PROCESSING SPOTLIGHTFUNCTIONALINGREDIENTSINTERNATIONALFood&DrinkFood&Drinkwww.fdiforum.netNOVEMBER 2016£3.50 STERLINGBAKERY ANDCONFECTIONERYThe vitalingredientThe vitalingredient01_Layout 1 24/10/2016 10:30 Page 1WHEN ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL INVENTED THE TELEPHONE, HE HAD A MISSED CALL FROM A SALES-I USER Ring 0800 012 4669 or visit www.sales-i.com to learn how 02_Layout 1 24/10/2016 10:31 Page 1ContentsNovember 2016This magazine is now fully recyclable. By recyclingmagazines, you can help reduce waste and add to the5.5 million tonnes of paper already recycled by the UKpaper industry each year. Before you recycle yourmagazine, please ensure you remove all plasticwrapping, free gifts and samples. FoodandDrinkInternational@fdiforumwww.fdiforum.netcompany/fdiforumNews 4• General news • On line - production news• On the shelf - new products and initiatives NutrEvent 11Over 600 participants from more than 25countries will gather in Lille on 14th and 15thJune 2017 for the 5th edition of NutrEvent –the key business convention for innovation infood, nutrition and healthImport and export 12Following the result of the EU referendum, UKbusinesses have been wary of exporting, butthe Government is encouraging British SMEsto invest in exports and secure internationaltrade dealsFacilities management17 Managing a food and drink facility can be adaunting task, yet some of the best ways toimprove efficiency are also the easiestLabelling and traceability20Labelling is not just about adhering to law orregulation, sometimes it is about protecting abrand or keeping track of what is sold whereBakery and confectionery24With changes in consumer tastes, and theinflux of new manufacturing technology, thebakery and confectionary sector has seenmassive diversification, but growth doesn’tcome without its own challenges Functional ingredients30From nutraceuticals, to pharma and fortifiedfoods, the functional ingredients market is oneof the most exciting and importantsubsections of the industryEditor:Steve Fisher (s.fisher@blmgroup.co.uk)Assistant EditorMichael 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.ukSales Director:Teri Cooper (t.cooper@blmgroup.co.uk)Sales Manager:Sam Trott (s.trott@blmgroup.co.uk)Sales:Nikki Logan (n.logan@blmgroup.co.uk)Vicky Hunt (v.hunt@blmgroup.co.uk)Tel: +44 (0) 1472 310302Accounts & 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. 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The viewsexpressed in this publication are not necessarily theviews of those held by the publisher.MAIN: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/LIDANTE • TOP: FENTIMANS• MIDDLE: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/JORDACHE• BOTTOM: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/ZURIJETAProcessing spotlight34Process equipment can be complicated at thebest of times, not only from the sheer amountavailable but also just how much of a factory itcan cover• SilversonHi Europe and Ni41Taking place between 29 November and 1December, Hi Europe and Ni in Frankfurt,Germany is the perfect platform to sourcefrom leading health and natural ingredientsuppliersPPMA Total Show42This year’s PPMA Total Show confirmed thatthe future is bright for the British processingand packaging industry• Gainsborough Engineering Company• Riggs AutopackEvents46Your chance to keep abreast of forthcomingexhibitions and food fairs from around the worldClassified 49Food & Drink Diary 5003_Layout 1 24/10/2016 10:32 Page 1Ocean Optics developsspectrophotometer systemfor research & education Ocean Optics’ new FLAME-CHEM spectrophotometersystems combine a high-performance, compact Flame UV-Vis (200-850 nm) or Vis-NIR (350-1000 nm) spectrometer,with an all-in-one direct-attach light source and cuvette holder,into a single affordable package. Conveniently pre-configured,FLAME-CHEM systems are suitable for regular absorbance andtransmission measurements in teaching labs and research facilities.The foundation of the FLAME-CHEM system is the sensitive, fast and easy-to-use FLAME spectrophotometer, which delivers high thermal stability with low unit-to-unit variability. Itslinear CCD array detector provides high sensitivity with concurrent measurement of all wavelengths.While preconfigured with all the accessories needed, the FLAME-CHEM systems can easily becustomised, providing flexibility as measurement needs change. The