< Previous48 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netAMBIENT FOODSStandingout onshelfAmbient foods have perhaps the widest-ranging variety ofproducts going in the industry. How can manufacturersmake their wares stand out, whilst preparing them for storeconditions too?There have been countless iterations of packagingand preparation methods over the years for ambientfoods. What matters to consumers these days is notonly how a product looks on shelf, but how it tastesonce they get it home. That, manufacturers agree, is thebalance they must strike. With so much resting onchoice these days, it’s becoming harder formanufacturers to squeeze revenue out of products, butthose who are investing in development seem to be nowreaping the rewards.Meat and poultry for example has seen an interestingfew years in terms of traceability and reputation, but it’salso how its presented and stored in retail that makes alot of difference too. Shelf life extension is somethingthat we’re seeing more and more of with these kinds ofproducts and more innovations abound. Naturex forexample recently expanded its portfolio of naturalsolutions for shelf life extension with a range of cherry-based antioxidants and curing enhancers.Naturally packed with organic acids that aid foodpreservation, the acerola cherry-derived ingredientsopen up new opportunities for natural preservationsolutions in the industry.Acerola Cherry 17 offers natural oxygen-scavengingproperties that protect meat pigments from oxidation,which means it can be used in all types of raw andPHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/MONKEY BUSINESS IMAGES 48-49:Layout 1 22/8/14 10:26 Page 1Food & Drink International 49www.fdiforum.netAMBIENT FOODScooked meatproducts toimprove colourstability. AcerolaCherry 17 can also beused as a curing acceleratorin cured meats.Naturex has also developedXtraBlend RA, an antioxidant thatcombines acerola with rosemaryextract to create a blend that protectscolour and flavour in meat products.Containing standardized active compounds,this blend apparently demonstratesremarkable efficacy when used in raw meat.The company recently showcased thesuccess of the new ingredients in an All-Natural Jamaican Jerk Beef Jerky conceptproduct, preserved with a completelynatural ingredient system.Free of sodium nitrite, the beef jerky hasbeen cured with Naturex’s vegetablepowder Swiss Chard 3, enhanced withAcerola Cherry 17. The beef jerky has beenfurther protected with Naturex’sStabilEnhance OSR rosemary extract,which helps to maintain flavour freshnessthroughout the shelf life of the product.Production valuesThe creation of ambient products oftenincludes working with dry products, butincreasingly the industry is leaning towardscreating these products through streamlinedand rapid means. For example, the Tundrarange of refrigerant air dryers from Hi-lineIndustries are now supplied with an ultrahigh-efficiency,single-cell heatexchanger, whichprovidesimproved condensateremoval combined with a reduction inenergy usage.Unlike other heat exchangers, the flowmixing chamber is located at the outlet ofthe air/air exchanger. This ensures that theair temperatures are stabilised with auniform air flow entering the evaporatorallowing for optimum exchange within therefrigerant fluid. This means drying foodsthat are intended to last much longer thannormal and to ensure a long shelf life isbeing made even easier. Protection where it countsAmbient foods still remain an area whereinnovations count. For example, processorBorde, based in France, is updating itsrange of red fruits with new multilayerpackaging from RPC Containers.All eight varieties - raspberries,blueberries, blackcurrants, blackberries,cranberries, redcurrants, red fruits andcherries – arebeing packed in RPC’s one litre Classic jarswith new labels that make the fruit thefocal point.However the jars also feature aPP/EVOH/PP construction to provideeffective product protection against oxygeningress and give an ambient shelf life of upto eighteen months while at the same timeconserving the taste, aroma and qualities ofthe fruit. The packaging preserves all theorganoleptic qualities of the products andcan reproduce the flavours of the fruit.The contact clear surface helps tomaximise the on-shelf appeal of thecarefully-selected colourful fruits. This iscomplemented by the eye-catching clean-cut label design, featuring a new logo,which ensures high visibility of theproducts and emphasises their quality andfreshness.Its advances in technology like this thatmake ambient foods one of the mostengaging sectors of the food and drinkindustry. Constant