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COVER TEST FEBRUARY 2021 v2:Layout 1 22/2/21 11:41 Page 1
ISSN 1756 560X
ISSUE NO 54 FEBRUARY 2021
A specialist in the food and beverage industry
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EDITORIAL CALENDAR 2021
MAY 2021 AUGUST 2021 NOVEMBER 2021
• PET technology • Closure technology • PET technology
• Bag-in-Box technology • X-ray inspection systems • Bag-in-box technology
• Food safe lubricants • Labelling solutions • Food safe lubricants
• Conveyor belt systems • Strapping machines • Conveyor belt systems
• Robotic automation • Colour sorting • Robotic automation
• Recycling • UC/EB technology • Recycling
• Barrier films • Flooring innovations • Injection moulding
• Direct-to-can digital printing • PET technology • Steam processing technology
• Industrial software • Bottling developments • Bagging technology
• Thermoformed packaging • Bar coding • Ready meal packaging
• Level sensors • Vacuum packaging • Weighers
• Packaging coding management • Sensors for packaging • Food safe maintenence lubricants
systems • Waste management • Cryogenic freezing
• X-ray inspection technology • Computer software • X-ray inspection advancements
• Bottling technology • Food traceability • Bar coding
• Flooring innovations • Barrier films • Barrier films
• Closure technology • Filling systems
• Ready meal packaging
• Food traceability
• Bar coding
• Vacuum packaging
• Dairy packaging
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Contents
ISSUE 54 FEBRUARY 2021
PROCESSING
28 Water activity analyser for food and pharmaceutical
applications – with live demonstration service!
4 SIG helps manufacturers gain full connectivity in their
Labcell
plants with machine-to-machine communication
5 Why isn’t disinfection being used more in the UK in
the fight against Covid-19
CODING, LABELING, ADHESIVES
6 Baker Perkins equipment industry 4.0 ready
19 Migration-optimised digital ink systems for
packaging printing
7 Key Technology introduces new automated grading Xeikon
system for fresh green beans
26 Paynes’s Dairies cream the benefits of thermal inkjet
8 Remote on-line machinery commissioning and technology
start-up Rotech Machines Ltd
9 Schoeller Allibert revolutionises pallet market with
repairable range
PACKAGING
10 Round-up of the latest developments at Interfood
Interfood Technology 27 EcoTensil® launches the new Aquadot© range of
plastic-free paperboard cutlery in the EU ahead of
single-use plastic ban
11 Shaping the puzzle for quality formed products EcoTensil
with GEA
GEA
29 Improving the performance and sustainability of PET
Roquette
12 AIB and Fortress keep food contaminants in check
Fortress Technology
32 SIG partners with Framptons to install first
combidome varton bottle filler in the UK
14 Intelligent steam boiler sequencing improves efficiency
and longevity
Fulton Ltd 33 High speed barrier packaging film horizontal form-fill
seal
16 Harnessing the power of smart checkweighing
technology 34 VTT’s citrus peel technology enables plant-based,
Sparc Systems recyclable plastic bottles
18 Heat exchangers improve petfood meat slurry quality 35 Endoline Automation answers call for compact,
HRS Heat Exchangers automated end-of-line systems
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SIG helps manufacturers gain full connectivity in their
plants with machine-to-machine communication
A s part of its ongoing efforts to drive greater
flexibility in food and beverage manufacturing,
all new filling machines from SIG now come with
industry-standard OPC Unified Architecture (OPC-
UA) connectivity built in. This enables horizontal
machine-to-machine and vertical communication
within the entire production plant – from shop floor
to top floor. OPC-UA is the data exchange standard
for secure, reliable and platform-independent
industrial communications, helping to drive smart,
connected and fully integrated systems.
In addition to this built-in offering, all exist-
ing SIG filling machines can also now be retrofitted
with a simple plug-and-play installation providing
OPC-UA connectivity. It is delivered through the
Connector Module of SIG’s Plant 360 Controller
solution. This advanced monitoring and control
solution was designed to optimise every part of food
and beverage production by gradually integrating all
plant processes and systems into one platform, no
matter what equipment, supplier or PLC is used.
Stefan Mergel, Senior Product Manager
Equipment at SIG: “SIG is committed to driving
maximum connectivity and integration within our
customers’ digital factories. And to enable this, all As part of its ongoing efforts to drive greater flexibility in food and beverage manufacturing, all new filling
our new filling machines, as well as automatic machines from SIG now come with industry-standard OPC Unified Architecture (OPC-UA) connectivity built
magazines and downstream solutions, are using in. This enables horizontal machine-to-machine and vertical communication within the entire production
industry-standard OPC Unified Architecture, mean- plant – from shop floor to top floor. © SIG
ing that connectivity is simply built in from the start.”
Having OPC-UA connectivity either built
in or retrofitted on SIG systems gives food and agile to handle periods of higher outputs and faster resilient, productive and agile in their future opera-
beverage manufacturers the greatest possible product changes, while also driving down costs. As tions.”
freedom and flexibility when choosing their other a result of this, many are looking to IoT-enabled Enabling OPC-UA connectivity within its
manufacturing components and technology part- systems, data and automation solutions to turn their filling machines, systems and components is
ners. This ultimately means that an SIG customer filling plants into intelligent and connected factories. another aspect of SIG’s solution-driven Smart
can configure a digital factory based precisely on Stefan Mergel: “Food and beverage Factory platform – a drive to deliver IoT-enabled
their needs and demands. production is rapidly changing and becoming more systems and technical services that transform filling
For manufacturers, flexibility in their demanding than ever. Filling plants are operating on plants into connected factories that secure the
operations has become an increasingly critical issue. an unprecedented level with higher demands, highest possible efficiency, flexibility and quality for
With growing industry demands, rapidly changing growing competition, and ever-shorter production customers.
consumer trends, and the ongoing challenge of cycles – even more so due to COVID-19. Now is
COVID-19, manufacturers are seeking to make their the time for companies to step up their digital
production lines more flexible, individualised and transformation and ensure they can be more www.sig.biz
Strong, lean, durable: FANUC’s latest robots
ensure maximum productivity
F ANUC has expanded its range of industrial
robots with the introduction of two high-payload
models: the M-20iD/35 multi-purpose handling
looking to automate applications with high payload
demands can do so in a way that is right for their
specific requirement.
programming.
