Danish Food Tech Group joins Gulfood Manufacturing 2015

DANISH Food Tech Group, which offers a wide range of products and services comprising consultancy services and processing engineering, process and packaging equipment, cleaning systems, and food safety solutions, represents 41 Danish suppliers at Gulfood Manufacturing 2015.

Ten of its member companies will join Gulfood Manufacturing 2015, namely Cabinplant A/S, Danfoss A/S, Dansensor A/S, Detectronic A/S, DSS, Hans Jensen Engineering, In-Mix Flow Technology, Jeros A/S, Jimco A/S, and Vikan A/S.

The companies will present their latest products and services at the Pavilion of Denmark in hall 3, concourse 1. 

Jimco A/S debuts compact disinfection system

Jimco A/S will launch the FLO-D Mini System at Gulfood Manufacturing.  The company, which has been developing and manufacturing air and water purification systems since 1993, adopts its patented UV-C technology to ensure effective disinfection using ultraviolet light. It will highlight this technology,  which has received the EU Environmental Prize and is currently being used in  commercial kitchens, hospitals, supermarkets, and private homes worldwide, at stand C3-37, hall 3, concourse 1.  

The FLO-D Mini System is a mobile disinfection solution that facilitates automatic and chemical-free disinfection of production areas. It allows food manufacturers to avoid microorganisms such as listeria and salmonella, making it suitable for use in surfaces and food processing environments with high temperatures or humidity where contamination of grain, seeds, or spices is a problem  

The solution is based on the existing FLO-D system commonly used in the food processing industry.

According to Jimmy K. Larsen, CEO of Jimco A/S, the system ensures effective disinfection and enables food companies to safeguard themselves against unfortunate microorganisms.

“Tests performed in collaboration with the University of Southern Denmark document that FLO-D breaks down listeria and salmonella microorganisms in large production facilities to almost nothing,” Mr. Larsen added.

“Normally, it requires a manual treatment to disinfect surfaces. With the technology, FLO-D Mini, the process is totally automated. You achieve more effective disinfection while saving manpower, water, chemicals, and energy. In addition, you prevent corrosion and avoid discharging chlorinated sewage. Usually, you are able to cut down labor costs and resources, so that return of investment is usually possible in less than one year,” he stated further.

DSS introduces water recovery system

DSS, a Tetra Pak company and the only membrane filtration supplier in the dairy industry, will present turnkey solutions for water recovery.

The solution aims to help the dairy industry reduce the need for water without compromising quality levels. With high-quality water being a scarce and therefore expensive resource, particularly in the Middle East, the dairy industry has yet to enjoy the benefits derived from water recovering during production.  While ingredients recovery is already being carried out, the recovery of excess water has yet to be included in the process. 

According to Orla Nissen, sales director at DSS, “When you are producing, for example, feta cheese, high-quality water is a necessary ingredient. Since it comes at a very high price, there is a demand in the market for technology that is able to recover water from the production.” 

Nissen said that whey, minerals, and protein from the production are usually recovered and sold for animal feed in the Middle East. "In this process, a lot of water is being extracted as well but it is not being recovered in a way that makes it suitable for use in food production,” Nissen added.

“Water is regulated by legislation and you have to make sure that the recovered water has the right quality and does not contaminate the next production. But if you can recover water, it is possible to minimize the expenses for buying new water and this is a huge advantage to the dairy industry, that can cut down costs and still produce dairy products at the highest quality,” Nissen stated further.

DSS, which will display its latest solutions at stand B3-34 at the Pavilion of Denmark in hall 3, is a leading supplier of membrane filtration technology to the global dairy industry. Established in 2000, it supplies more than 500 membrane filtration systems for various applications around the world. 

Jeros introduces washers suitable for food safety

Jeros will showcase its latest line of industrial washers at stand B3-36 in hall 3, concourse 1.

The company, which designs and produces industrial washers for the food industry worldwide, offers washers that enable a more thorough washdown of equipment at less downtime.

The Danish manufacturer of industrial washers is boosting its presence in the Middle East in line with growing demand for food safety and cost-effective equipment. According to Jeros CEO Evita Rosdahl, more food segments and companies are evolving in the Middle East.

