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MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR Where did all the rubbish come from?

In the 1950s paper from printing factories and cartons from board mills were collected and recycled together with old garments to make new cardboard; although not suitable for the food industry where for safety purposes, only virgin board was used to prevent leaching of the then used arsenic printing inks. Newspapers were recycled (remember the Boy Scouts collecting old newspapers), achieving 80 percent recyclate used in Fleet Street by 1963.

Packaging materials from cartons to aluminium bottle tops and sweet wrappers (remember Blue Peter collections) to bottles were all recycled. The daily milk delivery used bottles that had an average trippage of 36; with bottle washing and filling of milk in every town. Throughout our great engineering industry, metal scrap was recycled because of its value. Need I continue with other industries?

The ’throw-away’ society was encouraged, maybe even invented by the retail trade and by the advent of the supermarket. Could you take your cardboard, protecting the new ‘fridge’ or your biscuit boxes bought from the supermarket back to the retailer? Not then, and not even today. This was exacerbated by the demands of the retail trade for thick outer packaging to survive the ‘rigours’ of their growing distribution hubs.

Now, our industry, the food industry, which has always recycled everything possible from time immemorial, is beset by legislation for the sins of other trades. Let us talk about whose responsibility this really is; this whole matter of rubbish, and that seems a most appropriate word!

It would be interesting to trace the history of the efforts made in recycling by the food industry over the past sixty or so years and see just what has been achieved! Maybe I must put pen to paper one day.

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Ishida keeps cheese moving for Prima Prima Cheese, based in Seaham, County Durham, is installing a third Ishida multihead weigher to handle its range of cheese products supplied to wholesale food and catering businesses worldwide.

The new CCW-RS-214 features Ishida’s latest innovation for handling sticky products, with special electro-static polished surfaces that enable the cheese to move quickly and easily through the weigher to maximise throughput.

The 14-head model will join two existing 10-head versions, handling a variety of bag sizes including 1kg, 1.8kg, 2kg and 5kg as well as smaller sample packs, enabling Prima Cheese to pack each week around 30,000 boxes of product.

The installation of the first Ishida weigher in 2008 had a huge impact on Prima Cheese’s operation in terms of increases in speed, weighing accuracy and efficiency and made a major contribution to the company’s continuing success and growth. Prior to this, weighing speeds using a linear system were around nine bags per minute; today the Ishida weighers can handle 2kg packs at 25 bags per minute. While speeds could be faster – particularly with the new 14-head model – Prima prefers to maintain a manageable speed that keeps the production line running constantly.

“The Ishida weighers are very reliable; typically the only downtime we experience is when we need to change the film and this only takes around three minutes,” commented Prima Cheese Operations Director, Nima Beni.

Another very important benefit for Prima is that the weighers are extremely practical.

“Their hygienic design is very easy to clean and that is a vital consideration for a dairy product,” continued Nima.

“The weighers are also simple to operate with changeovers between pack sizes undertaken at literally the touch of a button.”

Established in 1996, Prima Cheese has enjoyed significant growth and today supplies customers in the UK, Europe and throughout the rest of the world including Dubai and the UAE, Peru, Lebanon, Iraq, Pakistan, Taiwan and Singapore.

The installation of the CCWRS-214 is part of the company’s next phase of growth, which

includes an extension to its factory to incorporate expanded production and storage areas and new offices.

“When it comes to weighing equipment we will not have anything else,” concluded Nima.

“The Ishidas do exactly what is required of them – and just as important, we receive excellent service and support from the team at Ishida.”

Contact Ishida Europe on tel 0121 607 7700 or visit www.ishidaeurope.com

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Conveyor chain improves bakery production One group of bakeries has engaged Tsubaki to provide a more reliable conveyor chain to help reduce costs associated with lost production and maintenance.

Derek Mack, Sales Director for Tsubaki UK, commented: “As a complete drive transmission company, Tsubaki offers high quality products which are supported by experienced designers and engineers who are able to offer our clients the best solution for their requirements. With the ability to work with customers to conduct site surveys and, if necessary, develop bespoke solutions to meet the application requirements while also reducing costs associated with maintenance and downtime caused by premature failure.”

The maintenance manager was aware of the production issues that such failures caused so he invited Tsubaki to suggest an alternative to the OEM product. Having reviewed the requirements and expectations of the conveyor system, Tsubaki offered to install a quantity of ” pitch BS Plastic Combination (PC) chain, constructed from engineering plastic.

The new chain was a direct replacement for the OEM product, with no retro-fit work required to drive sprockets or guide rails. It has solid extruded plastic inner links with stainless steel bearing pins and outer link plates and is

therefore stronger than an all-plastic chain.

Being a bush chain, it is easy to clean off any debris as a result of the conveyed product, it is quiet in operation and it requires no lubrication.

The trial period passed without any issues, resulting in further orders from Tsubaki which were installed in a planned programme of improvement on the conveyor systems. Since the original installation of the PC chain, there have been no failures experienced in the conveyor systems operating with the Tsubaki product.

One major advantage of the Tsubaki PC chain is the design allows wear to occur which can be measured and monitored by the maintenance team. This allows any requirement for chain replacement to be carried out in a planned maintenance period without any disruption to production output or efficiency.

Derek Mack continued, “The success of this installation has led to further trials at other bakeries with very similar levels of success. A recent demonstration to a large group of maintenance and production managers from the bakery industry produced a remarkable response, with many expressing an interest in the Tsubaki product.”

Contact Tsubakimoto UK on tel 01623 688700 or visit www.tsubaki.eu

Gray & Adams bodies chilled to perfection Fast-growing Fife Creamery has invested once again in top quality temperature-controlled truck bodies from Gray & Adams.

Latest additions to the fleet of Scotland’s leading supplier of chilled and specialty foods are a dozen Mercedes-Benz Atego 7.5-tonners.

All have insulated, single-temperature Gray & Adams bodies built at the manufacturer’s Dunfermline production facility. But while five are brand new, the other seven were previously mounted on chassis that have now been stood down.

Fitted with Carrier Supra 750 refrigeration units, the new bodies usually operate as chillers but are also used to carry frozen products at temperatures as low as -25°C. Kirkcaldy-based Fife Creamery has been serving the foodservice and retail sectors in Scotland since 1957. The family-owned firm, recognized by the industry as leaders in the wholesale supply of chilled foods throughout Scotland, continues to invest in its business.

The new Mercedes-Benz chassis were supplied by Central Belt dealer Western Commercial and, like all of Fife Creamery’s vehicles, are fitted with satellite tracking systems. Several are now undertaking deliveries in the Highlands.

“As we develop successfully into new market sectors we have been commissioning more vehicles to deliver the increased volumes,” said Logistics Manager, Richard Wishart, who is responsible for Fife Creamery’s Mercedes-Benz fleet of more than 30 rigid trucks, the vast majority of them 7.5-tonners.

“We like to ‘buy local’ wherever possible and Gray & Adams is a long-standing and valued supplier to Fife Creamery,” he continued. “Its products are built to a very high standard – we tend to replace our chassis after four years but the bodies are always good for a second life.

The manufacturer’s aftercare is also first class, although we rarely have any issues with our Gray & Adams equipment.”

Contact Gray & Adams on tel 01234 740112 or visit www.gray-adams.com

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Nimo-KG in recordbreaking Findus deal More than the net worth of a full annual turnover – in a single order. That is the size of tech supplier Nimo-KG’s latest order from food giant Findus, which is about to majorly update its production plant in southern Sweden. The new machines are to be up and running in less than a year and will, at full production, handle virtually all products leaving the factory. 260,000 different packs of frozen vegetables – each day. ”This is our single most comprehensive project ever and we are certainly extremely proud of this opportunity,” said Torsten Palmgren, Sales Manager at Nimo-KG. For almost 25 years Nimo-KG, a specialist in tailor-made technical solutions for the food industry, has supported the Findus factory in southern Sweden. The production plant produces a majority of Findus different varieties of frozen vegetables and wok mixes, and already uses a large number of lifts, tipping devices, weighing stations and mixers from Nimo-KG. The different assignments so far have varied in scope, but even the largest ones are easily topped by the latest order: A complete mixing station made entirely out of stainless steel. 36m long.

“This addition is a major part of the largest investment project ever undertaken at Findus, and with Nimo-KG’s help we can now increase our competitiveness against other European producers even further,” said Ronny Bengtsson, Plant Manager at Findus.

In January 2014 Nimo-KG was told that their offered solution had been chosen, after fierce competition by three other suppliers.

And, in order to be able to deliver on time – they got to work right away.

“We will work intensively on this project throughout 2014. The facility includes a hefty platform in stainless steel with a total of 17 tipping devices and the same number of isolated buffer pockets.

Each pocket has its own vibrating chute underneath, which shakes the frozen vegetables onto a weighing container – in order to ensure that each individual amount of vegetables is correct before the different parts are mixed together in seven enormous blenders. The size of the project has required an extraordinary internal effort, and besides hiring a new designer we will also bring in additional consulting assistance this spring,” said Torsten Palmgren.

Contact Nimo-KG on tel +46 418 446440 or visit www.nimo-kg.se

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Vibratory sieve improves productivity and purity With over 100 years of experience, Zeelandia is a leading manufacturer of raw bakery ingredients. In an environment where product quality must be faultless, Zeelandia has turned to Russell Finex to optimize product quality, improve productivity and reduce downtime with the installation of two new Compact 900 sieves.

To satisfy increasing market demands, Zeelandia needed to work with a separation specialist like Russell Finex to meet new production requirements. The main objective was to achieve capacities of two tonnes per hour sieving bakery powders although a capacity up to six tonnes per hour was also required on a variety of other products.

In addition to achieving Zeelandia’s productivity gains, the new sieves needed to meet strict hygiene and safety standards, including HACCP and ATEX legislations. The units also needed to be flexible when sieving different products on various mesh sizes, with minimal disruption to the production process.

Zeelandia decided to install two custom built Compact 900 sieves.

One unit was also fitted with the Russell Finex Vibrasonic Deblinding System (VDS), to prevent the mesh screen from blocking and therefore improving Zeelandia’s productivity even further.

Manufactured at Russell’s ISO9000 accredited factory, the bespoke Compact 900’s eliminated many of Zeelandia’s problems. To satisfy Zeelandia’s productivity objective, Russell Finex advised the company to attach their mesh screens to their sieve decks. This enabled operators to change the setup of the sieves rapidly to screen different products without needing to detach the mesh

screen and deck individually. This significantly reduced Zeelandia’s downtime and improved the company’s productivity.

Zeelandia were also looking for units that would easily fit into their existing manufacturing process. To solve this problem Russell Finex modified the Compact sieves. The sieve decks were lowered in height and the underpans were enlarged so the units would fit neatly into the existing process without disrupting Zeelandia’s production lines.

Constructed in the highest quality stainless steel, the Compact 900’s can be easily cleaned between batches. The unit’s simple design allowed Zeelandia operators to strip and clean the machine without any tools. This also enabled them to quickly prepare the units when sieving a range of raw materials on different mesh sizes, with minimal downtime.

Another key feature of the installation was the Russell Finex Vibrasonic Deblinding System (VDS). By integrating this system, Zeelandia increased productivity as mesh blinding and blockage were eliminated. With the mesh staying clear, downtime was reduced and screening capacities improved. The innovative Vibrasonic system also allowed Zeelandia to screen their product more accurately and reduce rescreening of good product, therefore improving the bottom line.

The units were supplied to meet the latest ATEX approval ratings, ensuring the machines are safe to use in potentially hazardous environments. Both sieves were also fully compliant with strict HACCP and FDA hygiene standards, therefore safeguarding Zeelandia’s reputation as a leading food ingredient supplier.

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Chocolate manufacturer benefits from gains Established in 1978, Kinnerton Confectionery is Britain’s largest manufacturer of chocolate and novelty confectionery specialising in character licensing. The business produces private label and bespoke confectionery for Britain’s largest retailers, as well as many famous brands and last year alone manufactured over 20 million Easter eggs.

With such a hectic manufacturing schedule, any issues connected to the efficiency of production can have a significant impact.

Product loss resulting from key production lines encountering problems could not only be costly, but also create pressures around fulfilment of time sensitive orders.

Keith Thornhill for Siemens Industry explained more: “The existing production line was a combination of various vendor technologies and a number of machines, some of which were ageing and increasingly difficult to maintain. Such a complex operation invariably led to performance issues as parts of the production line were unreliable. This was creating challenges in maintaining product consistency, the efficiency of the line itself, and the need to support the overall automation platform going forward.

Retrofitting to reverse the impact of such challenges lay at the centre of our approach.”

The solution has been the simplification of the production line under the auspices of Siemens’ Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) platform. Taking a holistic view to the entire

production line process - ranging from the initial chocolate mould filling stage through to a product cooling process and finally the bespoke packaging requirements - the TIA solution was based upon the specification of a new motion control system linked to a PLC with 12 axis to control the product through all stages. Simotion D445, Sinamics S120 and 1FK7 motors form the basis of what is now a vastly simplified automation solution.

“The TIA solution has led to significant improvements both in terms of overall reliability and efficiency for the line, as well as delivering total confidence in the consistency of product quality. An estimate from Kinnerton’s management has seen an increase in the line’s performance of approximately 15 percent due to the new control system which is great news for Kinnerton as it operates within a highly competitive sector.”

While the success of the production line is clear to see, its delivery has also proven to be shrewd from an investment perspective, as Lee Hunt, Engineering Manager at Kinnerton Confectionary outlined: “The proven improvements on the production line are clear and easy to quantify. The additional 15 percent efficiencies we have identified meant the CAPEX investment we made for the new automation solution saw a swift payback. This is testament to the success of the new control system and we are extremely happy with how the line is performing.”

Contact Siemens UK on tel 0845 770 5070 or visit www.industry.siemens.co.uk

Packaging Automation for Southern Salads Packaging Automation has been a supplier to Southern Salads for a number of years when they originally bought a Vision 4000 machine.

A good relationship developed and when Southern Salads needed to increase both productivity and efficiency in the packing of their salads they had no hesitation in returning to PA for new machinery. The decision was taken to purchase a high speed eclipse SL6 tray sealer.

The SL6 is a high throughput machine capable of sealing up to 100 packs per minute and has provided Southern Salads with cost and environmental benefits combined with greater efficiency, minimum downtime and a consistent seal on all packs. For flexibility and long term value the eclipse SL6 can be easily converted to a twin lane machine to give speeds of up to 200 packs per minute. To save

on critical downtime, tool changeovers on the eclipse tray sealers can be done manually in two minutes as a result of an inbuilt tool loading system. The ingenious top tool comprises single impression removable cartridges to enable continued operation during repairs and routine maintenance. Quick release cutting blades on these allow for replacement in seconds and spare cartridges are supplied to enable full capacity operation at all times.

Daniel Birmingham, Operations Director at Southern Salads said: “I have worked with PA for many years and always found them to be proactive and supportive, the SL6 machine was chosen to increase productivity, seal integrity and reduce engineering costs, it has achieved all the objectives set out at the beginning of the project”

Contact Packaging Automation on tel 01565 755000 or visit www.pal.co.uk

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Double investment for family-led growers When one of the South West’s largest fruit and vegetable growers needed to invest in a significant upgrade to its processing facilities, it chose Tong Peal to help it remain at the forefront of the industry.

Dart Fresh grows and processes a variety of crops for customers who demand the freshest, high quality produce.

Family run since 1957, the Exeter-based business decided to purchase two largescale handling machines to help streamline its swede processing line and meet growing demand.

Tong Peal delivered the solution, through its Pre-Soak Tank with Integrated Destoner and its latest Lift Roller Grader.

The Pre-Soak Tank with Integrated Destoner clears the swedes of stones at the in-feed end, saving valuable time further along the line, before delivering an upward stream of water to gently float the crops along into the soak tank section.

The swedes are then transported to the new Lift Roller Grader, which gives Dart Fresh a range of adjustable grade band settings to suit different crop sizes and contract demands.

Both machines are manufactured with Tong Peal’s Blue Inverter Technology, which uses inverter direct driven motors to increase energy efficiency. In addition, the new Spectracon® paint coating offers excellent corrosion resistance, durability and finished appearance.

The new equipment was installed during the summer of 2013, in time for last year’s harvest, where it quickly proved its worth.

“As technology moves on apace and the demand for our produce increases, we are finding we need equipment that is more efficient and more economic than ever to help us satisfy consumer demand,” said John Pritchard, a partner at Dart Fresh.

“Considering the amount of swedes our business produce annually, we decided to invest in equipment where we were confident in its reliability and performance.

Tong Peal had the perfect machinery to satisfy our needs.

“The lines complement each other really well, shaving valuable time off our handling processes and enabling us to routinely exceed our customers’ expectations.

“We found the customer service to be fantastic too, from the first phone call right the way through to the installation of our equipment and beyond.”

Simon Lee, Sales Manager for Tong Peal, said: “It is excellent to hear how pleased Dart Fresh have been with our service and equipment.

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“For Dart Fresh, the success of their business demands they have machinery that allows them to meet high volumes in short lead times and with the highest possible levels of accuracy, efficiency and reliability.

“What is more, our job does not stop once we have delivered a customer’s order – our after service team is on hand for all of our clients to make sure their purchases stay in excellent working order for years to come.”

Contact Tong Peal on tel 01790 752771 or visit www.tongpeal.co.uk

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complex demands Contract packer Universal Flexible Packaging says the reliability and simplicity of the Linx CJ400 continuous ink jet printer is helping it meet the increasingly exacting demands of its customers.

After trialling it against a competitor machine, the company was so impressed it bought six Linx CJ400s to replace various thermal transfer printers, label printers and drop on demand printers.

The award-winning printers are now coding onto an array of containers at the family-run company’s Leicester factory, where the Engineering Supervisor, Steve Potter enthused: “We simply turn them on at the beginning of a shift and turn them off at the end.”

Universal Flexible Packaging produces highend bag-in-box confectionery products which then go into a shipping carton. The Linx CJ400s print onto filled preformed pouches while the pouch is passing through a sealer.

They also code onto inner and outer boxes on a semi-automatic line and onto secondary packaging, where the coder is placed on the out-feed of a case taper.

Different packaging requirements can mean that new lines are built ad hoc to meet demand, so Universal Flexible Packaging was looking for the flexibility to move printers easily between lines The versatility of the Linx CJ400 has even enabled Universal Flexible Packaging to expand its range of services, as Steve Potter explained: “We can now also code onto plastic tubs, bottles, buckets and all manner of shapes and sizes – some of which we were unable to do before we used the Linx. We have even used it to print on to a label while the label is being automatically applied to a bag.”

Using Linx Black versatile mixed-base ink T583, the Linx CJ400 copes easily with coding onto the varnished card of high-value packs, where ink adhesion can be an issue. The machine’s clean operation is also important in a hygienic environment; staff wear gloves, hair

nets, no jewellery, and use hand wash stations.

Steve Potter added: “We have a huge range of customers to satisfy who are becoming increasingly involved in the production process, including auditing the site and watching the first production run.

“The Linx CJ400’s compact footprint and ease of operation were also important - our operators and engineers found them to be far more user-friendly than other coders. They were also easier to move from one line to another due to their low centre of gravity and compact size, while servicing via the service module is also very easy.

“The printers are very good for our high end premium products that are usually quite small or present a small target area for coding. The user interface is very easy to use – if you are able to use a phone then you can use the printer. Service modules are quick and easy to change … the Linx CJ400 is a very clean machine and requires little in the way of upkeep.”

Contact Linx Printing Technologies on tel 01480 302100 or visit www.linxglobal.com

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Quick set-up weigher and bagger speeds contract The single control system and a simple 'plug and go' connection between the weigher and bagger on PFM's ZC1 combination machine has helped a snack food contract packing venture get under way in less than ten days.

Processed Snack Products at Widnes set out to expand its business at the end of last year with a contract packing venture and quickly secured its first major order.

"The customer had a particularly tight deadline," explained Peter Fletcher, Operations Director at Processed Snack Products. "We

were aware of a stock ZC1 machine at PFM, but it had to be here and running within ten days."

This was achieved with training and product settings made at PFM's UK headquarters in Leeds, before the bagger and weigher were delivered to Processed Snack Products. A new forming tube to suit the pack size was also built by PFM within a week.

"The ZC1 is compact, very straightforward and our own engineers were able to assemble the machine, plug everything together and get

it up and running before PFM's engineer came to complete the commissioning," explained Peter Fletcher.

Currently the machine is producing 80g bags of various snacks such as corn puffs, cheese balls and onion rings in print registered film at speeds around 35 a minute.

Contact PFM on tel 0113 239 3401 or visit www.pfmuk.com

Export success secures Queen's Award Birmingham-based Industrial Washing Machines Limited (IWM) has won one of the highest honours that can be bestowed on a UK company: The Queen’s Award for Enterprise – International Trade 2014. IWM won the Award after its outstanding export growth and its performance in markets worldwide had been subjected to detailed analysis and verification by the Award’s expert judging panel.

Having completed these processes and determined that IWM was achieving the highest standards of excellence in exporting, the panel made a recommendation to the Prime Minister’s Advisory Committee that the company should receive the Award. After further scrutiny, the Committee passed final recommendations to Her Majesty the Queen who decided on the winners.

“Winning The Queen’s Award is a truly fantastic reward for the inward investment and tremendous effort those concerned at IWM have put into developing and producing machines to meet the needs of overseas customers” said Carl Hollier, Managing Director of IWM. “We are confident that the prestige associated with the Award will give a further boost to our success and will allow us to invest even more in product development

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and our manufacturing facilities to ensure a continued expansion to our export drive around the globe” IWM is one of the UK’s leading developers and manufacturers of washing and sanitising equipment and has been operating successfully from its Birmingham base for over 30 years. In 2009, the company’s directors took the decision to make a major investment in increasing its export market penetration in order to open up new growth opportunities.

This investment, combined with IWM’s commitment to understanding and addressing the specific needs of users in each of the markets it serves, has led to outstanding success in overseas markets, with the company’s export sales increasing by more than 570% over a period of four years. The Queen’s Award specifically recognises IWM’s export achievements over the last three years, which have seen the company successfully penetrate markets that include the USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia, Republic of Ireland, Egypt, Thailand, South Africa, UAE, Saudi Arabia and Finland.

IWM carefully researches each new market and adapts its equipment to ensure full compliance with local requirements and standards. In addition, the company, in conjunction with its agency partners in each country, carries out extensive research to ensure that its products are competitively priced compared with similar products from other suppliers active in the region.

For 2014, IWM will, in conjunction with its agency partners, be exhibiting in Chicago (USA), Dubai (UAE) and Melbourne (Australia). All the exhibitions are supported by staff from IWM to ensure that our company’s agents benefit from comprehensive support and assistance.

Carl Hollier commented, “Although we are putting enormous effort into our export programme, we are always conscious that we must never lose focus on our home market.

We have, therefore, also invested heavily in a new purpose built demonstration area at our main facility and we will be exhibiting at two major UK shows this year at the NEC in Birmingham.”

Contact Industrial Washing Machines on tel 0121 459 9511 or visit www.indwash.co.uk

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CMB Engineering wins the Queen’s Award CMB Engineering, a leading worldwide provider of canmaking machinery, is the proud winner of the Queen’s Award for International Trade 2014 – the UK’s most prestigious award for successful businesses. This marks the second time in four years that the Yorkshire-based engineering company has been recognised for its contributions to International Trade, meeting rigorous criteria that included demonstrating substantial growth in overseas earnings and commercial success sustained over three years.

“We are delighted to have been recognised for CMB Engineering’s contribution to international business trade”, said Andrew Truelove, General Manager at CMB Engineering. “As a company, we have always been fully committed to providing the best possible machines and service, maintaining high standards by investing in top quality resources, a knowledgeable workforce as well as working actively in research and development. This has enabled CMB Engineering to build a thorough understanding of global markets and thus our customer’s needs.”

A ceremony will take place at the company headquarters in Shipley, where Andrew will be presented with the award by the local Lord Lieutenant, in the presence of the media and CMB Engineering’s employees. Later in the year Andrew and another CMB Engineering representative will also attend a ceremony where HM The Queen will be present to honour their achievement. “As 2014 also marks our 50th anniversary at CMB Engineering’s Shipley site, we are proud to receive this award, which can be seen as a true indication of our passion and dedication for engineering, Truelove continued.

We are determined to continue setting the bar high for many years to come.”

Since operations began in 1930, CMB Engineering has been committed to developing superior canmaking machinery as well as providing support to can manufacturers by supplying spare parts and after-sales services. The majority of the company sales now derive from its international customer base with three established regional sales managers covering the Americas, EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) and Asia Pacific. In addition, CMB Engineering also works with trading partners in Japan, China and Korea, reinforcing the support provided to overseas markets, with full time service engineers based in Hong Kong and Brazil as well as in the UK. “The sheer scope and range of our clients around the world serves as a testimony to the quality of our work said Marc Hoche, Head of Global Sales at CMB Engineering. We intend to continue providing the same level of excellence to customers in the future, moving forward with canmaking innovations and also furthering service and product enhancements.”

Contact CMB Engineering on tel 01274 846371 or visit www.CMBEcanmaking.com

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Salvo™ improves warehouse safety Leading convenience foods manufacturer Greencore has installed Castell’s drive-away prevention system Salvo™ at four UK sites.

The interlocking device is providing loading bay safety at Greencore’s Kiveton, Warrington, Wisbech and Park Royal facilities.

Part of the risk assessment process identified a potential for a drive-away from the loading bays. Although Greencore had systems and procedures in place to prevent this type of occurrence, the company investigated several potential safety systems to negate the risk, before deciding that Salvo™ was the right choice.

“Castell gave us the most competitive price and their product was the best suited to the task in hand,” said Simon Chamings, Safety, Health and Environment Officer at Greencore Kiveton. “Since installing Salvo™ we have had absolutely no problems whatsoever.”

Dave Massey, Greencore Kiveton’s Transportation Shift Manager and a former HGV driver, was unequivocal in his verdict:

“In terms of loading bay safety, it is the best thing I have ever seen.”

The shunter fits a Salvo™ Susie lock to a trailer’s exposed emergency airline, which immobilises the trailer and releases a key from the end of the Susie. The shunter then inserts the key into the SCP+ control panel unit next to the bay door. Turning the key powers up the bay, and illuminates a green beacon inside the warehouse and a red one in the yard. While the bay door is open, the key remains trapped in the SCP+ and therefore the trailer cannot be moved. When loading or unloading has been completed, the process is reversed.

The Health & Safety Executive booklet ‘Warehousing and Storage: A Guide to Health and Safety’ recommends interlocks as a safe system of work to combat drive-aways. Salvo™ also features as an example of a safe system of work in the Freight Transport Association’s ‘Loading dock safety guide’, produced in conjunction with the Institution of Occupational Safety & Health.

Contact Castell Safety International on tel 0208 200 1200 or visit www.castell.com

Russell Eco Filter® reduces Mondelez wastage Russell Finex helps Mondelez International to improve their production process by recovering caramel, a high viscosity product to be filtered at a high temperature.

Mondelez International, one of the largest companies in the cookie and biscuit industry, sought to optimize the production process of one of its well-known brands and looked to existing

sieving and filtration supplier Russell Finex to provide a solution. The company initially operating under the name ‘LU’ (Lefevre Utile) joined Kraft Foods in 2007 and is now known as Mondelez.

One of the company’s factories in Herentals, Belgium has been in operation since 1960 and produces brands such as Pims, Prince, TUC and

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Cha-Cha. The Cha-Cha chocolate bar has been around for 50 years and is a thin crunchy wafer covered with caramel and Belgian chocolate, one of the best-known chocolate bars in Belgium.

The company experienced product wastage with the manufacturing of this chocolate bar, and wanted to improve production efficiencies.

Having already been supplied with seven Russell Compact Sieves® for the check screening of flour, the company counted on Russell Finex’s expertise to solve this new filtration problem.

The production process begins with baking a thin crispy wafer and coating it with caramel. The wafer is then rested for 24 hours. After this, several wafers are pressed together, cut to size and covered with chocolate. When the wafer is covered with caramel, wafer crumbs get into the excess caramel, making it non re-usable. Hence, caramel is wasted at this point of the production process.

Russell Finex offered to test their Self-Cleaning Russell Eco Filter® at the Monde site. The results of the tests were very positive with the filter keeping the high viscose caramel in a liquid state by filtering at a temperature of 35°C. The unit

separated the wafer crumbs from the caramel. The results of the tests were positive, and the Mondelez group then needed to ensure that the taste of the chocolate bar met their quality standards. A special taste test found no difference in quality between a bar with or without the reclaimed caramel and as a result Mondelez decided to install one SelfCleaning Russell Eco Filter®.

The installation of the Self-Cleaning Russell Eco Filter resulted in a 20 percent reduction in product loss and improved the waste disposal process. Alex Pardon, Continuous Improvement Facilitator at Mondelez International explains: “Before the filter was installed the product needed to be manually disposed of by employees. This routine has now become unnecessary. The filter also provided further benefits. Due to its unique self-cleaning SpiroKlene™ wiper system and replaceable stainless steel filter element, there is minimal operator involvement and no need to replace filter elements, resulting in substantial cost savings. The unit is also easy to strip down and clean, reducing production downtime.

Contact Russell Finex on tel 0208 818 2000 or visit www.russellfinex.com

2Sisters invests in Marel Marinator When Dutch food processor 2Sisters Storteboom, a division of UK based 2Sisters Food Group, decided to expand their activities in the fast growing retail market, they searched for a marinating system that could combine high capacity with excellent product quality while working efficiently inline. They found it all in Marel’s ValueDrum.

Marinating was not new to 2Sisters Storteboom. They had already been producing ready-to-cook products on a small scale, using conventional tumblers. That worked, but they really wanted to be ready to step up in scale.

Plant Manager Hans Van Norden explained: “Conventional tumblers create all kinds of logistic problems when dealing with large quantities because there is a lot of handling and loading and they create buffers which seriously interrupt product flow. This also affects the visual and bacteriological quality of the products. 2Sisters needed very large tumblers, but products get crushed and damaged in them, badly affecting quality and appearance.”

Marel’s longstanding and successful relationship with 2Sisters played a pivotal role in the acquisition of ValueDrum. “Marel came into view early. They have been one of our main suppliers for years and we have an excellent relationship. It only made sense to ask them for a solution,” Hans recalled.

Marel installed a trial version of the latest ValueDrum at the Zeewolde plant and after only three hours of vigorous testing an order

was placed.

ValueDrum has many advantages over traditional tumblers. Because products are constantly in motion, they cannot be crushed under their own weight. This also guarantees an even distribution of marinade and herbs on the products providing excellent appearance, quality and flavour.

ValueDrum is easy to load and the end products can be loaded and packed in retail trays straight from the machine’s conveyor. It is also very easy to change recipes without the need for further weighing and measuring.

Another important benefit, especially for poultry products, is ‘skin coverage’. For both look and flavour it is vital the chicken skin stays intact when processing legs, wings or whole birds. Hans said: “This is crucial for product quality. We used to do a lot of manual restyling to our products after marinating very time-consuming and expensive, I can assure you. But with ValueDrum, skin coverage is very high, so restyling is hardly an issue anymore. This has already saved us a lot of time and money!”

Hans Van Norden concluded: “At the moment we are not using the machine to its full potential, but it plays an essential role in expanding our product range. We are planning on doubling production in the very near future and we are already contemplating working in shifts. There is a huge market there for us and the ValueDrum helps us to conquer it.”

Contact Marel UK on tel 01603 700755 or visit www.marel.com

Ishida Europe receives Queen’s Award Weighing and packaging equipment specialist Ishida Europe has won a Queen’s Award for Enterprise, the UK’s highest accolade for business success.

The company has received its award for International Trade.

Ishida Europe has been recognised for increasing exports as a percentage of total turnover from 65 to 76 percent. To deliver this growth, Ishida has implemented a strategy that has both facilitated increased market penetration in established markets, and also enabled entrance into new geographic regions.

“This is an outstanding achievement and is the result of the hard work and dedication of all our employees,” commented Ishida Europe Managing Director, Graham Clements.

“From our establishment in 1984, we have always recognised that we operate in a global market and established a business model that ensures our customers receive the same high standards of service and support wherever they are in the world. Coupled with our market-leading equipment and pro-active new product development programme, these have helped to drive our success even in the recent troubled economic times.”

Ishida Europe is the European subsidiary of Ishida Co of Japan, the inventor and world market leader of the multihead weigher that revolutionised the accurate weighing and packing of a huge variety of products. Today, in addition to multihead weighers, Ishida designs and manufactures a comprehensive range of complementary packing equipment that can be used as part of a line, or configured to provide complete ‘Ishida’ turnkey packaging line solutions in certain sectors.

To meet growing demand for its products throughout the world, Ishida Europe has now opened a new administrative centre next door to its headquarters in Woodgate, Birmingham, which will house its sales and support functions. This will enable the company to further expand its manufacturing operations at its existing premises. In addition, over the past two years, the company has increased its number of employees at Woodgate from 267 to 335.

“We have ambitious plans to continue to develop our global business,” concluded Graham Clements. “The Queen’s Award provides the ideal foundation for the next phase of our growth.”

Contact Ishida Europe on tel 0121 607 7700 or visit www.ishidaeurope.com

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Milliken to meet Millad® global demand Milliken & Company has unveiled plans for a major capacity expansion of its Millad® NX™ 8000 clarifying agent for polypropylene (PP) at its Allen facility in Blacksburg, South Carolina, USA. The company will double its production and add an additional redundant manufacturing line to ensure ample global supply of the product. This is Milliken’s most significant capital investment in its Millad clarifier business to date, underscoring the company’s continued leadership position in clarifier technology. The expansion is scheduled for completion in 2015.

“This infrastructure investment demonstrates our strong and unyielding commitment to our customers and the clarifier industry and our intention to remain a leading global player for the future,” said Allen Jacoby, Vice President, Plastics Additives, Milliken & Company. “The need for a capacity expansion comes from Millad NX 8000’s success as the clarifier of choice for new, transparent polypropylene applications, from food storage to personal care packaging. Our customers can be confident that this expansion will deliver ample global supply of our highperforming Millad NX 8000 clarifier to meet their current and future needs.”

The fast adoption of the Millad NX 8000 technology over traditional clarifiers has been driven by the material’s cleaner, fresher look and inherent sustainability benefits versus competitive products. Its improved solubility enables clarified PP to be processed at cooler temperatures, thus taking advantage of higher melt flow resins. Customers using this innovative technology have experienced energy savings of up to 13 percent, cycle times accelerated up to 18 percent, and carbon emissions reduced by as much as 13 percent.

Further, the energy savings enabled by Millad NX 8000 clarifier have been validated by UL® Environment, a wholly owned subsidiary of Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and an independent environmental claims validation company. Millad NX 8000 clarifying agent allows manufacturers to replace high-density resins, such as polycarbonate (PC), polystyrene (PS), and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) with lower-density polypropylene to reduce costs and weight and help the environment.

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Thorworld loading system is lasting solution Worcestershire fresh produce transport company IDS Transport (UK) has become one of the latest UK logistics firms to benefit from improved flexibility and operational performance after installing a bespoke loading system manufactured by Thorworld Industries.

