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July 2014 Hello and welcome to the latest the Farm Shop & Deli and Food & Drink Expo Carlsberg Group, PE in the UK and Sedex edition of FMCG News. The ran at the same time this year. Take a look at Global have offered their insight on the year seems to be flying by and the reviews of the shows on pages 12 and 22. matter. every month we are enjoying In this latest issue of FMCG News we have Finally our regular contributors Danielle new and exciting product lots of exciting news, as well as features from Pinnington, Mike Faers and Mark Salisbury launches, as brands make the some old favourites. Our launch gallery is jam offer up words of wisdom on important topics most of important events, such as the 2014 packed with new products and we have also for the industry. World Cup and seasonal holidays. created a summer launch gallery for those I hope this issue offers insight and A very important event, just for our industry, looking to cash in on the (hopefully) warm inspiration for the month ahead. Enjoy! recently took place in the form of interpack, weather, which is soon to arrive. which we personally visited and had the Our contributors for this month are opportunity to meet with a huge variety of tackling issues such as safety & hygiene, the exciting suppliers for the industry. We also importance of the shopper, traceability and got the chance to pay a visit to the FOODEX logistics. This month’s Question Time feature show, which was a fantastic event full of takes a look at improving supply chain Samantha Owen interesting (and yummy!) new products as sustainability. Experts from 2degrees, the Editor

Editor: Samantha Owen NEWS 4 25 LOGISTICS [email protected] Our round up of recent news and events & SUPPLY CHAIN Contributing Editor: In our first of special features we take a look at Jade Tolley INDUSTRY NEWS 8 solutions for your logistics and supply chain [email protected] All the latest news from suppliers for the FMCG Senior Artworker: industry, all in one place 32 QUESTION TIME Lisa Frances [email protected] This month our panelists take a look at supply chain sustainability Sales Office Manager: Vicky Bullivant [email protected] 35 SAFETY & HYGIENE Account Manager: Our final special feature considers the importance Vicky Bullivant of food safety and hygiene [email protected] Accounts: Carole Todd [email protected] Reception: Joanne Cluer [email protected] Associate Publisher: INTERPACK REVIEW 12 Donna Jenkins We take a look at what this year’s interpack show [email protected] had to offer visitors, plus an exhibitor showcase Publisher: Robert Nisbet [email protected] LAUNCH GALLERY 16 This month’s Launch Gallery is jam packed with 39 INNOVATION, exciting new products INNOVATION

DON’T GET LEFT 42 SUMMER OFF THE SHELF 20 LAUNCH GALLERY Rosy Parker-Blair considers how brands must take a Media One Communications Ltd, Our special summer Launch Gallery features a 1 Accent Park, Bakewell Road, personal approach to make it on the retailer’s shelf plethora of hot products Orton Southgate, Peterborough, PE2 6XS. Tel: 01733 385300. FOODEX REVIEW 22 44 IN DESIGN... www.onecoms.co.uk This year’s FOODEX show served up fantastic Copyright 2014©, all rights reserved. No part products and insightful expert advice for visitors of this publication may be reproduced in any 50 LAST WORD way without written permission from the Nick Miller discusses the increasing popularity of publisher. All views and opinions expressed FROM THE CONSUMER... 24 Click & Collect services are not necessarily those of the publisher.

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that they want increased transparency and information for food products, in order to be Visitor FMCG more confident in the origin of registration food products and their ingredients. The survey also opens for asked shoppers which lunch! 2014 information on food packaging was the most important, and most likely to influence their NEWS purchasing decisions. Health information, for example calorie or fat counts, was the clear Alert to consider winner; 60% listed it as the first TOP organic rules in or second most important FIR preparations information on a label, with 36% TWEETS Organic food manufacturers and 24% in total. In contrast, @NFUtweets have been warned that product only 10% listed it as the least NATIONALFARMERSUNION labels, changed to meet new important. At the other end of No reason for supermarkets not regulations, must be checked the scale ethics, such as to be stocking new season British with their organic control body whether food was fair trade or lamb http://bit.ly/1p3o0y1 battery farmed, was seen as the before going into print. Leading Fresh from its win of Best least important to shoppers. @CadburyUK certifier, Organic Farmers & Trade Show 2013 at the UK’s Only 9% of consumers placed it CADBURY UK Growers (OF&G), has flagged up Exhibition News Awards last We’re at Waterloo Station from as the most important the issue after discovering that month, lunch!, which returns to 10am today bringing joy to the consideration, while almost half some packaging which had Business Design Centre in daily commute! Come along to (49%) placed it last or second take part! #FreeTheJoy been redesigned to meet the London on the 23rd-24th from last. Given the attention new Food Information September, is looking to make @TescoMedia paid to organic and GM foods, Regulation (FIR) was being headlines again with the first TESCO PLC farming methods were also altered in such as way as to preview of its 2014 exhibitor You can read about our new important to consumers. While partnership with @houseoffraser breach organic rules. Processing list. To celebrate the show’s 15% ranked them as the most here specialists at OF&G, which does latest win and mark the important consideration, only http://www.tescoplc.com/index.as not require the use of its logo on opening of visitor registration p?pageid=17&newsid=988 … 32% ranked them as the least or labels, are concerned that too for 2014, the list offers an second least; lower than any @groceryaid many organic food processors exclusive first look at some of other factor. Interestingly, the GROCERYAID will be caught out by the the companies who will be Huge thanks to The Westgate statistics across the board assumption that changes do not helping to shape the future of School for hosting the Candy Ball showed clear differences by age. need to be checked by their the food-to-go sector over the goody bag packing and providing The over-65s showed the lots of volunteers to help us! organic control body. Organic next twelve months. With over greatest loss of trust in the food #GACandyBall Farmers & Growers has pledged four months to go until doors industry; were most demanding @StarpackAwards to speed FIR-related enquiries open and only 20 stands left to of extra information and STARPACK AWARDS through its system wherever sell on the venue’s upper transparency on products; and The deadline for the Industry possible but has cautioned that feature level, the 2014 edition were disproportionally Awards looms! 27 June is your it may itself face increased promises to raise the bar yet last chance :) concerned about products’ demand as the implementation again. lunch! 2014 will feature http://www.iom3.org/content/starp country of origin. In comparison, date of the new regulation around 300 exhibiting ack-industry-awards … 16-24 year-olds showed the least #packaging #awards nears. companies showcasing a trust lost in the food industry wealth of new food and drink @asda and were the age group most products, packaging, ASDA concerned about information on equipment and technologies. Our Chosen by you Chicken & Consumers ethics. Chorizo Paella won a top accolade @TheGrocer demand increased #ownlabelawards2014: transparency http://bit.ly/1rD0fRT British consumers have had @MetcalfesSkinny their trust in the food industry Metcalfe’s Skinny METCALFE'S SKINNY severely dented by food let their hair down We are so excited to be in the scandals such as the horsemeat @BootsOfficialUK #MealDeal crisis, according to independent Leading and fast-growing snack CLIC with our Topcorn, Corners and Corn cakes! research commissioned by brand, Metcalfe’s skinny, are Sargent, Trace One. According to the @Foodanddrinkfed proud to be supporting Wig Metcalfe’s survey, 63% of shoppers said Wednesday to raise awareness skinny FDF their trust in the food industry Join our seminar/workshop on and funds for their partner has Food Information Regulation on had been damaged by charity CLIC Sargent, the UK’s pledged 26 June http://bit.ly/fdflabelling revelations such as the leading charity for children and to raise over #regulation horsemeat crisis; along with young people, and their families. £30,000 for the charity. To incidents in West Yorkshire and On the 21st May CLIC Sargent celebrate the partnership, Leicester where food contents encouraged schools, workplaces Metcalfe’s skinny has rebranded were found to be vastly different and groups of friends to wear a their classic Sea Salt popcorn to from their labels. However, wig for a day and donate to the “CLIC Sargent Salt”. For every shoppers were also clear on charity. The more outrageous pack of CLIC Sargent Salt Join us on Twitter at what retailers needed to do to the wig, the better! As part of Topcorn sold, Metcalfe’s skinny @FMCGnews win their trust back: 83% stated the three-year partnership with makes a donation to the charity.

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Kleenex launches summer campaign

This summer, turn its attention Kimberly-Clark will to more summer launch a new related tissue integrated predicaments: marketing everything from programme for the dripping ice nation’s leading creams to picnic facial tissue brand, spillages. Kleenex®. Having launched a Launching on 9th July, the new commercial programme in campaign centres around a winter 2013 - ‘Where’s Your competition, inspiring mums to shoppers actually prefer the less- Kleenex When You Need It?’ - keep tissues at arm’s reach to Shoppers is-more approach. For example, which highlighted a variety of be in with a chance to win a in a recent study by Iyengar and instances when a tissue was great family experience: a ‘not smart Lepper, half of a test group was needed aside from simply cold week-long break in a Camper presented with six different and flu, the new programme will Van or one for keeps. enough’ flavours of jam and the other half Research, conducted by with over thirty. Thirty-percent Shopping Behaviour Xplained of those presented with six Ltd, concludes that the average flavours made a purchase, Navigating food labelling Brit doesn’t have the mental compared just three-percent capacity to make smart buying among those who had more Food labelling is changing and to The event included an overview decisions - amid the thousands choice. This solidifies the theory help food and drink businesses of the EU Food Information to of tempting marketing messages that 21st-century humans understand the new legislation Consumers Regulation (EU FIC they are bombarded with naturally opt to take shortcuts. the Food and Drink Federation Regulation), as well as detailed in-store. Phillip Adcock of Phillip added: “Around one in hosted a seminar on the 26th of insight into allergen, nutrition Shopping Behaviour Xplained five products at a grocery store June. ‘The Food Information to and origin labelling plus a choice Ltd, said: “In short, the average are on ‘special offer’, with most Consumers Regulation – Taking of practical workshops. The EU person is unable to make the consumers being exposed to the Next Steps’ event followed on FIC Regulation will affect many rational decisions needed to find around four of these offers each from FDF’s successful labelling aspects of labelling including the best deals. It’s too mentally second, as they shop. This is event held last year and was a nutrition, allergens, country of challenging due to the onslaught depressing and there’s no way useful follow-up for previous origin and label design and all of money-saving deals, special your brain can handle the maths. attendees, as well as being food businesses need to ensure offers and other marketing This leads us to take more suitable for people who are new they comply with the new messages thrown in front of us shortcuts, choose the product to the regulation’s requirements. requirements. as we walk down the aisles.” The with the most perceived added team at Shopping Behaviour value and almost always miss Xplained Ltd believes that out on the best deal.”

Big & Fresh eggs JUNE - SEP footy themed DIARY DATES 1

on-pack promotion 26 JUNE Speciality & Fine Food Fair provides THE RETAIL SYMPOSIUM an unrivalled opportunity for LANCASTER, LONDON independent retailers, With the biggest football event game online. Caroline Beatty, wwww.retailsymposium.com delicatessens, chefs, hoteliers, now taking place, egg brand Big Brand Manager of Big & Fresh restaurateurs and importers to meet The Retail Symposium is the producers and suppliers of the finest & Fresh has launched limited says: “We’re really excited to BRC's flagship event, bringing food and drink. edition promotional packs, celebrate the summer of football together an illustrious panel of UK giving shoppers the chance to and to have the opportunity to retail CEO speakers to provide unrivalled insights. 23-24 SEPTEMBER win a variety of help our LUNCH! BUSINESS DESIGN CENTRE, football themed customers get JULY prizes. Prizes into the spirit LONDON STARPACK AWARDS www.lunchshow.co.uk include a state with us. Tapping LONDON lunch! is the UK’s multi-award of the art 50 into football fever www.iom3.org/starpack winning trade show for the food-to- inch TV for one with our limited Now in its 56th year the Starpack go industry which attracts over 5900 winner to edition packs Awards is the UK's premier annual trade buyers watch the gives us a chance awards scheme recognising innovation in packaging design football final at home with their to share the excitement with our 25-27 SEPTEMBER and technology. PRINT AND PACK TECH family, plus hundreds of other customers and reward them MUMBAI, INDIA prizes including egg shaped with some fantastic prizes.” The 7-9 SEPTEMBER www.packtech-india.com balls and £50 football shirt promotion will run for four SPECIALITY AND FINE This year’s show will cover the area vouchers. In order to be in with weeks from the 6th June to 6th FOOD FAIR of food processing for the first time a chance of winning, July and will be available LONDON OLYMPIA and provide a special presentation specialityandfinefoodfairs.co.uk platform, includes machinery and contestants can enter by playing nationwide in Tesco, Asda and equipment for foods of all kinds an interactive penalty shoot-out Morrisons.

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Savanna converts European Belvedere rugby fans at FMCG sales Vodka campaign kick off growth awarded Savanna, the premium South photobooth’ which challenges three gold African cider brand, has people to see how long they can remains at kicked-off its summer activity last without laughing. Savanna medals at the London Sevens rugby will also be present at 18 HOLI just 1.7% FMCG sales growths for the Belvedere Vodka, the world’s tournament, as part of a record ONE festivals around the UK, as first super premium vodka is first quarter of 2014, investment in marketing it seeks to reach tens of thrilled to announce that aggregated across Europe, support for 2014. The event, thousands of consumers. Belvedere Vodka, Belvedere were up just +1.7% year-on- held earlier this month, saw Anthony Mills, head of Intense and Belvedere year for the second consecutive brand ambassadors encourage European marketing for Unfiltered were awarded gold quarter, according to the latest people to discover Savanna. It Savanna Cider, said: “We know medals at the 2014 International figures released today by global was the first in a long campaign we have a successful approach Spirits Challenge (ISC), one of information and insights aimed at engaging with and that is why we are the highest awards in the drinks company Nielsen. The 1.7% consumers and ensuring that increasing the resources industry. The wins mark another nominal value rise was driven the brand remains front of mind dedicated to bringing more accolade for exceptional by 2.3% price inflation – which during the summer ‘cider consumers closer to Savanna. product quality from the most hasn’t been lower since Q1 season’. Through the Awareness of the brand as ‘the’ authoritative and respected 2011 – offsetting a 0.6% fall in experiential campaign, Savanna New World Cider has increased spirits competition in the world. sales volumes. Only two will have an extensive presence significantly. We wanted to Celebrating its 19th year, the quarters in the last 21 have at festivals, sporting events and support that by committing to a 2014 International Spirits seen ‘nominal value’ rise less comedy shows, including the record investment this Challenge is the most respected than 1.7%. In Q1, Turkey introduction of a ‘comedy gig summer.” and leading spirits competition experienced the highest in the world. This year ISC had nominal year-on-year sales more than 50 respected and growth (+9.7%) among the 20 experienced industry European countries measured, professionals participate in a followed by Portugal (+4.5%) blind tasting of various products and Norway (+3.9%). Of the big and awarded scores for aroma, five western European markets, appearance, taste and finish - France (+2.4%) had the highest with Belvedere Vodka, nominal growth. Five of the 20 Belvedere Intense and countries experienced a Belvedere Unfiltered being year-on-year decline in nominal distinguished for their value growth; Poland and Italy performance in their categories. (both -2.3%) had the largest With over 1,000 entries from decreases followed by the UK nearly 70 countries, winning an (-1.6%). Explaining the figures, ISC award is an impressive Nielsen’s European director of achievement for any spirit. retail insights Jean-Jacques Vandenheede, said: “The European FMCG market is stable but still relatively Frigesco negative. Although all countries except Greece are experiencing clean-tech price inflation this isn’t enough win Premium chocolate to offset the negative sales volumes, primarily being Frigesco’s pioneering flash brand to unlock experienced by three of the big defrost system for cold rooms five western EU markets – UK, and refrigerated cabinets has independent sector Germany and Italy. However, won a prestigious international despite two consecutive award at Clean Equity Monaco Fort and Cole's has launched their own premium chocolate negative quarters, we still 2014. The patented technology an exciting new premium label brands. Indicating that expect to see volumes improve can reduce annual running chocolate, targeted at demand exists for premium next quarter, overall, boosted by costs for refrigeration systems independent traders. Retail chocolate, this trend inspired a 'late' Easter and general by up to 25 per cent, plus outlets are switched on to Fort & Cole's to bridge the gap optimism around the football extend the life of plant, creating more space for in the market by producing a World Cup." European FMCG safeguard food hygiene, and premium brands confections. premium quality chocolate sales volumes in Q1 2014 improve health and safety for For example, Tesco now give made from the finest beans at decreased -0.6% year-on-year store employees. The innovation over 25% of chocolate tablet an attractive price to for the second consecutive has been developed by a team space to premium chocolate wholesalers and independents. quarter. Of the 20 countries headed by Professor Tom and consumers are trading up The range consists of three measured, over half (12) Davies. It beat 22 rival entries to this sub-category. And it's delicious different flavours experienced an increase in from 11 countries to win the top not just the top 4 grocers, with where the chocolate is made volume sales, compared to accolade for Excellence in the discounters Aldi and Lidl giving from selected cocoa beans field of Environmental considerable shelving space to grown in Ivory Coast. eight of 21 countries in the previous quarter. Technology Development.

