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PRODUCT NEWS

VOLUME 23 • ISSUE 10 Produced in Europe’s Food Town

PROCESSING

The contribution of processing equipment to cooked meat products

14 SPECIALIST VIEW

Why Lean Manufacturing Projects Fail Tried Implementing Lean with Disappointing Results?

An article By Roy Green, Harford Control Ltd.

23 SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

Dairy Digitises Through the Infor MultiTenant Cloud

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MEASUREMENT & CONTROL

Precision in every drop: Advancements in measurement & control for the food and drink industry

In the intricate world of food and drink production, precision is not just a preference - it’s a necessity.

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FOOD AND DRINK NETWORK UK

After a 4-year break in its exhibition schedule BrauBeviale in Nuremberg will start again from November 28-30, 2023.

08 GOING GLOBAL 2023

Going Global Live is back for 2023! Going Global Live is returning to the ExCel in London on the 22nd & 23rd November.

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HYGIENE & SAFETY

Ensuring Audit-Ready Hygiene in the Food Industry: The Role of Stainless Steel Furniture and Equipment

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INDUSTRIAL CLEANING EQUIPMENT

The Power of Advanced Industrial Cleaning Equipment

PACKAGING & LABELLING

26. i2r Packaging Solutions set to exhibit at the Responsible Packaging Expo

27. Kingsmoor Packaging creates sustainable energy milestone with solar panel investment

28. Post-ban performance: From EPS to kp Infinity®

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IMPORTING & EXPORTING

Importing Food and Drink from the EU – Update

21 MIXING & BLENDING

Advanced Engineering - Mixing is their business

10 FI EUROPE 2023

Step into a world of ingredients at Fi Europe 2023

The tastemakers of the world will come together when Fi Europe returns to Frankfurt from 28-30 November.

With 45 years of experience, AE Mixers are established as a leader in the design and manufacturing of mixing equipment for fluid processing applications

22 PUMPING SOLUTIONS

Embracing Innovation: Tennent’s Brewery Partners with SEEPEX

30 TRANSPORT REFRIGERATION

Cooling on gas – cool operator cuts carbon and cost with Ecogen

BRAU BEVIALE 2023 COLD STORAGE

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Construction Progressing on Major Cold Store Expansion

32 FOOD MACHINERY AUCTIONS

The Eco-Friendly and cost-effective advantages of online machinery auctions in Food Production

Aztec Label invests in second C-Touch Plate Processor from Fujifilm, as well as a PRC-1 water filtration unit

Aztec Label finalised an investment in Fujifilm’s C-Touch MK2 2530 Plate Processor and PRC-1 water filtration unit, at Labelexpo Europe 2023, Brussels, Belgium.

Based in Kidderminster, UK, Aztec Label is a family-run business that has supplied high quality self-adhesive label products to a wide range of customers for 30 years. Owner, Colin Le Gresley, founded the company in his garage, in 1993 and, since then, the business has grown rapidly.

A Fujifilm customer for several years now, Aztec Label acquired its first C-Touch processor from Fujifilm in early 2021, when the company also invested in Fujifilm’s Flenex water-washable flexo plates; Sericol JJ LED UV inks, and an LED UV curing system.

Yorkshire whisky distillery wins two gold awards

The team at Hunmanby-based Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery is celebrating its success in two prestigious world whisky competitions.

Filey Bay Flagship was awarded a gold medal and Best in Class at the Whiskies of the World competition, and Filey Bay STR Finish won gold at the New York World Wine and Spirits Competition.

Of the results, Spirit of Yorkshire’s Co-founder and MD, David Thompson said: “The Whiskies of the World Awards is an annual celebration of excellence in whisky from around the globe. With a distinguished panel of judges and a commitment to quality, the awards recognise the craftsmanship, diversity, and innovation within the whisky industry. We’re delighted and proud that Filey Bay Flagship beat stiff competition to win a coveted gold medal and to be judged Best in Class.

“In addition, Filey Bay STR Finish was the only English whisky to be awarded a gold medal at the New York World Wine and Spirits Competition. It’s very rewarding to be putting English whisky on the world whisky map by winning two gold medals at international competitions.”

Light, fruity and creamy, Filey Bay Flagship single malt whisky is made from field to bottle with 100% homegrown barley and is the culmination of the distillery’s ex-Bourbon matured style.

Filey Bay STR Finish’s primary maturation in ex-bourbon is followed by a secondary maturation, the finish, in Shaved Toasted and Re-charred ex-red wine casks that bring a deep colour and red fruit flavours to the whisky.

Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery is home to Yorkshire’s first single malt whisky, Filey Bay and is one of only a handful of distilleries worldwide that grows barley for whisky production. It is a collaboration between farmer and brewer, Tom Mellor from Wold Top Brewery and business partner, David Thompson.

For further information on Spirit of Yorkshire Disillery please visit: www.spiritofyorkshire.com

Le Gresley, comments: “Having first invested in a C-Touch processor in 2021, as well as in other Fujifilm products, we’ve seen considerable success and growth to our business, and the benefit of being able to rely on a single supplier for so many solutions has been considerable. We are in no doubt that the time in now right for an investment in an additional processor, to support future business growth.”

ofi shares milestone on supporting farmer livelihoods to mark International Coffee Day

olam food ingredients (“ofi”), a global leader in naturally good food & beverage ingredients, announces that it has achieved more than half of its target to improve the livelihoods of 200,000 coffee farmers by 2025. The results are reported in its second Coffee LENS (Livelihoods, Education and Nature at Scale) sustainability impact report.

The report details the achievements made by ofi’s coffee platform in collaboration with customers and partners across 44 projects with a total funding commitment of over $50 million. Launched in 2020, ofi’s Coffee LENS sustainability strategy lays out their comprehensive 2025 goals within a fourpillar framework: economic opportunity, education and skills training, climate action and healthy ecosystems. Through this strategy, ofi aims to create a more resilient supply chain and safeguard the future of coffee. Despite challenges throughout 2022, including various supply chain disruptions, the ongoing war in Ukraine, and adverse weather effecting crops, ofi is progressing well towards creating a more resilient supply chain by making impact at the intersection of farmer livelihoods and the environment.

Vivek Verma, CEO Coffee at ofi, welcomes the report as evidence of progress towards ofi’s goals.

“I’m proud of the positive steps we’ve taken towards all four of our focus areas, increasing our sustainability programs to reach 117,242 farmers, implementing 14 education remediation plans in high-risk origins to mitigate the risk of child labor, and bringing land equivalent to 47,000 football fields under regenerative agricultural practices. International Coffee Day is a timely opportunity to reflect on this progress and its importance in supporting the farmers whose livelihoods depend on our love for coffee. So whether you’re enjoying your morning cappuccino or an indulgent spiced cold-brew, let’s acknowledge the millions of people that bring our favourite beverage from crop to cup.”

Ongoing programs provide dedicated support to producer partners in agronomy training and technical assistance, improving overall productivity and increasing average income. Under ofi’s 2025 environmental targets to regenerate coffee landscapes and reduce deforestation, over 2.4M non-coffee trees have been planted, deforestation remediation plans implemented in 75% of identified highrisk areas, and soil health improved over 34,000 hectares.

The report also details the successful deployment of ofi’s digital tools to access data, reduce carbon footprints and build a more secure supply chain. With growing requirements for traceability and environmental due diligence, AtSource - ofi’s sustainability management system - allows customers access to verified and data-based insights so they can manage and improve performance and impact in their supply chains.

Verma adds optimistically that the overall industry commitment to reducing carbon emissions aligns with ofi’s Coffee LENS progress for safeguarding the future of coffee. “This increased appetite for improving our collective coffee footprint is particularly encouraging with the urgent need to build more resilient and regenerative supply chains. And now that we’re at the halfway mark towards our 2025 goals, this is also an opportunity to point forward to what we need to build on under our strategy for even greater impact by 2030.”

Discover much more about what ofi has to offer at ofi.com

Naked set to re-launch core range, to reinforce quality and taste

Naked, known for its adventurous, Asian flavours are excited to unveil the latest product and packaging upgrade on the 78g and Big Eat ranges, creating the ultimate eating experience for its valued customers.

