< Previous10 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netCall 0161 483 1232 to speak to our teamfood and drink innovationCampden BRIMADE IN THE UKHygienic surfaces for food & drink environmentsFoodsafeImprovedhygieneSeamlesssurfaceCampden BRIapprovedCharpakannouncesPackagingSurgery foreasyFairsCharpak are holding a‘Packaging Surgery’ on itsstand at the easyFairsPackaging Innovationsshow in London thisSeptember. On Stand D8,there will be a designer on hand to look at brand owners’ packaging issuesand to advise how Charpak can create innovative new designs withsustainability in mind.Justin Kempson, Sales Director, says “Retailers are specifically looking tothe premium end of the market to drive sales, Charpak is uniquely placed tohelp in this area. Visibility is the key driver for sales of premium products.Why would you hide a great looking product in a box?”At the event Charpak is also showing its latest patented product, theTwist-Loc – a genuine packaging reduction innovation. It is a crystal cleardome that locks a board base into it, removing the need for a base forming.Charpak are looking at other market sectors that could utilise thisinnovation.Danlers launch external BattenMount PIRoccupancyswitchDanlers havelaunched a new IP66rated, cost-effectiveBatten Mount Passiveinfra-red occupancyswitch which can deliversignificant energysavings.This easy fit, robustcontrol can be mountedonto the end of lighting battens via the 20mm knock out and benefits froman integrated unit: no separate power supply is required. The switch alsoincludes 1 metre of wire tails to connect to the lighting ballast.Danlers’ Batten Mount PIR incorporates a passive infra-red switch todetect movement of a warm body within the detection zone and includesa photocell to monitor the ambient light level which can be adjusted viathe internal lux adjuster. If no more movement is detected within a certaintime, then the PIR will switch off the load, therefore ensuring nounnecessary waste of energy. The time can be set via the internal time lagadjuster.Intelligent image processing withVisionSystem+The new VisionSystem+ from sensor manufacturer wenglor is a flexiblevision system which provides solutions for simple shape and positiondetection in addition to inspection for completeness on complexmeasuring tasks. The automatic tracking function also allows for objectdifferentiation, bulk goods analysis and optimised orientation correction.The modular system design consisting of Control Unit and Camera isdistinguished by the new Teach+ function which allows wenglor torespond to customer requirements extremely quickly. The user recordsthe affected segment of the production process to a data file andtransmits it to a service technician via wenglor’s website. Project settingsare optimised by wenglor and sent back to the user. After reading in theparameters, production can be continued at full speed. The entire processis completed without accessing the customer’s network.The new VisionSystem+ is ideally supplemented with an extensiverange of illumination technology to shed ideal light on any application.www.fdi04-11:Layout 1 27/8/13 14:07 Page 7Food & Drink International 11www.fdiforum.netforum.netIncrease weighing consistencywith UKAS weight calibrationMETTLERTOLEDO’s masslab has beenUKAS accreditedfor calibration forover two years andthey are now ableto make thisservice available tocustomers atwww.mt.com/uk-weight-calibration.Good practiceguidelines advise that regular checks on the condition and accuracy ofweights should be performed. The accuracy of test weights can beaffected over time by environmental influences or deterioration due to use.This means weight calibration can prove particularly important.The mass lab has been designed to accurately calibrate weights, withina carefully controlled environment. Accreditation meets the requirementsof ISO/IEC 17025:2005 and UKAS calibration certificates detail thedescription of the weight, its uncertainty of measurement and deviation tothe tolerance limits of OIML.3M™ Clean-Trace™ Surface Protein Testss 2APIDs #ONVENIENTs 3IMPLEs %ASY TO 5SE3M™ Clean-Trace™ ATP Systemss $ETECTS CONTAMINATION ON SURFACE AND IN WATERs 3UPERIOR REPEATABILITY*s 0OWERFUL DATA TRENDING SOFTWAREs %ASY TO USEQuality, Reliability,Simplicity*References: 1. The repeatability of hygiene test systems in measurement of low levels of ATP. W.J. Simpson, C.J. Giles, H.A. Flockhart. Cara Technology Limited, Leatherhead Enterprise Centre, UK Report 30606, 27 July 2006. 