The semi-permanent system – comprising a ramp, platform and dock levellers, bolted to the ground outside its warehouse facility in Evesham – provides IDS with an alternative to a permanent loading dock, something that the company was unable to install due to operational restrictions.

“Installing a fixed dock within the warehouse was not an option due to the civil engineering work required,” explained Derek Simms, Director at IDS Transport. “At the same time, it made long-term economic sense to find a solution that we can remove and relocate should we move to new premises in the future.”

Given the high throughput of items requiring loading and unloading, IDS nonetheless required a robust and practical solution that would suit its fleet. “After researching the market online, we became aware of Thorworld’s expertise in devising bespoke configurations, all built from highquality modular elements such as ramps, platforms and levellers. As such, Thorworld could offer us the exact flexibility we were looking for,” confirmed Derek Simms.

Thorworld designed a solution specifically for IDS, comprising a ramp, large platform

and two dock levellers, accessorised with all the appropriate safety aids such as handrails, antislip surfaces and dock bumpers. The system enables loads to be forklifted out of the warehouse, before being safely ramped to a waiting trailer, with the process reversed for deliveries. In addition, a hinged barrier with locking gas spring permits goods to be unloaded or loaded from ground level where required.

“Many SMEs with a warehouse facility, whether rented or not, do not have the option for a dedicated loading bay, but still need to unload and despatch deliveries and distributions effectively,” commented John Meale, Managing Director of Thorworld Industries.

“This is where a semi-permanent modular solution can be the ultimate answer. The bespoke configuration is developed to work seamlessly within IDS Transport’s existing operational infrastructure while meeting all health and safety regulations. The result means that IDS can optimise its entire loading process for enhanced productivity and improved cost efficiency.”

Derek Simms considered the system to be ideal for his firm and is optimistic about the benefits the apparatus will bring to IDS’s logistical operation. He continued: “Thorworld’s design, manufacture, installation and service has all been excellent, and while the equipment is still relatively new, it is already showing its worth and its potential for long-term success.”

Contact Thorworld Industries on tel 01246 260981 or visit www.thorworld.co.uk

First Italians invest in Sidel’s solution Fonti di Posina has become the first bottling company in Italy to invest in Sidel’s new aseptic and environmentally friendly combined blow-fill-cap solution with dry preform decontamination – Combi Predis™ FMa. The introduction of the technology, which removes the need for any bottle rinsing, has enabled lightweighting of the company's 1.5 litre bottles, with material savings of 20 percent. The aseptic PET Combi achieved 95 percent efficiency while allowing doubling of the current aseptic production capacity. Fitted with an ecological oven, the solution has created energy savings of 43 percent at the blowing stage.

The new line was installed in a filling hall built as an extension to the existing bottling plant, its compact and linear footprint simplifying and speaeding up the installation process. Validation of the aseptic process was achieved a couple of weeks later on

production of 0.5 litre bottles of tea with the line running at a rate of 12,000bph. It was the first time ever that an Italian bottling company had invested in such a machine without bottle rinsing.

Equipped with the low output aseptic blowfill-cap solution, the line is currently responsible for the production of more than 40 different recipes for retailers and private labels. This includes teas, fruit juices and energy drinks, with both standard caps and sport caps in a variety of bottle formats.

Fitted with Sidel's new ecological oven, the Combi Predis FMa has also reduced energy consumption during the preform heating process. The oven's optimised configuration requires fewer lamps and fewer heating modules. This has created a saving of 43 percent in the usage of electricity.

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been working on a new design for its water bottles, for which the dry preform decontamination technology presents the opportunity to introduce lightweighting.

President, Matteo Frugani, explained: “Due to the new solution, we are making tremendous PET savings by reducing the weight of our bottles as they no longer have the thermal constraints associated with the bottle decontamination. For example our 1.5-litre bottle was light-weighted by around 20 percent, from 39g to 32g. We have also

eliminated the use of aluminium foil.”

The aseptic blow-fill-cap solution is already proving its value, having reached 95 percent efficiency. With an average production output of 12,000bph for 0.5-litre and 1-litre bottles, Fonti di Posina aims to deliver more than 30m aseptically filled bottles this year. The company plans to increase production capacity to 100m units within the next two years with extra lines.

During the summer period and highseason, the team at Fonti di Posina will be collaborating closely with Sidel who, at the end of the ramp-up period, will provide on-site training to ensure all their client's employees understand what the equipment is capable of achieving. This will cover cleaning, sterilisation and maintenance procedures, as well as the machine process.

Contact Sidel Uk on tel 01707 275200 or visit www.sidel.com

Fanuc makes snack stacking simple Fanuc has assisted a leading snacks manufacturer in increasing their output of packed crisp boxes with the installation of six M-410 robotic palletising systems. Palletising over 5,000 boxes of crisps per hour the robots have been integrated into all of the six packing lines within the company’s factory enabling them to bring a previously outsourced packing operation inhouse.

When it was no longer possible for manual stackers to accurately and safely palletise the packed boxes of crisps at speed, the international manufacturer of potato chips called upon the expertise of Pacepacker, a Fanuc strategic partner, to explore robotic palletising options.

The solution – a four-axis Fanuc M-410 – was initially integrated onto one of the packing lines and was fed by two separate production lines resulting in a combined output of 1,000 boxes per hour.

A key factor to the success of this original installation was the M-410’s ability to handle multiple box sizes – up to 30 per production line – with no downtime between changeovers. Chris Sumner, Managing Director at Fanuc UK commented: “Pacepacker incorporated vacuum technology onto the Fanuc to offer durability with the strength and capability to manoeuvre up to nine boxes at any one time. The robots were pre-programmed with a menu of different

variations and recipes suited to the company’s needs so that the Fanuc could handle multiple box sizes with very little manual interfacing.”

Following the success of the initial installation, a further four Fanuc M-410 robots were ordered. The final installation was made on a line packing the company’s boxes of multi-pack crisps – a new product offering recently launched by the snack manufacturer. Due to space constraints this new product was previously being packed by a third-party co-packer - however this method was cost prohibitive. Furthermore there was only space within the factory for one additional production line.

To overcome this issue, Pacepacker fitted the M-410 with a double vacuum gripper so that the robot was capable of lifting an entire pallet layer of boxes from a single feed. As a consequence, the snacks manufacturer was able to bring the

packing process of the multi-pack crisps in house.

Chris Sumner continued: “Manual palletising is a labour intensive process which can provide inconsistent pack quality due to human error. By automating this process the Fanuc M-410 robots consistently create an accurate and uniform neat stack of boxes while enabling our customer to make better use of their staff in other areas of production. With the installation of the final FANUC M-410 on the new multi-pack crisp line they have been able to bring the process inhouse. Using the combined expertise of Fanuc robotics and Pacepacker automated packaging solutions, the single line is achieving the same throughput as the two line production process.”

Best suited to palletising tasks, the Fanuc M410 series with a handling capacity up to 700kg and a reach of 3143mm, presents an ideal option for a wide range of packing applications including the handling of boxes, crates and sacks in single or multiple formats.

Contact Fanuc Robotics (UK) on tel 02476 639669 or visit www.fanuc.eu

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Ulma wraps up Lincolnshire Field Products An award-winning vegetable grower is reaping the benefits from investing in horizontal flow wrappers from Ulma Packaging, which have been specifically designed for the fresh produce sector, bakery, confectionery, snacks and general food markets.

Lincolnshire Field Products, winner of the vegetable grower of the year award in 2012 and a supplier of fresh produce to several high street supermarkets, has reported major productivity improvements at its 6,500ha farm in Spalding after purchasing the FR305, along with Ulma Packaging’s Sienna LSBS box motion machine.

Ulma’s FR305, one of the latest developments from the innovative manufacturer, incorporates a rotary jaw, a streamlined simple to operate console and an ergonomically designed cantilever to reduce debris accumulation, making cleaning and sanitising far easier.

This model, which is currently flowrapping pre-pack courgettes at up to 40 ppm for Lincolnshire Field Products, has been built around a state of the art PC processor which stores up to 99 different packaging profiles, enabling a high level of flexibility for different product changeovers.

Key features include two independent motors which are synchronised electronically, easy service access and left to right operating direction. The standard in-feed conveyor is two metres in length, which is suitable for most food applications. However, Ulma Packaging can also offer bespoke options, for those packaging unusual sized products, making it ideal for all types of vegetables.

Meanwhile, Ulma Packaging’s Sienna LSBS flow wrapper, that was developed for the flexible wrapping of various products, was also purchased by Lincolnshire Field Products for packing its range of whole cauliflowers.

The Sienna features Ulma’s renowned robustness, versatility, efficiency, and ease of operation. Its sealing head is powered with an independent motor and comes with a touch screen control panel. It is available in both flowrap and shrink wrap versions for loose, irregular shaped products in polypropylene or polyolefin films.

The Sienna is currently wrapping around 30ppm of whole cauliflowers and is money well spent according to Lincolnshire Field

Products Operations Manager, Steve Bates.

He said: “We did look at what was on offer from other equipment suppliers but they could not match Ulma for reliability, cost and service.

Flexibility is key ingredient at Lincolnshire Field Products and that is what Ulma’s machines also give us. The reliability of the FR305 and Sienna is amazing and we have seen significant cost and production benefits since having them installed.”

In addition to single equipment pieces, Ulma Packaging can also stream together stand-alone packaging machinery with the automation side of the business to provide customers with one single point of technical and sales contact. This means that Ulma customers can now be offered one of the largest packaging solution choices available anywhere in the UK. Ulma has a long and impressive background in the fresh produce arena – its customer service is second to none according to Steve Bates – for the packaging of a cross-section of products including tomatoes, potatoes, onions, mangos, avocados, oranges, lemons and even kiwis.

Contact Ulma Packaging on tel 01909 506504 or visit www.ulmapackaging.co.uk

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Contact Access Group on tel 01206 322575 or visit www.theaccessgroup.com

ABB launches drive registration service Drive registration is a new, free service offered

by ABB for its low voltage AC drives. The service is available to anyone that owns or services a drive including end-users, machine builders, OEMs, panel builders and system integrators. By registering a drive, ABB is able to offer timely recommendations about maintenance and upgrade services that will help extend the lifetime of the installation.

As an incentive to encourage take-up of drive registration, ABB is offering six-month extended warranty comprising drive repair or replacement with labour covered for selected drive types. The incentive follows the terms and conditions stipulated within the ABB Drive Care agreement; a contract-based initiative available in 44 countries.

To register a drive, an app can be downloaded to a smart phone from either the App Store or Google Play using the search term “ABB Drive Services” or users can register on-line at www.abb.com/drivereg.

Once the app is downloaded, the drive’s serial number and location is entered together with the end-user name, contact details, application and industry. Registration provides rapid access to product manuals and direct customer support contacts, without having to undertake extended web-based searches.

The app features a ‘check my drive’ function from which the time of the next major preventive maintenance can be tracked.

“Registration gives an opportunity to create a dedicated record that shows a story of the drive’s performance throughout its lifetime. It provides each drive with a passport that describes its application, parameter settings, maintenance records and upgrades,” says Stuart Melling, Service Manager, Drives and Controls. “All of these benefits lead to a highly reliable drive that is performing at optimum throughout its life cycle, thereby ensuring the best in productivity. This leads to tighter cost control.”

Contact ABB on tel 01925 741111 or visit www.abb.co.uk/energy

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from the dark ages into one of technology.”

A major issue was the client's requirement for Advanced Notification - where the client requires a package of information before the load actually arrives. Antony commented: "We could not find anyone else that could set that up for us. The Access team said they would make it happen - and they did. We are now the only haulier delivering into Tesco and Sainsbury's, consolidating orders that can make this Advance Notification work. Other hauliers may make it work for full pallets of one product but not for multiple products and purchase orders to one pallet. That makes us trail-blazers in the sector."

The entire operation is based on Access Delta and bespoke systems developed by the Access team. Tesco requires the use of the Serialised Shipping Container Code (SSCC) system for identifying pallets and their loads. This system identifies exactly what is on every pallet. "We follow every item from receipt into our depots to when it is palletised and sent out," said Antony.

"Access Delta allowed us to implement things that no one else had tried in our niche market.

Now, when we sit in meetings with others that do what we do, it is nice to know that we do not have the problems they are talking about," concluded Antony.

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Warrens Warehousing & Distribution has seen massive growth following its investment in warehouse management software Access Delta from the Access Group. The solution has helped place the UK specialist in storage, despatch and delivery of bakery products in a strong position within the marketplace, where there is no room for mistakes or delays with such fast-moving products.

Warrens Warehousing handles substantial volumes of time-sensitive bakery products for major retailers, including Tesco, Sainsbury's, Waitrose and Morrisons. The company is responsible for the collection, reception, storage, consolidation and delivery of 96 percent of Tesco's cakes and bakery products, as well as the supermarket chain's 'Free From' range of products.

Antony Glenn, IT Manager for Warrens Warehousing, explained: “We had arrived at to the point where the growth was more than we could handle; we needed something to take over from those big stock books. Also at around that time, Tesco announced that it would be requiring electronic information from its logistics providers, so from both sides we knew that the old procedures were no longer going to work for us and we had to do something. So we really took a massive leap

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TÜV certificate for GEA Westfalia Separator For many years, efficient energy generation with minimum consumption of resources has been one of the driving forces behind the sustainability strategy of GEA Westfalia Separator Group. For its exemplary energy management system, the engineering company based in Oelde, Germany was recently awarded the TÜV certificate according to DIN EN ISO 5001.

In line with European and German standards the company has consistently improved energy efficiency at its sites using fewer resources and by means of reduced carbon emissions. The company’s objective is in line with that of the German government that is to reduce the primary energy requirement by 20 percent by the year 2020. A spokesman for the company said, ‘we have plans to continuously boost efficiency by at least 1.5 percent every year and to reduce carbon emissions by at least 1.5 percent in relation to production volumes.’

The key part of GEA Westfalia Separator’s energy management system is a combined heat and power plant in combination with an absorption refrigeration system. This enables the company to use a combined heat and refrigeration system, resulting in significant savings of primary energy generation compared with conventional energy generation.

However GEA Westfalia Separator is keen to point out that savings in terms of energy are reliant not only on the use of the modern and innovative technology but also on the assistance of each individual employee and continued training of personnel, in energy saving strategies is seen as an integral part of this commitment to energy efficient production.

Contact GEA Mechanical Equipment UK on tel 01908 576512 or visit www.gea-westfalia.co.uk

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Wanis receives Outstanding Business 2014 World food and drinks distributor Wanis International Foods has been awarded an Outstanding Business 2014 award by leading markets analysis company Plimsoll Publishing Limited. The Award was achieved based on Plimsoll’s annual market report based on business performance over the past financial year.

The Plimsoll Outstanding Company Awards are presented to a select number of businesses across a range of industry sectors.

Companies are assessed on their financial performance in areas including financial health, growth, as well as solid sales figures.

The award comes as Wanis International Foods continues to consistently deliver significant year on year growth. The business has achieved great results in both growing distribution across the UK, as well as rapidly growing export sales to more than 30 countries.

This award is even more pertinent as the business gears up to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2014 – a claim not many businesses can make. With a long heritage in world foods and having pioneered in bringing niche and specialist food and drink products to the UK, Wanis is planning a step-change in customer awareness as more people around the world embrace tropical foods.

Sales Director, John Payne said about the award: “We are very pleased to have won this award, which recognises just how hard the whole Wanis family works. We are constantly striving to innovate in bringing new world food and drink products to the UK and deliver excellent customer service. Thank you to the whole Wanis team, our suppliers and our customers for supporting us”.

Contact Wanis on tel 0208 988 1100 or visit www.wanis.net

Foodex 2014 shines a light The industry’s brightest minds gathered at the NEC this March to celebrate the return of Foodex 2014 at Birmingham’s NEC. The onestop shop for manufacturing professionals delivered a wide array of innovative industry solutions for processing, packaging and logistics professionals while a panel of leading experts debated some of the industry’s most pressing topics in the lively and engaging seminar theatre.

Taking place over three days (24-26 March 2014), over 350 exhibitors took to the show floor to shine a light on the top trends making an impact across the spectrum of food manufacturing sectors including bakery, beverage, dairy, fresh, ingredients, logistics, meat and seafood.

From improving traceability and consumer trust, transforming productivity or the latest food manufacturing processes, visitors were spoilt for choice, with a wide range of demonstrations and machinery available to view live at the show.

For visitors and exhibitors looking to discuss and debate the industry’s hottest topics, Foodex’s centre stage was packed full of master classes, interviews, panel debates and insight into some of the UK’s most well respected brands and industry spokespersons.

One popular session at Foodex 2014 saw British journalist, broadcaster and former Conservative party politician and cabinet minister, Michael Portillo lead a discussion on the future challenges facing the food and drink industry. During the session, Michael addressed the issue of salt and sugar regulation within the industry and what could be done in

response to rising consumer concerns.

Another show saw Food Manufacture Group Editor, Mike Stones joined by Jon Poole, Chief Executive for the Institute of Food Science and Technology and Justine Fosh, Chief Executive of the National Skills Academy for Food and Drink, address the current skills gap within the industry. The panel agreed that a more coordinated approach was required to attract younger people to the sector as well as promoting the industry as a whole to the younger generation, who are not aware of the opportunities available to them.

The 2014 winner of the Great British Bounce Back competition was also revealed at Foodex 2014. The competition, which returned to the NEC following its success at the 2012 event, showcased the best practice examples from across the food and drink industry, recognising those businesses that have gone the extra mile to invest in the future of the industry.

The winners, British Bakels, fought off tough competition from a range of food manufacturers and equipment suppliers. The judges revealed the winners had demonstrated a commitment to investment in cutting edge technology and sustainable production following a £2.5m investment over the past two years, including £1.7m in new equipment and a new baking centre.

British Bakels, scooped the Great British Bounce Back crown from 2012 winners, the Fabulous Baker Brothers, who were also in attendance to share their mixture of crowdpleasing entertainment and informative culinary knowledge.

Contact William Reed on tel 01923 610228 or visit www.foodex.co.uk

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Trade mission helps Proseal look East Heat sealing specialist Proseal has taken part in a five day trade mission, led by Trade Minister, Lord Livingston, to help boost trade with Central and Eastern Europe.

Proseal’s participation follows Lord Livingston’s visit to open the company’s third factory at its European headquarters in Adlington, Cheshire, in February.

The trip was part of the UK Trade & Investment’s (UKTI) target of doubling trade with Central and Eastern Europe by £30bn by 2020. The four countries of Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary, along with five others in the Central Europe Network (Austria, Bulgaria, Romania, Slovenia and Croatia), have a combined population of over 100 million people, a combined GDP in excess of £1 trillion and annual average growth rates that in recent years have far exceeded most other European countries.

Proseal has already begun to develop business in the region following the establishment of a sales office in Poznan, Poland last year.

“The region is experiencing great growth in pre-prepared and convenience foods, such as meat and fruit,” commented Proseal’s Head of Sales and Control Systems Tony Burgess. “With the market for finished food products already worth around £150m, we are seeing huge potential for our tray sealing equipment to help companies deliver the convenience packaging solutions now being demanded by retailers and consumers.”

The five-day mission took in two of the region’s most important cities, Krakow and Brno, with delegates then choosing to continue to either Prague or Bratislava and Budapest. The mission included meetings with buyers, senior Government officials and trade associations to help companies expand their businesses, with commercial briefings covering key market opportunities, routes to market and essential background on the business environment, and a number of high level VIP networking dinners and receptions drawing in key local political and commercial contacts.

“This was an invaluable exercise which enabled us to learn more about the region and its opportunities as well as making a number of useful business contacts and introductions,” concluded Tony Burgess.

Contact Proseal UK on tel 01625 856600 or visit www.proseal.com

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Food logistics expert, ACS&T, has announced a new contract with specialist meat and poultry processors, Pinnacle Foods.

Pinnacle Foods manufactures a wide range of meat, including chops, steaks, slices and joints, as well as minced products, under the Wilsons, Pinnacle and Brockhurst Farm brands. In addition to supplying to some of the leading names across the foodservice, retail and manufacturing industries in the UK, the company also exports to Europe, China, Hong Kong and South Korea.

The one-year deal will see ACS&T provide tri-temperature transportation and storage for Pinnacle’s pork products. Items will be collected from the Pinnacle manufacturing plant in Guildford and stored at ACS&T’s Wolverhampton site, before being distributed by the pallet load to designated wholesalers around the country.

Graham Reed, Managing Director of Pinnacle Foods, said: “Premium quality is of upmost importance in our industry and we rely on our logistics provider to ensure products are delivered in peak condition each and every time. ACS&T is an expert in this field and we are confident that the company will become a valuable asset to our supply chain.”

Mike Rice, Business Development Director for ACS&T, said: “Our new deal with Pinnacle Foods is the latest in a string of contract wins and extensions for ACS&T and demonstrates our growth over the recent months – we look forward to building a strong working relationship with the business over the coming year.”

Food manufacturing giant 2 Sisters Food Group’s sister company – 2Agriculture – has announced a major capital investment to upgrade 20 of its poultry farms with industryleading biomass energy.

The new £20m heating solution will further improve chicken welfare standards, reduce CO2 emissions and reduce running costs at the upgraded locations at the farms that supply poultry to 2 Sisters.

The contract provides renewable energy and better breeding conditions for chickens meeting both market and consumer demands.

Historically with chicken farms, a large amount of ventilation was needed to decrease the humidity, CO2 and Ammonia levels leading to more heating expense to maintain temperatures.

Burning vast quantities of LPG, combined with regular top-ups of bedding was costing farms a lot of money. The new solution involves indirect heating from a water-air heat biomass exchanger, powered by a wood pellets source.

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considerably less waste.

Lionel Halls, Director of Agriculture at 2Agriculture, said: “We are always looking to improve efficiency and innovate where we can, so this deal not only ticks both of these boxes, it also raises standards across our estate.

“As the key 2 Sisters Food Group poultry supply chain, we are hoping that this contract will reap benefits right across the wider organisation.”

Staffordshire-based Mercian Power, part of Orchard Holdings, and a leading renewable energy and power company, has won the contract to provide the biomass heat.

Nigel Price, CEO Orchard Holdings/Mercian Power Ltd, said: “We are delighted to have won this contract for such a major supplier of UK poultry. It has taken us over 18 months of hard work to reach this point.

“Effectively this contract means that we are the ‘Heat Supplier’, as you would buy your electricity from a utility company, you can now buy heat from Mercian Power.”

Installations were expected to start April 2014 and run throughout the year, employing at least 100 contractors and operational and maintenance teams for the next 20 years.

Contact 2 Sisters Food Group on tel 0870 458 9700 or visit www.2sfg.com

Loch Fyne receive Royal recognition Loch Fyne Oysters is celebrating after receiving the UK’s highest accolade for business success.

The company lifted a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in recognition of its achievements in international trade.

Over the past three years the company has recorded exceptional overseas growth, achieving exports in excess of £3.8m in 2013 to Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa and the Americas while contributing to the growing reputation of Scotland’s larder.

“Winning the Queen’s Award is a pinnacle achievement for the company and a personal highlight of the 15 years I have been working at Loch Fyne. I have just returned from Asia’s biggest food and hotel trade event in Singapore where the strength of our brand in the Far East has never been clearer,“ said Sales Director, Simon Briggs.

“The award is an acknowledgment of the effort put in by everyone at Loch Fyne Oysters

to ensure the best possible product and service are supplied to our customers all over the world, who have shown their appreciation by their custom and loyalty.”

This is the second time Loch Fyne has won the award. In 1994 founder Johnny Noble made the trip to Buckingham Palace to collect the honour and since then his legacy has been maintained at the company’s base in Argyll. From there, international partners have been cultivated and nurtured, resulting in the exceptional business performance, which has helped the company grow down the years. When Johnny Noble first visited Hong Kong in the early 1980’s he recruited Loch Fyne’s first export partners, Elite Foods, with whom the company is still working closely today. Many of their export customers have visited the company’s home in Argyll and have returned with strong impressions and memories to aid sales in their homelands.

Contact Loch Fyne Oysters on tel 01499 600264 or visit www.lochfyne.com

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Bart acquires assets of OTP foods Bristol-based The Bart Ingredients Company (“Bart”), the well-known manufacturer and supplier of herbs and spices, is to expand into the wet ingredients market after acquiring the assets of Berkshire-based OTP Foods Limited (“OTP”) in a multimillion pound deal funded

by Santander Corporate & Commercial Banking.

Bart sees wet ingredients such as pastes and sauces as a primary growth area, confirmed by market statistics that show that this category is currently growing at a year-on-year rate of 15 percent.

Founded as Bart Spices in 1963 by Reg and Jo Bartlam, the company has grown to become one of Britain’s largest suppliers of herbs and spices. Bart led the market by becoming an organic supplier in 1998, pioneering the introduction of wet herbs with a range of ready-to-use pastes and being the first company to supply Fairtrade spice to UK supermarkets in 2005.

Bart currently supplies about 120 herbs and spices to UK supermarkets. Along with the acquisition of OTP Foods, a specialist in wet ingredients, the funding will allow for further organic growth and see Bart capitalising on other market opportunities and growth areas.

David Collard, Chief Executive, The Bart

Ingredients Company, said: “OTP Foods provides a natural extension to our business and a fresh outlet for our NPD skills based on real consumer insight. Our customer is particular. They want quality and pure ingredients. They want to be inspired and to try something new and exciting. They like authenticity and have a taste for the exotic. At the same time, they want products that are flexible and easy to use with simple cooking techniques, and they respond to meal solutions that combine practicality and taste.

“We can already boast several “firsts” in “wet” ingredients and we want to drive further change. There is ample scope for taking the consumer into new product areas, and we want to be the company that takes them there.”

Simon Whyatt, Relationship Director, Santander Corporate & Commercial Banking, said: “Bart is an excellent example of a local business with an iconic national brand. Its success is the result of an exceptional management team, whose understanding of the market in which they operate means they are consistently ahead of the curve. We were delighted to work with David and his team on this acquisition and look forward to supporting their future success.”

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Jebsen & Jessen and Muntons joint venture Muntons, UK, a leading malted ingredients manufacturer, and Jebsen & Jessen, a leading distributor of nutrition and life science ingredients in South East Asia, have signed a 50:50 joint venture agreement to manufacture speciality malted food ingredients in Thailand.

The new company JJ-Muntons (Thailand) Ltd is set to become Asia's preferred supplier of premium speciality malted ingredients to the food & beverage industries. The new venture is committed to a US$17.5m plant to be built in Chonburi, Thailand by the end of 2015.

The partnership brings together two companies with shared core values across the areas of customer focus, sustainability, food safety, ethical behaviour and environmental responsibility.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, Marc Deschamps, Regional Managing Director of Jebsen & Jessen Chemicals, said: “We are teaming up for success and growth in Asia.

Muntons’ technology and production knowhow paired with Jebsen & Jessen’s distribution capability in South East Asia is a winning formula for this joint venture of equal partnership.”

Alan Ridealgh, Group Managing Director of Muntons, added: “There is a tremendous synergy between our two family-owned independent businesses and this new venture utilises the combined strengths of both of our companies. Jebsen & Jessen is part of a Group with 50 years history in South East Asia, and we at Muntons are delighted to be able to cement this strong partnership with such a respected company.”

AAK acquires bakery fats specialist AAK has agreed to acquire the oils and fats business of CSM Benelux NV in Merksem, Belgium. The company is a leading bakery fats supplier to the bakery markets in Belgium, the Netherlands and France. The acquired business employs around 100 people and had revenues of approximately SEK 970m in 2013.

The business provides a variety of bakery fat solutions, margarines and pumpable shortenings. The acquisition includes the factory in Merksem, an experienced sales force, application specialists offering customized solutions, and a bakery innovation centre. The innovation centre will give customers the opportunity to work closely with AAKs Customer Innovation teams when developing new products and solutions for the bakery area.

“The acquisition will strengthen our ability to supply Bakery solutions in western continental Europe and create mutual crossselling opportunities for Bakery and CCF products to existing customer bases.”, said Jens Wikstedt, President Europe, AAK. “Pursuing our global growth strategy, this acquisition is an integral part of our company programme ‘AAKtion’ and adds important capabilities in Sales and Customer Innovation.

Merksem will serve as a platform for increased sales within, Bakery and CCF. Further the well equipped factory will complement our existing European manufacturing foot print nicely”, said Arne Frank, President and Chief Executive, AAK Group.

Merksem will start contributing to AAK’s operating profit during the second half of 2015. The acquisition is subject to approval by the competition authorities and following works council procedures.

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Crown expands presence in Spain The Lift Truck manufacturer now has three company-owned sites in Spain, offering comprehensive product and service solutions to its customers.

Crown, one of the world’s largest material handling companies, opened a new branch office in Barcelona, Spain.

During the last few years, Crown has been steadily developing the company’s share of the Spanish market, opening a company-owned retail facility in Valencia in 2011 and a dedicated Spanish head office in Madrid in late 2012.

Opening a new office in Catalonia – one of Spain’s strongest and most important economic regions – was the next logical step, according to Alfonso Valderrama, General Manager of Crown in Spain. “The Catalan region accounts for about a quarter of the Spanish market for electric forklifts by volume.

Our new facility in Barcelona, combined with our in-depth knowledge of the local market, means we can now respond very precisely to our customers’ on-site needs,” he explained.

By offering a comprehensive range of rugged, reliable lift trucks, tailored finance and maintenance packages, plus on-site support, Crown helps ensure that customers who need dependable solutions for everyday use – solutions that raise productivity and lower costs in the warehouse – are fully satisfied.

A large proportion of the Crown lift trucks sold in Spain are manufactured in Germany. Crown’s service organisation in Spain is supported by the company’s new Parts Centre in Pliening near Munich, which handles the distribution of spare parts across the entire EMEA region. From the new facility, Crown makes overnight deliveries throughout Europe, shipping parts directly to our service engineers’ vehicles or to endcustomers in many cases.

Ken Dufford, Vice President, Europe at Crown, described the company’s expanding retail and services network in Spain, adding “Although the Spanish economy is still in recovery, we are convinced that the country’s economic situation will continue to improve. Our third facility in Spain brings us even closer to our customers and gives us the structures we need to keep pace with the growth of this expanding market.”

Contact Crown on tel 0845 850 9276 or visit www.crownbasingstoke.com

RPA protects consumers and responsible traders The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) has carried out a trial olive oil inspection at the largest bottler in the UK as part of its preparations for enforcing new regulations.

A team from the Agency’s Horticultural Marketing Inspectorate (HMI) carried out the trial at UK Edible Oils Limited ahead of its inspection regime going live.

The visit was one of the final parts of the Agency’s rigorous planning for this new area of work and allowed the team to test its inspection process in a working environment.

John Marsden, Regional Horticultural Marketing Inspector and RPA Olive Oil Sampling Manager, said: “The Agency has a great deal of experience of carrying out farm and fruit and vegetable inspections, but this is a new area of work for us. To be able to hold a trial inspection in a state-of-the-art plant like this was invaluable. It went really well and allowed inspectors to gain a better insight into the practicalities that will be associated with this work.

“The visit confirmed that our procedures and approach are fit for purpose.

“Obviously the premises we will visit will vary widely from large state-of-the-art bottling plants like this one to smaller businesses and retail premises, and we will review and tailor our approach and current assessments as necessary.”

The RPA’s role in enforcing the EU wide

regulations, which came into force at the start of the year, will help protect and reassure customers that the products they buy are authentic and labelled correctly. It will conduct regular checks on bottlers and across the retail sector, which will include taking samples for chemical and taste analysis in a laboratory. Product labels will also be examined.

John said: “The reaction from the industry has been positive. People are supportive of the new inspection rules and are enthusiastic about their industry and the product involved.

“Our enforcement work will help ensure that poor quality and incorrectly described oils and the actions of a minority do not compromise the reputation of the industry.”

A spokesperson for Edible Oils Limited said: “We were very proud to be able to show our comprehensive quality systems and facilities in support of the RPA during this trial. The RPA system is very comprehensive and we welcome these changes as they provide both greater protection for consumers and responsible producers and manufacturers.”

RPA is an Executive Agency of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), providing a range of key services in support of the department’s objectives, including making rural payments, carrying out rural inspections, and livestock tracing.

Contact RPA on tel 0118 958 3626 or visit www.rpa.defra.gov.uk

Ofsted find “Excellent partnerships” at NCFM The National Centre for Food Manufacturing (NCFM) has been praised for the valuable training it provides to the UK’s food manufacturing workforce by the national educational watchdog, Ofsted.

As part of the University of Lincoln’s Holbeach campus, the NCFM is a key training resource for food manufacturing businesses.

Following an inspection of Food Apprenticeships and English Language courses at the Centre, Ofsted inspectors concluded that “employers value highly the very good training their employees receive, which is designed carefully to meet the very specific needs of their businesses; excellent partnerships with a wide range of employers are at the heart of this successful provision.”

The recent Ofsted report, which returned an overall rating of “good”, celebrated the fact that learners “successfully gain qualifications that have a very positive impact both on their

own working conditions and job prospects, and on the effectiveness and efficiency of their employers’ businesses.” Many NCFM students progress into more senior roles at work or continue their studies within higher education.

With a current body of 2,500 full and parttime students, the Centre serves the UK’s largest concentration of food manufacturing businesses by providing purpose-built facilities, which include a product development kitchen, food manufacturing hall, conference rooms and food microbiology and chemistry analytical labs. It works with local and national companies to undertake technical projects tackling some of the pressing challenges facing the food industry today, including new product development and factory automation.

Sharon Green, Head of Skills and Work Based Learning at the NCFM said: “We are really pleased with Ofsted’s assessment of our

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provision, which endorses the huge effort that both the University and employers put into raising skill levels to support the massive technical advances that are occurring in the sector. The inspectors were impressed with the level of skill and technology they observed.

We are very appreciative of the great support we receive from local businesses and would like to take this opportunity to say ‘thank you’.’’

The NCFM has partnerships with a number

of leading food manufacturing companies and plays a key role in supporting employers who wish to cultivate talent within their businesses, and develop their own food technologists.

Employers interested in learning more about apprenticeships in Food Manufacturing, or young people and adults seeking apprenticeship opportunities can contact Sue Long at the NCFM for more information, by emailing ncfm@lincoln.ac.uk.

Contact University of Lincoln on tel 01522 882000 or visit www.lincoln.ac.uk

Bibby and Morrisons’ reach third base The partnership between Bibby Distribution and Morrisons has reached a new phase in Q2 2014 with the opening of a third Primary Consolidation Centre (PCC).

The new centre, to be located in Kent, will expand the Bibby Distribution-Morrisons PCC network as the 3PL provider helps Britain’s fourth largest supermarket chain boost its inventory efficiency.

The new 10,000-pallet capacity PCC will draw in regular deliveries from a variety of suppliers based in the South East. Once consolidated at the centre, an advanced software system developed by Bibby Distribution for Morrisons creates full multisku, multi-vendor loads, which can be taken to regional distribution centres across the country. The result is that supermarkets will benefit from ‘little and often’ deliveries, in keeping with customer buying habits, and Morrisons can optimise its delivery centre use, slashing operating costs.

Kevin Yapp, General Manager for Primary Distribution at Morrisons said: “The PCC model that has been developed specifically for us by Bibby Distribution has already delivered substantial benefits at the first two PCCs, which have been in operation since April 2013.