Oliver concludes: “Now more than ever,
automation has a significant role to play in boosting
robot and the ARC Mate 120iD/35 ARC welding “The M-20iD/35 handling robot and the productivity and improving production processes.
robot. ARC Mate 120iD/35 welding robot are versatile These latest additions to our already extensive range
Both models have a maximum payload of additions, offering high strength for a range of of industrial robots help to ensure there is a solution
35kg and a reach of 1,831mm. A new drive train applications. They also benefit from a streamlined for all applications, which will ultimately benefit UK
also ensures the robots can handle heavier work- design, to allow for easier integration into existing manufacturing as a whole.”
pieces or weld torches at a much higher inertia, production processes.”
while maintaining a high repeatability of up to The hollow wrist design of the M-20iD/35
± 0.03 mm. facilitates lean installation of additional equipment,
The new models benefit from an IP67 ultimately enabling the robot to operate effectively
protection rating for both the upper arm and wrist in tight spaces without impacting cable condition.
axes, which offers effective protection against Similarly, the ARC Mate 120iD/35 has an improved
splashes or dust. It is particularly useful for design with optimal passage of cables and media
applications under adverse environmental condi- lines, emphasising the high strength, lean footprint
tions, such as grinding or deburring (for the design that underpins the two models.
M-20iD/35 handling robot), or welding and cutting Both robots are operated via the R-30iB
(for the ARC Mate 120iD/35). Plus controller, which includes a host of features
Oliver Selby, Robotics Business Develop- such as: an optional integrated vision system, large
ment Manager at FANUC UK, comments: “One of memory, fast CPU, and the iPendant. The digital
the cornerstones of FANUC’s R&D process is the models of the M-20iD/35 and the ARC Mate
ability to provide a solution for each and every 120iD/35 are also integrated into FANUC's own
application. As we continue to expand our portfolio, offline programming software ROBOGUIDE, to
we are ensuring that manufacturers who are assist integrators, and end users with design and
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Why isn’t disinfection being Spiroflow’s virtual
interaction
used more in the UK in the extends from
fight against Covid-19 machine demos
to pre-delivery
R ichard Little, Managing Director, Jenton
International asks why UV air disinfection is not
being used in the fight against Covid-19 especially
that recirculating air conditioning is turned off.
https://www.hse.gov.uk/coronavirus/equipment-
and-machinery/air-conditioning-and-ventilation.htm inspection and
when there is a convincing argument - backed by This is supported by the new government-
sound evidence - for using it to improve air in a
range of buildings and work environments including
doctors waiting rooms, schools, offices and food
issue film. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/
new-film-shows-importance-of-ventilation-to-
reduce-spread-of-covid-19
site tours
processing plants, as well as HVAC applications. There is no doubt that fresh air through an
Jenton International
has been promoting UV air
disinfection against bacteria
open window is best. Our proposition has been
that where fresh air isn’t available, or practical, in a
food factory for example, UV disinfection the next
F or powder handling and dry solids processing
experts, Spiroflow, embracing technology and
finding new ways to interact with both customers
and viruses for many years. best thing as you effectively ‘make your own fresh and prospects was essential to maintain business
UV itself has been used for air.’ momentum as the pandemic developed globally
disinfection applications for A McGill university paper published in the last year.
over 100 years and there is Lancet demonstrated in 2003 that UVC on its own The company started by offering virtual
a massive body of evidence in ducting in HVAC equipped offices could reduce demonstrations, via either Teams or Zoom
supporting it’s efficacy. It is sickness in buildings due to colds and flu by a platforms, utilising their test bay facilities located at
mainstream for air disinfec- useful 40%. This was WITHOUT all the hand- their Clitheroe-Lancs HQ. The space is fully
tion in HVAC in the USA, Asia Richard Little, Managing washing and mask wearing required during the equipped with a range of equipment, including
and Middle East with many Director, Jenton Interna- pandemic so it is logical that combinations will be mobile and static flexible screw conveyors (FSC) -
many installations in schools, tional synergistic. the mobile version featuring Spiroflow’s remote
hospitals, offices and homes. In addition, a 2020 paper from Signify monitoring system - SAM, various FSC tubes and
In the past, we have always been aston- shows what was achieved in tests using UVC spirals, aero mechanical and tubular drag conveyors,
ished at how unresponsive the European market disinfection of SARS-CoV-2 at Boston University. This as well as bulk bag fillers and bulk bag unloaders.
was in accepting the concept of simple wall units backs up previously calculated effects based on The test bay facility has also proved to be an ideal
for NHS doctor’s waiting rooms, schools etc. The UVC’s performance against SARS-CoV-1 and surro- venue, with the online demonstrations providing a
proven proposition was to stop people catching gates which proved to be correct. captivating alternative solution to on-site visits.
