< Previous40 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netFRUIT AND VEGETABLESSubject to regular and oftenerratic changes, the fruit andvegetable sector is respondingin creative and cotemporaryways. Two of the biggest driving forces in thefruit and vegetable market aretechnological developments and the rise ofhealth conscious lifestyles. Factor inenvironmental issues, such as the ongoingdrought in California, and it’s easy to seean industry that is subject to change, so itneeds to remain adaptable. As consumers move towards healthierlifestyles, and with the growing concernaround food safety, traceability andpesticides, organic foods have become farmore commonplace in the market. What’smore, they’ve become profitable and manysuppliers are keen to get involved. One ofthe most surprising markets to enjoy aboom in organic fruits and vegetables isChina. In a similar culture of anxiety overthe origin and safety and foodstuffs,Chinese consumers are making the switchto organic varieties. Mr. Cheng, the manager of Green ParkHuanggang Mining AgriculturalDevelopment – one of the largest organicfarms in Central China – explained:“Organic products are becoming popularin China. People are starting to pay moreattention to the fruit and vegetables theyeat and how these crops are produced.Our customers are concerned with theirhealth. They buy our products becausethey know they are grown in a pollution-free environment.” Globally, consumers are far moreinterested in where their food comesfrom. This is a market change that manyfood and drink manufacturers haveresponded to in new and exciting ways.Green Park Huanggang uses a website tohelp inform customers about organicfarmers. One of the ways it does so is withthe use of ‘Grow Diaries’ explaining thegrowing processes of different crops thatare cultivated on the farm. Any interestedparties are also invited to visit and tourthe farm. Its products are supplied andsold to supermarkets across China’s SouthCoast, and it is actively searching for morePHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COMNATALIYA ARZAMASOVAGROWINGfor the future GROWINGfor the future 40-42_Layout 1 23/11/2015 11:48 Page 1millions of dollars in order toaccess water. The mostsurprising factor, however, isthat US consumers are hardlyfeeling any impact. Federal datahas revealed that retail prices forfresh fruits are down by 3 per cent thisyear while vegetables are up by 1 per cent.This indicates the nature of the market;it’s fragmentary, which makes it difficultfor growers, and packers for that matter,to boost prices. Consumers are inundatedwith competing options, so if the price ofone peaks, then they can simply turn toanother. One of the ways in whichgrowers are trying to stay ahead of thecurve, is by moving away from more waterintensive crops such as grains, to fruit andvegetables. But despite their efforts, profitmargins are being squeezed as suppliersgrapple with the rising water costs andlabour expenses. Nowhere is the trend for healthierlifestyles more keenly felt than with theavocado. It’s become iconic forFood & Drink International 41www.fdiforum.netFRUIT AND VEGETABLESbusiness opportunities domestically, aswell as laying plans to expand abroad.Given China’s standing as animport/export powerhouse, it’s very likelythe farm will achieve its internationalgoals. It could be argued that trends in themarketplace can be predicted and that,following food-scare stories, the move toorganic produce hardly comes as asurprise. But environmental factors can bemuch more difficult to predict and havejust as prominent a role to play in shapingthe market. The drought in California hasalready taken a significant toll on thefarming populace. Such is the severitythat farmers in America’s dominantgrowing state are being forced to fallowhundreds of thousands of acres and spendaspirational, health conscious living andthe spike in consumption has contributedtowards the impending price rise. In theUK alone, sales of avocado have risen by25 per cent since last year, proving thatthe fruit has become well and trulymainstream. The lack of supply has beendoubly affected by the surge inconsumption, but also by the suppliers inthe Mediterranean being hit by theweather phenomenon El Nino which hasmade production much more difficult. Inisolation, the fate of a single fruit mightseem trivial, but taken as evidence of howseemingly unpredictable market trendscan rise up and drive sales, it can be seenas a cautionary tale. With the controversysurrounding sugar, it’s likely that moreand more people will shift towardshealthier living, and with that comes theincreased possibility that suppliers mightnot be up to the added demand. 