< Previous40 Food & Drink International www.fdiforum.net FOOD ENTREPRENEUR SHOW industry’s leading creatives. There’s a whole host of speakers – from Franco Manca, Mushtaqs Restaurants and Domino’s Pizza Group – leading the fifty education seminars. Visitors can also meet with 120 innovative suppliers specialising in lighting, furnishing and flooring. There’ll also be a focus on design, alfresco and emerging brands. Live Demos will allow visitors to experience the latest in restaurant and bar design up close and personal and see how certain lighting and furniture will look, behave and feel before they make an investment. Coupled with the networking opportunities, and visitors have everything they could need for outfitting and furnishing their bar or restaurant. For more information, and to secure free tickets, visit www.restaurantdesignshow.co.uk. Through seminars, exhibitors and networking, visitors can discover the hottest ideas to attract new customers, innovative ways to stand out from their competition and how to build a coffee empire at Europe’s leading business event for coffee shop owners. From espresso to latte, the Expo brings producers, owners and baristas together and boasts an impressive speaker line-up of important industry figures from Costa Coffee, Coeliac UK and Café Nero, to name three. New for 2019 is The Barista Zone which will give visitors the chance to see the masters at work. Covering everything from signature blends, roasting methods, brewing techniques, optimal shot pull times, pour temperature and more, this is the place where the science and art of coffee come together for form the perfect blend. Also new for this year is the Snack Zone which is set to showcase the most exciting supplier of snacks. And the all-new Sustainability Trail will see the sector’s most inspiring suppliers showcase their industry-altering solutions at the cutting-edge of eco- innovation. There’ll also be live demos, networking and the Innovation Awards. Secure your free tickets by visiting www.coffeeshopexpo.co.uk. The International Drink Expo is the ultimate drinks event, connecting hospitality professional with the innovations to boost their ROI, maximise their revenue and double their drinks sales. Speakers from BrewDog, Club Soda, Pret a Manger and more will deliver expert industry insight. The show’s Nightclub & Bar Zone forms the ultimate destination for the nightlife industry, showcasing the products, services and technologies increasing the revenue of nightlife venues across the globe. Designed to connect nightclub and bar suppliers with the most ambitious buyers in the industry, the Zone provides unparalleled exposure in front of their audience. With its panel debates, Innovation Awards and networking area, the International Drink Expo can’t be missed. Free tickets can be found by visiting www.internationaldrinkexpo.co.uk. Visitors to the biggest growth event for the street food industry can discover the products, services and equipment driving innovation, find the secrets to maximising profits and obtain the tools to stand out from the competition. There’ll be over eighty seminars with major talent from the industry. This year, Iceland will be cooking in a fully-equipped, state-of-the-art food trailer showcasing street food range and providing masterclasses in how to finesse your food offering. There’ll also be tasters and testers. With the sustainability movement continuing to play a key role in the worlds of hospitality and food-to-go, the all-new Sustainability Trail will see the sector’s most inspiring suppliers showcase their cutting edge eco-innovations. There’ll also be networking and the Innovation Awards. Find out more and secure your free tickets by visiting www.streetfoodlive.co.uk. 39-41.qxp_Layout 1 22/10/2019 13:38 Page 2Food & Drink International 41 www.fdiforum.net FOOD ENTREPRENEUR SHOW The smart alternative for stock rotation labelling Compliance with food hygiene regulations has never been more important, so now’s the time to ensure your food stock rotation system is up to date with the speed and reassurance of a Brother professional label printer. Switching from handwritten ‘day dotting’ labels could help you save valuable time and reduce the risk of mistakes in the kitchen that lead to wasted food or the spread of food borne illness. With the ability to instantly print as many labels as you need, you’ll significantly cut the time and effort it takes to manage your stock and stay compliant with food safety and HACCP procedures. Learn more at brother.co.uk/stock-rotation The importance of clear and accurate food labelling can’t be underestimated – which is why it’s under increasing scrutiny. The latest