Food Review August 2021

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August 2021 Vol. 48 • No. 8

New trends in plant-based meat alternatives Sustainable food labelling solutions Innovations in beverage processing technology

SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL FOR FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANUFACTURERS

SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION

TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

BRENNTAG’S NEW FOOD APPLICATION & DEVELOPMENT CENTRE

BRENNTAG OPENS NEW FOOD APPLICATION AND DEVELOPMENT CENTRE IN JOHANNESBURG Brenntag is excited to announce the opening of the new Food Application and Development Centre (FA&DC) in Johannesburg, South Africa. Aptly named, The Heart of Africa, this new facility forms part of the greater EMEA Food & Nutrition network of Application and Development Centres supporting not just the Southern African Food sector, but also Brenntag’s local food teams in East and West Africa.

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EDITOR’S COMMENT

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The plant-based revolution is upon us!

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In recent years, there has been a global shift towards healthy eating, which has led to a rise in consumer interest in plant-based meat alternatives and plant-based diets.

H

owever, this increase has not

(JNSD) line is helping manufacturers lower

only been driven by a rise in

their operating cost and create a more

vegetarianism and veganism, but

sustainable world. Learn about this novel

a steep increase in consumers adopting a flexitarian diet, in which they are choosing

approach on Page 31.

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Finding sustainable packaging solutions

to eat less meat and more plant-based

has become a key part of food and

Circulation Manager: Felicity Garbers felicity.garbers@newmedia.co.za

substitutes but not cut meat out of their diet

beverage production as the world moves

PUBLISHING TEAM

completely. According to the US state of the

towards finding ways to better protect the

General Manager: Dev Naidoo

industry report by GFI, in 2019, there was a

environment. Avery Dennison worked hand-

Production Controller: Mandy Ackerman

31% increase in the retail sales of plant-based

in-glove with Rotolabel to demonstrate

Art Director: David Kyslinger

meat substitutes as compared to only 5%

to Woolworths how their award-winning

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for actual meat products. The good news is

CleanFlake adhesive technology could

that the increased interest in finding plant-

improve the sustainability of Woolworths’

based meat alternatives presents amazing

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opportunities for the F&B industry and we

Plus, we also highlight some of the

explore some of these in this issue.

entrants into the Food Review/Symrise

Read all about the increasing

New Product Competition 2020/21 that

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opportunities for creating plant-based meat

will be taking place later this year on Page

alternatives on Page 12. We also have all the

10. Be sure to look out for the rest of the

latest technology to help you embark on your

entries in next month’s issue of

MANAGING DIRECTOR: Aileen Lamb

plant-based manufacturing journey.

the magazine.

COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR: Maria Tiganis

In other exciting news, Brenntag

BRAND STRATEGY DIRECTOR: Andrew Nunneley

announced the opening of their new Food

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: Venette Malone

Application and Development Centre

CEO: MEDIA24: Ishmet Davidson

(FA&DC) in Johannesburg. Find out more about the ‘Heart of Africa’ on Page 20.

The introduction of Tetra Pak’s new low-energy juices, nectar and still drinks

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CONTENTS AUGUST 2021 2021 Vol. 48 • No. 8

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Sustainable development and innovation are central to Synercore Holdings’ belief and value systems. Dr Tertius Cilliers, CEO of Synercore, and Joalien Katerinic, business developer at Synercore, explain how their company strives to make these two aspects an important part of the everyday activities at the business.

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introducing South Africa's double malt beer

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COMPANY FOCUS

NEWS

Tate & Lyle and KPS’s new venture The true cost of South Africa’s liquor ban

Synercore – Making a difference in the F&B industry

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CONVEYOR SYSTEMS

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FOOD REVIEW/SYMRISE NEW PRODUCT COMPETITION Entrants into the New Product Competition

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INDUSTRY TALK

Is plant-based becoming the new normal?

Safe sample transport

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Paradigm shift for the meat industry

New possibilities for ultrasonic sensors

The future of alternative proteins

Emphasise your commitment to sustainability with the ESL Combox

PLANT-BASED MEAT

WHAT’S NEW

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Local service support for bake oven belts and conveyor systems Introducing a world-class conveying system

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LABORATORY AND TESTING SERVICES

Brenntag opens new food application and development centre

The plant-based protein revolution – what can we expect?

Preservation of plant-based protein foods New clean-label binder for the production of high-protein meat alternatives Introducing the ‘Gudness’ brand

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BEVERAGE PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY

KHS and Martens strengthen their partnership Beverage trends driving innovation in 2021

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FORM, FILL AND SEAL

The best in form, fill and seal machinery

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LABELLING

Delivering a juicy sustainability solution for Woolworths Sustainable solutions for the labelling industry Labelling systems to suit all your needs

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WHAT'S NEW

Introducing South Africa’s first double-malt beer Castle Lager is proud to introduce the Castle Double Malt, which is the country’s first ever double-malt lager.

This new addition to the Castle family is another celebration of their 126 year legacy in beer and brings together malts from two of the country’s finest growing regions to create South Africa’s first double-malt beer.

T

he launch of Castle Double Malt is testament to the brand’s commitment to being proudly local, by combining two carefully selected South African malts from Caledon and Alrode to create a superior lager.

The combination of these two special malts and the Castle brewmaster’s expertise is the secret to a perfectly balanced beer that has full body, creamy foam and a rich golden colour.

“I am extremely proud of what we have created here and what we are bringing to the market,” says Kudzi Mathabire, brand director at Castle Lager. “We at Castle Lager have 126 years of brewing expertise, which we have channelled into creating the next big thing in beer! We are excited to be launching Castle Double Malt, a first-of-a-kind beer in South Africa. Castle Double Malt combines two carefully selected

South African malts to bring you a perfectly balanced beer that is flavourful and refreshing, in the true spirit of the Castle brand. We are homegrown and immensely proud of how we bring the country together with our local talent and expertise. I can’t wait for South Africans to taste this truly amazing beer,” explains Mathabire.

In the new sleek 410ml pearl, green and gold can or the premium 340ml green bottle containing 4.8% ABV, the premium taste is paired with the premium feel, making every day a celebration of success. •

New Ferrero Rocher and Raffaello chocolate bars to hit the shelves

For the first time in its history, Ferrero and Raffaello is entering the premium chocolate bar category.

The special taste of two of our most iconic chocolate brands will become available in the shape of a 90g bar with various delicious chocolatey flavours to choose from.

T

he new Ferrero premium chocolate bars come in seven flavours, each made with carefully selected quality ingredients and different chocolate varieties. The Ferrero Rocher bars include milk, 55% dark and white chocolate combined with hazelnuts, almonds and salted caramel flavour; while the Raffaello bars are made of white chocolate blended with coconut, almonds and pineapple.

Each square of the new bars is crafted to take consumers on a delicious chocolate journey. The gentle dome on top of the

square recalls the distinctive shape of our two iconic products and it is an invitation to discover the different layers inside: a refined chocolate base supporting a soft and creamy filling, covered with a top layer of chocolate mixed with crunchy pieces of hazelnuts or almonds.

The new Ferrero Rocher and Raffaello bars will start to be available in the UK from August 2021 and will be progressively rolled out in several markets across Europe. They will also be available outside of Europe from 2022. •

Enjoy these deliciously new flavours of guilt-free sparkling water

International beverage producers Sanpellegrino, has launched a new product onto the South African market – San Pellegrino Essenza.

T

his delicious new drink is characterised by vibrant blends of Mediterranean fruit flavours, enhanced by the refined bubbles of sparkling mineral water. It contains no sugar or sweeteners and all flavours are completely natural. Each can of S.Pellegrino Essenza has zero calories and is delicious and refreshing. It is

the perfect drink to quench anyone’s thirst. Three of the five flavours are available in South Africa: lemon and lemon zest, tangerine and wild strawberry, and dark Morello cherry and pomegranate. Each flavour pairing harmonises to deliver that delicious burst when it hits the palate. • FOOD RE VIEW | August 2021

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NEWS

Tate & Lyle and KPS’s new venture Tate & Lyle, global provider of ingredients and solutions for the food and beverage markets, has announced that it will be selling a controlling stake in new company, NewCo, and its subsidiaries, which consist of its primary products business in North America and Latin America as well as its ‘Almex’ and bioproducts venture, to KPS Capital Partners.

T

ate & Lyle’s announcement of their brand-new company, NewCo, will

see them and KPS each own 50% of the whole operation with KPS having board and operational control. Nick Hampton, chief executive of Tate & Lyle, said, “This announcement represents the next phase in the evolution of Tate & Lyle. Our one strong company will become two stronger businesses, both in a position to pursue exciting growth opportunities in their respective markets.

“We have been very impressed with KPS and are excited to partner with them in the next phase of the development of the primary products business. KPS has proven expertise in managing and creating value from large manufacturing businesses, and we look forward to working with them

Tate & Lyle will continue to be a leading

many years to come. KPS and Tate & Lyle

under the long-term agreements we have

global food and beverage solutions business

have complete alignment of interests and

established to provide supply security and

focused on faster-growing speciality

have cemented a partnership based on

economic protection to both businesses,

markets, while NewCo will focus on plant-

shared values such as the safety of our

and to jointly benefit from cash dividends

based products for the food and industrial

respective employees and a demonstrated

and future value creation,” explained

markets. Michael Psaros, co-founder and

commitment to sustainability.”

Hampton. This move will create two stand-

managing partner of KPS Capital Partners,

alone businesses – Tate & Lyle and NewCo –

said, “KPS is excited to make a controlling

the first quarter of 2022. The proposed

each positioned to focus on their respective

investment in primary products and is

transaction represents a bold step forward

strategies and capital allocation priorities.

honoured to partner with Tate & Lyle for

for Tate & Lyle. •

Completion of the deal is expected in

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NEWS

The true cost of South Africa’s liquor ban South Africa’s latest liquor ban equated to a loss of R7.6bn over the four weeks it lasted, according to the latest NielsenIQ report entitled Recovering from a Sobering Situation, which offers in-depth data and insights into South Africa’s globally unprecedented liquor bans.

T

he report data is drawn from a variety of industries and included off-site

Sales after the second prohibition

reduced spending. They have been heavily

(September 2020) also initially gained

impacted and they simply don’t have the

consumption, namely grocery chains,

ground for three weeks, but in the ten

cash to spend in taverns. So, despite beer

self-service, counter service and semi-

weeks that followed were less than over

experiencing single-digit growth in March

wholesalers and redistributors as well as

the same period last year (week ending 15

2021, due to the absolute size of beer in the

on-site consumption at licensed taverns,

November 2020) and by the end of 2020,

category, sales were 33% less versus the

local bars, and pubs. Not included were

liquor sales were down by 36% year-on-year

same period last year.

restaurants, hotels, markets, and events.

