INTERNATIONALFood&DrinkFood&Drinkwww.fdiforum.netSEPTEMBER 2014£3.50 STERLINGLean andLearnTogetherLean andLearnTogetherLUNCH!ENGINEERING ANDCOMPONENTSJoin us at the PPMA Show Stand F22, NEC, Birmingham, 30th September - 2nd OctoberJoin us at the PPMA Show Stand F22, NEC, Birmingham, 30th September - 2nd OctoberNEWS01:Layout 1 22/8/14 14:35 Page 1With over 25 years experience in pumping viscous materials, Kecol is the number one choice of many of the World’s leading pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food manufacturers.Kecol equipment is used to transfer flowable & non-flowable materials from drums,IBC’s, mixing vessels and process vessels of various shapes, sizes and designs,without heating the material.Kecol’s extensive range of equipment is designed to transfer products from tripleconcentrate Tomato Paste through to Petroleum Jelly and Mascara, quickly, cleanlyand efficiently from standard 200 litre drums, tapered or conical drums fitted with anaseptic bag, tote bins and IBC’s.Our vast experience has shown there are nevertwo applications the same and that’s why wealso offer bespoke systems designed and manufactured to suit your specific vessels and production requirements.Here are just a few of the products we pump: . Petroleum Jelly . Magnesium Hydroxide . Mascara . Lanolin . Lip Gloss . Veterinary Creams . Eye Ointments .Paraffin Wax . Face Scrub . Teething Gels . Medical Adhesives . Toothpaste . Wax . Sun Lotions . Aluminium Hydroxide . Hand /Face Creams . Shaving Cream . Glycerine . Honey . Cake Batter . Butter . Mayonnaise . Peanut Butter . Fruit Concentrate . Margarine . Jam . Tomato Puree . Chopped Tomato . Pie Fillings . Syrups . Biscuit Creams . Caramel Products . Fruit Pastes .Cooking Fats . Fondants . Sweet Mince Meat . High Viscosity Grease . Mastic . Wood Filler . Silicon . Paint . Ink . Polymers . Epoxy Pastes . Sealants . Glue . ResinklkTel: 01746 764311Fax: 01746 763375 Email: sales@kecol.co.ukNOW ATEX APPROVEDSystem for IBC’sSystem for 4 x palletmounted drumsTrolleyMounted Vertical orHorizontalpumpsHere are just a few of the products we pump: . Petroleum Jelly . Magnesium Hydroxide . Mascara . Lanolin . Lip Gloss . Veterinary Creams . Eye Ointments .Paraffin Wax . Face Scrub . Teething Gels . Medical Adhesives . Toothpaste . Wax . Sun Lotions . Aluminium Hydroxide . Hand /Face Creams . Shaving Cream . Glycerine . Honey . Cake Batter . Butter . Mayonnaise . Peanut Butter . Fruit Concentrate . Margarine . Jam . Tomato Puree . Chopped Tomato . Pie Fillings . Syrups . Biscuit Creams . Caramel Products . Fruit Pastes .Cooking Fats . Fondants . Sweet Mince Meat . High Viscosity Grease . Mastic . Wood Filler . Silicon . Paint . Ink . Polymers . Epoxy Pastes . Sealants . Glue . ResinTel: 01746 764311Fax: 01746 763375 Email: sales@kecol.co.ukKECOLSTILL NO.1 FOR VISCOUS PUMPING SOLUTIONSwww.kecol.co.ukSystem for 4 x palletmounted drums02:Layout 1 22/8/14 09:56 Page 1ContentsSeptember 2014This magazine is now fully recyclable. By recyclingmagazines, you can help reduce waste and add to the5.5 million tonnes of paper already recycled by the UKpaper industry each year. Before you recycle yourmagazine, please ensure you remove all plasticwrapping, free gifts and samples. FoodandDrinkInternational@fdiforumwww.fdiforum.netcompany/fdiforumNews 5• General news • On line - production news• On the shelf - new products and initiatives • AppointmentsImport and export 14The UK offers somewhat of a revolving door offood and drink imports and exports. It’s nowonder it’s often seen as one of the mostimportant markets in the world.Insurance & investment 17Companies in the food and drink sector have noshortage of ideas – but how can they ensure theyhave the cash to turn these into a reality?Engineering & components 20Innovative approaches to engineering are beinghelped by the introduction of new talent to theindustryLaboratory showcase 23Facilities management 24Taking care of the working environment and yourstaff makes the difference between productsbeing manufactured to a high standard and fallingshort.Processing & packaging 26Innovations in processing and packaging areoffering increased security and quality – and afast return on investmentPPMA34As growth in the UK’s manufacturing sectorcontinues to accelerate, industry professionalsare poised to flock to this year’s PPMA Show, theUK’s premier, free-to-attend complete productionline event for processing and packagingmachinery.Editor:Steve Fisher (s.fisher@blmgroup.co.uk)Editor’s PA:Angela SharmanJournalists:Steve Williams (s.williams@blmgroup.co.uk)Mike Shields (m.shields@blmgroup.co.uk)Michael Fisher (m.fisher@blmgroup.co.uk)Sales