The new product reformulation brings punchier flavours and thicker egg noodles, providing the consumer with more bite and more depth of flavour for any lunchtime or afternoon treat.

Naked product improvements come as a result of extensive research and development, focused on delivering an unparalleled flavour adventure. From classic flavours to innovative blends, the revamped flavours cater to diverse palates, whilst maintaining the adventurous essence that Naked is known for. Naked will launch the seven flavours this month; Singapore style curry egg noodles, Thai style green curry, Japanese style teriyaki, Thai style sweet chilli, Japanese style Katsu curry, Chinese style chow Mein and Cantonese style hoisin duck launching through September.

The packaging re-design will extend across the full range when they launch in store. The designs have been optimised to stand out at fixture and to highlight the new

Hames Chocolates launches deliciously festive Christmas chocolate range

Hames Chocolates, the Lincolnshire-based private label chocolate supplier, has announced its 2023 Christmas range is now available.

Featuring exciting, eye-catching and delicious products – from Jolly Chocolate Santa and Snowmen Lollies, Assorted Boxed Chocolates and Santa Advent Calendars, to Festive Chocolate Truffles and Hot Chocolate Bombes – the range is ideal for multiple and high street retailers, tourism and leisure operators, as well as specialist chocolate shops and gifting.

Like all Hames’ chocolates, the Christmas range comes in attentiongrabbing packaging that promises to deliver standout on-shelf. The private label chocolate expert sources premium, sustainable cocoa and produces and packages its chocolate in the most environmentally-friendly way possible. Its regular auditing processes also ensure it makes responsible choices while never compromising on quality.

Carol Oldbury, Director of Hames Chocolates, says: “As a private label chocolate expert, we have been making delicious and festive chocolates for the Christmas occasion for more than 15 years. Made using premium, sustainable cocoa, and produced and packaged in our factory in Lincolnshire, our Christmas chocolate range will appeal to a wide audience of chocolate lovers and deliver strong margins for retailers.”

Retailers can find out more about Hames Chocolates’ Christmas range at https://hameschocolates.co.uk/its-the-season

taste appeal. The revitalised logo format is bolder and clearer, while the flavour call out remains striking.

From September Naked will kick off its 360 “Sorry Not Sorry” campaign and marketing initiative across VOD, social media and PR; including sampling and paid influencer to accelerate brand awareness, build taste credentials and drive updated product offering.

The new, upgraded Naked noodles will be available to buy in all major retailers from September, RRP £1.20. Noodle enthusiasts can indulge in the new punchier flavours that Naked has to offer.

www.naked-noodle.com/products/

Joe & Seph’s Launch Cake Lovers Range!Taste 2023!

Introducing Joe & Seph’s brand new cake lover’s collection – featuring not one, but four limited-edition popcorn flavours, inspired by our favourite baked treats!

The 4 new limited-edition cake inspired flavours include: Chocolate Fudge Cake –air-popped popcorn coated in chocolate caramel, with cream cheese and vanilla. £4.

Millionaire’s Shortbread –air-popped popcorn coated in smooth caramel, with shortbread and dark chocolate. £4.

Peanut Butter Blondie –air-popped popcorn coating in our white chocolate caramel sauce, with crunchy peanut butter. (1-star Great taste award 2022) . £4.

Birthday Cake –air-popped popcorn coated in smooth caramel, with raspberry and cream cheese frosting. £4.

The flavours are now available to purchase directly from Joe & Seph’s, https://www.joeandsephs.co.uk/popcorn

Relaunch: Liqueur du Grand Saint Bernard

The Swiss distillery Morand is relaunching its oldest liqueur. It will be presented for the first time at Bar Convent Berlin, the largest trade fair for the bar and beverage industry, from 9 to 11 October 2023.

Liqueur du Grand Saint Bernard, available in two varieties, is a new edition of the company’s oldest recipe, known only to family members to this day. It was given to the distillery’s founder by a canon at the beginning of the 20th century. Swiss graphic designer Karim Merzoug has given the bottle a new look, resulting in a redesigned label that blends tradition and modernity.

The traditional recipe for the liqueur was personally handed to Louis Morand, who founded his eponymous distillery in 1889, over 100 years ago by one of the canons of the Grand Saint Bernard Hospice. Morand wrote it down in a black notebook, which has remained securely locked away to this day, accessible exclusively to family members. The liqueur is distilled in antique stills, which have been operated by successive generations of family members. Currently, members of the fourth and fifth generation already maintain the art

Sweet Freedom to launch first all-natural BARISTA COFFEE SYRUPS this autumn

Coming soon to www.sweetfreedom.co.uk and ALDI. RRP: £3.79 for 250ml (comes in a premium glass bottle) and £7.99 for 1 litre.

Sweet Freedom, the much-loved plant based brand known for its exceptional all-natural syrups and spreads, is excited to unveil its latest innovation… a range of BARISTA COFFEE SYRUPS set to make their debut this autumn.

Available in convenient 250ml and 1 litre bottles Sweet Freedom’s BARISTA COFFEE SYRUPS will be available in three delectable flavours: HAZELNUT, VANILLA, and CARAMEL. These syrups have been meticulously crafted to infuse coffee with rich flavour and natural sweetness, offering guilt-free indulgence as we embrace the colder months.

Reasons to say yes:

• No refined sugar or artificial sweeteners

• All natural ingredients – the sweetness comes from apple and grape

• No potassium sorbate or citric acid (which many existing coffee syrups contain)

• Nut free… even HAZELNUT!

• Vegan friendly

According to the Allegra World Coffee Portal (2023), the UK coffee machine market has surged by 3.5%, driven by a growing desire for specialty coffee experiences at home. Consumers are increasingly seeking to personalise their home-brewed coffee and replicate the quality of specialty coffee enjoyed in restaurants and coffee shops. Now they can achieve just that, knowing that the syrup they are using is not only good for them but also for the planet.

of distilling according to old family tradition. The secret original recipe is a refined composition of 30 plants. That much we can say: The roundness of Yellow 41% Liqueur du Grand Saint Bernard is attributed to honey, and the golden colour is derived from saffron threads. The liqueur is also available in a green version with completely different characteristics: Green 51% Liqueur Grand Saint Bernard is a higherproof version and contains not only the 30 plants of the original recipe but additional plants such as the Valais mugwort, creating the perfect balance between a powerful flavour, intensity, and the roundness of the honey

The product will be available to consumers at the end of the year.

Say My Name - Krispy Kreme launches new Personalised Gift Boxes for birthdays and more

For the first time ever, Krispy Kreme is launching its first ever range of personalised gift boxes available to order for nationwide delivery straight to your door exclusively online at krispykreme.co.uk/personalised-gifts.

This extra special gift is a great way to celebrate with a personal touch - making it the perfect way to say Happy Birthday, Thank you, Happy Anniversary or Congratulations!

The newly designed boxes replace the iconic Krispy Kreme logo with the recipient’s name - some might consider this the ultimate gift for a sweettreat fan.

You can discover more about Krispy Kreme’s personalised boxes by visiting https://www.krispykreme.co.uk/personalised-gifts

The KoRo advent calendars are here!

To enhance that excitement KoRo has unveiled not one, but two Advent calendars this year. Each one is full of surprises as magical as the gifts on Santa’s sleigh making them the perfect pre-Christmas gift for loved ones.

Take a sneak peek at these two calendars, overflowing with delicious treats, surprises, and a dash of Christmas magic:

Two calendars with lots of variety:

This year, KoRo makes December even sweeter with two calendars, lovingly bringing the Christmas spirit into the house. Both calendars are filled with a selection of KoRo snacks in handy little taster packs, which is a great way to try out the KoRo range without having to order a large pack of snacks right away.

And for snack lovers who can’t decide and want both calendars, the calendars are designed so they don’t overlap. And pssst, both versions also contain two little surprises to use on the KoRo shop.

KoRo classic Advent calendar

Hidden behind the 24 doors of the classic Advent calendar are a range of vegetarian and vegan treats for breakfast or a savoury meal, as well as drinks and snacks.