(2020 vs 2019).

WINE AND SPIRITS FIGHT BACK

NielsenIQ SSA commercial director Ged Nooy explains, “What the study found is

BEER TAKES A BEATING

Wine and spirits showed the most growth of

that with each new wave and lockdown,

After the end of the third ban in January

all liquor categories and picked up in terms

immediate pre- and post-lockdown

this year, liquor categories performed quite

of sales and volume in the first quarter of

behaviour changes are merging into a

differently in terms of regained sales and

2021. Of this, box wine was the biggest

pattern and people are not reverting to

growth. In the first quarter of 2021, liquor

contributor to volume. Consumers are

behaviours, and in certain cases products,

grew across all categories except beer,

moving to “longer lasting” liquor options,

that were favoured before COVID-19. The

which remained under pressure, driven by a

which are clearly shown by them opting

reality is a changed consumer and changed

decline in on-site consumption in taverns,

for box wine, which they perceive as better

in-store shopping patterns.”

local bars and pubs (licensed), which has

value for money and at the right price

resulted in less demand through

point for stocking up. Nooy comments,

the wholesalers.

“This speaks to the trends we saw after the

Looking back at the financial fallout of the liquor ban, the report found that after the first prohibition (June 2020) the sector

Numerous factors have contributed to

first ban where consumers were buying

was able to recover two weeks of lost

this, including a decline in those who are

longer-lasting bottles. This stocking up also

sales, but these gains were short-lived and

buying beer in taverns. The increase in

reduces the number of trips to shops, which

rapidly declined in the weeks that followed.

constrained consumers (those impacted

is a big consideration for consumers given

Consumers also carefully considered

by job and income loss) – of whom 66%

current health concerns. This category has

which categories to purchase in case of

are newly constrained, according to

also seen notable product innovation in the

reclosure, and spirits and wine captured

the NielsenIQ Consumer Insights Study

introduction of ‘premium boxed wines’ to

78% of incremental sales in the weeks

2020 – has led to altered patterns and

counter previous negative perceptions of

post prohibition.

purchase behaviour to better manage their

boxed wine being a cheap option. •

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NEW PRODUCT COMPETITION

May the best

brand win!

Despite the pandemic, over the last two years, there have been some exceptional products released onto the South African food and beverage market. The Food Review/Symrise New Product Competition aims to give local and international brands supplied to the South African market the opportunity to showcase their innovative new products. There has been an overwhelming number of entries to the competition for the 2020/2021 round of judging and the competition is fierce. In the next two issues of the publication, we will be giving you a sneak-peak at the brands and products that have tossed their hat into the ring.

Here are some of the 2020/2021 entrants: The Futurelife High Protein Shake is

Smoking hot new flavour

a nutritious shake that offers a new

The brand-new Wood-

dimension of convenience to consumers.

Smoked Trout Rashers

This shake is packaged in a dual pouch

from Woolworths

The Fry Family Food Co. have gone beyond

system. With purified water on one

are made using

the impossible with their most important

side of the pouch and the high-protein,

sustainably-sourced

innovation to date, The Big Fry Burger.

nurtrient-dense powder on the other – a

The 100% plant-based burger has 20g of

simple squeeze, pop

wood-smoked for full flavour. They can

protein and looks, sizzles and tastes just

and shake mixes the

be cooked like normal bacon rashers and

like a ground beef burger. It also has 100%

contents and delivers

are perfect for pescatarians. A delectable

recyclable packaging. •

a delicious shake that

addition to any breakfast or light lunch.•

More than just a plantbased burger

Squeeze, pop and shake

trout and are lightly

can be enjoyed straight

When life hands you lemons As the first and only certified organic citrus juice in South Africa, Soga Organic Frozen Lemon Juice is available all year round.

This lemon juice is a single ingredient product that is 100% natural and contains no additives, preservatives, added sugar, added water, colourings or flavourings. Simply add a dash to warm water in the morning, spruce up a salad or use in cooking and baking. •

The ultimate indulgence

Embark on a rich coffee flavour experience L’OR Espresso’s Origins Coffee Capsule

Woolworths Extremely

Range stimulates,

Creamy Mini Vanilla

satisfies and intrigues

Solo Ice Cream

coffee lovers throughout

enrobed in white

South Africa with the

chocolate coating with

unmistakeably rich

roasted almond pieces

flavours of Colombia,

is a delicious treat. It is available in 55g

Papua New Guinea

bars and is vegetarian-friendly, but it does

and India. The Origins

contain egg and milk. •

range captures the chosen destination’s landscapes, personality and enigma by respecting their flavours and aromas. •

Baking is a piece of cake

Go nuts about these new flavours Kellogg's has launched two delectable new

Lancewood has

Nutty Delight and Tropical Burst Granolas

Kids shakes with added nutrition

launched the delectable new Lancewood ‘Piece o’ Cake’ Cheesecake Mix for those looking for an effortless, yet equally mouth-watering alternative to baking a traditional cheesecake. It requires no additional ingredients and you need no specialised baking skills or equipment.

Simply whip, bake and enjoy! •

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from the pouch. •

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flavours in their granola range. Kellogg’s are the perfect way for consumers to enjoy their favourite granola with inclusions of almonds and cashew nuts or pineapple, papaya, banana chips, raisins and coconut. •

Adding nutrients to your child’s diet has never been easier than with The Harvest Table Kids Shake Range. Each serving contains prebiotics, probiotics, protein, magnesium, Barley grass juice and lion's mane mushrooms for a healthy brain. Flavoured with either chocolate or blueberry, kids will love to addition into their diet. •

NEW PRODUCT COMPETITION

Pizza night just got better

Make an appointment with pleasure

Indulge your tastebuds

Woolworths has new

Magnum has introduced

It really doesn't get

additions to their pizza

the all-new Magnum

more decadent than

offering, including

Pints – every pleasure-

the Woolworths

Italian-inspired Slow

seeker’s dream come

Chocolate Caramel

Fermented Pizzas.

true with their classic

Ombre Celebration

They’re made with

ice cream flavours and

Italian flour, semolina

crackable chocolate

of decadent ombre sponge cake and

and a biga, folded and

shells. They are available

caramel cream cheese icing, lightly

gently stretched by hand

in the three flavours almond, classic and

covered with caramel icing and topped

and stone-baked, resulting in a crisp

white. Simply open your Magnum Pint, wait

with festive decorations. •

centre and a gently aerated, chewy crust.

for ten minutes, crack and enjoy. •

They’re topped with Italian tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and a variety of gourmet toppings, including mushroom and ricotta, salsiccia and salami and artichokes.•

Magic in your mouth Pop these fantastical multicoloured eggs into your mouth. Close your eyes and discover the layers of crisp candy on the outside, a layer of creamy, sustainably sourced chocolate and then a deliciously chewy jelly centre. The Woolworths Fantastical Eggs are ideal as a decadent treat.•

Adding new bursts of flavour to veggie juice

Dry fruits bursting with flavour Woolworths Freeze-Dried Fruits are

Rugani Juice is bursting

bursting with flavour. All the fruits are

with nutrition and immune-

picked fresh at optimum ripeness and

boosting ingredients. Four

freeze-dried to lock in that great fresh

new exciting new flavours

taste. There are many different options

have been added to the

to choose from: apple, blueberries,

family of veggie extract

pineapple as well as a few combinations.

juices that South Africans have come

Enjoy as a snack, or add to smoothies,

to love – 100% ABC (carrot, apple and

breakfast bowls or salads. •

Cake with 6 layers

Colourful eggs The unique colourful shells of the Woolworths Free Range Egg 6 Mixed (Colourful) are due to the different breeds of the laying hens. All the hens are fed a diet free from artificial colourants as well as animal by-products and fishmeal. These eggs are perfect for cooking or baking. •

A scrumptious anytime snack Woolworths Bacon and Cheese Nibbles is a delicious snack to eat on the go. It is made from sliced, cured and beechwood-smoked silverside bacon together with mature gouda cheese nibbles. The production process extracts most of the moisture, leaving a crispy bacon snack packed with flavour. •

beetroot) juice blend, 100% turmericinfused carrot juice, 100% Zobo (Hibiscus),

More than just a hard seltzer

infused beetroot juice blend and 100% green (cucumber, pineapple, celery, ginger and moringa) juice. •

Imagine a hard seltzer that doesn’t compromise on taste.

Low in alcohol and sugar, PURA Buzz mixes a splash of the finest rum aged in oak barrels with delicious flavours, such as pineapple and coconut; lemon, lime and mint; and watermelon and mint. A refreshing low alcohol drink that is perfect for any occasion and guaranteed to lift the spirits. •

Vegan bangers to rival any others

More than just a snack PapStix are more than just a convenience

The new Fry Family

snack, they are a meal. These are made

Food Co. Wood

with traditional Mzansi ingredients and

Smoked Breakfast

flavours based on traditional African food

Bangers are

culture. PapStix come in three traditional

wood smoked to

flavours: BBQ carrot, chilli soya (beef

perfection and seasoned with Fry’s secret

flavoured), and tomato and onion. They

spice blend. This is a delectable addition to

are delicious hot or cold and are ideal for

any dish and it is 100% vegan-friendly. •

breakfast, lunch or dinner. •

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INDUSTRY TALK – PLANT-BASED ALTERNATIVES

Is plant-based becoming the new normal?

In the last decade there has been a global rise in interest in vegan or plant-based diets. Donovan Will, director of ProVeg South Africa looks at this increase in popularity and the current trends in plant-based meat products.

B

oerewors and biltong; two South

that are choosing to eat less meat and other

These options need to look and taste great,

African culinary staples that epitomise

animal products, but who do not cut these

and need to be good enough for the non-

our country’s love for meat. Surprisingly,

products out completely from their diets

vegetarian market too,” says Will.

these two products might also be South

like vegetarians or vegans.

Africa’s biggest opportunity to make waves

According to Donovan Will, the director

in the fast-growing plant-based food sector.

