< PreviousPlan your campaign with Food & Drink International…...your competitors are! Join some of the biggest names in the industry and give your brand the best chance of being seen by your target market.Can you afford not to? ....WWW.FDIFORUM.NET40 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.neteasyFairsNittel UKNittel is a manufacturer and supplier of liners for all types of transportation and storage containers includingdrums, pails and IBCs.The use of liners has a number of benefits, not least removing the requirement to clean or dispose a drum/pailafter use and its associated costs, thus making the container reusable and reducing overheads. Other benefits ofliners include maximum product recovery, the prevention of contamination and the ability to make single tripcontainers multi-trip. They are also quick fitting, maintaining productivity levels.The benefits of liners mean they’re presently used in a wide range of sectors and so liners are produced inmaterials such as EU food grade, anti-static and oxygen/moisture barrier foil, to name but a few. Nittel’s productrange also includes liners suitable for using with mixers and pumps to allow the container to be used exactly as if aliner wasn’t installed.Tel: 01704 897077 Email: nitteluksales@nittel.com www.nittel.co.ukAmberleyIn their third successful year exhibiting atPackaging Innovations, Amberley have gainedmore than double the visitors compared to lastyear’s event, making it the ideal platform tolaunch two innovative, new products. As the company explains: “Firstly, ourdigitally printed Rolling Optics combinesspectacular results for brand protection orproduct promotion delivering under-surfaceprotected print, full colour images, variable dataand security features in addition to the 3Dtechnology.Secondly, our recent partnership with aEuropean pewter label manufacturer offers apatented process of colouring tin to producestunning labels that are completely conformable,can be automatically applied and offer a uniquelabel to promote any brand.For this reason we have now signed up for thePackaging Innovations September 2015 Olympiashow, where customers will have the opportunityto discuss these two latest innovations further.Also be first to see our next exciting range ofinnovative items we are looking to launch.”Tel: 01258 455 772Email: sales@amberley.netwww.amberley.net Yorkshire PackagingYorkshire Packaging Systems who haverecently celebrated winning the PPMA GroupCustomer Service Award 2014 attended theEasyFairs 2015 Show on the 25th and 26thFebruary 2015. On display was their designed, manufactured,easy to use compact and cost effective palletisingsolution. Yorkshire Packaging Systems Palletisingsystems are designed to be highly durable, have asmall footprint and to provide full return on costs within 12 to 24 months.YPS also unveiled their new totally re-designed high speed SVA 60x35 fully automatic side feedsleeve sealer and TR65/100 shrink tunnel designed to run with high quality polythene shrink filmsupplied by YPS. The model incorporates new features which have been added to strengthen itsposition in the market. A new intuitive touch screen control system, servo controlled motors and newpack detection system ensure faster speeds than ever before.Also on display was YPS’s complete range of Bollore polyolefin shrink films for shrink wrapping a widevariety of products, including barrier shrink films and modified atmosphere packaging shrink films.Tel: 01924 441 355 Email: enquiries@yps.co.uk www.yps.co.uk Advanced Dynamics LtdAdvanced Dynamics Ltd, a leading supplier ofhigh quality labelling systems, has reportedbooming business resulting from exhibiting itsexclusive Pack Leader range of labellingequipment at Packaging Innovations at the NEC in March.During the two-day event Advanced Dynamics did roaringtrade from its stand, selling an ELF-50 desk-top bottle labeller toan e-cigarette manufacturer, while a business in the cosmeticsindustry supplying wet wipes purchased a PL-501 wrap aroundautomatic labelling machine. Another order followed for two of the flexible and robust PL-501 labellers the day after the show fromanother cosmetics company which had attended Advanced Dynamics’ stand at the exhibition. TheBradford-based company also reports further orders are securely in the pipeline.Commenting on the company’s profitable appearance at Packaging Innovations, AdvancedDynamics’ managing director, Malcolm Little, said: “It’s been one of the best exhibitions we haveattended for many years. One