KoRo vegan Advent calendar

The vegan Advent calendar shows just how varied plant-based food can be. From sweet to salty, nutty to fruity, and chocolatey to spicy, the 24 surprises cater for all tastes.

HAZELNUT - Great Taste Award Winner 2023

Available in up to 876 Tesco stores, and online from 18th September, the range of 8 products offers shoppers both meals and side dishes, consisting of:

• Three ‘serves 1’ meal bowls including a BBQ Pulled Pork Rice Bowl

• Two ‘serves 2’ trays including Classic Chicken Fajitas

• One ‘serves 1’ Burrito

• Two ‘serves 2’ sides of Spiced Rice & a Bean Chilli

Tom Thornley, Old El Paso Brand Lead at Samworth Brothers commented: “World cuisines continue to enjoy almost universal usage in the UK, with 92% of people eating them at home. Mexican is the 3rd most popular world cuisine but in prepared meals, there wasn’t a compelling offer, and this is where we felt Old El Paso would perfectly fill a gap.”

Philip Lawler, Buying Manager for prepared meals at Tesco said: “We couldn’t be happier to be launching the Old El Paso range into our chilled meals category. We are working hard to offer Tesco customers even more choice when it comes to their dinner options.”

Maeve Judge, Customer Director at General Mills said: “We’re delighted to partner with Samworths and Tesco to launch this range of Old El Paso meals. There are 10M*** incremental shoppers in the chilled meals aisle so we are excited to serve them with the great taste and quality of Old El Paso in a new way. We believe it will drive growth across categories for the brand.”

Tesco, General Mills & Samworth

Brothers launch a new range of Old El Paso prepared meals & sides

Samworth Brothers have partnered with General Mills to create a new range of Mexican ready meals under the UK’s #1 Mexican Food brand, Old El Paso, available exclusively at Tesco.

Find out what drives the beverage industry worldwide.

Do you want to keep an eye on current topics along the entire process chain of the beverage industry? Then you can‘t miss BrauBeviale in Nuremberg.

The international community of the beverage industry will meet here from 28 – 30 November 2023. Be part of it!

www.braubeviale.de/en

BrauBeviale in top form

After a 4-year break in its exhibition schedule

BrauBeviale in Nuremberg will start again from November 28-30, 2023.

With a diverse range of exhibitors, precisely designed special areas and a broadly-based support program, visitors from the beer, soft drinks and mineral water industries, as well as from the wine, sparkling wine and spirits industries, will find practical solutions for their operational requirements in process technology, filling and packaging, or in logistics.

At a press conference in Milan, the show organizers presented their program for this year and drew a close connection between the challenging economic environment and the clear responses offered by the show’s overall line-up. The organizers used three key topics to illustrate the current challenges in the beverage industry: In many segments, for example, consumption figures, and correspondingly production figures for many beverages, had not returned to 2019 levels even by the end of 2022. Furthermore, a shortage of appropriately skilled workers in the catering industry was contributing to the fact that out-of-home consumption in particular still had some catching up to do.

Challenging economic environment

There is always movement within the industry, and thus the number of breweries in Europe, with an increase of 614 during 2022, further demonstrates that forward-looking entrepreneurs continue to assess the potential in the European beverage market very positively. At the same time however, the enormous cost increases, which according to a survey by the German Brewers’ Association (Deutscher Brauer Bund), have resulted in a 140 percent increase in the price of new glass, a 135 percent increase in the price of carbon dioxide, and a 150 percent increase in the price of brewing malt, demand a high degree of flexibility in the procurement policies of beverage producers and breweries. In addition, the requirements recently published in the EU’s draft Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (PPWR) bring new uncertainties, particularly with regard to the development of reusable packaging strategies in Europe.

Solutions at BrauBeviale

Beverage producers and brewers, as well as winemakers, are therefore

well advised to establish a solid basis for their investment programs by means of gathering comprehensive information on raw materials, new machinery, production solutions, or logistics concepts. BrauBeviale offers a comprehensive range of products and services for the entire process chain in nine halls covering approx. 40,000 m² of exhibition space with around 900 exhibitors.

Alone 130 suppliers for packaging, closures, labelling, and secondary packaging will show their solutions for the tasks involved in productappropriate and efficient packaging.

The pressing question of carbon dioxide supply, for example, will be addressed by 17 suppliers and answered with state-of-the-art solutions. Alternatively – raw material topics: answers to questions about securing raw materials can be discussed with a total of 88 suppliers. The product database is already online and can be accessed by all users in the beverage and brewing industry to obtain the comprehensive supplier information even before visiting the event. From July 25, the ticket store will be open so that planning for a visit to BrauBeviale can be easily started online.

Support program for all visitor groups

New in this year’s exhibition portfolio – around 70 percent of exhibitors will include an offering for the customer group winegrowers – is a special show on grape processing and cellar management in Hall 4A. In this way, the exhibition also offers interesting stimuli for operators in wine production. “We are investing in this special area,” explains Andrea Kalrait, Executive Director of BauBeviale, “in order to demonstrate that the range of products and services at BrauBeviale is very broadly diversified and that a visit is therefore also worthwhile for those in the wine industry.” The supporting program will again cover a wide range of topics: “Sustainability in the light of climate and market changes”, “Industry Hotspots Future” to “Corporate profiling via sustainability”, to “Containers, Systems under Pressure” and on to “Raw Materials” demonstrate how brewers and beverage producers or even vintners can deal with the current challenges. The Forum BrauBeviale in Hall 1 is the address for visitors who want to find impulses for this. Furthermore, this is also the address for all visitors with a focus on marketing: “Branding the Brain” or sustainability in brand communication are the current hot topics for all interested parties.

But also the special areas with the Expert Forum, an exhibitor platform in Hall 4 or the Logistics Lounge, (also in Hall 4) will provide for knowledge enhancement and stimulating exchange. With the Craft Drinks Area in Hall 6, BauBeviale once again addresses a broad field of brewers and focuses on individual beer types and ingredients. The perfect place for beer connoisseurs or those who want to become one is the European Beer Star – this year in its 20th iteration. Over 500 breweries from 44 countries are sending entries.

The brewers will showcase their brewing skills and face the critical palate of the jury.

The wide-ranging supporting program, which is free of charge for all visitors, will be available to view online at braubeviale.com from September.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO GO GLOBAL UNDER ONE ROOF

1-2-1 BUSINESS ADVICE MASTERCLASSES AND MUCH MORE!

22nd-23rd November

Going Global Live is back for 2023!

Going Global Live is returning to ExCeL London on the 22nd & 23rd of November, running alongside Going Global Live this year they have The Business Show. Showcasing hundreds of products and services for businesses that are looking to expand internationally, export products, or set up overseas operations.

Across the two days, the show will welcome an audience of 6,000 SMEs and startups, 150 exhibitors, 100 insightful seminars, informative live panels led by industry experts, and endless networking opportunities. Going Global Live provides you with a wealth of information sharing all you need to know about trading in some of the world’s most lucrative cities, countries and regions. We have experts in every sector that can assist you with post-Brexit trade, importing and exporting, translation/ language services, market-entry, and currency exchange. You are guaranteed to come away from the show having gained a wealth of knowledge and knowing exactly what your next steps entail and how to avoid the common pitfalls that businesses face when advancing into international territories.

This unmissable edition of the show gives you the opportunity to learn from giants in the industry with backdated experience and the benefit of hindsight. Running alongside Going Global this year we have The Business Show, Working From Home Live, Retrain Expo, Sustainability Zone, and Future of Work offering everything you or your business needs to successfully adapt to the ever-

changing industry advances. Retrain Expo helps you re-skill and retrain for the future, whereas Working From Home Live offers the tools and resources needed to work remotely.

Their new shows, Sustainability Zone and Future of Work, have been created due to emerging trends in the workplace revolving around tackling the environmental crisis and evolving technological advances.

Don’t miss out, get your FREE ticket at goinggloballive.co.uk

You’ll have access to all of our show features.

For more information please contact the marketing team at (+44)1179 902094 or email marketing@thebusinessshow.co.uk

Step into a world of ingredients at Fi Europe 2023

The tastemakers of the world will come together when Fi Europe returns to Frankfurt from 28-30 November.