The ProVeg top meat replacement list is surprisingly long, and features

of ProVeg South Africa (the local chapter of

products from over 14 companies, and

There has been a global increase in

global food awareness organisation ProVeg

includes everything from chicken and beef

interest in vegan or plant-based diets,

International), these replacement products

replacements. This list includes new options

driven by consumer demand for healthier,

are a useful tool for anyone who wants to

like On The Greenside Flamed Grilled Tender

more sustainable and ethical food choices.

eat more plant-based, but battles with the

Fillets and Herbivore’s new pea protein

Even in South Africa, most people will

idea of cutting back on the foods they have

burger to more surprising options like Fish-

know of at least one vegetarian, or even

grown up with. “One of the primary reasons

Style Fillets and Boerewors from South

vegan. From a food industry point of view,

people battle to eat less meat or dairy is

Africa’s leading meat replacement brand

things are significantly more nuanced than

that they simply love the taste, so if food

Fry’s, and even vegan biltong from Joburg-

labelling consumers into such definitive

producers can offer products that provide

based Herbi Vohr.

categories - and nowhere is this more

the same taste and texture as meat, milk

clearer than the market for plant-based

and cheese - just made from plants - then

are even more surprising. In August 2020,

meat alternatives. Burgers and sausages

the research shows that they will move

the ProVeg South Africa team catalogued

made from plant-based options like textured

towards these options,” explains Will.

and tasted over 80 plant-based milk

soy protein have been on the market for

Will stresses that not all plant-based

On the milk alternative side, the options

alternatives available in South Africa, and

decades, providing a meat-like offering for

replacements are created equal, which

vegetarians - the big shift in recent times

is why ProVeg South Africa regularly

has been two-fold. Firstly, there has been

highlights the options they believe

for the F&B industry is a fast-growing

a significant improvement in the quality of

South African businesses should use as

industry that doesn’t appear to be

these products and this has meant that in

benchmarks if they are looking to enter this

slowing down any time soon. We will be

many cases they are now indifferentiable

space. “It’s vital for manufacturers and food

featuring regular articles from ProVeg

from their meat counterparts. Secondly,

service outlets to understand that they can

South Africa exploring the innovations in

and more interestingly for the food industry,

no longer just make a product that is plant-

the plant-based alternatives field in each

demand for these products is now being

based and expect vegetarian customers

issue of Food Review. Make sure to look

driven by flexitarians, who are consumers

to be happy that they have an option.

out for it! •

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the list has been growing since then.

Finding plant-based alternatives

INDUSTRY TALK

The importance of safe sample transport with Assurecloud

When it comes to the integrity of samples, ensuring their safe transport to testing facilities is of vital importance. Guaranteeing secure collection, transport and delivery is crucial in making sure that the samples’ value remains uncompromised, and that they are not damaged or mishandled in any way.

B

EST PRACTICE SAMPLE TRANSPORT

In order for analysis to be both accurate and objective, it is vital that samples arrive in a

to safely deliver the samples themselves

that the integrity of some samples is

or ask for assistance from obliging

time-sensitive, and that they need to be

laboratory staff.

analysed within a certain period in order

• Receiving: Just as samples need to be

for the results to be valid. Therefore,

healthy state and a timeous manner. Here’s

delivered safely, they need to be received

it’s crucial that delivery be reliable,

how to ensure this:

safely as well. This can be done by

dependable and timely with no unforeseen

• Packaging: Any packaging used in

coordinating optimal times for delivery

delays or problems.

transporting samples must be structurally

and receipt, tracking and tracing the

sound enough to protect the specimens

delivery, and confirming its arrival

within, and must be able to be easily

upon delivery.

handled and transported by those in

• Safety: It is the responsibility of everyone

TESTING SAMPLES WITH ASSURECLOUD As the largest laboratory group in

charge of delivery. Failed deliveries or

involved to ensure that samples are

southern Africa, AssureCloud provides

damaged samples will cost both time

delivered and received safely. Those

custom-built facilities for food

and money.

delivering need to ensure that the samples

safety testing.

• Mode of transport: Samples are most

are kept safe throughout the entire

AssureCloud minimises the risks

often only transported one way, from

delivery process, and those receiving

associated with sample transport across

client to lab, and this needs to be taken

need to ensure that the samples arrive in

multiple regions and provides testing as

into account when selecting a mode of

pristine condition – and report any leaks

close to source as possible with little to

transfer. Some remote facilities may not

or other damage, should they arrive in a

no impact on the transport and storage of

have access to couriers or

compromised state.

samples and the ability to provide quick,

postal facilities; as such, clients may need

• Turnaround time: It’s important to note

accurate results. •

Farm to fork food safety assurance.

The new home of Aspirata, Deltamune laboratories, and SAI Global Africa Assurance (QPRO and SAIGAS).

www.assurecloud.co.za

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COMPANY FOCUS

Sustainable innovation Together we can make a difference

Sustainable development and innovation are central to Synercore Holdings’ belief and value systems. Dr Tertius Cilliers, CEO of Synercore, and Joalien Katerinic, business developer at Synercore, explain how their company strives to make these two aspects an important part of the everyday activities at the business.

S

ustainability often forms a part

company’s culture statement:

remain the cornerstone of the continued

of many companies’ corporate

“To foster passionate, innovative

vision and mission statements

and like-minded individuals to create

it is important to create an environment

and is arguably one of those values that

sustainable business based on respect,

in which they are motivated to learn,

are integral to any relevant organisation

trust and compassion towards each

excel and be productive,” says Katerinic.

or enterprise today – but what does

other, our customers, our community

The health of the company starts with

sustainability really mean? According to

and our environment.”

the health of each employee. They have

the Oxford dictionary, it’s “...the degree

As a customer-centric organisation,

success of the business, and therefore

highly skilled sales and technical sales

to which a process or an enterprise

Synercore focuses on three key areas

specialists, application specialists,

is able to be maintained or continued

of investment:

scientists and supply chain specialists

while avoiding the long-term depletion of natural resources." For Synercore, the only way to ensure longevity, success and ultimately the significance of any company, is to ensure that you act responsibly, are accountable and look after all resources (not only those deemed as natural).

Since its inception in April 2016, Synercore has set out to make a difference within the communities and to the customers it serves. Synercore is a food solutions service provider, offering unique products and services that are both sustainable and innovative. As a proudly

“Synercore is far from ordinary. We pride ourselves on being entrepreneurial, innovative and forwardthinking, which is why sustainable development and making a difference is so important to us.”

with vast experience in the dairy, bakery and beverage industries. Currently, they are also expanding their efforts and investments into the fats and oils, meat, and alcoholic beverage categories.

• Places: Over the years the company has invested in building a modest yet functional and resilient infrastructure that promotes inclusive and sustainable innovation and industrialisation. The Synercore Innovation Campus, a farm just outside Paarl, is home to their very own dairy,

South African company, they recognise

beverage and bakery pilot plants, micro-

that the company is competing within an

brewery as well as general research &

extremely competitive global market and

development (R&D) and quality control (QC) laboratories. Synercore has a full

customers and local market, but to have

INVESTING IN RESOURCES – “CULTURE EATS STRATEGY FOR BREAKFAST”

the competence, speed and agility to serve

Investment in resources is loosely

and kosher, and RSPO (Roundtable of

these needs. It is in fact their customers

categorised into three main areas:

Sustainable Palm Oil)-certified.

(and ultimately the consumers) that help

• People:

• Partners:

Synercore to fulfil their sustainability

At Synercore, they recognise that their

At Synercore, they collaborate with leading

promise, and this is recognised in the

main asset is their people. “Our employees

international ingredient and technology

there is a need to remain relevant, not only by understanding the needs of their

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blend and pack facility in Midrand, which is FSSC 22000-accredited, SANHA halaal

COMPANY FOCUS INVESTING IN INNOVATION – “INSANITY IS DOING THE SAME THING OVER AND OVER AGAIN AND EXPECTING DIFFERENT RESULTS”

partnerships. Ingredients such as vegan

Being entrepreneurial and innovative is

flavours and enzymes help manage the

essential to the business at Synercore.

challenges of dairy alternatives and give

They foster innovation by investing a

stability to plant-based formulations.

minimum of 10% of their revenue into R&D.

cultures and probiotics (Sacco System), bioactives, grains and seed solutions (Glanbia Nutritionals), functional systems and emulsifier blends (Futura Ingredients),

Through effective research and

Behind the scenes, they have a dedicated

development, communication, technical

New Product Development (NPD) team

expertise and technical support, Synercore

under African Food Industries (AFI), which

ultimately strives to effectively translate

is the sales and application division of

research and new product ideas into reality.

the business. Furthermore, Synercore

based at the Department of Food Science

INVESTING IN QUALITY AND SUSTAINABILITY – “INTEGRITY IS DOING THE RIGHT THING EVEN WHEN NO ONE IS WATCHING”

at Stellenbosch University. Their focus

Synercore innovates not only with the

is on applied research and breakthrough

ingredients and products they formulate,

products and technologies under the

but also with the way they work.

excellent leadership of Prof Pieter Swart,

Synercore’s R&D, NPD and quality teams

Emeritus Professor at Food Science and

aim to be at the forefront of innovation by

DURING THE COVID-19 LOCKDOWN,

Biochemistry at Stellenbosch University.

staying current not only with consumer

Over the past couple of years, research

trends, but also with the trends within

Synercore developed an online

conducted by AFI and IRS have focused on

the food industry. Clean labels, safety

Innovation Shop. This platform

various relevant and topical projects, for

of products, the improvement of costs

showcases Synercore and its

example: the reduction of yeast, sugar and

without diluting quality and/or nutritional

international partners’ capabilities in

salt in food products; alternatives to dairy

value, and reducing food waste, are some

formulations and functional ingredients

milk and dairy proteins; the valorisation

of the key areas they focus on when

for use in commercial products and

of food waste; and new functional

developing new products or improving

playful brands. The Innovation Shop

hydrocolloid and enzyme application and

existing ones.

affords Synercore the opportunity

development, to name but a few.

invested in Innovative Research Solutions (IRS), a company with highly educated scientists and dedicated researchers

to engage with end consumers to

Yeast reduction technologies remain

Another two points of focus at Synercore is valorisation and the reduction of food

test concept ideas and trends on a

an ongoing focus in the bakery industry

waste. Taking something as simple as bread

commercial basis to ultimately enhance

to reduce raw materials and input

and converting it into other products such

their service offering to customers –

production costs. Therefore, the research

as beer, functional ingredients or animal

whether it is a functional ingredient,

teams at Synercore have been working

feed is just one of the ways in which they

complete formulation or even a

extensively on yeast adjuncts or yeast

value engineer.

brand offering.

food to enhance yeast metabolism during

“At Synercore, we are far from

fermentation. Similarly, salt and sugar

ordinary. We pride ourselves on being

reductions are other important research

entrepreneurial, innovative and forward-

companies to provide specialised food

areas they focus on, whereby they try to

thinking, which is why sustainable

solutions to the dairy, bakery, beverage and

assist their customers in finding the most

development and making a difference is

related industries within Southern Africa.

cost-effective solution that will still provide

so important to us.

