< PreviousFROZEN & CHILLED FOODS40 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netand throughput. Wherein the final focusmust always be on the efficiency of adistribution centre at its central goal – thestorage and distribution of goods. Energysavings must come second to this, thoughshould still be pursued at everyopportunity. It’s more than just energy consumptionthat is putting pressure on the supplychain however, hygiene continues to playa key role, particularly with manyaccidents taking place in storage anddistribution centres. With the costs of warehouse spaceexpected to increase, and available spacedecreasing, it is perhaps more likely then,that manufacturers will be forced to turnto investing in larger fleets of refrigeratedtransport. Either their own fleets, orinvesting in logistics specialists to providemore of their own. For these companies,the falling price of oil should be afortunate boon, allowing logisticscompanies some good news after therepetitive fuel rates rises they have beenexperiencing for the last decade. Soonthey might even be able to offer somekind of cuts or benefits to their owncustomers as well, either in lower costs orhigher quality service.Temperature ControlWith specific temperature requirementsfor individual products and food types, itis more important than ever that stricttemperature control be observed at anystage of the process. Traditionally this iseasiest to achieve within a manufacturingline which might see a product kept on asingle automated line. However, thewarehouses and distribution centres areregularly areas where this is breached,causing product loss and deterioration. Doors and loading bays create animmediate but necessary breach in awarehouse’s defences, allowing the coolerPHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/VLADIMIR NENEZIC38-42_Layout 1 29/07/2016 11:33 Page 3too easy to focus on oneto the detriment of theother. Perhaps acompany is able toensure their temperaturecontrol, but at aheightened cost to themselves due to poorenergy efficiency and the need for highergas usage. Of course there is more to efficientlyrunning a temperature controlled storagefacility than plugging up the entrances.Managing stock within the distributioncentre can become increasingly morecomplex, as the temperatures are keptlower. For instance, machinery andsystems that rely on battery power cancome under risk, as continued exposure tothe cold has a negative impact on batteries– typically resulting in 50% degradation tobattery life. This can become a largerair inside to escape via convectioncurrents. What’s more, this is aninescapable consequence, as the ultimategoal of these facilities is to store and shipout goods as quickly as possible to theirfinal destination. As such while it mightbe result in energy savings to install anumber of doors between the cold storagefacility, and the loading bays. This onlyslows down the productivity of theworkers within, and how soon they canhave the stock shipped out. The battle for efficient temperaturecontrol quickly becomes a difficult balancebetween energy savings, and throughput.The final focus must always be on theefficiency of a distribution centre at itscentral goal – the storage and distributionof goods. Energy savings must comesecond to this, though should still bepursued at every opportunity. But it is allFROZEN & CHILLED FOODSImprove climate conditions from inside cold stores to:Prevent ice Improve safety Protect quality Reduce defrosts zzzzIceDry™Food & Drink International 41www.fdiforum.netMagnavale’s partnershipwith DFDS goes fromstrength-to-strengthA partnership deal between leading coldstore distributor,Magnavale and one of Europe’s largest integrated shipping andlogistics companies, DFDS, has paid dividends as the alliancefocusses on becoming the UK’s leading coldstore and distributionoperator. The success is attributed to the growth in capability and arenewed flexibility, with each company already benefitting from theservices of the other, and allowing both to gain critical mass andthe ability to offer bespoke packages to customers. Stuart Hancock, Founder and Co-owner of Magnavale, said:“Both companies are still growing, separately and in joint-initiatives.This partnership enables both partners to offer the completepackage, seamlessly, to customers.” Matt O’Dell, Director, Logistics Services at DFDS Logistics, said:“Leveraging our scale is a key aim of the partnership, so the widerDFDS network can be used in tandem with the Magnavale networkto achieve a distribution profile which works for our customers.”For more information, visit www. magnavale.co.uk. concern with the recent move towardselectric lift trucks and fork-lifts, which cansee vehicles running out of juice atinopportune moments. When it comes toworkers within these facilities as well,there are a host of new concerns