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NEWS BRIEFS Pimp that BBQ HECK and Hip Hop legend Tim Westwood have channelled their inner pimps in a tongue-in-cheek series of online videos. The campaign was created by Partners Andrews Aldridge to coincide with National BBQ Week. The ‘Pimp that BBQ’ campaign is a series of entertaining short films through Vine, Instagram and Youtube. In the videos, Westwood parodies the hit MTV series ‘Pimp My Ride’. The HipHop radio DJ is filmed Early on the hunt for the nation’s saddest excuse for a BBQ, afternoon is with a mission to pimp-it up, transforming it into a blinged chocolate up, gangster BBQ which was fit for National BBQ week and o’clock beyond. Snacking habits reveal that consumers aim to eat healthily Coca-Cola’s ‘Share a but stray from their intentions Cobra awarded as the day progresses. Fruit and Coke’ campaign Gold vegetables, cereal bars, and yoghurt are more commonly Cobra beers have yet again returns been awarded a full house of snacked on in the morning gold medals by the Monde while crisps, chocolate, and Coca-Cola is bringing back its including ‘Mate’ and ‘Bestie’ Selection World Quality Awards cake are increasingly consumed hugely successful ‘Share a Coke’ making packs even more 2014. In addition, Cobra won in the afternoon and evening, a campaign for summer 2014 due shareable than before. With an International High Quality Canadian survey revealed. to its success in 2013. One of packs available to the trade from Trophy due to achieving a high Marketers need to ensure that the most talked about now and running until quality gold medal award for products are effectively campaigns of last year, ‘Share a September, the promotion will success three years in a row. positioned to target consumers’ This takes Monde Selection Coke’ returns bigger and even be once again supported by desire to snack healthily in the award wins to 78 across the better including more names extensive consumer marketing Cobra range making it one of morning and indulge in the meaning over 80% of the campaign that includes digital, the most highly awarded World afternoon. Snacking habits population will be able to find TV, out of home and experiential Beers. change as the day progresses. their personalised pack in store activity. Also new for 2014, Consumers’ stress levels rise and selected nicknames also ‘Share a Coke’ will feature on later into the day causing them included on 500ml and 375ml 500ml £1 price marked packs Local shop owner to seek escapism and bottles, as well as 330ml cans to across the Coca-Cola portfolio, relaxation. Snacking on set to raise money make every pack shareable. For the best-selling 500ml range in indulgent or nostalgic treats 2014, Coca-Cola is making the Independents & Symbols. A for ‘Coffee Kids’ aids this for many consumers, campaign more personal than scaled digital launch will kick In aid of the coffee-farming helping them to achieve a sense ever by introducing targeted the campaign off on social communities throughout Latin of reward and comfort. take home PET bottles across media in early June and will be America, this August will see Chocolate, crisps and savoury Coca-Cola, Coke Zero and Diet followed by activity on Coventry Esquires Coffee snacks are most commonly Coke. These celebrate family by www.shareacoke.com where owner, Steve Prime, cycle the consumed later in the day; with encouraging people to share consumers will be able to share 1,400 miles from Seattle to Los Angeles. The journey, set to 80% of consumers who snack on with their parents through a virtual bottle with friends or finish on Santa Monica pier, is chocolate bars doing so in the ‘Mum’ and ‘Dad,’ appearing on download personalised scheduled to last for 19 days. afternoon or evening. pack. 330ml cans will feature a wallpapers for their computer This gruelling journey is all in selection of nicknames desktop or mobile phone. aid of ‘Coffee Kids’, a non- profit organisation that works with the coffee-farming communities of Latin America. The organisation creates projects in the areas of Britvic selects Anaplan education, healthcare, economic diversification, food security and capacity building, Britvic Soft Drinks, one of the platform for finance, sales, and improvement to Britvic’s trade all in a bid to reduce local leading soft drinks companies in operations to support the way it planning process, ensuring communities’ dependence on Europe, with operations in Great plans and manages GB customer greater alignment between the volatile coffee market. Britain, Ireland and France, has trade terms. Anaplan’s real-time Britvic’s commercial strategy and selected Anaplan’s integrated modeling and calculation the trade agreements established business planning and execution capabilities add a layer of with its customers.

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INDUSTRY NEWS Tharstern signs deal at Ipex A sweet touch Banbury Litho National Flexible have recently been appointed to provide has signed a the latest packaging for a new range of pre-packed deal at Ipex for confectionery launched for sale in selected retail outlets a Tharstern throughout the UK. Produced by Harrogate-based The Management Serious Sweet Co, the packs needed to have instant Information stand-out and shelf-appeal as part of a high-visibility System that premium range. National Flexible produced a bespoke will provide printed laminate used to create the quad-style packs. JDF The inner layer of the laminate makes use of an ‘easy-peel’ connectivity to sealing layer to improve the end-consumers handling and its Heidelberg opening of the packs.“Specialist bespoke laminates can printers. often mean a lengthy lead-time as the materials are made Tharstern’s to order. We offer all of our customers the opportunity to PRIMO MIS is benefit from reducing those lead times to only a matter of the latest stage days by making use of our free stock-holding capabilities,” of a £1million said National Flexible’s Marketing Manager Andy Smith. investment that  For further information please telephone 01274 685566, email began with the purchase of a Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 75 [email protected] or visit www.nationalflexible.co.uk sheetfed press. PRIMO will help the Oxfordshire-based printer drive sales, increase profits and reduce costs, as well as help with CRM and campaign management tools. Banbury Litho, which specialises in full colour litho, digital and large format printing, provides a complete fulfilment service for its customers across the UK. The PRIMO MIS from Lancashire-based Tharstern will open up new business opportunities, according to Matthew Wise, Managing Director of Banbury Litho. “PRIMO MIS will enable full JDF connectivity to our Heidelberg print systems,” he said. “It will streamline our administration, integrate into pre-press systems and link directly to the printing process, as well as massively cutting down costs and providing high-value job tracking data.”  For further information please telephone 01282 860660 or email [email protected]

Cadburys choose luxury Following the successful launch of the new luxury flat top range of end caps leading confectioner Cadburys have chosen to use this for their Eclairs gift pack. The circular container is particularly popular with consumers who like to re-use their packaging and is made using recycled PET film, which gives fantastic visibility of the Eclairs inside the pack. Cadburys worked closely with Bell to develop the gold metallic pigment for the end caps. These are also fully recyclable and can be colour matched to the customers’ reference. Supplied packed flat, shipping and storage is very economic and the packaging can be erected in Cadburys plants throughout the world. The end caps can be coloured to reflect the seasonality of the gift. --The latest design coincides with Christmas so by using a gold metallic polymer the effect presents a sparkling appearance in store. For protection Cadburys continue to use the patented design of Jetlok® end cap for the base (Patent No. GB2355000) and to assist with the assembly Bell have developed automatic closing devices for the patented Jetlok® design which ensures fast assembly and a consistent secure finish.  For further information please telephone 01582 459292, 01246 851508 or visit www.bellpackaging.com

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bursting from the logo towards the bottle Vimto is back opening, giving the consumer the Vimto has been relaunched with new impression that they will taste full Vimto Packaging packaging by Springetts Brand Design flavour from the very first sip to the very last. Consultants. The branding is designed to The new packaging across the whole range advisory convey a more emotional and fun approach of squash, carbonates, still drinks and an to the packaging, rooted in Vimto’s expanded No Added Sugar range has been service deliciously unique flavour. The bottles designed to drive trial and frequency of Mike Ridgway, who has headed the feature a new Vimto logo – a smiling vortex purchase.  For further information packaging industry’s fight against a – a visual metaphor for the brand’s please telephone 020 7486 7527, email move to plain tobacco packaging, has positioning of ‘seriously mixed up fun’. [email protected] or visit launched the Consumer Packaging It emanates from below the logo before www.springetts.co.uk Manufacturer’s Alliance (CPMA). The subscriber service will offer advice and updates on regulatory reform, EU proposals and parliamentary debates as well as regular newsletters targeted specifically at the packaging industry and brand owners. Ridgway said: “I wanted to do this to protect the packaging industry primarily from the onslaught of regulation that we are facing, so it is really for packaging producers and particularly for brand owners who are looking at increasing regulatory directives that are going to affect them, not just on tobacco but alcohol, foods and drinks,” Ridgway, said that he aimed not only to provide an accessible source of regulatory information but that he would also act as a spokesperson for companies. “I will provide a response service on behalf of those that it will affect. There hasn’t been a voice on the side of packaging so far. “I don’t have a problem with regulation, some of it is necessary, but I do have a problem when it is excessive and isn’t necessarily doing any good.” Ridgway added. So far eleven companies have final selection of a supplier. Our customer signed up to the service, which can be Going the extra mile needed a strong, differentiating design accessed online.  For further From design concept to delivery, Holfeld offering instant shelf stand out as well as a information please telephone 0777 1551 Plastics has reported a five day turnaround robust tray and recyclability.”  For further 828 or visit www.cpm-alliance.co.uk of a new Fin tray for Underwood sausages. information please telephone +353 (0) 402 Richard Mather, Commercial Manager at 41234, email [email protected] or Underwood Meats said: “We gave Holfeld visit www.holfeldplastics.com Mike Ridgway and its internal Pattern making department what would have been to many suppliers an impossible demand. They turned the urgent customer order around in five working days. We were absolutely delighted.” Bryan Ford UK and European Sales Manager for Holfeld said: “Apart from the critical timing to meet a demand from a new customer we also knew how important sustainability and innovation was to Underwood Meats in the

year for use within the building, DIY Always reliable and construction trades. The RO-M-RI Leading timber supplier Arbor Forest features a unique moving arch design. Products Ltd has installed a Mosca The arch moves into position around RO-M-RI strapping machine as part of the pack, applies the strap and then a fully automated line for the moves back into the body of the manufacture of MDF profiles in its new machine so that the strapped pack can £2.5million factory in New Holland, be moved on without obstruction, Lincolnshire. Arbor Forest Products is providing speed and flexibility.  For an independently owned supplier of further information please telephone 0115 more than 225,000m3 of timber each 989 0209 or email [email protected]

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INDUSTRY NEWS Manufacturer of the Year Riggs Autopack Ltd announce they have been awarded Manufacturer of the Year at the recent Pendle Business Awards

Riggs Autopack design and businesses. Clients typically build depositors and filling range from small start-up equipment, primarily for companies and cottage the food production industries, through to industry. The company multi-national food groups and manufacture this market international factories. leading equipment at their However, the food 50,000 sq ft Nelson factory, manufacturing industry isn’t and supply to a wide the only sector in which Riggs variety of food Autopack’s machinery can manufacturers throughout make an impact in. The the UK and overseas. “Our challenge now s an ISO 9001:2008 registered firm with is to keep up the A BenchmarQ Gold momentum...” customer satisfaction accreditation, a member of the a row for 2011 and 2012 by Riggs Autopack and one we are PPMA, and a Rolls Royce plc company supplies businesses in Business and Industry Today, extremely proud of. We need to approved supplier, the company industries as varied as the this latest accolade build on the achievements of has an enviable reputation for pharmaceutical, chemical, demonstrates how Riggs the last twelve months and manufacturing high quality automotive, cosmetic, and Autopack has continued to go drive the company forward. machinery. adhesives sectors. from strength to strength. Winning Pendle Manufacturer Over the years, Riggs Having previously been voted The Pendle Business Awards of the Year award is a great Autopack's equipment has Industry Excellence 2012 and have fast become one of achievement and our thanks provided improved production awarded Company of the Year Lancashire’s most prestigious goes out to all of those rates for a large number of for an unprecedented 2 years in events in the business calendar. involved”. It recognises local businesses, Riggs Autopack’s General which are market leaders in Manager Nigel Matthews said, their field. They could be a “We are delighted to have one-man band with a local received this award. It reflects specialist trade, a growing small well on the high level of skill to medium-sized business or a and commitment shown by our large company with a dedicated work force over the worldwide reputation. past 23 years in assisting us to Councillor Joe Cooney, become the business we are Leader of Pendle Council, said, today. "We were thrilled to receive “Our challenge now is to keep such a high number of really up the momentum and to strong entries, but it made continue with our future plans judging really tough. Those on for growth in offering our the shortlist had some fantastic customers the best in success stories. They all depositors and filling deserve recognition and that's machinery. The Pendle area has just what Pendle Business a strong heritage of Awards is all about". manufacturing and we are The Awards ceremony was delighted to have been given held at the Dunkenhalgh this prestigious award, Mercure Hotel in Clayton Le especially in light of the high Moors on Friday May 16th; this calibre of entrants and fellow year there were 340 places for nominees.” I local businesses and dignitaries. Winners received For further information please the coveted Pendle - an elegant telephone 01282 440040, glass and metal sculpture email [email protected] or inspired by Pendle Hill. It was visit www.autopack.co.uk engraved with the winner's name and award category. Paul Day, Works Manager at Riggs Autopack commented, “It’s a fantastic achievement for

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INDUSTRY NEWS Medi-evil Shaking things up potion bottle Stylish Tails cocktails are M&H Plastics has making a huge impact in recently been the drinks world with commissioned to their premium blends and produce a very innovative pack, which unusual and highly combines the design and market specific bottle engineering expertise of to appeal to the RPC Containers Market bodybuilding sector Rasen and Blackburn. and sportsmen and Launched in early 2010, women whose sports Tails allows consumers to demand the peak of enjoy bar-quality cocktails physical fitness. Medi-Evil’s in less than 30 seconds ExcaliburTM is a state of the art and was initially aimed and innovative thermogenic primarily at the at-home stimulator, which can act as an market. The packaging is effective physique control and designed to look and function like an authentic cocktail weight management aid when shaker. Consumers just have to add ice, shake and serve. combined with a calorie controlled diet and training regime. Used by Designed by Small Fry Design Studios, RPC Market Rasen both men and women as a food supplement and as a means of developed the four-part injection moulded lid, which allows metabolising fat the products needed to stand out amongst its peers the cocktail to be dispensed just as it would be in a bar. through great design and packaging. The bottle, which uses a The lid is assembled and then printed with a four-colour natural cork closure and complementary graphics, replicates the design at the Market Rasen factory, using a semi- shape of medieval potion bottles. A shrink overseal ensures the automated four-colour Tampo printer. RPC Blackburn safety and hygiene elements. Lee Paterson, Managing Director of manufactures the ISBM PET base, which is decorated with Medi-Evil said: “M&H Plastics was able to take our brief and quickly a shrink sleeve. The base is induction sealed after filling to produce a truly outstanding product that not only complements our give the product tamper evidence and shelf life.  For product but allows us to achieve great sales opportunities through further information please telephone 01673 840200, email retailers and a visually appealing product to assist online sales.” [email protected] or visit www.rpc-marketrasen.co.uk  For further information please telephone 01502 715518, email [email protected] or visit www.mhplastics.com

® standard retail cabinets into a series of airflow managed cells with Aircell technology serves short air curtains. Consequently, there is less pressure on the air curtain of each cell, resulting in a substantial reduction in cold air new Tesco Eco Store spillage from the case, so less energy is required to maintain the chilled temperature within the cabinet. The fact that less cold air The first ever refrigerated display cabinets, incorporating Adande® spills from the cabinet also reduces cold aisle syndrome, which is the Refrigeration’s Aircell® technology, have been installed at the new chilly, and often uncomfortable, temperature experienced by Tesco Extra eco store in Lincoln. Aircell® is a patented airflow shoppers in the refrigerated departments of supermarkets. management system, designed for open front refrigerated multi deck The inherently stable temperature in Aircell® cabinets. The technology was designed and developed by Adande®, cabinets will also help to maintain the quality and with extensive prototyping, testing, validation and support from appearance of chilled food over longer periods, refrigeration consultants, ECH Engineering. reducing the volume of perishable merchandise Two 2.5 m refrigerated display cabinets have been installed at the which may be price discounted or thrown away. store for the display of sandwiches, snacks and soft drinks. The  For further information please telephone cabinets were manufactured by Manor Concepts under a licence 0844 376 0023, email [email protected] or visit agreement from Adande®. Manor Concepts incorporated the Aircell® www.adande.com system within its proven ‘Viper’ remote cabinet design and manufactured the prototype models to make the project a commercial reality within a demanding time schedule. The design of new 80,000 sq ft Tesco Extra eco store, which is built on the site of an old open coal mine, has been driven by innovation, sustainability and customer connectivity. The design features roof lights, which flood the store with natural light, a CO2 refrigeration system and a heat recovery process, which takes heat generated by the refrigeration units and re-circulates it back through the store. It is also the first Tesco Extra store, which uses only LED lights. The Aircell® concept avoids the need to fit physical barriers, such as glass doors, to the front of multi deck cabinets to achieve energy savings. To the shopper, Aircell® retail displays appear no different to conventional open front multi deck display cabinets, providing ease of access to shelves for unhindered browsing, shopping and restocking. In addition to its shopper friendly characteristics, Aircell® is engineered to deliver significant energy savings. Aircell® segments