improvements to notonly secure products on shelf, but also forfreshness for consumers mean more valuefor money for everyone on the supplychain. As well as caring for unpackaged goods, ambientfoods are increasingly being packaged in ever-moreinnovative ways. (PHOTO: POLYMER LOGISTICS)48-49:Layout 1 22/8/14 10:26 Page 250 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netEASYFAIRSVisitors head to the show for new ideas,concepts and suppliers. That’s what attractedmajor brands like Waitrose, Coca-Cola,Tesco, Harrods and Mars last year. Returning exhibitor Leo Luxe will beshowcasing its Premier Rigid Box, which iscase wrapped on the outside, with a heatsealed poly-bag lining on the inside. Theingenious Eclipse and Imperial ranges willalso be on show. These allow sounds andlights to be incorporated into the pack andtriggered when touched or opened. Tesa will be displaying its Lift & Resealreclosure tape, which provides an effectivereseal solution for produce with a short shelflife. First time exhibitor, Airpack Systems, isPackaging arrives inthe capital! Those working in the FMCGindustry will have massesto see at PackagingInnovations London andLuxury Packaging. Theunique packaging events,return to the BusinessDesign Centre, London on30 September and 1October. Innovia FilmsInnovia Films will be exhibiting its range of BOPPand Cellulose films and new products. Find outmore about compostable NatureFlex films, madefrom renewable raw materials (wood pulp) and howthey can be used on their own or combined withother bio-materials to create a tailored packagingsolution.New products include compostable NatureFlex 55HK1, a hermetically sealing film. The many materialpartnerships Innovia Films have established withkey players in the packaging industry will also behighlighted to enhance product development andincrease awareness of possibilities.Innovia Films’ Andy Sweetman says,“Brandowners and designers choosing NatureFlexfilm can talk proudly about their packaging. Its environmental credentials can make it an integralpart of the product’s brand identity further enhancing its value to customers.”Tel: +44 (0)16973 42281 Email: filmsinfo@innoviafilms.comwww.innoviafilms.com/www.natureflex.comStand D17set to wow the beer and wine industry withits new innovative 100% recyclableinflatable packaging. Firstan will beexhibiting its range of food packagingsolutions from frozen food cartons andsleeves through to confectionery packagingand shelf ready packaging. Innovia Films will be exhibiting its newcompostable NatureFlex™ 55 HK1, ahermetically sealing film, made fromrenewable raw materials, which providesan effective barrier against mineral oilresidues.Your Gift Basket will be displaying itshamper, storage and gift baskets, focusingon its Astwood and Cranfield ranges,which are new for 2014. The inaugaral Luxury Packaging50-51:Layout 1 22/8/14 15:34 Page 1INTERNATIONALFood&DrinkFood&Drinkwww.fdiforum.netwww.pbiforum.netPharmaBUSINESS INTERNATIONALFood & Drink International 51www.fdiforum.netEASYFAIRSMJS PackagingServicesEstablished for over thirtyyears, MJS Packaging Serviceshave supplied machinery andservices internationally for mostof that time to many multinationalcompanies. Recently the companyhas associated themselveswith Ment Pack, a machinesupplier from Turkey, whoprovide VFFS, stick pack, sachetmachines and wet wipemachines, plus all the ancillaryequipment, to an extremely highstandard. Ment Pack is becoming one ofthe top ranking European manufacturers of packaging machinery and theirmachines are not only excellent build quality but also realistically priced.They use the most up to date technology available at time of manufacture.There are a number of entry level machines available, for start-upcompanies, such as the Artistick and the Artistick +. These are extremelycompetitively priced and suitable to pack liquids, creams, powders andgranules.Tel: 07831 443868 Fax: 01923 448640 www.mjspack.co.ukStand C9WestflexWestflexcontinues to bringcost effective andenvironmentallyfriendly packagingsolutions to adiverse range ofconsumers. Theynow have anextended range oftraditional style,readymade bagsin polypropylene,Natureflex andCellophane films. Their comprehensive range of block bottom SOS, crossbottom and side gusset bags have in particular captured the imaginationof brand designers as an economic yet eye-catching solution for packinganything from handmade chocolates to organic flour.Now, Westflex can now offer digitally printed packs for small volumelines that require high impact designs. Westflex have more than 35 years’ experience in flexible packaging. Ifyou a have a requirement for a