Food & beverage professionals are invited to step inside a microcosm of the ingredients world at this year’s Fi Europe. With 135 countries represented, over 25,000 visitors and 1,200 exhibitors are expected to come together under one roof, resulting in a rich, immersive opportunity to experience the energy of invention and profitable connection.

This year’s event blends real-world and digital interactions through the Fi Europe Event Platform, which will be open online pre- and postshow, extending the possibilities for exhibitors and visitors to discover new business opportunities, connect with the right people and be inspired by the latest industry trends and innovations. It also allows attendees to maximise their time in Frankfurt and prepare for the onsite event by planning a personalised agenda, bookmarking sessions they want to attend and reaching out to suppliers to set up meetings.

Fi Europe’s winning formula combines a bustling show floor with an insightful conference line-up. In the exhibition hall, attendees can access an unrivalled breadth of products spanning the entire food & beverage supply chain. The global exhibitor base includes many high-profile names such as Cargill, ABF Ingredients, Prinova, Brenntag and Lesaffre.

The Fi Europe Conference (28-29 November) and Future of Nutrition Summit (27 November) will provide exclusive, paid-for content that cannot be accessed elsewhere. It is focused on addressing current challenges and identifying immediate opportunities in the F&B industry. Its stellar speaker line-up includes Kalina Doykova, Senior Research Analyst at Euromonitor International, and Cyrille Filott, Global Strategist at Rabobank.

The Future of Nutrition Summit offers a deep dive into disruptive technologies and solutions that have the potential to reshape the industry. Delegates will hear from presenters such as Floor Buitelaar, Managing Partner at Bright Green Partners; Mario Ubiali, Founder & CEO of Thimus; and Christine Gould, Founder & CEO of Thought For Food. Free-to-attend content will be offered at the Innovation Hub and Sustainability Hub.

The growing importance of sustainability as an industry challenge will be reflected in the event highlighting issues such as sustainable sourcing, labels and transparency, regulatory compliance, ESG, gender equity, and more. As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability, Informa has recently partnered with the international civil society organisation Solidaridad. Through the Sustainability Hub, visitors can find out how Solidaridad’s work in creating sustainable supply chains globally can help with ethical and sustainable ingredient sourcing.

In addition to the numerous informal and impromptu interactions that an industry gathering on this scale provides, there will be several organised networking opportunities. Data-driven matchmaking offers a scientific approach to making connections, and female professionals can look forward to inspiring others and being inspired at the popular Women’s Networking Breakfast.

As well as encouraging diversity in all forms, Fi Europe champions innovation and excellence through its award programmes. The Fi Innovation Awards celebrate individuals and businesses breaking new ground and making a difference in the industry. They culminate in an evening awards ceremony held on Tuesday, 28 November. The Startup Innovation Challenge offers a springboard for young companies with disruptive potential. Attendees can watch these startups pitch their concepts to a panel of investors, accelerators and influential industry players at the Innovation Hub on 28 November.

Yannick Verry, Brand Manager, Food Ingredients Europe and Americas, says:

“This year’s Fi Europe includes all the ingredients that food and beverage tastemakers need to innovate and grow their businesses, from expert content sessions to targeted

Yannick Verry, Brand Manager, Food Ingredients Europe and Americas

The contribution of processing equipment to cooked meat products

Selecting the right processing equipment can be the difference between a highly successful cooked meat product and one which vanishes without a trace in what is a highly competitive market. One of the keys to success is consistency in the quality of the product and that is where reliability and controllability of the processing equipment is crucial.

Interfood offers a wide range of equipment used in the production of cooked meat products, from stand-alone machines to fully integrated processing lines. The KK Universal-Circulation System from Maurer Atmos is a good example, offering solutions specifically developed for the controlled cooking of products in the shortest possible time. It is characterised by its high production capacity at a low investment cost. The KK is available with data capture systems to give full visibility of the process graphs on a large user-friendly HMI and networked to a workstation. Heated by steam or electricity, the equipment can be easily integrated into the factory. Loading and unloading doors are interlocked to ensure the high and low care production areas are segregated from each other. In addition to cooking, the KK system can also pasteurise, with the option available to add the process of showering with cold water. The machine requires only a small footprint, with the potential for tailored solutions to specific requirements. Alongside the KK, Interfood also offers the Maurer Atmos ASR range. Known as the ‘all-round-system’, the ASR is an ideal solution for smoking and cooking products, offering a wide variety of flavours and colours.

Roasting is also a process associated with cooked meat products and for such applications Interfood offers the Afoheat Select Infrared Roaster. A continuous roaster, the Select combines the efficiency

afforded by a combination of gas-fired infrared radiation and convective heat. It is ideal for developing surface colour and flavour, or for setting glazes and coatings on a wide range of meats including slicing logs, poultry, burgers and sausages (as well as seafood, vegetable, plant-based or bakery products if required). Customisation is at the core of the design concept, with each machine designed and built to meet the specific customer requirements.

It can be used for roasting and searing of both bulk and convenience foods, and can work with products in their raw, cooked, chilled or frozen states. In addition to operating as a stand-alone solution, it can also be integrated into a continuous thermal processing line. The control system adjusts the power and fan speeds of each burner independently to ensure precision results, with the capability to roast and sear on up to four sides simultaneously with minimal loss in yield and reduced energy costs compared to batch systems.

For applications which require grill marking, there is the Afoheat Select Grill Marker. This enables the application of authentic chargrill stripes to a wide range of meat products to achieve significant shelfappeal. It can be integrated with the Infrared Roaster and the Afoheat Select Flame Searer to create a single unit for combined grilling and bar marking.

With over 55 years experience in supporting food and drink manufacturers lean production, wastage reduction and efficiency improvement, Harford MIS/MES provides actionable insights in real time. All production-related information is available within a single system in real time, ensuring that no performance improvement opportunity is missed.

To ensure that Harford brings the highest level of support to the application of its integrated toolkit, all our sales professionals are accredited to Lean Six Sigma standard.

For more information, call 01225 764461 or go to www.harfordcontrol.com

Why Lean Manufacturing Projects Fail Tried Implementing Lean with Disappointing Results?

If so, you will doubtless join the growing band of disappointed manufacturers who failed to achieve their objectives or even see any significant savings.

In research for this article, I was shocked to find the extent of dissatisfaction with IT projects, including digital transformation and continuous improvement. One site claimed that the percentage of successful projects was between 5% and 30%. Can it really be that, by implication, between 70% and 95% of projects fail?

The most encouraging report that I could find was that at least 70% of projects fail!

These depressing statistics bring no satisfaction for us, even though we probably compete with many of those IT suppliers. In our view, one failed project is one too many. Each failure is bad enough as a single entity, especially for the hapless customer whose expectations have not been satisfied, but collectively, it damages confidence in all IT projects and in all companies offering bona fide ‘solutions’, often to complex manufacturing problems.

As we travel around, in the wake of others’ system failures, we can perhaps be forgiven for imagining that a competitor’s failure creates another valuable opportunity for us. Whilst this may be true, especially if the potential and disappointed customer is still keen to solve a problem; but it also creates doubt, disillusionment and distrust which naturally makes the prospect increasingly concerned about trusting any potential supplier.

SO, WHY DO PROJECTS FAIL?

Not an exhaustive list, just a few of the most common causes:

• Lack of Planning

• Disconnected Management

• Lack of Consistency

• Lack of Resource

• Lack of Commitment

• Lack of Engagement

• Expecting Too Much Too Soon

• Lack of Direction

• Unsupportive Business Partner/Systems Supplier.

It would not be helpful to go through each of these in turn, especially as so many are obvious, but I would encourage any company, beginning its lean journey, or even restarting after a past failure, to carefully evaluate the list and ensure that none of these ‘showstoppers’ are or become appropriate.

SMALL BEGINNINGS CAN LEAD TO LARGE IMPROVEMENTS

Many who have seen rapid successful outcomes will confirm that any ‘quick wins’ are often due more to luck than judgement. The improvements more often start small and then gradually build over time, which is obviously why persistence and patience are crucial to success, as is total support from ‘the top’.

