< Previous10 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netTelsonic Ultrasonics make cutting andportioning a piece of cakeTelsonic’s growing reputation for performanceand reliability in ultrasonic food cuttingapplications led Newtech to seek their advicewhen building their latest dual robot system toprocess tray baked product. For Newtech’s latest application thespecification requirements included a fast cleancut with no smearing, accurate portion control,reduced waste at edge of tray/offcuts and lownoise. Telsonic supplied Newtech withdemonstration equipment, including a 500mmwide blade, to allow trials and customer demonstrations to take place. These trials were conducted across arange of tray-baked product including flapjack, malt loaf, slab cake and brownies, with and without inclusions.The outstanding performance achieved during the trial period led Newtech to select Telsonic equipment for the application. Additional attributes of theTelsonic system included the robustness and design of the converter for mounting to the robot, the exceptional cut quality and low noise operation.High-speed salad tray linegives all round brandingA high-speed tray packing line that gives all roundbranding and requires minimum changeparts to handlecut salad and bulky produce in a wide range ofdifferent pack sizes has been developed by PFM. Thefirst has been delivered to Spain.PFM sales and operations director Chris Boltonsays, “The user required high point-of-sale visibility withall round branding which, coupled to a need for quickchangeover between different weights and sizes,pointed quite decisively to printed film overwrapping.At 100 a minute, the line is also 25% faster than othercurrently available lines of this type, mostly as a resultof the new PFM MBP 16-head C2EW weigher.”Fed with fresh produce such as lettuce leavesimmediately from the washing plant, the weigher hasbeen developed by PFM specifically for leaves andsimilar bulky produce, with double opening bucket flapsand a more powerful design of vibratory feeding system.New X-ray system can detect bonesin meat filletsIshida Europe has launched an X-ray modelcapable of detecting even the smallest bonesin meat and poultry. The new systemprovides an ideal quality check formanufacturers producing meatfillets and boneless chickenpieces.Officially introduced by Ishida atinterpack in May, the Ishida IX-G2-4027-H uses advanced dualenergy technology to easilydistinguish contaminants from theproduct, even in the most difficultapplications. It is particularlyappropriate for foods where thedensity of the product and thepotential contamination is similar, forexample the bone and meat of a chicken which have almost the samedensity.Machine setup is fully automatic to ensure that the highest levels ofdetection are reached. This allows the IX-G2 to identify difficult to detectcontaminants with a high degree of accuracy at fast throughput rates, usingimage data analysis over a number of inspections.Variety of technologies on display from IshidaAt the forthcoming Cibus Tec show, Ishida Europe,exhibiting on the stand of its Italian/Swiss distributor Itech,will be showcasing a number of weighing and qualitycontrol solutions for a wide variety of applications.The sensitivity and accuracy of Ishida’s X-raytechnology means in addition to its ability to detect alltypes of contaminants, it is also being used for anincreasing number of quality control operations such asproduct grading by length, presence of clips, voids inproduct, product deformation, missing or damagedpieces, presence of bottle caps and fill-level controlThe IX-GA-4075 on display incorporates unique self-learning Genetic Algorithm technology, which offersmaximum detection sensitivity and reliability, detectingimpurities such as metal, glass, bones, shells, stones,hard rubber and plastic down to 0.3mm in size. Inaddition, it is able to distinguish between ‘legitimate’metal, such as clips or aluminium tins, while still monitoring and identifying unwanted items.Proseal systemeliminatedpacking ‘blues’Heat sealing specialist Prosealhas designed and installed abespoke packing system forblueberry punnets for BerryGardens that has increased speedsand accuracy, reduced productwaste and provided a moreergonomic and user-friendlyworking environment for operators.The new smart drive technologypunnet delivery system works inconjunction with a Proseal GT3 traysealer to deliver a throughput of 210 packs per minute.Blueberries are difficult to handle due to their small round shape whichmeans they can easily jump out of packs during the packing process,particularly if there is frequent stopping and starting during conveying andsealing. The Proseal-designed twin lane conveyor uses a continuousmotion chain and peg system to enable the packs to be seamlesslystreamed into the GT3 tray sealer, which increases the accuracy of trayplacement prior to sealing.The GT3 offers a rugged construction manufactured to food industryapproved hygiene standards with full wash-down protection.10_Layout 1 20/10/2014 09:08 Page 1Food & Drink International 11www.fdiforum.netFaerch Plast