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Plan your visit and register now for your free ticket!Contents May 2024 FOODANDBEVERAGE.BUSINESS • 3 4 News 12 Beverages 16 Caps & Closures 20 Supply Chain 24 Slicing, Dicing & Cutting 28 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. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, photocopied, recorded or otherwise without express permission of the copyright holder, for which application should be addressed first to the publisher. 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Transitioning from Brexit, the UK Government has prioritized novel food authorization as a key benefit. They aim to work with the FSA to improve the approval process for novel foods, promoting safe innovation in sustainable protein production. Furthermore, the UK Government has invested over £12 million in sustainable proteins and precision fermentation, fostering R&D in cultivated meat. While this investment attracts companies to the UK, questions remain about the speed of regulatory approvals for novel foods. PepsiCo’s Q1 Earnings Impacted by Quaker Recall PepsiCo’s Quaker Foods division experienced a Q1 loss due to a product recall that led to the closure of a US granola bar and cereal factory in April. The US Food and Drug Administration issued a recall last December for over 40 Quaker Oats products due to salmonella concerns, which resulted in the permanent closure of the facility in Danville, Illinois by PepsiCo earlier this month. Organic revenue for Quaker Foods North America declined by 24%, amounting to $593m, with an operating loss of $49m compared to a profit of $188m in the previous year’s first quarter. Leading global drink flavours provider Simpsons Beverages and reusable packaging pioneer Tosca have partnered to deliver innovation and sustainability to overcome supply chain challenges. Both organisations have achieved considerable environmental and operational efficiency gains via this 2023 partnership. Simpsons Beverages, which serves distilleries, brewers, and dairies, follows ISO 14001 and fights plastic waste. This partnership solves Simpsons Beverages’ syrup shipping issues through sustainability and efficiency. Sustainable and ISO 14001-compliant, Tosca’s Superior Hybrid IBCs save money with the UK Plastic Packaging Tax. This relationship has helped Simpsons Beverages increase sustainability, scalability, storage, and operations by using Tosca’s Superior Hybrid IBCs. Tosca’s Life Cycle Analysis showed considerable savings in CO2 emissions, fossil fuel use, and water usage, demonstrating the collaboration’s environmental benefits. According to Simpsons Beverages Sales Director Jason Simpson, “Tosca’s pooling system enhances sustainability and mitigates risks associated with reuse, contributing significantly to our operational and environmental goals.” Simpsons Beverages and Tosca Join Forces for Innovation and Sustainability FOODANDBEVERAGE.BUSINESS • 5 NEWSFOODANDBEVERAGE.BUSINESS • 6 GAIA Biomaterials’ Receives US Compostability Certification GAIA Biomaterials have achieved certification for their limestone- based bioplastic material Biodolomer, making it compostable according to BPI in the USA. Previously, it received a similar European certification from TÜV Austria. – CEO Peter Stenström emphasizes the significance of this dual certification, stating, “Now we can show brands and customers that Biodolomer is certified by the two most respected authorities in the world.” Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) is renowned in North America for providing third-party verification of compostable products and packaging, including Biodolomer. Their certification mark confirms compliance with ASTM’s compostability standards and ensures scientific evidence backs claims of compostability. Spanish seafood company Angulas Aguinaga is expanding into seafood alternatives with the launch of a konjac-based calamari in collaboration with start-up Vrave. The product will be available in Spain under Angulas Aguinaga’s Aguinamar brand and will be sold through supermarkets such as Alcampo and Carrefour. Plans are underway to export the product to the UK, France, and Portugal. Vrave CEO Ricard Puigdemont mentioned that they are looking for distributors in the aforementioned countries and expect to have a balanced sell-out in both retail and foodservice channels. The partnership between Angulas Aguinaga and Vrave began almost two years ago through an open innovation program led by the KM Zero Food Innovation Hub. Spain’s Angulas Aguinaga ventures into plant-based seafood market through new start-up NEWS Lavazza Unveils Vibrant New Advertising Campaign To commemorate World Earth Day, Lavazza is launched a new global campaign in collaboration with marketing firm Freeda Platform to create awareness about the importance of environmental preservation. The project, led by comedian and digital creator Adrian Bliss, humorously illustrates the risk of coffee scarcity due to climate change, while emphasizing the Lavazza Foundation’s efforts to train coffee growers. To view the campaign video on YouTube, click on the following link: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=dfgqTbbYsKYFood 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 4000,000+ 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 On April 23, 2024, Arla Foods Ingredients announced its acquisition of Volac’s Whey Nutrition business through a purchase of shares. The UK-based Volac group operates from its whey processing facility in Felinfach, Wales, where they turn whey