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for 2010/2011, which remains an indispensable reference for the Irish food and drink industry.

The Irish food and drinks industry plays a central role in our economy, drawing on our natural resources, accounting for 16% of total industrial output, gross value added of some €7 billion, 8.5 % of national employment and nearly a third of our net export earnings from primary and manufactur-ing sectors.

SignS of improvement

Following an extremely challenging 2009, some encouraging signs of improvement in the trading climate emerged in 2010. Volatility in international commodity prices eased, a relatively strong Dollar and Sterling worked in our favour, and food and drink companies became more competitive and adapted to opportunities in a very changed economic environment. The industry put in a robust export performance, resulting in the value of meat, dairy, beverages, seafood and live animals exports all increasing.

The longer term outlook for agri-food is encour-aging. Global demand for food is expected to grow,

as the world population will reach 8 billion by 2025, diets are changing in Asian economies and mature economies are seeing strong demand for premium and functional foods, offering value for money and health prop-erties.

food HarveSt 2020 report

The Food Harvest 2020 report, which was pub-lished in July, sets out a strategic vision for the agri-food, fisheries and forestry sectors, together with smart, green growth targets, including :

• Increasing the value of primary output by €1.5 billion;• Increasing value-added in the sector by €3 billion; • Achieving €12 billion

in exports for the sector, that is 42% above the 2007-2009 average;

• Increasing milk production by 50% and adding 20% to the value of the beef sector.

The growth targets set out in the report are ambi-tious but achievable. The success of the strategy will require a high level of commitment and collaboration from all players in the food sector, as well as real determination to take the definite steps required to ensure that we achieve these targets

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Brendan Smith TD, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

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Current trendSAmong the trends noted in the report are increased consumer interest in the environment, animal welfare and sustainable production. Production of high quality products using envi-ronmentally sustainable production methods is a potential area where the excellence in Irish food and beverage products can provide a competitive advantage, provided that it is clearly demonstrated how Irish products meet internationally recog-nised standards.

Facing into another challenging year in 2011, businesses that deepen their understanding of market opportunities and their own strengths, that adapt business processes and acquire new skills, that consider new forms of partnership in research, development and innovation and in the supply chain generally, will be better placed to engage with customers on the particu-lar qualities of their products and build an Ireland brand.

Call for reSearCH propoSalSIn recognition of the importance of research and innovation in advancing the knowledge targets for the agri-food sector outlined in Food Harvest 2020, my Department launched a €10m call for research proposals across its competitive food,

agriculture and forestry research programs in autumn 2010. It is expected the outputs of this research will contribute towards delivering on a number of the targets in the Report.

A new Department publication, ‘Research News’, designed to give an overview and update to researchers of EU and international research funding opportunities, is available on our website www.agriculture.gov.ie.

The Irish food and drinks industry has shown itself to be resilient and able to change in response to new challenges. An approach on the lines set out in Food Harvest 2010 will, I believe, best position the Irish Food and drinks sector to grow sustainably and reap the benefits of increasing global demand for food.

I wish you all a busy and prosperous 2011.

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Brendan Smith TDMinister for Agriculture, Fisheries & Food.

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New Labelling Laws on the Way

The European Commission pub-lished in January 2008 its pro-posals for changes to EU food labelling laws in the light of its

public consultation on the subject in 2006.The new Commission proposal

merges , whi le at the same t ime amending, Directive 2000/13/EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the label-ling, presentation and advertising of foodstuffs and Council Directive 90/496/EEC of September 24, 1990, on nutrition labelling for foodstuffs. The proposal has been introduced under the Co-Decision procedure, which consists of two readings before the European Parliament. The first reading was adopted by the Parliament in June 2010 and contains many important changes to the Commission’s original proposal.

In the case of Ireland, prob-ably the most important change of the Parliament was to reject the position of the Commission’s proposal that an origin declaration was only mandatory when its absence would mislead the consumer. The Parliament agreed that origin labelling would be compulsory for the following: meat, poultry, dairy products, fresh fruit & vegetables, and meat, poultry & fish when used as an ingredient in processed foods.

The Parliament adopted amendments which would exempt alcoholic beverages from the requirement to list ingredients and from mandatory nutrition labelling. The Commission proposal sought such labelling for wine, beer and spirits.

In relation to one of the most con-troversial aspects of the Commission proposal – minimum font size of 3mm – the Parliament replaced it with a gen-eral requirement to present information in such a way as to ensure the legibility of a label.

Major Changes to nutrition LabeLLing

The proposal makes nutrition label-ling mandatory in the principal field of vision of a food label. The Parliament made two major changes to the proposal in relation to nutrition labelling.

Mandatory list of declared nutri-ents: The Parliament proposed that the mandatory list is extended to include pro-tein, fibre, natural and artificial trans fat, expressed per 100g/ml and per portion.

Front of Pack Nutrition Label: the Parliament required that the front of pack nutrition labelling be repre-sented in the form of Guideline Daily Allowances (GDAs) rather than by ‘traffic-light’ symbols. The ‘traffic-light’ symbols can be utilised elsewhere on the packaging.

In addition to these amendments, the Parliament proposed that specific label-ling be introduced for the following:• Iimitation foods;• Products containing nanomaterials

using the word ‘nano’;

• Sausage casings must be labelled as ‘natural casing’ or ‘artificial casing’;

• Milk should only be labelled ‘fresh’, when its use-by-date is less than seven days after the filling date.The Council of Ministers has

discussed the Parliament’s proposed amendments in the past months and will prepare a common position on them early next year, after which the second reading of the proposal will take place in the European Parliament.

aCCurate inforMationThere is little doubt that consumers need clear, accurate information on food labels in order to make an informed choice about the food products they purchase. More and more consumers are concerned about nutrition and diet: therefore, it is imperative that nutritional labelling is accurate and informative.

Food labelling should not be seen as the panacea to all the food safety prob-lems that may arise in the near future. Overall though, the main improvement that could be made in this area of food law would be that the existing law is properly implemented and enforced. The rules are sufficiently detailed, but if they are undermined by food manu-facturers circumventing the rules, then there will be a loss of consumer confi-dence, the very thing the informative food label is seeking to prevent. •

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Food lawyer raymond o’rourke reports on the latest

developments in eu Food labelling rules.

Guideline Daily Amount Traffic Lights

Our food and drink com-panies have shown huge resilience and adaptation to change in the face of

one of the most tumultuous periods experienced by the sector - commodity price spikes, massive depreciation of Sterling, a major economic recession and falling consumer confidence.

Exports are starting to grow again, having fallen 16% or almost €1.5 billion from their peak in 2007. The domestic market has experienced significant price deflation and major structural change. Again, there are signs that volumes are stabilising and deflation is weakening.

These signs, taken together, suggest that the sector can be a major contribu-tor to the recovery of the economy and should send a very clear message to Government that Ireland’s only large scale indigenous manufacturing sector, taken together with the agricultural sector, through their resilience, employ-ment potential, innovation and export

potential, must be put at the very centre of national policy making.

Global food demand is forecast to rise by 70% over the next 40 years as a result of the world population increas-ing to nine billion and growing levels of affluence in developing countries. Our food and drink industry is well positioned to capitalise on that with a temperate climate, abundant agri-cultural land, plenty of water and an export oriented food and drink pro-duction sector.

Our MOst IMpOrtant IndIgenOus sectOr

The food and drink industry is Ireland’s most important indigenous sector. It has an output of over €18 billion and supplies most of our domestic food needs. Total exports will be almost €8 billion 2010 and the sector accounts for two thirds of all exports by indigenous industry.

The industry is closely linked with agriculture in all regions of the coun-try, and accounts for most of its out-

put. In this sense, the industry is unique in Ireland, integrated as it is with the majority of raw materials pro-duced and processed here and distributed either nationally or overseas. In addition, the industry is head-quartered here and has developed most of its intellectual property here also.

Let’s take a look at the facts which show that Ireland’s food and drink sector punches above its weight:

• There are 230,000 jobs in the agri-food sector, with almost €8 billion worth of exports going to 120 countries.

• The sector accounts for 50% of Irish goods and services (€8.7 billion) purchased by manufacturing indus-try in Ireland;

• It accounts for 30% of net foreign earnings (agri-food sector – includes export earnings, profit repatriations and CAP transfers);

• Overseas Direct Investment: the Irish food manufacturing sector had €2.7 billion invested overseas at the end of 2007. This was almost 15% of total manufacturing ODI overseas.

• Ireland is the UK’s largest supplier of food and drink.

Global food demand is expected to rise by 70% over the next 40 years.

Paul Kelly, Director, FDII.

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Paul Kelly, Director, FooD anD DrinK inDustry irelanD (FDii), argues that irelanD’s

resilient agri-FooD sector must be at the heart oF government Policy-maKing.

Agri-food: The Key to Economic Recovery

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• Ireland exports over 80% of its dairy production and is the biggest net exporter in the EU of dairy ingredients.

• Ireland produces 15% of the global supply of infant formula.

• Ireland is the largest net exporter of beef in Europe and the fourth largest exporter of beef in the world. Ireland produces enough beef annually to meet the consump-tion requirements of more than 30m European consumers.

the challenges aheadThe sector will continue to face major challenges, including the review of the Common Agricultural Policy, cur-rency risk associated with Sterling both in terms of our largest trading partner and cross border shopping, continuing poor consumer sentiment in the domestic market and climate change targets. Nevertheless, the sector has ambitious growth targets, including increasing exports to €12 billion by 2020.

To achieve this, our relative com-petitiveness with trading partners needs to continue to improve. The com-petitive position of Ireland’s food and drink sector has improved as a result of economy-wide deflation (including many input costs) and exchange rate factors. Nevertheless, a further 20% improvement in our cost competitiveness, relative to that of our trading partners, is necessary to generate sustainable export led growth.

As exchange rate factors are out-side the control of the state/economy, further cost competitiveness improve-ments have to focus on some of the more important cost inputs – unit

labour costs, industrial electricity costs, trans-port costs and waste & waste water charges. We also need to maintain a strong focus on industry led innovation and up-skilling of our workforce and ensure a fair but competit ive domestic retail environment.

new labellIng regulatIOns

On the regulatory front in 2011, we will prob-

ably see a conclusion to the food label-ling debate, with agreement reached between the European Parliament and the European Council on the Food Information to Consumers Regulation, which will bring in mandatory front-of-pack nutrition labelling, stricter requirements on country of origin labelling etc.

Already, the European Parliament has voted in favour of the Guideline Daily Amount (GDA) approach to nutrition labelling. This is the system that the food industry has been using on a voluntary basis for a number of years. Indeed, FDII surveys now show that 78% of branded food products now carry Guideline Daily Amount (GDA) labelling in Ireland. The majority of Irish retailers have also adopted the system for their own label products, and those that have now carry GDA labelling on 95% of their range.

chIldren’s advertIsIng cOde

Domestically, we will also see a review of the Children’s Advertising Code. This will be undertaken by the recently established Broadcasting Authority of Ireland. FDII believes the upcoming consultation process will focus on ban-ning advertising of certain products at certain times on the basis of nutrient profiling and audience profiling. This will seriously limit companies’ ability to communicate with their customers and is at odds with the latest thinking of the subject.

A recent report on the impact of the commercial world on children’s well-being for two UK Government Departments found that there is no consensus connecting advertising and

obesity and that “there is an urgent need to consider consumer behaviour in the round. Rather than looking at the relationship between the adver-tiser and the child in isolation, it is important to consider the whole range of factors that are in play.” It sounds very much like the multi-factorial approach that has been advocated by our National Taskforce on Obesity, since it was published in 2005.

grOwth prOspectsThe recen t pub l i ca t i on by the Government of the Four Year National Recovery Plan shows confidence in the growth prospects for the food sector as it commits to:

• Implement the key recommenda-tions of Food Harvest 2020;

• Reconfigure the milk quota scheme;• Promote lean manufacturing in the

agri-food sector;• Provide direct capital supports for

marketing and processing;• Support the consolidation and

restructuring needed to enhance competition in the sector;

• It also states that an Agri Research Advisory group will be established to focus on the priority areas of Food Harvest 2020.

On the other hand, proposals to increase the VAT rate in 2013 and 2014 will negatively impact on consumer confidence and stimulate cross-border shopping. The plan also proposes to raise over €100m from excise duty in 2011. At time of writ-ing, the breakdown between petrol, tobacco and alcohol was not known, but it too runs the risk of increasing cross-border shopping.

One thing is certain for 2011 – there will be a new Government and a new Programme for Government. It is important that the incoming Government maintain the commitment to legislate to address unfair commer-cial and contractual practices in the gro-cery sector. The Government must also get rid of the inane commitment that

“an All Ireland GM free zone would be negotiated”. The fact that we appear unable to have a reasoned scientific debate on GM technology, let alone use it, is incompatible with our desire to be a smart and competitive economy. •

Ireland produces enough beef annually to meet the consumption requirements of more than 30m European consumers.

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Even in these challenging times, the Irish seafood industry is positive about the future.

The news is good on the export front, with value up 18% to the end of May 2010 versus the same period last year. Key export markets include France, which has increased by 25%, Spain by 12%, the UK by 10%, Russia by 8%, Nigeria by 6%, and Italy also up by 6%.

On the domestic market, operators are finding it somewhat more difficult, with a decline in overall retail market values of 9.9% year-on-year to June 2010. The downward value is driven by reduced prices as consumers switch to lower value species and purchase smaller portion sizes. The Irish food-service market is also highly challeng-ing for suppliers, with reduced levels of customers eating out, which has caused a number of hotels and restaurants to cease trading.

Cognisant of the many issues fac-ing the seafood industry, Bord Iascaigh Mhara, the Irish Sea Fisheries Board, has developed a three-year strategy for deliv-ering on the potential of Irish seafood.

Favourable prospectsThe prospects for seafood, both at a global and European level, are very favourable, especially in the medium to long term. The world’s population is growing strongly and is not expected to stabilise until c. 2050 when there will be more than nine billion people on the planet. The additional 4.5 billion people, on top of the current population, represent a massive new market for food.

As a consequence, it is inevitable that demand for seafood will continue to grow for the foreseeable future, with estimates suggesting that an extra 40m tonnes of seafood will be required annually by 2030. The ques-tion for the Irish seafood sector is: what role will Ireland play in supply-ing this growing market?

From a European Union per-spective, the issue of seafood supply is already acute. Current market demand in Europe is of the order of 12m tonnes per annum, valued at approximately €60 billion. The amount of seafood produced within the European Union, to meet local market demand, has declined substantially over

the last two decades. In the 1990s, imports accounted for approxi-mately 40% of demand, whereas today, that figure is closer to 65% and is showing no sign of falling.

As the emerging powerhouse economies of the Far East grow wealthier, their demand for sea-food will continue to increase substantially. It is worth noting, for example, that the middle class in China is expected to quadruple in size to 600m citizens in the next five years. This, together with an inevitable increase in fuel prices, will reduce the availability of cheap seafood from outside Europe, which, in turn, will

have significant implications for the European market and for Irish seafood producers.

Facing thechallenges ahead

BIM has identified a number of key challenges to be overcome if the poten-tial inherent in the Irish seafood sector is to be realised. These include:

• Recessionary effects – reduced prices for seafood, difficulties in obtaining working capital, increas-ing interest rates;

• Access to the resource – a stronger emphasis on environmental protec-tion and conservation;

• Lack of scale and inefficient logistics chain;

• The growth of low cost imports from countries operating from signifi-cantly lower cost bases and a lack of differentiation of Irish seafood;

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The prospecTs for IrIsh seafood are exTremely favourable. bIm Is confIdenT

of realIsIng The poTenTIal of The IndusTry Through ITs Three-year sTraTegy.

Bright future for Seafood

Changing consumer demand is leading to increased preference for pre-packed seafood.

The prospects for seafood, both at a global and European level, are very favourable.

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• Changing consumer preferences – a premium on convenience, versatility and price.

opportunities For growth

While the industry faces some sig-nificant challenges, tremendous growth opportunities also arise, particularly over the medium to long term. This growth has the added benefit of contrib-uting to increased employment and job opportunities in many coastal regions and other communities dependent on the seafood sector.

While commodity production will continue to play an important role in the industry, especially in the pelagic sec-tor, there is significant scope for a high proportion of Irish seafood to be dif-ferentiated from low cost third country imports through value added produc-tion and branding. Currently, 85% of all Irish seafood produced is commodity based. Through programmes in place that will facilitate innovation and new product development, BIM believes that the industry can create an addi-tional €50m in added value sales by the end of 2012 and in the process create an additional 200 new jobs.

