INGREDIENTS SPOTLIGHTIMPORT AND EXPORTINTERNATIONALFood&Drink Food&Drink www.fdiforum.netAPRIL 2019 £3.50 STERLINGNEWSChanging tastesChanging tastes01.qxp_Layout 1 26/03/2019 12:28 Page 1T: +44 (0) 118 946 1900 E: sales@appliedweighing.co.ukwww.appliedweighing.co.ukFOR GENERAL, PROCESS, PHARMACEUTICAL & FOOD WEIGHING APPLICATIONSLoad CellsSilo, Tank & Vessel SystemsWeight Indicators & Control SystemsPlatform ScalesDrum FillingSystemsDynamic CheckWeighersThe UK’s leading load cell & process weighing systemmanufacturer. When you use any product fromApplied Weighing you will have absolute accuracyand total peace of mind. ComprehensiveNational ServiceOrganisationAccurate weighing - whatever your industryMANUFACTURED IN THE UKProcess Cooling SolutionsSecondary Refrigerants & Food Safe GlycolsRapid chilling of food & dairy processes and meat-freezing relies upon energy efficient heat transfer. Coolflow secondary refrigerants and food safe glycols are proven to increase productivity, reduce maintenance and lower operating costs.tel: 01792 586800www.hydratech.co.uk 02.qxp_Layout 1 26/03/2019 09:43 Page 1Meat, poultry and seafood38 The meat, poultry and seafood sector has frequently undergone huge changes thanks to consistent fluctuations in consumer demands, and while some have fallen by the wayside, others have excelled under the pressure. • Seafood Expo Global Vitafoods Europe43 Taking place from 7-9 May at Palexpo in Geneva, Vitafoods Europe will bring the industry together to discuss key challenges such as sustainable sourcing, and wider trends including free-from, plant-based ingredients, and hemp extracts and CBD IFFA44 IFFA, the meat industry’s foremost innovation platform, will once again bring together all players from the industry, retail trade and butcher’s trade at Messe Frankfurt from 4 to 9 May Easyfairs45 With world-renowned speakers, 300 industry-leading suppliers, and a record-breaking 6,922 visitors, Packaging Innovations, Empack and Label&Print had a triumphant return to Birmingham’s NEC Events 46 Your chance to keep abreast of forthcoming exhibitions and food fairs from around the world Classified 49 Food & Drink Diary 50ContentsApril 2019This magazine is now fully recyclable. By recycling magazines, you can help reduce waste and add to the 5.5 million tonnes of paper already recycled by the UK paper industry each year. Before you recycle your magazine, please ensure you remove all plastic wrapping, free gifts and samples. FoodandDrinkInternational@fdiforumwww.fdiforum.netcompany/fdiforumNews 4 • General news • On line - production news • On the shelf - new products and initiatives • Appointments Import and export14 With the aim of meeting growing domestic demand for red meat, Japan is casting a wider net for food exports, forging new trade deals and revisiting old trading ties End of line packaging18 End of line packaging is integral for transportation, display and safety – but how is the market developing? Loading bays and doors24 There’s a lot to consider when it comes to loading doors, from hygienic design to durability Ingredients spotlight 27 The ingredients space has seen an increased emphasis on sustainability and traceability, best exemplified by the palm oil and cocoa supply chains. But with the environmental impact of organic farming being called into question, the solutions are far from simple Gears, drives and controls 31 With the need for automation becoming clearer than ever, it’s not just machinery manufacturers who are set to benefit. The gears, drives and valves industries will be at the forefront of the revolution Mixing and blending34 Mixing and blending are some of the most universal processes of food production from niche artisan producers right through to major multinational players. 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The views expressed in this publication are not necessarily the views of those held by the publisher.MAIN: SHUTTERSTOCK/RIMMA BONDARENKO • TOP: SHUTTERSTOCK/KARANIK YIMPAT • MIDDLE: SHUTTERSTOCK/HIKOPHOTOGRAPHY • BOTTOM: SHUTTERSTOCK/KAISKYNET STUDIO03.qxp_Layout 1 26/03/2019 12:25 Page 14 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netThe central nervous system of the meat industry Solutions for the digitisation and automation of meat factories will be the central theme of industry specialist CSB-System’s stand at the international meat trade show IFFA. ‘Everything the smart meat factory needs’ is the concise description of the CSB stand, which will showcase solutions from the fields of Smart ERP, Smart Meat Factory, Smart Greenfield and Smart Optimisation. CSB will present its automation and software solutions to smarten up production and logistics at meat processing facilities. This comprises the control station CSB Linecontrol, which improves monitoring of production and packaging machines and boosts overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). Other key topics at IFFA will focus on solutions to enable meat factories to optimise their processes, reduce material input and cut costs. In addition, visitors who would like