INTERNATIONALFood&DrinkFood&Drinkwww.fdiforum.netDECEMBER 2015£3.50 STERLINGTEMPERATURE CONTROLAND MONITORINGFACTORY AUTOMATIONSweet andSimpleSweet andSimpleSUSTAINABLEPACKAGING01_Layout 1 23/11/2015 10:55 Page 1Don’t rely on luckSuccess takes more than a luckycharm. By developing smartpackaging we help you toreduce your business risk.It takes a Packaging Strategist to deliver results.Find out how we can manage your risk atwww.packagingstrategist.uk/riskmanaged0845 260 70 8002_Layout 1 23/11/2015 10:57 Page 1ContentsDecember 2015This 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 DS Smith 5Theatrical display scoops award for DS SmithImport and export 12Despite currency fluctuations imports andexports continue at a pace. Food and DrinkInternational explores what’s happening andwhereInnovation spotlight16 Innovation is something that never truly stops,but how does one keep ahead of thecompetition when it comes to releasing newproducts?• Randox Food DiagnosticsSustainable packaging20With the increase in recycling and innovativeproduct design, food and drink packaging isnow more eco-friendly than everBulk ingredients and handling26Handling materials in bulk can causeproblems in efficiency, but there’s plenty ofnew equipment and solutions helping to turnthat trend aroundFactory automation 29Automation is a long term solution to anumber of food and drink problems, so whyare so many companies still not taking fulladvantage?Temperature monitoring and control35Maintaining temperature in warehousing orEditor:Steve Fisher (s.fisher@blmgroup.co.uk)Editor’s PA:Angela Sharman(a.sharman@blmgroup.co.uk)Journalists:Michael Fisher (m.fisher@blmgroup.co.uk) 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.COVER PHOTOGRAPHSCOURTESY OFMain:shutterstock.com/sarsmisTop: National FlexibleMiddle: Electronic Temperature InstrumentsBottom: Shutterstock.com/OliverSveddistribution can be costly, so increasingefficiency within these areas saves both timeand moneyFruit and vegetables40Subject to regular and often erratic changes,the fruit and vegetable sector is responding increative and cotemporary waysFruit Logistica43More than 2,700 exhibitors and 65,000 visitorsattend FRUIT LOGISTICA every year to realisetheir full business potential within theinternational fresh produce trade – and to writetheir own success story!Events46Your chance to keep abreast of forthcomingexhibitions and food fairs from around theworldClassified49Food & Drink Diary5003_Layout 1 23/11/2015 10:58 Page 1The future of brewing outlined in Spirax Sarco’slatest white paperThe British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA)has set ambitious targets for the brewing andpub industry to increase energy efficiency by19 per cent and reduce carbon emissions by30 per cent by 2020. It is also aiming toachieve an industry average of using less thanfour litres of water for each litre of beerproduced - a reduction of 42 per cent by2020.Using steam to provide brewing processessuch as wort boiling, pasteurisation, and cleaning in place, among others, is a significant contributorto the overall energy bill in a brewery. Yet there is huge potential to save thousands of tonnes ofemissions per year through the application of innovative steam system technologies.The white paper outlines the options available and explains the savings that can be achieved.Examples include switching from plant or filtered steam to clean steam, and improving systems tooptimise the return of condensate to the boiler feedtank.4 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netSensor technology for extremes Inductive Sensors from wenglorand wenglorMEL ensure reliabledetection of metallic objects inextreme temperature ranges. Withthree different sensor series, theproduct portfolio covers acomprehensive range oftemperatures. With a long servicelife of seven to ten years, the twelverugged sensors are reliable, high-performance products for use in theautomotive, metalworking, food and glass industries. The INRT450 Inductive Sensor for extreme temperature ranges is the absolute worldwideforerunner where resistance to heat and cold is concerned. With a range of use from -60 to +450°C, the sensor masters demanding detection tasks in extreme temperature ranges. This is madepossible by spatial separation of the evaluation unit and the sensor head, as well as cable lengthsof 5 to 20 meters. At an ambient temperature of 450° C, for example, the sensor has a service lifeof 100 000 hours, which corresponds to roughly eleven years.Fortress receives two topnods at packagingindustry ‘Oscars’ Known as the Oscars of the processing, packing,manufacturing and robotics industry, FortressTechnology has topped off another successful PPMAshow after receiving two high commendations in thePPMA Group Industry Awards 2015.Celebrating the best in British manufacturing,Fortress’s ‘Never Obsolete’ proposition earned highacclaim in the award’s Sustainability category. What’smore, the company’s market growth and dedicationto innovation also won a high commendation fromthose judging the Processing and PackagingMachinery Manufacturer of the Year class.