< Previous40 Food & Drink International www.fdiforum.net BAKERY AND CONFECTIONERY its attractive design, functional shape and environmental benefits. Confectionary and sweets, particularly multi-packs, are now almost all sold in stand-up pouches. Printed design is easier on pouch packaging as compared to unusually shaped boxes or cartons. As can be seen from any of Mars’ multi-packs, there is a standardised shape that can be used between all products, cutting down on costs related to redesigns and complicated changes. Automation remains the name of the game, particularly with rising wages set to force efficiency in what is already a tight market. Industrial fillers and depositors are valuable within these industries, particularly in the manufacture of baked products which contain fillings. With hygiene and speed of utmost importance, the age-old task of an employee filling each individual product are long gone and need to stay that way. Such tasks are time- consuming and wasteful, and because it © Shutterstock /Dusan Petkovic is only the filling itself which is done by such a machine, the product can still be considered artisan and hand made. In essence, whether the filling is inserted via a machine or by an employee holding container over the product, it is the same thing – just thousands of times quicker, and with added hygiene. In the quest to meet consumer demand, improve efficiency and reduce costs, even an industry with thousands of years of history, needs to keep moving with the times. But with global demand set to continue growing, and the global population increasing, it’s an industry set to succeed. Ice, frost and fog in cold stores can create slippery, dangerous conditions for staff. While many accept that ice is simply part of the cold store, it doesn’t need to be so. Munters IceDry ® is a specially designed dehumidifier that targets moisture in manufacturing facilities,cold stores and process freezers to: • Reduce & prevent ice, frost and fog build up on floors, walls and ceilings • Reduce defrosts - case studies available • Lower maintenance costs • Improve safety for staff & forklifts • Increase productivity • Improve evaporator efficiency 01480 432243 info@munters.co.uk munters.com/icedryseries Improve Safety & Climate Conditions in Cold Stores Free CPD Seminars Proven global installations “The cold store is the best it’s ever been for excessive ice & snow” - Kitchen Range Foods FREE site surveys 37-41.qxp_Layout 1 27/08/2020 13:52 Page 47+(+20(2)9,6&286 3803,1*62/87,216 Kecolhaveover25yearsof experienceinhandlingalltypes ofviscousproductsinthefood, pharmaceuticalandcosmetics markets,aswellasgeneral industrialapplications. T:+44(0)1746764311 E:sales@kecol.co.uk W:www.kecol.co.uk ᅚ Honey ᅚ PetroleumJelly ᅚ Mascara ᅚ Sauces ᅚ Lanolin ᅚ LipGloss ᅚ Essences ᅚ EyeOintment ᅚ MeatPaste ᅚ ParaffinWax ᅚ FaceScrub ᅚ TeethingGel ᅚ TomatoPuree ᅚ MedicalAdhesives ᅚ VeterinaryCreams ᅚ FruitPaste ᅚ Toothpaste ᅚ Malt ᅚ Jam ᅚ Wax Asampleofproductswealreadypump… See us at See us at Stand No. 4E 02 37-41.qxp_Layout 1 27/08/2020 13:52 Page 542 Food & Drink International www.fdiforum.net DUST CONTROL L egislation introduced back in 2002 rationalised workplace assessment for fire and explosion hazard identification and the methods of prevention or mitigation. The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmosphere requires that all workplaces where substances that could give rise to fire or explosion are handled or stored must be fully assessed and protected. Included among these is dust which, if not controlled and mitigated correctly, can prove fatal. The most disastrous dust explosion in the food industry occurred back in 2008 when sugar dust ignited at the Imperial Sugar Company plant in Georgia, USA. The subsequent explosion claimed the lives of fourteen people and left another thirty-eight injured. It has since become a cautionary tale for the dangers of dust. In this example, it was sugar that resulted in catastrophe, but the vast majority of dusts can explode in the right conditions; from flour, spices, starches, to powdered foods such as custard, instant coffee, dried milk and protein powders. At $4.7 billion, sports nutrition powders make up seventy per cent of the sports nutrition category in the US and there’s been similar market growth in parts of Europe and here in the UK. With more powdered products being processed than ever before, it’s critical that manufacturers are not only aware of the dangers but understand the various ways they can minimise ignition sources, reduce the presence of dust and its exposure to workers. As we’ve already touched on, dust can be hazardous to worker health, especially when exposed to skin. But it’s on the respiratory system where exposure has the most damaging effect. Every year, lung diseases linked to past exposure to dust from materials including flour, asbestos, silica and wood kills 12,000 workers in the UK. In many of these cases, disease take a long time to develop after exposure, so damage isn’t always easy to quantify and recognise right away, and it is only years or decades later that health issues arise. Occupational asthma, however, can occur more quickly. Although legislation exists to help mitigate these issues, obviously more needs to be done to ensure manufacturers comply with regulations and ensure workplace safety. To that end, government agency, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), last year carried out rigorous inspections focussed on dust controls in industries including food manufacturing. These examinations saw inspectors visit businesses across the UK to see what measures have been put in place to protect worker’s lungs from particulates such a flour dust. The aim was to ensure employers are fulfilling their legal duties to protect workers from harm and will therefore look for evidence of businesses and their workers knowing the risks, planning their work and using the right controls to mitigate the danger of dust. The fallout from not complying with the law can be costly, as a Yorkshire bakery business found out. In 2018, the business was fined almost £160,000 after it was found to have exposed staff to flour dust between April 2002 and April 2016. The case followed an A hidden threat Almost every kind of dust can be explosive in the right conditions, so it’s critical for food producers to minimise dust build-up and potential ignition sources. 