42 ÁPutting kelp on the tableNorwegian food researchers and entrepreneurs have joined forces to make food from kelp forests. Kelp is rich in minerals and vitamins, especially in B12, and protein in kelp also has a highercontent of essential amino acids than plants grown agriculturally. Along with its medicinal properties,which strengthen the immune system and reduce cholesterol, it’s safe to say that kelp is aninvaluable resource. But far from just plucking it out of the sea, there is plenty to consider. Which type of kelp? Howshould the kelp farmers process it? What will the gourmet chefs, the commercial kitchens and thefood industry want? To tackle these questions, Seaweed joined Norges Vel and researchers from Nofima, Sinteffisheries and aquaculture and NIFES on a research project that was funded by Regional ResearchCouncils of Norway, West. Commercial kelp farming is a new thing in Norway, and around ten businesses are getting into it.So far none of them grow kelp for food through regular sales channels in Norway. However, forecastsfor Seaweed look promising, and interest in the products is on the rise. 40-42_Layout 1 23/11/2015 11:48 Page 242 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netFRUIT AND VEGETABLESOne of the ways in which food wastage is beingutilised is with the process of biomass - wherebyorganic materials are used to create biogas, arenewable source of energy – but food growers arebeginning to use this process to power theirgreenhouse facilities reduces energy bills and carbonfootprint and improves yield. The growing demandfor avocado has resulted in a lot of wasted by-product when it comes to the stone. As therumbling debate over foot wastage rages on, thesupermarket chain Tesco has announced plans for afrozen ready-to-eat selection of avocado halves. Whowould have thought that the humble green fruitwould have such a role to play in the ongoingchanges to the sector? It’s interesting to note the kinds of changes thatthe fruit and vegetable sector are susceptible to, bothon a production and consumer level. Whether it’sdue to an environmental or technological issue, or achange in consumer habits, the sector is in a state ofconstant flux. Recalibrating to these changes ensuresthat the sector keeps up with any trends ortribulations, keeping a reliable and ready supply offruit and vegetables, whether that’s fresh, frozen,canned or freeze dried. PHOTO: QUINMorrisons to donate surplus food fromall its stores to charities In a bid to curb food wastage, and admits growing controversy in the UK over theamount of good food that gets sent to landfill, Morrisons have pledged to donate allunsold edible food from all its 500 stores to charity. Any food that remains unsold but it still perfectly safe to eat will be made availableto local community organisations. Although this includes tins and packets of food,which benefit from a shelf life longer even then their best before dates, this will alsoinclude fresh fruit and vegetables which significantly contribute to the massiveamounts of food waste. Andrew Clappen, Group Corporate Services Director at Morrisons, commented: “Wedon’t like the idea of good food going to waste and this programme will ensure thatwe find a home for the small amount of unsold or used food in our stores.” The initiative follows a trial period which took place in over 100 stores in Yorkshireand the North East of England, which will be extended to all of the brand’s stores inthe early part of 2016.PHOTO: JAMES W COPELAND / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM40-42_Layout 1 23/11/2015 11:48 Page 3Food & Drink International 43www.fdiforum.netFRUIT LOGISTICAFRUIT LOGISTICA takes place at the Berlin ExpoCenter and City Cube,and covers every single sector of the fresh produce business and provides acomplete picture of the latest innovations, products and services at every linkin the international supply chain. It thus offers superb networking and contactopportunities to the key decision-makers in every sector of the industry.From 3 – 5 February 2016 some 2,700 companies from across the entirefresh produce sector – from global players to small and medium-sizedcompanies and organisations from all over the world - will again be presentin Berlin. The entire spectrum of the fresh fruit and vegetable sector ispresent, including