ON THE SHELFPOUCH PACKAGINGINTERNATIONALFood&DrinkFood&Drinkwww.fdiforum.netJULY 2017£3.50 STERLINGFORKLIFT AND PALLETTRUCKSQualityassuredQualityassured01_Layout 1 26/06/2017 11:02 Page 1FOODSAFETYOPERATIONALEFFICIENCYSHELF LIFEEXTENSIONBRANDBUILDINGFIND EFFICIENCIES YOU MAY NOT EVEN SEE. ®Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. © Sealed Air Corporation (US) 2017. All rights reserved.There’s more to your facility than meets the eye; factories and equipment are becoming smarter and serving as rich sources of data. With the right knowledge, this information can be used to maximise your efficiency, food safety and profitability. That’s why we’ve developed Diversey® Knowledge-based Services. By effectively monitoring your hygiene processes and interpreting data, our services will empower you to further optimise process performance, preventative maintenance, product yield and resource utilisation.Diversey Knowledge-based Services can help you take a new look at processes including open plant cleaning, clean-in-place, filler cleaning, bottle washing, compressed air systems and conveyor lubrication. Learn more at sealedair.com/diverseykbs.02_Layout 1 26/06/2017 11:03 Page 1ContentsJuly 2017This magazine is now fully recyclable. By recyclingmagazines, you can help reduce waste and add tothe 5.5 million tonnes of paper already recycledby the UK paper industry each year. Before yourecycle your magazine, please ensure you removeall plastic wrapping, free gifts and samples. FoodandDrinkInternational@fdiforumwww.fdiforum.netcompany/fdiforumNews 4• General news • On line - production news• On the shelf - new products and initiatives• AppointmentsImport and export 16The decision of the UK to leave the EuropeanUnion threatens to rattle the otherwise surefooting of the nation’s food export market,which is currently enjoying a record yearForklift and pallet trucks20 The forklift is ubiquitous to the materialshandling industry, and not just within thefood and drink sector. The needs of anindividual company may be more complexthan first expected, however• CombiliftHealth, safety and hygienespotlight25Many food manufacturers consider mattersof hygiene to be common sense, but withseveral high-profile recalls already underway,it would seem that nothing is quite thatsimpleEngineering andcomponents 32With the food and drink industry creatingthousands of products a month, the movetowards new efficient technologies comes asno surprise• KronesPouch packaging37Pouch packaging has started to take thefood industry by storm, in a move that wasnot seen by manyGroup Editor: Steve Fisher (s.fisher@blmgroup.co.uk) Editor:Michael Fisher (m.fisher@blmgroup.co.uk) Editor’s PA: Angela Sharman (a.sharman@blmgroup.co.uk)Journalists: Stuart Pearcey (s.pearcey@blmgroup.co.uk)Dominic Cuthbert (d.cuthbert@blmgroup.co.uk)Sales Director: Teri Cooper (t.cooper@blmgroup.co.uk)Sales Manager: Sam Trott (s.trott@blmgroup.co.uk)Sales: Vicky Hunt (v.hunt@blmgroup.co.uk)Tel: +44 (0) 1472 310302 Accounts & 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 views expressed in this publication are notnecessarily the views of those held by the publisher.Meet the experts40Over the next few pages we illustrate thehuge array of successful companies that existacross the food and drink industry and invitethem to share their expertiseDairy industry42The dairy industry is offsetting its challengeswith continuous innovation and stayingabreast of changing consumer trendsInterpack 201747This year’s edition of interpack boastedrecord level international attendance withsome 170,500 visitors filling exhibitor’s orderbooksInternational Cheese Awards48Set in the beautiful South Cheshirecountryside, the prestigious InternationalCheese Awards returns for another year atDortfold Hall from 25 – 26 JulyEvents50Your chance to keep abreast of forthcomingexhibitions and food fairs from around theworldClassified 53Food & Drink Diary 54MAIN: SHUTTERSTOCK/MARAZE • TOP: ROBERT KNESCHKE/SHUTTERSTOCK• MIDDLE: TESCO • BOTTOM: COMBILIFT03_Layout 1 26/06/2017 11:07 Page 1Itsu serves up new Apprenticeships forGeneral ManagersThe national Asian inspired food retailer, itsu,has launched its first ever apprenticeshipprogramme.Keen to support the Government’s