It is projected that demand for seafood will continue to increase for the foreseeable future. In an attempt to address that demand, BIM will begin offshore trials of aquaculture produc-tion in 2010 which will open up the prospect of large production in the sec-tor. It is also believed that established

methods have the potential to produce increases in output from existing resources.

Over the three -year period to 2012, BIM believes that these initiatives can cre-ate an increase in productive capacity of approximately 10,000 metric tonnes worth an estimated €18m in new sales. This uplift in produc-tion, if successful, can create full time employment for approximately 300 people across the sector.

Another area where sig-nificant opportunities exist, is adding value through up-skilling. Focused industry training can equip the sector with the latest knowledge,

education and technical know-how and ensure that the Irish seafood industry can compete with the best in the world.

Progress has already been made in implementing many of the strategy objectives and benefits are already being reaped by the processing industry.

supporting seaFood businesses

To maintain closer contact on the ground, BIM has appointed four regional business officers to support seafood businesses. The officers have a wide range of experience in the Irish seafood industry and offer companies an easily accessible resource and assistance on a variety of different matters, from

seafood retail mentoring to business advice and support.

The announcement of the Seafood Processing Business Investment Scheme was welcomed by industry. The Scheme is aimed at SME’s who have solid business plans focused on adding value to Irish seafood products on both domestic and overseas markets. Under the 2010 tranche of the Scheme, nine companies were approved for grant aid of €1.4m. This represents an investment by these companies of €3.6m before the end of 2010. The investment is pro-jected to yield increased sales of €26m, profitability of €1.6m and 82 new jobs by 2013.

lean ManuFacturingEver conscious of the need for great efficiencies, a number of com-panies have signed up for a Lean Manufacturing programme. The pri-mary objective is to reduce processing costs and increase the competitiveness of the Irish processing sector. The programme is initially looking at four lean areas for improvement - manu-facturing, distribution, packaging and administration of orders.

A G r e e n S e a f o o d B u s i n e s s Programme to reduce environmental input costs associated with energy, water utilisation and physical waste streams has also been developed. In addition to the technical improvements and cost reductions, this programme is run in conjunction with the EPA under the National Waste Prevention

Programme and the EPA’s green business initiative.

Launched in October 2 0 0 9 , t h e S e a f o o d Deve lopment Centre , in Clonakilty Co. Cork, aims to assist industry to develop innovative product offerings that meet buyers’ needs and to ultimately grow and add value to the sector. The SDC provides the necessary technology and expertise to allow com-panies to develop and test products before commit-ting to capital expenditure.

For more information on the above and on the work of BIM, visit www.bim.ie. •

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It is projected that demand for seafood will continue to increase as the world’s population grows.

Demand for seafood will continue to grow for the foreseeable future, with estimates suggesting that an extra 40m tonnes of

seafood will be required annually by 2030.

TEAGASC recently opened a new Nutraceutical Research Faci l i ty , at Ashtown in Dublin. To launch a high-

tech, state-of-the-art research facility at this time demonstrates faith – faith in the future of the Irish agri-food sector and faith in Ireland’s talents in research and science as a springboard to growth and jobs, according to EU Commissioner, Maire Geoghegan-Quinn, speaking at the opening of the facility: “It demonstrates a keen under-standing of the vital role that investment in research and innovation can play in tackling Europe’s economic problems.”

“The agri-food industry was at the cutting edge of innovation before the word ‘innovation’ became part of the language of economic recovery,” noted Commissioner Geoghegan-Quinn. “This is the sector that brought us plant sterols several years ago. I think it is fantastic that if I need to, I can reduce my ‘bad’ cholesterol levels through diet rather than having to take medication.”

She made reference to the continued development of functional foods, which she maintained will depend on continued advances in food science and develop-ments of innovative technologies. “In 2006, the European market for functional foods was worth around €6 billion, the third largest after Japan and the United States. Experts predict that the global market for functional foods will grow in value from $78 billion in 2007 to $128 billion in 2013. It will account for 10% of the overall food and drink market. This represents enormous growth and huge potential for producers in this sector.”

ReseaRch excellenceTeagasc has built the capacity for food innovation on a foundation of research

excellence, stressed Professor Gerry Boyle, Director of Teagasc, at the open-ing. The convergence of the agri-food sector with key enabling technologies, such as nanotechnology, computer sci-ence, life sciences and robotics, presents tremendous potential for transforming food and non-food production during the next two decades, he noted.

According to Professor Boyle, science, technology and innovation (STI) will enable agriculture to expand beyond food and feed to include bio-materials, bio-energy and bio-phar-maceuticals, creating products that can compete on the basis of quality, safety and environmental attributes. “The challenge is to drive the trans-formation of the agri-food sector into a knowledge-based bio-economy that fully embraces new technologies to cre-

ate value-added outputs in an environ-mentally sustainable manner,” he said.

Commissioner Geoghegan-Quinn spelt out the importance of the agri-culture and food industry to Europe. “The broader European bio-economy, encompassing agriculture, forestry, fisheries, food, chemicals and biofuels, is worth nearly €2 trillion and provides around 22m jobs in Europe, 12m of these in agriculture alone. The Irish food and agricultural sector is very well placed to capitalise on the immense opportunities available in this massive sector of the European economy,” she said.

“Under the 6th and 7th Framework Programmes, the European Union has invested €260m in research on food and health issues alone, and I encourage Irish researchers and companies to explore the opportunities presented by the Research

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Their new nuTraceuTical research FaciliTy aT ashTown in Dublin DemonsTraTes

Teagasc’s criTical role in research anD innovaTion For irelanD’s agri-FooD secTor.

innovation Vital to future Success

Commissioner Maire Geoghegan Quinn; Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Brendan Smith TD; Teagasc Chairman Dr Noel Cawley; and Teagasc Director Professor Gerry Boyle; are pictured at

the opening of the new Teagasc Nutraceutical Research Facility, Ashtown, Dublin.

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Framework Programme. Teagasc has proven to be a major player, participat-ing in 51 projects with funding of around €10m from the 6th and 7th Research Framework Programmes.”

MaRket & consuMeR tRends

In the past decade, the Irish food industry has shifted from a high level of dependence on commodity production and become more responsive to market and consumer trends. While seasonality still dictates that a considerable volume of production is in commodity form, the sector has moved up the value chain. Public policy and industry investment have prioritised capability in producing products to meet consumer demands for greater variety, more convenience, more sustainability and healthier food choices, accompanied by assurances of quality and safety. Most recently, Food Harvest 2020 makes clear that the con-tinued development of value-added foods on the home and international markets is key to delivering a sustainable agri-food economy and supporting wealth and employment creation in the rural economy.

“Innovation in products, packaging, processing and branding will be critical to the success of the Irish industry in enhancing its position on the Irish mar-ket and extending its export reach,” noted Professor Boyle. “Indeed, as the Report of the Innovation Taskforce

makes clear, Ireland’s ability to grow out of its current economic difficulties and build a successful future depends on increasing levels of innovation across all aspects of Irish enterprise, including large Irish-owned multina-tionals, foreign multinationals located here, established SMEs, as well as start-ups and existing companies with high growth potential.”

the Role of teagascTeagasc’s mission is to support science-based innovation in the agri-food sector and broader bio-economy. It is a key participant in the national STI strategy and is internationally recognised for its excellence in supporting science-based innovation and the development of the knowledge-based bio-economy.

Science-based innovation support requires excellence in knowledge gen-eration and procurement (research); knowledge transfer (advisory activity) and knowledge absorption (educa-tion and training). Teagasc combines research, advisory and educational services within an integrated agency, serving farms and processing firms, government and society. “This inte-grated structure is internationally unique and will play an important role in leading the transformation of Ireland’s agri-food sector to a sustain-ably competitive international player in the knowledge-based bio-economy,” according to Professor Boyle.

the teagasc food PRogRaMMe

The Teagasc Food Programme has pur-sued a particular policy of innovation and technology transfer, with the aim of bridging the gap between public research and industry. Nonetheless, maintenance of a strong publishable research pro-gramme is considered vital as a building block for expertise and a platform for the establishment of international scien-tific linkages. “The challenge to public research is to be effective in technology transfer to commercial companies, while at the same time maintaining a strong base of publishable scientific research,” explained Professor Boyle. “To meet this challenge, Teagasc has adopted an inno-vation strategy in its food programme. The essence of this strategy is the recog-nition that primary research information is not the end, but the beginning of a process, which continues until the useful-ness of that information is established.

“Arising from this was the recogni-tion of the need for our programme to be more sharply focused on commer-cially useful outputs and to shift the balance between scientific investiga-tion, on the one hand, and the produc-tion of useful products and processes, on the other,” he continued. “This has meant the proportion of staff time devoted to ‘innovation’ as distinct from ‘discovery’ should increase, as should interaction with industry for technol-ogy transfer purposes.”

InnovatIon-dRIven PRogRaMMe

The move from an information-driven to an innovation-driven programme means that research planning must include the full spectrum of activities from the production of primary research data, to investigating applications and feasibility, to connecting with the world for commercial implementation, said Professor Boyle. All stages up to imple-mentation can be undertaken within the public programme, but implementation by its nature must involve industry.

In this regard, Teagasc is increas-ingly partnering and working with com-panies rather than responding to their servicing needs – becoming the main R&D actor for some of them.

For example, Teagasc has a long history in cheese research and is rec-ognised globally for its capability in

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Teagasc Chairman Dr Noel Cawley and Teagasc Director Professor Gerry Boyle are pictured with EU Commissioner Maire Geoghegan-Quinn at the Teagast Nutraceutical Research Facility at Ashtown.

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cheese technology, chemistry and microbiology. The depth of its science is well matched with industry needs, and Teagasc researchers have contrib-uted many commercial innovations, including increased manufacturing efficiency, development of new cheese concepts, including customised ingre-dient cheese and cheese containing probiotic cultures, in addition to new cheese types. The capability in starter culture research has resulted in two international starter culture supply com-panies locating a major portion of their research capability within the Teagasc Food Research Centre.

Infant formula is another sector where Teagasc’s research direction is strategically important. Teagasc pro-vides research and innovation to both the Irish ingredient manufactures and the end user, which in this case are the multinational infant formula com-panies, thus facilitating direct impact of new technologies and ingredients. An example of such research is the development of the ingredient alpha-lactalbumin for humanisation of dairy- based infant formulas and new more efficient processes for manufacture of infant formula.

Teagasc’s Food Safety Programme addresses the risk posed by microbial pathogens and chemical residues from farm to fork. Recent research by the food safety team has generated a novel method to detect anti-parasitic drug res-idues in meat and milk. The method has been transferred to reference laborato-ries across Europe and has led to the

establishment of new maximum residue limits in Europe for Flukicide residues in milk. Microbial risk assessments for Salmonella in Pork and E. coli O157 in beef are supporting control programmes for these pathogens in Irish food.

For food research, the position of the pilot plant is central to the innova-tion process and Teagasc has first-class pilot plant facilities both at Ashtown and at Moorepark, Co. Cork.

Teagasc also has a model for working with smaller companies through its Food SME Technology Support Programme, established in

partnership with Enterprise Ireland, which is staffed by technologists whose role is to accumulate and transfer information that is directly applicable to food companies.

sMaRt gReen gRowth“Innovation is rightly seen as critical to the continued development of our economy, and research is now chal-lenged to produce outputs that are used in a manner to support innova-tion,” noted Professor Boyle. “Teagasc has always been in this space, and the essence of our existence is to support

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Pictured at UCC at the official launch of the UCC/Teagasc Strategic Alliance are: Professor Michael Dowling, Chairman, UCC/Teagasc Strategic Alliance; Brendan Smith TD, Minister for Agriculture,

Fisheries and Food; Professor Gerry Boyle, Teagasc Director; and Dr Michael Murphy, President, UCC.

UCC/TEAGASC STRATEGiC AlliANCE

THe UCC/Teagasc Strategic alliance in food research, formed in May 2010, brings together the resources of the two largest State providers of food r&d in a new and managed alliance, with the aim of establishing a joint food research programme.

“The alliance provides a single point of contact for industry in accessing the combined resources of UCC and Teagasc and will create a ‘food Hub’, which will further mark ireland as a world centre for fundamental and applied food research focused on excellence, innovation, development of human capital and technology transfer,” noted Professor Gerry Boyle, director of Teagasc.

Professor Patrick fitzpatrick, Head of the College of Science, engineering and food Science at UCC, said: “The alliance is committed to engaging fully with the national and international food sector in the development of its research programme. it will develop linkages in technology transfer to the food industry and encourage and support the development of commercial outputs through intellectual property rights, licensing, and the establishment of spin-out companies.”

Teagasc Director Professor Gerry Boyle noted how the UCC/Teagasc Alliance “will create a ‘Food Hub’, which will further mark ireland

as a world centre for fundamental and applied food research”.

innovation in the agri-food sector. Indeed, there is a long tradition in the agri-food sector of turning research into value and jobs for the economy. Giver the potential for the sector out-lined in the Food Harvest 2020 report for significant ‘SMART – GREEN – GROWTH’, the agri-food sector is ripe

to exploit the benefit of research and we are striving to deepen our relation-ships with large and small, indigenous and international food companies to ensure a continuum between research and innovation.

“The sector is also one where we see a great convergence of disciplines, such

as biotechnology, immunology, genetics, engineering, microbiology, medicine, economics, nutrition etc, so in agri-food research there is a major opportunity to exploit and apply the advances made in all these disciplines in ways to benefit our biggest indigenous industry and the wider economy.” •

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Since 2000, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (DAFF) under the FIRM programme, have

funded over 240 projects at Irish uni-versities, institutes of technologies (IoTs) and Teagasc. During that time, the programme has evolved from fund-ing mainly projects to programmatic initiatives, including a food graduate development programme, strategic equipment, networks of excellence and co-funded research programmes in the area of food and health.

As a result of this investment, the FIRM programme has created a base of knowledge and expertise in generic food technologies that will support a modern, consumer-focused industry and build Ireland’s capacity for R&D.

Through the Food Graduate Development Programme, the FIRM programme has ensured that food sci-ence graduates and postgraduates have the skills required for future employ-ment in the food industry. The FIRM strategic equipment initiative has provided Irish food companies access to state-of-the-art equipment that will support a high level of innovation in both product and process development.

Benefits of fiRM-funded ReseaRch

The FIRM programme also funds RELAY, which is a project dedicated to the dissemination of the outputs from the research that is supported. RELAY recently undertook a study to quantify the benefits of FIRM-funded food research to the food industry and associated stakeholders. The benefits can be quantified under the following headings:

1. The technologies, expertise and capability developed to promote innovat ion in the Ir ish food industry;

2. Contribution to training and devel-opment of human capital;

3. Academic achievements at univer-sities/ institutes, i.e. publications, PhD, Masters awarded etc;

4. Project provides the basis for fur-ther funding e.g. Enterprise Ireland commercialisation fund;

5. Contribution to national/interna-tional policy/ committees.

Direct Contact with Researchers

One of the major findings of the report was that industry had direct contact with researchers on 78% of projects. These exchanges ranged

from telephone queries, meetings to discuss research, provision of material for projects, product testing, consul-tancy and/ or contract research. The companies in contact with researchers included all of the large Irish nationals, numerous multinationals, many SMEs and artisan food companies from all food sectors.

The development of human capital was also significant: on average, one PhD was awarded per project and one master per two projects. According to RELAY’s consultation, over 30% of these postgraduates were subsequently employed by industry, 15% by state agencies and approximately 50% are pursuing a career in research.

The level of scientific output was exceptional; over 770 peer reviewed publications were reported to have emanated from the research: that is, on average, seven per project. In addition, 10 posters, attendance at two interna-tional conferences and presentations at

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RELAY REcEntLY undERtook A studY to quAntifY thE bEnEfits of fiRM-fundEd

food REsEARch to thE food industRY And AssociAtEd stAkEhoLdERs.

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two industry-focused workshops were achieved. The expertise generated during the projects has also led to scientists repre-senting their university/ institute on national and international committees and panels.

the Value of RelaYThe value of RELAY was also demonstrated in the study. In the past eight years, RELAY organised over 70 industry-focused workshops at which the outputs of the FIRM research was presented. On average, 29 representatives from food com-panies, state/government agencies e.g. HSE, county councils as well as research institutes and universities, attended. RELAY also visited over 350 food companies to highlight the oppor-tunities the research offers to their company and made many introductions between researchers and companies.

