< Previous40 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netFLOW MEASUREMENT AND CONTROLslurry, such as the leftover pulp from ajuice or smoothie, or perhaps bloodfrom a meat processing plant orabattoir, won’t necessarily be suited tofulfil a function elsewhere on theproduction line. There are pumpsdesigned to suck liquid vertically, whileothers are simply intended for bulktransfer and the transport offsite. One of the greatest challenges in thepumping of food and drink products isin ensuring a constant temperature. Forexample, if a slurry or paste solutionrequires a cooler temperature to curbthe threat of spoilage or the changingof its properties, then a constanttemperature must be maintained. Ofcourse, movement and frictioninevitably generate heat which cannegatively impact said product. Sensorscan aid manufacturers in continuouslymonitoring what is being pumped, andallowing for a high level of control.Conversely, a product might alsorequire warmer temperatures in orderto keep it in a liquid state, such aschocolate. Temperature, however, isn’t the onlyaspect that requires constantmonitoring – there is also pressure andflow to consider. Sensing pressure isequally as important as this isresponsible for the speed at which aproduct is pumped through piping orout the other end. If this is too slow itcan mean a dip in efficiency, while tooswiftly can spell disaster. Monitoringflow is every bit as important. But of these sensors, which can alsoprevent and safeguard against overfilland dry run, perhaps the mostimportant is inspection and detectionequipment, such as metal detectors foridentifying the presence of metalliccontaminates or other x-ray sensors toensure no foreign objects enter theproduct as it is pumped along. Fastflowing slurries or liquids, however,present a challenge to producers, whorely on some of the most sensitive andhighly calibrated sensors. Given thespeed of these products are travelling,a sensor must be able to be constantlymonitored as well as being able to alertmanufacturers to the presence offoreign objects without delay and witha high degree of accuracy. Sensors ofthis kind can either be embeddedwithin the pump or tubing itself orhoused on the outside, particularly inthe case of x-ray sensors. Inspectionequipment often benefits from beingable to integrate directly into amanufacturer’s existing rigid or flexiblepipe system, significantly cutting downany potential loss of time and product.Although the threat of metallic objects,either from the processing equipmentitself (or from outside of the productionline) is a constant threat, it’s not alone. The presence of stone and glass canalso prove disastrous, and all toocommonplace where it not for robustinspection. The pumping of meatpastes and slurry can also carry with itthe potential contamination of bones,particularly with poultry, and animalteeth, all of which can culminate indamaged equipment, product recalls,negative media attention or worse at alater stage. The expertise of machineand equipment supplies is ensuringfood producers are safeguarded andfood continues to flow. © shutterstock/Kyrylo Glivin38-40_Layout 1 26/05/2017 12:09 Page 3Food & Drink International 41www.fdiforum.netSUSTAINABLE PACKAGINGThere is a misconception for manythat sustainable packaging is anexpensive process, often using unusualand new materials such as plant-basedfibre, which requires a completeoverhaul of a manufacturer’s processingline. Investing in sustainable packagingmust therefore be an investment, oftenwith a large price tag and no tangiblebenefit other than the potential forincreased branding withenvironmentally-conscious customers,and the chance to reduce their carbonfootprint, which admittedly can savecosts.All of this is not necessarily the case.While it can be, and those who wish toembrace it more fully than otherscertainly can look into uniquepackaging materials, it’s worth pointingout that there is another modifier whichcan influence the sustainability of thepackaging process – efficiency. If acompany’s packaging needs can behandled in a manner which reducesmanpower, wastage or material used,then there is an environmental andsustainable benefit to that change.What’s more, there is a financial andmanpower saving as well. In this regard, sustainability and thedesire to create a leaner packagingprocess go hand in hand. Many packaging specialists have42 ÁA sustainableapproachSustainable packaging has long been the realm of companies with cash to burn, but thereare ways to embrace it and reduce costs at the same time.