Lack of a clear plan or goals is one of the biggest problems. If a company knows they have to improve to stay in business or to drive up profits, they may panic into trying to do everything better, all at once.

Without a plan or clearly defined goals, any improvements are better than none, but they may not be what the company needs or hopes for. Therefore, getting together a performance improvement team (in a bigger company, of course, several teams may be created simultaneously), where the team must have a leader and they must have a clear set of objectives. Each team member must be clear in their own role and the whole team must have the unwavering support of the CEO or other appropriate Board member. Without clearly defined objectives, shared by the team and fully backed by management, it is doubtful that any substantial, lasting achievements can be achieved.

Shown opposite is a graphic that I saw several decades ago which I credit to Tom Peters but I believe the real credit due dates back earlier.

An article By Roy Green, Harford Control Ltd. October 2023

Success Factors for Change Success Factors for Change

What I find fascinating about this is that all these success factors are just as necessary for lasting beneficial change today as they were several decades ago. Many ‘Quality Fads’ have come and gone during those decades, but the simple truths remain. Sustained quality performance and improvement rarely happens by luck or coincidence, but by understanding, consistency, persistence and patience. Any company that looks for a quick fix or the elusive silver bullet will be sorely disappointed.

NOTHING NEW UNDER THE SUN

Take heart! Reluctance to change is nothing new. In fact, it is worth remembering a quote from Niccolò Machiavelli, the author of The Prince, more than 500 years ago.

The redacted version goes something like this:

‘There is nothing more difficult than to take the lead in the introduction of a new order of things. The innovator makes enemies of those who prospered under the old order and only lukewarm support from those who would prosper under the new.’

The support is so often only lukewarm because the ‘supporters’ distrust change, unless they have seen the benefits through experience. Therein lies the rub. How can you experience the results of change without making the commitment to change?

We’re here to help.

In the aftermath of PPMA, we will still be here to help you deliver against your own change priorities.

Find out how: www.harfordcontrol.com

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Ensuring Audit-Ready Hygiene in the Food Industry: The Role of Stainless Steel Furniture and Equipment

In the dynamic and demanding landscape of the food industry, maintaining impeccable hygiene standards is not just a regulatory requirement; it’s a cornerstone of operational excellence. As food safety regulations become more stringent, businesses are increasingly turning to innovative solutions to ensure audit-ready hygiene. One such solution that has gained prominence is the use of hygienic stainless steel furniture and equipment in food factories.

Stainless steel, known for its durability, corrosion resistance, and easy maintenance, has become the material of choice in the food and drink industry. Its unique properties make it ideal for creating furniture and equipment that not only withstand the rigors of daily operations but also contribute to enhanced hygiene control.

Quicker Clean Downs, Greater Productivity

In the fast-paced world of food production, time is of the essence. Quick turnaround between production runs is crucial for maximizing productivity. Hygienic stainless steel furniture and equipment offer a significant advantage in this regard. Their smooth, non-porous surfaces are easy to clean, reducing downtime between production cycles.

Traditional materials may harbor bacteria and be more challenging to clean thoroughly. Stainless steel, on the other hand, resists bacterial growth and is quick to sanitize. This efficiency in cleaning not only saves time but also ensures that each production run starts with a clean slate, mitigating the risk of cross-contamination.

Enhanced Hygiene Control

Maintaining stringent hygiene standards is paramount in the food industry. Stainless steel equipment plays a vital role in this by offering a hygienic surface that is easy to disinfect. The non-reactive nature of stainless steel prevents it from interacting with food products or cleaning agents, ensuring that no contaminants are introduced during the production process.

This level of hygiene control is essential for preventing foodborne illnesses, safeguarding consumer health, and, of course, complying with regulatory requirements. Stainless steel surfaces can be thoroughly sanitized, providing peace of mind to both producers and regulatory authorities.

Compact and Customized Solutions

In addition to its hygienic properties, stainless steel allows for the creation of compact and customized equipment. This is where industry leaders like Teknomek come into play. Teknomek specializes in providing bespoke stainless steel solutions tailored to the unique needs of the food and drink industry.

Their expertise in crafting stainless steel furniture and equipment ensures that businesses can optimize their production spaces. Customization allows for the creation of equipment that fits seamlessly into the production line, minimizing wasted space and maximizing efficiency.

Teknomek: Industry Leaders in Bespoke Stainless Steel Solutions Teknomek has emerged as a frontrunner in providing stainless steel equipment for the food and drink industry. With a reputation for excellence, Teknomek’s bespoke solutions are designed to meet the highest standards of hygiene, durability, and functionality.

By leveraging Teknomek’s expertise, businesses can invest in equipment that not only complies with regulations but also enhances operational efficiency. The tailored solutions offered by Teknomek ensure that each piece of equipment is an integral part of the hygiene and productivity equation.

In conclusion, the adoption of hygienic stainless steel furniture and equipment is a strategic move for businesses in the food industry. Beyond meeting regulatory requirements, it contributes to quicker clean downs, enhanced hygiene control, and increased productivity. Teknomek’s role as an industry leader underscores the importance of bespoke solutions in achieving these goals, making them an invaluable partner for businesses committed to maintaining auditready hygiene standards.

The Power of Advanced Industrial Cleaning Equipment

From chemical injectors to foam & washdown lances, each component plays a crucial role in maintaining impeccable standards. Let’s delve into the realm of industrial cleaning equipment and its impact on the hygiene landscape.

CHEMICAL INJECTORS: Precision in Cleaning

Chemical injectors have become indispensable in the food and drink industry’s cleaning arsenal. These devices allow for the controlled and precise application of cleaning agents. In an environment where cleanliness is paramount, the ability to deliver the right concentration of cleaning solutions ensures effective sanitation without compromising on safety.

FOGGING CLEANING EQUIPMENT: Reaching Every Nook and Cranny

The fine mist generated by these machines reaches every nook and cranny, leaving no space for contaminants to hide. This method is particularly effective in open plant cleaning, where thorough sanitation of large, open spaces is essential.

OPEN PLANT CLEANING: A Holistic Approach

The concept revolves around systematically cleaning and sanitizing entire production areas during planned downtime. This approach, coupled with advanced cleaning equipment, ensures that the entire facility is free from contaminants, contributing to the production of safe and high-quality products.

FOAM & WASHDOWN LANCES: Precision and Versatility

The ability to generate and apply foam allows for better adhesion to

surfaces, ensuring a more thorough cleaning. These lances are also versatile, adapting to different cleaning needs and surfaces within the production environment.

NOZZLES, COUPLINGS & GUNS: The Building Blocks of Efficiency

Nozzles, couplings, and guns are the building blocks of efficient cleaning. The right combination ensures optimal water pressure, coverage, and control, allowing for effective removal of dirt and contaminants. These components are essential for achieving the desired level of cleanliness in a variety of settings.

HOSES: Flexibility and Durability

Hoses are the arteries of industrial cleaning equipment, transporting cleaning agents with precision. In the food and drink industry, where hoses come into contact with a variety of substances, durability and flexibility are paramount. Specialized hoses designed for this industry ensure a reliable and hygienic transportation of cleaning solutions.

ADAPTORS: Seamless Integration

Adaptors play a crucial role in ensuring seamless integration of various components within the cleaning system. From connecting hoses to securing nozzles, adaptors contribute to the efficiency and reliability of the entire cleaning process. Their design and material must align with the industry’s hygiene standards.

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Mixer design and technology

With 45 years of experience, UK-based AE Mixers are established as a leader in the design and manufacturing of mixing equipment for fluid processing applications.

Mixers are manufactured in their purpose-built factory to meet exacting customer standards and optimise specific individual processes. With off-the-shelf spares, machine repairs and on-site services, AE Mixers provide dedicated support throughout the operational life of the product to all customers, whether it’s a small, family-run business or a multinational company.

Advanced Engineering are producers of a wide range of standard and individually designed bespoke mixers to meet the needs of individual customers in food production.

