< PreviousStrategic appointment for Just Eat as competition heats up As competition in the food delivery market heats up, Just Eat has appointed Jambu Palaniappan, former boss for the EMEA region for Uber Eats, as its new Non-Executive Director. Mr Palaniappan was previously the Head of Uber Eats for Europe, Africa and the Middle East, taking the business from its creation to more than 70 cities across the region. He is also currently executive-in-residence at tech investment group Atomico. “[Jambu Palaniappan] brings significant expertise in the online food delivery industry, both in terms of technology and customer service, while his experience in market expansion ensures he will add considerable value to our board,” said Just Eat Chairman Mike Evans. LPR UK appoints new Commercial Director LPR, Europe’s leading red pallet pooling company, has appointed Diane Carroll as its new Commercial Director for the UK and Ireland. Ms Carroll brings who has over 14 years’ experience to LPR. In her new role, she will be responsible for the Commercial team at LPR UK, overseeing the winning and implementation of major blue chip customers, whilst leading a team whose focus is on SME organisations and having responsibility for regional marketing activities. “I’m looking forward to leading the team to grow the business in the UK & Ireland,” said Ms Carroll. “There is so much opportunity to leverage the brand and new business as we continue providing outstanding service for our customers.” Regional Managing Director Adrian Fleming added: “With her wealth of experience within logistics and management, she is the ideal choice to further strengthen our commercial capability and her expertise will be vital to the company as we continue our ambitious growth plans.” Don’t forget you can now read Food & Drink International Digital Editions now available on iPad & iPhone www.fdiforum.net Ideal for those who spend time away from the office o n t h e g o ! To advertise your services on the news pages contact us on 01472 310302 10 Food & Drink International www.fdiforum.net © Shutterstock / Luca Lorenzelli 04-11.qxp_Layout 1 28/06/2019 14:35 Page 7Meet the suppliers that matter 3-5 December 2019 Villepinte Parc des Expositions, Paris, France JOIN US IN PARIS www.fi-europe.eu Food & Drink International 11 www.fdiforum.net FOOD INGREDIENTS (Fi) Food Ingredients South America (Fi South America) is the number one meeting place for the food and beverage ingredients industry in Latin America. Preparations for this year’s show are in full swing, which is expected to gather more than 10,000 industry professionals to showcase and discuss the most innovative industry launches from the past year. Fi South America continues to be the region’s go-to launching platform for new food, health, natural and organic ingredients. The show will also be hosting the Fi Innovation Awards, the main national awards for food ingredients and manufacturers, as well as the Start-up Innovation Challenge. In addition, visitors will have access to free attractions such as Seminar Solutions, 30-minute sessions featuring launches and new technology from the industry presented by market leaders; the Innovation Tour, expert guided tours to exhibitor booths; and the New Product Zone, an exclusive area where you can find the latest industry innovations and developments sponsored by Mintel. The Fi South America Conference programme provides the most updated industry content, curated by top class entities along with the most renowned Brazilian universities and market intelligence companies. ‘’Fi South America gathers leading trends in food, health, natural and organic ingredients in one place, bringing leading exhibitors and qualified visitors face-to-face to get new business and catch up with the latest innovations in the industry,” says event manager Márcia Gonçalves from Informa Exhibitions. To find out more about the event, book a stand or register, visit www.fi-southamerica.com Food ingredients South America Food ingredients South America, the leading gathering for the food ingredients industry in Latin America, returns this year from August 20-22 at the Transamerica Expo Centre, Brazil. 