< Previous40 Food & Drink International www.fdiforum.net BEVERAGES Make no mistake, the drinks and beverages market are an all-powerful one. The human body requires drink to survive, and we have all become accustomed to the taste of fluid other than water. No matter the problems faced by the industry, it seems impossible to imagine a world where the beverages industry could die out. That’s not to say it doesn’t face its own problems every now and then, however, and the most dogged of these has to be about the issue of healthy eating. There’s no denying the use of sugars and sweeteners in drink products, or their necessity in many cases, for it is those tastes which have sold brands for over a hundred years. As consumers become ever more health conscious, however, people have started to take note of research and studies linking beverages – particularly the soft drinks industry – to obesity and heart disease. This has been a bitter pill for the industry to swallow, and no amount of publicity spin attempts by international suppliers and collective associations has been enough to change it. For better or worse, the world is educated and well-aware of the health risks of sugary drinks. It’s already come to the point where the UK has issued their own sugar tax, which will impact the beverages industry more than many others. This follows the obesity epidemic sweeping the country and is something that might inevitably be rolled out across America in time as well. Manufacturers responded as best they could, with Coca Cola changing almost all promotion to push the sales of their Coke Zero brand, which would dodge the tax by removing all the sugar it could. Many others followed suit, and light, diet or sugar-free versions which used artificial sweeteners were rolled out en masse. Problem solved, or so it seemed. Not quite so. A recent study published in the American Heart Drink to excess The beverages industry is one beset on all sides, yet no amount of negative press seems likely – or able – to topple their hold on the global market. © Shutterstock /John And Penny 40-43.qxp_Layout 1 24/03/2020 15:13 Page 1Food & Drink International 41 www.fdiforum.net BEVERAGES © Shutterstock /Theeradech Sanin Association journal Stroke , found that if a person were to have a diet soda-based drink once a day, it would increase the risk of dementia and stroke three times over, compared to someone who had one a week. Although the study is not absolute, and even the researchers themselves admit they were unable to determine if those predisposed to dementia perhaps drank more diet soda because they wished to become healthy, it is still a problematic situation for the industry. Diet drinks were the answer to sweeping reforms and movements which seemed aimed at impacting full-fat versions of products, and this link won’t help in that regard. On the other hand, a cynical view might be that much of this won’t matter in the long run anyway, because history has shown that while people will continue to lambast drinks industries, they will purchase their products nonetheless. On the manufacturing side, much has changed as well – and ingredients and their preparation are drawing more interest than ever before. Hygiene has, as ever, been important, but rising costs due to wages (and particularly the National Living Wage in the UK), have driven the need for efficiency higher than ever before. As the industry has been a consistent one for many decades it’s easy to see that most companies are now able to handle the hygienic necessities of the process – with adaptations such as hygienic hoses and pumps. But that’s not to say that there hasn’t been innovation in other areas as companies vie for competitive edge over one another. In efforts to increase efficiency many pump process machines now include metering of additives themselves, essentially measuring and administering flavourings, acids, vitamins or colouring directly to the beverage – in line with the recipe. When it comes to hygiene, hoses, vales and pumps are all potential flash points, with hoses transmitting fluid from one part of the process to the next being potentially the worst offenders. Those in the industry ought to pay specific attention to this and invest in hygienic hoses specialised towards mitigating risk of contamination. Packaging within the beverages industry has been a contradictory matter for different industries. Wines 42 Á 40-43.qxp_Layout 1 24/03/2020 15:13 Page 242 Food & Drink International www.fdiforum.net BEVERAGES www.kanegrade.com Tel: +44 (0) 1438 742242 Email: info@kanegrade.com NATURAL FOOD INGREDIENTS and spirits have remained rather traditional, with the shapes of their bottles changing relatively little, but for new contenders and those looking to mix things up. The soft drinks industry, on the other hand, has seen much more variance in their packaging – with several well-known brands such as Fanta changing the shape, texture and appearance of their bottled drinks. The focus appears to move towards ergonomic design, but also visual appeal, to differentiate themselves from what is becoming an increasingly competitive market. Packaging can achieve more than just catching the eye, however, and recent developments into counterfeit- proof packaging are gaining traction. Currently, the counterfeit industry for drinks is one of the largest in the world, and in the EU alone, it is estimated that the wine and spirits industry lost € 1.3 billion to bootleg products. Awareness