< PreviousTOTALLY LOGISTICS www.fdiforum.net59Aisle-Master By replacing a combinationof counterbalance and reachtrucks with an Aisle-Masterarticulated forklift you canmake maximum use of allavailable space in thewarehouse as well asimproving overall productivity.The Aisle-Master range worksoutside in the yard as well as invery narrow aisles to achieveoptimum pallet density,reducing per pallet costs formore economical operations.The trucks have an enviabletrack record of reliability andnow come with a 5 year / 5,000hours parts warranty.Aisle-Masters havecapacities of up to 2.5 tonnes,lift heights of up to 15 metres,with a choice of AC electric orLPG power. Designed and builtat the production facility ofparent company Combilift inMonaghan, Ireland, the trucks can be customised for individualrequirements. Aisle-Master design engineers also offer site visits andwarehouse layout services, supplying free layout proposals.Aisle-Master Ltd. Co. Monaghan, IrelandTel: 07870 976 758 info@aisle-master.comwww.aisle-master.comStands H12 / C12CI LogisticsCI Logisticswill bepromoting itsmaterialshandling andlogisticssolutions atTotally LogisticsNorth, thecompany willhave experts onhand toshowcase thedifferent ways inwhich CILogistics canhelp companiesshorten production times and use factory space to its full potential. Its product range includes floor conveyors, overhead conveyors,mezzanine floors, shelving, racking and garment handling systems.Solving materials handling and storage problems with custom-madesolutions is the key to the company’s success. “It will be the first time that we have exhibited” explains Gary Bale,managing director, “We heard some good reviews from the show’s debutin 2011 so have high hopes it will prove to be an excellent venue tonetwork and gain valuable leads.” This year CI Logistics has enjoyed a record-breaking first half, securingmajor contracts with companies such as Clipper Logistics, River Island,Dexion and Caterpillar Inc. Tel: 0116 276 1691 www.conveyors.co.ukStand B32Proteus SoftwareProteus Software specialise in optimising warehouse management and supply chain processes,using technology to provide innovative ERP, WMS, Voice Directed and Cloud WMS solutions.Proteus’ warehouse management and supply chain systems are available in numerous forms -purchase, rental or as a hosted application known as Software as a Service. They can provide asystem that fits to your business processes, aligns with your growth plans and suits your budget.Proteus will be exhibiting alongside technology partners Belgravium. The two companies havejoined forces to promote their combined solution, and have recently joined together to become thefounders members of the Logistics Technology Alliance. The LTA has been formed to provide theperfect marriage of logistics hardware and software and a flexible, end-to-end total systems solution.The Alliance offers operations such as 3PLs, transport companies, shippers and retailers a one stopshop for a total logistics system solution. Tel: +44 (0)121 717 7474 www.proteussoftware.comStand B65/A1058-59:Layout 1 16/8/12 15:13 Page 260www.fdiforum.netLUNCHDiscover new innovations at lunch! 2012The fifth edition of theaward-winning,contemporary food to goshow lunch! looks set toreach new heights of successThat follows the news that anunprecedented 233 companies areconfirmed to exhibit at the event’s newthree-floor venue – The Business DesignCentre in London on 20th and 21stSeptember.Showcasing the best selection ofinnovative new products, packaging,equipment and technologies that the out ofhome food and drink market has to offer.This year’s exhibitor line-up includes bignames like Delice de France, Tudor, Pidy,Kavis, Kimbo UK, Metro Drinks, Bel UKand New York Delhi. There will also befirst time appearances from HJ HeinzFoodservice, Ginsters, Dr Oetker,Donatantonio, Bagel Nash, Irwin’sBakery, Cheese Cellar, Divine Chocolate,Little’s, Cars Food and Robot Coupe.The show’s popular 48-strongInnovation Zone, includes specialistsmaller producers like Serbian NaturalFood, Serious Pig, Melina Foods, MIPasta, JUNA, Filbert’s Fine Foods, Charbrew, Samosas, Dr Oats, Outshot,Maynard House Orchards, Brand Standand more.lunch! enables businesses to see somefantastic innovation first hand, hence whythousands of lunch! devotees annuallytravel from all across the UK and Europe toattend.Returning show features include theBritish Smoothed Championships andWorking lunch! seminar