READY MEALSNEWSON THE SHELFINTERNATIONALFood&DrinkFood&Drinkwww.fdiforum.netAPRIL2012 £3.50 STERLINGThe world ofcolours, fragrancesand flavoursKenneth P Manning on how Sensient TechnologiesCorporation is continuing to innovate and excelThe world ofcolours, fragrancesand flavoursKenneth P Manning on how Sensient TechnologiesCorporation is continuing to innovate and excel01:Layout 1 22/3/12 14:40 Page 102:Layout 1 22/3/12 14:11 Page 1Website: www.fdiforum.netEditor:Steve Fisher (s.fisher@blmgroup.co.uk) Editor’s PA:Angela Sharman Journalists: Steve Williams (s.williams@blmgroup.co.uk) Mike Shields (m.shields@blmgroup.co.uk) Elis Ballard (e.ballard@blmgroup.co.uk) Michael Fisher (m.fisher@blmgroup.co.uk) Sales Director:Teri Cooper Sales Manager:Rebecca Robertshaw Assistant Sales Manager: Sam Trott Sales: Nikki Logan, Lisa Grenney • Tel: +44 (0) 1472 310302 Accounts & Subscriptions:Dawn Cook Design & Production:Gary Jorgensen, Mark Casson, Rachel Green (studio@blmgroup.co.uk)Editorial: Tel: +44 (0) 1472 310305, Fax: +44 (0) 1472 310317 Email: fdi@blmgroup.co.ukWebsite: www.fdiforum.netPart of the Business Link Magazine Group: Armstrong House, Armstrong Street, Grimsby, N E Lincs DN31 2QE EnglandAll rights reserved. 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The views expressed in this publication are not necessarily the views of those held by the publisher.Flavouring38New flavour solutions are creating exciting newtastes, as well as emphasising the importance ofa natural approach• Sensient Technologies CorporationReady meals43With convenience demanded by consumersand retailers alike, what is the future for readymeals?• Stevens GroupMeet the expert46Invaluable advice from industry specialistsMultimodal 48Multimodal 2012, the only gathering for allsectors of the UK and Irish logistics industryand its customers, is held at the NEC inBirmingham on 1st to 3rd May• ShipmoreeasyFairs Packaging 51The easyFairs Packaging and Print portfolioonce again brought the packaging industrytogether and led the way with innovativedesign and up-to-the-minute packagingtechnologySafety and Health Expo 54Safety & Health Expo returns to BirminghamNEC from 15th to 17th May for its mostcomprehensive show to dateApril 2012Cover photographscourtesy of:Main:Sensient Technologies CorporationTop:Mariani Dried FruitMiddle:Stevens GroupBottom:Toyota Material HandlingNews 4• General news• On the shelf - new products and initiatives• On line - production newsHeat and Control16 Better seasoning and packaging for BetterMade Snack FoodsLaboratory Showcase19 Import and export21 With consumer tastes becoming increasinglyadventurous, importers and exporters have torise to the challengeCold storage27 Using both cold storage and chilledtransportation is becoming more common, butthis also means the supply chain is furthercomplicatedMachinery maintenance30As automation becomes more necessary, so toodoes the introduction of an effectivemaintenance programmePackaging31When it comes to improving perceived value ofyour product, packaging, in all aspects, is avital element• Adpak• Systems Labelling• Seufert• Phoenix Handling SolutionsContents52126Vitafoods Europe 56Vitafoods Europe, and the co-located FinishedProducts Expo, take place from 22nd to 24thMay at Palexpo, Geneva, and are on course toexceed last year’s record-breaking events Events59Your chance to keep abreast of forthcomingexhibitions and food fairs from around theworldClassified60Appointments 62This magazine is now fully recyclable. By recycling magazines, you can help reduce waste and add to the 5.5 million tonnes ofpaper already recycled by the UK paper industry each year. Before you recycle your magazine, please ensure you remove allplastic wrapping, free gifts and samples. 03:Layout 1 23/3/12 12:48 Page 104:Layout 1 23/3/12 11:38 Page 1Palintest launches new COD Tubetest Range for 0-1000mg/lThe new COD 1000 Tubetestrange from water analysis companyPalintest uses the ISO 15705(dichromate) method to analysechemical oxygen demand in watersamples for O2 concentrations of 0-1000mg/l. The new tests are com-patible with the company’s existing8000, 7500 and 7100 photometermodels as well as the recently-re-leased Palintest 9100 UV-Vis Spec-trophotometer.There are three variants available in the new range – Mercury Free, Low Mercury, and Mercury Formulation, according to what range needs to be tested.The accuracy and precision of the new COD 1000 Tubetest range is the same as the other Palintest COD products, equivalent in mg/l of +/-1%T at all con-centrations. The methodology is compliant with ISO 150705:2002.COD tests are vital in testing both surface water and wastewater. Within two hours, a test will indicate the amount of organic pollutants in the sampleby measuring the presence of chemicals in the water that can be