< Previous40 Food & Drink International www.fdiforum.net CLEAN AIR SOLUTIONS Dust can be one of the biggest dangers facing food makers and a reason to ensure a robust and capable clean air strategy is in place. There are a variety of filters used across the production line to manage and maintain dust contamination. These include – but are not limited to – bagged filters, which behave in a similar way to a vacuum cleaner, albeit on an industrial level; there’s also air cleaners which suck in potentially contaminated air, remove particles, and send the cleaned air back out again on a constant cycle. Then there are specific dust extraction systems, which are aimed at companies dealing with powdered or granulated foods – such as sugar, flour or infant formula – or production processes which result in the regular dispersion of dust. These systems can be fitted to specific processing machines on the production line, concentrating their capabilities on the likeliest source of contamination, such as the pouring and packing of powdered foods. Coupled with appropriate PPE solutions for workers and this offers a robust defence against the dangers of dust. But air is also used in the production and packaging of food products themselves and ensuring that this air is up to standard is critical for compliance. Pneumatic air processes are one of the most popular options for food manufacturers, but food quality and safety is becoming an increasingly important issue as consumers and regulators call for greater transparency. Manufacturers depend on high-quality compressed air to ensure operational efficiency without compromising product integrity, safety or quality. There’s been a greater emphasis on clean air across the UK. In regards to emissions and air pollution in cities, yes, but also in agriculture industry. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) recently unveiled its new Agriculture Bill which aims to provide a boost for the industry. The © Shutterstock /science photo Defra’s new Agriculture Bill sets out how farmers and land managers across England will be rewarded with public money for public goods such as clean air 38-41.qxp_Layout 1 28/01/2020 12:12 Page 3Food & Drink International 41 www.fdiforum.net CLEAN AIR SOLUTIONS Delivering compliant clean air solution with FEG Many processes within the food industry produce dust, mist, odour or emissions which cause issues that range in severity from general housekeeping through to detrimental effects on worker health and a genuine nuisance to the surrounding community. In many cases, companies turn to suppliers who offer them off the shelf solutions without fully understanding the cause of the problem and the realities of how the factory works, as Chris Williams, MD of FEG Ltd, explains. “One of the biggest problems we see is that solutions are not properly thought out and systems are either badly designed or designed to work under parameters the site cannot maintain. This often leads to misuse and the system becomes compromised. “FEG Ltd knows that in order to make recommendations you need to understand the total problem, there are many influencing factors which could be the root cause of the issue. We take ownership of defining the problem, using a holistic approach broken into sensible stages and designing a bespoke solution that meets the specific needs of the client. “For example, we successfully tackled the complex issue of both oil mist and odour emissions from food frying which was affecting the surrounding community. We designed a bespoke system which integrated our LGC Scrubber with the client’s existing production line. The unique, flexible and multi-stage design of this scrubber ensures a practical and low maintenance solution which delivers compliance with the requirements of BAT (Best Available Techniques).” For more information, visit www.feg-global.com, email info@feg-global.com, or call +44(0) 191 417 1479. legislation sets out how farmers and land managers across England will be rewarded with public money for public goods such as clean air, among others. According to Defra, the Bill champions British food by improving transparency and fairness throughout the supply chain by investing in new technology and research. The aim is to ensure that the UK’s food producers remain competitive and innovative, especially now that the nation is set to officially depart the European Union. It will see investment in the key pillars of food production including clean air in a move that will safeguard food security. Clean air, then, isn’t only part of production or a means of ensuring regulatory compliance when it comes to hygiene, but a mandate from Government and should be treated with all the attention and severity that implies. Investing