“To get one commendation is an honour, receivingtwo is a great accomplishment and it’s all credit toour team efforts,” said Managing Director SarahKetchin. “Fortress has quickly cemented ourreputation for building robust, sustainable and easyto use systems that offer food processors bettermetal detection sensitivities.”During the show the world got its first glimpse ofthe new Interceptor, which all but eliminates producteffect in wet and conductive food products.ThermoPop digital Thermometerfor food ApplicationsThe ThermoPop is apocket-sized, waterproof(IP66) digital thermometerwhich incorporates a fastresponse Ø3 x 114mmstainless steel penetrationprobe with a reduceddiameter tip.The unit incorporates aunique 360° rotating display.Simply push a button torotate the display in 90°increments, enabling theuser to read the temperaturein any position ie. Left hand,right hand, vertical orhorizontal.The ThermoPop indicatestemperature over the rangeof -50 to 300°C with a 1°C/°F resolution via a bright, backlight LCD display;battery life is 5000 hours. Each unit is supplied with a probe cover withintegral pocket clip.Hanovia’s UV Technology WinsChinese Innovation AwardUV disinfection specialist Hanovia isdelighted to announce that it has wonthe 2015 Ringier Technology InnovationAward - Food and Beverage Industry -at the Shanghai New InternationalExpo Centre in China. “This is the fifth time we have wonthe award since 2010, which is greatrecognition of the quality and reliabilityof our UV technology for the food andbeverage industries,” said Wang Tao,Hanovia’s China General Manager. The awards, held annually in Chinasince 2005, encourage innovation byacknowledging and rewarding thosecompanies who have made prominentsteps to produce innovative productsand technologies in the food &beverage industry.The company won the award for its new UVEO (Ultra-Violet EnergyOptimised) technology. The system stood out due to its improved hydraulicdesign which offers significant performance and lifecycle cost improvements,allowing it to handle higher flows with a single UV lamp. 04_Layout 1 23/11/2015 10:59 Page 1the tabs from popping out – an on-going problem for previous trays.Jenny Bostock, Marketing Manager at Carrs Foods said: “Thebrand itself ‘Baker Street’ existed on the primary packs, but couldnot be viewed or recognised by customers when stacked in palletdisplays as it was hidden in a brown tray. According to wholesalerBooker, branded case displays result in an improvement to sales, sothe decision to move to branded cases for focus products was key.”The pack was launched in May 2015; with feedback from thetrade already exceeding expectations, Carrs Foods is anticipating anincrease in sales.RRP to help Laughing Dogbe leader of the packFold Hill Foods, owner of Laughing Dog pet food, has partneredwith DS Smith to provide a retail ready pack (RRP) that providesmaximum impact on the store shelf, helping to drive sales in the petfood category.Printed using a litho-laminating process and using colours thatperfectly match the different pouch variants, the resulting packlooks clean and crisp making it easy to spot on the shelf. The retail ready tray is manufactured in E flute, and the R-Flute®hood protects the products in handling, storage and distribution. DSSmith produced the two items separately, and via an inlinecombining process bringing the tray and hood elements together. Tony Foster, Sales and Marketing Director at DS Smith’s UKPackaging Division, commented: “The RRP that has been createdfor Laughing Dog demonstrates that a pack can be designed to lookgreat on the shelf, help to make the packing process efficient, andbe robust to meet all the challenges of the supply chain.”Jaiminie Chauhan, Marketing Executive at Fold Hill Foods, said:“Since the re-launch we have had a great response from the tradeand consumers about our new design, this has contributed to newlistings.”DS Smith, UK Packaging Divisionwww.dssmithpackaging.co.uk • 0845 260 70 80 Food & Drink International 5DS SMITHTheatrical display scoopsaward for DS SmithA theatrical Disney-themed displaycreated for ASDA George by DSSmith’s UK Packaging Division hasbeen awarded a bronze at the 2015FESPA Awards.Held in Cologne in