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FOODANDBEVERAGE.BUSINESS • 1 DECEMBER 2023 • LAUNCH ISSUE To thrive amid rising costs and evolving consumer preferences Backeries and Confectioners mastering viscosity management can significantly enhance throughput Filling and Depositing Upholding industry standards and delivering high-quality product Facilities Management BUSINESSFOODANDBEVERAGE.BUSINESS • 2FOODANDBEVERAGE.BUSINESS • 3 Contents 4 News 10 Bakeries and Confectioners 14 Facilities Management 18 Filling and Depositing 22 Cold Chain CLICK HERE Where you see this sign. If you click you will be taken to the website where the full article will appear in an easier to read formatHooch Unveils Zest Quest Game for a Chance to Win Exclusive Merchandise Zest Quest challenges fans to match Hooch fruits to earn points. Additionally, high scorers will get the chance to spin to win merch. The free-to-play game is available through QR codes on limited edition Hooch Lemon cans and can be played online at https:// hoochlemonbrew.com/zest-quest Jacob Barrett, brand manager at Hooch, stated, “We’re buzzing to celebrate the festive season, rewarding fans of our lemon bev with a slice of limited-edition merch. Whether you’re a nostalgic drinker or new fan, Zest Quest is the perfect chance to flex your skills and win some super exclusive fits.” As part of its Pep+ sustainability initiative, PepsiCo aims to incorporate more diverse, nutritious ingredients into products while reducing unhealthy components. By 2030, PepsiCo seeks to deliver 145 billion servings containing diverse ingredients annually, aligning with EU policies. Products like Benenuts, Duyvis nuts, and vegetable gazpacho brand Alvalle already feature diverse components. Through extensive R&D and studying global nutrition guidance, PepsiCo is developing items with chickpeas, whole grains, and other ingredients to promote balanced diets and agricultural biodiversity. Beyond health advantages, using diverse crops enhances sustainability. PepsiCo also offers reduced sodium products, including the successful Walkers 45% Less Salt line in the UK, to provide tasty options cutting unhealthy ingredients. Adhering to WHO guidance, PepsiCo commits 75% of foods will meet or go below category sodium targets by 2030. As consumer demand increases for authentic, natural products, PepsiCo is innovating through its manufacturing, supply chain and packaging while meeting industry regulations and nutrition trends. The company remains at the forefront of offering healthier choices without compromising taste or sustainability. PepsiCo broadens its range of diverse ingredients French canned food company André Laurent was struggling to accurately weigh sticky, tangled vegetables for a new probiotic vegetable mix product. Their existing weigher damaged the ingredients and required extensive manual processing, leading to excessive waste. By switching to an Ishida multihead weigher designed for delicate produce, André Laurent reduced giveaway 10-fold, cut labor by 10-fold, boosted output to 1500 pouches per hour, and enabled fast changeovers. The new weigher provided a budget-friendly solution to help André Laurent meet demand for its innovative fermented vegetable offering. Ishida Linear Multihead Weigher Improves Efficiency for New Raw Vegetable Range FOODANDBEVERAGE.BUSINESS • 4 NEWS CLICK HERE CLICK HERE CLICK HERENew CEO appointed at Arla Foods Ingredients Henrik Andersen, the current CEO of Arla Foods Ingredients (AFI), has announced his departure to pursue new professional avenues and is considering a continued role on the dairy cooperative’s board. Succeeding him is Luis Cubel, the existing vice-president commercial, who has been with AFI since 2002. Cubel will begin his tenure as CEO on February 1, 2024. Andersen, who joined Arla Foods in 1994, expressed pride in AFI’s achievements and its journey in providing impactful nutrition. He sees the transition as timely for new leadership to spearhead the upcoming strategy development, following the progress of Strategy26. Cubel, whose association with AFI dates back two decades, including a stint as general manager in Germany, is set to take over the reins. He expressed his honor at the appointment and acknowledged Andersen’s role in positioning AFI for continued growth. Post Holdings commits to streamlining Weetabix operations Despite a 15.5% increase in net sales, Post Holdings’ Weetabix unit saw decreased adjusted EBITDA in Q4 due to tough UK trading conditions. Competition from private label cereals amid high market share gains has impacted Weetabix alongside a weaker British pound. Post Holdings plans to simplify Weetabix’s business, reduce costs, increase brand investments, and boost performance through 2024. Overall Post Holdings posted higher Q4 sales, though profits declined partly due to goodwill impairment for its struggling cheese and dairy division facing private label pressures. The company sees the US cereal market returning to normal once temporary benefit expirations level out demand. Paris Packaging Week is set to showcase exciting innovations in the fields of food and drink packaging and sustainable