< PreviousExplore the UK’s leading showcase of fine food and drink.Condense a year’s worth of product sourcing into an exciting journey of discovery, register to attend at specialityandfinefoodfairs.co.ukTRADE ONLYspecialityandfinefoodfairs.co.uk #SFFF1704-15_Layout 1 26/06/2017 11:15 Page 7on the shelfPots & Co. extends range of puddingswith free-from additionPots & Co., manufacturers of puddings inceramic pots, is launching a new product madewith exclusively dairy-free ingredients to extend its‘White Range’ of desserts. Launched in time for the summer season,Raspberry Posset is a fresh and fruity raspberrypudding, which gets its luxurious creaminess from coconut milk. The free-from market sector is booming amongst consumers who are more discerning than ever aboutthe provenance of ingredients - it is forecast to reach £673 million by 2020. All of Pots & Co.’s puddings are made with the highest-quality ingredients, with no additives orpreservatives and suitable for vegetarians. Pots & Co.’s White Range specifically appeals to the ever-increasing number of free-from consumerswith its use of non-dairy ingredients. Julian Dyer, Pots & Co. founder and CEO, said: “The latest addition to the range provides a tangy twist ona classic British dessert, and is a very welcome addition to our growing White Range.”First real fruit ice lollyhits UK shelves in timefor heat waveAs Britain enjoys its first real taste of summer,Tesco has launched a watermelon ice lolly in whatit is calling a “healthy alternative summer treat”.Believed to be the first time a 100% ice lolly hasbeen sold on British high streets, the launchcoincides with the heat wave that has swept acrossthe UK over the past few weeks.David Daniels, Tesco Produce Buying Manager,said: “These thirst-quenching frozen lollies, madefrom a real piece of fruit, are a delicious andhealthy alternative to a sweet treat for all thefamily.”The watermelon lollies – available exclusively viaTesco – will be sold in a pack of four for £2 and willbe available in more than 500 stores across the UK.Dr Will’s launches trio of refined sugarfree sauces in Selfridges Dr Will’s is injecting a healthy doseof flavour to the nation’s favouritesauces in time for summer, as its all-natural condiments land in-store atSelfridges.Free from refined sugars, the newrange includes Tomato Ketchup – theclassic condiment; Beetroot Ketchup –an earthier alterative, and BBQ Sauce– a smoky marinade or sauce.Made using natural, qualityingredients with no preservatives, thetrio of sauces were developed byfriends Dr Will Breakey and restaurateur Josh Rose, who spent a year testing recipes in aneffort to satisfy their own condiment craving.Dr Breakey said: “We’re all so much more aware about the provenance of our food and theproduce that we use, it seems only natural to extend this to the condiments on our table.“For us, it’s about enjoying a decent dollop that serves us well and shouldn’t compromiseon taste.”Smells like green spiritCamden Town Brewery iscelebrating the launch of its picnicperfect beer, Inner City Green. Thisyear the summery lager will becanned and is the brewery’s firstseasonal special to be offered inthis convenient and recyclableformat.Inspired by London’s beautifulgreen spaces, Inner City Green is ajuicy, fresh and zesty lager packedfull of good greens (hops, notvegetables!), including Perle,Galaxy, Amarillo and NelsonSauvin. Available in 330ml cans,designed by illustrator RyanChapman, this light and brightbeer has buckets of green grape,gooseberry and passion fruitaromas and a low ABV of 3.9%,which makes it the perfect lager for picnics and all other kinds of alfresco dining, in the sunshine.Inner City Green is available to purchase from beerhawk.co.uk for£2.35, and from Melrose and Morgan and Whole Food stores. Gü shake up dessert aisle withmousse fusionsGü have entered a new segment of thechilled desert aisle with the launch of anew range of luxury mousse fusions.Seeking to capitalise on the premiumdessert market, the new range is availablein three flavours: Sumptuous Chocolate &Toffee Mousse, paired with a SilkyChocolate Crème; Luscious MangoMousse with a Punchy Mango &Passionfruit Coulis, and SmashedStrawberry Bubble Mousse, topped with aStrawberry & Tangy Compote with hint ofBalsamic.The stacked spherical packagingfeatures an inviting window highlightingthe product and is sure to be a showstopper for shoppers.Supported with a multi-million-pound marketing campaign, Gü MousseFusions will be launched on digital and social