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Another impressive interpack Visitor numbers cracked the 175,000 mark at this year’s show

interpack 2014 was satisfied with the quantity and Visitors from 120 nations in interpack & SAVE FOOD: “For characterised by an quality of visitors at our stand. total travelled to Düsseldorf. a leading international trade outstanding atmosphere The interest taken in our The dominating themes at fair it is not enough just to rent prevailing amongst the technologies that make a vital interpack 2014 were resource out exhibition space and offer approx. 2,700 exhibitors contribution to global health efficiency for plant and perfect organisation. Trend and 175,000 visitors in the and nutrition was enormous. machinery as well as for themes must be identified, 19 halls of the completely We are pleased with the high packaging material usage, anchored in the concept and booked Düsseldorf number of leads produced, quality and safety to guarantee finally also driven in a Exhibition Centre. The including many top executives perfect and counterfeit-proof consistent manner. This is the signs for this were already and potential new customers. finished products – especially only way to secure thematic apparent at a very early Similar comments came from in such touchy segments as leadership in an industry. We stage of the world’s most other exhibitors. We were Food/Beverage and have succeeded in doing this important trade fair for the equally thrilled by the high Pharmaceuticals – as well as very well once again this year. packaging sector and its number of international visitors diversity and flexibility for an The concepts of both associated process and exhibitors – some 75% of ever wider range and shorter Innovationparc Packaging and industries. the exhibiting enterprises were product cycles. These themes the METAL PACKAGING headquartered outside were addressed by a PLAZA were right on target he exhibitors at Germany. With this interpack particularly high number of with the target groups.” interpack 2014 met with has confirmed its reputation as innovations in the halls. In spring 2017 the motto for T numerous high-ranking the world’s leading trade fair However, interpack experts from throughout the visitors from all over the world for the packaging sector.” underscores its importance not world will once again read already from the start of the “interpack has provided only with the sheer multitude “Welcome Home” to trade fair. Many companies impressive proof of its leading of innovations and breadth of Düsseldorf. The exact dates experienced such a rush that international role yet again this its exhibitor ranges but also will be announced at a later their stands reached their year. This success confirms our with especially innovative stage. I capacity limits several times. fundamental philosophy of themes, adds Bernd Visitor interest and addressing the international Jablonowski, Director of Visit www.interpack.com qualification, as well as their industries in their respective willingness to invest, is said to markets in a very targeted have been clearly higher yet manner – already in the run- up again than at the already to the event thereby bringing excellent previous event. A them to their most important great many exhibitors rated the event in Düsseldorf every three concrete business deals and years”, explained Werner sales concluded – part of which Matthias Dornscheidt, were absolutely spontaneous – President & CEO of Messe as particularly positive. Düsseldorf. Commenting on this, Boasting a percentage of Friedbert Klefenz, President of foreign visitors of as much as the interpack Exhibitors’ 66%, interpack 2014 has not Advisory Board 2014 and only set a new record for itself President of Bosch Packaging but also a top rating across all Technology, said: “We are very Messe Düsseldorf events.

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Always a crowd pleaser, with robust, Triumph ergonomic design, this award winning, high-speed cartoner attracted much Launching for Kliklok attention.  For further information please telephone 01275 836131, email The joint participation of Kliklok [email protected] or visit LennoKraft International and Kliklok Woodman at www.kliklok-int.com interpack 2014 proved to be a resounding Stora Enso broadens its packaging success. Their combined efforts paper offering with LennoKraft, a presented an impressive white, one-side coated kraft paper. showcase of four working LennoKraft can be used for various machines. Among the packaging applications for the food equipment was Kliklok’s best- and non-food industries.“With the selling Certiwrap C150 launch of LennoKraft, Stora Enso wraparound cartoner, running broadens its packaging paper range twin packs of round pots. with a white coated kraft paper that The versatile C150 is offers a novel product to the kraft built to sleeve a wide paper market. Unlike conventional variety of items coated papers, LennoKraft features including dairy pots, high tensile and tear resistance, tubs, bowls, ready meal coupled with high stiffness and trays and many other excellent bending and burst applications – in singles or resistance. The coated kraft paper also multi-packs. The machine stands out thanks to its high bulk and comes with standard features of high opacity,” says Eckhard Kallies, stainless steel frame, patented Vice President Stora Enso Speciality twin arm rotary feeder and a Papers. LennoKraft’s white, glossy choice of product infeed surface supports printing of attractive systems. Kliklok’s flagship end load images in gravure, flexographic and cartoner, CELOX, was also on display. offset printing. LennoKraft contains no optical brighteners and is suitable for the production of food packaging.  For further information please inline high shear mixer as well as other telephone +49 4122 719 685 or visit Making advances various types of mixing equipment. Their www.storaenso.com/specialitypapers AE Mixers would like to thank everyone who mixers are used in most industries including visited them at their stand at interpack 2014. food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, chemical They had an excellent show and thoroughly and bio fuel. With a wide variety of mixers to enjoyed the experience and look forward to suit all requirements including In-Line contacting more new customers in the near Mixers, both single stage and multi stage future. With over forty years experience in with precision designed dispersion rotor the mixing industry AE Mixers was proud to stators. Advanced Engineering work with show its new ultra hygienically designed you from initial mixer design through to final assembly and also installation if required. They have a complete in-house or on-site refurbishing service, carry a full range of spares and can provide demonstration or trial machines with full training.  For further information please telephone 01706 759003 or visit www.aemixers.com

optimised production costs: In addition Flexible solutions to the CUT 32 high-performance ALPMA Alpenland Maschinenbau cutting machine and the FAP film GmbH presented the comprehensive debagging machine, the company also portfolio of its Process, Cheese presented the new MultiSAN Production, Cutting and Packaging packaging machine and its versatile Technology divisions at interpack in Mini-Bassine System. At the May. ALPMA once again focused on CreamoProt Bar, visitors were also able solutions which offer not only added to sample whey drinks and cheese flexibility and easy handling, but products.  For further information above all improved product quality and please visit www.alpma.de

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Manager Packaging & Sustainability. Innovia Biolaminates Films also showcased their range of coated Global reach with BOPP films, providing enhanced barrier, local excellence take centre stage speed and optics. Their new products include “Visitors to the Innovia Films stand at compostable NatureFlex™ 55 HK1, a To address the quality and process iInterpack 2014 had the unique opportunity to hermetically sealing film. The many material control needs of food and view and touch 14 new ‘real life’ biolaminate partnerships they have established with key pharmaceutical manufacturers, the applications. These included stand up players in the packaging industry were also ‘Product Inspection’ and ‘Industrial pouches, lidding, trays, labels, block bottom highlighted to enhance product development Weighing’ divisions of Mettler- bags, flow wrap and overwrap across a and increase awareness of possibilities. Toledo presented their variety of markets such as fresh, dried, coffee,  For further information please telephone comprehensive portfolio of product tea and confectionery,” enthused Andy 016973 42281, email [email protected] inspection, quality assurance and Sweetman, Innovia Films’ Marketing or visit www.innoviafilms.com track and trace solutions at interpack 2014. The company focussed predominantly on solutions for better product security, increased productivity, seamless compliance and optimised quality, while demonstrating their global and local capabilities. “This year’s exhibition concept for interpack focussed on the key benefits for collaboration with Mettler- Toledo: our global reach with local excellence. Our regional service experts, around the globe, ensure that our customers continually receive a high-level of local and international support and advice around-the-clock,” said Jana Meier, Marketing Manager and interpack Project Leader, Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection.  For further information please visit www.mt.com/pi

to discuss potential partnership Entry level opportunities. The entry level product can AutoCoding be used to securely set-up and control a single device, extending to multiple devices AutoCoding Systems exhibited for the first on multiple lines.  For further information time at interpack this year in the PPMA please telephone 01928 790444 or visit Great Britain Pavilion and were delighted www.autocodingsystems.com with the interest received in their entry level AutoCoding product. Visitors to the stand saw demonstrations of the newly developed entry-level AutoCoding solution initially aimed at OEMs and System Integrators. Building on the success of Pack Expo, where AutoCoding Systems appointed numerous US and Australian System Integrators, expansion plans continued at Interpack where the AutoCoding team met with senior personnel from all corners of the globe

BOBST BOASTS SUCCESS

For BOBST, it was a premiere participation exhibition. “Not only are we continuously to interpack, and it was a very successful improving the performance of our high-end one. “We were able to finalise projects, solutions for mature markets, we are also kick-off new ones, foster existing extending our product offer for emerging relationships and make new contacts with markets.” The level of business activity at professionals of the industry,” comments interpack has provided good evidence that Eric Pavone, BOBST Business Unit sales should further increase in 2014. Web-fed Business Director, as he sums up  For further information please telephone the company’s participation in the +41 21 621 21 11 or visit www.bobst.com

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INTERPACK REVIEW PROCAP impresses and inspires PROCAP’s notable expansion across Europe puts the company at the forefront of its industry in the region...

footprint. PROCAP is one of latest learning is always applied Europe’s leading and most to new products and solutions to innovative producers of caps create optimal designs. These and closure systems that help offerings are helping the enhance brand recognition and company cement its place at the value, and ensure customers forefront of its industry. stay ahead in their own PROCAP is also markets. strengthening its position by “At PROCAP, we actively increasing its presence in seek out new ideas and Europe, specifically via insights. We are constantly acquisition. Its recent purchase learning and growing. As well of Schoeller Cap Systems in as revealing our new strategy Germany epitomises this. This and solutions at interpack 2014, move completes PROCAP’s PROCAP had the opportunity to European footprint and allows it meet existing and potential to not only serve the German PROCAP, a major European markets to ensure we are always customers to gain a deeper market more effectively, but also player in the plastic caps creating the most optimal understanding of their future opens a gateway to Scandinavia and closure systems solutions. We have launched a designs and ideas, and how and Poland. industry, presented it's number of impressive new PROCAP can help enhance The company’s growing remarkable expansion solutions at the event which are them. We also talked with many presence is further reflected in throughout Europe at being extremely well received,” suppliers and experts to discuss its new market approach that interpack 2014. Benoit says Benoit Henckes. emerging technologies and sees a focus on explicit markets. Henckes, CEO PROCAP, and materials that could enable us to Visitors to interpack from Yves Jozefiak, CCO These solutions included: continue to devise innovative different industries were PROCAP were on hand to 38 PROLINE: A closure products that add real value,” impressed by the dedicated discuss the firm’s European designed specifically to assure says Benoit Henckes. solutions being devised for their growth ambitions, reliable and efficient capping of One part of PROCAP’s unique specific sector as well as the specifically the advantages non-carbonated beverages that approach to design and ease with which they could the recent acquisition of helps to significantly increase innovation is to foster identify them. I Schoeller Cap Systems in productivity, saving time and collaboration between its Germany (now PROCAP cost. experts who focus on different For further information please Schwerin GmBh) brings to 63 PROCURVE: A sectors. This ensures that the visit www.procap.com customers, not just in the UN-compliant closure for agro country, but further afield. chemical containers that is The new facilities enable extremely easy for end users to PROCAP to serve the open and reseal, and offers a full German market much more chemical barrier with no IHS effectively as well as liner. providing a gateway to 63 PROSLIT: A safe solution Scandinavia and Poland. that features a new ‘flex’ TE band to create a full chemical lso visible was barrier using a standard foam PROCAP's latest liner, resulting in a fully A strategy development UN-compliant product for which shifts focus toward agro chemical packaging. specific markets and 29/21 GREEN1P: A reliable applications. “Visitors from mono-piece closure for edible different industries are seeing oils, vinegars and sauces that is immediately the vast amount of also lightweight and very research and innovation we are competitively priced. undertaking to devise advantageous solutions for their PROCAP not only innovates specific sector. interpack in terms of product design, but provided an ideal forum for also in the area of production PROCAP to dialogue with processes. Visitors to the customers and prospects about PROCAP stand were seeing their future developments and how the company’s optimised needs. Our experts also processes can increase exchanged ideas and efficiency and in some cases experience, learning from other help lower their environmental

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LAUNCH GALLERY

A lick of lemon Seymourpowell announced details of its recent collaboration with the Carlsberg Group to create a ‘brand world’ for the global launch of Seth & Riley’s Garage Hard Lemon Drink. Seth & Riley’s Garage Hard Lemon Drink builds on a proud heritage of traditional American 'home-made' craftsmanship, evoking the spirit of small-scale workshop innovation. The flavours and product line-up reflect this authentic and simple history. Seth & Riley’s Garage combines the bitter-sweet taste and has an ABV of 4.6 per cent. GALLERY

Something fishy is going on In anticipation of the consumer clamour for a taste of Brazil, Harbour Salmon Co. are launching a new variant - Brazilian Moqueca Infusion. The product will be listed in the from May – in good time for all the celebrations. Tangy and creamy, the Infusion will help consumers to create a Brazilian theme in their own homes, while they settle down to watch the matches in Rio.

Super skinny May 2014 marks the launch of JuiceBurst Skinny, a brand new range of lower calorie Juice Drinks created by JuiceBurst. With over a year in development, new JuiceBurst Skinny has been specifically formulated to ensure it

LAUNCH delivers the same great JuiceBurst flavour, but with fewer calories. This makes JuiceBurst Skinny the ideal choice for anyone looking for a low calorie Juice Drink that doesn’t compromise on flavour. The initial JuiceBurst Skinny range is made up of three innovative variants - Peach & Passionfruit, Cherry & Apple and Mango & Lime – all of which count as one of your five a day. THE

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Getting figgy with it Kent & Fraser, UK-based artisan producer of gluten and wheat- free biscuits, cookies and shortbreads, is launching new additions to its delicious range of indulgent baked goods. Fig & Hazelnut Crunchy Cookies and Toasted Almond Shortbreads extend the existing boxed range to ten flavours and will be available to purchase nationwide, RRP from £2.29. Fig & Hazelnut Crunchy Cookies are made with diced soft figs, chopped roasted hazelnuts, Madagascan vanilla and a pinch of warm cinnamon, whilst Toasted Almond Shortbread are an Italian classic with a British twist, packed with toasted almonds and a hint of pure almond extract.

Deservedly decadent Decaf’s moment has finally arrived with You’d Cheddar believe it the launch of The Decadent Decaf Dairy Crest has announced the re-launch of Davidstow Coffee Company whose aim is to Extra Mature 200g. The Extra Mature 200g will target reincarnate decaf and spill the beans the gap for the older affluent shoppers who seek a about why the nation should wake up to smaller pack size, but still offer the same exceptional this delicious healthy coffee. The flavour and premium proposition. Decadent Decaf Coffee Company has created a much awaited gourmet decaf range which includes: Signature Espresso Blend (£6.99), Indonesia Sumatra Mandehling (£6.99), Costa Rica Strictly Hard Bean (£6.99), Ethiopia Sidamo (£7.99) and Kenya AA (£7.99).

Bring on breakfast Dorset Cereals is shaking up the muesli category with new Tasty Toasted, a range of mueslis with a lighter texture and crunch in a bid to bring more consumers into this wholesome breakfast category and capitalise on the trends towards more unprocessed breakfasts. Available in-store this month, the new Tasty Toasted range complements Dorset Cereals’ wider portfolio of mueslis, including the existing ‘Simply’ and ‘Ultimate’ ranges; each range clearly standing out in the category and providing muesli to suit different consumer tastes.Furthermore, the range boasts striking new packaging designed to stand out on shelf with its warm look and feel. The craft-like designs on pack will also feature across the entire Dorset Cereals range of mueslis, bringing a bit of the Dorset personality as well as each flavour to life.

