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JUNE 2024 • ISSUE 7 Sustainability as a Competitive Edge Sustainable Packaging How AI and Machine Vision Revolutionize Quality Control Vision, Inspection & Detection Embracing Proactive Maintenance Cleaning & Maintenance BUSINESS Temperature Control Temperature ControlSupported by Free to Visit Including the Conference Sessions Free to attend SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT, LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT EVENT FOR CARGO OWNERS Multimodal 2024 celebrates 17 years of bringing together shippers and cargo owners with exhibitors and sponsors who can offer products and services to help them make their supply chains more efficient and more cost effective. Visitors attend to meet new suppliers, compare new routes and modes, source new products and ideas to improve their efficiency and to network with the industry. 11-13 June 2024 NEC Birmingham UK 300 Exhibitors 60+ Conferences Digital sessions from Google Networking Drinks Party Established since 2008 REGISTER IN ADVANCE AT www.multimodal.org.ukContents June 2024 FOODANDBEVERAGE.BUSINESS • 3 4 News 12 Import & Export 14 Cleaning & Maintenance 18 Frozen & Chilled Foods 22 Temperature Control 26 Sustainable Packaging 32 Vision, Inspection & Detection 34 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 Where you see a QR code, it will take you to a longer version of that printed piece. 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. While every reasonable care is taken, neither the publisher nor its participating agents accept liability for loss or damage to prints, colour transparencies, negatives or other material of whatever nature submitted to this publication. The views expressed in this publication are not necessarily the views of those held by the publisherOntario Plant Closure Announced by Maple Leaf Foods Maple Leaf Foods, a Canada-based meat major, recently announced the closure of a processed poultry plant in Brantford, Ontario. The decision to close the 100-year-old facility was made due to the significant ongoing investment required for long-term operations. This move is part of the company’s strategy to consolidate production into its current network and improve operational efficiency while reducing waste. CEO Curtis Frank highlighted the benefits of consolidating production, stating that reallocating resources and optimizing existing facilities will increase efficiencies and aims to be the most sustainable protein company and produce world-class products safely and efficiently. The demand for bluefin tuna exceeds the available supply, making it a sought-after option for cultivated seafood producers. In Israel, Wanda Fish has developed a cultivated bluefin tuna toro sashimi prototype that replicates the marbling of the real thing. This innovation aims to address the unsustainable practices associated with traditional bluefin tuna fishing. Bluefin tuna is primarily wild- caught, leading to dwindling populations due to overfishing and illegal practices. Consumer willingness to pay a premium for this fatty fish has driven efforts to increase supply, often at the expense of fish stocks. Wanda Fish’s cultivated bluefin tuna prototype seeks to offer a sustainable alternative that can eventually achieve cost parity with conventionally sourced tuna. Founded in 2021, Wanda Fish has attracted significant investment and collaborated with experts in cellular agriculture to develop its unique product. By utilizing myoblast cells in a single bioreactor, the company can mimic the marbling and sensory qualities of wild-caught bluefin tuna toro sashimi. Wanda Fish Prepares Bluefin Tuna Toro Sashimi In the latest move in the food and beverage industry trends, US-based private investment group Forward Consumer Partners has partnered with local tortilla chips and salsa producer Xochitl. The partnership involves Forward acquiring a 50% ownership stake in Xochitl, with the company’s founder and CEO, Carlos Salinas, retaining the remaining 50% share. This strategic move, fueled by Forward’s Fund I, which closed at $425m in December 2023, aims to enhance Xochitl’s position in the food and drink business. Established in 1995, Xochitl is known for its range of plain and flavored corn tortilla chips and salsas, making it a key player in food and drink consumer trends. The company operates from its base in Irving, Texas, positioning itself as the largest independent corn tortilla chips brand in the US. Investment firm Forward Consumer Partners acquires ownership interest in Xochitl FOODANDBEVERAGE.BUSINESS • 4 NEWSGreenock Port makes a £750,000 investment to increase capacity for refrigerated cargo The Port of Greenock has recently made a strategic investment of £750,000 to enhance its refrigerated cargo infrastructure. This upgrade aims to bolster Scotland’s export capabilities by increasing the number of reefer points at the port from 32 to 220. This significant expansion vastly improves the port’s capacity to store and distribute perishable goods, providing a competitive advantage for Scottish exporters. Notably, this investment will greatly benefit exporters dealing with temperature-sensitive commodities such as seed potatoes, meats, fish, fruits, vegetables, and dairy products. The