© shutterstock/SewCream41-44_Layout 1 26/05/2017 12:18 Page 142 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netSUSTAINABLE PACKAGINGHolchem launch new Holistic Green Range Holchem, the UK leader in hygiene technology solutions, has launched the ‘Holistic GreenRange’, a selection of Ecolabel accredited concentrate and ready-to-use cleaning productsdesigned for the hospitality sector. Managing the sustainability of their products and business is massively important toHolchem. The company aims to lessen the overall effect on the environment by taking intoaccount detergent use concentration, water consumption and chemical miles.Products in the Holistic Green Range have:• Low impact on aquatic life• Reduced use of hazardous raw material substances• Low packaging waste• Efficient cost in use formulations• Cleaning performance that has been independently assessed against market leading non-Ecolabel products. Jim Taylour, Head of Products, Research and Development, said: “The launch of our Holistic Green Range is an important addition to ourrange of products and the Ecolabel accreditation is testament to our commitment to give our customers a product that is of the highestenvironmental and performance status.”For more information, visit www.holchem.co.uk.© shutterstock/Pushish Imagesboosted their research anddevelopment departments toemphasise this new approach, andfocus is now on packaging thatminimises material or waste, asopposed to redesigning or retro-fittinglines to accommodate a unique newpackaging solution. This allowscompanies to reap the rewards of suchinitiatives, but also implement changesto their systems on a one by one basis– investing in individual pieces ofmachinery, and thus higher qualityones, rather than budgeting for acomplete overhaul, which might requireless-effective choices that cost less tobe used.One packaging concept that hasproven particularly popular in recentyears is that of corrugated. With a widerange of benefits, including an inherentflexibility, corrugated can be modifiedfor different crops and misshapenproduce, thereby reducing the potentialfor bruising and skin damage that cansometimes occur with rigid packaging.Because over 80% of corrugated isrecycled, while new boxes are madefrom recycled material, theenvironmental footprint is very low.Where new fibre is used, it comes fromsustainably managed forests. Thiscommitment to responsible forestmanagement has made a hugecontribution to the increase in the sizeof Europe’s forests – up by 30% since1950. Although it has been used in oneform or other for many years, thecorrugated packaging industry iscontinually investing in newtechnologies to ensure it retains its toptable place.Innovative technology is improvingin-store performance as well throughbetter print capability. High QualityPost Print has transformed corrugatedpackaging from protective transitpackaging into multi-functional,colourful retail ready packs, withoutcompromising product integrity. Linersand coatings are also being developedfor corrugated material to provide evengreater food freshness and, with theadvent of modern corrugatedprocesses, such as new flutings thatoffer up to 23% storage space saving, italso offers more efficient logisticsmanagement through better use ofpallets, resulting in fewer vehicles onthe road.Automation is another, perhapsobvious, way to improve efficiency andreduce waste. As opposed to usinglighter or more environmentally friendlymaterial, it can improve sustainability byreducing human error that wouldreduce in products being unsuitable forsale. This accuracy is absolutely vital inthe sector, where increasingly stringentregulations on labelling – not tomention the huge expense that can beengendered by excessive productgiveaway. This has in turn led to anincrease in the levels of traceabilitypresent within the manufacturing andsupply chain – with companies able tofind out exactly who the suppliers wereof any ingredients used in a given batchof completed products – within a fewhours. 41-44_Layout 1 26/05/2017 12:18 Page 2cagesofstock".Nextdaydeliveryon2,500productsBrowseonlineatkitepackaging.co.ukFREEEssentialPackagingGuideCall02476420065EmployeeOwned"Wepurchasedthisasatrial,IwoulddefinitelyrecommendKitePackagingandthisproductforstretchwrappingpalletsofallshapesandsizes,wrappingplasticcratesandalsosmallandbigMatt-TrustpilotFood & Drink International 43www.fdiforum.netSUSTAINABLE PACKAGINGThis improved accuracy, and thereduction in human error that comeswith it, has proven itself very valuablefor the bottom line as well.Traceability is a requirement for manysupermarkets, who will want to knowwhere something went wrong in theevent of an accident or product recall– usually within 24 to 72 hours.Having a system in place for this willmake a company more attractive tosuch customers.Of course, there are other ways toimprove the sustainability of foodpackaging, and although it isexpensive, it’s hard to deny thebenefits of the more esotericmethods. In development we can seemilk-based packaging, packagingcreated from plant extract and evenpackaging which degrades itself.Edible and environmentally-friendlypackaging options are another step inthe right direction, but the nextlogical step is in creating fullybiodegradable packaging for whichto house and transport products.Using this method would help tocreate a closed-loop approach topackaging, where wasted and surplusfood is used to create bio-packaging,which can then be turned intocompost, potentially fertilising newfruit and vegetable products. Manysuch developments