Theatre, bothsponsored by Marini, as well as theInnovation Challenge Live! and InnovationChallenge Showcase. Keynote highlightsinclude a Q&A with Pert A Manger’sdirector of food Caroline Croma, plusmarket trend reports and insights fromAllegra’s Simon Stenning and Horizon’sEmma Read.lunch! is at the Business DesignCentre, London, on 20th and 21stSeptember. To register free, visitwww.lunchshow.co.uk, quotingpriority code LUN12FD.60-61:Layout 1 17/8/12 11:57 Page 1LUNCHwww.fdiforum.net61Carrs FoodsCarrs Foods’ St PierreBrioche-to-Go is a new rangeof individually wrapped,traditional sweet Frenchbakery products targeted atthe travel and leisure sectorand coffee shop markets.With increasing out-of-home breakfast sales andcontinued growth in UKbrioche sales, these temptcustomers to try somethingnew, making easy alternativesto morning pastries oranytime-snacks. Individuallywrapped for freshness andconvenience and available ina variety of shapes andflavours from Choc Chip,Apple & Raisin and CrèmePâtissière or Plain sweet brioche, they suit a wide range of serviceoperations, whether eat in, takeaway, vending or kiosk. Brioche is soft, sweet bread enriched with egg and crème fraîche, madeto an authentic French recipe. St Pierre Brioche-to-Go compliments CarrsFoods’ already broad portfolio of family size brioche loaves and “tear &share” products, crêpes, waffles and part-baked breads, all with excellentshelf life. Tel: 0161 946 1355 www.carrsfoods.co.ukStand U209RationalRational says itsmulti-taskingSelfCookingCenterwhitefficiency, onshow at lunch!, isthe ideal cookingplatform forrestaurants andtakeaways.The latestversion ofRational’s awardwinning combisteamer has a special new technology, Efficient LevelControl, designedfor busy catering businesses that need to cook a variety of different foodsin a short space of time. Because different food types can be cooked at the same time so easily,ELC maximises the output of the SelfCookingCenter whitefficiency –especially useful in peak periods. Furthermore, it can increase cookingcapacity by up to 30% and reduce energy consumption by up to 20%compared to previous models. Visitors can book themselves on to a free combi cooking seminar,where they can try the latest SelfCookingCenter whitefficiency forthemselves, with expert guidance and training from Rational chefs. Theseminars are happening around the UK – and attendees get a free lunchas part of the deal. Tel: 0800 389 2944 www.rational-UK.comStand 115Bounce Natural Energy BallsBounce is goodfor you. Madefrom the best,healthyingredientsBounce NaturalEnergy Balls are aconvenient andtasty way tonourish yourbody, satisfy yourhunger andsustain yourenergy.Bounce is alsoeasy to grab andgo. The Balls are ideally sized to slip into your pocket or handbag andthey pack a powerful punch. Unlike most other snacks Bounce iscrammed full of vitamins and nutrients, and uses high quality carbs thatprovide slow release energy to help you avoid the blood-sugarrollercoaster. Bounce think their Balls taste fabulous too. Why don’t you be thejudge? Join them at lunch! to taste the new Bounce Coconut &Macadamia Protein Bliss Ball.Tel: 0845 838 2579Email: balls@bouncefoods.comStand 328ByotrolByotrol is delivering newlevels of performance to thefood and drink industry, wherehygiene is vital. Byotrol’sproduct range offers long-lasting microbial control againstall microbes including Listeria,Legionella, E.coli, Salmonella, Saureus and campylobacter.Byotrol is a technology towhich organisms cannotdevelop resistance. The productrange has been specificallyformulated to tackle the hygieneissues involved in today’scomplex commercial foodenvironments.Byotrol removes the need forany other cleaning productsacross the entire factory andcan be used everywhere as it isalcohol-free and non-flammable.Ultimately removing the number of hygiene chemicals required on site.It can offer cost efficiencies and improve profitability as it makes surfaceseasier to clean and uses less detergent and water which delivers ‘HolisticTotal Hygiene Control’. It is safe to use on all surfaces including stainlesssteel, aluminium, galvanised or chrome finishes, rubber and plastics andmost importantly is gentle on skin.Tel: 01925 742000 Email: info@byotrol.comwww.byotrol.co.ukStand: 160Visit www.fdiforum.netGary Hilton ofByotrol60-61:Layout 1 17/8/12 11:57 Page 262www.fdiforum.neteasyFairsPACKAGING INNOVATIONSMajor names explore packaging inan online ethical worldVisitors to