companies from:* Fresh fruit and vegetables* Dried fruit and nuts* Packaging and labelling* Transport and logistical systems* Produce handling and storage* Press and media* Computer and internet solutions* Cultivation systemsThere are also new events taking place to build on the success of last year,including the Logistics Hub, a new three-day series of events presented atFRUIT LOGISTICA on 3-5 February 2016. The sessions will address tencurrent issues relating to the logistics chain. This is where producers,exporters and traders will find the information they need to help them takethe right logistic decisions when it comes to transporting their goods.With a packed conference and seminar schedule, focusing on topics suchas climate change, energy consumption, patents and vertical production –there is sure to be something of interest to everyone. For more information on the event, or to see the schedules for conferencesyourself, visit www.fruitlogistica.de Fruit Logistica 2016More than 2,700exhibitors and 65,000visitors attend FRUITLOGISTICA every yearto realise their fullbusiness potentialwithin the internationalfresh produce trade –and to write their ownsuccess story!Fruit Logistica 2016More than 2,700exhibitors and 65,000visitors attend FRUITLOGISTICA every yearto realise their fullbusiness potentialwithin the internationalfresh produce trade –and to write their ownsuccess story!PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/ANDREY SMIRNOV43-45_Layout 1 23/11/2015 11:50 Page 144 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netFRUIT LOGISTICADuPont Teijin FilmsWorld leadingpolyester filmcompany DuPontTeijin Films will beshowcasing theirMylar® range ofpeelable liddingfilms at FruitLogistica 2016.Mylar® liddingfilms offers thecombination ofconsumerconvenience with clean easy peels and reliable seals, setting the industrystandard for top seal solutions used to package fresh whole fruit such asberries, fresh cut fruit and prepared salads. Strong hermetic sealing isachieved even in the most challenging conditions of cut fruit packagingwhere contamination from the product can cripple the seals of other liddingfilms.Eye catching shelf appeal comes with class leading clarity, anti-fogperformance and the industry standard ink adhesion coating for surfaceprinting. Clip on lids, paper labels and reverse printed laminates can all bereplaced with Mylar® lidding film to deliver a lower cost, lighter weight packwith enhanced shelf life and shelf appeal.Tel: +44 1642 572000 Web: www.dupontteijinfilms.comEmail: Europe.films@gbp.dupont.com Stand: Hall 8.2 B-05Packaging Automation At FruitLogisticaPackagingAutomation willbe exhibitingthe fastest,most energyefficient singlelane traysealingmachine on themarket todaywhich producesthe lowest cost per pack.The Revolution machine has been specifically designed for packingall varieties of fruit and vegetables and incorporates novel technologyenabling it to surpass all previous single lane tray sealing products withspeeds of up to 200 packs per minute which is at least 40 per centfaster than the closest competing product and 20 per cent quicker thanhigh speed twin lane machines.Featuring PA’s PowerdriveTM technology, the Revolution is a fullyelectric machine and operates without using any compressed air,therefore offering savings of up to 98 per cent of the running costs ofconventional pneumatically operated tray sealers. This enables freshproduce producers to demonstrate a real commitment toenvironmental issues, while delivering tangible improvements to thebottom line.Tel: 01565 755000 Web: www.pal.co.ukEmail: info@pal.co.ukStand: Hall 7.1C Stand B-01Packo PumpsThe Packo VPCP pump series radicallyblows away the existing problems ofproduct damage. The pump isdesigned incollaboration with theindustry, widelytested and provenincomparable.Companies cansee how muchthey stand tosave byvisitingwww.packopumps.com/en/toolThe bespoke performances of the pump arebased on three radical innovations:• Larger pump casing in stainless steel with a larger free passage. • A vane that replaces the traditional channel impeller geometry andis especially designed for a large free passage. Research shows that byomitting the channel geometry the product damage is minimal over amuch wider area of the pump curve. A typical single channel impelleronly shows a low product damage in a small zone around the BEP(Best Efficiency Point) on the pump curve.