2. Protocol for assessing the sensitivity of hygiene test systems for live microorganisims and food residue. W.J. Simpson, J.L Archibald, C.J. Giles. Cara Technology Limited, Leatherhead Enterprise Centre, UK Report 120906, 27 July 2006.**Terms and conditions – 3M reserves the right to set the trial length and swab usage. Offer open to new customers dealing directly with 3M. 3M and Clean-Trace and trademarks of the 3M Company © 3M 2013.To arrange a free trial** call 01509 613859(YGIENE -ONITORING 3OLUTIONS FROM - TO RAPIDLY ASSESS ORGANIC CONTAMINATION FROM MICROBIAL OR PRODUCT RESIDUESOFRIP Finishing investment strategygathers paceFRIPFinishing hasinstalled theirthird Bobst 126foiler into theirStockportpremises.The £450,000purchasereflects FRIP’sconfidence inthe large formatoiling market,where the machine will be primarily targeted towards meeting the needsand demands of the packaging and point of sale markets. The machinehas been fully reconditioned by American International Machinery andfeatures the latest Eagle Systems hot foiling retrofit with advancedindexing and foil control. This investment follows on from a similarinstallation of a Bobst 126BMA into FRIP’s Hinckley facility in April.FRIP Group Managing Director Leslie Gibson says, “The machine willenable us to offer greater flexibility to our Northern customer base as wellas complimenting both our Hinckley and Glasgow sites.”In total, FRIP operate seven Bobst foilers across the group giving FRIPan unrivalled large format capacity and ability to respond to high volumerequirements of the print, publishing and packaging sectors.04-11:Layout 1 27/8/13 14:07 Page 8To REGISTER for free, go to ZZZÀHXURSHHX)',But words that play a vital role in the success of any business in the food and beverage industry. That’s why we place them at the heart of everything we do.Fi Europe, the global business platform for food andbeverage ingredients, is an opportunity to source innovative products, grow your market share and nurture your business network. An industry staple for over 25 years, this unique exhibition attracts more than 1,300 leading ingredients suppliers, for 3 days, under one roof.7KHSHUIHFWUHFLSHIRUVXFFHVV²1RYHPEHUMesse FrankfurtGermany#)LB*OREDOSearch for )RRGLQJUHGLHQWV)L(XURSH)L$VLD)L3KLOLSSLQHV)L6RXWK$PHULFD)L,QGLD)L$VLD&KLQD)L,VWDQEXO)L&RQIHUHQFHV7KUHHVLPSOHZRUGVVRXUFHJURZDQGQXUWXUH12:Layout 1 27/8/13 10:50 Page 1Food & Drink International 13www.fdiforum.netPasteurisable PET jar deliverssupply chain benefitsPackaging solutions specialist APPE has launched a PET jar capable ofhot-fill and pasteurisation up to 95°C.The new ThermaLite jar is the result of the company’s previously-announced strategic partnership with Nissei ASB and offers foodmanufacturers and retailers a variety of convenience and sustainabilitybenefits over more traditional packaging formats such as glass.APPE says the jar is up to 85% lighter than glass equivalents with a smallerfootprint, delivering huge savings in transport costs both before and afterfilling. It also uses less energy during the filling process, as well as reducingnoise levels and avoiding the risk of breakages on the line. It is currentlyavailable in six sizes from 370ml to 720ml in round and octagonal designs,with further shapes and sizes in development.The lightweight shatterproof construction offers vital safety andconvenience benefits and, in retail markets, the clarity of the PET createsexcellent on-shelf impact.RPC Oakham catering for CaterforceIndependent food consortium Caterforce has selected RPC ContainersOakham to manufacture the packs for its latest range of products for thecatering industry.The 200PS 2.5L injection-moulded tub is being produced in white PP forthe Chefs’ Selections by Caterforce range of fruit fillings and sauces – thefirst time the catering giant has sourced containers from RPC Oakham.The container is also decorated at the Oakham site using in-mouldlabelling (IML). The full colour label matches those used across the Chefs’Selections range. In addition to the ease of use in a catering environment,the lightweight, shatterproof characteristics of the plastic containers givethem a safety advantage in the kitchen.The RPC Oakham range is available in sizes from 1.8-25L and althoughCaterforce has chosen a no-handle option, it can also easily be fitted with aplastic or metal handle.Don’t forgetyou can now readFood & Drink International Digital Editionsnow available on iPad & iPhonewww.fdiforum.netIdeal for those who spendtime away fromthe officeonthego!13:Layout 1 27/8/13 11:00 Page 114:Layout 1 27/8/13 10:51 Page 1Spiroflow launchesenhanced C1 bulk bag fillerSpiroflow has upgraded one of its most popular weighfillers for pallet handled bags – the C1.Ideal