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MAGAZINE
Year 6 • N.4
May 2022
DESIGN • KNOW HOW • INNOVATION • VISION
Managing director: Angelo Frigerio
Edizioni Turbo Srl - Corso della Resistenza, 23 - 20821 - Meda (MB) - Tel. +39 0362 600463/4/5/9 - Fax. +39 0362 600616 - Periodico bimestrale - Registrazione al Tribunale di Milano
n. 2 del 4 gennaio 2018 - Stampa: Italgrafica - Novara - Poste Italiane Spa - Sped. in Abbonamento Postale DL 353/2003 (conv. in L. 27.02.2004, n.46) art. 1, comma 1, LO/MI -
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edizioni
by In partnership with
TECH4FOOD
mediagroup
MAGAZINE
Year 6 • N.4
May 2022
DESIGN • KNOW HOW • INNOVATION • VISION
Managing director: Angelo Frigerio
Edizioni Turbo Srl - Corso della Resistenza, 23 - 20821 - Meda (MB) - Tel. +39 0362 600463/4/5/9 - Fax. +39 0362 600616 - Periodico bimestrale - Registrazione al Tribunale di Milano
n. 2 del 4 gennaio 2018 - Stampa: Italgrafica - Novara - Poste Italiane Spa - Sped. in Abbonamento Postale DL 353/2003 (conv. in L. 27.02.2004, n.46) art. 1, comma 1, LO/MI -
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the interview
Inventory
differences:
security is not
ALL SET
everything FOR IFFA’S
GREAT COMEBACK
The world’s leading trade show for meat and alternative proteins
technology is back, from 14 to 19 May 2022, at Messe Frankfurt.
A preview of the latest machinery and solutions for all stages, from
50% of the missing items in the large scale
processing through packaging to selling, developed by Italian food-tech
distribution are not caused by thefts, but by manufacturers. Some of which will be unveiled at the exhibition.
operational errors still linked to the manual
management of the stock. Technology,
from page 18 to page 31
though, comes in aid with the RFreshID
solution by Checkpoint Systems. We discussed
it with the Business Unit Director Italy,
Alberto Corradini. on pages 16 and 17
the company
gallery
“Customization Risco: experts “All the best
Italian is our hallmark”
Tailor-made solutions equipped
in meat
(and beyond)
things end up
in our net”
innovations
with 4.0 technology are the strong
point of the Emilian company Whether it is minced meat Retificio Nassi boasts a 100-year
Almac which has been serving or plant-based burgers, on long experience in creating high-
the Pasta Filata cheese industry the occasion of IFFA 2022 quality and tailor-made solutions
on show
for 33 years. We talked about its the company presents several for the food industry. Fulfilling
performance since the pandemic innovations for the global food any requirement and granting
broke out and the latest market industry. Thanks to a 50-year all-around technical assistance.
trends with Angelo Amara, the sales long expertise that has always put Interview with the CEO Guido
in Cologne
manager. research and clients first. Brogi.
on page 12 on page 14 on page 36
zoom
After the pandemic-related dry spell, it was time for Anuga
FoodTec again. The leading global trade fair for the food &
GB Bernucci: Fabios + Much more than
beverage industry took place from 26 to 29 April in Cologne. innovative packaging Tecnobrianza = just a gas supplier
Where around 1,600 exhibitors (1,100 of whom coming from
abroad) put on a rich display of all the latest dynamic and cutting- since 1946 synergy Nippon Gases Italia, founded
as Rivoira in 1920 in Turin, is a
edge solutions - from process technology through filling and The historic company headquartered
in Milan has been providing the food
& development market leader for the production
of carbon dioxide in Italy. It also
packaging to food safety, digitalization and intralogistics. With
industry with solutions for more than The Italian company is the official supplies oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen
around 50,000 visitors from approximately 155 countries, the 2022 75 years with the help of its partners. distributor and technical partner of and other gas mixtures for the
edition registered a high attendance of Italian companies, which we Designing eco-friendly and sustainable the Polish firm, specialized in the agri-food segment and many more.
met during our visit in Cologne. options such as Paperseal and production of collagen casings. The Interview with the general manager
Slimfresh is the current mission of the story, which began in 2014, led to an at Nippon Gases Industrial, Davis
on pages 38 and 39 firm. Which invests greatly in R&D. exclusive range for our market. Reginato.
on page 8 on page 32 on page 34
focus on Whether declined in the environmental, economic
or social version, the topic is high on the agenda of
Sustainability, many companies in the segment. An overview of
the best practices carried out by some innovative
a catalyst for change
firms. Among animal welfare, circular economy,
eco-pack trays, cutting-edge production processes
and initiatives thought for the employees.
in the meat industry on pages 10 and 11
Year 6 • N.4
May 2022 editorial
Welcome back,
IFFA!