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A twist on tradition ROWNTREE’S Fruit Pastilles has announced it is to launch a new product which will see one of UK’s best loved confectionery brands given a new fruity twist – two flavours in one sweet! ROWNTREE’S Fruit Pastilles Froosions will be available in both a single tube (RRP 51p) and a sharing bag (RRP £1.29). Each will be filled with sweets that combine two tasty flavours together, such as blackcurrant and apple, lemon and lime, and pineapple and orange. Froosions will be available from June.

A protest to prostate cancer Aurelio is a new UK craft beer created to help fund the battle against prostate cancer. Aurelio, which gives all profits to Prostate Cancer UK is the first beer from the brewing firm Two Fingers Brewing Co. Aurelio was launched just four months ago after its founders, seven ad men, decided to combine their love of craft beer with their marketing expertise to create a beer brand that wasn’t just better tasting, but better for men everywhere. Aurelio, a fine 4.8% golden ale, is brewed and bottled at cost by award-winning craft brewers Hepworth & Co.

Puppy love Sun Branding Creative has designed packaging for a new range of specially made dog treats for Pepper’s Dog Treats, the private label brand from pet shop chain Pets At Home, as the company builds on last year’s successful launch of the brand. The new range includes seven SKUs packaged in framed boxes with bone-shaped windows displaying the contents inside. Each pack is themed according to flavour, including; Luscious Lamb Squares with Vegetables, Scrummy Sardine "Chip Shop" Shapes, and Cornish Ox Nibbles with Vegetables.

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Reach for the Sky Reigning Tour de France champions Team Sky and nutritional specialists CNP have combined their expertise in athlete nutrition to create a delicious range of breakfast products, which will be available from June. Packed full of protein the smoothies and porridge are the healthy way for consumers to keep fuelled throughout the day. The first four products in the new breakfast range are high protein smoothies and high protein porridges, which come in 5x 35g sachets. The two porridge flavours available are superfruits and fig & honey.

A sweet alternative iPro Sport is the latest entry onto the isotonic drinks market, with it’s natural and healthy sports drink that limits An end to boring breakfasts sugar intake and affords potential Set to launch nationwide in May, Yoosli introduces three health benefits for those using the new and exciting high-fibre muesli cluster flavour product in sync with exercise. With combinations, putting an end to boring breakfasts: fruity ongoing research at Derby Strawberry & Oat Clusters, indulgent Chocolate & Berry University’s sports science Clusters, and nutty Apple, Cinnamon & Hazelnut Clusters. department, iPro is ready to capture Each box of Yoosli is bursting at the seams with 100% its share of the sports and energy organic top-notch ingredients, such as freeze-dried whole drinks market by doing things better. berries, honey, oat and spelt flakes, coconut, and dried iPro Sport differentiates itself from apple pieces. Yoosli muesli clusters are best enjoyed with other isotonic drinks by using Stevia- lashings of cold milk or yoghurt, or even fruit juice if you a natural sugar replacement with no want to be deliciously different. RRP £3.99 for 500g box. calories. The iPro Sports drink comes in 3 flavours: Citrus Blend, Orange and Pineapple and Berry mix.

Morning magic Mornflake claims to be revolutionising the cereal category with its new Superfast Pots range, offering the convenience of a dry, ambient product, which turns to a ready-to-eat bowl of cereal and milk, with just a splash of cold water from the tap. Complete with an integrated spoon that pops out of it’s cheerfully designed lid and bowl-shaped pot, the Mornflake Superfast Pots range is a category first. Available in four variants, including Granola, Oatbran Flakes, Fruit & Fibre and Muesli, Mornflake Superfast pots will launch in Waitrose stores, with an RRP of £1.29 per pot.

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DON’T GET LEFT OFF THE SHELF

Don’t get left off the shelf Rosy Parker-Blair suggests that in order for a brand to succeed you need to make retailer engagement personal

With the plethora of FMCG trying to gain traction with a approach to the retailer’s products available, the major grocer multiple, cash and priorities, and becoming a one-size-fits-all approach to carry chain, up and coming ‘decision architect’. retailer engagement is not discounter group or an enough to excite and established high street retailer, Tailor your approach inspire them about your the question remains the same: product. Differentiation by how is your product relevant It’s no longer enough to use channel, individual retailer and beneficial to that specific the same presentation and and even store format are retailer? expect it to work for every now key to ensuring your There’s certainly a lot at retailer. Your brand will stand a products don’t get left off stake. As research from Tata far better chance of success if the shelf. Consultancy Services shows, you understand a specific new product launches have a retailer’s priorities, shopper hoppers are faced with a failure rate of between 25 profiles, store format and style startling array of choice. percent and 45 percent, while guide – and tailor your offering S In an increasingly just one in seven product ideas to excite them. complex and promotion-led is a commercial success. So, You might audit the store to market, and with the rise of despite the fundamentals being understand their strategies fickle, sophisticated and savvy in place – an excellent product, around pack sizes and deals. omni-channel shoppers, the realistic pricing, eye-catching For example, discounters and competition for sales is hotter packaging, a well-defined convenience stores look for than ever before. consumer and strong online and smaller packages that enable Unsurprisingly, brands work offline marketing support – them to stock more units and hard to vie for shoppers’ even the strongest shopper increase margins. And products attention at that decisive initiatives can fail to achieve that come with a free gift or an moment of purchase. the anticipated results if the eye-catching promotional But, before you even get to retailer isn’t fully on-board. mechanic might interest a the point of shoppers choosing So how can brands entice convenience store manager your product, the key challenge retailers to be supportive of who wants shoppers to buy Rosy Parker-Blair is how to engage and influence their products? There are two more than just a pint of milk. Client Services Director, retailers to put it on the shelf in key pillars in the art of retailer These tailored ideas should go DECIDE the first place. Whether you’re engagement: tailoring your beyond packaging and shelf

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DON’T GET LEFT OFF THE SHELF

therefore become what Harvard those that know the individual Business School calls “decision motivations in that circle, and architects’: ‘leaders who can use this insight to create design optimal decision making communications that make the environments’. decision to stock a product or You need to recognise who is make a purchase an intuitive involved in the purchase one. decision-making process and where, how and why the most A multi-faceted relationship important decisions are being made on that journey. You can There are more factors then design communications driving the struggle for shelf that enhance, guide and space than ever before: complement each stage of the increased trust in own-label decision-making process. products, the rise and flexibility Of course, the decision- of challenger brands, and the making behavior of the people on-going price wars of the you must win over within the major multiples – not to “Your brand will stand a far better chance of retailer will differ depending on mention the increased power of success if you understand a specific retailer’s rank and role. But it’s important the shopper. to consider that all potentially And with many individual priorities...” have the power to influence the decision journeys to consider, success or failure of your retailer engagement can be space to include cohesive are given. And, from your products within that particular multi-faceted and complex. But proposals for shopper marketing colleagues in the boardroom to retailer. To be successful you like all good courtships, it too, considering relevant retail buyers and shoppers, need most, if not all, of them on needs to be approached with touch-points both offline and each audience’s individual board. respect, consideration and, online along the path to purchase. motivations and interests are The ‘decision journey’s circle above all, true understanding For example, with certain different. of influence’, shown in the and empathy if it’s to result in major multiples, it may be So it’s enormously important diagram, is a continuous loop a mutually beneficial long-term appropriate to suggest an to understand the ‘decision that includes the brand itself, partnership. It’s an initiative that aligns with their journeys’ people need to take to the retailer management and engagement process that seasonal aisle planning, or links buy-in to your brand. Modern staff, shoppers and consumers. begins long before the actual I in with their shopper loyalty FMCG marketers must The most successful brands are moment of purchase. scheme. Whereas for a high street store or smaller convenience outlet, it may be more relevant to propose an off-fixture display near the checkout to drive stopping power and encourage impulse purchase. The key is to drive differentiation by considering the type of shopper your product will attract, propose the most relevant ‘stop, hold and close’ messaging to engage them and help them along the decision making process. Then you can work to align your proposals with the retailer’s own shopper strategy. Bear in mind that every retailer has a unique visual language and tone of voice; so it's important to really understand this and weave it through all the collateral you present.

Become a decision architect

Regardless of market, category or product, it’s the decisions people make that influence the success or failure of your brand. These decisions can be based on intuition, experience or information they

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FOODEX REVIEW

Foodex 2014 shines a light Foodex highlighted the latest processing & packaging innovation

The industry’s brightest Director for Interfood said: “We believe it helps to be a part of Agency former chairman and minds gathered at the NEC always put a lot of effort into our the community and drive English Beef and Lamb this March to celebrate the attendance at Foodex, with our communications and Executive sector director and return of Foodex 2014 at employees supported by collaboration across the industry. Terry Jones, Food and Drink Birmingham’s NEC. The one- colleagues from many of the Of course, it also helps for us to Federation communications stop shop for manufacturing equipment and ingredients meet with people face to face director. professionals delivered a manufacturers that we and better understand their The panel agreed that wide array of innovative represent. We are pleased not needs.” although improvements have industry solutions for only with the number of For visitors and exhibitors been made, a similar scandal processing, packaging and enquiries but also with the looking to discuss and debate could impact the industry again logistics professionals while quality, even taking orders for the industry’s hottest topics, and called for more vigilance to a panel of leading experts machines directly on the stand.” Foodex’s centre stage was build trust in the supply chain. debated some of the Martin Frost from Telsonic packed full of masterclasses, The panel also agreed improved industry’s most pressing added: “Foodex is an interviews, panel debates and use of data and intelligence topics in the lively and opportunity for us to gain insight insight into some of the UK’s gathering would help prevent engaging seminar theatre. and understanding into the state most well respected brands and further fraudulent food scandals. of the market, see the latest industry spokes persons. In other seminars and aking place over three trends and understand the UK’s One of the most hotly workshops, visitors stopped by days (24-26 March 2014), manufacturing environment as anticipated talks at the show the centre stage and gained an T over 350 exhibitors took of right now. Foodex is such a addressed the consequences of insight into the importance of to the show floor to shine a light great forum for developing the horsemeat scandal, chaired collaboration across the supply on the top trends making an partnerships with other by Rod Addy of Food chain with Keith Newton, CILT impact across the spectrum of companies in the UK automation Manufacture Online Editor and and SCALA Consulting; the food manufacturing sectors industry. We’d encourage more featuring a panel of esteemed impact of the Food Information including bakery, beverage, companies and manufacturers to industry professionals including to Consumers Regulation with dairy, fresh, ingredients, exhibit at the show, as we Lord Rooker, Food Standards Steve Spice, Head of Regulatory logistics, meat and seafood. Affairs for Campden BRI and the From improving traceability role of renewable energy across and consumer trust, the food and drink industries, transforming productivity or the with Richard Gutterbock, latest food manufacturing Marketing Director for processes to make an Clearfleau. impression on the industry, Foodex 2014 was co-located visitors were spoilt for choice with Food & Drink Expo, with a wide range of incorporating Farm Shop & Deli demonstrations and machinery Show and the National available to view live at the Convenience Show.I show. Speaking about the show, For further information please Mark Bishop, Joint Managing visit www.foodex.co.uk

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inches. The belt-fed E TranSlicer Cutter Urschel uncovered specializes in the cutting of different types Urschel presented the DiversaCut Sprint® of elongated products. The machine yields a Stocktaking Dicer, DiversaCut 2110® Dicer, E TranSlicer® wide range of crinkle slices, flat slices, or Cutter, the Model CC-DL Shredder, and the julienne strips through use of Comitrol® Model 1700 at this year’s Foodex interchangeable slicing wheels. The Model solutions in Birmingham. The DiversaCut series offers CC-DL Shredder produces a wide range of Abacus Valuers are leading retail a wide range of slices, dices, strips, shreds, shreds, slices, and granulations. The latest stocktaking and auditing specialists. and granulations of fruits, vegetables, in the Model CC series, the CC-DL Since being established in 1988, they bakery items, and cooked meats. The specializes in cheese shredding at high have carried out over 100,000 DiversaCut Sprint Dicer, the smaller of the capacities.  For further information stocktakes and stock audits for their two models, accepts an infeed product size please telephone 0116 263 4321, email clients throughout the UK and beyond. up to 6.5 inches, while the larger DiversaCut [email protected] or visit They were delighted to be exhibiting 2110 Dicer accepts products up to 10 www.urschel.com at the National Convenience Show this year for the second time and were providing practical demonstrations of their services. They have substantial experience of working for convenience and CTN stores, ranging from major national chains to independently owned stores. They understand that convenience and CTN stocktakes are unique, due to there being such a diversity of stock. In all cases they provide a professional stocktaking service that is planned around a client’s business needs. They use their own barcode scanners or those of a client, or a combination of the two to ensure full compatability with a client’s systems. So whether a client is looking for ongoing stocktaking services or a one-off stocktake or stock audit, they have the experience, systems and conscientious, trained staff to provide a top quality yet affordable service that will be tailored to a client’s precise requirements.  For further information please telephone 01637 874609, email tangible business opportunities as [email protected] or visit Food for thought manufacturers plan for future growth. www.abacusvaluers.co.uk A leading company in the design,  For further information please engineering and construction of food and telephone 07802 614061 or email drink manufacturing facilities has given [email protected] visitors plenty to think about at this year’s Foodex 2014 exhibition. Clegg Food Projects enjoyed a very successful exhibition where the team welcomed a mix of existing and potential customers to its stand. Visitors were able to gain an excellent insight into the experience and expertise of Clegg Food Projects, which provides services for many of the UK’s major producers. Not only this, Clegg Food Projects was able to talk about expanding its services into the Middle East. Enquiries at the event have already led to

the Dairy Hygiene and Biosecurity Kilco are uniquely placed in the Global Clean with Kilco Industries in the UK and Ireland, as well hygiene market; offering a fully Kilco as exporting to over 60 countries integrated ‘Farm-to- fork’ supply option. (International) worldwide. As part of an ambitious  For further information please telephone Ltd offers over 60 growth plan Kilco (International) Ltd are 01576 205480 or visit www.kilco.co.uk years experience re-entering the Food hygiene and in supplying its disinfection market with the launch of a ‘Tried,Tested, new range of products, showcased at Trusted’ range of Foodex. This forms part of a 5-year detergents and investment programme to drive business disinfectants to growth in the Food processing market.

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FROM THE CONSUMER...

From the consumer... Danielle Pinnington asks: What are you selling?

The recent controversy over how some granted: that they really do need to check reminder to us all that consumers need to New Zealand lamb has been the small print on promotions or they could trust what they are being told, because if slaughtered reminded me of the miss a sleight of hand; that some retailers they don’t they will walk. reactions of some focus group raise prices before a grandly announced And as we all know, if trust is lost, it is respondents to the horse-gate scandal price reduction; that large packs badged incredibly hard to regain. I – “It’s not that I’m against eating with great value aren’t always better value horsemeat – I just want to know that is than the equivalent amount in smaller For more thoughts from Danielle and the what I’m eating.” packs. This is creating a hotbed of cynicism Shoppercentric team please visit their that can quickly move from questioning blog on www.fmcgnews.co.uk oday’s consumers want to make pricing to questioning ethics. informed choices. We all know they Tare more savvy about price than in the past and are clued up enough on price “Consumers need to trust comparisons to make those choices what they are being told, confidently. But did you also know they are increasingly thoughtful about their because if they don’t they purchases, and aware of the power that will walk....” their own spending now gives them? If consumers feel duped or conned, it does make them stop and think. And given how So when headlines hit the news much choice they have nowadays, if they suggesting retailers or brands haven’t been feel concerned it is easy for them to switch – entirely open about the way particular whether to another store, to another brand products are produced consumer confidence or to an own label. And switch they will, if is knocked. The information that was kept they feel strongly enough. from them might not actually have changed The issue for brand owners or their habits – and in fact we’ve yet to see if manufacturers is that transparency and sales of New Zealand lamb have been honesty is key to creating the trust that affected. But talk to anyone in the ready builds brand loyalty. And honesty can be as meal industry and there is still a way to go much about what you don’t say as it is before that category recovers from about what you do say. Consumers are horsegate. recognising that they take too much for So, the latest headlines serve as a

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LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN

LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN The supply chain has come under severe scrutiny over the last 18 months in the wake of the horsemeat scandal. Consumers are now asking more questions about where their food has come from and brands' traceability has been called into question. This has led to a dramatic overhaul in the way supply chains communicate and has meant that manufacturers and brands alike are having to be more open about where things are sourced and how they are transported. What's more, pressure from environmentalists also means that supply chains are becoming more streamlined and are having to be held accountable on how sustainable they are. This special feature explores the latest in supply chain going-ons, the new developments occurring and the partnerships that will change the way brands and manufacturers approach sustainability. I

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TACKLING TRACEABILITY

Tackling traceability Trevor Hudson comments on how cold store warehouses have adapted to the need for complete transparency...

