NEWSTOTAL PROCESSING &PACKAGINGUK AD & BIOGASINTERNATIONALFood&DrinkFood&Drinkwww.fdiforum.netMAY2013 £3.50 STERLINGSEE US AT TOTAL PROCESSING & PACKAGING 2013 Stand N79, Birmingham NEC, 4th to 6th JuneSEE US AT TOTAL PROCESSING & PACKAGING 2013 Stand N79, Birmingham NEC, 4th to 6th JuneTHE TOTALPACKAGETHE TOTALPACKAGE01:Layout 1 19/4/13 10:23 Page 102:Layout 1 19/4/13 10:23 Page 1ContentsMay 2013This magazine is now fully recyclable. By recyclingmagazines, you can help reduce waste and add to the5.5 million tonnes of paper already recycled by the UKpaper industry each year. Before you recycle yourmagazine, please ensure you remove all plasticwrapping, free gifts and samples. FoodandDrinkInternational@fdiforumwww.fdiforum.netcompany/fdiforumNews 4• General news • On line - production news• On the shelf - new products and initiativesImport and export 12The THAIFEX show illustrates the huge growth inSouth East AsiaProperty17 Property developers are making it easier thanever to locate and occupy quality premisesForklifts and pallet trucks20The latest materials handling equipmentemphasises security and sustainabilityHealth, safety and hygiene22With recent health scares over the horse meatscandal, consumers and manufacturers alike areconcerned about safety and hygieneInstrumentation showcase 30Packaging 31Packaging has evolved from an effective way totransport goods as safely and securely aspossible to a high-tech, on-shelf advertising toolFruit and vegetable processing36Handling, preparing and packaging fruit andvegetables is one of the most challenging taskswithin the food and drink industryAccuracy and measurement39Companies continue to suffer from unnecessaryproduct giveaway, but optimisation inmeasurement is easy to achieveTotal processing and packaging42The Total Processing & Packaging Exhibitionuncovers the secret to improvingcompetitiveness, consistency and quality on 4thto 6th June at Birmingham’s NECCaps and closures56More innovation means a more even balanceEditor:Steve Fisher (s.fisher@blmgroup.co.uk)Editor’s PA:Angela SharmanJournalists:Steve Williams (s.williams@blmgroup.co.uk)Mike Shields (m.shields@blmgroup.co.uk)Michael Fisher (m.fisher@blmgroup.co.uk)Sales Director:Teri CooperSales Manager:Becky RobertshawAssistant Sales Manager:Sam TrottSales:Nikki Logan, Ashley SpinkTel: +44 (0) 1472 310302Accounts & Subscriptions:Dawn Cook, John DownesDesign & Production:Gary Jorgensen, Mark Casson, Rachel Green(studio@blmgroup.co.uk)Editorial:Tel: +44 (0) 1472 310305, Fax: +44 (0) 1472 310317Email:fdi@blmgroup.co.ukPart of the Business Link Magazine Group:Armstrong House, Armstrong Street,Grimsby, N E Lincs DN31 2QEEnglandAll rights reserved. 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The viewsexpressed in this publication are not necessarily theviews of those held by the publisher.COVER PHOTOGRAPHSCOURTESY OFMain:shutterstock.com/Robert KneschkeTop: J & J Pont Packaging Middle: ClearfleauBottom: National Flexiblebetween functionality and cost-effectiveness incaps and closures.• Universal ClosuresMeet the experts60Invaluable advice from industry specialistsAnaerobic digeston62Food and drink waste is the prime feedstock foranaerobic digestion, so why doesn’t the industrydo more to capitalise on this?UK AD & Biogas64The UK AD & Biogas show is taking place on 3rdand 4th July at the NEC and looks set to be amust-attend event for the food and drink industryLondon International Wine Fair68The London International Wine Fair 2013 is takingplace from 20th to 22nd May at London’s ExCeLvenue and promises to be a riot of launches,tastings and international tradeNutrEvent69The key event for innovation in nutrition andhealth returns this year to the Grand Palais, Lilleon 19th and 20th June and again will be a trulyinternational showcase of trends and a taste ofthings to come within the industryEvents71Your chance to keep abreast of forthcomingexhibitions and food fairs from around the worldClassified 72Food & Drink Diary 7403:Layout 1 19/4/13 12:56 Page 14 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netAt last - accurate biogas measurement!Accurate biogas flow measurement has often been problematicand unpredictable due to the difficult and varying nature of themedia being measured. Not any more – Endress+Hauser’s newProsonic Flow B 200 flowmeter leads the field in accurate biogasmeasurement.Using established ultrasonic flow technology, the Prosonic FlowB 200 has been specially designed for accurate volumetricbiogas measurement. All usual issues such as moisture, dirt, lowpressures, low velocities and changing gas composition