By Lucrezia Villa
Everything set for the 73rd edition of stable, reusable and more. Speaking of
IFFA. After three years since the Ger- new challenges and satisfying the market
man trade show dedicated to technolo- needs, for the first time, with the slogan
gies for meat and delis’ processing last ‘Technology for Meat and Alternati-
took place, now the time has finally come ve Proteins’, IFFA will open up to meat
for the main players of the segment to substitutes as well. Thus meeting the
meet again in person at Frankfurt Mes- ever increasing demand of the market, a
se. And many will be the innovative solu- highly expanding one indeed. Which is
tions put on display from 14 to 19 May expected to exceed 12 billion dollars by
2022 by the over 900 exhibitors, coming 2025 according to the data of the Arizton
from 42 countries around the globe. In- plant-based meat market - Global outlo-
creasingly performing, more and more ok and forecast 2020-2025. Because new
customized, and sustainable of course. ingredients require machines able to pro-
Whether it is processing or packaging li- cess them. And IFFA has the potential
nes, machinery, equipment or materials, to bring together the leading internatio-
the food-tech industry is daily committed nal innovators to promote a producti-
to meeting the needs of the manufactu- ve exchange of ideas and information
rers. Which ask for safe, precise, reliable between the alternative and conventio-
and efficient tools. Without forgetting nal meat-technology manufacturers. The
the ‘Green’ movement, that is transfor- global food industry is a dynamic mar-
ming our daily habits and determining ket indeed, but the food-tech industry
the development of ‘virtuous’ packaging is even more vibrant. And it is ready to
solutions: recycled, recyclable, compo- show it off.
TECH4FOOD Bentornata, Iffa!
MAGAZINE
DESIGN • KNOW HOW • INNOVATION • VISION
Managing director:
ANGELO FRIGERIO È tutto pronto per la re o materiali, l’industria un mercato in rapidissima
Edited by: Edizioni Turbo Srl
Corso della Resistenza, 23 73esima edizione di Iffa, del meccano-alimentare è espansione. Le cui vendite
20821 - Meda (MB)
Tel. +39 0362 600463/4/5/9
che si svolgerà dal 14 al impegnata, giorno dopo annuali supereranno i 12
Fax. +39 0362 600616 19 maggio 2022. A tre anni giorno, a soddisfare le ri- miliardi di dollari entro il
e-mail: info@tespi.net
Periodico bimestrale - Registrazione al di distanza dall’ultima ker- chieste dei produttori del 2025, stando ai dati dell’A-
Tribunale di Milano n. 2 del 4 gennaio 2018 messe tedesca dedicata segmento. I quali sono alla rizton plant-based meat
Edizioni Turbo Srl n° iscrizione ROC11158
del 21 aprile 2005 alle tecnologie per la tra- costante ricerca di soluzio- market - Global outlook
Numero 4 - maggio 2022 - sformazione della carne e ni sicure, precise, affidabili and forecast 2020-2025.
Stampa: Italgrafica - Novara -
Poste Italiane Spa - dei salumi, è finalmente ed efficienti. Senza poi di- Anche perché nuovi ingre-
Sped. in Abbonamento Postale
DL 353/2003 (conv. in L. 27.02.2004, n.46)
giunto il momento per i menticarsi l’aspetto Gre- dienti e prodotti richiedo-
art. 1, comma 1, LO/MI - ‘big’ del segmento di ri- en che impone la scelta di no macchinari ad hoc. E Iffa
In caso di mancato recapito, inviare
all’ufficio postale di Roserio per la
unirsi in presenza a Fran- confezioni sempre più ‘vir- ha tutto il potenziale per
restituzione al mittente che si impegna a kfurt Messe. E saranno tuose’: riciclate, riciclabili, radunare i principali inno-
pagare la relativa tariffa.