technology can help food service businesses meet and exceed the standards required by law which, in turn, means consumers can make informed, safe choices when buying food. Take labelling products, for example. Consumers need to check the ingredients for allergens, as well as checking the nutritional information, best before date and price. And while it might seem counter- intuitive, improving labelling practices can save time in the kitchen, because eliminating errors means introducing a degree of automation. The Brother TD thermal printer range is an ideal standalone labelling solution and integrates with a range of market- leading software solutions to provide the complete package for use in kitchens, offices, storage areas and restaurants. Standard templates can be produced in a matter of seconds, minimising the potential for human error and freeing up staff time to focus on customer service. Robust labelling processes are just as important for non-customer-facing applications, especially when it comes to stock rotation. Errors – which can easily arise from the use of hand-written ‘day dot’ labels – can lead to wasted stock or the spread of illness. Automating this process can deliver legible, accurate food labels in less time. A pre-loaded database of all the ingredients in a kitchen can be stored within the Brother label printer, giving managers complete control over the perishable time periods for every item. Ultimately, well-designed food- labelling systems for front and back-of- house use can deliver food hygiene benefits that convert into real commercial gain, boosting consumer appeal and increasing productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.brother.co.uk, or call +44(0) 333 777 4444. Why best-practice food labelling is good for business 39-41.qxp_Layout 1 22/10/2019 13:38 Page 342 Food & Drink International www.fdiforum.net PPMA Tel: +44 207 887 6004 • sa@shemeshautomation.com • www.shemeshautomation.com Let us build your vision Over 450 exhibitors and 2,500 brands showcased the latest innovations in smart manufacturing, processing equipment and packaging solutions for the following sectors: food and beverage, pharmaceutical, household producers, pet care, micro-brewery and distilleries, FMCG and contract packaging. Long renowned by the industry as the perfect platform for launching new products, the 2019 show was no exception. Visitors had the opportunity to see real-time demonstrations of advanced technologies and innovative solutions, as well as other areas of interest. This included artificial intelligence and the integration of vision equipment and robotics into existing production lines. PPMA Total Show’s Enterprise Zone provided visitors and exhibitors with the opportunity to learn and network with other industry professionals. A packed two-day conference programme provided expert knowledge and insights into the latest industry trends, with presentations led by an impressive line- up of industry speakers. Headlining the programme on the opening day (1 October) was Joanna Yarrow, Head of Sustainable & Healthy Living at IKEA. She shared insights from her 20-year career, which is helping to mainstream sustainable living. She also addressed retailers’ move toward sustainability and circular consumption, resource efficiencies, cost-reduction and innovations. Day three of the show was dedicated to addressing a significant challenge facing the sector – the skills gap, which was hosted by PPMA’s BEST (Business, Education, Skills and Training) initiative, established to introduce students to the potential career opportunities available within the processing equipment packaging machinery and automation industry. As part of the extended learning opportunities at the show, Bloodhound SSC Education displayed a carbon fibre model of a supersonic rocket and jet engine powered car. Through virtual reality, visitors were able to experience what it’s like to be behind the wheel and learn how it was made. The evening of the first day of the show also saw the return of the annual PPMA Group Industry Awards, which recognised excellence in manufacturing, innovation in technical developments and outstanding achievement within the industry. “We’re delighted that PPMA Total Show 2019 has received such positive feedback from visitors and exhibitors alike,” said David Harrison, Chief Operating Officer of PPMA Group of Associations. “Speaking to exhibitors at the event, I was delighted to hear about the high-quality level of leads and the number of prospects they had engaged with.” He added: “While it is of huge importance that the show attracts the right decision makers, such as CEOs, managing directors and procurement personnel, to