oxidised.Mettler Toledo release whitepaper onenhanced food safetyAdvances in technologyare playing an ever greaterrole in enabling food manu-factures to boost productiv-ity and improve productquality. Computer guidedformulation and weighingprocesses offer manufactur-ers increased confidence.Mettler Toledo has devel-oped a series of informativewhitepapers designed tooffer manufactures furtherindustry insight. The latestwhitepaper, ‘Improved Pro-duction Yield throughComputer Based Formula-tion/Recipe Weighing’, ex-plains why increasing regulatory pressure requires traceability andhow computer based documentation of all formulation and weigh-ing activities ensures product safety. It also covers why analysishelps ensure consistent quality and improves production yield,and how to improve compliance in productivity with internationalregulations.Computerisation of these manufacturing processes enablesgreater production planning, overall quality testing and improveddata analysis. Through the adoption of a centralised computersystem manufactures can avoid costly product recalls and defec-tive batches while improving overall margins and profitability.To download the free whitepaper, visit www.mt.com/uk-im-prove-production-yieldwww.fdiforum.net5newsGivaudan’s TasteSolution Mouthfeel programmeprovides flavour solutionsGivaudan is addressing themouthfeel challenges that foodmanufacturers of sweet and dairyproducts face in low-calorie prod-ucts with its TasteSolutions Mouth-feel programme.The signature programme in-cludes a unique sensory language,Sense It Mouthfeel, and advancedtechnologies to optimise the tasteprofile of reduced-calorie sweet anddairy products and provide the pre-mium flavour perception consumersdesire. Mouthfeel, along witharoma and taste, provide the full experience of a food product in the mouthand impact how the product is perceived. While introducing new and effec-tive natural mouthfeel ingredients through the programme, Givaudan hasalso developed a specific sensory language for mouthfeel. Minerva Calatayud, Global Product Manager, Taste, says, “A successfulreduced-calorie product depends on rebalancing and optimising mouthfeel,taste and aroma correctly. Whether our customer’s product strategy relatesto health and wellness, cost, or indulgence, our investment in mouthfeeltechnology can help.”Redpack gets hitched with Allen-BradleyRedpack have married their FlowWrapping machines with Allen-Bradley drive and control systems.Redpack have been using Allen-Bradley electrical and safety relatedcomponents for some time but had nottaken the final step of including thedrive system. Now they have taken theplunge and completed the relationshipand are looking to forge ahead withnew drive and improved control.Machine adjustments, including temperature control, are displayed as Pictorial com-mands on the 10.5 inch Allen-Bradley colour touch screen and can be easily interpretedby machine operators. Of course the system supports communication between otherplant and equipment and can be arranged to provide data collection.Allen-Bradley has fans amongst the most influential of the world’s manufacturersand, because of the availability of world wide support, has become their preferred drivecontrol system supplier. Redpack also have a significant following from many blue chipclients who know their reliability sets them apart.Movit range to aid efficiencyThe BT Movit range of tailoredload carriers and tow tractors fromToyota Material Handling has pack-aged a complete range with towingcapacities up to 3000kg.The BT Movit range includes arange of load carriers designed to aidefficiency when handling specificitems. The demand for efficiency inorder picking leads companies to em-ploy specialist load carriers pulled bytowing tractors. The N-series offers towing capac-ities up to 1000kg, meaning ma-noeuvrability in operation. TheTSE100 is designed to tow load car-riers, whereas the TSE100W’s con-figuration means the load carrier isdocked to the tractor. The BT Movit S-series tow truck uses powerful AC motors, ensuring per-formance and with a towing capacity of 3000kg ensures it can be used inwarehouse towing.The BT Movit S-series is developed around a Smooth Operator concept toprovide the best working conditions including a Frequency-Adapted Suspensionsystem delivering a new standard of cushioning when it comes to vibration.05:Layout 1 22/3/12 14:14 Page 106:Layout 1 22/3/12 14:14 Page 1www.fdiforum.net7New datasheets simplify product selection and reduceorder processing timesIndustrial safety specialist Castell Safety In-ternational has updated its product datasheets tohelp customers order products in the quickestand most efficient manner.The full and revised set of datasheets showproduct operation, usage, installation, technicaldetails, drawings, application