< Previous30 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netINVALUABLE ADVICE FROM INDUSTRY SPECIALISTSMEET THE EXPERTTelephone 01482-229119 Fax 01482-223077Email: info@lasercroft.comWebsite: www.lasercroft.comLasercroft Ltd, 9 Hedon Road, Kingston Upon Hull. HU9 1LL• Specialists in the food industry• Slip resistant flooring• Antimicrobial flooring systems• Steam cleanable• Fast cure times• Full nationwide serviceFor more informationContact our sales team to find out moreTelephone0845 388 3329Emailinfo@lakeview.co.uk30-31:Layout 1 19/7/13 11:42 Page 1Food & Drink International 31www.fdiforum.netTwistDxoffering a winning handTwistDx is proud to expand its DNA Food Testing and Identification range with the release of TwistAmp®exo +ListeriaMandTwistAmp®exo +Campylobater.Both kits are now available for purchase alongside the TwistFlow®and TwistGlow®Salmonella kits. Finishing off the hand, or theriver card as it is known in Poker, is TwistFlow®Red Snapper - a species authentication kit developed to solve the issue of mislabelledfish being sold in place of the valuable Red Snapper fish. TwistFlow®Red Snapper is due for release later in 2013 and will be their firstever, revolutionary, species authentication kit.In response to the horse meat scandal earlier in the year, TwistDx are releasing two further species authentication kits this wintercentred around the detection of horse and pork DNA. All of TwistDx’s kits use Recombinase Polymerase Amplification technology, a breakthrough alternative to PCR. RPA benefits fromultra-fast detection, single molecule sensitivity, little or no hardware requirements and simple to use, stable lyophilised reagents.To find out more visit www.twistdx.co.uk.LasercroftResin Flooring ApplicatorsLasercroft Flooring provides a comprehensive service both in the UK and overseas. Whatever your requirements, with their extensiverange of products and skilled workforce, they have the expertise to provide you with a solution.The range of qualities required of industrial flooring is as diverse as the industries themselves, and Lasercroft has the capability toprovide for most of these, including acid, abrasion, solvent and impact resistance, anti-static and anti-slip, low odour, dimensionalstability, steam cleanable and much more.Resin floor finishes are installed in order to protect the concrete base slabs from attack by the numerous chemicals and abrasiveprocesses found in many modern day manufacturing industries and industrial areas. They are also used to provide non-porous, easilycleaned, hygienic finishes, together with a high abrasion resistance which a cementitous finish cannot compete with. Dust freepreparation and the use of non-tainting resins can allow application to be undertaken without disrupting the customer’s operations.Whatever your requirement, Lasercroft has the equipment, the expertise and the experienced personnel to fulfil that requirement.For more information visit www.lasercroft.com or call the team on 01482 229119.Lakeviewask “Is this the time for British food manufactures and processors to shine?”Quite possibly one of the silver linings to come out of the horsemeat chaos, is that more and more people want to ‘Buy British’, notcheapest. Knowing where your food comes from is now more crucial than ever to consumers. For food suppliers the best route to tracinga particular supply chain is through food process and distribution software.Food traceability raises a few key questions we need to ask ourselves, Are our traceability procedures and systems up to the taskahead? What additional costs will our business incur as the need for formal traceability increases? Are we ready to cope with moredemanding customers and suppliers?Modern integrated systems allied to robust processes can play a key role in providing your customers with the audit trail andtransparency they require and as a result maintain positive trading relationships.Request Lakeview’s free guide, Prioritising ERP in the food and beverage industry, and gain control of your supply chain now.Visit www.lakeview.co.uk/food or call the Lakeview team on 0845 388 3329.30-31:Layout 1 19/7/13 11:42 Page 2READY MEALS32 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netReady meals, despite their recent difficultiesstill remain a viable option for many. Theircombination of appealing tastes andconvenience mean they are perfect for thetime-starved and busy.The long term challenge for ready mealbrands has been to persuade consumers thatsuch products have strengths above andbeyond those of convenience alone. Thecategory is attempting to overcome consumerscepticism through providing more indulgentoptions, creative merchandising and packaginginnovations.Finding new ways to market and positioncertain ready meal solutions seems to bepaying off. A new raft of chilled ready mealsaimed at children from several manufacturersare emphasising the organic or healthyaspects, and with packaging that’s visually-appealing too parents seem to be