• A compact and sustainable construction with extended life time ofthe mechanical seal.Tel: +32 (0)51 51 92 80Email: bart.vanbastelaere@packo.comWeb: www.packopumps.com Stand: Hall 7.1B – Stand A-0243-45_Layout 1 23/11/2015 11:50 Page 2 VISIT US AT FRUIT LOGISTICA / 3-5 FEB. 2016 / BOOTH 5.2/D04MAXIPACK®MAXIPACK®MAXIPACK®FORMIPACK®MAXIPACK®MAXIPACK®MAXIPACK®MAXIPACK®MAXIPACK®DISTRIPACK®MAXIPACK®AYLESHAM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE - AYLESHAM KENT CT3 3EF - UKTel. +44 (0)1304 840 581 - Fax +44 (0)1304 842 207www.sharpakaylesham.comDISTRIPACK®INNOVATIVE PACKAGING SOLUTIONSNEWTASTERCORNERSEALABLEFood & Drink International 45www.fdiforum.netFRUIT LOGISTICARedpack PackagingBuilding on thesuccess of the2015 showRedpack arepleased toannounce they willbe exhibiting atthe “FruitLOGISTICA”exhibition in Berlinfrom the 3rd- 5thof February 2016,Hall 7.1b Stand B-03.Redpack will bedisplaying their marketleading NTS Top SealFlowpack, proven idealsolution for freshproduce and awkwardto wrap product. Alsoon display will beRedpack’s P325E-FI Flowpack configured to wrap trayed/trayless productthat has an infeed designed to protect product from damage andbruising. Redpack’s Marketing Manager stated: ‘’Redpack see Fruit Logistica as aperfect opportunity to showcase the packaging solutions that Redpack canoffer for clients to increase their efficiencies in pack houses and on fieldrigs. The exhibition is also an opportunity to demonstrate the uniquebenefits, performances and excellent engineering of Redpack’smachinery.”Tel: +44 (0)1603 722 280 Email: info@redpack.co.uk Web: www.redpack.co.uk Stand: Hall 7.1b Stand B-03NSF InternationalMajor risks; food safety, fraud,social, environmental andeconomic in your food supplychains can resultin revenue lossand brandvalue. Theserisks, however,can bemanagedthrough NSF’sResponsible Sourcing.Not only can this help tomitigate issues within the supplychain, but it can also place you in an advantageous position ahead ofcompetitors. NSF helps supply chains to: understand what is important to yourstakeholders to ensure responsible sourcing; identify, mitigate and managerisks; increase future resilience in your supply chain, and unlock morevalue for your stakeholders.Our expertise and knowhow in agriculture, manufacturing and retailsectors enables you to manage these challenges. Services include: foodsafety assurance; horizon & Vulnerability scanning; food fraud consulting;sustainable sourcing; supply chain management systems; testing and labservices; legal and social compliance, and training.Tel: +1 734 769 8010 Web: www.nsf.org Email: certificationuk@nsf.org Stand: Hall: 8.2 Stand: B-04PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/LISA S.43-45_Layout 1 23/11/2015 11:50 Page 346 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netand ethics accessible en masse hasattracted a variety of would-be vegans andthose who maintain a meat free lifestyle.The festival will include 120 stalls, offeringmerchandise, information and plenty offree samples. There’ll also be talks onvegan nutrition and health, as well aslifestyle and campaigns, and cookerydemos. For more information, visitwww.vegfestscotland.com. 7 – 9 December SIAL Middle East2015Abu Dhabi National ExhibitionCentre, UAEThe 6th iteration of SIAL Middle East willcontinue the event’s tradition of growth. Ithas established itself as the fastest-growingfood and beverage event in the Middle Eastand North Africa region. Previous years cancontest to the clientele attracted to theevent, with 78 per cent of last year’sdelegates being decision makers orinfluencers. 2015 is set to trump thesuccess of previous years for more standsand exhibitors and a greater number ofattendees. For more information, visitwww.sialme.com. 10 December Policy on high fat, sugarand salt foods – nextsteps for reformulation,marketing and regulation Central London This CPD certified seminar will bringtogether policymakers and key stakeholdersto assess the future of policy and industrypractice which relates to high fat, sugar andsalt foods. This is especially prudent as thedamming results, revelations and studiesare increasingly changing the perception onsugar in particular. The agenda will includediscussions and debates on alternativemethods for reducing HFSS in foods. Theguest of honour has been confirmed as DrAlison Tedstone, Chief Nutritionist, PublicHealth England. For more information, visitwww.westminsterforumprojects.co.uk. 12 – 15 January 2016 Steps to sustainablelivestock The University of Bristol This international conference is focusedon