Software spotlight Meat, poultry and seafood Changing markets Changing markets INTERNATIONAL Sieves and separators 01.qxp_Layout 1 27/02/2023 13:26 Page 1tdaN uctsod ock t500 s2, frie-E ourbf ood pandly f business aging ck i 0042, livde da 0+ alutrnarbon arW epakit yeey emplowered bpo o.ukaging.cack 02476 420065 wnershipe share-o Series 9 Color Gauge Maximize Process Performance & KPIs NEW! InfraLab Series 9 Analyzer Measures the Key Constituents Both On-Line and At-Line: Moisture, Fat and Oil, Protein, Degree of Brownness, Degree of Roast. ۳ /+-* 0 /,0 '$/4 ( ) . ) Ȃ$ $ ) 4"* '. ۳ Increase productivity ۳ Reduce company’s operational expenditure (OPEX) ۳ '$5 $(( $ / ) '*)"Ҋ/ -(1 '0 b r Leverage the power of Nordson infrared technology www.ndc.com/food NDC Products 02.qxp_Layout 1 27/02/2023 13:19 Page 1Contents March 2023 This magazine is now fully recyclable. By recycling magazines, you can help reduce waste and add to the 5.5 million tonnes of paper already recycled by the UK paper industry each year. Before you recycle your magazine, please ensure you remove all plastic wrapping, free gifts and samples. FoodandDrinkInternational @fdiforumwww.fdiforum.net company/fdiforum News 4 • General news • On line - production news • On the shelf - new products and initiatives Kite Packaging Q&A12 Packaging is an ever-changing industry. We speak to packaging specialists Kite Packaging this month to learn more about the company, and see how they have risen to and adapted to the challenges faced in the packaging world. Import and export14 With Vietnam’s agriculture exports witnessing solid growth, the country is gaining access to new markets and strengthening trading relationships. Software spotlight18 Perhaps more than any other aspect, software keeps the wheels of the food industry turning – from production to delivery and everything in between. We take a closer look. Labelling, coding and marking21 In an age where information is readily accessible, but potentially inaccurate or deliberately misleading, regulations have primarily centred around increased transparency and accuracy. Flavouring and colouring 24 The demand for organic and unadulterated food has been increasing in recent years, predominantly fuelled by concerns for the environment and increased food transparency. Meat, poultry and seafood28 A sector constantly in the public spotlight, Food & Drink International looks at the trends and challenges transforming meat, poultry and seafood production. 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While every reasonable care is taken, neither the publisher nor its participating agents accept liability for loss or damage to prints, colour transparencies, negatives or other material of whatever nature submitted to this publication. The views expressed in this publication are not necessarily the views of those held by the publisher. Main: stock.adobe.com/Natalia Klenova • Top: stock.adobe.com/nehopelon • Middle: stock.adobe.com/siculodoc • Bottom: stock.ad obe.com/sompong_tom Sieves and separators33 Sieving and separating are both crucial processes when preparing ingredients during food processing, or an otherwise finished product to make it attractive, palatable and, most importantly, safe for consumers. Water treatment36 Water is integral to our survival, and a shortage of it, combined with poor handling of wastewater, is threatening many countries across the world. Foodex41 Taking place on the 24 – 26th April, at the NEC in Birmingham, Foodex Manufacturing Solutions promises to be a premier destination for those in the food and drink processing, packaging, and logistics industries. Events46 Your chance to keep abreast of forthcoming exhibitions and food fairs from around the world. Classified49 Food and Drink Diary 50 03.qxp_Layout 1 27/02/2023 14:47 Page 1Nulogy hails collaborative success of Packaging Innovations Contract packing software specialist, Nulogy, celebrated the success of the Packaging Innovations show held at the NEC, with significant interest from its co-pack, 3PL and FMCG customers. Nulogy saw a large number of visitors to its stand, along with five of its customers, CEVA Logistics, Glowcroft, Kinaxia Logistics, Marsden Packaging and GXO who similarly enjoyed a very busy show. Collaboration was a core theme for visitors, and with the current headwinds faced by the wider economy, many businesses are now seeing the value provided by digitalisation. Josephine Coombe, Managing Director of Nulogy Europe said; “We are delighted with the success of Packaging Innovations in helping promote how organisations are leveraging our technology to enhance agility and responsiveness in their co-pack and value-added service operations. “Our customers can attest that the best contract packers run the best co-pack software with Nulogy! This year’s show was the perfect opportunity to continue partnerships and expand our reach.” For