packaging solutions during 17 & 18 January at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. The event will bring together industry leaders from the beauty, luxury, premium drinks, and aerosol sectors, providing ample opportunities for cross-industry networking. Running concurrently on the same venue, attendees can expect a vibrant exhibition floor featuring hundreds of game-changing innovations from leading companies such as SERIPLAST, Quadpack, James Cropper, Gainerie Moderne, Salvalco, and Amorim. Attendees can look forward to seeing innovative solutions such as SERIPLAST’s squared flask and extreme closure airless bottle, Quadpack’s patented wooden lipstick solutions, and James Cropper’s multi-sensory demonstrator, among others. The show will also highlight environmentally responsible packaging solutions and sustainable innovations like the Eco-Valve system and cork-based stoppers from leading companies. Throughout the event, attendees can also take part in a variety of talks and networking events, VIP lounges, and bars. To register for a free visitor’s ticket or to join the exhibitor waiting list for 2025, visit www.parispackagingweek.com. Paris Packaging Week 2024 to Showcase Worldwide Product Launches and Innovations Henrik Andersen (left) and Luis Cubel (right) FOODANDBEVERAGE.BUSINESS • 5 NEWS CLICK HERE CLICK HERE CLICK HEREFOODANDBEVERAGE.BUSINESS • 6 Nestlé invests £7 million into new hard-to-recycle plastics plant To advance recycling of hard-to- process flexible plastic packaging, Nestlé invested £7 million into Impact Recycling’s first UK facility featuring innovative technology to recover post-consumer resin. Operational by late 2024, the plant will convert the flexible films commonly used in food and beverage, turning waste into reusable pellets. This supports much-needed infrastructure and progress toward plastic reduction goals set by UK groups. Nestlé has focused its sustainability strategy on producing less packaging, enabling reuse models, developing easily recyclable materials and better recycling systems, and shifting behaviors across value chains. The partnership exemplifies industry changes towards circularity as flexible plastics gain scrutiny for their outsized environmental impact despite protecting product safety and freshness during distribution. Hungarian tech firm TE-Food is pioneering blockchain- enabled traceability across food supply chains. Its decentralized ledger permanently records transactions, enabling reliable tracking and easily detectable fraud. Dubbed “TrustChain”, the public database allows consumers to access key details on products via QR codes. This transparency aids businesses through supply chain visibility while letting shoppers verify origins and attributes. Beyond security, the system supports food quality, animal welfare and fair labor projects. Though initially covering fresh items, applications exist across processed goods too. By driving supply chain digitization, TE-Food brings accountability throughout production, facilitating safety, sustainability and trust. Despite adoption hurdles, blockchain delivers multifaceted benefits for all industry stakeholders. A Hungarian tech company harnesses blockchain to track food supply chains Germany’s leading tortilla producer Sinnack Snacks recently installed three Ishida AirScan leak detection systems to elevate quality control amid rising production volumes. Operating at 2500 packs per hour, the technology reliably spots leaks as small as 0.5mm in the thermoformed protective atmosphere packaging through laser sensing of escaping carbon dioxide. The efficient, seamlessly integrated solution replaced tedious manual inspection, enhancing integrity assurance while supporting automation efforts as the company expands. The user-friendly Ishida systems have proven instrumental for quality and growth by optimizing packing processes with minimal product changeover needs, helping offset industry labor shortages through targeted technology investments. Ishida’s Leak Detection System Ensures Rigorous Quality Checks at High Speeds for Tortilla Manufacturer NEWS CLICK HERE CLICK HERE CLICK HEREFOODANDBEVERAGE.BUSINESS • 7 Volpak, a Coesia Company specializing in high-tech horizontal form-fill-seal solutions, has strategically partnered with watttron, a pioneering company in precision heating technology. This collaboration aims to integrate watttron’s intelligent digital sealing technology into Volpak’s state-of-the-art horizontal pouching machinery, marking a significant leap forward in the realm of flexible food packaging. In this joint effort, Volpak and watttron have crafted what they consider a revolutionary solution, enhancing the precision, efficiency, and sustainability of packaging processes. Notably, this advanced digital sealing solution is also designed for easy retrofitting onto existing machines, enabling businesses to upgrade their technology seamlessly. By integrating digital sealing technology, Volpak empowers its customers to achieve superior sealing quality, reduce material waste, and significantly contribute to environmental conservation. Moreover, customers can benefit from the strong