Come and see the latest in food processing and packaging

Foodtech Packtech is a must-attend event for all packaging, food processing and food development professionals.

• What: Foodtech Packtech
• When: 25-27 September 2012
• Where: ASB Showgrounds, Auckland
• Online registration for free entry: www.foodtechpacktech.co.nz

New Zealand’s biennial Foodtech Packtech exhibition gives food sector professionals the opportunity to come face to face with the experts behind the key innovations entering the New Zealand and Australian markets. The event will showcase the freshest ideas, latest technologies and the newest developments entering the food technology and packaging technology market from more than 180 prominent suppliers. A series of development and business seminars will also run, and Foodtech Packtech 2012 is endorsed and supported by the Packaging Council of New Zealand, the New Zealand Institute of Food Science and Technology, and Plastics New Zealand.

Many exhibitors are keeping secret for now what visitors will see, but some are prepared to offer a teaser or two into the products and services they’ll have on their stands. You can rest assured that there will be plenty of extra-tempting show specials on some of these, too. No matter your business or interest, there will be something to pique your interest at Foodtech Packtech 2012.

D&L Packaging’s Digby Morton says visitors to their stand will see a few interesting technologies. “We are offering the latest in shelf life boosting (SLB) technology, including vacuum packaging, tray sealing/packing, skin packing and thermoforming, and the latest tray lidding barrier films. These technologies greatly extend shelf life to most fresh food products, while maintaining the quality and freshness of the food and all without the need of additives. Clearly there are great advantages for both food producers and consumers.

“We’ll also be demonstrating shrink label application equipment and showcasing some of our latest shrink sleeve/shrink label applicators. There will be lots of shrink labels and shrink tamper sleeve examples on our stand so visitors to the show can see some of the best examples of this technology.

“Odour control technology is another area of huge interest to the sector and many others. We have a brand new, never seen before range of products for odour control. This product is an odour absorber unlike anything else on the market. Our product actually absorbs the odour and does not simply mask the odour by creating clouds of perfumed mist. This product can be used in virtually any building, vehicle, rubbish bin or enclosed area where foul odour is a problem and it will not just mask the odour, but absorb it and eliminate it.”

Spain’s Hiperbaric will present its complete range of integrated high-pressure equipment for the first time at Foodtech Packtech 2012. “Hiperbaric is a benchmarking and leading global supplier of high-pressure processing (HPP) equipment for the food industry, and is presenting its fully integrated range of machinery at Foodtech Packtech together with its regional partner Scanz Technologies Ltd,” says Tony Rumbold of Scanz.

“Hiperbaric is currently the only manufacturer of high-pressure processing machines offering a whole range of integrated equipment. Hiperbaric will also introduce its latest developments and improvements in HPP wear part and spare part design, which are allowing a consistent decrease in cycle and production costs together with a maximisation of the availability of HPP units and diminishing down times.”

Another exhibitor, Intralox, understands just how critical reliable conveyance is to food processors, says Tomoko Sacks. “Our innovative conveying solutions for improving food safety, increasing package handling capabilities and increasing productivity have made radical improvements to our customers’ operations. Intralox’s comprehensive approach to food-safe conveyance includes the right choice of belt and components including ThermoDrive and SeamFree beltings that offer the most time-efficient and cost-effective means of ensuring hygienic conveyance solutions: the Intralox FoodSafe Team’s food safety consulting service; hygienic conveyance design guidelines; and thorough cleaning process management support.”

Foodtech Packtech is a trade-only event with free entry for those who register online at www.foodtechpacktech.co.nz.