The time is now right to expand out to a new region. Once all five planned PCCs are open by mid-2015, we expect to have taken out £20m of inventory whilst improving on-shelf availability.”

The bespoke partnership also allows Morrisons to drive its InMotion programme,

which increases backhaul revenue for the retailer. The use of PCCs means Morrisons can use its own vehicles returning to distribution centres to collect loads from suppliers at backhaul rates rather than factory-gate pricing, driving down costs while boosting fleet utilisation. That in turn slashes food miles and carbon emissions per tonne moved, reducing Morrisons’ environmental impact at no extra financial cost.

Bibby Distribution then supports Morrisons by providing additional trucks as and when required. Costs are further cut because the PCCs are located as close as possible to suppliers.

Ian Firth, Bibby Distribution Divisional Development Director, said: “We have worked extremely closely with Morrisons to ensure they have the right solution. We have created their PCC model from scratch, helping support the deployment of their other programmes. We are delighted to have developed the physical solution that makes the most of Morrisons’ existing and developing technology, and to have given them the security and peace of mind to benefit from future delivery network investment.”

Bibby Distribution currently operates two PCCs for Morrisons in Corby and Yeadon, covering the Midlands and North of England respectively. By the middle of 2015, the entire country will be covered by a PCC network, giving the £18bn turnover retailer absolute certainty around supply as Bibby manages deliveries from suppliers to the centres.

Contact Bibby Distribution on tel 0151 794 1074 or visit www.bibbydist.co.uk

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Linkx appointed partner for Kuka Robotics End-of-line packaging expert Linkx Packaging Systems is now in an even stronger position to develop and supply versatile robot-based solutions after being appointed as a System Partner by Kuka Robotics, manufacturers of industrial robots.

Linkx Systems was selected for this prestigious appointment on the basis of the company’s wide experience and proven technical ability in the design and manufacture of innovative packaging machinery.

System Partner status will give engineers at Linkx Systems priority access to Kuka’s specialist application support and design teams in the UK and Germany, thereby ensuring that Linkx Systems is always in a position to be able to provide its customers with the full range of benefits made available by the latest Kuka developments.

“In fact, we have been using Kuka robots very successfully for some time,” said David Hayward, Managing Director of Linkx Systems, “and we are delighted that we have now been formally appointed as a System Partner, as this will enable us to make even better use of Kuka technology for the benefit of our customers.

“This is particularly important as end users are looking for more and more flexibility and future-proofing in their packaging lines. In many cases, robots provide the best and most cost-effective solution. Today, only a minority of packaging systems use robots, but we fully expect to see robotic solutions becoming much more dominant in the not-so-distant future.”

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InterMopro, InterCool, InterMeat called off The freshness trio InterMopro, InterCool, InterMeat (21-23 September 2014) has been called off. Although exhibitors expressly welcomed the redesign of the last show in 2012, not enough companies have confirmed their participation for 2014, so that the industry would not be sufficiently represented.

Cancellations, reductions in space and above all the reticence of major industry players are not currently promising an adequate number of final registrations. The exhibitors’ turnout would therefore not do justice to the quality standard of Messe Düsseldorf or the interests of visitors from the retail trade.

The stimulus for the creation of three separate special trade fairs for dairy products, cooked and uncooked meat and frozen products came from the German market in the 1990s. Since then InterMopro, InterCool and InterMeat have been held in Düsseldorf as a trio every other year.

In the past few years, however, the market has changed dramatically. A number of massive concentrations have occurred, both in supply and demand, resulting in companies becoming increasingly international, so that the original idea had ceased to be relevant. To match this significant change, the trade fair format was adapted.

Says Hans Werner Reinhard, Deputy CEO of Messe Düsseldorf: “Working closely with the industry, Messe Düsseldorf has made substantial changes over the last few years, yet those changes were only partially accepted by the market. One element that made the situation especially critical was the proliferation of in-house exhibitions at German trading companies where it is now indispensable for big manufacturers to be represented.

“The decision to call off InterMopro, InterCool and InterMeat 2014 was by no means easy for us. However, in view of the current number of registrations and the lack of any prospects for a radical turnaround in bookings, we had to put on the brakes,” said Hans Werner Reinhard as he explained the reasons of the Messe Düsseldorf decision.

“Messe Düsseldorf has been and always will be a reliable and responsible partner of trade and industry. With this in mind, it was also important to provide some planning security for any exhibitors who had already registered and not to confront companies with shortterm decisions.”

Mediterranean Food, which was to take place as a première alongside the 2014 food trio, has also been cancelled.

Contact Messe Düsseldorf on tel +49 899 49 20114 or visit www.messe-duesseldorf.com

TRM Packaging plans for expansion TRM Packaging has announced plans to grow the turnover of the business to £50m in the next three years.

The ambitious plan to expand revenue by a third is backed by an investment of £8m to increase the capacity of the company’s onsite corrugator and the capability of the plant to compliment the £3m investment in a seven colour printer late last year.

The printer is now producing market leading process print on to corrugated and has given the Board the confidence to invest further to satisfy customer expectations.

This also means that the total capital commitment to the Lancashire site is now £30m and firmly positions TRM at the

leading edge of the market.

Trevor Maund, Chief Executive of TRM Packaging commented that: “This upgrade to the operation is a culmination of our plans to make TRM’s operation the most capable integrated box plant within the UK. “The success of the business has come from its focus on meeting customer requirements and developing the skills of the workforce to deliver the best quality boxes that satisfy the needs of the whole supply chain.

“We pride ourselves in giving customers solutions that best fit their business and this is a further demonstration of our commitment to that promise.”

Contact TRM Packaging on tel 01704 892811 or visit www.trmpack.co.uk

More floorspace needed for Indian shows Before the start of the Drink Technology India and the International PackTech India, the demand for exhibition floorspace has reached a new record high. The organizers of this successful trade show double feature (Messe Düsseldorf for the International PackTech India and Messe München International for the Drink Technology India) expect an increase in sold floor space of between 10 and 20 percent. Both trade shows will take place under one roof in Mumbai from 25th September until 27th September and present solutions for the international packaging, package labelling, processing, food and beverage industries. Both organizers share a special focus on the food processing equipment segment.

Already, both trade shows have an extra 10 percent more floor space than during the respective period two years ago. A total of at least 260 exhibitors are expected for both events; they will present their products and services in Hall 1 of the Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre. During the previous double feature in November 2012, the organizers recorded a total of 220 exhibitors.

This year’s number of visitors is also expected to rise. A total of 7,500 specialists visited the last event, this year, the hosts anticipate about 8,500.

Although the hall floorplan preparations for the dual trade show are already underway, interested companies can still register online for the International PackTech India (www.packtech-india.com) and Drink Technology India (www.drinktechnolgyindia.com).

For companies requiring support for their move into the Indian market or their trade show presentation, the partners of the Drink Technology India are providing service packages called: ‘Your success in India’.

Preparations for the supporting programme are also well under way. The International PackTech India conference with the title “Processing and Packaging: “Newer Concepts & Technology Update” was organized by the IPMMI - Institute of Packaging Machinery Manufacturers of India and the IFCA - Indian Flexible Packaging & Folding Carton Manufacturers Association with support from Messe Düsseldorf and Messe Düsseldorf India Pvt. For the first time, Drink Technology India will feature Round Table Talks: manufacturers from the beverage and food segment will present case studies to illustrate a specific topic. The presentation will be followed by a discussion with suppliers and the audience.

The overall subject of this year’s Round Table Talks is “The Outlook for Beverages and Food in India 2020.”

A second feature of Drink Technology India supporting programme is the exhibitors’ forum with exhibitor presentations on the subjects of “Beverage“ and “Food”.

The VDMA Fachverband Nahrungsmittelmaschinen und Verpackungsmaschinen (Food processing and packaging machinery association) is the conceptual sponsor of Drink Technology India and the International PackTech India, and KHS, Krones, Pentair and Siemens are official partners of Drink Technology India.

Contact Messe Düsseldorf on tel +49 211 4560 7739 or visit www.messe-duesseldorf.com

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BRC Best Practice Guideline for allergens Effective management of allergens remains a significant challenge to the food industry and the guideline has been designed to provide further explanation of the allergen management requirements of the BRC Global Standard for Food Safety. It will help individuals and companies in the development of robust allergen management systems and procedures that adequately meet the requirements of the Standard.

The guideline primarily concentrates on five themes: • Significance – the significance of any process, activity or ingredient should be evaluated by accurate risk assessments to determine the control or action required • Suppliers – understanding the materials that arrive on site is vital to allergen management • Separation – the segregation of allergens is a key allergen management control • Scheduling – planning activities to reduce the risk of cross-contamination • Sanitation – cleaning controls to remove or reduce the risks of cross-contamination The BRC Global Standards Compliance Team aims to make sure a BRC audit is carried out in exactly the same way, regardless of the product, country of production, certification body or auditor. This ensures the integrity and consistency of the BRC Global Standards

certification scheme no matter where in the world the supplier is located.

To achieve consistency across 80 Certification Bodies and 1650 auditors, the BRC has a comprehensive compliance programme looking at the overall management of the BRC certification scheme by the certification body – this includes an audit of the head office. 2,500 audit reports have been read and reviewed to assess how audits have been carried out, reported and how quickly the certification body adds the audit data to the BRC Global Standards Directory.

Individual auditor training and development will be assessed to ensure the certification body is supporting its auditors in a professional way.

The BRC award a performance rating for each certification body based on their service performance. This star rating (1-5) reflects the overall management of the BRC certification scheme and the rating achieved is published against the certification body listing on the BRC Global Standards Directory.

BRC global Standards have created several channels to allow anyone involved in the BRC certification scheme to provide feedback – these include a formal confidential complaints system, a manufacturing site survey following the audit and a 24/7 telephone hotline TELL BRC.

Contact The British Retail Consortium on tel 0207 854 8900 or visit www.brcglobalstandards.com & www.brcdirectory.com

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Information provided within the report includes efforts to reduce carbon and water footprints, as well as innovations in the health and wellness sector, attempts to reduce and recycle packaging and source ingredients in a more ethical and responsible manner.

The report provides an overview of the key areas within the area of food sustainability strategy, eg Fairtrade and organic foods, packaging light-weighting and incorporation of recycled materials, supply chain initiatives and reductions in energy and water usage.

The report contains in-depth analysis of the sustainability strategies currently being pursued by some of the leaders within the global food and drink industry.

In addition, the sustainability strategies currently being carried out by some of the world’s leading food retailers.

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Sustainability continues to assume everincreasing importance as a strategic priority for companies within the global food and drink industry. This is due to factors such as the continued growth of the global population, as well as pressure on the world’s food and water supplies and environmental considerations such as climate change. Pressure from consumers and governments for companies to act in a more responsible manner remains as high as ever, as a result of which social and environmental issues are being addressed n a wider scale by both food manufacturers and retailers alike.

Sustainability Strategy Leaders in the Global Food & Drink Industry is a new publication from Leatherhead Food Research, which updates the previous edition published in 2011.

The report discusses and reviews the sustainability strategies being pursued by leading multinationals within the global food and drink industry, and outlines how

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Seafood Guide covers available UK fish A guide to promote the huge variety of fish and shellfish available to consumers in the UK has been published by Seafish, the industry authority on seafood.

More than 100 species of fish and shellfish feature in ‘The Seafood Guide’ which covers all of the key aspects of sourcing and using seafood in the UK including provenance, sustainability and availability as well as hints and tips on storage, preparation, presentation and promotion.

The guide is produced by Seafish as part of its training and development commitments to ensure those in the food sector understand the seafood industry and the importance of providing quality fish and shellfish products to consumers. Copies of the guide are offered to the foodservice and retail sectors to help seafood enthusiasts develop their knowledge and expertise.

José L Souto, Chef Lecturer and Head of Larder at Westminster Kingsway College who helped to launch the new guide, said: “The Seafood Guide is a great educational tool that all will find fascinating, it is the ‘must-have’ manual of fish and shellfish, with great photos and explanations covering a wide range of not only species but all the other aspects of the industry.”

Paul Williams, Chief Executive at Seafish, said: “Consumers are increasingly interested in the quality and provenance of their food, so understanding and communicating issues around responsible sourcing and traceability is vitally important to those involved in promoting seafood. We have reproduced our Seafood Guide to provide the most up-to-date information and insight on fish and shellfish and inspire the UKs chefs and caterers to make the most of the wonderful seafood available to them.”

Contact Seafish on tel 0131 558 3331 or visit www.seafish.org

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Catalogue snapshots ICE solution to new EU regulation ABB’s portfolio Leading coding company Interactive Coding (ICE) is offering a solution to help food companies prepare for a forthcoming new EU food regulation.

Due to come into force in December 2014, the Food Information to Consumers Regulations (FIC) will set rules on how foods should be labelled and what information is mandatory as well as the presentation, style and positioning of this information. New rules for advertisements and distance selling are also included.

On average it takes around three months to plan, design and sign off a new label, and with some leading brands it can take even longer.

To help speed up the process of applying the necessary information, ICE has developed its CLARiTY® software, which comes as standard with all of its coders, to give users greater flexibility to make the required changes to labels.

Although a large proportion of the legislation will affect pre-printed label design the CLARiTY® software can specifically fulfil the regulation where it impacts on overprinted information.

The new regulation covers a number of key requirements aimed at making ingredient information much more accessible to consumers. Changes to minimum font size, allergen information, country of origin and nutrition labelling are also covered.

A key benefit of the software enables the user to select almost any Windows TrueType font in any size on the label. For example, a minimum font size of 1.2mm is required for large packs and 0.9mm for medium packs less than 80 sq.cm.

New rules requiring allergen information to be clearly distinguished from the rest of the list of ingredients can be met through the ability to highlight, make bold, underline or change the font for these details.

For meat producers, another important feature of the software is the flexibility of being able to add variable information regarding fat content onto the label.

The CLARiTY® software is also able to include full traceability, which will meet new rules for country of origin or place of provenance information.

Chris Simpson, ICE’s Managing Director comments: “The CLARiTY® software gives much more flexibility to our customers, particularly small and medium sized companies, who have less capacity, resource and guidance when regulations such as these are implemented.”

Contact Interactive Coding Equipment (ICE) on tel 0115 964 0144 or visit www.interactivecoding.co.uk

Mechanical power transmission products such as bearings, couplings and speed reducers are now included within ABB’s 2014 short-form catalogue alongside variable-speed drives, electric motors, motion control, HMIs (human-machine interface) and PLCs. The catalogue brings together the latest technology and innovations from the ABB range into a concise, easy to use guide to help customers find the right products for their applications.

It also highlights ABB’s ambition to offer packages of products throughout the mechanical drive train for end-users, system integrators, machine builders and OEMs; providing one source for all their product and service requirements.

The 96-page catalogue contains a drives and motors Product Quick Finder that provides speedy navigation to the right product by offering a brief description as to where the product can be used. For drives there is an additional Feature Finder which lists over 20 features such as enclosure ratings, ATEX compliance, cooling methods and so on and matches them to specific product types.

ABB’s recently launched Authorised Value Provider network is explained and details of all contacts are listed. Along with electric motors,

the network provides direct access to the new ABB industrial drive, ACS880, which also features in the catalogue. The power range is extended to 2,800kW in cabinet built units, with IP55 and IP21 variants now available.

There is also a range of factory-built multidrive cabinets and modules included to allow integrators to build complex drives systems.

Alongside ABB’s extensive IEC motors are its NEMA motors that are now available directly from ABB’s stock in Menden in Germany giving much quicker lead-times. The range of NEMA motors include general purpose industrial motors, heavy duty motors and explosion proof motors.

ABB’s IE4 energy efficient synchronous reluctance motor (SynRM) and drive packages also feature and now include cast iron frame sizes from 160 to 316mm in power ratings from 11 to 315kW. More powerful, high output SynRM motors in aluminum and cast iron frame designations are listed with frame sizes from 90 to 132mm and power ratings between 1.1 to 37kW for the aluminum construction variants. The cast iron high output SynRM motors have larger frame sizes available from 160 to 316mm with power ratings from 17 to 350kW.

Contact ABB on tel 01925 741111 or visit www.abb.co.uk/energy

Catalogue from packaging experts Flexico According to research by the MeadWestvaco Corporation, only 7 percent of UK consumers are completely satisfied with today’s packaging. From look and feel to practicality and reusability, packaging can make a huge difference to both the attractiveness and the longevity of a product, particularly in the food and drink industry. Knowing that 30 percent of UK consumers will switch brands if they have a negative experience with packaging, The Flexico Group has decided to channel its flexible packaging expertise into an improved range of products, creating a brand new catalogue brimming with innovative, ecofriendly, and customisable bags and pouches.

“Our made-to-measure closing systems and packaging solutions are all about first impressions”, says Paul Francis, Sales Manager of Flexico UK, “As food manufacturers make such an effort to distinguish their products from the crowd, we needed to offer the same variety of packaging solutions to facilitate that.

“Those in the food industry can now offer consumers improved practicality, aesthetic appeal, and the luxury of their food staying

fresher for longer. In the UK, we throw away 7m tonnes of food and drink every year, but better packaging could significantly reduce that figure, as it gives consumers longer to use the food they buy.

“Resealable options such as our new Zipgrip® Clicky have a tactile feel and a satisfying ‘click’ on closure, making them aesthetically appealing as well as practical. We have also introduced new box pouches, a gas and moisture impermeable Doypack®, clear sachets with attached hooks for easy displaying, and even little drawstring pouches.

Innovative design and closure-related changes have been made across our range, while many existing products have been upgraded to incorporate the new finishes and closures.

“The range of packaging products now available to the food industry is comprehensive, thoughtful, and ever-growing.

As 28 percent of British consumers have used a product again because of its packaging, experts are increasingly trying to appeal to every display and preservation practicality, to help customers form the right impression.”

Contact The Flexico Group on tel 01206 230351or visit www.flexico.co.uk

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Supermarket Ombudsman takes spotlight at PPMA Christine Tacon, the Government’s first appointed supermarket ombudsman, is set to steal the spotlight at the PPMA Show 2014, with a combative talk on the UK’s leading supermarkets.

The seminar session, which takes place on the first day of the PPMA Show 2014 at 11am, will not only shine a light on Christine’s work with the UK’s largest supermarkets but demonstrate her aim to work with associations like the PPMA to help encourage feedback from suppliers, whether its personal, anonymous or through a trade association.

Grant Collier, Head of Marketing for the PPMA Group, said: “After surveying the 367 manufacturers that took part in the government’s Automating Manufacturing Programme there is clear evidence that the reluctance to adopt new technologies, like automation is in part driven by endless squeezing of supplier margins by the major multiple retailers. The Adjudicator’s actions to remove trading practices will hopefully help to change this culture and encourage muchneeded investment in automation for the UK’s food industry – the largest manufacturing sector in the UK. “Christine has taken on a huge responsibility dealing directly with the supermarkets and we have no doubt this will be beneficial to PPMA members.”

As Groceries Code Adjudicator, Christine is tasked with ensuring that supermarkets treat their suppliers fairly and lawfully. With her responsibilities backed up by law, Christine not only can launch investigations into suspected breaches of the Groceries Supply Code of Practice (GSCOP), she can also name, shame and even fine guilty parties for any misconduct.

At a recent seminar organised by the Westminster Food & Nutrition Forum, entitled ‘The Groceries Adjudicator and the next steps for the food supply chain’, Christine outlined her plans to look at retailers charging suppliers hundreds of thousands of pounds for discrepancies on promotions going back up to six years.

Speaking about her own appointment, Christine Tacon, said: “I am sure that if we can increase trust between retailer and their direct suppliers, it will lead to improved efficiency and can only have a beneficial impact on the rest of the supply chain.”

The PPMA Show is the UK’s premier, free to attend complete production line event for processing and packaging machinery. Taking place 30 Sept – 2 October 2014, this year will see the event return to the sole ownership and management of the PPMA Group of trade associations.

Contact PPMA on tel 0208 773 8111 or visit www.ppma.co.uk

Tsubaki help with cam clutch selection The latest cam clutch catalogue from Tsubaki provides a comprehensive guide to the wide range of products available; as well as detailed information on the selection process and explanations of the latest design technology used to produce some of the most reliable products on the market.

The Tsubaki product catalogue is designed to meet the demands of a wide range of applications which are categorised by three main modes of operation: general overrunning, indexing and backstopping. In each case the design of the cam clutch is specifically engineered to provide the required function and accommodate the maximum load of the application.

The guide shows examples of different applications and describes in detail how the demands of each are met and suggestions for the most suitable product for each application.

From this point the catalogue provides a full technical specification of each product in the range to ensure that the correct model and size is selected for a particular application.

There are also details of some design features

such as the BR-HT cam clutch, which uses a unique cross section that provides positive mechanical engagement only when needed, otherwise it rotates freely, with no mechanical contact in the clutch mechanism which results in a greatly improved service life.

The extensive cam clutch range incorporates three main operation modes, overrunning, indexing and backstopping, with each function being divided into various categories based on the required performance. In the improbable event of the existing range not fulfilling the exact requirements of an application, Tsubaki also offers a custom design service, which can tailor a bespoke design for the customer.

The latest catalogue provides detailed information on the selection process and precise dimensions as well as the installation process to allow customers to find the best suited series of cam clutch for their particular application. The guide also provides maintenance information and instructions on lubrication to ensure a prolonged service life, even in difficult working conditions.

Contact Tsubakimoto Europe on tel +31 78 620 4000 or visit the website at www.tsubaki.eu

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Cash: What to do with it?

Awash with cash, 181 of the UK’s leading Food Manufacturing companies face a strategic dilemma suggests a new report from industry analysts Plimsoll Publishing.

An abundance of unused cash is sitting on the books of just 181 cash rich Food Manufacturing companies.

However David Pattison, Senior Analyst, says that this ‘cash asset’ needs to be out to work. David added: “It sounds strange, but putting this cash to good use for the development of the company can be a very difficult problem. Just letting it sit in the bank, although comforting, is not going to have a huge benefit on the business. Do you make an acquisition, make a large capital investment, or return in to the shareholders through dividends? These are not easy decisions for these companies with improving cash to make.

I look forward to seeing what they do in the coming months.”

David goes on to say: “Just over half of the 1000 companies researched have improved their liquidity and have increased their cash levels, which is a surprise given that margins are still under severe competitive pressure.”

Findings from the study highlight the split between rich and poor and concluded.

Rich • 561 of the 1000 firms can be considered has having improving cash reserves • These 561 firms have seen their cash volumes rise by 35 percent on average • 91 firms are now holding more than £5m of cash • How can they spend this cash and enhance the value and future of the business Poor • 439 of the 1000 firms have seen their cash levels fall • These 439 firms have seen their cash volumes fall by 26 percent in 12 months • 147 firms are running dangerously low levels of cash cover. Can they generate enough profits to improve the overall financial health?

Copies of the report are available by calling Plimsoll Publishing or emailing c.glancey@plimsoll.co.uk.

Contact Plimsoll Publishing on tel 01642 626419 or visit www.plimsoll.co.uk

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New certification for responsible procurement

Exclusive Product Contamination Insurance

LRS Consultancy (LRS), a niche sustainability consultancy, has launched a new certification – the Responsible Procurement Code (RPC) – to help UK organisations to assess and reduce the environmental, social and economic risks and impacts of their procurement activities on their business and supply chains.

The RPC provides organisations with an independent audit and certification based on an expenditure analysis and the evaluation of levels of responsible procurement and supply chain performance. The results of the audit help organisations to assess the levels of sustainability within their procurement policies and practices across their business activities and identify areas for continual improvement.

The RPC can provide a range of benefits for those that undertake the audit process, including: • helping to mitigate sustainability risks associated with regulation, operational activities, supplier operations, customer requirements and raw materials availability • identifying and realising cost savings • identifying and reducing environmental and social impacts • recognition of procurement performance through the award of a Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze certification • continual process improvement through regular assessments, recommendations and customised workshops • information to help organisations engage with their internal (finance, procurement, environment, CSR and marketing teams) and external stakeholders Dee Moloney, Managing Director, LRS Consultancy said:“LRS Consultancy has supported clients with sustainable procurement for over a decade, helping to raise the profile of responsible procurement and encouraging organisations and their supply chains to embed it into their ‘business as usual’ practices.

Willis Group Holdings the global risk adviser, insurance and reinsurance broker, announces the launch of a new product contamination insurance proposition, in partnership with XL Group, Willis Ltd’s Food and Drink and Faber Global teams, and in association with BRC Global Standards – the world’s biggest provider of safety and quality standards programmes for the food and beverages sector.

Recall Shield has been designed with the BRC Global Standards team to encourage and reward higher standards within the food and beverage industry. It is available exclusively to manufacturers that have attained an A or A+ grade against the BRC Global Standard for Food Safety across all of their sites.

Recall Shield includes added protection for companies through XL Group’s product contamination insurance offering which includes ‘Response XL’, a pro-active crisis and risk management service delivered by retained, specialist consultants.

The exclusive scheme, via Willis and Faber Global, offers greater protection with enhanced coverage and a number of additional benefits, including: • Pre-incident consulting and training workshops from crisis management specialists • Discounted premiums • Free BRC training courses • Free insurance protection audit from the Willis Food and Drink Practice Group Simon Bridgwater, Willis Food and Drink Industry Practice Leader, commented: “Improving safety standards in the industry has never been more important, and now businesses that demonstrate a safer environment

“LRS developed the Responsible Procurement Code to help organisations identify sustainability risks within their procurement practices. The RPC will help clients to respond to their sustainability commitments and their customers’ requirements and expectations for evidencing, implementing and improving good procurement practices – those that recognise and attempt to lessen social and environmental impacts of doing business.”

The responsible procurement audit tool is aligned with best practice for responsible procurement, most notably the UK government’s Flexible Framework and the British Standard guidance BS 8903. It also complements other good practice, including Environmental Management Systems (EMS), the ISO 14001 standard and the Social Value Act, to provide clients with an independently verified, holistic and robust assessment that evidences the sustainability of procurement activities.

Dee continued: “The LRS team has extensive, credible expertise in assessing organisations’ performance in responsible procurement and we are therefore well placed to advise on best practice and support organisations to achieve a competitive advantage and with their corporate responsibility.”

LRS Consultancy has vast proven experience in responsible procurement: LRS helped develop and manage the delivery of the [at the time] groundbreaking Mayor of London’s Green Procurement Code (20012013) on behalf of the Greater London Authority; was on the steering group for the development of the British Standard for sustainable procurement – BS 8903, and supported the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) with the development of its Sustainable Procurement Review and we are the exclusive auditor for this service.

Contact LRS Consultancy on tel 0207 936 9760 or vist www.lrsconsultancy.com

can also be rewarded with comprehensive insurance coverage and competitive premiums. We hope this will encourage more companies to take protection against these potentially catastrophic events.”

Mark Hutton, UK Underwriting Manager – Product Recall, XL Group, added: “In the food and beverage industry, a product recall can be costly.

There are the financial costs associated with replacing and destroying the stock, but also the loss of consumer confidence and resulting loss of shareholder value can prove far more costly. The rise of social media means that news of a recall can spread like wild fire so it is critical that companies have the right support in place. We understand this and wanted our clients to get more than financial risk transfer, so we developed Response XL which provides all our product recall clients with 24/7 access to our specialist crisis, risk and issues management consultants.

“Today, the solution created with Willis, Faber Global and the BRC, rewards companies that understand their risks and display the highest standards of safety with a really compelling insurance solution.”

Mark Proctor, Chief Executive Officer of BRC Global Standards, said: “We are delighted to be partnering with these leading global insurance and risk specialists to offer this exclusive product recall insurance to our A and A+ grade certificated manufacturing sites.

We strongly believe Recall Shield will provide enhanced cover and encourage higher standards within food manufacturing.”

Contact Willis on tel 0203 124 600 or visit www.willis.com

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Priorclave launches new autoclave web site Priorclave’s new web site reflects the company’s up-front policy of providing would-be autoclave purchasers with facts and figures that will steer them easily to identify the best possible steam steriliser for their application. The selection process begins right on the Home Page where answering a few key questions on the Product Finder, guides users to the most appropriate Priorclave available and within a given budget.

Priorclave is firmly established as a global autoclave supplier to a diverse range of industrial sectors that include food and dairy, pharmaceutical, microbiology and health care. The company’s success is built around its inhouse assets of strong design credentials and modern manufacturing facility coupled with rigorous test and calibration centre. These ensure that quality, robust autoclaves leave the UK factory to satisfy the steam sterilising requirements of every specific application worldwide.

With over fifty standard autoclaves, models including front and top-loading sterilisers with cylindrical or rectangular stainless steel chambers and with capacities from 40 to 700 litres, Priorclave has made the task of searching for you ideal Priorclave much easier. In addition to the Product Finder on the Home Page, every product range incorporates a quickselection guide to help easily locate the most appropriate autoclave for the laboratory application.

Evolved over more than 25 years this comprehensive selection from Priorclave includes a variety of styles including bench-top, floor-standing designs for mid and high capacity applications, power door versions as well as double-door autoclaves and choice of steam generation. For many there will be an autoclave to meet their requirements, however should a unique build be required this can be undertaken since Priorclave has total control over design and production at its British manufacturing centre.

Visitors to the new Priorclave web site will find it much easier to navigate, find product details plus a host of helpful information on topics such as what to consider when selecting an autoclave, information on the company’s extensive pre and after sales support.

Contact Priorclave on tel 0208 316 6620 or visit www.priorclave.co.uk

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Launch of new ECMA website ECMA the European Carton Makers Association is very pleased to announce the launch of their new and improved website.

The goal for the new website is to provide members and visitors with a user-friendly site which features a new visual design and is more focused on the users' needs, with improved navigation and functionality throughout.

The new layout, designed using the latest technology, allows users to seamlessly find their way around the site and is compatible with both browsers and mobile devices. Current and

prospective visitors to the site will find up to date information within our five key areas of communication: About ECMA, Publications, Industry Topics, Events & Promotion and News.

The release of the new ECMA website is another important step in the Roadmap 2015 ‘Unfolding the Future of ECMA’. To upgrade the overall positioning and visibility of the industry and the positioning of ECMA as the recognised authority and voice of the folding carton industry are part of the five key objectives of the association’s strategy.

Contact ECMA on tel +31 70 312 3911 or visit www.ecma.org

Packaging impact and optimisation assessment tool New Impackt Lite™ self-service packaging research offer, delivered via innovative online platform, is designed for tight budgets and short timelines while maintaining MMR’s renowned scientifically robust methodology.

MMR Research Worldwide (MMR) is partnering with ZappiStore, the automated online market research platform, for the launch of its new Impackt Lite™ packaging research service. Brand owners, packaging designers and packaging manufacturers can assess the impact of new packaging designs and optimise their new packs prior to launch, by conducting targeted surveys via the ZappiStore web-based service (www.zappistore.com/). This is complementary to MMR’s existing suite of consumer insight tools and it is hoped that this will increase the use of research in the packaging innovation process.

The Impackt Lite™ self-service research offer has been carefully put together to MMR’s specification to provide clients with a limited but scientifically robust, quantitative and accurate method for assessing likely success.

“MMR sees the offer of Impackt Lite™, via ZappiStore, as a ground-breaking addition to the suite of research options available and a response to particular client situations where budgets are tight and timelines short,” said Mat Lintern, Global Managing Director of MMR Research Worldwide. “While our focus remains directed at accurate and high quality research getting to the very heart of consumer decision making, MMR is always open to embracing opportunities where advanced technology can help to make the right solutions available to a wider audience at low cost and within rapid timescales.

“We hope that the availability of Impackt

Lite™ will lead to a rapid increase in early stage packaging research and help keep pack change projects on track, reduce lead times and most importantly, will help our clients use the voice of the consumer to make better decisions,” concluded Lintern.

How it works In a simple process, customers are asked to upload the packaging designs to be tested, customise an in-built advanced questionnaire, and finally choose the sample size and definition to invite the right people to participate. As soon as this is confirmed, the research starts immediately behind the scenes.

The data is analysed via an automated process built to MMR’s design. A comprehensive report is made available to the client via a web-based dashboard giving clear summaries of the findings that can be easily and confidently interpreted by client or agencybased marketing and research teams. At all times, the client can choose to ask for support from MMR researchers, who will then provide advice, online, by telephone, or with a more comprehensive full service approach, if required.

Impackt Lite™ is available now in UK, USA, France, Germany, China and Japan – with the possibility to extend into Australia and Canada in the future. It is available directly to ZappiStore customers as well as part of MMR’s full service offer to its own clients.

The service is complementary to MMR’s existing suite of services covering product, packaging, concept and retail parts of the marketing mix across all its cores sectors of food, beverage, personal & household care. All MMR’s existing methods continue to be available, including face to face research, eyetracking and facial coding techniques.

Contact MMR Research Worldwide on tel 01491 824999 or visit www.mmr-research.com

of Bakery Managing Director.

The position will see Lochlain head up the company’s Bakery team based at Gunstones Bakery in Dronfield.

Lochlain brings a wealth of experience, having enjoyed a 30year career in food industry management. His most recent position was that of Managing Director of Greencore’s Northampton food-to-go site.

Speaking about his new role and plans for the company’s Bakery business he was very clear on his reasons for choosing to join 2 Sisters: “I am delighted to join the company particularly at this point in time. To be successful, food companies need to deliver value for all their stakeholders: customers, employees, suppliers, owners and investors. For me this starts with organisational ambition and focus – a sense of purpose anchored in understanding customer needs.

Then it is about fully engaging people and creating excitement and passion for who we are and what we do. And then, importantly, delivering on our promises to stakeholders.

“We are in a very challenging sector, there is no doubt about it but the opportunities are still there. What is great about 2 Sisters is the scale of ambition and ability to adapt quickly and respond to change and opportunities. There is a willingness to invest both in terms of capital and people wherever potential exists. 2 Sisters has already announced major investment at several sites this year and I expect that the Bakery

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ICK MARTIN, HEAD OF GROUP TECHNICAL AT TAYTO GROUP, one of the largest snack manufacturers in the UK has become the 500th member of The Society of Food Hygiene and Technology 01242 282000.

Nick, who oversees the production of well-known snack brands such as Golden Wonder, Real Crisps and Mr Porky ‘pork scratchings’ from the company’s five manufacturing sites, employing more than 1,800 people, has received life time membership of The Society.

“I joined SOFHT because they offer a number of events that will be of interest and benefit to both myself and colleagues. Being a SOFHT member will give Tayto Group access to up to date best practice information from across the whole food industry, which can only be used to enhance performance”, Nick Martin explained.

Catherine Watkinson, Chair of the Society of Food Hygiene and Technology said: “One of my key objectives as Chair of the Society has been to increase membership particularly from technical managers in the food industry with 500 members set as the target. I am delighted to say that we have now reached that target and that Nick Martin will benefit from free lifetime membership and the benefits that SOFHT’s training and insights can bring to a food manufacturer like Tayto”.

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team will be taking advantage of this appetite for investment very soon, so watch this space!”

Lochalain’s arrival at 2 Sisters is the latest in a string of new senior appointments at the company, including Innovation Director, April Preston. It also follows capital investment announcements at a number of sites including Carlisle and Cambuslang earlier this year.