are likely to behighlighted at the PPMA Total Showthis September.Though undeniably expensive,44 Á© shutterstock/KtD41-44_Layout 1 26/05/2017 12:18 Page 344 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netSUSTAINABLE PACKAGINGInnovia launches new high speedBOPP film Innovia Films has launched Propafilm™ REF, its latest high-speed Biaxially OrientedPolypropylene (BOPP) coextruded film. The product presents a wide-sealing range, when compared to standard coextrudedfilms. At typical laboratory conditions, scientists have been able to confirm over 30°Clower heat seal threshold – the minimum temperature required to achieve acceptable sealstrength of 200g/25mm – compared to basic films. This film also provides enhanced hottack performance, machinability and clarity. Roberto Spatolisano, Project Manager, SPS Italiana Pack systems (PFM Group) – one ofthe partners chosen to test the film – said: “We were asked by Innovia to confirm theperformance of their new film on our machinery. “We ran Propafilm™ REF on our Modulo machine and we can confirm that speeds of80m/min were achieved, a substantial 30 m/min improvement. At these speeds, the filmwas still passing our stringent micro-hole acceptance level (i.e.200 mbar/20 sec. pillowbag configuration).” For more information, visit www.innoviafilms.com.companies who can keep themselvesat the forefront of this innovation oftenexperience unprecedented success. Tomany manufacturers, this is the realmof the giants – companies that canafford the risk. To them, however, it isnot something done for frivolouspurposes, but because they haveidentified an opportunity to pullfurther ahead and stake their claim inthe market. As ever, those who aresuccessful do not take risks becausethey can afford to, rather they aresuccessful because they take suchrisks.All of this rapid adaptation is thereason for the vast number ofpackaging shows and events that takeplace around the globe, a numberwhich seems to eclipse that of manyother industries, from ingredients toprocessing and even retail. To many,packaging is first and foremost in thefood and drink industry – and as timegoes on, there may be even morechallenges for the sector.One thing is for sure, however. Withtrading conditions placed in jeopardyby Brexit, and consumers becoming noless demanding when it comes to theenvironmentally friendly nature of whatthey eat and drink, now is not the timefor manufacturers to sit idly as otherscapture the market. Opportunities willnot make themselves available. Theymust be grasped.© shutterstock/Kichigin41-44_Layout 1 26/05/2017 12:18 Page 4Food & Drink International 45www.fdiforum.netNutrEventOver 600 participants from more than 25 countries will gather in Lille on 14th and 15th June for the5th edition of NutrEvent – the key business convention for innovation in food, nutrition and health.Organised by the Nutrition Healthand Longevity Cluster and Eurasanté(the economic development agency forthe health sector in the north ofFrance), NutrEvent is the result ofobservations of the nutrition and healthmarket: • There are increasingly strictregulatory and scientific demands oncompanies that make product healthand/or well-being claims;• Nutraceutical companies need toshow innovative scientific and clinicalvalidation to guarantee their owncredibility and that of the sector as awhole;• There is an increase in disorders,imbalances and pathologies wherenutrition is clearly a major causal factorsuch as diabetes, obesity and cancer.The previous editions of NutrEventhave gathered Glanbia, Nutricia,Cosucra, Wageningen University,Lesaffre, Coca Cola, DSM,Jungbunzlauer, McCain, Naturex, Nestlé,Friesland Campina, Roquette, Unilever,Reading University and BASF with onemain objective: to promote today’sproducts, processes and services,identify tomorrow’s innovations andbuild partnerships in food, nutrition andhealth.“NutrEvent is designed to acceleratescientific, technological and commercialpartnership opportunities to bridgeacademia and industry,” said EtienneVervaecke, General Commissioner ofNutrEvent 2017 and Eurasanté GeneralManager.NutrEvent aims to be the annualmeeting place for those in nutrition,food and health, assisting them to laythe foundations for mutually beneficialcollaborations and facilitate networking.The business convention enablesorganisations from the food chain tomeet research and business partners,identify sources of funding and discussthe latest scientific and clinicaladvances in the sector. It also permitsattendees to discover market trends,understand regulatory changes anddiscover the sector’s success stories.NutrEvent features a businessconvention, allowing participants tomeet during pre-qualified one-to-onemeetings. This is definitely the mostefficient way for participants to identifyand connect with potential internationalbusiness and research partners. Allparticipants will have the opportunityto contact companies or academicgroups of interest. Thanks to an onlineplatform, delegates will be also able tocreate their own profile, which displaysinformation