easyFairs PackagingInnovations London on 4th and 5thOctober at the Business Design Centre willnot only have plenty to see but also massesto think about Coca-Cola Enterprises,Tesco Direct and The FairtradeFoundation are just some of the big namesaddressing packaging’s hottest issues at theshow’s free-to-attend learnShops.Emma Gotch, On-line Packaging andChannel Manager and Mark Forrest,Quality Control Manager at Tesco Directwill discuss the challenges of onlinepackaging. Between them, they’ll cover thechallenges facing the fast-growing on-linesector for general merchandise productsand some of the work they are doing toimprove process and packagingperformance. David Clayton-Smith, who is currentlyChairman of The Fairtrade Foundationand has over 25 years’ business experienceworking at board-level for blue-chiporganisations will talk about ‘The ethicalconsumer and your brand.’He says, “I look forward to showingmarketers, brand managers and ownershow we’re all ethical consumers to adegree, what drives the ethical consumer,how they can tap into them and how theissue is about so much more than simplyputting a badge on your pack or adoptinggreener packaging.” The battle to create fully recyclablebottles has been long won, and Coca-Colawas undoubtedly one of the firstinnovators in this area developing theworld’s first recyclable PET plasticbeverage bottle. Nick Brown, AssociateDirector for Coca-Cola, will outline howthe world’s biggest drinks brand iscontinually tackling the sustainabilitychallenge.Due to popular demand The BIGPackaging Debate will be returning, whichwill see the country’s leading PackagingSpecialists, Environmentalists and BrandConsultants take part in a lively packagingQuestion Time style session. Plus, thelatest packaging innovation ideas will bepitched to industry expert ‘Lions’ at aDragons’ Den-inspired contest. For further information,visit www.easyFairs.com/PI-LONDON or call 02088 438804.Packaging InnovationsLondon is always a greatevent and this year’s is noexception with top speakersand the chance to seedevelopments up close andpersonal. What’s on offer atthe capital’s premierpackaging expo?Nick Brown of CocaCola is set to speakat the event onsustainability62-63:Layout 1 17/8/12 11:10 Page 1easyFairsPACKAGING INNOVATIONSwww.fdiforum.net63RippatapeTMfromPayneUnilever has underlined the easy openingcredentials of RippatapeTMfrom Payne bychoosing it for a new men’s groomingmultipack offer in Chile.The tape is being used on 20,000promotional cardboard gift boxes. Each packcontains a 400ml shampoo and deodourantbody spray. A 4mm, 60 micron RippatapeTMnear the top of the rear of the box allows theend user easy access, and also helps makeclear to the consumer precisely where thepack should be opened.Unilever’s use of RippatapeTMwas drivenby the desire to make the packagingconsumer-friendly, frustration-free and safeand It was clear that Payne’s solution metthese needs. Developed by Payne,RippatapeTMoffers a safer means of openingcartons and can also provide boxreinforcement, by adding strength to weakareas of the carton and eliminating the needfor perforations adding to the environmentaladvantages of a pack.Tel: +44 (0)115 975 9000Email: sales@payne-worldwide.comwww.payne-worldwide.comStand F5Innovia FilmsInnovia Films is aleading globalmanufacturer of two‘families’ of specialityproducts - BiaxiallyOrientedPolypropylene (BOPP)and Cellulose basedfilms – used forpackaging a widerange of consumergoods such asconfectionery, tea andpasta.At easyFairsLondon, Innovia willbe promoting itsexisting products and showcasing new innovations and conceptspossible using its films under the themes of Shelf Life, Sustainable,Security, Brand Enhancement and Safety.This includes barrier to mineral oils, features to counteractcounterfeiting, easy opening films, lightweighting of packs by replacingcardboard sleeves with films and digitally printed substrates offeringmaximum shelf appeal.NatureFlex™ is Innovia’s certified compostable flexible packaging film.It is made from renewable resources, available in transparent, metallisedand coloured varieties and can be combined with other biomaterials togive many different bespoke options to package designers and endusers.Tel: +44 16973 42281 Email: filmsinfo@innoviafilms.comwww.innoviafilms.comStand VG16Flexipol Packaging LtdFlexipol isone of theUK’s leadingpackagingmanufacturers– a companywhich worksclosely with itscustomers toprovideimaginative,dynamic andcost