The General Food Law their reputations and customer their responsibility to remove Regulation defines confidence was shaken, leading these items quickly and traceability as “the ability to significant changes being efficiently before they infiltrate to trace and follow a food, made to reform the supply the consumer market. feed, feed-producing animal chain. With this in mind, cold stores or substance… through all This was initially very such as those run by Partner stages of production, challenging for many as the UK Logistics, have turned to processing and supply chain was highly automation and sophisticated distribution.” Traceability complex, with ingredients often inventory management systems is critical within the supply outsourced from countries as the best way to manage chain to achieve the highest across the globe, making it contamination and recalls food safety standards, harder to track down exactly whilst still providing a flexible increase effectiveness of where ingredients had and efficient service. recall situations and verify originated. Partner Logistics cold store product or ingredient Over the last year notable warehouses are fully histories. It’s also essential changes have been made in automated, which has allowed in giving consumers the order to decrease the us to make accurate and robust confidence that they can complexity of the supply chain, contingency plans should trust their food source. with an increase in the use of products need to be removed British home-grown ingredients from existing production lines, n the aftermath of the as well as a rise in rigorous for whatever reason. horsemeat scandal of 2013, ingredient testing. We have also developed our Iconsumers have become Within frozen food storage, a own Warehouse Management increasingly more aware of food spotlight was put on warehouse System (WMS) in tandem with safety, quality and traceability recall processes and identifying our customers, and our and thus every stage of the if they had the ability, and customers have full detailed supply chain has had to work facilities, to rapidly remove visibility of any stock held hard to improve its processes to contaminated products from the within our warehouses. The ensure complete transparency. supply chain. WMS records all of the products The horsemeat scandal led to on receipt by scanning the many food products being Responsibility pallet label which shows Trevor Hudson recalled and the food supply Frozen food warehouses are a product description, best before UK commercial manager, chain being placed under critical component in the date, production date and batch Partner Logistics scrutiny. Several large supply chain and when code. The producer can trace companies suffered damage to products are recalled it is often every ingredient by the batch

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details of core warehouse temperatures and, through providing customers with temperature data, this helps further to improve the quality control, traceability and the efficiency of frozen foods across the supply chain.

Restoring confidence in the supply chain Overall, it is clear that in order to achieve full customer confidence over the next few months all components of the frozen food supply chain must do everything possible to ensure full tracking and traceability for their customers. With the development of new systems, equipment and software this can be achieved and is a positive investment for the future. The move towards larger automated cold stores is driven by increasing service level demands, cost reduction, improvement in sustainability and tighter legislation. Food safety legislation, which is developing all the time, has a big impact on the way in which components of the supply chain operate and work together to create a streamlined process. A significant increase in new code of the finished product and information is invaluable when have been dispatched. traceability software shows the therefore consumers can be it comes to maintaining the Automation also helps to importance of technology in reassured that they know where highest food safety standards. increase the predictability of tackling ongoing concerns from every raw ingredient in their When it comes to transport, internal logistics processes, customers regarding the origin food has come from. we work in close collaboration significantly reducing manual and journey of their food. When a pallet meets all the with our transport partners to handling in the warehouse so Automation has already requirements and is accepted transfer and update all delivery errors and mistakes are all but shown to be extremely effective into the warehouse, each is information electronically via a eliminated, as well as improving in helping maintain a highly given a unique barcode computer system. This system consistency and speed of effective day-to-day supply identifier which enables end-to- allows us to log when products service – all essential chain operation but is also just end tracking of every item have left our warehouses and components in the day to day as efficient within a recall stored. Through this extensive receive a proof of delivery when running of any supply chain. situation, providing significant identification process, we can they have reached their Cold store warehouses should benefits for warehouse be sure that the outbound destination. also provide complete operators, their customers and destination will always receive transparency in providing end consumers. I exactly the right product and Contingency planning we will be able to locate each There are many threats to product within the warehouse food security nowadays, either at the click of a button. through accident, fraud or Visualisations on sabotage, and once an issue management consoles also help arises it is imperative that any to keep the warehouse at full suspect stock is placed on hold productivity through internal and cannot be dispatched. In ‘housekeeping’ whilst ensuring addition, it is vital that the end the exact location of every pallet location of any dispatched stock is always known. When it can be quickly determined so a comes to a recall situation, we full recall can be initiated. are then able to quickly identify The process of recalling stock where the product is located involves the customer providing and withdraw it from our us with a product code and system within minutes. production batch code. This is A high level of inventory run through our systems to automation also provides identify if we have any of the reliable traceability on an products in our warehouse or individual case basis and this where they have gone if they

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LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN

Crown win design award Heat recovery systems Crown, one of the world’s largest material handling companies, has announced that its QuickPick® Remote order-picking technology has For the first time earned a third international design award for superior design quality, Exodraft UK is workmanship, ergonomics and innovative functionality. This most offering a new recent honour comes from the iF International Forum Design in the range of Waste ‘Transportation Design/Special Vehicles’ category of its 2014 product Heat Recovery design competition. The iF jury has now recognised Crown product systems that can design excellence 35 times since 1969. Crown’s QuickPick® Remote potentially is one of the first systems of its kind to utilise technology to reduce reduce fuel bills operator fatigue while improving productivity and safety. Order- and help lower picking operatives simply press a button on a wireless transceiver carbon footprints glove to remotely advance the forklift to the next pick location, whilst also virtually eliminating the need to return to the operator compartment maintaining a set while picking.  For further information please visit operating www.crown.com/uk pressure within the burner exhaust system of bakery ovens and other types of baking and food cooking equipment. The range of compact gas to liquid heat exchangers have been designed specifically to capture and utilise the energy from the exhaust flues of bakery ovens and food cooking equipment that would normally be lost to atmosphere. Additionally by utilising a combination of an intelligent control and modulating fan system the operating pressure within the entire flue system can be maintained at the customers preferred level. Typically pressures within burner exhaust systems are heavily influenced by highly variable internal and outside barometric pressure changes. Along with samples of the above mentioned products Exodraft UK are able to demonstrate their software sizing programme that is used to calculate the type and size of heat exchanger required for any given application.  For further information please visit www.exodraft.co.uk

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LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN PerfoTec expands To meet the growing demand, PerfoTec has expanded the team with Get up and go Ivo Hendriks as Commercial Director and Andrew Sharp as Business A super-quick new mounting design for the compact and Development Director. After winning the Accenture Innovation tough SICK G10 sensor enables engineers in to install new Award in 2012, PerfoTec has seen an exponential growth of their or replacement optical sensors wherever they are needed in business. An increasing number of international retailers and their just 10 seconds. “SICK’s unique Q-mount screwless system suppliers are implementing the Respiration Control System from means you can set up the G10 on its bracket with just a few PerfoTec, to extend the shelf life of fresh produce. Ivo Hendriks will simple clicks. Often multiple sensors are used in food take responsibility for the International Business. He has spent more processing, FMCG and packaging applications for example than 15 years in fast moving consumer goods with a focus on fresh to control products on a conveyor system. The G10’s simple food. He has held various senior management positions both in a design will save hundreds of maintenance man hours for a production and trading environment. Andrew Sharp will take large facility compared to using conventional screw and nut responsibility for the International Development. Andrew spent fittings,” says Phil Dyas, SICK UK’s industrial sensor seven years farming and growing crops before joining Tesco as a specialist. The sensor’s rugged protective plastic housing is senior fruit technologist. Andrew has since worked for both Marks designed to take hard knocks in heavy-duty jobs inside or and Spencer and Fresca, working on the supply of Fresh Produce. outside and it is easy to integrate into most industrial With the new team in place PerfoTec is ready to help more retailers applications and will be especially attractive where many and packers increase their fresh produce sales, while reducing of the same sensors are used together. The new SICK G10 in-store waste.  For further information please visit is a complete photoelectric sensor product family, including www.perfotec.com proximity sensors, retro-reflective sensors and through- beam sensors.  For further information please telephone 01727 831121 or email [email protected]

Keeping on track Riggs Autopack Ltd has recently completed two projects with their established client, the Tracklement Company Ltd. Tracklements of Malmesbury, Wiltshire, is one of the UK’s leading providers of chutneys, dressings and condiments, which are as good on the side of the plate as they are when used as dips, marinades or as an ingredient in cooking. As part of the company’s on-going investment and expanding production requirements, Riggs Autopack was selected by Tracklements to install a new filling line to accurately dispense a variety of new products and to cope with an increase in demand. The new line incorporated a fully automatic twin head filling machine with interlock doors, selectable dipping head assembly for container neck entry, and clamps to locate the smallest bottlenecks within a millimetre tolerance. The filling machine 200litre hopper was fitted with an agitation system to keep particulates within dressings in suspension. All change parts are quickly and easily detachable to allow for rapid cleaning and fast product change-overs resulting in minimum down time. Riggs Autopack’s filling machines provide highly accurate and reliable filling with quick strip down and simple cleaning features that require no tools and involve minimal parts. Ideally suited for hot or cold fills, these machines have been used by Tracklements in various forms for nearly 10 years. The project scope included a 6 metre continuous running conveyor through the filling machine and a new automatic capping machine suitable for twist-off lids (the capping machine was sourced from a third party supplier, integrated and project managed by Riggs Autopack as part of the scheme). The conveyor was employed to effectively transfer tall, thin and therefore relatively unstable containers through the line, before finally being taken off to the labelling machine. The new line was configured to handle many different shapes and capacity of containers for maximum flexibility of fill. During installation and commissioning, Riggs Autopack worked closely with Tracklements engineering department to optimise the line to meet site-working practices to optimise the most efficient production speeds. Production Manager Malcolm Hudson said: “I am very happy to have worked with Riggs Autopack to obtain what I believe is the best production line set-up, and very pleased with the partnership between the two companies”.  For further information please telephone 01282 440040, email [email protected] or visit www.autopack.co.uk

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P3 OR NOT P3?

P3 or not P3? Adam Fraser says stability is the question...

With the world’s three largest shipping addition of Evergreen to its ranks, becoming independently and exiting markets, leaving lines planning to launch a vessel CYKHE. a handful of carriers in the marketplace will sharing alliance, FMCG manufacturers So, what does the increasing market inevitably lead to price rises. A buoyant need to review how they use consolidation mean for the FMCG sector, global economy depends on goods and international container freight much of which is reliant on the global services being freely available from a variety services. Adam Fraser explains why a container shipping industry? The challenge of providers – something competition defined commercial strategy for for shipping lines is introducing larger commissions are trying to protect. managing shipping lines and freight vessels on these key services (Asia-Europe The P3 Network brings a new world for forwarders is key for the sector. & Trans- Pacific) which are more fuel shipping and its related industries; stability efficient and drive economies of scale, or of supply, simplification and streamlining he world’s three largest container flooding the market with capacity, eroding processes are just some of the long-term carriers, Maersk, MSC and CMA rates with supply outstripping demand. benefits. However, shorter-term, there is a T CGM, are launching a new vessel strong chance of a more unsettled market. sharing agreement - the P3. With approval “A buoyant global economy What does this mean for FMCG logistics from the US Federal Maritime Commission managers operating within this new market (FMC) recently granted, and a favourable depends on goods and place? Building flexibility into commercial response expected from the Chinese services being freely strategies when dealing with freight Ministry of Commerce, P3 should start forwarders and shipping lines is vital, and operating later this year. The network will available...” includes dual sourcing, reviews of route and create capacity of 252 ships and 2.6 million method to market, and choice of market TEU across Asia-Europe, Trans-Atlantic and This has resulted in periodic removal of specialist to carry the goods. Trans-Pacific. Sharing an operational capacity to re-build rates, fuelling sharp cost Review commercial terms and duty spend centre, the three lines’ commercial activities increases and unavailability of vessel space. too. An internal process review that will be separate under current EU anti-trust The impact here is a clear risk of supply includes purchase order and vendor legislation. chain delay, creating a delay on production management and validates vessel exchange This is the latest alliance developed since schedules. Exporters risk missing the rates against the shipping line used is key. the G6 Alliance began in March 2012 required arrival date of their customer and a Map these against your organisation’s sharing services between Asia – Europe, delay in payment. The instability leaves priorities – is a fixed rate option most expanding co-operation to Asia - North East FMCG exporters and importers with the important for you or is capacity more likely Coast USA in March 2013. The CYKH tough choice to fix rates for a year with to safeguard continuity in your supply Alliance of Cosco, K Line, Yang Ming and agreed space protection or “play” the spot chain? Hanjin Shipping recently announced the market hoping to benefit from the instability With over 1,400 UK freight forwarders re- and excess capacity? selling shipping line services, it’s more Combine this with the possibility that, in important than ever for businesses to this fast moving sector, economic growth understand the physical movement of their can outstrip forecasts and put more pressure goods, and have a clear commercial strategy on shortening the supply chain, leading to a in place. This enables you to identify the short term issue with under- capacity of sea lowest rates available, increase service freight. levels and factor in sustainability. Investing Effectively, any alliance that enables the time and resource to have visibility, shipping lines to plan capacity, manage control and flexibility in your supply chain is fleets, keep services consistent and apply key – for both competitive edge and rates to make a return, has to be a positive strategic growth. I step. The alternative is a repeat of 2010 when shipping lines tore up agreed fixed For more advice on the P3 Network rates contracts following unsustainable please visit www.the-consultancy.co.uk losses; most container shipping lines have been locked in a cycle of swinging between profit and loss year on year since the downturn in 2009. Consolidating these shipping lines has to be the better option; struggling

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QUESTION TIME uestiontime This month’s question: How can the FMCG industry work together to improve supply chain sustainability moving forward?

MARTIN CHILCOTT, traceability and critically, for make business sense and all In April, industry Founder, 2degrees global companies like Coca- parties benefit. experts gathered to Cola, secure supply. A great example is the discuss the current The keys to unlocking business So, how can the FMCG 2degrees managed Tesco supply chain dilemmas success in the 21st century are industry work together to Buying Club, which started in an aim to start being newly forged. improve supply chain with four participating supplier developing long-term The internet, globalisation, the sustainability? In our sites and focused on LED and achievable explosion in consumption and experience of working with Lighting. Through advice and solutions. The 2degrees resource scarcity are together brands such as Tesco, ASDA combining 'demand' for LED Live Supply Chain in changing the rules. and Kingfisher, we’ve found lights into a single contract, the London on April 25th Industrial globalisation and that there are a number of types Buying Club secured a brought together communication technology of collaboration that work well whopping energy reduction of speakers and attendees have, in particular, encouraged for FMCG companies: around 25% and lighting costs from all over the World businesses to outsource and off- reduced by close to 80%. The and from all ends of the shore production and source 1. Horizontal setting of Buying Club is now being fully supply chain, to create a materials from the farthest standards where FMCG rolled-out, and Tesco expects collaborative arena in corners of the planet. companies come together and over 700 suppliers to participate which to bring about For all the benefits and create standards and protocols, as it focuses on a range of real change in the efficiencies that brings, it has e.g., focusing on ethical issues technologies and solutions, not supply chain. On the also seen supply chains become in production. just LED lights. day, the main focus of ever more stretched and less I often say to my team that the workshop was on transparent, making them 2. Vertical collaboration with 2degrees is on its own journey, sustainability and vulnerable and fragmented. and within the supply chain to and I have increasingly come to working with their With this often comes increased drive change and ensure a more understand how important our industry peers, these risks around reputation and robust and lower risk service is, in creating industry experts were product integrity, production base, whilst connections, between asked to actively work environmental and security of improving the cost of customers and suppliers and through some of the supply risks. innovation, capacity and between suppliers themselves; most prominent Recently Jeffrey Seabright, implementation. turning a stack of isolated dilemmas facing the Coca-Cola’s vice president for supply chains into a web of supply chain at the environment and water 3. Collaboration with NGOs and knowledge and value. What is moment and come up resources, cited, “Increased government bodies, to share now crystal clear is how with creative and droughts, more unpredictable channels, raise awareness and important our role is as an innovative ways to variability, 100-year floods every brand positioning e.g., Sky’s expert, impartial facilitator, tackle them. What two years,” as problems that collaboration with the WWF. enabling stakeholders to feel followed was a were disrupting the company’s sufficient trust to take remarkable collaborative supply of sugar cane and sugar Of course with any new way advantage of that value web. approach with saw beets, as well as citrus for its of working there are perceived competitors working fruit juices, and said, “When we threats, such as mutual distrust DR. SANDY SMITH together to solves look at our most essential of sharing within supply chains. Managing Director for problems- working to ingredients, we see those But for FMCGs, shared PE in the UK their mutual benefit. We events as threats.” knowledge, resources and best caught up with some of The answers to these threats practice does not, as some There is a growing the speakers and lie in collaboration, which at the might assume, impede understanding that the long attendees after to ask: beginning of 21st century is competitive advantage, but term performance of companies How can the FMCG absolutely essential to the actually enhances it. If is aligned with the industry work together sustainable operations of FMCG businesses break down silos understanding of the risk and to improve supply companies. It can produce and start collaborating across opportunities associated with change sustainability direct operational cost savings, their supply chains to drive managing a supply chain moving forward? drive innovation, strengthen efficiencies e.g. in waste, water tackling ethics, economics and brand reputation, reduce risk, and energy, the cost of resource management. This has increase transparency and operating sustainably starts to led to a growing consumer