04-11.qxp_Layout 1 28/06/2019 14:35 Page 812 Food & Drink International www.fdiforum.net ERIEZ EUROPE Who is Eriez Magnetics Europe? And what does your organisation do? Eriez Europe is the world leader in design and manufacture of separation, material handling and inspection equipment for process industries such as food, chemicals, mining amongst others. We’re based in South Wales and we develop and manufacture industry- leading magnetic separation, metal detection and vibratory equipment for over 80 industries worldwide. Our first product for the food industry was made back in 1942 when our company founder, Orange Fowler Merwin, designed a permanent magnetic separator for grain millers. This allowed grain millers to ensure contaminants such as wire, nails, bolts, horseshoes and hammers didn’t end up in their grain. Since that first design Eriez Europe has continued to develop products which are essential for food and drinks manufacturers across the world. What makes Eriez Europe unique? Despite being a global organisation, Eriez remains a family company, run by the founder’s grandson Richard Merwin. We’re proud that Eriez Europe has manufactured metal detection and separation solutions for the food and drinks industry here in the UK for over 50 years. And despite the current climate we are continuing to grow, having recently extended our factory for the second time to allow us to deliver the best service and bespoke solutions for our customers. In terms of our products, our magnetic separators are the first line of defence to remove unwanted metals such as steel fragments, scale, rust and fine iron in the process flow that can damage equipment or contaminate products. These range from simple magnetic grates to powerful high- intensity magnetic filters. By installing Eriez Europe’s metal detectors, organisations can ensure the highest quality standards are maintained as well as improved quality control. Our extremely sensitive metal detectors also safeguard against ferrous, non-ferrous and stainless steel metal contamination. We also offer a wide range of vibratory feeders, conveyors and screeners for the food processing and packaging industries, with customisable tray configurations to meet the specific application requirement. So we’ve heard you’re responsible for upgrades made to Eriez’s RF Cartridges, how did that come about? We pride ourselves on providing a personal service so, when one customer requested a higher strength RF Cartridge, I set about trying to see if it was possible. Having used FEM modelling during my PhD, where I researched modelling magnetic properties of electrical steel, I felt confident I could use the skills I’d developed to upgrade the RF Cartridge. The result is an RF Cartridge with increased strength for improved product purity. Q&A Eriez Europe We recently sat down with Eriez Europe to discuss what the company does and how it benefits the food and drink industry. 12-13.qxp_Layout 1 28/06/2019 11:01 Page 1Food & Drink International 13 www.fdiforum.net ERIEZ EUROPE What are the benefits of the upgraded RF Cartridge? And how are these upgrades beneficial to customers in the food and drinks industry? The RF Cartridge supplied will have twice the amount of peak fields, more than 2.5 times the field strength as well as an increase in depth of field. It also removes tramp iron from dry, free- flowing food conveyed in pneumatic pipelines. This is hugely beneficial to customers in the food and drinks industry as they can guarantee a pure product, free of any harmful contaminants. Being able to eradicate the risk of product contamination is a game changer for food and drinks companies. Installing the new RF Cartridge will also protect machinery from any potential damage that could be caused by contaminants appearing within the processing Are there any exhibitions we can see the new RF Cartridge? The new and improved RF Cartridge will be presented at the Eriez Europe stand at PPMA show at the NEC in Birmingham, 1-3 of October. Customers can come and experience the improved strength RF Cartridge at our stand and the Eriez Europe team will be happy to answer any questions. Are there any other products you supply to the food and drinks industry? Yes, we manufacture and supply a If you would like to book a free product assessment, call on +44(0) 29 2086 8501 or email info-Europe@eriez.com. You can also find out more by visiting www.eriez.eu. huge variety of products which are perfect for the food and drinks industry. Eriez Europe specialises in equipment and systems to protect product purity and increase the efficiency of processing. The newest model in our extensive range of metal detectors is our Xtreme® Metal Detector. The Xtreme® Metal Detector is multi- frequency, feature-rich and is designed to achieve the highest levels of sensitivity to detect small metal contaminants in packaged, loose and free-fall applications. Designed to strike a perfect balance between absolute detection of all metal and elimination of false signals that slow down production, the Xtreme® Metal Detector has the ability to detect 0.4mm spheres for superior protection against contaminants while maintaining plant productivity. Many organisations in the food and drinks industry have seen a vast increase in product purity due to installing the Xtreme® Metal Detector. At Eriez Europe, we also offer a free equipment assessment to the food and drinks industry. Following inspection of existing separation and detection equipment recommendations will be provided for optimum removal of metal contamination, which ensures equipment is performing and protecting products to their fullest potential. 