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ARTIN POTTER has joined Beko Technologies 01527 575778 to take up the role of General Manager. Martin has extensive sales and marketing management experience in the fields of pneumatics, drives and controls, transportation, process and automotive. He has a strong track record of achieving growth by the development of strategies, processes and high performing teams. Recent positions include Sales and Marketing Director at Phoenix Contact for five years and National Field sales Manager at SMC for 13 years.

Martin has a BSc Hons degree from the University of Leicester in Business Administration and Management.

Beko Technologies are compressed air processing specialists who work with many compressor companies as well as dealers and blue chip end user customers. On joining Beko Technologies Martin Potter has an ambition to make Beko Technologies a trusted partner, supplying the industry with optimised compressed air

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EY TECHNOLOGY +31 3455 09900 announces the appointment of Peter Wood as Process Systems Product Manager.

Peter is responsible for planning and managing activities that support the development and sales of Key’s Smart Shaker® suite of vibratory conveyors, which includes Iso-Flo®, Impulse®, and Horizon™ conveyors. He also manages Key’s other processing systems products including sizers and graders, food pumps, air cleaners, and more.

“Peter is managing important groups of products that help food processors increase yield and maximize product quality while improving productivity. He is collaborating with various departments at Key to ensure we pursue a coordinated strategy to satisfying customers around the world,” said Steve Johnson, Senior Director of Global Marketing at Key Technology.

“With Peter’s strong professional experience and his customer focus, he is a great addition to our organization.”

Peter brings almost 20 years of product and account management experience to his new position. He spent 10 years at the Packaging Equipment Division of Alcoa in various positions including Account Manager and Product Manager, and most recently, he was Market Segment Leader at Climax Portable Machining & Welding Systems. Peter holds a bachelor’s

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degree in mechanical engineering, a bachelor’s degree in business administration, and earned his MBA from the University of Denver.

“Key is respected as an industry leader with world-class conveying solutions and innovative processing systems as well as the most complete source of high performance digital sorting systems. Add the company’s unwavering commitment to superior customer service, and we have got a value proposition that is unmatched in the food industry,” said Peter. “I am excited to manage the product groups that include specialized conveyors and process automation systems to maximize the value these technologies bring to customers.”

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HE FIRST TWO STUDENTS SELECTED FOR HARPER ADAMS UNIVERSITY’S 01952 815365 only full-fees scholarships programme, to prepare them for careers in agribusiness, have been congratulated at a special ceremony.

Almost 100 students received scholarships, worth more than £200,000 in the current year, at the annual Harper Adams University Development Trust presentation event.

Among them were Jacob Irwin, 19, from Dungannon, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, and Liz Andow, 18, from Swettenham, Cheshire: the first two Rabobank Agri-food scholars.

Sponsored by the global leader in food and agri finance, the Rabobank scholarships are worth £9,000 in each of the three academic years of the student’s Harper Adams course. In addition, the scholar is guaranteed a paid sandwich-year work placement with a partner company.

This summer, Jacob, who has been sponsored by Rabobank since he began his studies in October 2012, will be heading off to work for dairy producer, Yeo Valley.

BSc (Hons) Agri-business student Jacob, a former pupil of the Royal School Armagh, said: “I would like to thank both Rabobank and Yeo Valley for this opportunity. I am still

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overwhelmed by the fact they selected me! I am looking forward to my placement with Yeo Valley and will make the most out of all opportunities that I get.

“This scholarship will give me the best possible chance at learning the skills that are needed to progress far in the agri business sector.”

Liz, also studying agri-business, who was selected as a Rabobank scholar when she began her course in October 2013, will complete a second year of study before working for salad company, Florette during the 2015/16 academic year.

The former pupil of Eaton Bank Academy, Congleton, said: “The scholarship is an exciting opportunity to be involved with an exciting and growing company well-known in the fresh produce sector and a household brand.

Working with Florette will provide me with an invaluable experience to learn all about the fresh produce sector, and I hope I can apply knowledge learned here at Harper Adams to benefit Florette.

“I feel so lucky to have been chosen to receive the Rabobank scholarship. Not only has the award relieved me of any debt worries after university, but the support shown by the team at Florette makes me very excited to enter the placement, through which I will learn about the countless aspects of working within a successful multi-national company, along with the challenges involved within the fresh produce sector,” added the Congleton Young Farmer.

Applications are now being taken for the third Rabobank Agri-food Scholarship, supported by retail giant Marks & Spencer.

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EADING SCIENTIFIC SERVICES LTD (RSSL) 0118 918 4085 has appointed Sarah Marshall as its new Head of Consultancy Business. With 22 years’ experience of the food industry, Sarah brings a wealth of expertise to her new position from previous work in ingredients and process research for Cadbury, in food product development consultancy, and as RSSL’s Product and Ingredient Development Laboratory Manager.

RSSL has for years used its food sector expertise to provide specialist training and consultancy to the industry in areas such as food safety and product and ingredient development, as an enhancement to its analytical services. The growing Consultancy Department aims to provide valuable support and partnership to businesses from an industry expert perspective. Speaking about her new position leading the Department, Sarah said “RSSL supports many areas of the food industry with analytical and consultancy work. Having so many subject matter experts within the business, it is now my privilege to harness their combined expertise with food in order to better support our clients with an integrated service.”

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EADING UK SUPPLY CHAIN SPECIALIST GIST 01256 891111 has appointed Lynn Brown to its Board, reporting to Chief Executive, Martin Gwynn.

Lynn joined the organisation in 2003 as a Management Trainee on the Graduate Programme and has worked her way through various roles across the business both in the operations and Head Office.

Prior to the Board appointment Lynn was in the role of Human Resources Operations Director responsible for the operational management of all HR teams across Gist.

One of her key achievements to date has been creating, implementing and embedding the company’s employee engagement programme, ‘Involve’. Launched in 2011, the ‘Involve’ programme has been designed to empower and involve the company’s 5000+ employees and create a “peoplefocused” culture at Gist.

“My appointment to the Gist board is the perfect step in what has been a truly rewarding journey” says Lynn Brown, HR Director.

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AMPDEN BRI 01386 842000 has appointed Melanie Ruffell as a Principal Food Law Advisor. The role is the latest in a series of expansions in the Campden BRI Regulatory Affairs team to meet a growing demand for its legislative advice,

training and consultation services.

Melanie brings with her nearly 15 years experience working with the food and drink industry. She has an extensive background in nutrition and health claims and considerable experience of providing expert advice on nutrition regulation and policy.

Her previous roles include Consultant (nutrition and health claims), Nutrition Manager for the Food and Drink Federation and Executive Director of the Joint Health Claims Initiative. In her new position, Melanie will be helping Campden BRI members and clients comply with ongoing legislation changes and working with them on specific projects.

Her expertise in nutrition legislation and policy will be an invaluable contribution as the team prepares for a challenging year ahead with the biggest change in labelling legislation for a generation – through the enforcement of the Food Information to Consumers (FIC) Regulation in December 2014.

Steve Spice, Head of Regulatory Affairs at Campden BRI commented: “We are delighted to have Melanie join the regulatory affairs team at Campden BRI. Well known within the food industry and with external stakeholders she brings with her a wealth of experience and knowledge, in particular her extensive expertise in the field of nutrition and health claims”.

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RCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY + 41 21 702 8400 has promoted Henning Ploetz to the newly created role of European General Manager, ADM Foods & Wellness, in the company’s Oilseeds Business Unit. He previously served as Business Director, ADM Specialty Ingredients.

In his new position, Henning will provide strategic direction for all Foods & Wellness assets in the region, including soy protein concentrate and lecithin operations in the Netherlands, as part of the company’s commitment to building its specialty ingredient business globally.

“Henning’s business management background and

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customer relationships will continue to be great assets for ADM’s Foods & Wellness business as we work to expand our portfolio in Europe and deliver high-quality products to our customers,” said Kevin Brassington, Managing Director, European Oilseed Crush and Origination for ADM. Henning joined ADM in 1996, and has served in a variety of business management and sales roles within the company. He holds a degree in International Trade from the Institute of Foreign Trade in Hamburg.

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EADING FOOD PROCESSING EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER, FOODESIGN +1 503 685 5030 has appointed Neil Anderson as its new Sales Manager. Based at the company’s North American headquarters in Oregon, Neil will be responsible for FOODesign’s sales operations, both nationally in the USA and internationally, as well as supporting sales staff.

Academically trained in mechanical engineering, Neil brings over 30 years of experience in the engineering and food industry, as well as sales and project management expertise.

Having previously worked in a range of industrial and food processing roles, honing his skills as an expert salesman, his handson approach will be invaluable in driving sales for FOODesign.

Neil will also direct and coach the global sales teams to optimize growth and performance.

Neil commented: “I am delighted to be joining FOODesign on the eve of its 20th anniversary year, and to be supporting its customers and teams across the globe. My previous sales experience both in the USA and abroad will help to maximize the company’s sales potential. I look forward to sharing my expertise to further expand FOODesign’s reach in the food processing equipment market.”

Joseph Mistretta, President, FOODesign said: “We are really pleased to welcome Neil to the team. With an impressive track record in achieving high sales growth and building customer relations, we are sure he will be a

great asset to FOODesign and will make a valuable contribution to our future development plans.”

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LOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH ORGANIZATION, NSF INTERNATIONAL +1 734 769 8010 has promoted two members of its senior leadership team to Senior Vice President: Tom Chestnut has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Global Food Division and Chandana Kathuria has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer/Lean Programme Leader.

Tom Chestnut has more than 25 years of food safety experience and eight years with NSF International, most recently serving as Vice President of NSF’s Global Food Division. He has led the NSF Food Division through multiple acquisitions expanding NSF’s food safety services internationally to include agriculture, food processing, packaging, technical, consulting and retail services.

Prior to joining NSF, Tom worked at Darden (parent company of Red Lobster, Olive Garden and Bahama Breeze) for more than 20 years, serving as Vice President of Total Quality and International Director of Product Safety and Quality, where he led food safety initiatives with suppliers in Asia, Mexico and Latin America. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health from Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois, with graduate studies in Administration and Management at the University of Illinois.

Chandana Kathuria has over 24 years of information technology (IT) experience, which includes 11 years at NSF developing and implementing a global IT strategy to support the increasing needs of NSF and its client base. The framework she implemented and continuously advances is the foundation that has enabled NSF to successfully expand its global infrastructure.

She also serves as NSF’s Lean Programme Leader, overseeing enterprise-wide Lean initiatives to improve client satisfaction, reduce cost and eliminate inefficiencies and waste. Kathuria helps to establish best practices

for NSF while working toward continuous improvement initiatives.

She holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Toledo and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the Delhi College of Engineering.

“Tom and Chandana have both played instrumental roles in helping NSF International and our clients grow and compete globally by providing the food safety and IT solutions they need today and in the future to further public health,” said Kevan P. Lawlor, NSF International President and Chief Executive.

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EMBERS OF THE FREIGHT TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION (FTA) 08717 111111 Rail Freight Council have elected John Carpenter, National Rail Manager of Lafarge Tarmac as its new Chairman.

FTA has said it is “delighted” to confirm that the new Chairman will take over the post from the April Council meeting, and will play a key-part in taking forward the work of FTA’s Rail Freight Council working with its ‘Agenda for More’, performance metrics and benchmarking, and reduction of Channel Tunnel freight train access charges to promote modal shift and the carbon agenda.

John Carpenter is no stranger to the Council, having formerly served as Vice Chairman of the group, at news of his election he said: “I am very pleased to have been elected chairman and aim to help build on the great work done by my predecessor Ken Russell. As demand to move freight by rail increases, the industry will have many challenges that the FTA will have a central role in facilitating. It is an honour to be part of this process.”

As part of FTA’s policy work on rail moving forwards, the ‘Agenda for More Freight by Rail’ has been agreed by the Association’s Rail Freight Council and includes objectives of: • More flexible timetables and service versatility • Pooling of loads to create viable train loads • Continuous improvement to

reduce costs and maintain competitiveness • More rail freight terminals Chris MacRae, FTA Manager – Rail Freight Policy commented: “We are delighted to announce the election of John Carpenter as the new Chairman of the FTA Rail Freight Council. This is an exciting time for our industry and we look forward to the challenges ahead. FTA wants to work with shippers to expand the outputs necessary for increased retailer and shipper use of rail freight. We also record the excellent work done under the Chairmanship of Ken Russell of the Russell Group who is the outgoing Chairman of FTA’s Rail Freight Council.”

In addition, Sainsbury’s Transport Strategy and Development Manager, Simon Polmear will become the new Vice Chairman of the Council.

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R ROSS MOLONEY’S TENURE AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE has been confirmed by the Skills for Logistics (SfL) 01908 313360 board. Having initially been appointed in the provisional role of acting Chief Executive in September 2013, Ross immediately created the ‘Attract, Develop, Support’ motif. This concisely encapsulates the role of Skills for Logistics in addressing the key challenges facing a Logistics Sector that needs more recruits and to provide better training and greater skills. Ross commented: “It has been a busy but tremendously fulfilling time since taking on this role in September, which I look forward to building on. Within the last six months we have worked hard at SfL to drive forward key schemes as part of our ‘Attract, Develop, Support’ role. These include the ‘Logistics Guild Credit Union’ and the ‘Certificate to Work’ and I would encourage you to read more about these schemes on the easily accessible, online page-turn brochures here: http://issuu.com/skillsforlogistics “We have also been developing successful projects such as the Military Work Placement Scheme, The Skills Calculator, the Professional Development Stairway, Local Logistics Community Networks (LLCNS)

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and partnerships with Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs).

Looking ahead, we are currently developing ideas around apprenticeships, traineeships and Driver CPC. As before, we will be presenting these schemes to the sector to gain support. Our role as enabler and commissioning agent is to seek funding for these, and other key schemes.

“To make this happen, however, requires engagement from logistics employers. There is clear evidence that employers care about skills, want to talk about skills and – given that collaboration is a key part of logistics - they are not scared of working together. By working together, the Logistics Sector becomes a powerful lobby group that will attract expert advice and help from Government agencies.

With all this in place, we can fix many of the skills challenges that we face.”

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ERCK MILLIPORE 01207 581555 the Life Science division of Merck, announces the appointment of Udit Batra, PhD as its incoming President and Chief Executive, responsible for the organization’s strategic direction to drive growth and product innovation as well as oversight of the worldwide operations. Udit assumed leadership effective from May 15th, 2014 and be based at the company’s USA headquarters in Massachusetts.

“As a global leader in the Life Sciences industry, I am very humbled and excited to be a part of Merck Millipore team and look forward to serving our customers globally,” Udit said. “As a former researcher who personally utilized the strong differentiated products that Merck Millipore offers, I have watched this organization develop over the past several years, and look forward to further building upon that success to bring continued value to our customers and other stakeholders.”

Udit comes to Merck Millipore from the Consumer Health division of Merck KGaA, where he successfully grew the business in established and emerging markets. He previously worked at Novartis Vaccines & Diagnostics, where he was Head of Global

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Prior to that, he served in a range of executive management positions at Novartis, including global Head of Corporate Strategy and Country President for the Pharma Business in Australia.

Udit started his career as a research engineer at Merck & Co. In 2001, he joined McKinsey where he worked across the healthcare, consumer and nonprofit sectors as a senior engagement manager. In 2004, he was appointed global Brand Director for the Wound Care Franchise at Johnson & Johnson, before joining Novartis in 2006.

Udit is a member of the WSMI (World Self Medication Industry) and the Chair of the Food Supplements Committee of the AESGP (Association of the European Self-Medication Industry).

He holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Princeton University and a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Delaware.

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HE BRITISH COATINGS FEDERATION’S Chief Executive Tom Bowtell 01372 365989 has been appointed to the European Paint Federation (CEPE) Operational Board, after a unanimous vote from the CEPE Board of Directors Jan van der Meulen, Managing Director of CEPE, said: “The UK are a very important part of the European Coatings community and we are delighted to have them back on the Board after several years of absence. The UK has been instrumental in helping develop sustainability initiatives for the industry and is also very proactive in areas such as lobbying, education and training.

Tom Bowtell added: “Regaining the UK’s rightful position at Europe’s top table will be instrumental in helping the continued drive to increase our lobbying effectiveness from the BCF and I look forward to contributing to the work of CEPE in the coming years.”

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FTER AN EXTENSIVE SEARCH, Charity A. Golden, MBA, CIA, has been named as

Executive Director designate by AACE International +1 304 396 8844. Charity most recently served as the Director of Operations of the International Gas Turbine Institute, a not-forprofit institute of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). ASME has more than 130,000 members and a staff of over 400 in offices in New York, Houston, Atlanta and Washington, DC. Prior to that position, she had multiple positions of progressive responsibility with the Institute of Internal Auditors, an international professional association of more than 170,000 global members, culminating her tenure there as Vice President of educational programs Charity is described as a performance-focused leader with 15 years of global association management experience in the areas of board relations, membership chapter and institute relations, research, education, marketing and exhibit and sponsorship sales. She excels in building strong teams and volunteer relations. She will replace current Executive Director, Dennis G. Stork who announced his intention to retire effective August 1, 2014.

Charity earned her undergraduate BSBA degree from the University of Central Florida and her MBA from the

Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College. She is also a member of several professional associations, including the American Society of Association Executives, Council of Engineering and Scientific Society Executives and the International Association of Exhibitions and Events. She is also a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and a Certified Government Auditing Professional.

The Executive Director Search Committee was chaired by, President Elect, Martin Darley and included President, John Ciccarelli, Past President, Marlene Hyde, President-TEC, Donald McDonald, Vice PresidentFinance, John Livengood, Vice President-Regions, Julie Owen and Vice President, Administration, Nick Kellar.

“We are delighted that Charity will be leading the AACE International headquarters staff as our chief staff officer.

Charity’s extensive background working with constituencies similar to our AACE International membership and her experience in growing an international membership while developing sustainable sources of revenue make the Search Committee confident that she is the right choice to take AACE International to the next level,” commented Martin Darley.

Contact Mogensen on tel 01476 566301 or visit www.mogensen.co.uk

Lower footprint, increased cooking capacity Global food processing equipment manufacturer JBT FoodTech has modified its Double D Revorack Multi-Purpose Cooker to enable both large and small food manufacturers to increase capacity by up to 67 percent, but on a significantly smaller footprint.

Unique to JBT FoodTech, the modified cooker means that, for example, a manufacturer with a 4-rack cooker can now upgrade to a 5-rack cooker, or upgrade a 6-rack to a 10-rack, but on a 20 percent smaller footprint. The low footprint model is available on all rack sizes from 3-rack up to 10-rack.

With the low footprint model the burner and heat exchanger, which on the standard model are located vertically at the side of the cooking chamber, have been repositioned to sit horizontally across the top of the chamber.

The Revorack Multi-Purpose Cooker can steam cook, roast or bake all in the same chamber, and is capable of any task in the further processing of meat, fish, poultry, vegetables and ready meals. It can also cook by steam or by dry heat up to 280 C. “Even before we developed the low footprint model, the Double D Revorack Multi-Purpose cooker always had a smaller footprint than any other cooker manufacturer,” says Ian Wallace, JBT

FoodTech’s Double D international sales and marketing manager.

“The repositioning of the heat exchanger increases the cooker’s height, but further reduces its width, saving even more on expensive floor space. However, there’s no change to the standard of technology or engineering. The benefits to food manufacturers are immense – larger operators who upgrade from a 6-rack to a 10-rack can increase capacity by up to 67%. And smaller operators who have limited space have many more options to maximise their capacity, while retaining the ability to process a wide range of applications.”

The Revorack Multi-Purpose Cooker has been a flagship product in the Double D portfolio of food processing technology since the brand was established in 1978. The cookers are available from a single rack up to a 16-rack, and can be customised to suit any rack or tray size. Double D’s precise airflow system ensures that products are consistently and evenly baked across each tray, and from top to bottom on the rack.

The company believes that the low footprint model, available in rack sizes from 3-rack up to 10-rack, will be of particular interest to manufacturers looking to replace old or outdated equipment.

Contact JBT FoodTech on tel 01506 857112 or visit www.jbtfoodtech.com

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presented to the illumination source and sensors. Mogensen now offers a complete range of spreader feeders comprising models designed to present a controlled, evenly spread feed to subsequent single process equipment items 1m, 1.5m, 2m and 3m wide and to the same range of four options in the double feeder version.

In addition to its spreader feeders Mogensen supplies a comprehensive selection of vibratory process equipment, including vibratory feeders and conveyors as well as vibratory and static screens, Sizers. Machines are available in mild or stainless steel execution, with or without dust enclosures, and in heat and/or wear resistant versions.

Smaller machines are available in food-quality finish.

Mogensen vibratory equipment is in use worldwide handling the most comprehensive possible range of bulk-solid process materials.

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Mogensen has introduced its largest yet vibratory spreader feeder designed to accept a feed from a relatively narrow, high-speed source such as a conveyor belt, and divide it accurately between two following items of process equipment spreading the process material evenly across the whole width of each unit. The new machine weighs 8.8 tonnes, and is driven by two counter-rotating Invicta vibrators, which provide a linear vibration stroke of 8mm; it is designed to serve two 3m wide machines such as vibratory screens, conveyor-type fluid bed driers, which require an evenly-spread feed at a low velocity to enable them to operate at their optimal efficiency. Spreader-feeders are also used to supply a carefully controlled flow of feed material to magnetic drum separators, and computerised optical and X-ray sorting machines, which require an evenly spread, single item thick ‘curtain’ of feed to be

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HPC Kaeser introduces new ASK series Compact and refined, but with significantly more power, HPC KAESER’s new generation ASK Series Rotary Screw Compressors made their market debut earlier this year. These innovative compressors not only deliver more compressed air with more savings, but also impress with their user-andservice-friendly design.

ASK rotary screw compressors are true leaders in their class when it comes to stationary compressed air applications.

Thanks to further refined Sigma Profile airends, an innovative cooling concept and high-efficiency IE3 motors, these cutting-edge air compressors perform up to 20 percent better than many comparable products on the market.

ASK models are available for free air deliveries from 0.79 to 4.65cu.m/min (27.9 to 164 c/m) and feature optional frequency control and/or an integrated refrigerant dryer. The integrated Sigma Control 2 controller provides efficient and intuitive control, while the energysaving IE3 motors and radial fan (with its own dedicated motor) keep costs for energy use to a minimum.

The new ASK models also impress with their logical, user-friendly design, which allows all maintenance parts to be conveniently accessed from one side for easy servicing. Moreover, when closed, the enclosure with its sound-dampening insulation ensures quiet and unobtrusive operation.

Contact HPC Compressed Air Systems on tel 01444 241671 or visit www.hpccompressors.co.uk

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Detectable rubber bands from Detectamet The new Detectable Rubber Bands from Detectamet help to reduce the risk of contamination because a food product or food ingredient contaminated with one of these rubber bands or part of a rubber band can be identified by the detection systems and rejected.

Elasticated bands are used for a number of essential jobs in the food chain, but they have also found their way into finished product. Rubber bands in ready prepared salads, in packets of nuts, and in soup are just a few that have been reported.

A grower of fresh produce can use rubber bands to hold bunches of products such as spring onions, asparagus and carrots. Many of them go into retail outlets, but these products may also be directed into a food processing operation for inclusion as ingredients in sauces, soups, ready meals and ready-to-eat salads.

Within a product process rubber bands may be used to close bags containing semi-prepared ingredients before they are transferred into the next process area where they are emptied into the mix, perhaps together with a damaged band that snapped apart.

“That ‘lost’ rubber band reappearing on the plate in the ready-to-eat food would not be welcomed” said Sean Smith. “We have been asked several times by rubber band users and multiple retailers if we could supply detectable and food safe rubber bands.” he explained. “So if the band is detectable and gets into the food it can be ‘seen’ by the detection system and rejected” Detectamet’s Chief Executive concluded.

The new strong bands are at the moment available in 80x6mm, 70x6mm and 60x6mm sizes. There are plans to add to these sizes in the future and special dimensions can be produced on request.

Because these high quality industrial strength rubber bands are intended for direct contact with food they have been tested and approved for food contact according to the US FDA regulations and the EU regulatory requirements.

Contact Detectamet on tel 01759 304200 or visit www.detectamet.co.uk

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Spirax Sarco Turbidity Monitoring System Spirax Sarco has launched a Turbidity Monitoring System for detecting nonconductive contaminants such as fats, oils and greases in condensate, enabling steam system operators to recover substantial amounts of energy that would otherwise be lost.

Such contaminants, if accidentally released into condensate, could cause the boiler to overheat, requiring a lengthy shutdown for chemical cleaning, or at worst, causing boiler failure.

To eliminate this possibility, some operators may discard hot condensate rather than recycle it as boiler feedwater. With condensate containing around 25 percent of the useful energy in the original steam, recovering it can substantially reduce water, energy, effluent and chemical treatment costs.

The Spirax Sarco Turbidity Monitoring System helps operators to re-use condensate by providing real-time monitoring, raising an alert if contamination rises above a set level, allowing the tainted condensate to be diverted to drain immediately rather than fed into the boiler.

The Turbidity Monitoring System can also be used to monitor the quality of other water sources, such as mains, demineralised and reverse osmosis supplies. This makes it suited to applications where water quality is paramount, such as CIP and SIP stations in food and drink manufacturing.

The Turbidity Monitoring System comprises a turbidimeter and a converter. The turbidimeter uses light in the visible and ‘near infrared’ range to penetrate the fluid medium.

Four sealed photodiodes detect any light scattered by contaminants. A fifth photodiode

measures unscattered light to provide a reference measurement. This innovative ‘dual channel’ method compensates for colour and other variations in the water to provide more accurate and more reliable results than conventional single channel systems.

The converter comes with four fixed and one variable measuring range, allowing operators to tailor turbidity levels to specific process parameters. Two independent setpoints can be configured to determine when the required turbidity thresholds are reached, to control the diverting and discharging of condensate when contamination is detected.

The converter has a three-digit LED indicator that displays the turbidity level as a percentage of the selected measuring range.

Contamination can be displayed in parts per million (PPM).

Steam system operators can also use the system to free up valuable resources as it helps to meet national and international standards for unmanned boiler operation. For example, all shell boilers operated in the European Community must comply with the harmonised standard BS EN 12953, which specifies maximum contamination levels for boilers running unsupervised for periods of 24 to 72 hours.

The new Turbidity Monitoring System complements the Spirax Sarco Condensate Contamination Detection (CCD) system that detects conductive contaminants. Steam system operators can now enjoy total protection against conductive and nonconductive contamination entering make-up water and condensate returns to the boiler feedwater system.

Contact Spirax Sarco on tel 01242 521361 or visit www.spiraxsarco.com/uk

Labcell introduces AquaLab Pre Labcell, the exclusive UK distributor for Decagon Devices, is introducing the AquaLab Pre water activity analyser, a new mid-range instrument with an excellent price/performance ratio. This fast, accurate and affordable instrument creates new opportunities for food producers who need good quality measurements without the expense associated with high-end water activity analysers.

The AquaLab Pre will be useful throughout the food industry supply chain for quality assurance analysis of ingredients and during production. Users can readily check that water activity is within permissible bounds, which is important for food safety, shelf life, taste, texture and production efficiency. Typical foods that can be tested using the AquaLab

Pre include cheeses, confectionery, cooked and cured meats, salamis, sausages, pasta and sauces. As it is so easy to operate, clean and calibrate, the AquaLab Pre can be used by operatives with only minimal training.

In common with the higher-specification AquaLab Series 4TE, the AquaLab Pre uses chilled mirror dewpoint technology to make fast, accurate measurements. Readings can be obtained in five minutes or less and the accuracy is +/-0.01aw over the full measurement range of 0.05 to 1.00aw. The sample temperature is maintained at 25˚C, so users can be confident of achieving consistent results. Final values are indicated by an audible alert and measurements are shown on an integral two-line alphanumeric display.

Contact Labcell on tel 01420 568150 or visit www.labcell.com

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Pacepacker offer 20+ robot options Working closely with two of the leading robot & mechatronic manufacturers, Fanuc and Festo, Pacepacker launched a new pick and place robot portfolio at Foodex incorporating the widest range of robots on the market. The range, which currently includes over 20 different options for food manufacturers to choose from, is made up of Cartesian, articulated arm and delta-style robots. This comprehensive range means that Pacepacker, an automation integrator, can provide a robotic solution to handle any food assembly or packing scenario.

Pacepacker’s Business Development Manager, Paul Wilkinson commented: “We have been integrating robots for pick & place and palletising tasks for over 40 years, but the use of robots to pick-up and pack food products is really starting to accelerate. This was reflected in the levels of enquiries we received at Foodex from a diverse cross section of end users, from snacks, to ready meals and flour producers. One enquiry we received came from a fish supplier to pick up raw product is testament to the growing interest for primary packing. With the recent introduction of IP69K certified systems food manufacturers are able to overcome barriers to automation allowing them to integrate robotic applications onto their fresh packing lines.”

As well as designing and manufacturing packing machinery for the food industry, Pacepacker is a robotics system integrator.

Working with Festo and Fanuc, Pacepacker can offer food producers and manufacturers the widest range of pick and place robots available on the market. Plus using their own in-house design team, Pacepacker is able to offer bespoke robotic solutions as well – the company has proudly won eight industry awards in the last 24 months for their automation innovation work.

The latest figures published by the British Automation and Robotics Association (BARA) shows the recent acceleration in the deployment of robotics by UK food manufacturers, revealing a 60 percent increase in food sector adoption in 2013 compared to 2000*. “When handling either wrapped or unwrapped foods, robots offer flexibility, speed and high levels of consistency. Along with a wide range of robots, with 15 different end-effectors to choose from we can handle products in single or multiple formats, including the most fragile of products like muffins or cookies,” added Dennis Allison, Managing Director of Pacepacker.

Fanuc UK Managing Director, Chris Sumner is also noticing a marked increase in uptake. “The most recent demands from producers relate to food safety and the use of robots to improve hygiene during the manufacturing process,” said Chris.

“Although IP67K certified robots have been

commonplace for many years, the very nature of a robot arm, with its many crevices and less durable construction materials, has in the past prevented it from working in harsh food environments.” Fanuc is one of the few suppliers in the marketplace right now that has manufactured IP69K certified systems. Its new LR Mate 200iD/7C articulated arm and M-2iA delta style assembly robot are both capable of operating in high-pressure, high-temperature washdown environments, meeting individual Retailer Codes of Practice (COP) and the latest hygiene and product line integrity requirements set out by the British Retail

Consortium.

Food manufacturers looking to gain more knowledge on the subject can use Pacepacker’s EEF award winning ‘Try Before You Buy’ facility to run tests and trials on their products before making a commitment to placing an order. At this year's PPMA Show, Pacepacker will showcase six different pick and place systems demonstrating the three main technologies - robotic (articulated arm, delta and Cartesian), electro/pneumatic Cartesian and bespoke styles - in Hall 5, Stand C50. *British Automation and Robotics Association (BARA) 2013 Full Year Report

Contact Pacepacker Services 01371 011544 or visit www.pacepacker-services.co.uk

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Spiroflow targets UK ingredients sector Spiroflow has launched the Cone Table Elite (CTE), adding to its range of bulk bag fillers available in the UK following the acquisition of Control & Metering of Ontario, Canada.

The CTE is filling technology designed to produce dense and safe bulk bags that are accurately weighed and stable when used with the most difficult ingredients, such as those found in the food industry and other industrial sectors.

Shifting tonnes of potentially dangerous ingredients is part of many production processes for manufacturing companies, which must have systems and equipment in place that adhere to the European Union’s ATEX Directive 1999/92/E, implemented by the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmosphere Regulations 2002 (DSEAR) act in the UK. Spiroflow is a world-leading manufacturer of ATEX approved conveying and bulk handling systems that meet regulatory requirements for transporting and handling powders and other materials in environments containing a potentially explosive atmosphere, such as sugar storage areas or flour silos.

Its ATEX compliant fillers, conveyors and bulk bag dischargers incorporate venting systems and dust prevention features to help companies maintain good cleaning routines.

Exceptionally well suited to filling ingredients that are hazardous, toxic, require

hygienic handling or are difficult flowing, the CTE features the patented cone densification table, hang weighing and hang filling. This provides the ultimate in densification and weighing accuracy.

This bulk bag filler from Spiroflow can be adapted for use with rigid IBCs, drums or ‘gaylords’ (triple-wall corrugated pallet boxes) and is easily configured for automatic pallet and filled bag handling. The single post, modular design allows easy access for rigging bulk bags of various sizes and is ideal for restricted space applications. Maximum bagging rates of up to 35+ bags/hour can be achieved.

Rob Hudson, Spiroflow Managing Director, said: “Bulk bags are one of the most convenient, cost effective methods of packaging, storage and transport. The CTE Bulk Bag Filler provides maximum product densification that ensures bag stability. It also means that you can put more material into your current bulk bag or use a smaller bulk bag for a given weight. Either way, operating cost savings are the result.”

The primary objectives when filling a bulk bag are to produce a stable package that are easy and safe to handle, provide accurate weighing and effective dust control.

Spiroflow’s whole range of bulk bag fillers, like the CTE, is ideally suited to the most challenging applications.

Contact Spiroflow on tel 01200 422525 or visit www.spiroflow.com

Refrigerant air dryers with free filters Hi-line Industries air dryers are supplied as standard with both an inlet, 3micron particulate pre-filter, together with an outlet filter for oil removal at 0.1micron, providing the dryer internal heat exchanger protection as well as maintaining the downstream air quality.

For any Tundra dryer product purchased during May, these units will also be supplied with free filter housings complete with filter elements for the model of dryer purchased, which could represent a saving of up to £1850 for their largest Tundra unit which has an impressive air flow throughput of 1605scfm.

This generous offer is believed to be unique within this market, and represents an ideal opportunity for potential users to benefit from the purchase of what are claimed to be the most competitively priced market leaders in the field, combining efficiency with both economy and performance. The offer covers the full 16 models in their Tundra ex-stock range covering throughput flows from 21 to 1605scfm.

The Tundra products operate with a minimal air pressure drop due to a unique heat exchanger configuration, while also maintaining a constant +3°C dewpoint. The range includes both 230V single phase and 400V three phase 50Hz models with optional condensate removal autodrains for additional energy savings. All units are designed for air pressure ranges of 2 – 16 barg with a maximum inlet temperature of 60°C at ambients of between 0°–50°C. The filter housings supplied free of charge in the offer package incorporate high quality pleated media units which are manufactured to ISO 8573-1:2010. They provide more than four times the filtration area than other wrapped or rolled media filters, while still ensuring less oil carry-over, with longer service life while still maintaining lower differential pressures. The large cross-section filtration areas provided also ensure minimum energy take-up during operation for maximum running efficiency.

Contact Hi-line Industries on tel 01283 533377 or visit www.hilineindustries.com

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tna reaches new heights Global packaging solutions specialist, tna, is pleased to announce the launch of the new tna roflo® VM 3 high throw vibratory conveyor. The unique high throw design achieves the gentle transfer of sticky confectionery and difficult products, such as loose leaf fresh produce, through increased vertical motion to improve product throughput and line efficiency.