light source-cuvette holder canbe removed; spectrometer entrance slits can be switched out to adjust the resolution and throughput;and discrete sampling devices can be used in place of the direct-attach accessories.New Clean-Trace system provides fast, accuratefood safety data 3M has launched its next–generation Clean-Tracehygiene monitoring and management system. Its powerfulsoftware and new features offer food processors evengreater confidence and peace of mind. The system utilises ATP (adenosine triphosphate)bioluminescence detection and verifies that surfaces havebeen effectively cleaned in seconds. This combination ofrapid results and data analysis and reporting through theredesigned software, allows for improved decision makingand audit preparedness by the user. Data is an important aspect when verifying cleaning and so data needs to be accurate andtrustworthy to deliver confidence. The new system builds on the quality of the previous generationmodel, which in a study conducted by the Food Industry Centre at Cardiff Metropolitan University in2015, gave the most precise, consistent results across time and temperature, and between swabs,compared with other leading systems.It represents just one of many solutions from 3M that gives food producers peace of mind whenmaking critical product manufacturing and release decisions.Palintest win North EastExporters’ AwardsPalintest, a Gateshead-based manufacturer ofwater analysis technologies, is delighted to havewon the North East Exporters’ Award. The company was nominated in two categories,winning ‘Export Team of the Year’ and a runner upin ‘Conquering New Markets’. It was then namedoverall winner of the North East England Exporters’Award.The Awards recognise the efforts of companiesthat, through exporting achievements, aremaking a huge contribution to both the regionaland UK economy. They also acknowledge andcelebrate the strength and diversity of North Eastexporting.“Winning this award is a testament to the effortour team makes in growing and supporting ourbusiness around the world,” said Palintest’sManaging Director Dave Sidlow. “We’re a highlyambitious company with a proud history makingwater analysis technologies suitable for manyapplications and we’ve embraced the challengesand opportunities that exporting can offer a UKbusiness.”New Safe-Gard plus™ linersultimate in packaging protection Selig, the leading worldwide manufacturer of tamper evident cap andclosure lining materials, has launched a newly developed range of two-piece wax laminated induction liners that offers unparalleled packagingprotection in almost all environments. The new Safe-Gard plus™ builds on the strengths of the established andglobally trusted Safe-Gard product range, while adding substantial bondimprovements for outstanding results in applications across a wide rangeof sectors, from food and beverage to pharmaceutical and agrochemical.Available as either pre-cut discs or as a tape, the Safe-Gard plus linersincorporate a superior wax formulation for improved sealingand wax separation performance. This effectivelyminimises the problems of premature delaminationand foil disengagement. The new wax and coatingmethod increases its performance in hotterclimates, making it idealfor use inapplicationswhere closuresspend longperiods of timein storage orduringtransportation.White paper outlines ‘Due Diligence’defence Food and beverage manufacturershave an increasing responsibility totake precautions to ensure thatproducts which enter the supply chainare safe, free from contamination andunlikely to harm end users. The ‘Due Diligence’ defencerequires manufacturers to prove allappropriate precautions were taken tominimise the risk of contamination.However, what’s consideredappropriate varies by business sizeand resources and therefore foodproduction processes should be underconstant review.Mettler Toledo’s updated whitepaper, ‘The Principles of Due Diligence for Quality Control and LegalDefence’, outlines a range of practical solutions manufacturers can take tomaintain product safety. This includes prevention steps internationallyrecognised under the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). Legal actions taken against food and beverage manufacturers forbreaches of food safety regulations pose a serious threat to both brandreputation and consumer confidence.4 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.net04-08_Layout 