taking theconcept on board too. This not only gives ahealthy option to combat rising obesity levelsglobally, but also gives parents the time backthey may have been spending on preparingmeals from scratch.Conversely, more ready meals aimed atseniors have emerged recently. With thedecommissioning in the UK of meals onwheels services due to government budgetcuts it could offer a solution in this regard.With over four million elderly people livingalone, buying individual ingredients daily andcooking can be a stretch for the less able soReady meals containing meat are having to fight against negativeperceptions by emphasising their high standards.PHOTO: AMY’S KITCHENReady to goReady meals remain one of the more popular solutions consumers areusing to deal with busier lives and their convenience is still their mainselling point. What else is the industry doing to maintain appeal?32-35:Layout 1 19/7/13 14:20 Page 1READY MEALSFood & Drink International 33www.fdiforum.nethealthy and easy to prepare meals shouldbe seeing a boost in the coming years asthe overall global aging populationincreases.Elizabeth Jones, founder of On TheMenu, a ready meal producer, says,“According to recent research, there arenow twelve million pensioners in the UKand at least one in seven seniors who liveat home are malnourished. Under the newsystem, supported pensioners will be giventhe funds to purchase their weekly meals.“It is difficult for both carers and olderpeople to find the right sort of food inshops locally that meets health needs foodpreferences. The levels of malnourishmentof those living at home is testament thatwhat is available is not deliveringadequate nourishment.”Packaging plansPackaging firms are still takingadvantage of ready meals and theirpopularity with consumers with busy lives.LINPAC Packaging, for example, islaunching a complete new range ofproducts for the sector.The launch of LINPAC Packaging’sFreshware range will be the first to comeout of its new Freshform division andmarks the company’s entry into a newmarket for the first time. Joanna Stephenson, Vice PresidentInnovation & Marketing at LINPACPackaging, says, “The chilled retailconvenience market is worth €145 billionacross Europe and has continued to grow34 Shows like lunch! show offconvenience food alongside readymeals every year.More ready mealsaimed at seniors have emergedrecently too. With thedecommissioning the UK of mealson wheels services due togovernment budget cuts itcould offer a solution inthis regard32-35:Layout 1 19/7/13 14:20 Page 234 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netREADY MEALSat a steady rate throughout the recession whenmany other markets have stalled. For this reason,the sector is highly competitive but we have a well-established, trusted brand which will assist us ingaining a foothold in this market and for it tobecome one of our largest categories.“The chilled retail convenience market hasblossomed in the last few years, supported by astring of changing consumer trends. People areleading busier lives and want to be able to eat welland enjoy new things without it impacting on their‘me-time’ despite the recession. Eating patterns havechanged and people are looking for affordableluxuries. It is not surprising that this market hasgrown significantly over a relatively short period oftime – it meets and responds to the needs ofconsumers during a key time of change, not justeconomically, but in terms of lifestyles too.”Elsewhere, Tyler Packaging has unveiled its latestre-sealable sliders, suitable for almost anyconvenience packaging need. The packaging comeswith a special patented Slide-Rite feature that givesconsumers ease of use.Adam Kay, sales and technical director at TylerPackaging, says; “Our focus is to help our client’sproducts work hard on the shelf and beyond and ourfocus on consumer safety and product integrity isunmatched. The new slider system is designed forhigh-performance packages that require strong topand end retention values, whilst allowing for easygripping and ease of access to the product.”The Slider was initially introduced through TylerPackaging’s laminated flat base pouches whichprovide superior on-shelf appearance, and has sincebeen extended to their resealable laminated bags andpouches.Adam says; “We believe in staying ahead of thecompetition and providing our clients with the latestin flexible packaging innovations. The Sliders comein a standard colours white and red to best suit theirproducts, although we are the first company in theworld to provide the slider in black, which onecustomer was adamant about.”Showing promiseShows on the convenience sector have blossomedin the last few years too, with several high profileexhibitions taking place each year, including thoseshowcasing innovations within the ready mealsector.lunch!, for example, returns to the BusinessDesign Centre in London again this year. Launchedback in 2008, the award-winning two-day tradeevent is poised to connect more than 4500 out ofhome