Una copia 1,00 euro - numerose le soluzioni in- facilmente compostabili, vatori sia del segmento più
Abbonamento annuo 20,00 euro novative messe in scena riutilizzabili e così via. E a tradizionale sia delle pro-
L’editore garantisce la massima
riservatezza dei dati personali in suo dagli oltre 900 espositori, proposito di nuove sfide teine alternative. L’obietti-
possesso. Tali dati saranno utilizzati per provenienti da 42 Paesi e di un mercato sempre vo: promuovere un ricco e
la gestione degli abbonamenti e per
l’invio di informazioni commerciali. In base in tutto il mondo. Sempre più esigente, per la pri- proficuo scambio di idee e
all’Art. 13 della Legge n° 196/2003, i dati
potranno essere rettificati o cancellati in
più performanti, sempre ma volta, con lo slogan punti di vista. Ecco che, se
qualsiasi momento scrivendo a: Edizioni più personalizzabili, sem- ‘Technology for Meat and l’industria alimentare è un
Turbo S.r.l.Edizioni Turbo S.r.l.
Responsabile dati: Angelo Frigerio
pre più sostenibili. Che si Alternative Proteins’, Iffa mercato dinamico, quella
Corso della Resistenza, 23 tratti di linee di produzio- aprirà al settore delle pro- del meccano-alimentare lo
20821 Meda (MB)
ne o di confezionamen- teine alternative. Quello è ancora di più. Ed è pron-
Questo numero è stato chiuso to, macchine, attrezzatu- dei sostitutivi della carne è ta a metterlo in mostra.
in redazione il 27 aprile 2022
4 • Tech4Food Magazine
Year 6 • N.4
May 2022 news
IFFA 2022 OPENS AMAZON AIR RAPIDLY EXPANDS IN 2021, THE EXPORT OF INSTRUMENTAL MECHANICS
TO ALTERNATIVE PROTEIN SEGMENT RECORDING A DOUBLE-DIGIT GROWTH GOES HAYWIRE DUE TO THE WAR
The coming edition of IFFA, the world’s leading trade fair for the global meat ZUDEK: ECOLOGICAL AND EFFICIENT In 2021, Amazon Air increased its number of destination airports by 21%, The Russia-Ukraine war undermines the made in Italy’s international business,
and deli industry, will include technologies and solutions for plant-based pro- COOLING SINCE 1990 its fleet grew by 25% in terms of aircraft operated and the volume of cargo especially in the export-oriented segments such as the instrumental mechanics’
ducts and alternative proteins. It is a revolutionary step for the flagship exhi- flights was up 34%. Last year, Amazon’s air cargo arm recorded a significant one. For which the Russian market accounts for 2.6% of all the overseas sales,
bition of Messe Frankfurt, which will bring together all players from the sector Zudek is a specialized producer (registered) chiller is dedicated growth, while UPS (+1% in destinations, +0.4% for its fleet and the volume for a 2.1-billion-euro turnover as reported by the Italian newspapers Il Sole 24
from 14 to 19 May 2022. Development forecasts for the global market point to of high-tech refrigeration plants to icy water production. Zudek’s of flights flown were up 10%) and FedEx (+1% in destinations, -1% for its fle- Ore. Many are the big players of the segment and the packaging sector too that
rapid growth in the future. Thus, worldwide annual sales of plant-based meat and systems, able to guarantee range also includes Recumatik et and +3% in volume of flights) operations remained comparatively static, express their concern. “These days I should have signed a contract for a 1.5-mil-
alternatives are expected to climb to more than 12 billion dollars by 2025. This high energy savings, maximum (registered) heat pumps, working according to AirCargoNews. “Amazon’s significant increase does not seem lion-euro plant I was working on since September”, explains Riccardo Cavanna
represents an annual growth of over 18% (source: Arizton plant-based meat efficiency and respect for the envi- simultaneously as boilers and chil- to actually bother the two ‘rivals’, which at the moment still score better of Cavanna Packaging Group. “The client has called me saying that due to the
market – Global outlook and forecast 2020-2025, Sept. 2020). “The market for ronment thanks to the use of am- lers. One of the most innovative than the Seattle-based company”, as reported by Aircargoitaly. “Fedex, ruble devaluation and the doubled rates he would have put the investment on
meat alternatives is one of the world’s booming sectors at present and we aim monia, a natural gas that genera- solution is Enermatik (registered), for instance, has operated almost 80,000 flights in the last quarter of 2021, hold”. Marco Calcagni, sales director by Omet, which produces packaging prin-
to depict this development at the next IFFA”, explains Wolfgang Marzin, presi- tes cold quickly and economically. a water ammonia absorption chil- followed by UPS with more or less 60,000, while Amazon Air in the same ting machines, is worried too. “For us, out of a 100-million-turnover, Russia and
dent and CEO of Messe Frankfurt. “The core area of expertise of our exhibitors The company designs custom-ma- ler that produces special cooling period of time has not reached 20,000. In 2021 Q4, moreover, Fedex’s fleet Ukraine account for 5 million, at the moment it is still manageable but the losses
and visitors has revolved around the processing, packaging and sale of meat de solutions starting from the dif- power starting from a hot thermal comprised more than 1,000 units, UPS’ one counted 800 planes and Ama- are significant. The sanctions? They are an incentive towards negotiations, which
and meat products since time immemorial. Therefore, we are looking forward ferent needs of its customers. Va- energy source. Finally, Safematik zon’s barely surpassed 200 units”. is the absolute priority”.