andproblems to be aware of, many of whichwill require some remedial training forcompanies moving employees to cold storefacilities. In the above example of electricvehicles staff need to be made aware thata vehicle which is marked down as havingan eight hour battery life, might struggleto manage more than four or five.42 Á38-42_Layout 1 29/07/2016 11:33 Page 442 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netFROZEN & CHILLED FOODSCustomers benefit fromLabfacility’s expert range Labfacility has been manufacturing temperature sensors and thermocouple connectors in the UKfor over forty years. It also stocks a vast array of thermocouple cables and associated temperatureinstrumentation such as data loggers, controllers and precision thermometers. Customers are able to buy direct from the UK’s leading manufacturer via its website, where a largerange of hand held thermometers are available from stock for immediate delivery. One of thecompany’s specialities is bespoke sensors tailored towards the food industry. With excellent independent customer reviews viewable on Trustpilot, Labfacility proves its premierposition. For more information, visit www.labfacility.com.Changing the labelling on these vehiclescan go a long way to preventing problems,alternatively investing in batteries withlarger voltages can help minimise theproblems.Consistent GrowthDespite the challenges faced by thesupply chain, the future continues to lookgood for the frozen and chilled foodssector, with consistent growth taking placein the UK, but also abroad. China’smarket is expected to grow at a compoundannual growth rate (CAGR) of 24%between the dates of 2014-2019, accordingto a detailed report by research firmTechNavio. They cite the growth as a result of anincreasing demand in Asian countries forconvenience food with health or well-being benefits, which is creating atangential demand for refrigerated storageand distribution technology – as retailersrush to take advantage of the demand.Faisal Ghaus, the Vice President ofTechNavio says “Cold chain serviceproviders are focusing on improving thetechnology used in cold storage andstreamlining supply chain efficiency.”Highlighting the innovation that isdominating the sector, in the face ofchanging consumer tastes. The United Arab Emirates is alsoproving to be a strong trade opportunitywithin the chilled foods markets as well,particularly for meat products – but alsofor luxury products such as ice-cream andchilled fruit drinks. What is clear to the frozen and chilledfoods industry however is that thedemand from consumers across the globeis not decreasing, and that there arenumerous opportunities to be takenadvantage of, both within the UK – andfurther abroad. PHOTO: J2R / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM38-42_Layout 1 29/07/2016 11:33 Page 5Food & Drink International 43www.fdiforum.neteasyFairsPACKAGING INNOVATIONSThe exclusive two-day event will enable buyers todiscover new ways to improve the appearance of theirproducts, reduce environmental impact or simply find thenext iconic piece of packaging. Show organiser Easyfairs hasconfirmed that over 170 exhibitors have already signed up,with major food packaging names including CurtisPackaging, Schur Star Systems, AEGG Creative Packaging,Alexir Packaging and Staeger Clear Packaging all beingquick to show their support. Swedbrand will be presenting its next generationtechnology of bag-in-box wine, called Topflow. This new-patented technology enables the wine to be poured from thePackaging Innovations Luxury PackagingLondon 2016Those working in the food industry will have masses to see at Packaging Innovations andLuxury Packaging London 2016, which returns to London’s Olympia for its seventh editionon 14 & 15 September. top of the bag. A bottom plate, inside the box, is attachedto a spring wire that pushes the wine towards the faucet atthe top. The plate is easily inserted into any ordinary bag-in-box wine during the packaging process. This means wineproducers can continue buying the inner bag and box fromtheir current supplier. James Cropper, supplier of the paper for LuxuryPackaging 2016’s invitations, will present its first ever foodcontact-approved stock range of paper. The uncoated paperrange, which is available in 12 eye-catching colours, is in44 Á43-45_Layout 1 29/07/2016 12:33 Page 1allowing consumers to reseal film-basedfood packs for the product’s lifetime. Thetape strip remains adhesive as the productis used and the pack reduces in size,retaining the quality and freshness of thefood items and reducing food wastage.The 2016 show has more content onoffer than ever before, with a brand newfree-to-attend conference, run inpartnership with the world’s most popularpackaging design website, The Dieline,44 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.neteasyFairsPACKAGING INNOVATIONS14 & 15 September 2016 | Olympia, LONDONwww.easyfairs.com/PI-London www.easyfairs.com/LuxuryPackagingRegister to attend for free today ggOrganised by93%of visitors found their visit worthwileThe UK’s leading event for packagingRegister today response to growing demand for luxurypapers within the food industry. TheBritish master papermaker will alsodemonstrate its tailor-made capabilitiesand expertise in colour matching live onits stand.Tesa will be displaying its Lift & Resealreclosure tape, which provides an effectivereseal solution for produce with a shortshelf life. It has been designed toefficiently close packs more than 20 times,dedicated to the package design industry.The Starpack Awards, now in its 58thyear, will also be hosted for the first timeat the event across both days. TheDrinks Symposium, The GreatInnovation Debate, and The InnovationWall will also be returning. Plus, theshow will feature an array of free-to-attend Learnshops, which boasted thelikes of Müller and Marks and Spencerlast year.43-45_Layout 1 29/07/2016 12:33 Page 2Food & Drink International 45www.fdiforum.neteasyFairsPACKAGING INNOVATIONSMade withPride andPassionSustainability is one of the manyaspects consumers and industry now expectsfrom food and drink packaging. Operating in fast pace and diversemarket sectors, Connect Packaging understand the need forrenewable packaging and logistical efficiency.Focusing on promoting, protecting and selling your products, wedesign sustainable and innovative packaging made from cardboardand solid board materials that are 100% recyclable. With a widerange of conventional packaging to choose from, our shelf readypackaging and point of sale displays define Connect’s most popularand requested products.Satisfying major retailer requirements, designs can be tailored tosuit all packaging needs and to help the products stand out of thecrowd. Our graphic design team continues to create innovativestructural design and creative graphic design solutions with theWOW factor. When it comes to food handling, processing andpackaging, our standards in terms of quality management andsustainability are reinforced by the BRC Global Standard forPackaging and Packaging Materials and other relevantaccreditations.Our service is fuelled by high quality print, structural and graphicdesign excellence and by people who are passionate and take pridein delivering the best solutions for our customers. You can have theconfidence to trust us with your packaging requirements becauseeverything we create is made with care, passion and pride, in Essex.Find out how we can help you sellmore by simply visiting our websitewww.connectpackaging.com or bycontacting us on 01268 565656 oremail sales@connectpackaging.com.You can also visit us atPackaging Innovations in London,at Stand No. F18.t: 01268 565656 e: sales@connectpackaging.comwww.connectpackaging.com6-8 Brunel Rd, Manor Trading Estate, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 4PSFor more information, visit www.easyfairs.com/PI-London,www.easyfairs.com/LuxuryPackaging, alternately you cancall +44(0) 20 8843 8800.M&H Plastics A new 20ml test tube has been developed by M&H Plastics, partof the RPC Group of companies, for Central Brands’ Quivers brandof test tube drinks.Ralph Coombs, Director of Central Brands, said: “After year-on-year growth of sales for Quivers alcoholic test tube drinks, we beganto outgrow our supplier. We moved to M&H Plastics because of theirreputation of supplying fully accredited quality products. Throughoutthe whole process they have been very supportive and will help togrow our business further.”Quivers test tube drinks have been sold in bars and clubs acrossthe UK for over 10 years. With their new supplier, Central Brands arelooking to get Quivers into various retailers.Tel: +44(0) 1502 715518 Web: www.mhplastics.com Email: sales@mhplastics.com Stand: E1043-45_Layout 1 29/07/2016 12:33 Page 3The fantastic label and package printing technology at Labelexpo Americas 2016 will rise, knocking costs down, freeing your time and exploding your creativity. Shoot ahead of your competitors.3 DAYS l 5 HALLS l 16 CONFERENCE SESSIONS l LINERLESS TRAIL DIGITAL FINISHING EXPERIENCE l SHRINK SLEEVE WORKSHOP CEMA FUNDAMENTALS COURSES l LABEL ACADEMY MASTER CLASSESSET THE BALL ROLLINGBook your ticket now to start a chain reaction that grows your business. WWW.LABELEXPO-AMERICAS.COMLike an incredible machine the show makes amazing possible. It’s the largest of its kind ever seen in the Americas. More technology, more materials, more innovations. Come with challenges, leave with solutions.Thee e e LiLiLiLiLikekekekekk 3 33 33DDDD46-48_Layout 1 29/07/2016 09:35 Page 1Food & Drink International 47www.fdiforum.netLABELEXPO AMERICASInnovia FilmsInnovia Films’ labels developments are strongly focused on providing brand owners with thefeatures