Building on tna’s existing innovative technology, the latest incarnation of the tna roflo® VM 3 overcomes the specific challenges of conveying fresh produce and sticky confectionery. These products often suffer from clumping and tend to stick to regular vibratory conveyors. This can slow down, or even stop, product distribution, drastically reducing line efficiency. To prevent this from occurring, the new tna roflo® VM 3 high throw conveyor incorporates an innovative reaction base design, combined with an intelligent microprocessor, which achieves a much greater stroke length at a lower frequency. This allows greater distance to be travelled, both linear and in elevation, per cycle, and fewer times per second relative to standard vibratory motion conveyors, to achieve smooth transfer of these previously challenging products.

The tna roflo® VM 3 high throw conveyor is a full stainless steel wash down construction and, like all other tna vibratory conveyors, operates at natural frequency, greatly reducing power consumption. The pan material can be supplied in either dimpled or a standard flat finish, depending on the application requirements. Offering reduced surface contact with the product, the dimpled design works in synergy with the greater stroke length at a lower frequency to deliver the ideal conveyor for sticky and hard-to-transfer products.

Roger Treacher, Group Sales Manager – Conveying, tna, commented: “We are delighted to be bringing this new product to the industry. The new tna roflo® VM 3 high throw vibratory conveyor is a great addition to our extensive range of distribution solutions. Traditionally a challenging area for food manufacturers, the new high throw distribution system transfers sticky confectionery and fresh produce quickly and easily, increasing efficiency and reducing downtime for cleaning or repairs.”

Contact tna Europe on tel 0494 616087 or visit www.tnasolutions.com'

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Variants of GEMÜ 650 diaphragm valve The Ingelfingen-based valve specialist has added two additional nominal sizes to its product range of the GEMÜ 650 series, which is designed for use in sterile applications.

The actuator design of this piston actuated 2/2-way diaphragm valve has proven popular in the foodstuff and pharmaceutical industries for many years. With the addition of the DN80 and DN100 nominal sizes, the product range has now been extended further. This ensures product continuity from DN4 to DN100.

These additional products cater to the requirements of customers who were looking for a compact diaphragm valve in the corresponding nominal sizes. A basic prerequisite in this context was the suitability of the valve for use in a hygienic environment.

The GEMÜ 650 valve has an easy-to-clean stainless steel actuator and is equipped with an optical position indicator as standard.

Also the hot water cascade system developed by MMM (Münchener Medizin Mechanik) enables liquids in closed receptacles made of glass or other temperature-resistant materials (such as ampoules) to be sterilized quickly, reliably and gently. This plays a major role in pharmaceutical/biotechnology production.

GEMÜ valves are used to regulate the filling of the sterilization chamber during the process. This is first filled up to a defined level with de-ionised sterilization water. This water then circulates through a steam-heated heat exchanger and cascades over the item being sterilized at a continuously rising temperature of up to 121°C. In the subsequent cooling phase, the sterilization water flows through the now water-cooled heat exchanger and cools the item being sterilized down to a specific temperature.

Pneumatically actuated GEMÜ 554 globe valves control the filling of the sterilization chamber with water and the way in which the heat exchanger is heated by steam and cooled using water. By contrast, GEMÜ 490 butterfly valves are used in the circulation line, as these have significantly more compact installation dimensions yet very high flow rates in comparison with pneumatically operated angle seat globe valves of the same nominal diameter.

Furthermore, to meet these stringent requirements, they are fitted with highly resistant TFM™ plastic and FDA-approved silicone as a sealing material.

Contact GEMÜ Gebr. Müller Apparatebau on tel +49 7940 123-0 or visit www.gemu-group.com

Precise and fast large valve control Where process control systems require larger valves it can sometimes be difficult to achieve the required levels of accuracy combined with fast positioning. Larger valves, for example where flow rates require valve sizes of 200mm and above enabling flows in excess of 200cu.m/h, tend to be fitted with pneumatic actuators which provide significant positioning forces.

In these situations the positioning of the valve is achieved by filling the actuator with the corresponding amount of air, or by venting from the actuator. However, the air output capacity required to achieve fast positioning in larger actuators (with diaphragm areas of 1400sq.cm up to 2800sq.cm) is simply too much for normal positioners and accuracy can be compromised.

An added complication in these situations is that the positioner controls a volume booster that results in a much higher air capacity than

the positioner and this can lead to an overshoot on responding to small signal changes.

To overcome these problems control valve specialists Samson Controls have developed a control valve positioner package which ensures precise positioning with fast response times, over the entire operating range, for example strokes of 60mm and greater. The package consists of a positioner and a special hook up of several volume boosters with different air output capacities that perform this task.

Closing and opening times of less than two seconds can be achieved over the entire positioning range.

The flow control applications where the Samson package has been successful is for compress or bypass valves (anti-surge valves) as well as in petrochemical applications involving adsorption processes in moving-bed adsorbers.

Contact Samson Controls on tel 01737 766391 or visit www.samsoncontrols.co.uk

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Captivate™ O45 adds to Lab M’s IMS range Lab M has launched Captivate™ O45, the newest addition to the company’s Captivate™ range of immunomagnetic separation (IMS) products. The introduction of Captivate™ O45 takes to eight the number of products in the Captivate™ range for the isolation of Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli (STEC) strains associated with foodborne infection. The Captivate™ range already covers most of the requirements in pending European regulation and with the addition of Captivate™ O45 it meets fully the needs of ‘Big Six’ testing for meat products in the USA.

Captivate™ O45 comprises magnetic particles coated with specific antibody and is intended for the concentration of Escherichia coli O45 from food, animal feed, beverages, pharmaceutical or environmental samples.

IMS is the only specific E.coli O45 isolation process in which a microbiological culture is obtained. The highly selective Captivate™ O45 separates E.coli O45 from background flora in a sample, ensuring that only organisms having O45 antigens are captured. Particle-organism complexes are then easily inoculated to specific microbiological culture media.

Contact Lab M on tel 0161 820 3833 or visit www.labm.com

EXCM Mini H Handler brings high standard Festo, the leading supplier of automation equipment, has launched a new compact gantry, the EXCM Mini H Handler, which offers the industry a new high standard in precise, fast positioning. It is the world’s first production, off-the-shelf handling gantry to feature kinematic technology; this significantly reduces its lifetime costs. The new H Handler systems are attractively priced, while faster throughput, improved energy efficiency and reduced downtime combine to reduce operating expenses.

The EXCM Mini H Handler’s parallel kinematic system is extremely energy efficient compared to traditional Cartesian positioning systems in which one motor must transport the weight of the other. Instead, two motors act directly on the load via a common recirculating tooth belt. By sharing the load in this way, the robotics can achieve higher dynamics, and EXCM realises positioning speeds of up to 0.5m/s with less cost, energy usage and vibration. The Mini H Handler’s closed-loop servo controller can drive the end effector rapidly and accurately to any X-Y coordinate position.

The Handlers start from just A4 size with a good ratio of working area to total footprint.

Installation height is also minimised, as both motors lie in the same plane. Their robustness and reliability increases uptime; as neither motor moves, no energy chain is required, which eliminates drag and cable failure traditionally the greatest causes of downtime.

The Mini H Handler range currently comprises two products; the EXCM-10 and the EXCM-30. The EXCM-10 offers its kinematic benefits in a basic package, while the EXCM-30 supports a higher payload of up to 3kg, and high precision, with a maximum acceleration of 10m/s, maximum speed of 0.5m/s and repetition accuracy of ±0.05mm with ball bearing guidance. The gantries are available with six X-axis fixed stroke lengths up to 700mm and a Y-axis stroke up to 360mm.

The EXCM is extremely easy to install and control. The controller can be driven from any PLC or PC device using digital I/O, Ethernet TCP/IP or CAN bus network. With network-connected devices, users can directly programme the Mini H Handler with familiar parameters – X and Y Cartesian co-ordinates, vector speed, acceleration and deceleration.

Additionally, all devices can run Festo’s free downloadable Festo Configuration Tool (FCT). This allows a sequence of up to 32 positioning steps to be set up and downloaded to a lookup table stored within the controller.

“The EXCM mini handlers are incredibly easy to integrate,” says Nigel Dawson, Product Manager at Festo GB. “We supply the systems fully assembled and tested, leaving users free to focus on their core profit-generating activities rather than automation design details. With a single part number, users can benefit from our simple procurement process and reduce their process costs.”

Contact Festo on tel 01252 775000 or visit www.festo.co.uk

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Bauer Gear Motor launch world first Bauer Gear Motor, part of Altra Industrial Motion, is launching the world's first modular, stainless steel, IE4 super premium efficiency geared motor.

Building on the tried and tested Bauer permanent magnetic synchronous motor (PMSM) and aseptic drive technologies, the new stainless steel model combines the benefits of both and is ideal for use in hygiene critical applications where high footfall and frequent washdowns could damage specialist coatings.

Due to the special hygiene demands of industries such as pharmaceuticals and food & beverage, specialist components typically have to be specified which can withstand the regular cleaning regimes and guarantee clean operation without risk of contamination. However, because the return on R&D investment is slower for specialist components, the latest energy efficiency developments often filter through at a slower rate when compared to standard motor products.

As such there are very few IE4 super premium efficiency geared motors suitable for these applications.

PMSM synchronous motors offer considerably improved efficiency when compared to induction motors, even under partial load conditions. In real life application examples they have been shown to offer energy savings of over 40 percent when compared to a standard, asynchronous motor. Bauer is at the forefront of this technology and is committed to developing solutions for specialist industries where energy efficiency is a high priority.

Like its industry leading, IE4 Asepticdrive™, the stainless steel modular geared motor from Bauer is designed with surfaces which slope by at least 3° to prevent the formation of dirt deposits and allow the run-off of cleaning agents and water. The stainless steel construction eliminates the risk of the hygiene rating becoming compromised in the event of an impact or over prolonged periods of use in heavy washdown environments, making it the perfect addition to Bauer's range of super premium efficiency motors for the pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries.

Contact Bauer Gear Motor on tel +49 711 3512 8276 or visit www.bauergears.com

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Roll plant sets new standards A stainless steel, medium capacity, automatic roll plant range which sets new hygiene and cleaning standards, has been launched in the UK and Ireland by European Process Plant EPP. Called the Rex Futura Multi, the bread roll machine made by the world leading manufacturer Konig can divide and round up to 9,000 dough pieces an hour when working with six rows and up to 4,500 pieces an hour with three. It offers an impressive weight range starting as low 17g right up to 230g. It can also divide dough pieces up to 350g without rounding.

This process is achieved by simply changing the dividing pistons and rounding plate to the weight range and number of rows required and takes less than three minutes to complete.

The new machine is being supplied, installed and maintained by Epsom-based EPP. It takes its place alongside Konig’s smaller Mini Rex range and the Industrie Rex range that can handle up to 36,000 pieces per hour.

EPP Managing Director, Keith Stalker revealed that the company has installed well over 1,300 Mini-Rex roll plants throughout Britain plus several hundred larger capacity machines. The majority of all Konig machines supplied by EPP since the 1970s are still producing thousands of dough pieces an hour every day.

Keith said: “It is the reliability, versatility and of course their longevity that makes Konig roll plant so popular. Interest in them remains higher than ever as bakers increasingly recognise the benefits their gentle dividing and rounding action brings to their finished roll products whatever the dough.

Soft or firm doughs including white, wholemeal, fruited, hot cross bun, doughnut, brioche or pizza will not be a cause of concern for the Rex Futura Multi.”

Feeding the dough into the new machine could not be simpler: It is simply placed in an easily accessible large hopper that includes a light beam security system.

The scaling weight, required capacity, rounding speed, rounding pressure and rounding ‘eccentric’ are all controlled by the simple to operate Siemens touch screen panel (HMI) which also stores the settings for all the bakers’ products. The panel also offers diagnostic assistance for operators and maintenance personnel.

Apart from the expansive weight range the other striking feature of the new Koenig Rex Futura Multi that excites Keith is how it sets the new standards in hygiene control.

The main components of the machine including the dough feeding rollers, flour

duster, dividing star wheels and drum cleaning brush can be easily removed which then allows easy, unrestricted access to the areas where dough and flour are found.

“The ease of cleaning of the Rex Futura Multi really does set new standards for medium/high capacity roll plants,” Keith maintained.

Contact European Process Plant on tel 01372 745558 or visit www.europeanprocessplant.co.uk

Tong Peal become AGRISEP UK distributor Tong Peal has announced its appointment as the UK distributor for Swedish firm AGEC's innovative AGRISEP clod separator.

Using the latest infrared technology built into its optical scanning system, the AGRISEP detects clods, stones, wood or other inorganic material mixed up with crops during the harvesting process.

It is the latest addition to Tong Peal's extensive product range, offering farms and pack houses a low-cost solution that effectively meets their sorting needs.

Delivering throughputs of up to 50 tonnes of potatoes per hour, the AGRISEP is also

suitable for use with crops such as onions, beet, carrots and bulbs. It comes in three variants; the standard model, the Harvester machine for field use on dirty crops and the Stainless food processing machine for in-plant processing of washed crops or where food certified conveyors are required.

The AGRISEP is available to order in a range of sizes, from 0.8m to 2.4m wide, on new Tong Peal grading lines such as the popular Caretaker Mobile Grader, or as a retro-fit on to existing lines.

Unlike optical sorters which examine crops for defects, meaning some vegetables can be

discarded, the AGRISEP determines whether each object is organic or inorganic in an instant by scanning items in transit using infrared technology It then either retracts one of its separating fingers to allow unwanted objects to fall through, or gently delivers the crop on to a conveyor for further processing.

With high levels of accuracy throughout between 80-98 percent - manual labour time in the separation process is reduced.

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highest possible standards and where a small amount of crop rejection can be tolerated as a result.

Edward Tong, Operations Director at Tong Peal, said: “We are proud to be working with AGEC to offer such a high quality and reasonably priced piece of sorting equipment.

“The AGRISEP is versatile and accurate. It works just as well with dirty crops as it does with washed crops, and the amount of work required in manual inspection areas is reduced substantially when one is installed particularly after the EasyClean on a mobile handling line.

“It is available for a whole range of machine sizes, from 0.8m to 2.4m wide, and is simple

to use and easy to maintain. For the price it costs, the capabilities the AGRISEP offers will not be beaten.

“We are integrating the AGRISEP, which we import direct from AGEC in Sweden, into new orders built bespoke at our Lincolnshire headquarters to suit individual requirements.

“However we have already had a number of enquiries about the retrofitted option from existing customers looking to update their existing handling lines.

“We are confident it will add a popular extra dimension to the range of handling machinery we offer, and I personally am excited about the future partnership between AGEC and Tong Peal.”

Contact Tong Peal on tel 01790 752771 or visit www.tongpeal.co.uk

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Integrated processing and hygiene equipment Food processing equipment with built-in cleaning is set to deliver a reduction in labour costs of up to 40 percent as well as cutting down-time, improving environmental performance and significantly reducing the risk of cross contamination, according to Sharp Systems and OspreyDeepClean.

The two businesses are collaborating to combine OspreyDeepclean’s proven dry steam cleaning technology with Sharp Systems' range of product and ingredient handling conveyor systems. They hope to develop an innovative, chemical-free hygiene solution for food manufacturers.

The concept system is the first to clean both sides of a mesh belt effectively, sanitizing and vacuuming all surfaces and represents a major step forward in the removal of pathogens and allergens on processing equipment.

When complete, it is hoped that the fully bespoke system will be able to be fitted to most production lines and a wide variety of conveyor belt widths and structures. Different sizes of cleaning heads may also be available in order to clean multi-width belts with only one system in place. This concept offers a significant advantage in food production environments where space is at a premium.

Chief Engineer at Barry Callebaut, Mike Parkins said: “The combination of reduced labour and downtime incurred during the wash-down process as well as the reduction in spoilage will provide major cost of ownership benefits. This new equipment would help manufacturers to keep production lines

running for longer, at full capacity, with greater confidence.”

A great advantage of dry steam cleaning is that it can be employed on all commonly used materials and surfaces in the food industry.

Delivering improved bacterial efficacy, dry steam cleaning results in higher hygiene standards than typical wash-down procedures and uses very little water and no chemicals, providing immediate cost savings.

Thomas Stucken, Osprey Managing Director, said: “Dry steam is only ‘dry’ if it contains approximately five percent water. It therefore leaves surfaces virtually touch dry with slight residue: It dissolves grease, removes pathogens and reaches those areas where traditional cleaning methods struggle, whilst sanitising every surface it touches.

“If our concept goes into production, the reduction in the use of water and complete absence of cleaning chemicals will generate significant cost savings for food processors and manufacturers as well as being more sustainable, helping businesses to improve environmental performance.

“By removing the need for traditional regular wash-downs, integrated equipment could reduce labour costs by up to 40 percent and significantly reduce down-time when changing between different food products.

Because dry steam cleaning is also less aggressive than wash-down processes commonly employed, processing equipment lasts longer and operates more reliably, delivering further long term cost savings.”

Contact OspreyDeepclean on tel 01242 513123 or visit www.ospreydc.com Contact Sharp Systems on tel 01553 775050 or visit www.sharp-systems.co.uk

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Lab M launch of Pinnacle™ pre-poured plates In a move that marks a significant extension to its range of ready prepared microbiological culture media, Lab M has launched the Pinnacle™ brand, a new line of pre-poured plates. Pinnacle™ brings together Lab M’s extensive experience and expertise in the development, manufacture and supply of dehydrated culture media (DCM) and the expanded plate pouring capabilities at the company’s new UK headquarters.

The result is a unique combination of proven, high quality DCM prepared as ready-to-use plates by the manufacturer, under a stringent quality management system in a GMP environment.

“Our move to new premises in 2012 gave us greatly expanded clean room facilities and significantly enhanced plate pouring capacity, all operating within a strictly controlled GMP environment.

Pinnacle™ is the result and we have chosen the brand name to reflect our belief that as a DCM manufacturer pouring our own media the quality will be the best it can possibly be,” said Ian Morris, Lab M’s Managing Director.

“Our DCM products are used around the world by commercial plate pourers, and here at Lab M we too have always poured a selected range of media for individual customers and for specific applications.”

The first products to be available in the Pinnacle™ range are focused on food industry applications, an area in which Lab M has particular expertise. Listeria Chromogenic Agar for the isolation of Listeria monocytogenes and Tryptone Bile Glucuronide Agar for the isolation of Escherichia coli will be closely followed by CSIM for the isolation of Cronobacter sakazakii from milk and milk products and chromogenic ABC medium for the isolation of Salmonellae.

Also joining the range is Pinnacle™ mLGA, a selective chromogenic medium for the simultaneous enumeration of Escherichia coli and coliforms in drinking water.

As well as further commercialising its plate pouring capabilities, Lab M continues to offer a highly flexible service that enables the company to tailor media to meet a customer’s specific needs. The team is skilled in delivering to non-standard specifications, including the production of deep-filled plates.

Contact Lab M on tel 0161 820383 or visit www.labm.com

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Alfa Laval’s tantalum minimizes lifecycle costs Alfa Laval is launching a new range of tantalum heat exchangers that offer the exceptionally high corrosion resistance of a solid-tantalum heat exchanger, but at a much lower investment cost.

The combined benefits of lower capital cost, long lifetime and minimal maintenance requirements results in significantly lower total cost of ownership compared to heat exchangers made of high-grade alloys, graphite, silicon carbide or glass.

Unique surface treatment: Tantalum is one of the most corrosion-resistant metals, but it is also very costly, making solid-tantalum heat exchangers extremely expensive.

The heat exchangers in Alfa Laval’s new tantalum range are stainless steel heat exchangers that have undergone a unique treatment where a thin layer of tantalum is metallurgically bonded to all surfaces exposed to corrosive media. The result is maximum corrosion resistance and mechanical stability at a low investment cost, making the technology affordable to a wide range of applications.

Designed for the toughest conditions: The new tantalum range has been specifically developed for use with hot, highly corrosive liquids. The tantalum surface allows Alfa Laval’s new heat exchangers to be used with most corrosive media at temperatures up to 225°C (437°F). Unlike many high-grade alloys they can be used with mixed media and at variable concentrations.

The high chemical resistance and robust design minimizes service needs. The only maintenance required is a CIP procedure if the heat exchanger is operating in a fouling duty. The highly turbulent flow helps reduce fouling and makes cleaning-in-place procedures more effective.

The steel core gives Alfa Laval tantalum heat exchangers high mechanical stability. The robust design gives them much greater resistance to thermal shock than glass, silicon carbide and graphite heat exchangers.

The new Alfa Laval tantalum heat exchangers are based on plate technology. Thanks to a highly turbulent flow they have a significantly higher thermal efficiency than a shell-and-tube.

When comparing the efficiency of a shell-andtube made of non-metals, such as graphite, glass or silicon carbide, and an Alfa Laval tantalum heat exchanger the different heat conductivity and required thicknesses of the materials must be considered. By combining superior flow characteristics with the improved heat transfer properties, the new tantalum heat exchangers provide up to one hundred times higher thermal efficiency than non-metal shell-and-tube units.

This results in Alfa Laval tantalum heat exchangers having a much smaller footprint than designs based on graphite, glass or silicon carbide, thereby minimizing installation costs and allowing plant owners to expand capacity on existing floor space.

Contact Alfa Laval on tel 01276 413632 or visit www.alfalaval.com/tantalum

Vikan's new single blade squeegee Taking food safety to an even higher level, market leaders, Vikan, are introducing their new ultra hygienic fully moulded single blade squeegee designed to meet the increasingly stringent requirements of the food industry.

The new squeegee is also the ideal choice for safety floors.

Known for setting superb hygiene standards in effective, efficient and durable cleaning solutions, Vikan's single blade squeegee with its smooth and rounded surfaces offers both increased hygiene and easier cleaning.

Effective design features for increased durability and efficiency include a robust splash guard, a flexible rubber lip and an elongated body for reduced wear and tear on

the rubber lip.

Colour coded in nine colours and available in a range of useful sizes, the new squeegee is just one of Vikan's many tools and equipment designed to provide the food industry with wide product choice, amazing value for money, all supported by excellent customer service.

FDA and EU compliant, Vikan's products are autoclavable at high temperatures for maximum hygiene. The squeegee can be fitted to any of Vikan's handles.

As part of their customer hygiene programme, Vikan provide a free colour zoning service. Dividing premises into visually separate zones minimises risk of bacterial cross contamination and transfer of allergens.

Contact Vikan on tel 01793 716760 or visit www.vikan.co.uk

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Malvern Mastersizer 3000 new software New software for the Mastersizer 3000 laser diffraction particle size analyzer from Malvern Instruments continues to lighten the analytical workload associated with developing robust particle sizing methods for industrial applications. Smart new operational features, such as an Optical Property Optimizer, simplify and streamline the process of method development, while a new result emulation tool eases the process of transferring methods from other particle sizing techniques. A evergrowing range of integrated visual guides, covering every aspect of the operation of the Mastersizer system, provide the reassurance of Malvern expertise at the bench top.

Laser diffraction systems offer highly automated, easy-to-use, ‘push-button’ particle sizing for diverse applications across industry.

However, reaching this level of analytical efficiency requires careful development of a suitable measurement method. The new Mastersizer 3000 v3.00 software simplifies this by aiding users in selecting optical properties one of the last-remaining expert tasks in laser diffraction. The new version software also supports method transfer, helping laboratories to reach new levels of productivity.

The new Optical Property Optimizer (OPO) allows users to easily manipulate the optical properties necessary to calculate particle size

distributions from laser diffraction data, helping them to experimentally determine the ideal settings for a given application. Use of the OPO is explained in an embedded video, which joins the growing series of walkthrough tutorials covering all aspects of laser diffraction analysis for both wet and dry dispersion measurements. Clearly presented and easy to understand, the new video mini-guides provide expert support at the instrument, maximizing productivity. Finally, efficiency of a lab can be further enhanced through the application of a new emulation tool that eases method transfer between alternative sizing techniques, such as sieving and laser diffraction. This helps to ensure successful application of a method when upgrading to laser diffraction and allows direct comparison with historic particle sizing data.

The Mastersizer 3000 laser diffraction particle size analyzer delivers precise, robust measurement of dry powders and liquid dispersions across the milli-, micro- and nanometer size range, with an extended dynamic range that spans 0.01-3500micron. The new software advances the capabilities of the laser diffraction user interface, supplying those with limited experience of particle sizing with the support needed to confidently access the full capabilities of the Mastersizer system.

Contact Malvern Instruments on tel 01684 892456 or visit www.malvern.com/mastersizer3000

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HRS new scraped surface heat exchanger HRS has launched a new scraped surface heat exchanger to the market called the HRSRotex. The HRS-Rotex is a rotary scraped surface heat exchanger that brings new patent pending technology to the market. Traditional rotary scraped surface heat exchangers work on the principle of a tube in tube design and therefore are limited in capacity.

HRS has come up with a novel system to make a rotary scraped surface heat exchanger possible with a multi tube design. This means that capacity per module is increased considerably, reducing capital investment.

New product innovation has not stopped there. Another feature included is the fitting of a helical screw design on the scraper system. This helical screw helps to push the product forward during operation and further helps to reduce pumping costs when a system operates with the HRS-Rotex system.

Also a radical new approach is given to the service side of the heat exchanger. A new and improved baffle design helps to increase fluid velocities and further boosts heat transfer.

Marcos Alarcon, chief designer at HRS Heat Exchanger’s commented: “Great thought has gone into the HRS-Rotex concept. We have spent many hours analysing existing rotary scraped surface heat exchange technology, identifying shortcomings and have engineered new solutions. We believe that the HRS-Rotex concept that has come out of this process will help our customer reduce their capital and operational expenditure for difficult heat transfer applications.”

Matt Hale, International Sales Manager at HRS Heat Exchangers explains how the new HRS-Rotex fits into the existing HRS product line: “The HRS-Rotex is complementary technology to the other scraped surface technology we offer – The HRS Unicus. We have come to realise that the HRS Unicus is the ideal technology for evaporation of fouling liquids and large duty heat exchange applications with difficult fluids. However, for smaller duties involving high viscosities and fouling problems, the new HRS-Rotex technology provides a better solution towards efficient heat exchange. The combination of both technologies positions HRS Heat Exchangers in a unique way. For any type of application where scraped surface heat exchangers are needed, we bring the optimised solution being able to pick from multiple technologies”.

Contact HRS Heat Exchangers on tel 01923 232335 or visit www.hrs-heatexchangers.com

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ALLERGY & FREE FROM SHOW This 3-day trade show takes place at the Grand Hall, Olympia, London.

www.allergyshow.co.uk THE BUSINESS OF FOOD & DRINK Five days of insightful and engaging events for the food and drinks industry and the Food & Drink Exporters Association Summer Network Forum. The event is based at the IFB Hub, Man Island, Liverpool.

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NOTTINGHAM FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL This new Food Festival will take place in Nottingham.

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This 6th European conference on sensory and consumer research will take place at the Bella Center, Copenhagen, Denmark.

LABELEXPO AMERICAS This 25th trade exhibition for label and package printing will take place in Chicago, USA.

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17th WORLD CONGRESS OF IUFoST The International Union of Food Science and Technology conference entitled: ‘Research that Resonates’ and the IUFoST Expo take place for five days in Montreal, Canada.

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INTERPOMA This ninth international apple trade show will take place in Bolzano, South Tyrol.

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DRINK TECHNOLOGY INDIA & INTERNATIONAL PACK TECH INDIA These two shows will for the third time appear at the Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC), Mumbai, India.

visit www.drintechnology-india-com & www.packtech-India.com

30 Sep/ 1 Oct

LUXURY PACKAGING CONFERENCE This conference will take place at the Business Design Centre, London, alongside with the Luxury Packaging Exhibition.

visit www.easyFairs.com/Luxury Conference

30 Sep/ 1 Oct

PACKAGING INNOVATION This show will take place at the Business Design Centre, Islington, London.

visit www.easyFairs.com/PIUK

30 Sep/

PPMA SHOW This annual packaging and food

2 Oct machinery trade show will take place at the NEC, Birmingham.

visit www.ppma.co.uk

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OCTOBER

7-9

OILSEED & GRAIN TRADE SUMMIT This 9th annual summit will take place in New Orleans, USA.

visit www.conferences@soatech.com

7-10

TOKYO PACK This 4-day trade exhibition with more than 2,600 stands, organized by the Japan Packaging Institute will take place at the Tokyo Big Sight international exhibition centre.

visit www.tokyo-pack.jp/en

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SIAL This exhibition of food products, food ingredients, wines and spirits will take place in the Paris Nord, Villepinte exhibition centre, France.

MACFRUT This international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable supply chain will take place in Cesena, Italy.

20-22 24-26

This exhibition of technologies and solutions for the food industry will take place in Parma, Italy.

Entitled ‘The Future begins Here’ this annual conference will take place at the David InterContinental Hotel, Tel Aviv in Israel.

This exhibition will take place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, in UAE.

2-4

PACK EXPO EAST This packaging and processing technology will take place at the Pennsylvania Convention Centre in Philadelphia, USA.

MARCH

22-25

IFE - THE INTERNATIONAL FOOD & DRINK EVENT This UK’s largest international food and drink trade event will take place at ExCel, London.

visit www.freshmontgomery.co.uk

22-25

pro2pac The complete food and drink processing and packaging event runs along side IFE at ExCeL, London.

visit www.freshmontgomery.co.uk These events will take place at the McCormick Place, Chicago, USA.

INTERNATIONAL FOODTEC INDIA This exhibition and conference for food processing, packaging, ingredients, beverages, cooling and refrigeration, will take place in Mumbai, India.

PACKEX India This international exhibition on packaging materials, technology, equipment and supplies, will take place in Mumbai, India.

visit www.packexindia.com

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MIDDLE EAST PACK

PACK EXPO/PHARMA EXPO

visit www.foodtecindia.com

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This trade show is dedicated to the production, storage and marketing of apples will take place in Bolzano South Tyrol, Italy.

FEBRUARY 2015

WORLD DAIRY SUMMIT

visit www.packexpo.com

14-16

INTERPOMA

visit www.middleeastpack.com

NOVEMBER

14-16

This exhibition will take place in Paris Nord, Villepinte, France.

visit www.PMMI.org and Packexpo.com

visit www.wds2014.com

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EMBALLAGE + MANUTENTION

CIBUS TEC FOOD PACK

visit www.cibustec.@fieraparma.it

27-31

www.all4pack.com

visit www.interpoma.co

visit www.mcfrut.com

27-31

This packaging, processing, printing and handling exhibition will take place at Paris Nord, Villepinte, France.

visit www.comexposium.

This first congress will take place at Porto, Portugal.

visit www.sial.com

24-25

visit

FOOD STRUCTURE DESIGN

visit www.skyros-congressos.pt/foodstructure

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17-20

EMBALLAGE PACKAGING EXHIBITION

APRIL

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PRO-SWEETS CONFERENCE This conference on ingredients, packaging and processing technology for the confectionery industry will take place in Cologne, Germany.

visit www.prosweets-cologne.com

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Fabergé-inspired Easter Eggs by Demarquette

Chilli adds bite to devilish meatballs Wonderfully named Devilishly Spiced Pork Chilli Meatballs and Meat Bites are the perfect ingredients for caterers and ready meal and snack manufacturers seeking to add ‘pzazz’ to snacks.

Both products strongly feature chillies – a spice unforgettably introduced to Europe by 16th century adventurers returning from Brazil, the home of this year’s football spectacular.

From Snowbird Foods, the bites and balls are fully cooked and frozen at the factory

stage so they simply need heating (in seconds in a microwave) to ready them for service.

The 4g meat bites deliver a memorable and well proven taste bonus when added to pizzas and caterers have found they have also added repeat–purchase interest to soups, quiches, meat patties, pies and even specialised versions of a Ploughman’s (drop the sour pickle)!

The larger, 15g meatballs go well in wraps, sandwiches and, lined up, on top-cut rolls.

They also function as finger food served with fries or jacket wedges and mini corn cobs.

Contact Snowbird Foods on tel 0208 805 9222 or visit www.snowbirdfoods.co.uk

Taking inspiration from the famous Fabergé Egg, Marc Demarquette has created a contemporary Easter Egg trio in classically timeless chocolate caramel flavours of Banoffee, Key Lime and Sea Salt Caramel.

At Demarquette, Fine Chocolates Master Chocolatier, Marc Demarquette has created hand-painted designer chocolate eggs that are filled with deliciously creamy caramel in Banoffee, Key Lime and Sea Salted flavours. The unique colourful design on the eggs, which sets out to capture a spirit of liveliness and fun, is inspired by Fabergé's dynamic and exuberant Spiral Egg collection.

Presented by the half dozen hen size eggs or dozen quail sized eggs, they are made in either Demarquette's award winning 71.1 percent CacaoLux pure dark chocolate for the Salted Caramel egg or a smooth triple origin milk chocolate for both the Tangy Key lime and the sweet Banoffee eggs Contact Demarquette on tel 0207 460 3348 or visit www.demarquette.co.uk

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Scotty “beet” a new tune Scotty Brand, an umbrella brand for premium seasonal Scottish produce has introduced three new salad pots to its collection.

These delicious 250g salad pots are full of nutritional ingredients and are available in ASDA stores in Scotland.

Scotty Brand Beetroot in sweet & sour sauce – a convenient mix of delicious perfectly cubed beetroot chunks with added sweet and sour sauce providing the perfect flavoursome combination.

Scotty Brand Smokey BBQ Cheese Coleslaw – this traditional salad with a mix of cabbage and carrot has added ingredients of cheese and spices to create a distinctive creamy choice of coleslaw.

Scotty Brand Sweet Chilli & Cranberry Coleslaw - cabbage, carrot and cranberries are mixed together with a variety of spices to create this mouthwatering recipe that offers an alternative twist to the traditional version.

Scotty Brand was first launched in 1948 by Albert Bartlett, a basket weaver on Clydeside who wanted to support his family and began boiling up beetroot in an old tin bath, selling it under the name Scotty Brand.

Michael Jarvis, Head of Marketing for Scotty Brand said: “Although these salad pots are a new introduction to our portfolio this season, they really mark a return to our roots since this is how the brand began.”

The salad pots are prepared and packed by Scotia Produce, based in the Clyde Valley, Scotland, and are an addition to the two original salad pots of Scotty Brand Coleslaw and Scotty Brand Potato salad launched last year. Scotia Produce was established by the Adams family in Lanarkshire, who oversee every step of the production process.

Michael Jarvis added: “Our new salad pots are an ideal accompaniment to salads as well as most main dishes – and they are particularly perfect for summer Barbeques. Many of Scotty Brand’s products are an easy convenient choice for our busy shoppers, especially mums, trying to juggle kids, home and job.

They want to provide a proper nutritious meal but often lack the time for all the vegetable preparation. Scotty Brand’s logo gives them that reassurance of quality combined with a sensible price to help them make a quick and easy decision in their busy days.”

Contact Scotty Brand on tel 01236 771740 or visit www.scottybrand.com

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The new Fruity Craze Welcome to the new Craze. Six fruit flavoured disposable electronic shishas that will create a taste explosion in your mouth.

‘Shisha’ is an ancient Eastern custom that has been around for thousands of years. Shisha is as popular today as it has ever been, and it is popularity has been growing steadily within the UK over the last thirty years. People have been travelling the world and discovering new and exciting cultures and the traditions that those cultures follow, and so shisha was introduced into the UK. Since the smoking ban was introduced there has been no way to enjoy the vibrant taste of

shisha in public, until now.

