< Previous40 Food & Drink International www.fdiforum.net BAKERY AND CONFECTIONERY as a medium through which bakers craft masterpieces that are equal parts nostalgia and “wow” factor. The intricate art of buttercream piping and painting resonates deeply with audiences, fuelled by a continued longing for nostalgia. The trend of “kitsch cakes” embraces elaborate piping, vibrant hues, and fruit embellishments, creating visual spectacles that pay homage to the past while celebrating the present. Reflecting a desire to reconnect with nature, a growing fascination with foraged and wild tastes is on the rise. Flavors like rosemary, sorrel, elderflower, and orange blossom captivate adventurous palates. The allure of the tangy and sour has surged, with rhubarb, sea buckthorn, yuzu, sumo orange, and kumquat making their mark. The reach of flavours extends beyond borders, with unique Australian delicacies capturing British attention. This is a trend anticipated to span the next few years. Ingredients like saltbush, wattle seed, and myrtle are garnering attention, bringing with them a new dimension of taste and texture. As we explore these innovative flavours, the strong undercurrent of familiarity pervades. Our palates crave a harmonious blend of the old and the new, the familiar and the novel. This sentiment is vividly captured in Innova’s research, where classic flavours dominate, accounting for 47% of consumer choices. Nostalgia follows closely at 37%, a testament to our deep-rooted connection with tastes that evoke cherished memories. Equally important are comforting flavours, resonating with 34% of individuals who find solace in culinary familiarity. Amidst this backdrop, the allure of unique and exotic flavours entices 26% of consumers, highlighting our ongoing appetite for adventure. Navigating the evolving landscape of consumer preferences demands a keen understanding of value. This notion takes on a multifaceted dimension, encompassing financial considerations, sensory experiences, and even environmental consciousness. The concept of “redefining value” is taking centre stage. The recent economic fluctuations, combined with growing concerns about energy bills and the planet’s well-being, have driven consumers to reassess their priorities. In this context, value isn’t just about cost; it’s about aligning with one’s values, safeguarding health, and well-being, and making mindful choices. While cost-consciousness has become a hallmark of contemporary shopping behaviours, consumers still yearn for novel experiences. This places © stock.adobe.com/NitrFood & Drink International 41 www.fdiforum.net BAKERY AND CONFECTIONERY the onus on bakers to strike a delicate balance – delivering value while exceeding consumer expectations. The symbiotic relationship between cost and value has become a pivotal factor for a significant 50% of consumers when making their food choices. The outlook for the future of the bakery and confectionery industry is characterized by continuous evolution and exploration. Moving forward, bakeries must create ranges that seek to bridge the gap between tradition and innovation, and one that resonates with the changing values and desires of modern consumers. Above all, buyers must feel that their taste experience is worth the monetary and calorific cost. Whether it’s the warmth of a classic flavour, the thrill of an exotic taste, or the visual delight of a buttercream masterpiece, the desire to “feel good” through taste experience is ever present. © stock.adobe.com/VAKSMANV Jnck Bakery redefining "Junk food" with Zero HFSS Cookies Jnck Bakery is revolutionising the fresh bakery market with its range of delicious cookies, which have 90% less sugar, 50% less saturated fat, 3x protein and 5x fibre compared to existing products. The category-first range of fresh, chewy cookies has been created in response to rising consumer demands for healthier, more sustainable treats: they have been rated zero HFSS, do not include any palm oil and contain pea protein to support gut health. Available in four flavours (Milky Chocolate, Trippple Chocolate, White Gold Chocolate and White Ruby Chocolate), the 48g cookies are ideally suited for retail or foodservice, with a distinctive brand design that specifically promotes indulgence and fun. The cookies can be supplied loose in pre-baked or unbaked cases of 24, or pre-baked in single and multipacks. All packaging is sustainable. Comments Alex: “Our cutting-edge sweetness modulation means Jnck Bakery products deliver without all the sugar and fat: no mean feat, as these elements bring so much more than just taste and