create business opportunities, the value of networking cannot be understated. These conversations are key to us all learning about the goings on in the industry and how we can address the political and environmental issues dominating the sector.” PPMA Total Show 2019 leads the way PPMA Total Show 2019, the UK’s largest processing and packaging machinery exhibition, has been hailed an overwhelming success by exhibitors and visitors to the event at the NEC, Birmingham. The PPMA Show 2020 takes place from 29 September to 1 October at NEC, Birmingham. To find out more and to register your interest, visit www.ppmashow.co.uk. 42-46.qxp_Layout 1 22/10/2019 13:41 Page 1Food & Drink International 43 www.fdiforum.net PPMA 4Sight proves to be a great success at PPMA Total Show 2019 AutoCoding Systems’ automatic print inspection solution, 4Sight, proved successful with visitors to the recent PPMA Total Show. Products not displaying legible code in the correct location can quite often be subjected to expensive reworks, assuming they are spotted prior to leaving the factory. Obviously, the cost is considerably higher if the problem isn’t identified and the product actually makes it to our supermarket shelves. The 4Sight solution checks every product, even on high speed lines, to ensure the printed code is present, legible and in the right location. The patent-pending application communicates directly with any brand of printer, with no requirement to “teach” the camera what to look for. All processing is undertaken onboard the SICK camera where the 4Sight software resides. There is a simple set-up process for camera position, set-up, focus, illumination and exposure time, unlike more traditional vision inspection techniques which can often take hours to configure. Tel: + 44(0) 1928 790444 Web: www.autocodingsystems.com Email: janetharrison@autocodingsystems.com Fishbein-Saxon unveil innovations at PPMA Total Show At the PPMA Total Show, Fischbein-Saxon demonstrated a range of bag closing options including a UK-first cost-effective manual bagging station; a high speed sewing system; a Saxon band sealer with zip lock closer, and the SH1000 hot air sealer, as well as its newly improved, high speed air evacuation system with a three stage conveyor. This improved system is called ‘airevac’ and can now be installed with all models of Saxon sealers to offer high speed production bag sealing, air evacuation, plus optional gas insertion. Making its UK debut was the SEM30 manual bagging system. Gaining phenomenal interest, this robust, gross weigher offers many benefits to users as it boasts integral hopper, three electronic weighers, accurate dosage, 500 product recipe spaces, easy-to-clean feeding screw and pneumatic bag clamp. Another machine on show was the Saxon band sealer with Zip lock closing which has been developed to accommodate all zip lock bags, popular within the sports nutrition and food industries. Tel: +44(0) 20 8344 6600 Web: www.fischbein.com Email: sales@fischbein-saxon.co.uk Recognition for Spiroflow founder at PPMA Awards Michel Podevyn, co-Chairman and President of the Clitheroe-based manufacturers of dry ingredients conveying and bulk bag handling equipment, Spiroflow, has been presented with the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ at the PPMA Industry Awards. During a 45-year career in the industry, Mr Podevyn’s leadership is widely recognised as being pioneering and influential. Being an innovator of the ‘flexible screw conveyor’ and its successful application in the food, chemical and mineral industries, Mr Podevyn, is best known for being the driving force behind making his company, Spiroflow, the market-leading global enterprise that it is today. In accepting the award, Mr Podevyn said: “I am incredibly proud of those around me who have helped make this life’s challenge such an enjoyable and remarkable journey, in particular the team of both experienced and young engineers who continue to drive the company forward to explore new design methodology and improvements.” Tel: +44(0) 1200 422525 Web: www.spiroflow.com Email: sales@spiroflow.com Successful for Shemesh at seventh PPMA Total Show Shemesh Automation enjoyed it’s seventh successful year at the PPMA Total Show showcasing its world- leading expertise in filling, sealing, capping and labelling automation machinery. Hosting at stand D30, Shemesh unveiled ‘Valextra’, its most advanced high-speed snap on capper for round and oval lids with speeds up to 200ppm, for the first time to PPMA audiences. The model which has already been sold to Unilever and received some very positive feedback. As always, Shemesh said it was a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with