channels from August, andfeature in an upcoming advertising campaign this Autumn.Marketing Director Chris Heyn said: “Gü will solve the consumer trade-off between choosing a lighter healthier choice with a lacklustre flavour,and a richer fuller indulgent dessert with our new Gü Mousse Fusions.”Food & Drink International 11www.fdiforum.net04-15_Layout 1 26/06/2017 11:15 Page 8Fi EuropeFi AsiaFi RussiaFi VietnamFi South AmericaFi IndiaHi ChinaHi EuropeHalal AsiaHi JapanFi IstanbulHi South East AsiaHi Korea 28 - 30 November 2017Frankfurt, Germany @Fi_GlobalSearch for Food ingredients Find your perfect ingredients partner at Fi Europe & NiScan this QR code to step in the exciting world of Food ingredients eventsSign up now for your free visitor pass at: www.fi-europe.eu/barterSource the latest ingredient innovations from leading ingredient suppliers at the world’s largest global food ingredients show! Get to know 1,800+ leading suppliers and their latest solutions, build your network with 25,000+ food and beverage professionals from across the globe and get the latest insight on food and beverage trends from 86+ free presentations and tours.Find your perfect ingredients supplier for flavourings, proteins, colours, aromas, bakery, functional foods, dairy, gelling agents, gums, fibres plus many more – all under one roof at Fi Europe.1,800+ leading ingredient suppliers under one roof!HONORARY SPONSORSWORLD-LEADING TRADE FAIRNUREMBERG, GERMANY26- 28.9.2017POWTECH.DEFOOD-FEED YOUR METIER. YOUR FAIR. YOUR OPPORTUNITIES. PULVERISING, ANALYSING, SCREENING, MIXING, WEIGHING, DOSING, FILLING - INSPIRATION FOR PROCESS RELIABILITY AND QUALITY. EXPERIENCE THE DYNAMIC ENERGY OF POWTECH. HONORARYSPONSORSWORLD-LEADING TRADE FAIRNUREMBERG, GERMANY26-28.9.2017POWTECH.DEFOODFEEDYOUR METIER. YOUR FAIR.YOUR OPPORTUNITIES.PULVERISING, ANALYSING, SCREENING, MIXING, WEIGHING, DOSING,FILLING - INSPIRATION FOR PROCESS RELIABILITY AND QUALITY. EXPERIENCE THE DYNAMIC ENERGY OF POWTECH.04-15_Layout 1 26/06/2017 11:15 Page 9on lineFood & Drink International 13www.fdiforum.netKey Technologyintroduces new VERYX®B140 digital sorterKey Technology has expanded its VERYX® family ofdigital sorters with the introduction of the VERYXB140, a medium-capacity belt-fed sorter. The new B140 features a 1400-mm wide inspectionzone, which is 15% wider than comparatively sizedsorters to achieve a higher throughput within a similarfootprint and better singulation of product on thebelt to improve sorting accuracy. Featuring an innovative system architecture andadvanced inspection technology, VERYX sorters maximize the detection and removal of foreignmaterial and product defects based on objects’ colour, size, shape and/or structural propertieswhile minimizing false rejects to enhance product quality and increase yields.Ideal for production lines running 5 to 10 metric tons (12,000 to 24,000 lb.) of product perhour, the VERYX B140 complements Key’s existing range of chute- and belt-fed VERYX sortersof various widths. Key configures each sorter with the ideal sensor types, sensor positions, lighting, ejectionsystem, product handling and software to meet each processor’s requirements. Thailand’s state-rundairy group DPObolsters productionwith SIG equipment In Thailand, the state-run dairy group ‘DairyFarming Promotion Organization of Thailand(DPO)’ is expanding its production capacity. At the Muaklek production plant – DPO’sbiggest milk-processing plant – three CFA 124high-speed filling machines from SIGCombibloc have now been put into production. Each machine can aseptically fill up to24,000 carton packs per hour. In a first step,these machines will be used to fill ‘Thai-Danish’branded milk products in combiblocMini 125 mland 200 ml carton packs. With thecommissioning of these machines, DPO andSIG Combibloc are continuing the partnershipwhich began in 2004. Somporn Srimuang, Head of DPO Muaklek,said: “The high-speed filling machines from SIGCombibloc will help us achieve our goal ofincreasing the 250 tonnes of raw milk per day. “The efficiency and flexibility of the SIG fillingmachines that we have in operation inSukhothai makes us confident that thetechnology is also the right choice for theMuaklek plant.”Ishida helps dried fruit packer exceed safetyrequirements of retailersAn Ishida IX-GA-4075 X-ray inspection system isproviding Turkish dried fruit packer Anatolia ASwith a final comprehensive quality inspection forits bulk packing operation.Based in Izmir, Anatolia supplies a wide range