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MARCH 2024 • ISSUE 4 Decoding the Shift in Colouring and Flavouring Trends Flavouring & Colouring Revolutionising Food Processing Sieves & Separators Navigating the New Era of Food Labelling Labelling, Coding & Marking BUSINESSContents March 2024 FOODANDBEVERAGE.BUSINESS • 2FOODANDBEVERAGE.BUSINESS • 3 4 News 10 Colouring and Flavouring 14 Labelling, Coding & Marking 18 Pumps & Fluids 22 Ready Meals 28 Sieves & Separators 32 Exhibitions Editorial: UK & Europe: editorial-ukeurope@foodandbeverage.business North America: editorial-northamerica@foodandbeverage.business Europe & Rest of World: editorial-eurow@foodandbeverage.business Sales: sales@foodandbeverage.business Events: events@roodandbeverage.business Finance & Admin: accounts@foodandbeverage.business Design: studio@foodandbeverage.business All rights reserved. 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The views expressed in this publication are not necessarily the views of those held by the publisher Where you see a QR code, it will take you to a longer version of that printed piece.27k+ Visitors 1.5k+ Exhibitors 16 Event Sections The ultimate business events for food & drink product discovery & development Scan the QR code to find out more or visit our websites: ife.co.uk ifemanufacturing.co.uk IFE and IFE Manufacturing are co-located with: IFE Manufacturing & International Food & Drink Event 25-27 March 2024 | ExCeL LondonLaunches Prompted by Nim’s Success in Minimizing Food Waste Nim’s, a pioneering specialist manufacturer, has reported an impressive 20% increase in its turnover, attributing this success to its commitment to achieving ‘zero food waste.’ The company, based in Sittingbourne, ingeniously utilizes over 600 tonnes of fresh produce annually, 95% of which consists of rescued or irregularly shaped produce not typically sold in supermarkets. With a recent investment of £30,000 in new machinery, Nim’s has expanded its product range to include crisps, drinks, garnishes, and edible teas, alongside innovative fruit and vegetable powders. These new offerings have opened up versatile applications, from enhancing the flavor of beverages in bars and hotels to being used as baking ingredients and dish garnishes. Founder Nimisha Raja MBE highlighted the challenge of achieving ‘zero food waste’ for a small producer and emphasized the company’s stringent adherence to transparency and compliance. This dedication has attracted scrutiny from auditors and partnerships with high-profile customers like Pret A Manger and Marks & Spencer. Nim’s sustainability initiatives have also led to the creation of edible teas, furthering its mission to utilize all purchased produce creatively and responsibly. Sainsbury’s and Fairtrade ensure workers receive a fair living wage Sainsbury’s, in partnership with the Fairtrade organization, is aiming to make a living wage a reality for its banana workers in several countries. Every banana purchased from Sainsbury’s will contribute towards giving workers a living wage and supporting sustainable agricultural practices. The company is striving to fulfill its commitment to IDH ahead of the 2027 deadline. CCL Label, a global leader in specialised label, security, and packaging solutions, introduced EcoFloat® WHITE, their latest low-density polyolefin sleeve material. CCL managing team member Guenther Birkner claims EcoFloat WHITE will revolutionise dairy packaging and other light-sensitive product recycling. “Recycling opaque yoghurt and probiotic drink bottles like HDPE is difficult for the dairy industry. EcoFloat WHITE solves these issues and follows the transparent PET packaging trend. Marika Knorr, Head of Sustainability and Communication at CCL Label, says EcoFloat WHITE promotes ‘design for recycling’ and eco-friendly packaging methods to comply with the European Green Deal and the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. Transparent PET bottles with white sleeves are recyclable and attractive, making them a sustainable packaging option. Carbon-free inks allow the sleeve to filter light without affecting recyclability. At CCL’s sustainable sleeve label centre, research and development manager Norbert Fenkart emphasises the technology’s recycling compatibility. His EcoFloat WHITE sleeve makes PET bottles easy to spot and sort, improving recycling efficiency. Global businesses have used the transparent EcoFloat sleeve to improve packaging container recycling. CCL Food And Beverage has EcoFloat information. CCL Introduces New EcoFloat WHITE Shrink Sleeves for Light Sensitive Products FOODANDBEVERAGE.BUSINESS • 5 NEWSFOODANDBEVERAGE.BUSINESS • 6 Water Almighty Launches First Aluminium-Bottled Functional Water Brand in the UK GUNNA Drinks’ founder has unveiled Water Almighty, marking the UK’s debut of carbon-neutral, aluminium bottled functional water, addressing the critical issue of plastic bottle pollution. Through the newly established Sustainable Bottling Co., Water Almighty introduces a sustainable choice with its aluminium bottled waters, both still and sparkling, enhanced with seven minerals and electrolytes, retailing at £1.99 for a 470ml bottle. This initiative emerges amidst findings by Greenpeace that a mere 10% of UK’s recycled plastics are actually processed, spotlighting the urgent need for eco-friendly alternatives. Water Almighty’s launch represents a significant step towards reducing single- use plastic waste, offering retailers and consumers a greener option. Elopak, a global leader in carton packaging, has significantly enhanced its operational efficiency and market presence with the opening of its largest manufacturing facility in Terneuzen, Netherlands, in 2023. Specializing in fresh liquid carton supply, Elopak’s new plant consolidates previous operations across three warehouses into a single, technologically advanced site. This move has streamlined production and logistics for fresh, hot fill, aseptic, and UHT products without sacrificing output volume. The facility boasts a fully automated highbay warehouse, drastically improving storage capacity and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Committed to sustainable innovation, Elopak has introduced renewable polymer layers in its Pure-Pak cartons and is expanding into new markets including MENA, India, and soon, the USA. With these strategic initiatives, Elopak aims to deliver low-carbon, naturally sustainable packaging solutions worldwide, reinforcing its position in the industry amidst strong financial growth. Elopak’s Latest Investment Boosts Global Expansion NEWS Noble Foods, a UK food producer, is strategically investing in an “added-value manufacturing site” in Leicestershire in order to introduce a new range of prepared egg products. The sum of the investment has not been disclosed. This new 10,000 square-metre facility will serve as a hub for the production of a variety of foods such as omelettes, egg bites, and frittatas. This investment aims to expand the company’s consumer foods unit. Noble Foods stated that their new products will be tailored for retail, quick-service restaurants, and wholesale customers. The opening of the facility is anticipated to create 150 new jobs, signifying a positive economic impact. Noble Foods in the UK makes investment Food and Beverage Business, the leading B2B platform serving the food and beverage industry with timely insights, trends, and invaluable resources. Adding to the magazine we have monthly traffic of over 170,000+ pageviews (Google GA4) and a subscribed newsletter that reaches more than 8,000 dedicated professionals, we offer a unique avenue for brand exposure within the industry. foodandbeverage.business Expand your marketing reach BUSINESS Expand your marketing reachFOODANDBEVERAGE.BUSINESS • 8 Morrisons, a UK retail giant, is reportedly considering selling its Rathbones bakery unit in West Yorkshire as part of efforts to reduce debt levels. According to reports, the supermarket has enlisted financial advisors from Deloitte to facilitate the sale of the site in Wakefield. Potential buyers for the Rathbones bakery unit include private-equity group Endless, which acquired bread maker Hovis in 2020. However, Morrisons has not confirmed any decisions regarding the sale, stating that they are approached by prospective buyers regularly. The 28,000-square-foot Rathbones factory produces a variety of baked goods, including naans, crumpets, pancakes, hot cross buns, and more, which are distributed nationwide in Morrisons supermarkets. The factory employs around 400 workers, and it remains uncertain how a potential sale would impact the workforce. Morrisons purchased a portion of the Rathbones group in 2005, rescuing it from administration. In 2012, the retailer announced the closure of the group’s Wigan site in favor of expanding the Wakefield facility. Endless, the potential buyer, did not respond to requests for comments at the time of writing. It is worth noting that the decision to sell the Rathbones bakery unit aligns with Morrisons’ strategy to streamline operations and improve financial health. Morrisons considering the possibility of selling bakery site in the UK NEWS Gobarto of Poland Proposes Acquisition of Local Meat Company Albo Polish pork giant Gobarto has submitted