texture. We have used a range of techniques to develop the desired high quality, sweet, chewy, crunchy, cookie." For more information visit www.jnckbakery.co.uk42 Food & Drink International www.fdiforum.net DTM PRINT T he direct-to-food printer Eddie, manufactured by Primera Technology and distributed in the EMEA region by DTM Print, has received Kosher Pareve certification. This certification is a testament to Primera's commitment to providing high- quality products that meet the needs of observant Jewish customers while ensuring food safety, purity, and quality for all customers. While Eddie’s edible ink has always been kosher, it is important to note that simply supplying kosher ink is insufficient for claiming kosher certification. By undergoing this certification, Primera distinguishes itself from other edible ink printer manufacturers by supplying not only kosher inks but also ensuring that its entire product and production processes meet the strict standards set forth by a certified kosher organization. Primera obtained its kosher certification by Kosher Supervisors of Wisconsin (USA), a renowned organization known for its expertise in certifying products as kosher. “Earning kosher certification for Eddie Edible Ink Printer is a great achievement. It reflects on how important the needs of our diverse customers are for the manufacturer and demonstrates its dedication to inclusivity,” states Andreas Hoffmann, Managing Director of DTM Print. “Eddie is now a product that is not only kosher but also meets the highest standards of food safety, purity and quality.” Eddie was designed from the beginning to be used in food processing environments to fulfil all hygienic standards. Stainless steel housing, easy to clean components and certified ink with EU and FDA approvals make Eddie the safest direct-to-food printer in its class. The Kosher Pareve certification adds to the list of industry-leading certifications as Eddie’s printhead and filling equipment is cGMP certified, the ink-filling cleanroom is FDA- approved and the printer itself has been certified by NSF. The edible ink is also Halal certified and suitable for vegans. Eddie Edible Ink Printer, its supplies and accessories are available directly from DTM Print or through authorised DTM Print partners in Europe, Middle East and Africa. DTM Print Phone: 01892 574884 (UK) +49 611 92777-0 (international) E-mail: sales@dtm-print.eu Web: https://dtm-print.eu Eddie Edible Ink Printer receives kosher certification For a live product demo at the Speciality & Fine Food Fair in London from 11th to 12th of September 2023 visit the stand of DTM Print. The company is located at stand 3147. Product details and videos can be accessed at dtm-print.eu. www.fdiforum.net Plan your campaign with Food & Drink International… ...your competitors are! As marketing is the vital ingredient for the success and growth of any business, we can offer advice and packages to suit all budgets. Speak to one of our experienced account executives. 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Some of these sectors include food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, household products and toiletries, building materials and supplies, pet care, and micro-brewery and distilleries as well as contract packers and more. In less than two months, the show opens its doors to thousands of visitors, who will have the opportunity to hear from a range of dynamic speakers. The content rich seminar programme topics will include food packaging innovation, the importance of sustainability, and how manufacturing is evolving to meet the needs of the processing and packaging sector. The show already has a line-up of exciting keynote speakers, including Cassandra Stavrou MBE, Proper Snacks Founder, who shares her entrepreneurial journey and the importance of innovation in processing and packaging machinery. Joining her will be Dimitrios Spiliopoulos, Industrial IoT Lead for Manufacturing at Amazon Web Services, and Philip Hooker, VP Strategic Programmes at Cumulocity IoT, who will share their vision and expertise in empowering packaging and processing enterprises to tackle critical smart production and smart connected product challenges head- on. This must-attend show will offer plenty of brilliant meeting opportunities with over 300 exhibitors, representing more than 2,600 brands. In addition, visitors can expect to see numerous exciting new product launches and live demonstrations at the show. This provides an ideal chance to get an up-close look at the latest technological innovations and products helping to shape the various