< Previous50 Food & Drink International www.fdiforum.net PPMA SHOW 2024 such as product and service brochures, catalogues and videos. Scanning the code also automatically triggers an exchange of contact details meaning visitors and exhibitors can get in touch with each other after the show. Automate UK will soon be launching an app for the show which will streamline the visitors show experience. Automate UK Awards 2024 The Automate UK Awards will take place at a brand-new venue, the Vox, on Wednesday 25 September 2024 which is after day two of the PPMA Show. This fabulous evening is where the industry comes together to celebrate excellence. Attendees will be treated to a brilliant evening full of entertainment provided by comedian Russell Kane, fabulous music by Boney M, a harpist, a delicious dinner, and a fantastic after dinner party until midnight. There will also be plenty of opportunities for networking with hundreds of industry peers. Automate UK is excited to announce that the entries for the Automate UK Awards are open. This is a fantastic opportunity for those working in the industry to be in the spotlight and showcase their achievements. They deserve to be recognised for making a real difference and this needs to be shared with the wider audience. 2024 Awards categories: Innovative Processing System Innovative Packaging Machinery Innovative Robotics Solution Innovative Vision Solution Outstanding Customer Service Rising Star of The Year Partnership of The Year Environmental Initiative of The Year Lifetime Achievement For more information, please visit: https://www.ppmashow.co.uk/ Foenix In an industry where efficiency and cost- effectiveness are paramount, Foenix has once again pushed the boundaries of innovation with its latest Carton coder printer. This revolutionary device is set to transform the secondary packaging printing landscape, offering unparalleled flexibility, efficiency, and cost savings. Foenix's latest Carton coder printer is not just an incremental improvement; it's a complete reimagining of how businesses approach secondary packaging. By seamlessly replacing labels and pre-printed boxes, this printer offers a level of versatility that was previously unthinkable in the industry. At a Glance: • Eliminates the need for labels and pre-printed boxes • State-of-the-art software integration • Versatile design for easy line integration • Impressive 72mm print height • Cost-effective printing solution • Dual-side printing capability • Uninterrupted Production: Cartridge replacement has never been easier. The system allows for quick swaps without stopping the production line, maximizing uptime and productivity. At PPMA 24 it will be our official International launch of the FX ONE PLUS Coding & Marking printer. www.foenixcoding.com/en/fxone_plus Stand H78Food & Drink International 51 www.fdiforum.net PPMA SHOW 2024 Riggs Autopack Depositors and Filling Machines on show at PPMA Riggs Autopack are exhibiting a selection of their depositors, filling machines and transfer pumps at the PPMA Show on Stand A44. The Lancashire-based company design and build their depositors and filling machinery at their 50,000 sq ft factory which incorporates the latest computer technology in design and production. The machining centres and CNC lathes enable their machines to be manufactured to an extremely high standard and provide a quick response to customers’ bespoke orders. They supply primarily to the UK food production industry. Due to the versatility and high-quality build of their equipment they also supply many other industries such as health and beauty, pharmaceutical, hygiene, industrial applications, pet food and automotive. On the Riggs Autopack stand will be a range of semi and fully automatic depositors designed for small, medium, or large-scale producers. This includes a selection of the Model 1000 depositors and transfer pumps, designed for hot or cold liquid, semi-liquids and products containing particulates. 