supplies eye-catching colour trayfor Tesco ready meal rangeFaerch Plast has supplied eye-catching dual colourCPET trays in sage and cream to Greencore forthe re-launch of Tesco’s core Italian readymeal range.Greencore challenged Faerch Plast togive its existing trays a more authenticand appealing format for the new andimproved premium ready meals, whichincludes beef lasagne, spaghetti bolognese,meatball pasta and sausage pasta, withminimal changes to pack designs or sizes.Jenna Cree, Development Manager for Greencore Warrington says: “This striking new sage andcream colour combination meets Tesco’s criteria perfectly and offers a high quality finish thatmakes the Italian range stand out on shelf. It provided the makeover required with minimalchanges to pack size or basic design which was a major benefit as it meant we didn’t need to alterany of the equipment at our plant in Warrington.”Intrepid Fox causing astir at festivalsIntrepid Fox ‘wine in a glass’ has enabled ThePortable Pub Company to maximise revenues fromwine sales at festivals and other events. The Intrepid Fox pre-packaged, single serve‘glass’ is made from shatterproof PET, and sealedwith a foil lid. Designed to be quick and easy toserve, the product allows vendors to achieve amaximum rate of sale during times of very highdemand. Paul Askew, MD of the Portable Pub Company,says, “Intrepid Fox fits in with what we do. Ourevents almost always have a big market for wine,and we need to be able to serve a lot of customers, in a short space of time, with good quality wine.” The design of the Intrepid Fox ‘glass’ closely resembles a traditional wine glass, providing a moreauthentic, aesthetically pleasing experience for the customer, compared with drinking from a plastictumbler. Faerch Plast launches ovenableCPET skin packsAs part of a long-term growth strategy,Faerch Plast haslaunched the world’sfirst ovenable CPETskin pack for meatand poultry. Offeringsignificant hygienebenefits, this allowsthe consumer to placethe product directlyinto the oven ormicrowave withoutremoving any of the immediate packaging or having to touch the raw food.The company worked with ABP and Bemis Flexible Packaging to develop alightweight ovenable pack that has significant barrier and strength properties. As well as providing the convenience of meat being safely and easilycooked directly from the freezer or refrigerator without being opened andextending shelf life, the ovenable skin packs are expected to help reduce therisk of contamination, with no need for the consumer to handle the raw food.The meat or poultry product is held securely in place for display whichgreatly enhances on-shelf impact. The skin packs can be shown side-on forincreased appeal.Radnor Hills redesigns packagingfor Aqua SplashRadnor Hillshave redesignedtheir AquaSplash range ofdrinks – its firstredesign intwelve years.The newdesign givesAqua Splash afresh, moderntwist and movingto a clear label brings the focus back to the water and how this drink is allabout hydration and taste. This range of still and sparkling flavoured watersare also a must have item for today’s health conscious consumer as thereare only eight calories in a 500ml bottle.Aqua Splash drinks are made by adding all natural flavourings to Welshmineral water. Still Aqua Splash drinks are available in 500ml PET bottleswith sports cap and sparkling in 330ml PET bottles with colour codedcaps.Radnor Hills is currently produces approximately thirty million bottles ofAqua Splash per annum covering business and industry, food service,universities, multiples and theme parks.Compostable packagingassists expansionNatureFlex-certified renewable and compostablefilms from Innovia Films are helping an organiccoffee company expand their distribution.Bird & Wild produce certified Bird Friendlycoffees, which mean they have been grown in away that protects important migratory bird habitatsin equatorial coffee growing regions. To enhancetheir environmental credentials they chose Econicpackaging developed by New Zealand converter,Convex Plastics. The pack is a triplex laminate of reverse printedclear NatureFlex/High-Barrier Metallised NatureFlexand a Starch based biopolymer. This structureensures the flavour and freshness of Bird & Wild’sunique coffees are locked in.NatureFlex films are certified to meet theAmerican ASTM D6400, European EN13432 andAustralian AS4736 standards for compostablepackaging. They begin life as a natural product,wood which is sourced from managed plantationsoperating on good forestry principals.11_Layout 1 20/10/2014 09:09 Page 1INTERNATIONALFood&DrinkFood&DrinkWWW.FDIFORUM.NET MINIMUM COST…MAXIMUM IMPACT!Plan your campaign with Food & Drink International…...your competitors are!As marketing is the vital ingredient for the success and growth of any business, we can offer advice and packages to suit all budgets. Speak to one of our experienced account executives to find a package to suit your needs. Join some of the biggest names in the industry and give your brand the best chance of being seen by your target market.Can you afford not to? Our 2015 editorial schedule is now