< PreviousFoodex will also play host to anextensive programme of interactiveevents, discussions and debates on thelatest sector-specific trends and topicsimpacting the bakery, beverage, dairy,fresh, ingredients, logistics, meat andseafood sectors. Among the speakers will be DannyBayliss, New Technology Specialist atCampden BRI who will discuss how newtechnology is empowering the industryto perfect processes and createinnovative products like never before.His session will reveal how attendeescan harness new technologies toimprove product quality, extend shelf-life and reduce waste while boostingprofitability through efficiency.As well as providing the opportunityfor buyers to discover the latesttechnologies and hear from industryexperts, Foodex 2018 will facilitate thesearch for the next Premier YoungButcher. Staged on the show floor onMonday 16th April, the competitionwill invite 18-23-year-old butcherapprentices to prepare a variety of40 Food & Drink InternationalFoodex 2018 will welcome more than 400 suppliers including Busch UK, Bizerba (UK) Ltd, Addmaster UK, ULMAPackaging, Multivac, Handtmann,Reiser, Stephan UK as well as a raftof new exhibitors lined up toshowcase their latest innovations.FOODEXWith the industry’s leading playersembracing the Fourth IndustrialRevolution, setting a path to realise the‘smart factory’ of the future,manufacturing professionals will onceagain converge on the NEC,Birmingham to explore the latesttechnologies already beginning to makean impact on the sector at Foodex 2018. Foodex2018Co-located with Food &Drink Expo, NationalConvenience Show, FarmShop & Deli Show and TheIngredients Show, Foodex2018 takes place over threedays (16-18 April 2018) atBirmingham NEC whereindustry giants converge toshowcase disruptive andcutting-edge technologies,set to transform the ‘smartfactories’ of the future. products in Ready to Eat, Stuffed Roast,Seam Butchery, Barbecue, KitchenReady and Display.The following day will see TheNational Federation of Meat & FoodTraders (NFMTF) National MeatProducts Competition, which includes22 categories ranging from standardfavourites of sausages and burgersthrough to charcuterie and kitchenready products. Event Director Dan Dixon said: “Thecircular economy and growing pressureto improve sustainability is set todramatically transform themanufacturing industry. It’s therefore acritical time for manufacturingprofessionals to explore the latest40-51_Layout 1 27/02/2018 09:51 Page 1FOODEXworld has to offer under one roof. Theinaugural event will welcome leadingingredient manufacturers including GNTUK, Dohler (UK) Ltd, Diana Foods andEHL Ingredients as they showcase theinnovations that will help manufacturerstap into the hottest consumer trends.At Food & Drink Expo, buyers fromthe grocery, wholesale, foodservice,manufacturing and speciality retailsectors can sample produce and meetwith suppliers from 25 countriesincluding Canada, China, Cyprus, Dubai,France and Iceland.Delicatessens, farm shops,Get involved onTwitter @Foodexand Facebook@FoodexUKtrends and technologies to enhancetheir business operations and we lookforward to welcoming them to the NECthis April.”Foodex is co-located with Food &Drink Expo, National Convenience Show,Farm Shop & Deli Show and TheIngredients Show. The events bringtogether the entire food manufacturingand development community, offering a360-degree perspective of the industryand enabling attendees to tap into thelatest trends and products.New for 2018, The Ingredients Showwill bring the most novel ingredients theFood & Drink International 41www.fdiforum.netJohn L Lord & Son Ltd John Lord Specialist Flooring has you covered in every room when it comes toenvironments where it is crucial to maintain high levels of hygiene and safety. Highconsiderations should be given to the fabric of the building particularly flooring.Overall durability, temperature resistance, abrasion resistance, anti-slip and clean-ability are all common factors to consider in almost any environment. John Lord’s exclusive range of industry respected polyurethane, epoxy acrylicflooring products have been developed by our chemists to ISO 9001:2008. With theaddition of our new ultra-hygienic BioCote additive throughout the entire resin floorsystems, which has been proven to reduce bacteria