The collaboration allows Synercore the

them with premium quality.

unique opportunity to benefit from leading

Careful complexing of enzymes designed

transition from being a good corporate

international food companies’ experience,

for natural in-situ production of sugar,

citizen and company of success, to being a

expertise and research infrastructure to

enables the reduction of added sugars.

company of significance and impact – and

ultimately provide innovative solutions

The careful balance of activity of each

this we aim to create through innovating

to their customers. Cilliers confirmed

enzyme to limit excess gummy dextrins

within the food industry in Southern

the importance of these partnerships

is key to the success of the AFI’s sugar

Africa,” said Cilliers. •

during the latest partnership agreement

reduction offerings.

with Tetra Pak in South Africa. “We face

In line with current food trends, AFI

unique challenges on this continent, but

and IRS have also created a unique range

then again, as we live in a global village,

of ingredients to improve the quality and

we can learn from the experience, talents

stability of not only dairy-based, but plant-

and competence of leading organisations

based dairy alternatives as well, leveraging

around the world,” explained Cilliers.

some of the unique offerings of their global

We believe that there should be a

Synercore - www.synercore.co.za

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CONVEYOR SYSTEMS

Local service support

for bake oven belts and conveyor systems IPCO is a world-leading manufacturer of solid and perforated carbon steel bake oven belts, supplying OEMs and end users across Africa. IPCO belts bring a unique combination of qualities to the production of baked goods.

F

irstly, the outstanding thermal

result in significantly less downtime than

cool and must be heated up again, so

properties of a solid or perforated

other belt materials.

the savings are continuous. As much as

steel belt translate into extremely

IPCO’s engineers can also offer

25% of an oven’s energy consumption is

efficient baking and – on many products

maintenance support that looks beyond

needed to heat the belt, so these savings

– an appealing crisp base. A flat, smooth

the belt, as Marko Leber, Global Product

can be considerable.

surface ensures clean product release with

manager, Food, explains. “The belt acts

minimal risk of damage to fragile goods.

like a window into the performance of

There are no gaps, recesses or crevices

the entire oven. We understand how a

in which carbon deposits could collect.

belt interacts with the other components

This means that a steel belt stays cleaner

that make up the system as a whole.

for longer, lessening the risk of product

An inspection by our service team goes

burning onto the belt. When cleaning

beyond the belt – we look at the whole

is required, steel belts are inherently

line to understand how the entire system

quicker and easier to clean than mesh

is performing. It’s almost always the case

belts, resulting in less water consumption,

that belt condition is the symptom of a

reduced use of chemicals/detergents and

problem, not the cause. That’s why we

easier changeover from one product

recommend regular inspections. We offer

to another.

comprehensive Preventative Maintenance

The tough, hard-wearing surface also

Steel belts are also extremely versatile, being suitable for products as diverse as bread, biscuits, brownies, crackers, pastries, sponges, allbutter cookies and pizza bases.

Agreements that include inspections of the

means exceptional durability. A lifetime of

belt and associated components that can

20 years is not uncommon; even 50 or more

affect overall performance. Our objective

years is possible with good maintenance.

is to identify and rectify potential risks of

This compares extremely well with wire

failure before they have chance to disrupt

OVEN UPGRADES TO SOLID STEEL BELTS

mesh belts, which typically last 4 – 5 years.

production,” says Leber.

While most of IPCO’s work with the bakery

Steel belts are also extremely versatile,

IPCO has fully trained and equipped

industry is focused on the manufacture

being suitable for products as diverse

service teams on the ground in all key

and supply of steel belts, the company can

as bread, biscuits, brownies, crackers,

markets, including Africa. As well as

also support OEMs in system design and

pastries, sponges, all-butter cookies and

enabling a quick response to any service

supply a full range of conveyor equipment

pizza bases.

or repair needs, this also means that work

from sheaves and shafts to bearings and

IPCO can produce belts in widths from

is carried out by qualified people with a

breakpoints. Other ancillary equipment

800mm to 3500mm. This makes it possible

real understanding of customers’ needs

available includes active and passive belt

to achieve significant improvements in

and values.

alignment solutions such as belt edge

productivity without having to invest in

As part of a global business, IPCO’s

factory extensions or new facilities. An

local teams can also call on the support

oven with a 1500mm wide belt offers

of the company’s Special Engineering

almost twice the productivity of one with

team if required, experts who can be sent

between IPCO and OEMs, it is often

an 800mm belt without any increase in the

anywhere in the world to troubleshoot

possible for manufacturers to gain the

line length.

issues and provide specialist support.

extra production flexibility delivered by

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE SUPPORT

ENERGY EFFICIENT OPERATION

to solid or perforated steel, without having

Solid steel belts are lighter than wire mesh

to replace their existing oven. •

In terms of maintenance, qualities such as

– perforated steel belts lighter still – so

good tension and tracking characteristics

cost up to 30% less to heat. Each time the

and resistance to stretching combine to

belt exits the baking chamber, it begins to

detectors, guide rollers and compact/ automatic tracking devices.

As a result of this close cooperation

upgrading the conveyor system from mesh

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IPCO - www.ipco.com

Bake more, bake better with IPCO steel belt technology Our solid and perforated steel belts have helped bakeries produce premium quality products for almost 100 years. Flat, straight, durable and easy to clean, they provide a baking surface that’s ideal for everything from rich, chewy all butter cookies to traditional biscuits and crackers.

The other reason for choosing IPCO is our global service capability, providing the reassurance of premium productivity too.

• • • • •

ipco.com/bake

High productivity wide belts up to 3500 mm.

Maximum versatility – bake more on an IPCO steel belt.

Energy efficient – lighter belt means lower carbon footprint.

Belt only or full range of conveyor components.

Installations, upgrades (mesh replacement), repair, maintenance and spare parts.

CONVEYOR SYSTEMS

A Marathon vibratory conveyor with monobeam construction by Key Technology

Introducing

a world-class ss conveying system Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, introduces its Marathon vibratory conveyors with monobeam construction. These conveyors deliver world-class performance and reliability while the monobeam construction minimises the product footprint and enhances equipment sanitation to improve food safety.

F

eaturing a narrow frame, that’s

conveyors position the frame and spring

less than half the surface area

arms underneath the bed to maximise

of traditional Marathon frames,

sanitation while improving operator

monobeam shakers offer better access to

access and safety. These shakers also

the conveyor bed and fewer parts to clean.

enable workers to get closer to the bed for

“When we launched our Iso-Flo shakers

improved product visibility and ergonomics.

with monobeam in 2016, they were a huge

All Marathon conveyors use natural-

hit. Customers immediately began asking

frequency vibratory motion to distribute

for monobeam on our lengthy Marathon

bulk foods long distances on a single unit.

conveyors, so we started designing,

Marathon can replace several shakers in

building and testing. Now, we are getting

a row, relying on only two independent,

great feedback from customers on this new

frame-mounted drives to improve

model as well,” said Jim Ruff, vice president

efficiency and reliability. Additionally,

of process systems and integrated

fewer supports to the floor eases cleaning

solutions at Key Technology.

and sanitation. Two foot-mount, self-

Marathon with monobeam is suitable

"Marathon with monobeam is suitable for a wide range of bulk food applications, from raw receiving to packaging, including product collection, transfer and distribution."

synchronising motors transfer the force of

for a wide range of bulk food applications,

the frame to the bed without mechanical

characteristics and deliver superior

from raw receiving to packaging,

joints to further improve efficiency, reduce

performance. Available in lengths 9m

including product collection, transfer and

maintenance and minimise downtime.

- 15m and widths from 50cm - 100cm,

distribution. Unlike a traditional shaker,

Key Technology tailors each Marathon

Marathon with monobeam can achieve

which has a frame and spring arms on

using predictive modelling and finite

conveying speeds greater than 15m/

both sides of the conveyor bed, monobeam

element analysis to define the product

minute, depending on the application.

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CONVEYOR SYSTEMS

CLEAR VISION TO MAXIMISE YIELD Want to raise productivity to reduce waste?

Key Technology’s cutting-edge optical sorting and conveying solutions set the standard for maximising yield, efficiency and profitability.

The conveyor bed can be tilted to draw product to one side

At the same time, they deliver data-driven

and flow direction can be controlled with optional side outlet

intelligence to continually optimise and

diverters. This product can also be built with end-mounted drop-out gates, diverters, end-mounted screens and covers when needed.

improve your operations. Start your progress with Heat and Control and Key Technology.

In addition to the sanitation enhancements from its monobeam construction, Marathon offers a variety of sanitary advantages. Its stainless-steel conveyor bed features a standard rotary polish within the product contact zone, which resists bacterial attachment and biofilm formation. Oil-free

SORTING | CONVEYING | INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS

drives, elastomeric isolators, scalloped flat bars (if requested), internal ground arms and minimal laminations maximise equipment hygiene and help meet rising sanitary standards and regulatory requirements. The monobeam frame is sloped to prevent product and moisture build-up that can harbour bacteria. Marathon is available in four different finishing standards, and its rotary vibratory drives are available in either stainless steel or food-grade epoxy finishes.

Marathon with monobeam is suitable for fruits, vegetables, potato strips, potato chips, nuts, meat, poultry, seafood, dairy products, confections, snacks, cereals, grains, seeds and more.

Like all Key equipment, these versatile conveyors are backed

by Key’s industry-leading, five-year warranty, which ensures

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equipment reliability and limits the processor’s total cost of ownership. •

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LABORATORY & TESTING SERVICES

Brenntag opens new

food application and development centre Brenntag is excited to announce the opening of the new Food Application and Development Centre (FA&DC) in Johannesburg, South Africa. Aptly named The Heart of Africa, this new facility forms part of the greater EMEA Food & Nutrition network of application and development centres supporting not just the Southern African food sector, but also Brenntag’s local food teams in East and West Africa.

Brenntag’s Food Application and Development Centre

T

he FA&DC is an integral part of Brenntag‘s strategy in South Africa, to enable the growth of

food solutions to both existing and new customers and suppliers, and to attract other world-class, local and international suppliers in search of a suitable and reputable partner in the region. “The new centre enables us to focus on more pro-active, value-added and customised developments and provide that step change in our solutions and service offerings to

"The food and nutrition business of Brenntag in South Africa is built on decades of relationships with leading international food ingredient manufacturers"

our valued customers. Macro-economic as plant-based diets have created a need

convenience foods, confectionery, bakery,

for activities related to research and

beverages and dairy over the years. “This

development and applications to become

brand-new FA&DC enables us to deliver

outsourced. Our facility will bring this

more than just the high-quality ingredients

service closer to the South African and

to our extensive customer network, it allows

African food industry,” says Annette Dann,

us to collaborate with both our principals

head of applications and development at

and customers to create concepts and

Brenntag South Africa.

solutions tailored to the customer’s brief.