plans to acquire local pork and poultry manufacturer Albo, seeking approval from the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKIK). The proposed acquisition includes taking over 100% of Albo, with financial details currently undisclosed. Gobarto initially announced the acquisition plans in January, proposing to pay 17m zlotys ($4.2m) for the company, with potential adjustments based on Albo’s performance. Following the transaction, Gobarto aims to expand its operations to include a wholesaler of cold meats, poultry, and processed products in central Poland. Albo, based in Radom and established in 1991, specializes in pork and poultry cutting, distributing products in various regions. Fyffes to introduce new branding for bananas sold in mainland Europe Fresh produce company Fyffes is rebranding its bananas in mainland Europe under the new consumer brand Trudi’s, focusing on the premium banana segment. This move aims to market their bananas as healthy products that support the communities in Costa Rica where they are grown. Trudi’s was launched last October as a purpose-driven brand, providing retailers and consumers the choice to support social sustainability within farming communities. The company has no plans to replace the Fyffes brand in Ireland, North America, or the UK, as the Fyffes name will continue as their corporate brand. Fyffes is in negotiations with select retailers across Europe and plans to start the trial of rebranded bananas sometime this year. This initiative follows their expulsion from the Ethical Trading Initiative in 2019 for not allowing workers to be represented by a trade union.FOODANDBEVERAGE.BUSINESS • 9 NEWS Oishii expands their vertical strawberry farming business Oishii, a US- based vertical farming group, recently closed a $134m Series B round, with Japanese telecoms group NTT leading the investment. The company plans to utilize the capital to establish a solar- powered facility, expand into new markets, and drive innovation in advanced robotics and energy-saving technologies. Notably, Oishii’s strategic move comes amidst the challenges faced by many vertical farming companies due to high energy costs. Aptar and Halopack Launch Recyclable, Fiber-Based Tray System in North America Aptar – Food Protection, a leader in active material science food safety solutions and part of AptarGroup, Inc., has been granted the North American license to manufacture and distribute the Halopack Tray system. This innovative system, known as Aptar Halopack, is designed to enhance packaging sustainability for various food applications, including fresh, frozen, reheatable, grab-and-go, and oven-able options. The patented solution is made with recycled cardboard and a minimal amount of easily removable film, allowing for recycling in existing cardboard streams once the film is removed. Compared to traditional plastic-based trays, Halopack offers up to a 90% reduction in plastic usage. With over one billion units sold in Europe by the inventors of the product, Halopack, based in the Netherlands. The trial of Ishida’s newly launched CCW-AS multihead weigher at Prima Cheese, a leading cheese processor in the UK, resulted in immediate improvements in throughput and efficiencies. This success led the company to make a prompt purchase of the machine. Established in 1996, Prima Cheese processes enough cheese every minute for 600 pizza toppings, with a factory in Seaham, County Durham producing approximately 380 different cheese recipes. In addition to being a top UK supplier, Prima exports to over 50 countries worldwide. Since initiating its expansion in 2008, Prima Cheese has relied on Ishida as a key partner. The speed, accuracy, and efficiency of Ishida weighing solutions have played a pivotal role in Prima’s continuous growth and success. This strong partnership prompted Prima Cheese to test the new Ishida AS multihead weigher range, designed to enhance Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through improved weighing performance. Prima Cheese’s Co CEO Nima Beni stated, “We buy Ishida weighers for their consistency, accuracy, and reliability. We were delighted to assess the new AS version and quickly recognized the significant positive impact it had on our line. Through increased efficiencies, throughput saw an improvement of 30% to 40%, prompting us to make it a permanent addition to our factory.” The CCW-AS, Ishida’s 11th generation multihead weigher, represents a significant advancement in technology. Prima Cheese has similarly managed its development over the years. Ishida continues to support Prima Cheese’s expanding business as long-term partnerNext >