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. With exceptional performance, hygiene, reliability and build quality, Riggs Autopack’s depositors, filling machines and transfer pumps have provided increased production capacity for a huge variety of food and non-food producers over the decades. If you're a small, medium, or large-scale 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 Riggs Autopack on Stand A44. Riggs Autopack Ltd, Premier Mill, Brunswick Street, Nelson, Lancashire BB9 0HU Tel: 01282 440040 Email: info@riggsautopack.co.uk Web: www.riggsautopack.co.uk Stand A44 The whole range of packaging solutions at PPMA Shrink wrapping, ecommerce bagging and packaging materials will all be represented at the Yorkshire Packaging Systems (YPS) stand at this year’s PPMA Show. Stand E20 will be displaying two very different shrink-wrapping machine options. Both achieve impressive production speeds resulting in high throughput. For display applications, an automatic l- sealer will be presented, featuring a servo-driven sealing jaw for precise movement. Also on show will be a side-feed sleeve wrapper that offers great flexibility for transit wrapping applications. Joining the two shrink wrappers will be two vertical bagging machines, packed with advanced technology. On show side by side, one will be running paper and the other polybags, demonstrating different material options. The stand will also feature YPS’ new materials display, showing a selection of the huge range of films and ecommerce bagging options that the company stocks. Yorkshire Packaging Systems (YPS) 01484715111 enquiries@yps.co.uk www.yps.co.uk Stand E20 Celebrating 10 years of partnership in the UK and Ireland There will be a party feel on the Robatech stand at PPMA Show this year. Visitors will be treated to cake and party balloons, alongside the latest in hot melt gluing technology! In September 2014, Robatech Gluing Technology became the exclusive distributor of Robatech in the UK and Ireland. In 2024 we are celebrating 10 years of successful partnership and growth. Robatech Gluing Technology, based in Basildon, Essex, are the exclusive distributors of genuine Robatech equipment, spare parts, and service to customers in the UK and Ireland. We invite you to visit the Robatech stand and find out how you can glue your products efficiently and sustainably with our adhesive application systems for hot-melt adhesive and cold glue. Your local Robatech team will be on hand to help you optimise your gluing process – and enjoy a cake at the same time! Tel: +44 (0)1268 490 035 Web: www.robatech.com Email: info@robatechGT.com Stand E50 Sovereign Labelling Machines Sovereign Labelling Machines, founded over three decades ago in the UK, has grown into an internationally acclaimed leader in the bespoke design and manufacture of high-quality labelling and sleeving machinery. “The Sovereign Standard” is a benchmark of excellence that consistently exceeds industry norms. With a robust manufacturing infrastructure and a team of experienced professionals, Sovereign is a highly respected supplier to various industry types, including food and drink sectors. At the upcoming PPMA Show, we will proudly showcase our extensive selection of labelling and sleeving solutions. This includes a range of weigh price labellers from Coop Bilanciai, for which we serve as the exclusive distributor in the UK and Irish markets. Please visit us at Stand G10 to see our range of machinery in action. Tel: +44 (0)1206 304182 Email: sales@sovereign-labelling.co.uk Stand G10 52 Food & Drink International www.fdiforum.net PPMA SHOW 2024 NewSmall-Scale HighShearMixers SilversonMachines cannowofferPowder/Liquidand In-Linemixingsolutionstocustomersworkingat StandF70 small-scalewiththelaunch ofanewrangeofmixing equipment. Visit Silverson Machines on Stand F70 at this year’s PPMA show to see their new range of small-scale mixers making its debut. This new range includes several small- scale In-Line mixers designed for specific purposes: the 150 UHS In-Line, designed for Ultra Hygienic applications, the 088/150 UHS, a small-scale Multistage In-Line mixer, ideal for applications requiring intense high shear, and the UHS-HV, a unit for mixing high viscosity products. Each of these mixers is suitable for batches of up to 50 litres, depending on viscosity, making them ideal for applications in the Pharmaceutical sector as well as other “clean” industries such as food and cosmetics. Also being launched and debuting at the PPMA show is the FMX10, a small-scale powder/liquid mixer. This mixer bridges the gap between the laboratory scale FMX5 and the larger Flashmix product range. It provides a simple, effective and hygienic means of powder/liquid mixing on a small scale, with a batch size of up to 50 litres, depending on viscosity. Featuring the same pumping rotor design as the HV model, the FMX10 is able to process higher viscosity mixes, and the option of a high speed motor, capable of 9,000rpm, and Flameproof specification makes this model even more versatile. The standard powder feed hopper has a 5 litre capacity. Different designs are available to assist with the flow of more cohesive powders. Visit Silverson Machines at Stand F70 at PPMA 2024. www.silverson.co.uk sales@silverson.co.uk New Small-scale mixer range from Silverson Machines Advanced