available, please ask for details.Call today on +44 [0] 1472 310310 or email: fdi@blmgroup.co.uk 12_Layout 1 20/10/2014 08:38 Page 1sampled by visitors to the USA Pavilion at SIAL Paris.Thirteen members of the Association, a not-for-profit tradeassociation for food artisans, importers and entrepreneurs,presented new and innovative products made in the US tothousands of internationalbuyers. SIAL Paris, a majorbiannual trade event, alsofeatured 6300 exhibitors from105 countries, and welcomedmore than 150,000 attendeesfrom around the world.Senior Vice President ChrisNemchek says, “SIAL offers anunmatched opportunity forAmerican food artisans andentrepreneurs to introduce theirproducts to key internationalbuyers.”Food & Drink International 13www.fdiforum.netIMPORT & EXPORTRecent trade embargos from Russia on importing any EUgoods has meant officials in Brussels scrambling to makeamends and put various sanctions in place so it doesn’t leavetoo much of a glut in products. On the other hand, only 1% ofAmerica’s exports are to Russia,so similar embargos to the USAwould have little impact anyway.Such is the USA’s strength infood and drink that even themight of Russia’s actions has hadlittle to no bearing on mattersongoing.That’s not to say that the USAdoes not actively market itselfabroad - far from it. Recentlymaple syrup from Vermont, ghostchili salsa from Texas and tea-infused chocolate from Californiaproduced by members of theSpeciality Food Association wereLand of the freeThe USA is one of the most self-sufficient countries in the world, so what trends can other countries expectfrom exports and what are demanding American consumers clamouring for in terms of imports?Californian exports are said tohave grown in recent yearsPHOTO: CALIFORNIA STEP14 Á13-15_Layout 1 20/10/2014 08:50 Page 114 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netIMPORT & EXPORTLooking to the eastWith such diversity in produce, certainareas of the USA are shining in terms ofexports. According to the US Department ofCommerce, Californian food producers are ontarget to export more than $4 billion worth offresh produce, health and organic foods, andfine wines to Hong Kong and China in 2014.Last year, consumers ate and drank theirway through $3.899 billion worth ofCalifornian food products, a 19.5% increaseon 2012. The overall rise in consumptionspending and demand for higher quality foodproducts should lead to a similar double-digitincrease by the end of 2014.Hong Kong and China shoppers arediscriminating more and more about theirfood purchases. They are actively seeking outmore information about nutrition,sustainability and safety, which is drivingdemand for higher quality products. Qualitytends to be associated with “country oforigin”, something that consumers respond towhen making purchasing decisions. Californiaand US food products are positioned as highquality, which helps to explain the growth ofUS food exports across greater China.Jeff Williamson, Director, California StateTrade and Export Promotion, says, “Thegrowing number of food and wine productsimported to HK and China is a tremendousachievement of California’s produce gainingacceptance, at an ever increasing rate, withthe discerning palates of consumers in HongKong and China. Rising exportsreaffirms a long-standing commitment to provide a diverse,quality product portfolio to customers.”Equipping the worldIt’s not just in finished food and drinkproducts that the USA is also seeing success,Azane Inc., based in San Francisco recentlyacted as the regional headquarters to servethe North American industrial refrigerationmarket to meet the demand for their low-charge ammonia Azane technology. Theinternational group recently launched a newsubsidiary Azane Inc., to manufacture andsupply the technology in the US. The refrigeration group, whoseAzanechiller and Azanefreezer technology hasbeen installed at some of the world’s leadingorganizations, developed the technology tomeet environmental and legislative challengesthe cooling industry was facing as Europestarted the phaseout of ozone depletingrefrigerant R22.The technology is being introduced just asthe US refrigeration industry begins to see theeffects of the EPA’s R22 phaseoutprogramme. The EPA’s phaseout timetablefor R22 will gradually decrease its productionuntil a complete ban comes into force in2020. The cost of R22 will continue to riseand existing R22 refrigeration systems willbecome uneconomical long before thesubstance is banned completely.Derek Hamilton, US BusinessDevelopment Manager at Azane, says, “Weare currently trying to raise awareness of theimpending R22 phaseout in thefood industry and theAzane Inc have startedto produce their ammonia-basedrefrigeration system which is being usedacross the EU as new legislation comesin for 2020.Events like the Fancy Food Showare arenas in which the USAshows off its food heritage, butare also places where the rest ofthe world can do business13-15_Layout 1 20/10/2014 08:50 Page 2Food & Drink International 15www.fdiforum.netIMPORT & EXPORTwider refrigeration industry. The EPA’s phaseout of the refrigerantR22, which is still widely used in the US, is an issue that is going toeffect a large number of businesses.”