markets. Scott McKenna, Group Exhibitions Packaging and processing innovations on display at the 2023 PPMA Show The UK’s largest processing and packaging machinery exhibition, the PPMA Show, returns to the NEC Birmingham in September. This is the ultimate event for anyone involved in the industry to see the latest processing and packaging machinery, robotics and industrial vision systems. www.fdiforum.net PPMA SHOW 2023 and Membership Manager at the PPMA Group, said: “We are pleased to have once again such an array of exhibitors representing the full spectrum of the industry. These leading companies will be eager to demonstrate to visitors how they can improve their businesses with the latest cutting-edge technologies. This can help businesses stay ahead with the latest trends, improve efficiency, and make better use of resources.” Here are just some of the exhibitors taking part in the show: Reiser, ULMA, Omori UK, and Ishida Europe. Visitors can take advantage of the comprehensive exhibitor listing on the PPMA Show website to help plan their visit. The PPMA Show will offer a rare opportunity for visitors to see a complete production line in action from start to finish, from labelling, filling and packaging to processing, robotics, automation and industrial vision systems. Visitors can also connect with leading industry experts and gain access to an invaluable source of knowledge and insight. These experts can provide the latest information and trends, help identify opportunities and challenges, and offer guidance and advice. In addition, whether looking to make new business connections or network with industry peers, this is the perfect event for all. Register for your free ticket: https://ppma-show-2023-visitor.reg.buzz/website 46 Food & Drink International www.fdiforum.net PPMA SHOW 2023 Silverson Machines at the PPMA Show This year, Silverson Machines have a range of high shear mixing equipment, from smaller-scale Laboratory mixers to full scale production mixers such as the Flashmix powder/liquid mixer on stand E20. Visitors will be able to see working examples of Batch, Ultramix and Laboratory mixers including the Verso-UHS-HV. The Verso-UHS-HV is a bench top In-Line mixer designed for mixing high viscosity products. It incorporates the same unique and innovative ‘pumping rotor’ design as the production scale HV In-Line mixers. This substantially increases its self-pumping capacity, allowing it to process products such as gels, creams, sauces and gum solutions on a laboratory scale. All Silverson laboratory mixers are designed and built to the same tolerances as the production units; allowing for easy scale up without the need for reformulating. If you’d like to discuss your mixing application visit Silverson Machines at stand E20. www.silverson.com sales@silverson.co.uk Stand E20 INTERNATIONAL INTERN NATION AL mar Dev vp kts li s ing i handing gyy and markets m s Materials h obiolMicrro loog testing eadyRy mea testing als INTERN NATION AL Cle ope Clea ean erati peratio ns Make the right Marketing decision! INTERN NATION AL ind u Evo olving tie li s g y li yetty and potlight ind ustriei es Heal ltth, safe hy giene spo ackPakaaging strryy agg • Print • Online • E-Newsletters • Regular News • Topical Features The perfect medium to give your brand the best chance of being seen! Call today on +44 [0] 1472 310310 or email: v.hunt@blmgroup.co.uk or visit www.fdiforum.net Riggs Autopack depositors and filling machinery on show at PPMA Riggs Autopack are exhibiting a selection of their depositors, filling machines and transfer pumps at the PPMA Show. On the Riggs Autopack stand will be a range of semi and fully automatic machines suitable for small, medium, or large- scale food producers. The Model 1000 depositors are designed for artisans and start-ups planning to use a semi- automatic depositor for the first time, through to companies using automatic depositors with conveyor systems, VFFS or rotary pot machines. The Model 1000 transfer pumps are designed for small, medium, or large-scale producers. These hygienic pumps keep your production running and remove the need for an operator to manually fill depositor hoppers. If you’re a small, medium, or large-scale food manufacturer seeking a high-quality machine to accurately fill jars, bottles, pots, tubs, moulds, buckets, jerry cans, pouches or bags, please come along and see us on Stand A20. Tel: 01282 440040 Web: www.riggsautopack.co.uk Stand A20 Come visit SCOTT at the PPMA Show to discuss your next palletising project Visit SCOTT on stand H50 at the NEC Birmingham from 26 - 28 September to see our complete