colds, flu and TB from each other – with regular It is evident that SARS-CoV-2 can be Spiroflow has since expanded their virtual
coverage on the BBC as a ‘new concept’ and easily disinfected with UV. Jenton’s products interaction to include full factory tours, engineering
papers published in The Lancet and other publica- supply more than enough UVC to disinfect any processes, SAM (Spiroflow Active Monitoring)
tions to support this. SARS-CoV-2 passing through to 99.99% and also demonstrations, comprehensive Factory Accept-
However, this is nothing to how surprised many other viruses and bacteria. Jenton has also ance Tests and Pre-Delivery Inspections for c
we are this year, especially now that airborne trans- developed modelling software to allow prediction ustomers to attend, albeit virtually. For free of charge
mission of SARS-CoV-2 has been highlighted, with of performance in different situations. testing and material trials offered by Spiroflow,
how reluctant UK state agencies are to use our Jenton is not a start-up taking advantage customers can either witness the proceedings live
simple and effective UV units in waiting rooms, but an expert in the development of high perform- online, via a recorded live link, or a video and test
schools and offices. Plus, we have much bigger UV ance UV disinfection systems, with patents, report can be forwarded in their absence. Addition-
disinfection systems for HVAC and food processing products and partnerships with companies like ally, Spiroflow’s service engineers and electrical
plants. Heraeus and Philips. Clearly UV disinfection can’t do software engineers have the capability to remotely
Fresh air is important for diluting everything but it can make an effective contribution. commission delivered equipment, which they
SARS-CoV-2 and reducing the risk of getting www.uvdisinfection.org.uk have been doing successfully for over 12 months
Covid-19. The HSE website clearly recommends now.
“Clearly the preference of course is to have
customers visit us here at Spiroflow and see their
equipment in person,” said Spiroflow Managing
Director, James Podevyn. “However, given the
restrictions created by the pandemic, we have
found that online and virtual demonstrations work
really well.
“Through real-time streaming video tech-
nology, we can give an engaging showcase of our
equipment, or deliver full blown factory tours. For
example, I’ve recently given a virtual factory insight
to our new sales representative in Egypt. I am happy
to do this for anyone, in any time-zone, anywhere
in the world.”
Spiroflow’s regional sales managers have
also benefitted from virtual engagement tools, by
actively offering consultative online forums to both
customers and prospects.
“Our general process knowledge is vast,”
added Podevyn. “For us to develop an understand-
ing for an application, we need to be able to
discuss both upstream and downstream. As such,
we are usually able to offer guidance on all forms of
material handling automation.”
Spiroflow has been a global leader in the
field of powder handling and dry bulk solids
processing for more than 45 years. To learn more,
Send your news to Terry Prior at visit spiroflow.com, email sales@spiroflow.com or
terryprior@innovationsfood.com call +44 (0)1200 422525 in the UK or +1 704
246 0900 in the US.
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Baker Perkins equipment industry 4.0 ready
T echnology ensuring equipment is Industry 4.0
Ready is being fitted as standard to all new
Baker Perkins machinery.
Industry 4.0 will allow Baker Perkins to predict when
key components need replacement. Intelligent
analysis of process performance and machine
Industry 4.0 harnesses data from all the condition will enable timely advice to be provided
machines, devices and sensors in any manufactur- on potential machine problems or service and parts
ing operation and enables them to communicate requirements, before they cause costly downtime.
with each other via the Internet to make informed Performance optimisation based on
and timely decisions. comparisons with similar machines will also be
Baker Perkins’ policy is to provide all possible.
machines ‘Industry 4.0 Ready’ to a level that allows The eWON Flexy modular router and data
interconnection with other systems via the Internet. gateway has been used for some time by Baker
The key unit is an eWON Flexy Gateway - a Perkins to dial into customer’s control systems
modular router and data gateway allowing linkage to anywhere in the world when they call for remote
remote devices with benefits based around data Industry 4.0 at work at Baker Perkins support. It has also been used in the remote
acquisition, handling and transmission. commissioning from the UK of a new extruder in
All systems will now sample and upload all included. India.
all data from the process equipment to a secure Innovative features include a unique Baker Industry 4.0 is a fast developing technol-
cloud or server, where it will be available to facilitate Perkins machine centre-lining system allowing ogy that manufacturers can tailor to suit their own
improved decision making. The major advantage operating parameters to be compared with unique situations. With equipment and systems
with simpler control systems is that analysis is being previous settings, and alerting supervisors to Industry 4.0 Ready, Baker Perkins is ideally
carried out on the process as a whole, rather than potential problems caused either by operator positioned to help customers, whatever the level of
discrete sections. Real time OEE (Overall Equipment changes or impending equipment failure. complexity required.
Effectiveness), trending and basic maintenance are The next step in the development of www.bakerperkins.com
PLANETA Q: we squared the circle
P LANETA is the MG2 best-selling continuous-
motion capsule filling machine designed for
medium and large productions. MG2 drive for
innovation never stops and, even on this model
of constant clear success, there is still, nevertheless,
some room for improvement that the internal team
of designers and the skilled technicians cannot miss.
By strengthening this capsule filling
machine qualities: from the modularity to the
various weight controls that can be installed, from
the user interface to ergonomics, an even more
performing capsule filler has been conceived that, at
the same time, can meet the specific needs of a
new market niche: PLANETA Q.
Innovative design, great flexibility and
ergonomics
The first novelty of PLANETA Q is the new
design, which is the result of more than 50 years of
MG2 experience in the development of capsule
filling technology.
In fact, a careful study of the operator- summarizes the leading features of MG2 high PLANETA Q is already available at the MG2
machine interaction has led to a more ergonomic technology which is now a standard for its showroom located at the production plant in
design that allows total accessibility to the machine customers all over the world. Pianoro. A personalised visit, onsite or online, can
to carry out routine operations, whether they consist Talking about flexibility, it is also possible to be arranged by contacting marketing@mg2.it.
in either actual production or maintenance combine multiple products inside the same capsule For more info: https://www.mg2.it/pro-
programs. thanks to two dosing units fitted in the machine. cessing/planetaq/
The machine edgy parts have been The net weight control is guaranteed, then,
reduced and the internal layout has been conceived by the great performance of the MG2 patented
by focusing on ergonomics. The safety guards are weight control systems, which comply with the
"gull-wing"-shaped and the empty capsule selector
SR/I is integrated into the machine, thus allowing
highest quality control standards required by
customers.