1 24/10/2016 10:34 Page 1FOODGRAPHICSLOGISTICSMERCHANDISINGPHARMAMANUFACTURINGIntelligent packaging of CONVENIENCE FOOD.ATS-Tanner Banding Systems (UK) Ltd | Elstree, Herts, WD6 3SY | Phone +44 20 8736 4085 | ats-tanner.ukFood & Drink International 5www.fdiforum.netApprentice Engineers at AutoCoding Systemsachieve distinctionLewis Brailsford, Matthew Hughes, Ross Hughes andPaul Lawton achieved Distinctions and Merits across thetwelve units studied. The qualifications are designed toequip individuals with the practical skills, knowledge andunderstanding required to work effectively within theelectrical/electronic engineering industry. AutoCodingSystems made the decision to invest in anApprenticeship scheme to ensure their engineersreceived a high level of practical and theoretical training,alongside professional “on-the-job” mentoring from experienced AutoCoding Project Engineers.Mick Brailsford, Engineering and Supply Chain Manager commented, “We are extremely proud ofwhat the guys have achieved whilst coping with the constantly heavy workload demanded of them tomeet customer orders, both in the UK and globally. As a high calibre software engineering business,it’s important for us to continually develop our engineering skills and capabilities as demands for higher levels of automation within manufacturing continues toincrease.” Managing Director, Mike Hughes, went on to say, “Our people are our most important asset and we want to continue to develop everyone’s knowledge,skills, performance, behaviour and attitude; so that they can do the best for both the company and themselves.”Kite Packaging offers one-stop shop for strappingand tools.Kite Packaging, the UK’s leading packaging supplier;supply a high quality, price competitive range ofstrapping materials, tools and kits.Strapping (often referred to as banding) is commonlyused throughout industry as a key method for sealingand securing goods. Its popularity is due largely to theversatile range of materials, tools and applicationsavailable to companies who utilise strapping as theirkey packaging solution. In order to maintain the integrity of a load as it travelsthrough the supply chain or warehouse, it is key to usethe appropriate strapping. Securing and stabilising loads (commonly pallets of heavy items) while intransit, ensures pallets don’t de-stabilise, products don’t get damaged and health and safetyproblems are avoided. Kite offer a complete range of strapping, tools and kits to meet the requirements for low and highvolume operations consisting of a range of kits, accessories and automatic strapping machines. wenglor presents newsensors for flow rate &temperature weFlux2 from wenglor is the new generation ofhigh-performance, compact fluid sensors whichunites electronics and analysis modules in a singlehousing.A patented measuring method determines theflow velocities as well as the temperatures of liquidmedia – regardless of position and direction offlow. The combination of these two functions in asingle sensor reduces the number of measuringpoints in closed systems by 50% and minimisesinstallation, service and inventory costs. The sensors are based on a patented measuringmethod in accordance with the calorimetricprinciple. Thermal differences are measured inflowing media and are converted to physicalquantities such as flow velocity and temperature. The measurement results of most commonsensors provide just one value – not so with thenew weFlux2 generation which measures flowvelocity and temperature simultaneously with asingle sensors, regardless of the medium’sdirection of flow. 04-08_Layout 1 24/10/2016 10:34 Page 2&14-17 NOV 2016PARIS NORD VILLEPINTE FRANCEbecomeTHE GLOBAL MARKETPLACE FORParisallforinnovationallforyouallforbusiness98,000PROFESSIONALS1,600EXHIBITORSAND BRANDS100COUNTRIESAsk for your badge at a preferential rate on www.all4pack.com with the code P22374#ALL4PACK2016 Is it time for a new Packaging Supplier?Kite Packaging is one of the UK’s leading packaging suppliers offering a best in class service to a wide range of industries.It’s not just us that say so, visit our website to see what our customers say about us on Trustpilot.Call today to speak to one of our friendly and experienced team on 02476 420065We have the UK’s leading B2B ecommerce website, offering 2,500 stock products.Our commitment to our customers :Service levels that are