into ingredients for sports nutrition, with by-products being sold for food and animal nutrition. The purchased shares will be across Volac Whey Nutrition Holdings Ltd and its subsidiaries, Volac Whey Nutrition Ltd and Volac Renewable Energy Ltd. The completion of the transaction is expected later this year subject to required regulatory approvals. Arla envisions the Felinfach site as a global production hub and a cornerstone of an enhanced product offering in the performance, health, and food sectors. Luis Cubel, group vice president and managing director of Arla Foods Ingredients, expressed excitement about the opportunities that lie ahead by bringing together two complementary offerings in a growing and increasingly international space for whey products. He mentioned, “Volac is a pioneer in the use of whey protein for performance nutrition and has a wealth of expertise as well as an incredibly talented team.” Arla Foods Purchases Volac’s Whey Nutrition Division NEWS Mosa Meat secures €40 million funding to expand cultivated beef production Mosa Meat, a company based in Maastricht, the Netherlands, has secured $40 million in funding to expand its cultivated beef production. The funds will be utilized to enhance production processes, reduce production costs, and prepare for market entry. The funding round was led by a mix of new and existing partners, including Lowercarbon Capital, M Ventures, and the Dutch state-owned impact investor Invest-NL. Invest-NL, with support from InvestEU, contributed to the round, alongside regional development agency LIOF and the Limburg Energy Fund (LEF). Additionally, new partners from the meat sector, such as poultry producer PHW Group, XO Ventures, and Doux Investments, also participated in the fundraising program. Provisur’s press-to-slice module offers superior portion control Provisur Technologies unveiled an impressive high- speed press-to-slice line at Anuga FoodTec in Cologne, Germany, aligning with their motto of ‘Pushing Boundaries’. This next-generation module showcased the Hoegger X3 Press, a Press-to-Slice module, and the new Formax SX550 Slicer, which garnered attention for its enhanced performance. The Formax SX330 Slicer also stood out for its versatility and improved yields. At the core of the Hoegger X3 Press is servo hydraulic- controlled technology that ensures fast and precise pressing, particularly ideal for bacon production. This technology enables accurate pressing of natural shapes and reduces belly deformations, resulting in better- shaped products and improved slicing yields.FOODANDBEVERAGE.BUSINESS • 9 NEWS Forward Consumer Partners Acquires Bakery US private-equity firm Forward Consumer Partners has recently acquired a majority stake in Firehook Bakery, a local baker and cracker maker based in Virginia. Pierre Abushacra, the founder of Firehook, will still retain a significant minority ownership stake in the company. The financial terms of the acquisition have not been disclosed. In a statement, Abushacra highlighted the importance of finding a partner who shares the vision of continuing to build a business focused on quality and transparency. SCREEN Wins Technology Award for Truepress LABEL 350UV SCREEN Graphic Solutions Co., Ltd. has been honored with a 2024 Technology Award by the Japanese Society of Printing Science and Technology (JSPST) for its Truepress LABEL 350UV series. This range of independently developed UV inkjet systems for label printing has been recognized for its outstanding contribution to the printing industry. The JSPST presents these awards annually in February to acknowledge technologies that have made significant advancements in the field. Factors considered in the selection process include innovation, progress, marketability, and growth potential. The Truepress LABEL 350UV systems from SCREEN offer superior productivity, meeting tight deadlines for small to medium lot work. In a significant move towards upholding the integrity of the food and drink packaging industry, the newly established FPA Regulatory and Compliance Committee will oversee compliance procedures. This marks a crucial step in ensuring that FPA members adhere to the standards set by the FPA Code of Practice. Independently managing compliance and proactively addressing regulatory challenges, the committee aims to maintain accountability within the FPA membership and the broader foodservice packaging sector. Executive chair of the FPA, Mark Byrne, expresses his enthusiasm for the committee’s establishment, highlighting the importance of trust and accountability in the industry. Leading the committee as compliance director is Anne Sutton, a seasoned professional with over 40 years of experience in various aspects of the packaging industry and government affairs. Alongside Anne, the committee includes Nikki Grainge and John Young, both bringing years of expertise in packaging development and industry roles. Anne Sutton comments on her new role, emphasizing the committee’s commitment to objectivity, compliance processes, and protecting the industry’s reputation. The committee will work closely with members to ensure packaging claims align with the FPA’s Code of Practice and industry standards. Mark Byrne urges foodservice packaging suppliers to review their websites and marketing materials to ensure compliance with regulations. The committee will hold both members and non-members accountable, emphasizing the importance of truthful and compliant claims in the industry. Foodservice Packaging Association Implements a New Independent Compliance ProcedureNext >