May, theprestigious ceremony recognises thehighest quality printing by companiesaround the world.DS Smith scooped bronze in the Pointof Purchase Products category - Printingon paper & board, after beingchallenged by ASDA George to developan impactful 3D point of sale structureto hold a range of Disney Frozenthemed products. Using graphic assets from the movie,the DS Smith design team developed atheatrical 3D display that included a cut to shape backboard andheader with a triple plinth to carry the products. Further perceptionof depth was created using a digitally printed, clear, polypropylenesnow scene tray at the top of the main pillar.The unit was printed on a digital press with robotic in and outfeed - part of a recent £1m investment in the firm’s display business.Tony Foster, Sales & Marketing Director for DS Smith’s UKPackaging Division, said: “The display is a great example of howour creative and innovative products can make a real difference toour customers’ sales.”Baker Street rolls rise withthe help of DS SmithDS Smith has collaborated with Carrs Foods to increase thepurchase performance of its Baker Street Xtra life soft rolls.The award winning supplier of European bakery goods turned toDS Smith to help maximise the sales of its Baker Street soft rolls,by bringing its display trays to life with a branded design.DS Smith worked closely with Carrs Foods throughout theprocess and looked at ways to improve the case and distributionefficiency, as well as the aesthetic appeal. The decision to use specially formulated flexo inks ensuredexcellent print quality and the tray itself is further enhanced by aspecially created notch in the corner of each tab, which preventswww.fdiforum.net05_Layout 1 23/11/2015 11:00 Page 1Specialist pilot plant trials facility helpsmanufacturers optimise their filtration processManufacturers wishing to develop oroptimise their separation processes arebenefiting from the comprehensive pilotplant testing services of membranefiltration specialists, Axium Process. Pilotplant separation studies help determine atan early stage process feasibility, plantdesign and an evaluation of likelyoperating costs.Utilising its wealth of membrane filtration experience and comprehensive range of mobilemembrane filtration pilot plants, Axiums’ specialist engineers will carry out trials on fresh feedsupplied by the customer at its state- of- the-art Swansea-based laboratory and testing area or atthe customer’s premises. Each customer is supplied with a test protocol prior to the trials and asample analysis together with a detailed report is provided upon completion. A range of different membranes can be used throughout the trials as the company isindependent of any membrane manufacturer ensuring that the optimum membrane can be selectedfor a given application. 6 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netAmbitious Atwell scoops top honours at PPMAIndustry AwardsAtwell Self-Adhesive Labellers won the topplace in the Exceptional Sales or CompanyGrowth category at the recent PPMA GroupIndustry Awards dinner, held during thePPMA show at the end of September. Theaward recognises companies which haveachieved outstanding growth in solutions,customer base, markets and turnover duringthe last year.Acquired by its current owners in 2005, Atwell re-located to a purpose built unit near HaywardHeath, West Sussex. Following a period of reorganisation and reviewing the business activities, thecompany has experienced considerable growth in all areas of activity. Owner and managing Director David Charlesworth, commenting on the top prize said, “It is veryimportant to be recognised as a dynamic and progressive company by your peers. We haveworked very hard to develop our business and this is a reward to my team for all their efforts.” In 2014 Atwell was a finalist in the Super Sussex Growth Awards completion, reaching the top 30in terms of growth, from a catchment area of 200,000 businesses. RPC takes major accoladefor second year runningRPC Group has been named Company of the Yearin the prestigious UK Packaging Awards, this is thesecond-year running that the UK’s leading plasticproducts design and engineering company has takenthe title.The award reflects another outstanding year forRPC which has seen it continue to consolidate itsposition as a major international player in the rigidplastics sector. The company combines thedevelopment of innovative packaging and technicalsolutions with unparalleled levels of service andsupport, winning unanimous praise from the judgesfor its exemplary work.As one judge commented: “It is fantastic to see aUK-based business become such a major force in theworld of plastics