can only assume it’s another sign that the UK economy is striding ahead.Needless to say we have signed up for next year.”Tel: 01274 731 222 email: info@advanceddynamics.co.uk 38-40_Layout 1 27/03/2015 12:14 Page 3Food & Drink International 41www.fdiforum.netMULTIMODALRetailers including Boots, Waitrose,and Sainsbury’s will share insight onsupply chain efficiencies and innovationat Multimodal 2015, held at the NEC inBirmingham from 28th to 30th April.Thought leaders from Blue Chipcompanies such as the Co-Operative andLafarge will discuss modal shift,omnichannel challenges and best practicefor new legislation, during workshops atthe exhibition.Robert Jervis, Multimodal Director, says,“This year, more than ever before,Multimodal is bringing logistics decisionmakers together with innovators andsuppliers working towards more efficient,compliant supply chains. We are lookingforward to a lively three days of networkingand business opportunities for visitors andexhibitors, as well as some informativedebate and useful training sessions.”Over 250 transport and logisticsexhibitors will be showcasing originalsolutions to an expected visitor audienceof over 7500 supply chain decision makersat the show. Multimodal features threedays of seminars and workshops, as well asthe exhibition, and a schedule ofnetworking opportunities including a VIPGala Dinner and Awards ceremony.Emma Murray, Multimodal SeminarDirector, says, “We have teamed up withThe Chartered Institute of Logistics andTransport, the Freight TransportAssociation and The Loadstar to puttogether a programme looking at how torun slicker, more compliant supplychains.” Seminar topics include thechallenges of omnichannel for retail,moving freight by water, and the future ofrail freight, as well as financing the supplychain and a look at how to measurecarbon footprint.Exhibitors from across the supply chainspectrum attending this year will includePLUS Logistics, DP World Southampton,Dachser Ltd, TPN – The Pallet Network,DB Schenker and Charles Kendall Freight.Emma Murray says, “After last year’ssuccessful launch event, we are pleased tobe hosting the Multimodal Awards at ourVIP dinner once again this year. TheAwards will be an opportunity for theindustry to recognise and reward best inclass, and the evening, hosted by SimonWeston, promises to be a networkingopportunity to remember.”Registration is now open using anonline system connected to LinkedInprofiles, which enables visitors andexhibitors to organise one-to-one meetingsand easily contact suppliers and peers whoare attending the event. Robert Jervissays, “Multimodal is a one-stop-shop foranyone interested in tightening theirsupply chain and staying ahead of thecurve, and this new networkingopportunity will help ensure that everyonemakes the most of their visit.”For more information, visitwww.multimodal.org.uk.PHOTOS: WWW.MICHAELJAMESPHOTO.CO.UKRetailers share supply chaininnovation at Multimodal 2015Green initiatives, omnichannel opportunities and compliance will top the agenda at the UK and Ireland’sleading logistics show41_Layout 1 27/03/2015 11:48 Page 142 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netSEAFOOD EXPOFormerly known as the EuropeanSeafood Exposition, SeafoodExpo Global and SeafoodProcessing Global is the largestseafood trade event in the world.It takes place at the BrusselsExpo on 21st to 23rd April.The event attracts more than 25,800buyers and suppliers of fresh, frozen,packaged and value-added seafoodproducts, equipment and services.Attendees travel from 150 countries to dobusiness at the exposition. No other eventin the world provides seafoodprofessionals with direct access toqualified buyers and suppliers from allover the globe representing all aspects ofthe seafood industry. The fair featuresmore than 1700 exhibiting companiesfrom over 75 countries.Attending buyers represent importers,exporters, wholesalers, restaurants,supermarkets, hotels, and other retail andfoodservice companies. Exhibitingsuppliers offer the newest seafoodproducts, processing and packagingequipment, and services available in theseafood market. Seafood Processing Global,co-located at the show, serves the Europeanand international market for seafoodprocessing equipment, services, packagingand logistics.One of the most popular aspects of theevent is the Seafood Prix d’Elite newproducts competition. This is the fifteenthanniversary of the annual contest thatrecognises the best new seafood products ofthe year developed for the Europeanmarket. The winners will be