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for faster intervention by the operator.
5-7 July
The control panel is mobile, which allows OEB4 containment level NEC, Birmingham, UK
it to rotate around PLANETA Q at an angle of 180 PLANETA Q, unlike PLANETA, offers high-
degree, and it is equipped with a 21-inch touch- level containment standards. The machine, thanks
screen HMI developed ad hoc to make the control to its innovative design, complies with the OEB4 Advertising and editorial
of every operation user-friendly. The VPN connec- level, by ensuring maximum safety for both the
tion, then, allows faster remote access to ask for the operator and the environment, even while handling opportunities now available for
online technical assistance. Connectivity is also high-risk pharmaceutical products. May issue
enhanced thanks to the networking that has PLANETA Q is indeed equipped with
been designed for full integration with customers' gloves for safe access to the production area,
corporate network systems. special seals for the isolation of the operational area Contact: Terry Prior
With a production speed ranging from from the technical area, suction lances for dry
6,000 to 100,000 capsules/hour and a complete cleaning and wetting guns. Finally, there is the at
coverage of the product range – from powder to possibility of integrating the machine with state-of-
pellets, from low dosages of powders to liquids, the-art protection devices, such as high-containment
terryprior@innovationsfood.com
from tablets to microtablets – for both pharma- valves for product introduction and continuous liner
ceutical and nutraceutical products, PLANETA Q for sample collection.
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Key Technology introduces new automated
grading system for fresh green beans
K ey Technology, a member of the Duravant
family of operating companies, introduces a
new automated grading system for fresh green
beans. This turnkey solution automatically removes
defective green beans and foreign material (FM),
while also separating green beans in clusters or with
attached stems and then directing them for further
processing. This integrated grading solution,
consisting of Key’s Iso-Flo® vibratory and rotary
separation equipment combined with a VERYX®
digital sorter, significantly reduces labor require-
ments, increases throughput and achieves consis-
tent product quality, even during times of high
incoming defect rates.
“Prior to this development, most fresh
pack green bean lines had to rely extensively on
manual labor, which is expensive, hard to find and
often unreliable – packers need a better option.
With our new automated grading system, cus-
tomers are able to reduce the number of manual scenario – the packer maintains higher throughput VERYX features next-generation cameras
graders by up to 70 percent,” said Jeff Nielsen, Area rates with less labor for a lower ‘per box’ cost and and laser scanners that offer twice the resolution of
Sales Manager at Key. “Additionally, the system’s greater ‘per box’ profit,” said Nielsen. “The impact previous sensor technology to find smaller FM and
high throughput achieves faster grading and pack- on profitability as well as quality of life for operators, defects. Key’s unique Pixel Fusion™ technology
ing, handling the same number of loads in a shorter managers and employees is impressive. The result- combines pixel-level input from multiple cameras
period of time to create a shorter workday or work ing shorter work days reduce worker fatigue, and laser sensors, producing higher contrasts to find
week for the entire packing house. This enables the accidents and preventative maintenance. Packers even the most difficult-to-detect product conditions
grower to harvest and pack ahead of incoming often tell me that, for the first time in their lives, they and foreign materials. Intelligent air ejectors target
adverse weather conditions that can destroy his feel like they have control over what they’re send- each object at the optimal location to cleanly
crops and lower his pack-out rates.” ing to their customers.” separate it from the product stream without inad-
This automated grading system removes VERYX is equipped with Key’s powerful vertently removing surrounding objects, maximizing
product with defects such as tip rot, wind scars and information analytics software, which collects data both product quality and yield. VERYX is available in
wormhole damage as well as a wide range of FM about every object flowing through the sorter. The different inspection widths to satisfy a range of
including rocks, insects and animal parts, glass, segmented data can be used to profile incoming capacity requirements.
metal, cardboard, corn cobs and roots, cotton stalks, field loads in terms of its quality and defect rates. In addition to VERYX, this versatile grading
peanuts and more. The Iso-Flo vibratory feed These quality profiles can be used to manage system can be configured with a variety of vibratory
shakers ensure good product spread while the payment plans for growers. Insight into the product and mechanical solutions to optimize overall
rotary separator removes small particles and small condition of individual loads is also valuable for system performance. Key’s Iso-Flo® shakers can be
FM. The VERYX digital sorter separates incoming understanding the impact of various field locations designed to remove small, broken and curved
product into three streams. The ‘accept’ stream and growing practices on the quality of the green beans. A PSG separator combined with an
sends good green beans with no clusters or stems beans that come into the line for packing. integrated Iso-Flo feeding shaker can size the
on to final inspection and packaging. A second sort Inspecting the product entirely in air, Key’s product by length and diameter to remove short
stream is dedicated to green beans in clusters or belt-fed VERYX sorter is ideal for products with and thin green beans, as well as other small objects
with attached stems, which are directed for further challenging shapes like green beans. The sorter’s such as insects, loose stems, soil and small rocks.
processing to recover more good beans. A third sort LED lighting system is designed to minimize Robust and long lasting, Key’s vibratory and
stream collects green beans with defects and FM, shadows for accurate inspection of each green bean mechanical systems enhance sanitation with
which go to waste. and detection of stems, product clusters and any features such as open designs, fully-welded frames,
“With manual packing, packers must staff defects that may appear on the surface of the bean. stainless steel bed surfaces, oil-free drives and more.
their grading lines for the highest incoming defect Positioning the inspection sensors away from Key manufactures equipment in both the
rates. When defect rates spike, it causes ‘per box’ product splatter sustains accurate inspection U.S. and Europe and supports its customers world-
costs to increase, supply to tighten, prices to go up throughout long production cycles. VERYX is wide through its extensive sales and SupportPro
and the hourly throughput to drop to a crawl. Key’s designed to run unattended during normal opera- service network. For more information, visit
integrated solution including VERYX flips this tion. www.key.net.
