< PreviousFrame design aids hygiene on food industryflow-wrapper Italian manufacturer PFMPackaging Machinery has introducedthe Sirio, a new ultra-hygienic flow-wrapper which uses an innovativemachine build system that allowsmuch easier and more effectivecleaning than traditional designs.In place of the usual welded framethat supports principal machine components, the new independent perimeter supportapproach employs a tubular stainless steel frame that not only provides support, but acts alsoas a conduit for electrical and electronic cables.In this way, the electrical cabinet is kept completely separate from the rest of the machine,potential dirt traps are virtually eliminated and steam cleaning is secure. An automatic feed beltwashing system is optionally available for connection to a centralised CIP supply.Based on a cantilever design that allows most packaging and product debris to fall through, the Sirio is driven by three independent servo motors. Baglength, print registration and sealing jaw position are programmable and adjust automatically for different products. 10 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netHanovia launches PureLine UVEO UV Systemsspecially optimised for food and beverage applicationsBuilding on Hanovia’s 90 years’experience in UV treatment, the PureLineUVEO takes advantage of an optimisedhydraulic design to provide up to 60 percent improvement in the treatmentcapacity over conventional mediumpressure UV systems. This delivers aguaranteed, consistent UV dose withreduced life cycle costs for the food,beverage and brewing industries. A prime benefit is that treatment isperformed with just a single mediumpressure UV lamp, eliminating the need to install a bigger system with multiple lamps athigher flows. This saves on up front capital costs and lifetime spares costs. The system utilises a smart control system that reads the process water conditions using flow,transmittance and chlorine sensors to control the electronic ballast with ‘stepless’ power, whichcan then automatically adjust the power from 100 per cent to 30 per cent. This feature helpsincrease the life of the medium pressure lamp and provides further savings on power costs.New Stork UHT in SIGCombibloc’s combiLabA new Sterideal ST5T-SPEC UHT heat exchanger unit,supplied by JBT Corporation’s Stork Food & DairySystems business unit, has now been added to theequipment in the filling machine pilot plant at SIGCombibloc’s combiLab. The state-of-the-art system is ideal for processingdrinksplus products containing perceptible extras suchas pieces of fruit and vegetables or cereal grains, beforethe beverages are then aseptically filled in carton packs.In the combiLab, product developments such as newdrinksplus concepts, and developments relating to fillingtechnology, are tested under practical conditions. Thefocus is on new product developments and reworkingsand further enhancements relating to the aseptic fillingsystem. The Stork UHT Sterideal ST5T-SPEC allows for theflexible requirements of a wide range of products. Inaddition, it has a high degree of automation. With thenew Stork UHT and its possibilities with regards to theaseptic filling of innovative beverages with particulatecontent, the course for the future has been set. Ishida X-ray ensures gingerbreadqualityLeading German gingerbreadmanufacturer Frank Lebkuchen GmbHhas enhanced its already strict qualitycontrol procedures with the installationof an Ishida IX-GA-2475 X-ray machine.The new inspection system is inoperation at the end of the company’smost important production line,checking its standard mixedgingerbread pack with a fill weight of200 grams, which is Frank Lebkuchen’sbest-selling product and accounts foralmost 80% of its entire output.The X-ray inspection system is in usefor 10 to 14 hours per day and hasalready found contaminants such assoil and bits of nutshells. “We generallyhave very few foreign bodies. On average, there is one contaminant pertonne of product output, as we don’t scrimp on purchasing and take thegreatest possible care in our own processes. However, the X-ray inspectionsystem has eliminated another possible risk for consumers,” says ManagingDirector for Frank Lebkuchen, Helmut Frank.Interal expands its packagingportfolio: broths and soups in cartonpacks from SIG CombiblocSpanish foodmanufacturer Interal isexpanding its packagingportfolio: with the choice ofa filling machine CFA 510from SIG Combibloc, thecompany is moving into thetrade in premium foodspackaged for long life inaseptic carton packs. Afterfirst using the CFA 510 to fillhigh-quality broths in the aseptic carton pack