Director:Teri CooperSales Manager:Becky RobertshawAssistant Sales Manager:Sam TrottSales:Nikki LoganTel: +44 (0) 1472 310302Accounts & Subscriptions:Dawn Cook, John DownesDesign & Production:Gary Jorgensen, Mark Casson, Rachel Green(studio@blmgroup.co.uk)Editorial:Tel: +44 (0) 1472 310305, Fax: +44 (0) 1472 310317Email:fdi@blmgroup.co.ukPart of the Business Link Magazine Group:Armstrong House, Armstrong Street,Grimsby, N E Lincs DN31 2QEEnglandAll rights reserved. No part of this publication may bereproduced, transmitted, photocopied, recorded orotherwise without express permission of the copyrightholder, for which application should be addressed firstto the publisher. While every reasonable care is taken,neither the publisher nor its participating agents acceptliability for loss or damage to prints, colourtransparencies, negatives or other material of whatevernature submitted to this publication. The viewsexpressed in this publication are not necessarily theviews of those held by the publisher.COVER PHOTOGRAPHSCOURTESY OFMain:shutterstock.com/Jiri VaclavekTop: Lunch!Middle: NylacastBottom: National FlexibleAmbient foods 48Ambient foods have perhaps the widest-rangingvariety of products going in the industry. How canmanufacturers make their wares stand out, whilepreparing them for store conditions too?easyFairs50Those working in the FMCG industry will havemasses to see at Packaging Innovations Londonand Luxury Packaging. The unique packagingevents return to the Business Design Centre,London on 30th September and 1st October. Lunch!52 The multi-award-winning lunch! show to theBusiness Design Centre, London on 23rd and24th September. The Restaurant Show53 Taking place from 6th-8th October at Earls Court2, The Restaurant Show is the go-to place for theindustry.Events54Your chance to keep abreast of forthcomingexhibitions and food fairs from around the worldClassified 57Food & Drink Diary 5803:Layout 1 22/8/14 12:56 Page 1Mercedes-Benz Used 1:Checked inside out - guaranteed.Approved Used Vans & Services from Mercedes-Benz.Quality Seal?All really good vans boast the three-pointed star. The best used ones get a special seal of approval as well: The Mercedes-Benz Used 1 Quality Seal stands for quality in every detail, for an exclusive range of additional services and for attractive terms and conditions.Change your vehicle now – it’s easy and risk–free – to a van with a Mercedes-Benz used vehicle warranty.www.mercedes-benz.co.uk/vans04:Layout 1 22/8/14 09:56 Page 1New release of LINKFRESH aids productivityLINKFRESH, provider of supplychain ERP solutions for the fresh foodindustry, has announced the latestproduct release for its LINKFRESHERP suite on Microsoft Dynamics NAV.This latest release includes featuresthat enhance productivity andefficiency for food supply chain users,including four new LINKFRESH UserRole Centres. These fully customisableRole Centres are designed to aid userproductivity by conveniently presenting the user with a role tailored, real time snapshot of alldata and operational information pertinent to each of these four key areas on one screen. Other features include LINKFRESH RapidStart, LINKFRESH Business Intelligence, LINKFRESHFarming Module, enhancements to the LINKFRESH Mobility suite and integrated LINKFRESHHelp Screens.LINKFRESH ERP is built on the world-class Microsoft Dynamics NAV ERP technology, and isofficially certified for Microsoft Dynamics. Earlier this year LINKFRESH announced the availabilityof its LINKFRESH ERP suite for the Microsoft Dynamics AX Platform.EnviroPure help deal with the wasteTo tackle current foodwaste problems, USA-based EnviroPureSystems has developeda fully automated,hyper-accelerated foodwaste decompositionsystem providing rapidbreak down andelimination of foodwaste on-site at thesource. First Choice willbe bringing the EPWsystem to the UK market and will be showcasing the technology at theforthcoming RWM Exhibition.The EnviroPure system offers a simple, easy to implement andeconomically attractive way to dispose of food waste: self-contained, smallfootprint, aerobic food waste decomposition system that eliminates foodwaste on-site where it is generated. The system breaks down the foodwaste in a submersed water-base environment producing a grey water bi-product that meets or exceeds regulatory standards for safe disposal intomunicipal waste water systems. The system uses a biodegradable BioMixadditive, an all-natural vitamin extract to accelerate the decompositionprocess. The result is complete elimination of food waste in 24 hours.OatWell lowers cholesterolOatWell, a source of 100% natural oat beta-glucan, has launched itscholesterol-loweringfood