aspirationsto get big businesses behind apprenticeships,itsu will take a cohort of their General Managerpopulation through a bespoke trainingprogramme aimed at developing their leadershipskills and commercial acumen to progress theircareer while at the same time achieving aglobally recognised management qualification. The ‘GM Masters’ is the first in a series of apprenticeship training programmes itsu plan tolaunch for their shop teams. The 12 month programme will be delivered in partnership withnational training provider, the Remit Group. Those ‘GM Masters’ completing the training willbenefit from a level three Apprenticeship qualification and an ILM Management Diploma. The training programme will support development in areas such as effective leadership, delivering great results and personal effectiveness. itsu has begun this journey with their General Managers with the goal of developing them as mentors for future apprentices. news4 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netPolar Krush looks toincrease output by500%Iced drinks company Polar Krush is preparingfor a full factory refit, recruitment drive and anumber of product launches, followingunprecedented growth over the last twelvemonths. The Polar Krush factory, based in Ashington,UK, is currently undergoing a major factory refitwhich will enable the team to increase theiroutput by 500%. The new factory will be unveiled in June andwill also welcome local school groups behindthe scenes with the aim of helping local childrento better understand how a large businessworks in a fun and engaging way. Polar Krush founder Paul Goldfinch said: “Thisis a really exciting time for the team at PolarKrush. Over the next twelve months we will becreating more jobs, investing in the wealth oflocal talent and expertise as well as developingour national and international brand, whichalready has a loyal cult following.”Mecmesin celebrates 40 yearsEstablished in 1977 by accomplished mechanicaldesign engineer Jim Oakley, Mecmesin wasoriginally a distributor for a range of engineeringproducts. Frustrated by its suppliers performanceand under the direction of Robert Oakley (Jim’sson) Mecmesin soon began to manufacture itsown range of force and torque test equipmentand over the years it has grown to become aninternationally recognised supplier.The focus of the company has always been toprovide innovative test solutions, which provide anaffordable alternative to the many higher-pricedsystems on the market. This strategy enables both small and large businesses alike toundertake quality control checks on their products and materials, without compromising onprecision and accuracy. With enviable organic sales growth over the last five years Mecmesin is now focused ondeveloping their next range of products, based on the company’s new VectorPro™ technologyplatform, launching their first truly universal testing machine at Control 2017, the OmniTest 5.0.Lorien invests inthe engineers oftomorrow Lorien Engineering Solutions, theBurton-based engineering design andproject management specialist, is nowbetter equipped to address the industry’sskills shortage, having securedaccreditation from the Institution ofMechanical Engineers (IMechE) for itsprofessional development scheme. The scheme will accept its third annualintake in September, welcoming furtherpromising young engineers to the firmwhich specialises in capital projects for food, brewing, drinks, lifesciences, biotech, safety compliance and sustainability. Lorien’s Scheme Manager Steve Bayley, pictured, said: “There is ashortage of talented young graduates coming up through the ranks,and this is our contribution to ensuring the future of the industry.” Both graduates and established engineers at Lorien can access thescheme, offering them a career path resulting in Chartered Engineerstatus.The IMechE accreditation is the second endorsement from aprofessional industry body for Lorien’s professional developmentscheme. Last year it was awarded Accredited Company TrainingScheme (ACTS) status by the Institution of Chemical Engineers. Halewood Wines & Spirits scoopsraft of international awards A raft of wines in the Halewood Wines & Spiritsportfolio have been recognised for their superbquality after winning 28 high