food and drink buyers with around 270Ready meals havebeen struck byscandal recently butthe figures remainimpressive.WWW.SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/JOE GOUGHConvenience inpackaging alsoplays a role inproducts’ successsuch as TylerPackaging’sSlide-Rite feature.PHOTO: TYLER PACKAGING32-35:Layout 1 19/7/13 14:20 Page 3Food & Drink International 35www.fdiforum.netREADY MEALScompanies showcasing a wealth of new products, packaging,equipment and technologies. Retail consultant, Andrew Walker, says, “I think lunch! is thepremier place for food retailers to get an insight into all the foodinnovation that is happening across the country. It also givessmall businesses a chance to show their wares to a captivemarket.”Elsewhere the Convenience Show returns in March next yearto Birmingham’s NEC, which showcases not only ready meals,but the packaging, marketing and logistics side of the sector too.Innovation plays a huge role in the industry with so manyelements open to changes in terms of ingredients, healthperception and packaging so it does to attend these events to seewhat is happening within the industry.Shows on theconvenience sector have blossomedin the last few years too, with severalhigh profile exhibitions taking place eachyear, including those showcasinginnovations within the readymeal sectorPUMPING SYSTEMSFaraday Drive, Bridgnorth, Shropshire WV15 5BJTel: 01746 764311 Fax: 01746 763375www.kecol.co.uk email: sales@kecol.co.uk25 years experience in pumping Viscous materialsNo.1choice for many of the world’s leading pharmaceutical, cosmetic&food manufacturersOffering bespokedesigned systems, manufactured to suit your specific needsOur extensive range of equipment is designed to transfer products from triple concentrate Tomato paste through to Petroleum Jelly and Mascara, quickly, cleanlyand efficiently For more information call us today or visit us online32-35:Layout 1 19/7/13 14:20 Page 436 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netBEVERAGESThe beverage professionals who attenddrinktec in Munich this month willwitness a sector that appears to be in rudehealth. It’s certainly one that continues toinnovate, both in new products and inpackaging, to meet changing consumertastes.The challenge for the sector is to meetthe demand for new tastes and ideaswithout removing the aspects that broughtthe brands popularity on the first place.There are still many people across theworld who shudder at the phrase “NewCoke”, for example.It’s definitely the case that, for many,the appeal of beverage brands, particularlyin the alcoholic sector, is based upon thetraditional methods used in theirproduction, which can often date backmany generations and, indeed, strict lawson purity and quality often create tightregulations on the production processes.Yet these methods have to work alongsidethe demand for a fast-moving supplychain and absolute product integrity.Many alcoholic beverages trade on theirlong history – Hayman’s Gin, for example,has celebrated its 150th anniversary byrelaunching its range of products withnew packaging influenced by previousbranding, emphasising a lineage that datesback to the 1860s. The brewing process of a brand can bea USP by itself, and one example is thatof Valt Vodka, whose ultra-premiumsingle malt vodka produced from 100%malt barley is quintuple distilled before asecret charcoal and chill filtration perfectsthe process. As with many new brands inthis sector production began on a smallscale, in this case in Dumbarton, sellingits products in small batches locally – andproducing only a small amount annually.The challenge for the company now hasbeen to transfer this production to a muchlarger scale without losing any of thequalities that have made it popular. Amajor investment phase in the businesswhich saw the company set up its firstdedicated distillery which lead toproduction increasing to 10,000cases a year and furtherdistribution across the UKand worldwide – including acontract with Sainsburys,who will be selling both itsvodka and its new GILT ginbrand in its stores acrossScotland. The new brandcontinues to emphasise purityand has the character of aclassic London dry gin, but thenature of the malted barley spiritadds a completely new twist.Scotland has a strong reputation inbrewing and the traditional approach is amajor part of its appeal for manyconsumers. That’s one of the reasons whyfive whisky companies across Scotlandhave received grants from the Scottishgovernment that will enable them to buildnew distilleries and storage facilities. Oneof the companies is Adelphi Distillerywho will use the grant to construct itsArdnamurchan Distillery.Chairman Keith Falconer says, “Thiswill represent a new, greener direction forScotch whisky production, combiningminimum environmental impact andmaximum sustainable efficiency to createthe very highest quality Scottish product.We are also committed to ensuring thatthe distillery benefits the wider foodchain, from 100% Scottish-sourcedClassic