to upgrade their IFFA trip with insights into practices at other meat processing companies can sign up for CSB’s Meat Business Days. Kinship Logistics chooses Prohire Kinship Logistics, which is S H Pratt Group’s logistics division, is to work with commercial vehicle contract hire and fleet management company, Prohire, which has supplied 25 DAF XF480 6x2 tractor units on a 36-month contract hire basis. The contract includes, including repair and maintenance, servicing, parts and breakdowns, tyres and RFL. The vehicles went into operation on March 1 to coincide with the new 19-plate and the opening of the new HALO sister company warehousing operation last year at the port of London Gateway. Kinship Logistics operates throughout the UK from its head office in Luton and the group’s new facility, HALO, at London Gateway logistics park. Head of Compliance and Fleet, Nick Waller explained, “The higher vehicle specifications are a big advantage from a driver comfort and safety perspective. Our customers are rightly sensitive to the reliability and presentation of the truck fleet, given their time critical goods. These specifications also help to future proof the fleet as customer demands and legislation evolve.” New EconPLUS Perforated Filter Range offers simplicity & security Axium Process has recently introduced the EconPLUS perforated filter to its range of Certified 316L stainless steel filters providing a low-cost, reliable and versatile solution for process pumps and equipment protection. Designed with simplicity and security in mind, the EconPLUS filter range has been manufactured as a two piece construction internally, has no loose parts and has a mechanical sealing area eliminating the need for a polymer seal with the inherent possibility of failure and replacement. The filters which are suitable for both CIP (clean-in-place) and SIP (steam-in-place) duties are simple and easy to maintain requiring no tools for element extraction. EconPLUS perforated filter screens are fully interchangeable and are available from 2,000 micron up to 8,000 micron. Manufactured with a 4” 316L stainless steel housing to ensure maximum screen surface area and designed for filter flows either out-to-in or in-to out, this versatile and dependable protection filter is providing a cost-effective solution for many process applications. Economic water activity measurement The latest Aqualab Pawkit water activity meter from Labcell makes the measurement of water activity available at an economic price to food industry. The battery-powered device can be carried anywhere within the production plant or wider supply chain for taking on-the-spot measurements. Water activity can be measured in a range of locations, from the field to the factory, shop and restaurant. The Pawkit is placed over a sample dish containing solid, liquid, paste or powdered material, and readings are obtained in five minutes or less. Each Pawkit is supplied with a robust carry case, sample cups/lids, verification salts, operating instructions and a calibration certificate.UPALL® protects pallets in real world trial with LPR Major European pallet pooler LPR, has taken delivery of 1,200 UPALL® protected wooden pallets, as the company begins a ‘real world’ trial of the innovative new UPALL® pallet guard system, developed by James Jones & Sons (Pallets & Packaging) Ltd. The UPALL® protective system has been in development since 2015 and sees robust plastic protectors fitted at the point of entry to heat treated PR80 wooden pallets. The wooden pallet components are protected during handling, loading and transportation, meaning the pallet lasts longer, requires fewer repairs and remains in circulation for longer. Simon Wood, Operations Director at LPR UK & Ireland, said: “We are always happy to work with businesses that have such close synergies to our own. Innovation, sustainability, entrepreneurial spirit and collaborative working run through the LPR business – as they do with James Jones. “It has been a pleasure to work with James Jones on the UPALL® pallet guard, and we were delighted to see the first trial going into one of our trusted customers.” For more information please visit www.upallpallets.com news04-13.qxp_Layout 1 26/03/2019 14:22 Page 1WWW.TROOSTWIJKAUCTIONS.COMONLINE AUCTIONCLOSING DAY: TUESDAY 9 APRIL 14:00 HRS. - VIEWING: MONDAY 8 APRIL 9:00 - 16:00 HRS.Complete production lines for pizzas and frozen meals, consisting of deep-drawing and vacuum machines, “Loma Systems” Ferro and non-Ferro detectors, “Stephan - Turbo Systems” sauce pumps, stainless steel conveyor belts, “Eurotek - Gyro” plate and spiral freezers, “Diosna” dough processing wo spiral kneader, “Rheon” mixing and dosing units, “Miwe” rotary ovens, weighing equipment, “Seydelman” bowl cutter, “Karl Schnell” paddle mixer, “Magurit - Kerslicer” frozen meat grinders, “Groba” cheese slicer, “Urschel” cheese grinder , “Karl Schnell - Capic” industrial boilers, “Tehama - Klikklok” packaging machines , stainless steel hygienic shafts, laboratory equipment, packaging materials, etc.FROM THE BANKRUPTCY