< Previous14-16 May 2013 Palexpo | Geneva | SwitzerlandPortfolio includesPLUS! Don’t miss the world-leading conference. Early Bird discounts available.£.FFUXJUIPWFSHMPCBMTVQQMJFST£(SPXZPVSSFWFOVFUISPVHINVMUJQMFCVTJOFTTPQQPSUVOJUJFT£&YQMPSFUIFMBUFTUJOEVTUSZJTTVFTPO*OOPWBUJPO5PVST£'PDVTPOIPUJOEVTUSZUPQJDTJOUIF/VUSB*OTJHIUT)VC£ Plus4FNJOBS5IFBUSF3FHVMBUPSZ"EWJDF4FTTJPOT/FX1SPEVDUT;POF7JUBUSFOEBOE1PTUFS4FTTJPOTMore content than ever beforeWhere innovation and ingredients meet7JUBGPPET&VSPQFJTXIFSFZPVDBOTPVSDFOFXJOHSFEJFOUTBOESBXNBUFSJBMTGPSOVUSBDFVUJDBMTGVODUJPOBMGPPEBOEESJOLTBOEEJFUBSZTVQQMFNFOUTRegister now & save €100vitafoods.eu.com/campaignCo-located with NEWNEW04-11:Layout 1 25/2/13 08:19 Page 7Food & Drink International 11www.fdiforum.netNew banana brand launches into UKmarketBanaBay ismaking stronginroads into thewholesalemarketplace andhas its sights seton significantgrowth, thanks tohigh productquality, competitiveprice and excellentsupply services. BanaBay bananas are produced by one of Ecuador’s leading fruitproducers, with over 400 hectares of ethically managed plantations andthirty years’ experience in the export of bananas worldwide. Although newto the UK, BanaBay is one of the producers behind leading brandsincluding Fresh Del Monte, exporting to Asia and the US. BanaBay has teamed up with supply chain consultants Logistic Partnersto import product into the UK. Logistic Partners manage the shipping,ripening, refrigerated transportation, storage and distribution processes, aswell as handling sales and customer relationships in the UK.From an initial two containers in June, BanaBay is now importing fivecontainers a week into the UK, enabling the company to deliver continuity ofsupply on a six days per week basis.Yearsley Group launch majorrebrandingYearsley Grouphas unveiled acompleterebranding for allits businessdivisions, includingnew logos andvehicle livery.The brandrelaunch wasundertaken tomodernise the logoand corporateimage of thegroup, without totally moving away from their heritage and retaining thestrong impact the vehicles currently have on the road. The aim was tocreate one brand image across vehicles, literature and electronic media,which could be adopted across both trading divisions.Yearsley Logistics now incorporates all aspects of the supply chainincluding frozen, ambient and freight forwarding and this will now bedisplayed on vehicles and stores. Yearsley Food incorporates Belfield,Yearsley Food Sales, IcePak and Lucky Red companies, with the logosbeing changed in line with the group theme.Managing Director Harry Yearsley says, “This rebranding activity isanother way in which we are reaffirming our position as one of the UK’sleading frozen food distributors and logistics providers.”www.fdiforum.netDon’t forgetyou can now readFood & Drink International Digital Editionsnow available on iPad & iPhonewww.fdiforum.netIdeal for those who spendtime away fromthe officeonthego!04-11:Layout 1 25/2/13 08:19 Page 8Ishida ticks all the boxes for frozen vegetablepackingIshida multihead weighers are playing a critical role inhelping one of the UK’s largest frozen vegetableprocessors and packers increase throughput by asmuch as 20%.The five Ishida weighers at Pinguin Foods include anadvanced 24-head CCW-R multihead weigher with threelitre hoppers for mixed vegetables and four five-litrehopper 14-head models for single varieties. On the lineswhere the Ishidas have been installed, along with newcolour sorters which check for and reject substandard vegetables, overall weighing accuracies arenow running at under 0.7% deviation from the target weight compared to 1.8% previously. Pinguin Foods UK is part of the Belgium-based PinguinLutosa group, a supplier of vegetable andpotato based products. Increasing demand, along with Pinguin’s drive for quality and improvedefficiency, led the company to install the Ishida weighers as part of its target to increase production.The Ishidas are handling pack sizes of between 125g and 2.5kg.Premier launchprecision wraparoundlabellerPremier Labellers have designed the PremierP120 3 roller wrap system to provide a costeffective solution for medium to high speedautomatic wraparound label applications thatrequire the highest level of accuracy. The compact, modular design combined withreliable, cost effective stepper motor control andproven three roller mechanism incorporates all theessential elements necessary for the mostdemanding labelling applications.Designed for use within any production line toprovide high volume outputs in continuousoperation the P120 sits equally as comfortable off-line, where demands are not as high but accuracyand repeatability across a range of applications isequally as important. The 3 roller system will alsoorientate