on products by up 99.99% in24hrs.John Lord is very active in the plant, maintenance and warehouse industry andwill be exhibiting at FoodEx, displaying a range of resin flooring and durable drainage systems.Tel: +44(0) 161 764 4617 Web: www.john-lord.com Email: Enquiries@john-lord.co.uk Stand: S311restaurants, garden centres, food halls,butcheries and bakeries hoping todiscover the latest trends in specialityfood and drink should look no furtherthan Farm Shop & Deli Show, whileNational Convenience Show offers theperfect forum for convenience stores,forecourt traders, independent retailers,symbol groups, off licences andwholesalers to review both freshproduce and new technology.For more information and toregister for any of the events,visit www.foodex.co.uk.40-51_Layout 1 27/02/2018 09:51 Page 2KECOLSTILL NO.1 FOR VISCOUS PUMPING SOLUTIONSWith over 25 years experience in pumping viscous materials, Kecol is the number one choice of many of the World’s leading pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food manufacturers.Kecol equipment is used to transfer flowable & non-flowable materials from drums,IBC’s, mixing vessels and process vessels of various shapes, sizes and designs,without heating the material.Kecol’s extensive range of equipment is designed to transfer products from tripleconcentrate Tomato Paste through to Petroleum Jelly and Mascara, quickly, cleanlyand efficiently from standard 200 litre drums, tapered or conical drums fitted with anaseptic bag, tote bins and IBC’s.Our vast experience has shown there are nevertwo applications the same and that’s why wealso offer bespoke systems designed and manufactured to suit your specific vessels and production requirements. && )'(+$( %&$)('+%)"%.(&$!)" !!-. #' )" -&$, .'&.#$! #. % !$''.Ve(& #&-&"'.- #("#('.& #,.&).( # !'. ! 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Experiencedengineers look after BakkavorDouble D ovens, doughnut fryers,Riello Burners, steam, thermal oiland hot water plants to ensureproduction remains in constantoperation.Its energy saving solutions has generated substantial fuel savings with high efficiency for our customers. Services include:• Steam & Hot Water Boilers• Thermal Oil Plant• Ovens & Heat Process Solutions• Direct & Indirect Gas Fired Process Combustion• Steam Cookers & Autoclaves• Mechanical Services & Process Pipework• Planned Preventative Maintenance Agreement• Cost Saving Energy Solutions• Guaranteed 24/7 Emergency Breakdown Cover with a 4 hour Response• MCPD Low NOx emission burners Tel: +44(0) 113 220 3830 Web: www.jbcindserv.co.uk Email: info@jbcmail.co.ukStand: AA270Food & Drink International 43www.fdiforum.netFOODEXHpE ProcessIn all food applications CIP is essential – HpE offers the VersalineVCP for CIP feed, where you need a reliable scavenge pump forvessel CIP return. They have options of self-priming centrifugalpumps or their Liquid Ring scavenge pumps that can beused on multiple vessels & valvemanifolds. BrewingThe new ‘All PurposeBrewery (APB) Pump’ isdesigned to handle any liquidproduct (Spent grain, trub,yeast, wort, beer & CIP)transfer application in anybrewery. ConfectioneryProduct is much thicker & needs to be transferred using positive displacement pumps.The Versatwin pump is just as happy running at 300rpm on product as it is running at3000rpm on CIP. FruitFruit pulp is pumped with Unibloc or Versatwin pumps, but fruit in a low viscositysuspension is more difficult with solids bridging is common with many pumps such asthe Sine or an oversized progressive cavity pump. Tel: +44(0) 113 252 6712 Web: www.hpeprocess.com Email: sales@hpeprocess.comStand: Q3111Cold1Cold specialises in the design, projectmanagement & construction of hygienic, fire rated& temperature controlled environments. Providing acomplete construction service from ‘concept tocompletion’ including: cold stores, freezers,distribution centres, new builds, factory extensions,fit-outs & refurbishments.1Cold is a member of the Food Storage &Distribution Federation (FSDF), British Frozen FoodFederation (BFFF) & the International Associationfor Cold Storage Construction (IACSC).With extensive experience & providing cuttingedge solutions, 1Cold is focused on training, quality& health & safety; holding accreditations withConstructionline, CHAS, SafeContractor & Altius.As experts in the field and with a completeunderstanding of the up-to-date compliance andlegislation procedures enforced by the Food andPharmaceutical Industries, we will work closely withour clients to fulfil all of their objectives.1Cold serves a wide array of sectors includingbakery, dairy, seafood, meat and logistics, amongothers. Tel: +44(0) 1564 702 269Web: www.1cold.comEmail: info@1cold.com Stand: T29140-51_Layout 1 27/02/2018 09:51 Page 4For food & beverage companies business is always a race, the ability to respond to demands and requirements of your customers is key.A Kerridge Commercial Systems CompanyLakeview ERP software will help you to manage constantly changing compliance requirements, manage recipes and specifications. Plus assist you to control your factory, warehouse, supply chain, sales and financials.You benefit from easy management of ALL your operations in one system, which is well proven for the food & beverage industry. The Food & Beverage industry is highly competitive, which is why it is important to be efficient, stay up-to-date with nutritional trends and consumer demands. Lakeview ERP provides you with the tools to monitor key activities and stay one step ahead.Features in Lakeview for your industry include:• Stock/supply chain Management• Full Traceability• Comprehensive pricing and promotions• Multiple units of measure• Shelf life and best before date management• Forecasting facilities (including seasonality capabilities)• Business intelligence for trend analysisWhatever the demands of your business, Lakeview ERP supports you with a proven solution that is already used across diverse food and beverage market sector.Lakeview Computers LtdBlake House, Schooner Court, Crossways Business Park, Dartford, Kent. DA2 6QQTel: 01322 622270 email: info@lakeview.co.uk www.lakeview.co.ukDon’t just take our word for it, here’s what our customers say…. Lakeview provide a flexible solution to help us run the business, one of the biggest selling points for us was that the software grows as we grow and it doesn’t break the bank to increase the capability.- Priyan Dhutia, Director, B I Europe Ltd Visit us atFoodex on Stand No.M24140-51_Layout 1 27/02/2018 09:51 Page 5Label PrintersBizerba GLP label printers can be used for product labelling with shipping and warehouse labels in the food processing industry, in the manufacturing industry and in logistics. In combination with Bizerba weighing technology it is the perfect entry in manual price labelling.Weigh Price Labelling System GLM-ImaxxBased on individual requirements the GLM-Imaxx flexibly adjusts to all kinds of requirements such as package sizes and label types. And thanks to numerous hardware and software components this system can be gradually expanded.Inspection SystemsIn the sense of the consumer protection only perfectly produced goods are allowed to reach the market. Our inspection systems meet this requirement. They accomplish highest safety in processes of the food industry.Ranging from metal detector via X-ray device to vision system: Our inspection systems fulfill all requirements on quality assurance, are user-friendly and work with a high throughput. Moreover they promote Overall Equipment Effectiveness.LogisticsAt Bizerba, long-term experience in industrial weighing and labelling technologies is combined with sound industry know-how. Accurate weighing and dimensioning, counting and dosing, product labelling according to regulations as well as processing of acquired data in higher ranking systems regardless of their origin - from Bizerba or other providers - are the basis of our daily work. Also, of course, in the Ex zone. We develop what is technically feasible into economically viable and profitable solutions.LabelsOriginal Bizerba quality labels have what it takes for legal requirements, consumer information and advertising effectiveness. They are perfectly coordinated with Bizerba labeling systems and are particularly economical and innovative. Flexible production according to customized design requirements. 