OFFRIMA PRODUCER OF FROZEN MEALS AND SNACKSon behalf of receivers Mr. Alex Vrombaut and Mr. Serge Carton04-13.qxp_Layout 1 26/03/2019 14:22 Page 26 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netnewsSICK Opens Up Industry 4.0 with its First IO-Link Encoder With the launch of the SICK AHS36 (singleturn) and AHM36 (multiturn) IO-Link absolute encoders, SICK has opened up wide-ranging new possibilities to integrate rotary motion sensing into the ‘smart’ sensor configurations of automated food and beverage machinery. The SICK AHS36 and AHM36 36mm IO-Link encoders are SICK’s first range of absolute encoders with IO-Link. The SICK AHS/AHM36 IO-Link encoders achieve quick, easy and economical higher-level fieldbus integration via an IO-Link Master. Adding IO-Link compatibility to the SICK AHS/AHM36 family of absolute encoders delivers a host of new benefits, starting with an extremely compact 36mm diameter design: With the IO-Link Master performing the higher-level Ethernet interface, the IO-Link encoder can be manufactured in a much smaller package. “The AHS36 and AHSM36 encoders are major step forward for the industry, and a vital building block on the transition to unlocking the benefits of Industry 4.0 in automated machinery for the food and beverage industries,” explains Darren Pratt, SICK’s UK Product Manager for encoders and industrial instrumentation. Online shopping growth drives demand for new adaptable warehousing How can warehousing cope with the demand and growth of online shopping? One answer is modular designed semi-permanent structures. Rubb Buildings is UK manufacturer of these type of structures, and the company has seen an increase in the demand for adaptable warehousing. “Feedback from our customers suggests that they are planning for the future, to be able to maintain the flow of their production and fulfil the demand from their customers,” said Ian Hindmoor, Managing Director of Rubb Buildings. “Rubb storage facilities provide an alternative and sustainable solution to traditional storage warehouses. To keep up with this ever-changing environment a semi-permanent fabric structure helps save on costs and is able to adapt to the changing requirements of the end user.” Flexible warehouse space provides businesses with many unique advantages, including fast design, manufacture and construction, with the flexibility to be adapted, modified, extended or relocated if needed. Infra-red toasting helps ensure whisky’s unique taste A purpose-built infra-red heating system from Heraeus Noblelight is being used by premium spirits company Edrington to assist in regenerating casks. This is achieved by replacing the existing ends of refill casks with new toasted ends toasted in the Heraeus Infra-red toaster. Not only does the charring/toasting break down the structure of the oak, allowing easier penetration by the spirit, it also creates flavour. Traditionally, this was done by using a naked flame, but this can produce an inconsistent finish and, in today’s world, has health and safety implications. As a result, Edrington turned to Heraeus Noblelight to investigate a more efficient alternative. Successful extensive trials at Heraeus’s Neston Applications Centre established that infra-red would satisfy the end toasting requirement. Richard Russell, Cooperage Manager at Edrington, said: “The infra-red system now gives us a consistent quality and cask end treatment has now become a controllable operation, which is easy to use.”Arla Foods reveals carbon net zero ambition Arla Foods, the largest dairy cooperative in Europe, is aiming to be carbon net zero by 2050 after demonstrating business growth without environmental impact. The company’s ambition also includes balancing nitrogen and phosphorus cycles to support clean water systems and be more closely aligned with nature to increase biodiversity in Britain. While Arla has managed more than 40% more milk since 2005, its CO2 emissions have reduced by 22% across production and packaging; on farms CO2 emissions per kilo of milk have reduced by 24% since 1990. Although the targets are ambitious and will require radical changes across its business in the decades to come, Arla says they are possible given the rapid pace of change in technology and ever-increasing on farm efficiencies.‘Significant improvement’ made in empowering healthier consumers “Significant improvement” has been made by consumer goods retailers and manufacturers in empowering healthier consumers globally, according to The Consumer Foods Forum (CGF). Data from the ‘2019 Health & Wellness Progress Report’, developed in conjunction with Deloitte, shows good progress in all categories and significant improvement in achievement of all the CGF’s Health & Wellness commitments. This is the fifth edition of the report, which measures progress on the CGF’s resolutions and commitments. The five years’ worth of results show that CGF members are meeting consumers’ expectations and fulfilling the industry’s ambition to empower consumers to lead healthier lives. In that time, 98% of companies reported reformulating at least some part of their product portfolio to align with health and wellness policies. Since 2015 over 320,000 products have been reformulated. Over 70% of companies reported reformulating salt and sugar in their products.