notes and orderinginformation in a consistent format. Customerscan now select and order products more accu-rately, ensuring that misunderstandings are keptto a minimum and order processing times dramatically reduced. The datasheets are available fromthe download section of the Castell website at www.castell.com/en/downloads.David Hughes, Castell’s sales and marketing director, says, “Creating a new set of datasheets forour product range is an important step in enhancing our customer communications. Having full ac-cess to technical specifications will allow for more effective product selection and ultimately safer so-lutions for our customers.”newsAPPE drives growth with new Polish factoryAPPE has established a dedi-cated company in Poland. Thenew APPE Polska will serveemerging Eastern European mar-kets as part of the company’s con-tinuing ambitious growth anddevelopment strategy.APPE is investing in excess of€15 million in a new factory in Ka-towice in South Poland. The fa-cility will offer APPE’s full rangeof services including preforms andbottles, advanced technologiessuch as Heat Set, DeepGrip® andbarrier bottles, bespoke containerdesigns and the capabilities to pro-vide dedicated Through The Walloperations at customer sites.Martin Hargreaves, APPE’sManaging Director, says, “We believe that Poland has excellent develop-ment potential that ideally matches our own substantial long-term expansionplans. This is part of our continuing strategy to move our business forwardby bringing our technical and design expertise to markets where our pack-aging solutions will create significant added value for our customers.”Warning – packaging contains nuts!Quibbles has launched a new range ofpremium snacks aimed at satisfying a hun-gry market of discerning connoisseurs –and were in need of suitable packaging tocarry the brand identity for the range andmaximise the shelf-life of the products.National Flexible, the packaging filmspecialists, were keen to help with theproject and their technical team soon spec-ified a suitable laminate barrier structurefor the block-bottom bag format whichwould help to preserve the snacks and maintain their freshness for the consumer.Quibbles’ founders Rhona and David Danil say, “We are very pleased with the outcome – they lookgreat. They are very eye-catching and compliment the high quality nature of the nibbles.”Available both online at www.quibblesnibbles.com and from selected retail outlets, the new snackpacks offer a variety of different snacking experiences including honey cashews, wasabi treats, chillialmonds, cranberries and many others.Linx submits plans for new St IvesheadquartersIndustrial printer manufacturer Linx Printing Technologies is proposingto invest more than £6 million in a purpose-built headquarters in Cam-bridgeshire. The major new development at Compass Point Business Parkwill unify the seven separate buildings Linx currently occupies into a singlefacility employing 250 people.Linx is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial printers forcoding and marking of packaging and products, and celebrates its 25th an-niversary in 2012. The site would comprise research and development labo-ratories, manufacturing and assembly areas, customer training facilities,offices, and storage and distribution areas occupying approximately 41,000sq ft.Jennifer Honeycutt, Linx Managing Director, says, “This is testament toour confidence in the continued growth and vitality of Linx, our commit-ment to the development of our associates, and support of the local economy.At a time when the perception is of a contraction in British manufacturing,Linx is here to stay.”Toyota Takes Care of theFood Supply Chain at Foodex Showing support for the food supply chain, Toy-ota Material Handling UK joins exhibitors atFoodex from 25-27 March at NEC, Birmingham.After a successful event in 2010, Toyota will beexhibiting on Stand G312, in Hall 20 featuringcounterbalance and warehouse equipment – de-signed to work in the processing, packing and logis-tics sectors.The Toyota Traigo48 electric-powered forklift isperfect for visitors to Foodex as it has been engi-neered to satisfy customers who need a powerfulelectric forklift with the capacity to manoeuvre eas-ily in tight spaces.John Howard, Toyota’s Storage Systems Special-ist will also be on hand to provide advice to visitorslooking for a solution for handling of goods in high-density racking. Members of the Toyota Material Handling UKteam will also be on hand to guide visitors throughthe products available and give advice about howToyota can help to drive down costs.07:Layout 1 22/3/12 14:16 Page 1InternationalCorporate EventsGuide 2012/13InternationalCorporate EventsGuide 2012/13Don’t miss our ultimate guide tohosting the perfect event…FREEwith the June issue ofFood & Drink