< PreviousINGREDIENTS SPOTLIGHTThe sumof itspartsThe ingredients sector of the food and drinkindustry is a fascinating and fast-moving one.With consumers demanding new tastes, howare manufacturers managing to meet this needwhile keeping costs down?With the world now a smaller place thanks to improvedsupply chains, increased communication between growers andmanufacturers and with consumers in general ready to acceptnew tastes as standard, it’s perhaps no surprise to find thatingredients have taken centre stage recently.With various flavours flying in and out of vogue, it’ssometimes hard to keep a track of what people are seeking outbut with that comes a vibrant area of the food and drinkbusiness.As a result, not only do we get a whole cavalcade of flavoursto choose from in increasing numbers, but machinery thatmatches this increase in activity too.Have some controlControl of ingredients portioning is incredibly importantwithin food manufacturing. That’s why a sandwich companyturned to Stevens Group recently to get their fillingsadequately automated to accurate amounts. The level of rawmaterial is monitored as well as the amount of productapparently wasted or not used for each run-through of themachine program. Formulas are kept on PC servers so thatchanges in the line can be accommodated. Being weighingspecialists, companies like Stevens Group can offer accurateand precise dosing of ingredients, meaning uniformity inproducts.This is echoed by the tracking and recipe control system foruse in powder processing recently launched by Matcon. Astraceability becomes more important, a record must be keptwhich can be referred back to in instances of allergen concernsfor example.30 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.net30-37:Layout 1 20/9/13 14:15 Page 1INGREDIENTS SPOTLIGHTSearch for new tastesWith new products hitting the market constantly, it’s sometimes achallenge for companies to remain fresh and innovative. Hence whythere is a big drive on finding more exotic and unusual ways toimprove products. This is not only in taste, but also structure,texture and mouthfeel. One company has recently taken inspiration from traditional spiceroutes in Asia, the Middle East and North Africa for an Autumncollection of blends designed to take food enthusiasts on aninspirational tour of world flavours. Chefs have travelled far andwide to source unusual ingredients, rarely found on the typicalsupermarket shelf, to create a new range of products.The new range will help retailers tap into Britain’s continuingfascination with exotic foods and unusual flavour combinations in a33 Food & Drink International 31www.fdiforum.netWith various flavours flying in and out of vogue, it’ssometimes hard to keep a track of what people areseeking out but with that comes a vibrant area ofthe food and drink businessPHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/ILJA GENERALOVPHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/HITDELIGHT30-37:Layout 1 20/9/13 14:15 Page 230-37:Layout 1 20/9/13 14:15 Page 3Food & Drink International 33www.fdiforum.netINGREDIENTS SPOTLIGHTway which is easy to use and apply,bringing fresh excitement to everydayingredients. The eight new productsinclude piri-piri and a Punjabi TandooriMasala, containing only naturalingredients, and presented in new formats,such as a dry Harissa blend. It also drawsfrom remote ethnic cuisines to introduce aPanch Phoran blend from the Bengalregion of India, Shichimi Togarashi, aJapanese condiment which adds heat todishes, and Indonesian Goreng.A 2012 Mintel report shows the overallmarket for ethnic foods marked a 24%increase in sales by value in the four yearsto 2011 to reach £1.4 billion, having grownby a solid 6.6% in 2011 alone.Other companies are doing the same,with a smokey, organic paprika having seena launch from EHL recently. Made fromorganic red peppers smoked over openflames, it adds complexity to Spanishdishes. The advantage in buying powderedingredients of course is buying in bulk,which h rarely has a use-by date and can bestored effectively and with very fewrestrictions. Tasneem Backhouse of EHL says, “Tapasis becoming one of the fastest growingcuisines in Britain both within in-homedining and eating out. Capitalising on thistrend, many supermarkets have launchedtheir own ranges of Spanish-inspired readymeals and prepared tapas. The rise inpopularity of Spanish food has been greatlyhelped by consumers’ adventurous palatesand preferences for stronger flavours. 