RELAY has built up a significant contacts database that contains details of all Irish food companies, relevant state agencies, government departments, researchers, students and the media. All have an interest in the research outputs from FIRM funded projects. The database is used to send targeted research information to relevant contacts, thus ensuring that the outputs of the research are available to increase the level of innovation in the Irish food industry.

In recent years, RELAY has been actively working with the researchers and technology transfer offices (TTO) within the Irish research organisations/universities to identify com-mercial opportunities arising from FIRM funded initiatives which can be exploited by Irish food companies. This proc-ess is working very well and is creating greater linkages between industry and researchers at the universities, IoT’s and Teagasc.

technologY & expeRtise aleRtsIn order to ensure that Irish food companies are aware of the expertise and capability within the Irish public research system, RELAY has developed technology and expertise alerts for the main sectors within the food industry. These alerts highlight the expertise, equipment, facilities, services and key contacts in the research organisations that Irish food companies can access to assist them with technical, research and development queries. Examples of current alerts are listed below.

For further information on publicly funded food research conducted in Ireland, contact RELAY on 025-42321/247 or email info@relay.teagasc.ie •

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The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) have announced details of new food safety controls being

introduced in 2011 for suppliers of food packaging.

Food packaging is usually associated with protecting foods from contamina-tion, but sometimes food packaging itself can add unwanted substances into foods. These new controls are designed to address the potential for Food Contact Materials (FCMs) to transfer some of their constituents to food when they come into contact with food, according to Dr Bernard Hegarty, Director of Service Contracts at the FSAI.

Dr Hegarty is keen to stress that these controls place no extra obliga-tions on industry, as they pertain to legislation that is already in place, in some cases for many years: “There is no new legislation coming into effect: we are essentially checking that people are complying with existing laws at European level.”

“Part of the checks that our food inspectors currently carry out in food processing companies include checks on the packaging, including documenta-tion and traceability, which is ongoing work on our part,” he explains. “Over the years, the legislation has increased and it is now required that packaging is checked in food packaging suppliers themselves.” He cites the example of plastic packaging: since the beginning of 2010, there is a restriction on the additives that can be used in plastic FCMs, with the creation of a closed Positive List, whereby only additives on this list may be used in the manufacture

of plastic FCMS. There is also an EU requirement on packaging producers to have Good Manufacturing Practice in the production of all FCMs. “We need to ensure that packaging producers are complying with this legislation and this needs to be checked at source,” Dr Hegarty notes.

Beginning in 2011, the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) will check that Irish food packaging

manufacturers and suppliers are com-plying with relevant legislation. This will be in addition to the checks that already take place in food companies by other agencies.

IncreasIng effIcIency In food safety

The new controls will increase effi-ciency in the food safety spectrum, according to Dr Hegarty. “At the

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Dr Bernard Hegarty, Food Safety Authority of Ireland, and Ron Colwell from HJ Heinz at the FSAI’s announcement of new food safety controls being introduced in 2011.

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moment, you could have a packaging supplier, who distributes to 20 differ-ent food companies,” he cites by way of example. “If something is wrong with the packaging, instead of our inspec-tors having to control that in 20 or 30 different food producers, it can now be controlled by checking the primary packaging producer and dealing with any potential problems at source.”

The controls will be enforced by NSAI inspectors, under the auspices of the FSAI, who will carry out a pro-grammed series of inspections (initially these will be pre-arranged with packag-ing companies) “to review the practices, traceability, documentation etc. of Irish FCM suppliers and distributors. The NSAI will be working with checklists which essentially look at the legisla-tion and turn the requirements of this legislation into questions: do you have an effective Quality Assurance System in place? etc.”

Dr Hegarty acknowledges that many packaging or FCM provid-ers already have voluntary schemes in place, like the BRC/IOP Global Standard for Packaging and Packaging Materials: “the extent to which some of those cover legislative requirements is something which we are still teasing out. It addresses Good Manufacturing Practices and traceability, but it doesn’t get into the specifics of some of the legislation, which restricts the uses of substances used to make plastics or other packaging materials or the migra-tion limits that are applied for particular contaminants.”

The Issue of over-regulaTIon

One argument that a lot of Irish food manufacturers and processors have is that they feel the indigenous food and drinks industry is already being over-regulated when compared to some of our European neighbours, an argument which Dr Hegarty rejects.

“I suspect that every one of the European food industries would say that they are being over-regulated compared with other countries. The FSAI are only responsible for enforcing legislation in Ireland but there is a body of the European Commission, the Food & Veterinary Office, which was set up to tackle the issue of consistency of food legislation across Member States. They

essentially audit how we, as competent authorities and enforcers, are doing our job in every Member State and in all countries who supply food to the EU, and they publish their findings on the European Commission website, so you can see an assessment of how each country is doing is in its controls compared to what’s required under EU legislation. They certainly haven’t found that we are over-zealous in our application of leg-islation.”

Indeed, Dr Hegarty contends tha t these particular controls will help to reduce the bur-den on food producers: “we’re helping to check that their suppliers on t h e f o o d p a c k a g i n g side supply FCM that complies with European legislation.” However, he stresses that producers will still have the ultimate responsibility for providing safe food to consumers, and also warns that it is up to the food manufacturer to use FCMs for the purpose they are designed.

“Failure to comply with legislation covering food packaging can result in expensive product recalls to industry and loss of consumer confidence,” said Dr Hegarty, who cited a major recall in America earlier this year which cost $48m to a manufacturer of a breakfast cereal that was found tainted by its packaging. “The effects of failing to meet these specified requirements are not only very costly in terms of product recalls but more importantly, dilute consumer confidence in the industry as a whole. All sectors of the food industry have been affected by the downturn in the economy and all food manufactur-ers, importers, distributors or retailers have to be fully educated in and compli-ant with their legal obligations.”

ever-evolvIng legIslaTIonThe area of food packaging is one that is changing all the time, with new innova-tions able to extend a product’s shelf-life

and the advent of ‘smart’ packaging. How will legislation change to be able to deal with these innovations as they arise and become more prevalent in food manufacturing and on supermarket shelves?

“The legislation is ever-evolving,” Dr Hegarty notes. “For example, the Plastics Directive, which initially came out in 2002, has been amended six times since then, to keep pace with develop-ments in packaging. There is also a new regulation governing active and intel-ligent packaging materials, introduced in 2009, which requires that the active ingredient of these technologies has to be assessed by the European Food Safety Authority and then authorised by the European Commission, which is another important safeguard for con-sumers. There are clever concepts being introduced all the time, which need an equally clever system of assessment and authorisation to ensure consumer safety.”

For further information on the new regulatory control programmes, please visit www.fsai.ie •

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Ron Colwell from HJ Heinz is pictured at the The Food Safety Authority of Ireland seminar, which announced details of the new

food safety controls.

The food sector is fast becom-ing one of the biggest pur-chasers of robots by sector. According to research car-

ried out in the UK last year by BARA (2009), the food sector now buys 20% of all robotic machinery. However, Ireland still has relatively low levels of robotic automation in the food sector compared to our European counter-parts, and there is huge scope for food manufacturers in Ireland to improve efficiency, cut costs and improve throughput by using robotic technology.

Irish company Tekpak have been manufacturing robotic Pick-and-Place systems for the past seven years and their new Packman® range of robots have been developed and designed with the food sector in mind. Tekpak is seeing an increase in automation projects, driven by customers’ need to launch new food products into the market at a price level that would not have been possible with manual

pack l ines . Indeed, despi te the current economic situation, Tekpak is seeing increased orders for robotic packaging equipment from Irish food manufacturers who are concentrating on reducing unit cost and increasing line efficiencies.

Benefits of RoBotic AutomAtion

Labour Cost Reduction: In the past, this was the primary reason why food companies chose robotic auto-mation. In order to calculate whether a robotic packaging solution could be justified, the purchaser considered the number of operators to run a particular line and the fully burdened cost of that labour, which includes: wages & PRSI, pension contributions, sick time, annual leave, personal protective equipment, cost of supervision & HR management, potential claims, accumulated redun-dancy entitlements, etc.

Although this approach is still valid when considering existing lines at existing product volumes, it does not accurately assess the cost justification case for robotic automation because it does not take into account the enormous potential that the flexible automated packaging line offers to secure bigger product sales volumes. Increased prod-uct sales generally follow the automa-tion phase, often as a result of lower unit costs and the ability to produce low count retail packs to a price point where Irish manufacturers can suc-cessfully compete for business at home and abroad against large-scale, highly automated global manufacturers. Greater Throughput / Yield: Robots are capable of high speed/ high throughput over 24 hours per day. They

give constant rate production, which is set by the machine speed and gives pro-duction managers predictable forecasts. Material Savings: Robotic and automated packaging sys-tems will typically reduce the amount of material/consumables used because there is likely to be less waste. Also, an automated solution often allows for less expensive packaging styles because carton and cases can be automatically erected from flat blanks instead of using more expensive hand-erect crash-lock systems.Reduced Supervision of Temporary/Unskilled Staff: Robotic automation allows permanent employees to be up-skilled into more fulfilling roles and reduces dependence on temporary and agency staff.Q u a l i t y , H e a l t h a n d S a f e t y Improvement: Robotics allows the elimination of

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Imelda Kehoe, QualIty manager, teKpaK, gIves an overvIew of the maIn benefIts of

robotIcs In food pacKagIng, looKs at recent developments and addresses some

of the common mIsconceptIons about robotIc automatIon In the food sector.

robotic automation in food Packaging

Imelda Kehoe, Quality Manager, Tekpak.

A robotic case packer from Tekpak.

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operator errors like dropped product and mis-loaded product, as well as the ability to incorporate automated QA tests: for example, camera inspection of product dimensions, fill levels and pack counts. Elimination of touch-labour and reduced human contact leads to better quality and hygiene standards, which has an immediate impact on production costs and is an excellent sales driver, especially when dealing with any of the multiple retailers, who are becoming the main conduit to market for many high volume food lines.Flexibility: Robotic systems allow manufacturers to quickly respond to market demands. For example, new product formats can be easily produced, including low count retail packs, which would not be possi-ble with a manual pack line (low count retail packs, or single serve packaged portions require faster carton, tray, and case throughputs, which are often not feasible on a manual pack line). Also, it is far easier to switch on additional capacity when demand is high and extra shifts can be put on to deal with order surges without disproportionate cost increases.

LAtest DeveLopments Some of the latest developments in robotics are summarised below.

Integration with Vision Systems: the robotic arm, which picks and places the product, and the vision system, which recognises the product and verifies correct placement, can now operate from the same PC based control system, which makes it more simple to operate, more reliable and can also be connected by Ethernet to provide management information onto

the client network.Gripper Technology: the increase in the proportion of machines sold into the food sector has driven product development in this area. Grippers can now be manufac-tured which can handle fragile, soft, frozen, lidded, and flex-ible products. Integration with Existing Lines:Technical difficulties that might have been barriers to integration with existing production lines previously have now been overcome.

For example, picking products from existing lines where there may be tracking issues can now be done because of advances in camera, vision and lighting technology.Improved Functionality: Technology advances have provided more functionality. For example, servo controllers allow higher cycle times and better accuracy than could previously be achieved.

common misconceptions:Robots are complicated to operate and we do not have the expertise to use and maintain them: Complete robotic loading systems from good quality, specialist manufac-turers have been specifically designed for food packaging applications and are virtually maintenance free and very simple to operate. They use programmable logic control (PLC) or PC based systems to control the complete packaging cell as one unit. The latest user interfaces are intuitive and easy to use and can be oper-a t e d b y o n e person after a short training period. Our product could not be handled by a robotic gripper: Gripper technology has advanced greatly in recent years. Robot grippers can handle eggs, meringues, tubs with loose lids, chocolate,bakery goods, meat products and even poppadoms.

Robots are expensive and only for large companies: Complete robotic Pick-and-Place systems start at around €75k without vision for low to medium speed lines. Higher speed systems are capable of picking and placing up to 600 products per minute with specially designed gripper heads. Typically, a robotic Pick-and-Place system will give payback in 1-2 years.We run small batches of products and therefore wouldn’t have the same flex-ibility with a Robot: Robots can be programmed to run short batches of product easily. In fact, they can adjust to a different product and packing configuration at the push of a button.We can buy an industrial robot from a ‘robot manufacturer’ and install it ourselves at a lower cost: A robot on i t s own i s jus t one component of the packaging cell: for it to function effectively in a high speed packaging line, it must be integrated with a control system, programmed with proven and stable software, built into a robust food quality frame, fitted with suitable guarding and safety devices that comply with the latest CE regulations and fully integrated with the existing production line. Implementing a robotic solution requires expertise and time.

Tekpak Automation Ltd, Whitemill Industrial Estate,Wexford, Ireland.Tel: +353 (0)53 9163033Email: info@tekpak.ieWeb: www.tekpak.ie•

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GS1 Raises the Bar

GS1 DataBar is a new, smart bar code symbol set to revolutionise the way fresh food products are

managed. DataBar goes beyond simple product identification to bring addi-tional capabilities to bar codes which can be scanned at a retail point of sale.

Why a NeW Bar Code?GS1 DataBar is designed to encode additional information, such as weight, best before dates, lot and batch num-bers, for example. These capabilities make possible a diverse range of appli-cations, from facilitating traceability down to pack level, to enabling the identification of small, hard-to-mark products like loose produce. A key advantage to using DataBar is the abil-ity to manage and mark-down the price of short shelf-life fresh products.

Recent recall events in Ireland make it a necessity to enhance supply chain traceability, particularly for the meat, chilled and fresh produce sec-tors, by using GS1 DataBar. The 2008 Pork Dioxin Contamination Crisis alone led to the total recall of Irish pork products, costing the sector over €1 billion. Adoption of GS1 DataBar will go a long way to averting the substantial financial, reputational and

public health impact of the next food crisis, wherever it may occur.

LeadiNg the WayGS1 DataBar is already a reality. In fact, Irish company Feile Foods, holds the accolade of being the world’s first company to implement DataBar for their retail business. Feile Foods oper-ate a fully licenced meat processing operation in Portlaoise. They produce a range of products for customers in the wholesale, catering and hospitality sectors, as well as for their own retail outlets. Meeting customer needs and delivering on their expectations is a key element of their success.

“We take product traceability very seriously and our customers demand that their products are produced to the highest standards and that we can verify them,” noted Liam hyland, owner of Feile Foods. “This can only be done by investing in the latest technology and being first at that is a great honour for Feile Foods.”

With a proactive approach to technol-ogy, Feile Foods invested in a computer-

ised production management system for the processing facility and an integrated point-of-sale system for their retail outlets. Bar code scanning was an integral part of this process, adopted to eliminate manual processes and data entry mistakes. When evaluating the bar coding options, Feile Foods recognised the need to become an early adopter of GS1 DataBar.

eNhaNCed SuppLy ChaiN MaNageMeNt

Through the use of DataBar, Feile Foods now have full visibility across their production and retail stocks, not only in terms of identifying products and quantity, but also in terms of seg-menting stock by expiry date and batch number. The unprecedented level of additional functionality in GS1 DataBar enhanced the company’s supply chain management in a number of areas:• The combination of a full bar code

(product ID) number, combined with batch code, enables the system to automatically check if an item has been recalled and prevent accidental sale;

• DataBar contains both the price and weight of each item: traditional bar-codes can only carry one or the other;

• Expiry dates and batch numbers are recorded at the point-of-sale and printed on the customer’s receipt;

• Batch codes recorded at the point-of-sale can be matched with customers through loyalty card schemes, enabling a recall even after the sale is completed.

The experience of Feile Foods dem-onstrates that the implementation of GS1 DataBar leads to a more visible supply chain, a decline in manual processes, increased efficiency and empowers sup-pliers and retailers to manage short shelf-life products more effectively.

GS1 DataBar is a small set of black lines that will make a significant contri-bution to the transformation of the Irish supply chain. Is your organisation ena-bled and ready for GS1 DataBar? •

B a r C o d i n g

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A new bAr code symbols deliver dynAmic product

mAnAgement cApAbilities for the food sector.

Irish company Feile Foods is the world’s first company to implement DataBar

for their retail business.