ofproducts, including sultanas, raisins, apricots,dates, figs, currents and dried mixed fruit, whichare exported worldwide.When one of its biggest customers requestedimproved sensitivity levels and more reliableinspection capabilities, the company was advised to look at Ishida X-ray inspection equipmentwhich had already acquired a reputation for high inspection performance levels. Anatolia already had first-hand experience of the capabilities of Ishida equipment, havinginstalled five Ishida multihead weighers and nine checkweighers since 1998.The Ishida X-ray system has proved itself to be a reliable inspection solution. The bulk line isrunning at around 4-6 tons per hour in single 8 hour shifts and in 2-shift mode during peakproduction times. The IX-GA-4075 enables Anatolia to consistently detect smaller mineralstones, glass and metal.API invests to enhanceholographic foil & film capability Brand enhancementspecialist API hasincreased its holographicfoil and filmmanufacturing capabilitiesafter completing a recent£500,000 investment atits Livingston facility inScotland.The programmefollowed the sale of itssecurity holographicbusiness in 2016 and was part of a large investment that has seen theLivingston site gain new capabilities in holographics and embossing.Completed ahead of schedule, Livingston is now the key holographicmanufacturing site in Europe for API, providing packaging customerswith world-leading decorative holographic foils and films from threeseparate coating lines and a seamless embosser.Since the development, the site has also been focusing on lead-timesand best practice in order to ensure it meets the demanding standardsof quality and technical knowledge across its existing and newholographic products.In addition, the increased capability has been an opportunity for theexisting workforce to gain new skills, manufacturing foil and laminateproducts across the API portfolio. Safe toll processing service forfood allergensFood processors nowhave safe processingoptions for a number offoods containingallergens thanks toHosokawa Micron’sspecialist toll processingservice which featuressegregated hygienicprocessing suites and arigorously controlledfood safety and qualityprogramme in conjunction with a robust allergen control plan.Kathryn Hipkins, Technical Centre Manager at Hosokawa Micron, said:“The materials that are processed in our food processing suites aresourced from accredited sites that are free from or control allergens. Weregularly retrieve information from our clients regarding allergen policiesand assess the accreditation and grade of the raw material supplier. “Successful milling of products containing allergens, specifically foruse in food supplements containing allergens such as milk calcium,lactose and fish gelatin are testament to our fastidious procedures andvalidated cleaning regimes, product and process isolation and thoroughunderstanding of procedures in which all our personnel undertaketraining to prevent cross contamination occurring on our site.”04-15_Layout 1 26/06/2017 11:15 Page 10appointments2 Sisters beef up red meatteam with new livestockprocurement headPrys Morgan has re-joined 2 Sisters as theirhead of livestockprocurement at MerthyrTydfil after a two year spellat the Welsh red meatpromotional and marketingbody Hybu Cig Cymru(HCC).In addition to beef andlamb procurement for 2Sisters largest red meatplant, Mr Morgan will alsobe responsible for furtherdeveloping the “in2grate”production system and other supply chain initiatives.Mr Morgan has more than 20 years’ experience of working within thered meat industry sharing knowledge, building collaborativerelationships and buying livestock.He said: “I am really looking forward to be part of the 2 Sisters redmeat team again. I see it as a challenging role but one where I believethere is an opportunity to advance and develop relationships with bothsuppliers and customers.”John Dracup, Procurement Director at 2 Sisters red meat, said: “Prysunderstands the sector and brings a wealth of knowledge that will beefup our procurement and agricultural teams.”WaveGrip strengthens itsfocus on growth with newappointment WaveGrip,manufacturer ofbeverage multi-packagingsolutions, hasstrengthened itsleadership teamwith theappointment ofBill Robertson asDirector ofEngineering. Theappointmentcomes as the company continue to focus on delivering the highestlevels of service and support to meet the needs of the global beveragemarket.In his new role, Mr Robertson, pictured, will assume