technological collaboration within the Coesia group, with R.A. Jones, a sister company, providing integrated watttron digital sealing technology solutions on their ultra-high speed horizontal pouching machinery, running up to 2000 pouches/minute. Volpak and R.A. Jones have machines successfully running with watttron seal bars at major FMCG producers in Europe and the USA. itionally, both Volpak and R.A. Jones are already equipped with production-scale laboratory machinery, up and running with watttron technology, available for customer film trials and testing. Volpak collaborates with watttron to incorporate digital sealing technology into pouch packaging machinery NEWS CLICK HEREFOODANDBEVERAGE.BUSINESS • 8 Bühler has debuted its new food innovation hub in Uzwil, Switzerland, bringing together a diverse range of capabilities into a single location and setting a new stage for product and process development. The new facility aims to meet the evolving needs of the food manufacturing industry by connecting the entire value chain and enabling a circular economy approach to food production. With the completion of the new Application & Training Centers (ATCs), Bühler can now cover the entire scope of production, from different raw materials to multiple types of finished products. The Protein Application Center will focus on developing processes for plant- based food production, and the Energy Recovery Center will serve as a heating facility and demonstration platform for customers working to reduce their CO2 footprint. These new ATCs are part of Bühler’s ongoing commitment to support its customers and partners in creating a more sustainable food system. The company is also working on the development of a new Grain Innovation Center (GIC) in Uzwil and a Grain Processing Innovation Center (GPIC) in Kano, Nigeria. Bühler enhances food innovation through new Application & Training Centers NEWS Krispy Kreme introduces new “Elf” doughnut range Christmas Krispy Kreme partnered with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products to launch a magical new “Elf” doughnut collection celebrating the 20th anniversary of the beloved holiday film. Available for pre-order starting November 20th and officially launching December 4th, the product line features four whimsical flavors: Buddy Snow Globe, an Original Glazed doughnut dipped in blue icing and sprinkles with a sugar Elf topper; Santa Belly, a Cookies & Kreme filled doughnut with red icing and a chocolate belt buckle; Christmas Lights, a chocolate iced doughnut decorated with green icing and sprinkles; and Treemendous, a mint chocolate filled doughnut with sprinkles and a chocolate flake. The festive Elf doughnuts will be sold individually or in dozens at Krispy Kreme locations, major grocery chains, online, and through delivery apps to spread seasonal cheer. Sabert introduces new Tray2Go Sabert introduced Tray2Go, a durable, recyclable packaging solution for chilled, bakery, and other food- to-go items. Its high-clarity lid enables secure stacking and excellent product visibility. Available in multiple sizes with customizable and sustainable board or rPET material options, Tray2Go combines grease resistance, easy opening, and nestable “feet” to protect conveyor- contacted contents. Managing Director Alex Noake highlighted Tray2Go’s practicality and sustainability. Made from FSC-certified and recycled components in the UK and Belgium, it simplifies food presentation while aligning with environmental priorities. CLICK HERE CLICK HERE CLICK HEREFOODANDBEVERAGE.BUSINESS • 9 NEWS Markem-Imaje Introduces New White Touch Dry Ink for Market Inkjet Coders Markem-Imaje launched a new pigment-based white hot melt ink for high contrast printing on dark substrates where standard black ink lacks visibility. VOC-free for safety and sustainability, it retains resolution without spreading across fibrous materials like corrugate. Already deployed by manufacturers across food, beverage, and other industries, the odorless ink addresses needs for flexible light-color coding on black plastics, films, textiles and more after substrate testing. Marketing leader Greg Kasprzak noted it enables a greater range of applications, especially on challenging end materials. Graham Wilkinson becomes CEO of AHDB Arla Foods’ Global VP of Agriculture Graham Wilkinson will join the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board as CEO in 2024, bringing extensive industry experience to the role. Wilkinson boasts over 25 years across agriculture supply chains, including management positions with Arla and Tesco driving sustainability initiatives. At Arla, he supported 8,500+ dairy farmers and established leading European agriculture functions across 7 markets. Wilkinson will join the AHDB Board once timing details finalize in coming weeks. He expressed enthusiasm to utilize his farming passion and experience to create greater impact for levy payers. AHDB Chair Nicholas Saphir welcomed Wilkinson, noting his impressive leadership abilities and industry knowledge make him an ideal candidate to lead the organization into its next growth phase focused on farmer needs. CLICK HERE CLICK HERENext >