nolonger pose a problem as ultrasonic technology remainsunaffected by external conditions.Thanks to ultra-precise sound velocity measurement andintegrated temperature sensor, the Prosonic Flow B 200 canalso measure the methane content of a gas, offering earlyindications of problems with the biogas production process andinformation for the protection and efficient running of the CHP engine.The flanged Prosonic Flow B 200 from Endres+Hauser is easily installed, requiring reduced straight pipe lengths both upstream and downstream, and isvirtually maintenance free.Holfeld Plastics claim99.97% OTIF performancein the first quarter of 2013Holfeld report their customers across all marketsare benefitting from a comprehensive andextended transport and logistics network that hasdemonstrated a consistent On Time In Fullperformance at 99.97% over the first three monthsof 2013.Holfeld Plastics was contacted on Friday eveningat 5pm by a leading food group. Having been letdown by their existing packaging supplier, theprocessor urgently wanted delivery of a specificmeat tray the next day! Holfeld stepped in with theirS6-55 meat tray. Holfeld set in train their rapidresponse processes to ensure the group receivedits delivery by Saturday afternoon the next day.A spokesperson for the Food Group says: “Weneeded a tray in the Holfeld ‘S’ range for anurgent order from a major supermarket. We hadevery confidence that with Holfeld’s flexibility theywould turn it around. It was a spectacularturnaround.”Bright future beckons followingLorien’s strongest ever yearLorien EngineeringSolutions hasannounced 2012 asits highest grossingperiod in its 28-yearhistory, and is nowserving its largestever customer base. The firm has alsoenjoyed significantinternationalexpansion, havingrelocated its Polandoffice to larger premises in the south western city of Wroclaw, andundertaken assignments on behalf of clients in Russia, India and China.During the last year, the total workforce has grown by 35%.Lorien has opened regional offices in Manchester and London andlaunched the Lorien Energy Index, which tracks industry energy prices forbusinesses, allowing them to make sense of their energy use and look athow they can invest to make savings in the future. 2012 also saw the launch of the firm’s Carboneering approach, whichsees Lorien’s project teams work directly with organisations to addresscarbon and utility reduction, sustainability targets and the overall energycost base of their business.Reduce giveaway and ensureregulatory complianceWhen it comes to manualportioning, packaging or qualitycontrol, speed, reliability andaccuracy are critical. MettlerToledo’s ICS scales increasethe efficiency and profitability ofthe check weighing process byminimising product giveaway.The display’s colorWeightfeature optimises production byclearly indicating whether youare in or out of weighingtolerance, so businesses canconsistently control costs whilekeeping their customers happy.As the free brochure, available at www.mt.com/uk-ics-colorweighillustrates, ICS scales offer superior weighing technology and secure datacapture - recording every sample weighment. Ideal for labour-intensive inprocess production weight checking, these easy to use scales reduceoperator errors, saving time and money Mettler Toledo UK is part of the global Mettler Toledo group, the leadingsupplier of quality weighing and measuring solutions. The organisation isthe world’s largest manufacturer and marketer of weighing technologies foruse in laboratory, industrial and food retailing environments.National Flexiblegives a hootNational Flexible have worked with theWise Owl Snack Company to provide filmfor their new range of bagged snacks,Hoots.In need of a high quality finish to givethe brand the biggest possible impact,Wise Owl partnered with the Yorkshire-based film packaging specialists in orderto fulfil a quick turnaround for the launchof the product.National Flexible’s technical team came up with a bespoke multi-layer laminate film structure forthe bags. The artwork was reproduced using the latest high-speed, high-quality flexo printingprocesses to give the brand stand-out shelf appeal.National Flexible are the UK’s largest distributor of polypropylene, laminates and special films.Their custom factory is purpose built to be compliant with the latest BRC standards for food-gradepackaging and they have become well-known as the preferred supplier of packaging films for thefood, bakery, snack, confectionery and contract packing industries.04-05:Layout 1 19/4/13 11:06 Page 1GlassGuard unveils new energy efficient, food-safe