44 Á 42-45.qxp_Layout 1 27/08/2020 13:54 Page 1Food & Drink International 43 www.fdiforum.net © Shutterstock /Syda Productions 42-45.qxp_Layout 1 27/08/2020 13:54 Page 244 Food & Drink International www.fdiforum.net DUST CONTROL WITHOUT ZEHNDERWITH ZEHNDER UP TO 90 % LESS AIR POLLUTION AND BETTER FOOD HYGIENE. 9 81 % less dust and other particles 9 66 % less manual cleaning Typhoo Tea (UK) opted for Zehnder Clean Air Solutions to ensure hygiene compliance. These were the results: You can achieve the same results. Check out our free HACCP compliance guide to find out how: haccp-compliance.zehnder-cleanairsolutions.com/uk-en investigation undertaken by HSE that found the business had no effective method of control in place to prevent dust becoming airborne and employees breathing it in. The first logical step in any dust control strategy will be undertaking a combustible dust hazard analysis. This important process allows a manufacturer to understand the risks facing their business, where they occur during production and gauge the severity. From there, appropriate action can then be taken to prevent and minimise these risks. The presence of dust alone is dangerous for workers, but when an ignition source is added into the mix, it becomes a deadly combination. Manufacturers can help to minimise the risk by grounding their equipment to reduce static electricity. Some food additive powders such as maltodextrin – which is used as thickening or filler in processed foods and to preserve packaged goods – are very sensitive to static electricity. In plants where these © Shutterstock /Sergey Butin 42-45.qxp_Layout 1 27/08/2020 13:54 Page 3Food & Drink International 45 www.fdiforum.net DUST CONTROL More to dust control than meets the eye Unlike most production equipment, dust and mist extraction systems often do not have an obvious payback or financial benefit to business, they are simply required to satisfy legislation and as such are viewed as a cost burden to the business. This can inevitably lead to pressure to select the lowest cost solution. However, we sadly see that this approach can lead to a business being saddled with a range of on-going issues including excessive operational costs, expectations for dust control not being met, or product quality issues. There are many tasks or process variations that can influence fugitive dust levels, so understanding these and taking a holistic view are key to being able to provide a solution that meets the real needs. For example, understanding the effect of dough mix temperature helped reduce flour usage on a pastry production line. We were then able to design bespoke hoods which did not impinge on production activities at key release points, and position stations to ensure coverage of all the operator tasks which generated dust. As an engineering consultancy FEG Ltd have highly experienced filtration and dust extraction professionals, designing to ACGIH standards, and our Capital Projects division specialise in delivering food factory projects, so we understand production processes and factory environments. At FEG we believe it is critical that the total problem is identified before a system is designed, which is why we are happy to engage and discuss applications for free to help people, for whom dust extraction is not part of their normal work life, understand their issues and identify their possible best option solutions. FEG Ltd 0191 417 1479 info@feg-global.com www.feg-global.com kinds of additives are processed, grounding or bonding equipment will be a wise precautionary measure. It might seem obvious, but a thorough cleaning routine is an important step in preventing the build up of dust. Combined with the solutions outlined above and manufacturers have a robust defence against dust. But one of the best measures is air filtration systems. There’s a variety of options to choose from including, but not limited to, bagged filters which act in a similar way to a vacuum cleaner, albeit on an industrial level. There are also air cleaners which take in potentially contaminated air, remove the particles, and send the cleaned air out again on a constant cycle. Then there are specific dust extraction systems which can be fitted to specific machines on the production line, concentrating their capabilities on the likeliest source of contamination, such as the pouring of powdered foods. As well as ensuring staff are up to date with legislation and best practice concerning dust, it’s also important for manufacturers to ensure correct safety measures are in place. This means arming staff with appropriate personal protective equipment such as breathing masks and ventilations and goggles. There’s no getting rid of dust during food production, it’s an inevitable occurrence, but there are several ways in which manufacturers can help to safeguard their workers and facilities and ensure the risks of illness and explosions remain at a minimum. Innovative Dust Extraction System for Sack Tip Station Farleygreene Ltd, experts in sieving, have launched their new Localised Dust Extraction System (LDEE) for their Sievmaster Easilift sack tip sieve. Available as a complete system, the LDEE can be fully integrated into production lines to enhance and improve safety and hygiene whilst sack tipping powdered material. The new model incorporates a horizontal filter and a side mounted fan system, allowing a