existing customers and meet new prospects. The company find that visitors want to see what innovation it is bringing to the show and are focused on finding out what Shemesh can offer to boost the performance of their production line. If you did not get chance to visit the stand, get it touch to find out how the company’s extensive range of solutions can improve your production lines. Tel: +44(0) 207 887 6004 Web: www.shemeshautomation.com Email: sa@shemeshautomation.com Clearmark wins ‘Innovative Anicillary Equipment’ award at PPMA Coding and labelling solutions provider Clearmark Solutions (ICE) has won the ‘Innovative Ancillary Equipment’ category at the prestigious PPMA Industry awards. The award celebrates companies that have developed a creative solution to solve an industry challenge by installing ancillary equipment to existing machinery, resulting in significant productivity improvements and cost saving. Clearmark were up against strong competition, but the company’s long-term commitment to providing customers with technically workable coding solutions was deemed worthy of the win by the judging panel. “We’re extremely proud to have been recognised by the PPMA as a leading coding and labelling solution provider within the industry,” said Chris Simpson, Managing Technical Director at Clearmark. “I would like to extend my gratitude to the team for their continued hard work and commitment to delivering the very best solutions to our customers. This is something which we value highly within the business and see as being integral in order to receive this award.” Tel: +44(0) 1159 640144 Web: www.interactivecoding.co.uk Email: enquiries@uk.interactivecoding.com 42-46.qxp_Layout 1 22/10/2019 13:41 Page 2PPMA 1) Can you tell us a bit more about Kecol Pumping Systems? Kecol Pumping Systems is the UK leader in the design and manufacture of piston pumps and pumping systems for the transfer of high viscosity products. As an ISO9001 certified company, our aim is to consistently provide the very highest standard of products, service, advice and support to every customer, every time. Over the years, we have designed pumping solutions for many difficult products for various applications around the world. With this experience, we can advise on the type of equipment for transferring particular products and, in some cases, arrange pumping trials at our works in Bridgnorth, Shropshire or ‘on site’ trials using our range of demonstration equipment. 2) What has been one of the biggest changes in the industry? Changes in legislation and the attitude of responsible employers put the health and safety of their employers at the top of the workplace priority list. Kecol provide many pump solutions, which deliver health and safety benefits to the user and improvements in hygienic handling of the products with lower risk of contamination. These include portable pumps mounted on trolleys or lifts, articulated arm lifting and priming systems, which enable up to four drums to be emptied directly from a pallet without having to remove the drums from the pallet. 3) What kinds of products are compatible with your pumping solutions? We can transfer virtually any type of viscous product, from shear sensitive cream and gels, concentrated fruit pastes through to high viscosity pastes as used in today’s hygienic industries around the world. All of our hygienic piston pump range is manufactured from 316L stainless steel, are available in clamp construction and have been designed for fast dis-assembly and re-assembly as required in today’s fast turn-around production environments. When it comes to food, we can pretty much pump everything, including honey, butter and mayonnaise, right through to fondants, Q&A Kecol Pumping Systems Food and Drink International recently spoke to Kecol Pumping Systems about the importance of viscous pumping solutions. 42-46.qxp_Layout 1 22/10/2019 13:41 Page 3PPMA glucose, cooking fats and meat pastes. As we like to say, we probably already pump it. 4) As well as supply new pumping systems, you also provide parts for existing Kecol machines. Can you tell us more about that? We hold a full range of spare parts at our factory in Bridgnorth. This means we can provide a full overhaul of all our piston pumps and priming systems and all work is fully tested and warranted. We are also able to upgrade existing Kecol equipment to the latest specification where appropriate. Equipment for repair and overhaul is inspected by our experienced staff who will then produce a report listing the required work and also any recommended repairs. A quotation is then prepared and forwarded to the customer for approval before any work commences. We have examples of Kecol piston pumps and systems which are over twenty-five years old and still in daily use. This is why the Kecol pistol pump represents such good value. To find out more, visit www.kecol.co.uk, email sales@kecol.co.uk, or call +44(0) 1746 764311. 