announced atan awards ceremony and reception on 21stApril. In addition to the grand prizes forthe best new retail product and best newfoodservice product, five special awards willbe presented for originality, convenience,health and nutrition, retail packaging andseafood product line.The event’s Key Buyer programmeensures the best possible experience forhigh-volume seafood buyers visiting theevent. Key Buyers include buyers withhigh-volume seafood purchasingresponsibility in multi-unit retail and foodservice establishments, and areautomatically qualified through theregistration process based on theirresponses.The global seafoodmarketplaceThe global seafoodmarketplaceThis is one of three Seafood Expos takingplace in 2015, after the success of the NorthAmerican Expo in March and with SeafoodExpo Asia taking place in Wanchai, HongKong on 8th to 10th September.For more information, and to register toattend, visit www.seafoodexpo.com/global.42_Layout 1 27/03/2015 11:49 Page 1Over 14,000 visitors will take to theexhibition floor as they look to source thelatest ingredients and raw materials from750 global exhibitors. Exhibitors includethe likes of DSM, Labialfarma, Nexira,Awex, 3i nature and Pharmexcil, and firsttime exhibitors such as Specchiasol Srl,Vidya Herbs Inc, Tasa Omega and GAPSA – together representing over fortydifferent countries.Running alongside Vitafoods Europe isFinished Products Europe – Europe’sleading functional food and drink anddietary supplement exhibition, which isset to be the biggest to date. The showsees more than two hundred leadingsuppliers and over six thousand buyers,retailers and distributors, looking tosource the latest white label finishedproducts including reduced calorieproducts, protein bars and energy drinks.Amongst the returning visitorattractions are the Nutra Insights Huband Vitafoods Live! Theatre which hostsspeakers from research companiesincluding Euromonitor, Innova MarketInsights and EAS offering independentinsight and expert assessments on keymarket trends. The New Products Zoneand the Exhibitor Presentation Theatreboth provide an overview of innovationsbrought to market in the last twelvemonths. Chris Lee, Vitafoods Portfolio Director,says, “The range of visitor attractions onoffer at Vitafoods Europe and FinishedProducts Europe will help provide visitorswith a comprehensive knowledge of thetopics needed to create innovativeproducts, while offering an opportunity tosource the newest ingredients and securelucrative business deals. Vitafoods Europenot only highlights the factors that haveshaped the industry but also plays a largerole in the direction the market takesmoving forward, making it a must attendevent for key industry players.”Running alongside the exhibition, theVitafoods Europe Conference returns in abrand new expanded format, with anadded focus on business practice and morepanel discussions than ever before. The2015 programme will feature the latestresearch on core topics such as digestivehealth, heart health, healthy ageing, sportsperformance and weight management. Running alongside this year’s event isthe inaugural NutraIngredients Awards inassociation with Vitafoods Europe, whichrecognises contributions of excellence andtrue innovation made by the Europeanhealth and nutrition industry’s keyplayers.For more information, and to registerto attend, visit www.vitafoods.eu.com.The nutraceuticalindustry’sglobal meetingplaceVitafoods Europe, the leading exhibition for the nutraceutical, functional food and drink and dietary supplementindustries, will once again return to Palexpo, Geneva from 5th to 7th May, with visitors descending on theexhibition to source new suppliers and take advantage of the educational and business opportunities on offer.Food & Drink International 43www.fdiforum.netVITAFOODS EUROPE43-45_Layout 1 27/03/2015 12:15 Page 144 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.net43-45_Layout 1 27/03/2015 12:15 Page 2Food & Drink International 45www.fdiforum.netVITAFOODS EUROPEGELITABioactive Collagen Peptidesplay an important role for thedevelopment of dietarysupplements functionalfood products. At Vitafoods,GELITA will be focusing onindividual concepts for proteinfortification, beauty fromwithin, joint health, bonehealth and innovative deliverysystems for active ingredients.VERISOL substantiallyincreases skin elasticity andhydration and prevents theformation of wrinkles bystimulating skin metabolism.FORTIGEL has beenscientifically proven tostimulate measurably the synthesis of extracellular matrix