Within Brenntag food and nutrition, the

Brenntag in South Africa is built on decades

local food team will have access to a global

of relationships with leading international

network of innovation and applications on

food ingredient manufacturers. These

major food trends, which will expand our

partnerships have positioned the team in

offerings into other savoury applications

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business manager at Brenntag Food & Nutrition, South Africa.

The new site, located in the Pomona business district in Johannesburg, is dedicated to the life science business.

In addition to the FA&DC, it also houses a liquid flavour blending facility where Brenntag blends tailor-made flavours for a diverse range of customers in the confectionery, bakery and sport nutrition sectors. Furthermore, the team is able to cater to all customer demands regarding

drivers and emerging food trends such

The food and nutrition business of

in the future,” explains Leanne Rossouw,

packaging ranging from drums to polycans.

A modern state-of-the-art repacking line is yet another feature of this site.

Repacks are a value-added service that is synonymous with Brenntag, catering to the exact demands of the food and nutrition, nutraceutical and pharma sectors in Southern Africa. All repackaging is performed and supported by the dedicated Quality and Regulatory teams. •

Brenntag – www.brenntag.com/en-za/

PLANT-BASED MEAT

Paradigm shift for the meat industry the role of alternative proteins With consumers moving towards eating healthier, they are reconsidering their food choices and looking for alternative sources of proteins to animal proteins. Therefore, researchers around the world are looking for alternative protein sources that can be valuorised for human consumption. Plant-based proteins are topping the charts when it comes to alternative protein sources and are becoming increasingly popular around the world.

W

ith the help of extrusion

actual meat products, between the years

the seafood market by optimisation of the

technology, it is possible to use

2017 and 2019. This explains the entry

process. Hence, it is a huge opportunity for

plant-based protein sources

of food giants like Nestle, PepsiCo and

traditional meat industries to diversify their

to mimic animal-based products such

Kraft Heinz into this segment of plant-

product portfolios .

as chicken chunks, burgers, pulled pork,

based meat substitutes. Additionally,

tuna etc. The market is being flooded

many traditional meat producers such

with these products and the increasing

as Tyson and Hormel came up with their

demand for these by consumers is, in turn,

ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY IN MIMICKING MEAT

own plant-based meat brands such as

Despite the existing concerns in the food

fuelling the plant-based revolution.

'Raised & Rooted' and 'Happy Little

system and especially the protein value

Plants' respectively.

chain, it is a challenge to create the diet

It is expected that the protein market share in the world will be dominated by

The traditional meat industries can

shift amongst the consumers. People love

alternative proteins such as plant-based

provide their expertise in post-processing

to eat meat and apart from the flavour of

protein as well as cultured meat by 2040,

of animal meat to create specific cuts,

the meat dish, an important sensory

leading to a considerable reduction in

shapes and forms out of plant-based meat

aspect for consumers is the texture of

traditional meat products. This has caught

substitute, which will further improve the

the product. The biting quality and the

the interest of many industries dealing

meat mimicking process. Additionally, it

chewiness that is provided by a meat

with traditional meat or dairy products

is possible to use the same facilities for

product has been missing in the existing

and is putting pressure on them to

the production of many different product

traditional plant-based meat substitutes

diversify their portfolios and cater to the

categories with diversified textures by

such as tofu or tempeh.

needs of the changing market. According

altering the extrusion settings, which

With the advent of high moisture

to the 2019 US state of the industry

is typically not the case while handling

extrusion in food technology, it is now

report by GFI, there was a 31% increase

traditional meat products. For example,

possible to mimic meat products more

in the retail sales of plant-based meat

a company that has expertise in handling

closely. The plant proteins are typically

substitutes as compared to only 5% for

terrestrial meat produce can now get into

globular in structure.

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PLANT-BASED MEAT

>> As they are processed inside the extruder,

also provide solutions for pre-processing of

the shear forces and the temperature

the material using pre-conditioners. These

application leads to restructuring of these

pre-conditioners can provide an additional

plant-proteins and aligns them in long

residence time for the recipe, which might

fibres. The cooling die is a vital attachment

be required to activate certain physico-

at the extruder die. As the restructured

chemical reactions, in order to improve the

protein melt flows through the cooling die,

functionality of the recipe components.

the phase separation results in fibrous and

Buhler has several partnerships with

layered structure, which is then cooled

downstream processors of the extruded

down to a solid product exiting from the

product, thereby supporting its customers

cooling die. This meat substitute, typically

in finding the full bean to burger solution.

a rectangular slab due to existing cooling die designs, can then be post-processed to create diverse products such as minced meat, shredded pork or burger patties.

Apart from high moisture extrusion,

POPULAR AND FUTURISTIC PROTEINS SOURCES FOR MEAT SUBSTITUTES Currently available plant-based meat

there have been considerable

substitutes in the market are produced

improvements in the dry extrusion process

from soy protein or pea protein based

as well to produce meat substitutes. The

recipes. As an example for high moisture

dry extrusion process uses plant-based

extrusion, one can formulate recipes like

protein sources which can be turned

33% soy protein concentrate with 66% of

into fibrous structures using the shear

water or 45% of pea protein isolate with

and temperature application similar to

55% of water in the recipe. The extrusion

high moisture extrusion. However, in

conditions also differ depending on the

this process, the temperature profile of

recipe. Typically, temperatures as high as

the extruder is higher, which results in

145°C- 150°C are targeted when extruding

flashing off of moisture, as the product

soy protein concentrate whereas for pea

exits the extruder die. The product out

protein isolates, temperatures in the

of the extruder is then cut into different

range of 130°C - 145°C are used. The screw

geometries using a continuous cutter and

profiles are also adjusted depending on

dried to reach stable shelf-life condition.

the protein sources in order to provide

Both high moisture as well as dry

the right amount of shear force inside the

extrusion have their own advantages

extruder. These process parameters can

and can be used to produce the meat

be optimised with experience and

substitutes with specific characteristics.

scientific understanding.

Buhler as a complete solution provider

Other protein sources getting popular

for the meat substitute value chain is

are chick-pea, lentils, potato, faba

heavily engaged in innovation on this topic.

beans and mycoproteins that have great

Specialising in dry as well as high moisture

nutritional properties and can be used

extrusion, Buhler enables its customers to

for meat-like products. With furthering of

find solutions with their customised recipes

fermentation technology, the single-eel led

in order to achieve the desirable layered

proteins will become popular such as algae,

and fibrous texture, like that of meat.

yeast and bacteria.

Buhler's application centres located in

Scientists and industries around the

Minneapolis (USA), Uzwil (Switzerland),

world are constantly engaged in exploring

Wuxi (China) and soon in Singapore

the nutritional as well as functionality-

enable the customers to do the test trials

related aspects of the alternative protein

for their recipe as well as the process

sources in order to make the protein value

optimisation with the expert support of

chain more efficient. Meat substitutes

their technology team. In order to cater

present a great promise towards

to the growing demand, the companies

sustainability of food systems. Buhler as a

need to increase the throughput of their

technology solution provider is committed

products. Buhler's unique solution for

to being a part of this movement. •

500kg/h throughput from the cooling die makes it the world leader in state-of-the art technological solution provider. Apart from the extruders and the cooling dies, they

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Buhler – www.buhlergroup.com

Food for the future.

Bridging the protein gap sustainably!

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PLANT-BASED MEAT

The future of alternative proteins With COVID-19 giving consumers across the globe new reasons to cut back on foods of animal origin, the demand for plant-based nutrition that offers new taste experiences has never been greater. Olivier Chevalier, senior product manager of functional proteins at BENEO spoke to Food Review about the advances in the alternative proteins’ arena.

Q

What is trending in the plant-based nutrition space?

A: Nowadays, consumers are looking for plant-based nutrition that offers new taste experiences. Innovations in meat alternatives, such as those focusing on mimicking the taste and texture of real meat (i.e., beef, chicken) are rising in popularity.

Looking ahead, we can see this trend developing further still within new and emerging areas such as plant-based seafood and vegan bakery solutions, which present fresh opportunities for manufacturers.

Q

Which alternative protein sources would you spotlight as most important and why?

A: Although plant proteins such as pea, rice and canola are making their presence felt, last year wheat protein grew to become the most used plantbased protein in new meat-alternative product launches. It is also recognised as having a more neutral taste than

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other well-known plant-based proteins, which have been criticised for having an off-taste that needs to be masked with flavouring in food products.

"60% of consumers who choose plant-based foods say it is a taste preference."

Q

What is most appealing for consumers when it comes to alternative proteins?

A: In the FMCG Gurus Meat vs Plant vs Dairy – Are consumer habits changing?

March 2020 report, 60% of consumers who choose plant-based foods say it is a taste preference. However, there is still work to be done to convert a wider audience to plant-based products, given 40% say meat substitutes lack taste and 27% don’t like the texture.

However, thanks to increasing efforts in new product development, companies such as BENEO have now developed high quality plant protein ingredients with a neutral taste and other technical benefits that challenge animal proteins in terms of both taste and texture.

Q

How high is the need for artificial additives in formulations with alternative proteins?

A: It really depends on the proposed application and recipe being used, but eliminating the need for artificial additives is certainly achievable, it just depends on how far the manufacturer is willing to go.

For example, it’s easier to make a vegetarian meat-substitute product without additives than it is to make a vegan product, but that’s not to say it can’t be done. Clean label recipes developed by BENEO have shown that juicy vegetarian burgers with the right bite are completely possible while avoiding undesired additives.

PLANT-BASED MEAT

Q

Is the world shifting toward alternative proteins?

A: This move to alternative, plantbased proteins is not turning us all into vegetarians, but the shift towards flexitarianism is here to stay. Globally, every fifth consumer plans to include more plant-based food in their diet as a result of COVID-19. One of the main reasons of doing so is because it is regarded healthier and more sustainable. A survey conducted by FMCG Gurus on behalf of BENEO also shows that the consumption of meat

appears to decrease with age; with 37% of over 55’s saying that they are now flexitarian and with younger consumers increasingly favouring vegetarian or vegan diets. Importantly, a quarter of consumers are also willing to pay a premium for plant-based products.

As a result, those food producers that embrace plant proteins in their product development are well placed to make the most of this growing consumer demand for meat-free alternatives. •

• BENEO Clean Label Consumer Research 2018 • FMCG Gurus ‘Meat vs Plant vs Dairy – Are consumer habits changing?’ March 2020 • Data was collected from in total 88 people at several occasions since October 2019 • FMCG Gurus July 2020 • BENEO Nutrition and Health Survey 2019 • Health Focus International Global Plant Report 2019.

