IMPORT & EXPORTNEWSINTERNATIONALFood&DrinkFood&Drinkwww.fdiforum.netOCTOBER 2018£3.50 STERLINGBRAU BEVIALEAppetitefor successAppetitefor success01.qxp_Layout 1 24/09/2018 11:46 Page 102.qxp_Layout 1 24/09/2018 12:00 Page 1Gulfood Manufacturing45The fifth edition of Gulfood Manufacturing willshowcase a raft of innovative cutting-edgesolutions shaping global production when theregion’s biggest food and beverage processingevent returns to Dubai World Trade Centre(DWTC) from 6 to 8 November 2018SIAL47Taking place on 21-25 October at Paris-NordVillepinte, SIAL Paris is the go-to inspirationalmeeting place for the entire food processingindustry, because it is here that the food of todaygoes on show and the food of tomorrow isconceivedFood Matters Live48From clean eating to revolutionary food tech,discover the global trends and innovationschanging the way we eat at Food Matters LiveBrauBeviale50Taking place from 13-15 November in Nuremberg,BrauBeviale is the world´s most important capitalgoods exhibition for the beverage industry in 2018,presenting the whole process for beverageproductionLAB Innovations52Experience lab developments outside your lab atthe UK’s only event dedicated to the laboratoryindustry when Lab Innovations returns to the NEC,Birmingham on 31 October & 1 November 2018Events54Your chance to keep abreast of forthcomingexhibitions and food fairs from around the worldClassified 57Food & Drink Diary 58ContentsOctober 2018This magazine is now fully recyclable. 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FoodandDrinkInternational@fdiforumwww.fdiforum.netcompany/fdiforumNews 4• General news • On line - production news• On the shelf - new products and initiatives •Appointments University of Lincoln Q&A10 We sat down with Principal Lecturer andProgramme Leader Vanessa Sutton from theNational Centre for Food Manufacturing (NCFM)at the University of LincolnImport and export15 Japan’s food heritage, quality ingredients andiconic products has established the country asone of the foodie capitals of the world – Tokyoalone has over 230 Michelin starsCold storage18 Temperature control is paramount for manyindustries, but even the smallest breach can causehuge losses for companiesEnvironmental spotlight22Whether it’s the extraction of raw ingredients orthe black plastic tray that houses a ready meal,waste is an inevitable outcome of the food andbeverage industryLabelling and traceability 26Labelling is not just about adhering to law orregulation, sometimes it is about protecting abrand or keeping track of what is sold whereFruit and vegetables29The fruit and vegetable market has long been astaple part of human civilisation, but how does ithold up in today’s world?Control and automation32Automated production processes will be familiarto most food and drink makers, but emergingsmart technologies such as driverless forklifts andartificial intelligence are heralding the new age offood manufacturingMixing and blending38As two of the most commonplace and importantprocesses on the production line, mixing andblending solutions and capabilities are constantlyevolving to keep up with changing technologies,shifts in consumer taste and demand, and to meetever more stringent health and safetyrequirementsGroup Editor: Steve Fisher (s.fisher@blmgroup.co.uk) Editor:Michael Fisher (m.fisher@blmgroup.co.uk) Editor’s PA: Angela Sharman (a.sharman@blmgroup.co.uk)Journalists: Stuart Pearcey (s.pearcey@blmgroup.co.uk)Dominic Cuthbert (d.cuthbert@blmgroup.co.uk)Tess Egginton (t.egginton@blmgroup.co.uk)Sales Director: Teri Cooper (t.cooper@blmgroup.co.uk)Sales Manager: Sam Trott (s.trott@blmgroup.co.uk)Sales: Vicky Hunt (v.hunt@blmgroup.co.uk)Tel: +44 (0) 1472 310302 Accounts & Subscriptions: John Downes (j.downes@blmgroup.co.uk)Design & Production: Gary Jorgensen, Mark Casson(studio@blmgroup.co.uk)Editorial:Tel: +44 (0) 1472 310305, Email:fdi@blmgroup.co.ukPart of the Business Link Magazine Group: Armstrong House, Armstrong Street,Grimsby, N E Lincs DN31 2QE EnglandAll 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 first tothe publisher. While every reasonable care is taken, neitherthe publisher nor its participating agents accept liability forloss or damage to prints, colour transparencies, negatives orother material of whatever nature submitted to thispublication. The views expressed in this publication are notnecessarily the views of those held by the publisher.MAIN: SHUTTERSTOCK/KAREPASTOCK • TOP: BRAUBEVIALE• MIDDLE: SHUTTERSTOCK/ALEKSANDAR MIJATOVIC• BOTTOM: WAVEGRIP03.qxp_Layout 1 24/09/2018 11:48 Page 1news4 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netQimarox simplifiesintegration withPackML guidelinesQimarox adopts the PackML guidelines forthe integration of machines into production andpackaging lines. This means that thecomponents of Qimarox are now even easier tointegrate, operate and maintain. With PackML, the manufacturer