“Generally, the Middle Eastern food industry is growing. The market has a large tradition of processed products like dates and nuts, and those companies seek to increase their efficiency using LEAN-processes for example.”  

Ms. Rosdahl noted that the growing dairy segment is inviting large corporations such as Pepsi Co., Kraft Foods, and Nestle to start production in the Middle East. "They have huge demands for food safety because they have a global press crisis on their hands if their food is infected with bacteria,” she added.

Washers are faster to use and secure safe handling of expensive equipment, said Ms. Rosdahl.

"The washers clean at the exact temperature required, which is important to maintain a good hygienic environment and they are ergonomically designed with, for example, trolleys so that employees do not have to lift equipment by hand,” she said.

“The Middle East have high food safety standards, meaning that equipment has to be washed frequently. A multi weighing scale, for example, has several scale pans that need to be washed separately. These scale pans are expensive, and it takes a lot of time if employees have to wash them manually,” Ms Rosdahl stated further.

Established in 1963 in Odense/Denmark, Jeros has more than 50 years of experience in the development, production, and sales of industrial washers for the global market.

Danfoss A/S offers new refrigeration system

Danfoss A/S, one of the world’s leading suppliers of innovative and energy-efficient solutions, will introduce new products for the farm-to-fork process in supermarkets and stores at Gulfood Manufacturing 2015.

The company's exhibits at stand B3-38, Pavilion of Denmark in hall 3, concourse 1 will include the ERC21x new temperature controller, ICF valve station, and a new addition to the Adap-Kool family.

The new products enable 15 percent to 20 percent energy savings compared with conventional cold stores. Designed to address challenges faced in the Middle East in keeping food refrigerated, they are designed to ensure food safety and energy reduction for storeowners, reduce downtime, and cut maintenance costs and operational expenditure.

According to Naveen Sivakumar, regional senior marketing manager, TMA, Danfoss, the Adap-Kool solution included several control solutions specifically developed for the optimization of refrigeration systems. It coordinates data, including temperature data for logging and alarms, suction pressure, and defrosting, to and from the individual refrigeration controllers to ensure healthy and sustainable stores. It also offers up to 33 percent energy saving in refrigeration systems alone.

“We have developed efficient refrigeration systems that enhance performance and reduce total life cycle costs for supermarkets and stores. The solutions help to ensure fresh, healthy food and minimize the energy expenditure,” Sivakumar said. 

Sivakumar added: “All of our new products are designed to be easy to clean. Further, they are applicable with most products, such as dairy, fish, bakery, vegetables, and fruits. Because of the high cost of land in Dubai, the products are compactly designed to ensure small footprints.”  

Detectronic A/S unveils Euro Line Metal Detector

Detectronic A/S will launch its Euro Line Metal Detector at the exhibition.

Designed for the Middle Eastern markets, the metal detector is a robust, reliable, and cost-efficient standard solution for small and medium-sized productions. Made of stainless steel, it can be used in both wet and dry food industries.

“The standardized detector is ideal for producers who want a highly reliable and solid machine that detects even the smallest metallic contaminants, such as stainless steel and nonferrous and ferrous metals,” said managing director Brian Poulsen.

The Euro Line Metal Detector is applicable at the end of the production line, to control the final pack before it is shipped to supermarkets and consumers. It is 1 meter long and has three different bandwidths and four different head sizes, said Mr. Poulsen.

“The new metal detector is available at a lower cost than the more sophisticated detection systems as it is a standardized high-quality, hygiene-friendly, and very robust product. This secures low costs of acquisition and ownership,” he further stated. 

Undetected metal in food can destroy an entire production line or result in removal from supermarket shelves, both of which are costly for the food producer and retailers.

“We experience a demand for simple metal detectors from small to midsize productions in the Middle East. Therefore, we have designed a metal detector for companies that need metal detection to secure their production without having to configure it into a larger detection system,” said Mr. Poulsen.

Detectronic A/S, which has been in the metal detection industry since 1986, produces metal detectors, check weighers, and X-ray systems for food-related industries. It handles production in Denmark but maintains sales and distributor operations globally. 

The company will present its latest line of innovative products at stand C3-31 at the Pavilion of Denmark in hall 3, concourse 1.