upgraded infrastructure features a new substation, purpose-built reefer gantries, and enhancements to existing facilities. These improvements not only increase capacity but also signify a shift towards more sustainable operations, as the port’s new setup eliminates the need for diesel generators, thereby reducing the carbon footprint of exporting activities. Korozo Group Names Adam Barnett as CEO The Korozo Group Board has appointed Adam Barnett as the new Group CEO, replacing Filip Lens. Adam, former President of Klöckner Pentaplast’s £1.2bn Food Packaging Division, brings a wealth of experience to the role. Based in the UK, Adam started his career in the furniture industry before joining LINPAC Group in 1998 and eventually rising to Managing Director, Northern Europe. With a strong background in international Private Equity businesses within the packaging industry, Adam is dedicated to driving innovation, sustainability, and operational efficiency. Small batch sausage and burger producer, Heck sausages, selected ultra-thin lidding film LIDTEC SOFT 200, supplied by Yorkshire Packaging Systems (YPS), to protect their newest product, Sausage Rashers. The gluten free sausage rasher product is available online and in Sainsburys, supplied in trays sealed with this innovative film and finished with a cardboard sleeve. YPS highlights LIDTEC’s unique features that benefit food producers: extended shelf life thanks to high-barrier technology, excellent visual appeal due to anti-fog properties and reduced film thickness, a secure seal for leak-proof protection against contamination, and enhanced shelf presence with its ability to reduce tray weight and allow product protrusion. Three levels of shrinkage are available, preventing tray distortion during the shrink wrap process. LIDTEC offers a wide operating window on most types of equipment, so it’s an excellent option in many production facilities and a great fit for Heck Sausage’s new offering. Unique LIDTEC ultra-thin lidding film proves a Heck of a choice FOODANDBEVERAGE.BUSINESS • 5 NEWSFOODANDBEVERAGE.BUSINESS • 6 Mondelez launches new NPD facility in Singapore Mondelez, a US confectionery giant, has opened a new biscuit and baked snacks NPD facility in Singapore to cater to its Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa markets. This move reaffirms the company’s commitment to innovation and product development in Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. With an investment of over $5 million, the Regional Biscuit and Baked Snacks Lab and Innovation Kitchen will serve as a strategic center and regional NPD hub for biscuits and baked snacks. “This expansion allows us to drive deeper consumer- driven innovation and advance operational effectiveness,” stated Deepak Iyer, president of AMEA at Mondelēz International. The facility further enhances the capabilities of the Singapore Technical Centre, which serves as the headquarters for the company’s Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa business. Ajax Equipment recently supplied a stainless steel twin screw mixer to a leading food product manufacturer in order to enhance the production of cereal bars. The mixer, equipped with ribbon augers, ensures thorough mixing of ingredients while maintaining a homogeneous mix throughout. By circulating hot water through the augers and jacket, the mixer helps to regulate and preserve the temperature of the ingredients. According to Lewis Shaw, technical sales engineer at Ajax Equipment, the company has prioritized hygiene standards in food processing for over 50 years. He emphasizes that the design of the mixer, including features such as a customized casing profile to prevent material buildup, a mirror polish finish, and quick release screws, facilitates easy cleaning and results in a top-quality product. Continuous Mixer from Ajax Equipment Boosts Cereal Bar Production in MexicoVrave NEWS OctoFrost assists poultry producer achieve higher standards Octofrost recently achieved a significant milestone in its mission to provide cutting-edge freezing solutions by securing an order for an IQF freezer from HanGang Food, a prominent chicken and poultry producer in South Korea. HanGang Food, a subsidiary of the Harim Group, commands a substantial 34.5% share of South Korea’s chicken market, solidifying its position as a leading food company in the region. “In collaboration with our esteemed local agent, K2, we participated in a competitive tender alongside major industry players such as GEA, JBT, and Scanico,” explained Ting Huang, the Far East Asia sales manager at OctoFrost. 