and thereforethe production of cartilage tissue.FORTIBONE stimulates osteoblast in the bones to increase productionof extracellular matrix which is the essential framework for calciummineralisation. PEPTIPLUS increases the protein load substantiallywithout the usual side effects on taste and texture.Fortified confectionery is an innovative alternative to hard and softcapsules for the delivery of nutrients like vitamins or even for activeingredients. They are easy to swallow, and offer a fun and excitingapproach for children.Tel: +49 6271 8401 Email: Service@gelita.comwww.GELITA.com/VitafoodsStand M18Don’t forgetyou can now readFood & Drink International Digital Editionsnow available on iPad & iPhonewww.fdiforum.netIdeal for those who spendtime away fromthe officeonthego!Gee LawsonHeadquartered inLondon, Gee Lawson is aleading company insupplying specialized activeingredients and selectedcore raw materials to theFood Supplements Industryacross Europe. With over 75years’ experience, we nowintend to foray intofunctional food & beveragesoffering a range of selected,high quality ingredients withadded value and science,from trusted partners acrossthe globe. In occasion of Vitafoods and specifically for functional food &beverages applications, we will be featuring: seaweed- an excellentnatural and organic salt replacement alternative; Naticol®- a hydrolysedmarine collagen with excellent organoleptic properties (odourless andtasteless) and water solubility; Chocamine®- a patented cocoa basedalternative energy source for caffeine, free from fat, sugar and dairy;Golden Omega®- high quality range of omega 3 concentrates upto 85%EPA & DHA and K2&Olive®- an interesting ingredient that bringstogether the benefits of extra virgin olive oil in synergy with naturalvitamin K2. Tel: +44 (0)20 8343 5400 Email: marketing@geelawson.comwww.geelawson.com Stand: M36To advertise your services on the newspages contact us on 01472 31030243-45_Layout 1 27/03/2015 12:15 Page 346 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.net2nd JuneManaging Freight inLondon ConferenceKia Oval, LondonFreight is a vital part of London’seconomy and its success relies on safe,reliable and efficient delivery. However, foroperators this is a day to day challenge ofcomplying with regulations.To help address these issues, this FTAConference will explore the latest keychanges and challenges operators will faceover the coming months, including theintroduction of the London Safer LorryScheme and Ultra Low Emission Zone. Theconference will ensure compliance and costminimisation through improved businessawareness of issues and solutions.For more information, visitwww.fta.co.uk/events.4th-5th JuneFree From Food ExpoGran Via Fira, BarcelonaFree From Food Expo is the ultimateshowcase for Free From food andingredients suppliers and buyers. With theFree From sector booming, the show isthe place to keep up with the latest trendsand innovations from across Europe andbeyond.Suppliers and buyers can swapinformation, share experiences, make newcontacts and build internationalrelationships. There will be a fullconference theatre programme at theshow, which last year featured more thanfifty speakers including health and allergyexperts, analysts and marketingspecialists.For more information, visitwww.freefromfoodexpo.com.4th-5th JuneSustainable FoodsSummitMövenpick Hotel, AmsterdamThe seventh European edition of theSustainable Foods Summit will focus onfood ingredients, green marketing, andsustainable packaging solutions. For thefirst time, the summit will look atencouraging sustainability in the foodindustry by the use of food ingredients andsustainable packaging.The gamut of green packaging optionsavailable to food and drink brands will bediscussed, as well as green marketingdevelopments. The opportunities providedby sustainable ingredients in food andbeverage applications will also be explored.How can such ingredients spur productinnovations?For more information, visitwww.sustainablefoodssummit.com.11th-13th JuneFINAT European LabelForumMövenpick Hotel, AmsterdamThe European Label Forum is hosted byFINAT. Its programme extends over threedays and offers a unique source ofknowledge, experience and networking keyto the strategic success of label businesses,Food & DrinkEVENTS10th-11th JuneCereals 2015Boothby Graffoe,Near LincolnJoin over 25,000farmers, agronomists andindustry suppliers atCereals 2015, theindustry’s leadingtechnical event anddiscover the latest arableinnovations, informationand insight. The line-up