productsavailable at leadingBoots storesthroughout the UK.Oat beta-glucanhas been proven tolower cholesterollevels without sideeffects, helpingreduce the risk ofheart disease. OneOatWell Cereal Barcontains 3g of oatbeta-glucan. This isequivalent to eating three bowls of porridge oats, enough to actively reduceblood cholesterol levels. The Bars are available in Apple Crumble andCaramel flavours and promote healthy snacking.National Flexible met the brief and turned the whole project around insidetwo weeks to meet the launch date cost effectively. Sanjay Mistry of InovateHealth says, “Faced with a very challenging timescale to get a new productinto a retailer, National Flexible were on hand to ensure we met the deadline.Their advice and guidance was invaluable in ensuring the packagingenhanced the quality of the brand and gave it good shelf presence.”Traceability system gives competitive edgeAccording to food and beverage ITspecialist CSB-System International, a fullyintegrated traceability system can offercompanies a vital competitive advantage.The company says its latest softwareenables businesses to obtain InternationalFood Standard ‘higher level’ certification,meeting all legal requirements and providingan enhanced quality management systemthat helps to reduce costs and improveoverall production efficiencies.The CSB system is also able to link toexternal consumer databases such as fTrace and Mynetfair to meet growing demand from end-customers to check the authenticity and history of the products they are purchasing.The system has been designed to link all areas of operation – from raw material procurementthrough processing and packing to onward despatch - through a single central database that canmonitor and report back on the progress or whereabouts of a product at any time.Food & Drink International 5www.fdiforum.netBowman on target for100,000 tonnes atblending plantGlobal food coatings specialist BowmanIngredients is set to reach the 100,000 tonnemilestone at its technologically advanced UK blendingplant.The £7 million production facility close to BowmanIngredients’ UK headquarters in Hitchin, Hertfordshire,opened in 2012. To date the blending plant hasproduced almost 100,000 tonnes of dry cereal-basedfood coatings for major retailers and foodservicecustomers all over the world.The purpose built blending facility enables BowmanIngredients to offer customers accurate blending andfull product traceability, with automatic digital datacollection and fast-track reporting. The ability to trackand trace ingredients through the supply chain is amajor focus for food manufacturers in order to protectbrands.The blending plant has a total processing capacityof 60,000 tonnes per annum and features twoautomated blending lines, 20 automated ingredientshoppers, digital material weighing and automatedpacking.05:Layout 1 22/8/14 09:57 Page 1www.foodexsaudi.com17th – 20th November 2014Jeddah Centre for Forums & Events, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia’s only ExhibitionDedicated to the Food and Drink Industry Organised by:06:Layout 1 22/8/14 09:57 Page 1Manor Refrigerated Cabinets launches newcorporate identity and websiteManor Refrigerated Cabinets has rolled out its new corporateidentity as part of the company’s strategic growth plans whichincludes the launch of a new website at www.man-ref-cabs.co.uk.The new corporate identity reflects the ongoingdevelopment and restructure of the company. The corporatecolour scheme, consisting of a light and dark blue pairing, hasnow been rolled out to all elements of the company’s branding. The website has been designed as a central communicationshub for the business. Users will be able to quickly find andaccess available product information, videos, gallery imagesand the latest news. Mike Tucker, Managing Director of the company, says, “The creation of a new corporate identity for Manor RefrigeratedCabinets is a key part of the investment that has been made in the development of the business over the past year. The newidentity is fresh, bold and easily recognisable within the refrigeration industry.”Hanovia opens UV applicationcentre in ChinaUltraviolet treatment specialistHanovia has launched a newUV Application Centre inShanghai, China. Serving as anR&D centre of excellence forresearch into the science of UVfor new and emergingapplications worldwide, thecentre will directly support existing and future requirements in Hanovia’straditional markets for food & beverage, pharmaceutical and high puritywater.Working in collaboration with leading universities from around the world,such as Imperial College in London and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology inGermany, as well as some of the leading global brands in thepharmaceutical, food and beverage industry, the centre is alreadyenhancing our understanding of UV efficiency in the control and destructionof inorganic compounds.Hanovia’s Technical Director Dr. Mark Aston says: “The centre iscompletely customer-driven and is set up with a very clear mission: todevelop UV application science that our customers actually need and toanswer those searching questions that only empirical test work cananswer.”New pack gets in the swing forsafety andconvenienceMeeting the dual needs of theconvenience of re-closing andthe reassurance of tamper-evidence, RPC Bebo Plastik hasdeveloped a new pack solutionfor a variety of spreadableproducts such as cheese andbutter.The new Bebo Swingincorporates a unique perforation process which ensures easy opening. There-closable lid can be hinged or fully removed. The lid is welded to the tubthrough ultrasonic welding.The patented design can be designed for various shapes and is suitablefor products both with and without lidding film. Bebo Swing can bemanufactured in monolayer or multilayer PP where EVOH provides a barrieragainst oxygen ingress for extended ambient shelf life. A light barrier canalso be incorporated for light-sensitive products.A range of decoration options including printing, labelling and sleevingenables each pack to be tailored to the precise requirements of individualproducts and create effective brand image and on-shelf differentiation.Border Biscuits spreading crumbs ofhappinessBorder Biscuits from Lanark haverelaunched their range of three real fruitshortbread fingers in a striking newpackaging format.Border Biscuits have a simple missionstatement - “Fulfilling our potential and thatof the humble biscuit”. Originally packed ina card insert with a clear outer wrap, thenew biscuits created such a high demandBorder wanted a more efficient way ofpacking while keeping the ‘luxury’ feel. Founder John Cunningham says, “I havealways found National Flexible/NXL Design to be very customer focused and work hard to delivervalue, quality, innovation and service. They understand our brand values and we are very happywith the superb result. “Phil Parkinson from NXL Design says, “The new film packaging keeps the distinctive brandingbut also enhances the visibility on shelf.”Food & Drink International 7www.fdiforum.netBrewers can save cashwith disposable PET kegs Brewers could make significant financial savings,improve operational flexibility and reduce theirenvironmental impact simply by switching fromreusable steel kegs to non-returnable PET kegs,according to independent analysis commissioned byPetainer.The analysis was carried out by supply chain expertAxel Hartwig of Sauer & Hartwig Technologie andconcludes there was “a strong case for using one wayPET kegs instead of conventional steel kegs becausethere are clear benefits at every stage of the supplychain from the brewery to the final customer”.PET kegs require far less in the way of investmentthan steel kegs and, because they are designed to berecycled after use, there are no ongoing costsassociated with maintenance and repairs.Operationally, PET kegs provide more flexibilitybecause they are often more widely available thansteel kegs in smaller 20 and 30 litre sizes.07:Layout 1 22/8/14 09:58 Page 1Foodex, the UK’s premier trade event for the foodand drink processing, packaging and logisticsindustries, is returning in 2016 to offer a one-stopshop for manufacturing professionals across thefull industry spectrum including our eight sectors.More than 100 exhibitors have already booked their stand in 2016. So join them from 18 – 20 April 2016 at theNEC, Birmingham, to bring your products & services to an international audience of industry decision makers.Want to exhibit?Book now to avoid disappointment!Please contact a member of the sales team today:Mitch Broadstock - 01293 610 365I mitch.broadstock@wrbm.comMat Rose - 01293 846506I mat.rose@wrbm.comOr find out more at foodex.co.ukMedia Partners@foodex #FDX2016 foodex.com/LinkedInbakery@ingredients@beverage@logistics@diary@meat@fresh@seafood@•Generate sales leads:meet face-to-face with buyers across full industry spectrum•82% of exhibitors agree:exhibiting at Foodex is important for their businessBeverage daily.comProject1:Layout 1 22/8/14 11:55 Page 1Sensient announces bright Natural Red RangeSensient Food Colors Europe are enablingfood manufacturers to create vibrant redcolour shades without having to usecarmine. The bright Natural Red Range isespecially beneficial for manufacturers of icecream and other frozen desserts.The use of certain