second to none.Next day delivery available.Lowest prices.High quality products.Credit facilities.One-to-one account management.www.kitepackaging.co.ukBoxesProtection & Void FillTapePallet WrapMailing & PostingMachinery & SystemsProducts we offer:04-08_Layout 1 24/10/2016 10:34 Page 3Food & Drink International 7www.fdiforum.netSustainability commitments launched for food &drink manufacturersFood and drink manufacturers have announceda new set of commitments to further reduceenvironmental impacts, protect natural capital,and contribute to the delivery of a sustainablefood system for the future.The Food and Drink Federation (FDF)’s‘Ambition 2025’ builds on its Five-foldEnvironmental Ambition (FFEA) launched in 2007,widely acknowledged to be one of the first UKsector-wide set of environmental commitments. Nearly a decade later, food and drink manufacturers have made significant progress on thosetargets. The new Ambition covers key areas where FDF believes food and drink manufacturing canhelp deliver the biggest positive impacts by working collaboratively across their supply chains. Itincludes new commitments on C02 emissions, food waste, use of more sustainable packagingsystems, water use, and transport emissions. The Ambition also goes further than the FFEA, with plans to engage members and stakeholders inthe promotion of sustainable supply chains and the enhancement of natural capital. graze goes from ‘clicks tobricks’ with US retail launchgraze, the multichannel retailer of healthy snacks, haslaunched into over 3,500 retail stores in the US.The launch follows graze’s entry into America via their onlinesubscription model back in December 2013. This generated a$34 million run rate in its first year alone and evoked a further$50 million investment in the US operation to meet demand. Inresponse to incoming demand from major US retailers,launching into retail and replicating the success of the UKmultichannel strategy was the natural next step. Anthony Fletcher, graze CEO, said: “graze starting online and going from clicks to bricks showshow technology can rapidly create brands and products which are relevant to the Americanconsumer today. For the past two years we have been collaborating with our grazers to launchhundreds of products into the American market through online. Now it’s time to sell the winners inretail stores.” Reflecting wider wellness societal trends, the popularity of healthy snacks is overtaking thetraditional snacking market, which in the US alone is worth some $38 billion dollars. Asahi UK formed followingMiller Brands acquisitionAsahi Group Holdings has completed itsacquisition of Miller Branks UK who have togetherformed Asahi UK. The investment in the new company and theacquisition of Miller Brands is part of AsahiEurope’s ongoing strategy to lead the developmentof the continent’s super premium beer sector, thecompany said. It added that the new company andextended portfolio will further strengthen itsoffering, giving businesses across Europe accessto a superior range of genuinely imported beerbrands and unrivalled quality.Gary Haigh, Managing Director of Asahi UK, said:“Our Super Premium Brand portfolio is powered bya seamless distribution network, expert customermarketing and sales capability – this means we canextend and grow Asahi’s ambition in the UK. “With the backing of the Asahi Group we will beable to continue our strategies for the brands,building on their success and allowing ourcustomers to benefit from meeting the demands ofUK consumers for high quality beer brands.”The investment in this super-premium portfolioand formation of Asahi UK marks a significant stepchange for Asahi Group Holdings’ Europeanoperations. YPS success atPPMA & IMHXshowsYorkshire Packaging Systems,leading UK supplier of shrink wrappingequipment, had successes at both IMHXand PPMA/Total exhibitions inSeptember. Following their previous success(PPMA ‘Group Customer Service Award’Winner 2014 and PPMA ‘OutstandingAchievement Award’ Winner 2015)Yorkshire Packaging were recognisedwith two ‘Highly Commended’ awards inthe categories of ‘Manufacturer of theYear’ and ‘Exceptional Sales or Company Growth’ at this year’s PPMA awards. YPS celebrated continuing successful partnerships by exhibiting the Hugo BeckFlexo X, the automatic L sealer and a Mimi side feed sleeve wrapper at the PPMAshow to complement their complete range of Bollore polyolefin