product they don’t currently have, talk tothem and they can probably find and source a solution for you.Contact: Martin Smith Tel: 01473 439153 Email: info@westflex.co.ukStand B3Conference, co-located with theLuxury Packaging Exhibition boastssenior representatives from KarlLagerfeld, Diageo, Harrods, Procter& Gamble and Hotel Chocolat. Theywill be exploring the vital rolepackaging has to play in positioningand promoting luxury products. This is just a flavour of thethousands of innovations at theshow. Luxury Packaging andPackaging Innovations will also hostan array of show features includinginspirational learnShops seminars; showfavourite, The BIG Packaging Debate;Lions’ Lair; The Drinks Symposium andThe Beauty Symposium. For more information,visit www.easyFairs.com/PI-LONDON or call 02088438800.50-51:Layout 1 22/8/14 15:34 Page 252 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netLUNCH!Let’s dolunch!The multi-award-winning lunch! showto the Business Design Centre, Londonon 23rd and 24th September. With its focus on new innovations from across the food-to-go sector, this popularevent has gained a loyal following among thousands of buyers and key decision makersfrom across the retailing, hospitality, snacking and catering sectors. Since its launch in 2008, the event has enjoyed significant year-on-year growth inattendance – the 2013 show was 37% up on 2012 - and won three best trade showawards along the way. For 2014, the 300-strong exhibitor line-up is as comprehensivelyeclectic as ever – filled with a who’s who of companies that will be helping to shape thefuture of the food-to-go sector over the next twelve months.It is this focus on innovation, which keeps leading operators like M&S, Tesco, EAT.,Waitrose, Costa, Harrods, Gate Gourmet, Network Rail, Compass, Sodexo, Brakes andHilton Worldwide to thousands of independents, returning year after year.The show’s Working lunch! Theatre, sponsored by Magrini, is renowned forattracting ‘inspirational’ big names from across the food to go retailing and contractcatering industry, and this year is no exception. The show’s free Keynotes, the popular30-stand Innovation Zone, the annual British Smoothie Championships, and theInnovation Challenge Showcase, offering a preview of all the latest new productdevelopments, are all located on the show’s aptly-named Upper Feature Level. To register free in advance, visit www.lunchshow.co.uk, and quote priority code LUN87.RationalRational will be puttingthe new SelfCookingCenter5 Senses through its pacesat lunch!Rational chefs will showvisitors how the newSelfCookingCenter combisteamer can cookeverything from pizza topasta, from burgers to chips – all at the touch of a button. Visitors will get achance to taste everything to experience the superior cooking quality of theRational.The new SelfCookingCenter 5 Senses is the first intelligent commercialcooking appliance that actually interacts with chefs, getting to know the waythey work so, together, the chef and their combi can always deliver the bestpossible cooking results.At the heart of the new combi is the iCookingControl technology. Thisensures food is prepared exactly the way the chef wants, by monitoring,controlling and adjusting temperature, time, air speed and the cookingclimate. The iCookingControl features a monitor that enables the chef to seewhat is happening, at any timeTel: 0800 389 2944 www.rational-UK.comStand M115RadnorHillsRadnor Hills wasfounded by WilliamWatkins, who has beenproducing soft drinks athis family farm in MidWales since 1996.William says,“Heartsease Farm reflects the heritage of the farm and our passion forgreat flavours. We use only the best available ingredients from around thecountryside, blended with our spring water, to traditional British recipes.”Heartsease Farm pressé drinks are available in 330ml & 750ml glassand 425ml PET bottles in six flavours – Elderflower Pressé, RaspberryLemonade, British Blackcurrant Crush, St. Clements’ Pressé, Great TasteAward-winning Traditional Lemonade and the newest addition FieryGinger Beer. William says, “The Fiery Ginger Beer perfects the balance of sweetnesswith the intense warmth of the finest Jamaican ginger, leaving you withthat delightful tingle on your tongue. Delicious served alone, all can alsobe used as a ‘mixer’ that will transform your cocktail creation.”Tel: 01547 530220 www.radnorhills.co.uk Stand G1652:Layout 1 22/8/14 10:27 Page 1Food & Drink International 53www.fdiforum.netTHE RESTAURANT SHOWIndustry’s finesttake Centre Stage Taking place from 6th-8th October at Earls Court 2, The RestaurantShow is the go-to place for the industry.As well