International From Conference Planning to Event Specialists Education & Training to Team Building Promotional Equipment & Staff to Hospitality Our comprehensive guide will include all youneed to make the right impression for your brand!For further information,please call+44 [0] 1472 310310For further information,please call+44 [0] 1472 31031008:Layout 1 23/3/12 12:49 Page 1www.fdiforum.net9Cognex sets new standard for Industrial OCRCognex Corporation has introducedOCRMax, a new tool for optical characterrecognition and verification applications thatgives Cognex vision systems and vision soft-ware the power to achieve the highest readrates while keeping misreads to a minimum.OCRMax is fast, easy to set up and simple touse across all In-Sight vision system and Vi-sionPro vision software platforms.OCRMax is an all-in-one tool that canhandle character variations, text skew, pro-portional fonts and variable string lengths,making it the most robust character recogni-tion tool in the industry.Bhaskar Banerjee, Business Unit Manager, Vision Systems, says, “Industries are putting a majorfocus on traceability in the supply chain. OCRMax gives manufacturers the power to ensure that la-bels match products, to verify print legibility of codes and to match text to barcodes or 2-D Data Ma-trix codes.”newsNew product inspection data collectionoption to enhancecomplianceMettler-Toledo Safeline haslaunched a new, effective data collec-tion option which enables USB datasticks or flash drives to be used togather and store information on prod-uct inspection processes.This data can be used to prove thatdue diligence has been exercised inquality control processes in the eventof a contamination issue or product re-call, helping food manufacturers meetfood safety legislation and standardssuch as the Global Food Safety Initia-tive. The new USB data collection toolis available across the full range ofMettler-Toledo’s metal detection, x-ray and checkweigher systems.Jonathan Richards, Marketing Manager, Mettler-Toledo Safeline, says,“The USB data collection option will enable manufacturers to more easilyand reliably show that all necessary measures and reasonable precautionswere taken to protect customers from any risks and thus, will help to protecttheir brand reputation.”Eye of the tigerA partnership between National Flexi-ble and NXL Design has been commis-sioned in the production of a bespokelaminate film used to pack sachets of aleading own-brand sauce for the FMCGmarket.Packaging specialists NXL Design cre-ated the artwork to make the best effect ofthe gravure print process and the charac-teristics of the film itself.The sauce sachets now feature promi-nently on the shelves of selected retailersand are selling well – proving their popu-larity with consumers. National Flexible’s‘Zero-Zero-One’ approach to supplying the film also continues to offer the sauce manufacturer on-going cost benefits.Buy a hand pallet truck online with Toyota Toyota Material Handling UK launch an online shop for companies tobuy hand pallet trucks with the click of a mouse. In a move to supply companies with a simple method ofpurchasing hand pallet trucks, Toyota have introduced anonline shop www.btpallettruck.co.uk, offering companiesthe choice of a standard BT Lifter hand pallet truck, BTQuick Lifter or BT Pro Lifter that can be ordered directlyfrom the site with payment via cheque or Pay Pal.Launched during February, visitors to the site can take ad-vantage of a simple method of ordering trucks with a varietyof fork lengths chosen to suit their application. Next work-ing day delivery is also available for products ordered before11am, using Pay Pal. The BT Lifter range from Toyota Material Handling isknown for being a high quality product with a lifetimeguarantee on theforks andframe.Loadhog Pally becomes aretail mustThe Pally from Loadhog is raising eyebrowswithin the food retail market. Setting new standardsfor efficient movement and product handling, thePally is a robust plastic pallet, handleable with anyform of materials’ handling equipment, rackable,stackable and invaluable alongside high speed au-tomated production lines. Unlike any other pallet, one foot press on a pedalat either end of the 800x600mm unit transformsthe Pally into a fully mobile, wheeled dolly with arating of up to 500kg – allowing instant mobility ondemand, anywhere. Another pedal press returnsthe Pally to a pallet, lifting the wheels off the floor,transferring all the weight onto the pallet bearers –creating a stable, secure unit for stacking, pickingand transit.Food and drink manufacturers can utilise thePally to transport goods between the various sitesthey may have and, in addition to suppliers, cansend products directly into retailers with no ‘dou-ble-handling’ required.09:Layout 1 22/3/12 14:17 Page 1Next >