shrink films forshrink wrapping a wide variety of products. On display at both exhibitions was the highly popular, in-house designed andmanufactured, easy-to-use, compact and cost-effective palletising solution.Yorkshire Packaging Palletising systems are designed to be highly durable, have asmall footprint and to provide full return on costs within 12 to 24 months. A beverage can but not as weknow itA collaboration between Ball, theworld’s largest can-maker, and Belgianchocolate brand, Ovidias, has seen thechocolatier bring its patented packagingconcept to the commercial market. Ovidias is believed to be the onlycompany to package its chocolates inbeverage cans. Beverage cans providethe an ideal packaging format forpremium chocolates; maintainingfreshness and flavour as well asprotecting the product during transit,whilst remaining lightweight. In addition, the can preserves the fulland creamy taste of the chocolates, anddelivers on taste, without the need for additives to be introduced.The can also ensures a longer shelf life, protecting the chocolatesfrom oxidation by light or air, as well as humidity. Combining theseelements with its environmental credentials, the beverage canprovides the best protection to package chocolate.The chocolates are individually wrapped before going into thecan, and then the can is filled with a small amount of nitrogen toprotect it during transit. PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/VLADIMIR NENEZIC04-08_Layout 1 24/10/2016 10:34 Page 4REGISTER FOR YOUR FREE TICKETSAT WWW.FARMBUSINESSSHOW.CO.UKThe NEC, BIRMINGHAM 9 - 10 NOVEMBER 2016FIND A WORLD OF NEW IDEAS TO MAKE YOUR LAND MORE PROFITABLE#FARMBIZ@FARM_INNOVATIONINSPIRING RURAL ENTREPRENEURS6Measure the smallest and thetallest with one deviceVEGA has introduced the first contactless radarlevel sensor for liquids that operates at an 80 GHzfrequency. Contactless radar technology is knownfor its immunity to temperature,pressure, vapours and surfaceconditions, but previous deviceshad larger antennas andrestricted measuring capability.With a new, amazingly smallantenna system, theVEGAPULS 64 is ideal foruse in small vessels withsmall process connections.However, there is also longrange capability with narrowfocussing too, enabling it to workeven in very tall, narrow vessels forliquids. Hygienic materials and processconnections also offer excellent process compatibility. Now, the level and volume of storage and processing vessels can bemeasured with much higher accuracy, unaffected by density change, bothup to the process fitting and down to the very bottom of the container. Thisis crucial for the food sector, because it maximises capacity andproductivity, minimises waste.UNI Packaging creates digitallyprinted bags for Bensdorp’s newBarista rangeBarry Callebaut BeveragesUK – the B2B beveragedivision of Barry Callebaut –has used the expertise ofleading flexible packaginggroup, UNI Packaging, tolaunch a range of cocoa andchocolate drink powders. Hailed as one of thecompany’s “most excitinglaunches to date”, the Baristasingle origin range fromBensdorp (a Barry Callebautbrand) consists of threevariants of drink powders each packaged in a 750g vertical form filled seal,3-ply laminated stand-up bag. The bags were produced at UNI Packaging’s St. Helens site and printedvia the group’s award-winning digital print offering Digiflex®. Given the shortrun requirement and the ability to print various designs consecutively with noadditional setup, digital print was the ideal solution for the launch of therange. Rod Entwistle, UNI Packaging’s UK Managing Director said: “As with theBensdorp Barista single-origin range, digital can be leveraged to deliverpackaging printing requirements in a number of ways.”8 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.net04-08_Layout 1 24/10/2016 10:34 Page 5Beetroot – power rootbrings colour to thesuperfoodsBeetroot has a long history, and this long-established root vegetable is more important thanever, because with its vitamin content it packs apowerful nutritional punch. It joins the ranks of thesuperfoods, its luscious purple bringing a splash ofcolour to the party. Food and beverage manufacturershave rediscovered beets, and are bringing out a hostof beetroot products. Beetroot juice is sensitive to light, so in packagingsuch as beverage cartons, which protect the productfrom light and oxygen, it is in the