about their product andservice portfolio and the type ofcollaborations requested.Nutrevent also offers a rich andvaried conference programme.Organised around three tracks, theNutrEvent conferences will explore howto combine expertise, ensure thesuccess of cross-sectorial collaborationsand translational research and adapt tocurrent market trends.Nutrevent will continue to feature the‘NutriAwards’ competition, whichrewards the most innovative productand process, supported respectively bythe marketing company NutrikéoConsulting and the investment firmSeventure Partners. For more information or to book astand, visit www.nutrevent.com oremail nutrevent@eurasante.com. 45_Layout 1 26/05/2017 12:10 Page 146 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netSNACKEXVisitors to this year’s Snackex eventin Austria can meet and interface withthe entire snack foods industry in oneplace offering ease of access, up todate information and networking.Organised by the European SnacksAssociation (ESA), Snackex is the onlysavoury snack and nuts eventin Europe. Vienna is themost important gatewayto central and easternEuropean countries as well as beingone of the most beautiful making itthe perfect backdrop to the event. Snackex brings together all stagesof the supply chain, providingdelegates and exhibitors a uniqueopportunity to buy,sell and networkwith topmanagement,qualified buyersand key decision markers.Attendees have a variety ofopportunities to interact with peers andlike-minded individuals from aroundthe world both at the exhibitor andduring the social functions whichremain an integral part of theevent. ‘Discover tomorrow’s snacking’ isthe theme of this year’s conference.The two-day programme of expertspeaker sessions is purposefullydesigned to give industry executivesinsight into what’s driving the market,coupled with information and contactsthat delegates can take back to theirbusinesses to make an immediateimpact.Moreover, attendees will learn abouthow savoury snack consumers willdevelop in the next three to five years,and which market trends the sector hasto invest into to stay on top of thewave. Delegates and visitors will also havethe opportunity to attend a programmeof practical workshop sessions held onthe show floor in the new KnowledgeSnackex 2017Taking place in Wien Messe, Vienna on 21-22 June, Snackexis the international savoury snack and nut trade fair. © shutterstock/Igor Dutina46-47_Layout 1 26/05/2017 12:12 Page 1Food & Drink International 47www.fdiforum.netSNACKEXProcess SensorsProcess Sensors provides on-line and at-line measurement solutions for snack foodmanufacturers using NIR non-contact sensors to quantify oil and moisture and a truecolour sensor with L*a*b* output to provide a continuous picture of the relativeproportion of different coloured crisps or degree of bake.‘Live’ readings enable optimum efficiency through fine-tuning and closed loopcontrol of process parameters such as fryer or oven residence time and temperaturefor fried or baked products. “At-line” readings are a cost-effective means of obtainingreal time measurements from multiple lines to enable manual control of fryers andovens.Sensors are configured per application; food-grade MCT 460 with stainless orelectroless nickel enclosures and sapphire or kelF window, or high temperature MCT466 SF in a 316 SS heavy duty cylindrical enclosure.All sensors have analogue and digital outputs plus optional alarm outputs, product loss sensors and network cardsTel: 01536 408066 Web: www.processsensors.com Email: infouk@processsensors.com Stand 630© shutterstock/draganicaFor more information, visit www.snackex.com,or email esa@esasnacks.euCentre lecture theatre. Best practice,practical advice, new processes, andemerging technologies will be just a few ofthe topics covered. With all this and over 115 companiesexhibiting, Snackex isn’t an event companiescan afford to pass up. 46-47_Layout 1 26/05/2017 12:12 Page 248 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netUK AD & BIOGASOMEXOMEX offer a complete nutritional package to prevent deficiencies which can occur inanaerobic digestion and biogas plants with their range of bio-available liquid traceelement solutions, enzymes, micronutrient powder additives and active iron solutions. All are used in the anaerobic process to boost the availability of essential traceelements, help to improve bacterial performance and increase the methane content ofbiogas production. This helps commercial operators to run their plants at optimum levels,maximising their revenue streams and return on investment through increased profits.OMEX’s support service includes a nutrient profiling service in their fully-equippedlaboratory with analysis of plant influent, effluent and biomass, through which a nutrientsolution will be recommended. Dependant on a plant’s individual requirements andoperations, a tailor made micronutrient solution can be produced. OMEX’s supportservice also includes onsite visits, constant aftercare and complete crop nutritionpackages are available for on-farm