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FoodandDrinkInternational@fdiforumwww.fdiforum.netcompany/fdiforumNews 4• General news • On line - production news• On the shelf - new products and initiatives Import and export 14With strong food and beverage import/exportlinks with Australia, and an explosion ofopportunity in China, South Korea is markingwaves in foreign marketsWarehousing and distribution18 Automation isn’t without its pros and cons, butpartial integration can drastically boostefficiency and help pave the way for theburgeoning ‘internet of things’Packaging spotlight22The packaging industry is almostunrecognisable from what it was 20 yearsago, but what changes are on the horizon?• Penn Packaging• Selo• Kite PackagingDepositing and filling28Many believe the future of food productionbelongs to 3D printing, but integrating itscapabilities alongside existing filling anddepositing methods is possibly the best routeforward• KronesMeat, poultry and seafood32As the capabilities of processing andproduction equipment expand, foodproducers can better implement and achievehygiene and safety in the meat and seafoodsectorEditor:Steve Fisher (s.fisher@blmgroup.co.uk)Editor’s PA:Angela Sharman(a.sharman@blmgroup.co.uk)Journalists:Michael Fisher (m.fisher@blmgroup.co.uk) Stuart Pearcey (s.pearcey@blmgroup.co.uk)Dominic Cuthbert (d.cuthbert@blmgroup.co.ukSales Director:Teri Cooper (t.cooper@blmgroup.co.uk)Sales Manager:Sam Trott (s.trott@blmgroup.co.uk)Sales:Nikki Logan (n.logan@blmgroup.co.uk)Vicky Hunt (v.hunt@blmgroup.co.uk)Tel: +44 (0) 1472 310302Accounts & Subscriptions:John Downes (j.downes@blmgroup.co.uk)Design & Production:Gary Jorgensen, Mark Casson(studio@blmgroup.co.uk)Editorial:Tel: +44 (0) 1472 310305, Email:fdi@blmgroup.co.ukPart of the Business Link Magazine Group:Armstrong House, Armstrong Street,Grimsby, N E Lincs DN31 2QE EnglandAll 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/HitdelightTop: The Berry CompanyMiddle: Visarut Sankham / Shutterstock.comBottom: National FlexibleWater treatment36Water may be something we take for granted,but within the food and drink industry it is asmuch a resource as any otherLaboratory and testing showcase40BevExpo 201641Taking place on the 15th & 16th of June atManchester Central, BevExpo 2016 is aplatform for the entire drinks industryFree From Food Expo44Taking place on the 9-10th June inAmsterdam, the Free From Food Show isEurope’s leading trade show for the industryEvents46Your chance to keep abreast of forthcomingexhibitions and food fairs from around theworldClassified49Food & Drink Diary5003_Layout 1 22/04/2016 12:59 Page 1New Watson-Marlow 530 pumps ensure safe,accurate & intuitive operation Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group hasintroduced its new 530 peristaltic cased pump,delivering flow rates from 0.0001 ml/min to 3.5litre/min, for metering and transfer applications such asaddition of flavourings, finings and ferments. The costeffective pump offers easier operation and greaterversatility coupled with high levels of accuracy. Food manufacturers demand many things from theirprocess equipment and much of this is concerned withmaintaining product integrity, as well as maximisinguptime. The dosing and metering of colourings,flavourings and additives must be inherently accurate. With this in mind, the key to long-term success forfood manufacturers is the 530 pump’s ability to providerepeatable accuracy, which in turn helps to maintain a consistent process. Furthermore, operatingparameters can be checked at a glance to ensure product quality, while reliable and exceptionallylow maintenance promotes greater process uptime. IP66 protection options make it suitable forbenchtop or rugged high-pressure wash-down areas.4 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netFlying Fish off to a ‘flying start’ with newStancold coldrooms Stancold, specialists in temperaturecontrolled hygienic areas since 1946, haverecently extended and refurbished a largefish processing facility for seafoodsuppliers Flying Fish Seafoods in Cornwall. The requirements were over two phases,the first phase was to form a chilled fishpreparation area in the newly builtextension. The second phase was to ripout and reinstall a new chill store and temperature controlled processing area linked to the newlybuilt preparation area. The lobster unit was part of an additional phase added later in the project. Stancold caused no disruption to production and observed strict site requirements. By workingclosely with main contractors, Project Link over the 3 Phases, Stancold have met tight deadlines andmanaged to exceed the client’s expectations. With the creation of suitable temperature controlledareas, Stancold have enabled Flying Fish Seafoods to grow their product line with lobster. EXTENDO® high barrierfilms protect food againstmineral oil migrationContamination of food with mineral oils hasopened a debate between distribution chains andfood producers