in clean air solutions should remain a top priority for food businesses, whatever their function in the supply chain. It might be an invisible issue, but it’s not one that should be ignored. © Shutterstock /Sergey Mironov 38-41.qxp_Layout 1 28/01/2020 12:12 Page 4BOTTLE 33% CAP 58% BOBOBOBOOBOOBBOTTTTTTTTTTTTTT 333333 Induction cap sealing creates a strong hermetic seal so the bottle and cap can be light-weighted, the tamper band and bore seal are no longer needed. Leaks are eliminated and shelf-life is increased. The UK milk industry saves over 10,000 tonnes of plastic every year with induction cap sealing. It’s nott just t ik ht’ k.. You can: •save plastic •reduce unit costs •seal your packaging for internet delivery Visit us at Empack, NEC, 26/27 Feb Stand G7www.enerconind.co.uk 42 Food & Drink International www.fdiforum.net EASYFAIRS PACKAGING INNOVATIONS Through the show’s co-located events – Ecopack, Contract Pack & Fulfilment, Label&Print, and Empack – those in attendance can uncover the latest products and services for use across the entire supply chain. They will also have access to a seminar programme that will see industry leaders, innovators, and policy influencers to provide unique insights that visitors can apply to their own packaging. Pioneering products Improving productivity and efficiency whilst reducing environmental impact in the food and drink industry is a common theme across the show floor, where over 300 exhibitors will showcase their latest innovations. For example, Audion Packaging Machines will launch a variety of machinery including the Speedpack Tabletop 300 SPK TT. The industrial bagging machine allows for increased flexibility and productivity through an all-electric operation using bags on a roll. Designed to increase efficiency and reduce material footprint, CCL Label will launch its latest Any Stage Packaging Innovations 2020 Food and drink professionals looking to discover the future of the packaging industry will have the unparalleled opportunity to experience the latest technologies and solutions first-hand when Packaging Innovations 2020 returns to Birmingham’s NEC on 26 & 27 February. 42-45.qxp_Layout 1 28/01/2020 12:11 Page 1Food & Drink International 43 www.fdiforum.net EASYFAIRS PACKAGING INNOVATIONS Differentiation hybrid technology that provides the embellishments of conventional printing but with the agility of inkjet technology. Wrapid and DuPont will showcase their new Mylar rPET lidding film range that uses up to 50 percent post-consumer recycled content and is suitable for fresh, chilled, and frozen food products. Also displaying a green solution, Camvac will present its Cambrite Camvert. The new decorative metallised film is fully biodegradable and home compostable to offer an eco- friendly alternative for the board lamination market. Bericap will present an extended range of caps and closures for the food industry, including the DIN 60 cap which can be used across a broad range of blow-moulded containers. Interactive content As well as a packed show floor, Packaging Innovations will present a series of interactive features, alongside a free-to- attend seminar programme, designed to tackle the biggest issues facing the industry today. One such topic is the complex issue of sustainability, which will be put in the spotlight during the BIG Carbon Debate. As the conversation shifts away from plastic and towards carbon’s impact on the environment, the platform will gather policy influencers and experts to discuss the challenges of creating packaging that is truly eco-friendly across the entire supply chain, from raw materials through to disposal. For those looking for sector-specific insights, the show’s Forums will include curated content for the food and drink industries. New for 2020, the Visit the Future Hub will host several features designed to showcase the latest thinking in the industry. This includes the Design Innovation Stage which will welcome experts offering advice on bridging the gap between design and technical production. Also joining the zone is the Start-Up Village which will host six up and coming packaging companies as they exhibit their cutting- edge concepts. For any further information, please visit www.packagingbirmingham.com, or contact the show team on +44(0) 20 8843 8800 or PackagingUK@easyfairs.com. Fischbein-Saxon At EMPACK, Fischbein-Saxon will demonstrate a range of its bag closing options including a cost-effective manual bagging station, a Fischbein high speed sewing system, a Saxon band sealer with zip lock closer, and the SH1000 hot air sealer, as well as its newly improved, high speed air evacuation system with a three- stage conveyor. This improved air-evacuation system is called ‘airevac’ and can now