01908 682740 info@bizerba.co.uk www.bizerba.comFood & Drink International 45www.fdiforum.netFOODEXFischbein Investing inmachinery andequipment should be ontop of every company’spriority list if it aims toboost its productivityand production, andultimately, positivelycontribute to the overalleconomy. The logicbehind it is simple: byinvesting in the latestM&E, a company is ableto save time and moneyas it doubles itsmanpower’s productionefforts.If your businessconsists of ‘baggedproducts’ in any industry, Fischbein has a solution to fulfil your needs.From low-cost manual sealers, semi-automated industrial bag sealersand sewing systems and sewing consumables, to high speed fullyautomated bagging and palletising solutions. Manufactured right here in the UK, as well as Europe and the US,Fischbein are always here for you. Live packing demonstrations will be on the stand so visit to see howyou can pack your products neater and faster, whilst grabbing a tastytreat.Tel: + 44(0) 844 3722877 Web: www.fischbein.comEmail: sales@fischbein-saxon.co.uk Stand: M328Riggs Autopack Riggs Autopack will beexhibiting a selection of itshigh quality volumetricdepositors and fillingmachines, transfer pumpsand conveyor filling lines atthis year’s Foodex Show. Visitors to company’sstand will see a twin headautomatic filling machinewith conveyor, transfer pumpand a selection of semi-automatic filling machineswith foot pedal controldesigned for small to mediumscale food production.Riggs Autopack’sdepositors and fillingmachines are available as asemi-automatic stand-aloneunit for artisan companiesand small scale food producers, or as an automatic conveyor fillingsystem for medium to large scale food manufacturers. They providedamage free depositing of hot or cold liquid, semi-liquid andsuspended solid products, and accurately fill most container types orsize. If you’re investing in a high quality semi or fully automatic depositingsystem to accurately fill jars, bottles, pots, tubs, ready meal trays,cartons, buckets, jerry cans, pouches or bags, then Riggs Autopackcould have the solution. Tel: +44(0) 1282 440040 Web: www.riggsautopack.co.ukEmail: info@riggsautopack.co.uk Stand: J261Vikan Showcasingtheir latestcleaning toolinnovations forthe food andbeverageindustry, Vikanwill behighlightingtheir range ofservices undera new ‘HeyVikan’ catchphrase. These services include:• The new Vikan.com makes finding answers to product andhygiene related questions easier than ever.• Site surveys. The first step a food processing plant or other facilitycan take towards improved cleaning tool related hygiene.• Declarations of Compliance which Vikan supplies for every hygienerange tool they make and which can be downloaded in multiplelanguages from Vikan.com.On Tuesday 17th April at 3.45 in the Foodex Theatre, Vikan’s GlobalHygiene Specialist Debra Smith will give a featured talk entitled ‘Globalfood safety schemes and cleaning tools’.Tel: +44(0) 1793 716 760 Web: www.vikan.comEmail: sales@vikan.co.ukStand: BB271www.fdiforum.net40-51_Layout 1 27/02/2018 09:51 Page 6T. Freemantle Ltd is the UK Market Leading manufacturer of Cartoning and Sleeving equipment. The equipment is simple, robust and reliable and proven to be easy to operate, simple to maintain with a fast unskilled size change. From simple manually operated machinery through to fully automac high speed systems, we have a machine to suit almost every cartoning and sleeving applicaon. We have the full range of equipment on show at our UK demonstraon facility and invite you to try the machines out for yourself. The UK Market LeaderSpecialists in Sleeving Experts in Cartoning Call us on 01724 276908 Email the sales team at sales@tfreemantle.com Visit us on Stand G301 at40-51_Layout 1 27/02/2018 09:51 Page 7Food & Drink International 47www.fdiforum.netFOODEXCombilift & Aisle Master If you want to make better use of your storage space, ensure saferand speedier handling procedures and boost productivity, then makesure you visit Stand N308, where forklifts and pallet stackers fromspecialist manufacturer Combilift will show you how to achieve this,whatever types of loads you deal with. The Combilift Combi-WR pedestrian pallet truck and the AisleMaster articulated exhibits are also available with cold storespecifications enabling efficient performance in this harsh environmentand optimum use of every inch of relatively expensive cold storagefacilities.The Combi-WR range and its multidirectional counterparts theCombi-WR4 models, with capacities