Cost effective injecting contributes to the bottom line
I dentifying equipment which can help to further
automate food processing has never been more
important. Whether large or small, processors are
applications. The comprehensive range ensures
there is an option to suit all customers, from retail
butchers right through to medium and large-scale
and effective brine filtration system, with a brine
agitation feature for heavy ingredients and full
control of the brine temperature. This latter capabil-
discovering new ways to improve productivity which processing operations. ity is particularly important to achieve industry best
fit hand-in-hand with their traditional methods. In James Radcliffe is Divisional Manager of In- practice for meat processing and all machines now
terms of profitability, a quick return on investment terfood Systems. He comments – “Henneken is a have a facility to capture and store live data on a
(ROI) remains one of the most important factors in German company with extensive experience in daily basis to provide full traceability.
the decision-making process and in Henneken food machinery engineering and continues to build All injectors within the range are fully
injectors there is a cost-effective option which can on an impressive track-record in research and compliant with the latest UK PUWER (Provision and
make a significant contribution. development. The build quality for which the Use of Work Equipment Regulations) requirements.
The Henneken range is available in the UK company is renowned with its tumbler business has Radcliffe concludes – “control at all stages
and Ireland from Interfood Technology. The been carried through to the injectors but at a very is paramount in achieving a consistent product.
injectors are offered in widths from 350mm to competitive price-point.” Henneken recognise this with all their machines but
650mm with numerous configurations to optimise The range offers accurate and consistent especially with the injector range. Many injectors are
pressure, speed and temperature. The injectors can results to guarantee product quality, ensuring the used in isolation, particularly in smaller enterprises,
be used with all bone-in and boneless primals brine is evenly distributed throughout the product. but the range can also be easily integrated into
for pork, bacon, beef, lamb, chicken and fish The injectors are also characterised by their efficient larger volume existing lines.”
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New dates for Remote On-line machinery
the UK Food & commisioning and start-up
Drink Shows B aker Perkins has developed the capability to
remotely commission and start-up new unit
that this technology will continue to be used even
after things return to normal.
machines throughout the world. Engineers and The MPX50 extruder in India is now in full
F ollowing the announcement of the third
lockdown and the rollout of the vaccine, the UK
Food & Drink Shows comprising Food & Drink Expo,
process technologists in the UK work with the
customer’s engineers using video links and software
access to provide step-by-step guidance through the
production: a video link allowed step-by-step
guidance from our technician in the UK to the
customer’s engineer on-site. This facility allowed
Farm Shop & Deli Show, The Ingredients Show, process. Baker Perkins technicians to remotely assist during
Foodex, National Convenience Show and The Most unit machines can be remotely commissioning / start-up, and then provide ongoing
Forecourt Show have been postponed until 5-7 July commissioned with system access allowing Baker support when required, with the ability to evaluate
2021. Perkins’ engineers to monitor machine performance and give advice to solve problems and improve
The UK Food & Drink Shows promise to via software and video links providing visual performance throughout the machine’s life.
be a hotbed of positivity and celebration reuniting information. This information is supplemented Remote commissioning is an extension of
over 1000 leading brands, relishing a return to live by audio descriptions from the customer’s staff. existing capabilities where, with the customer’s
action providing the largest, most important event of Operator training can also be carried out on-line. permission, Baker Perkins is able to log in to a
its type in 2021. Commissioning, start-up and training costs machine regardless of location and, providing there
Andrew Reed, Managing Director, Events and time can all be significantly reduced as is access to the Internet, carry out fault-finding and
& Exhibitions for William Reed, commented: “The engineers do not have to leave Baker Perkins’ software updates.
COVID-19 pandemic has tested our business as it office in the UK. It is intended to widen the service This feature allows Baker Perkins to
has the businesses of our exhibitors and visitors and to production systems. modify equipment functionality, including the
we’re delighted we have managed to secure new Remote support of an extruder installation options to add upstream and downstream equip-
dates in July at the NEC.” in India used an industrial router mounted in the ment to the existing control. These alterations can
“No one is better placed or more experi- control panel, which enabled remote PLC access via be made with minimal cost,
enced to deliver safe and inspiring live events, and a Wi-Fi VPN connection. The router is now fitted as Crucially, the secure and certificated VPN
no other event in 2021 will have the laser guided standard to all new Baker Perkins machines but can- connection does not have to be permanent and
sector focus, breadth of exhibitors, content and not be used without the customer granting access. does not require interaction with customer IT
innovation. We look forward to the summer as a This extruder was installed at Asian Paints PPG. systems. Customer security is not compromised
time of great celebration, of new ways of thinking, Sarang Powar, Senior Manager Engineering as access to their internal networks is not
new products, new attitudes and a new start for our says, “Baker Perkins is a solution oriented expert required and there is no inter-connectivity with
industry. We can’t wait to once again welcome in extruders: Asian Paints PPG has been a long- customer IT systems.