they require to make their products succeed in a demanding market place. Innovia willintroduce a range of innovations to help our customers grow their business. Consumers expect their favourite food brands to be packed so that they maintain theirfreshness and are also convenient to use. One way to achieve this is by using a pack format witha reclosable label to access the product. UltraFoil barrier films have been specifically designedfor this application and combine excellent moisture and gas barrier to maintain freshness, withthe label strength to allow the pack to be opened and closed many times.Innovia’s RayoForm In Mould Labelling range will also be showcased in Chicago includingnew second generation IML films - Rayotherm IML low distortion range and our new IML filmrange specifically optimised for digital printing. Tel: +1(001) 877 822 3456 Web: www.innoviafilms.com Email: labelsamericas@innoviafilms.comStand: Hall A, Booth 1429Now in its fifteenth year, LabelexpoAmericas 2016 is shaping up to be theevent’s biggest edition yet and also one ofthe most interesting. Tasha Ventimiglia, LabelexpoAmericas Event Director, says: “Thisyear’s show is packed tight with newfeatures and things to do and for thoseAmerican printers and converters whodid not get the chance to visit Drupaearlier in the year, there will be afantastically huge wealth of newsolutions, technologies and applicationson view.“It will be heavily focused on the latestadvances in digital printing, while packageprinting will be at the show’s core. Havinga digital and a package printing capabilityhas become a necessity for label producersin recent years, so this year’s exhibitionspecifically reflects that market shift withits exhibitor profile and show content. Forthose coming to Labelexpo, we will be ableto promise them an unrivalled showcase ofthe newest developments this fast movingmarket offers, giving them all theproducts, services and solutions to keeptheir businesses up to speed and ahead ofthe competition.”Covering nearly 200,000 square feet,2016’s show has over 400 exhibitors.Many of the industry’s leading suppliershave supersized their exhibition stands for2016 as they prepare to launch newproducts into the marketplace. With majorproduct launches scheduled fromnumerous headline exhibitors, nextgeneration kit is due to be unveiled by bignames including Bobst, FUJIFILM, HP,Labelexpo Americas48 ÁPHOTO: PARADOX PHOTOGRAPHYLabelexpo Americasreturns to theDonald E. StephensConvention Center,Rosemont, Illinoisfrom 13 – 15September andvisitors going to its15th edition shouldbrace themselvesfor the wave of newtechnology beingshown.46-48_Layout 1 29/07/2016 09:36 Page 248 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netLABELEXPO AMERICASRavenwood PackagingLinerlesslabellingspecialistRavenwoodPackaging willbe showcasingits ‘completepackage’ ofconverting andlabellingtechnology atLabelExpoAmericas on itsnew andfuturistic stand – 5213. The ‘less-waste packaging’ exhibition display will highlight coating andlabelling in action, along with the development of the ultimate space agematerials and adhesives to produce seamless linerless lines. The dynamiccomic-hero-style ‘International Linerless to the Rescue’ story of howRavenwood Packaging developed the linerless label alongside worldleading materials suppliers will be told via the big screen, central to theirstand.The company – based at a top secret facility in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk- will be demonstrating its unique and original coating and applicationmachines to the largest label and package printing audience across theAmericas.Ravenwood supplies a range of specialist labels and packagingmachines worldwide including those being used by an extensive number ofmanufacturers in Europe and the US, Latin America and Australia.Tel: +44 (0)1284 749 144 Email: paul@ravenwood.co.uk Web: www.ravenwood.co.uk Stand No: 5213 Mark Andy, Nilpeter and Omet.Learning is high on the agenda with achoice of four expert-led educationalsessions run in association with the LabelAcademy and a packed conferenceprogram. 16 sessions will tackle the bigissues facing the label printing sector fromskilling up the workforce, to diversifyinginto niche packaging. Attendees will beable to find out about the latesttechnologies and processing techniquesfrom a mix of panel discussions, technicalpresentations and practical case studies. 