responsibility forWaveGrip’s global engineering operations, overseeing all WaveGripapplicator manufacturing, management of global OEMs and the on-boarding of major customers. With over 30 years of global engineering experience, Mr Robertsonjoins from the bpi indupac division of the RPC bpi Group. Also,formerly Group Engineering Director for bpi, Mr Robertson hasoverseen the planning and implementation of over £30 million of newplant in the last seven years, including critical infrastructure projectsand at the time, the world’s largest and most advanced blown filmextruder. He also played a key role in establishing various engineeringservice departments throughout the group.14 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.net04-15_Layout 1 26/06/2017 11:15 Page 11INTERNATIONALFood&DrinkFood&DrinkWWW.FDIFORUM.NET MINIMUM COST…MAXIMUM IMPACT!Plan your campaign with Food & Drink International…...your competitors are!Marketing is the vital ingredient for the success and growth of anybusiness, and we show clients how to layer their marketing to achieveevent better results. Speak to one of our experienced account executives today for advice andpackages to suit all budgets. By joining some of the biggest names in the industry you can give yourbrand the best chance of being seen by your target market.Can you afford not to? Contact us below for details of our 2017 editorial schedule Call today on +44 [0] 1472 310310 or email: s.trott@blmgroup.co.uk 04-15_Layout 1 26/06/2017 11:15 Page 1216 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netIMPORT AND EXPORTAs one of its foremostexports – and biggestmanufacturing industries –food and drink make up acore part of the UK’seconomy. The decision toleave the European Unionthreatens to rattle theotherwise sure footing ofthe nation’s food exportmarket, which is currentlyenjoying a record year.Made inBritainMade inBritain16-19_Layout 1 26/06/2017 11:20 Page 1Food & Drink International 17www.fdiforum.netIMPORT AND EXPORT© shutterstock/ScootphotoOfficial negotiations between theUK’s Brexit Secretary David Davis andthe EU’s chief negotiator MichelBarnier are now underway. PrimeMinister Theresa May’s gamble incalling a general election added morefuel to the fire weeks beforenegotiations were set to commence.Given the Conservative Party’s failureto gain a majority, and having to turnto Ireland’s DUP for support to form agovernment, a “hard” Brexit nowseems less likely. To many, this willcome as a blessing, as free trade andmovement between the UK and EUpost-Brexit was one of the key issuesof the campaign. Currently, food and drink exportsfrom the UK are on the up with 2017enjoying the largest first quarterexports value on record. This certainlygoes against the presiding opinionand punctures the doom and gloom.Far from curtailing UK trade, theBrexit appears to have had theopposite effect. This is a Britain withsomething to prove as it sends amessage to the Bloc and to itsinternational peers. Britain meansbusiness. Of this upsurge, exports of foodand drink grew to £4.9 billion duringthis period – a rise of 8.3 per cent onthe previous year. Given thetumultuous events in global tradeand politics, it’s quite a remarkablefeat. Although food exports are upall round, the UK’s top three exportproducts of whisky, salmon andchocolate remain undisturbed. Thisholy trinity has culminated in recordexports for the UK as a whole, butalso for Scotland whose nativewhiskey and salmon is making amajor storm overseas. Whatever the outcome of theBrexit dealings, the UK has to lookbeyond the Bloc in order to maintainand increase its current export levels.Clearly the referendum has had thiseffect as it’s percolated over the lasttwelve months. Exports to non-EUcountries have risen by 9.4 per cent.In terms of overall value, the topthree destinations are Ireland, Franceand the United States. Brexit is on the lips of every UKconsumer and politician, as the18 Á16-19_Layout 1 26/06/2017 11:20 Page 2Global food import bill on theup despite stable marketsGlobal food commodity markets are well-balanced, buoyed by ample suppliesof wheat and maize and rebounding production of oilseed products.However, rising shipping costs and larger import volumes are set to lift theglobal food import bill to more than $1.3 trillion this year, a 10.6% increase from2016, according to the FAO’s biannual Food Outlook. The food import bills of least-developed countries, low-income food deficitcountries and countries in sub-Saharan Africa are on course to rise even