former Pillsburydough manufacturing plant in New Albany, IN will be auctionednext month by New Mill Capital Holdings and Tiger Group..The live auction and simultaneous webcast auction includesbulk powder processing, blending, sifting, and dough mixingequipment, in addition to liquid processing and blendingsystems, shortening systems, and secondary packagingmachinery, the companies said. Plant support and maintenanceequipment and electrical and ammonia equipment are alsogoing on the block. “While this was a dough production facility, a largepercentage of the equipment being sold translates well acrossthe entire food processing industry. It’s a great auction forcompanies in the market for equipment to purchase well-maintained machinery with no lead-time,” said Eric Weiler,principal of New Mill Capital.Jeff Tanenbaum, president of Tiger’s commercial & industrialdivision, added: “This is not your typical equipment auction, butrather an opportunity to acquire well-maintained productionand facility support equipment of a substantial food processingfacility.” PHOTO: NEW MILL CAPITAL 38-42_Layout 1 01/02/2017 09:48 Page 3Food & Drink International 41www.fdiforum.netAdvancedEngineeringMIDDLETON LTDmixingis our businesslInline High Shear Mixerl3 Stage High Shear MixerlDispersion MixerlFluid MixerslAdProlTop Entry High Shear Immersion MixerlBottom Entry High Shear MixerlSealed Bearing Mixermixerdesign and technologyUnit 5D Transpennine Trading Estate,Gorrells Way, Rochdale, Lancashire OL11 2PXtel: 01706 759003 fax: 01706 759004email: info@aemixers.comweb: www.aemixers.com38-42_Layout 1 01/02/2017 09:48 Page 442 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netMIXING AND BLENDINGReprocess ‘out-of-spec’product efficiently withthe Silverson D450Pilot Disintegrator PlantIn today’s economic environmentmanufacturers in the food industrywant to be able to quicklyreprocess ‘out-of-spec’ product toreduce wastageand costs - theSilverson D450Plant wasdesigned withthis purpose inmind. Developedin response torequests for asmaller scalereclaim plant theSilverson D450Plant is a pilotscale version ofthe Silverson D2500 disintegrator.Silverson offer a ‘standard’ unit consisting of a Bottom Entrymixer, In-Line mixer, 250 litre vessel and control panel for highspeed reclamation and disintegration of waste and ‘out-of-spec’materials without the need for pre-grinding or chopping. A food production company recently invested in a D450 plantafter they predicted savings of £2.5 million a year by using theplant for the disintegration of waste bread products. Using theplant to produce a usable slurry they will be able to beginreclaiming 2 tons of waste material produced each day for use asan ingredient in new batches. Other applications include the pulping and disintegration offresh and dried fruit and preparation of vegetable smoothies. Inthe confectionary industry, misshapen sweets can bedisintegrated and dissolved so the sugar can be reclaimed andreused in a single operation. The D450 can process largequantities of both individual sweets or clumps of sweets stucktogether. Depending on the application and batch size a number ofoptions can be offered allowing Silverson to custom design andbuild machines to meet your exact specifications. To find out more about the D450 PilotDisintegrator Plant, visit www.silverson.co.ukor contact sales@silverson.co.ukto arrange a free trial. materials or formulas. Food products are beholden to their recipes andmanufacturers, with as much variation in the former as theproduction process of the latter. Ultimately, this meansthat there is no one-size-fits-all approach, and while an offthe shelf option might be ideal for one food producer, itwon’t be able to fulfil the needs of another. For manymixing processes, it’s enough that a producer cancomplement its existing processing line to boost itscapabilities. However, to ensure their exact specificationsare met, many producers opt for a bespoke option. Aswell as buying complete peace of mind, a tailor madeapproach involves the producer in the design andmanufacturing process. A company like AdvancedEngineering, for example, designs and manufactures foodprocessing technology built to specification to meet theneeds of its clients. The company combine high qualitystainless steel and high performance motors andmechanical shaft seals for performance durability andreliability. Increasing customer demand has meant that thecompany offer a wider range of innovative solutions,meaning its product range is at the cutting edge. Contrary to their name, mixing and blending machinesare used to achieve desirable textures, emulsifyingingredients and altogether changing the properties andperformance of raw ingredients. Consumers is placingeven greater emphasis on transparency, leaving foodproducers turning to more natural and better qualityingredients. A higher class of ingredients likewise requiresa better class of machinery, as many conventional mixerssimply can’t be relied on. These capabilities will onlybecome of greater importance, so investing in qualitymachinery now is an investment in the future. 