Through the use of DataBar, Feile Foods now have full visibility across their production and retail stocks, not only in terms of identifying

products and quantity, but also in terms of seg-menting stock by expiry date and batch number.

EPORT

Reliability is the Key

For most food and drink com-panies, their utilities plant is at the heart of their facility. Without utilities, nothing

gets produced. What do we mean by utilities? Typically, utilities incorporate steam, refrigeration, water and power systems.

Utilities provide the energy and raw materials so the company can get their produce out the door. Managing utilities well is critical to selling good quality product, on time.

However, utilities are becoming more complex. Utilities such as steam and refrigeration consume most of the energy used in a typical plant. As such, there is increasing pressure on compa-nies to make their utilities more energy efficient in order to cut costs generally. Over the next 10 years, with increasing demand for energy and EU objectives to cut carbon emissions by 20% before 2020, energy costs, when including car-bon, are only going one way.

Additionally, there is now a plethora of legislation and regulations surround-ing utilities; examples include legionella, carbon trading, ammonia regulations and health and safety legislation, to name a few.

ImprovIng plant relIabIlIty

Finally, utilities plant reliability needs to improve significantly for companies to produce goods without having to invest in new capacity. No product leaves a plant when the utilities aren’t running, so utili-ties reliability is increasingly important.

Between energy, increasing leg-islation and a requirement for higher reliability, food and drink companies currently have a great deal on their agenda. Unfortunately, these considera-

tions are matched, if not exceeded, by core business requirements.

These companies are facing signifi-cant competitive issues and an increas-ing compliance burden. The processing plant has to run more efficiently, safer and produce better quality product.

UsIng a specIalIst UtIlItIes provIder

To address these dual pressures, com-panies are focusing on their core busi-ness and inviting utilities specialists to manage their utilities. A partnership approach to this relationship is critical.

One of the many advantages of using a specialist international utilities provider, such as Dalkia, is that they can bring global best practice to bear on your particular plant. Dalkia have recently captured some of that knowl-edge, based on years of international and Irish experience, and developed three White Papers to share with Irish industry.

The three white papers reflect the areas discussed previously and are entitled:• 5 Ways to Operate and Maintain

Your Utilities to Save Energy and Reduce Costs - low cost or no cost ways to cut your energy costs and increase reliability of your critical utilities plant;

• Take the Hassle Out of Utilities - Implement high reliability / high efficiency utility systems and improve product quality, decrease production interruptions and reduce costs;

• Best Practice Guide For Safe Utilities -prevent accidents and cut costs by operating and maintaining your steam and refrigeration plant safely.

Copies of these Best Practice White Papers can be obtained free from Alan Keogh at alan.keogh@dalkia.ie or on 01 870 1200. •

U t i l i t i e s M a n a g e M e n t

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AlAn Keogh, Business Development mAnAger for energy AnD utilities At DAlKiA,

explAins the criticAl role of utilities in the fooD & DrinK processing environment.

Alan Keogh, Business Development Manager for Energy and Utilities at Dalkia.

One of the many advantages of using a specialist international utilities provider, such as Dalkia, is that they can bring global best practice to bear on your particular plant.

The Irish drinks industry is a hugely important one, in terms of employment numbers and, perhaps more

importantly given our current economic woes, in terms of the fact that its exports generate in the region of €1 billion annually for Ireland Inc.

Our indigenous drinks industry, like many sectors of the economy, is, how-ever, going through a period of major change and turbulence. According to a new report by DCU Economist Anthony Foley, commissioned by the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI), since the onset of the down-turn in 2008, employment levels have declined over 25% from over 100,000 to 78,000 jobs, and current per capita consumption has fallen 16.4% below 2007 levels.

The report also revealed that despite the recession, the industry continues to provide over €2 billion in VAT and excise revenues to the State and that exports generate €1 billion for the country.

“This report clearly demonstrates the very significant contribution our industry makes to the economy through employment and taxation,” stated DIGI Chairman, Kieran Tobin. “It also emphasises our continuing export success and the profile our major drinks brands give to Ireland and Irish tourism.”

RestoRing ConsumeR ConfidenCe

However, the employment intensive on-trade is suffering an accelerated rate of decline, having fallen 26% from 2000-2009 with thousands of jobs, business and livelihoods lost as a consequence. In addition, cross-border trading is once

again becoming an issue as a result of our high alcohol taxes and the Euro/Sterling exchange rate.

Accordingly, DIGI have proposed a package of measures to help restore consumer confidence and support the hospitality sector. These include:

1. An excise reduction of 20% based on the positive outcome of the December 2009 cut;

2. 20% reduction in commercial rates and other local authority charges and a new system of determining ratable valuations;

3. The abolition of the charging of VAT on excise;

4. Beginning the process of reducing VAT to 13.5% on all beverages in the on-trade;

5. A ban on below cost selling of alcohol.

the manufaCtuRing seCtoR

In terms of drinks manufacturing, the sector had a turnover of €2.95 billion in 2008, 2.8% of total manufacturing. Drinks manufacturing provided 3.3% of manufacturing value added in 2008 and 2.2% of manufacturing employment.

In terms of employment costs, €230m was paid out in wages and sala-ries in 2008, €335m in total labour cost, across 34 enterprises and 40 production units in drinks manufacturing. Average wages and salaries per employee were €54.8k, 39% above average manufac-turing level.

But the drinks manufacturing indus-try is not just about the end product, but also about the ingredients. In 2008, the Irish drinks manufacturing industry spent €1107.9m on materials for further processing (much of it on agricultural

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A new report from the Drinks inDustry Group of irelAnD reveAls the mAjor

economic contribution of the Drinks inDustry to the country.

drinks industry deserves Government Support - diGi

Pictured are (l-r): report author Anthony Foley, DCU; Kieran Tobin, Chairman of DIGI; and Donall O’Keeffe, Hon. Sec. of DIGI and CEO of LVA.

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products) and energy, with a further €563m spent on services inputs by drinks manufacturers. In total, purchases amounted to a massive €1.7 billion.

Main Structural Features of the Drinks Manufacturing Industry 2008

BeveragesTotal Manufacturing

number of enterprises

34 4989

number of local Units

40 5183

Gross output per local unit €M

46.0 18.6

net output per local unit €M

17.5 10.9

Persons engaged per local unit

104 38

annual wages and salaries per employee €

54849 39350

Gross output per person engaged €

443570 491632

net output per person engaged €

168631 287371

Source: CIP

The data is provided for the drinks industry and for manufacturing as a whole for comparison purposes. The drinks industry has a larger scale than manufacturing as a whole. Gross out-put and net output per local unit or per production establishment is sub-stantially higher in the drinks industry than in manufacturing as a whole. The average size of local unit is 104 per-sons in drinks and 38 people in total manufacturing. Wages and salaries per employee are almost €55k per annum in the drinks industry, compared to €39k in total manufacturing.

expoRtsDrinks exports of €997.7m in 2009 greatly exceeded imports of €668.2m. Drinks exports account for 1.2% of total exports. Alcohol exports were €923.5m compared to €435.5m in imports.

Because of the growing level of international competition, the larger non-national demand in Ireland and the market’s desire for new brands,

the domestic drinks manufacturers industry has lost market share in Ireland but still maintains large shares of the 2009 domestic market; 68.6% of the beer market; 51.7% of the spirits market and 86.3% of the cider market. Of course, the growing wine market is externally sourced.

The net foreign exchange earnings of drinks exports are relatively high because of the high domestic content of both service and materials inputs. In the absence of domestic production of beer, spirits and cider, it is likely that consumption levels would be rela-tively unchanged and would have to be sourced through imports from other economies. Consequently, the existence of the domestic producers prevents a larger level of drinks imports.

puRChasesThe drinks industry generates or sup-ports additional economic activity through its linkages to and purchases from other sectors. It uses the output of agriculture such as malted barley, sugar, milk and apples in the production of beverages. The retail sector also uses the output of other sectors such as building, catering, maintenance and furniture.

Purchases by Drinks Manufacturing

Industry 2008

€M

Materials (for processing) and fuel

1107.9

industrial Services 27.4

non-industrial Services 563.1

Purchases (excl. goods for resale)

1698.4

Production 2774.2

intermediate

consumption 1718.8

Gross Value added 1055.4

Source: CSO

In addition to the above statistics, the drinks manufacturing industry also bought €206.4m of goods for resale without further processing. The drinks industry bought €1107.9m of materials and fuel (fuel and power was approxi-mately €47m), €27.4m of industrial services and €563.1m of other services.

Its total purchases of materials and services for further processing were €1698.4m. Each €100 of production in drinks manufacturing generates €61 of purchases from other sectors.

taxationThe drinks industry provides substan-tial tax revenues for the Exchequer in excise, VAT, income taxes and PRSI and profits tax. Excise amounted to €968.0m in 2009. This form of taxation is applied to very few indus-tries. When VAT on drinks sales is included, the revenue flow was €2013m in 2009.

In addition to the above tax pay-ments, the industry, along with other sectors in the economy pays commer-cial rates, profits tax, employee and employer PRSI and income tax.

“The industry is a very substantial contributor to the exchequer in terms of the excise and VAT generated and income tax payments, profits tax and PRSI, the Report concludes, noting how it plays a major role in consump-tion, production, employment and trade.

The report’s author, Anthony Foley, noted how “by any measure the drinks industry is a very significant contributor to the economy… This economic analy-sis clearly shows that given the size and scale of the sector, it is logical that the Government should seek to support it, in whatever way it can.” •

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Pest Practice

Nowhere are pest problems taken more ser ious ly than in the food

manufacturing business, where a pest-free environment is cru-cial. More than in any other industry, food manufacturers know there is no question of trying to save money or cut corners, as in the event of an infestation, their business would suffer hefty legal costs and irreversible damage to its brand image and customer loyalty. For this reason, pest control in the food manufac-turing industry has evolved into a specialist field, requiring compliance to specific regulations, the expertise and advice of dedicated experts, the most advanced technology and a thorough commitment from the food manufac-turers themselves. Given the high risks associated with any pest infestation, food manufacturers have every right to demand detailed information and the most experienced professionals to carry out their pest control.

It is vital that food manufacturers have a detailed understanding of the legislation and standards of audit bod-ies. Under the raft of food safety laws, it is an offence to sell food that does not comply with food safety require-ments. Food damaged by pests, or contaminated by their droppings or urine, would be considered unfit for human consumption. In such cases, Environmental Health Officers have the right to seize such foods for destruction, and to demand that remedial works be undertaken. Businesses can be closed while infestations, or factors conducive to them, remain.

Severe Financial DamageIf an organisation is proven to have been negligent in its pest control, there can be severe financial damage to the company in the form of hefty fines or more if a legal suit is successfully filed. These can be avoided if it can be proven that a food manufacturer has taken due diligence in its pest control and enforced a regulated and thorough approach to same. However, the brand damage is likely to be immeasurable and could have a much more widespread impact on the business than any fine.

Rentokil employ highly trained technicians, who are skilled in identify-ing the specific requirements of these customers and have a high level of experience in the food manufacturing industry. They work closely with quali-fied field biologists and customers to resolve any pest problems and prevent further issues in the future.

Rigorous adherence to a regu-lated and structured approach to pest control will help to ensure quick and efficient removal of any pest prob-lems and maintenance of a pest free environment. Regular service and account review meetings are impor-tant to ensure that the pest control company is working closely with the customer so that key actions are being carried out. It is also standard process

for the customer to demand a detailed and tailored techni-cal report from an inspector who is familiar with the food manufacturing industry and the customer’s niche area.

PeSt control technology

Food manufacturers should also ensure that they are aware of the latest developments in pest control technology, keep-ing up with any new informa-tion and trend analysis in this area. Large contractors will have their own research and

development resources, as well as a broad range of knowledge and experi-ence within the company, which should benefit the food manufacturer. For instance, Rentokil recently developed the Radar Unit, specifically with the food industry in mind. A non-toxic solution for rodent problems, the Radar Unit will capture a mouse immediately, ensuring that it does not have a chance to multiply.

Despite the importance of these pre-cautions, industry experts and factory managers cannot be solely responsible for preventing infestations. Factory staff also need to be aware of the risks and act responsibly. At Rentokil, staff training is offered as part of the overall service. This involves explaining to staff where pests are most likely to appear, what to do if they spot an infestation and how to take important preventative measures, so they do not unintention-ally expose the building to infestation. Employee compliance is essential to managing pest control. This process will help staff understand the rules of effective pest control and the reasons behind them.

For information about Rentokil services, visit www.rentokil.com or call the national customer service team on 1890 300 400. •

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A guide to effective pest control in the food mAnufActuring And retAil

industry, by michAel o’mAhoney, mAnAging director, rentokil initiAl irelAnd.

A non-toxic solution for rodent problems, the Radar Unit will capture a mouse immediately, ensuring that it does not have a chance to multiply.

The problems of urinal smells and blockages are all too common. They cause embarrass-

ment for staff and visitors and reflect badly on your organisa-tion’s image. Added to this, high levels of urinal water usage and poor hygiene and the men’s wash-room can be a very unpleasant experience for everyone.

Initial Washroom Solutions’ Eco-Clear service presents a fresh approach to a common problem. Eco-Clear significantly reduces washroom water usage and block-ages, eliminates odours and improves urinal hygiene. Eco-Clear is a com-plete urinal hygiene service, offering year-round maintenance and market leading products. Eco-Clear keeps your urinals clean, fresh smelling, free-flowing and enhances the wash-room experience for everyone.

Best PracticeWhat i s bes t pract ice when addressing the problems of (1) Excess water use, (2) Blockages, (3) Odours, (4) Hygiene?

1. ExcessWaterUse: The most effective and efficient sys-

tem is one that is specially designed with a timed water management device that fits directly to the solenoid valve. Such a system controls the flow of water to the cistern, allowing you to reduce urinal flushing to between four and eight times per day. This can result in a reduction of water use by up to 90%.

2. Blockages: The best type of system is one that

contains a method that actively degrades contaminants, such as using bio-enzymes (good bacteria) that can penetrate uric acid, salts and scale to prevent build-up. The system should also facilitate the removal of waste

simply on the next flush. Some other issues often occur where staff or visi-tors may deposit foreign matter into the waste trap e.g. cigarette butts and gum, thereby clogging the system. It does happen! Ask yourself, does your system prevent this? It should be designed to prevent foreign matter.

3. Odours: Unfortunately, odours are an all too

common presence in urinals. What your system needs is an odour lock sleeve that traps odours below the water line, stopping them from enter-ing the washroom. In addition, the use of bio-enzymes can help penetrate uric acid, salts and scale, prevent bad bacteria growing and bio-film forming, thus treating the cause of unpleasant odours at source. The odour lock sleeve, along with its block of good

bacteria, should have the facility to be replaced at least every three months with a fresh, clean unit.

4. Hygiene: Does your washroom solution

feature a robust service regime? Your service should be capable of providing a deep clean of the urinal bowl, pipe work, wall and floor tiles and all in the background. Such a system should prevent the build-up of bad bacteria, uric salt and scale. It is important to maintain at least quarterly service, which should include not only main-tenance of the system but also supply of all cleaning solutions and biological formulations that neutralises odours and breaks down uric acid. Your system should eliminate the need for harmful cleaning chemicals and ensure the most efficient and effective solution. Jobs such as this are best left to the experts.

exacting standardsVery few daily cleaning routines can effectively maintain exacting standards to deal with problems of scale formation in WCs and urinals. This is a common problem which can lead to the occur-rence of unsightly staining, narrowing water pipes, inefficient waste disposal, damaged sanitary ware, increased faecal adhesion and an increased risk of environmental contamination by urinary, faecal and epidermal bacteria – including Escheria coli, Streptococcus faecalis and Staphylococcus epidermis. The formation of scale can also increase the production of unpleasant odours by providing ideal sites for colonisation by odour-producing bacteria.

Some systems deliver solutions to the above in part. What businesses need is one solution that does it all, such as Initial’s Eco-Clear and Deep Clean Service. •

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Michael O’MahOney, Managing DirectOr, rentOkil initial irelanD,

On tackling One Of washrOOM’s biggest challenges.

initial impressions last

Initial Washroom Solutions’ eco-clear service significantly reduces washroom water usage and blockages, eliminates

odours and improves urinal hygiene.

Due to client success, Global Trust now has operational projects and teams not only across

Ireland but also in over 15 coun-tries. The company delivers from Alaska to Peru, from Newfoundland to Louis iana , f rom Ice land to Madagascar, from China to New Zealand.