2016 brings two brand new featureareas. The Linerless Trail will give printersand converters an insight into the labelindustry of the future with reduced costs,less waste and improved sustainabilityacross the supply chain. First held atLabelexpo Europe 2015, participants willbe highlighting the many commercialbenefits linerless offers. The second show feature, the DigitalFinishing Experience, will define how totake advantage of short run opportunitiesin label and packaging personalization,seasonal variations and productfragmentation. Daily presentations will beheld throughout the show with liveworking demonstrations of the XeikonXDU and DeltaModTech’s SpectrumFinishing System.An early bird discount rate is available until2 September with expo-only passes costingfrom $60 and single conference sessionsfrom $155. Registration can be made atwww.labelexpo-americas.com.PHOTO: PARADOX PHOTOGRAPHYDantexRBCorFollowing thesuccessful launch ofDantex Digital in2015, DantexRBCorwill be showcasingthe high-qualitydigital label press,DantexPicoColour®, to theUS market atLabelexpo Americas2016.With a printingwidth of 210mm andrunning capacity of35m per minute, the PicoColour is a versatile and highly productive systemoffering superb printed results at a competitive price. The PicoColour workswith UV-based inks and is available with CMYK + White. Visitors will beable to view the PicoColour press in operation at the show.DantexRBCor will also be promoting its range of letterpress andflexographic photopolymer plates and dedicated water wash processingequipment, including the DigiWash Mk2 flexo plate processor and AQF7900 Plate Processing System. DigiWash has a high-speed washing capability to improve plate-makingefficiency. The robust construction ensures maximum plate accuracy andconsistency with predictability. The system incorporates the AquaCleanfiltration system, linked to the DigiWash processor, enabling continuousrecirculation of the filtered washout water. Tel: +44(0) 1274 777777 Web: www.dantex.com Email: info@dantex.comStand: 53546-48_Layout 1 29/07/2016 09:36 Page 3Food & Drink International 49www.fdiforum.netIMHXSponsored by financial services providerInvestec, IMHX 2016 will reflect everyaspect of 21st century intralogistics.Present at the show will be over 100suppliers of forklift trucks and associatedproducts and services; over 30 supplychain and warehouse IT providers; inexcess of 40 suppliers of automationsolutions; over 25 companies working inpackaging, and well over 60 generalmaterials handling exhibitors.The regional heats of the RTITBOperator of the Year return to IMHX in2016. This is held every three years tofind the best forklift operator in thecountry and through a number of heatsoffers encourages operators to strive to bethe best. The Design4Safety awards, organisedby the British Industrial TruckAssociation (BITA), will also be part ofIMHX 2016. The aim of the awards is tohighlight the importance of product orservice design in improving safetystandards. By focusing on design for safetythe awards recognise innovative thinking,regardless of the type or cost of theproduct or service. Enter by visitingwww.imhx.biz/design4safety where youwill also find the full terms andconditions.IT solutions are playing a growing rolein the supply chain and in response tothese developments for the first timeIMHX will feature a dedicated SupplyChain IT Village. Among those exhibitingwill be Proteus Software which specialisesin providing Warehouse ManagementSystems (WMS). David Bugden of Proteus said: “IMHXis the event for anyone involved inlogistics and supply chain and this is ourfifth time attending. The new IT Villageprovides a great platform for technologyproviders to meet potential customers andshowcase new innovative developments.”Leading companies across the UK arecrying out for ambitious and motivatedyoung people to take on interesting andchallenging roles in logistics and alliedindustries, so for the first time at IMHXthere will be a Future Skills Zonehighlighting the careers available to youngpeople.Featuring leading employers from acrossthe sector, the Zone will show thebrightest and the best that they don’tneed to choose university as their route toa good career – and that a vocationalroute can take them into highly skilledmanagerial positions.Those participating in the Zone includeleading forklift truck manufacturersToyota Material Handling, and LindeMaterial Handling, whose apprentices willbe stripping down and rebuilding avehicle, Crown and Jungheinrich. The former BITA Academy, now thenew Forklift Training Engineering Centre(F-TEC), the industry’s training centre forapprentices and engineers, will also beproviding information on apprenticeships.Aftersales Director for Linde MaterialHandling UK, Mark Sullivan, said: “As abusiness, it’s so important for us to investheavily in future generations, and create ahighly diverse and skilled workforce.Participating in the Future Skills Zoneenables us to demonstrate the role we canplay in harnessing talent. We’re delightedto be part of it.”For more information,visit www.imhx.net oremail rob.fisher@informa.com. IMHX 2016IMHX, the UK’s leadinglogistics exhibition takesplace at Birmingham’s NECfrom Tuesday 13th to Friday16th September.49-51_Layout 1 29/07/2016 09:37 Page 1Next >