38-42_Layout 1 01/02/2017 09:48 Page 5Food & Drink International 43www.fdiforum.netCLEAN AIR SOLUTIONSClean air is of paramount concern forthe food and drink industry, not onlydue to the stringent requirementsinvolved in the manufacture of foodproduce, but also to avoid thereputational crisis of any incidentsoccurring. With a variety of harmfulmicrobes and particles able to travel viaair, there is great potential for harmfulmicrobes to interact with the process ata crucial stage, possibly leading tocontaminated products. Competition in the food and drinkindustry is intense enough as it is,without considering the fallout of failingto assure the hygiene of products. And44 ÁClean air;safe airWith stringent hygiene requirements across the foodand drink industry, the need to sanitize the air we workin should be obvious, but are there other benefits?43-45_Layout 1 01/02/2017 09:50 Page 144 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netCLEAN AIR SOLUTIONSwith traceability becoming an ever-increasing requirement ofmanufacturers, it won’t be difficult forretailers to trace problems backwardsand identify where a mistake was made.With recent shifts in the food and drinkindustry leading to more pre-cookedmeals, which can often by reheated viamicrowave, this becomes an evenbigger challenge. Pre-cooked mealsneed to have extremely limited contactwith the atmosphere, and if any of theair in a factory is less than clean, therewill be great chance for spore growth.That’s where clean air solutionscomes to the fore. It’s worth noting thatclean air solutions as an industry ismore than a single machine which canpurify air, something many fail torealize. It is also the way a processingline is laid out, how a factory isarranged, how workers operate – all theway through to environmental controlsto limit exposure. While this meansthere might not be one catch-allsolution, it also means that there is arange of solutions which might beflexible to varying budgets andcircumstances.In many cases the establishment of acleanroom is common, which despitethe name can be as large as amanufacturing facility or process line, oras small as a single storage room. Thesecan be designed to protect bothproducts and personnel. Cleanroomscan help to preserve freshness inproducts as well as preventcontamination. When it comes to operating acleanroom, it’s important to rememberthat staff themselves are one of thelargest factors of contamination. Thisnot only includes particles they mightbring into the facility themselves, butalso how they operate machinery andinteract with surfaces. Workers shoulduse cleanroom garments, and should bewell trained and motivated. In somecases, facilities might also use cleaningbooths to ensure staff aredecontaminated before they actuallyenter the facility. It’s not only for hygiene requirementsthat one should look at clean airsolutions, however. Evidence suggeststhat a carefully maintained andprotected work area can have positiveeffects on working satisfaction, and alsoreduce levels of illness and absenteeism.Dust and foreign particles are keptaway from the process line, resulting inimproved health for employees, both in43-45_Layout 1 01/02/2017 09:50 Page 2Food & Drink International 45www.fdiforum.netCLEAN AIR SOLUTIONSHolchem launches onlinetraining shopHolchem, the UK leader in hygiene technology solutions, has launched anonline training shop that allows visitors to book a number of different trainingcourses.The fully responsive shop is an extension of Holchem’s existing e-commerceoffering which includes washdown hygiene and cleaning equipment. The newfacility includes the most popular courses that Holchem already runsthroughout the year across the UK:* L2 Cleaning Technology and Control * L3 Food Processing Hygiene Management * L3 Cleaning