Engineering MIDDLETON LTD Inline High Shear Mixer Top Entry High Shear Immersion Mixer Bottom Entry High Shear Mixer Sealed Bearing Mixer 3 Stage High Shear Mixer Dispersion Mixer Fluid Mixers AdPro Trent Industrial Estate | Duchess Street | Shaw | Lancs | OL2 7UT | UK t: +44 (0)1706 759003 | e: info@aemixers.com | w: www.aemixers.com mixing is our business VISIT US AT STAND C14 ndE y r e v t i R g h E nd MISo-E-t A e uu aa e m T y i V l SS/ME d ee d A d d emstyes tions, all e m t t h g R i F i r s T i y tt t uu ee a r vv A e g Q a n i n i e p n I n o i i V s s c t o l o r t n o l r e n t h S o r I t v a C d oo oo u A t ormedinfelatoductionrpr cho despatom goods-in tfr em is builtstyd sorarfthe H C e help,hlWhen w E g nn i d i O ailabmationisav d'orarfh. With H ossale acro sct E t blewithinasingl S solus MIS/ME ,oryactf E each e peovimpr time, so th scroryactf eollectcAll oductionpr o chtothing is lefte. Normancerf e immediaan maks coratoperat ablets anops, teens, PCs, laptr &sed, prioritisedanalya is dated ailabormation is aved infelatn-r e.hanc oe adjustments tat eal d mobile phones, in r edorknetwoteddistribut& em.styble within a single s and B46tSee us on S and book a ae HExplor allceryova disc Sd MIS/MEorarf omol.contrdcor.harfwww omol.contrdcoro@harfinf 64461)1225 70+44 ( C, BNE 24 - 26 SE BIRMINGHAM EPTEMBER 2024Food & Drink International 55 www.fdiforum.net PPMA SHOW 2024 Food recalls due to allergen mislabelling are still very common in the UK. Food Standard Agency data shows that 314 allergy alerts were issued in the reporting period for 2022/23. The consequence of food recalls not only leads to tragic loss of life, but also causes serious damage to the brand’s financial health. Pret a Manger set aside £10m to cover legal costs after Natasha Ednan-Laperouse died from consuming mislabelled baguettes in 2016 and Celia Marsh suffered from a fatal reaction to a ‘vegan’ wrap in 2017. Whilst efforts are made to ensure allergens are properly labelled, some food and drink manufacturers are not fully aware of the allergen labelling guidance. Some choose not to invest further and instead opt to ‘hope for the best’. Others have integrated ineffective solutions, such as print rooms. Print rooms cannot be solely responsible for ensuring that products are accurately labelled (that the right label goes on the right product), as workers may overlook allergens or ingredients. Besides, the print rooms may not have access to all the necessary information. How to Ensure Accurate Allergen Control? From raw materials to finished products, it’s the manufacturers’ responsibility to ensure allergen control and provide clear and safe products to retailers and consumers. Allergen control must include, but is not restricted to: packaging accuracy, to avoid inaccurate label information and unnecessary wastage. The solutions can be integrated into production lines to send real-time actionable data directly to those who need it. At the start of each production run, the system will ensure that label printers are set up accurately and in-line barcode scanners are configured to check that the correct packaging materials and labels are used – on each individual product, case or pallet. In some instances, on-line integrated cameras may also be required to ensure that the pre-printed packaging displays the correctly highlighted allergens. Though this is a huge, essential step towards ensuring compliance, it must also be said that no automated system can ever guarantee total compliance, and full training and operator engagement are also essential to provide world class due diligence. Harford have enormous experience in helping food and drink manufacturers ensure greater accuracy of labelling for control of allergens, date coding, quality and much more. If you are ready to eliminate risk and improve labelling accuracy using Harford Autocoding, please reach out to us at info@harfordcontrol.com or give us a call on +44 (0)1225 764461. Why are food products with mislabelled allergens still on the shelf? Visit us on Stand B46 at PPMA • Supplier verification: Verify that suppliers provide accurate information about allergens present in their ingredients and adhere to appropriate safety standards. • Allergen testing: Implement regular testing of both ingredients and finished products to verify the absence of allergens and detect any contamination. This can include laboratory testing as well as on-site testing methods such as swabbing for the presence of allergens. • Accurate labelling: Review and improve their labelling and inspection procedures regarding allergen declarations to ensure clear and accurate labelling of all