combiblocStandard 1,000 ml,the company is now taking advantage of the filling machine’s product andvolume flexibility and is additionally offering vegetable cream soups in the500 ml volume – also filled on the CFA 510.Javier Eguren, Commercial Manager at Interal: “We were impressed andconvinced by the performance and flexibility of the SIG Combibloc fillingmachines. The flexibility of the robust filling machine in terms of volume,product and decor opens the way for us to be able to quickly and reliably filla wide range of products in different volume sizes, in any decor required.That means production is kept flexible and efficient.”10-11_Layout 1 23/11/2015 11:18 Page 1Food & Drink International 11www.fdiforum.netTetra Pak® Processing introduces newintegrity detection serviceTetra Pak® Processing has introduced an advancedgas-based leak detection service for an extensive rangeof heat exchangers. Benefits of using the new serviceinclude a reduced risk of sterility issues on theproduction line as the smallest cracks can be identifiedbefore problems arise.The process also reduces the time needed to carryout tests, so there is less down time compared toconventional liquid based testing methods. There is norisk of residual liquid contamination and no need toclean the heat exchanger after the test as the gas used is inert.After each integrity test, Tetra Pak will provide an Integrity Test Certificate. If needed, spare partsfor the company’s current portfolio of Tetra Pak/Alfa Laval heat exchangers are available fromcentral stock with short delivery times.Axel Eyers, Tetra Pak® Technical Sales and Service Market Area Leader says: “In addition to providing this cost effective new service we can draw onyears of expertise to perform audits, recalculations and optimisation for all heat exchangers and whole heat treatment installations.” API invests to increase its Transmet laminatecapacity for customersAPI Laminates has announced a significantincrease in production capacity for its class-leading Transmet laminate following the recentupgrade and commissioning of its newTransmet module on the state-of-the-artLaminator 4 production line at its Poyntonmanufacturing site.Transmet is API’s film-free laminate option forpaperboard which provides an all-over, print-receptive coating to the base material in a brightmetallic finish. The brightness and physical characteristics are class leading and suitable for useacross all commonly used printing technologies, providing stand-out shelf impact andenhancement to a wide variety of branded products.The unique characteristics of API’s Laminator 4 ensure that Transmet laminates aremanufactured to exceptionally high tolerance, a requirement demanded for print registration. It alsois capable of producing a complete range of laminate finishes including Transmet holographicwhich enables brands to select the laminate style and effect that adds unique visual impact to theirproduct’s packaging.Bespoke IT systemoptimises qualityIndustry-specific software from CSB-System isenabling Polish turkey meat specialist INDROL toeffectively manage production and deliver importantcost savings, while ensuring quality assurance ismaintained to the highest standards.During procurement and slaughter, the softwareprovides integrated functionalities for slaughterplanning, slaughter, meat inspection, grading andslaughter data assessment. Data collected from theseprocesses can also be used for vendor assessment.Target-actual comparisons enable the checking ofrespective yields per cutting order.The CSB-System provides an easy visual summaryof INDROL’s production processes, and recipes andbills of material can be called up directly duringproduction. The software also provides relevant dataabout sales quantities, sales volumes and margins,which can be organised in line with the various saleschannels. INDROL co-owner Paweł Waligórski says: “Thesoftware simplifies communication in our operations,ensuring optimal information flow as well as effectiveplanning of our production processes. It helps us inreducing costs in all areas.” Proseal offers fresh approach toincreased speeds at strawberry growerThe ability to upgradeits existing Proseal GT2tray sealer has enabledstrawberry grower BusbyPartners to increase itspacking speeds by nearly30 per cent, at a fractionof the cost of purchasing anew machine.The success of thebusiness has seenvolumes increase by 40 per cent since the company first installed its Prosealtray sealer, meaning that the machine’s top speed of around 90 packs perminute was unable to cope with the larger amount of throughput required.Busby Partners