be installed with all models of Saxon sealers to offer high speed production bag sealing, air evacuation, plus optional gas insertion. The improvements deliver more bags per hour, a higher fill rate, increases in air removal from the bags and enhanced shelf life for food stuffs. Also demonstrated on the stand is the SEM30 manual bagging system. This robust, gross weigher offers many benefits to users as it boasts integral hopper, three electronic weighers, accurate dosage, 500 product recipe spaces, easy to clean feeding screw and pneumatic bag clamp. Presented as an all-in-one bag filler and closing solution, the SEM30 will suit small to medium sized companies looking to speed up their packing process, says the company. Another machine on show is the Saxon band sealer with Zip lock closing. Saxon band sealers have been used across industries for years, but due to the growth in the sports nutrition and fine powders industry, and their common zip lock bag, Saxon has developed the Band sealer to accommodate all zip lock bags. It seals the bag surface and pushes shut all zip locks or sliders in one go. Fishbein-Saxon has been developing bag closing solutions for customers for over 100 years and offers standard and bespoke options for customers around the world. Tel: +44(0) 208 344 6600 Web: www.fischbein.com Email: sales@fischbein-saxon.co.uk Stand: G3 42-45.qxp_Layout 1 28/01/2020 12:11 Page 220_0018 see us on stand J21 42-45.qxp_Layout 1 28/01/2020 12:11 Page 3Innovia Films Gipfelpuls, a young German start-up company, has chosen Innovia Films’ Propafilm Strata high barrier film to wrap their healthy natural snack. The film has been designed to be a standalone mono filmic solution or, to be used in laminate constructions to be ‘recycle ready’. Andreas Meyer, Executive Director at Gipfelpuls explains: “We created a new nut snack in a compact spherical shape with over 55% nuts and seeds in combination with selected berries and fruits. It provides a powerful and healthy base. “We found that Innovia’s Strata film was the best solution, providing our product with excellent aroma and gas barrier to keep our nut product in perfect condition. Strata films also provide an effective mineral oil barrier with the EVOH in the middle of the multilayer BOPP Film. We achieved excellent machine performance on our HFFSM machine and saved time and costs in the packaging process.” Tel: +44(0) 1697342281 Web: www.innoviafilms.com Email: filmsinfo@innoviafilms.com Stand: J36 Food & Drink International 45 www.fdiforum.net EASYFAIRS PACKAGING INNOVATIONS Durham Box Making their debut at the exhibition is leading corrugated packaging manufacture from the North-East, Durham Box. With 500+ customers and producing a range of products on its four flexo production lines including shelf-ready, protective and promotional packaging, the company operates in a number of sectors including food and drink, medical and industrial. Being no stranger to the digital-for- corrugated marketplace, Durham Box made a step-change investment last year in the super quick, energy efficient EFI Nozomi C18000 digital press. With big ambitions for the press, including increasing productivity on short and medium run digital packaging work and point-of-sale, the company are confident that they can operate in several markets with a single machine. Capable of delivering versioned and variable print runs at engine-rated speed, while delivering exceptional colour quality, the digital press is ideal for brands looking to upscale their digital-for-corrugated output. Tel: +44(0) 1388 604024 Web: www.durhambox.co.uk Email: sales@durhambox.co.uk Stand: G48 HERMA UK Quality product labelling is essential to food manufacturers and processing companies endeavouring to present a consistent brand impression to their customers. With new regulations, including stricter requirements for foods and labels, such as ‘Natasha’s Law’ coming into effect, food manufacturers are reviewing their existing processes and turning to Herma and their wealth of experience in designing and manufacturing labelling systems for assistance. From the UK manufacturing site, in excess of 350 systems have been supplied to satisfied customers throughout 2019 and Herma look to support customers throughout 2020 as they attend the Packaging Innovations Exhibition in Birmingham this February. Should you require any assistance with your product labelling process, contact Herma to see how it can help. Tel: +44(0) 1440 763366 Web: www.herma-labellingmachines.co.uk Email: sales@herma.co.uk Stand: E5 National Flexible Blue Planet II and the BBC’s War on Plastic programme have contributed to the plastic paranoia. Are we starting to see a more balanced view? Green Alliance have published a report which