Company profiles
Thermal processing - 7th International conference - 13-14 June 2012
Campden BRI, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, GL55 6LD, UK
Ellab
For over 60 years, Ellab have been a leading manufacturer of Thermal Validation Solutions for the food, pharmaceutical and medical industries. Ellab provide complete solutions for measuring, recording, monitoring and validating critical parameters of thermal processing. Ellab equipment is CE-approved, ISO certified and manufactured according to international standards, the software packages are validated according to GAMP, and the measuring results are approved by EU-Regulations, FDA/USDA and other regulatory authorities worldwide. Ellab are delighted to be supporting the Campden BRI 7th Thermal Processing International Conference and look forward to meeting the many delegates who will attend and assisting with any queries that may arise.
Holmach Ltd
Holmach Ltd was founded in 1974 for the provision of processing solutions - mainly in thermal and vegetable processing. In the last ten years, Holmach has specialised to become the leading dedicated provider of thermal processing solutions in Great Britain.
Holmach's area of expertise covers all kinds of in-container processing, from ready meals and sauces to rice and pasta. Recent installation include a line for chilled soups, autoclaves for chilled ready meals, ambient snacks in plastic bowls and ethnic sauces in glass and for launch into the pet food market this summer a high quality Welsh meat product in cans.
Recently, extensive market research has allowed the introduction of patented new technology for the sterilisation of dry spices, herbs and medicinal plants and aseptic technology for the production of particulate foods.
Holmach has been at the forefront of current REPFEDS technology, and together with ambient shelf-stable products, now count a significant majority of the World's leading food manufacturers as clients.
The IFR Food & Health Network
IFR is a world leader in research into harnessing food for health and controlling food-related diseases. We undertake internationally-ranked fundamental, strategic and applied research with high socio-economic impact, making a real difference to quality of life. Outcomes feed into national and international strategies, delivering advice and solutions for UK Government, public sector bodies, regulatory authorities, industry and consumers. IFR is a leading participant in the FOODforce network of food research directors, which is dedicated to enhancing European activities in food science. Key elements of the IFR scientific research base are Integrated Biology of the GI Tract; Plant Natural Products and Health; Food Structure & Health and Foodborne Bacterial Pathogens.
About the Food & Health Network
The IFR Food & Health Network (FHN) bridges the gap between IFR research and its application within the food and related industries. It is a forum for knowledge exchange and collaboration where science can make a real contribution to industrial effectiveness, competitive advantage and sustainability. Membership of the Food & Health Network is open to all food and food-related companies, regardless of size. This network provides an unprecedented opportunity for the food industry to access some of the best in food research. It is the only Food Network where industry has direct interaction with a large body of eminent scientists at the forefront of a range of food and nutrition related disciplines. The FHN offers:
– Competitive advantage through access to the latest research into food issues
– Regular updates on our understanding of the science of food
– Direct conversation with leading scientists through targeted seminars and conferences on topics members help define
– A forum for national and international industry-science networking
– Input to the development of research projects so they respond to industry needs
– Science communication, newsletters, website with members-only features
– Discussion of confidential issues relevant to individual members via FHN Direct
Spirax Sarco
Within the food industry, steam plays an integral role in many cooking, cleaning, drying, and sterilising processes. With over 100 years of experience, Spirax Sarco has the knowledge and expertise to help deliver a safe, reliable and highly efficient steam system.
In today's challenging climate, Spirax Sarco will help you reduce your operating costs and carbon emissions. In addition, our practical, in-depth knowledge of the processes and standards involved in the food and beverage industry will help you achieve maximum efficiency from your steam system, whilst helping reduce process times and improve product quality.
Spirax Sarco has the products, services and expertise needed to make the best investments in building and maintaining a steam or industrial fluid plant. A complete and flexible range of services is available to cover any need - from supplying an individual steam trap, to project managing a complete new plant and everything in between.
Few high-profile food brands reach the consumer without steam playing some part in their manufacture. From blanching, peeling, cooking and dehydration to extrusion and shrink-wrapping, steam plays a vital part in many food processes.
Well-trained personnel are essential to achieving the best plant performance. Spirax Sarco can provide all the training that your staff requires, either on-site or at the Cheltenham-based UK Steam Technology Centre, for nationally recognised qualifications including BTEC, City & Guilds and the Boiler Operative Accreditation Scheme (BOAS).