initially approached Proseal to enquire about buying anew machine but instead the company suggested the retrofitting to theexisting model of its Pro-Motion technology, which is available on all GTplatform tray sealers.Pro-Motion uses following motion and intelligent buffering technology toenable trays to feed continuously into the sealer without stopping, deliveringa 30 per cent increase in production throughput. For more information, visit www.proseal.com or email info@prosealuk.com.Automated inspection in packaging– ignore it at your peril Automation is animportant focus for the foodindustry as companies lookto reduce operating costsand improve hygiene bylimiting the need for humanhandling of foodstuffs. The degree ofautomation in end-of-linepackaging is undoubtedlyincreasing. One of the maindrivers for this is cost asmachines have thecapability to combine a number of different functions that could well involveseveral people if the operation was being done manually. There is also theprecision and consistency that automation offers, as well as the potential toprovide a more controlled environment – an important factor as foodhygiene and traceability become ever more critical.So, when looking to invest in machinery to help automate the packagingprocess, one of the first things to do is check that it meets the specificrequirements of the retailers that you are supplying now or in the future.Protection of the consumer is, quite rightly, key.10-11_Layout 1 23/11/2015 11:18 Page 212 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netIMPORT AND EXPORTTaken as a barometer of industryactivity, the ebb and flow of import andexport activity can offer an insight intodifficulties throughout the supply chain.As one of Asia’s staple foods, the fallingprices of rice demonstrate rather asignificant issue. Thailand, being one ofthe region’s largest rice exporters, iscombating the dip in prices by storingsome 100,000 tonnes of rice, as financedby The Thai Rice ExportersAssociation. This means thatexporters will buy rice at marketprice and then the Associationwill foot the bill for storing it fromDecember to February, helpingfarmers cope with the impact of grainprices at almost an eight year low. Takingthe rice off the market for a few months isan attempt to stabilise the prices and leadto a more prosperous period of trade.Crucially, the country still has stockpilesconsisting of millions of tonnesworth of rice, which wascompiled through the subsidyscheme of former PrimeMinister Yingluck Shinawatra.The situation in Thailanddemonstrates theimportance oftogetherness and acircular culturewhere government recognises andsupports the role of farmers. Across the globe, exports are beingaffected, with environmental factors andweak trading markets having a financialknock-on effect. Data from Egypt’sMinistry of Trade and Industry indicatethat the country’s exports have fallen to$13.9 billion from January to the end ofSeptember 2015, representing a decreaseof $17.2 billion from the same period ofthe previous year, or 20 per cent, duelargely to energy and FX shortages.Within this climate, food exports havealso suffered. As food prices globally areon the decline, Egypt has been facingmore stringent competition, and thepotential loss of export revenue. In thesame period, the country’s food industryexports were down by almost 11 per cent,while agricultural exports fell from $1.9million to £1.7 million. Although Danish pig exports toUSA are on the decline (dropping18.2 per cent this year so far),the country’s pig meat sectorhas been invited to invest inRussia. In an import/exportcontext, Russia is still acontroversial subject,Testingthe watersDespite currency fluctuations imports and exports continueat a pace. Food and Drink International explores what’shappening and where. 12-15_Layout 1 23/11/2015 11:21 Page 1Food & Drink International 13www.fdiforum.netIMPORT AND EXPORThaving banned imports of food from the EU, US andothers in 2014 following the crisis in Ukraine, but thecountry is expressing interest in imports to meet its owndemands. The country’s trade attaché in Denmark isactively inviting Danish pig farmers and corporations toinvest in Russia, citing the ‘unique’ opportunities thathave arisen due to the ban on food imports from theWest. The invitation arrives as farmers and corporationsin the pig meat sector are getting to grips with, asLandbrug & Fødevarer – an advisory service belonging tothe Danish Agriculture and Food Council – put it, “losseson top of debt.” Both parties have expressed concern overpolitics and propaganda, with Denmark stating thatinvesting in Russia