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QUESTION TIME

interest, driven partially by the respect to their products, groups of companies, can be accuracy and speed, data media and NGOs, in learning processes and packaging. By reduced. Similar companies collection should be automated about the mechanics and gathering all this data, brand requiring data for similar where possible. performance of the supply owners can: standards can share resources chain, particularly for the FMCG • Assess supplier compliance on industry wide platforms. 5. Rigour – auditing, high industry. and compare supplier and In PE International’s quality data and granularity, The ‘take, make, dispose’ material performance – experience, the guiding while maintaining scale are economy is simply identifying improvement areas principles should be: important to ensure real unsustainable as such and encouraging best practice. progress is made. individual sustainable supply • Manage emerging supply 1. Transparency – both chains and supply chains chain risks – for example water producers (brand owners) and SIMON HOFFMEYER working together will be a shortages. suppliers need to be committed BOAS critical success factor. The • Provide an ‘audit-proof’ trail of to this. Senior CSR Manager, challenge is how to manage information, which later may be Carlsberg Group such vast complexity with so required for independent 2. Collaboration – look for areas many dimensions and certification. of collaboration to ensure The challenge of dealing with variability, for example by The data challenge this everyone benefits from declining natural resources due country, by stage in the value entails can be overcome as efficiencies – this form of self- to the ever-increasing demand chain, range of social and increasingly the information regulation ultimately for consumer goods is an issue environmental issues, diversity landscape required providing contributes positively to People, which is drawing a lot of of suppliers, range of customer this data is stored electronically Planet and Profit. attention. This is putting requirements and of course the in some form. Ensuring this pressure on businesses to use vast array of product and data can automatically be 3. Broad stakeholder materials more efficiently. material choices. uploaded into a database and engagement – get senior Increasing supply chain Certainly the starting point decision making tool is critical. company management buy-in, instability and volatile costs are should be to set responsible To achieve this, some form of as well as various stakeholders also reasons for businesses to sourcing objectives by software is vital to manage the including NGOs, the public change their approach to developing supply chain complexity in ensuring sector and industry consortia/ production materials. management tools to collect sustainable supply chains. coalitions. At Carlsberg, we have always and analyse environmental and Critically this data been good at using resources social data from suppliers with management task, if shared by 4. Automation – to improve efficiently, as can be seen by our

Our industry THE EXPERTS... experts provide MARTIN CHILCOTT DR. SANDY SMITH CEO AND FOUNDER OF MANAGING DIRECTOR a compelling 2DEGREES FOR PE IN THE UK Martin Chilcott is the CEO and Sandy has over 15 years’ insight into the Founder of 2degrees, the experience in the field of global industry leader in Fully- product and supply chain topical issues Linked Collaboration™. sustainability working with a 2degrees provides supply-chain engagement wide range of multinational clients. Sandy was of the day programs for global corporations such as ASDA- on the steering group to develop the PAS 2050 Walmart, Tesco Group, Kingfisher Group, Bord standard and is on the advisory council for the Bia and GlaxoSmithKline in over 50 countries. Product Sustainability Round Table (PSRT). Delivering- smarter, faster, sustainable business Sandy’s current focus is how to combine growth. 2degrees helps organisations software with consulting to scope and scale, collaborate and unlock hidden opportunities for supply chain sustainability in a manner which efficiency and growth, by being more ensures business meet their sustainability and sustainable at a group and operational level. business objectives.

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strong performance in terms of highlighted in a recent study1 they face. This is good news. colleagues alike) have valuable water and energy consumption, by the Sustainable Lifestyles However, it can be difficult for experience – and good as well as CO2 emissions. This Frontier Group, of which we are businesses – particularly examples - to draw on. is clearly good for the planet and a member. The challenge lies in FMCGs companies which offer This desire for collaboration for our business, as it also making recycling a natural and a vast range of products and can within the FMCG industry and reduces costs and is something fun behaviour. therefore have highly complex others has led to various that our employees can take Carlsberg’s approach is to supply chains - to get a clear initiatives to tackle key pride in. However, in isolation it build knowledge and best picture of where the sustainability challenges, is not enough. practices and to also learn more sustainability risks lie in their including data sharing platform The current approach to about how to instigate cultural supply chains, or to allocate Sedex and industry efficiency across most industries change by incentivising the resources to address these. I collaborations like AIM- is unlikely to be sufficient to ‘right behaviour’ and getting believe this is where PROGRESS. Sedex offers a create real long-term customers on board. collaboration, working together platform for companies to share sustainable change. This is one So far we have really only just with external support and ethical audit data throughout of the main factors why begun the journey which we having frameworks in place the supply chain, enabling Carlsberg is approaching expect will be long and come to the fore. collaboration and encouraging sustainability in a broader challenging. The goal however Collaboration is particularly transparency. It was founded by context. We believe that by co- is clear: We want to create critical when trying to gain a number of industry leaders operating and applying new relevant and practical visibility beyond the first layer of who recognised that working concepts, we will be better off in production methods and the supply chain. Our recent together was the only really the future. products that result in truly Sedex briefing highlighted that effective way of tackling issues, One of our responses to these sustainable solutions for our the greatest and most critical measuring and improving challenges is the creation of the consumers and customers. sustainability risks exist deeper standards. Carlsberg Circular Community. Going forward we will include down the supply chain, yet only No single company can In this community we have other partners besides just a third of companies globally are achieve a step-change in joined forces with selected suppliers. These could be seeking visibility below first tier sustainability across the global partners to rethink the retailers and waste suppliers. Given the complexity industry, particularly when their design and production of our management companies, with of the average FMCG custom may be only a small packaging material. The aim is the intention being that their companies sourcing structure it percentage of a supplier’s to develop the next generation involvement will help to improve is likely that many sustainability revenue. Collaboration enables of packaging products which our understanding of how we risks will be hidden deeper key sustainability challenges to are optimised for recycling and can best work together to create down the supply chain, where be tackled at scale, as well as reuse, while at the same time circular flows of materials. many may be failing to look. allowing resources to be more retain or improve their quality We hope that together we will Creating individual programs effectively shared between and value. This approach is be able to create a sustainable to achieve this level of companies. The frameworks for increasingly referred to as ‘up- and long-lasting change in transparency is time this collaboration are already in cycling’. consumer behaviour so that our consuming, difficult and likely place – all that’s needed is a As an employee in a brand- materials have ‘lives’ in expensive process. It is only by proactive commitment from driven company, it greatly continuous circles and afterlife collaborating that FMCG more companies to work disturbs me to see branded warranties. companies will be able to look together to address these waste recklessly discarded. This beyond the first tier, to map critical issues and the openness is why I believe it is incredibly MARK ROBERTSON their entire supply chain and to do so moving forward in the important that Carlsberg uses Head of Marketing & engage suppliers at all levels to future. I some of its ‘brand muscle’ to Communications, identify risks, improve encourage consumers to recycle Sedex Global standards and improve The next 2degrees event more. sustainability moving forward. takes place on Friday 26 Many consumers and An increasing number of FMCG I often wonder why we are so September 2014. For more companies believe that companies are responding to keen to re-invent the wheel information visit ‘recycling’ is important, as the sustainability challenges when others (competitors and www.2degreeslive.com

Our industry THE EXPERTS... experts provide SIMON HOFFMEYER MARK ROBERTSON BOAS HEAD OF MARKETING & a compelling SENIOR CSR MANAGER, COMMUNICATIONS, CARLSBERG GROUP SEDEX GLOBAL insight into the Simon has been developing A regulator commentator on business-driven CSR sustainability issues, Mark topical issues solutions since 2008. He is has over ten years’ currently heading up the Sustainable experience of promoting responsible business of the day Packaging Programme in Carlsberg Group practices at the international level. Mark has which includes the Carlsberg Circular responsibility for planning and delivering a Community, a platform where Carlsberg’s varied programme of press, PR and other suppliers, customers and other stakeholders co- communications activities to promote Sedex operate to create resource optimised packaging and to raise the profile of responsible business solutions. practices in global supply chains.

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SAFETY & HYGIENE

SAFETY & HYGIENE Safety & Hygiene is of paramount importance when operating in an FMCG manufacturing facility. More recently the spotlight has really been shone on the supply chain and their processes, with consumers wanting to know more about how their food has been treated and manufactured before ending up on their supermarket shelves. This call for traceability has tightened the need for hygienic practices and health & safety has become an incredibly important exercise for all manufacturers. The following special feature will explore the latest in safety & hygiene, with Stephen Harrison of Linde Gases offering an insightful comment on the importance of food safety in reducing diseases. I

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Safety first Stephen Harrison discusses the importance of food safety in reducing diseases...

The World Health spectrometry, or “GC-MS”, is breaks the components into Organisation (WHO) has emerging as the perfect ionised species and separates stated that foodborne analytical tool for forensic food based on mass, enabling diseases and threats to food analysis. In fact, its simplicity, detection and analysis by safety constitute a growing sensitivity and effectiveness in computer. public health problem. separating and identifying food In an ideal world, GC-MS in Unsafe food is the cause of components, has made GC-MS the hands of food safety officials many acute and lifelong one of the most important tools and forensic policing teams diseases, ranging from in analytical chemistry today. would be able prove the diarrhoeal diseases to The key attribute of GC-MS is presence of the toxic molecules, various forms of cancer. that is can qualitatively identify identify intentional or WHO estimates that the actual nature of the unintentional malpractice and foodborne and waterborne chemicals in a food sample – protect the consumers from the diarrhoeal diseases taken therefore answering the potentially lethal effects. together kill about 2.2 question “What molecules are million people annually, 1.9 present?” rather than just the Pathogens and fungus million of them children. quantitative aspects that some As little as 20 years ago, three other techniques identify from of the four most significant any world analysis. foodborne pathogens — governments, Of these two questions, in Campylobacter, Listeria and M particularly those in many analytical scenarios the enterohaemorrhagic E. coli developed countries, have “what?” is actually more (EHEC) — were unrecognised established dedicated official important than the “how as causes of foodborne illness. bodies to develop monitor and much?”. Conducting Campylobacter jejuni is today enforce food safety directives quantitative work on a sample regarded as the biggest cause and regulations. with unknown content is of food-borne infection in the The EU parliament is fruitless. The qualitative western world. For example, informed on food safety matters method is especially relevant to scientists believe that by the European Food Safety food research applications and contaminated bottled water Authority (EFSA). In the United lays the correct foundation for could account for 12% of States, the Food and Drug the analysis. Only when it is infections by this bacterium. Administration (FDA) publishes known which chemicals are Listeria monocytogenes (Lm) is the Food Code, a model set of present, is quantitative analysis regarded as emerging because guidelines and procedures that really useful. the role of food in its assists food control jurisdictions The principle behind gas transmission has only recently by providing a scientifically chromatography (the “GC” part) been recognised. In pregnant sound technical and legal basis is that molecules in a sample women, infections with Lm can for regulating the retail and food will are carried through a cause abortion and stillbirth, service industries, including chromatography ‘column’ (a 30 and in infants and people with a Stephen Harrison restaurants, grocery stores and metre thin tube with a special weakened immune system, it Global Head of Specialty institutional foodservice polymer coating) by an inert gas may lead to septicaemia and Gases & Specialty providers such as nursing (often helium) and will separate meningitis. Escherichia coli Equipment, Linde Gases, homes. due to differences in their serotype O157:H7 (E. coli) has Germany A chemistry technique called chemical properties. The mass rapidly emerged as a major gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (or “MS” part) cause of bloody diarrhoea and

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acute renal failure. occurs when seafood important role in the product entering the USA and Mycotoxins are toxic containing mercury is assessment of fat content, Europe to be tested by chemical products formed by consumed. Prolonged mercury whether a fat is saturated or independent laboratories. mould species including ingestion may lead to serious unsaturated and determination Penicillium, Aspergillus and health problems such as of the protein content. Specialty gases Fusarium. These moulds can methylmercury poisoning, Additionally, gases assist with Food analysis represents a readily colonise food crops such vision problems and the very complex chemistry very important market and the as cereal grains, nuts and fruits, neurological disturbances in testing of olfactometry – the demand for specialty gases that either in the field or post fetuses and infants. testing of flavour and smell can facilitate the detection of harvest. Consumption of foods Antibiotics are routinely used compounds. ever lower levels of chemicals produced from these to prevent disease among in food is on the increaseFor commodities poses a potential animals in conventional Sophisticated analytical example, liquid nitrogen is risk to human health because industrial farming, but some techniques used to protect the integrity of the toxins are resistant to modern industrial livestock Today, sophisticated food by freezing and chilling various food processes, operations also mix non- technology protects food food products, while sulphur including heat treatment. therapeutic antibiotics into consumers from risk of illness dioxide is used for wine Microbiology laboratories livestock feed to stimulate from contaminated foods. preservation. Another area is doing classical testing use animal growth and weight gain. In verifying food ingredients the supply of refrigerant gases specialty gas mixtures In addition to the danger of for the absence of undeclared for freezing and chilling of food containing carbon dioxide, consuming these and other additives, laboratories also while it is being transported hydrogen, nitrogen or oxygen to veterinary drug residues, public make use of atomic absorption from the manufacturer to the create aerobic and anaerobic concern in this regard focuses spectrometry which is a very wholesaler or retail outlet, while controlled atmospheres in on the possibility of creating fast and accurate way to screen Modified Atmosphere controlled temperature drug-resistant organisms. for contaminants at levels as Packaging (MAP) gas mixtures incubators to stimulate and All of these contemporary low as parts per billion, for protect food from deterioration, control microbial sample growth threats rely on accurate example for the analysis of loss of flavour, loss of colour, that assists with the microbial scientific analysis of food at mercury in fish. Laboratories microbial spoilage - and extend analysis. various points in the supply also monitor the authenticity of shelf life dramatically. chain to ensure safety and origin and for adulterations of It’s critical to monitor food Contemporary threats integrity. natural product using nuclear quality at a variety of different In addition to these magnetic resonance (NMR), control points, from the supply pathogens and fungi, there are Food analysis which compares the food stuff of individual ingredients, a vast range of more Food safety requires scientific with a known sample. NMR through the manufacturing contemporary health threats monitoring to ensure the safe requires liquefied helium for its process and during distribution associated with the presence of handling, preparation and extremely cold property to and Linde’s combined pesticides, heavy metals, storage of food. Quality and activate the super-conductive hydrogen and air laboratory gas antibiotics and other food consistency are also primary magnets essential for this generator for gas contaminants such as outcomes in food production analytical technique.Today it is chromatography is also ideally melamine. which have driven the standard procedure for any food suited to food analysis. I In the Chinese melamine development of scientific food scandal previously referenced, analysis methods and several thousand babies instrumentation to highly became ill, having suffered sophisticated levels. acute kidney failure, among There are a variety of them several fatalitiesMore than different analytical techniques a billion pounds of pesticides available to determine a are used in the United States particular property of a food alone annually, to control material. The analytical weeds, insects and other technique selected depends on organisms that threaten or the property to be measured, undermine human activities. the type of food to be analysed, Although this is a necessary and the reason for carrying out process, studies show that the analysis. For example, pesticides, which are toxic by targeted analysis is used when design, can cause health the particular compound is problems, such as birth defects, already known and needs to be nerve damage and cancer over quantified whereas screening a long period of time. and identification techniques Together with essential are used when the compound is nutrients, plants and animals unknown. also take up small amounts of Specialty gases are used for contaminant heavy metal food analysis in laboratories compounds and can around the world. Gases are concentrate them. This can be also used with GC-MS systems harmful as even minute to verify food ingredients such quantities of certain heavy as sweeteners, colourings, metals such as lead, cadmium aromas, the addition of glycerol, and mercury are recognised to and any undeclared additives, be potentially toxic when to identify isotopic profiles and consumed by humans. Mercury to assess whether flavours are exposure via food most often natural. Gases also play an