“The company has developed envi-able market insights through its food buyer and supply chain client relation-ships across USA, Canada, Europe and Asia,” explains Peter Marshall, CEO. “Products certified by Global Trust will be consumed in over 50m homes across the world in 2011.”

A Global Trust success factor is that it concentrates its efforts at being the best in the sectors that it chooses to operate in. Seafood and Agri-Food are the company’s specialist sectors.

“The Global Trust name reflects what we deliver: certainty and trusted services,” notes Peter Marshall. “Global Trust science based products include off-the shelf standards such as ISO, BRC Global Standards or EU Organic, but we also lead the world in innova-tive standards, differentiating products through sustainability, eco-label or

specialist quality specifications. Global food buyers enjoy working with Global Trust ideas.”

Increased servIces and actIvItIes

Due to high client demand, the Global Trust services and activities are increasing. Global Trust now has a new Energy Certification Centre and a Quality Management Certification Centre, offering services internationally from Dundalk and Belfast.

Renewable energy and low carbon certification has huge potential for Global Trust and for Irish organisations. This is a natural extension to the Global Trust existing product range and relevant for the Irish client base. The company has invested several hundred thousand euros in a leading energy management team and new accreditations and is now keen to expand into this growing market sector. The new Global Trust Centre of Excellence for Energy Certification has the potential to become a global leader within a short space of time and it is planned that the Irish base will continue be the foundation of this global presence.

“Our mission continues to be ‘Adding value by delivering confidence

through reassurance, protecting consumers, our clients and the envi-ronment’,” says Bernadette Vernon, Global Trust Director. “We under-stand the Irish industry and value our client relationships. The Global Trust team members are chosen for their practical minded thinking, their expertise, goodwill and their market, business and product focus. Our team are wholly committed and well rec-ognised as expert in their appointed sectors and have been drawn from

retail, manufacturing, agri-food, fisher-ies, environmental and energy sectors.”

GrowInG clIent lIstThe growing list of Global Trust clients include multiple retailers across Europe and North America, multinationals and SME’s, national and regional govern-ment bodies, national and international producer groups, marketing organisa-tions and consumer groups.

The Global Trust philosophy of firstly “Why Not?” and then seeking out the pathways to verification and qualification parameters is resulting in the company and its clients leading the world in the new areas of eco-labelling, sustainability and consumer trust cer-tification. Global Trust Certification differs from other certification bodies in that it strives to add value; value from which their clients ultimately benefit.

Global Trust prides itself on its approachability, level of service and practicality. When the market is demanding, Global Trust is delivering.

T h e c o m p a n y e n c o u r a g e s organisations to browse through the website, www.GTCERT.com, and to make enquiries or request further information. •

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Global TrusT CerTifiCaTion is an irish suCCess sTory ThaT’s Gone inTernaTional.

This proaCTive and dynamiC, aCCrediTed CerTifiCaTion body is GrowinG

exponenTially and remains irish owned, manaGed and foCused.

Global Trust Credentials deliver Global Success

Limerick Packaging Delivers On Time, Every Time

Are you tired of late deliver-ies? Are you weary from e x p e n s i v e p r o d u c t i o n stoppages or changeovers

because you don’t have packaging? Well the answer is at your fingertips. Limerick Packaging are the company that delivers “On time, every time”. How can they do this? Well, they do it by taking the time and effort to under-stand your business and usage patterns, stock products to order, in advance of your needs and deliver weekly or daily as necessary.

Many food producing companies throughout Ireland are already enjoying the benefits of dealing with Limerick Packaging, safe in the knowledge that the packaging materials they need are but a phone-call away. These companies no longer have stores full of boxes that they don’t need at that point in time and a packing hall without the boxes they do need. They have zero capital tied up in packaging stocks, allowing that money to be invested in turnover that perpetuates the business, and they have production and value-added activities, where once they had stores.

Customer is KingTalking with the people in Limerick Packaging, you can’t help notice a steely determination to protect their position as the most reliable supplier of packaging materials in the country. Their staff are dedicated to the core concept of delivering quality products on time, every time, and there is a pal-pable atmosphere of a business where the customer truly is king.

“Our product range is quite exten-sive,” says Mike Boland, Sales Director and Co-Owner. “While 90% of our

business is Corrugated Boxes in regular slotted case and die-cut formats, we now supply Litho printed outer boxes and inner cartons in very large quantities to a growing number of custom-ers. We also supply industrial polythene bags, sheets and pal-let hoods, pallet edge-guards, high quality post-printed boxes, pallet-wrap, strapping, strapping accessories, tapes and a full range of protective foams.”

trouble-Free tradingWalking through their facil-ity on the Ballysimon Road in Limerick, one is immediately struck by the cleanliness, tidi-ness, efficiency and sheer size of the factory within which there is a bar-coded storage system that not only controls stocks but also results in a first-in, first-out stock rotation system.

Having grown from zero in June 2002 to a very size-able company today, Connie Ryan, Managing Director and Co-Owner, attributes Limerick Packaging’s success to date to “the generosity of our many cus-tomers, in the first instance for believing in us and placing their business with us, and for continu-ing to support us. Many of our customers today gave us busi-ness when we started and remain with us. We have rewarded these customers with state-of-the-art design and problem solving skills, trouble-free trading, competitive pricing and quality products delivered on time. We will continue to dedicate

ourselves to our customers, as we hope that many more customers will join in and be part of our success story.” •

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testing/inspectionAdvanced Packaging Machinery LtdAir Products Ireland LtdCampden BRICentral Health & Safety Services LtdCross RefrigerationGlobal Trust CertificationLennox Laboratory SuppliesQ-Lab Ltd

QPM LtdSartorius MechatronicsScientific & Chemical Supplies LtdTeagasc Ashtown Food Research CentreWeber Labelling & Coding

tracking systeMsADC BarcodeAdvanced Packaging Machinery LtdCentral Health & Safety Services LtdCodico Distributors LtdHeavey TechnologyLogopak International LtdObeeco LtdSartorius MechatronicsWeber Labelling & CodingWrenTech Ltd

general services/suppliers to the trade

ABB LtdAll in All Ingredients LtdAtwell Self Adhesive LabellersAvery Weigh-TronixBank of Ireland Global MarketsBIM/Irish Sea Fisheries Board Blenders LtdP.J. Boner & co. LtdBord Bia - The Irish Food BoardCampden BRICodico Distributors LtdCom-Plas PackagingFesto LtdFilling Machines & EquipmentGS1 IrelandHealy GroupHeavey TechnologyInital Washroom SolutionsIrish National Accreditation BoardKingspan Controlled EnvironmentsLennox Laboratory SuppliesNSAIObeeco LtdPegler & LoudenPharmafoods LtdQ-Lab Ltd

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Security Pak LtdScientific & Chemical Supplies LtdSustainable Energy Authority of Ireland

T.S. O’Connor & Son LtdTopaz Energy LtdWeber Labelling & CodingWeigh-Tech Ltd

health & safety

Central Health & Safety Services LtdEnviroclad Systems LtdSGS Ireland LtdWren Tech Ltd

ingredients

All in All Ingredients LtdAndrew Ingredients LtdBlakes IngredientsCamida LtdCereform LtdCloverhill Food Ingredients LtdCorcoran Chemicals LtdD.D. Williamson (Ireland) LtdEDME LtdGlanbia PlcHealy GroupHeterochem (Dist.) LtdIMCDIngredient Solutions LtdIrish Dairy BoardKiernan’s Food Ingredients LtdKilfera Foods LtdNational Chemical CompanyNutrition SuppliesO’Brien IngredientsPK Chemicals LtdPurac BiochemPuratos Crest Foods LtdRedbrook Ingredient Services LtdUnifood LtdWeigh-Tech Ltd

it services & outsourcing

DalkiaWeber Labelling & CodingWeigh-Tech Ltd

Marking & coding

Codico Distributors Ltd

Materials handling service

control/instruMentationABB LtdAdvanced Packaging Machinery LtdAvery Weigh-TronixP.J. Boner & Co. LtdFesto LtdDalkiaDavid Kellett & Partners Ltd Manotherm LtdMason TechnologyOdenberg Engineering LtdQPM LtdSartorius MechatronicsScientific & Chemical Supplies LtdTekpak Automation LtdTreatment Systems LtdWeber Labelling & CodingWeigh-Tech LtdWrenTech Ltd

Machinery/equipMentABB LtdAdvanced Packaging Machinery LtdAir Products Ireland LtdAvery Weigh-TronixDalkiaFilling Machines & EquipmentFischbein-SaxonGoliath Packaging Systems LtdDavid Kellett & Partners Ltd Linpac AllibertLogopak International LtdMason TechnologyObeeco LtdOdenberg Engineering LtdQPM LtdSartorius MechatronicsScientific & Chemical Supplies LtdSecurity Pak LtdSilverson Machines LtdTekpak Automation LtdTopaz Energy LtdToyota Material Handling IrelandTreatment Systems LtdWeber Labelling & CodingWeigh-Tech LtdWrenTech Ltd

pallets, crates& containersAIC Plastic Pallets LtdGoliath Packaging Systems LtdIndustrial Packaging LtdIrish Dairy BoardLinpac AllibertNational Chemical Company

Odenberg Engineering LtdWrenTech Ltd

puMps & valvesFesto LtdDalkiaDavid Kellett & Partners Ltd Mason TechnologyPegler & LoudenTopaz Energy LtdTreatment Systems LtdWrenTech Ltd

refrigeration/cold storageAir Products Ireland LtdBlakes IngredientsCross RefrigerationCRS Mobile Cold Storage LtdDalkiaFesto LtdIrish Dairy BoardKingspan Controlled EnvironmentsLinpac AllibertOdenberg Engineering LtdScientific & Chemical Supplies LtdTopaz Energy LtdTrans-Stock Warehousing & Cold Storage Ltd

transport & logisticsAvery Weigh-TronixCeltic Forwarding LtdIrish Dairy BoardJohnston LogisticsLogopak International LtdNITLTopaz Energy LtdToyota Material Handling IrelandTrans-StockWaveform SolutionsWeber Labelling & Coding LtdWeigh-Tech LtdWrenTech Ltd

packaging/design/laBelling

ADC BarcodeAdvanced Packaging Machinery LtdAiP Thermoform Packaging Air Products Ireland LtdALS Labelling SolutionsCeltic Sales Co. LtdCeltic Sales Co. (Cork) LtdCom-Plas PackagingDiamond CorrugatedDollard Packaging LtdElopak

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Fischbein-SaxonGoliath Packaging Systems LtdGreiner Packaging LtdIndustrial Packaging LtdIrish Dairy BoardKiernan’s Food Ingredients LtdLabel One LtdLimerick PackagingLinpac AllibertMeasom Freer & Co. LtdMultivac Ireland LtdNational Chemical CompanyNew Era Packaging LtdNPP Group LtdObeeco LtdT.S. O’Connor & Son LtdPackaging Centre Ltd, ThePackex Industries LtdP.C. Packaging LtdPharmafoods LtdQuinn Packaging LtdQPM LtdSCA Foam Products T/A Cool Case Direct

Schütz (Ireland) LtdSealed Air (Cryovac)Security Pak LtdSidaplax - Plastic Suppliers IncSmurfit Kappa IrelandTekpak Automation LtdVeriplast SolutionsVersatile Packaging LtdWeigh-Tech LtdWrenTech Ltd

pest control/flyscreens

Omega P.C.S.Rentokil Pest Control

plant Maintenence

Dalkia

processing equipMent

BakeryAdvanced Packaging Machinery LtdAir Products Ireland LtdAtwell Self Adhesive LabellersAvery Weigh-TronixP.J. Boner & Co. LtdCross RefrigerationGoliath Packaging Systems LtdLinpac AllibertPharmafoods LtdQPM LtdTopaz Energy LtdVersatile Packaging LtdWeber Labelling & CodingWrenTech Ltd

dairyAdvanced Packaging Machinery LtdAir Products Ireland LtdAtwell Self Adhesive LabellersAvery Weigh-TronixP.J. Boner & Co. LtdCross RefrigerationElopakFilling Machines & EquipmentGoliath Packaging Systems LtdLinpac AllibertOdenberg Engineering LtdPharmafoods LtdQPM LtdTopaz Energy LtdVersatile Packaging LtdWeber Labelling & CodingWrenTech Ltd

drinkAdvanced Packaging Machinery LtdAir Products Ireland LtdAtwell Self Adhesive LabellersAvery Weigh-TronixP.J. Boner & Co. LtdCross RefrigerationFilling Machines & EquipmentGoliath Packaging Systems LtdLinpac AllibertOdenberg Engineering LtdPharmafoods LtdQPM LtdTopaz Energy LtdVersatile Packaging LtdWeber Labelling & CodingWrenTech Ltd

fresh foodAdvanced Packaging Machinery LtdAir Products Ireland LtdAtwell Self Adhesive LabellersAvery Weigh-TronixP.J. Boner & Co. LtdCross RefrigerationFilling Machines & EquipmentGoliath Packaging Systems LtdLinpac AllibertOdenberg Engineering LtdPharmafoods LtdQPM LtdTopaz Energy LtdVersatile Packaging LtdWeber Labelling & CodingWeigh-Tech LtdWrenTech Ltd

Meat, fish & poultryAdvanced Packaging Machinery LtdAir Products Ireland LtdAtwell Self Adhesive Labellers

Avery Weigh-TronixP.J. Boner & Co. LtdCross RefrigerationGoliath Packaging Systems LtdLinpac AllibertOdenberg Engineering LtdPharmafoods LtdQPM LtdTopaz Energy LtdVersatile Packaging LtdWeber Labelling & CodingWeigh-Tech LtdWrenTech Ltd

Machinery auctioneersAir Products Ireland LtdCross RefrigerationGoliath Packaging Systems LtdTopaz Energy LtdWeber Labelling & Coding

recruitMent

Innovate Food Technology

research & developMent

Bord BiaBIM/Irish Sea Fisheries Board Campden BRIHealy GroupIrish Dairy BoardIrish Exporters AssociationRelay - Research for the Food IndustryTeagasc Moorepark Food Research CentreWrenTech Ltd

stainless steel faBrication

Cross RefrigerationGoliath Packaging Systems LtdQPM LtdTeknomek Industries LtdWrenTech Ltd

trade associations

GS1 IrelandIrish Exporters AssociationRepak Ltd

waste ManageMent / recycling

Avery Weigh-TronixGoliath Packaging Systems LtdRepak Ltd

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ABB Ltd Address: AurigaHouse, PrecedentDrive,

Rooksley,MiltonKeynes,MK138PQ.

Telephone: (0044)1908350300Fax: (0044)1908350301Email: robotics@gb.abb.comWeb: www.abb.com www.abb.com/roboticsContact: UK-Robotics ManagingDirector: ChrisWitheyMain Products/ ABBisoneoftheServices: world’sleading engineeringcompanies. Wehelpourcustomers touseelectricalpower effectivelyandto increaseindustrial productivityina sustainableway.Contact: Ireland- RoboticsGroup: Sales&Marketing

Manager:NigelPlatt

AB CheesemakingAddress: 7DaybellClose, Bottesford,Nottingham,

NG130DQ, England.Telephone: (0044)1949842867Fax: (0044)1949842867Email: chrisashby@ abcheesemaking.co.ukWeb: www.abcheesemaking.co.ukMain Products/ CheesemakingtrainingServices: andconsultancy.Contact: ChristineAshby

ADC Barcode Ltd Address: Unit8, WillowBusinessPark,

KnockmittenLane, Dublin12.Telephone: (01)4656480Fax: (01)4656487Email: ciaranf@adcbarcode.comWeb: www.adcbarcode.comMain Products/ ThermaltransferServices: printers,EU178software, labels,thermalfoil,scanners.Contact: Sales:CiaranFitzpatrick

Advanced Coding Solutions LtdAddress: DerrynaneHouse, Eadestown,Naas, Co.Kildare.Telephone: (045)883510Mobile: 0872369569Fax: (045)880934Email: bob@acsprint.ie philip@acsprint.ieWeb: www.acsprint.ieMain Products/ Citronixprinters,Services: Mascalaser,Stream

feeder,reconditionedVideojetprinters,replacementinks&fluidsforallprinters,fullrangeofshrinkwrapequipment,liquidfilling,labelling&service.