“We are in a unique position because we have experience of thisprocess in Europe and have helped a large number of companies tonavigate this process.”Azane machinery uses ammonia and has been designed tooperate with as little as one tenth of the charge of a traditionalrefrigeration system, avoiding the burden of OSHA’s PSM andEPA RPM requirements. Craft beer revolutionBased on results from a recent industry survey, US craft beerexport volume increased by 49% in 2013, representing 282,526barrels and an estimated at $73 million. As pubs and bars inEurope have experienced since around 2011, craft beer, recognisedfor its highly hop-infused flavour and micro-brewery origins hastaken the world by storm.New distribution deals and an appreciative, beer-drinkingaudience has fuelled the trend’s growth and the amount of beerbeing brewed across the world in this innovative new style isgrowing too. It’s also trickling down to the packaging industry, withcan manufacturers in particular gaining ground as supermarketsstock new lines to cope with the demand. Not particularly renowned for quality beer for years, the tideshave turned as innovative and young American brewers areproducing engineered tastes for a discerning market. Gaining areputation for niche and exclusive tastes and heritage, this is atrend that looks to carry non growing, with estimations beingexceeded year on year.With such huge events like the Fancy Food Show, held in SanFrancisco and the PTDA Industry Summit in Orlando, Florida theUS is not shy about showcasing its successes both at home andabroad, but is also an open market for those offering somethingthat is genuinely innovative and exciting. America seems to be anopen shop, with opportunities for those who can offer new tastesfor a demanding and ultimately discerning market that often setstrends as well as falling under their spell.PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/DASHA PETRENKO13-15_Layout 1 20/10/2014 08:50 Page 316 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netWATER TREATMENTWith water a global scarcity, it’s nosurprise to find that the uptake in thosereusing or treating water to use againwithin operations is rising. With waterquality also an issue, particularly for thebrewing industry, the sector has come upwith bespoke solutions to ensure the bestquality is within grasp.Water purity is a spreading globalconcern too, as UV treatment specialistHanovia has recently demonstrated,opening a new UV Application Centre inShanghai. Serving as an R&D centre forresearch into the science of UV for newand emerging applications worldwide, thecentre directly supports Hanovia’straditional markets for food and drink,pharmaceutical and high purity water.Working in collaboration withuniversities from around the world, suchas Imperial College in London andKarlsruhe Institute of Technology inGermany, as well as some leading globalbrands, the centre is already enhancingunderstanding of UV efficiency in thecontrol and destruction of inorganiccompounds.Hanovia’s Technical Director Dr MarkAston says, “The centre is completelycustomer-driven and is set up with a veryclear mission - to develop UV applicationscience that our customers actually needand to answer those searching questionsthat only empirical test work can answer.This means working as a partner with ourcustomers to push the boundaries of UVscience and align our product range withtheir existing and future needs.”Dr Elaine Feng, the centre’s PrincipleEngineer, says, “Why speculate about UVperformance for a new application when aseries of targeted experiments will bringcertainty to UV performance andefficiency? We believe our investment inthe science will allow our customers toenjoy scientific rigour in their processdevelopment, gaining the peace of mindthat comes with the hands on experienceof moving from bench top to pilot to fullscale.”Optimal efficiency It’s not just how the water is treatedthat contributes to an overall costsaving, water use is also underthe spotlight. General water usebeing under scrutiny inmanufacturing and productionfacilities is nothing new, butdosing in both minute and largeamounts is something that notonly helps gain accuracy, butmeans water use is precise andmeasureable. For example, thenew Verderflex Dura 55peristaltic dosing pump,delivering over 20% more flow,means a more accurate dosingmethod that can delivereffective savings.The Dura 55 range has beendeveloped to meet the demands ofPuretalentWater quality and reuse of water are hot topics within the food anddrink industry at the moment. What are companies offering that canprove of real value?Dosing is becoming more of ascrutinise element of watertreatmentPHOTO: VENDERFLEX16-19_Layout 1 20/10/2014 10:47 Page 1Food & Drink International 17www.fdiforum.netWATER TREATMENTengineers tasked with reducing the totalcost of ownership over the life of a pump,increasing the plant’s uptime andperformance, even with arduous, heavyduty applications.The pump can deal with shear-sensitivefluids such as polymers or brewing