for low to medium volume use where bulk bags filledon pallets are moved by forklift truck, the new C1 facilitatesdust-free, accurate filling of up to twenty bulk bags per hour.Its base is directly mounted on an approved load cell weighplatform and the required weight can be pre-set forautomatic cut-off. The platform includes a vibration facility foran even, accurate fill and effective compaction – resulting ina stable load for both storage and transportation.Boasting modular construction for ease of modification,the new C1 now features automatic height adjustment for different sized bags.Rob Hudson, Managing Director at Spiroflow, says, “Our C Series of weigh fillers remain extremely popular as they’reboth efficient and versatile, and we’re confident the new C1 will prove an equally successful addition to our range.”Food & Drink International 15www.fdiforum.netCargill reshapes itscocoa and chocolatesales teamCargill’s cocoa and chocolate business hasreshaped its sales team to create a morecustomer-driven operation, under the leadership ofnewly-appointed Sales and Marketing DirectorEmiel van Dijk.Emiel, who joined from Cargill’s Europeanrefined oils business, says, “This initiative hasbeen driven by our belief that by getting closer toour customers we can create genuine partnershipsto make them even more successful. This newstructure allows us to increase our engagement with customers, to meet their needs more fully,with greater agility and efficiency.”The 75-strong sales team, which includes a number of new appointments, is now organised inseven geographical clusters rather than on product lines. This brings the sales team physicallynearer to customers. It also enables each sales person to have a more in-depth understanding ofspecific market requirements.The new structure operates worldwide, with North and South America already operating regionalteams under regional sales leadership.Herma 400 VFFS drivesdown labelling costsHERMA UK has now successfully carried out overtwo hundred installations of their HERMA 400 VFFSlabelling unit onto Vertical form, Fill & Seal machines.The HERMA 400 VFFS is supplied with an integralmounting frame containing rollers. This allows thepackaging film to be rerouted around the labelapplicator and the label applied firmly and accuratelyin line. The system works equally well with printed orplain packaging film and on intermittent andcontinuous VFFS machines. Speeds of up to 200bags per minute are possible.The system is based around the advanced HERMA400 servo label applicator. The applicator hasintegrated control so no external control box isrequired. This makes integration very straightforwardwith typical installation times being less than fourhours.The HERMA 400 VFFS typically has a paybackperiod of under a year and will apply labels far moreaccurately than hand application.Ultracoat helps stop the rot in foodand drinkprocessingA proven and accredited epoxy coatingsystem, Ultracoat from FerncoEnvironmental, has become the championof the food and drink manufacturingindustry, as it provides the ultimate inrepair, rehabilitation and protection ofgrease traps, settlement tanks, manholesand other trade effluent chambers.Due to the chemical composition of thetrade effluent, chambers traditionally builtwith concrete and brick become corrodedover time. Maintenance then becomesmore expensive and the facility may evenexperience downtime. Now, thanks to thehighly chemical resistant (pH 2-14) Ultracoat epoxy spray applied coatingsystem, these structures can be efficiently repaired and permanentlyprotected, extending their life by up to fifty years.As many companies are being hit by increased effluent charges,Ultracoat provides a cost-effective and permanent solution, avoiding thedisruption of replacement. In terms of whole of life costs, it is reduced to aminimum.MAP cheese wrapper givesreclosable or pillow packsPFM has broadened its range of wrapping equipment for the cheese andsliced meat markets with a high speed MAP flow-wrapper able to produceboth reclosable packs and standard pillow packs.Capable of speeds up to 100 a minute in reclosable MAP mode, theScirocco-ZIP uses either zipper or mini-hook profile yet can be changedover to produce pillow packs at speeds up to 150 a minute in less thantwenty minutes.An inverted machine, it accepts product onto the film, which carries itthrough a forming box set at 90° to normal, so the longitudinal seal is madeat the side, where the zipper tape is also introduced and sealed in place.When conventional pillow packs are required, film forming stations areexchanged for a traditional forming box and