of palletisingmodules and vertical conveyors, among otherthings, is responding to an increasing demandfrom the market. Almost all major consumerproduct manufacturers – including Nestlé,Procter & Gamble and PepsiCo – set PackML asa prerequisite for new production andpackaging lines. ‘PackML’ stands for Packaging MachineLanguage, a guideline drawn up by theOrganization for Machine Automation andControl (OMAC). In collaboration with systemintegrators, machine builders and technologysuppliers, they want to create open standardsfor the vertical and horizontal integration ofmachines. ‘Horizontal integration’ refers to theinteraction between the machines themselves(machine-to-machine communication), and‘vertical integration’ to linking this with centralcontrol systems. Verigo Model PH0Reusable Quality DataLoggerLabfacility, the UK distributors of the VerigoCold Chain range of Data Loggers for monitoringtemperature, humidity and food storage quality,are introducing the new Pod Range.Cold chain monitoring is now easier than ever.You can save time, ensure quality and increasevisibility of your temperature-controlled logisticsoperations without the need for wires of Wi-Fi. You care about the quality of your product.Maximum quality and shelf life is key tosatisfying your customers and maintaining acompetitive edge. In today’s competitive market, every rejection, claim,and dollar shrink/ customer credit matters. The Pod Quality providesyou with actionable information that you need to minimise losses in thesupply chain and maximise final quality of your product.Preloaded Product Life ProfilesMonitoring a wide range of commodities is made easy with access toover 20 predefined Product Life Profiles, from Asparagus toStrawberries. You can also create your own custom Product LifeProfiles for your unique product varieties.Mars launches ‘Cocoa forGenerations’ sustainability strategyMars Wrigley Confectionery islaunching a new plan to overhaul itscocoa supply chain which, it says,“places the interest of thesmallholder farmer at its centre”.The ‘Cocoa for Generations’ planaims to safeguard children andforests as well as creating apathway for farmers and cocoa-growing communities to thrive. It isbacked by a $1 billion investmentover ten years and, Mars said, isincremental to its ‘Sustainable in aGeneration Plan’ investment unveiled last year.It is comprised of two pillars, the first of which – ‘Responsible CocoaToday’ – prioritised short-term action, while the second – ‘ResponsibleCocoa Tomorrow’ – sees more long-lasting actions.John Ament, Global Vice President – Cocoa, Mars WrigleyConfectionery, said: “We don’t have all the answers but our first step isto put the farmer at the centre of our ambitions and actions. We planto inspire others and work together to ensure Cocoa for Generations.”Biocatalysts celebrate35 years with £6mplant investmentSpeciality enzyme company, Biocatalysts Ltd,celebrates being 35 years young this year with amajor investment into its future manufacturingcapacity. Over £6 million will be invested, comprising an11,000 sq ft extension to the existing buildingwhich has just been completed. The next step isto fit out the building with cutting-edge equipment – including a 10m3 fermenter and down-stream processing machinery. It will all be controlled by state-of-the-art software to maximisecapacity and enhance the company’s efficiencies. Biocatalysts’ expanding technical and production teams will be key during this period,providing high end technical skills and project management support to ensure that the rightfirst-time philosophy of the company is upheld. Commercial Director Daren Bryce said: “This represents a very exciting time in the specialityenzyme field. The unique breadth of offering, from discovery right through to large scaleproduction, that Biocatalysts has to offer will allow previously in-accessible novel enzymes atcommercial scale to our customers.” Temperature and media stability with latestFreudenberg EPDM sealingmaterialsFreudenberg Sealing Technologies, aleading global specialist in sealingproducts and their application, hasreleased its latest generation of EPDMsealing materials. The latest material portfolio offersoptimised temperature and media stability, as well as full safety testing in accordance withindustry standards. Material availability is via Dichtomatik UK Ltd, the exclusive provider forFreudenberg Sealing Technologies’ food and beverage products in the UK.Thanks to its latest generation of EPDM materials, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies isopening individual optimisation potential for plant constructors and operators. Offering atemperature range of up to 180°C, the materials provide higher stability in water and steam for ashort period. Furthermore, the latest EPDM generation is highly resistant to CIP/SIP procedures.Whether designed as an O-ring, shaped part, lip seal or diaphragm, the qualities of the latestEPDM material generation mean it can be put to use in three different degrees of hardness: 60EPDM 290; 70 EPDM 291; and 85 EPDM 292.