12-13.qxp_Layout 1 28/06/2019 11:01 Page 214 Food & Drink International www.fdiforum.net IMPORT AND EXPORT Ireland rising Ireland is looking to capitalise on its quality produce, increase its market share for exporters and producers, and double down on overseas trading partners as Brexit uncertainty continues to bite. 14-17.qxp_Layout 1 28/06/2019 09:34 Page 1Food & Drink International 15 www.fdiforum.net IMPORT AND EXPORT 2 018 was a study in ups and downs for Ireland’s food and beverage export market, due to persistent global volatility. Continuing currency fluctuations and political uncertainty together formed a perfect storm with extreme weather events impacting agricultural production, all of which led to a four per cent fall in the value of Irish food, drink and horticulture exports. Overall, Ireland exported € 12.1 billion worth of food and drink in 2018. Despite the lack of clarity over the backstop during Brexit negotiations, the UK remained Ireland’s most important export market, accounting for € 4.5 billion – a two per cent increase compared to 2017. There was a slight increase in exports of meat and livestock recorded for the year and now data for the first quarter of 2019 show that exports of pig meat and offal was largely unchanged in terms of volume. However, the value of the exports was up four per cent to € 202.7 million, which AHDB Pork says reflects a move towards exporting higher value hams. China has emerged as the biggest market for Irish pork, with its growing hunger and widening spending classes. Data shows that exports to China increased by twenty per cent in volume and twenty-three per cent in value on average. Growth to China is expected to continue as the year moves on, but Europe remains the biggest destination, accounting for around fifty-four per cent of exports – down four per cent on last year. Digging a little deeper at it becomes clear that exports to several key European destinations were down year- on-year. Chief among them was Denmark, a country almost synonymous with pork products. No doubt Ireland will want to nurture China and other key global markets to make up for the deficit, especially as Brexit uncertainty continues. Pork is one of Ireland’s most important exports along with butter and malt extract, but perhaps its most quintessential product is whiskey. © Shutterstock / anyaivanova 16 Á 14-17.qxp_Layout 1 28/06/2019 09:34 Page 216 Food & Drink International www.fdiforum.net IMPORT AND EXPORT Exports of Irish whiskey are set to double by 2020, making it the fastest growing premium spirit category in the world. So says the Irish Whiskey Association who add that distillers in Northern Ireland, especially, are contributing to this growth. Exports from ports including Belfast, Londonderry, Warrenpoint and Coleraine to non-EU countries were worth £25.6 million in 2018 alone. Of these non-EU markets, South Africa was identified as the fastest-growing, with exports in 2018 valued at £17.6 million – an increase of 27.8 per cent on the previous year. But South Africa doesn’t shoulder this impressive global demand its own, with other important markets pointed out including Australia, Kenya, Mexico, Norway, Taiwan and, perhaps unsurprisingly, the United States. It’s a far cry from the state of things even ten years ago when Northern Ireland was home to just one distillery. It’s an upwards trajectory that the nation wants to nurture, not just for whiskey bur across all of its food and beverage exports, ramping up sales and expanding trade relations overseas. As we’ve already explored, China is a vibrant market for Irish pork exports, but Ireland enjoys good export relations across Asia. In order to capitalise on these markets, an Irish agri-trade mission recently visited Japan and the Republic of Korea with the purpose of boosting export growth. The mission, which Michael Creed, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, described as “critically important against the backdrop of Brexit”, was co-led by stage agency Bord Bia and aimed to upscale exports in these key Asian markets. Japan is far from a new market, with Ireland’s agri- food exports reaching € 115 million to Japan in 2018 which, as CSO trade statistics show, is almost the double the level of 2016. It’s not only China which possesses a strong hunger for Irish pigmeat, with exports to Japan last year reaching € 41 million. Strong categories also included fish, beef and beverages with last year reached € 14 million, € 3.6 million and € 8 million respectively. Surprisingly, dairy products – driven predominantly by cheddar cheese – accounted for € 40 million. While the mission is focussed on improving these categories, it is particularly keen on furthering Ireland’s application for market access for sheepmeat. And, as Mr Creed says, “exploring the