in Europe. In question are the levelsof Mineral Oil Saturated Hydrocarbons (MOSH) andMineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons (MOAH). Aromatic substances, which can be detrimentalfor human health, are raising particular concerns.The values found are so critical that it is very likelythat national and European regulations will be put inplace in the near future.Taghleef Industries already proved the excellentbarrier properties of EXTENDO® films againstmineral oil migration with a study by the FraunhoferInstitute for Process Engineering and Packaging inFreising, Germany. It confirmed that EXTENDO®BoPP films provide an extremely high barrier againstmineral oils, preventing their migration from recycledpaper and carton overwraps into packaged food.EXTENDO® BoPP films deliver a similar or betterprotection offered by polyester and performssignificantly better than Acrylic and PVDC-coatedBoPP films.Loma establishes Technical Centreof Excellence In a move aimed at further drivingforward innovation and productivity, LomaSystems has established a TechnicalCentre of Excellence in Denton,Manchester, UK. Now fully operational, the flagship centreis at the forefront of Loma’s drive todevelop high performance inspectiontechnology for major food manufacturers,processors and packers.Reinforcing the activities of Loma’s state-of-the-art production facilities primarilybased in Farnborough in the UK, and theCzech Republic, the centre brings keyfunctions under one roof. It is also host to ademonstration area allowing Loma toprovide training and product testing.Loma Systems’ Technical Director, HiteshHirani, who heads up the new centre, said: “The technical centre is part ofLoma’s continued commitment to R&D for in-line product inspection systems,and is already fulfilling technology and product development objectives. Theincreased research capability and investment will help ensure we continue tobuild on our success to date and maintain our global competitiveness.”Intrepid Fox offers convenient solutionfor on-stand cateringIntrepid Fox, the single-serve ‘wineto go’ from Wine Innovations, provedto be the ideal on-stand cateringsolution for Aiken Group when theyexhibited at the Offshore Europe tradeshow in Aberdeen. Intrepid Fox is ideal for busy tradeshows, where exhibitors often wish tosupply visitors and clients with goodquality drinks in a safe, convenientmanner. The convenient andsophisticated design allowed AikenGroup representatives to safely handout drinks to prospective clients whovisited their stand, without having toresort to flimsy plastic cups. As the largest gathering of exploration and production professionals inEurope, Offshore Europe is the ideal place for Intrepid Fox. The self-contained‘wine to go’ has been specifically designed for situations where a high footfalland restrictions on the use of glass make dispensing drinks difficult. Intrepid Fox ‘glasses’ are made from shatterproof, fully-recyclable PETplastic, and each unit is sealed with an easy-peel foil lid, guaranteeing ayear-long shelf life. 04-08_Layout 1 22/04/2016 13:03 Page 1Don’t just think plastic… Go plastic!01323 744057 | sales@goplasticpallets.comOur plastic pallets and boxes offer a more durable, hygienic and cost-effective solution to other materials. And we deliver fast, direct from stock!Food & Drink International 5www.fdiforum.netAggreko helps Five Star Fish maintain itscool during cold room refurbishment Five Star Fish, part of the 2 SistersFood Group, has completed a coldstore refurbishment at its Grimsbyproduction site with support fromtemporary power and temperaturecontrol hire specialist Aggreko. Rotormotion, who are engineeringconsultants for Five Star Fish, appointedAggreko to design and implement acomplete temporary cooling scheme.This enabled a total shutdown of thepermanent cooling plant as part of the13,000 cubic metre cold store upgradeand maintenance programme,The 150kW @ -18°C scheme used Aggreko’s Very Low Temperature Fluid Chillers, which are designed to offer intensive cooling in the -10°C to -40°Ctemperature range. The specialist chillers were combined with air handling units and ancillary equipment, and powered by two Aggreko diesel generatorswith a combined output of 500 kVA. Six weeks later, once the refurbished cooling plant was fully tested and re-commissioned, the Aggreko cooling and power infrastructure was disconnected.Fortress unveiling Interlock Switches forhigh purity applications at AutomaticaIndustrial safety specialist,Fortress Interlocks, is unveiling itsamGardS40 stainless steel interlockswitches for high purity applicationsat this year’s Automatica trade fair inMunich. The amGardS40 is designedspecifically for the food, beverage,pharmaceutical and chemicalprocessing industries; it is alsosuitable for outdoor use.Manufactured from 316 stainlesssteel and modular in design, theamGardS40 range can be configuredto suit many other industrial applications.The switches are supplied in enclosures