© Shutterstock/Aedka Studio04-09.qxp_Layout 1 24/09/2018 11:50 Page 1Discover why there’s no hiding place for contaminants, germs or bugs with our tough, hygienic furniture and equipment.FOODFIGHTQUALITY BY DESIGNQQUALITY THROUGH MANUFACTUREQUALITY OF SERVICET: 01603 788 833 | W: teknomek.co.uk | E: mail@teknomek.co.uk04-09.qxp_Layout 1 24/09/2018 11:50 Page 2news6 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netBarry Callebautexpands UKmanufacturingfootprintBarry Callebaut, the Swiss chocolate maker, isacquiring the chocolate manufacturing assets ofthe UK’s second biggest biscuit maker.The acquisition of the chocolate factory nearLiverpool is part of a new long-term supplyagreement with Burton’s Biscuit Company forthe supply of over 12,000 metric tons ofchocolate and compound per year.Barry Callebaut said it would continueproducing chocolate at the Moreton siteallowing it to expand its manufacturingfootprint in the UK.According to figures from Euromonitor, theUK is one of Europe’s largest chocolateconfectionery markets in volume terms.Antoine de Saint-Affrique, CEO of the BarryCallebaut Group, said: “This transaction is anexcellent example of the power of long-termpartnerships and outsourcing. It is also a clearsign of our commitment to support the growthof our business in the UK market.”Tesco launches discounter rivalwith new brand Jack’sIn a move to rivaldiscounters Aldi and Lidi,Tesco has launched Jack’s,a new brand that promisesto offer low-priced Britishfood.The supermarket saidthat the new brand –named after Tesco founderJack Cohen – is part of itscentenary celebrations.Tesco said that Jack’s will support British food producers, claimingthat 8 out of 10 food and drink products sold in the new stores will be“grown, reared or made in Britain”. Stores will also stock a unique own-brand range named, unsurprisingly, ‘Jack’s’.According to a company release, Jack’s will operate a “low-costbusiness model” which, Tesco said, is designed to keep costs low andprices down.Over the next six months Tesco will launch 10-15 Jack’s stores in theUK. The stores to follow will include a mix of entirely new sites, sitesadjacent to existing Tesco stores, and a small number of convertedTesco stores.Incoming Tyson CEO focussedon innovation and sustainabilityNoel White, the incoming CEOfor Tyson Foods, is highlightingoccupational excellence,innovation and a focus onsustainably feeding to world forthe future of the company.Mr White, formally GroupPresident of Beef, Pork andInternational, will replace TomHayes as President and CEO atthe end of the month.“[Noel] has run our beef, pork,and poultry businesses and is now helping Tyson Foods capitalize oninternational opportunities,” said Chairman John Tyson.“His deep institutional knowledge and a stellar track record over hismore than 30-year career at Tyson Foods and a predecessor companygive the board the utmost confidence in his ability to drive thebusiness forward, accelerate global growth and create long-term valuefor shareholders.”Mr. White added: “I look forward to accelerating the currenttrajectory of growth as a global modern food company through ouroperational excellence, innovative thinking and focus to sustainablyfeed the world.”Radnor Hills amongGreat Taste winnersof 2018Out of over 12,600 products to be judged,Radnor Hills was awarded a 1-star GreatTaste award which means judges dubbed ita product that delivers fantastic flavour forits Heartsease Farm Fiery Ginger Beer. Judges said the product was “Wellbalanced with fresh tangy notes from thelemon and gentle warmth from the ginger with a lingering finish and tingle on the tongue. Notoverly sweet, giving this drink a truly refreshing quality.”Chris Sanders, Radnor Hills Sales Director, said: “We are delighted to have won another GreatTaste Award for our premium sparkling pressé range Heartsease Farm. The logo is so widelyrecognised and gives the products a real boost and certainly opens up doors with newretailers.” Recognised as a stamp of excellence among consumers and retailers alike, Great Tastevalues taste above all else, with no regard for branding and packaging. Make a clean sweep with Teknomek’s newanti-bacterial cleaning rangeTeknomek has introduced a new range of anti-microbial cleaning tools designed to minimisethe risk from of cross contamination. The new products include brooms, deck scrubs,squeegees, scrapers, spades and buckets, all are available in a choice of fiveHACCP colours. All components in the accessories are FDA and EU food contact approvedand are infused with Biomaster, including the brush filaments. This anti-microbial silver-ion additive is effective for the lifetime of the product andinhibits the growth of bacteria, fungus and mould by up to 99.99%. Sue