exhibitors and visitors to the NEC in Birmingham.” standing customer of Baker Perkins. They Other additional benefits are that
William Reed has worked closely with the have been an invaluable resource especially the system can gather and store up to 20
Association of Event Organisers (AEO) in develop- during the pandemic, when the MPX50 days’ worth of extruder process data. This
ing the industry wide AllSecure Standards, designed extruder was remotely commis- can then be accessed remotely for
to provide the highest levels of hygiene and safety, sioned seamlessly with the analysis or extraction. Baker Perkins
allowing its shows to operate effectively and safely Ewon Module.” technicians can evaluate extruder process
according to Government and local authority This machine was data and advise on improvements to
guidance. commissioned at the height of overall equipment effectiveness (OEE),
the COVID-19 Pandemic, when or identify the causes of production
For more information on exhibiting at the international travel was severely problems.
shows or registering interest as a visitor, email: restricted. However, the potential to By comparison, standard platforms
EXHIBITIO NS & CONFERENCES
julie.adlington@wrbm.com reduce the cost and time required to offer a maximum of 10 days data logging.
commission unit machines suggest www.bakerperkins.com
8-11 June 2021 28-30 September 2021 14-19 May 2022
EXPOPACK MEXICO 2021 FACHPACK 2021 IFFA 2022
Mexico City, Mexico Nuremburg, Germany Frankfurt, Germany
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8-10 June 2021 4-8 Oct 2021 14-16 June 2022
PROPAK CAPE 2021 DRINKTEC 2021 EXPO GUADALAJARA
Cape Town International Convention Centre Messe München, Germany EXPO Guadalajara
Cape Town, South Africa www.drinktec.com www.expopackguadalajara.com.mx
www.propakcape.co.za 23-26October 2022
7-10 December 2021 PACKEXPO 2022
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FOODEX 2021 Brussels Expo, Belgium www.packexpo.com
NEC, Birmingham, UK www.labelexpo-europe.com
www.foodex.co.uk 22-24 October 2022
22-23 March 2022 süedback 2022
21-24 September 2021 PACKEXPO EAST Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
LABELEXPO EUROPE 2021 Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia www.messe-stuttgart.de/suedback/en/
Brussels Expo, Belgium PA, USA
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PACKEXPO 2022
27-29 September 2021 12-14 May 2022 Chicago, USA
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Solenis and Schoeller Allibert revolutionises pallet
Diversey sign global market with repairable range
partnership
agreement that R etailers, food processors and manufacturers
can bring greater cost-effectiveness and health
and safety benefits to their warehousing and
logistics operations with a new, game-changing,
adds significant repairable rackable pallet range from Schoeller
Allibert.
value to the food BaYoPal® is a heavy-duty, sustainable,
plastic solution for those operating in the retail, food,
beverage, agriculture and industrial manufacturing
and beverage industries. Built from a collection of robust compo-
nents that can be completely replaced, the range
industry has been designed to withstand the rigours of
today's fast-paced supply chains.
“BaYoPal is a unique and exciting innova-
S olenis, a leading manufacturer of specialty
chemicals, has signed a global partnership
agreement with Diversey, a world leader in the
tion which truly changes the game for warehousing
and logistics operations in terms of cost, health and
safety,” said Jon Walkington, Retail and System
resistant and comprises multiple components
making it hard to break but easy to repair!”
Walkington added
hygiene, cleaning and infection prevention industry. Integrator Sales Director at Schoeller Allibert UK. Each component of the pallet – top deck,
With immediate effect, Diversey will become “Other plastic pallets on the market, if runners, and patented bayonets – can be easily
Solenis’ new distribution partner for its complete broken, are either damaged beyond repair or have replaced. Additionally, the novel design of the
portfolio of water and process treatment chemicals to be repaired by a specialist third party. Even when bayonet enables it to be sacrificial to protect more
to the food and beverage industry. repaired in this way, the physical characteristics of expensive components from damage.
“This partnership with Diversey represents the pallet often change and future strength and As supply chains strive for increased
another milestone in our history. The combination performance cannot be tested or assured operational efficiency, agility and profitability,
of Solenis’ extensive portfolio of water treatment “Pallets, by virtue, hold hundreds if not BaYoPal is conveyor-friendly and built to ISO
chemistries, equipment and technical expertise with thousands of kilogrammes of product, up to standards allowing easy integration and making it
Diversey’s cleaning and sanitation solutions, in 6000kg in the case of BayoPal. With repairs carried ideal for next-generation automated warehouses.
addition to the channel to market they offer, will be out externally, often outside of an automated or BaYoPal offers static load capabilities of
a great asset to the food and beverage industry,” similarly controlled process, end-users are not only 6,000kg with a dynamic load capacity of 1,500kg -
said John Panichella, Chief Executive Officer, Solenis. risking damage to product should the pallet fail but an increase on previous pallet designs – and its
“We look forward to strengthening our commitment also compromising the safety of the operator. By optimal top deck design adds rigidity for stable crate
and providing value through a holistic approach to comparison, BaYoPal is designed to be impact stacking. Corner ribs help withstand impact in harsh
our food and beverage customers globally.” warehousing environments and speed up shrink
“We are very pleased to combine film wrapping for faster order preparation and
Diversey’s talented commercial team, and our shipping.
revolutionary cleaning, engineering and service Walkington added: “As far as we know,
portfolio, together with Solenis’ world-class solutions BaYoPal is the only pallet that can be repaired to
for the benefit of all of our customers. This new its original structure and performance. This is a
partnership has come to fruition as we announce solution that has been missing for years and
Diversey’s strategy relaunch, reflecting our mission Schoeller Allibert is delighted to finally bring this
to continue to create enhanced value for our robust and durable solution to market. It brings
customers. It represents an important step in added value and significantly increases health and
delivering solutions that ensure their processes are safety in the warehouse.”
operationally efficient, sustainable and - along with The company is already trialling a recycled
their products - hygienically safe.” said Ruud Verheul, composite version of BaYoPal to further support its
Global President, Food & Beverage Division, environmental and circular economy commitments.