known allergen ingredients. Harford Autocoding: 100% Verification of Packaging Accuracy Harford Autocoding Solutions help manufacturers ensure 100% verification of Harford Control announced a solution range update earlier this year and we will showcase our latest end-to-end MIS/MES system on Stand B46 at PPMA. 56 Food & Drink International www.fdiforum.net PPMA SHOW 2024 CLEGG ENTERPRISE TONDELLI ELESA LIFT SAFE MAINTMASTER APEX ADDPARTS ZILLI & BELLINI OLIVIA SIMONAZZI LIGHTHOUSE VOLKMANN JOHN R BOONE FMC FOOD MCHRY CO T FREEMANTLE ADPAK & LOGOPAK ILAPAK FANGDA PCKG SOVER- EIGN G & S PENRITH UNIVERSAL FILLING QUEST PFM SOLLAS YORKSHIRE PACKAGING PARAMOUNT OMORI AUTOPACK ADVANCED DYNAMICS VOTECH HOLMACH COUNTY PCKG VIDEOJET LECHLER GORDIAN STRAPPING KECOL LASER LINES MULTI- POND TAVIL NEED- HAM INK BECKHOFF TEL- SONIC BALLUFF BST JENTON ISHIDA GIC ROBA- TECH FACTBIRD THE FOUNTAIN GROUP SCOTT AUTOMATION ACRO- VISION ILPRA ENGELMANN & BUCKHAM AND INTAMAC COVEYA WBT SERVICES RENCOL BOIX EUROPE ROTECH RANDEX VOLTA BELTING TECHNO- LOGY CONTAINER DOTEC PRO- SPARE AMP AUTO- MATION GUYSON MINEBEA INTEC OAL RIGGS DIMACO LAM- ONDE ALL- FILL NEWTEC MURZAN ROTZINGER PHARMA LAFERT ONROBOT TREPKO KEYMAC LAKO TOOL SPIROFLOW CABLEVEY KASON MARION I-MARK WAM ENG SAMSON PALLET STABILITY ADVANCED ENGINEERING VIKING MASEK PACE TENDRING PACIFIC CEIA MOODY DIRECT EVOLU- TION THERMAL PRINTER SUPPORT ATS HALL- GRUPPEN HSM OMRON BERN- STEIN CRCXACT RDM YM PCKG SOMIC TELEME- CANIQUE SENSORS INDUSTORE AUTOPACK AUTOPACK FLUX PUMPS AROL ULMA FORTRESS TECHNO- LOGY AM LABELS HARFORD CONTROL TAWI MARTEK EFAFLEX ATWELL SYCAMORE &LYRAS INTERROLL FOCKE MELER MACHINERY WORLD HEPCO-MOTION CODE- OLOGY YAMATO PACKAGING AUTOMATION HERMA CABE NTN EUROPE VISUAL COMPO- NENTS FLEXLINK NORDEN VOLPAK PWR MACSA JOHN L LORD ALRA AMBA- FLEX FLEXKON CONVEYOR WESTGATE GLOBAL ACER ADDITIVE-X ECO- PACK HAYLEY GROUP PENN PACKAGING NEWSMITH STAINLESS TOOL- RITE PROM- TEK ICOTEK EDDING HEINEN LEEDS PLASTIC CON- CETTI INNODISK BOWE SPRING- PACK MATICS SLEEVE SEAL OMNIA ZALKIN & P.E LABELLERS DEDEM MEKA- TRONIK TROAX MIL-TEK LONGFORD EUROPE MAREL HPC REECO AUTOMATIONBOPLAN BUSCH STS MAR- COTE CN ENG. 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INTERN NATION AL Ne ewws age Up to the or Col d straag INTERNATIONAL Call today on +44 [0] 1472 310310 or email: v.hunt@blmgroup.co.uk or visit www.fdiforum.net For further information contact us on 01473 893990 or visit us at www.penn-packaging.co.uk Visit us at stand A24 Advanced Engineering MIDDLETON LTD Trent Industrial Estate | Duchess Street | Shaw | Lancs | OL2 7UT | UK t: +44 (0)1706 759003 | e: info@aemixers.com | w: www.aemixers.com See us at Stand C14 Inline High Shear Mixer Top Entry High Shear Immersion Mixer Bottom Entry High Shear Mixer Sealed Bearing Mixer 3 Stage High Shear Mixer Dispersion Mixer Fluid Mixers AdPro mixing is our business Kecol have over 25 years of experience in handling all types of viscous products in the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics markets, we well as general industrial applications. T: +44 (0)1746 764311 E: sales@kecol.co.uk W: www.kecol.co.uk See us on Stand H30 Stand F70 ADPAK CAN DELIVER END OF LINE PACKAGING SOLUTIONS THAT ARE RIGHT FOR YOU VISIT US AT THE PPMA SHOW STAND C10 www.adpak.co.uk 3 PENDLESIDE, LOMESHAYE IND ESTATE, NELSON, LANCS, BB9 6RY Tel: 01282 601444 | info@adpak.co.uk 35Food & Drink International 57 www.fdiforum.net PPMA SHOW 2024 M S RA I P A W C G J 5 G 6WDQG '(6,*1(' 0$'(,17+(8. &RGLQJ 0DUNLQJ PDGHHDV\ Floorplan The complete guide to the pharmaceuticals industry www.pbiforum.net Visit us on stand F101 We can help you get your message across to an informed and interested audience, in print and online. Tel +44 [0] 1472 310310 or email: a.cooper@blmgroup.co.uk Visit us on Stand G10 SAVE ENERGY – GLUE PRECISELY Top performance for packaging and more. Get your gift, glued at stand E50 . ON STAND E20 Shrink Wrapping Machines WE’VE GOT AUTOMATED PACKAGING ALL WRAPPED UP... 100% Recyclable Materials E-Commerce Materials E-Commerce Machines T 01484 715111 58 Food & Drink International www.fdiforum.net SIAL PARIS T his milestone event offers a unique opportunity for industry professionals to reflect on six decades of groundbreaking innovations while eagerly anticipating the future of the food sector. SIAL Paris 2024 is poised to host over 7,500 exhibitors representing more than 130 countries, with an impressive 75% of attendees expected to be international visitors. Renowned as the premier event for food industry players worldwide, the upcoming edition promises to be an unparalleled gathering of global innovators, thought