effectivepackaging solutions.By fully understanding their customer’s needs and requirements, Flexipolpride themselves in having the ability to offer an innovative approach toproviding sometimes unique, often imaginative, but always a cost effectivepackaging solution to an increasingly diverse clientele. Flexipol extrude, print and convert all polyethylene based products inhouse with the capability to print and convert other substrates. Theymanufacture a variety of different products which can be viewed on theproduct page of their website at www.flexipol.co.uk. Flexipol is a BRC andMarks & Spencer approved supplier.Tel: 01706 222 792 Email: sales@flexipol.co.ukStand F13www..netfdiforumfdiforum62-63:Layout 1 17/8/12 11:10 Page 2Invaluable advice fromindustry specialistsMeet the expert64www.fdiforum.net64-65:Layout 1 17/8/12 11:11 Page 1Lakeviewproviding the springboard for successful growth at Natural Balance FoodsNatural Balance Foods boasts a range of healthy cereal bars and flavour-infused raisin snacks that can be found in ‘free from’ sections ofTesco, Waitrose, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Boots, Holland & Barrett and other stores. The pressure increased substantially when Natural Balance Foods successfully extended its product listing with Tesco. Co-founder GregCombs says, “This meant seven-day delivery and coping with a wide range of volume requirements, which resulted in a ten-fold increase inthe number of transactions.”Previously an order was handled seven times by individual staff. With the Lakeview system this has been cut and manual intervention isonly required twice throughout the process. Greg Combs says, “This has freed up our back-office staff to undertake much more valuabletasks on behalf of the business and our customers.”Work is currently underway to incorporate an iPad app and web client to allow remote access to the Lakeview system.For more information visit www.lakeview.co.uk/food or call the Lakeview team on 0845 388 3329.www.fdiforum.net65Datelpresents Sage ERP X3 – the ERP choice for food and drink businessesMore than most industries, food and drink companies need an effective IT system to integrate processes across the business,accommodate changing operational demands and provide accurate information to maintain control.Sage ERP X3 combines advanced manufacturing, distribution, warehousing, customer relationship management and accountingfunctionality with features that address the unique and specialised needs of your company. Datel, Sage’s largest UK business partner,specialises in working with food and drink companies to provide Sage ERP solutions that help meet customer demands.Sage ERP X3 has been adopted by a number of companies including Ruskim Seafoods, a leading importer and distributor of fish, meatand poultry. Andrew Russell, Financial Director at Ruskim Seafoods, says, “Sage ERP X3 contains impressive functionality within a single,up-to-the-minute system that will be easy to deploy and cost effective across our five sites. Datel understand the industry and how we canget the most out of an ERP solution”Datel’s expertise combined with the functionality, low cost of ownership and rapid deployment of Sage ERP X3 provides a return on yourinvestment.For more information about Sage ERP X3 for the food and drink industry, visitwww.foodanddrinksoftware.com or call 0845 521 1875.Creative Learning SolutionsCaterers must ensure their food hygiene training reaches high standardsIt’s estimated one in ten people could be subject to a food borne illness each year, so anyone who works in a catering or hospitalityenvironment must be properly equipped to deliver a safe product to their customers.Caterers need to know of the importance of hygiene, the food handler’s legal responsibilities and their role in monitoring food safetyprocedures, and how to store, cook and serve food safely. As well as being delivered as part of a formal training course, it can also becarried out interactively online in the workplace.Hence the value of the Food Safety Interactive programme, developed by Creative Learning Solutions, which enables staff to gain arecognised certificate in food hygiene quickly and effectively. Initially developed for the hospitality industry, it’s now also widely used byfood manufacturers. The programme follows the RSPH Level 2 Food Safety in Catering syllabus and is endorsed by the Society of FoodHygiene and Technology. Successful completion