fasterdue to higher import volumes of meat, sugar, dairy and oilseed products.Rising import bills are forecast for all food categories except for fish, for whichgrowing domestic market demand in many developing countries is beingincreasingly met by robust growth in their local aquaculture sectors.Global food commodity prices rose for the first time in three months in May,with the FAO Food Price Index - also released today - averaging 172.6 points during the month, 2.2% higher than in April and some 10% higherthan May 2016.18 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netIMPORT AND EXPORTnation debates its future relations withits neighbour across the Channel.Michael Gove, the recently appointedSecretary of State for the Departmentfor Environment Food & Rural Affairs(Defra), has scrambled to assuage theconcerns of the public and of farmerswho have been anxious over a potentialcheap food import policy in a post-Brexit Britain. He stated that the currentprotections that give UK consumersaccess to high-quality food will not beundermined. He added that tradebarriers which prevent imports ofcheaper food from countries with lowerproduction standards will not beremoved post-Brexit. As well as allaying fears of Britishfarmers, their Irish counterparts willlikewise feel relieved. Some 50 per centof the Republic of Ireland’s total beef© shutterstock/Africa Studio© shutterstock/Matthew Bechelli16-19_Layout 1 26/06/2017 11:21 Page 3Food & Drink International 19www.fdiforum.netIMPORT AND EXPORTexports go to the UK, alongwith a third of its dairy exports.If the UK were to switch tocheaper imports, this could becalamitous for the Republic ofIreland. Given one of the UK’s topfood and drink exports iswhisky, it serves to follow thatindustry bodies backingbeverages would be keen tothrown their hat into the ring.Indeed, the Wine and SpiritTrade Association (WSTA –which represents over 300 ofthe UK’s wine and spiritbusinesses) has urged the newgovernment to strike a fullnegotiated divorce settlementwith the EU. This comes as fears spiral that – following thelacklustre Tory performance in the June general election –that Britain will be left with an equally uninspired Brexit deal.Given the 52 per cent that voted to leave the EU did so tosecure a better, more independent future for Britain, thiswon’t sit well with the majority of the British public. Miles Beale, Chief Executive of the WSTA, has called onthe Government to pull out all the stops at Brexit talks toavoid a “no deal” Brexit. He says: “This would inevitably leadto disruption to trade flows in the short term and significantuncertainty for business in the medium term – until tradedeals with the EU and the UK’s other major trading partnerscould be agreed.”The UK is currently the world’s second largest importer ofwine by both volume and value. The most important issuefor UK wine businesses and the 277,000 UK jobs that theindustry supports, directly and indirectly, is for the UK toremain central to world wine trading post-Brexit. The UK isby far the largest exporter of spirits in the world and theindustry which supports some 296,000 UK jobs, directly andindirectly, can only invest and grow if trade flows are secure. So much depends on the outcome of Brexit. The future ofthe UK’s trade with the Bloc, the world stage and itself willbe fundamentally affected and altered going forward. TheUK is currently enjoying record food and drink exports, andanything to usurp that trajectory will be to the detriment ofthe nation. © shutterstock/TheaDesignAPI cold foilmakes SnowFoxvodka icy cool A cold foil from brand enhancement specialistAPI is creating a stunning visual identity for theaward-winning SnowFox vodka. Perfectlyintegrated with the brand essence of thedrink from Port Royal Distillers, the API1000 TA foil depicts the piercing gaze ofthe iconic Canadian snow fox on its shrinklabel.SnowFox Vodka is a premium vodkadrink with a hint of sweetness for theupscale market, inspired by the purity ofthe Canadian arctic and its native snowfox. Applied to the front graphic panel ofthe shrink label by Spectrol, the over-printable TA cold foil shows a Canadiansnow fox in finely detailed close-up,gazing out from above an icy blue labelledarea. It produces a striking glow-in-the-dark effect, causing the electric-blue eyesof the snow fox to illuminate dramaticallyin low-lit areas such as nightclubs, drawingthe attention of consumers.For more information, visitwww.apigroup.com. 16-19_Layout 1 26/06/2017 11:21 Page 4Next >