portfolio of palletising solutions and case studies, including the latest PAL 4.0 range. Our team will be happy to discuss your upcoming automation projects with you. 3 reasons why you should take this opportunity and meet with SCOTT: • Let our expert team share their advice based on decades of experience - we do clever things • Our new generation palletiser PAL 4.0 can be a real game changer for your end of line • Find out how our unique multi-line palletising systems can save you a lot of valuable space SCOTT specialises in tailor-made industrial automation projects generally focussed on the ends of manufacturing lines. Expert knowledge and skills of our UK Sales and Service team are ready to meet your demanding challenges. Tel: +44 1384 210278 Web: www.scottautomation.co.uk Email: info@scottautomation.co.uk Stand H50Food & Drink International 47 www.fdiforum.net PPMA SHOW 2023 Visit us at PPMA Stand A24 Sustainable gluing made simple Robatech Gluing Technology will be presenting a new adhesive melter at this year’s PPMA. It’s so simple it’s called Easy. Reduced to the basic functions for melting and pumping hot melt, the Easy melter is designed for simple applications with low adhesive consumption (up to 2.5 kg/h) and low speed. The small installation dimensions – Easy is one of the smallest adhesive melters on the market today – and the low energy consumption result in a low carbon footprint – very much in line with Robatech’s green corporate values. Based in Basildon, Essex, Robatech Gluing Technology are the exclusive distributors of genuine Robatech equipment, spare parts, and service to customers in the UK and Ireland. With reliable and sustainable hot melt and cold glue systems for diverse industries, the local Robatech team will be on hand at the show to discuss your gluing requirements. Tel: +44 (0)1268 490 035 Web: www.robatech.com, Email: info@robatechGT.com Stand E32 SECOMAK are returning to PPMA We are delighted to be returning to the PPMA SHOW in 2023. As ‘Experts in Air’, we are committed to solving a range of complex air movement applications. Best known for our award-winning container drying machines & pressure lifting gas boosters, this year SECOMAK will be showcasing our full range of products including; centrifugal fans, industrial inline heaters, hot air recirculation, electrical hot air shrink tunnels, gas boosters and of course, drying. Founded in 1930 our solutions are designed, developed & manufactured in the UK. If a problem can be resolved using air and/or heat, then SECOMAK have likely developed a solution for it. For over 90 years, we have been manufacturing products for the packaging, bottling and filling industries, the pressure boosting and construction industry, as well as various heating and cooling operations. The team will be delighted to meet with you at stand A14 to discuss your applications. Tel: +44 208 7321300 Web: www.secomak.com Email: sales@secomak.com Stand A1448 Food & Drink International www.fdiforum.net PPMA SHOW 2023 Tell us a bit about Evolution Bottling and Packaging Solutions Ltd? For over 18 years Evolution BPS have provided quality, innovative machinery to the bottling & food packaging sectors. Our customers are well known brands based all over the UK and Ireland, and we are proud to be trusted with their packaging machinery needs. We work in partnership with a range of carefully selected manufacturers to offer our customers the best possible technology for their bottling and packaging lines. We can supply single machines to integrate with existing production lines, or we can deliver a full turnkey solution. Our core portfolio comprises: MBF for rinsing, filling and capping machines. MBF are renowned experts in the careful management of delicate products such as wine and premium spirits through the filling process. In addition, the Evolution portfolio includes TMG for depalletisers, palletisers, case-packing machines and all end of line machinery; Robino & Galandrino for all capsuling and wire hooding machines; P.E. LABELLERS for labelling machines; Logics & Controls highly advanced inspection systems for fill level, label, empty bottle and closure inspection. When bringing our expertise to the food, dairy and personal care sectors we propose a net weight filling solution from Serac. The superior product range combined with the excellent customer service delivered by our team at Evolution facilitates our ability to meet a spectrum of customer needs whether an individual machine or a project managed full line solution. You mention first class Customer Service, tell us more ? We have the customer at the