35 With newproducts hittingthe market constantly,it’s sometimes achallenge for companiesto remain fresh andinnovativePHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/HD CONNELLY30-37:Layout 1 20/9/13 14:15 Page 4K+S KALI GmbH · Phone +49 561 9301-2025 · healthcarefood@kali-gmbh.com · www.kali-gmbh.com A K+S Group CompanyThe Authority in Potassium and MagnesiumFor best KaliSel quality we monitor every step of the production.KaliSel, with highly purified potassium chloride of natural origin in food quality, is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to substitute salt. Therefore, KaliSel is already used successfully in many areas of the food industry – of course in-house produced and certified according to high-level standards.Visit us at the Food Ingredients Europe19 – 21 November 2013 in Frankfurt Booth 91D63 | Hall 9.130-37:Layout 1 20/9/13 14:15 Page 5 Dairy Ingredients & Solutionswww.armor-proteines.comFood & Drink International 35www.fdiforum.netINGREDIENTS SPOTLIGHT“The markethas experienced aboost in demandsince February2013 with reportsshowing salesincreased 8.4%.Shoppers areincreasingly looking forintegrity in their foodpurchases and using onlineretail and box delivery schemes tosource organic spices and foods, as there is often more choice thanin the supermarket. In total, we offer around 200 organicingredients including herbs, spices and seasonings, nuts and driedfruits, beans, pulses, grains, rice and seeds and as well as otheringredients such as honey, flour and fruit concentrates.” It’s not just tastes that people are after, it’s healthy products too.Recent consumer research from BENEO has underlined thegrowing popularity of convenient and healthy beverage solutionsamongst European consumers. The company is also in the process of showcasing a ready-to-drink coffee made with Palatinose and Orafti HIS, also known asHighly Soluble Inulin. Palatinose provides full carbohydrate energyin a way that means a low glycaemic effect while the prebiotic fibreinulin can help to improve the digestive system. The world of ingredients remains a fast-moving one. Check outwww.fdiforum.net for the latest news on new launches andinnovations. More will surely surface from the upcomingexhibitions you will see previewed elsewhere in this issue.“Tapas isbecoming one of thefastest growingcuisines in Britainboth within in-homedining and eatingout.”Tasneem Backhouse of EHLPHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/FLASHGUN30-37:Layout 1 20/9/13 14:15 Page 630-37:Layout 1 20/9/13 14:15 Page 7Food & Drink International 37www.fdiforum.netINGREDIENTS SPOTLIGHTOver a hundred years after it wasfounded, The Bakels Group operateseighteen manufacturing sites based on fivecontinents. These sites develop,manufacture, distribute and technicallysupport bakery ingredients for everymarket and product sector. Theircustomers have grown to expectrepeatability, accuracy and consistency.For this reason, Bakels decided to investin the Vantage Recipe FormulationSystem from Stevens Group, to maketheir already robust batching process eventighter. Bakels needed to take theirmanual batching process to the next leveland bridge the gap between theirMicrosoft Dynamics ERP System and theshop floor weighing operations. Dynamicssoftware typically manages a company’sbusiness, including the Bills of Materials,Production Schedule and Inventory.Simon Dawson, Operations andEngineering Manager at Bakels, says, “Fordiligence purposes, we conducted athorough analysis of the systems available.Stevens Group has a history of RecipeFormulation Systems, with installations inmany countries over many years. For ourbusiness, it was important that MicrosoftDynamics remained the master databaseand Stevens were able to demonstrate aclear, safe and practical method forhandling our data.“In addition, Stevens Group are acompany who are flexible enough tocustomise their hardware and software tomeet the needs of a demanding, highproductivity, production led operation likeours.”The Vantage Touch Screen UserInterface allows the Production Plan,transferred from Dynamics, to bedisplayed using easy to follow screens.This eliminates paper schedules andprevents operators making incorrect orout of sequence formulations. Theoperator cannot weigh up too much or toolittle as the system will not accept out oftolerance weighing. This has a big impacton batch consistency and overall productquality.To provide paperless traceability, theVantage System creates inventory usagefiles in real time, after each batch iscomplete, which are in turn used todeduct inventory from Dynamics. Thisimproves inventory visibility, reduces manhours spent on data entry and saves timedouble handling data. In addition, theVantage System provides actual usagebased on the scaling weights, instead oftheoretical usage based on target weights.This allows accurate yields to becalculated which provides visibility forsupplier inventory accuracy.Simon Dawson says, “The new Vantageinstallation ensures the correct material isweighed out at the correct amount everytime. We have seen greatly improvedstock accuracy and client confidence andtrust in our traceability is hugely satisfying– not to mention making audits quickerand easier.”To find out how Stevens Group can helpyour business, call +44 (0) 1254 685200,email info@stevensgroupltd.com or visitwww.stevensgroupltd.comStevens Group is leading the wayOnce again, Stevens Group is leading the way with their recipe control and ingredient recall solution, thistime with British Bakels.30-37:Layout 1 20/9/13 14:15 Page 838 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netFOODEX SAUDIThe Saudi food industry is currentlyexperiencing a boom. Food sales in theKingdom account for around half of thedomestic retail market and are expected tobe worth almost $70 billion by 2016.Despite being the largest food and drinkmarket in the GCC, it relies heavily onimports to meet its growing consumptionrequirements.Foodex Saudi aims to connectinternational brands to this ripe marketopportunity while showcasing SaudiArabia’s potential