products prior to label application as wellas applying two labels in a front & backconfiguration. Industry standard electronics guarantee the P120will deliver accurate and reliable performance underthe most difficult of conditions.Robotic palletiser meets needs offruit and vegetable packhousesBrillopak hasintroduced a newrobotic palletiserdesigned for fresh fruitand vegetables,capable of placing avariety of containers,including crates, casesand trays onto pallets. The new BrillopakCompact C211 hasbeen developed following research into issues surrounding fresh producepackaging.One of the major findings was the relentless pressure on margins,requiring companies to seek on-going operational efficiencies, especially interms of labour and cost reduction. While automation has been adopted throughout many packing lines, endof line crate packing and palletising is still largely manual due to a lack ofavailable space in packhouses to install automation systems.Brillopak’s COMPACT C System has therefore been designed to meetthese challenges. Featuring highly compact dimensions, far smaller thanconventional robot cells, this enables the machine to fit into even thesmallest of factory spaces or to integrate with other packing equipment.12 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netWH Porter switchesproduction to ProsealGT2Soft fruit packager WH Porter has switchedits entire production to a Proseal GT2 traysealer.WH Porter packs all its own fruit,as well as produce from two othergrowers, adding up to around three millionpack units per year at a rate of up to 40,000 packs aday. It chose to switch to heat sealing using a film lidand the Proseal GT2, as a way of reducing packagingand the environmental impact of the product. As WHPorter’s confidence in the machine and the heat sealing processgrew, the decision was taken to switch the entire crop to heat sealed packs.The Proseal GT2 is a fully automatic high speed tray sealing system combining high throughputwith rapid tool change and space saving compact design. Proseal’s build quality, plus commitmentto customer service and support, were highlighted as critical factors in the success of the switch.Higher flow rates for mini CoriolisFlow MetersBronkhorst Cori-Tech B.V.have released a new modelin its series of compactCoriolis Mass FlowMeters/Controllers foraccurate measurement andcontrol of low flow rates. Withthe introduction of miniCORI-FLOW model M15, themaximum flow range of thisproduct line is extended from0-30 kg/h to 0-300 kg/h. Theinstruments are suitable forboth liquid and gas flow applications. The miniature Coriolis sensor featuressuperior response time and high accuracy, irrespective of changingoperating conditions with regard to pressure, temperature, density,conductivity and viscosity. The effective turndown is no less than 1500:1,with easy, on-site possibility for users to guarantee highest processflexibility.The instruments have a robust IP65 weatherproof housing and aredesigned to withstand an operating pressure of up to 100 bar. Mini CORI-FLOW offers integrated PID control and close-coupled control valves orpumps, thus constituting very compact Coriolis mass flow control loops.12:Layout 1 22/2/13 09:39 Page 1Food & Drink International 13www.fdiforum.netDel Monte Occasions mixes it upwith SIG CombiblocDel Monte’snew productrange, Del MonteOccasions, isavailable incombifitMidi1000ml carton packswith screw capcombiSwift fromSIG Combibloc.Del MonteOccasions is abeverageconcept aimed atthose looking toenjoy a sophisticated party beverage without alcohol. The three varietiescan be drunk neat, but also offer a drinks base to which alcohol can beadded for a quick and easy celebratory twist. The screw cap means thecarton pack can be conveniently opened and safely reclosed. Thebeverages can be poured out cleanly and without dribbling, and thecarton packs can be safely stored in the fridge even after the first opening.Tony Gill, Commercial Director at Del Monte UK, says, “Packaging isessential to the success of our new range. The carton pack combifitMidiprovides optimal protection from light and air, ensuring flavours, colours,nutrients and vitamins in the products are preserved.”Beatson Clark bottles twins’ recipefor successA new range of Chinesedipping sauces created bytwin sisters has hit theshelves in Sainsbury’s inbottles supplied by BeatsonClark.Lisa and Helen Tse fromSweet Mandarin havesecured £50,000 ofinvestment from the BBC’sDragons’ Den programme,and their Manchester-basedrestaurant was named BestLocal Chinese Restauranton Gordon Ramsay’s The FWord on Channel 4.Now they’ve won acontract to supply three of their dipping sauces to 500 Sainsbury’s storesacross the UK – and to cope with the increased production the sistersapproached Beatson Clark for help.Beatson Clark is supplying a standard white flint 250ml Marasca bottlewith a standard ROPP neck finish from its general sale range.