luminairesGlassGuard has launched GlassGuardSB, a new range of luminaires designedto maximise a unique combination ofenergy efficiency, improved lighting andsafer maintenance qualities, making itsuitable for food storage, warehousingand other applications with high or lowbay lighting.All GlassGuard SB luminaires are fitted with GlassGuard BlackBand compact fluorescent fragmentretention lamps. This added-value feature helps to minimise the risk of glass contamination or injuryfrom accidental lamp breakages, providing a safer lighting solution for all applications that need toprotect their lighting.Stewart Damonsing, GlassGuard Marketing Manager, says, “We are all looking for ways to reduce our carbon footprint and we have developed a range ofluminaires with this in mind which do not compromise safety or efficiency. Added to the fact that they come with GlassGuard BlackBand fragment retentionlamps, GlassGuard SB luminaires are an efficient and safer alternative to tubular metal halide and sodium luminaires.”Integrated ISO verifiermeans 100% QA forbarcode labelsBarcode verification procedures can now becarried out automatically to ISO standards as partof the labelling process, using a new high speedquality control system being launched at the Totalexhibition by print & apply specialist Logopak.It allows all pallet and case labels to be verified,rather than samples taken from a run, and the labelsgraded to ISO or ANSI standards laid down by GS1,the international bar code standards organisation.The Logopak system replaces QA lab-basedscientific instruments with an industrial-quality unitusing technology licensed exclusively fromverification specialist Axicon and an innovativemechanical design that integrates verification withthe print & apply machine, so allowing all labels tobe checked continuously as they are applied.It provides full evaluation of the barcodecharacteristics as laid down by GSl, as well asdiagnostic data for remedial action should a barcode fail to meet the standard set.Moody Direct Spares & Servicelaunch 24/7 online orderingMoody Directcustomers can noworder thecompany’sextensive range ofprocess spare partsvia the internetfollowing thelaunch of newonline orderingsystem.Customers whoregister for this new service at www.moodydirect.co.uk are able to securelylog on to search Moody Direct’s one-stop-shop range of process spares forpumps, valves, heat exchangers, homogenisers, separators from leadingOEM manufacturers such as Alfa Laval, APV, GEA, Tetra Pak, and InoxpaRealm.Paul Gregory, Managing Director of Moody Direct says, “As the UK’sleading supplier of process spare parts I am excited that are customers cannow order online. Many of our customers operate 24/7, and we have anexpanding export business with customers operating in different time zones.These customers can now search for the parts they need, and place ordersat their convenience outside of our normal office hours.”Multi-style bagging machine meetsfood hygiene standardsAt the Totalexhibition, Italianmanufacturer PFM isintroducing its newmulti-mode Vetta IIbagging machine,able to meetmarketing demandsfor versatility byproviding over twentydifferent bag stylesfrom a single machine, in addition to traditional pillow packs.These include block bottom stand-up pouches, PFM’s Steelo four cornerseal stand-up bags, Amcor’s Flexcan pouch design and also reclosablebags, using adhesive, zipper profile or a novel system of miniature hooks.MAP facilities can be fitted. A compact design gives low drop height forfragile goods and allows installation under most existing weigher gantrysystems. In addition, PFM is demonstrating a new high speed version of itsinverted random length MAP flow-wrapper, the Shamal. Control software andthe sealing system have been improved, lifting maximum speed 50% to 120packs a minute, while items up to 190mm high can be handled for the meat,cheese and produce industries.New Re-lock packaging range targets chilledfood and snacks market As part of its ongoing strategy toincrease focus on the chilled food andsnacks market, specialist manufacturer ofhigh quality plastics food packaging FærchPlast has developed a new Re-lockpackaging tray with a convenient re-closeable feature.The latest innovation incorporates anintegral peelable film rather than a separateor hinged lid, saving on material used,leading to cost-savings as well as theproduction of more environmentally-friendly packaging.Produced using APET for its high clarity, the Re-lock products are ideally suited to cold foods andsnacks, such as fruit, salad, dips and cold meats, where