Springett, Commercial Manager at Teknomek, said: “Thenew anti-microbial range offers a simple way tostop even the most resilient bacteria, such aslisteria, in their tracks – and without having tomodify cleaning procedures.”The high-quality brushes are resin set so thefilaments won’t shed, all products in the rangeare both dishwasher safe and autoclavable attemperatures of up to 134°C. © Barry Callebaut© Tesco© Shutterstock/Casimiro PT04-09.qxp_Layout 1 24/09/2018 11:50 Page 3Supermarket price wars seefood producers suffer 45-daypayment delaysDelays in paymentsto UK food producershave now increasedto 45 days onaverage, up from 44days in the previousyear, research fromonline businessfinance supermarketFunding Options hasshown. Under pressure to improve their cash position because of the ‘pricewars’ supermarkets are continuing to delay payments to suppliers,effectively demanding loans from their suppliers’ interest free. Funding Options says payment delays to food producers areworsening despite the Prompt Payment Code, which theoretically seta 30-day target for businesses to pay their suppliers. Many of the UK’slargest supermarkets are signed up to the code, including Tesco, Asdaand Sainsbury’s.In 2016, Tesco was investigated by the Groceries Ombudsman fordeliberately delaying payments, with some suppliers having to waitmore than a year to be paid.Funding Options adds that payment delays could worsen assupermarkets increase their power over suppliers even more through awave of M&A activity. Food & Drink International 7www.fdiforum.netFood safety culture servicelaunches for food manufacturersInstinctif Partnersis launching a servicefor the food industrydesigned to enhancefood safety culture,putting drivingcultural and individualbehavioural changein foodmanufacturing at itsheart.The service willhelp foodmanufacturers meet the food safety culture challenge set out in thenewly-published BRC Global Food Safety Standard Issue 8 (BRC8).This places a strong emphasis on developing a food safety andquality culture, meaning food manufacturing businesses subject to theirfirst audit under the new Standard from February 2019, are facing a newchallenge.Victoria Cross, Head of Instinctif Partners’ Business ResiliencePractice, said: “Our offering has been developed in partnership withCarrie Birmingham, a leading expert in culture change and employeepsychology, and leading food research and technology organisationCampden BRI, and will be delivered in collaboration with a team ofsenior food industry experts with decades of hands-on manufacturingexperience.”news© Shutterstock/Alexander Raths© Shutterstock/Olivier Le Moal04-09.qxp_Layout 1 24/09/2018 11:50 Page 4#ALL4PACK INSPIRESHAREACCOMPLISH(*) The new name of EMBALLAGE & MANUTENTIONGet your badge with the codePPPA4PROY26-29 NOV 2018PARIS FRANCE WWW.ALL4PACK.COM04-09.qxp_Layout 1 24/09/2018 11:50 Page 5news£3.9bn Costa buy seesCoca-Cola enter hotbeverages marketWhitbread isselling its Costacoffee chain tothe Coca-ColaCompany for £3.9billion to focusinstead on growthopportunities forits Premier Innhotel business inthe UK andGermany.Whitbreadacquired Costaback in 1995 for£19 million when ithad only 39 shops and has successfully grown the business to be theUK’s largest coffee shop company.In recent years, the focus has been on evolving Costa into a leadingmulti-channel, international coffee brand. This laid the groundwork forCoca-Cola’s acquisition.According to a Whitbread release, the combination of Costa andCoca-Cola will “ensure new product development, continued growthin the UK and more rapid expansion overseas”.Coca-Cola President and CEO, James Quincey, said: “Hot beveragesis one of the few remaining segments of the total beverage landscapewhere Coca-Cola does not have a global brand.”The deal is expected to complete in the first half of 2019.Most shoppers thinksupermarkets should do more toreduce food wasteMore than nine inten shoppers thinksupermarkets shouldplay a larger role inreducing food waste,according toresearchcommissioned byoperationalimprovementspecialists Newton.The YouGovsurvey of 4,000consumers revealedthat 92% ofrespondents felt thatsupermarkets cando more to combatfood waste, with 69% of respondents citing the sale of imperfect freshproduce as the top method of preventing produce from being thrownaway.The research also found that consumers wanted greater flexibilitywhen it comes to buying products. More than half of respondentswanted the option of buying loose fruit and vegetables or to buy insmaller portions (45%), while nearly a third (30%) wanted food soldin packaging that better prolongs the life of the product or to beoffered a delayed BOGOF deal that would enable the shopper tocollect the second within a realistic time frame when they have needof it (30%).Food & Drink International 9www.fdiforum.net© Shutterstock/SpeedfKingz© Costa04-09.qxp_Layout 1 24/09/2018 11:50 Page 6Next >