ADs.Tel: +44(0) 1553 770092 Web: www.omex.co.uk/industry Email: environmental@omex.comStand: F403WRAP figures show that in England,food waste costs businesses £2.6 billiona year; the labour cost to businessesconstitutes close to £1 billion, andavoidable food waste yield lossconstitutes an average of 13.2% oflabour costs across all hospitality andfood service subsectors. The cost offood waste in other countries aroundthe world is similar or higher.Anaerobic digestion hugely reducesthese food waste costs, whilst ensuringthe value this resource contains isrecycled into biogas, biofertiliser andhigher value products such as renewablechemicals and biopolymers. Formanufacturers and processors it offers asimple on-site solution for recycling by-products, saving treatment costs andgenerating green energy to reduce inputcosts, and for producers of food waste itavoids expensive landfill charges, andensures you are significantly reducingyour carbon footprint. Meeting the UNSustainable Development Goals is notjust a nice to have – it is critical tobusiness performance, as recentlyrecognised by the Business andSustainable Development Commission.With food and drink manufacturersand retailers looking for ways todispose of waste in an environmentallyfriendly manner whilst saving ontreatment, landfill and input costs, UKAD & Biogas and World Biogas Expo isthe perfect event to find out how ADcan best support your business.Over 250 exhibitors throughout thecombined event will be showcasing allthe products and services available todivert inedible food waste fromexpensive and environmentallydamaging landfill to recycling throughAD. If you are a whisky distillery inScotland, an international hotel chain, ora strawberry grower in California lookingto reduce costs and make your companygreener, this is the place to come to findout how AD can solve your problem. The event will allow food and drinkprofessionals from across the globe tobenefit from the huge opportunitiesoffered by this exciting industry andnetwork with others to share knowledgeUK AD & Biogas and WorldBiogas Expo 2017On 5-6 July at the NEC in Birmingham, UK AD & Biogas and World Biogas Expo 2017 will bring theglobal biogas community together at the #1 global biogas trade show. 48-49_Layout 1 26/05/2017 12:13 Page 1For more information andto register, visitwww.adbioresources.org.Food & Drink International 49www.fdiforum.netUK AD & BIOGASThis is your opportunity to find out how food and drink manufacturers and retailers can:s meet sustainability targets s deliver on the UN Sustainable Development Goalss drive down treatment, landfill and input costs s improve business performance and best practice.An exciting speaker line-up of industry thought-leaders includes: Muntons, Tesco, Unilever, The Waste Resources Action Programme (WRAP), Zero Waste Scotland, International Solid Waste Association (ISWA)Benefit from the huge opportunities available at the biggest global biogas tradeshow, now in its 7th years View all the products and services available to support the process of generating green energy from inedible food waste, showcased by over 250 exhibitorss Debate critical business issues in two seminar programmes run by industry experts s See first hand how AD can work for your business at an organized site visit to an award winning food waste plants Get up to date with the latest technology developments at our Research and Innovation hubs Celebrate innovation and achievement at an industry awards dinner including ‘Best UK Food and Drink AD Project’Learn from peers, source suppliers and be inspired by new ideas to put your business ahead of the curveCo-Located shows4,000+50+ 100+ 250+ 50+ £1trn For more information and to register, please visit the website at adbioresources.org/biogastradeshow For sponsorship and exhibition opportunities, please contact tori.abiola@adbioresources.org Who is setting the pace in the International food and drink industry?and best practice. The show will feature over 57 hours ofcontent across a conference and two seminarrooms, including a session on integrating ADinto the food and drink industry, featuringspeakers from companies including Muntons,Tesco and Unilever. Delegates will also havethe opportunity to see an AD plant first handwith our three site visits, which will takeplace on Tuesday 4 July, one of which isAgrivert’s Wallington food waste plant,winner of the AD and Biogas Industry Awardfor Best Food Waste AD Plant in 2016.The evening of Wednesday 5 July will seethe sixth annual AD & Biogas IndustryAwards, which will celebrate the best of thebest in innovation and achievement across allsectors of the AD and biogas industry,including an awards for Best UK Food andDrink Industry AD Project, Best Food WasteAD Plant UK and Best Food WasteReduction and Collection System.With all of the above to look forward to,this year’s event promises to be bigger andbetter than ever and will be the biogas eventto attend for the international food and drinkcommunity this summer.48-49_Layout 1 26/05/2017 12:13 Page 2Next >