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printed results and up to an 18% reduction Jones & Brooks in dot gain. We now have a great deal of The New installation confidence in the quality we can produce ® and a greater understanding of the ThermoPop Specialist Health Print provider, Jones & platemaking issues we used to have.” Jones Brooks, is a family run business and supplier & Brooks have since been able to print at a Electronic Temperature of print solutions to the NHS across the UK. higher line screen and are now trialing full Instruments Ltd introduce the New The company has recently installed some colour jobs, which would not have been ThermoPop® pocket-sized new items of cutting and folding equipment possible using their previous system.  For thermometer. It can be read from to boost finishing efficiency and quality, and, further information please telephone 01274 any angle, in either hand- which even more recently have upgraded their 777 751 or email [email protected] means the taking of temperature pre-press facilities with readings that much easier! The Dantex. “Prior to the ThermoPop® features a unique 360° installation of the new Dantex rotating display. Simply push a DW System using the OP button to rotate the display in 90° plate, production was plagued increments, enabling the user to by excessive dot gain, where a read the temperature in any 2% dot was printing at 40,” position i.e. left hand, right hand, says Pre-press Manager, vertical or horizontal. Additionally, Martin Robinson, “We had the ThermoPop® thermometer unbelievable results from the features a backlit LCD display, Dantex Optima test plates and making thermometer readings that a great deal of support and much easier to read whatever the training from Dantex from the light level. The thermometer is start and throughout the housed in a waterproof IP66 case installation period. We and measures temperature over the invested in the new system range of -50 to 300 °C with a 1 °C/°F and now get very high quality resolution. The thermometer will power off automatically after ten minutes, maximising battery life. Each thermometer is supplied with a permanently attached, pointed global sanitary design standards. This stainless steel food penetration Meeting hygienic includes those set by food regulatory and probe (Ø3 x 114 mm) with a fast engineering bodies such as the European response tip, together with a probe design requirements Hygienic Engineering and Design Group cover with integral pocket clip. Eliminating bacterial contamination is an (EHEDG) and the American Food & Drug  For further information please essential consideration Administration (FDA). The telephone 01903 202151, email when maintaining White Paper explains the [email protected] or visit product safety in food criteria for construction www.etiltd.com manufacturing. This materials, maintenance includes all inspection accessibility, cleanability and processing and hermetic sealing of equipment used machinery in meeting throughout a IP65/66 and IP69k production line. requirements. A 10-point METTLER TOLEDO's sanitary design assessment White Paper 'Principles critical for checkweighers in of Hygienic Design, food processing areas is also Food Production in included. Checkweighing Sanitary boosts profitability and Environments' maintains quality as part of outlines the an effective programme of features product inspection.  For needed for further information please equipment in visit www.mt.com/uk- maintaining hygienic-design

FOOD REGULATORY GUIDE

Achieve higher food safety and process quality guide also covers detailed information on safety by working with a well-designed data and quality topics. Its 11 chapters will help you management system, the right weighing make informed and compliant decisions when technology and an appropriate product improving processes or selecting the right inspection programme. METTLER TOLEDO's weighing equipment and inspection systems. It Food Regulatory Guide outlines existing will help you ensure your quality and profitability international food safety and quality schemes goals are met.  For further information please such as BRC, IFS, SQF and FSSC 22000. The visit www.mt.com/ind-food-regulatory-guide

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INNOVATION, INNOVATION

Innovation, Innovation Mike Faers on why he love skunks... or to be more precise, why he loves the Skunk Works’ approach to innovation projects...

First thing’s first, Skunk complete control and reports to WHAT CAN WE LEARN FOR However, as always, there are Works is not new! During the president. OUR CURRENT DAY some potential disadvantages the Second World War in INNOVATION PROJECTS? that we need to look out for. 1943, Lockheed Martin was 2) Only 10-25% of the normal approached by the US Army number of staff is required for the So which behaviours should we 1) Choose your leader carefully to counter the rapidly project: but make them the best. be promoting in innovation growing threat of a German project teams? Based on the 2) Back fill the day-to-day roles to Jet aircraft. 3) Reporting to an absolute above, it is clear that there are avoid the team being busier fools minimum diligence of recording many advantages to taking a and doing neither job right ne month later a full is thorough. “Skunk Project” approach. proposal was put in front 3) Have clear accountabilities for Oof the US Army for the 4) Monthly cost review and strict 1) Speed, speed and speed will handover when it is the end of the XP-80 Shooting Star jet fighter. commercial rigour must be get you to market quicker. project – its high octane stuff and Kelly Johnson and his team of employed. teams can burn out engineers then proceeded to 2) Focus, focus and more focus. design and build the XP-80 in 5) Free up the supply chain buy 4) Duplication and project just 143 days, a full 7 days inside what you think is best, not just 3) WHO? Empowered to make interdependencies – don’t create the date requested. from approved sources. Negotiate decisions. new silo Such an achievement was hard. possible because Lockheed 4) Intrapreneurial legacy created These lessons are as relevant broke the rules, something we 6) Create clear specifications and which halo’s back to the broader today as they were then and should promote much more of in subsequent testing protocols. business some are powerful lessons that large organisations. They we do not always enjoy learning! challenged the bureaucratic 7) Mutual trust is a pre-requisite 5) Innovate new ways of working. Next month I will talk to you system that stifled innovation on both sides. about the risks associated with and created an unconventional 6) Creates healthy tension – less using innovation funnels and how organisational structure. They 8) Reward good performance. collegiate more challenging you can negate them in order to operated out of a hired circus double your innovation ROI. I tent next to the manufacturing This approach has since been 7) No distractions. plant and their work revolved used successfully, many times To find out more around 14 set rules and and is a very effective way of 8) Bonds teams cross- please head over to practices. Those that are highly accelerating radical innovation. functionally. foodinnovationsolutions.com relevant to generic innovation For instance, Steve Jobs’ lab of 50 projects are listed below: people developed the Macintosh 9) Less reporting more output. Computer and the Google X lab 1) The Skunk Works manager has also operates in a similar fashion. 10) Truly accountable.

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THE IMPORTANCE OF THE SHOPPER

The importance of the shopper John Nevens discusses why the ‘shopper’ is now more relevant than the ‘consumer’ in the retail landscape

A year-long study of the spent effectively, without account of our continuing drive FMCG sector has shown necessarily actually requiring for convenience; the way that suppliers need to more. A supplier’s failure to do technology has given shoppers reappraise the importance so may mean all commercial more choice and independence of the ‘shopper’ and the activation is less than optimal. than they have ever had before ‘shopper marketing’ In fact, it could mean the entire as well as other factors such as a discipline and achieve a commercial budget, at best, not move towards, for example, better balance in their focus being spent as effectively as it more ethnic foods and a greater on consumers and shoppers. might; or at worst, being choice in how we want products John Nevens, co-founder of completely wasted. to be presented to us. category and shopper In recent years the melting Retailers have responded in management specialist pot of short and long term this battle for shopper loyalty by Bridgethorne, explains. trends has created an rapidly diversifying their route environment where the shopper to shopper models. There is no t has become increasingly has taken greater control. The such thing any more as just a evident over the last twelve power shift has been steady and supermarket. Now the shopper I months as we have sustained, away from the major can choose between large completed this study that the brands and suppliers, who used format hypermarkets and ‘shopper’ now needs equal to hold all the aces, through the superstores; smaller strategic consideration in major retail multiples and now convenience stores; forecourt marketing planning as the to the shopper. ‘SHOPPERISM’, shops and online, as well as the ‘consumer’. This is a result of a our new approach to ‘Integrated growth in own brand and fundamental power shift in the Shopper Management’, shows retailer-owned consumer retail landscape that has placed that there are simple processes products, which are being the shopper in the position of that can be put in place by treated as proprietary consumer ultimate power. Failure to suppliers to ensure the shopper brands in the battle for shopper recognise and act upon this is properly catered for in their loyalty. could render suppliers marketing and activation Suppliers trying to come to increasingly impotent. Only by activity. terms with this paradigm shift fully integrating the shopper Part of this change has been need to start with an into an organisation’s existing due to socio-demographic acceptance of the premise that John Nevens strategy, planning and changes, from an ageing major disconnects exist within Co-founder, activation processes can the population to the rise of single most suppliers and their market Bridgethorne supplier be certain that occupancy households; through sectors and that these commercial investment is being multi-format retailing to take disconnects - between sales and

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are different from the retailer’s on offer, her budget or what else shoppers. is on the shopping list. Mum, in The shopper and the this example, is the one who consumer may not always be will make the final purchasing the same person though decision, whether in-store or sometimes they will be; either online. However, if she is way, their needs are always confronted only by consumer different. There are a range of messages, rather than shopper factors, which shape the messages, they will never shopper’s mission and heavily resonate with her and thereby influences behaviour. These have little impact upon her can include who the shopper is, purchase decision. where they are purchasing, Understanding what drives when they are purchasing, the shopper, the missions they whom they are purchasing for take when they buy and the and so on. Shopper factors factors that influence their could include convenience, purchasing decisions will be time they have available to central to long term commercial purchase, where they are (on effectiveness. marketing and between Their roles are inherently the way home or a planned Failure to acknowledge and consumers and shoppers – are different and, very often, they shopping trip), price, address the strategic role of preventing organisations from work independently of each promotional offers and others. ‘Your Shopper’ as the bridge committing their budgets in the other. In some cases they are In contrast, consumer between marketing and sales most informed and most competing for the same budget. behaviours are based upon activation means suppliers effective manner. This is having The sales team will be retailer emotional and functional cannot be certain they are an impact on return on focused whose raison d’etre is consumption needs. For reaching the right people, with investment and commercial to satisfy the retailer and seek example the functional the right message and at the efficiencies. their collaboration, to focus on ‘satisfying hunger with a bar of right time and place. If this is Take beer as an example, margin and sell to the multiple chocolate’ and the emotional the case, it must mean that a where all statistics show that and the independents. The feelings of comfort and warmth; supplier’s activation activity whilst the overwhelming marketing team, in contrast, the functional of eating a and the use of their budget amount of bottled beer bought exists to be consumer facing, nutritious meal with the must be less than optimal. It in supermarkets is consumed focusing on consumers, and emotional of following a healthy could mean it is, at best, not by men, most is also purchased looking to achieve both their lifestyle being spent as effectively as it by women, a campaign that satisfaction and their loyalty. So everyone must understand might; at worst, it could be offers tickets to a sporting event This isn’t wrong. In fact it is the that that shopper’s needs are completely wasted. may be a good idea but a ticket natural order of modern always different to the Bridging this gap by promotion that may motivate commercial life but the consumer’s needs. Take, for understanding, targeting and the consumer might not implication is a misalignment in example, a mother buying hair engaging with shoppers is necessarily appeal to the the way budgets are deployed. gel for her teenage son. Her clearly critical. Suppliers need shopper. For a campaign to be This means there are inevitable son’s consideration set will be to focus more on the shopper’s fully connected it needs appeal and unavoidable inefficiencies that of brand and personal journey to the point of to the shopper as well as the in the way they act on behalf of image (seeking to satisfy his purchase. Failure to create a consumer and be relevant to their business. own personal emotional and strategic role for the shopper both the stage of the To understand this suppliers functional needs). However, as both in their planning and purchasing journey and the need to accept two important a ‘shopper’ she will likely be alongside the consumer in the shopping environment they are facts: first, your consumers are influenced by entirely different culture of their company means in. different to your shoppers and needs and motivations…price, they are not giving themselves Vast sums of money are second, that YOUR shoppers promotion, display, what else is the best chance of success. I invested to drive brand awareness, increase sales and competitive advantage but this investment is being risked every day because suppliers fail to recognise that their consumers and shoppers behave differently. The investment needs to target all phases of the shopper’s path to purchase (not just in-store activation) right the way through to consumption and repeat purchase. One message or one type of activity rarely fits all these requirements and only by adapting activity and fully connecting the dots on the shopper’s journey can return on investment be optimised. Every organisation has a sales and a marketing team.

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Summer Launch Gallery

Manomasa tortillas Manomasa is an exciting brand of tortillas with spirit, available in three adventurous flavours: Chipotle & Lime, White Cheddar and Sea Salt & Cracked Black Pepper (RRP £1.99 for 160g pack). Each variety of Manomasa tortillas has a distinctive shape (designed for snacking, scooping or dip- ping), texture (using super-seeds, such as sun- flower, linseed and caraway for extra depth and bite) and exciting flavour combinations to suit the modern palate, for a unique snacking experience.

Pizza Express salad dressings PizzaExpress is launching its favourite salad dressings into the chilled salad aisle - providing convenience for shoppers, with a smaller pack format that will be merchandised alongside bagged salads. PizzaExpress is the first major brand to make the move into chilled salad dressings, introducing three of its top selling Italian inspired SKUs from its popular ambient range to this new position; House, House Light and Caesar Light. Consumers will be familiar with the House dressing as it boasts the exact same recipe which has been used in PizzaExpress restaurants for the past 30 years. Also, all of the salad dressings have a higher olive oil content than most other dressings on the market, showcasing their high quality and helping them to deliver on flavour.

Bar-be-quick Bar-Be-Quick – the leading manufacturer and pioneer of the instant barbecue – has teamed up with AB World Foods for a campaign to bring a world of flavour to barbecuing. Following on from the success of last year’s Levi Roots branded barbecues, the two companies have joined forces once again to make this summer’s barbecues that extra bit saucier. Joining Levi Root’s Reggae Reggae sauce on the packaging are Tabasco® Brand Pepper Sauce and Blue Dragon’s Sweet Chilli Sauce. Eye-catching images of the popular sauces, and bold ‘splatters’ of recipe ideas, give the line a fresh, limited edition look, to grab the attention of busy shoppers.

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Heartsease premium soft drinks This Summer will see the arrival of HEARTSEASE FARM, a new range of deliciously flavoured, gently carbonated, premium soft drinks. Heartsease Farm drinks are made with natural ingredients sourced from around the countryside, to create five delightful flavours. The Elderflower Presse ́ is a timeless taste of an English Summer; the Raspberry Lemonade is made of natural raspberry juices that have never been concentrated to give it a fuller, fruitier flavour. The British Blackcurrant Crush has the intense aroma of standing in a field of blackcurrants at harvest time yet its aftertaste is fresh and sharply cleansing. St. Clement’s Presse ́ is a delicious mix of oranges & lemons and brings memories of childhood picnics; the Traditional Lemonade, which was awarded a Great Taste Award, has a revitalising, naturally zesty flavour of Sicilian lemons.

Branston relish range Branston, one of the UK’s best loved brands, has announced the re-launch of its relish range with five exciting flavours available from June 2014. These are: tomato and red pepper; spicy tomato; caramelised red onion; smoky tomato and chipotle, as well as a limited edition Brazilian sweet and spicy relish that will coincide with this year’s football sporting activities. The new range launch is Mizkan Europe's first NPD since acquiring Branston in February 2013. Creatively, the marketing and communications activity for relish will fall within the 'Make It Special' brand campaign, and together with Sweet Pickle, will play an important role in encouraging Britain to 'Get Making' with Branston. Roll-out of the relishes will be supported by a £1m above the line campaign to capitalise on the summer Mr Freeze limited edition boxes BBQ season and the upcoming football activity. Iconic freezepop brand, Mr. Freeze, has launched a limited edition bulk box containing two of its core flavours. The new limited edition Mr. Freeze bulk box contains a mix of Cola and Blue Raspberry flavoured freezepops- both of which are firm favourites amongst consumers. This pack which launched in May 2014, is available in a 90ml ‘super’ size format only, and each box contains 80 freezepops for individual sale. It is intended as a top up box for Independent retailers who already buy the bulk packs that contain the 4 classic Mr Freeze flavours (Orange, Strawberry, Cola and Blue Raspberry).