The AE range of versatile, efficient, hygienic, high shear inline, bottom entry and top entry mixers are widely used in food manufacturing. The intense high shear mixing action results in an improved product consistency with reduced process times. A comprehensive range of precision interchangeable work heads are available giving machines the flexibility to perform many essential process functions, including homogenisation, emulsification, dispersion, blending and size reduction.

The AE range of low shear in vessel agitators are individually

designed for specific process applications and includes Hydrofoil, Axial flow, Propeller, Scraped Surface Anchor, Co Axial Mixers and Medium Shear Dispersion.

Design at Advanced Engineering creates bespoke equipment for the application. They pride themselves in providing solutions to meet the client’s needs and with over 45 years of mixing experience, can provide the optimal solution to meet your process requirements. Advanced Engineering takes into consideration all aspects of the product to ensure that the mixer will produce the desired results. This includes the Vessel Description, Batch Capacity, Specific Gravity, Viscosity, Temperatures, Pressure, Special Characteristics, Solids Content, Mixing duty, CIP Requirements and Process Times.

Advanced Engineering have a fully equipped CNC machine shop with trained staff which specialises in the machining of alloy materials including Stainless Steels, Hastelloys and Duplex Steels. They can undertake repairs and refurbishments of their own and other manufacturers mixing equipment which meet the same standards as their new products. This is often a more cost-effective solution for minor problems.

As a UK-based company, they offer local support and faster turn round times without the delays associated with imports.

With 45 years of experience, AE Mixers are established as a leader in the design and manufacturing of mixing equipment for fluid processing applications

Embracing Innovation: Tennent’s Brewery Partners with SEEPEX

Tennent’s Wellpark Brewery is Scotland’s oldest brewery, tracing its roots back to the 1500s. Since its establishment in 1885, it has consistently produced award-winning brews. The brewery’s fascinating story revolves around Hugh Tennent, who defied skeptics in 1885 to create Tennent’s Lager, initially dubbed a ‘madman’s dream’ by newspapers. Today, Tennent’s Lager dominates the Scottish market, accounting for every second pint of lager consumed in the country.

UPGRADING BREWERY OPERATIONS FOR ENHANCED EFFICIENCY

As part of their process, spent grain is transferred from two mash filters that drain the spent grain to 24%DS. Originally, the spent grain fell from the mash filters into an expeller unit from where it was conveyed over 64m with a 20m elevation to the silo. With the expeller, the grain transfer took ~90 minutes after each brew and used 1,125Nm³ of air.

Tennent’s Lager, part of leading drinks manufacturer and distributor C&C Group, is committed to a robust sustainability strategy, exemplified by ambitious carbon reduction targets. These targets aim to achieve a 35% reduction in scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2030 and have been validated by the Science Based Target initiative.

In recent years Tennent’s has made significant investments in various carbon reduction projects, including carbon capture and anaerobic digestion plants. Additionally, Tennent’s has partnered with SEEPEX to improve energy efficiency in its spent grain transfer process, which is the most air intensive process on site.

IMPROVED EFFICIENCY, PRODUCTIVITY, AND ENERGY SAVINGS

Together with SEEPEX, Tennent’s explored the benefits of SEEPEX’s cutting-edge Smart Air Injection (SAI) technology. This groundbreaking solution combines an open hopper progressive cavity pump and pneumatic dense-phase conveying to efficiently transfer 15-40%DS spent grains, draff, and hops in plugs. Controlled air pulses enable seamless conveying over long distances.

SEEPEX established the optimum operation point with minimum air consumption to reduce the original air consumption and carbon footprint, and also assessed the energy efficiency in comparison with the initial system. SEEPEX was able to calculate all the consumptions eliminating the need to carry out a trial.

A PATH TO SUSTAINABILITY: SCOTTISH INDUSTRIAL ENERGY TRANSFORMATION FUND

The demonstrated energy efficiency from SEEPEX Smart Air Injection (SAI) enabled Tennent’s to access the Scottish Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (SIETF), designed to support the development and deployment of technologies that enable businesses with high energy use to transition to a low carbon future. Through this, the government funded 30% of the project.

DECREASED AIR USE AND TRANSFER TIMES

Air consumption has decreased by an impressive 56%, dropping from ~1,125Nm³ to 500-700Nm³ per brew. Furthermore, there is a decrease in spent grain transfer time associated with the SAI system. The reduction in air use contributes to Tennent’s carbon reduction plan by reducing electricity use within the site.

SEAMLESS MAINTENANCE AND UNINTERRUPTED OPERATION

As Tennent’s embraces the future of brewing, it benefits from SEEPEX’s plannedCARE package. This comprehensive service ensures proactive, on-time planned pump maintenance, guaranteeing uninterrupted operation. This includes diagnostics to identify potential issues, enabling planned proactive maintenance for increased uptime and lower total cost of ownership.

Tennent’s commitment to innovation, efficiency, and sustainability shines through its partnership with SEEPEX. With enhanced efficiency, substantial energy savings, and a focus on seamless maintenance, Tennent’s continues to set the benchmark for excellence in the brewing industry.

Join Tennent’s in improving your efficiency and success story. Contact SEEPEX today to explore our innovative pump solutions for the brewing industry and distilleries, addressing your unique pumping challenges.

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Dairy Digitises Through the Infor Multi-Tenant Cloud

Cremo optimises processes with Infor CloudSuite Food & Beverage

Infor®, the industry cloud company, announced that dairy processor Cremo SA has selected Infor CloudSuite Food & Beverage. The company is implementing Infor’s cloud native and purpose-built food and beverage industry solution to optimise its processes and ensure product quality is always up to meeting the highest standards.

Cremo is the second-largest milk processor in Switzerland, headquartered in Villars-sur-Glâne (Canton Fribourg). The company employs around 750 people across several production sites in Western Switzerland. Cremo is particularly proud of its culture of bilingualism (German and French) as well as its strong connections to milk producers. Not to forget the products: Based on a tradition of almost 100 years, they are made exclusively in Switzerland and 100 percent from Swiss milk.

To meet customer requirements and guarantee the flow of information within the company, a secure and powerful IT infrastructure was needed. The previously used enterprise resource planning (ERP) system could no longer meet the requirements in terms of process optimisation and product quality.

Infor CloudSuite Food & Beverage is specifically tailored to the needs of the food and beverage industry and provides unique capabilities for dairies. Thanks to Infor’s public cloud strategy, Cremo can adopt best practices and capabilities that have proved itself at many food and beverage manufacturers and, more specifically, dairy processors. The solution meets the industry’s expectations of innovation, traceability, regulatory requirements, margin pressure and transaction speed. The scalability and security of the multi-tenant industry cloud platform powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS) were further reasons that made Infor the right choice.

To ensure the success of this project, Cremo and Infor identified the relevant value drivers and held workshops with the process owners at Cremo to understand their way of working. This made it possible to evaluate the level of coverage of Infor CloudSuite Food

& Beverage. The business units have already gained initial insights into how the solution works.

“The Infor team has established itself as a real partner. The methodology of the project had a particularly high added value for us: Through workshops, the employees immersed themselves in the solution very quickly,” said Frédéric Siffert, Cremo’s ERP project manager. “Infor listened to us and provided expert advice throughout the process.”

“With its industry-specific public cloud service, Infor CloudSuite Food & Beverage is tailored to the needs of the dairy industry. Many specific processes are already integrated in the standard, which minimises the need for customisation,” says Nicolas Rollet, Infor account manager for food & beverage DACH. “Conducting workshops with the project team showed us how many of the processes we can map in the standard. In addition, the team on site already has a good impression of what it’s like to work with the solution.”

Learn more about Infor CloudSuite Food & Beverage: https://www.infor.com/products/cloudsuite-food-and-beverage

Precision in every drop

Advancements in Measurement & Control for the Food and Drink Industry

In the intricate world of food and drink production, precision is not just a preference - it’s a necessity. The key to maintaining the highest standards of quality lies in accurate measurement and control processes. From high-precision ceramic moisture sensors to advanced oxygen analysers, the industry is witnessing a technological revolution that ensures every step of production is meticulously monitored. Let’s delve into the realm of Measurement & Control in the food and drink industry and explore the cuttingedge tools that are transforming the landscape.