as a global food anddrink hub. Organised by Reed SunaidiExhibitions, the show is expected toattract more than twenty thousandvisitors and buyers from across theindustry.Simon Blazeby, Group ExhibitionDirector, Reed Sunaidi Exhibitions, says,“Foodex Saudi is the only exhibitiondedicated to the food and beverageindustry in the Kingdom. Our objective isto encourage new import relationships, aswell as support the continueddevelopment of the Saudi fooddistribution, retail and service sectors.” Visitors to Foodex Saudi can expect tosee everything from Saudi Arabia’sleading brands, to new global foods in theInternational Pavilion Area, and ashowcase of global food brands by sectorat Specialist World. The show featuresexhibitors from 27 countries includingpavilions from Germany, Greece,Indonesia, Spain, South Africa, Taiwan,Turkey and the UK.The Saudi Food Forum will alsowelcome a selection of internationaldelegates to discuss issues such as importand export, safety and security,sustainable practices, environmentalcompliance, new technologies, supplychain logistics, food marketing andopportunities available in Saudi Arabia.As the most populous Gulf country,Saudi Arabia is the region’s biggest foodconsumer and, according to AlpenCapital, will account for 60% of totalconsumption by 2017. While Saudi Arabiais also the region’s largest food producer,representing 74.1% of total production inthe GCC, it imports more than $14.2billion worth of food and beverageproducts each year to meet demand, andBMI’s recent report suggests this will riseto $35.2 billion by 2020.Simon Blazeby says, “Saudi Arabia’sfood and drink industry is at an inflectionpoint. A young and growing populationcoupled by a thriving domestic economy ischanging food consumption habits,creating significant opportunities forimporters and exporters. Foodex Saudiwill provide an important trade platformwhere international and Saudi-based foodand beverage companies can develop newand existing business relationships.”The gateway to a $70 billionmarket opportunityWith a growing population and increased consumer spending, Saudi Arabia’s rapidly expanding food and drinkindustry is a goldmine waiting to be tapped. The country’s first international exhibition dedicated to the industry,Foodex Saudi, takes place at the JeddahCentre for Forums and Events from8th to 11th December. For more information, and toregister to attend,visit www.foodexsaudi.com38:Layout 1 20/9/13 13:32 Page 1Food & Drink International 39www.fdiforum.netFI EUROPEThere’s an unrivalled line up of morethan 1,300 world-class exhibitors, alloffering solutions for innovative food andbeverage applications. It attracts a globalaudience of over 26,000 attendees fromall aspects of the food industry and it onlyoccurs once every two years, meaning itsimply can’t be missed!Building on the success of the lastedition of Fi Europe, this year the showpromises 73% more educational featuresavailable onsite and 140 new exhibitorsbooked.Spread over three halls, the exhibitionwill showcase the latest productdevelopments and innovations from theworld’s leading ingredients suppliers andsolution providers.25-minute seminar sessions are free toattend too and will inform visitors aboutthe latest innovations, developments andfood trends. Key exhibitors will presentnew product applications, cutting edgetechnology and practical insights.Alongside these, a variety of educationalseminars will be provided by Mintelthroughout the event. As Fi Europe is aiming to educate andshare innovative ideas alongside thetraditional exhibition, a new feature hasbeen added to the program. Free 30-minute content rich workshops andeducational seminars will be presentingthe latest trends and innovations. Theseworkshops are presented by leadingassociations, research companies andscholars. There are also 1-to-1 sessions withmarket intelligence analysts and verticalmarket specialists from leading researchcompanies such as Euromonitor,Leatherhead Food Research and Mintel.The FiE Excellence Awards are alsotaking place, recognizing and celebratingthe very best innovations and companiesin the food ingredients community. Thisis an opportunity for entrants to gainpowerful media exposure and differentiatethemselves.The awards cover a wide range ofcategories including Bakery, Beverage,Confectionery, Dairy, Snacks/On-The-Go,Savoury/Meat, and Sustainability Initiativeof the year. The awards ceremony willculminate in the announcement of theMost Innovative Food Ingredient Award. The New Product Zone will showcasenew products highlighting recent launchesfrom exhibitors at the forefront ofinnovation. It is the perfect opportunity togive new products a proper introduction tothe market for all to see. A popular area forvisitors and press, this feature has become atrendsetting spot for the food industry.Visit the Fi Europei website at www.fi-europe.eu/FDIpreview for more information or register online for free and save €125. The trusted route tomarket since 1986! Fi Europe is taking place on 19th to 21st November at theMesse, Frankfurt. Being the industry staple for over 25 years,Fi Europe is the leading platform to source innovativeingredients, identify trends to drive market growth and nurturebusiness networks. 39-47:Layout 1 23/9/13 07:45 Page 1Next >