enables caterers to demonstrate to the regulators that their staff have been trainedproperly in accordance with national standards.Creative Learning Solutions also offer courses on the Essentials of Food Hygiene and Food Nutrition and Healthy Eating. More courseswill be available soon.For more details and an online demonstration, visit www.clsolutions.co.uk or call 0845 456 2160.64-65:Layout 1 17/8/12 11:11 Page 266-70:Layout 1 17/8/12 14:10 Page 1CONFERENCES AND EVENTSwww.fdiforum.net67ShowstoppingsuccessAt a time when there is a spirit ofconsolidation in the industry, and theimportance of sharing ideas andinnovation has been repeatedlyemphasised, it’s not surprising there are agrowing number of meetings, conferencesand exhibitions across the world.Indeed, many of the exhibitions that wefeature each month in our pages havereported their highest ever attendances inthe past few years. With most of the worldsuffering from the financial downturn,that’s perhaps surprising but it’s clear thatinnovation is now the key focus forbusinesses looking to future success. Theopportunity to review the latest productsup close, and hear from distinguishedspeakers from the industry, can provide ahuge amount of inspiration.We hear much these days about howmuch business is carried out online, whichcould have been considered a blow for theconference sector – they’re no longer theonly place where products can be seenfrom all angles and company’s websitescan serve as a permanent marketing tool.Yet the most successful exhibitions haveembraced the new technology – making iteasier for visitors to plan and get around,supporting the speakers by offering uptheir presentations online after the eventand creating a buzz on social media.More and more exhibiting companies,too, are investing in audio-visualequipment that can give across thecompany’s message in a more effective waythan some 2D stands. A growing numberof companies are also using newtechnology to produce unique interactiveexperiences that will keep visitorsentertained and, best of all, technology hasnow progressed to the point that theyneedn’t have to lug around bulky andexpensive hardware.The food and drink industry’s array ofconferences and events is a large one andthe challenge for organisers is to ensure thattheir show stands out from the crowd.Certainly at a time when businesses arereviewing their outgoings, spending ontransport and accommodation to attend halfa dozen virtually identical shows withvirtually identical exhibitors and speakerline-ups is being seen as a waste of money –far better to attend one major show wherethe largest possible range of potential clientsand contacts will be in attendance.Yet at the same time, overwhelmingvisitors through sheer scale alone can leadto issues as those attending simply don’thave the time or stamina to battle throughthe huge exhibitor list and conversationscan be frustratingly brief. One of the mostcommon pitfalls is to cram a conference orevent with far too much content. Theremay be a particularly impressive line-up ofspeakers but in trying to fit too many in tooshort space a time, speeches could becomerushed to the extent of becomingunintelligible, or overrun spectacularly,leading to some panicked rearrangementlater. In addition, a speaker programmepacked with everyone of any import in thesector may seem impressive, but such is thelarge number of conferences these days it’slikely many will be speaking at numerousConference and events organisers are rising to the challenge ofcreating a more interactive and sustainable approachOrganisers need to ensure their speakerprogramme brings wit and wisdomCOURTESY CONFERENCE AND HOSPITALITY SHOW69 66-70:Layout 1 17/8/12 14:10 Page 268www.fdiforum.netMANAGED BYShropshire Food Enterprise Centre, a centre of excellence for food and drinkwww.heff.co.ukShropshire Food Enterprise Centre Conference and meeting rooms Fully equipped commercial kitchen Demonstration area Development chef Café and local food store 12 food production units for lease Private hire and team building events also accommodatedShropshire Food Enterprise Centre is perfect for small scale product development, photo-shoots,product presentations and launches within a professional environment.We work across the food sector with services for large multiple retailers to small food and drinkproducers.Please call us on 01743 452818 for more informationowned by Shropshire Council66-70:Layout 1 17/8/12 14:11 Page 3Next >