High-Precision Ceramic Moisture Sensors: The Art of Moisture Measurement

Moisture content is a critical parameter in food and drink production. High-precision ceramic moisture sensors are at the forefront of this measurement, providing unparalleled accuracy.

These sensors, designed with precision in mind, offer realtime data on moisture levels, allowing producers to fine-tune processes and ensure the perfect balance in their products.

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Relative Humidity Transmitters and Sensors: Navigating the Humidity Spectrum

Maintaining the right humidity levels is vital for preserving the quality and shelf life of food and drink products. Relative humidity transmitters and sensors are the unsung heroes in this endeavour. They provide real-time data on atmospheric moisture, enabling producers to create the ideal environment for their goods, from the production floor to storage.

Humidity Calibration Systems and Reference Dew-Point Hygrometers: Calibrating Excellence

The reliability of measurement instruments hinges on precise calibration. Humidity calibration systems and reference dew-point hygrometers ensure that measurement tools are consistently accurate. This level of calibration excellence is a cornerstone in the industry’s commitment to quality control and adherence to regulatory standards.

Zirconia and Thermo-paramagnetic Oxygen Analysers: Safeguarding Freshness

Oxygen levels can significantly impact the freshness and quality of food and beverages. Zirconia and Thermo-paramagnetic oxygen analysers are instrumental in monitoring and controlling oxygen concentrations. These analysers help food and drink producers create and maintain controlled atmospheres, preserving the freshness of products from production to packaging.

Condumax II Hydrocarbon Dew Point Analysers: Ensuring Product Integrity

In the production and storage of beverages, hydrocarbon dew

points must be meticulously monitored to prevent undesirable changes in the product. Condumax II Hydrocarbon Dew Point Analysers offer high-precision measurements, ensuring that beverages remain free from contaminants and maintain their intended characteristics.

Trace Moisture in Hydrocarbon Liquids Analysers: Preserving Purity

For industries involved in the production of oils, spirits, or other hydrocarbon-based liquids, maintaining low moisture levels is imperative. Trace moisture analysers designed for hydrocarbon liquids play a crucial role in preserving the purity and quality of these products, meeting stringent industry standards.

Process Moisture Analysers: Real-time Insights for

Optimisation

In the quest for efficiency and quality, real-time data is paramount. Process moisture analysers provide continuous insights into moisture levels throughout the production process. This real-time feedback allows producers to make immediate adjustments, optimizing production and ensuring consistent product quality.

Benchtop and Loading Autoclaves and Sterilisers: Ensuring Safety and Compliance

In the food and drink industry, safety and compliance are nonnegotiable. Benchtop and loading autoclaves and sterilisers are essential components of the production process, ensuring that equipment and packaging meet the highest standards of cleanliness and safety. These tools play a pivotal role in safeguarding consumers and maintaining the integrity of products.

The advancements in Measurement & Control technology are revolutionizing the food and drink industry. From high-precision ceramic moisture sensors to sophisticated oxygen analysers, each tool contributes to the industry’s commitment to precision, quality, and safety. As technology continues to evolve, producers can look forward to even more innovative solutions that elevate the industry to new heights of excellence.

i2r Packaging Solutions set to exhibit at the Responsible Packaging Expo

Leading aluminium tray producer, i2r Packaging Solutions, has announced that it will be exhibiting at the Responsible Packaging Expo, scheduled to take place on 10-11 October 2023 at London’s ExCeL. The company is exhibiting on stand W13.

At the event, i2r will be showcasing a range of samples including its traditional standard wrinklewall ‘food service’ containers. Also on display will be its premium range of Eclipse aluminium containers, which combine quality with an aesthetic appeal making them ideal when a premium appearance is needed.

“This exhibition is an ideal platform to interact with enthusiasts eager to delve deeper into the many benefits of aluminium,” said Michael Goor, i2r’s head of new channel sales. “Our extensive experience across various markets positions i2r as a preferred partner when a responsible packing solution is paramount.”

On day one of the show at 13.15, i2r will team up with Alupro, the industry-funded, not-for-profit organisation that represents the UK’s aluminium packaging industry, for an insightful seminar entitled ‘Sustainability and Innovation in Aluminium Food Packaging’. This session aims to enlighten attendees about aluminium’s remarkable

sustainability narrative, packed with crucial statistics, data and information about how aluminium foil packaging could align with new governmental directives. The session will also include an outlook into the future for this ‘’responsible’’ pack format choice.

“Together with Alupro, we’re thrilled to spotlight aluminium as an exemplary packaging choice, especially for the food service and ‘food to go’ sectors,” added Goor. “The seminar promises a comprehensive overview of aluminium packaging’s sustainability journey, coupled with a forecast on the evolving landscape influenced by new governmental regulations.”

A winner of two Queens Awards for Enterprise, i2r is Europe’s largest aluminium tray producer. Manufacturing over 1.2 billion products annually, it supplies many major food producers and retail brands, as well as to wholesaler and distributor markets worldwide, including Central & Northern Europe, Asia, North & South America and Australia.

For more information on i2r visit i2rps.com/.

Kingsmoor Packaging’s recent collaboration with Mypower, a solar energy solutions provider, has resulted in an extensive PV solar panel investment for their Somerton manufacturing facility.

Kingsmoor Packaging creates sustainable energy milestone with solar panel investment

Once installed, the system will mark a significant step forward in the thermoformed packaging specialist’s commitment to sustainability, as the company aims to achieve 50% of its annual energy consumption from on-site renewable sources by the end of 2023.

Following the recent announcement of Kingsmoor’s brand refresh and their inspiring new strapline, “Forming A Better Future”, this renewable energy project serves as a testament to the company’s unwavering dedication to this vision. Recognising the value of plastic packaging while prioritising environmental considerations, Kingsmoor remains steadfast in its commitment to producing packaging solutions that align with its sustainability goals and ongoing commitment to decarbonising.

With the integration of state-of-the-art technologies such as a free air chiller system and smart compressor systems, Kingsmoor has taken substantial strides to reduce its carbon footprint during the manufacturing process. The latest investment in on-site renewable energy further strengthens their mission to minimise environmental impact. By harnessing the power of solar energy, Kingsmoor Packaging will significantly contribute to the production of their own energy needs.

In addition to the focus on energy sustainability, Kingsmoor remains dedicated to utilising materials with high recycled content, ensuring

all products are 100% recyclable. The company’s R&D team is continuously exploring innovative packaging designs that prioritise lightweight construction and reduced plastic usage, exemplified by their cutting-edge Cirrus™ packaging solution.

Kingsmoor’s PV solar panel investment represents a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainable practices. By leveraging renewable energy sources and implementing eco-conscious manufacturing processes, Kingsmoor Packaging continues to pave the way towards a greener future.

In the ever-evolving world of foodservice packaging, Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) is leading the charge with its latest innovation - kp Infinity®.

Post-ban performance: From EPS to kp Infinity®

As the UK prepares to bid farewell to Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) food containers on October 1, kp is already miles ahead with its new fully recyclable solution that’s ready to take centre stage.

The remarkable journey of kp Infinity® reached a significant milestone recently as kp’s St Helens site in the UK completed its transition to the full production of Expanded Polypropylene (EPP)based kp Infinity®, a high-performance alternative to the incumbent EPS food packaging format that is unaffected by the ban.

REVOLUTIONISING SUSTAINABILITY

In the face of the impending EPS ban, kp Infinity® stands tall. Proving that sustainability and performance are not mutually exclusive, this revolutionary packaging is fully recyclable with clear on-pack ‘Recycle Me’ messaging for consumers.

Thanks to its St Helens conversion, kp is primed to support the foodservice industry with kp Infinity® as a great alternative to outgoing EPS packaging.

INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY IN HARMONY

kp Infinity® is a true showcase of the company’s expertise in packaging materials. With extensive research and commitment to its development, the boundary-breaking packaging solution is manufactured from Expanded Polypropylene designed to exceed the performance of incumbent EPS packaging.

kp Infinity® keeps food hotter for longer than alternative materials and is microwaveable for ultimate user convenience.

The design is also lightweight, durable and resistant to water, acids, alkalis and hot oils, making it an ideal versatile choice for foodservice businesses.