more information visit www.nulogy.com 4 Food & Drink International www.fdiforum.net news Nordson Measurement and Control Solutions to introduce new InfraLab Series 9 Food Analyzer For over 30 years, the NDC InfraLab e-Series has been a popular solution for moisture, fat/oil, protein, and degree of bake analysis both at-line and in laboratories. Now, Nordson Measurement & Control Solutions has built upon the success of the e-Series to take this leading solution to a whole new level and deliver the next-generation, at-line food analyzer – the InfraLab Series 9. Incorporating the extensive feature set of the Series 9 gauge, this next-generation InfraLab allows for rapid analyses (only 5 seconds) in process environments, replacing time-consuming laboratory methods or at-line instruments such as loss-on-drying or gravimetric moisture testing. The InfraLab Series 9, with its greater processing power and measurement capability, delivers deeper process insight to the operation, enabling significant reduction in a company’s operational expenditure (OPEX). For more information visit www.ndc.com/food-bulk-materials- processing/products/industrial/infralab-series-9-analyzer/ Loma CW3 RUN-WET® Checkweigher system increases productivity at Cook Inov Loma Systems, a global leader in inspection technologies for food quality and safety, has recently installed a CW3 RUN-WET® Checkweigher system at Cook Inov, a French family company specialising in the design and manufacture of canned gourmet, organic and dietetic culinary products for food brands, including baby foods. Having selected LOMA for its service excellence, Cook Inov asked the company to provide a weighing solution that met their exacting requirements. LOMA recommended their CW3 RUN-WET® Checkweigher system, specially designed to withstand harsh, high- pressure, high-temperature cleaning regimes. Commenting on the new RUN-WET system, Frédéric Bolzinger, Cook Inov’s maintenance manager, said: “Our new machine is a real step-change. Not only have we found our production efficiency has increased markedly since the machine’s installation, but it is also easy to use and very reliable. Overall, our experience with LOMA has been entirely positive and we look forward to further dealings with them in the future.” For more information visit www.loma.com New sustainable packaging from Bell for 2023 Following the successful introduction of presentation packaging made using polymers recovered from beaches and riverbanks, Bell are delighted to announce a new grade of PET presentation packaging which contains 100% post-consumer waste. The standard recycled content for our Retran® product is 70%. The move to 100% has been a challenge and by being more selective about the consumer waste and using good grade discarded bottles, sandwich and food containers we have achieved an excellent clarity solution. Commenting on the development Managing Director Peter Lennie stated “our design team have worked tirelessly through recent months to achieve a 100% recycled product. Rigorous testing has been carried out to ensure the product performs well in the market and we are delighted with the results. To differentiate the 100% from our standard product we have introduced a slight grey tint to the film which adds an attractive feature to the final presentation.” For more information visit www.bellpackaging.com 04-11.qxp_Layout 1 27/02/2023 14:57 Page 1 VE YOIMPR VER THOODISC R28TH & 29TH MA CBIRMINGHAECH2023NR ssing ng and rink eds ESS ö÷èêõä OS T AM dr esocpr aginpack ood & drof f er hundvo OUR BUSINEY çèèæûÎö÷öòÌèæøçèÛÝ SYOUSANDS OF WA C BIRMINGHAECH 2023, N Disc ehousearW and Best s Biggest ’UK Visit the ÛæñèìæĦÎèùòõóðÒ Exhibition! Logistics ehouse arW inno ations!vo ationtregisR nis ation istregisR essionals!prof or qualifyingf FREE xetalogis.intrwww RECRUITMENT .ukoc. #IL LX23 04-11.qxp_Layout 1 27/02/2023 14:57 Page 2Let’s transform food systems around the world. Let’s GO further 04-11.qxp_Layout 1 27/02/2023 14:57 Page 3Together towards secure, resilient and sustainable food systems Aseptic carton packages keep essential food such as milk and juice safer for longer, increasing food access while helping to reduce food waste. To help transform food systems 1 , we are collaborating with stakeholders to increase access to safe food, reduce food loss and waste, and build sustainable food value chains. Let’s not settle for what we can achieve today. Let’s go further together. Go nature. Go carton. ןخ0!