RESOURCES • Mintel GNPD 2014 vs Jan-Oct 2019

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PLANT-BASED MEAT

The plant-based protein revolution – what can we expect?

Hayley Richardson, Global Head of Product for LIVEKINDLY Collective, is at the forefront of the technological advancements taking place in the plant-based meat arena. She gives us some insight into the trends we can expect in this category in the future.

T

he last 18 months have been

shape both the home-cooking and food

an incredible time of change

services spaces significantly in the time

for most people. For me, other

to come.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Hayley is Global Head of Product for LIVEKINDLY Collective, which means

than navigating the realities of a global movement in the plant-based food space

CLEANER, MORE NEUTRAL BASES

– an area I am passionately involved in as

There are a variety of different proteins

part of the innovation team at LIVEKINDLY

and technologies that are quickly

Collective. Playing with plant-based

proving themselves to be options in our

proteins is what I do and in the last year

final formulations. A number of protein

and a half I have seen enormous growth

suppliers, having seen the evolving

in investment, innovation and consumer

opportunity of the category, have been

demand. Some might say it was fuelled by

innovating with plant-based consumer

a shift in behaviour due to Covid-19, but I

foods in mind. The result has been cleaner,

would argue that plant-based foods were

flavour neutral proteins. This is exciting

on the fast track to mainstream appeal way

because historically we have had flavour

before the pandemic.

undertones that we’ve needed to mask,

pandemic, I have also witnessed radical

Consumer demand drives technological advancements. The consumer interest we

but now we have a more neutral base to work with.

have witnessed has created a demand for more advanced alternatives and this, in

ALTERNATIVES TO SOY

turn, has driven improved technology and

Soy has been predominant in the plant-

product innovation.

based meat space, but the next few years

Over the last few years, I have watched

we will see an explosion of a variety of

how consumers have developed an

alternatives, including seeds such as yellow

increased sophistication in their tastes,

pea, faba and mung.

and much higher expectations in terms of quality of flavour and texture. South

IMPROVED TEXTURES

Africans in particular, have shown us that

I also believe that texturally we are seeing,

they are looking for protein alternatives

and will see more of a closer resemblance

that do not skimp on flavour and that can

to meat-like structures, but with the

be successfully incorporated into loved

added benefit of cleaner labels. We are

and cherished family meal times – whether

very focused on ingredient labels that are

those are at home or in a restaurant.

legible and understandable to the everyday

With all of this in mind, what can we expect to see in the future when it comes

consumer – ensuring that our products have recognisable ingredients.

to plant-based proteins? I am lucky enough to be at the forefront of some of the most

BIOAVAILABILITY

exciting technological, agricultural and

There is also a focus on better bio-

scientific food innovations and here are

availability. We want to make sure the

some of the key trends that I think will

goodness is easily absorbed and used by our bodies. Plant proteins need to equal or better the qualities of meat, not only from a texture and taste point of view, but also from a nutritional point of view. To shift consumer mindset and to encourage more consumer trial (and loyalty) we need

she is intimately involved in product development and innovation for the Fry Family Food Co and the Collective’s other brands. Her innovation and development role requires her to have a close eye on emerging trends in the plant-based food space. Hayley stepped in as Global Head of Product for LIVEKINDLY Collective in 2020, bringing with her 12 years of product development experience from Fry’s, South Africa’s leading plant-based food brand. to make the eating experience of plant proteins equivalent to that of meat.

FAMILY MEAL TIME I anticipate a much stronger focus on meal occasions. Family togetherness has become so important. We all know that family meals are comforting and contribute to a greater wellbeing of the individual. I believe that plant-based protein products will fall more and more into this space with ease, offering healthier meat equivalents that can be enjoyed in family favourite recipes.

PLANT-BASED FAST FOOD Interestingly, ‘cheat meals’ is also a big trend at the moment. Having plant protein equivalents in our favourite cheat meals, such as burgers, has become increasingly important.

I have been in plant-based innovation for over 12 years, and never have I seen the awareness and interest from consumers, food service and retailers that I am seeing now. The plant-based protein category has traditionally had to fight for recognition and acceptance – but this is no longer the case. •

Frys – www.fr y family food.com Frys plant-based sausages

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PLANT-BASED MEATS

Preservation of plant-based protein foods

Plant-based protein meat products are one of the trends that has risen sharply in the past few years. This food type is, like normal meat, prone to spoilage caused by a variety of spoilage-causing microbes.

W

hen stored under refrigerated conditions, plant protein-based meat will show generally the same

FEWER FOOD RECALLS products.

IMPROVED SHELF LIFE

Food safety recalls hurt the bottom line.

Besides the loss of sales, cost implications include crisis communications, impact on the supply chain and management

safety issues as other cold-stored foods.

ProNiaturèl Plus is a highly effective

The refrigerated environment will select for

vinegar-based preservative that inhibits

Listeria, an opportunistic pathogen that is

bacterial growth for extended periods

irreversible brand damage. Vinegar-based

associated with a high number of illnesses

of time, keeping food safer for longer.

preservatives have been shown to be

with a relatively high mortality rate.

ProNiaturèl prevents the growth of

significantly more effective at inhibiting

pathogens and lactic acid bacteria. This

bacterial growth than lactate alternatives,

FOOD SAFETY

ensures the safety and shelf-life of these

thereby preventing future recalls, with

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waste and returns.

of consumer relationships. Most importantly, there’s the very real threat of

its associated costs, and ultimately protecting the brand’s reputation.

vinegar-based powder to control Listeria and other pathogens in plant protein food

TASTE AND TEXTURE

During extensive investigation it was found

products. ProNiaturèl Plus was developed

Due to the balanced combination of

that ProNiaturèl contributes to masking

by Niacet, a globally represented company

calcium- and potassium-buffered

bitterness associated with pea-based

leading in food preservation and food safety.

vinegars, ProNiaturèl Plus contributes to

proteins. All these benefits already happen at

Next to securing food safety, ProNiaturèl

extra firmness of a plant protein-based

dosage rates between 0.5% and 0.8%. •

Plus shows many other benefits, like shelf-

product since it stimulates bonding with

life extension and improvement of

commonly used proteins (soy and pea) and

the taste and texture of plant protein-based

hydrocolloids (ea. methyl cellulose).

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PLANT-BASED MEATS

New clean label binder for the production of high-protein meat alternatives

Ingredients expert Loryma has added two clean label binding systems to its portfolio. With the functional blends, manufacturers can produce meat alternatives that not only convince with a meat-like texture, but also a high protein content and short ingredient list without E-numbers.

Scan QR code to watch a video showing the production of a vegan bockwurst with the clean label binder.

L

oryma combines ingredients

and the wheat provides methionine

from wheat and fava beans for

which, when used together, results in

considered sustainable, natural raw

Both wheat and fava beans are

optimum bioavailability and

a more bioavailable amino acid profile.

materials. Through its links to parent

functional impact. The combination

The binding systems have a high protein

company Crespel & Deiters Group, Loryma

of wheat and fava beans completes

content of at least 57.3g/100g and,

uses only EU wheat from controlled

the amino acid profile and increases

depending on the recipe, a high protein

cultivation with regional availability,

the nutritional value. The binding

claim is possible.

reducing transport emissions. With only

components enable vegan applications for both hot and cold consumption, for example, vegetable chicken breast strips and meat-free sausages.

Starches and other functional components of the wheat grain ensure that plant-based meat alternatives have the anticipated texture and a convincing

"The combination of wheat and fava beans completes the amino acid profile and increases the nutritional value."

bite. The Lory Bind component replaces

"clean label" with no E-numbers.

of the smallest ecological footprints of all crops. It can be cultivated without excessive mineral fertilisation, makes a meaningful contribution to biodiversity in crop rotation and serves as an essential refuge for insects.

Henrik Hetzer, managing director of Loryma, says, "Consumer demand for

conventional gelling agents and hydrocolloids, so that the product has a

about 0.3CO2/kg, the fava bean has one

meat alternatives continues to rise, The clean label ingredients of the

making unique selling points all the more

Lory Bind range can be used for the

important. Taste and meat-like texture are

production of various vegan products,

the top reasons for repeat purchases, but

list, Lory Bind results in end products

regardless of whether they are consumed

consumers must initially be convinced by

with a nutritional profile far superior to

cold or hot. The gel formation and

visual appeal, packaging and label claims.

other meat alternatives on the market.

texture is irreversible, thus remaining

We know for sure that our new Lory Bind

The pairing of wheat and fava beans

stable at high temperatures (cooking,

products tap into the sustainable, clean

improves the quality of the proteins and

pasteurisation, autoclaving) and after

label and vegan zeitgeist." •

their efficacy, thanks to the combination

cooling. The products can also be frozen

of amino acids. The bean contains lysine

and defrosted without any problems.

In addition to the short ingredient

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Loryma - www.lor yma.de/en/

PLANT-BASED MEATS

Introducing ‘Gudness’ into your life Gudness is South Africa’s first ready-to-eat plant based deli slice, proudly made by Feinschmecker.

G

udness deli slices are an

free. This range is produced in South

innovative plant-based

Africa in a HACCP compliant production

alternative to conventional deli

facility and all packs contain full

meats suitable for both vegetarian

nutritional analysis.

and vegan diets. The motivation for

The company delivers to the trade

launching the range was to offer an

nationwide; alternatively consumers

option to flexitarians who partake in

can contact the company directly

events like Meat-Free Mondays or just

to find out an outlet that carries the

want to consume less meat for health,

Gudness near them.•

religious or animal welfare reasons.

The product is sold chilled never having been frozen and is delicious on a

Pack example with nutritional information

sandwich, in an omelette, pasta or just to enjoy as an anytime snack. Gudness is made from a soy and pea protein base and is completely egg, dairy and meat

Feinschmecker – www.gudness.co.za

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BEVERAGE PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY

KHS and Martens

strengthen their partnership KHS and Martens are continuing to pursue their mutual strategy of reducing packaging materials. Martens is now planning on procuring a Nature Multipack (NMP) machine from KHS to process cans. This extension makes the brewery more flexible and thus, able to meet the growing market demand for environmentally-friendly packaging.