campaigns offer little to stymie this, as consumers tend to trust whatever they find on the shelf, but easily recognisable visual aids have seen more success. Tamper-proof seals, caps and closures are one such example, and this is an industry where food and drink and pharmaceutical might be able to work hand-in-hand, each being major © Shutterstock /Funtap 40-43.qxp_Layout 1 24/03/2020 15:13 Page 3Food & Drink International 43 www.fdiforum.net BEVERAGES HOSE, VALVE & COUPLING SOLUTIONS • +26($66(0%/,(6 • 9$/9(6 • 38036 • &283/,1*6 • 81,216 • dixoneurope.co.uk+44 (0)1772 323529 victims of counterfeit products. Striking a balance between the two has become more viable of late, due in part to reduced costs as technology improves, but also from the fact that complex and complicated packaging can prove as both a deterrent to counterfeiters – the packaging been too hard to recreate – but can also improve sales by being striking and unique in its own way. As ever, counterfeiters will regularly focus on easy avenues for profits, which might mean simple labels, regular bottle shape and easily masked design. As can be seen, the challenges faced by the industry are both within and without, which for any other sector, might mean difficult times ahead or inevitable failure. Few can afford to earn the ire of their consumers in such a way, after all. The beverages industry remains strong, however, and seems likely to continue as such – while those who successfully court healthier options continue to leap from success to success. 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The five shows – comprising Food & Drink Expo, Farm Shop & Deli Show, National Convenience Show, Foodex and The Ingredients Show – were due to be held at NEC Birmingham from 30 March to 1 April. But following advice from both Government and the World Health Organisation (WHO), William Reed has now rescheduled all five events. In a statement, it said: “We have been working closely with the NEC to secure new dates; Food & Drink Expo, Farm Shop & Deli Show and National Convenience Show will now take place at the NEC on the 7th – 9th September 2020. There is not enough hall space to co-locate Foodex and The Ingredients Show on the same date, so these shows will move to 12th – 14th April 2021 to coincide with the 2021 running of the William Reed UK Food Shows.” ANUFOOD China had been originally scheduled to take place at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Centre between 1 – 3 April. Following official restrictions of mass activities, and suspensions of large-scale economic and trade activities across the Guangdong Province where the event was due to take place, the organisers have decided to reschedule. It will now take place between 8 – 10 July. Over in Europe, the joint Alimentaria and Hostelco trade shows taking place at Spain’s Fira Gran Via have been moved from their original dates of 20 – 13 April to 14 – 17 September. Constantí Serrallonga, Fira de Barcelona’s General Manager, said the decision was reached “following an in-depth assessment of the situation and after listening to the sector”. In Germany, Interpack had been scheduled to take place from 7 – 13 May but, following a general ruling issued by the city of Düsseldorf in March, in which major events of more than 1,000 participants present at the same time are prohibited, the event will now take place from 15 February – 3 March 2021. “The decision was taken in close consultation with our advisory board and sponsoring associations,” said Werner M. Dornscheidt, Chairman of the Board of management of Messe Düsseldorf. Lastly, Vitafoods Europe 2020 will still take place at Palexpo in Geneva but has been postponed from 12 – 14 May to 1 – 3 September. In a statement from Chris Lee, Managing Director of Health and Nutrition Network at organisers Informa Markets, said: “Following consultation with our stakeholders, and taking the continually evolving health concerns and travel restrictions into consideration, we are agreed the postponement is the best course of action. By acting now, we hope to remove the uncertainty affecting exhibitors and visitors and allow them to make more concrete business decisions.” Over the following pages, our regular events spread highlights events that are still taking place over the coming months. All dates are correct at the time of publishing. Your guide to postponed food shows The continuing coronavirus pandemic is having a profound effect on the global economy as countries take unprecedented measures to contain the spread of the virus. Chief among these is limiting public gatherings – which has led to a high proportion of food and drink trade events, shows and exhibitions being postponed. In this round-up, we look at some of the biggest shows that have rescheduled and provide their new dates. © Shutterstock /Brunopui 45.qxp_Layout 1 24/03/2020 15:15 Page 1new lifestyle choices, the low and no alcohol industry is gearing up for considerable growth in North America. The Lo & No Beverage Summit: North America is your opportunity to meet with incumbent international brands venturing into the low and no alcohol category, innovative and disruptive low and no start- ups, as well as venture capitalists and ingredients manufacturers who are all entering the low and no space. Network with on/off traders who are hacking into this consumer trend with ingenious menus featuring the latest creations. Find out more by visiting https://bit.ly/39PQp7A. 11 – 12 June Sustainable Foods Summit Amsterdam Movenpick Hotel, Amsterdam City The 12th European edition of the Sustainable Foods Summit will provide an update on eco-labels and sustainability in the food industry. As with previous editions, speakers and participants will include some of the leading decision makers in the industry. To find out more, visit www.sustainablefoodssummit.com/europe. 