sealed to IP69K, allowing them to be pressurewashed at high temperatures; they also have a retention force of 10,000N – the highestcurrently available on the market – so are ideal for ensuring guard doors are held closed untilmachines and/or processes are in a safe condition. Each module is just 40mm in width, so caneasily be fitted to 40mm guarding sections or other areas where space is limited. Automatica is the leading trade fair for industrial automation and mechatronics.Paramount Packagingtakes fresh approach withlatest flow-wrapperParamount Packaging Systems Ltd - exclusivedistributor of Fuji Machinery Company’s horizontal andvertical form-fill-seal equipment in the UK and Ireland –has launched an Alpha VII FW3710BS/B back seal flow-wrapper that has been adapted for reliable, high speedoperation on the mobile field harvesting rigs widely usedby fresh produce growers. Ideal for salad and vegetable growers in particular, thenew flow-wrapper is mounted on a robust stainless steelsupport frame to ensure stability and rigidity when sittingon the harvesting rig. This key technical enhancementallows the flow-wrapper to be easily repositioned whenthe sides of the rig are folded up for transportationbetween fields and even countries. Specially developed for wet environments, thebespoke flow-wrapper features an ultra-hygienic designto help prevent dust and dirt accumulation, and offerseasy access to the mechanical and electricalcomponents. It meets full wash down requirements andincorporates water drainage channels from the infeed. 04-08_Layout 1 22/04/2016 13:03 Page 2M&S first retailer to makeworldwide RFS commitmentMarks & Spencer(M&S) has becomethe first retailerworldwide inmaking acommitment tohelp promote bestpractice welfareand environmentalstandards in thefishing industry. The aim is for allfishing boatssupplying M&S tobe certified by theResponsibleFishing Scheme(RFS) by 2021, or be actively engaged in a time bound plan to achieveRFS certification. This applies worldwide, however UK boats will berequired to gain the certificate or be actively engaged by the end of2017. The Seafish RFS scheme is the only scheme of its kind in theindustry. It provides tangible evidence that the seafood caught by afishing boat has been responsibly caught and handled and the boathas the highest standards on crew welfare, fair pay, health and safetyand human rights. RFS is a voluntary scheme and both the fishing boat and thetraining and welfare of its crew must meet RFS standards for a vesselto be certified. Once the boat owner and its skipper have applied forcertification they are audited by an independent certification body. 6 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netDaypart targeting and protein headlinekey trends in dairy, says CanadeanDaypart targeting, inwhich brands pitchproducts forconsumption atparticular times of theday, and high-proteinproducts are two of thekey trends currentlymaking a major impacton the dairy sector,according to a recentreport by Canadean. These findings werepart of the discussionat the recent Dairy Innovation Summit in Amsterdam, which saw seniordairy experts explore key industry topics including. Tanvi Savara, Consumer Insight Analyst at Canadean, said that topconsumer and innovation trends for dairy in 2016 include targetingniche consumer groups, creating new occasions for dairy consumption,and snacking on the go.Savara said: “Dairy brands are redefining dairy consumptionoccasions by targeting new day parts to boost consumer engagementand brand loyalty. The trend is more mainstream in yogurt, but thereare opportunities to expand usage occasions for milk and cheese bytargeting late evenings and after-dinner.”The analyst also noted that high-protein products will have asignificant impact on the sector over the next few years, as well as thegrowing ‘snackifying’ of dairy.Analysis in the report is based on Canadean’s in-house consumerresearch that includes responses from over 50,000 consumers across47 countries globally.RESCU Solutions raise a glass toYPSYorkshire PackagingSystems has recently providedan inline sleeve sealer andshrink tunnel into the Scotlandbased factory of RESCUSolutions Ltd - a Joint Venturepartner of XPO Logistics, whowere formerly better known asNorbert DentressangleTheir existing packagingequipment was proving old,unreliable, and slow and theincreasing lack of back up andsupport was a major concernfor them. They looked to YPSto help improve their operationswho supplied their fully automatic inline sleeve sealer and shrink tunnel. Theyhave now been able to increase throughput as the film feeds are fullypowered and the infeed and outfeed belts are inverter controlled meaningthey are variable speed and can allow unstable products to be wrapped withease. The equipment supplied has meant that RESCU Solutions have astreamlined, easier to use, faster shrink wrapping operation. The includedservice contract has provided immense peace of mind in comparison to