© Arla Foods© Shutterstock/Gorodenkoff04-13.qxp_Layout 1 26/03/2019 14:22 Page 3newsKP Snacks launches snack packaging recycling scheme British snack maker KP Snacks is launching a nationwide recycling scheme for nuts, popcorn, crisps and pretzels packets. The scheme, run in partnership with recyclers TerraCycle, will give people the chance to set up collection points around the UK. All brands of nuts, popcorn, crisps and pretzels packaging will be accepted, and the recycled material will ultimately be turned into new plastic items such as outdoor furniture. Mark Thorpe, KP Snacks CEO, says: “I’m delighted to launch this new recycling scheme with TerraCycle, which for the first time will allow not only crisp packets, but also nuts, popcorn and pretzels packets to be recycled. This initiative is just one part of our pacKPromise; a three-stage plan to reduce our packaging impact.”Heineken opens first brewery in Mozambique Brewing bigwig Heineken has opened its first brewery in Mozambique following a $100 million investment. Located in the province of Maputo, the new brewery will have a production capacity of 0.8 million hectolitres. The facility has already begun production of Txilar, a new beer specifically made for the Mozambique market, made with local maize. It will also offer international brands including Heineken, Amstel and Strongbow. “We believe in Mozambique,” said Jean-François van Boxmeer, Chairman of the Executive Board/CEO of Heineken N.V. “The population is young and vibrant, the middle-class is growing and living increasingly in cities, the economic perspectives are encouraging and the beer market has a great potential to grow. “The construction of Heineken’s first brewery is a major step for the company’s presence in the country.”First Dutch juice launch for SIGNATURE PACK Leading Dutch fruit drinks manufacturer Riedel has opted for SIGNATURE PACK from SIG to relaunch its popular CoolBest range of fruit juices. The aseptic carton pack made with polymers linked to plant-based renewable materials will help to strengthen Riedel’s ongoing sustainability pledge. Riedel will relaunch CoolBest in SIGNATURE PACK Full Barrier packaging by SIG, which promotes the use of renewable raw materials to save fossil resources, while at the same time substantially reducing impact on the environment. The carton packs in 500, 1,000 and 1,500 ml are mainly composed of FSCTM certified paperboard made from wood, a renewable resource. The carbon footprint of SIGNATURE PACK Full Barrier is between 34% up to 60% lower (depending on format and country) than a standard SIG carton pack of the respective format, based on a life cycle assessment (CB-100733 of 01.03.2019) carried out by independent ifeu Institute in accordance with the relevant ISO standards (ISO 14040 and ISO 14044). Food & Drink International 7www.fdiforum.netHot weather sees spike in sales of UK bottled water The record-breaking summer of 2018 boosted consumption of bottled water drinks in the UK by more than 17% to over 4,000 million litres, according to a report from Zenith Global. This spike in sales was worth an estimated £3,330 million at retail prices, the report found. Sales of plain bottled water in retail packs increased by 7.9% to 3.4 billion litres, whilst sales of flavoured, functional and juicy waters rose by 7.2%. A key driver behind the growth was the warmest summer on record, according to the Met Office. The new soft drinks levy from April 2018 – introduced on products with a higher added sugar content – appears to have had a limited impact, after most manufacturers pre-emptively reformulated many products to avoid the tax. Zenith Global predicts that the UK market will continue to grow robustly, but at a slower pace than in recent years.© Shutterstock/MIA Studio© KP Snacks© Shutterstock/karanik yimpatWhite paper explores global weighing standard for food industry In the laboratory, weighing is only one step in a whole analysis chain of quality control activities. However, it strongly influences the overall integrity of the final result. In production, weighing is key to achieving batch uniformity and consistency, such as in dispensing or formulation processes. Accurate weighing is essential to ensure continuous adherence to predefined process requirements and to avoid a frequent source of Out of Specification results (OOS). In its white paper, METTLER TOLEDO introduces Good Weighing Practice (GWP®), providing a scientific methodology to reduce measurement errors and ensure reliable weighing results. Areas covered include: • Out of Specification (OOS) results and their consequences • Measurement Uncertainty and Minimum Weight • Routine Testing of Weighing Instruments • Test Frequencies To view the white paper, visit www.mt.com/uk-gwp-food 04-13.qxp_Layout 1 26/03/2019 14:22 Page 48 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netnewsVerner