to expanding this focus, presenting exciting new products and discussing intel- rimatik (registered) and Ecomatik (registered) allows neutralising the
ligent applications – a genuine boost to innovation”. According to the analysis (registered) (in the picture) are wa- leaking of ammonia from the sy- L’e-commerce ‘vola’: Amazon Air La guerra manda in tilt l’export di meccanica strumentale
by Statista – Consumer Mar- ter condensed ammonia chillers stems by abating it into water or an cresce a doppia cifra nel 2021 Il conflitto Russia-Ucraina destabilizza il business internazionale del made in
ket Outlook 2020, it is estima- available in different versions (one acid solution. All Zudek solutions +21% le destinazioni servite, +25% i velivoli della flotta (di proprietà e Italy, soprattutto in settori export-oriented come quello della meccanica stru-
ted that in comparison sales of them features an evaporative are equipped with Telematik (re- non), +34% i collegamenti effettuati. Amazon Air, la compagnia aerea car- mentale. Per cui il mercato russo vale il 2,6% di tutte le vendite oltreconfine,
of processed meat are predi- condenser on the top). Airmatik gistered): telemetry for monitoring go di Amazon, chiude un bilancio 2021 eccellente. A fronte, come riporta per un valore di 2,1 miliardi di euro, come riporta Il Sole 24 Ore. Sulle pagine
cted to reach approximately (registered) is an air condensed and supervision that allow tech- AirCargoNews, di risultati ‘statici’ per Ups (+1% le destinazioni, +0,4% la del quotidiano, a esprimere la loro preoccupazione sono alcuni grandi player
319 billion dollars in 2025, ammonia chiller with highly effi- nicians to check all the machine’s flotta e +10% i voli) e Fedex (+1% le destinazioni, -1% la flotta e +3% i del comparto, anche del mondo packaging. “In questi giorni avrei dovuto si-
recording an annual rate of cient axial fans; while Zeromatik parameters in real-time. voli). “Queste notevoli progressioni di Amazon, tuttavia, non sembrano glare un contratto per un impianto da 1,5 milioni, ci lavoravo da settembre”,
growth of just 0.2%. impensierire troppo le due ‘rivali’, che al momento mantengono posizioni spiega Riccardo Cavanna, dell’omonima azienda di macchine per il confe-
largamente superiori a quelle della società di Seattle”, commenta Aircar- zionamento. “Il cliente mi ha chiamato proprio stamattina, spiegandomi che
Iffa 2022 apre ai goitaly. “Fedex, per fare un esempio, ha operato circa 80mila voli nell’ul- con il rublo così ‘basso’ e i tassi raddoppiati avrebbe messo l’investimento
sostitutivi della carne timo trimestre del 2021, seguita da Ups con circa 60mila, mentre Amazon in stand-by”. È preoccupato anche Marco Calcagni della Omet, che produce
Iffa, la fiera tedesca specia- Air nello stesso periodo non ha raggiunto i 20mila. Nel quarto trimestre macchine per la stampa di etichette e imballaggi: “Per noi su 100 milioni di
lizzata nelle tecnologie per 2021, inoltre, la flotta di Fedex è rimasta superiore alle 1.000 unità, men- ricavi Russia e Ucraina valgono 5 milioni, si tratta di qualcosa di gestibile anche
la trasformazione della carne tre quella di Ups ha contato 800 mezzi e quella di Amazon ha superato di se i danni sono notevoli. Le sanzioni? Sono una spinta al negoziato, che è la
e dei salumi, apre a partire poco i 200 velivoli”. priorità assoluta”.