“Our extensive general sale range of bottles and jars is an excellent wayto launch a new product onto the market,” said Lynn Sidebottom, Sales andMarketing Director at Beatson Clark.13:Layout 1 22/2/13 09:40 Page 1Debate, innovate, educate. The Manufacturing Forum will include an exciting line up of topics in the processing and packaging industry. Seminar topics to be revealed shortly; watch this space!Debates will be presented by:Jointly owned with:Organised by:Join & follow us on:@totalexhibitionHave a smartphone? Scan this QR barcode to be taken directly to register for FREE entry.Register now for FREE entry at: totalexhibition.com/fdiNeed a solution for your processing and packaging needs?REGISTER NOW FOR FREE ENTRY:totalexhibition.com/fdi4-6 June 2013, NEC, BirminghamShowcasing the very best machinery in the industry, the PPMA Show brings together expert manufacturers, processors and engineers all looking to show off their latest products!Taking place 4-6 June 2013, the PPMA Show hub showcases at The Total Processing & Packaging Exhibition along with PAKEX and Interphex, making it the largest 3 day event that covers every aspect of the processing and packaging industry.Top 5 reasons to visit:Be inspired and find out what’s new Equip for new challenges Make valuable contacts and network Reduce costs and speed up production Revamp your packaging MANUFACTURINGFORUMTHE14-15:Layout 1 22/2/13 11:50 Page 1www.fdiforum.netNicholl appoints new CEOThe Nicholl Group ofCompanies has appointedFabrice Deriaz as ChiefExecutive Officer.Fabrice joins Nicholl followingseventeen years with Nestlé SAin a variety of sales andbusiness management roles inThailand, Taiwan and Chinawhere he was involved ininvestment strategies withinthose highly competitivemarkets. Most recently he wasHead of Global Route to Marketand Service Solutions forBeverages at NestléProfessional in Switzerland. Hehas a vast knowledge of FMCGmarkets, with extensiveexperience of general management, sales and key account management,marketing and business development.Fabrice succeeds John Griffiths who is leaving following a four yeartenure during which time he played a key role in the restructuring andsubsequent development of the Nicholl Group.Nicholl is the European leader in the design and manufacture ofaluminium foil trays and also offers a portfolio of trays in other materials toprovide a comprehensive range of packaging solutions.www.fdiforum.netGodminster developing sales forceDeborah Chambers has joinedGodminster as its new Head ofSales and Marketing, where shewill be responsible for increasingdistribution of the Godminsterrange through wholesalers,independents and delicatessens.Deborah says, “It is achallenging, but very exciting,time for me to be joining theGodminster team. Godminster isa fast-growing company withexceptional products and a clearvision of where it wants to beand I look forward to being partof the growth of this uniqueorganic business which hasstayed true to its ethos of naturerepays those who treat herkindly. It is refreshing to be able to combine my sales experience with mylove of food – and building relationships with wholesalers and delis will befirst on my lists of tasks.”Godminster’s launch of new cheeses, including an artisan organic blackpepper brie, plain brie and garlic and chive brie, will soon be followed by anew soft cheese. Senior sales appointment at RiekeDispensingRieke Dispensing has appointedNicolas Lemaigre-Voreaux as itsEuropean Sales Director tospearhead the company’s ambitiousgrowth programme throughoutEurope, the Middle East and Africa.Nicolas has worked in both thefood and retail sectors and spentfifteen years with Calmar, rising tobecome Vice-President Sales andMarketing, Europe. Nicolas is also acertified trainer and coach inmanagement and sales skills, and ranhis own business delivering coursesto organisations and individuals.As part of his role at Rieke, Nicolasis developing a new sales structurethat will provide focused support tailored to the needs of individualcustomers, from large multinational organisations to smaller and medium-sized enterprises.Nicolas says, “Rieke is clearly a business with purpose and ambition, aswell as an excellent product range and a proud record in the developmentof innovative packaging solutions. I look forward to working with the teamto take the business to even greater successes.”Food & Drink International 1514-15:Layout 1 22/2/13 11:50 Page 216 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netImports and exports have long been thelifeblood for the food and drink industry.It’s a