ofthe machinery, sprayersand tractors is impressive and offers anyone in the market for new kit the perfect shopwindow. Hear industry leaders debate the pressing issues of the day at the Arable Conference,brought to you by The Oxford Farming Conference. Four debates headlined by industryleading farmers, scientists, policymakers and environmentalists take place over the twodays.For more information, visit www.cerealsevent.co.uk.46-47_Layout 1 27/03/2015 11:53 Page 1Food & Drink International 47www.fdiforum.netand has now been enhanced for businessand opinion leaders from around Europeand beyond.The new event format will provideinsights to attendees on items of relevancefor strategic decision making, byconnecting different areas of interest andexpertise through dialogue and interaction.Sessions will also map the keytransformations reshaping the industry.For more information, visitwww.europeanlabelforum.com.16th-18th JuneSafety & Health ExpoExCeL, LondonSafety & Health Expo has grown by 30%and this year over 330 companies will beexhibiting the latest and best inVinexpo17th-20th JuneProPak AsiaBITEC, BangkokProPak Asia is growing every year due to Thailand and the region’sstrong industry growth and potential. The 2015 event will be the biggestever show presenting over 1600 exhibitors from 44 countries, sixteeninternational pavilions and industry events presented over 45,000 sq m inall six halls of BITEC. 280 buyers groups from sixteen countries attendedthe show in 2014.The many different industry events at ProPak Asia also providesuccessful meetings, knowledge exchanges, networking and businessopportunities for numerous participants from the food, drink and pharmaceutical industries.For more information, visit www.propakasia.com.of food, nutrition and health. NutrEvent hasbeen conceived to play an active role inthe evolution of this sector, by stimulatinginnovation and encouraging businesscollaborations.International experts in the fields of food,nutrition and health will address issuesrelated to latest innovations and researchby sharing their vast experience andknowledge. The conference programmeoperates as a toolbox for the variousactors of this sector. New products will alsobe highlighted in the NutriAwards.For more information, visitwww.nutrevent.com.14th-18th JuneVinexpoParc des Expositions, BordeauxThe 2015 edition of Vinexpo, the world’sbiggest international wine and spiritsexhibition, unveils a new format thatcombines business with entertainment.Visitors from the international wine andspirits industries can look forward to acocktail of innovations and unexpecteddiscoveries.Buyers from all over the world gather atVinexpo to taste and order productsexhibited by more than 2400 participantsfrom 44 countries. As well as launching arange of innovations, Vinexpo is alsoplanning a series of top-flight talks andtastings through its special Academyfeature.For more information, visitwww.vinexpo.com.occupational health and safety productsand service. Over 20% of exhibitors will beinternational, highlighting the important rolethat the show plays globally. The exhibitionwill be co-located with the IOSH 2015Conference, the RoSPA Awards and theHealth Symposium.Safety & Health Expo is the only nationalevent where the British Safety Council willbe hosting live content in the Global RiskManagement Theatre.For more information, visit www.safety-health-expo.co.uk.17th-18th JuneNutrEventLille Grand PalaisNutrEvent is the first international evententirely dedicated to innovation in the fields46-47_Layout 1 27/03/2015 11:53 Page 2FEATURESPackaging Spotlight Energy and the EnvironmentMaterials Handling Sandwich & Snacks MicrobiologyNext month inMay 2015 - Deadline 15th April INTERNATIONALFood&DrinkFood&DrinkPREVIEWSSnackexLondon Wine FairSafety & Health Expo REGULARSImport & Export Laboratory & Testing ShowcaseCommercial & Industrial Property Meet The ExpertsVisit us atwww.fdiforum.netwhere you’ll find thelatest news as it breaks – and why not subscribe to ournewsletters so you can have thelatest news emailed to yourinbox, in betweenprinted issues?48_Layout 1 27/03/2015 11:47 Page 1SievesFuerst Day LawsonFruit JuicesVitamins & BlendsSweeteners & Amino’sMenthol & Mint OilsBeverage CompoundsDessert Sauces & SyrupsNatural Flavours & ColoursBakery HydratesGranola BlendsSeeds & Pulsesfdlworld.com / fdlgroup@fdl.co.ukOftenimitated...…neverequalled!DepositorsCLASSIFIEDCLASSIFIEDindexindex5 Gateshead Close, Sunderland Road,Sandy, Beds. 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