profile internationalmedals.Celebrated Spanish wine producer Marques deCaceres, whose sole UK agent is Halewood Wine &Spirits, was awarded the prestigious Gold medal forits Gran Reserva 2009 at the International WineChallenge.Among those to receive Silver medals wereRomanian wines Colina Piatra Alba Pinot Noir Rose2016, La Umbra Pinot Grigio 2016, Neptunus Shiraz2014 and Rhein Extra Brut Rose in the InternationalWine & Spirits Competition. Floarea Soarelui Neagra2016 and Hyperion Feteasca Neagra 2013 wereawarded Silver badges of honour in the ConcoursMondial de Bruxelles.Winners of the Commended categories includedthe consumer favourite, Surprisingly GoodChardonnay 2016, Burebista Feteasca Neagra &Shiraz 2016 and Waitrose Pinot Noir 2016 in theInternational Wine & Spirits Competition and ParisStreet Pinot Noir 2016 in the Decanter World WineAwards.04-15_Layout 1 26/06/2017 11:15 Page 1THE UK’S UNMISSABLE TRADE EVENT FOR PROCESSING AND PACKAGING MACHINERY26–28 September 2017NEC, Birmingham“A day at the show gives you a year of vision”PPMA Show 2016 Visitorppmashow.co.ukOrganised byIncluding materials, robots and industrial visionSee the latest machinery in actionNetwork with industry peersGain valuable insights at seminarsFREE TO ATTENDREGISTER NOW!04-15_Layout 1 26/06/2017 11:15 Page 2REGISTER FOR FREE TODAYwww.easyfairs.com/PI-London www.easyfairs.com/LuxuryPackaging The UK’s most exclusive event for packaging13 & 14 September 2017 | Olympia, London• Retail ready packaging • Short and long runs • Finishing • Smart packaging • Design and branding • Masstige packaging • Premium packaging • Innovative materials • Sustainable packaging • Super luxury packaging • Primary and secondary packaging • And much more...Meet exhibitors supplying... I have seen a lot of innovation so far and the talks have been really interesting and informative. It’s also good to see that others in the industry think what you do about such topical issues.Arun Thomas, Packaging Technologist, Lucozade & Ribena SuntoryFeaturing these returning exhibitors:...along with some you’ve never seen at London before:FOR YOUR BADGE FREE TODAY04-15_Layout 1 26/06/2017 11:15 Page 3Food & Drink International 7www.fdiforum.netnewsAmazon acquiresWhole FoodsMarket for $13.7bnAmazon is to acquire Whole Foodsmarket in a $13.7 billion deal.“Millions of people love Whole FoodsMarket because they offer the best naturaland organic foods, and they make it fun toeat healthy,” said Jeff Bezos, Amazonfounder and CEO.“This partnership presents an opportunity to maximize value for Whole Foods Market’sshareholders, while at the same time extending our mission and bringing the highest quality,experience, convenience and innovation to our customers,” said John Mackey, Whole FoodsMarket co-founder and CEO.Whole Foods Market will continue to operate stores under the Whole Foods Market brandand source from trusted vendors and partners around the world. John Mackey will remain asCEO of Whole Foods Market and Whole Foods Market’s headquarters will stay in Austin, Texas.Diageo snaps upGeorge Clooney’stequila brand for $1bnDiageo is acquiring Casamigos, the super-premium tequila brand owned by US actorGeorge Clooney, for $1 billion.The deal was motivated by Diageo’s desire tofortify its position in the growing tequilacategory, as well as expanding the brandinternationally.Casamigos (translated as ‘house of friends’)was created in 2013 by Clooney with co-foundersRande Gerber and Mike Meldman. Since its inception, Casamigos has received anumber of awards and accolades from tequilaexperts, taste makers and influencers across theUS.To date, the founders have built a brand thathas thrived under their organic approach inreaching and expanding their “house of friends”,and they will continue to promote the brand andprovide their leadership and vision.Ivan Menezes, Chief Executive of Diageo, said:“With the global strength of Diageo we expect toexpand the reach of Casamigos to marketsbeyond the US to capitalise on the significantinternational potential of the brand. We lookforward to building on the remarkable success ofCasamigos to date.”Star saves refrigeration users thousands ofpounds with energy management A new performance optimisation andenergy management