carries with it a weight of risk, whileRussia claims that anti-Russian propaganda is turningwould-be investors away from new opportunities that thegovernment has put into place. The fact of the matter isthat Russia has witnessed increased demand for pig meat,and pork consumption is estimated to rise by 30 per centfrom 2010 to 2020. The country currently consumesaround four million tonnes of pork annually and is,understandably, keen to bolster domestic pork productionfollowing the import band. Demand is also boosting growth in Sri Lanka, whereexporters of fruit and vegetables are currentlylooking for more arable land to boostproduction following increased demand fromforeign buyers, including Europe and China,outstripping what farmers are able to producePHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/WALENCIENNE14 ÁSri Lankan fish export ban toEU could be lifted if furthersteps are met The European Council has revealed that the ban of Sri Lanka’s fisheryexports to the EU could be lifted if the further necessary steps are taken.In a statement documenting council conclusion, the Council praised thesteps that Sri Lanka has taken thus far to comply with the regulations ofthe Indian Ocean Tuna Commission. The statement said: “The council encourages the Sri Lankan authoritiesto take further measures necessary to address the shortcomingsestablished in the context of the EU legislation on illegal, unreported andunregulated (IUU) fishing.”This follows the country receiving a warning in the form of a ‘yellowcard’ in November 2012 before the ban was imposed, as the country wasfound not to be complying with the international rules on illegal fishing.The council outright banned fish imports from Sri Lanka unsustainable. Sri Lanka’s food exports to the EU Zone account for almost 68 per centof its total sea foods exports.PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/SURANGASL12-15_Layout 1 23/11/2015 11:21 Page 214 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netIMPORT AND EXPORTat present. This demand hasled to the very real possibilitythat Sri Lanka’s fruit andvegetable exports can top $1billion. Speaking at the 34thAnnual General Meeting of theSri Lanka Fruits and VegetableProducers and Exporters’Association, President AnnasJunaid said: “Last year weexported USD $350 millionworth of fruits and vegetablesand this year it could reach morethan $500 million. But due to the veryhigh demand for pineapple and otherfruits and vegetables including processeditems, we could not cater to the demand.Mr Junaid also noted that the newopportunities arising in the sector becauseof the high demand from the Chinese andEU markets, stating just how important itwas for the government to release morebarren and abandoned lands which can becultivated to keep up with demand.However, the high usage of chemicals infruit and vegetable farmlands could verywell cost significant opportunities in bothjobs of tens of thousands ofpeople across the country.The findings from the SNPsuggest that exports worth£733 million could be at riskif Britain does indeed leavethe EU. The claims, however,have been dismissed byBetter Off Out, a groupcampaigning for Britain toexit the EU. Yet, the latestfigures reveal that themarket for Scottish Food and Drink inFrance has in fact risen by 58 per cent inthe years since 2007, and is worth £733million a year, positioning France as thetop destination for Scottish Produce inEurope, and a second behind the USAworldwide. The import and export of food andbeverages is often hindered by financial,legislative and environmental factors. Butopportunity can often come out of amarket downturn or climate difficulty. Astrade is never still, the marketplace willcontinue to change offering new prospectsand new alliances. PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/QIUJU SONGPHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/ARTIT THONGCHUEAthe EU and Chinese markets. As boththese markets continue to express demandfor organic produce, exports from SriLanka could very well lose their grip onthe market. In the UK, the EU is representative ofan altogether different prospect. With theimpending referendum, which will decidedwhether Britain stays part of the EU, TheScottish National Party (SNP) has warnedthat Scottish exports could be at risk.Fiona Hyslop, External Affairs Secretary,has been quoted as saying that the EU is“essential” to maintaining the trade ofproducts like whisky, which support the12-15_Layout 1 23/11/2015 11:21 Page 3 1985-2015.co.ukUnit 26, 22 Carlton Road, South Croydon CR2 0BS T: 020 8681 2321 E: info@exportmaster.co.uk30 Years of constant