The new Craze E-shisha has been developed to answer the growing need for a tobacco and nicotine free way of enjoying shisha. Using state of the art electronic cigarette technology, but without the nicotine that e-cigs contain, Craze have brought six fantastic flavours for you to enjoy. All that each Craze e-shisha contains is water, a little propylene glycol (an ingredient used in the pharmaceutical and food industry) and lots of flavour.

The flavours available are: Cinnamon Apple, Watermelon, Pineapple, Lemon Zest, Banana Split, Apricot and Peach.

Contact c/o Nicocig on tel 0121 382 2285 or visit www.crazeshisha.com

The Fruit Factory goes nationwide Humdinger, a leading UK producer of family friendly fruit snacks, has boosted distribution of its Fruit Factory range after securing a new listing in ASDA stores nationwide from May 2014. This exciting new listing means The Fruit Factory brand is now stocked in all major multiples across the UK. The Fruit Factory snacking range is available in multi-packs, which include firm favourites Strawberry, Apple & Orange Fruit Strings, Strawberry Fruit Hearts, Strawberry, Apple & Orange Fruit Stars and Lunchbox Mini Snacks.

Made with a high fruit content and containing no artificial colours or flavours, The Fruit Factory products are the perfect

snacking alternative for health conscious parents. Ideal for lunchboxes, picnics, playtimes and days out, these fruitful snacks are conveniently packed in a variety of fun formats and bring kids flavour favourites to ASDA’s shelves.

Carl Widdop, Brand Manager at Humdinger, said: “We are delighted to announce that The Fruit Factory products are available in ASDA stores nationwide. It is a great start to the year for the brand to have secured listings in all the UK’s major supermarkets. We are looking to expand The Fruit Factory brand even further during 2014.”

Contact Humdinger on tel 01482 625790 or visit www.humdinger-foods.co.uk

Bannisters’ Farm secures Asda listing Bannisters’ Farm, the family-owned frozen potato brand, launched their products into Asda stores in April this year; as the brand continues its growth within the UK supermarkets. The store will stock two variants of the Bannisters’ Farm Filled Baked Potato Skins - Cheese & Smokey Bacon Filled Baked Potato Skins and Cheese & Roasted Onion Filled Baked Potato Skins.

Bannisters’ Farm’s expansion into Asda demonstrates the increased demand for new, tasty convenience products in the frozen food category that can often suffer from a lack of interesting options. Always made with British potatoes, these Filled Baked Potato Skins offer consumers a convenient snack or meal accompaniment that is either microwaveable or ovenable and ready in minutes.

The launch into Asda stores this April follows the brands’ recent expansion into Booths stores in January this year. It follows

a successful 2013 during which the brand secured further listings in Tesco main estate stores with its Farmer’s Roasting Potatoes and within Tesco Express, Nisa and Mace for its new Fully Loaded Ready Baked Potatoes. In addition, Bannisters’ Farm also secured a new listing in Aldi stores with its Ready Baked Potatoes in September 2013.

Zoe Bannister, Commercial Director, explained, “We are delighted to introduce our Filled Baked Potato Skins to Asda customers. They are a quick and convenient snack, perfect as an offering to party guests, for enjoying whilst watching the sporting action this summer or as an accompaniment to a main meal. Our Bannisters’ Farm mission is to produce the tastiest baked potatoes on the market and aim has always been to produce good wholesome food that fits in with the requirements of busy modern life.”

Contact Farmhouse Potato Bakers on tel 01262 605650 or visit www.farmhousepotatobakers.co.uk

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Holland’s culinary collaboration with Guinness® Holland’s has joined forces with Guinness®, to launch a new Steak & Guinness™ Pie. The Steak & Guinness™ Pie includes chunks of tender slow-cooked prime steak in a rich dark gravy infused with Guinness® beer, and baked in Holland’s unique shortcrust pastry.

Holland’s wealth of knowledge and years of tradition have been used throughout the cooking process to ensure the final taste is pure perfection with the unmistakeable taste of Guinness® beer.

Holland’s Steak & Guinness™ Pie is available in single box packs giving unique stand out on shelf. What is more this new pie can be microwaved from chilled in less than four minutes.

David Girdler, spokesperson for Holland’s, said: “We wanted to create a new range of pies offering something new and different to the category, this exciting collaboration with Guinness® does just that. Not only are we offering our customers a quality pie, we are pairing that with the distinct unrivalled flavour of Guinness® beer – we would say a match really made of more! Watch out for more varieties coming soon.”

Working with celebrity chef Tom Bridge and Choc Amor’s Master Chocolatier Paul Williams, from Tarleton, Lancashire, Holland’s created a savoury taste sensation with a hint of rich chocolate – a British beef and dark chocolate pie.

The limited edition pie is a seasonal classic from the Lancashire food legends. Using premium 85 percent Santander Colombian dark chocolate, the taste experts have created a delectable chocolate gravy, which compliments succulent chunks of tender slowcooked British beef – all encased in Holland's distinctive golden short crust pastry. The handpicked, high percentage chocolate used in the pie adds a unique texture and taste, ensuring other flavours in the pie are accentuated.

Pie professional, and award-winning chef, Tom Bridge commented: This Lancashire collaboration has been a great experience, using my knowledge of pies with Paul’s chocolate skills – we have created a real treat.”

Chocolatier Paul Williams said: “My passion for food and creative cooking have had a huge influence on the chocolate I create and sell. This project has allowed me to marry my passion and expertise with Tom’s passion for pies to create something really unique.

Using chocolate can result in flavours that sound wrong but once tasted are so right!”

Contact Holland’s Pies on tel 01706 213591 or visit www.hollandspies.co.uk

Bibigo launch tasty Kimchi dumplings Bibigo are incredibly excited to announce the launch of their tasty new Kimchi and Tofu dumplings. Bibigo is owned by CJ Foods a well-established South Korean food company.

Bibigo have already launched a number of products that include steamed vegetable dumplings, BBQ sauces and frozen crispy dumplings which are all available in Tesco stores and independent retailers nationwide.

The Kimchi and Tofu dumplings are a frozen product and come in a 250g bag. The dumplings are very easy to serve they can be pan-fried or steamed and take only five minutes to cook. Kimchi is a traditional fermented Korean side dish made of cabbage or vegetables with a variety of seasonings that gives the dish a distinctive "spicy" and "sour" flavour. The kimchi is traditionally made like a pickle and often allowed to ferment underground in jars for months at a time. It is Korea's national dish and can also be made with cabbage, radish, green onions, or cucumber.

Ruby Huang, Marketing Manager at Bibigo explained: “The Kimchi and Tofu dumplings are very popular in South Korea and we believe they will be well received in the UK as well. 2014 has been a great year for Bibigo as we have launched a number of products which have all been successful. The new Kimchi and Tofu dumplings are definitely the most

traditional in ingredients and flavours but we feel that they will be just as popular with a variety of customers. The dumplings are healthy, convenient, easy to store and they have a subtle sweet, sour and spicy kick which should be popular with a number of UK consumers from families, foodies and experimental cooks.”

The dumplings are aimed at a variety of consumers from the health conscious students to those looking to try a different cuisine or snack. As the dumplings are a frozen product they make a great freezer staple and ideal as a last minute snack, starter and they can also be served as part of a canapé selection. Mintel also suggests that prepared meals that include readyto-cook products continue to show high levels of popularity with the market forecast to grow by 28.4 percent to a total of £4.9bn in 2017.

Dumplings are fundamental to the Korean culture as they are a traditional dish served either as a starter, side dish or even for breakfast. Dumplings are also eaten on special occasions as a celebratory dish and also served on a number of festive occasions too.

Bibigo always ensure that their products are healthy as well as being tasty for example their sauces have no MSG or trans fat and their dumplings are low in sodium. Bibigo also uses high quality ingredients sourced from Korea therefore authenticity is guaranteed.

Contact CJ Food Europe 0208 899 6136 or visit www.cjfoods.com

Dell’Ugo undergo first major re-brand Ugo Foods has revealed its new packaging design, which is present across its entire pasta product range. The 1930s inspired design conveys the brand’s authenticity and provenance as well as highlighting its family values and commitment to sustainability.

The Dell’Ugo Deli range has also been brought closer to the main brand in look and feel. It has been renamed ‘Tipo Artiginale’, an Italian term to express the artisan nature of the recipe. On pack, the wording ‘Tipo Artiginale’ is shown in embossed lettering to reflect the premium positioning of the range, which includes ravioli parcels with more generous fillings and special ingredients such as Italian Parmesan and truffle.

The new packaging designs took inspiration from old railway station signage and advertising posters of the 1930s, the time when Ugo Foods Group was set up and started production in London. The reverse of the packaging includes a short “Ugo family story”

accompanied by a black and white historical family photograph of founder Luigi Ugo, giving a glimpse into Dell’Ugo’s family history and heritage and bringing the brand to life. ’We finally have a pack which communicates our core values to consumers in a meaningful way” says Chairman and third generation family member, Paul Ugo. “For example, we have been sourcing wild Porcini mushrooms from the same region of Italy since my Grandfather’s day and it is these values of heritage and provenance that we are now communicating through our new packaging designs. My Father and Grandfather would be very proud.”

Ugo Foods also announces that Whole Foods Market, the natural and organic foods supermarket chain, will now stock its chilled chickpea Fusilli and its gluten-free fresh Penne.

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pasta brand to be listed at Whole Foods Market.

Dell’Ugo’s chilled chickpea Fusilli won an Innovation Award at the ‘FreeFrom’ Food Awards 2013 and this year the gluten-free fresh Penne won a Highly Commended Award in the pasta and pizza category, cementing Dell’Ugo’s position as a pioneer in the glutenfree sector and a leader in innovation. Both products were promoted during Coeliac Awareness Week in May this year.

The chilled chickpea Fusilli is made purely

from ground chickpeas and water. It has a low glycemic index and a range of other health benefits, including being naturally high in protein, soluble fibre and containing slow releasing carbohydrates. It is ideal for those who cannot eat grains. The gluten-free fresh Penne is made from maize and rice flour with the only additional ingredient of water. As well as being gluten free, both the Fusilli and the Penne are also egg and dairy-free, making them ideal for vegetarians, vegans and those with lactose intolerances.

Contact Dell’Ugo on tel 0208 207 0100 or visit www.ugogroup.co.uk

Sweetpea to shake-up children’s market The children’s food industry is set for a significant shake-up following the launch of Sweetpea Pantry, a company which provides a unique offering in the child and bake-at-home mixes market by only using all-natural super foods to create nutritious but, above all, delicious kits for parents to cook with their children.

The brand, which also passionately believes in the importance of creating opportunities for parents to spend quality time with their children, has already caught the attention of leading food retailers and distributors Ocado and Cotswold Fayre. Sweetpea Pantry’s selection of mixes went live on Ocado, while the full range was available through Cotswold Fayre from the beginning of May. To counter the ever-increasing trend towards products for children with high sugar and salt content, Sweetpea Pantry’s baking kits are nutritionally loaded with wholesome, allnatural, quality ingredients without compromising on the all-important taste.

The range of five mixes was developed with leading paediatric nutritionist, Belinda Blake and food scientist Lucy Thomas of Tastemaker who has previously worked on the development of products for Innocent and Graze. Sweetpea Pantry’s range includes: Super Oat Flapjacks (with quinoa); Chocolate Giggles (with wholegrain barley and raw cacao); Grainy Brainy Pancakes (with buckwheat and flax – gluten-free); Ginger Giggles (with wholegrain barley and rye); and Playful Pizza Dough (with chia and flax).

As well as working with leading nutritional experts, Sweetpea Pantry founders Philippa

Askham and Tanya Mitchell have also received expert mentoring from some of the leading names in the industry including Richard Reed of Innocent, Louise Allen of Teapigs, Giles Brook of Vita Coco and Charlotte Knight of G’Nosh.

As well as giving parents peace of mind that they are feeding their children healthy yet delicious food, the all-in-one packs also allow time-strapped parents to spend quality time with their children, and inspire kids into the kitchen in a fun, interactive and educational way.

Sweetpea Pantry was created by childhood friends Phillipa Askham and Tanya Mitchell from Australia. Having given up their corporate careers to focus on bringing up their children, the pair felt there was a need to create a range that could help provide busy parents with a way of educating children about good food, good eating and the enjoyment of wholesome baking.

Philippa Askham, Co-Founder of Sweetpea Pantry, commented: “We hatched the idea for Sweetpea Pantry knowing that busy parents can lack the time to teach their children the joys of cooking and are often prepared to admit defeat when it comes to altering their children’s taste for high sugar and fat-based off-the-shelf treats. Our mix kits provide a fun and bite size introduction to baking, which not only taste delicious, but also educate kids about the benefits of healthy eating.

“We are incredibly grateful for all the advice and support we have had from some great names within the food industry and have been overwhelmed by the great feedback we have received.”

Contact Sweetpea Pantry on tel 0203 380 1874 or visit www.sweetpeapantry.co.uk

James diversifies its Beet It brand British juice company James White Drinks has developed its first ever food product for its growing Beet It brand, with the launch of a unique Beet It Sport Pro-Elite bar, a winning combination of high nitrate beetroot with oats.

The Beet It Sport bar is developed specifically to deliver the same natural dietary nitrate dose (0.4g) as a Beet It Sport shot, which is already the fastest growing sport nutrition product with the sporting elite. The Beet It Sport ProElite bar also provides an excellent source of slow natural energy release and most importantly tastes delicious.

Research at over 100 universities worldwide is underway using Beet It Sport shots to investigate the benefits of natural dietary nitrate supplementation. Their published work so far shows that the nitrate interacts with enzymes in saliva to boost Nitric Oxide levels in the blood. This natural vasodilator increases blood flow and oxygen supply to muscles with a beneficial impact on strength and endurance – a similar effect (but legitimate) to blood doping!

Each 60g bar contains 0.4g of natural dietary nitrate, the equivalent of 400ml beetroot juice. It tastes and has the moist texture of an oat flapjack with the distinct colour of beetroot.

Lawrence Mallinson, Managing Director, James White Drinks commented: “We developed the bar to provide an easier to consume alternative to our already popular Beet It Shots, which are very intense. A surprising number of regular users of the Beet It shots tell us how much they like them. But for many, myself included, the Beet It shots are quite a tough ask! The Beet It Sport bar on the other hand is really delicious, tasting more of raspberry than beetroot, and provides a delicious way to enjoy a good useful hit of natural nitrate.”

Beet It Sport Pro-Elite bar is individually foil wrapped to keep it moist and chewy, and weighs 60g.

Contact James White Drinks on tel 01473 890111 or visit www.jameswhite.co.uk & www.beet-it.com

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Pizza trading agreement with Dawn Farms Major trade supplier Pizza Trading has signed a new agreement with Dawn Farm Foods, enabling its wholesale division, Sauce Direct to distribute the Dawn Farms foodservice range of pizza toppings into the UK independent wholesale market.

Banbury-based Pizza Trading has worked together with Dawn Farms for over twenty years, with Sauce Direct mainly supplying the Co. Kildare-based company's fully certified Halal meat toppings to a wide range of wholesale and independent foodservice customers throughout the UK. Now, the two companies have extended the agency arrangement further to enable Sauce Direct to supply Dawn Farms’ branded range of products - including pizza toppings, sandwich meats and other fully cooked protein components for use in sauces, salads and ready meal recipes and menu items - to independent foodservice customers. All products are free of artificial colours and MSG. Ian Ritchie, Sales Director for Dawn Farms said: “We have enjoyed a long-standing working relationship with Pizza Trading and are delighted to have set up this new agreement. It will allow Sauce Direct to offer the complete range of the top quality Dawn Farms branded cooked and fermented ingredients to its targeted customer base for toppings in the UK.” Dawn Farms is a heavily export-focussed business with 80 percent of its output exported to 30 countries worldwide. The company enjoys close strategic ties with blue chip international foodservice, QSR brand and food manufacturing customers that it supplies with customised products.

Pizza Trading was established in 1989 to service the independent pizza and foodservice sectors throughout Europe and has grown to become a key supplier to the industry. It established Sauce Direct as its wholesale division in 2001.

David Page, the company's Sales Director, said: "We have long been recognised as a perfect partner to the pizza industry and are delighted to extend our relationship with Dawn Farms to distribute this popular foodservice range of products into the trade.

“The agreement enables us to secure greater access to Dawn Farms' extensive, premium quality range of ready-to-eat meat ingredients for our growing number of customers in the UK.”

Contact Pizza Trading Co. on tel 01257 423376 or visit www.pizzatrading.co.uk

First chilled gluten free savoury pastry Riverside Bakery in Nottingham launched its NO.G Too Good To Be Gluten Free range at Food and Drink Expo at the NEC and scooped the Expo’s ‘Best New Idea Winner 2014’.

Whole Foods Market has snapped up the entire range and launched it in all nine of its stores from April. Further listings are being discussed with supermarkets, farm shops and delis.

Sam Benjamin of Riverside Bakery said: “We are delighted to be launching the UK’s first gluten-free pies in the chilled sector and that Coeliac UK has certified the brand gluten-free.

“Gluten free is a rapidly growing sector and we spotted a gap in the market for high quality and great tasting products.

“An increasing number of people cannot eat gluten and some of the things they really miss are pastry and pizza dough. We wanted to give them back the British food they love whether that is a slow cooked beef pie, a sundried tomato & mozzarella pizza or an indulgent chocolate tart.

“The secret is all in the pastry. We have spent over a year developing a special unique gluten free pastry that tastes wonderful.”

The NO.G range has been developed by the company’s chef, Phil Bohemia; who trained with celebrity chefs Gordon Ramsay and Brian Turner. Over £250,000 has been

invested in developing the range.

One in 100 people in the UK have coeliac disease; however only 10-15 percent of those individuals have been diagnosed and many more people follow a gluten-free diet for other health/diet reasons. NO.G is a Coeliac UK registered product.

Sarah Sleet, Chief Executive of Coeliac UK, the national charity for people with coeliac disease, said: “Being able to purchase new gluten-free products is a top priority for people with coeliac disease, who must follow a strict gluten-free diet for life. In our Shopping Habits Survey 2012, more than 31 percent of our Members stated they wanted more fresh, gluten-free savoury pastry products.

“We are working closely with both the manufacturing and catering industries to help them deliver good quality gluten-free choices for people with coeliac disease and are delighted that Riverside Bakery is recognising the importance of catering for this market through the launch of their new range of products.”

NO.G will launch in three phases. The launch range includes: Slow Cooked Beef & Mushroom Pie, Butternut, Spinach & Emmental Pie, Chorizo Topped Frittata, Cheese & Tomato Topped Frittata, Mini Cheese & Bacon Soufflés, Chocolate & Morello Cherry Tart, and Blueberry & Vanilla Cheesecake.

Contact Riverside Bakery on tel 0115 986 6462 or visit www.toogoodtobeglutenfree.com

Vegusto success at FreeFrom Food Awards Vegusto is delighted to announce that their ‘Cheese' Sauce has won in the Store Cupboard Category at the prestigious FreeFrom Food Awards 2014. The awards celebrate the best foods on the market that are free from one of the ingredients (including wheat, gluten, dairy, eggs, yeast, nuts and soya) that trouble so many food allergy and intolerance sufferers.

Mark Galvin the Vegusto Director, who discovered Vegusto in 2012 and brought it to the UK said: "We are delighted with this recognition for the second time at the FreeFrom Awards. We receive amazing feedback constantly about the range of products we have that includes meat free meats as well. Many of our customers enjoy the products as they taste great - and not because they are free from!"

The freefrom market is now estimated at over £385m and a record number of products - more than 350 were entered into this year's FreeFrom

Food Awards. Each product was tested by a panel of expert judges earlier this year and the winners were announced at the Awards ceremony in London.

All Vegusto products are made in Switzerland creating an exquisite range of meat free and dairy free award winning offerings. Quality and sustainability is assured, one example of this is our choice of coconut oil instead of palm oil, a choice that encompasses numerous health and environmental benefits. Being 100 percent natural, 80 percent organic and healthy there are no artificial colours, flavourings, or preservatives in any Vegusto products as well as being non-GM and trans fat free.

Michelle Berriedale-Johnson, who launched the awards in 2008, said: "The quality, and number, of products entered this year was higher than ever which made judging extremely exciting. The freefrom industry has come a long

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way since we first launched the awards and that was evident from the choice of innovative and great tasting foods we got to judge this year. We would like to congratulate Vegusto and all the winners and runners up."

No-Moo sauce is the only nut-free cheese in our vegan cheese range, making it ideal for people who are nut intolerant. It has proved to be a great sensation with pizza and pasta lovers, in particular with a Veggie Mince Lasagne or Carbonara.

The FreeFrom Food Awards have been instrumental in driving new product

development and improving the quality and choice of freefrom foods that are available, and the products on the list this year highlight this success. Judging was therefore incredibly difficult but at the same time incredibly satisfying too. The judging panel comprised: manufacturers, chefs and cookery writers; dieticians and nutritionists; coeliacs and allergy sufferers, as well as freefrom and gluten-free bloggers. Between them, the judges tasted products from 16 categories including a number of new ones for 2014 such as breakfast and after dinner foods.

Contact Vegusto on tel 01273 936010 or visit www.vegusto.co.uk Website: [www.mad-promotions.com]

Thai Taste brand launches new packaging Speciality food importer and distributor, Bespoke Foods has unveiled new maximum stand-out, environmentally friendly packaging for its authentic Thai Taste brand, which is the fastest growing brand in the Thai category.

Launched in 2004, Thai Taste consists of over fifty products, all exclusively made in Thailand from fresh, locally sourced ingredients with no artificial colours, flavourings or preservatives. The new packaging formats have helped reduce the amount of packaging by 69 percent to enhance the brand’s environmentally friendly credentials, while also providing more impact and visibility in-store.

The packaging revamp will see the Green and Red Curry Thai Taste meal kits changed from the current plastic boxes to stylish, tear off pouches. With Thai food occasions on the increase in the UK, the versatile Green and Red Curry Pastes, which previously came in tubs, will now be available in re-sealable pouches for easy use and to retain freshness once opened.

Bespoke Foods’ Associate Marketing Director, Carine Gauyet explained the move: “The Thai Taste brand has played a key role

in driving consumer interest for Thai cuisine in the UK and we feel the new packaging for these core lines was essential in order to keep momentum and drive further awareness and growth.”

“The sleek pouches not only retain the brand’s authentic character and provide better on-shelf stand out, but they are also easier for consumers to use at home and for retailers to manage on-shelf. Most importantly, by reducing packaging we are making the brand “greener”, which is extremely important to Thai Taste’s customer base and Bespoke Foods.”

Bespoke Foods, that in addition to Thai Taste imports a mixture of authentic world food brands including Malay Taste, Nem Viet, Delouis and Briannas, was recently acquired by Empire Food Brokers. The two companies will continue to be managed as independent businesses with their own Board of Directors, sales, marketing and logistics teams but will use their combined knowledge to maximise the many opportunities available to develop their joint businesses. The union of these two companies is set to drive growth and improve the working relationships with all customers and suppliers moving forward.

Contact Bespoke Foods on tel 0207 091 3200 or visit www.bespoke-foods.co.uk

Mexicana® launches new packaging Mexicana®, the cheese that mixes traditional Cheddar with chillies and Mexican spices launches new packaging. Owned by the Ilchester based speciality cheese manufacturer, Norseland, Mexicana®’s three varieties include Sweet Chilli, Original Hot and Extra Hot will all have a strong, bold black background to the label, with standout flaming chilli illustration, replacing the original red labelling, giving it great stand out on shelf.

Mexicana® is the UK’s favourite spicy cheese, combines the colour, vivacity and mouthwatering flavours of Mexican cooking and includes an abundance of bell peppers and hot chilli spices. Not for the faint hearted, this original spicy cheese can "Mex" up all manner of meals from a simple burger to a weekend pizza.

Matt Levett, Mexicana® Brand Marketing UK said: “The new packaging really stands out on shelf and we are confident this will give retailers even greater opportunities to maximise sales. Our enhanced chilli illustrations should leave consumers in no doubt that this is a cheese with a serious kick.”

Contact Norseland on tel 01935 842800 or visit www.mexicanacheese.co.uk

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Pritchitts modernise Viva Flavoured Milk The packaging for Pritchitts best-selling Viva Flavoured Milk has been given a new modern look for 2014.

The striking new packaging – a complete redesign and a nod to the provenance of the milk itself – features green fields and a cow in an array of off-the-wall glasses to signify different flavours. The new design should further enhance Viva’s appeal with its key target market of 12-16 year olds.

Simon Muschamp, Head of Marketing at Pritchitts, said: “As one of the education sector’s most popular soft drinks we felt it was high time for a new look. We are confident that the new design will act as a timely reminder of the goodness that milk can provide, while making it more visually appealing to kids and an even easier sell for school caterers.”

Viva Milk is the easy way to get secondary school students to drink more milk; it complies with school guidelines, contains no artificial colours, sweeteners or preservatives and comes in three flavours, strawberry, banana and chocolate. Viva Flavoured Milk also contains extra vitamin D which is great for bones and skin and helps children absorb calcium.

Contact Pritchitts on tel 0208 290 7020 or visit www.vivamilk.co.uk

Musang King Durian sells out The stinkiest fruit in the world, Musang King Durian fruit, has proved to be such a success within the UK, that it has completely sold out within weeks of going on sale in Loon Fung stores across London. The Malaysian Musang Durian fruit is produced in Malaysia by Foods Wise.

Cecilia Ang, Executive Director at Foods Wise said, “We are thrilled of its initial market acceptance and will be sending more vacuum packed Musang King Durian to the UK and Europe as we are confident of further demand from this region not only for the fresh durian but also the durian paste used to make durian byproducts such as durian desserts like durian squares with ‘oreo’ cookies, ice cream, pancakes, tarts, mochi and puffs. We look forward to replenish more stock to Loon Fung Stores soon, to keep them stocked up.”

Khairul Nizam Moonier, Trade Commissioner for the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) said: ‘It is fantastic to see Britain embracing a very Malaysian product.

Love it or hate it, Durian fruit has brought attention to the fantastic food products available from Malaysia.’

Contact Foods Wise on tel tel +60 12 223 9060 or visit www.foodswise.com

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Sensient adds value to flavoured tea Product Patent from Sweet Green Fields Sweet Green Fields (SGF), USA science-based, natural sweetener innovator, has announced it was granted a product patent (regardless of manufacturing process) by the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) for Rebaudioside A (Reb A) products greater than 98.6 percent purity.

“Sweet Green Fields achieved another industry first, as no other patents cover Reb A purity higher than 98.7 percent. The company’s Altesse Stevia™99 and its newest edition, Puresse Stevia™100, as well as pending new steviol glycosides are covered by this patent,” said Mike Quin, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Sweet Green Fields.

Puresse Stevia™100 is the ultimate in steviol glycoside purity. Under the management of Dr Mel Jackson, SGF’s Vice President of Science, the SGF team studied numerous methodologies to remove impurities and deliver an exceptional sweet taste.

With the use of SGF’s unique Modified Quantitative Descriptive Analysis/Liking Test, sensory research was conducted on Puresse Stevia™100 in full diet and reduced sugar carbonated soft drink applications. Included in the formulation study were colas formulated with HFCS, Aspartame, and various steviol glycoside blends including Reb A and Reb D, with and without taste modulators. The research concluded that Puresse Stevia™100 with modifiers was the clear winner in full diet applications in all key attributes including sweetness, bitterness, and lingering.

“Sweet Green Fields has truly set a new

standard for ultra-high purity stevia extract,” commented Alex Woo, SGF’s Vice President, Application & Innovation. “When it comes to challenging diet beverage formulation, regardless of blends and taste modulators, starting with the purest product is always better. SGF’s passion for innovation led to uncompromised product purity delivering a consistent sweet taste, clean finish and no product variability.”

The Zevia brand, that accounts for 78 percent of the naturally sweetened low/zero calorie US soda market, recently reformulated to sweeten with SGF’s Altesse Stevia™99.

“Sweet Green Fields, like Zevia, has been on a parallel path to continuously improve product taste,” said Paddy Spence, Zevia Chief Executive. “SGF works closely with our product team, providing added formulation and sensory expertise. Zevia conducted extensive consumer testing and the new formulation was overwhelmingly preferred by soda drinkers.”

In addition, SGF holds the only product patent for high purity Reb-A extract globally.

Puresse Stevia™100 is covered by patents in Australia, Canada and New Zealand, whilst patents are pending in five additional countries, worldwide, including the USA and Europe. The Canadian patents provide Sweet Green Fields with the ability to exclusively market and sell its Puresse Stevia™100 and Altesse Stevia™99 branded sweeteners and along with other high-purity steviol glycoside products in development.

Contact Sweet Green Fields on tel +1 360 483 4555 or visit www.sweetgreenfields.com

By applying spray dried flavours to tea leaves and coating them using proprietary technology, Sensient Flavors Beverage Europe has developed a highly sophisticated way of flavouring teas.

Double-coating protects the flavour, maintains the sensory profile over a very long period of time and extends shelf life. The flavoured and coated tea leaves can be customized in particle size and are highly dispersible during the production and blending processes. When used with tea bags, this way of delivering flavour scores particularly well because the tea is easy to fill and dust-free, reducing the need for cleaning in production areas. In addition, visible flavour granules within the tea are a thing of the past as the flavour particles are directly attached to the tea leaves.

The colour of the leaves can be adjusted if necessary.

Sensient has produced samples based on black tea combined with a selection of popular flavours: bergamot, garden mint and jasmine.

With its new concept, the company is responding to the ‘premiumisation’ trend, which is a key development in the European tea market in particular. It is also supporting tea producers in offering outstanding and sophisticated tea specialties. By combining its technical expertise with a wealth of knowledge in classic flavour creation, Sensient aims to bring perfection to tea. An extension of the black tea range featuring various fruit flavours is currently in the pipeline.

Upon request, the company is also able to use other tea varieties, such as green and white, as a base for flavoured tea creations.

Contact Sensient Flavors on tel +49 421 649010 or visit www.sensientflavors.com

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Pea protein-fortified gluten-free wafer bar Carmit Candy Industries launched a novel, delicious, protein-fortified, gluten-free wafer bar in Geneva at the Finished Products Europe, which was co-located with the Vitafoods exhibition.

“We chose pea protein over other, more common protein sources such as whey or soy because of its full amino-acid profile; the rise of veganism and demand for vegan and vegetarian products; and, most importantly, because of the non-allergenic properties of peas,” said Steve Grun, Chief Executive of Carmit. “In addition to the protein itself, we believe the carrier - in this case, a gluten- and egg-free wafer bar, is a novel and exciting way to deliver a healthy dose of protein. Plus, we coated the bars in rich, dark chocolate, making the product even more palatable and giving it a distinct and sophisticated flavor.”

Packed with 5g of complete, pea-derived protein, Carmit’s protein bar is specially formulated for the consumer who wants to curb hunger, add a much needed dose of protein to his/her diet and still enjoy a tasty, guilt-free snack within a healthy, gluten-free lifestyle. Each wafer bar provides 10 percent of

the recommended daily protein intake.

Carmit offers this innovative wafer as a privatelabel product, in a variety of packaging options, for retailers, or to supplement makers and confectionery manufacturers. It is entirely glutenfree to serve multiple niches in the marketplace.

“Our team of technologists spent months developing the right balance of ingredients to incorporate the desired protein levels without adversely affecting the organoleptic properties in an allergen-free, protein-rich, tasty bar,” said Adrian Sagman, Vice President of International Sales and Marketing at Carmit.

“The primary challenge in developing this wafer bar was making sure the product tastes great. That is not always easy when working with pea protein, as it tends to have a dominant flavour and a high viscosity. To counterbalance the pea flavour, a 60 percent dark chocolate coating was employed. This masks any perceived off-flavours of the protein, without eliminating completely the favourable flavour attributes. The balance of

filling to wafer also was carefully developed in order to preserve the crispiness and airiness of the wafers.”

This new, healthy snack by Carmit incorporates an excellent source of pea protein that is easy to digest and contains an ideal combination of essential amino acids for sports performance. Pea protein can help provide both a pre-workout energy boost and improved post-workout muscle recovery.

Carmit is a leading private-label manufacturer for gluten-free, dairy-free and fortified confectionery and bakery products.

Located in Israel, Carmit has a state-of-the art facility that produces chocolate coins, toffeechews, créme-filled wafers, cookies and lollipops.

Carmit also performs private-label development, manufacturing and marketing to North America, Europe and the Pacific Rim. Carmit is large enough to provide customers with economies of scale, while being small enough to be flexible for specialty markets.

Contact Carmit Candy on tel +972 3963 7000 or visit www.carmitcandy.com

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New generation of Stevia sweeteners A new generation of Stevia-derived natural sweeteners that can achieve up to 100 percent sugar reduction is now available to British and Irish food and drink manufacturers.

EPCevia™ allows manufacturers to achieve a 30 percent sugar reduction by enabling them to overcome the technical issues of bitterness and ‘off-taste’ associated with the other more widely available Stevia-derived sweetener option that is currently prevalent in the market.

The 30% reduction mark is the significant target that manufacturers must reach to comply with labelling legislation requirements in order to state that food and beverage products are either ‘low sugar’ or ‘low calorie’.

The intensive sweetness and sucrose like flavour of EPCevia™ means that up to 100 percent sugar-reduction is now achievable.

Three types of EPCevia™ from China-based EPC Natural Products have been introduced into the market by Omega Ingredients: EPCevia™ Pure, EPCevia™ Dual, and EPCevia™ Omega.

EPCevia™ offers multi-solutions and is suitable for various applications. Each product is readily available along with full market support for customers from the highly experienced and skilled team at Omega Ingredients.

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Ingredients Steve Pearce said: “There has never been a more pertinent time, or a better opportunity for food and beverage manufacturers to utilise the highly effective EPCevia™ products in order to greatly reduce their sugar levels.

Stevia is not a new sweetener but until now the more widely available option had presented technical issues such as aftertaste, which stopped it from proliferating in the market.

However, now that EPCevia™ is readily available from Omega Ingredients, there is a reliable, high-quality Stevia option that actually works to its full potential, in a vast range of product applications.

Consumer research has shown that due to its clean taste and sugar like flavour profile, users are unable to tell the difference between regular products and those in which sugar has been replaced by EPCevia™.

And, because EPCevia™ is highly compatible with other ingredients it allows manufacturers to adopt a Stevia-extracted sweetener without significantly altering their original formula. This is great news for manufacturers as it will help them to seamlessly reduce sugar levels in their products.”

Shi Jingang, Chief Executive of EPC Natural Products added: “EPC stands by food and beverage manufacturers, offering the best natural origin sugar alternatives. The solutions are tailor-made and ready-to-use. As an innovation-oriented Stevia sweetener producer, we feel it is high time to make EPCevia™ the new generation of Stevia available in British and Irish markets.” Shi continued: “We have recently established a partnership with Omega Ingredients and the expertise of biochemist and flavour specialist Steve Pearce.

Steve will help us to customise our offers in order to support food and beverage manufacturers in optimising the flavour of their products using EPCevia™.