fin seals are made from aboveby an additional longitudinal sealing mechanism, which lowersautomatically into place via a motor drive.BEFOREAFTER15:Layout 1 27/8/13 11:01 Page 116 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netIMPORT & EXPORTThe Asia-Pacific area has undergonesome of the most intensive and impressivedevelopment anywhere in the world overthe last few years, and is becoming amassively important area for food anddrink companies to target. Singapore inparticular is becoming a major strategichub for major multinationals and anumber of other forward thinkingcompanies are taking the opportunity tobase their operations in the country.One of the most recent arrivals isbeverage giant Diageo, who have justopened their flagship Asia PacificTechnical Centre in Singapore. The newfacility realises an important strategicmilestone for Diageo and underscores thecompany’s commitment to expanding itsfoothold in Asia-Pacific, which is thelargest spirits market globally.In fact, Diageo expects Asia to accountfor 20% of its global revenue by 2015, sothe opening of the Technical Centre inTuas represents a direct investment aspart of this growth strategy, enhancingtheir liquid and packaging developmentcapabilities in the region, supportingDiageo’s brand change and innovationinitiatives across its entire brand portfolioin Asia. It employs about thirty technicalstaff that will lead in innovation, qualityand assurance and, increasingly importantto the company and its customers,environmental sustainability.The Centre also boasts specialisedprocesses that will evaluate complex,multi-part packaging typical of limited-edition or super premium products, whichare priority categories to drive the growthof Diageo’s business in Asia-Pacific. TheSingapore location will also enhanceDiageo’s customer service capabilities inthe region, enabling shortened responsetimes to enquiries from regional marketsand faster testing results.Gerry O’Hagan, Operational ExcellenceDirector of Spirits & Wine at Diageo,emphasises the importance of the Centre’slocation. He says, “Today, spiritsconsumption in Asia-Pacific is the highestglobally and a third of the world’swealthiest people are in Asia. For anumber of years, Diageo has been aligningits strategy and investment ininfrastructure, such as the newTechnical Centre inSingapore, to realise thepotential of new emergingmarkets and the growthin premium qualityproducts and luxurybrands in Asia.”Joy Rice, Supply ChainSupport Director at DiageoAsia Pacific Supply &Procurement, adds, “Singapore’sproximity to key Asian markets, apool of high calibre talent and a solidinfrastructure makes it an ideal base tosite our regional supply chain capabilities.Establishing our regional TechnicalCentre in Singapore will enable us torespond at pace to the demands of theregion, capitalise on the growing appetitefor localised, customised and superpremium offerings, in addition tostrengthening our reputation as one of theleading providers of premium drinkexperiences.”Diageo isn’t the only major company tohave found Singapore the perfect locationto invest. Unilever has opened Four AcresSingapore, the company’s first globalleadership development centre outside ofthe UK – and again it’s the region’sspectacular growth that has encouragedthe move. Developing and emergingmarkets now account for over 55% of theThe governmentin Singapore areparticularly keen topromote the nation as the“Home for Talent”Where eastmeets westThis month we look at the world’s leading logistical hub, Singapore.Home to some of the industry’s biggest names and for good reason…company’s global revenue. Four Acres Singapore will deliver morethan half of all of Unilever’s globalleadership development programmes, aspart of a single, fully global curriculum.The academic programme has beendeveloped in partnership with INSEAD,Harvard Business School and SingaporeManagement University and, with theopening of the new campus, Unilever willhave the capability to deliver training toaround 2800 people annually, across bothlocations.Paul Polman, Chief Executive Officer atUnilever, says, “Four Acres London hasset the standard in leadership developmentsince it was established over sixty yearsago, underpinning our commitment tonurturing world class talent. The launch ofFour Acres Singapore will continue thistradition, further lifting our capacity and16-19:Layout 1 27/8/13 11:23 Page 1Food & Drink International 17www.fdiforum.netIMPORT & EXPORTunderlining our commitment to Asia as anincreasingly important hub for talent.”That’s a message the government in Singaporeare particularly keen to repeat as they are