yeast,highly viscous sludges or pastes andabrasive fluids and even those that areoff-gassing.These qualities make the VerderflexDura 55 ideal for use in water treatment,chemical process, anaerobic digestion,brewing and filter press applications.With the rise in craft beer productionand consumption, many newopportunities from growingmicrobreweries turning moreindustrialised as demand grows has meantwater specialists like Alfa Laval have beenworking to ensure these small producerscan create high-value quality beer withless overall investment. Optimisingfiltration, reducing the need to invest intanks by using separators to improve tankutilization, creating special craft brewerymodules for deaerated water, high gravitybrewing and beer cooling are just some ofthe elements being met head on.Recently, Alfa Laval extended itsportfolio with three new breweryseparator modules - BREW 80, BREW250 and BREW 301. These beer polishersand classical clarifiers are compact, energyefficient and easy to operate plug’n playmodules with hermetic design and allequipment mounted into one skid.The latest addition is the Alfa LavalBREW 250 separation module for beerpolishing, designed to clarify up to 250hl/l beer after fermentation andmaturation as well as for beer polishing.Juan Jurado, Competence CenterManager, Filtration & Separation at AlfaLaval says, “The new compact BREW 250separation module features Alfa Laval’sInnovations such as Alfa Laval’sBREW 250 separator mean theindustry is thinking about effectivetreatment of water more than ever.The opening of aUV ApplicationCentre in Chinashows companieslike Hanovia havelong-termintentions for thesafety of waterglobally.19 Á16-19_Layout 1 20/10/2014 10:47 Page 2BrewingFood+DairyBottled WaterPHONE: +44 (0) 1753 515 300 EMAIL: sales@hanovia.com VISIT: www.hanovia.com Scan For a PureLineinfo packMAINTAIN TASTE WITH COMPLETE UV DISINFECTION FROM THE WATER TO THE BOTTLEthe power in UV technologyPureLine PQWHETHER IT’S PRODUCTION OF BOTTLE WATER, SOFT DRINKS OR BEER, HANOVIA’S, PURELINE PQ VALIDATED SYSTEMS WILL DELIVER ON QUALITY:> Performance qualified (PQ) - 3rd party validated> non-chemical disinfection> Maintains your product quality> Fermentation efficiency and stability> Meets industry stringent standards> Hygienic design> 316L stainless steel components> Easy serviceability with global aftersales supportTHE HANOVIA PURELINE UV RANGE CAN BE USED FOR THE FOLLOWING APPLICATIONS...ttleddledBottled Soft DrinksHANOVIAUVDEAERATIONBLEND TANKSUGAR SYRUPCONCENTRATE/ FLAVOURSOURCE RECEIVING & INSPECTIONPOTABLE WATER SUPPLYACTIVATED CARBON FILTRATION(MUNICIPAL WATER ONLY)PRETREATMENTWATER STORAGE & MONITORINGULTRAVIOLET LIGHTDISINFECTIONFINAL SYRUP STORAGECARBONATIONBOTTLING CONTROLPACKAGING CONTROLMICRO-FILTRATIONHANOVIAUVCARBON FILTRATIONHANOVIAUVTO CLEANING IN PLACECIP SYSTEMHANOVIAUVHANOVIAUV16-19_Layout 1 20/10/2014 10:47 Page 3Food & Drink International 19www.fdiforum.netWATER TREATMENTMaking the difference in Water Treatment Sera ProDos UK Ltd01733 396040www.sera-web.comunique fully hermetic design with bottomfeed, higher separation efficiency andalmost zero oxygen pick up. “Power consumption is reduced by atleast 25% for the same duty compared toconventional separators.”The airtight design is achieved througha combination of a hollow spindle inlet, ahermetically sealed outlet and a separatorbowl that is filled with liquid. The uniquehollow spindle design ensures the gentlestpossible acceleration of the feed. Thiscontributes to increased separationefficiency and to avoid micronization,ensuring high yeast vitality and betterbeer filtration.As well as producing pure water thatcan be used in such processes, it seemsthat reuse of waste water is also beingsupported in big ways. The recent boost in anaerobic digestionunits being built worldwide means wastewater is being used in a meaningful wayin this process. Although the waterproduced from AD is often harmful towatercourses and processes as it loses itsvaluable properties during the process, itcan be treated with oxidisation processingor reverse osmosis units to be reused.Recent partnerships have seen companieslike Agrivert and Grundon WasteManagement team up to process bothcommercial and food waste in hugequantities. This can only be seen as agood thing. With the UK government setto either ban or limit hugely the amountof waste that enters landfill in the future,these kind of ventures are likely tobecome a common sight, rather than theexception.The amount of innovation being pouredinto water treatment on every level of theprocess gives a real sense of the industryleaping forward in terms of agenda. Nolonger is water treatment an element ofthe industry given lip service, it is asintegral as packaging or safety in terms ofsustainability.Foreign Secretary Philip Hammondrecently visited Agrivert’s WestLondon Anaerobic Digestionfacility, where waste water is oneoffshoot of this sustainable energycreation method.The recent boost in anaerobic digestion units being builtworldwide means waste water is being used in a meaningfulway in this process.16-19_Layout 1 20/10/2014 10:47 Page 4Next >