Wheelock announces winners of annual Excellence Awards Verner Wheelock, the food industry training and ethical auditing company, has announced the winners of its annual Excellence Awards. The awards are given to those individuals who have attended training courses in the previous year and have shown enthusiasm and flair in the given subject; or to companies who have demonstrated a commitment to training or ethical trading. ‘Food Safety Student of the Year’ was won by Paul Thackray, from Wm Morrison Supermarkets plc. ‘HACCP Student of Year’ was Sophie Trussell of Aimia Foods. Dyana Webb of Avara Foods won ‘Auditing Student of the Year’ and the ‘Individual Excellence Award’ went to Joshua Horrocks, of Pladis, Halifax. Loscoe Chilled Foods was the recipient of the ‘Company Excellence Award’ and the inaugural ‘Ethical Excellence Award’ went to Keelings International’s Finedon site. A Tough Belt for Frozen Products WMH has recently completed the installation of a tough new swan-neck elevator conveyor for an independent sausage manufacturer. The conveyor is fitted with high-impact flat top modular plastic belt which can absorb at least five-times the impact of standard belts. The belt is ideally suited to dealing with the impact of up to 400kg/hour of frozen sausages and meatballs. The conveyor has and elevation angle of over 50 degrees to achieve the incline height in as small a footprint as possible. Tough streamlined, hi-impact flights ensure positive travel of the products along the length of the conveyor. Designed for a high care wash-down production environment the conveyor benefits from hinged side panels which offer full access to the belt for cleaning and act as product containment guides and conveyor guards when in position. “The choice of high strength belt has been critical to the success of this project, with solid frozen products we want to maximise the belt life in a harsh environment,” said a spokesman for WMH. Former Star Refrigeration apprentice awarded IOR Kenneth Lightfoot Medal The Kenneth Lightfoot Medal, an annual prize awarded by the Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) for the best research paper of the past twelve months, has been given to Star Refrigeration’s Oxford branch Service Manager Chris Druce. His paper, entitled ‘The Impact of Refrigerant Charge on the Capacity and Efficiency of a System Containing Low GWP Refrigerants’, impressed the IOR membership and he was awarded an engraved medal and a £500 cash prize donated by Lightfoot Defence. Mr Druce first joined Star as an industrial refrigeration apprentice over a decade ago and has progressed rapidly through his career trajectory. This is not Mr Druce’s first recognition from the Institute of Refrigeration; he also picked up the IOR’s Ted Perry award for his student research while completing his degree with Star. Kevin Glass, President of the IOR, said: “Chris provided an interesting and balanced investigation into system life cycle operation and environmental impact.”Researchers brew sustainable beer from surplus sushi rice Researchers at the National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark have brewed a sustainable draught beer from surplus sushi rice. When Sticks’n’Sushi in Lyngby cook up large batches of rice for use in their products, not all of it gets used. While surplus rice can be turned into biogas or used as animal feed, the restaurant chain sought help from the National Food Institute to investigate ways of recycling the rice in a beer specially developed for their guests. Since September 2018, German master student Marlin Kersting has carried out research at DTU together with the spinout company Science Brew to develop a recipe for a beer that contains as much surplus rice as possible. While Marlin Kersting has been successful in brewing 10-litre batches using almost solely surplus rice, water and a small amount of malt, Science Brew has been able to translate this into a workable recipe when brewing the beer on a much larger scale.Confectionery products from the Great British Confectionery Group The owners of Bristows of Devon and Crawford & Tilley have announced that the two companies will be brought together under one entity for trading purposes, as the Great British Confectionery Group. The company will provide shared services for the two companies. Both companies have a long history, so their brand names, including the Pollards and Tuckers brands will remain, while confectionery suppliers will be able to benefit from more seamless transactions using one interface. Customers will be able to raise one purchase order for the Great British Confectionery Group and be sent single invoices for goods ordered across both companies. The range includes hard boilings and lollipops from Crawford & Tilley, as well as the Pollards brand and toffee, fudge, soft chews and bonbons from Bristows of Devon, including the Tuckers brand. The team is currently hard at work on new seasonal lines, including working on some new flavour combinations and packaging innovation.