said that companies changing their packaging materials from plastic are likely to be increasing their carbon footprint. So the question we should ask when reviewing our packaging use is what do want to achieve? Sometimes plastic will be the best environmental option and sometimes getting rid of the packaging altogether, whatever type, is feasible. The first stage can be as simple as downgauging your current film with a view to reviewing options for the longer term. National Flexible offer packaging audits which help our customers understand the options available to them now and those in development. Its customers have also received significant cost savings from these audits saving in excess of £3 million in cost of material alone. Tel: +44(0) 1274 685 566 Web: www.nationalflexible.co.uk Email: marketing@nationalflexible.net Stand: E32 Yorkshire Packaging Systems Yorkshire Packaging Systems (YPS) is once again be attending the leading UK packaging event, Empack, at the Birmingham NEC. Over the course of the two-day event, the company will be demonstrating the very best in shrink and stretch wrapping solutions on its stand. YPS will be demonstrating a range of manual to fully automatic shrink wrappers, including the impressive top of the range Hugo Beck Servo X high speed side sealer which boasts robust German engineering and intuitive controls. In addition, the Masterplat semi- automatic stretch wrapper will be a working exhibit on the stand, primed and ready for demonstrations. Samples of the world-leading B-NAT bio-based polyolefin shrink film, manufactured by Bollore and exclusive to YPS, will be available for live trials with customer’s products. YPS is encouraging all exhibition visitors with ‘green’ concerns to visit its stand to see how shrink wrapping can indeed be part of any eco-friendly packaging operation. Tel: +44(0) 1924 441355 Web: www.yps.co.uk Email: enquiries@yps.co.uk Stand: E6 42-45.qxp_Layout 1 28/01/2020 12:11 Page 446 Food & Drink International www.fdiforum.net BEERX B eerX returns for a third year, once again taking place at the ACC Exhibition Centre in Liverpool where it brings together SIBA member and non-member breweries alike alongside representatives from brewing industry businesses and the media. The event boasts a packed schedule of export workshops, panel debates, networking opportunities, an expanded exhibition from suppliers of products and services, and the SIBA AGM. There’ll also be a trade-only beer showcase exclusively featuring award- wining independent craft beers in cask, keg, bottle and can. The expanded trade exhibition allows attendees to engage directly with brewers to promote their products and services with potential and existing customers. It was a sell-out last year and is expected to be even bigger this time around. Each of SIBA’s eight regions hosts its own regional beer competitions to find the very best independently brewed cask, craft keg and small pack beer. The Gold winners of each category qualify for the national finals, which are judged at BeerX. To find out more and to register, visit www.beerx.org. Beatson Clark Leading glass packaging manufacturer Beatson Clark will be raising a glass in Liverpool showcasing its products and services at BeerX 2020. Beatson Clark produces a wide range of beer bottles for breweries large and small and will be exhibiting at the UK’s largest independent craft brewing trade show on 11th and 12th March 2020. The company’s flexible service has attracted many popular beer brands including BrewDog, Robinsons and Greene King. Charlotte Taylor, Marketing Manager at Beatson Clark, said: “Our years of experience in the glass packaging sector and our flexible approach make us the first choice for breweries of all sizes, both in the UK and overseas, so we’re always very busy at BeerX.” You can find Beatson Clark on stand 137 at this year’s BeerX event at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool on the River Mersey. Tel: +44(0) 1709 828141 Web: www.beatsonclark.co.uk Email: sales@beatsonclark.co.uk Stand: 137 BeerX Hosted by the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) and taking place between 11-12 March, BeerX is the UK’s largest independent craft brewing trade show. © Shutterstock /2020 Photography © Shutterstock /Rawpixel.com Get involved on social media @SIBA_BeerX on Twitter and @SibaBeerAlive on Facebook 46.qxp_Layout 1 28/01/2020 11:34 Page 1Food & Drink International 47 www.fdiforum.net BEVIALE MOSCOW 2020 © NuernbergMesse / Thomas Geiger Beviale Moscow 2020 is offering suppliers and producers from the beverage industry significant opportunities to meet and learn about the latest trends and innovations and to make business on one of the most suspicious markets worldwide. The