theirpreviously unsupported machinery. PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/GAYVORONSKAYA_YANAPHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/BITT2404-08_Layout 1 22/04/2016 13:03 Page 3AB InBev sells Peroni and Grolschbrands to Japan’s Asahi Brewing giant AB InBev hasagreed to £2 billion deal to sellEuropean larger brands Peroniand Grolsch to Japan’s Asahias part of its takeover ofSABMiller. The companies initiallyannounced that Asahi hadmade a binding offer for thebrands in February. In a recentstatement, Asahi said: “Thistransaction will be completedconcurrently with and subjectto the completed of AB InBev’sacquisition of SABMiller.”Asahi, best known for itsSuper Dry Beer, will buy the lager brands in the UK and Europe, alongsideLondon’s Meantime brewery, which are being put up for sale by AB InBev tohelp appease regulatory concerns over its £71 billion takeover of SABMiller.The transaction will help Asahi to expand its global presence and give it abroader distribution network for its domestic brands. Asahi and its Japaneserivals have expanded beyond their home markets in recent years as saleshave stagnated. AB InBev is best known for its Budweiser, Corona, Stella and Beck’sbrands.The deal is expected to be completed in the second half of the year. Food & Drink International 7www.fdiforum.netWilliam Chaselaunches ‘FitCorn’ popcornBritish entrepreneur and founderof Chase Distillery, Will Chase, isset to re-enter the food market withthe launch of a brand new range ofair popped popcorn made on hisfarm.Mr Chase, who also foundedTyrells Crisps, said: “I want tomake fit foods with the pedigree ofbeing handmade by use on thefarm. People, including me, justdon’t want unhealthy nibblesanymore.”The range of popcorn, which is air-popped rather than fried, is thestart of a new Willy Chase’s Fit Food Venture initially available in sixflavours.Consumers are seeking healthier snacking alternatives, with overallpopcorn sales jumping 40% last year, making it the fastest growingsub-category in bagged snacks. By air popping, the Willy Chase’srange benefit from reduced calories and saturated fats, whilst retainingthe positive properties of the small amount of unheated rapeseed oilused.BUILDING A WORLD CLASS AD INDUSTRY: THE ONLY DEDICATED GLOBAL ANAEROBIC DIGESTION AND BIOGAS TRADE SHOW Our annual trade show, UK AD & Biogas 2016 is back - this year with a global remit. This means even more content exploring AD and biogas globally and UK and international exhibitors and visitors. This is the show not to miss for anyone involved in the AD & biogas industry.WHAT’S ON OFFER?FREE content at UK AD & Biogas 2016 includes:s 5+ AND INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITORSs INDIVIDUAL SEMINAR SESSIONSs 4WODAY CONFERENCE s &ARMERS BREAKFAST BRIElNGs ,OCAL AUTHORITY WORKING LUNCHs /NETOONE ADVICE CLINICSs 2ESEARCH )NNOVATION (UBs "IOMETHANE VEHICLE AREAs !$ SITE VISITSs )NTERNATIONAL NETWORKING BRIElNGS LUNCHES AND ROUNDTABLESCELEBRATING SUCCESS AT UK AD’S BIGGEST NIGHT As part of UK AD & Biogas 2016, we’re once again hosting our industry’s greatest celebration – the AD & Biogas Awards. Visit the website to find out more about booking your seat for this summer’s biggest industry party. And remember – there’s still time to enter your company and be recognised in front of your peers. Enter now and book your dinner tickets on adbioresources.orgINDUSTRY AWARDS 2016SponsorsOrganised byRegister for free now at adbioresources.org04-08_Layout 1 22/04/2016 13:03 Page 48 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netEasySnackingTMreceives FPA productinnovation awardRPC Superfos’s EasySnackingTM packagingsolution for eating on-the-go has received the FPAProduct Innovation Award 2016 from theFoodservice Packaging Association. The Product Innovation category was judged bya group of industry experts. According to thejudges, one of the key aspects that madeEasySnacking™ the winner was that the packbrings something new to the market and enhancesthe consumer experience. In particular, they cited the simple yet effective design which ensureshigh level hygiene thanks to the peelable self-adhesive label on top of the lid that accommodatesthe spoon. Another key advantage is ease of recycling because the entire pack is made ofpolypropylene. Importantly, it is very easy to open the pack to avoid any spills when the lid comes off; theintegral spoon is hassle-free to grab and it feels good to eat from it. On shelf, the pack looksenticing to end-users with hi-tech in-mould labelling.Stevia Ingredients offers powdered sweetenersin reduced particle sizes To help manufacturers reduce the costs of researchand development associated with creating food andbeverages made with all-natural sweeteners, StevivaIngredients is now offering reduced particle sizes for itsentire line of powdered sweeteners.