dall’edizione 2022 anche ai sostitutivi della carne. Una vera rivoluzione per la
manifestazione fiore all’occhiello di Messe Frankfurt, che dal 14 al 19 maggio
2022 si prepara quindi a ospitare un nuovo range di attrezzature e linee produt-
tive dedicate ai prodotti plant-based, agli ingredienti e alla carne sintetica. Un
mercato in rapidissima espansione, le cui vendite supereranno i 12 miliardi di
dollari entro il 2025, in crescita di oltre 18 punti percentuali l’anno (fonte: Arizton
plant-based meat market – Global outlook and forecast 2020-2025, Sept. 2020).
“Quello dei sostitutivi della carne è oggi uno dei settori in grande espansione a
livello globale e per questo desideriamo dargli visibilità alla prossima Iffa”, spie-
ga Wolfgang Marzin, presidente e ceo di Messe Frankfurt. “La principale area di
competenza dei nostri espositori è storicamente quella delle tecnologie di pro-
cessing e packaging per carni e derivati. Desideriamo quindi ampliare il focus
presentando nuovi ed entusiasmanti prodotti e le relative applicazioni: una vera Zudek: “Dal 1990 facciamo freddo ecologico ed efficiente”
spinta innovativa”. In base alle analisi di Statista – Consumer Market Outlook Zudek è un’azienda specializzata nella progettazione e nella costru-
2020, si stima che il mercato mondiale dei prodotti a base di carne toccherà i 319 zione di impianti frigoriferi ad alta tecnologia, capace di garantire ri-
miliardi nel 2025, in crescita dello 0,2%. sparmio energetico, massima efficienza e tutela dell’ambiente grazie
all’utilizzo ecosostenibile dell’ammoniaca. Presente sul mercato inter-
nazionale da decenni, realizza macchine su misura partendo dalle spe-
SIXTH AUCTION TO BE HELD cifiche esigenze del cliente, come Varimatik® ed Ecomatik®: chiller ad
FOR ASSETS ITALIAN PHA-MAKER BIO-ON ammoniaca condensati ad acqua disponibili in diverse versioni. Come
Airmatik®: chiller ad ammoniaca condensato ad aria con ventilatori
After five failed attempts to auction off the assets of Bio-on, the Italian PHA ma-
ad alto rendimento. Oppure i chiller per l’acqua gelida che utilizzano
nufacturer that was officially declared bankrupt following a court decision in De-
gli scambiatori di calore a piastre, dove si raffredda l’acqua ad una
cember 2019 in Bologna, Italy, is on sale again. Offers may be submitted until 3
temperatura prossima agli zero gradi, gli Zeromatik®. L’azienda, inol-
May, with the hearing taking place the next day. The minimum bid is now of 23.7
tre, propone soluzioni come le pompe di calore ad alta temperatura
million euro, compared with the starting price of 94.9 million back in May 2021.
Recumatik®. Tra i prodotti più innovativi gli assorbitori ad acqua e am-
moniaca Enermatik® (in foto), che utilizzano il calore proveniente da
Bio-on torna all’asta, per la sesta volta
altri processi produttivi per generare freddo. E infine i sistemi Safema-
Il Tribunale fallimentare di Bologna ha indetto un nuovo avviso d’asta per la
tik®: che consentono di neutralizzare l’ammoniaca che fuoriesce dagli
vendita di Bio-On, azienda produttrice di bioplastiche fallita nel 2019. È possibi-
impianti grazie a uno scrubber. Tutti gli impianti Zudek sono gestiti dal
le presentare offerte fino al 3 maggio, mentre il 4 maggio si terrà l’udienza per
sistema Telematik®: un servizio di telemetria che permette di monito-
l’apertura delle buste. Questo è il sesto tentativo di vendita, e la base d’asta è
rare in tempo reale tutti i parametri di funzionamento delle macchine.
stata ulteriormente ribassata a 23,7 milioni di euro, era di 94,9 milioni di euro per
la prima asta fissata a maggio 2021.