Contact: Director(Printing): BobPowles Director(Packaging): PhilipCleary

Advanced Packaging Machinery LtdAddress: 718Northwest BusinessPark, Ballycoolin,Dublin15.Telephone: (01)8612141Fax: (01)8612142Email: s.dallas@test.ieWeb:www.packagingmachinery.ie

Main Products/ Metaldetectors,Services: x-rayinspectionsystems,

checkweighers&labelapplicators.

Contact: TechnicalDirector: StephenDallas

AIC Plastic Pallets LtdAddress: TheWoodlands, Carrigmore, Ballineen, Co.Cork.Telephone: (023)8847333Fax: (023)8847671Email:info@aicplasticpallets.comWeb:www.aicplasticpallets.comMain Products/ MaterialshandlingServices: platforms,pallets,

containers,boxes, plastic&wooden, ISPMI5compliance,

trays,toteboxes.Contact: JointManagingDirector: CharlesO’Donovan JointManagingDirector: JerryO’Flynn

AiP Thermoform PackagingAddress: Unit1ABallymaley

BusinessPark, Barefield, Ennis, Co.Clare.Telephone: (065)6864486Fax: (065)6893479Email: john@aip.ieWeb: www.aip.ieMain Products/ DesignandmanufactureServices ofThermoformPackaging

fortheIrishmarket.Contact: JohnMulleady

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Air Products Ireland LtdAddress: Unit950,Western

IndustrialEstate,KilleenRoad,Dublin12.

Telephone: 1800995029 (PhilTranter)Email: ieinfo@airproducts.comWeb: www.airproducts.comMain Products/ Withover40yearsServices: experienceofsupplying

gas,servicesandtechnologiestothefoodindustryAirProducts’Freshline®SolutionscanassistyouwithallyourModifiedAtmospherePackaging(MAP)Requirements.FreshlineGases®includeCO2,NitrogenandOxygeninliquidorgaseousform.Tofindoutmorepleasevisitourwebsite.

Contact: SalesManager: AirProductson 1800995029

AIS Ltd - Automatic Identification SystemsAddress: Unit48,CanalWalk, ParkWestIndustrialPark,

NangorRoad,Dublin12.Telephone: (01)6205742Fax: (01)6205735Email: info@aisltd.ieWeb: www.aisltd.ieMain Products: RFIDequipment,

automaticlabelling,print&applysystems,industrialbarcodescanning,2Dbarcodeequipment,handheldreaders,mobilecomputers,fixedmountscanning,labelprinters,mobileprinters,desktopprinters,industrialprinters,barcodeprinters,labels&ribbons.

Services: Supply,install&maintenanceofautoIDproducts.Customsolutiondevelopmentforproducttraceabilitysuitableforyou.

All In All IngredientsAddress: 33LaveryAvenue, ParkWest,Dublin12.Telephone: (01)6263957Fax: (01)6266052Email: dhickey@allinall.ieWeb: www.allinall.ieMain Products/ Ingredients,blendingServices: services,research&

development.Contact: ManagingDirector: DanielHickey

ALS Labelling Solutions LtdAddress: Unit8,Westpoint

BusinessPark,Mulhuddart,Dublin15.

Telephone: (01)8242643Fax: (01)8157497Email: info@labelling.ieWeb: www.labelling.ieMain Products/ AutomaticlabellingServices: machines,print&apply,

labelprinters,barcodescanning,HPinkjetsystems,service&spares,thermalribbons&labels.

Contact: PatPhibbs

Andrew Ingredients LtdAddress: 141DromoreRoad, Hillsborough,Co.Down, BT266JA.Telephone: (048)92683030Fax: (048)92683798Email: timandrew@ andrewingredients.co.ukWeb:www.andrewingredients.co.ukMain Products/ Ingredients.Services:Contact: ManagingDirector: TimAndrew

Atwell Self-Adhesive LabellersAddress: Unit18,BolneyGrange BusinessPark,Stairbridge

Lane,Hickstead, WestSussex,RH175PB.Telephone: (0044)1444239970Fax: (0044)1444246609Email: sales@atwell-labellers.co.ukWeb:www.atwell-labellers.co.ukMain Products/ LabellingmachineServices: suppliers,service&

spares.Self-adhesivelabellersandspecialistlabellingsystems,CrossWeblabellersforthermoformersandtraysealers.Inline

coders,printersandlabelverificationsystems,linerless/linerfreeprint&applysystems,plain&printedlabels.

Contact: DavidCharlesworth

Avery Weigh-TronixAddress: Dublin: AirtonPark, AirtonRoad, Tallaght,Dublin24.Telephone: (01)4000720Fax: (01)4000750 Antrim: 1SentryLane,

Newtownabbey, Co.Antrim,BT364XX.Telephone: (028)90839092Fax: (028)90835393Email: irelandinfo@awtxglobal.comWeb:www.averyweigh-tronix.com/irelandMain Products/ AveryWeigh-Tronix/GSEServices: indicatorsandweighing

equipment;Labellingequipment;AtexSystemsforFood&associatedindustries;Liquidandbagfilling;Vesselandhopperweighing;Lorryweighbridges&Managementsystems;RecipeandQ.C.software.Afullrangeofmaintenancesupportcontracts.Emergencybreakdownservice;LegalMetrologyVerification,FullrangeofcalibrationservicesincludingUKAS;Highprecisionbalances,projectmanagementandprojectsupport;Provideserviceforallmanufacturer’sbrands,notonlyAveryWeigh-Tronixequipment;softwarecontractsupport;Fullrangeofequipmenthire:Fullrangeofconsumableproducts,Printheads,Thermaltransferribbonsandlabels.

Contact: ProductServicesManager:AlanMorrison

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Bank of Ireland Global MarketsAddress: ColvillHouse, TalbotStreet,Dublin1.Telephone: (01)7993000Fax: (01)7993035Email: info@boigm.comWeb: www.treasuryspecialists.comMain Products/ CurrencyriskServices: management,Interestrate

riskmanagement,treasuryinvestmentsanddeposits,tradefinance,structuredproducts.

BIM/Irish Sea Fisheries Board Address: POBox12,CroftonRd,

DunLaoghaire, Co.Dublin.Telephone: (01)2144100Fax: (01)2144132Email: info@bim.ieWeb: www.bim.ieMain Products/ StateAgencywithServices: responsibilityforsea

fishingandaquacultureindustry.

Blakes IngredientsAddress: Unit1&2, WesternBusinessPark OakClose,Dublin12.Telephone: (01)4507177Fax: (01)4507190Email:sales@blakesingredients.comWeb: www.blakesingredients.comMain Products/ Sugars,seasoningsandServices: foodingredients(frozen&

ambient).

Blenders LtdAddress: Unit4,IDACentre, Newmarket,Dublin8.

Telephone:(01)4536960Fax: (01)4537607Email: sales@blenders.ieMain Products/ Mayonnaises,dressings,Services: bouillons,cookingsauces,

tablesauces,carverysauces,relishesinbulkcatering,sachetsandretailjarformats.Brandedandprivatelabel.

Contact: DirectorofSales: DavidChandler Directors: RobinSimpson, DavidSimpson

P.J. Boner & Co. LtdInstrument & Weighing SpecialistsAddress: 35WesternParkway

BusinessCentre,BallymountDrive,

Ballymount,Dublin12.Telephone: (01)4505050Fax: (01)4505183Email: sales@pjboner.comWeb: www.pjboner.com www.scales.ieMain Products/ Supply,ServiceandServices: Calibrationof Instruments,Controls,

Weighing.Contact: ManagingDirector: PatrickM.Boner

Bord Bia - The Irish Food BoardAddress: ClanwilliamCourt, LowerMountStreet,

Dublin2.Telephone: (01)6685155Fax: (01)6687521Email: info@bordbia.ieWeb: www.bordbia.ieMain Products/ Marketing,promotionServices: anddevelopmentofIrish

food,drink&horticulture.Contact: ChiefExecutive: AidanCotter

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Camida LtdAddress: TowerHouse, NewQuay,Clonmel, Co.Tipperary.Telephone: (052)6125455Fax: (052)6125466Email: joe.guiney@camida.comWeb: www.camida.comMain Products/ FoodIngredientsinclude:Services: LecithinEmulsifiers,

SoyaProteins(Isolate,Concentrate&Fibres),Flavours,MeatFunctionalBlends(Texture&Yieldimprovers),Alginates&Carrageenans,Sweetners(Sucralose,NHDC),VitaminPremixes.

Contact: SalesManager: JoeGuiney

Campden BRI Address: ChippingCampden, Gloucestershire, GL556LD, UK.Telephone: (0044)1386842104Fax: (0044)1386842100Email: training@campden.co.ukWeb: www.campden.co.ukMain Products/ Research,Training,Services: Consultancyand

PublicationsfortheFood,DrinkandAlliedIndustriesWorldwide.

Contact: HeadofMembership&TrainingDepartment:

BertrandEmond

Celtic Sales Company LtdAddress: 203NorthwestBusiness

Park,Blanchardstown, Dublin15.Telephone: (01)8293944Fax: (01)8293955Email: paddybyrne@celticsales.ieMain Products/ PackagingmaterialsServices: forfreshfood.Contact: ManagingDirector: PaddyByrne

Celtic Sales Company (Cork) LtdAddress: Unit3B,Waterfront

BusinessPark, LittleIsland, Co.Cork.Telephone: (021)4297984Fax: (021)4297990Email:celticsalescork@eircom.netMain Products/ Suppliersofpackaging,Services: containersforfood,cakes

&salads,netbags,plasticbags&cardboardboxes.

Contact: MaryO’Brien

Central Health & Safety Services LtdAddress: BlockB, TheCourtyard,

Newbridge, Co.Kildare.Telephone: (045)436166Fax: (045)438851Email: maura@chss.ieWeb: www.chss.ieMain Products/ CentralHealth&Safety,Services: areaFETAC&FAS

registeredcentrewithateamofhighlyqualifiedandexperiencedconsultantsinallaspects

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ofHealth&Safety,includingSafeFoodHandling(HACCP).WecanhelpyouadherefullcomplianceinrelationtoHealth&SafetyRegulationsandattendtoallyourassociatedtrainingrequirements.

Cereform LtdAddress: BarnWay,LodgeFarm, Northampton, NN57UW.Telephone: (0044)1604755522Fax: (0044)1604752470Email:dmcdonald@cereform.comWeb: www.cereform.comMain Products/ DoughConditioners,Services: Cake&Confectionery

MixesandConcentrates,Icings&Fillings.

Contact: AccountManager,Ireland:DamienMcDonald

Cloverhill Food Ingredients LtdAddress: MountleaderInd.Estate,

Millstreet, Co.Cork.Telephone: (029)21844Fax: (029)21845Email: info@cloverhill.ieWeb: www.cloverhill.ieMain Products/ Services: Foodingredients.

Codico Distributors LtdAddress: CleaboyBusinessPark,

OldKilmeadenRoad, Co.Waterford.Telephone: (051)379933Fax: (051)372352Email:sales@codico-distributors.comWeb: www.codico-distributors.comMain Products/ Domino:Inkjet,Laser,Services: OuterCase,Thermal

Transfer,ThermalInkjet, PrintandApplyLabelling,

2D,DataMatrixSystems, Electrox:Yag,Fibre,UV

Lasers,HandlingStations.Contact: SalesDirector: NoelCooney Mobile:0877463583

Com-Plas PackagingAddress: NaasIndustrialEstate, Naas,Co.Kildare.Telephone: (045)874088Fax: (045)874090Email: sales@complas.ieWeb: www.complas.ieMain Products/ FoodPots&Buckets,Services: FoodTrays,Lidding

MachineandaWideRangeofPackagingContainers.

Contact: ManagingDirector: PatrickGregory SalesManager: PhilipNolan

Corcoran Chemicals LtdAddress: 17-22ParkgateStreet,

Dublin8.Telephone: (01)6330404Fax: (01)6793521Email:nora@corcoranchemicals.comWeb: www.corcoranchemicals.comMain Products/ RawmaterialsforuseinServices: thefood&drink

industries.Starch,native,modified,sweetners.

Contact: (01)6330400

Cross Refrigeration (Irl) LtdAddress: NationwidewithofficesinArmagh,Cork,DublinandLimerick.Telephone: Armagh:(028)37526090 Cork:(021)4302321 Dublin:(01)4511915 Limerick:(061)417415Email: info@cross-group.orgWeb: www.cross-group.orgMain Products/ Energymanagement&allServices: majortypesof RefrigerationandAir Conditioningsystems

installed&commissioned. www.crossdirect.ieoffers

commercialrefrigeration,bestprices,delivereddirectwithinoneweekoforder!DedicatedRefrigerationandAirConditioningrentalbusiness-checkout:www.crosshire.ie

CRS Mobile Cold Storage LtdAddress: Carnisle, Kildalkey, Co.Meath.Telephone: (046)9435000Fax: (046)9435068Email: enquiry@crs.ieWeb: www.crs.ieMain Products/ IncreaseyouronsitecoldServices: storagecapacity:CRS

offerawiderangeoftemperaturecontrolledstoragesolutionsbothnewandprofessionallyrefurbishedforrentandpurchase.Ourproductsinclude1-58palletportablecoldstoresand10-106kwportableblastfreezers.

Contact: ManagingDirector: PaulTyrrell

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DalkiaAddress: 145LakeviewDrive,

AirsideBusinessPark,Swords,

Co.Dublin.Telephone: (01)8701200Fax: (01)8701201Email: info@dalkia.ieWeb: www.dalkia.ieMain Products/ EnergyManagementServices: Services,Utilities

ManagementServices,Maintenance,Lighting&TechnicalServices.

Contact: BusinessDelvelopmentManager,Energy&Utilities:

AlanKeogh

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Diamond CorrugatedAddress: 12-13Pennyburn

IndustrialEstate,Londonderry,NorthernIreland, BT48OLU.

Telephone: (048)71262957Fax: (048)71267094Email: mail@diamondcorr.comWeb: www.diamondcorr.comMain Products/ Corrugated,multi-pointServices: glued,litho-laminated

corrugated,foldingcartons.

Contact: Sales&Marketing Manager:JoanneBeckett

Dollard Packaging LtdAddress: Units6-11,EkladPark, MalahideRoadIndustrial

Park,MalahideRoad,Dublin17.

Telephone: (01)8470044Fax: (01)8470614Email: sales@dollard-packaging.ieWeb: www.dollard-packaging.ieMain Products/ PrintandPackaging.Services:Contact: SalesDirector: DavidHilliard

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EDME LtdAddress: EDMEHouse,Mistley,

Manningtree,Essex,CO111HG.

Telephone: (0044)1206393725Fax: (0044)1206396699Email: info@edme.comWeb: www.edme.comMain Products/ FoodingredientServices: manufacturer.Contact: SalesDirector: SharonClayton-Bovill

ElopakAddress: 67BroomhillRoad, Tallaght, Dublin24.Telephone: (01)4521111Fax: (01)4513938Web: www.elopak.comMain Products/ LiquidPackaging,Milk,Services: SoupandJuiceCartons,

PackagingMachines.Contact: DerekNangle

Enviroclad Systems LtdAddress: Unit57B, HebronIndustrialEstate, HebronRoad, Co.Kilkenny.Telephone: (056)7752866Fax: (056)7770955Email: info@enviroclad.comWeb: www.enviroclad.comMain Products/ SupplyandFittingofServices: EnvirocladHygienicWall

andCeilingCladdinginP.V.C.fortheFoodIndustry.

Contact: Director: LiamMoylan Director: MaryMoylan

ESB Independent Energy Dublin Office:Address: WoodfordBusinessPark, Santry, Dublin17.Tel: (01)8628300Fax: (01)8628350Email: info@esbie.ieWeb: www.esbie.ie Belfast Office:Address: 33ClarendonDock, Laganside, BelfastBT13BG.Tel: (028)90511246Fax: (028)90278400Email: info@esbie.ieWeb: www.esbie.co.ukMain Products/ Services: EnergySupplier.

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Faculty of Food Science and Technology - U.C.C.Address: UniversityCollege, Co.Cork.Telephone: (021)4903527Fax: (021)4276398Email: dean.food@ucc.ieWeb: http://food.ucc.ieMain Products/ Education,research,Services: continuingeducation&

training.Festo LtdAddress: HeadOffice:Unit5,

SandyfordPark, SandyfordIndustrial

Estate,Dublin18.Telephone: (01)2954955Fax: (01)2955680Email: sales_ie@festo.comWeb: www.festo.com/ie

Main Products/ Pneumatic,electrical&Services: sensoricequipment. Industrialautomation

training.Engineeringservice.Completesystemsolutions.