In Place * L3 Listeria Management * L3 Allergen Management The addition of the training shop gives Holchem customers even more scope to get what they need from the company all in one place.Visitors to the facility will be able to view and or book a place on one of the advertised training courses. They can download all the coursedetails from the shop without purchase and can book one or more places on a course. For more information, visit www.holchem.co.uk.the short and long term. In anindustry set to suffer from the effectsof the National Living Wage, gettingthe most out of employees is going tobe important, and clean air solutionsmight provide the best opportunity. This again ties into the necessity tomake staff aware of thedevelopments and what they meanfor them – which will not only drawattention to how the company ishelping, but why any policy changesto improve the layout of the facilityare being implemented. Re-arranging factory layouts canbe a damning task at any time,especially due to the loss ofproduction during the process – so itmight be a good time to implementany other changes that mightimprove efficiency alongside it. Thelong-term benefits of investing inclean air solutions are clear, but it’sthe short term ones as well that helpto balance it. As always, what matters the most isthe bottom line of the company – andin that regard a cleanroom certainlydelivers. Higher levels of cleanlinesspromote fresher produce with lowerchances of defects, leading to highercustomer satisfaction, and themeeting of standard requirementsfrom large retailers. In a time wheresupermarkets are facing increasedlevels of product recalls, namely dueto the industry’s struggles to keep upwith the supply chain demand, anyactions that can be taken to reduceproduct recalls will make amanufacturer popular with the bigsupermarkets. 43-45_Layout 1 01/02/2017 09:50 Page 346 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.neteasyFairsPACKAGING INNOVATIONSInnovative ShowfloorThe show boasts an innovativeshow floor with over 350 leadingsuppliers, many of whom will beusing the two-day event to launchnew products and services to thewider market. For instance, debutingits new M-Lock© tamper evidentCroxsons will be focusing onadding value to glass packagingthrough a variety of advanceddecoration techniques and closures.It will also be displaying its stunningdecoration on its The House of Erickbottle live at the show.Unbeatable ContentIn addition to a packed exhibitionfloor, show features will also play amajor role. For the first time atPackaging Innovations, Campden BRI(the UK’s largest independent foodPackaging Innovations(including Ecopack andContract Pack), Label&Print andEmpack 2017 has increased thelevel of innovation on offer atthis year’s show, meaning thosein the food and drink industrywill have plenty to see. Theevent will return toBirmingham’s NEC on 1 & 2March 2017 with moreinnovation on show than ever. For more information and to register for free, visit www.easyfairs.com/PIUK,www.easyfairs.com/EmpackUK and www.easyfairs.com/Label&PrintUK or via the show team on +44 (0)208843 8800 or PackagingUK@easyfairs.com.easyFairs PackagingInnovations 2017carton will be Firstan Cartons. Thenew system has a tamper evidentbuilt in mechanism, removing theneed for further processing, such asapplying glue or tamper labels.Greenearth Food Packaging willuse Packaging Innovations 2017 asthe launchpad for two new products.The first is Bran Tableware, which ismade from 100% bran fibre andincludes plates, bowls, platters andcutlery. The second is Wood CarrierTrays, which are suitable for readymeals, vegetables and salad.46-49_Layout 1 01/02/2017 09:53 Page 1Food & Drink International 47www.fdiforum.neteasyFairsPACKAGING INNOVATIONSand drink research body) will behosting a series of intimate, topicalsessions for the FMCG industry. Topicswill cover an array of subjects, frompackaging defects and food labellingupdates, through to food contactmaterials and openability. It will also behosting a competition for attendees, tosee if they can guess the ‘foreign body’.Inclusivity is a current hot topic withinthe industry, as companies consider theimpact their packaging design has onconsumers. David Wiggins of DRWPackaging Consultants will host the newInclusivity feature, examining howpackaging can be more inclusive at thedesign stage. There will also be a seriesof interactive sensory experimentsdesigned to test show visitors’ motorskills and sight.The show also welcomes backestablished favourites, including TheDrinks Symposium, The GreatInnovation Debate, The PackagingConsultancy Clinic and The BIG PrintDebate. Educational Seminars The show will feature five seminartheatres packed with over 30 hours offree-to-attend educational content fromthe likes of Co-Op, Coca-Cola, InnocentDrinks, Lucozade Ribena Suntory, andMondelēz International.As well as inspirational speakers, thetheatres will also run a series of featuresthat are sure to peak your interest. Thisincludes The Drinks Symposium, hostedby The Drinks Report, which will featurespeakers from top brands who willexamine how, in today’s crowdedmarketplace, original thinking, a uniquestory and imaginative packaging canenhance a new products desirabilityand create a strong brand identity.If you are interested in the value ofinnovation in packaging, then make sureyou get involved in the Great InnovationDebate, hosted by the Retail Institute.There will also be a panel of expertsfrom leading organisations who willtackle the big issues facing the printindustry during The Big Print Debate. APIAPI is leading the way in thecreative development of highlyvisual packaging solutions forbrands with the UK launch of itsnew API Trends Folio at PackagingInnovations. Curated by David Peters, API’sCreative Development Manager,the Folio acts as a source ofinspiration for packagingdesigners, agencies and of course brand owners. API’s Trends Folio has been designed to be a working document for creatives and willbe updated during the year with the latest macro-trends and creative uses of foils, filmsand laminates as they are launched. It explores four key trends in detail – from Digital,with its contrast of digital and analogue technologies, to the visual detail and proximitywithin Pause – there is something for brands and clients new and old. David will be on API’s stand, working with customers to help find the most effectivepack enhancement effects to add value to their brands. Tel: +44(0) 1506 497630 Web: www.apigroup.com Email: deborah.hannah@apifoils.com Stand: M26Atwell LabellersAtwell Labellers offer bespoke labelling machines through to adesign and/or print labels service. Atwell systems are engineeredto be easy to operate whilst being reliableand efficient. They also ventured intooffering Contract Labelling in 2015 whichhas really taken off with a healthy orderbook going forward. Atwell have a number of awards undertheir belt. They are especially grateful forthe ones given by their peers, such as the PPMAaward for Exceptional Sales/ Company Growth in2015. The company has grown by over 300% inthe last couple of years and is continuing to growat a fast pace. This year at the show Atwell will have some of their most popular machines, includingtheir Wrapround, Top & Bottom and Labelease systems, amongst others, running arange of products to allow the many stand visitors to see just how user friendly theirsystems are. Tel: +44(0) 1444 239970 Web: www.Labeller.co.uk Email: sales@atwell-labellers.co.ukStand: F3Dantex GroupAt this year’s event, Dantex will havea fully operational PicoColour digitalpress running on stand for the durationof the show. With a printing width of 210mm andrunning capacity of 35m per minute,the PicoColour is a versatile and highlyproductive printing system offeringsuperb printed results at a competitiveprice. Launched in 2015, the PicoColourworks with UV based inks and isavailable with CMYK + White. Dantex will also be promoting Star Plate - a digital imaging solution designed for directinkjet imaging to film with the ability to produce high quality screening. Star Plate usesthe actual dots of the original RIPped 1-bit data, preserving dot patterns, screening anddot gain calibration.Dantex also offers a range of letterpress and flexographic photopolymer plates anddedicated water wash processing equipment, including the DigiWash flexo plateprocessor and AQFC Plate Cleaning Systems. Representatives from Dantex will be on hand to discuss your specific requirements.Tel: +44(0) 1274 777 777 Web: www.dantex.com Email: info@dantex.comStand: H2346-49_Layout 1 01/02/2017 09:53 Page 2Royston LabelsHaving recently undertaken a completebrand refresh including a new logo andassociated material, specialist labelmanufacturer, Royston Labels, will bepromoting the latest labelling technologieson stand E31 at the show. Alongside a variety of embellishmenttechniques