heart of our service proposition. When a customer buys a machine from us they are guaranteed ongoing support from their Business Development Manager, as well as having access to a dedicated Customer Service Coordinator who will liaise closely with our UK based engineers as well as our suppliers and their technical teams to ensure we meet Q&A Evolution Bottling and Packaging Solutions Ltd We spoke with Evolution BPS about their technologically advanced portfolio of machinery for Bottling and Packaging lines, as well as about their plans for the upcoming PPMA Show. Food & Drink International 49 www.fdiforum.net PPMA SHOW 2023 all of customers ongoing service and parts needs. We have at our disposal access to support from our suppliers Engineers, however more importantly we have our own UK based engineers to provide local support when required. We strive to continuously improve and we have expanded our Customer Service base such that more than three quarters of our team are dedicated to delivering service and technical expertise. You are exhibiting at PPMA Show – what can visitors expect from your stand ? Our colleagues from our supplier Serac will join us at the PPMA Show again this year. Serac supply a complete range of Weight Fillers, Cappers and Sealers, Packaging Decontamination, Bottle Blow Moulders and complete Turnkey lines. From their launch in 1969 Serac have a reputation as pioneers in weight filling and dosing technology across food, dairy, juice, personal care, and household chemical sectors. They work with many world renowned brands across all sectors and have over fifty years experience in machine manufacturing for bottle filling with all types of liquid products : viscous, foamy, sheer sensitive, corrosive, and flammable. With net weight filling solutions suitable for dairy drinks, juices, sauces, dressings, oils, household and personal care and machine speeds ranging from ten thousand to forty five thousand bottles per hour, Serac provide innovative packaging machinery, demonstrating expertise in six key areas : Packaging Manufacturing, Packaging Decontamination, Filling, Capping, Turnkey Lines complemented by full Lifecycle support. Renowned experts in filling Milk and Dairy products, and with particular expertise when filling into glass, Serac has become a worldwide leader with an impressive number of references at the most prestigious dairy plants. From the high-speed rotary net-weight filling lines, to the linear volumetric applications, Serac always offers equipment that meets the demands of numerous dairy applications (fermented and white milks, yogurts, curds, multilayer desserts and more) For the beverage, sauce or dairy market, Serac is able to provide the best solutions for glass, HDPE or PET filling, as standalone but also synchronized solution in Combi / Combox blow-fill line adapted to various applications: clean, ultra-clean and aseptic. Serac has consistently given priority to innovation and has been very active in the dairy field and to answer a global demand for optimizing the hygiene conditions. Serac has developed a packaging decontamination expertise offering peroxide or peracetic acid fully controlled systems. Reinforcing our ability to offer complete line solutions we will also have representation from TMG and on stand. TMG are our established partners for end of line packaging automation. We benefit from their 45 year experience in all market sectors where they handle all different types of product and work with some of the biggest global brand owners. TMG are specialists in all end of line packaging automation from the Depalletiser at the start of the line through to forming of the case, packing, division insertion and sealing prior to Palletisation. Will you have any machinery showcased on your stand ? We are delighted this year that we will have one of PE’s latest Modular Labellers on stand, the Modular CM. This compact labelling machine is highly flexible thanks its complete modularity, with a layout that can be reconfigured easily and quickly. Ranging in size from small to medium with up to six labelling stations, Modular CM is perfect for glass and plastic bottles, cylindrical and shaped formats, and for partial labels – front / back, neck labels, plastic I/L/U shape tax stamps. Well suited to all drinks, food and dairy sectors, it features labelling stations with pressure sensitive technology and cold glue, reciprocally interchangeable; they are replaceable in a few steps according to any production needs. Visit Evolution on stand E14 at PPMA Show. evolutionbps.co.uk 01721 724296 sales@evolutionbps.co.ukNext >