Filling Machines & EquipmentAddress: UnitA1,Ballymount

DriveIndustrialEstate,Walkinstown,

Dublin12.Telephone: (01)4565311Fax: (01)4565313Email: fme2@eircom.netWeb: www.fillingmachinesandequipment.ieMain Products/ Manufacturer/salesServices: liquid&creamfilling

machines/depositors/ pumps/potatomashing

machines.

Fischbein-SaxonAddress: AlexandraBusiness

Centre,274AlmaRoad, Enfield,Middlesex, EN37BB,England.Telephone: 00448701609314Fax: 00448701609315Email:sales@fischbein-saxon.co.ukWeb: www.fischbein.comMain Products/ Sealingequipment,Services: sewingsystems, conveyors,consumable,

palletizers,bindingmachines.

Contact: GeneralManager: R.Bontemps UKSalesDirector: Y.Mannekens UKSales&Service

Manager: BarryCox

Food Safety Interactive TrainingAddress: Tievebane, Burnfoot, Co.Donegal.Telephone: (086)8279352Email: info@foodsafetycd.comWeb: www.foodsafetycd.comMain Products/ BasicFoodSafetyTrainingServices: onaninteractiveCD RominEnglish,Polish &Latvian.

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Glanbia PlcAddress: GlanbiaHouse, Co.Kilkenny.Telephone: (056)7772200Fax: (056)7772222Email: corporatecomms@glanbia.ieWeb: www.glanbia.comMain Products/ Cheese,nutritionalServices: dairyingredients, milk&freshdairy

products.Contact: GroupManagingDirector:

JohnMoloney

Global Trust Certification LtdAddress: RivercourtBusiness

Centre, Riverlane, Dundalk, Co.Louth.Telephone: (042)9320912Fax: (042)9386864Email:bernadettevernon@GTcert.comWeb: www.GTcert.com www.brc-ireland.comMain Products/ FoodQuality

Certification/Services: BRCCertification/

OrganicCertification/ EnergyCertification.Contact: InformationManager:

BernadetteVernon

Goliath Packaging Systems LtdAddress: Beechwood, Nenagh,Co.Tipperary.Telephone: (067)37893Fax: (067)34794Email: info@goliath.ieWeb: www.goliath.ieMain Products/ EndoflinepackagingServices: equipment&materials

handlingsystems.Contact: Director:GeorgeO’Leary

Greiner Packaging LtdAddress: KillymanRoadIndustrial

Estate,Dungannon,CountyTyrone.

BT716LNTelephone: (0044)2887723131Fax: (0044)2887727318Email:office.gb@greiner-gpi.comWeb: www.greiner-gpi.comMain Products/ GreinerproducesServices: packagingforthefood

trade,inPP,PS,APET,RPETwithhighqualityprint,shrinksleevedandlabelledtubsandlids.

Griffin Foods LtdAddress: Unit1B, PlatoBusinessPark,

Damastown,Dublin15.Telephone: (01)8263960Fax: (01)8263965Email: info@griffinfoods.netWeb: www.griffinfoods.netMain Products/ Foodingredients,dairyServices: products,flavours, fillings,nuts,colours.Contact: ManagingDirector: JohnGriffin SalesDirector: GerryLynch

GS1 IrelandAddress: TheNutleyBuilding, MerrionRoad,Dublin4.Telephone: (01)2080660Fax: (01)2080670Email: info@gs1ie.orgWeb: www.gs1ie.orgMain Products/ GlobalSupply,chainServices: standardsbarcode

numbering,RFID,eCommerceDatapool,BarCoding,NationalDatapooltraining&advisoryservices.

Contact: GS1IrelandHelpdesk

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Healy GroupAddress: HCLHouse, SecondAvenue, CookstownIndustrial

Estate,Tallaght,Dublin24.Telephone: (01)4049200Fax: (01)4049201Email: ghealy@healy-group.ieWeb: www.healy-group.comMain Products/ HealysChemicalGroup,Services: foundedin1985,is

themarketleaderincleanlabel&naturalingredientstothefoodanddrinksmarketsinIreland.Activelyinvolvedinthechemical,pharmaceutical,tabletting,healthcare,andminingsectors.OfficeslocatedinCookstownIndustrialEstate,DublinwithfullyapprovedISO9001stateoftheartwarehouse,storage(includingchilledarea)andhandlingfacilities.HealyGroupUKhasoffices&warehousesinLeicestershire,servicingtheUKmarket.Akeystrengthofthegroupistheabilitytosourceanextensiverangeofproductsfromvarioussupplysourcesworldwide.Productsoffered:Caramels-colours,aromatics,pastes.RiceStarchesandSyrups.GelatinandHydrolzedCollagen.AromildPlus,yeastextractandflavourings,replacementforMSG.PotatoandPeaStarches,potatoflakes,granules.Starch,Glucose,Proteins.Glucosepowdersandsyrups,maltodextrins.PotassiumSorbate/SorbicAcid.XanthanGum,GuarGum,Carrageenan,emulsifiers&stabilisers.NaturallybrewedSoySauce,TeryakiSauce,M&Sapproved,ApplefiberandOatfiber.Brands:

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Emsland,Nigay,Beneo-Remy,StringerFlavour,Rousselot,Kohjin,Cesalpinia,Palsgaard,Kikkoman,Microfood.

Contact: CEO:MauriceHealy SalesManager: GarethHealy TechnicalDirector: PatMcDonaghHeavey TechnologyAddress: BallyowenLane, Lucan, Co.Dublin.Telephone: (01)6261458Fax: (01)6233575Email:fehin@heaveytechnology.comWeb:www.heaveytechnology.comMain Products/ ScanningtraceabilityServices: (foodtracking),weigh

labelling,vansales,thermalprinters,barcodescanners/terminals,warehousemanagement,labelprint&applysolutions,upto8colourlabels&ribbon,support&maintenanceofalloftheabove.

Contact: FehinMcDwyer 0862226870

Heterochem (Dist.) LtdAddress: Unit49, BaldoyleIndustrialEstate, Dublin13.Telephone: (01)8393127Fax: (01)8325746Email: info@heterochem.ieWeb: www.heterochem.comMain Products/ Flavourings,colours,Services: preservatives&other

foodadditivesforthefoodindustry.

Contact: SalesManager: KenCunningham AccountsManager: NoelleShannon

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IMCDAddress: Lakedrive, Citywest, Dublin24.Telephone: (01)4693153Fax: (01)4693156Email:brenda.collins@imcd.co.ukWeb: www.imcdgroup.com

Main Products/ Services: Foodingredients.Contact: TechnicalSales: BrendaCollins

Industrial Packaging LtdAddress: KillarneyRoad, Bray, Co.Wicklow.Telephone: (01)2864010Fax: (01)2864015Email:sales@industrialpackaging.ieWeb:www.industrialpackaging.ieMain Products/ Containers,fibredrums,Services: intermediatebulk

containers(fibre&plastic),all-plasticsilos&materialshandlingproducts.

Contact: SalesReps.

Ingredient Solutions LtdAddress: Boherbue, Mallow, Co.Cork.Telephone: (029)76981Fax: (029)76984Email:gary@ingredientsolutions.netWeb:www.ingredientsolutions.netMain Products/ SupplierofqualitycheeseServices: ingredientstothe

foodserviceandmanufacturingsectorsofthefoodindustry.

Contact: SalesManager: GaryDavies

Initial Washroom Solutions Address: HazelHouse,

MillenniumPark, Naas, Co.Kildare.Telephone: 1890300500Fax: (061)309038Email: wssales@initial.ieWeb: www.initial.ieMain Products/ WashroomSolutionsServices: andmats.Contact: AislingBrill

Innovate Food TechnologyAddress: 2ndFloor, 6SouthWilliamStreet, Dublin2.Telephone: (01)7079856Fax: (01)7079661Email:info@innovatesolutions.ieWeb:www.innovatesolutions.ieMain Products/ Foodrecruitment,Services: software,consumer

research.

Irish Association of SeafoodCompanies (IASC)Address: 70BClanbrassilStreet. Dundalk, Co.Louth.Telephone: (042)9386977Fax: (042)9395566Email: martina@iasc.ieWeb: www.iasc.ieMain Products/ DevelopmentassociationServices: representingindependent

seafoodprocessorsandretailers.

Contact: MartinaClarke

Irish Dairy BoardAddress: GrattanHouse, MountStreetLower, Dublin2.Telephone: (01)6619599Fax: (01)6612778Email: idb@idb.ieWeb: www.idb.ie www.kerrygold.comMain Products/ Export&marketingServices: ofdairyproducts.Contact: Corporate

CommunicationsManager:

LiamO’Neill

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Irish Exporters Association Address: 28MerrionSquare,

Dublin2.Telephone: (01)6612182Fax: (01)6612315Email: iea@irishexporters.ieWeb: www.irishexporters.ieMain Products/ FoodandDrinkExportServices: Ireland,adivisionofthe

IEA,providesassistancetoIrishfoodanddrinkcompaniesinthehomemarketandtoincreasetheirsalesabroad.

Contact: GodfreyLydon

Irish National Accreditation BoardAddress: WiltonParkHouse, WiltonPlace,Dublin2.Telephone: (01)6073003Email: inab@inab.ieWeb: www.inab.ie

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Johnston Logistics LtdAddress: BlackchurchBusiness

Park,Rathcoole, Co.Dublin.Telephone: (01)4013333Fax: (01)4588015Email: info@jol.ieWeb: www.johnstonlogistics.ieMain Products/ Services: Warehousing&Logistics.Contact: BusinessDevelopment: DeirdreMcGuirk

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David Kellett & Partners LtdAddress: MapleCourt,

WormbridgeHouse,Wormbridge,

Hereford,HR29DH.Telephone: (0044)1981570611Fax: (0044)1981570599Email:davidkellett@davidkellett.co.ukMain Products/ DairyEngineering,Services: Systems/Membranes, ReverseOsmosis, UltraOsmosis®,Ultra

FiltrationandMicroFiltration,EffluentTreatment,SpiralWoundandPlate&Frame,CheeseMaturingVacuumPouches

Contact: ManagingDirector: DavidKellett

Kiernan’s Food Ingredients LtdAddress: Unit8SteadfastIndustrial

Estate,Carrickmacros, Co.Monaghan.Telephone: (042)9662096Fax: (042)9663954Email: info@kiernans.ieWeb: www.kiernans.ieMain Products/ Seasoning,sauces,Services: marinades,cures&

packaging.Contact: JointManagingDirector: MartinKiernan JointManagingDirector: NualaKiernan Contact:JamesKiernan

Kilfera Foods LtdAddress: Purcellsinch, Co.Kilkenny.Telephone: (056)7764044Fax: (056)7764060Email: kilfera@iol.ieMain Products/ FunctionalfoodServices: ingredients. Contact: ManagingDirector: PaddyO’Neill

Kingspan Controlled EnvironmentsAddress: Hangar1A,WrightsLane, Burtonwood,Cheshire,

WA54DB,England.Telephone: (0044)1925711157Mobile: 0862572437Fax: (0044)1925711158Email: info@kingspance.comWeb: www.kingspance.comMain Products/ ManufacturersofPIRServices: (Polyisdryanurate)

insulatedpanelsfor foodprocessing,cold

storage&cleanroomenvironments.

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Label Art LtdAddress: 70-74BroomhillRoad, Tallaght, Dublin24.Telephone: (01)4513555Fax: (01)4510424Email: gerard.molloy@labelart.ieWeb: www.labelart.ieMain Products/ Self-adhesivelabels,Services: non-adhesivetags, digitalprint.Contact: SalesDirector: GerardMolloy

Label One LtdAddress: 3AdvantageWay,

BallygomartinIndustrialEstate,BallygomartinRoad,BelfastBT133LZ.

Telephone: (048)90777444Fax: (048)90774067Email: info@labelone.ieWeb: www.labelone.ieMain Products/ Self-adhesivelabels,Services: extendedcontent

leafletlabels.Contact: SalesManager,ROI: ChrisMoore 0872523335

Lennox Laboratory SuppliesAddress: JFKDrive, NaasRoad, Dublin12.Telephone: (01)4552201Fax: (01)4507906Email: denis@lennox.ieWeb: www.lennox.ieMain Products/ LeadingsupplierofServices: laboratoryreagents, consumablesand

instrumentationinIrelandContact: ProductManager: DenisColl

Limerick Packaging Address: EastlinkBusinessPark,

BallysimonRoad, Co.Limerick. Telephone: (061)400035 Fax: (061)400036 Email: info@lmkpkg.ie Web: www.limerickpackaging.ie Main Products/ CorrugatedBoxes, Services: PolytheneBags,

Edgeguards,Palletwrap,Strapping,Tapes.

Contact: MikeBoland

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LINPAC AllibertAddress: 17Ridgeway, QuintonBusinessPark,

Bimingham, B321AF, UnitedKingdom.Telephone: (0044)1606561929Fax: (0044)1606561998Email: info@linpac-ireland.comWeb: www.linpacallibert.comMain Products/ PlasticMaterialsHandlingServices: Products-Boxes,Bins,

Trays,Palletsetc.Contact: SalesManager,Ireland: BrendanMcGarry 0876767161

LogoPak International LtdAddress: EnterpriseHouse, GeorgeCayleyDrive, CliftonMoor, York,YO304XE.Telephone: (0044)1904692333Fax: (0044)1904690728Email:salesonweb@logopak.netWeb:www.logopakprintandapply.co.ukMain Products/ Print&ApplyServices: LabellingSystems,

softwaresolutions,labels&ribbons.

Contact: GeneralManager: WilsonClark

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Manotherm LtdAddress: 4WalkinstownRoad,

Dublin12.Telephone: (01)4522355Fax: (01)4516919Email: info@manotherm.ieWebsite: www.manotherm.ie Main Products/ DistributorsofServices: controls&

instrumentation. Temperature: Thermometers, Controllers, DigitalIndicators,

Transmitters,Thermocouples,

BestobellSteamTraps,Recorders,Calibrators,TemperatureRegulatingValves.Sanitary

Valves,ControlsandInstrumentation.

Process Valves. Pressure:Gauges,

Transducers,Switches,Transmitters,PressureRegulators,Manometers,Calibrators.

Flow:Meters,Switches,ControlValvesandRegulators,

D/PTransmitters. Level:Indicators, Controllers,Transducers, SightGauges,Float

Switches.Humidity/Moisture: Humidistats,Recorders,

DewpointandMoistureContents.

Electrical: Relays,Recorders. Counters: ProductionCounters,

Tachometers. Pneumatic: Tubing,Fittings,

Regulators,Calibraters,Valves,I/PConverters.

Signal Conditioning: Transmitters,

Isolaters,Converters, SQRExtractors. Data Acquisition: DataLoggers,Chart

Recorders. Flue Gas Analysers. Controls for Clean Rooms: MagnehelicGauges&

Switches.Contact: ManagingDirector: R.V.Gilbert Director&Project SalesEngineer: RobertC.Gilbert TechnicalSalesRep: FrankGallagher

Mason TechnologyAddress: 228SouthCircularRoad,

Dublin8.Telephone: (01)4534422Fax: (01)4154492Email: pmunds@masontec.ieWebsite: www.masontechnology.ieMain Products/ Laboratoryequipment,Services: industrialweighingand

industrialvaccuum.

Measom Freer & Co. LtdAddress: 37/41ChartwellDrive, Wigston,Leicester, LE182FL, England.Telephone: (0044)1162881588Fax: (0044)1162813000Email:sales@measomfreer.co.ukWeb:www.measomfreer.co.ukMain Products/ MeasomFreerServices: manufactureandstock

qualityplasticbottles,custommouldedbottles,droppercaps,scoops,measures,boxes,jars,tubes,fastenersetc,forfooduse.Servicesinclude3Ddesign,in-housetoolmakingandscreenprinting.

Contact: SalesDirector: MarkFreer TechnicalDirector: AndrewFreer

Multivac Ireland LtdAddress: Unit7,Fonthill BusinessPark, Clondalkin,Dublin22.Telephone: (01)6436810Mobile: 0872834067(Sales)Fax: (01)6300826Email: info@ie.multivac.comWeb: www.multivac.comMain Products/ VacuumPacking,Services: Traysealing,

ThermoformingPackagingMachineryandLabelling.