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 4000,000+ pageviews (Google GA4) and a subscribed newsletter that reaches more than 8,500+ 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 A cereal company doubled their packaging speed and slashed labor costs with a new Minipack Pratika 80T side sealer from Yorkshire Packaging Systems (YPS). Their previous line, installed eight years ago by YPS, couldn’t keep pace with their expanding product range and increased demand. Seeking a solution, they returned to YPS, needing a flexible system to handle a wider variety of cereal packs and multipacks. Higher speeds were crucial to boost production and reduce labor costs. Additionally, the company aimed to minimize their environmental footprint by using recycled content film and reducing overall plastic consumption. YPS delivered a comprehensive solution: the 800mm wide Minipack Pratika 80T MPS side sealer with a double chamber tunnel, including installation, operator training, and ongoing service. This new system boasts significant advantages including doublling production speed from 6-8 packs per minute to 14-15 ppm, freeing up the equivalent of two employees. The previous line’s size limitations are gone, with the new system handling individual products and multipacks up to 320mm high and the double chamber tunnel allows for faster processing at lower temperatures. This not only improves pack appearance but also enables the use of film with 30% recycled content and reduced thickness, minimizing plastic waste and energy consumption. Cereal products now wrapped at double speed with new line NEWS Newlat secures agreement to acquire Princes brand from Mitsubishi Princes, a UK- based food and drinks manufacturer, has recently confirmed its full acquisition by Italian peer Newlat. The global canned foods maker is being sold by Mitsubishi Corp. for £700m ($893.6m). Following the transaction, Princes and Newlat Food will merge under the new name New Princes Group. The acquisition is subject to consultation with the Dutch Works Council of Princes, European Works Council, regulatory approvals, and finalization of audited accounts. Post-acquisition, Princes will maintain its identity as a UK-based subsidiary of the New Princes Group. The company will expand its global production facilities to 31, from the current 12 plants in the UK, Europe, and Mauritius. Valeo Foods purchases Dal Colle, a prominent Italian bakery brand Valeo Foods, a prominent player in the food and beverage industry, has recently acquired Italian cakes and pastries business Dal Colle. This strategic move aims to enhance Valeo’s expanding Italian platform and operations. The financial details of the deal have not been disclosed. This acquisition strengthens Valeo’s product offering and adds new manufacturing and logistical capabilities to its Italian platform. CEO Ronald Kers believes that Dal Colle is a valuable addition to Valeo’s portfolio, aligning with their vision to establish the company as the leading European sweet treats champion.FOODANDBEVERAGE.BUSINESS • 9 NEWS Ferrero opens its inaugural chocolate processing plant in North America Ferrero North America, part of the Italian- founded Ferrero Group behind beloved brands like Ferrero Rocher, Nutella, Kinder, and TicTac, has recently established its first chocolate processing factory in the Bloomington, Illinois region. This 70,000ft 2 expansion to Fererro’s manufacturing campus in Bloomington signifies a significant development in the company’s growth not only in North America but also in Illinois. Sun Bear Biofuture introduces sustainable alternative to palm oil Palm oil is a commodity closely tied to deforestation in the food and beverage industry. According to the United Nations (UN), oil palm harvesting contributed to 7% of deforestation between 2000 and 2018. UK start-up Sun Bear Biofuture, named after an endangered East Asian bear impacted by deforestation, aims to offer a more sustainable alternative to palm oil. Using fermentation and agricultural side streams as feedstock, Sun Bear Biofuture is developing an oil with similar functional properties to palm oil, without the deforestation links. Ben Williams, the company’s CTO, explained that they work with yeast strains to produce an oil similar to palm oil, optimizing the fermentation and purification processes to maximize oil production. German sweets giant Haribo announced a significant investment of around €300m ($326.5m) in a new production plant in Neuss, North Rhine-Westphalia. The site will focus on producing Maoam chewy sweets and Haribo fruit-flavoured gums. The company acquired 14 hectares of land at the Neuss-Holzheim industrial park for the new plant, which is set to commence construction next year and be completed by 2028. Haribo’s existing plant on Jülicher Landstrasse cannot accommodate future growth demands, necessitating the new facility in Neuss-Holzheim, which will have double the production capacity. The company plans to operate both Neuss-Holzheim and Jülicher Landstrasse in parallel until 2030, after which the latter will cease operations. This transition aims to allow for gradual employee training. In line with its sustainability goals, Haribo intends to make the new factory “net-zero ready” and explore hydrogen as a primary energy source. The investment is expected to create 100 new full-time jobs and generate additional economic opportunities in the region. Markus Riegelein, Haribo’s COO, emphasized the company’s commitment to sustainable production and future-proofing its operations through renewable energy sources and reduced carbon footprint. Haribo’s investment in the Neuss plant aligns with its global production strategy and aims to drive the business towards a more climate-friendly future. Previous factory investments include a £22m ($28m) injection into UK plants in 2021 to expand production of reduced-sugar sweets. Haribo invests millions into new candy manufacturing facility in GermanyNext >