product improvement30 Years of continuous technical development30 Years of ever-growing experience of exporters’ needs30 Years a solid, reliable and trustworthy business partnerSoftware for exportersAlways improving your export performance and keeping you ahead of the game 12-15_Layout 1 23/11/2015 11:21 Page 416 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netINNOVATION SPOTLIGHTThe food and drink sector has launchedmany new products in 2015 but it isconstant innovation that will ensurecompanies continue to succeed, for manymore years to come. Consumer tastes change fast and thereare plenty of examples of products thathave enjoyed a brief flowering of successbefore falling out of fashion. Othercompanies have failed to invest whilethey’ve been at the top and found theirrivals overtaking them with more efficientproduction methods.This explains why many companies aremaking large investments in their R&Doperations to identify new opportunitiesin products and production methods.Often these have been able to make use ofthe skills and resources of localuniversities and educationalestablishments to innovate still further –with the added bonus of introducing newtalent into the industry. Others too arethe results of a handful of companiespooling their resources to create conceptsthat are of benefit to the whole sector.There has always been a tradition ofinnovation in the food and drink industry,but at a time when belts are beingtightened and a sense of consolidationmeans smaller companies have to tryharder than ever before to make animpact, it’s never been more important tohelp research, develop and implementnew products, markets, services andprocesses. Innovation not only allowscompanies to target new markets, but canalso mean the difference between aproduct working in one country, wherethe original might not have. Whatever thecase, those that don’t stay ahead of thecurve are destined to fail.At this year’s Brau Beviale show forinstance, KHS BmbH were presented withthe World Beverage Innovation Award fortheir lightweight 1-litre PET milk bottle.The specialist for filling and packagingsystems was victorious with this bottle inthe “Best Environmental SustainabilityInitiative” category. What gave KHS theedge was the lightweight composition ofthe bottle which not only saves onwastage, but also cuts down on materialcosts. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Matthias Niemeyer, CEOof KHS GmbH says “We are proud of thisaward. The award is testimony to our on-going commitment in the field ofinnovative and sustainable productsystems and solutions.”Companies that continue to innovatearen’t just benefiting from increasedinterest in their products. A host ofgovernment-backed schemes aresupporting companies on an internationalscale – aware that advancedmanufacturing techniques are a highlyvaluable commodity for a nation toexport. Businesses that can illustrate newand innovative techniques are thereforelikely to enjoy huge incentives, allowingthem to introduce their ideas worldwide.It’s particularly valuable for food anddrink companies to emphasise theirKeeping up withDEMANDInnovation is something that never truly stops, but how does one keepahead of the competition when it comes to releasing new products? 18 Á16-19_Layout 1 23/11/2015 11:24 Page 1Food & Drink International 17INNOVATION SPOTLIGHTBrand new hangover reliefdrink launchedA new soft drinks brand aimed at helping consumers overcome the illeffects of a hangover has been launched. Inspired by a traditional Italianfamily recipe, the tasty pick-me-up,Overhang, has been perfected overgenerations and is finally being taken to market this autumn by a fatherand son duo.With the refreshing flavours of orange, ginger and lime, along with ahost of vitamins and botanicals such as milk thistle for liver repair,raspberry leaf and ginger to settle the stomach, burdock to purify theblood and antioxidants to restore blood sugar levels, the team behindthe new pick-me-up believes it has hit the spot.William Wilkinson, Director of Overhang Drinks says: “Hangoversresult in 17 million working days lost annually and the average adultspends more than a year of their life with a hangover. With no other softdrink focused specifically on relieving the symptoms of a hangover, thisis a potentially huge and relatively untapped market.”PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/SCIENCE PHOTO16-19_Layout 1 23/11/2015 11:24 Page 218 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netINNOVATION SPOTLIGHTinnovatory nature due to the obviousrequirement to introduce new talent to thesector.The existing employees