packaging – a worthy recipient ofthe award.”Established in 1991, RPC today has 91manufacturing sites in 24 countries and employsmore than 15,000 people. The company’s devolvedstructure enables it to offer specialist knowledge andexpertise across all the major plastics processingtechnologies and a huge variety of end markets,serving customers on a local, national andinternational basis.Savour Sparkling Beer Brut winsOverall Drink Gold atQuality Drink AwardsPraised as by a panel of expert judges, SavourSparkling Beer Brut has been awarded Overall ‘Gold Q’at the 2015 Quality Drink Awards. In recognition of theircommitment to bringing exciting and innovativeproducts to their customers, Aldi were named QualityDrink Awards Retailer of the Year 2015.The Quality Drink Awards, held at London’sGrosvenor House Hotel, are a celebration of innovationand excellence in the UK drinks market. Put throughtheir paces by a panel of experts, products wereevaluated not just on taste, but also their value formoney during a rigorous judging process in August. The panel of expert judges were unanimous in theirpraise for Savour Sparkling Beer Brut, describing it intheir tasting notes, praising its uniqueness, innovationand depth of flavour.The Quality Drink Awards presentation ceremonywas part of a day of awards, including the Good Choice! Quality FoodAwards and the main Quality Food Awards, which is now in its 36th year.All excess food from the judging was given to FareShare, a nationalUK charity supporting communities to relieve food poverty.Vital to ensure AWRS awarenessamong suppliers, says S4RB According to retail brand andsupplier engagement specialistsSolutions for Retail Brands(S4RB), the forthcoming AlcoholWholesaler Registration Scheme(AWRS) could prove a challengefor smaller wholesalers anddrinks producers to ensure theyare appropriately registered andapproved.Originally due to come into force on October 1st but now postponed untilJanuary 1st 2016, the AWRS requires any vendor of duty-paid alcohol to beapproved by HMRC as a duty-paid wholesaler. Businesses need to pass a ‘fitand proper’ test by HMRC as a condition of approval. Retailers must alsocheck that their suppliers are approved. Penalties for breaches of the schemewill be severe.S4RB says that experience with another recent piece of legislation, the FoodInformation Regulations (FIR), suggests that smaller and independentsuppliers may be unaware of the details of the AWRS or that it applies to them.“It is essential that retailers not only contact their suppliers to check thatthey are meeting the requirements of AWRS, but also explain in some detailwhat these requirements are,” says Simon heath of S4RB. 06_Layout 1 23/11/2015 11:01 Page 1 Innovation. Knowledge. Expertise. It’s What’s Inside. Ingredients make up the food we eat, the beverages we drink, and the supplements we take. But what makes some ingredients fresher, tastier, and safer than others? It’s what’s inside that matters. Open the door to DuPont Nutrition & Health and you’ll see a team of solvers, providing the most innovative solutions in the food industry. We start with an ingredient portfolio that’s wider and deeper than most, but what truly sets us apart are the ingredients you can’t see – our consumer insights, breadth of research, and scientific capabilities. Want to see what else we can bring to the table? Come find out what’s really inside DuPont Nutrition & Health. Visit dupont.com/itswhatsinside to learn more. Welcome to the Global Collaboratory.™hh.DuPontNutrition & HealthCopyright © 2015 DuPont or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. The DuPont Oval Logo, DuPont™ and all products denoted with ® or ™ are registered trademarks or trademarks of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company or its affiliated companies. 07_Layout 1 23/11/2015 11:02 Page 1RESCU Solutions raise a glass toYPSYorkshire PackagingSystems have recentlyprovided an inline sleevesealer and shrink tunnelto the Scotland-basedfactory of RESCUSolutions.RESCU Solutions, aJoint Venture partner ofXPO Logistics - formerlyknown as NorbertDentressangle - is a long-established contractpacking specialist,handling rework,warehousing andlogistics for many blue chip companies, mainly in the whisky industry, inScotland.The company’s existing packaging equipment was proving unreliableand the increasing lack of back-up and support was a major concern.RSCU looked to YPS to help improve its operations, and have now beenable to increase throughput as the film feeds are fully powered and theinfeed and outfeed belts are inverter controlled. The equipment supplied has meant that RESCU Solutions have astreamlined, easier to use, faster shrink wrapping operation. The includedservice contract has provided immense peace of mind in comparison totheir previously unsupported machinery. 