as the best place to see newproducts, find amazing suppliers andinspiration, some of the industry’s mostsought after names have been announcedas headliners at The Restaurant Show’sCentre Stage theatre. They’ll be sharingtheir tips on delivering stand-out food anddrink offerings as well as delivering amixture of live cooking demonstrations andpanel debates, providing businesses asdiverse as pubs, restaurants, golf clubs andevent caterers with plenty of food forthought.The impressive line-up includes JamesKnappett and Sandia Chang of Bubbledogsand The Kitchen Table will share theirforward-thinking food philosophy, whileTom Kerridge of two Michelin-starred pubThe Hand & Flowers will showcasecontemporary British dishes andreveal his secrets to success. MarkHix of Hix Soho and Hix Oysterand Fish House fame also addskudos to the list as he takesvisitors on a gourmet journeythrough ‘whole food’ eating. Elizabeth Rigden, CommercialManager for The RestaurantShow says; “We’re thrilled tohave such high profile names onboard at this year’s show. Thesessions have been selected toaddress key industry trends andto offer businesses insight and inspirationfor their food and drink offerings. Whetheryou’re a local pub, manager of a golf club,restaurant-owner or catering manager,we’ve ensured there’s something foreveryone to get their teeth into.”Local sourcing and provenance continueto capture the imagination of today’sconsumers. At the Centre Stage theatre anumber of sessions will shed light on howbusinesses can maximize opportunities toimpress their guests. Clare Smyth MBE andChef Patron at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay,will focus on Scotland’s finest coastal fareas she creates a mouthwatering seafooddish from scratch. Meanwhile TheoRandall, Chef Patron at Theo Randall atthe InterContinental, will turn hisattention to authenticity showing howrustic Italian cuisine can be created usingseasonal ingredients. If that’s not enough to keep hungerpangs at bay, OpenTable will be runningdaily Business Insights sessions wherevisitors can hear agenda-setting debates ledby a panel of leading experts who will getto the heart of the issues that matter mostin today’s restaurant industry. Allegra Foodservice will also beuncovering key trends including how foodpleasure-seekers are driving a theme ofinformality for the market. Those whoprovide the industry with much-neededsafety and compliance will also be inattendance, the likes of ElectronicTemperature Instruments will beshowcasing essential products and servicesto ensure foodservice and cateringspecialists in particular aren’t falling foulof new legislation or health and safetypitfalls.For more information visitwww.therestaurantshow.co.uk,follow the show on twitter@RestaurantShow or ‘like’ theshow atFacebook.com/RestaurantShowUKwww.etiltd.comNEW Temptest® 1 Thermometerwith unique 360° rotating display‘The manufacturers of the Thermapen® bring you another totally innovative product that can be read from any angle, in either hand - making temperature readings that much easier!’ 53:Layout 1 22/8/14 10:27 Page 154 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.net4th-5th OctobercamexpoOlympia, Londoncamexpo, the UK’s leading integrative andnatural health show and conference, featuresa 200-strong exhibitor line-up of companieswhich will be helping to shape the future ofthe CAM market.It will feature a host of expert keynotespeakers addressing some of the biggestissues facing the healthcare profession–including cancer, auto-immunity and chronicdisease. Obesity, one of the leading causesof preventable deaths and diseases in theUK, is the subject of the event’s first everpanel debate, which will feature Tam Fry,spokesman for the National Obesity Forum.For more information, visit www.camexpo.co.uk.6th-8th OctoberThe Restaurant ShowEarls Court 2, LondonThe Restaurant Show again provides aunique event where the foodservice,catering and restaurant industries cancome together to source new productsand network with each other.Welcoming more than 350 suppliers, theshow attracts restaurateurs, caterers andchefs, as well as key decision makers fromacross the industry. The show providesunrivalled opportunities to discuss newbusiness partnerships, and discover themost recent industry updates and trends.The live seminar theatre showcases thebest of the best, with some of theindustry’s most respected names.For more information, visitwww.therestaurantshow.co.uk.8th-9th OctoberHealth & SafetyNorthBolton ArenaHealth & Safety North, one of the threepopular events from 3M held across theUK, includes an educational programmeaddresses the