trade fair for the beverage industry pursues a holistic approach and covers the entire process chain from manufacture to marketing. The whole process chain From raw materials to marketing the final product and any technology or logistic aspect in between - no matter what part you are interested in, you will certainly find it at Beviale Moscow. The event is the first and only exhibition in Russia covering the complete process chain for the whole beverage industry. It is therefore certainly a highlight event for anyone involved in the Russian industry. Global solutions, local Success Beviale Moscow is the combination of two major success factors – long-term market growth in Russia and the obvious demand for international quality products on the one hand and on the other hand the great expertise of NürnbergMesse when it comes to serving the beverage industry. At Beviale Moscow, you can benefit from the best mixture of it: A high quality exhibition perfectly adapted to the local conditions. Great networking, great knowledge. Beviale Moscow is more than a simple exhibition. A whole bundle of accompanying events and special areas give an integral picture of the status of Russia’s beverage market. Prestigious seminars such as the VLB Seminar for Microbrewers, a vital network of supporting industry associations and special areas focusing on most demanded topics such as the Pavilion for Wine Production & Manufacturing or the established Craft Drinks Corner mix up to perfect overall network opportunities and deep contacts into the Russian beverage industry. To find out more about the event and to book your place, visit www.english.beviale-moscow.com. © NuernbergMesse / Thomas Geiger Beviale Moscow 2020 Beviale Moscow is the gateway event to the Russian beverage market. Here attendees can uncover the latest developments in technology and production and learn more about one of the fastest growing beverage markets in the world. Beviale Moscow 2020 takes place between 24-26 March at the Sokolniki Exhibition and Convention Centre. 47.qxp_Layout 1 28/01/2020 12:10 Page 148 Food & Drink International www.fdiforum.net HOTEL, RESTAURANT & CATERING The Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC) event brings together four shows – The Professional Kitchen Show; The Foodservice Show; Interiors & Tabletop Show, and Hospitality Tech Show – to provide attendees with a broad cross- section of the industry. Due to this wide reach and coverage, attendees can meet and source innovative products and services from more than six hundred UK and international suppliers covering the full product supply chain. Exhibitors specialise in catering equipment, food, drink, technology, interior design and tabletop solutions. As well as a robust exhibitor list, HRC also boasts several events and presentations. On the Vision Stage, attendees can uncover the latest insights and trends from across the food, drink and hospitality industries, arming themselves with the knowledge and foresight to drive their businesses forward. The stage will cover relevant topics such as sustainability, staff recruitment, delivery, branding, restaurant design and dark kitchens. Attendees can also join the hottest new chefs and culinary greats as they cook up a storm on The Staff Canteen Live stage. This year sees culinary royalty Tom Kerridge and Michele Roux Jr in attendance alongside Jamie May, James Knappet, Sandia Chang and Tom de Keyser, among others. This year also sees the return of the UK’s most prestigious chef competition, the International Salon Culinaire. The competition showcases the outstanding skills and talents within the industry. It comprises 1,000 chefs across four categories: Salon Display; Live Theatre’ Skills Theatre, and Sugarcraft. Elsewhere, experts and innovators will take to the TECH X stage to showcase new digital products and trailblazing technologies to improve your hospitality business. From artificial intelligence and automation, to biometrics and virtual concierges, TECH-X is sure to leave you inspired. Over in The Covered Market, attendees can meet face-to-face with local suppliers of fish, meat, dairy, bakery and fresh produce. They can also hear their story and understand how their products will help to transform their menus. To find out more about the show and to register for your complimentary pass, visit www.hrc.co.uk. Hotel, Restaurant & Catering Comprising four shows, the Hotel, Restaurant & Catering event takes place 3-5 March at ExCeL London to provide a one-stop shop for sourcing success to drive your business forward. 48.qxp_Layout 1 28/01/2020 11:35 Page 1www.fdiforum.net Plan your campaign with Food & Drink International… ...your competitors are! 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