service developed byconsultants Star Technical Solutions forrefrigeration equipment is helping big energyusers to reduce their energy bill and staycompliant. A scheme by consultants Star TechnicalSolutions, part of the Star Refrigeration groupof companies, has delivered proven savings ofthousands of pounds to customers by makingtheir cooling systems more efficient. The performance optimisation and energy management system called Ethos uses a data-led approach to monitor performance and identify solutions to keep energy consumption at aminimum.Cooling and heating costs are often hidden within an electricity bill, but remote monitoringtechniques from Star’s Technical team can help owners of industrial plants understandconsumption. The energy management service has already saved one of the UK’s largestretailers £100,000 annually at one site, and a Brewery in Glasgow has also managed to slashits electricity bill by £50,000 a year.Needham Groupstrengthensposition in IrelandIn a move to meet increasing demandsin Ireland and to build further on itsexisting Irish customer base within food,beverage and pharmaceutical markets,Needham Group – which comprisesNeedham Coding Limited and NeedhamInks Limited – has merged with long-standing Irish distributor AdvancedCoding Solutions (ACS) to createNeedham Coding Ireland Limited.Conveniently located in Mullingar in CoWestmeath, the team from ACS hasmoved across to the new business withBob Powles continuing as ManagingDirector. Needham Coding Ireland Limited is setto expand its headcount locally with the appointment of technicalsalespeople and service engineers later in the year.Aled Ellis, Managing Director at The Needham Group, said: “We areconfident that local food, beverage and pharmaceutical companies willquickly recognise the major service and cost benefits offered by theexpanded expertise in the supply, installation and support of highperformance coding and marking equipment.”Duty of care - learn more aboutthe due 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’ defence requiresmanufacturers to prove all appropriateprecautions were taken to minimisethe risk of contamination. However,what’s considered appropriate variesby business size and resources andtherefore food production processesshould be under constant review.METTLER TOLEDO’s updated whitepaper ‘The Principles of Due Diligencefor Quality Control and Legal Defence’outlines a range of practical solutions manufacturers can take tomaintain product safety. This includes prevention steps internationallyrecognised 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. You can request you white paper by visiting the website. © Casamigos© Philip Arno Photography / Shutterstock04-15_Layout 1 26/06/2017 11:15 Page 48 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netnewsBrewDog keeps the supply chain coolBrewDog, the self-styled independentpunk brewery, has launched a new chilledsupply chain process that will ensure all itsbeer distributed in the UK remains at 8degrees Celsius.The move is part of a wider commitmentfrom the Scottish craft brewer to ensure itsbeer is always stored at cool temperatures inorder to maintain freshness.BrewDog has worked with warehousingspecialists in Glasgow to install refrigeratedstorage, and all of its beer sold within the UKwill be stored below 8 degrees until it is shipped out for UK trade customers. The brewery willalso store all its guest beers for 30 UK BrewDog bars in the same cool climes.Co-founder James Watt said: “The craft beer scene in the UK is at an insanely exciting andpivotal point just now. Facilitating freshness will help ensure that beer drinkers get their handson only the best quality BrewDog beer. Craft beer is best when it is chilled. Just like humans.”SIG Combibloclaunches a new digitalsolution SIG Combibloc in partnership with Languiru –Rio Grande do Sul’s second largest productioncooperative – is launching an unprecedenteddigital solution. This solution providestransparency for quality and food safety,optimises production processes, and enablespersonalised digital marketing promotions.The project started with the launch of theLanguiru “Quality from Beginning to End” dairyline. The filled aseptic carton packs from SIGCombibloc are printed with