“Having the right particle size affects food andbeverage processing methods that require precision,such as tempering chocolate,” said Thom King, President and CEO of Steviva Ingredients. “We arenow able to offer our customers sweeteners and custom blends in particle sizes ranging from 30mesh to as high as 230 mesh.”In addition to precise particle size offerings, Steviva’s new technology can customise particleshape. “By being able to control not only particle size but also shape will be a game changer forthose working with beverages requiring instant dissolvability, uncooked processes such asmeringues and confections, as well as glazes and coatings on bars and cereals,” King added.To showcase this capability, Steviva is unveiling ErySweet+™ Ultra, an ultra-fine mesh erythritoland stevia blend. ErySweet+ Ultra is designed for use in chocolate since it allows for perfecttempering. Finer than confectionary sugar, ErySweet+ Ultra can be used for making smoothfrostings, fillings, fondants or coatings.New guidelines to help foodand drink exporters competein global marketplace New guidance rolled out to food and drinkmanufacturers will help existing and would-beexporters to compete in the fiercely competitiveglobal marketplace. ‘Exports – Five Steps to Food and Drink ExportingSuccess’ was developed by the Food and DrinkFederation (FDF) and Food and Drink ExportersAssociation (FDEA) as part of an enhancedpartnership to help more of Britain’s 6,500 producersto export. The guide provides useful information andtips on how food and drink manufacturers can beginexporting to foreign markets.FDF has set an ambition to grow value-addedfood and drink exports by a third to achieve a totalvalue of £6 billion by 2020, with regular joint activityand promotions between FDF and FDEA a keystrand of FDF’s efforts to achieve that ambition.Angela Coleshill, Competitiveness Director at FDF,said: “We want to unlock our industry’s huge exportpotential by helping more of Britain’s finestmanufacturers to seize the opportunity to sell theirproducts overseas. By doing this, we believe we cangrow exports of UK branded goods by a third by2020 to more than £6 billion.”Revolutionary technology for leveland volume measurementVEGA introduces the first contactless radar levelsensor for liquids that operates at 80 GHzfrequency. Contactless radar technology isknown for its immunity to temperature,pressure, vapours or surface conditions,but previous devices had largerantennas and restricted measuringcapability. With a new, amazingly smallantenna system, the VEGAPULS 64 isideal for use in small vessels with smallprocess connections, often seen in thefood industry. However, there is alsolong range capability with narrowfocussing too, enabling it to work even in verytall, narrow vessels for liquids (there is also a model designed for bulksolids for grain and powder level measurement). Hygienic materials andprocess connections also offer excellent process compatibility.Using this high 80GHz transmission frequency means the sensors canbe 3 times smaller, yet still achieve nearly the same focussed beam aslarger devices using lower frequencies. This enables much smaller processfittings, from only ?” – a significant advantage, especially for use in smallvessels. Narrower beam angles also avoid agitators and obstructions, toclearly and reliably follow the liquid level.Duty of care - learn more about theDue Diligence defence Food and beverage manufacturershave an increasing responsibility totake precautions to ensure thatproducts which enter the supply chainare safe, free from contamination andunlikely to harm end users. The ‘Due Diligence’ defencerequires manufacturers to prove allappropriate precautions were taken tominimise the risk of contamination.However, what’s consideredappropriate varies by business sizeand resources and therefore foodproduction processes should be underconstant review.METTLER TOLEDO’s updated whitepaper ‘The Principles of Due Diligencefor Quality Control and Legal Defence’ outlines a range of practical solutionsmanufacturers can take to maintain product safety. This includes preventionsteps internationally recognised under the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). Legal actions taken against food and beverage manufacturers forbreaches of food safety regulations pose a serious threat to both brandreputation and consumer confidence. PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/DONVICTORIO04-08_Layout 1 22/04/2016 13:03 Page 5INTERNATIONALFood&DrinkFood&DrinkWWW.FDIFORUM.NET MINIMUM COST…MAXIMUM IMPACT!Plan your campaign with Food & Drink International…...your competitors are!As marketing is the vital ingredient for the success and growth of any business, we can offer advice and packages to suit all budgets. Speak to one of our experienced account executives to find a package to suit your needs. 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? You can contact us below for details of our 2016 editorial schedule Call today on +44 [0] 1472 310310 or email: s.trott@blmgroup.co.uk 09_Layout 1 25/04/2016 12:46 Page 1Next >