© Shutterstock/joannawnuk04-13.qxp_Layout 1 26/03/2019 14:22 Page 5Bigger produce, better crops with vertical ‘container farms’, scientists claim A UK university has created two vertical ‘container farms’ capable of producing natural crops which, scientists claim, are more nutritious, have bigger yields and are ready to harvest in half the time. Thought to be the first of their kind in the UK, the farms are housed inside two converted shipping containers and use a variety of innovative and automated feeding and environmental control systems to create perfect growing conditions all year round. Each container farm is capable of producing three to five tonnes of crops a year. Scientists at Nottingham Trent University’s School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences plan to use them for teaching and research – and to showcase the potential for ‘precision agriculture’ in a time of global challenges for food security and safety. The farms, located at the Brackenhurst Campus, have been created as part of a project with scientists at Huazhong University of Science and Technology in China.UK’s junk food advertising consultation decried as ‘patronising’ The UK Government has launched a public consultation on proposals to introduce a 9pm watershed on TV and online adverts for food and drink high in fat, sugar or salt. The Department of Health and Social Care says that the restrictions have been designed with a view to “encourage industry to develop healthier attitudes”. But Bill Wirtz, Policy Analyst for the Consumer Choice Centre (CCC), said multiple problems arise with the proposal. He said that “if we apply only what most people mean by junk food or fast food, then we’re being thoroughly inconsistent. Also, which ads “target” children? Many TV ads are age-neutral.” “Consumers should be allowed to make their own choices regarding their nutrition. The responsibility of children lies with parents,” he added. “Parents and educators should bank on education and physical activity, which are most effective at curbing childhood obesity. Advertising bans are just patronising.”Mondelēz joins food business incubator to boost snacking innovation Mondelēz International has partnered with non-profit food business incubator, The Hatchery Chicago, in a move intended to boost innovation in the snacking sector. Mondelēz said the partnership is one of multiple investments as part of SnackFutures, its innovation and venture hub. The partnership will allow Mondelēz and the SnackFutures team to connect with local food and beverage start-ups and work together to accelerate and scale innovation. Mondelēz will work with The Hatchery Chicago to offer educational opportunities and mentorship to entrepreneurs active in Chicago’s thriving food and drink scene. Tim Cofer, Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer of Mondelēz International, said: “Working with The Hatchery food entrepreneurs will help us push the boundaries of what is possible in snacking as we continue to build our ecosystem of partners while also giving back and offering guidance to new companies.”Half million crisps packets collected for Walkers recycling scheme Since launching in December 2018, more than 8,500 collection points across the UK have signed up to Walkers crisp packet recycling scheme. Three months after its launch, the UK’s first recycling programme for crisps has collected more than half a million crisp packets. This, Walkers said, is enough recycled plastic to produce 250 benches. Launched with support from brand ambassador Gary Lineker and Environment Secretary, Michael Gove, the programme has quickly become the fastest-growing and most successful recycling scheme created by a UK brand, with double the number of collection points compared to other schemes of this kind. While crisp packets are technically recyclable, the issue until now has been that they weren’t being separated or collected for recycling. Walkers’ investment in December made this possible for the first time.© Shutterstock/Elena VeselovaFood & Drink International 9www.fdiforum.net‘Astonishingly high’ salt levels in children’s meals, survey finds Children’s out of home (OOH) meals contain “astonishingly high” amounts of salt, according to a new survey from expert group Action on Salt. Of the 351 meals surveyed, 41% were high in salt, with more than 1.8g of salt per portion. If colour coded labels used in supermarkets were used in the OOH sector, these meals would have a red label for their high salt content. The nationwide product survey finds “dismal progress” made by the sector in the years following Action on Salt’s similar survey from 2015. The group is now calling for high salt warning labels on children’s menu dishes with more than 1.8g of salt per serve – the 2017 salt target for OOH children’s meals set by Public Health England – and follow New York City’s example which alerts consumers to high salt meals to help families and parents find healthier options.© Shutterstock/Ekaterina Markelovanews© Shutterstock/Gustavo Frazao04-13.qxp_Layout 1 26/03/2019 14:22 Page 6Next >