8 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netScansta accolades at the doublefor RPC SuperfosTwo packinnovations fromRPC Superfoshave beenawardedScanstars in theannual Nordicpackagingcompetition.RPC Superfoshas beenrecognised foritsEasySnacking™pot for on-the-go eating and its pot for panna cotta with fruit sauce,developed for Finnish dairy producer Valio Ltd. Both packs are injectionmoulded in polypropylene.The special feature of the pot for Valio is the click-and-push spot at thebottom of the pot. To serve the panna cotta, consumers need only to takeoff the sealed foil, turn the pot upside down and then gently squeeze thebottom a few times. EasySnacking™, on the other hand, is suitable for a variety of foodproducts for eating on-the-go or for an easy meal at home. The pot isavailable in two sizes and with two lid designs, one which has room for thespoon and one which also has a compartment for a topping or sauce. Both packs are also now eligible to receive a WorldStar in the nextround of the competition.08_Layout 1 23/11/2015 11:07 Page 1Food & Drink International 9www.fdiforum.netElm Spring water makes a splashat Selfridges This month, ElmSpring’s new bottledwater pours itself intoSelfridge’s food hall,with its new glass bottledesigns now availablefor customers topurchase in-store at theLondon, Manchesterand Birminghambranches. As the firstdepartment storestockist for the brand,the move marks a newluxury stream for ElmSpring water, which haspreviously only beenavailable in conveniencestores and supermarkets. Elm Spring champions a no-nonsense approach to its marketing, using‘refreshingly honest’ statements to help tell their story. “100% of consumerssaid our product tasted like water” and “10 out of 10 people said theywould recommend Elm to a thirsty friend” are just two of its favourite facts. The water is sourced from a spring in the Staffordshire Hills. It comes inlarge and small bottles and is available in both plastic and glass varieties,in a choice of still of sparkling. Gluten-free range launched to meet‘clean label’ demandBowmanIngredients hasdeveloped a range ofGluten-Free (GF) foodcoatings and meatbinders to meetgrowing demand frommajor retailers for‘clean label’ products.The New ProductDevelopment team atthe firm’s UKheadquarters has developed a new range of GF red meat binders, crumbcoatings and batters for fish and poultry. Bowman Ingredients has utilisedinnovative production technology and extensive knowledge to ensurethese GF products have a short, simple ingredients list or ‘clean label’.Bowman Ingredients Sales Director Richard Easey says: “Leading foodbrands and major retailers are currently driving the demand for clean labelproducts in the Gluten-Free sector. The unique process we use in Gluten-Free crumb production eliminates the need for chemical additives andhelps to ensure a clean label.”Bowman Ingredients recently announced plans for a multi-million poundinvestment in the UK’s first dedicated production facility for gluten-freecoating products. The purpose built plant will be the first of its kind in theUK to be dedicated solely to the development and production of gluten-free crumb systems.A One-Day, Brand-Led Conference & Networking Event 23rd February 2016, One America Square, Central LondonAdvanced Convenience, Online, Main Estate & DiscounterPractical Channel Strategies For Best-In-Class Category ManagementDrive Category Growth In The Changing Retail Environment By Cultivating Strong, Collaborative Retailer Relationships & Win Shoppers With Mission-Focused, Trend-Led Category VisionsBook Before 14th January & Save £100.Quote FDI Under ID Code.James Cragg, Head of Category Development GBDiageoSarah MiskellEuropean Category DirectorCoca-Cola EnterprisesDom Burch Senior Director, Marketing Innovation & New RevenueAsda (Walmart UK)RetailerMarkus Hofmann, Former Head of Global Retail Foodservice & Coffee, Shell Retail InternationalRetailerJamie Seymour, Senior Customer Manager - Fresh FoodsThe Co-operative GroupRetailerNeil BarkerSales Director UK & IrelandBirds Eye LimitedMasha VoskresenskaiaCategory ControllerLucozade Ribena SuntoryLucy FreelandHead of Online & DigitalMondelÒz InternationalJames ThomasHead of Category DevelopmentUnited BiscuitsGail Paddy, Senior Product Development DirectorAsda (Walmart UK)Retailerwww.categoryconference.com+44(0)20 3479 2299 @food_conf info@categoryconference.com Organised by“Interesting range of speakers and subjects.” BEAR/Urban Fruit09_Layout 1 23/11/2015 11:10 Page 1Next >