starting from 1,450kg, weredeveloped for customers needing a cost effective and smaller unit forhandling lighter loads. Working in aisle-widths of just 2.1m pallet topallet, they handle pallets as well as longer loads and offer a high levelof operator comfort and safety when placing and picking in narrowaisles. The patented multi-position tiller allows push button rotation of the rear wheel parallel from the tiller to the chassis and back, enabling theoperator to remain at the side of the truck rather than between the truck and racking, eliminating crush risk and improving forward visibility. Aisle Master articulated VNA forklifts can replace a combination of reach and counterbalance trucks, work inside and out and in aisle-widths ofjust 1.6m to offer higher levels of efficiency in and around the warehouse. Available with electric or LPG power, with capacities of up to 2.5 t andimpressive lift heights of up to 15m, these versatile indoor/outdoor trucks save you time, money and ensure maximum pallet density. Managing Director Martin McVicar said: “Materials handling is a crucial issue for both large and smaller operations alike and we look forward to beable to bring visitors up to date on the latest developments and to help lift your handling and storage procedures to another level.” Tel: +44(0) 353 47 80500 Web: www.combilift.com Email: info@combilift.com Stand: N308Rotech Machines At this year’s Foodex Show, RotechMachines will be highlighting why it isthe food industry’s partner of choicefor coding and marking technologyby offering a free print testingservice for anyone wanting to codedifficult to handle packs at theshow.Rotech will be showcasing theRF Lite feeding system withthermal inkjet coder, an entry-level solution that brings thebenefits of automated datemarking within the reach ofmany smaller and more costsensitive foodmanufacturers for thefirst timeThe RF Lite has beendeveloped to cater for changingmarket dynamics and packagingdemands, which are seeing smaller,thinner and complex-shaped packaging sleeves being applied across a much broaderand more variable range of products. The ability to handle such packaging media andformats is where the RF Lite excels, as its friction-wheel feed system can easilyhandle thinner and lighter sleeves whereas conventional ‘push’ or shuttle feedmechanisms would struggle.In operation, the sleeves are stacked vertically in a hopper – which can be adjustedin seconds to multiple different blank sizes without the use of specialised tools –where the friction wheels separate them and feed them individually to a thermalinkjet printer. The machine can handle sizes ranging from 40mm x 70mm to 300mmx 200mm and offers a linear speed of 60m/min, which equates to a throughput oftwo hundred 300mm sleeves or two hundred and fifty 200mm sleeves per minute.With out of the box set up and easy operation, its diminutive 500mm x 500mmfootprint takes up far less space than other systems and represents the most spacesaving machine on the market.Tel: +44(0) 1707 393 700 Web: www.rotechmachines.com Email: sales@rotechmachines.comStand: AA248Newsmith IndustrialWashing and AutomatedHandling SystemsNewsmith are world leading manufacturers of anextensive and versatile range of industrial washing andautomated handling equipment with more than 45years’ experience in food processing industries. Both modular and bespoke systems can be designedand installed, with equipment ranging from utensil andbasket washers to conveyors and specialist options suchas weigh head washers.The full capability of Newsmith will be demonstratedat Foodex with the presence of Oliver Douglas andOddy, divisions of Newsmith. Oddy manufactures theworld’s most versatile range of high capacity roll lineswith a unique weight range capacity of 10g to 600g. Details of all offerings from Newsmith, Oliver Douglasand Oddy, including the machinery below, will beavailable at this years’ Foodex. * Crate washers * Pallet washers * Bin washers * Rack washers * Basket stackers * Product conveyors* Basket handling systems * Divider roundersTel: +44(0) 1924 405988Web: www.newsmiths.co.ukEmail: sales@newsmiths.co.ukStand: M26140-51_Layout 1 27/02/2018 09:51 Page 8 ! "#$% & $'(% ) * $% ! +#, - +$& .&"/ $'( - 0123 ! ' & $'(4 4 ,% / !%!' 