nowtrying to promote the nation as the “Home forTalent”. The aim is to create what they describe asan “ecosystem of educational institutes, corporateuniversities and government-run programmes”,and the high living standards make it highly likelyto be able to attract, develop and retain talent.The key initiative as part of this drive is theLeadership Initiatives, Networks and Knowledgetalent and leadership ecosystem and, throughLINK, Singapore aims to bring together the supplyand demand for talent development needs.One benefit Singapore can offer for the foodand drink industry is that it is a major player insupply chain management. In fact, the 2012Logistics Performance Index by The World Bank19 PHOTO: WWW.DAVIDCOPEMAN.CO.UKPHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/LEUNGCHOPANPaul Polman, ChiefExecutive Officer atUnilever, says FourAcres Singapore isunderlining theircommitment to Asiaas an increasinglyimportant hub fortalent.16-19:Layout 1 27/8/13 11:23 Page 216-19:Layout 1 27/8/13 11:23 Page 3Food & Drink International 19www.fdiforum.netIMPORT & EXPORTranked Singapore as the number onelogistics hub amongst 155 countriesglobally – and that’s got to be a majorfactor in Singapore’s boom. To emphasisethe importance of the ASEAN region,Hong Kong was placed second.Mona Haddad, Sector Manager of theWorld Bank’s International TradeDepartment, says of the results,“Infrastructure stands out as the chiefdriver of progress in top performers,followed by improvements in logisticsservices, and customs and bordermanagement. All top performers showstrong cooperation between the public andprivate sectors, and a comprehensiveapproach in the development of services,infrastructure and efficient logistics.”Singapore’s strategic location in theheart of South East Asia and at the nexusof major shipping lanes has consistentlymade it an important logistics hub andconduit for world trade, to the extent thattwenty of the top 25 global logisticsplayers – the likes of DHL and Kuehne +Nagel – conduct operations in Singapore.To emphasise what is on offer,Singapore’s Changi Airport is one ofAsia’s largest cargo airports and is servedby over 6500 weekly flights connecting to240 cities in sixty countries, handlingclose to two million tonnes of cargo.Singapore is also boasts the world’sbusiest transhipment hub, handling abouta seventh of the world’s containertranshipment throughput or 31.26 millionTEUs of containers in 2012. Singapore isconnected by two hundred shipping linesto six hundred ports in 123 countries.Companies also benefit from specialisedinfrastructure including the AirportLogistics Park of Singapore in the airport’sfree-trade zone, the Changi InternationalLogisPark which facilitates regionaldistribution and the Banyan LogisPark onJurong Island which is specificallydesigned with the needs of chemicalcompanies very much in mind.It’s not just the facilities that aremaking Singapore such an attractivedestination for food and drink companiesto locate their offices and distributioncentres. One obvious driver is the long-term shift in trade and investment fromthe west to the east, which will provideever more opportunities for growth in theregion. All signs point to this areabecoming increasingly affluent and the oldidea of products flowing from the cheapermanufacturing countries such as China,Indonesia and India to the west is now nolonger so relevant. A growing middle classmeans that the product flow now alsofrequently heads in the other directionwith western companies tapping intoincreased enthusiasm – while food anddrink products from Asia continue toimpress developing palates in the west.The ASEAN nations in general, andSingapore in particular, are also wellplaced to benefit from furtherconsolidation in the sector, as firms aim tomake the most of scale efficiencies andimprove their cross-border capabilities.Asia has always had an advantage in low-cost competition and frugal engineering,the product design approach thatemphasises using the bare minimum ofresources to create basic, no-frillsproducts. That’s not to say that companiesare sacrificing quality for quantity but arecognition that the established methodsget effective results.Singapore’s logistical prowess and itsgrowing middle class explains the hugeinterest in the area in recent years – and ifthe new educational developments areanything to go by, it looks set to remain apowerhouse for several generations.To emphasisewhat is on offer,Singapore’s Changi Airportis one of Asia’s largestcargo airports and is servedby over 6500 weekly flightsconnecting to 240 cities insixty countries16-19:Layout 1 27/8/13 11:23 Page 4Next >