opportunities for both countries arising from the comprehensive EU/Japan Economic Partnership Agreement”. He added that 2019 will be an important one for trade relations between the two nations, with Irish rugby fans descending on Japan for the © Shutterstock / S-F 14-17.qxp_Layout 1 28/06/2019 09:34 Page 3Food & Drink International 17 www.fdiforum.net IMPORT AND EXPORT © Shutterstock / s.sermram © Shutterstock / Jiri Hera Phase two of Scotland Food & Drink Export Plan A second phase of the Scotland Food & Drink Export Plan aims to help the industry double turnover value to £30 billion by 2030. It is supported by £4.5 million of joint funding from the Scottish Government, industry and Scottish Development International. The funding will help Scottish companies take their products into new and existing markets, and ‘in-market specialists’ will be employed to offer expert advice, forge stronger relationships with buyers and encourage Scottish businesses to develop new products. It is backed by £2.7 million of funding from the Scottish Government, with a further £900,000 from Scottish Development International and £900,000 million from industry. Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing said: “This is a hugely exciting time for the sector and I’m confident that government and industry will continue to work together successfully to identify new opportunities for Scotland, with the clear strategy set out by this latest plan.” © Shutterstock / Antony McAulay Record first quarter for UK food & drink exports Britain’s food and drink exports has achieved its biggest first quarter value on record after reaching £5.8 billion, almost twice last year’s growth rate, analysis from the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) shows. Within that, Q1 2019 food and drink export growth to non-EU markets (+12.2%) outpaced growth to EU markets (+9.9%). This was also the case for exports of branded goods. Growth of more than 20% was recorded in six of the UK’s top 20 food and drink export markets, with Japan recording the highest growth rate at 52.5%. While Q1 exports have shown positive results, feedback received by FDF from businesses at recent trade fairs shows that key buyers in some of the top 20 markets are no longer willing to buy from UK exporters due to ongoing Brexit uncertainty. This could have a significant impact on food and drink export figures later in 2019. © Shutterstock / Anansing World Cup this autumn. “Ireland play Japan in the group stages ensuring that awareness of Ireland will be at a peak allowing us the opportunity to highlight all Ireland has to offer from a food, tourism and trade perspective,” he said. As with Japan, the Republic of Korea is already a significant importer of Irish produce. Figures for 2018 showed that exports totalled € 36 million, driven predominantly by pigmeat and fish. The mission’s intent was to develop the nation’s profile as a product of “safe quality food” for the Korean market and progressing the next steps to achieving market access for beef and poultry meat. It all spells good news for Ireland’s economy, but the real winners are the nation’s exporters and producers who will be able to build their market share and secure a foothold in valuable markets outside of the UK and Europe. 14-17.qxp_Layout 1 28/06/2019 09:34 Page 418 Food & Drink International www.fdiforum.net COLD STORAGE T he role of cold storage is indispensable in the food and drinks industry with temperatures too far one way or the other leading to product degradation, spoilage and wasted goods – all of which eats into profits. A prudent example of this importance in action is frozen vegetables. In order to preserve the maximum flavour, nutritional content and product integrity, vegetables must be frozen as quick to being picked as possible. Indeed, this has become a selling point for many frozen food producers looking to market their goods as every bit as healthy as their fresh counterparts and less wasteful. However, this means frozen vegetables must move from the freezing process, through to packaging and, finally, be transported into retailers, whilst all the while remaining at a constant temperature. So how exactly can this be accomplished in the supply chain? The first part of this chilled logistics journey typically occurs in-house, such as a production line in an enclosed warehouse or other such facility. Though there are myriad options open to manufacturers when it comes to keeping a consistently cold production line or storage facility, it’s counterproductive to invest in subpar technologies. Even tiny changes in temperature can lead to micro-thawing and the crystallisation of frozen goods. This makes insulation crucial in maintaining a cooler temperature as the heat outside a facility will be constantly trying to make its way inside. 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