on a wide range of substrates,together with cutting-edge printingprocesses that can help provide productdifferentiation, Royston Labels have areputation for creating innovative packaging identities that stand out and deliver.Royston Labels are a major supplier of specialist labels for a wide range ofpackaging types across multiple industry sectors, including pharmaceutical,cosmetic and personal care and beers, wines and spirits. And with over 30 yearspackaging industry experience, Royston Labels’ extensive range of capabilities isunderpinned by the innovative company ethos that puts reliability and excellent customer service at its heart.Tel: +44(0) 1763 212020 Web: www.roystonlabels.co.uk Email: sales@roystonlabels.co.ukStand: E3148 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.neteasyFairsPACKAGING INNOVATIONS“the complete package”Covering the entire food and drink industry from field to forklOver 60,000 Readers lAuthoritative Reports lProduct Launches lIndustry EventsINTERNATIONALFood&DrinkFood&DrinkIn print & online @ fdiforum.netVisit StandG3to seehow we can plan an effectivecampaign for your brand!Yorkshire Packaging SystemsYorkshire Packaging Systems,winners of the PPMA GroupCustomer Service Award 2014 andthe Outstanding AchievementAward at the PPMA 2015 show, willbe attending this year’s PackagingInnovations show. The event willcoincide with their 40th birthdaycelebrations, testament to theirlongevity, industry reliability andunrivalled customer service. On display will be the company’sown designed, manufactured, easy-to-use, compact and cost-effectivepalletising solution. Its palletising systems are designed to be highly durable, have asmall footprint and provide a full return on costs usually within 12 to 24 months.YPS will also unveil their new totally re-designed high speed SVA 60x35 fullyautomatic side feed sleeve sealer and TR65/100 shrink tunnel designed to run withhigh quality polythene shrink film supplied by YPS. Details of their entire product range will also be available including a range of highspeed side sealers from Hugo Beck and a complete film offering with the Bollorepolyolefin shrink film range. Tel: +44(00 1924 441355 Web: www.yps.co.uk Email: enquiries@yps.co.ukStand: E6 Come join the ParksidePicnic at PackagingInnovations Speciality packaging manufacturer Parkside willbe bringing a UK favourite to the forthcomingPackaging Innovations – the Parkside Picnic –featuring Cadbury chocolate fingers, Wall’s sausagerolls and Seabrook Crisps to name a few of theinnovations being showcased on stand. Parkside continues to tap into the on-the-gosnacking market trend, with the launch of a range ofconvenience driven solutions, meeting the needs oftoday’s consumers. According to the Chilled FoodAssociation, the UK’s chilled prepared food marketcontinues to grow year on year hitting £11.7 billion in2016.Director of sales, Paula Birch, said: “These novelpack designs are ideal for the growing demand inthe convenience and snack markets, whilst alsoappealing to the foodservice sector.“At Packaging Innovations, we want todemonstrate our market insights, alongside ourpackaging expertise, and how we apply ourmanufacturing capabilities to develop new innovativeproducts that respond to the ever changing needs ofour customers and their consumers.”Tel: +44(0) 1924 898074Web: www.parksideflex.com Email: info@parksideflex.com Stand: L45 Greiner Packaging LtdGreiner Packaging is one of Europe’s leading plastic packaging manufacturers in thefood and non-food sector. Its efficient network with locations in 19 different countriesaround the world makes it an active global player. This organisation benefits both largeinternational as well as domestic enterprises. True to its motto, “from concept to thefinished product”, the plastic packaging manufacturer Greiner Packaging supports itscustomers throughout the entire product development process. The company is known forits great skill in providing development, design, production, and decoration solutions.Application of a broad spectrum of technologies has helped it deliver its “uniquepackaging proposition” for an exceptionally wide range of products for more than 50years. Greiner Packaging, the plastic packaging manufacturer, meets the challenges with its three divisions: K, Kavo, and Assistec.Tel: +44(0) 2887 723131 Web: www.greiner-gpi.com Email: sales.dungannon@greiner-gpi.com Stand: C1946-49_Layout 1 01/02/2017 09:53 Page 3Next >