5%. $'()& 67588 % Hydratech confirm Coolflow presence at Foodex 20188 4921 :9; Long-term exhibitor at the RAC and ACR shows, Hydratech feels 2018 is the right time to fully exploit the reputation of its CoolFlow range of process coolants, with new and existing customers across the food and beverage sectors. www.hydratech.co.ukinfo@hydratech.co.uk+44 (0)1792 586800! 4 < 40-51_Layout 1 27/02/2018 09:51 Page 9Food & Drink International 49www.fdiforum.netFOODEXCamerainspection fromSpoonerPlus SpoonerPlus will be exhibiting for the first time at Foodexthis year where it will be introducing the new “camerainspection”, the risk free way of inspecting your oveninternals. The camera inspection allows you to identifyproblems within the oven bake chamber without someonehaving to physically enter the oven. The advantages of acamera inspection over the more traditional internalinspection are the reduced risk to personnel, reduction ofdowntime and having the video footage available for you toreview multiple times. SpoonerPlus will be showcasing an example of the“camera inspection” giving visitors to their stand a virtualreality experience of inside a tunnel oven. There will also bethe chance for visitors to win an inspection of their ownoven. A typical inspection includes an in depth review of allcomponents and equipment. The aim of the inspection is tocheck the current condition for any damage/wear & tear ofcritical items that if they failed, would stop the equipmentfrom producing. Any items that could affect operator safetyand any cleanliness issues will also be identified andreported.SpoonerPlus is the dedicated aftersales division of SpoonerIndustries, based in West Yorkshire offering services such asrefurbishments, inspections, servicing, support, training, spareparts, optimisation and modifications. SpoonerPlus providesthese services to customers with other manufacturers’equipment as well as that supplied by Spooner. Representatives from both Spooner Industries andSpoonerPlus will be available at Foodex, stand Z330 todiscuss any requirements you may have, whether that’s forcapital equipment or aftersales services. For more information, call Andrew Stead on +44(0) 1943 609505, email astead@spooner.co.uk, or visit www.spoonerplus.com.Stand Z330i2r Packaging SolutionsFuelled by strong growth in both UK and international markets,particularly North America, ongoing investments in new high speedpresses has seen i2r increase capacity by more than 50% over thepast 12 months. The Shropshire-based firm is the only UKmanufacturer to provide the food industry with a single source forboth aluminium foil containers and baking paper products.i2r’s Jon West said: “We are currently seeing significant penetrationacross a number of key markets, especially overseas. The increaseddemand for aluminium and the infinite recyclability of our productshas undoubtedly added to the momentum we are experiencing. Ourongoing investments form part of the company’s business expansionplans and growth ambitions, as well as future-proofing our businessand positively addressing the sustainability issues faced by foodmanufacturers globally.”i2r’s baking division also continues to experience growth. Anadditional three new presses were installed in January 2018 specificallyfor tulip muffin wrap production. Tel: +44(0) 845 371 5111Web: www.i2rps.comEmail: sales@i2rps.comStand: E89Radnor HillsAt this year’sFood and DrinkExpo visitorscan discover thegreat taste,flavours andinspirationbehind RadnorHill’s diverserange of softdrinks. They havedeveloped astrong portfolioof products designed to suit all customers’ needs including purespring water, sugar free flavoured water, adult premium pressés,healthy children’s drinks and pure fruit juices. Be one of the first to try their new Heartsease Farm reduced sugarrange now with less than 5g of sugar per 100ml but still with the samegreat taste. This premium adult soft drinks range is perfect for anyoccasion and is available in 7 delicious flavours. They will also be showcasing their innovative tetra pak range ofcartons in 125ml, 200ml and 250ml portion controlled pack sizes –idealfor on-the-go consumption. Tel: +44(0) 1547530220 Web: www.radnorhills.co.ukEmail: sales@radnorhills.co.ukStand: M191www.fdiforum.net40-51_Layout 1 27/02/2018 09:51 Page 10Next >