in the food and drinkindustry are, of course, highly talented, but noindustry succeeds by standing still and a steadystream of new employees are required to replacethose retiring and bring new ideas and conceptsto the sector. Schemes such as the UK’s SeeInside Manufacturing are emphasising theadvantages of advancedmanufacturing to a wideraudience and showcasingit as a viable andvaluable destination forschool leavers.As Melanie Leech,Director of the Food andDrink Federation, pointsout, “food and drinkbusinesses are workingwith young people to getthem interested in ourCategory innovation from CalbeeUK sees healthier snacks hit theshelves2015 has been asignificant year forCalbee UK, whichopened the doors toits £6.5m marketleading factory andlaunched its firstbranded product,Yushoi Snapea ricesticks; a categoryinnovation that hasbrought healthieralternatives to friedpotato crisps to the supermarket shelves. Acknowledging the changing consumer tastes and increasing preference for snacksthat deliver added benefits, such as to be high in fibre and a good source of protein tokeep you fuller for longer, Yushoi, which are made using green peas, are a tasty snackthat have a light crisp texture.Available in four flavours; Lightly Salted, Soy & Balsamic Vinegar, Sweet Chilli & Lemonand Smoked Salt & Szechuan Pepper and a variety of pack formats including 21g singleserve, 6 x 21g multipacks and 105g sharing bags the brand caters for all purchaseoccasions.Marketing Director for Calbee UK, David Wilson comments: “We worked hard todevelop a snack that would not compromise on taste or texture but would meet with thegrowing desire for innovative ingredients and healthier alternatives to fried potato crisps.”16-19_Layout 1 23/11/2015 11:24 Page 3Food & Drink International 19www.fdiforum.netINNOVATION SPOTLIGHTRevolutionarysimultaneous multipleMycotoxin screeningMycotoxins are naturally forming toxins found in a wide range offoods and feeds. They can enter the food or feed chain throughcontaminated crops but may also occur post-harvest during storage,transport, and processing stages. The presence of mycotoxins in thefood chain has the potential to cause serious adverse toxic effects tohuman and animal health which therefore means EU and worldwidelegislation has been set for maximum permitted levels of some of themost notably dangerous mycotoxins.These include aflatoxins, ochratoxin A, fumonisins,trichothecenes, deoxynivalenol (DON), zearalenone (ZEA) and T-2toxins.How are mycotoxins detected?Currently chromatographic, spectrometric and immunoassay basedtechniques are used for the detection of these toxins. However, therevolutionary patented Biochip Array Technology (BAT), fromRandox Food, enables simultaneous determination of multipleanalytes from a single sample reducing the time it takes to result.This increases the output of test results. MycoFlex offers flexibilityto accommodate your changing screening requirements.Sensitive, accurate, reliableMycoFlex is a labour saving, multi-analytical solution for theaccurate quantifiable screening of the world’s most prevalentmycotoxins to comply with global regulations. Randox Foodmycotoxin arrays screen for Aflatoxin B1/B2, Aflatoxin G1/G2,Fumonisins, Ochratoxin A, Deoxynivalenol (DON), Paxilline,Diacetoxyscirpenol (DAS), T-2 toxin, Ergot alkaloids, Zearalenone(ZEA) on Myco 7, Myco 10 and customisable MycoFlex.Combining confidence with convenience Randox Food is breakingthe mould of laborious mycotoxin test methods with the aim toimprove food safety.For more information visit www.randoxfood.com PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/AFRICA STUDIOsector. We know that to stay world-class and to deliver ourshared vision with Government of 20% growth by 2020, wewill need to attract the best talent and FDF is tackling thisthrough our Taste Success – A Future in Food campaign andinvolvement in initiatives such as See Inside Manufacturing.”Companies such as Nestle, Mars and Britvic are among thosewho have organised events and open days as part of thescheme.Identifying potential for innovation can be a difficult task,though many within the industry have been working theirway into the health-foods sector for some time, the marketstill remains profitable. Other companies however are takingthe approach of looking for less tapped markets, withrelatively lower barriers to entry. Whatever the direction,what is clear is that there is a constant need for innovation inthe industry, and that those who continue to release newproducts are able to build a brand far above theircompetitors. 16-19_Layout 1 23/11/2015 11:24 Page 4Next >