consumers like to see the contents toassess their freshness.The range features three variations on the re-closeable film lid principal, each designed to make iteasier for consumers to peel back the film whilst avoiding the traditional issues experienced, such asthe film peeling off in its entirety.Food & Drink International 5www.fdiforum.net04-05:Layout 1 19/4/13 11:06 Page 26 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netRPC delivers the ‘bear’ necessities forextended shelf lifeRPC Containers Corby has launched a new multilayerfoodservice jar, which combines an extended ambient shelf lifewith improved safety in the busy kitchen environment, andalso offers enhanced transport efficiencies.The new 4kg Bear jar features a multilayer PP/EVOH/PPstructure and can be hot filled, pasteurised and sterilised attemperatures up to 121°C. The EVOH barrier layer preventsoxygen ingress to deliver a long shelf life for oxygen sensitivefoods.The jar is breakage resistant in line with HACCP recommendations. It is fully reclosable to avoid spillages and can bestored in the refrigerator after opening. The wide opening allows easy pouring, and the closure can also include a pumpdispenser.The jar’s distinctive eye-catching design incorporates an integral handle for easy handling and pouring. The internalprofile of the jar facilitates rapid filling and overall the pack provides excellent transport and storage bulk density to helpreduce supply chain costs.Manual handing could bea thing of the pastSmurfit Kappa Machine Systems, the UK’s leadingcasepacker manufacturer, has installed at a leadingFMCG manufacturer a high speed, fully automatedpacking system designed with a no manual handlingrequirement.Packaging is processed directly from the pallet, themachine automatically decants the wraparound blanksand packs the customers cartons at world class OEE.Additionally, the automated size change facility givesrepeatable high speed product changes that ensuresthe first product off the line is saleable product everytime. The rationalisation program, and a new design of theShelf Ready Packaging, gave a fresh appearance andheightened shelf presence. By providing a breadth ofvision over a complete project from packagingmaterials to palletisation, Smurfit Kappa MachineSystems helped the manufacturer in their packagingreduction project succeed beyond expectations.Filling machine solutions fromRiggs AutopackFilling machine manufacturerRiggs Autopack has secured arecent order from artisan foodmanufacturer Little Turban.Little Turban is the creation ofHarj Dhillon and he produces awide variety of Indian cookingsauces in small batches.Historically, Harj produced toorder by hand using measuringjugs to fill plastic pouches andglass jars, but as ordersincreased, he recognised he hadto move to a semi-automatic formof depositing. Harj contacted Riggs Autopackto help enhance his company’sproduction and during the first meeting they were able to advise on asuitable filling machine solution. Following a successful on-site machinetrial, Harj placed an order with Riggs Autopack for a Model 1000 Option 1semi-automatic filling machine with an incorporated pouch forming unit toopen the pouches using clean filtered air prior to filling. It has been easilyintegrated into his production area and is fulfilling all manufacturingdemands.Moody Heat Exchangers’ top tips formaintaining plate heat exchangersMoody Heat Exchangers hasreleased their top tips for maintainingplate heat exchangers – providingengineering managers with simplesteps to reduce unscheduled plantdowntime.Regular servicing and maintenanceof a plate pack will ensure peakperformance of the plate heatexchanger, reducing energyconsumption. Testing plate packsperiodically for leaks caused bycracks or pin holes in the plates, orfrom worn gaskets, will ensure there isno intermixing of fluids which couldresult in product quality issues.Reconditioning plates on a regularbasis ensure optimum heat transfer,prolong the life of the plate heat exchanger, eliminate external leakage, andreduce the risk of intermixing fluids.Choosing a reputable service organisation to service your plate heatexchanger. The work carried out by the servicing company, details of newgaskets supplied, details of any failed plates, and details of new platessupplied should all be supplied after a service.Secretary of State visits Redpack PackagingMachineryRedpack were chosen by VinceCable, Secretary of State forBusiness, Innovation and Skills, asthe venue for the launch of theGrowing Business Fund, a £3 millionscheme designed to kick startgrowth.Redpack