Diversey. “The combination of our local expertise To find out more about the latest
across the globe and Solenis’ global manufacturing innovations from Schoeller Allibert, please visit
footprint and technical support, means we will be www.schoellerallibert.com/uk.
able to offer customers an unmatched level of
service.”
The Right Mix D eveloping a liquid mixing process requires
specialist expertise, whether manual or auto-
matic in operation. Factors such as solids suspen-
stages in compliance with EHEDG and ASME BPE
guidelines.
Operating in industries where qualification,
sion, distribution and shear sensitivity determine traceability and full documentation is paramount,
the type of agitation, blending, or mixing required. Axium provides full traceability dossiers which can
Positioning of the mixer, access, temperature control include materials certification, borescope direct view
and CIP requirements must be considered, along and video record, welder qualifications, weld maps,
with risk assessments at the design stage to ensure logs, dye penetrant, pressure testing, ferroxyl
compliance with directives such as PED or ATEX, testing, TSE certification and Approvals.
and appropriate CE markings or Notified Body As a leading UK based Hygienic Engineer-
approvals. ing company, Axium Process specialises in hygienic
Axium Process specialises in all aspects of process systems and precision fabrications, offering
liquid processing, including the development and a complete engineering service that encompasses
design of hygienic mixing vessels and processing Stainless Steel, Hastelloy, and Aluminium alloys.
skids, from a simple blending skid up to a full-scale The company’s reputation for delivering innovative
automatic PLC controlled mixing system. In-house solutions has been built on, responsiveness,
operations include welding, fabrication, mechanical reliability, and engineering excellence.
and electro-polishing, with quality control at all www.axiumprocess.com
The August 2021 issue will be previewing the drinktec 2021 in Germany and the
PPMA show in Birmingham on September 29 - October 1
Contact terryprior@innovationsfood.com
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Don’t ignore the workhorse machines in
creating a successful sausage or burger
ance values the material offers and is the reason it
I t is an oft-quoted adage that a sausage or burger
is only as good as its ingredients. While that is true,
is employed to this day by the Germany-based
business.
it does not take account of the importance of how In addition to the solid grey cast iron stand,
those ingredients are prepared. the K+G Cutmix bowl cutters feature an all-round
A crucial contributor to a good quality stainless steel casing to further ensure exceptional
product is the preparation. Bowl cutters, mixers and hygienic design, protection and durability, even
grinders are all workhorses in that process so under the most arduous and demanding of
ensuring that the right equipment is chosen for a conditions. Smooth operation is provided through
given application is important. Available from robust design and simple, intuitive control, with
Interfood’s dedicated ‘Preparation Division’ are bowl hand-cut, sloping surfaces for easy cleaning and
cutters from K+G Wetter. One of the features which optimum hygiene. High productivity is achieved by
makes the range stand out from the crowd is its cast the advanced bowl design with its raised edge One of the most popular options from K+G Wetter
iron frame. While previously widely adopted by which allows very high fill levels without overflow, is the MW U200 mixer grinder. Simon Jubb is
manufacturers to achieve a robust performance, low while variable adjustment of the cutting space via Interfood’s Preparation Division Manager. He says –
vibration, reliability and longevity, K+G Wetter is now the removable baffle plate ensures high quality “One of the keys to the success of the MW U200 is
the only manufacturer that continues to adopt this cutting. that the mixer and grinder are completely separate
approach. The fact that cast iron framed machines Controlling temperature (typically to below from each other. This ensures that in the first step all
are still in operation after many years in food 5°C) during chopping/mixing of sausage and burger the material is mixed into a uniform quality
processing operations is testament to the perform- ingredients is also important in achieving a homogenous mass before the grinding process
successful end product. The Cutmix Series employs takes place. In the mixer, there are no dead-spaces
a temperature sensor located in the cutting space to and a hydraulic discharge flap enables fast empty-
provide the most accurate detection. ing of the mixer hopper. Synchronous and reverse
Mixer/grinders are also extensively rotation is possible in both directions and simple
employed in producing sausage and burger mix. operation is achieved via a swivelling touchscreen.”
Integrated
solutions for
plant-based
Safe cutting with production
new compact U nderstanding individual machines, coupled
with how they integrate and contribute across a
products are one of the biggest growth areas and
are becoming an increasingly common feature on
bandsaw food production line, is a philosophy on which
Interfood has built its reputation. Through the
company’s Divisions-based approach, specific
retailers’ shelves. They are produced from chilled
texturised plant-based components with meat-like
characteristics, designed to offer a similar bite,
expertise is provided in a number of areas, backed succulence and flavour as chicken, pork, beef and
A new compact version of the popular Astech
SRA Bandsaw is now available in the UK and
by an understanding of how equipment integrates
to optimise production. That reputation has thus far
even duck. The PowerHeater provides the perfect
process for creating such products.”