natural colours in dairyand fruit ice applications has historicallypresented challenges due to the pHsensitivity of these colours. Sensient cannow offer a natural range of vibrant colourshades from a bright red through pink tobluish red with its natural colours, colouringfood and Cardea product line. Both the colouring food products and Cardea range are fully compliantwith the new EU Guidance Notes on colouring food.Dr Roland Beck, Managing Director, Sensient Colors Europe, says, “We are extremely excited about the opportunities for this new range. Our bright shadesoffer appealing colour hues which complement flavours such as strawberry, raspberry and cranberry without the use of carmine.”Clean-in-place actuated valveskeepingthingsflowingSmith Flow Control’sIML lock is a safety devicethat prevents injury orproduct loss in the foodand beverage processingindustries. Specificallydesigned to replace an actuator mounting kit, it locks the actuator in adesired position, both remotely and locally.Under normal conditions in the food and beverage industries, actuatedvalves respond to process commands in a largely automated,predetermined way. During planned maintenance or clean-in-place,however, the system managing the valves may still need to be live whilework is carried out. It may therefore be necessary that a valve isdeliberately held, so even if a remote signal requests the valve to changeposition, it will remain in a locked condition to enable work to be donesafely.The IML Lock covers F05 to F16 ISO 5211 actuator mounting dimensionsand can be operated up to a maximum torque of 1500Nm.Spirax Sarco introduces deliverywithin 48 hours for Spira-trol controlvalvesSpirax Sarco has introducedguaranteed delivery for its Spira-trolmodular control valves. Actual deliverytimes since the service’s launch areproving to be much shorter with over 90%of valves reaching their destination within24 hours of ordering.Spira-trol valves leave the Spirax Sarcofactory pre-commissioned for applications,enabling quick ‘plug and play’ installation.With over 2500 permutations available anddelivered within 48 hours, it is possible tomatch almost any system’s needs andbring it back into service as quickly aspossible in the event of a breakdown.Spira-trol’s modular design with quick-change ‘clamp-in-place’ seat means its duty can be altered to matchchanging plant conditions, rather than the entire valve being replaced. Theself-aligning ‘clamp-in-place’ seat also simplifies maintenance so no specialtools are required and there is no need to take the valve out of the pipeline.Beefing up production with Schoeller AllibertcontainersContainers from Schoeller Allibert havebeen selected by Dovecote Park, supplier ofquality British beef, for use in its new coldstore in North Yorkshire.As part of its new cold store facility,Dovecote Park was seeking a durablecontainer to work with an automatedhandling system, which could also be easilystacked and stored when not in use.Simon Knights, Schoeller AllibertRegional Sales Director – UK/Ireland, says, “After extensive trials using a selection of SchoellerAllibert containers, we recommended our 180° Stack Nest tray. Usually made of HDPE, we alsospecified that Dovecote’s containers should instead be manufactured from polypropylene forimproved performance on automated conveyor systems.”The 180° Stack Nest container is ideally suited to the processing, storage and transport of meatand fresh produce. The containers stack when loaded and nest when empty by turning through180°, and is available in a bi-colour design to easily identify the correct position.Food & Drink International 9www.fdiforum.netWater activity analyserenhances qualityassurance processes Labcell has supplied an AquaLab Series 4TE wateractivity analyser to British Pepper & Spice to enhancethe company’s quality assurance regime for pastesand sauces. Compared with the instrument usedpreviously, the AquaLab is faster, more accurate andeasier to clean and maintain. British Pepper & Spice manufactures products,many of which are branded for retailers. End-of-linewater activity measurements are used as part of aHACCP process to ensure the products’ safety andstability. Aside from the improved speed, tests take just 3-5minutes, and accuracy, the AquaLab reads to fourdecimal places, it is also easier to clean. This is veryimportant, as Kate Harding, the Technical Manager atBritish Pepper & Spice, explains: “However carefulyou are, when working with sticky products such asredcurrant jelly it is inevitable that parts of theanalyser require cleaning. With the AquaLab we candismantle and clean it ourselves.”09:Layout 1 22/8/14 09:58 Page 1Next >