Contact: ManagingDirector: DerekNugent Sales: LiamCronin

All this and more available online on www.foodirelanddirectory.com.

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National Chemical Company Address: NCCHouse, 42LowerLeesonStreet, Dublin2.Telephone: (01)6131400Fax: (01)6340132Email: info@ncc.ieWeb: www.ncc.ieMain Products/ Food Ingredients:Services: ActivatedCarbon,Acacia

Gum(GumArabic),AdipicAcid,AerosilFumedSilica,Alginatesm,

AminoAcids,ButylDiglycol,CalciumGluconate,CalciumStearate,CarobPowder,Carrageenan,CelluloseFibre,CitricAcid,DHA,FumaricAcid,GlycerylMonostearate(GMS),Glycine,Gelatin,GuarGum,HydrogenPeroxide,Inulin,LocustBeanGum,MagnesiumStearate,MonopotassiumPhosphate,MonopropyleneGlycolusp,MonosodiumPhosphate,Omega3,PDVSalt,Pectin,Plantextracts,Polysorbate,PotassiumCitrate,RapeseedOil,RapeseedLecithin,SyloidSilicaGel,SodiumSaccharin,SodiumStearate,SorbicAcid,SoyaLecithin,SunflowerLecithin,TricalciumPhosphate,TrisodiumCitrate,XanthanGum,ZincOxide.

Packaging: HDPE&StainlessSteel

IBCs(intermediatebulkcontainers),IBCaccessories(caps,valves,adapters,couplerswithhosetails),IBCcollectionservice,HDPE

drums.

Ingredients Sourcing: Wearepartofthe

PluschemnetworkwhichisaEuropeanwidenetworkofindependentdistributorsofspecialtyingredientsandchemicals.Thisnetworkhaslongstandingexperienceandexpertiseinthesourcingofspecialtychemicalsandingredientsfrominternationalproducerswithintheirhomemarkets,whichinturnimprovesthesourcingcapabilitieswecanofferourcustomers.

Contact: SalesManager: ChristySmith csmith@ncc.ie

National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI)Address: 1SwiftSquare,Northwood, Santry,Dublin9.Telephone: (01)8073800Fax: (061)332982Email: info@nsai.ieWeb: www.nsai.ieMain Products/ CertificationandServices: inspectionservicesto

national&internationalproduct&managementsystemstandardsincludingISO22000,ISO9001,OHSASandBRCGlobalFoodStandard.

Contact: VincentDelaney (061)332882 CEO:MauriceBuckley

National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) Training SectionAddress: 1SwiftSquare,Northwood, Santry,Dublin9.Telephone: (01)8073993Fax: (01)8073844Email: training@nsai.ie patricia.whelan@nsai.ieWeb: www.nsai.ieMain Products/ NSAIofferspublicServices: coursestohelp individualsgaintheskills

thattheyrequiretooperatemanagementsystemseffectively.

TherangeofcoursesofferedreflectsthewiderangeofcertificationservicesofferedbyNSAI.

New Era Packaging LtdAddress: DroghedaIndustrial

Estate,DonoreRoad,Drogheda,Co.Louth.

Telephone: (041)9875600Fax: (041)9834481Email: dnevin@newera.ieWeb: www.newera.ieMain Products/ Self-adhesivelabelsforallServices: end-usersand

manufacturers.Contact: SalesDirector: DavidNevin

NITLAddress: Dept.ofEngineering,

DublinInstituteofTechnology,

BoltonStreet, Dublin1.Telephone: (01)4024023Fax: (01)4023991Email: AdeLinares@dit.ie Web: www.nitl.ieMain Products/Services: Learning&Research.Contact: AntoniodeLinares

NPP Group LtdAddress: Unit509Mitchelstown

Road,NorthwestBusinessPark,

Ballycoolin,Dublin15.Telephone: (00353)(0)18809299Fax: (00353)(0)18809298Email: sales@npp.ieWeb: www.npp.ieMain Products/ FlexibleplasticServices: packagingdistributors.Contact: SalesDirector: EoinMcDonagh

Nutrition SuppliesAddress: Innishannon,Co.Cork.Telephone: (021)4775522Fax: (021)4775449Email: ursula.lecane@nutritionsupplies.ieWeb: www.nutritionsupplies.ieMain Products/ Vitamin&NutrientServices: PrecisionPremixes.Contact: ManagingDirector: Dr.FrankCremin TechnicalDirector: UrsulaLecane

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Obeeco LtdAddress: AnnavilleAvenue,

Blackrock, Co.Dublin.Telephone: (01)2782323Fax: (01)2782374Email: sales@obeeco.ieWeb: www.obeeco.ieMain Products/ Packagingmachinery,Services: materials,thermalprint

solutions.Contact: Director:RichardBurke Director:OliveWalker

O’Brien IngredientsAddress: O’BrienHouse, MagnaDrive, MagnaBusinessPark,

Citywest,Dublin24.Telephone: (01)4691400Fax: (01)4691360Email: pobrien@ obrien-ingredients.ieWeb: www.obrien-ingredients.ieMain Products/ Flavours,colours,Services: vitamins,juices,citrates,

bakeryingredients.Contact: Director: PaulO’Brien

T.S. O’Connor & Son LtdAddress: UnitC,67HeatherRoad,

SandyfordIndustrialEstate,Dublin18.

Telephone: (01)2955696Fax: (01)2955741Email: andrew@bags.ieWeb: www.bags.ieMainProducts/ SelfAdhesiveTapes,Services: Labels&FlexiblePackaging.Contact: SalesManager: AndrewHaughton

Odenberg Engineering LtdAddress: 2004OrchardAvenue, CityWestBusiness

Campus,NaasRoad,Dublin24.

Telephone: (01)4136200Fax: (01)4570219Email: info@odenberg.ieWeb: www.odenberg.ieMain Products/ Robotics,mechanicalServices: handlingsystems.Contact: BusinessUnit Manager:JamesJ.Deane

Omega P.C.S.Address: 7LimeTreeAvenue, TermonAbbey, Drogheda, Co.Louth.Telephone: (01)8367535Fax: (041)9844835Email: rose@omegapcs.ieWeb: www.omegapcs.ieMain Products/ PestControl,EFKsServices: ServiceandSupply.Contact: Partner:RoseWalsh MichaelWalsh

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The Packaging Centre LtdAddress: Fox&GeeseHouse, NaasRoad, Dublin22.Telephone: (01)4508759Fax: (01)4507567Email: sales@thepackagingcentre.ieWeb:www.thepackagingcentre.ieMain Products/ Glass,paperandplasticServices: packaging.Contact: ClodaghMcDevitt

Packex Industries LtdAddress: Unit1, VillageMillsBusinessPark, Rathnew, Co.Wicklow.Telephone: (0404)69851Fax: (0404)69861Email: sales@packex.ieMain Products/ HighqualityServices: flexiblepackaging.Contact: IvanCruise

P.C. Packaging LtdAddress: DerrynaneHouse, Eadestown, Naas, Co.Kildare.Telephone: (045)883510Fax: (045)880934Email: philip@pcpackaging.ieWeb: www.pcpackaging.ieMain Products/ Packagingmachinery/Services: shrinkfilms,flexible

packaging,Belcarangeofshrinkwrappers,Ilapakflowwrapping,Sovereignlabellingsystems,Sicksensors.

Pegler & Louden Address: WhiteHeather IndustrialEstate, 301SouthCircularRoad, Dublin8. SouthLinkPark, BallycurreenRoad, Grange, Co.Cork.Telephone: (01)4165170 (01)4165175 (021)4977128Fax: (021)4915213Main Products/ IndustrialvalvesandServices: actuators.Contact: SalesDirector: PatKelly OfficeManager(Cork): PatO’BrienPharmafoods LtdAddress: LowerWaterfordRoad, Carrickbeg, Carrick-on-Suir, Co.Tipperary.Telephone: (051)645066/645084Fax: (051)645033Email: info@pharmafoods.netWeb: www.pharmafoods.netMain Products/ BilwincoMultiheadServices: Weighers,MondiniTray

SealersVacuumandGas,LimitechLiquidProcessingEquipment,RovemaVerticalFormFillSealers,Cartoning,BagInBox,AbtechPremadePouchProductionforTunainFoil.

Contact: DermotBrett 0862590667 DonMalanowski 0863891567

PK Chemicals LtdAddress: Unit23, SandyfordOfficePark,

BlackthornAvenue,SandyfordIndustrialEstate,Foxrock,

Dublin18.Telephone: (01)2956977Fax: (01)2958338Email:graeme@pkchemicals.comMain Products/ FoodIngredients,Services: FlavoursandColours.Contact: TechnicalSalesManager: GraemeLocke

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Purac BiochemAddress: POBox21, Arkelsedijk46, 4200AAGorinchem, TheNetherlands.Telephone: (0031)183695695Fax: (0031)183695600Email: pnl@purac.comWeb: www.purac.comMain Products/ Naturallacticacid,Services: lactatesandgluconates.Contact: SalesManager: GarethJones

Puratos Crest Foods LtdAddress: 70-71Dunboyne

BusinessPark, Dunboyne, Co.Meath.Telephone: (01)8255505Fax: (01)8255506Email: info_ireland@puratos.comWeb: www.puratos.comMain Products/ Bakery,patisserieandServices: chocolateingredients. BelcoladeBelgian

chocolate,Puratosbakery&patisserieproducts,PatisFrancepremiumpatisserieingredients.

Contact: GeneralManager: SeanMcDaid

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QPM LtdAddress: Unit12,Robinhood

BusinessPark,RobinhoodRoad,Dublin22.

Telephone: (01)4502421Fax: (01)4502311Email enevin@qpm.ieWeb:www.qpm.ieMain Products/ Metaldetectors,x-ray,Services: checkweighing,

calibration,shrinkwrappingmachineryandmaterials,flow-wrapping,traysealing.

Contact: EddieNevin

Q-Lab LtdAddress: POBox27, KerlogueIndustrialEstate, Drinagh,Co.Wexford.Telephone: (053)9145600Fax: (053)9184575Email: info@qlab.ieWeb: www.qlab.ieMain Products/ Microbiological&Services: chemicalanalysisoffood,

water&environmentalsamples.

Contact: ManagingDirector: Anne-MarieKelly FinancialController: AidanByrne Chem.Lab.Manager: PeterO’Byrne Micro.LabManager BrianHealy BusinessDevelopment

Manager:LizMorris

Quinn Packaging LtdAddress: Rathkeelan, Ballyconnell,Co.Cavan.Telephone: (049)9525650Fax: (049)9525651Email:info@quinn-packaging.comWeb:www.quinn-packaging.comMain Products/ Thermoform,printServices: &IMLcontainers forthedairyindustry,

meat&poultrytrays,blownfilm,shrink&stretchhoods,strapping.

Contact: GeneralManager: ColinDonnelly SalesManager:JohnLarkin

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Redbrook Ingredient Services LtdAddress: Unit1,PlatoBusiness

Park,Damastown,Mulhuddart,Dublin15.

Branches: HeadOfficeDublin: RedbrookIngredient

Services Athlone:Redbrook

BlentechLtd Daventry,UK:Unique

IngredientsLtd Daventry,UK:Dandy

LionLtd(Honey/Maple)Telephone: (01)8604900 (0044)1327876200Fax: (01)8604950 (0044)1327312712Email: info@redbrook.ie

Web:www.redbrookingredients.comMain Products: Custommanufactured powderblendsand

liquid‘Impact’flavours,seasonings,spicesandherbs.Injectionbrincsforpork,beefandpoultryflavour,textureandyieldenhancement.

Red Arrow:Smoke&grillsystems.

Raps:Marinades&sauces. Cosucra:Allerganfree

starchandfibreproducts. DMV:Milk&whey

proteiningredients. Ocean Nutrition:

Omega3.Services: Customerspecific

manufacturingwithtechnicalapplicationadvice&support.

Contact: CEO:KieranFox MD:LiamEgan

Relay - Research For The FoodIndustryAddress: Teagasc,Moorepark FoodResearchCentre, Fermoy,Co.Cork.Telephone: (025)42247/321Fax: (025)42293Email: info@relay.teagasc.ieWeb: www.relayresearch.ieMain Products/ CommunicationofServices: FoodResearchInformation.Contact: DerbhileTimon BredaMulvihill

Rentokil Pest ControlNationwide CoverageTelephone: 1890869869Fax: (045)852890Email:pestcontrolinfo@rentokil.ieWeb: www.rentokil.ieMain Products/ SuppliersofServices: PestControltoISO

9001:2008specification.Contact: PestControl: MichaelO’Mahoney

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Repak LtdAddress: RedCowInterchange

Estate, 1BallymountRoad,

Clondalkin, Dublin22.Telephone: (01)4670190Fax: (01)4030196Email: info@repak.ieWeb: www.repak.ieContact: CEO: AndrewHetherington MembershipServices

Manager: DeclanMartin

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SCA Foam Products T/A Cool Case DirectAddress: HollymountIndustrial

Estate, Hollyhill, Cork.Telephone: (021)4392622Fax: (021)4393515Email: sales@coolcasedirect.ieWeb: www.coolcasedirect.ieMain Products/ Services: EPSBoxes/Packaging.Contact: EugeneStephens

Schütz (Ireland) LtdAddress: Townmore, Killala,Co.MayoTelephone: (096)33044Fax: (096)33045Email: info1ireland@schuetz.netWeb: www.schuetz.netContact: GeneralManager JohnForkin

Scientific & Chemical Supplies LtdAddress: GreenhillsIndustrialEstate,

Walkinstown, Dublin12.Telephone: (01)4504077Fax: (01)4504328Email: seamus@shawscientific.comWeb: www.scichem.comMain Products/ LaboratoryEquipmentServices: Distributor.Contact: BranchManager: SeamusAmond Sales: FrankEardley

Sealed Air LtdAddress: CliftonHouse,1

MarstonRoad,St.Neots,GB-CambridgeshirePE192HN.

Telephone: (0044)1480224000Fax: (0044)1480224063Email: cryovac.ukmkt@sealedair.comWeb:www.sealedair-emea.comMain Products/ PackagingsolutionsandServices: equipmentforallfood

markets-meat/fish/ dairy/produce/bakery andreadymeals.

Productofferingincludesfilms,barrierbags,rigidtrays,punnetsandpots.

Contact: TimothyO’Connell Mobile:0862253172

Security Pak LtdAddress: 5PortsideBusinessCentre, EastWallRoad, Dublin3.Telephone: (01)8552377Fax: (01)8365391Email: john@securitypak.ieWeb: www.securitypak.ieMain Products/ SuppliersofpackagingServices: machineryandmaterials.Contact: Director:JohnMartin

SGS Ireland LtdAddress: Lakedrive3026, CitywestBusiness

Campus,NaasRoad,Dublin24.

Telephone: (01)2950654Fax: (01)2950816Email:fiona.o’brien@sgs.comWeb: www.ie.sgs.comMain Products/ SGScanofferServices: certificationforISO

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Smurfit Kappa IrelandAddress: BallymountRoad,

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Teagasc Moorepark Food Research CentreAddress: Moorepark, Fermoy, Co.CorkTelephone: (025)42222Fax: (025)42340Email: eileen.lehane@teagasc.ieWeb: www.teagasc.ieMain Products/ R&Dondairyproducts,Services: functionalfoodsand

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Toyota Material Handling IrelandAddress: KilleenRoad, Dublin12.Telephone: (01)4190200Fax: (01)4190325Email: materialhandling@toyota.ieWeb: www.toyota-forklifts.ieMain Products/ ToyotaforkliftsandServices: warehouseequipment.

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Transtock Warehousing & ColdStorage LtdAddress: Christendom, Ferrybank,Co.Waterford.Tel: (051)832411Fax: (051)832666Email: info@trans-stock.comWeb: www.trans-stock.comMain Products/ WarehousingandfrozenServices: andchilledcoldstorage,

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Contact: SeamusCrickley HenkvanderPuil TimVierhout

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UCD (Agri-Food)Address: Agri-Food, HumanNutrition,

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Veriplast SolutionsAddress: DragonvilleIndustrial

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Waveform SolutionsAddress: Unit1B,11CanalBank, HumeAvenue, Parkwest,Dublin12.Telephone: (01)6209700Fax: (01)6209701Email: info@waveform.ie

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Weigh-Tech LtdAddress: 9NaasRoadBusiness

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