Flourodine travel kit The Fluorodine Travel Kit is the latest offering in the dental care range of products from Multibrands International Limited. The Fluorodine range of dental care products will soon be launching a travel kit which is a 2 in 1 combo pack of Ultra Active Clean Toothbrush and a 15 ml Ultra Active Toothpaste. Fluorodine Travel Kit is conveniently designed, so the buyer can easily view the contents and manufactured as per requirements to meet regulations for airline carry-on. This handy and convenient combo pack is being launched to meet the consumer expectations of quality and convenience in the dental care segment, the handy combo pack is visually attractive and convenient to carry. Carefully packaged to offer ventilation for the wet toothbrush this combo pack prevents moisture-loving bacteria to grow.

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IN DESIGN

In Design... Mark Salisbury, takes a look at the recent trend of big name brands returning to their retro roots

Memories are powerful Retro packaging is also things. They can play a big associated with authenticity part in driving consumer and credibility. Reminding behaviour and this is consumers that a brand has primarily why, in the last been around for a long time and few years, we have seen so can therefore be trusted, is no many brands embrace retro bad thing. packaging, says Mark The trend has been Salisbury of Solid Block. particularly noticeable among confectionary and snack y doing so, brand owners brands, largely because the are hoping to evoke fond vast majority of people have Bmemories and positive memories of childhood associations in the minds of treats. their target consumers. Nestlé brought back Drifter But what is driving it? (plus the limited edition Drifter In times of trouble, such as McFlurry collaboration), Burton the recent economic downturn, Food’s re-launched caramel people crave things that make Wagon Wheel with 1970s-style them feel secure. Nostalgic gold packaging and last but not packaging does this by directly least, Brannigan’s crisps, tapping into a time when, in harked back to their original the minds of the consumer, brown paper bag. things were simpler and Another driver of the trend is generally better. social media, as it is a great And this is what makes retro platform for sharing memories packaging so effective: It with friends and family. For encourages consumers to example, the hugely successful remember what they liked relaunch of Cadbury’s Wispa about a brand when they were was mostly played out via a Not only did they use the Gin use old-fashioned line first exposed to it. Facebook campaign. Fans were original 70’s and 80’s packaging drawings to associate Whether things really were asked what they wanted to and characters, they also themselves with traditional simpler and better is bring back and almost restored the snack to its craftsmanship. questionable, but either way, a overnight, it became one of the original large size. It was Other examples of retro powerful association has been UK’s top selling chocolate bars. designed to directly appeal to packaging are more aligned created between the brand and The typical ‘nostalgia cycle’ those who had enjoyed the with the general ‘vintage’ and the perceived good times. This is about 20-30 years, which snack in their younger days. ‘maker’ trends we’ve seen over gives the brand a strong sense means that those in their late Cadbury’s, meanwhile, is the past few years. These have of permanence and restates its twenties and thirties are the reworking packaging for Curly their roots in austerity, re-use core values; all the more prime targets. Wurly, Fudge, Chomp and and a return to craftsmanship important when people are Walkers re-launch of Monster Freddo bars, all inspired by the and have influenced many a looking for comfort and Munch as Mega Monster original designs. retro inspired piece of reassurance. Munch is a typical example. Even relatively new FMCG packaging design. brands are riding the retro For example, Anchor’s wave. There are many, with no Cheddar packaging was history to speak of, who are redesigned using a woodcut using their packaging designs style heart shaped crest to to create a sense of ‘instant communicate its ’tastes like heritage’. home’ core message and evoke Alchemist Dreams, who a sense of authenticity and make hand blended, custom homely warmth. liqueurs, use old-fashioned Another was Ben Shaws’ soft bottles with red ribbon, wax drinks, who relaunched with seals and personalised, hand retro designs and heritage printed labels to create their flavours of Cloudy Lemonade, desired effect. Dandelion and Burdock, and Likewise, London’s Bitter Shandy. The past has Sipsmith Premium Vodka and never tasted so good. I

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instant-access information: recipes, Stand out on shelf collectables and money-off coupons. These Denny Bros Ltd is a leading independent on-pack marketing devices can boost sales specialist print company and the originators of uplifts and provide a competitive edge, helping Pay-as- Fix-a-Form® multi-page labels. Their your products to stand out on-shelf, encourage multi-page labels are used extensively in the repeat purchase and even impulse buyers. food and drink industry as the supermarket  For further information please telephone you-wrap environment is increasingly competitive and 01284 701381, email [email protected] CHEP, the global leader in pallet and on-shelf presence is key to creating sales. or visit www.dennybros.com container pooling services, has signed Fix-a-Form® multi-page labels allow for the a three year deal with Bob Martin to communication of large amounts of text become the first customer of its on-pack which can include multiple languages innovative new CHEP Stretch solution. or to make marketing activities work. Denny CHEP Stretch allows customers to use Bros labels are often used by brand-owners to a market-leading, semi-automatic supply additional information or to run stretch wrap machine on a simple on-pack promotions providing the benefit of cost-per-wrap contract basis. Bob Martin, the UK’s leading brand name for pet healthcare has signed a contract to wrap approximately 12,000 pallets per annum at their Cardiff location. Head of Operations at Bob Martin, Chris Scott, said: “The improvement in the quality of the wrap and load containment resulted in a dramatic reduction in customer rejections. The cost savings that this will generate for us made the decision to move to CHEP Stretch an easy one.” The CHEP Stretch service was launched by CHEP at the end of 2013 and works in a similar way to a photocopier lease. CHEP provides a stretch wrapping machine, the stretch film, and equipment maintenance. Customers simply add their product and the pallet, and wrap. So, rather than buying their own stretch wrap machines which require significant investment, or leasing a machine on a hire purchase basis, CHEP Stretch includes all four cartonboard grades – delivers a much more flexible solution. The next BillerudKorsnäs White, BillerudKorsnäs  For further information please visit Artisan, BillerudKorsnäs Light and www.chep.com generation BillerudKorsnäs Carry. All four well appreciate by brand owner in market cartonboard segments such as luxury beverage, fine Following the pre-launch of the next foods, perfume, chocolate and health and generation of cartonboard material from beauty products. The new material is now BillerudKorsnäs at Luxe Pack last October, fully available in the market. the new products were presented at  For further information please visit Packaging Innovation in Birmingham in www.billerudkorsnäs.com/our-offer February. An extensive remodeling of the board machine has opened up possibilities to tweak the properties of the high performance cartonboard material further, especially in terms of appearance and print results. This new generation of material

Innovative roller-top conveyor belt from Emerson Emerson's innovative System Plast® controlled moving surface that provides multi-directional, roller-top conveyor belt multi-function product handling in a makes packages dance to the user's tune small footprint. The roller-top surface with the ability to align them to any easily handles large or small, flat-bottom angle, divert them, sort to multiple lanes, products, moving them on 12.5 mm balls rotate, combine, or gap them – all non- spaced on 25.4 mm (1") centers, contact. System Plast 2253RT roller-top supporting loads up to 9,000 Nm/m (617 belt simplifies conveyor system design lb/ft).  For further information please visit and installation with its independently www.emersonindustrial.com

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Series of roll-fed inkjet colour label printers Smart labels is the perfect solution with the possibility Toshiba to use individuality as a selling point. A for Wine print resolution of 4800 dpi guarantees a TEC triumph Smart product packaging and labelling is printout in photorealistic quality and Toshiba TEC, specialists in Auto-ID extremely important. Large companies like enables customers to add vibrant pictures solutions, has announced the Coca Cola and Ferrero use personalised next to texts, barcodes or graphics and still introduction of a new low cost and seasonal packaging to win market every detail of that label is razor-sharp. automatic label print and shares against competitors. Unfortunately Labels can be printed whenever they are application system that combines small and mid-sized companies don’t have needed and in the required quantity. high performance and cost the financial resources or the fitting Primera’s label product range is completed effectiveness. The APLEX4 label equipment to implement individual by the AP Label Applicator Series.  For applicator is a state-of-the-art packaging for such campaigns. For further information please visit solution that is suitable for a wide wineries and wine importers Primera’s LX- www.primeralabel.eu variety of industrial and manufacturing based environments due to its design, performance, and low cost of ownership. Boasting features usually only seen on considerably more expensive systems, the APLEX4 is designed for use alongside Toshiba TEC’s industry leading B-EX4T series of industrial printers, to enable simple integration into any production line. With functionality and flexibility to the fore, the truly ‘plug and play’ APLEX4 is supplied with a range of features as standard including tamp pad, air filter regulator, photocell and a test button. “The APLEX4 label applicator enables the complete automation of labelling processes and provides a robust, reliable and cost effective solution for businesses across a diverse array of sectors,” commented Becky Viccars, marketing manager for Auto-ID and Retail products at Toshiba TEC.  For further US sizes, can then be stacked neatly, until information please telephone 0843 Eliminating waste next required, or 100% recycled.  For 2244944, email [email protected] The Loadhog Pallet Lid is a waterproof, further information please telephone 0114 228 or visit www.toshibatec-eu.co.uk robust plastic injection moulded lid which, 00826 or email [email protected] by totally eliminating one-trip packaging in the supply chain, saves significant labour time and money and is also environmentally friendly. The Loadhog Lid incorporates an integrated tensioning mechanism and retractable straps, which can be branded to a customer’s requirements. Once the load is built, and the Loadhog Lid is positioned on the top, the straps are drawn out of the sides of the lid, taken down the load’s sides and located under the wood or plastic pallets by strong hooks. The re-usable Loadhog Lid, which is available in UK, Euro, Half Euro and

SHEPLEY SPRING ORDERS AGAIN

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depth to the colour accent. Different shaped What a treat! windows are used for the Apple and Established 125 years ago, veterinary Peppermint flavours, adding interest. Fresh investment product manufacturers, Battle Hayward & According to Robert Murray “Whilst we LINPAC Packaging is to invest further Bower are driving innovation by choosing hadn’t used pouches before, National in its Freshform division as demand for stand up pouches for the launch of their own Flexible helped us at every step of the its products for the chilled retail brand 1kg packs of horse treats. Increased process, from determining the most cost prepared and convenience sector demand for the ‘Lincoln’ branded treats has effective pouch size and film specification to continues to increase. In January 2013, lead to the introduction of larger packs thorough trialling before final production. LINPAC launched its Freshware range which need better pack stability, as well as We gave them a very difficult brief but we of tubs, trays and containers for the being rider friendly whilst retaining the were delighted with the finished packs. rapidly growing sector following the trusted image. The ‘Lincoln’ design is They not only look superb they are also installation of new highly flexible memorable and translated well onto the new practical and easy to use.”  For further thermoforming equipment at the stand up pouch format. Gravure printing information please telephone 01274 685566, company’s headquarters in was chosen to give definition to the black email [email protected] or visit Featherstone, West Yorkshire, UK. and white main design and to give a strong www.nationalflexible.co.uk Fourteen months on and the division is operating at full capacity prompting a second phase of investment which will see an additional new flexible thermoformer installed to enable the company to continue to offer a fast turnaround supply of new designs for the high churn convenience and prepared foods market. It takes the total amount invested by Europe’s leading multi-material packaging manufacturer in its Freshform division to approximately £2m since October 2012. The Freshware range comprises of packaging for prepared fruit and salads, dips, sandwich fillers, fresh pasta, pizza, prepared vegetables (e.g. stir-fry), chilled bakery, cooked meats and prepared fish, and is now being sold to customers across Europe.  For further information please telephone 01977 692111, email [email protected] or visit www.linpacpackaging.com capable of different formats for possible Taking the toffee future product variations," explains PFM Italian manufacturer PFM Packaging sales and operations director Chris Bolton. Machinery has employed its wide  For further information please telephone experience of chewing gum lines capable of 0113 239 3401 speeds up to 1500 pieces a minute to build a specialist cut and wrap machine to handle toffee bar chews in a variety of different formats. Developed for a leading confectionery manufacturer, the line is initially employed on products measuring 100 x 60 x 6mm at speeds up to 150 a minute but is able to accept format changes for widths of 15-70mm, lengths of 20-120mm and thicknesses of 2-14mm. Maximum speed of the cutting section is 1000 pieces a minute."The challenge was to produce a flexible, high-speed line that would be

the crowd. Kite has recognised this Colourful mailing bags market gap and added mailing bags in BKite Packaging, the UK’s premium pink, white, clear and blue to its online retailer of packaging, has launched a fresh offering. The new bags can be written on new collection on their website. The new easily, saving money on labelling where range of coloured mailing bags are ideal necessary, and are manufactured from 55 for adding branding to your packaging in micron (250 gauge) thick polythene which a cost-effective way. In a market that is offers tear resistance so that products can full of clever box designs and personalised be shipped without damage.  For further packages it is becoming increasingly information please telephone 024 76420065 or difficult for businesses to stand out from visit www.kitepackaging.co.uk

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PRODUCT INNOVATIONS Krones create new range Bottle heaven since 1937 Krones AG have for many years been the industry leaders in filling technology for the beverage industry, for Milk/Dairy, Waters, Soft Looking for a Drinks, Wines, Spirits, Beers and Ciders. During the course of last bottle year Krones introduced a new range of fillers for the food industry, manufacturer with the first of the new equipment being successfully installed at with ranges the world renowned Austrian jam maker, Darbo, who purchased the to inspire you Krones Viscofill filler for their range of miniature jams and and to make marmalades. The Viscofill is a piston filler, developed specifically for your product viscous, thread-forming foods and those containing chunks. It is a stand out and classical piston filler that incorporates many of the design features give shelf that Krones have developed for their beverage fillers, making the appeal? Then Viscofill the outstanding filler for the food industry. The Viscofill look no effortlessly masters the tricky challenge of filling even hard to handle further: products like jam containing large chunks or whole fruit, without Measom damaging the delicate product. Viscofill fills the jars without dripping Freer manufacture and stock 28 different bottle ranges in all or leaving behind any unattractive or unhygienic splashes on the shapes including round, square, oval, tall, dumpy, tube and neck of the jar.  For further information please email many more. They have 22 different sizes within those [email protected] ranges from the smallest bottle at 2.5ml to largest at 1 litre with neck sizes from 15mm through to 31mm. All their bottles are manufactured in food grade plastic with a range of finishes available depending on the type of plastic used to give a clear, opaque or coloured look. They’ll tailor their products to suit your requirements! Need a cap, well they sell those too from general screw, disc and flip caps to more precise application from nozzle, dropper, luer caps and spray pumps. Measom Freer are continually adding to their ranges, often in response to customer requests, resulting in a constantly evolving portfolio of products from jars and spatulas to boxes and fasteners.  For further information please telephone 0116 2881588, email [email protected] or visit www.measomfreer.co.uk

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THE LAST WORD 

The last WORD

Consumers click on Nick Miller says shoppers favour convenience over speed as click & collect grows...

The growth in click & collect process but also opening up the is increasingly putting potential for spontaneous Crimson & Co is a power back in the hand of shopping. global supply chain the consumer as they seek The click & collect approach is consultancy that thinks differently. convenience over speed, and already being widely adopted by The company was those in the retail world who the big supermarkets and retail founded in 2003 as a fail to react to this, risk chains, and all evidence breakaway from one being left behind by their suggests that this is here to stay. of the major more savvy counterparts. Recent forecasts by strategic consultancies. consultancy firm OC&C have Crimson & Co raditionally the ease of highlighted that by 2017, click & operates on all online ordering has put collect parcels will account for 30 continents and its T huge pressures on an per cent of non-food deliveries, scope spans supply organisations supply chain, equivalent to a growth of 60 per chain strategy, notably when it comes to cent per year between 2012 and planning, deliveries. It is not unfair to 2017 compared to five per cent procurement, describe the delivery process as per year for home deliveries. manufacturing, a logistical minefield. In light of this, it is imperative logistics and The proliferation of tablets and that those retailers use this as an customer channels. smartphone devices mean the opportunity to re-evaluate their emphasis is placed on speed of existing supply chain processes For further service, as consumers require to see where changes can be information products to be sourced faster made to reflect changing please visit and delivered quicker - click & consumer trends. crimsonandco.com collect actually moves away from As click & collect evolves we this, ultimately relieving the expect the pick-up-points to pressure on the supply chain evolve with this. Train stations, process. schools and even consumers’ For retailers, click & collect own cars could be the collection removes the headaches points of the future. Retailers traditionally associated with must be prepared to forge online deliveries freeing them up relationships with some to leverage their physical assets unconventional partners in and increase store footfall. In pursuit of better serving the Nick Miller doing so customers can be customer, and those that Head of FMCG, drawn back into shops to collect recognise this now stand most Crimson & Co orders, cutting out the delivery to profit. I

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