are eyeing up the fund asa potential driver for its investmentplans. Vince Cable championed thefirm as a “superb company” during his visit for its ability to flourish during the recession and toimprove upon its overseas foothold.Dr Cable said, “Redpack are a successful manufacturer, exporting all over the world. Theyhave got a full order book and they have got through the recession. The problem they do haveis that they want skilled people, which is why we have to invest more in apprenticeships, and ifthey are really going to expand they are going to need more funding support. This is why fundslike the Growing Business Fund will be useful.”06:Layout 1 19/4/13 12:57 Page 1Used 1 Vans & Servicesfrom Mercedes-BenzA new standard in used vanswe think you could get used to.The Used 1 Quality Label - the mark of a truly great vanProven PerformanceThere’s no mistaking a Mercedes-Benz Used 1 Qualifying Van. Just look for the Mercedes-Benz Used 1 Quality Label. It’s proof that the vehicle has met our exacting safety and quality tests. And it’s the mark of a truly great van.www.mercedes-benz.co.uk/vans07:Layout 1 19/4/13 10:24 Page 1Rental scheme opens up money-saving opportunitiesA rentalscheme fromautomatedpacking systemspecialistBrillopak willenable morecompanies toexperience thecost savingsand user-friendly benefits of robot palletising.Brillopak has introduced a rental service contract for its Compact C211robotic palletiser, enabling companies to operate the machine on a fixedmonthly contract, including preventative maintenance and all spares.The company claims any business operating a two-shift pattern will beable to save money each month. The Brillopak C211 palletiser has beendesigned for use by unskilled staff, so is operational immediately afterinstallation. It removes health and safety and manual handling issues andis capable of dealing with up to 40 units per minute in a variety of formats.The C211 is suitable for food and general packing applications,including fruit and vegetables, salads, meats, and chilled and frozenfoods. Each rental machine will be configured to the precise requirementsof the customer.8 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netWaterproof thermometer ideal forhygienic practiceThe new Therma 20Plus waterproofthermometer fromElectronic TemperatureInstruments Ltd ishoused in a robust,waterproof, white ABScase offering IP66/67protection. Thethermometer utilisesstate of the artelectronic circuitry,designed for reliabilityand ease of use andcan be submerged orwashed under arunning tap making itideal for food processing and food preparation. The instrument has an ergonomic, ABS case that includes ‘Biomaster’additive which reduces bacterial growth. Each unit has an integratedrubber seal, ensuring water resistance and helping reduce the possibilityof damage in harsh environments. It also has a Lumberg screw-lockingtype connector, allowing use of a wide range of interchangeable NTCthermistor probes. The Therma 20 Plus answers the needs of catering and foodserviceusers who don’t wish to pay for features they’ll never use, and simplyneed a well-designed, robust economically priced food thermometer. Berry Systems install safety barriersat new Co-op RDCBerry Systemshave installedsafety barriersboth inside andoutside the newCo-operativeGroup RegionalDistribution Centreat Avonmouth,near Bristol.The accessroads are linedwith Berry BarrierRails mounted on semi-flexible Flexi-Posts. In the vehicle waiting areaspower cables have been cleverly integrated into the barrier. Post extensions,mounted to every other post, have been used to mount power outlets. Thisallows refrigerated vehicles to connect easily and quickly to an externalpower source while minimising the amount of loose cabling needed. TheFlexi-Posts give greater protection if a reversing vehicle doesn’t quite stop intime thereby avoiding damage to the barrier, the power cables and theHGVs. Berry Systems also installed a number of exterior bollards to protectdoorways and other access points and further barriers to protect fuel storageand other plant.www.fdiforum.net08-09:Layout 1 19/4/13 11:07 Page 1Rupture disc tested to over one million life cyclesPressure management specialist Elfab has testedits Opti-Gard range of rupture discs to over onemillion life cycles. The new service life, over fourtimes longer than previously achieved within theindustry, is a significant improvement.Opti-Gard’s improved service life and three-yearwarranty now allow customers to more preciselycalculate how long their discs will last in service andto better plan their maintenance