right place. In itspure form or combined with other fruit or vegetablejuices, beetroot juice can be filled using the standardSIG Combibloc filling machines for beverages. Julia Trebels, Global Product Manager at SIGCombibloc, said: “Beetroot is a real all-rounder thatcan be added to sweet and savoury productformulations. And in combination with othersuperfoods, numerous product ideas are possible –with chia seeds, almond butter or avocado, forinstance.”Food & Drink International 9www.fdiforum.netZeo voted one of the UK’s coolest brands The premium all-natural, low sugar softdrink Zeo has officiallybeen voted as one ofthe UK’s coolestbrands. The 2016/17CoolBrands listing is theresult of an extensivevoting process thatinvolved 36 influencers and 2,500 members of the British public. Influencers who votedincluded musicians, bloggers, authors and editors of renowned publications.The latest CoolBrands results – headed by Apple – underline Zeo’s prestige and allure withinthe country. Competition is substantial, with thousands of brands from over 50 sectorsconsidered by the voters; only those achieving top scores qualify for CoolBrands status.Stephen Cheliotis, Chairman of the CoolBrands Council, said: “CoolBrands status illustratesthat Zeo is rated highly by both influencers and the British public. This is proof that the brand isconsidered highly original and innovative, two factors that voters consider. It also clearly showsthat the brand is desired, a lustre that often means it’s chosen ahead of peers.”New seal highlights whole grainlevels, adds valuefor manufacturesGoodMills Innovation has introduceda new whole grain index seal thatreveals the whole grain content of bakedproducts at first sight, offering a helpfulnew tool for manufacturers andconsumers. According to a recent study, evensmall amounts of whole grain have beenshown to have a positive impact onhuman health. With its new whole grainindex, GoodMills Innovation enablesconsumers to see at a glance thepercentage of whole grain in the product– making it simple to choose healthyand tasty products and enhancing salesopportunities for manufacturers. The seal is convenient to use by both industrial and artisan bakeries. In thenear future, an online calculator will be available to determine the whole grainlevel of a product based on its recipe. The resulting seal can then bedownloaded as a graphic file free of charge. Offering special features, GoodMillsInnovation customers will have access to a premium version of the calculator.Carlsberg unveils new Green FiberBottledesignDanish lager brandCarlsberg has unveiledthe new design of theGreen Fiber Bottle at theSustainable Brands 2016Copenhagenconference, aimed atinspiring businesssuccess throughinnovation and ‘Activating Purpose’ towards a sustainable future.As part of the work of the Carlsberg Circular Community, Carlsbergkicked off the development project in 2015 with Danish packagingcompany EcoXpac to develop a beer bottle made from sustainablysourced wood fiber. The first prototype was revealed in January 2015 byProfessor Flemming Besenbacher, Chairman of the CarlsbergFoundation, at the World Economic Forum in Davos.The new design was developed with Carlsberg’s partners in theCarlsberg Circular Community as well as CP+B Copenhagen and Kilo, aDanish industrial design studio. The prototype, which has been preparedbased on the distinctive Carlsberg design, shows how the bottle mightlook like when it hits the market.Tesco launch vitamin D enriched mushroomsTesco has launched the UK’s firstever range of mushrooms which aregrown in extra light to naturallyenhance their vitamin D levels similar towild outdoor grown varieties.Mushrooms contain a substancecalled ergosterol which allows them tonaturally make vitamin D when they areexposed to light. The new range includes Chestnut,Baby Chestnut and Portobellomushrooms. It follows a recent report by health experts who are concerned that people do notget enough vitamin D during the darker winter months.Vitamin D, which helps to control the amount of calcium and phosphate in our bodies, isfound naturally in a small number of foods including oily fish, red meat, egg yolks andmushrooms. It is also naturally created in our bodies when exposed to sunshine.The mushrooms are grown exclusively for Tesco by Monaghan Mushrooms who are based inthe Republic of Ireland.09_Layout 1 24/10/2016 10:35 Page 1Next >