larger HEPA, food grade, anti- static, ATEX compliant filter to be incorporated. The side mounted system ensures that the machine can still fit within a single story and access to the filter is quick and easy, removal and cleaning can be done in less than one minute. For customers requiring a system who already have a sack tip unit, the LDEE is available as a bolt on system. To find out more, visit www.farleygreene.com 42-45.qxp_Layout 1 27/08/2020 13:54 Page 4world’s most revolutionary plant-based products and foods. Share experiences, learn from peers, and immerse yourself in a truly collaborative plant-based environment. Test all the new products that will be the talk of 2020 from companies committed to harnessing the power of plant-based. To find out more, visit www.plantbasedworldexpo.com. Food Matters Live 13 – 14 October Online The Food Matters Live virtual experience will provide an engaging and inclusive opportunity for the global food, drink and nutrition industry to imagine, learn, connect and explore what’s possible. For more information, visit www.foodmatterslive.com. Global Water Drinks Congress 2020 20 – 22 October The Gleneagles Hotel, Auchterarder, Scotland Tour Highland Spring’s bottling operations, followed by two days of conference sessions, networking opportunities with key industry figures and a gala awards dinner. Delegates will hear from leading international and regional businesses on the latest market and Vertical Farming World Congress 2020 22 – 24 September London Heathrow The inaugural Vertical Farming World Congress will enable visitors to hear from leading global players and to visit London’s leading operations. Bringing together vertical farming operators, investors, suppliers and experts, the aim of this event is to debate and help advance the sector’s future. To find out more, visit www.zenithglobal.com/events/vfwc2020. Plant Based World Expo 2 – 3 October Jacob K. Javits Convention Centre, New York Plant Based World Conference & Expo is the only professional 100% plant-based focused event for foodservice, retail, and healthcare professionals, distributors, investors, manufacturers, and the savvy consumer community. Network with professionals who have successfully embarked on both personal and professional plant-based journeys, many of whom have created some of the 46 Food & Drink International www.fdiforum.net strategic developments, as well as from innovators and entrepreneurs contributing to the industry. For more information, visit www.zenithglobal.com/events/gwdc2020. Dairy Asia Pacific Summit 2020 29 – 30 October Singapore The seventh Dairy Asia Pacific Summit 2020 will gather distinguished experts as well as industry leaders to provide Events Food & Drink © Shutterstock /Tarasyuk Igor © Shutterstock / Irina Rostokina Lo & No Beverage Summit: North America 2 – 3 November Online The Lo & No Beverage Summit: North America is your opportunity to meet with incumbent international brands venturing into the low and no alcohol category, innovative and disruptive low and no start-ups, as well as venture capitalists and ingredients manufacturers who are all entering the low and no space. Network with on/off traders who are hacking into this consumer trend with ingenious menus featuring the latest creations. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/30SYoPg. 46-47.qxp_Layout 1 27/08/2020 13:56 Page 1thorough analysis of the latest regulatory dynamics and industry integration. The two-day event will provide an effective platform for attendees to share their valued experiences and opinions on the many challenges and opportunities within the Asia-Pacific industry. To find out more, visit www.duxes- foodbeverage.com/dairy-ap. Braubeviale 2020 10 - 12 November Exhibition Centre Nuremberg About 40,000 trade visitors, including around 18,000 from outside Germany, will travel to the most important international capital goods exhibition for the beverage industry this year. With 1,086 exhibitors, the exhibition will provide an opportunity to learn all about the beverage manufacture process chain: high-quality raw materials, innovative technologies and components, efficient and sustainable packaging, and creative marketing ideas. Once again this year, the exhibition had the key theme of ‘Future viability of the beverage sector’. For more information, visit www.braubeviale.de/en. World Food Innovate Summit 2020 10 - 11 November Milan Marriott Hotel, Italy The 18th Annual World Food Innovate Summit 2020 offers a full programme with industry-leaders, experts, and senior food professionals who are leading the future direction of the industry. To find out more, visit www.foodinnovateworld.com. Global Water Drinks Congress 2020 20 – 22 October The Gleneagles Hotel, Auchterarder, Scotland Hear from industry leaders around the world. Compare notes on changes and uncertainties. Plan your next moves with greater confidence. Now in its 17th year, this Congress has become established as the highest level and most influential event for the global water drinks industry. In its new virtual format, it will feature two days of conference sessions alongside extensive discussion and networking opportunities. Insights will be shared by leading international and regional businesses on the latest market and strategic developments, as well as by innovators and entrepreneurs bringing new ideas and challenges. To find out more, visit www.zenithglobal.com/events/gwdc2020. Food & Drink International 47 www.fdiforum.net Dairy Innovation Summit 2020 13 – 14 October Scandic Copenhagen, Denmark The Dairy Innovation Summit will be focusing on Nordic dairy, collaboration with Arla and a focus on organic farming practices. There’ll be more than 300 attendees and over 20 speakers. New for 2020, the event now has focused content across 2 streams to meet the ideals of all attendees. 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