meetscontemporaryThe beverage sector continues to innovate while also payinghomage to its pastFor many,the appeal of beveragebrands, particularly in thealcoholic sector, is basedupon the traditionalmethods used in theirproduction, which canoften date back manygenerations36-39:Layout 1 19/7/13 11:55 Page 1Food & Drink International 37www.fdiforum.netcleaning agents and energy. The totaltime spent on cleaning is shorter, andthat means longer production timesand increased efficiency of the systemstechnology.”Cleanliness has been a major driverin Korea’s Hite Brewery Companyrecently installing 25 Hanovia UVwater disinfection systems at itsMassan and Gangwan plants. The UVsystems ensure water used in theproduction processes remains freefrom microbial contamination,ensuring a high quality, pure finalproduct.A key part of the brewing process isdeaeration, which removes dissolvedoxygen from water prior to theaddition of yeast. Any contaminationof the deaeration water could kill theyeast, meaning the whole batch wouldhave to be destroyed. UV is ideal forthis step as it is quick acting andeffective – without producing anyunwanted disinfection by-products.Outside of the brewing sector there38 malting barley to the provision ofnatural distillery by-products for localfarms and crofts.” This will allow thecompany to meet the current demandfor greener and more efficient ways ofworking, while also continuing to tradeon its heritage branding.Health and safety is also a driver ofinnovation in brewing and distillingand, appealing though some of the oldmethods may be, they sometimes needto be revamped to meet new hygieneregulations. Storage has always been akey issue with the potential forexplosions now leading many toreconsider their options.Richard Clemens, ManagingDirector of the Food and PackagingMachinery Manufacturers Association,points out that hygienically designedtechnology optimised for productionprocesses has other advantages. Hesays, “Product safety is of course themain focus, but the hygienic design ofprocess, filling and packaging systemsalso offers benefits in terms ofefficiency – easy-to-clean surfaces andcomponents will save on water,The beverage professionalswho attend drinktec inMunich this month willwitness a sector that appearsto be in rude healthSUPER!NATURAL is a new Scottish100% pure and natural energy drink withno artificial sugars, sweeteners or colours36-39:Layout 1 19/7/13 11:56 Page 238 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netBEVERAGESare big changes in beverage production.Many companies are looking to changetheir recipes with the increased consumerinterest in healthier products and newlabelling regulations that requirecompanies to be more explicit whendetailing their ingredients. That’s whymanufacturers are looking towardsingredients such as Exberry from GNT,which are made from fruits and vegetablesand other edible plants, processed usingwater and gentle physical processes to givethe resulting concentrates. This meansthese colourings are food ingredients withcolouring properties, rather than additiveswith E numbers, and can therefore beincluded on labelling in a more attractivefashion.The other challenge for labellers aremaking use of new technology inpackaging, which will be debated atdrinktec. New ideas are making use ofnew materials and Dr Johann Overath,Principal Managing Director of theBundesverband Glasindustrie in Germany,says, “Glass packaging has always been apart of the beverages market. For wine,sparkling wine, beer and spirits, almostexclusively glass bottles are used. On theone hand there is increasing public focuson sustainability, and on the other, inparticular as regards mineral water, we areseeing a real renaissance in glass. In trendbeverages, too, we are seeing glass bottlesbeing used for new and innovativedrinks.”The German market is also seeingsomething of a revival in the can sector –with 1.1 billion sold in 2011, the first timethey have broken through the billion canbarrier since the introduction of depositson disposable containers in 2003.Innovations such as thermochromic cans,which change colour as they cool down,fluorescent cans that glow in UV light andtactile cans which feel different because oftheir raised surface designs and havestrong visual appeal have all increasedinterest.The beverage sector is innovatinghugely, but the traditional aspects remainmuch cherished in many brands – and thismix of the classic and the contemporary ishelping companies enjoy great success.Valt Vodka’s ultra-premiumsingle malt vodka isquintuple distilled before asecret charcoal and chillfiltration perfects the processRoyal Crown Cola International have revealed anew marketing campaign for RC Cola combining thebold look of American Pop Art with retro imagery – afurther example of a product emphasising its history36-39:Layout 1 19/7/13 11:56 Page 3EXBERRY® Colouring Foods deliver outstanding colour for food and drink products. 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