leaders, and decision-makers. With an estimated attendance of 285,000 professionals, including 8,000 major buyers wielding a combined purchasing power of 50 billion Euros, SIAL Paris offers unparalleled visibility and business opportunities on the global stage. Moreover, the event serves as a cornerstone of culinary diplomacy, with over 100 official delegations expected to grace the occasion. SIAL Paris 2024: an exceptional edition For 60 years, SIAL Paris has been uniting professionals from around the globe to discuss matters related to food. True to its DNA, SIAL has always been a place for meetings and exchanges, a fair where sharing, enjoyment, and energy serve the business world, and this is even truer in 2024 with a special program that makes SIAL Paris an even more vibrant event! Inspired by the past to sustain the future This edition will take place under the theme “Own the Change,” SIAL 2024 aims to galvanize industry professionals to embrace ongoing transformations and tackle global food challenges. This collective movement will be fueled by showcasing exhibitors’ CSR initiatives and highlighting expertise through initiatives like SIAL Insights, a biennial analysis of industry trends, SIAL Innovation, offering a glimpse into future developments, SIAL Start-Up, which will feature twice as many promising start-ups in 2024, including early-stage concepts and the launch of SIAL SUMMITS which marks six decades of excellence with an unprecedented live content experience, delving into crucial issues and innovative perspectives that shape our industry through key themes: CSR Summit, DeepTech and AI Summit, Food Supply Chain Summit, Africa Food Summit. New plan, new dynamics Among the key highlights will be a new exhibitor booth arrangement. To improve the visitor experience, SIAL acknowledges 80% of visitors have expressed their wish to see the stands organised by product type to make more efficient rounds. The new floor plan will group exhibitors by theme. In the coming months, the program of events and festivities will be unveiled, further enriching the SIAL experience. Throughout the five-day event, the food ecosystem will pulsate with vitality and conviviality, both within the convention center and throughout Paris, featuring activities that capture the essence of the culinary world. SIAL Paris 2024 promises to be a landmark event, celebrating six decades of innovation, diversity, and excellence in the global food industry. Join us as we embark on this extraordinary journey into the future of food. Register now on https://badge.sialparis.fr/en with the code PSUKPARDI SIAL Paris The world’s leading food innovation exhibition, is set to mark its historic 60th anniversary from October 19 to 23, 2024 at the Parc des Expositions, Paris Nord Villepinte. Food & Drink International 59 www.fdiforum.net LOADING BAYS AND DOORS In the intricate dance of technology and logistics within warehouses, loading bays emerge as the unsung heroes, serving as both gateways and defences in the food industry’s critical journey from production to consumer. M operations is critical in the food industry. The quicker goods can be processed, packaged, transported, loaded and unloaded, the more products a business can output, leading to higher revenues and satisfied customers - so long as quality is ensured of course. Though there are myriad aspects influencing how smooth facilities run, often overlooked are its doors and loading bays, despite their position as the primary and final point products see upon entry and exit. A faulty or inefficient loading bay or door can halt the journey of a product. Their importance to our industry should not be underestimated; they are also the first line of defence, and vital for securing facilities, goods, and environmental conditions. From overhead to pedestrian doors, and general, where doors are concerned, well insulated, highly secure, fast-action options are desirable in food industry applications. Saving time, enabling more efficient movement of people and equipment and quicker product flow, high speed doors, by opening and closing quickly, additionally reduce pollution - noise and odour - and help control indoor environments, maintaining temperature by minimising potential heat loss and gain (heightening energy efficiency and lowering energy costs), and prevent pests and entry of the elements. In a high speed, high traffic food processing environment, as goods move rapidly throughout facilities, such doors are critical, with more frequent opening of doors to be expected which can cause a 60 Á Fortifying the supply chain Fortifying the supply chain © stock.adobe.com/hacohobNext >