vital revenue stream for not justmanufacturers but also farmers, growersand ultimately the general economy. Oneonly has to look at the brimmingsupermarket shelves to conclude that theindustry is thriving, or so you might think. Behind this lies a supply chain sensitiveto the vagaries of economic andenvironmental issues – the recent extremesin weather for instance have resulted inmore exotic diseases and poor harvestswhich have translated into increased rawproduct prices. All this at a time whenmarkets are already under pressure asdeveloping nations attempt to counterimport levels by adding value to their ownproducts to consume them domestically.Eliminating inefficiencies across theboard, from production through todistribution, is the overarching message forfood and drink exporters.Several different exhibitions haverecently chimed with the same message orwill be doing soon. At the upcomingMultimodal show in Birmingham, theseminar programme focuses on making themultimodal approach to supply chainmanagement as easy as possible. Seminarsinclude advice on contracts, financing yoursupply chain, new regulations and aligningcapabilities to make the most of theprocess. Recent international expos such asthe Sustainable Food Summit in SanFrancisco have also carried a similarmessage. Ready for standardsA major new international food safetytraining facility, aimed at improvingcompliance with EU food import standards,has been opened by The Food andEnvironment Research Agency andanalytical equipment manufacturerWaters. Most food safety incidents reported inthe EU are down to imports, thereforeensuring the legal compliance and safety ofimported food is vital for protectingconsumers. The EU and other internationalorganisations have recognised the value ofimproving food safety testing globally, sothat risks can be identified and tackled atsource. In the EU alone the value ofexports and imports of foodstuffs todayexceeds £690 billion. The Fera International Food SafetyTraining Laboratory, based near York inEngland, will primarily train scientistsconcerned with exporting foods to Europe.Experts will lead training programs thatteach best practice methods to analystsComingTOGETHERCollaboration is the name of the game when itcomes to making the international supply chainwork for food and drink imports and exports. Theindustry knows this and the message is beingtransmitted across all platforms.ComingTOGETHER16-17:Layout 1 22/2/13 09:44 Page 1Food & Drink International 17www.fdiforum.netIMPORT & EXPORTfrom overseas, using state-of-the arttechnology and equipment for determiningchemical contaminants and residues infood. This will enable food producingcountries around the world to implementtheir own solutions and gain access to theopportunities offered by trade withEurope. The new venture combines the respectiveregulatory and scientific expertise of bothorganisations. The Fera IFSTL draws onFera’s extensive expertise as world leadersin the application of analytical chemistry tofood safety testing and as the UK NationalReference Laboratory for chemicalcontaminants in food, pesticide residuesand veterinary drug residues which isfortuitous considering the compromises inthe meat supply chain whereby horse meatwas incorrectly identified as beef in readymeals. Matching suppliers to buyersWhen it comes to marketing to othercountries, it’s sometimes hard to knowwhere to start, which is why when theopportunities come up, they should begrasped with both hands. A knowledge hubto match food manufacturing companieswith producers of Scottish produce, forinstance, has recently been set up to buildon the nation’s growing reputation. The Sourcing for Growth initiative ishelping producers prepare to meetmanufacturers’ demands for raw materials.It will enable manufacturers and farmers towork together to take advantage of theopportunities of Scotland’s growing foodindustry. Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochheadunveiled his plans in a speech at theScottish Agricultural Organisation Society.He told the audience that Sourcing forGrowth will carry out research into thesourcing of raw materials by foodmanufacturers, exploring options foropportunities for Scottish suppliers andexplore ways forward for producers to meetraw material demands of foodmanufacturers in response to marketsigns. “It will act as a facilitator betweenmanufacturers and suppliers to make themost of opportunities within the growingfood and drink sector,” said Richard. “ Itwill also provide a focal point for researchand knowledge exchange to support supplychain development and share good practicethroughout the food and drink sector. “This will strengthen this link, provide amatch-making service, and maximiseeconomic opportunities for all. If you