Together we will deliver customer-centred products, technical support and formulation development services to the most forward thinking British and Irish food and beverage manufacturers.”

Food product applications include: bread and other baked goods like cakes, biscuits and crisps; soups; yogurts and ice cream.

Beverage product applications include: soft drinks such as flavoured sodas; juices; iced teas and milkshakes.

Contact Omega Ingredients on tel 01473 836400 or visit www.omegaingredients.co.uk

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Treatt points to herbal infusions future Treatt is launching a new application for its range of 100 percent natural vegetable distillates by pairing them with herbal speciality ingredients including basil, sage and ginger, as it looks to capitalise on the growth in demand for on-trend vegetable-based beverages. The leading flavour ingredient solutions provider has already received strong customer interest in the concept, which sees a herbal twist or spicy kick added to vegetable drinks to promote continued innovation in the category.

Developed using Treatt’s extensive portfolio of ‘From The Named Food’ (FTNF) vegetable-based ingredients, the new concept combines herbal essential oils with Cucumber Treattarome® 100 percent natural distillate. The unique infusions are aimed at the still drink, juice based beverage and alcoholic beverage markets.

“There is heightened demand for vegetable-based beverages across the United States, Europe and Asia, but manufacturers must continue to look for new ways to create differentiated products that maintain a clean label if they are to stay ahead of the competition,” explained Douglas Rash, Group Vice President, Global Sales, Treatt. “Often, vegetable beverages are marketed on a health platform but the importance of flavour should not be underestimated. No matter how healthy the product, the majority of consumers will not purchase a vegetable-based beverage if it does not taste delicious.

“By pairing herbals with vegetable drinks, we have used Treatt’s in-depth knowledge of the essential oil market to create a new concept that will allow manufacturers to take the vegetablebased beverages trend to the next level.

The ingredients have been carefully infused to allow the respective flavour profiles to shine through the drink, while maintaining overall balance.”

Contact Treatt on tel 01284 702500 or visit www.treatt.com

New Flavour Capabilities at RSSL Reading Scientific Services (RSSL) is delighted to be launching a new suite of flavour services, providing product development support to the food, and other industries. RSSL will offer sophisticated flavour analysis, with the capability to identify and quantify key flavour compounds, match up analytical with sensory data and substantiate IP claims surrounding flavour.

The new offering from RSSL will provide manufacturers with profiling of the volatile compounds in their product, identification of the key aroma compounds within that profile, and insight into flavour release over time.

Thoroughly understanding these aspects of a product’s flavour is the key to improving and optimising its formulation. By identifying the components that characterise a distinctive flavour, RSSL will assist manufacturers to select ingredients and processes so as to produce the desired outcome in a costeffective and efficient manner. Understanding what components are producing a flavour is also a safeguard in case a change of formulation is required - alternative ingredients producing a similar effect can more easily be identified. It is also crucial to understand flavour change over time, both for optimisation and claims substantiation.

Food manufacturers can explore a fresh avenue to competitive advantage with the launch of a new lipids profiling service. RSSL will now analyse fats and oils - both raw materials and in finished products – to

produce characteristic triglyceride profiles and provide manufacturers with crucial information.

Using GC, GC-MS, LC and LC-MS techniques, RSSL’s Lipids Laboratory will build up a detailed profile of the fat or oil’s triglyceride (TAG) components: what fatty acids are present, in what quantities, and their relative positions on the glycerol backbone (regioisomerism). This data is a powerful tool for product development, troubleshooting, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and claims substantiation.

Perhaps the biggest impact of TAG data for manufacturers is that once the triglyceride content is characterised, it can be optimised. Profiling provides a deeper understanding of how different components affect behaviour, so blends can be made better, more stable and more cost-effective to produce. Use of the data need not be restricted to product development, however, and manufacturers may find that lipid profiling also provides a useful route to demonstrating IP claims, product authenticity or compliance with regulations – ensuring the absence of inter esterified fats when required, for instance.

The investigation of product issues also sees a boost from this new capability, as detailed comparison between good and problem samples will reveal issues such as non-optimal TAG composition or rearrangement to a different regioisomer.

Contact RSSL on tel 0118 918 4085 or visit www.rssl.com

ADM showcases functional ingredients capabilities At Vitafoods 2014, ADM highlighted its new Textura™ range, a new line of protein crisps that can be customised to individual formulation needs. Textura crisps are a great source of high quality protein, fibre and whole grains, which can be incorporated into food products by manufacturers to enhance nutrient content, texture and flavour cost-effectively, across a wide variety of applications. Cereal bars, cereals and healthy snacks are just some of the products in which protein crisps can be applied.

Depending on the needs of the individual product formulations, Textura crisps are available in a range of protein contents and

can be tailored to add fibre or characterising flavours to numerous applications. ADM’s customised approach enables manufacturers to respond to consumer demand for healthy, cereal-based snacks whilst developing unique products with well-accepted flavour profiles and broad consumer appeal.

The new range expands ADM’s existing portfolio of highly versatile soya protein crisps, including its successful Nutrisoy® line, which will be showcased alongside Textura™.

The Nutrisoy® line is an industry leading soya-wheat crisp, offering distinctive nutritional benefits with up to 85 percent protein content.

Contact ADM on tel + 41 21 702 8400 or visit www.adm.com

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Frutarom introduces Cargill expands in Europe liquid starter cultures Bitec® Starter LR 1-1000 and Bitec® Starter LR 2 ensure efficient raw sausage production and provide end products with a mild sensory profile Frutarom Savory Solutions introduces an alternative concept to the market for meat applications: Bitec® Starter LR 1-1000 and Bitec® Starter LR 2 are cultures in liquid form. After diluting, they can be added directly to the meat mass. The reactivation step, which is usually performed when using freeze dried powdered starter cultures, can be omitted and thus manufacturing processes can be more efficient. Frutarom’s new liquid starter cultures also ensure high product safety as they rapidly reduce pH values and develop a mild taste profile at the same time.

The first liquid starter culture consists of strains of the species Lactobacillus sakei and Staphylococcus carnosus. It accelerates colour development and ensures colour stability.

Furthermore, it improves the raw sausage’s fat stability and texture. Bitec® Starter LR 1-1000 has been developed for all kinds of firm raw sausages and raw cured food items.

Pediococcus pentosaceus is the microbial strain used in Frutarom’s second new liquid starter culture. It is especially suitable for manufacturing pizza salami and has particularly proven its worth in salami toppings for American Deep Pan-style pizza.

Bitec® Starter LR 2 generates a very fast pH decrease at high fermentation temperatures of up to 40°C. These new starter culture variants are aimed at industrial producers in particular, as they are available in containers suitable for processing batches of between one and five tonnes of raw sausage mass.

Both new liquid starter cultures combine process efficiency, maximum product safety and a mild taste profile characterized by distinctive fermentation flavours. Dr Christian Hertel, R&D Manager Cultures at Frutarom Savory Solutions GmbH, explained: “As a leading manufacturer of meat starter cultures, we set high standards. With our liquid Bitec® variants, we are supporting our customers by optimizing production processes. Customers who trialled the prototypes were convinced by this alternative concept for meat starter cultures.”

Contact Frutarom Savory Solutions on tel +49 7150 20900 or visit www.frutarom.com

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Cargill has officially inaugurated its newly expanded European Research and Development Centre in Vilvoorde, Belgium.

The expansion is the result of an 8m euro investment in line with the highest technological and food safety standards. The R&D Centre now features a new state-of-theart pilot plant, adding 5,000sq.m of innovation space where Cargill's 145 scientists and technologists can develop new ingredients, perfect reformulations and test new manufacturing processes. The newly expanded centre will help meet the ever-changing needs of Cargill's customers, across different applications covering the entire spectrum of food and feed ingredients science as well as non-food applications such as personal care and fermentation technology.

“The prevention of contamination is a fastmoving discipline, and Cargill wants to be at the forefront in this field, so that we can provide safe food every time, everywhere. This includes the products produced in our R&D facilities and product samples provided to our customers”, said Marijana Petrovic, Cargill's R&D Centre Food Safety Leader.

This investment also reinforces Cargill's commitment to continued, sustainable growth through innovation and highlights the importance of the Vilvoorde R&D Centre for the company. “We have come a long way since the first research was done on this site in 1965.

Back then the research focus was mainly on starch and starch-related products,” said Jean Simons, Site Director of the R&D Centre.

“After subsequent expansions in the 80s and 90s, and the acquisition by Cargill in 2002, the R&D Centre gradually matured into what it is today: a multidisciplinary centre covering the entire spectrum of food, feed and non-food ingredients science”.

Cargill’s cocoa and chocolate business meanwhile has made a significant investment to expand its specialty cocoa liquor capabilities at its plants in France and Germany.

The investment in Rouen, France, focuses on enhancing and expanding the Fine Flavour range of cocoa liquors. A production line has been dedicated to the high quality manufacturing of small batch specialty liquors with subtle signature tastes. The beans used for these liquors are from specific origin countries with distinctive characteristics such as Venezuelan beans, of a mild and creamy taste, or those from Ecuador, with a flowery aroma.

The dedicated Fine Flavour range production line carefully preserves the delicate flavours specific to each origin country and guarantees the purity of certified organic products.

The plant in Berlin, Germany also plays an important role in the production of specialty liquors for the chocolate market and the investment significantly increases its capacity in response to additional demand for quality liquor.

Philippe Huet, Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate’s Managing Director, Cocoa said: “Our customers expect us to keep innovating and adding value to their products, and these investments are focused on delivering for their success.”

Contact Cargill Europe on tel +32 15 400411 or visit www.cargill.be

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Decoration process has got it covered RPC Bebo Plastik introduced an enhanced decoration process at Interpack that offers unrivalled possibilities for barrier and non-barrier thermoformed containers, including pots, tubs and trays.

In-Mould Label Thermoforming – IML-T – applies pre-printed labels to the container during the thermoforming process. This enables high quality intricate designs in up to eight colours to be incorporated to achieve a better level of finish and greater coverage of the container than direct printing.

The process is fully flexible both in terms of the type of container to be decorated and the application of the labels. Labels can be applied to even the most complex designs - from round or rectangular containers, including the recently launched Bebo Swing and Bebo Twist variants, to multi-compartment versions. The same system can handle different containers at different weights, as well as barrier and nonbarrier, and bi-colour packs.

A special lacquer can be applied to the labels for barrier containers to enable them to

withstand the autoclave process.

Label options include five-sided, three-sided, banderole with or without bottom label, two half banderoles with separate bottom label and bottom only, allowing manufacturers to tailor the pack design to their precise product and branding requirements.

RPC Bebo says the new process offers extensive decoration options for both fresh and long shelf-life foods to create and enhance brand image and identity.

“In competitive markets, the intricacies of design and the quality of finish that can be achieved through the IML-T process will enable brands to establish on-shelf appeal and differentiation, something which until now has not been available for high barrier applications,” explained Sales Manager, Robert Steinmeijer.

“The flexibility of the system also makes it possible to respond easily to market changes and new pack formats.”

The company is already working on a number of IML-T projects with customers.

Contact RPC Bebo Plastik on tel +49 4761 8600 or visit www.rpc-beboplastik.de

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identifying their features and memorising them.

In this way, the system is able to sort items at each stage of the production process and direct them to the relevant next stage. In addition, it provides an important additional quality control by checking the contents of crates, trays and boxes in order to spot any unwanted foreign objects.

The CSB-Eyedentifier offers a reliable and robust construction that is able to operate in extreme temperatures and environments with high humidity.

By delivering an automated and fully integrated system, process efficiencies can be increased while the removal of manual data inputting minimises errors. All information is stored in the system’s computer for easy access for detailed analysis to meet traceability requirements.

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Food and drink IT specialist CSB-System International has introduced a machine that allows the automated and secure identification, sorting and targeting of items during the production and packing process, to deliver improved efficiencies and reduction in error rates.

In any food factory, raw materials need to be identified and checked in goods inwards, and finished products similarly assessed, before moving to the next stage. Additional assessments may be required during the production process, for example inspections following cutting during meat processing.

Typically this type of reporting has been undertaken by manual entries.

The new CSB-Eyedentifier uses sophisticated image analysis to check and enter the relevant details at all checkpoints within a factory. The system is programmed to ‘learn’ how to distinguish products by taking images of them,

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Automated ID improves food production efficiencies

Smurfit Kappa innovative packaging solution Smurfit Kappa, a global leader in the production of paper-based packaging, has developed an innovative new solution that prevents the migration of mineral oil hydrocarbons from packaging into food products.

The patented Catcher Board MB12 uses a method that creates a blocking mechanism across the whole surface area of the packaging, including at the ‘cut edges’ of the board unlike other so called ‘barrier’ solutions.

Smurfit Kappa’s new offering responds fully to prospective legislation that Germany plans to introduce, which would prohibit measurable migration of mineral oil hydrocarbons into food.

The Catcher Board MB12 is the most innovative offering on the market. It is made using natural ingredients and adheres to Smurfit Kappa's industryleading sustainability standards. It will be introduced as White Lined Chipboard and Solid Board.

A Smurfit Kappa spokesperson said: “In addition to blocking mineral oil migration across the whole surface area of the packaging, this new product looks, feels and reacts just like normal board during the manufacturing process.

This means that our customers will not have to change any of their packaging processes. We believe that by introducing the Catcher Board MB12 we are preempting our customers’ needs. If European legislation relating to materials in contact with food is introduced, at Smurfit Kappa we believe we will be in a position to offer an innovative product to our customers that will meet new regulatory requirements.”

Contact Smurfit Kappa on tel 0151 802 1761 or visit www.smurfitkappa.com

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Sun Automation’s Corrstream® takes off Full colour digital printing on corrugated packaging will be transformed following the unveiling of pioneering CorrStream® technology, according to the Sun Automation Group, a worldwide leader in the supply of corrugated equipment.

Sun launched its new range of high-speed digital, single pass, full colour corrugated printers at a special event in front of an invited audience of packaging professionals at the Group’s EMEA headquarters in Bristol, England.

The series of three printers – Corrstream 66, 40 and 20 – offers the corrugated converting sector unrivalled speed, reduced costs, efficiency and outstanding print quality, bringing inkjet sophistication to mainstream applications as a real alternative to conventional analogue methods.

As well as the key ability to ease the pressure on box makers’ operating costs at the lowest batch levels, compared to flexographic printing, Corrstream allows for increased value added through print-on-demand as well as the opportunity for convertors to reduce or remove traditional costs such as origination and plate making.

In addition, further opportunities exist for corrugated to align with increasing digitalisation in other packaging media to provide solutions for brand owner/retailer seasonal or event-based on-shelf promotions that require, for example, short-run or variable print capabilities.

Corrstream CMYK digital printers allow graphics-to-press in hours instead of days, small or large production runs at speeds of up to 8000 sheets per hour, personalisation and graphic changes, data merge capabilities and

mass customisation.

Wide format, flat bed digital printing technology is not new to the corrugated sector, but with increasing demands from brand owners and retailers for shorter order run lengths with fast turnaround times, and pointof-sale packaging to attract and engage consumers, CorrStream is the first digital application to offer reliability, output levels and aqueous inks more familiar to Box Plants and their needs.

Another major development to emerge from the launch is that Sun will also have aqueous inks available for Corrstream to print on coated materials by the end of the year, without customers having to make any changes to the existing set up of the equipment.

Sun’s Global Product Manager for Corrstream, Sean Moloney, said: “This innovative technology, which incorporates new inks and print systems, is the culmination of several years’ development work and will bring a unique print dimension to the corrugated industry. Despite deploying some very sophisticated systems, we are confident Corrstream is an inkjet printer for mainstream production that users will find familiar.

“Simple to operate, the three equipment option sizes provide High Quality Post Print (HQPP) print quality at lower costs on the typical batch sizes now seen at many plants. It is only a matter of time for industrial inkjet to take hold in the graphics market on corrugated. This range of machines and their modular design will future-proof corrugated companies and help them to capitalise on new opportunities, with early adopters sure to benefit as the margins from other print processes come under increasing pressure.”

Contact Sun Automation Group on tel 01942 521919 or visit www.sunautomation.com

Sidel Kohlox™ grease-free technology PET liquid packaging solutions specialist Sidel has added Kohlox grease-free technology to all its 2.5-litre moulds as standard. Kohlox is a thermo-composite material that self-lubricates, meaning less time spent greasing and degreasing and more time spent manufacturing.

The material also helps improve hygiene and reduces wear and tear during production, saving both time and money.

The implementation of Kohlox means that moulds stay clean, which means that bottles stay clean as well. It also contributes to a longer cam life within a blower through lighter mould bases. Furthermore, the benefits of increased hygiene and reduced maintenance can be further enhanced on a blower with the fitting of a ‘diamond-like carbon’ coating

treatment on the mould locking pins.

“Beverage producers around the world have been benefitting from the grease-free Kohlox technology for mould sizes of 2-litres and below for the past few years,” explained Gilles Leroux, Product Manager at Sidel. “We are now delighted to introduce the new technology for larger mould sizes, so more beverage producers and their products can also benefit from this technology.”

“When our moulds are combined with Sidel’s packaging design expertise and fast line conversion services, beverage producers can get a quick and complete concept-to-consumer solution for new or updated beverage products,” added Delphine Hallot, Director for Line Conversions & Moulds at Sidel.

Contact Sidel UK on tel 01707 275200 or visit www.sidel.com

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Sick G10’s super-quick mounting system A super quick new mounting design for the compact and tough Sick G10 sensor enables engineers to install new or replacement optical sensors wherever they are needed in just 10 seconds.

“Sick’s unique Q-mount screwless system means you can set up the G10 on its bracket with just a few simple clicks. Often multiple sensors are used in food processing, FMCG and packaging applications for example to control products on a conveyor system. The G10’s simple design will save hundreds of maintenance man hours for a large facility compared to using conventional screw and nut fittings,” said Phil Dyas, Sick UK’s industrial sensor specialist.

The sensor’s rugged protective plastic housing is designed to take hard knocks in heavy-duty jobs inside or outside and it is easy to integrate into most industrial applications and will be especially attractive where many of the same sensors are used together.

“The G10 also has hawk-eyes to ‘see’ objects clearly in spite of dirt, grime or optical reflections,” Phil continued. “The combination of powerful PinPoint LED lamps and sophisticated background suppression software ensures high reliability and consistency of detection even over distances up to 1200mm. The bright spot is clearly visible and whether the environment is dusty or dirty, in sunlight or poor light, the G10 will deliver.”

The new Sick G10 is a complete photoelectric sensor product family, including proximity sensors, retro-reflective sensors and through-beam sensors. Available in both DC (10-30V) and AC (24-240V), and a large range of cables, reflectors and mounting accessories, the Sick G10 is ideal for a wide range of applications.

All G10 sensors are available with potentiometer controls used to adjust the sensing range and sensitivity. However, specifically with a view to the requirements of logistics automation, the G10 also offers the option to be adjustment free. This saves valuable time during installation – especially in combination with the Q-Lock system – ruling out subsequent, unintentional changes to the sensor settings.

The Sick G10 is immune to dirt, humidity and temperatures from -30 C to +60˚C supported by the low maintenance optics, tough electronics and mechanicals. The bright indicator LEDs on the housing provide immediate status feedback, and the secure click through Q mount ensures 360 orientation for rapid alignment, saving set-up time and process down-time.

Contact Sick (UK) on tel 01727 831121 or visit www.sick.co.uk

RETURNABLE TRANSIT PACKAGING CAN OFFER BETTER RETURNS IF OUTSOURCED Plastic returnable transit packaging (RTP) is becoming more popular among retailers – the market is predicted to grow at an annual rate of 6.25 percent (Source: TechNavio) – as they look to make savings and reduce waste in their logistics operations.

Last year the retail market for UK groceries expanded and is expected to grow by 21.3 percent between 2013 and 2018 to £205.9bn (source IGD), this is expected to boost the number of RTP trays in circulation – independent research indicates that 30 percent of food producers are anticipating their RTP requirements to increase – which in turn will lead to a demand for more washing facilities.

The RTP market is being driven by the major supermarket players and the delivery services they offer, along with the emergence of wellknown multiple food retailers setting up smaller, branded convenience stores in towns, at petrol forecourts and on the edge of cities.

Key to a successful migration to RTP will be having access to sufficient trays to meet peak demand and ensuring that they are properly washed to the highest hygiene standards.

PHS Teacrate, part of the PHS Group and a leading RTP supplier in the UK, believes outsourcing this service can be more costeffective, reduce the amount of administration leg-work and free up capital.

manufacture our own trays guaranteeing supply.”

PHS Teacrate, which supplies over 25 million crates every year to nonfood and food sectors, says that flexible, reliable and quick delivery of crates provides a commercial advantage for retailers, especially during peak periods such as Christmas and Easter or for other seasonal fluctuations.

It has invested in its infrastructure, including a transport hub in Bristol serving the South West and environmentally friendlier vehicles offering reduced haulage costs.

The ambitious company’s modern national fleet, which has achieved FORS (Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme) accreditation from Transport for London, now operates out of eight depots nationwide giving fast and reliable delivery of plastic crates and trays to anywhere in the country.

almost any circumstances and eliminate the waste that can accumulate from single trip alternatives. Reusable transit packaging such as crates, trays and pallets are specifically designed for numerous trips over an extended product lifespan.

Specialist independent providers like PHS Teacrate, have the flexibility and capacity in key RTP products to meet peak demands, whether from very small retailers or at supermarket level, and offer support when the customer’s in-house washing equipment suffers mechanical breakdown.

Maintaining maximum product hygiene during transit is of paramount importance to retailers. At PHS Teacrate’s central wash facility in the West Midlands plastic trays, crates and pallets go through a regular washing and drying regime designed for each individual customer’s requirements to ensure they meet essential hygiene standards.

PHS Teacrate’s Sales Director, Patrick Sheehy, said: “Having access to sufficient trays to meet peak demand and hygiene standards must always be key priorities in the food supply chain. For example our own state-of-the art wash facility is centrally located in the West Midlands, easily reached by road from any corner of the UK, and we own the tooling to

In addition, PHS Teacrate purchased the manufacturing tooling from Rehrig Pacific UK Ltd to exclusively produce its range of plastic crates and trays for the Home and European markets for food and non-food items such as automotive and pharmaceuticals.

By making these significant investments, PHS Teacrate is offering producers and retailers of any size and sector reduced logistic costs by providing a much greater choice of RTP from a single supplier, along with the option of renting crates which saves on storage space and capital outlay.

Supply chain stability is vital for food and non-food industries; plastic crates offer better product protection on the move under

PHS Teacrate offers crates, trays, pallets and plastic containers in a variety of dimensions including attached lid containers, patisserie and bread trays, produce boxes, hygiene pallets and nestable bale arm trays that are compatible with retailers’ existing trays.

With the growth in demand set to continue, prospects for the RTP industry look good.

PHS Teacrate is committed to ensuring a competitive market by continuing to invest in products and wash services that meet the bespoke requirements of customers.

Parent company PHS Group is one of the UK's leading workplace service providers. It has grown from a family run firm in 1963 to become a multi-divisional, multi-national company, servicing over 200,000 customers at over 450,000 locations. The Group employs more than 5,000 staff and has a wide network of over 100 regional service branches, strategically located throughout the UK.

Contact: PHS Teacrate tel: 0800 980 7000 Website:www.teacrate.com and www.phs.co.uk

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K3® D creates new opportunities The Diepoldsau, Switzerland site of packaging manufacturer Greiner Packaging International has taken another important step in further developing the K3® packaging technology: as a decoration variant for cup packaging, K3® D is as flexible as sleeves for cup packaging and provides new ways for making dairy products stand out at the POS. In German, the abbreviation K3® stands for KartonKunststoff-Kombinationen (cardboard-plastic combinations), and the D stands for the deformability of the cardboard wrap in the third dimension.

Previously, sleeves were the only practical technology for decorating cups with special shapes. There is now an attractive alternative with K3® D from Greiner Packaging International. For the first time, it has become possible to deform a cardboard wrap in the third dimension. With this technology, any desired cup shape with diameters from 68-75mm can be decorated. K3® D combines the advantages of the classic K3® packaging with a high degree of shape flexibility. “K3® D provides much more latitude in decorating cup packaging. This will benefit our customers in the dairy industry in particular, because they will be able to stage-manage

their products to perfection at the point-ofsale,” said Kenneth Boldog, Head of Division K at Greiner Packaging International.

As with classic K3® packaging, K3® D packaging solutions win people over through excellent communicative properties. Your carton wrap can be imprinted on both sides, with up to six colours on each side, through offset printing. The inner side of the cardboard wrap is often used for marketing and communication or additional product information. The surface of the cardboard material feels comfortable and ‘warm’ to the touch. This tactile advantage complements the visual advantages of cups with special shapes.

A large portion of K3® packaging is renewable raw material or recycled cardboard.

Its advantages include an excellent CO2 balance, reduced use of plastic, low intrinsic weight, and corresponding energy efficiency during transport. K3® technology has proven itself for years across Europe – in various diameters and shapes, and in the form of multipacks. It has its roots in Switzerland, at the Greiner Packaging site in Diepoldsau, which continues to provide the critical impulse for its further development.

Contact Greiner Packaging on tel +41 71 737 8300 or visit www.greiner-gpi.com

Additions to Metsä Light range Following the great reception for uncoated Modo Northern Light, Metsä Board has launched two new double-coated fully bleached liners in its lightweight range. Modo Northern Light Litho is specially developed for litho lamination and also suitable for other offset applications; Modo Northern Light Flexo is recommended for flexo preprint.

Both grades offer high whiteness, gloss and premium printing properties in lower substances. They are ideal for microflute, and provide new options in traditional corrugated applications. These liners are suitable for food packaging, including take-away foods, and other sensitive products thanks to their use of pure fresh forest fibres. They are equally applicable for consumer packaging, point of sale, shopping bags, and any small or lightweight packs.

“The new coated Modo Northern Light grades are a welcome addition to our lightweight linerboard portfolio offering

excellent printability,” said Risto Auero, Vice Presiden, Liner Board Sales, Metsä Board. “It is possible to create a very light but strong corrugated structure by using both coated and uncoated Modo Northern Light in various combinations of top and reverse side liner, and the uncoated grade as fluting.”

All Modo Northern Light grades have good strength characteristics, both in tensile strength/elasticity and compressibility, and have a low wash-boarding tendency thanks to their high bulk.

Modo Northern Light linerboards are manufactured at Metsä Board’s Husum mill in Sweden, which holds PEFC and FSC chain of custody certification as well as environmental and quality certificates. They are made from fresh fibres grown in sustainably managed forests. The fibres are of known origin and Metsä Board can trace all other raw materials used in the liners’ manufacture.

Contact Metsä Board on tel +358 50 598 8828 or visit www.metsaboard.com

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Krones digital direct printing of containers Digital direct printing on containers and packages during an ongoing production operation offers huge potentials for both the beverage industry and the market segments of household/cosmetics, converters and glass manufacturers, and opens up an abundance of new options. Krones, Neutraubling, Germany, is premiering a direct printing system for printing on plastic bottles.

Compared to dressing containers in labels, direct printing of containers offers significantly more scope for individualised, attractive design of the containers, is ideally suited for supporting marketing campaigns and product launches. The use of updated decors or shortnotice launches of newly developed products enables the client to react swiftly to changes and emergent trends on the market.

Increasingly frequent requests for individualisation lead to smaller batch sizes, with concomitantly small label print runs, whereas with digital direct printing these can be replaced with significantly enhanced affordability. Digital direct printing also creates new options for the design people, ‘haptics’ can be married to optics, for instance, or you can print on uneven surfaces.

A picture template can be transformed simply and immediately into a printed image; and variable data like barcodes or best-before dates can also be easily integrated without any problems, all the way through to individualproduct tracking.

With the new DecoType direct printing system, print heights of up to 200mm can be achieved using UV inks. In modularised, compact construction, the machine is suitable for empty plastic containers made of PET, PP or PE, either cylindrical or special-shaped.

Krones is also planning a DecoType application for glass containers.

Integrated printing units with ink supply and automatic pushbutton adjustment facilitate changeovers. The pushbuttoncontrolled cleaning process, too, has been automated. Ink top-ups function flawlessly, while arc emitters ensure reliable UV-drying of the printed containers.

Digital container decoration using DecoType also enables clients to print on container structures that hitherto could not be reached using current labelling methods. The high flexibility provided by the digital technology involved avoids overproduction of labels, no longer requires any label adhesive, and reduces storage costs. In actual use, fast change-overs can be achieved. By launching the DecoType, Krones has expanded its product portfolio for container dress to include an entirely new decoration variant.

Contact Krones on tel +49 9401 700 or visit www.krones.com

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Samson Nano next-generation is free Packaging company Samuel Grant has launched a cutting edge pallet wrapper that requires no capital expenditure, does not attract hire costs and generates significant cost savings per pallet wrapped.

Companies using the Samson Nano stretch wrap system do not need to buy the machine or even lease it – which effectively means it is supplied by Samuel Grant completely free of charge.

Instead, a ground-breaking arrangement means they simply pay a fixed price per pallet wrapped on a consolidated monthly basis with no hidden extras, enabling businesses to budget more effectively. In addition, the machine runs at peak efficiency at all times, resulting in a substantial reduction in plastic and cardboard wastage.

Unique data gathering technology built into the pallet wrapper communicates usage information to Samuel Grant. Customers receive a daily email detailing how many pallets have been successfully wrapped, ensuring complete open-book honesty at all times. All maintenance requirements are taken care of by Samuel Grant at no extra cost to the user – whatever the issue.

The Samson Nano is optimised specifically for Samuel Grant’s composite 33-layer machine film, which is manufactured using next generation extrusion technology and high-grade resins for maximum strength and performance.

Perfect for high volume applications running at full machine speeds, the 33-layer film boasts greater than 300 percent pre-stretch capability, and no loss of puncture resistance or load containment. With high clarity for barcode scanning, the film also offers high-slip on the outside to prevent pallet adhesion during

transportation.

Andrew Grant, Joint Managing Directr of Samuel Grant, said: “This is a unique and pioneering service package that demonstrates our commitment to offering our customers innovation and added value at all times. Not only is the Samson Nano a state-of-the-art piece of kit, but coupled with our revolutionary charging model, users stand to make significant savings – using the very latest technology – compared with their existing pallet wrapping arrangements. There are no upfront costs, no charges for repairs and servicing, and we invoice only for the number of pallets actually wrapped.”

He continued: “We do not believe there is a more transparent and cost-effective offer anywhere else on the market today. If it sounds too good to be true then let us do a no cost, no obligation analysis of your current pallet wrapping method so you can decide for yourself.”

The Samson Nano is a semi-automatic pallet wrapping system that has been designed with the user in mind. It features the lowest turntable height of any pallet wrapper in the world, so there is no need for operatives to climb ramps to load it. It is fully compliant with all relevant EU regulations and features a 415 percent fixed gear power pre-stretch unit with pre-programmable locked out cycles to eliminate ‘fiddle factor’ and ensure loads are always safe.

In addition, the Samson Nano’s gears cannot be bypassed. If an attempt is made, the machine will not operate and will present an error message. This means there is no risk of an unstable load, which can occur when film is not stretched to its optimum point of elasticity.

Contact Samuel Grant on tel 0113 270 7221 or visit www.samuelgrant.co.uk

BericapValve on French Honey It is now more than a year since Bericap first launched the BericapValve dosing valve on the market.

Several squeezable valves are now used for squeezable food products, most of them made of silicone. The BericapValve is different because it is made of TPE, which has the advantage, that – unlike the commercial silicone valves – it prevents contamination in the recycling process.

Bericap’s bi-injected dosing valve closures offer a perfect product security and support controlled dosing of products such as honey.

Honey is traditionally packed in glass jars closed with aluminium twist-off closures as well as in squeezable PET bottles using FlipTop closures with silicone valves. Now it seems that

French honey bottlers are showing considerable interest in the TPE valve. The reason is twofold: it is easy to recycle without contaminating the recycling stream and, in addition, the taxes payable for a TPE valve are lower than those for a silicone valve.

The BericapValve is available in various shore hardness and cut lengths in order to suit various products other than honey, ketchup and chocolate syrup, all having individual viscosities. Even products containing pieces, such as cocktail sauces, are easy to dose with the BericapValve.

Bericap offers a wide range of hinged closures in which the bi-injected BericapValve can be inserted. Customised designs can, of course, be developed in the Bericap R&D centres.

Contact BERICAP UK on tel 01482 826666 or visit www.bericap.com

Avery Dennison Cleanflake™ is top product Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials announced their CleanFlake™ portfolio was named “Top Product of the Year” in the Environmental Leader Product & Project Awards.

“We are excited that our CleanFlake portfolio has been recognized by Environmental Leader,” said Don Nolan, president of Avery Dennison’s Materials Group. “Industry experts predict that PET usage will increase dramatically over the coming years, and we are proud to offer a solution that will ensure more of that material will enter the recycling stream.”

The Environmental Leader Product & Project Awards is a programme recognizing excellence in products and services that provide companies with energy and environmental benefits, or in projects implemented by companies that improved environmental or energy management and increased the bottom line.

Scores were determined by a panel of independent judges, representing international consumer packaged goods brands, retailers, universities, electronics manufacturers and other organizations.

“PET is one of the plastics most in demand, and loss due to contamination is truly significant,” one Environmental Leader judge wrote in an evaluation of the CleanFlake portfolio. “Avery Dennison’s CleanFlake solves a very real problem with genuine innovation and is just what I consider to be worthy of acclaim.”

Direct printing, paper labels and standard pressure-sensitive labels applied to PET bottles tend to lower the recycling efficiency and the quality of recycled PET. In 2010, 1.5 billion pounds of PET were collected for recycling in the USA, yet reclaimers reported yield losses ranging from 24.4 percent to 32.2 percent due to contamination by labels, adhesives and other components – amounting to a loss of over 40 million pounds of bottles.

CleanFlake is a patent-pending adhesive technology that ‘switches off’ when submerged in a recycling bath so the label cleanly separates from the PET flakes. Although these labels adhere firmly to PET bottles or containers during use, they detach readily in a conventional recycling facility and float to the surface of the bath, allowing clean PET flakes to sink to the bottom for easier reclamation.

An Avery Dennison Greenprint life cycle analysis showed that if 50 billion square inches of typical pressure-sensitive labels were changed to CleanFlake, there would be a 75 percent reduction in solid waste. This amounts to more than 53,000 tonnes of waste – the equivalent of the waste generated by more than 20,000 US households.

Contact Avery Dennison on tel 01670 714222 or visit www.averydennison.com

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BAKING SHEET WASHING AND DRYING MACHINES

Newsmith Stainless Ltd, Fountain Works, Child Lane, Roberttown,

Oliver Douglas Ltd, Amberley Works, Chelsea Close, Leeds,

Liversedge, West Yorkshire WF15 7PH. Tel:01924 405988.

West Yorkshire LS12 4HP. Tel: 0113 279 7373. Fax: 0113 279 1014

Fax:01924 403304.