individual andunique QR codes at the time of production. Inaddition, the trays are printed with unique QRcodes; the pallets with barcodes. This providesa convenient digital solution to monitor thesupply chain and the quality process from thecollection of raw material up to the milk’sindustrialisation and commercialisation via asingle platform. Using this solution, Languiru can locate everysingle packaged product at any point in thesupply chain, whether for quality crosscheck orfor recalls (if necessary), resulting in greatervalue and protection of its brands.Paragon software means unrivalledexperience for Mathew Clark customers Drinks distributor Matthew Clark hasteamed up with Paragon to enhance itscustomer experience while minimising theimpact of deliveries on the environment. The company has adopted Paragon’srouting and scheduling software to manageits fleet of 225 commercial vehicles basedacross nine regional depots. This will ensureMatthew Clark provides a consistent andefficient delivery of drinks products.Matthew Clark undertook a review of themarketplace to identify multi drop routingsoftware that would replace an existing system that was in use in seven of its nine depots. The software is already operational at depots in Birmingham, Southampton and Wetherby,with the roll-out to the remaining sites taking place over the coming months. Moving forwarddeliveries will be scheduled by a central planning team based in Wetherby, enabling thecompany to flex the boundaries of depots where necessary to achieve a reduction in mileageand CO2 emissions.Yorkshire Packaging gears up forPPMA 2017 Yorkshire Packaging Systems,winners of the PPMA GroupCustomer Service Award and thePPMA Outstanding AchievementAward, will be attending the showonce again this September. The event will coincide with thecompany’s 40th birthdaycelebrations, testament to theirlongevity, industry reliability andunrivalled customer service. On display at Stand A54 will bethe company’s own designed,manufactured, easy-to-use,compact and cost-effectivepalletising solution. Yorkshire Packaging Systems Palletising systems are designed to behighly durable, have a small footprint and provide a full return on costsusually within 12 to 24 months.YPS will also unveil their new totally re-designed high speed SVA60x35 fully automatic side feed sleeve sealer and TR65/100 shrink tunneldesigned to run with high quality polythene shrink film supplied by YPS. Details of their entire product range will also be available including arange of high speed side sealers from Hugo Beck and a complete filmoffering with the Bollore polyolefin shrink film range. Nestlé joins partnership tosupport disruptive food start-upsNestlé USA ispartnering withRabobank andRocketSpace tosupport start-ups forthe Terra Food +Agtech Acceleratorprogram.The company willwork alongside Terraand other corporatecollaborators to select and coach the most innovative and disruptivestart-ups in the food and agricultural industry.Terra enables innovation by connecting large global brands likeNestlé with start-ups to work on real-life product testing and go-to-market solutions.Nestlé was attracted to the collaboration because of the successand experience of Terra co-creators, RocketSpace and Rabobank.Terra immerses participants in the innovation process, helps guidetheir products’ evolution and provides real-time feedback throughoutpilot testing.Nestlé expects to support 20 start-ups over the duration of the two6-month accelerator programs to explore new and improved ways toproduce, sell and distribute food.© shutterstock/Eoneinchpunch04-15_Layout 1 26/06/2017 11:15 Page 5Connecting Global CompetenceWorld’s Leading Trade Fair for the Beverage and Liquid Food Industry Processing + Filling + Packaging + MarketingSeptember 11–15, 2017 Messe München, Germany, drinktec.comFresh. Different. Personal. Take your business to the next level. In talks with experts from over 180 countries. Explore ideas, innovations and investment at the No. 1 global communication platform. Welcome to drinktec, the leading trade fair for the international beverage and liquid food industry. drinktec. Go with the flow.Get your ticket now!drinktec.com/ticketsFollow us:04-15_Layout 1 26/06/2017 11:15 Page 6Next >