42-46.qxp_Layout 1 22/10/2019 13:41 Page 446 Food & Drink International www.fdiforum.net PPMA The PPMA Industry Award Winners 2019 Apprentice of the Year Award Winner: Jack Woolmer, METTLER-TOLEDO Safeline Highly commended: Joe Bacon, Projex Solutions Highly commended: Tobias Cowan, HepcoMotion Environmental Initiative of the Year Winner: Garçon Wines Highly commended: Samson Nano by Samuel Grant Packaging Exceptional Sales Performance Winner: Colin Mear Engineering (CME) Highly commended: Epson UK Highly commended: Minebea Intec Exporter of the Year Winner: Farleygreene Innovative Ancillary Equipment Winner: Clearmark Solutions Innovative Packaging Machinery Winner: TrakRap Highly commended: Brillopak Highly commended: Rotech Machines Innovative Processing System Winner: Jenton Group Innovative Robotics Solution Winner: Brillopak Highly commended: Universal Robots Innovative Vision Solution Winner: Scorpion Vision Outstanding Customer Service Winner: OAL Highly commended: Cox & Plant PPMA BEST (Business, Education, Skills and Training) Award Winner: METTLER-TOLEDO Safeline Highly commended: Evolution Bottling & Packaging Solutions Lifetime Achievement Award (x2) Winner: Michel Podevyn Winner: Chris Holland Hosted by comic and TV impressionist, Jon Culshaw, this year’s prestigious gala evening attracted 449 people. They came together to recognise manufacturing excellence, technical innovation, entrepreneurship, customer service, sales and training support, as well as outstanding contribution to the processing and packaging machinery sector. With 103 nominations received across 12 industry categories, the number of awards submissions this year was exponentially high, exceeding last year’s previous record-breaking tally by 35%. It was also the first time that the judging panel had to introduce a three-stage voting process due to the volume and quality of the nominations received. The highlight of the evening was the announcement of two lifetime achievement awards – a first for the PPMA Group Industry Awards. They were presented to Michel Podevyn, President of Spiroflow, and Chris Holland, Managing Director of Holmach, for their influence and long- standing service to the industry. Competition was extremely strong in all award categories, especially within the ‘Innovative Packaging Machinery’ category that received the highest number of nominations. Through a series of ground-breaking technology, it made the judging process even more challenging. The 12 award categories were judged by an independent panel of industry experts, professionals, engineers and end users. Celebrating achievement and business excellence The processing and packaging machinery industry celebrated another year of outstanding achievement and business excellence at its eighth PPMA Group Industry Awards. 42-46.qxp_Layout 1 22/10/2019 13:41 Page 5Food & Drink International 47 www.fdiforum.net FI EUROPE Bringing you the Tastes of the World ... Naturally • Flavours and Bases • Natural Colours • Fruit Pieces & Powders • Veg Pieces & Powders • Nuts and Nut Products • Fruit Juices, Purées & Concentrates • Veg Juices, Purées & Concentrates • Dairy, Meat & Fish Powders • Inclusions for Bakery, Ice Cream • Organic Ingredients For more information contact: www.kanegrade.com Tel: +44 (0) 1438 742242 Fax: +44 (0) 1438 742311 Email: info@kanegrade.com Global Ingredients Supplier Food ingredients Europe & Natural ingredients (Fi Europe & Ni) is the world’s leading food and beverage ingredients platform, connecting top ingredient suppliers with industry buyers from across the global food and beverage supply chain. O ver 27,000 attendees are expected to visit Fi Europe & Ni 2019 to network and source ingredients and solutions from more than 1,700 exhibitors. With a legacy of over 30 years, Fi Europe & Ni is also known as a hub for food and beverage insights and innovation, offering a wide variety of both paid and free educational content onsite, including conferences, workshops, master classes, and more. Top show highlights at this year’s edition of Fi Europe & Ni include the following: Industry Insights Theatre Free presentations such as the Organic Spotlight and Regional Market Updates offer an overview of current global consumer trends and opportunities in emerging markets. Supplier Solutions Sessions The Supplier Solutions Sessions address key industry trends while highlighting new ingredients and technology solutions from leading suppliers. 