hottest topics affecting theindustry today. Visitors will be kept up-to-date with all the news and legislation thatcould affect their workplace.In addition, 40% of the companies, tradebodies and training providers in theexhibition are completely new compared tolast year. The event features a revised andimproved layout and the event space hasdoubled compared to 2013, covering some5000 sq m.For more information, visitwww.healthandsafetyevents.co.uk.13th-16th OctoberChina Brew ChinaBeverageNew China InternationalExhibition CentreThe eleventh International Brew &Beverage Processing Technology andEquipment Exhibition for China reflects theincreasing market demands for brew,beverage, dairy and liquid food in the Asia-Pacific region.The number of exhibitors is expected tosurpass seven hundred, occupying an areaof 80,000 sq m, 15% bigger than 2012, inwhich the international exhibition area willexpand by 25%. The exhibition also helpsvisitors in making connections with leadingliquid food manufacturers from around theworld. Integrated IT-based packagingFood & DrinkEVENTS3rd-5th OctoberFoodagro KenyaKICC, NairobiKenya's premier food, hoteland agriculture exhibition returnsto Nairobi to showcase topproducts, equipment andmachinery presented byexhibitors from over twentycountries. Last year, Kenyaimported goods valued at $200 million and re-exported goods worth $520 million soit is clearly becoming a valuable market to target.The number of exhibitors and visitors in 2014 is expected to rise by at least 20%.Trade visitors from all over East and Central African countries are being inviteddirectly and in collaboration with several regional trade bodies across Africa.For more information, visit www.expogr.com/kenyafood.54-55:Layout 1 22/8/14 10:28 Page 1Food & Drink International 55www.fdiforum.netequipment will feature heavily.For more information, visitwww.chinabrew-beverage.com.15th-16th OctoberLogistics Link NorthDoncaster RacecourseThe Logistics Link North exhibition is thego-to place for logistics, warehouse anddistribution managers to find out the latestinnovations in warehouse management andautomation, software solutions, adaptivepackaging, intelligent picking, materialshandling and mobile technology.Visitors will benefit from exploring thefuture of multimodal operations and portcentric distribution alongside suppliersoffering the latest developments inwarehouse management, data systems,automation and transport. The ever-popularfree Technical Seminar Sessions givevisitors the chance to see some of the verycamexpo26th-27th OctoberNordic Organic Food FairMalmoMassanAlready nominated for two major industry awards, The Nordic Organic Food Fair is the only eventdedicated to promoting the organic food industry to food buyers from both the Nordic countries andinternationally.With 350 exhibitors and 4500 visitors expected this year, it brings buyers together with suppliers fromthe Nordic region and around the world come to discover future best-sellers from hundreds of newproduct launches. A significant expansion in exhibition space has enabled the organisers to add fivevibrant new pavilions to the show’s feature list.For more information, visit www.nordicorganicexpo.com..programme packed with seminars andnetworking activities.For more information, visitwww.easyfairs.com/empack-stockholm.21st OctoberAfter Elliott: securingthe integrity of ourfood supplyPortland Place, LondonThe Elliott Review has discussed theintegrity and assurance of our food supplynetworks and, in his keynote address at thisimportant conference from RSPH, ProfessorElliott will explain the issues raised and thelessons we must learn about securing theintegrity of our food.This conference provides a valuableopportunity to learn from experts spanninglegal services, environmental health,auditing, large scale purchasing and supply,forensic accountancy and renownedscientists who will come together to shareexperiences and best practice.For more information, visitwww.rsph.org.uk.One of the main attractionsis the programme of seminars that takeplace during the course of the Show, whichreview the latest thinking in the industry.Food & Drink International is delighted toannounce it will be hosting a seminar at theevent.For more information, visitwww.ppmashow.co.uk.latest solutions showcased by numerousleading suppliers.For more information, visitnorth.logisticslink.co.uk.15th-16th OctoberEmpack 2014 Kisatamassan StockholmEmpack 2014, formerly known as Pack &Emballage, is a specialised trade showdesigned for decision makers who areresponsible for packaging at theirenterprises. 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