E-mail: admin@oliverdouglas.co.uk Web: www.oliverdouglas.co.uk

E-mail: sales@newsmith.co.uk Web: www.newsmith.co.uk

BAR CODE LABELLING SYSTEMS Weyfringe Barcode and Labelling Systems, Longbeck Road, Marske, Redcar, Cleveland TS11 6HQ. Tel:01642 490121. Fax:01642 490385 E-mail: sales@weyfringe.co.uk Web: www.weyfringe.co.uk BISCUIT MAKING MACHINERY Jayton Systems Ltd t/a Robinson’s, 20 Parker House, Mansfield Road, Derby DE21 4SZ. Tel:01332 679898. Fax:01332 342828.

E-mail: Tony@wsrobinson.com Web: www.biscuitmachines.co.uk

Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 3RF Tel:01795 421771. Fax:01795 428905.

E-mail: sales@wirebelt.co.uk Web: www.wirebelt.co.uk CONVEYORS AND ELEVATORS (STAINLESS AND MILD STEEL) Cox and Plant Products Ltd, Monument & Tabor Works, Balds Lane, Lye, Stourbridge, West Midlands DY9 8SE. Tel:01384 895121.

Fax:01384 893611. E-mail: andy@cox-plant.com Web: www.coxandplant.com Dunelm Supplies Ltd, Netherset Lane, Madeley near Crewe, Cheshire

CHEESE CUTTING MACHINERY

CW3 9PF. Tel:01782 750884. Fax:01782 751305 Email:

Dunelm Supplies Ltd, Netherset Lane, Madeley, near Crewe, Cheshire

sales@dunelmsupplies.co.uk Web: www.dunelmsupplies.co.uk

CW3 9PF. Tel:01782 750884. Fax:01782 751305

Gough (Engineering) Ltd, Winpenny Road, Parkhouse East,

E-mail: sales@dunelmsupplies.co.uk Web: www.dunelmsupplies.co.uk

Newcastle-under-Lyme Staffs ST5 7GE Tel:01782 567700

Marchant Schmidt Europe Ltd, Unit D3, Sapphire Court, Isidore

Fax:01782 567771 E-mail: spharding@goughengineering.com

Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire B60 3FL. Tel:01527 888030.

Website: www.goughengineering.com

E-mail: uksales@marchantschmidt.com Web: www.marchantschmidt.com

COOKERS-STEAM

CHOCOLATE MACHINERY Jayton Systems Ltd t/a Robinsons, 20 Parker House, Mansfield Road, Derby DE21 4SZ. Tel:01332 679898. Fax:01332 342828 E-mail: Tony@wsrobinson.com Web: www.biscuitmachines.co.uk CONFECTIONERY MACHINERY Jayton Systems Ltd t/a Robinsons, 20 Parker House, Mansfield Road, Derby DE21 4SZ. Tel:01332 679898. Fax:01332 342828.

E-mail: Tony@wsrobinson.com Web: www.biscuitsmachines.co.uk CONVEYOR BELTING Interbelt Ltd, Glensyl Way, Burton-on-Trent, Staffs DE14 1LX. Tel:01283 562598. Fax:01283 515316. E-mail:interbeltltd@aol.com CONVEYOR BELTS (WIRE) Wire Belt Co. Ltd, Castle Road, Eurolink Industrial Centre, Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 3RF. Tel:01795 421771. Fax:01795 428905.

E-mail: sales@wirebelt.co.uk Web: www.wirebelt.co.uk CONVEYORS AND CONVEYOR SYSTEMS Conveyor Systems, George Holme Way, Hearthcote Road, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE11 9DF. Tel:01283 552255.

Fax:001283 552266. E-mail: sales@conveyorsystemsltd.co.uk Web: conveyorsystemsltd.co.uk Gough Engineering Ltd, Winpenny Road, Parkhouse East, Newcastle-under-Lyme Staffs ST5 7GE Tel:01782 567700 Fax:01782 567771 E-mail: spharding@goughengineering.com Website: www.goughengineering.com

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Holmach Ltd, The Dingle, Pilsgate, Stamford, Lincs PE9 3HW. Tel:01780 749097. Fax:01780 749098. E-mail: sales@holmach.co.uk Web: www.holmach.co.uk DRAINAGE (Stainless Steel Channels and Gullies) Dunelm Supplies Ltd, Netherset Lane, Madeley, near Crewe, Cheshire CW3 9PF. Tel:01782 750884. Fax:01782 751305.

E-mail: sales@dunelmsupplies.co.uk. Web: www.dunelmsupplies.co.uk EFFLUENT TREATMENT SYSTEMS Puriflo, Division of Robin Hawkins Engineering Ltd, 44 Holton Road, Holton Health, Poole, Dorset BH16 6LT. Tel:01202 625656. Fax:01202 621002. E-mail: sales@rhe-puriflo.co.uk Web: www.puriflo.co.uk EMULSIFIERS Rigal Bennett Group, Gravel Hill Lane, Whitley, near Goole, East Yorkshire DN14 0JJ. Tel:01977 661095. Fax:01977 662165 E-mail: sales@rigal-bennett.com Web: www.rigal-bennett.com FILLING MACHINES Holmach Ltd, The Dingle, Pilsgate, Stamford, Lincs PE9 3HW. Tel:01780 749097. Fax:01780 749098. E-mail: sales@holmach.co.uk Web: www.holmach.co.uk FLOOR AND WALL FINISHES FOR THE FOOD INDUSTRY KDH Projects Ltd, KDH House, Millfield Road, Donnington, Spalding, Lincs PE11 4UR. Tel:01775 822888. Fax:01775 822892.

E-mail: sales@kdhprojects.co.uk Web: www.kdhprojects.co.uk Kemtile Ltd, Unit C3, Taylor Business Park, Warrington Road, Warrington, Cheshire WA3 6HT. Tel:01925 763045. Fax:01925 763381.

E-mail: all@kemtile.co.uk Web: www.kemtile.co.uk

FLOORING SURFACES FOR FACTORIES

PASTEURISERS AND COOLERS (IN-CONTAINER)

KDH Projects Ltd, KDH House, Millfield Road, Donnington, Spalding,

Holmach Ltd, The Dingle, Pilsgate, Stamford, Lincs PE9 3HW.

Lincs PE11 4UR. Tel:01775 822888. Fax:01775 822892.

Tel:01780 749097. Fax:01780 749098. E-mail: sales@holmach.co.uk

E-mail: sales@kdhprojects.co.uk Website: www.kdhprojects.co.uk

Web: www.holmach.co.uk

Kemtile Ltd, Unit C3, Taylor Business Park, Warrington Road, Warrington, Cheshire WA3 6Bl. Tel:01925 763045. Fax:01925 763381.

POTATO PEELING MACHINES - ABRASIVE RE-LINING

E-mail: all@kemtile.co.uk Web: www.kemtile.co.uk

Porcher Abrasive Coatings Ltd, Nursery Road, Riverside Industrial

Veitchi (England) Ltd, Grange Works, Mill Lane, Rugeley, Staffs

Estate, Boston, Lincs PE21 7TN. Tel:01205 356666.

WS15 2JW. Tel:01889 586621. Fax:01889 579923.

E-mail: info@porcher.co.uk Web: www.porcher.co.uk

E-mail: rugeley@veitchi.com Web: www.veitchi.com

PROCESS VESSELS

HEAT EXCHANGERS (SCRAPED SURFACE)

Holmach Ltd, The Dingle, Pilsgate, Stamford, Lincs PE9 3HW.

Holmach Ltd, The Dingle, Pilsgate, Stamford, Lincs PE9 3HW.

Tel:01780 749097. Fax:0208 9771818. E-mail: sales@holmach.co.uk

Tel:01780 749097. Fax:01780 749098. E-mail: sales@holmach.co.uk

Web: www.holmach.co.uk

Web: www.holmach.co.uk

PROJECT CONSTRUCTION SPECIALISTS TO THE FOOD

HOMOGENISERS

INDUSTRY

Rigal Bennett Group, Gravel Hill Lane, Whitley, near Goole, East

KDH Projects Ltd, KDH House, Millfield Road, Donnington, Spalding,

Yorkshire DN14 0JJ. Tel:01977 661095. Fax:01977 662165.

Lincs PE11 4UR. Tel:01775 822888. Fax:01775 822892.

E-mail: sales@rigal-bennett.com Web: www.rigal-bennett.com HOSES AND COUPLINGS Guyson International Ltd, Hose and Couplings Division, Southview Business Park, Guiseley, Leeds LS20 9PR. Tel:01943 870044.

Fax:01943 870 066.

E-mail: leeds@guyson.co.uk Web: www.guyson.co.uk HYGIENIC WALL CLADDING Be-Plas Hygienic Walls and Ceilings Ltd, Unit 2, Junction 8 Business Park, Ellesmere Port, Wirral CH65 3AS. Tel:0151 334 5133.

Fax:0151 355 7970.

E-mail: sales@beplas.com Web: www.beplas.com KDH Projects Ltd, KDH House, Millfield Road, Donnington, Spalding, Lincs. PE11 4UR. Tel:01775 822888. Fax:01775 822892 E-mail: sales@kdhprojects.co.uk Web: www.kdhprojects.co.uk LABELLING MACHINERY Atwell Self Adhesive Labellers, Unit 18, Bolney Grange Business Park, Stairbridge Lane, Hickstead, West Sussex RH17 5PB. Tel:01444 239970. Fax:01444 246609. E-mail: sales@atwell-labellers.co.uk Web: www.atwell-labellers.co.uk Weyfringe Barcode and Labelling Systems, Longbeck Road, Marske, Redcar, Cleveland TS11 6HQ. Tel:01642 490121. Fax:01642 490385.

E-mail: sales@weyfringe.co.uk Web: www.weyfringe.co.uk

E-mail: saleskdhprojects.co.uk Web: www.kdhprojects.co.uk PUMPS AND PUMP MAINTAINANCE AxFlow Ltd, Orton Park, Northfield Avenue, London W13 9SJ. Tel:0208 832 1831. Fax:0208 280 0796. E-mail: info@axflow.co.uk Web: www.axflow.co.uk PUMPS-HYGIENIC FOOD (MASO SINE and PERISTALTIC PUMPS) Watson Marlow Pumps, contact Geoff Sanders, Mobile:07799 665533 Office fax/phone:01255 863932. E-mail: geoffsanders@watson-marlow.co.uk Web: www.watson-marlow.co.uk PUMPS-HYGIENIC FOOD Grundfos Pumps Ltd, Grovebury Road, Leighton Buzzard, Beds LU7 4TL. Tel:01525 850000. Fax:01525 853981.

E-mail: uk.grundfos.com Web: www.grundfos.com READY MEALS LINES Sealpac UK Ltd, Units 1 - 3, The Concept Centre, Innovation Close, Poole, Dorset BH12 4QD. Tel:0845 302 3056. Fax:0845 302 3057.

E-mail: sales@sealpac-uk.com. Web: www.sealpac-uk.com REFRIGERATION AND VENTILATION FOR THE FOOD INDUSTRY

LABEL OVERPRINTING AND APPLICATING SYSTEMS Atwell Self Adhesive Labellers, Unit 18, Bolney Grange Business Park, Stairbridge Lane, Hickstead, West Sussex RH17 5PB. Tel:01444 239970. Fax:01444 246609. E-mail: sales@atwell-labellers.co.uk Web: www.atwell-labellers.co.uk Weyfringe Barcode and Labelling Systems, Longbeck Road, Marske, Redcar, Cleveland TS11 6HQ. Tel:01642 490121. Fax:01642 490385.

E-mail: sales@weyfringe.co.uk Web: www.weyfringe.co.uk

KDH Projects Ltd, KDH House, Millfield Road, Donnington, Spalding,

METAL DETECTION Lock Inspection Systems Ltd, Lock House, Neville Street, Oldham, Lancs OL9 6LF. Tel:0161 6240333. Fax:0161 6245181.

E-mail: sales@lockinspection.co.uk Web: www.lockinspection.com

RIGID PLASTIC PACKAGING

MIXERS (DRY AND WET PROCESSES) Farleygreene Ltd, Unit 8, Alpha Centre, Aldershot, Hants GU12 4RG. Tel:01252 322233, Fax:01252 325111.

E-mail: sales@farleygreene.com Web: www.farleygreene.com PANS-JACKETED AND TILTING Rigal Bennett Group, Gravel Hill Lane, Whitley, near Goole, East Yorkshire DN14 0JJ. Tel:01977 661095. Fax:01977 662165.

E-mail: sales@rigal-bennett.com Web: www.rigal-bennet.com

Lincs PE11 4UR. Tel:01775 822888. Fax:01775 822892.

E-mail: sales@kdhprojects.co.uk Web: www.kdhprojects.co.uk RETORTS Holmach Ltd, The Dingle, Pilsgate, Stamford, Lincs PE9 3HW. Tel:01780 749097. Fax:01780 749098. E-mail: sales@holmach.co.uk Web: www.holmach.co.uk

Sharpak Aylesham, Aylesham Industrial Estate, Aylesham, Kent CT3 3EF. Tel:01304 840581. Fax:01304 842207.

E-mail: sales@sharpakaylesham.com Web: www.sharpak.com Sharpak Bridgwater, Colley Lane Estate, Bridgwater TA6 5YS. Tel:01278 435000. Fax:01278 423019. E-mail: sharpakbridgwater.com Web: www.sharpak.com Sharpak Yate, Highway, Yate, Bristol BS37 7AA. Tel:01454 874100.

Fax:01454 874304. E-mail: sharpakyate.com Web: www.sharpak.com SIEVES (ROTARY AND VIBRATORY) Farleygreene Ltd, Unit 8, Alpha Centre, Alfa Road, Aldershot, Hants GU12 4RG. Tel:01252 322233. Fax:01252 325111.

E-mail: sales@farleygreene.com Web: www.farleygreene.com

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Gough Engineering Ltd, Winpenny Road, Parkhouse East,

TRAY AND UTENSIL WASHING MACHINES

Newcastle-under-Lyme Staffs ST5 7GE Tel:01782 567700

Industrial Washing Machines Ltd, Facet Road, King Norton,

Fax:01782 567771 E-mail: spharding@goughengineering.com

Birmingham B38 9PT. Tel.:0121 459 9511. Fax:0121 459 9001.

Website: www.goughengineering.com

E-mail: sales@indwash.co.uk Web: www.indwash.co.uk

SORTING MACHINES-COLOUR AND SHAPE

Newsmith Stainless Ltd, Fountain Works, Child Lane, Roberttown,

Buhler Sortex Ltd, 20 Atlantis Avenue, London E16 2BF. Tel:0207

Liversedge, West Yorkshire WF15 7PH. Tel.:01924 405988.

055 7777. Fax:0207 055 7700.

Fax:01924 403304.

E-mail: firstname.surname@buhlersortex.com Web: www.buhlersortex.com

E-mail: sales@newsmith.co.uk Web: www.newsmith.co.uk

Satake ESM, Horsfield Way, Bredbury Industrial Estate, Stockport,

Oliver Douglas Ltd, Amberley Works, Chelsea Close, Leeds,

Cheshire SK6 2FN. Tel:0161 406 3888. Fax:0161 406 3889. E-mail:

West Yorkshire LS12 4HP. Tel.:0113 279 7373. Fax:0113 279 1014.

ve@satake.co.uk Web: www.satake.co.uk

E-mail: admin@oliverdouglas.com Web: www.oliver-douglas.co.uk

SPICE STERILISING EQUIPMENT

TRAY SEALING MACHINES

Holmach Ltd, The Dingle, Pilsgate, Stamford, Lincs PE9 3HW.

Sealpac UK Ltd, Units 1 - 3, The Concept Centre, Innovation Close,

Tel:01780 749097. Fax:01780 749098. E-mail: sales@holmach.co.uk

Poole, Dorset BH12 4QD. Tel:0845 302 3056. Fax:0845 302 3057.

Web: www.holmach.co.uk

E-mail: sales@sealpac-uk.com. Web: www.sealpac-uk.com

SPIRAL COOLERS/FREEZERS, CONVEYING SYSTEMS

TRAY WASHERS

Starfrost UK Ltd, Newcombe Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR32 1XA.

Newsmith Stainless Ltd, Fountain Works, Child Lane, Roberttown,

Tel:01502 562206. Fax:01502 584104. E-mail: sales@starfrost.com

Liversedge, West Yorkshire WF15 7PH. Tel:01924 405988.

Web: www.starfrost.com

Fax:01924 403304.

STERILISERS Holmach Ltd, The Dingle, Pilsgate, Stamford, Lincs. PE9 3HW. Tel:01780 749097. Fax:01780 749098. E-mail: sales@holmach.co.uk Web: www.holmach.co.uk STRAPPING MACHINES Gordian Strapping Ltd, Gordian House, Brunel Road, Basingstoke, Hants. RG21 6XX. Tel:01256 394400. Fax:01256 394410. E-mail: sales@gordianstrapping.com Web: www.gordianstrapping.com TANK LININGS AND COATINGS Kemtile Ltd, Unit C3, Taylor Business Park, Warrington Road, Warrington, Cheshire WA3 6BLTel:01925 763045. Fax:01925 763381.

E-mail: all@kemtile.co.uk Web: www.kemtile.co.uk THERMOFORM FILL AND SEAL MACHINERY Sealpac UK Ltd, Units 1 - 3, The Concept Centre, Innovation Close,

E-mail: sales@newsmith.co.uk Web: www.newsmith.co.uk Oliver Douglas Ltd, Amberley Works, Chelsea Close, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS12 4HP. Tel.:0113 279 7373. Fax:0113 279 1014.

E-mail: admin@oliverdouglas.com Web: www.oliver-douglas.co.uk VIBRATORY FEEDERS Cox and Plant Products Ltd, Monument and Tabor Works, Balds Lane, Lye, Stourbridge, West Midlands DY9 8SE. Tel.:01384 895121 Fax:01384 893 611. E-mail: andy@cox-plant.com Web: www.coxandplant.com WALL AND CEILING FINISHES Be-Plas Hygienic Walls and Ceilings Ltd, Unit 2, Junction 8 Business Park, Ellesmere Port, Wirral CH65 3AS. Tel:0151 334 5133.

Fax:0151 355 7970. E-mail: sales@be-plas.com Web: www.beplas.com Kemtile Ltd, Unit C3, Taylor Business Park, Warrington Road,

Poole, Dorset BH12 4QD. Tel:0845 302 3056. Fax:0845 302 3057.

Warrington, Cheshire WA3 6HT. Tel:01925 763045. Fax:01925

E-mail: sales@sealpac-uk.com. Web: www.sealpac-uk.com

763381. E-mail: all@kemtile.co.uk Web: www.kemtile.co.uk

Raw Materials, Ingredients and Additives ANCHOVY (FILLETS, PASTES, FLAVOURINGS, CANNED,

BLUEBERRY, CRANBERRY & POMEGRANATE (AIR DRIED)

JARRED, TUBE)

Kanegrade Ltd, Ingredients House, Caxton Way, Stevenage, Herts

La Monegasque UK Ltd, The Priory, High Street, Ware, Herts SG12

SG1 2DF. Tel:01438 742242. Fax:01438 742311.

9AL. Tel:01920 469107. Fax:01920 486646.

E-mail: enquiries@the cannedfish.co.uk Web: www.lamonegasque.com Meridian Sea, 10 Thornby Road, Estover, Plymouth PL6 7PP.

Web: www.kanegrade.com

Tel.08702 400172, E-mail: info@meridian-sea.com

BUTTER PORTIONS (IQF FILLINGS) AND BULK GARLIC

Web: www.meridian-sea.com

SPREADS

ARROWROOT

Markus Products Ltd, Murray Way, Wincanton Business Park,

The Essbro Co. Ltd, 1 South Street, Rochford, Essex SS4 1BL

Wincanton, Somerset BA9 9RX. Tel:01963 435270. Fax:01963 435271.

Tel:01702 530329. Fax:01702 530331. E-mail: michael@essbro.com

E-mail: info@markusproducts.co.uk Web: www.markusproducts.co.uk

Web: www.essbro.com BAKERY INGREDIENTS British Bakels Ltd, Granville Way, Bicester, Oxon OX26 4JT. Tel:01869 247098. Fax:01869 242979. E-mail: bakels@bakels.com Web: www.britishbakels.co.uk

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CHEESE POWDERS-SPRAY DRIED (100% CHEDDAR…) Kanegrade Ltd, Ingredients House, Caxton Way, Stevenage, Herts SG1 2DF. Tel:01438 742242. Fax:01438 742311.

E-mail: info@kanegrade.com Web: www.kanegrade.com

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CHILLIES (RED AND GREEN, FRESH CHOPPED AND FRESH

FRUIT JUICE CONCENTRATES (INCLUDING TROPICAL)

PUREED)

Kanegrade Ltd, Ingredients House, Caxton Way, Stevenage, Herts

JDM Food Group Ltd, Monument Road, Bicker, Boston, Lincs PE20

SG1 2DF. Tel:01438 742242. Fax:01438 742311.

3DJ. Tel:01775 822389. Fax:01775 822443.

E-mail: info@jdmfoodgroup.co.uk Web: www.jdmfoodgroup.co.uk CLEAN LABEL BAKERY INGREDIENTS

E-mail: info@kanegrade.com Web: www.kanegrade.com GARLIC AND GINGER (FRESH PEELED, PUREED, CHOPPED

British Bakels Ltd, Granville Way, Bicester, Oxon OX26 4JT.

AND ROASTED)

Tel.:01869 247098. Fax:01869 242979. E-mail: bakels@bakels.com

Beacon Foods Ltd, Units 3 and 4, Brecon Enterprise Park, Warren

Web: www.britishbakels.co.uk

Road, Brecon, Powys LD3 8BT. Tel:01874 622577. Fax:01874 622123.

COCONUT (DESSICCATED, CREAM AND POWDERS)

E-mail: sales@beaconfoods.co.uk Web: www.beaconfoods.co.uk

F.R. Benson & Partners Ltd, 117a New Road, Croxley Green,

JDM Food Group Ltd, Monument Road, Bicker, Boston, Lincs PE20

Rickmansworth WD3 3EN. Tel:01923 293160. Fax:01923 293168.

5DJ. Tel:01775 822389. Fax:01775 822443.

E-mail: Richard@frbenson.co.uk Web: www.frbenson.co.uk

E-mail: info@jdmfoodgroup.co.uk

COCONUT PRODUCTS (POWDER AND CREAM)

GLUTEN FREE CEREALS (FLAX, QUINOA AND CHIA) F. R. Benson & Partners Ltd, 117a New Road, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth WD3 3EN. Tel:01923 293160. Fax:01923 293168.

E-mail: Richard@frbenson.co.uk. Web: www.frbenson.co.uk

Kanegrade Ltd, Ingredients House, Caxton Way, Stevenage, Herts SG1 2DF. Tel:01438 742242. Fax:01438 742311. E-mail: info@kanegrade.com Web: www.kanegrade.com COLOURS (NATURAL)

HERBS AND CHILLIES (FROZEN, AMBIENT)

Kalsec Europe Ltd, 7 Merlin Park, Fred Dannatt Road, Mildenhall,

S. Black Ltd, Foxholes Business Park, John Tate Road, Hertford,

Suffolk IP28 7TD. Tel.:01938 715011. Fax:01638 715031.

Herts. SG13 7YH. Tel:01992 825555. Fax:01992 825566.

E-mail: csimons@kalsec.com Web: www.kalsec.com

E-mail: enquiries@sblack.com Web: www.sblack.com

CONFECTIONERY GLAZING S AND RELEASE AGENTS

HYDROCOLLOIDS

British Bakels Ltd, Granville Way. Bicester. Oxon OX26 4JT.

J R Food Consultancy

Tel:01869 247098. Fax:01869 242979. Email: bakels@bakels.com

Tel:07771 716323. E-mail: jan.food@yahoo.com

Web: www.britishbakels.co.uk Capol UK Ltd, Oaktree Court, Mill Lane, Ness, Cheshire CH64 8TP. Tel:0151 342 8900. E-mail: sales@capol.co.uk Web: www.capol.co.uk CURRY POWDERS (Triton Madras, Mild & Hot) The Essbro Co. Ltd, 1 South Street, Rochford, Essex SS4 1BL.

IQF/CHILLED MEATS Food Network Ltd, Keepers Cottage, Chrishall Grange, Royston, Herts. SG8 7NT. Tel:01763 837000. Fax:0208 464 1551.

E-mail: sales@food-network.com Web: www.food-network.com

Tel:01702 530329. Fax:01702 530331. E-mail: michael@essbro.com

MAPLE SYRUP AND SUGAR

Web: www.essbro.com

F.R. Benson & Partners Ltd, 117a New Road, Croxley Green,

DRIED FRUIT (SWEETENED AND UNSWEETENED) F.R. Benson & Partners Ltd, 117a New Road, Croxley Green,

Rickmansworth WD3 3EN. Tel:01923 293160. Fax:01923 293168.

E-mail: Richard@frbenson.co.uk Web: www.fr.benson.co.uk

Rickmansworth WD3 3EN. Tel:01923 293160. Fax:01923 293168.

MEAT AND POULTRY POWDERS AND MINCE

E-mail: Richard@frbenson.co.uk Web: www.frbenson.co.uk

F.R. Benson & Partners Ltd, 117a New Road, Croxley Green,

EGG POWDERS (WHOLE, YOLK AND ALBUMEN)

Rickmansworth WD3 3EN. Tel:01923 293160. Fax:01923 293168.

E-mail: Richard@frbenson.co.uk Web: www.fr.benson.co.uk

F.R. Benson & Partners Ltd, 117a New Road, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, WD3 3EN. Tel:01923 293160. Fax:01923 293168.

E-mail: Richard@frbenson.co.uk Web: www.fr.benson.co.uk FLAVOURS (LIQUID AND POWDER) Kanegrade Ltd, Ingredients House, Caxton Way, Stevenage, Herts SG1 2DF. Tel:01438 742242. Fax:01438 742311.

E-mail: info@kanegrade.com Web: www.kanegrade.com

MISO (POWDERS AND PASTES) F. R. Benson & Partners Ltd, 117a New Road, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth WD3 3EN. Tel:01923 293160. Fax:01923 293168.

E-mail: Richard@frbenson.co.uk. Web: www.frbenson.co.uk MUSHROOMS (EXTRACTS, POWDERS AND SLICED) F.R. Benson & Partners Ltd, 117a New Road, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth WD3 3EN. Tel:01923 293160. Fax:01923 293168.

E-mail: Richard@frbenson.co.uk Web: www.fr.benson.co.uk

FOOD ACIDS Rigest Trading Ltd, Hipocampus House, Hulme Lane, Lower Peover, Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 9QQ. Tel:07595 793224.

E-mail: d.white@rigest.com Web: www.rigest.com

MUSTARD SEED AND FLOUR F. R. Benson & Partners Ltd, 117a New Road, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth WD3 3EN. Tel:01923 293160. Fax:01923 293168.

E-mail: Richard@frbenson.co.uk. Web: www.frbenson.co.uk

FRUIT AND VEGETABLE POWDERS, FLAKES AND CONCENTRATES

NATURAL COLOURS

F. R. Benson & Partners Ltd, 117a New Road, Croxley Green,

Kalsec Europe Ltd, 7 Merlin Park, Fred Dannatt Road, Mildenhall,

Rickmansworth WD3 3EN. Tel:01923 293160. Fax:01923 293168.

Suffolk IP28 7RD. Tel:01638. 715011. Fax:01638 715031.

E-mail: Richard@frbenson.co.uk. Web: www.fr.benson.co.uk

E-mail: csimons@kalsec.com Web: www.kalsec.com

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Kanegrade Ltd, Ingredients House, Caxton Way, Stevenage, Herts SG1 2DF. Tel:01438 742242. Fax:01438 742311. E-mail: info@kanegrade.com Web: www.kanegrade.com NUT PASTES AND NUT PRODUCTS Kanegrade Ltd, Ingredients House, Caxton Way, Stevenage, Herts SG1 2DF. Tel:01438 742242. Fax:01438 742311.

E-mail: info@kanegrade.com Web: www.kanegrade.com ORGANIC BAKERY INGREDIENTS British Bakels Ltd, Granville Way, Bicester, Oxon OX26 4JT. Tel:01869 247098. Fax:01869242979.

E-mail: bakels@bakels.com Web: www.britishbakels.co.uk ORGANIC VEGETABLES (ROASTED OR PUREED) JDM Food Group Ltd, Monument Road, Bicker, Boston, Lincs PE20 5DJ. Tel:01775 822389. Fax:01775 822443. E-mail: info@jdmfoodgroup.co.uk Web: www.jdmfoodgroup.co.uk PASTA (Durum Wheat Semolina, Egg, Spinach, Tomato, Cooked/Chilled) Food Network Ltd, Keepers Cottage, Chrishall Grange, Royston, Herts. SG8 7NT. Tel:01763 837000. Fax:01763 838280.

E-mail: sales@food-network.com Web: www.food-network.com PET FOOD INGREDIENTS Tech-Pet Ltd, 11 Hammond Way, Market Harborough, Leics LE16 7JW. Tel:01858 434545. Fax:001858 432828. E-mail: mail@tech-pet.co.uk PRESERVATIVES Rigest Trading Ltd, Hippocampus House, Hulme Lane, Lower Peover, Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 9QQ. Tel:07595 793224.

E-mail: d.white@rigest.com Web: www.rigest.com PULSES-CANNED (RED/WHITE BEANS, CHICKPEAS, BORTOLLI BEANS, BUTTER BEANS, FLAGEOLET BEANS, HARICOT BEANS, BLACKEYE BEANS, BLACK TURTLE BEANS, BLACK TURTLE BEANS, ADZUKI BEANS, PINTO BEANS) Food Network Ltd, Keepers Cottage, Chrishall Grange, Royston, Herts SG8 7NT. Tel:01763 837000. Fax:0208 464 1551.

E-mail: sales@food-network.com Web: www.food-network.com ROAST VEGETABLES AND FRUIT Beacon Foods Ltd, Units 3 & 4, Brecon Enterprise Park, Warren Road, Brecon, Powys LD3 3BT. Tel:01874 622577. Fax:01874 622123.

E-mail: sales@beaconfoods.co.uk Web: www.beaconfoods.co.uk JDM Food Group Ltd, Monument Road, Bicker, Boston, Lincs PE20 3DJ. Tel:01775 822389. Fax:0775 822443.

E-mail: info@jdmfoodgroup.co.uk Web: www.jdmfoodgroup.co.uk SAVOURY FLAVOURS AND SNACK FLAVOURS Savoury Flavours, Units 2B/C, Riverside Avenue West, Lawford, Manningtree, Essex CO11 1UN. Tel;01206 399540. Fax:01206 393345.

E-mail: sales@savouryfoods.co.uk Web: www.savouryflavours..co.uk SEAFOOD POWDERS (ALL VARIETIES) Kanegrade Ltd, Ingredients House, Caxton Way, Stevenage, Herts SG1 2DF. Tel:01438 742242. Fax:01438 742311.

E-mail: info@kanegrade.com Web: www.kanegrade.com SEASONINGS Key Ingredients Ireland, Units A3 & A4, Annacotty Business Park, Limerick, Ireland. Tel:+353 61 358977. E-mail: sales@keyingredients.ie Web: www.keyingredients.ie

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SEAWEED (FRESH AND DRIED) Meridian Sea Ltd, 10 Thornbury Road, Estover, Plymouth PL6 7PP. Tel:08702 400172. E-mail: info@meridian-sea.com.

Web: www.meridian-sea.com SPECIALITY SUGAR AND SPICE Speciality Farm Foods Ltd, Cleave Farm, East Down, Barnstaple, North Devon EX31 4NX. Tel:0845 812 0129. Fax:01271 882843.

E-mail: alan@specialityfarmfoods.com Web: www.specialityfoods.org.uk SPICE OLEORESINS AND EXTRACTS Kanegrade Ltd, Ingredients House, Caxton Way, Stevenage, Herts SG1 2DF. Tel:01438 742242. Fax:01438 742311.

E-mail: info@kanegrade.com Web: www.kanegrade.com Kalsec Ltd, 7 Merlin Park, Fred Dannatt Road, Mildenhall, Suffolk IP28 7RD. Tel:01638 715011. Fax:01638 715031.

E-mail: csimons@kalsec.com Web: www.kalsec.com SWEETENERS Rigest Trading Ltd, Hippocampus House, Hulme Lane, Lower Peover, Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 9QQ. Tel:07595 793224.

E-mail: d.white@rigest.com Web: www.rigest.com TAMARINDS The Essbro Co. Ltd, 1 South Street, Rochford, Essex SS4 1BL Tel:01702 530329. Fax:01702 530331. E-mail: michael@essbro.com Web: www.essbro.com THAI INGREDIENTS JDM Food Group Ltd, Monument Road, Bicker, Boston, Lincs PE20 3DJ. Tel:01775 822389. Fax:01775822443. E-mail: info@jdmfoodgroup.co.uk Web: www.jdmfoodgroup.co.uk TOMATOES (CANNED AND ASEPTIC) Food Network Ltd, Keepers Cottage, Chrishall Grange, Royston, Herts SG8 7NT. Tel:01763 837000. Fax:01783 838280.

E-mail: sales@food-network.com Web: www.food-network.com TUNA (POUCH AND CANNED) Food Network Ltd, Keepers Cottage, Chrishall Grange, Royston, Herts SG8 7NT. Tel:01763 837000. Fax:01783 838280.

E-mail: sales@food-network.com Web: www.food-network.com VEGETABLE INGREDIENTS-SPECIALITY (DRIED/PRESERVED) L’Aquila Importers and Distributors, 860 Coronation Road, London NW10 7PS. Tel:0208 965 0666. Fax:0208 965 0999.

E-mail: info@laquila.co.uk Web: www.laquila.co.uk VEGETABLES (FREEZE DRIED, AIR DRIED, SPRAY DRIED, FLAKES) Kanegrade Ltd, Ingredients House, Caxton Way, Stevenage, Herts SG1 2DF. Tel:01438 742242. Fax:01438 742311.

E-mail: info@kanegrade.com Web: www.kanegrade.com WILD AND EXOTIC CULTIVATED MUSHROOMS L’Aquila, Importers & Distributors, 860 Coronation Road, London NW10 7PS. Tel:0208 965 0666. Fax:0208 965 0999.

E-mail: info@laquila.co.uk Web: www.laquila.co.uk YEAST INACTIVE (DEBITTERED POWDER) Kanegrade Ltd, Ingredients House, Caxton Way, Stevenage, Herts SG1 2DF. Tel:01438 743242. Fax: 01438 742311.

E-mail: info@kanegrade.com Web: www.kanegrade.com YOGHURT AND SOUR CREAM POWDERS (SPRAY DRIED) Kanegrade Ltd, Ingredients House, Caxton Way, Stevenage, Herts SG1 2DF. Tel:01438 743242. Fax:01438 742311.

E-mail: info@kanegrade.com Web: www.kanegrade.com ZEST (ORANGE, LEMON AND LIME)

Unbar Rothon Ltd, Radford Crescent, Billericay, Essex CM12 0DR.

Kanegrade Ltd, Ingredients House, Caxton Way, Stevenage, Herts

Tel:01277 632211. Fax:01277 830151.

SG1 2DF. Tel:01438 742242. Fax:01438 742311.

E-mail: seasonings@unbarrothon.com Web: www.unbarrothon.co.uk

E-mail: info@kanegrade.com Web: www.kanegrade.com

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