13 May The Food & Drink Trends & Innovations Conference London Hear from more than forty major brands – including Premier Foods, Kraft Heinz and Amazon UK – and gain fresh inspiration as this major one-day conference returns for its seventh year. Attendees can learn to capitalise on critical vegan, plant-based, health, sustainability, convenience and retail trends for captivating products that excite shoppers with the latest flavours, ingredients and international cuisines, on-trend packaging, profitable NPD strategies and engaging marketing campaigns. To find out more, visit www.foodanddrinkconference.com. 2 – 3 June Lo & No Beverage Summit Los Angeles, USA As sober-curious consumers embrace 46 Food & Drink International www.fdiforum.net 16 – 18 June Multimodal 2020 NEC Birmingham Multimodal 2020 celebrates thirteen years of putting ships, retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers, importers and exporters in front of exhibitors who offer the latest logistics and supply chain solutions. Once again, Multimodal will be hosting the prestigious Multimodal Awards in recognition of the amazing talent within all sectors of transport and logistics. To find out more, visit www.multimodal.org.uk. 24 – 25 June Food Tech Matters The Crystal, London 2020 sees the return of Food Tech Matters, the fast-paced, energetic meet- up for the world’s most disruptive foodtech and agtech entrepreneurs to forge strategic partnerships with leading corporates and the investment community. New for this year, attendees can expect a carefully designed programme combining thought- Events Food & Drink © Shutterstock /RTimages © Shutterstock /White bear studio 4 – 5 June 6th Global Dairy Congress Asia 2020 Jakarta, Indonesia This key regional event will bring together more than 200 attendees from over 15 countries to discuss the latest trends and business cooperation in the Asian dairy market. 25 speakers, meanwhile, will cover key topics and explore opportunities, trends and challenges faced by the industry. For more information, visit www.szwgroup.com/global-dairy- congress-asia. 46-47.qxp_Layout 1 24/03/2020 15:17 Page 1leadership from some of the biggest names in the food and drink industry, with topical debates, workshops, masterclasses and much, much more. For more information, visit www.foodtechmatters.com. 8 – 10 July ANUFOOD China Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Centre ANUFOOD China is poised to establish a comprehensive platform covering the food and beverage market in Southern China. More than 7,000 exhibitors and over 15,000 visitors are expected to attend. For more information, visit www.anufoodchina.com. 20 – 22 July Digital Food & beverage 2020 Hilton Austin, Texas, USA Digital Food & Beverage is the meeting place where 450+ digital marketing and ecommerce professionals from the most disruptive companies in food and beverage come together and benchmark to better serve their customers while growing their online business faster. To find out more, visit www.foodandbeverage.wbresearch.com. 13 May UK Soft Drinks Conference 2020 London Zenith Global’s annual UK Soft Drinks Conference brings together senior industry managers, innovators, retailers, suppliers, opinion formers and advisors to provide the fullest possible one-day overview of the latest developments, issues and opportunities. The theme for 2020 is ‘Personal Choice’, with a focus on premium, adult, craft innovation, whilst also tackling challenges such as new technology. Held in association with the British Soft Drinks Association. To find out more, email info@zenithglobal.com. Food & Drink International 47 www.fdiforum.net 5 – 6 June Plant Based World Conference & Expo Jacob K. Javits Convention Centre, New York City This is the only professional 100% plant-based focussed event for foodservice, retail and healthcare professionals, distributors, investors, manufacturers and the savvy consumer community. As well as ample networking opportunities, attendees can also sample new products and get to grips with new trends. For more information, visit www.plantbasedworldexpo.com. © Shutterstock / Nina Firsova 46-47.qxp_Layout 1 24/03/2020 15:17 Page 2FEATURES Supply Chain Spotlight Caps & Closures Slicing, Dicing & Cutting Functional Ingredients Cleaning & Maintenance Frozen & Chilled Foods Import & Export Next month in May 2020 - Deadline 8th April INTERNATIONAL FoodDrink FoodDrink Visit us at www.fdiforum.net where you’ll find the latest news as it breaks – and why not subscribe to our newsletters so you can have the latest news emailed to your inbox, in between printed issues? 48.qxp_Layout 1 24/03/2020 15:18 Page 1Classified Often imitated… …never equalled You can feature your company in our hugely popular Online Directory with a description, contact details and a hyperlink If you would like further information please contact Sam Trott on +44 [0] 1472 310310 or email s.trott@blmgroup.co.uk or visit www.fdiforum.net/directory From field to fork, Food & Drink International is the voice of the industry. 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