48 Á Food ingredients Europe & Natural ingredients 47-49.qxp_Layout 1 22/10/2019 13:43 Page 148 Food & Drink International www.fdiforum.net FI EUROPE *High Acid Only The most comprehensive process solutions! UHT/HTST/ASEPTIC PROCESSORS · Convenient, Accurate, Easy To Use · One Processor; Unrivaled Flexibility EQUIPMENT SUPPORT · Free Technical Support · Trainings & Certified Operator Programs · Tune-Ups & Preventative Maintenance ASEPTIC LABORATORY FILLERS* · Continuously sterilizes and fills plastic consumer bottles MINIATURE PLANT TRIAL SERVICES · Fast & easy to use FDA registered facility! · Tradeshow & taste panel samples · Qualify formulas/develop processes TECHNICAL SERVICES · Process Matching, Development & Consulting · Custom Services & Seminars • 30th Anniversary Equipment • Our easiest ever to use • Extensive services • Special Offers come see Dec 3 rd -5 th booth 6F175 Paris, FrancE Small-scale UHT/HTST/Aseptic Processing We can help you do it... or... we can do it for you! www.microthermics.com 919.878.8045 info@liquidtechnologies.ie +353539171888 Authorized MicroThermics Distributor Plant-based Experience Cooking demonstrations, tastings, panel discussions, and snap talks at the Plant-based Experience allow visitors to discover the growing variety of plant- based products. Expo FoodTec The Expo FoodTec Hub offers a programme on food processing technology, food fraud, supply chain management and product line safety, led by food technology experts and leading associations across the industry. Other features include the following: New Product Zone, Tasting Bar, Innovation Tours, Fi Innovation Awards, Ingredients in Action, Future of Nutrition Summit, Organic Spotlight, Startup Innovation Challenge, Global Packaging Lounge, and the Startup Lounge. Fi Europe & Ni 2019 will take place from 3-5 December 2019 at the Villepinte Parc des Expositions in Paris, France. To find out more, book a stand or register, visit www.figlobal.com/fieurope 47-49.qxp_Layout 1 22/10/2019 13:43 Page 2Food & Drink International 49 www.fdiforum.net FI EUROPE %JTDPWFSEF;BBO5SVF%BSL UIFíSTUOBUVSBM EBSLDPDPBQPXEFSUIBUEFMJWFSTJOUFOTF îBWPVSBOEDPMPVSXJUIPVUBMLBMJTBUJPO /BUVSBMMZSJDIBOEQPXFSGVM Showcasing innovative cocoa ingredients Find us at stand 6C51 Food Ingredients Europe Paris, France 3 – 5 December 2019 Uelzena Ingredients Uelzena Ingredients is a business unit of the Uelzena group and offers a broad range of milk-based food ingredients made in Germany which are distributed by the headquarter Uelzena eG as well as Uelzena’s subsidiary company WS Warmsener Spezialitäten GmbH (sweetened condensed milk). All products are produced in four group-owned production plants. The product portfolio includes low heat and medium heat skimmed milk powder, sweet buttermilk powder, butter, anhydrous milk fats and sweetened condensed milk. Uelzena eG and Warmsener Spezialitäten GmbH hold all the necessary certifications and most of the products are certified according to kosher and halal requirements. One of Uelzena’s strengths is the broad range of filling and packaging options for industrial and export needs that range from small containers weighing 10 kg to entire tank truck loads. Uelzena supplies large branded international manufacturers of confectionery products, baked goods, ice cream and delicatessen. Tel: +49(0) 581 806-0 Web: www.ingredients.uelzena.com/en Email: info@ingredients.uelzena.com Hall 6 Stand 6G40 MicroThermics Celebrating 30 years of HTST/UHT & Aseptic innovation, MicroThermics has the most comprehensive small-scale processing and filling solutions. The company can help you do it, or, it can do it for you. Its newest models feature innovations making them the easiest to use, and more accurate and durable than ever. Don’t waste time and money on processes that don’t scale accurately to production. Build efficiencies and reduce costs with MicroThermics’ newest, easy-to-use processors and Miniature Plant Trial Services. It has customisable, small-scale, UHT/HTST/Aseptic processing and filling solutions that yield production quality juices, coffee/tea, milks, yogurts, puddings, cannabis products (and more) that fit your needs and budget. Additionally, its Aseptic Laboratory Fillers enable its clients to continuously fill into consumer plastic bottles. Or, come visit the company’s FDA registered Miniature Plant Trial lab utilising its latest technologies to create samples for tradeshows, taste panels, formula development and more. Ask on booth about its Anniversary Celebration Specials and financing. Tel: +353(0) 539171888 Web: www.microthermics.com Email: info@microthermics.com Booth: 6F175 47-49.qxp_Layout 1 22/10/2019 13:43 Page 3Next >