Ireland from Interfood Technology. been built primarily around meat applications but, In addition to supplying individual
The launch of the bandsaw follows with the ever-increasing focus on plant-based foods, machines, Interfood offers complete lines, with
market research which highlighted demand for a that same approach is being applied in this growing seamless integration. Nethercot recognises the
machine with a smaller footprint. Like its bigger sector of the food industry. importance of integration in a successful food
brother, the SRA Compact offers automatic cutting Richard Nethercot, Group Divisional production line and continues - “Whether it’s meat
of both frozen and fresh bone-in or boneless Manager at Interfood, comments – “If we take or plant-based products, ensuring that machines
produce. Flexible programming offers a range of preparation and mixing, for example, it doesn’t work effectively together is crucial for efficiency and
variables with the capacity to store up to 50 cutting matter if the ingredients are meat or plant-based. productivity. Cooking, grilling, slicing and end of line
recipes for meat, fish and other products. With its You need to consider the needs of a given process operations - including x-ray, metal detection and
completely enclosed cutting area, the SRA Compact in selecting what machine is best placed to do the packing - are equally as important in vegetarian and
ensures optimum safety in a machine which job but a good quality mix, with a consistent end vegan products as they are in meat. A good
measures just 2110 x 1295 x 2000mm. result, is the goal whatever the starting point. example of how slicing and packing can be
Richard Nethercot is Group Divisional “There are, of course, machines which are integrated is the wePACK thermoformer from
Manager, Low Risk, Butchery Division, at Interfood. particularly suited to plant-based applications. A Weber, specifically designed for slicing applications.
He comments – “for some food processors, good example is the PowerHeater which is now When combined with a slicer and automated
optimising space has always been a challenge but being used in a number of plant-based production loading solution from the Weber range, seamless
with the need for social distancing, it has become a facilities throughout the UK. Fresh chilled vegan line control and performance is assured.”
consideration for even more. Consequently, finding
ways in which automated processes can be
performed by machines with a smaller footprint has
taken on greater significance. This new compact SRA
offers the performance often associated with much
larger machines, with impressive statistics regarding
production per operator.”
High quality cuts to a precise thickness are www.interfoodtechnology.co.uk
generated through adjustable speed control, with
safe and ease of operation ensured through a user-
friendly interface.
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Shaping the puzzle for quality
formed products with GEA
F
ormed meat products are big business. process cannot be underestimated. Regardless of early. GEA has developed a range of equipment for
Burgers and chicken nuggets dominate the the forming technology used, it is often the accurate and effective mixing including the GEA
market, but tastes are changing. One of the upstream process of preparing the raw mix that has CutMaster, GEA PowerGrind and GEA ProMix.
challenges for food manufacturers is the the biggest impact upon the success of operations
increased consumer demand for a variety of clean further down the line. The mixture must be carefully Test before you invest
label products, as well as fish and vegetarian prepared upstream with the right balance of Naturally, before any decisions are made,
options, and all at prices that consumers consider to ingredients at the right temperature and viscosity, to food manufacturers need reassurance that any
be good value. feed efficiently into the forming equipment. equipment purchased will prove to be a profitable
Ensuring the highest possible quality Manufacturers sometimes make the mistake of investment. Feasibility studies, process improve-
products within budget limitations, whilst continu- trying to mix all the ingredients together in one go. ments and R&D tests all need to continue, even
ally innovating to meet consumer demand, can be However, some ingredients, such as starches, are during the current COVID crisis. Tests are carried
made more challenging by the fact that creating only effective during cooking and can inhibit the out at the GEA Technology Center in Bakel, The
perfectly formed food products is a very precise absorption of water if added too Netherlands, which remains fully up and
technical process. Rather like a jigsaw puzzle, every running. Customers are welcome to visit
part of the process must be perfectly the center for tests, but if this isn’t possible
aligned and in place in order to due to travel restrictions or company rules,
complete the picture successfully. GEA experts can carry out tests at a
With over half a century’s worth distance, after which results are collected
of experience when it comes to forming, and a test report including videos, pictures
leading supplier of food processing and, if possible, samples are shipped.
equipment GEA has developed a pack- Alternatively, ‘live’ interactive testing can
age of information based on six key also be arranged.
elements, with the aim of demystifying
this multi-faceted process and highlighting Passion for Excellence
the support GEA can provide to manufac- Rather than simply supplying
turers. equipment, GEA prides itself on its
passionate approach and knowledge-
Application know-how able staff, and has developed long term
GEA’s vast experience in formed working relationships with food manu-
product processing has enabled the facturers around the globe, supporting
company to develop creative ways of over- them in providing excellence at every
coming the technical challenges that can stage of production
occur. For example, to ensure the best
possible yields, the required level of Service
moisture must be retained within formed Any investment made in
products. Water also acts as a carrier for GEA’s equipment is supported by a
salts and other additives which extend shelf long-term relationship, and a network of
life and enhance flavour, texture, colour service engineers and stocks of spare
and binding properties. However, binding parts are available around the world.
water into chicken mass is often the one Denmark-based producer of cooked
aspect of forming that can prove the most chicken products Danpo installed a fully
difficult. To overcome this, GEA has automated chicken nugget line from
developed technology which mixes the GEA, expanding its ‘Your Chicken’ brand.
ingredients in near vacuum conditions. Product Technical Manager Per Ulrik
This helps to open up the meat cells Jørgensen commented: “I like working
thereby improving the water retention of with GEA, I can speak to people and they
chicken. understand what I am talking about. They
provide a round-the-clock service with fast,
Equipment and Innovation easy solutions to improve the line
Now into its ninth generation capacity or performance.”
of forming equipment, GEA offers two A new digital channel which
primary production methods for formed allows customers to access a range of
products. Plate forming for low-medium services for their equipment, GEA
production levels, for example using its Advance is now also being piloted. This
MultiFormer machine, and rotary forming new digital solution will allow GEA to
for high speed production of long-run modernize the way service colleagues
standard products, such as with the GEA interact with customers, allowing for rapid
MaxiFormer. Versatility, capacity, yield, ordering of spare parts and real-time
hygiene, sustainability and, above all, access to technical documentation.
product quality have been the key drivers
in the development of GEA’s equipment,
innovating designs over the years in a
continual quest to streamline processes
using the latest technology, meeting and
exceeding customer expectations.
It’s all in the mix
The importance of getting all
factors well controlled early on in the www.gea.com
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