schedules followingproduct installation.Opti-Gard’s 3% performance tolerance hasallowed the optimisation of process pressures formany of Elfab’s customers. Apart from lowering re-supply costs, this has reduced disc inventories by up to 65%.The Opti-Gard system comprises a reverse-acting rupture disc, a single-design holder with multi-flange compatibility and a non-invasive, ATEX-approvedburst detector, Flo-Tel+. Featuring an industry-leading tolerance of only 3% rise across a wide range of burst pressures and a 95% operating ratio, Opti-Gardoffers the highest performance characteristics available.National Flexible does itagainNational Flexible have developed wrapping for anew premium chocolate brand.Ian and Ruth Yard spotted a gap in the marketfor a high-quality premium chocolate and decidedto set up their own production to manufacture arange of bars. Aimed at satisfying a hungry marketof discerning connoisseurs, Ooh! Chocolata barsare produced in ten different flavours in 50g and100g bar sizes.On recommendation they worked with NationalFlexible, who developed a bespoke laminate film forthe flow-wrap application. The bars are flow-wrapped in a high-quality printed film, combining theaesthetics of a textured bespoke paper outer withthe functional benefits of a metallised inner layer.National Flexible are the UK’s largest distributorof polypropylene, laminates and special films. Theircustom factory is purpose built to be compliant withthe latest BRC standards for food-grade packagingand they have become well-known as the preferredsupplier of packaging films for many companies.Holfeld Plastics takes food safety toa new levelThe European Food Safety Authorityhas given Holfeld’s exclusive Diamattechnology the thumbs up to key inhouse decontamination processesleading to the successful production ofPET sheets with up to 50% recycledpost consumer PET.It has taken Holfeld Plastics 18months to secure this leading positionin the production of food contact PET.The decontamination process is thenub; it involves 50% r-PET and 50%virgin flake (no more than 5% non-foodconsumer waste) being heated in areactor resulting in the crystallisation ofthe flake. The flakes are thendecontaminated through twoconsecutive extrusion steps including multiple vacuum degassing.Food contact PET sheets are then extruded. These are examined in arigorous quality control environment for intrinsic viscosity, colour,deformities, blemishes and black specks. The approved sheets are thenformed into trays and punnets for the red meat, poultry, fish and freshproduce market sectors.DuPont Nutrition & Health developsa niche for reduced fat tortillasThe latest statistics fromNielsen show tortilla salescontinue to grow at an annualrate of 6.5% in Western Europe.As more products enter themarket, added value tortillaswith an improved nutritionalprofile offer a unique sellingproposition to health-consciousconsumers. Using solutions from itsPOWERFlex range, DuPont hasdeveloped a concept forreducing the fat in tortillas by50% or more, withoutcompromising on processing or eating quality. The ability of POWERFlex tomaintain dough elasticity in lean recipes ensures a smoother process whenproducing tortillas with the desired size and shape.Further possibilities include a sweet coconut tortilla for desserts andsnacks, and high-fibre tortillas made with rye or whole grain flour. ThePOWERFlex range also has broad application potential within the ethnicbreads bakery segment, including naan bread, piadina and other flatbreadtypes.Checkweigher meetshygiene standards forAce 4 KebabsA leading supplier of kebab meat to majorretailers, Ace 4 Kebabs, has updated its scales toAvery Weigh Tronix’s new ZQ375 checkweigher,to further improve hygiene standards. The kebab manufacturer movesapproximately seven tonnes of meat across itsscales per day in order to meet the demands ofits network of distributors. The equipment mustmeet stringent hygiene standards and be robust and reliable enough to withstand harsh daily useand high pressure jet washing. The ZQ375 Checkweigher has an IP69K rated enclosure which makes it suitable for the kind ofclose-range, high pressure, high temperature spray downs used by the company. A specially fitted GORE vent membrane allows scales to cope with rapid changes in temperatureassociated with this strict cleaning regime, helping to prevent moisture build-up inside the enclosure.The easy to remove cover also allows for thorough cleaning with limited food trap areas wherebacteria could grow.Food & Drink International 9www.fdiforum.net08-09:Layout 1 19/4/13 11:07 Page 2Next >