the need for efficient food production in aclimate of population growth, environmentalchange and undernourishment. Theuniversity played an important role in thelaunch of the Global Farm Platform – aninternational programme exploringFood & DrinkEVENTS1 – 3 DecemberFood IngredientsEurope Paris Nord Villepinte,ParisHeld only once every twoyears, this event brings togetherleading food and beveragesuppliers alongside specialists inR&D, marketing and productionto best showcase a diverserange of innovative ingredientsand services. A staggering half million people have attended previous shows, and 2015 isset to be just as big. For a chance to meet with the industry’s key decision makers, theevent is not to be missed. For more information, visit www.figlobal.com. 3 December ADBA NationalConference 2015Westminster, LondonCoinciding with November’s spendingreview, the seventh annual conference willoutline a strategic vision to build a worldclass anaerobic digestion industry. Theagenda this year will be particularlyfocussed on the impact of key governmentdecisions of the controversial Feed-in Tariff(FIT), the Renewable Hear Incentive (RHI),and food waste collections. Some of thekey stage speakers include Zero WasteScotland Chief Executive, Iain Gulland;ADBA Chief Executive Charlotte Morton,and National Organics Manager of Viridor,Bill Griffiths, among many others. For moreinformation, visit www.adbioresources.org. 5 – 6 December Vegfest Scotland2015SECC GlasgowVegfest has its seamless blend of foodand education with entertainment featuresto thank for becoming one of the biggestvegan festivals in Europe. Making health46-47_Layout 1 23/11/2015 11:51 Page 1Food & Drink International 47www.fdiforum.netSteps to sustainable livestock1 – 4 December 2015 Plastic & Paper in Contact with Foodstuffs 2015 Hotel Pullman Barcelona Skipper, SpainSet in the vibrant Mediterranean city of Barcelona, this leading food contact forum will addressthe latest topical concerns facing the food contact industry. Led by Smithers Pira’s food contactexperts, this three day event boasts plenty of interactive presentations, discussions and extensivenetworking. Over 200 food contact leaders, regulators and national legislators are expected to bein attendance, keen to share the latest developments and their knowledge and experience. Formore information, visit www.food-contact.com/plastics-paper.the potential for new deals and contracts.For more information, visit www.bitac.net. 31 January – 3 February ProSweets Cologne2016Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany Running parallel to the InternationalSweets and Biscuits Fair, ProSweets is theonly platform on the world which focusseson the entire supply range of the sweetsand snack industry. Such is the focus, thateverything from the special ingredientsneeded for confectionary and savourysnack production, to packaging technologyis covered. Secondary segments are alsoincluded, with refrigeration and operatingequipment duly represented. Catering for allthe production needs of the confectionaryand savour snack sector, this is a crucialway to start the year. For more information,visit www.prosweets-cologne.com. wellness marketplace together. The agendais on networking and business betweenleading UK and international suppliers. Formore information, visitwww.londonhealthshow.com. 31 January – 2 February 2016BITAC® Food &Beverage 2016JW Marriott Camelback Inn,Scottsdale, Arizona Attracting executive level purchasingdecision-makers, food and beveragedirectors and executive chefs from prominentresorts, this event boasts a wealth ofopportunity. Combined, these esteemeddelegates are responsible for buying foodand beverage related products, services andequipment which make the retail andrestaurant sector spin. Informative andinteractive, this networking climate allows themutual exchange of information, as well assustainability, food security and povertyalleviation – and will provide the backdropfor this important event. Some of the criticalthemes covered include animal welfare,feeding animals optimally and humannutrition, among others. For moreinformation, visit www.bristol.co.uk. 21 January 2016 London Health Show2016London Olympia As more people make the switch to amore health orientated lifestyle, thedemand for healthier products is on theup. Increased also by the economicupturn and an ageing population, thehealth and wellbeing industry has seenextraordinary levels of growth. 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