In the race to Net Zero, kp Infinity® has been independently proven to have a lower environmental impact than carton board and bagasse packaging alternatives, with significantly reduced energy and water consumption and a lower carbon footprint.

Offering the benefits and convenience of EPS without the recyclability drawbacks that have brought about the ban, kp Infinity® is the responsible choice for both foodservice businesses and their consumers.

It’s here that we find the real opportunity. If businesses embrace new innovative material technologies, and kp Infinity® stands as a fantastic example, businesses have a golden opportunity to lead the charge in sustainable practices, rather than merely complying with regulations and playing catchup.

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Importing Food and Drink from the EU – Update

Brexit, arguably, impacted the food and drink sector more than any other. I know that many in the industry have struggled to maintain supplies over the last few years and there were significant losses, with food having to be dumped due to the delays.

This is to review the causes of some of the problems and the latest trade figures. I will also explain the action we’re taking to improve the situation

The immediate challenges of Brexit, which caused long delays and led to the destruction of food produce, had appeared to have eased until the food shortages earlier this year. These shortages were primarily caused by the weather, the economy and the war in Ukraine, but when supplies are low, and the home market is clamouring to take all your produce, there is no incentive for EU traders to take on the additional complications and risks of exporting, unless you’re tied to a contract or are able to sell at a huge premium.

Bureaucracy, whilst an additional burden during ‘normal’ times, consequently, becomes a barrier when times are more difficult. Research carried out among more than a thousand UK traders for Flanders Investment & Trade in May 20231 found that nearly 74% of UK companies agree that they had been forced to consider alternative markets due to the bureaucracy involved in trading with the EU post Brexit.

In Flanders we’re very keen to solve the problems as we’re one of the UK’s closest neighbours. Flanders is the northern region of Belgium that includes the key ports of Antwerp-Bruges, Ostend and North Sea Port (Ghent). These ports are key routes for trade across the EU.

Trade between Britain and Flanders has been picking up. Britain imported 18% more food from Flanders in 2022 than the previous

year, and there was a massive 40% increase in the import of milling products and a 37% increase in the import of oils and fats. However, these rises have been driven by unusual external facts, such as the war in Ukraine and the weather. We don’t expect the rise to continue.

One action we’re taking to boost relations is to hold our first major show, Flanders’ Finest Flavours which is taking place in October. Exhibitors will include artisanal beer, premium gin, spirit brands, organic chocolate, dried meats and keto snacks.

The shortages in February, however, demonstrated just how important it was to reduce the bureaucratic burden of trade if we’re to maintain food supplies. We’ve been working on the problem for some time and in June 2023, Flanders launched Gateway2 Britain. The application will require traders to fill out one dataset online, which is then automatically shared with all the relevant logistics and supply chain partners. The aim is to make trade between Flanders and Britain as frictionless as possible. We believe it will make your life a lot easier.

Cooling on gas –cool operator cuts carbon and cost with Ecogen

Ferytrans has returned to Hultsteins for a repeat order of Ecogen systems which, connected to 6 new Scania CNG tractors, will power its current trailer refrigeration units and cut carbon emissions.

Managing Director, Feri Lazar said, “Sustainability and carbon reduction are key drivers for our customers. These gas-powered tractors will reduce our carbon emissions by around 80%. Plus, by fitting Ecogen to run the trailer fridges on electric, we will further reduce carbon emissions by around 17 tonnes per vehicle combination per year.”

Ferytrans is a dedicated provider of temperature-controlled transport and owner of BigFoot Logistics. Based in Southampton, the two companies operate 40 modern Scania tractor units and 65 high-specification dual temperature trailers. They work for major retailers and brands including Amazon, Tesco, and Pork Farms. The new CNG Scanias will be put to work for their customer, Lidl.

“Ecogen Cost Saver is a sustainable and retrofittable refrigeration solution,” says Graham Usher, Managing Director, Hultsteins, UK and Ireland. “It allows operators to run their trailer fridge units on electric, thereby cutting carbon emissions by around

80%, DPM by 98% and NOx by 400%. It also reduces R&M on the fridge diesel engine and cuts running costs.”

Ecogen is an electric-hydraulic drive system that transforms diesel fridge units into electric operation when coupled to the tractor. It uses an engine PTO from the tractor engine to generate a constant 400V of electric to run the built-in electric motor in the fridge during transit. Hultsteins also provide a bespoke battery pack to keep the trailer fridge running when parked.

“By running the fridge on electric,” adds Feri Lazar, “Ecogen also helps minimise noise during deliveries, which is particularly beneficial in residential areas. The combination of Scania CNG tractors and Hultsteins Ecogen provide the optimum sustainable solution for refrigerated transport.”

Ferytrans have purchased the Ecogen systems and calculate ROI to be around 18 months per system.

Hultsteins UK also offers Ecogen Cost Saver on an operating lease for as little as £10 a day.

To find out more about Ecogen CostSaver, visit https://www.hultsteins.co.uk/

Construction Progressing on Major Cold Store Expansion

Magnavale, one of the UK’s leading providers of temperature-controlled storage, has announced that its development currently taking place at its Chesterfield cold storage facility has made significant progress and is on track to be completed in late 2024.

Since breaking ground in February 2023, construction of Magnavale’s Chesterfield cold storage expansion has progressed smoothly. As of August 2023, the company reports that the steel framework is now complete, and the installation of insulated wall and roof panels is also nearing completion.

Over the month of September, the construction crew will be finishing the roof membrane and intumescent painting of the new steelwork. Concurrently, work will commence on the small plant rooms and internal services including electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, and other systems.

On completion, the expansion will add a significant 25,000 pallet positions to the cold stores’ existing capacity of 44,000, bringing the total pallet capacity of the facility to 69,000, making it one of the largest cold stores in the area.

This expansion will not only accommodate the increasing volumes of Magnavale’s existing customers but also open doors to new customers wanting to utilise Magnavale’s temperature-controlled facilities and value-added services.

The facility features one of the most comprehensive portfolios of value-added services, encompassing, blast freezing, microwave uptempering and contract packing. Coupled with its strategic location, just off the M1, Magnavale Chesterfield is extremely desirable for food manufacturers that wish to cut unnecessary cost, risk, and complexity from their cold chain.

Greening the supply chain

The Eco-Friendly and cost-effective advantages of online machinery auctions in Food Production

In the quest for sustainable and cost-effective solutions, the food production industry is increasingly turning to online machinery auctions as a preferred method for acquiring essential equipment. Beyond the immediate financial benefits, businesses are recognizing the environmental advantages of this modern approach, aligning with the industry’s growing commitment to eco-friendly practices.

Reducing Environmental Footprint Through Reuse

One of the key eco-friendly benefits of online machinery auctions lies in the principle of reuse. Rather than opting for brand-new equipment, businesses can find high-quality, pre-owned machinery through auctions. This approach significantly reduces the demand for new manufacturing processes, raw materials, and the energy associated with producing brand-new machinery.

Minimizing Waste in the Circular Economy

The circular economy emphasizes the importance of keeping resources in use for as long as possible. Online machinery auctions perfectly embody this principle by extending the lifecycle of industrial equipment. By participating in auctions, businesses actively contribute to minimizing waste and promoting a more circular and sustainable food production supply chain.

Lowering Carbon Footprint in Equipment Acquisition

The traditional process of procuring machinery often involves extensive travel for site visits, negotiations, and inspections

Online machinery auctions cut down on the need for physical travel, reducing the associated carbon footprint. This aligns with global efforts to decrease greenhouse gas emissions and supports businesses in their journey toward more sustainable operations.

Sustainable Sourcing of Equipment

The transparency provided by online machinery auctions plays a vital role in sustainable sourcing. Detailed information and inspection opportunities allow businesses to make informed decisions about the environmental impact of the equipment they are acquiring. This transparency fosters a culture of responsible sourcing, ensuring that businesses choose machinery with a lower ecological footprint.

• Keeps food hotter for longer*

• Cooler to the touch*

• Resistant to acids, alkalis and hot oils

• Consumer tested and approved

• Microwaveable

• Water-resistant