areusing butter, can we make it Scottishbutter? If you need vegetables, can weensure more of them are sourced locally?Making strong connections betweenmanufacturers and producers will ensurewe have a supply chain that works foreveryone concerned and makes the most ofScotland’s fine produce.” Most countries operate projects like this,but the fervour to which Scotlandapproaches this is admirable. The matchingup and introduction process might seempremeditated and presumptive of businesshappening but making that the first step issomething that hopefully becomes anindustry standard. What better method toget your country’s most unique produce outthere to the people who matter?Scotland is furthering its reach bypromoting its own produce internationally bytargeting specific buyersMultimodal is one of the UK and Ireland’sbiggest shows, which this year is showcasingways to approach the supply chain with ease16-17:Layout 1 22/2/13 09:44 Page 2Base ofOPERATIONS18 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netFood and drink companies relocate forvarious reasons, one common problem is alack of affordable space. Machinery,although becoming more integrated andeasy to install, still takes up a greatamount of space. Efforts are always beingmade to provide machinery and equipmentthat can be added to existing lines andregular selling of used equipment is afantastic way to free up valuable squarefeet within production and manufacturingfacilities.However, the potential carrots danglingfor companies to relocate are becomingever more tempting. Take the UK’s currentonus on creating enterprise zones forexample. The government has created 24zones across the country offering incentivesto locate there. The financial benefits areobvious - by locating your business in sucha zone you can claim up to 100% businessrates relief which can be worth up to£275,000 over a five-year period. In somezones, there are also options to claimEnhanced Capital Allowances forinvestment in plant and machinery whichcould be perfect for those who are seekingways to expand in terms of usingtechnological innovation or extendedproduction lines.Encouraging companies to also formclusters is at the heart of the enterpriseRelocation is a major decisionfor any company but especiallyso for those in food and drinkmanufacturing. It impacts onyour supply chain andworkforce. So how can thisprocess be made easier?Base ofOPERATIONSRelocation is a great opportunity forcompanies to investigate automationoptions and robotics hubs likeCenFRA can help make this easy18-21:Layout 1 22/2/13 09:46 Page 1Food & Drink International 19www.fdiforum.netRELOCATIONzones too. Having an on-site customer basemakes perfect sense and encouragesmutual benefit. Food & Drink International recentlyvisited an example of this kind of projectin action. The Eurasante park in Lille isfocused on health but is also full ofnutritional innovation too. Ingredient andfood development companies rub shoulderswith research facilities for major foodproducers and, at the same time, healthcompanies who can provide facilities andthe joined-up thinking that this kind ofindustry necessitates. This also creates abuzz which means foreign companies maybe interested in joining the success.Enterprise zones, particularly in the UK,also allow for clear and simple planningprocesses. This means that instead ofjumping through countless loopholes, it iseasier to set up the relevant documentationand there are automatic procedures set upfor certain types of development. The sitesare often set up with superfast broadbandand easy to access transport links. Oftensigning a contract to enter a zone like thismeans receiving ‘soft landing’ packagestoo. Local authorities are involved inmaking a business feel welcome,introducing them to surroundingbusinesses and more practical parties likeestate agents, relocation package providersfor staff and other service providers.Sometimes relocation means the chanceto expand existing facilities. Bringingservices in-house can sometimes be a boon.For manufacturers working with productsthat expire quickly, cold storage or deep-freeze facilities can save thousands inlogistical miles and can help keep costsdown. Recent mergers have involvedmoving entire divisions to central locationsfor ease of convenience. Having centralisedlocations is important for many, and beingable to respond incredibly quickly todemands from customers or to workEtienne Vervaecke, CEO of theEurasante organisation, whichhas clustered together healthand nutrition specialists innorthern France to great effectThe UK governmenthas created 24 zones across thecountry offering incentivesto locate there21 WWW.SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/DJA6518-21:Layout 1 22/2/13 09:46 Page 2Next >