M

artens has relied on the

options. I’m certain that our resource-

We believe in providing not just a full

material-saving Nature

saving NMP solutions will attract plenty

portfolio of line and packaging systems and

MultiPack (NMP) system from

of interest,” the brewery boss predicts.

solutions, but also a global service network

KHS since 2020, when the long-term

His brewery now has the necessary

that’s available to our customers round

partners began producing film-free six-

flexibility to best meet the current needs

the clock.” Among the latest innovations

packs of PET bottles for the retail trade

of the retail trade.

engineered by the systems supplier is

in a joint venture. The response to the

the Innopack Kisters wrap-around shrink paper packer (WSPP A) that can wrap

Jan Martens remembers. “We were able

SECONDARY PACKAGING: KHS OFFERS EXTENSIVE PORTFOLIO

to convince both our customers and

The NMP system is just one example of

design of all Innopack Kisters machines

consumers. The great demand shows that

the ever-increasing range of sustainable

that enables existing models to be quickly

eco-friendly packaging is very popular.”

and pioneering secondary packaging

and flexibly retrofitted with the additional

The logical conclusion for Martens was

systems on offer from KHS. The Dortmund

paper-wrapping function. By combining

then to also apply the tried-and-tested

turnkey supplier pursues a clear holistic

various process modules, a WSPP A can

KHS system to its canning operations.

strategy, as Sören Storbeck, global

process three different types of secondary

product account manager for packaging

packaging, for example: wrap-around

MARTENS PENETRATES NEW MARKETS WITH THE NMP SYSTEM

at KHS, explains.

cartons, trays and pads that can be wrapped

“Our overriding aim is to perfectly cater

in either paper or shrink film. It is now also

for all of our customers’ requirements.

possible to process film made of 100%

Thanks to the new system, in the future

Innopack Nature MultiPack. Martens has relied on Nature MultiPack technology from KHS since 2020. The traditional brewery is now investing in a further NMP machine.

recyclate on Innopack Kisters machinery –

alternative to the classic shrink-film pack was extremely positive, as brewery boss

the Belgian brewer will not only be able to form PET bottles, but also cans into stable yet easy-to-separate packs.

cans in either paper, cardboard or film.

This variety is facilitated by the modular

without any loss in quality or performance.

Another groundbreaking packaging alternative can be produced by the new

This makes the use of shrink film or

Innopack Kisters Carton Nature Packer. This

cardboard superfluous, cutting material

powerful and flexible packer turns cans into

consumption by up to 90%. “This is good

stable packs using toppers or clips made of

for our consumers and the environment,”

corrugated cardboard or solid board. KHS’

smiles Martens.

inventiveness is by no means limited to

While the brewery uses a machine that fully satisfies its requirements with a

the above.

“We’re striving to develop even more

maximum output of 54 000 containers

efficient and sustainable systems –

per hour, KHS now also has an Innopack

whether for primary, secondary or tertiary

NMP machine for the high-performance

packaging,” states Storbeck. “Together

range on offer. This variant can manage

with our customers and partners we’re

up to 90 000 containers every sixty

constantly working on saving even more

minutes – or even 108 000 when running

resources and further strengthening the

at overcapacity.

recycling loop.” •

Martens hopes that by expanding its NMP setup to include cans it can penetrate new markets. “Retailers are constantly on the lookout for environmentally-friendly packaging

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KHS – www.khs.com

BEVERAGE PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY

Beverage trends driving innovation in 2021

As more and more consumers reach for clean label and sustainable foods and beverages, the quest is on for new ways to approach product innovation. Advances in food science and technology are presenting Tetra Pak South Africa with exciting opportunities to lead the industry in innovation in food packaging and processing.

T

he environment and health are the

operating costs of making juice drinks and

top two concerns for consumers

meet consumer expectations that a brand

globally. Herve Saini, director of

and its consumers can jointly contribute to

savings by using a unique combination

a more sustainable world.”

of pasteurisation, filtration and UV light

Processing at Tetra Pak South Africa, believes that innovation today has to

The JNSD manufacturing line meets

grocery lists.

“Our new JNSD line accomplishes these

technology to treat beverages in two

deliver against two bottom lines: delivering

key sustainability objectives in the

separate streams, which are aseptically

better profit margins and helping to meet

following respects:

blended together into the final beverage.

the customer expectation that a business

• It decreases water consumption by

The new production line separates

also protects the planet's resources. “In the F&B industry, these consumer expectations

up to 50%.

out water and pasteurises only the

• It lowers energy consumption by up

concentrate. Water is treated separately

are met by innovations such as Tetra

to 67%, depending on the production

with filtration and UV light, which requires

Pak's new low energy juices, nectar and

scenario.

a lot less energy,” explains Saini. •

still drinks (JNSD) line. This is a radical

• It provides end consumers with

new approach to production because

environmentally-friendly products that

sustainability is at its core by helping

align to their values and secure a forward-

drinks producers dramatically lower their

thinking F&B brands' position on

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FORM, FILL & SEAL

New possibilities for ultrasonic sensors

for IIoT Applications Industrial automation has always required robust and reliable sensors. The new ultrasonic sensors of the UC18GS series from Pepperl+Fuchs enable connection to IIoT environments with the IO-Link interface.

P

ROVEN MEASURING PRINCIPLE

Via the IO-Link interface or the

The measuring principle of

infrared interface (IrDA), the sensors

INTERFACES AND SOFTWARE

ultrasonic sensors is extremely robust

can be comprehensively configured,

and resistant to interference. The devices

parameterised and programmed using

transmit short acoustic pulses and

DTM/PACTware with no physical contact.

determine the distance to the target object

The two communication channels can

by means of a transit time measurement

be used for analysis and servicing as well

from the echo. The sound beam makes

as for accessing the data in the ongoing

contact not with a single point, but with

process.

a wide measuring range. This means that

The IO-Link interface follows the IEC

even irregular and moving surfaces can be

61131-9 standard and can communicate

reliably represented. Visual attributes, such

with any available fieldbus. It is a proven

as shape and colour, and surface qualities,

basis for the smooth integration of field

like transparency or reflectiveness, do not

devices into IIoT environments and Industry

impact performance. This applies to dust,

4.0 applications. The IO-Link interface

fog or vapours.

creates a data connection for bidirectional

Other external influences cannot

communication with the sensor, which

New ultrasonic sensors of the UC18GS series from Pepperl+Fuchs

surface and detects a larger area.

Integrated automatic synchronisation prevents multiple devices from interfering with each other within the confined space.

The sound signals of up to ten sensors are clocked and matched to each other so that each device can measure without interference.

DIFFERENTIATED LEVEL MEASUREMENT The capabilities of the UC18GS sensors

affect the measurement. The devices are

does not affect the plant control system.

designed to resist humidity, splashing

Devices equipped with IO-Link can be

water and dirt. The sound-emitting surface

configured from the control panel. Changes

vibrates constantly. It simply "shakes off"

to processes can be made very quickly and

any buildup of liquid or dry substances.

with minimised downtimes.

as a result of vibration or as the container is

OBJECT DETECTION IN A BOTTLING PLANT

with granulates can result in pouring cones

sensors. These properties give the devices an almost universal application capability

Bottling plants for liquids usually work

for a wide variety of tasks, from object

with a high throughput and are highly

detection to level measurements with

automated. Empty containers travel to the

millimeter precision.

filling station in bottle lanes. Each lane is

Film-forming adhesions that can resist this do not interfere with the function of the

APPLICATION-SPECIFIC CUSTOMISATION

monitored separately to check whether the containers arrive at the desired end position. This requirement must be met

The new UC18GS product series has a

in order to activate the next step, which

host of additional features that open new

feeds the containers into the filling station.

possibilities in relation to configuration

Several lanes are often arranged directly

and communication. The sound beam of

next to each other, so a correspondingly

the sensor can be very easily adapted to

large number of sensors work

the specific requirements of the respective

simultaneously in a confined space in the

application. Unlike conventional ultrasonic

machines.Ultrasonic sensors reliably detect

devices, the length of the measuring range

the presence of the containers at the end

is not affected. The UC18GS sensors have

positions even at high machine speed and

an especially short dead band. This is

with constant vibration. Varying contours

30mm for devices with a detection range

and position deviations that are typical

of 500mm and 70mm for a detection range

for the process are tolerated because the

of 1000mm.

sound beam makes wide contact with the

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offer great advantages for the automatic monitoring of fill levels. The level of liquids within a container may fluctuate irregularly filled or tapped. Likewise, filling containers and funnels. In both cases, a valid average can still be determined, due to the wide contact of the sound beam. Objects such as struts and ladders that extend into the measuring field can be hidden by software (PACTware). Reliable measurements are achievable in applications with hidden interferences. The diameter of the sound beams is variable and can be adapted to the desired target range as well as to different container shapes. The compact design of the UC18GS sensors means they can even be installed in a small opening in the tank lid. With IP67 protection, the devices offer the guarantee that the measurement will not be impaired even under very harsh industrial conditions. •

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FORM, FILL & SEAL

Emphasise your commitment to sustainability The dairy packaging specialist combines PET bottle blowing and pulsed light decontamination into a single machine: the ESL Combox. This machine has already won over several local dairies by enabling them to emphasise their commitment to sustainability while offering consumers a longer shelf life.

the shelf-life e.g., Serac’s ESL Combox is used for fresh white milk with a 30-day

Preform treatment by pulsed light in ESL Combox

shelf-life or for drinking yoghurts with a 60-day shelf-life in Asia.

Pulsed light is a fast and efficient decontamination method. It destroys the cell membrane of microorganisms and degrades their DNA in less than a millisecond. Using neither water nor chemicals, pulsed light allows dairies Cap treatment by pulsed light in ESL Combox

to guarantee the absence of treatment residues in the packaging and to better manage water resources, both in terms of consumption and effluents.

A LIGHTER CARBON FOOTPRINT Short supply chains are increasingly appealing to consumers who are sensitive

A

to the carbon footprint of the products

REDUCTION UP TO 3-LOGS WITHOUT CHEMICALS

they buy. Therefore, PET bottles are often the better option especially when compared to glass. Their manufacturing

By combining the blowing of bottles

requires much less energy and their

in a controlled environment just before

lightness has a direct impact on the

filling and pulsed light treatment of necks

transportation part of GHG emissions.

and caps, it is possible to achieve a 3-log

This impact is reinforced when bottles are

decontamination on containers. This level

blown just before filling, since the preforms

of decontamination can be enough for

are five times smaller. Moreover, with the

several applications to significantly extend

development of the rPET value stream,

To watch a video of the ESL Combox, click here on the digimag

these bottles can be recycled in a circular system. At this last stage, the PET bottle also make a big difference when compared to glass in terms of energy consumed.

ALL THIS IN A COMPACT AND VERY FLEXIBLE MACHINE The ESL Combox combines the blowing, filling and capping functions in a single unit with a footprint up to 25% smaller than that of a conventional filling line. It is capable of blowing round, rectangular, oval or complex shaped bottles, ranging from 250ml to 2l, and its patented positive neck transfer system allows different shapes and sizes of bottles to be filled on the same machine with very short changeover times.

Designed for low to medium output, it is ideal for local production units.