(خـנמןקفخ Accelerating Climate Action. OECD iLibrary. Learn more about our efforts to help build sustainable food systems at gonaturegocarton.tetrapak.com 04-11.qxp_Layout 1 27/02/2023 14:57 Page 48 Food & Drink International www.fdiforum.net news HUL to sell Annapurna and Captain Cook brands Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has signed an agreement for the sale of its atta and salt business carried out under the brands ‘Annapurna’ and ‘Captain Cook’. The brands are being sold to Uma Global Foods and Uma Consumer Products, which are subsidiaries of Reactivate Brands International, a Singapore- headquartered company and an affiliate of CSAW. CSAW is focused on acquiring and scaling up food brands to promote affordable wellness. HUL’s decision to divest is in line with a stated intent of exiting non- core categories while continuing to drive its growth agenda in the packaged foods business of dressings, scratch cooking and soups. The deal envisages the transfer of trademarks, copyrights and other intellectual properties associated with India and several other geographies. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, and HUL will continue to manage the business until the completion of the transaction. © stock.adobe.com/ lcrribeiro33@gmail CONSTANTMONITORING ADJUSTMENTSMADEEASY Operationalpersonnelareabletomakecrucial,immediate adjustmentsonthelinetoavoidwasteanddowntime Allowsforaconstant,non-contactsolutiontomoistureandoil measurementdirectlyontheproductionlineinrealtime CLOSEDLOOP Measuringmoisturedirectlyontheproductionlineproduces instant,accuratedatathatcanbeeasilycommunicatedtoa PLC-creatingaclosedloopprocess IMMEDIATEIMPROVEMENTS AMoistTechsystemprovidesimprovedproductquality,lower wasteandenergycosts,processoptimization,increasedplant efficiency,ovencontrol&reduceddowntime Moisture&OilMeasurementin Food Production ANADVANCEDONLINEMOISTUREDETECTIONSYSTEMISKEYTOPROVIDINGTOPOFTHE LINERESULTSFORMOISTURE&OILMEASUREMENTINFOODAPPLICATIONS EXPERIENCETHEBENEFITSOFNIRMOISTURECONTROLDIRECTLYONTHEPRODUCTIONLINE! info@moisttech.com / 941-727-1800 www.moisttech.com Tyson Foods to acquire Williams Sausage Company Tyson Foods has signed an agreement to acquire Williams Sausage Company. Williams Sausage Company employs approximately 500 team members and provides fresh and fully cooked sausage, bacon, and sandwiches to retail and foodservice customers. “The Williams Family has been very blessed for the last 65 years by dedicated team members, great customers, and fantastic suppliers that have allowed us to build a quality food company,” said Williams Sausage Company president and CEO Roger Williams. “There are not many companies to which we could entrust what we have built, and we are very pleased that in Tyson Foods we have found that partner who understands the heritage and culture of our family business and will be able to take it to the next level. We believe this to be a very positive move for our family and our team members that will ensure the future of all stakeholders.” © stock.adobe.com/ Joe Gough 04-11.qxp_Layout 1 27/02/2023 14:57 Page 5Edible seed brand gobbled up Somfolk Ltd, the new holding company jointly owned by Des Smith and Sara Pearson, has acquired Munchy Seeds, the Suffolk-based super seeds, snacks and toppings brand. Munchy Seeds was set up in 1999 by husband- and-wife team, Crispin and Lucinda Clay who built on the inspiration and provenance of the concept pioneered by Lucinda’s grandmother for savoury toasted seed recipes in her native New Zealand. Crispin Clay says: “It is time for us to hand on the baton as we are keen to relocate to New Zealand where we have family and a thriving vineyard to look after. We are thrilled to be passing on the business to Des and Sara who have a unique combination of skills to grow the business further and add some exciting and fresh ideas to the brand.” Sara Pearson says: “Des and I can see great growth potential in Munchy Seeds. The roasting, toasting and packing skills are well established and we now need to see how we can widen the appreciation of the nutritional value of incorporating seeds into your diet.” Food & Drink International 9 www.fdiforum.net news James Hall Group acquires Ann Forshaw’s Alston Dairy Ann Forshaw’s and its associated Alston Dairy has been acquired by the James Hall Group of Companies. The acquisition sees the Group expand its portfolio of food manufacturing businesses in the North West, UK, to five, adding Ann Forshaw’s Alston Dairy to Clayton Park Bakery, Fazila Foods, Graham Eyes Butchers, and the Great Northern Sandwich Company. Operating within the James Hall Group of Companies will mean business as usual for Alston Dairy, located just outside Longridge. Ann Forshaw and Emma Coupe will remain as directors and will run the company on a day-to-day basis, and all staff will continue in employment at Alston Diary. The Forshaw family’s Bolton Fold Farm next door will remain under ownership of the Forshaw family. With a mission of producing high quality yoghurt from farm to pot within 24 hours, Alston Dairy will continue to purchase the milk from the family farm to maintain the product’s unique characteristic by using the freshest milk possible. © stock.adobe.com/ Oligo Des Smith and Sara Pearson 04-11.qxp_Layout 1 27/02/2023 14:57 Page 6Next >