With this new version of its Combox, Serac provides a packaging solution adapted to the changes in consumer behavior, more attracted by ethical and sustainable products. •

Serac – www.serac-group.com

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FORM, FILL AND SEAL

The best in form, fill and

seal machinery Based in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu Natal, Egli offers a wide range of vertical form, fill and seal machines, baling solutions and associated equipment suitable for a wide range of product applications as well as comprehensive process equipment for maize snack lines.

All equipment is designed and manufactured in-house, using the latest CAD technology, CNC equipment and the best available materials.

both granular and powdered packaging.

Incorporated with dual heating capabilities, they offer an extremely versatile solution that offers easy changeovers with minimal downtime. The dual filler allows for customers with a wide range of products and limited space to run maximised production without the hassle of major mechanical modifications – all it takes is the swivel of the dual head.

Egli like to think of themselves as an innovation company and investment in their factory, production capabilities, quality levels and continuous improvement are just some of the ways, the company differentiates themselves from their competitors. Their brand has been gaining

Egli vertical form, fill and seal machinery

traction over the past few years and thanks to a loyal customer base, they have built an

E

enviable reputation. Egli’s value and quality gli machines are reliable, user-

therefore design emphasis has been placed

friendly, easily maintained and

on quick change technology, minimal

based on years of manufacturing

maintenance requirements, robustness and

experience in these engineered products.

They employ a continuous improvement policy based on solution driven innovation,

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propositions are hard to ignore.

easy cleaning.

Their latest development is a dual dosing form, fill and seal machine that caters for

Egli - www.egli.co.za

Avery Dennison CleanFlake™ technology Label contamination prevents proper recycling of hundreds of millions of food-grade PET packages every year, resulting in downcycling or no recycling at all.

Avery Dennison CleanFlake™ technology, certified by the Association of Plastic Recyclers, ensures that the label and adhesive separate from PET every time, increasing the yields of pure PET flakes.

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LABELLING

Delivering a juicy sustainability solution for Woolworths

Rotolabel of South Africa helped one of the country’s leading retailers advance towards their sustainability goals with Avery Dennison’s CleanFlake technology, a recyclable label solution now being applied to its plastic juice bottles as well as millions of other PET packages.

T

HE CHALLENGE

Rotolabel is the primary label converter for South Africa’s retailer

Woolworths and together have worked on major sustainability projects including the introduction of Avery Dennison’s FSC certified paper labels several years ago.

In response to Woolworths’ call to identify and source more sustainable packaging solutions, Rotolabel presented the question to Avery Dennison: what materials can we recommend to Woolworths that will help them meet their high standards for service, reliability and innovation? They found the answer in one of their most groundbreaking technologies and, thanks to Rotolabel, Woolworths became the first retailer in South Africa to

resulting in pure PET flakes to be used in new packaging. This diverts PET from being downcycled, landfilled or incinerated.

Originally designed for PET plastic bottles, materials in the CleanFlake portfolio now work with many kinds of PET packaging, including jars, clamshells and trays. Today, Rotolabel is helping Woolworths apply labels made with CleanFlake materials to tens of millions of juice bottles and other PET packages for products such as hummus, dips, salads and more.

THE BENEFITS For Woolworths, partnering with Rotolabel

Woolworths juice product labelled with CleanFlake

and adopting CleanFlake materials is helping the company make measurable progress toward its goal of sending zero

use it.

packaging waste to landfills. As the retailer

more newsworthy sustainability story.

redesigns all of its food packaging to be

By shifting more of their food packaging

THE SOLUTION

either recyclable or reusable by the end

to a sustainable alternative, Woolworths

of 2022, Rotolabel’s service and expertise,

is able to lead from behind and push for

along with the CleanFlake materials

broader PET recycling in South Africa,

are central to its strategy. Meanwhile,

whose system is currently only equipped to

Woolworths is also able to tell a stronger,

recycle PET bottles.

Avery Dennison worked hand-in-glove with Rotolabel to demonstrate to Woolworths how their award-winning CleanFlake adhesive technology could improve the sustainability of their private label juice bottles as well as various other PET packaging by ensuring that more of them completed the recycling process to help achieve bottle-to-bottle circularity.

HOW IT WORKS The CleanFlake materials are designed to ensure that PET packages are successfully recycled back into food-grade containers.

First, they’re the right size and thickness to be recognised by sorting equipment. Even more pivotally, the technology ensures that both the label and adhesive are cleanly removed from the package during recycling, eliminating residue, therefore,

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LABELLING

Woolworths hummus product labelled with CleanFlake

CleanFlake materials give Rotolabel performance without compromise. They provide excellent print quality, thanks to an upgraded, best-in-class topcoat and are designed for flawless application on highspeed labelling machines. They are every bit as reliable as a conventional label all the way to the product’s shelf appeal with their ‘no label’ look that is achieved with highclarity adhesives, making them suitable for food and a wide variety of other products seeking a premium aesthetic.

beverage packaging or, worse, not recycled

team is made up of experts in materials

at all. CleanFlake enables recyclers to work

science, printing and packaging who help

with pressure-sensitive labels and better

converters and brands work together to

promote plastic circularity by producing

achieve mutual success by optimising

more of the food-grade recycled PET

the conversion and application of their

required for bottle-to-bottle recycling, a

products. Throughout Woolworths’ shift

resource that is high in global demand.

to CleanFlake-based labels, their teams

"For Woolworths, partnering with Rotolabel and adopting CleanFlake materials is helping the company make measurable progress toward its goal of sending zero packaging waste to landfills."

have made their products and expertise available to help Rotolabel provide all the support needed for Woolworths to make a smooth, confident transition. Together with Rotolabel, Avery Dennison ran extensive tests with multiple packaging suppliers to validate their products while also coordinating a trial with major South African recycler Extrupet, which gave CleanFlake the green light based on their own technology test. •

Woolworths’ adoption of these materials is also a win for recyclers and, by extension, for all of us. Recyclers typically prefer labels because, historically, pressure-

HOW AVERY DENNISON MADE A DIFFERENCE

sensitive labels have been difficult to

Avery Dennison has contributed more

fully remove, resulting in used PET that is

than a breakthrough label solution. Like all

downcycled into items other than food and

of their product teams, their CleanFlake

recycling PET bottles with wraparound

Avery Dennison - label.aver ydennison.com Rotolabel - www.rotolabel.co.za

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LABELLING

Sustainable solutions for the labelling industry

Climate change and depletion of resources will affect us all if we are not working collaboratively towards a more sustainable future. Siyakha Imperial Printing Co’s focus is on sustainability that can be implemented practically and efficiently to ensure lasting change.

S

iyakha’s product portfolio provides clients with options that include material that can be recycled and

reused (including future liner recycling programs) and the latest technology in labels that can be cleanly removed from PET bottles, allowing for 100% bottle to bottle recyclability, ensuring what is used can be used again in some form.

They also have products that contain recycled content with between 15% – 30% post-consumer waste, giving a second life to what has already been used. Reduction in the use of materials by using thinner substrates or eliminating the paper liner by incorporating linerless labels increases labels per roll and decreases the frequency of roll change over, ensuring that they use only what is necessary.

Siyakha provides peace of mind that the products their clients are purchasing have been sourced responsibly by using

product’s environmental impact across

waste collection method, separating their

six categories, from material extraction to

recyclable waste for reuse via an intricate

processing to end of life.

extraction system. This is then recycled via

Siyakha Imperial’s commitment to

FSC-certified paper. They also offer a

development has placed a spotlight

life cycle assessment (LCA) tool that can

on a sustainable and efficient waste-

compare two pressure sensitive materials

management system for their facility,

with each other. This communicates a

which has provided a highly effective

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their community upliftment program. •

Siyakha Imperial Printing Co – www.labelprint.co.za

WEB REVIEW

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BMPE is the leading supplier of superior quality New and Refurbished food processing equipment to the African market.

Our primary focus is to provide a professional service to the food industry with regards to Equipment, Spares and the latest Technological innovation.

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LABELLING

Labelling systems to suit all your needs

Food labels help us to maintain a healthy diet and take care of ourselves properly. Labels must include information about the ingredients used to prepare food, packaged or unpackaged, and this information can help us make a purchasing decision. Therefore, product labels should provide useful, legible and comprehensive information to consumers. And they should reflect any important health or safety considerations for the proper use and consumption of the product.

P

eople are increasingly comparing information on product labels before purchasing. Looking at labels

should become a habit as it informs us about ingredients. It also helps us avoid ingesting substances or products that could cause allergies or intolerances. That is what makes nutritional labelling a valid communication instrument to promote food education among consumers. Due to the wide variety of materials used in packaging, Tracepack offers an extensive range of technologies to code and mark each and every one of them according to their specific needs, without forgetting the importance of respecting the environment.

Beverage label

Their eco-friendly linerless print and apply systems are installed at the end of the line. These automatic systems apply the last label first and can print any code, images and variable data coming from the packaging line. The labelling systems can also help with applying tamper proof labels and tax stamps, which will assist in the traceability of food products.

Family or individual size, plastic, paper, metal, tinted, thermal ... the market is Label on a coffee carton

full of different types of packaging that

“Tracepack offers an extensive range of technologies to code and mark each and every type of packaging material according to their specific needs, without forgetting the importance of respecting the environment.” guarantee each product’s characteristics until it is ready to be consumed.

Tracepack’s robust, reliable laser coding systems allows the coding process to be integrated with other processes such as pre-cutting for snack bags or microperforation of boxes and packaging,

Label on a chocolate bar

helping increase productivity significantly and code quickly and ecologically, with the use of their software program specially

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LABELLING

In addition, these systems can be easily integrated into any production line with the addition of IP65 rating on certain models allowing greater reliability in adverse production environments.

Packaging lasers allow high-quality coding on numerous materials and surfaces. Tracepack’s newest model, the iCon 3, is a clean, compact, affordable laser system that does not emit emissions, offers low power consumption and is suitable for dynamic or static applications with the capability of consistently producing unique, high definition marks such as QR codes. In addition, the ultra-high-speed Ultra-high-speed laser coding

laser coding system for smart packaging is the fastest and most complete solution

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Beverage manufacturers must mark

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bottle’s neck and base in wet and dusty

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environments, resulting in easily legible

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than 100 unique QR codes per second. •

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Provide useful, legible and comprehensive information to consumers on your product labels Food labels help us to maintain a healthy diet and take care of ourselves properly. Labels must include information about the ingredients used to prepare food, packaged or unpackaged, and this information can help us make a purchasing decision.

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Koel Colours ....................................................5.............. www.koelcolours.com

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IPCO International ................................... 17.............. ipco.com/bake

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The Fry Family Food Co.................... OBC.............. www.fryfamilyfood.com

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