NESTLÉ: 97% OF THE PACKAGING Nestlé: il 97% degli imballaggi prodotti in Italia è riciclabile
PRODUCED IN ITALY IS RECYCLABLE Nestlé ha raggiunto il traguardo del 97% degli imballaggi riciclabili prodotti in
Nestlé has reached the important milestone of 97% recyclable packaging pro- Italia, accelerando il proprio percorso sostenibile verso l’obiettivo globale del
duced in Italy, accelerating towards the global goal of 100% recyclable or reu- 100% di packaging riciclabile o riutilizzabile entro il 2025. È ciò che è emerso
sable packaging by 2025. This is what emerges from the 2022 edition of the ‘Ne- dall’edizione 2022 del report ‘Nestlé Sustainable Packaging Commitment: road
stlé Sustainable Packaging Commitment: road to 2025’ report. In particular, in to 2025’. In Italia, in particolare, Nestlé ha conseguito il 100% di riciclabilità per il
Italy the company has achieved 100% of recyclability for corrugated cardboard cartone ondulato e il vetro, il 98% per i packaging in carta, il 96% per la plastica
and glass, 98% recyclability for its paper packaging, 96% for rigid plastic, 92% rigida, il 92% per l’alluminio e il 77% per la plastica flessibile. A ulteriore confer-
for aluminum, 77% for flexible plastic. At the heart of Nestlé’s strategy in Italy is ma del proprio impegno sul fronte della sostenibilità, a gennaio 2022 Nestlé ha
research. In this context, the Group’s investment of 5 million euros in the Italian annunciato un investimento di cinque milioni di euro nel fondo di venture capital
venture capital fund Eureka! Fund announced in January this year and aimed at Eureka! Fund per facilitare l’introduzione di soluzioni di imballaggio innovative,
boosting the search for innovative packaging solutions and improving the qua- migliorare la qualità dei processi di raccolta e riciclo e aumentare l’adozione di
lity of collection and recycling processes. plastica riciclata a uso alimentare.
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GB Bernucci:
innovative packaging
since 1946
The historic company headquartered in Milan has been providing the food industry
with solutions for more than 75 years with the help of its partners. Designing
eco-friendly and sustainable options such as Paperseal and Slimfresh
is the current mission of the firm. Which invests greatly in R&D.
by Lucrezia Villa
Food safety, respect for the en- Italian and foreign markets. We di- with four color printing, it offers res seal integrity just as a traditio-
vironment and innovation. This is scussed the latest and most inno- a new advertising solution and it nal plastic tray would. Paperseal is
the mission at the core of GB Ber- vative solutions designed and di- also give the opportunity to pack recommended for cheese, fresh or
nucci, the historic company which stributed by the company with the irregular shapes for better mer- processed meat, ready-made pro-
has been providing the food indu- chairman Alberto Bernucci. chandising. Slimfresh can be pro- ducts, frozen foods, snacks, salads
stry with a wide range of packaging duced using paper board made and fruits. It is available in multiple
solutions for more than 75 years. Slimfresh: from renewable fiber sourced from formats, among which B1- B5- B6,
Apart from the traditional ones, the eco-friendly sustainably-managed forests, in produced in various heights and
which comprise elastic nets, ropes, cardboard compliance with the most relevant without the need for changing the
twines, casings and bone protec- It is an innovative and environ- worldwide certification system. “In mould used for traditional plastic
tors, GB Bernucci has mentally friendly packaging so- a nutshell, this skin-pack solution trays. High-quality offset graphics
never stopped inve- lution, made of a laminated meets the various needs of consu- on both the front and rear of the
sting in R&D in or- cardboard base mers, manufacturers and the envi- tray deliver on-shelf differentia-
der to design and with a food li- ronment”, states Bernucci. tion, offering great benefits over
develop solutions ner and coated traditional VSP plastic trays. The
made of eco-frien- with a top as a Paperseal: paperboard is produced from re-
dly materials in second invisi- the innovative, eco-friendly newable fiber sourced from sustai-
accordance with ble skin around and sustainable tray nably-managed forests. Moreover,
the law and in the product. Paperseal® is an innovative, PaperSeal® Cook is a brand-new
compliance with “This coating of- eco-friendly and sustainable tray tray technology, suitable for chilled
quality requirements, with fers the possibility that offers brands and retailers the and frozen applications that can
the aim of curbing plastic use. of extending food opportunity to replace Modified be heated in the microwave or in
“And this is possible thanks to the shelf-life, ensuring freshness and Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) a traditional oven. “We understand
cooperation with our business par- time lasting”, explains the chair- plastic trays and Vacuum Skin that the transition to fiber-based
tners”, explains Alberto Bernuc- man Bernucci. Recycling and su- Packaging (VSP) trays with a bar- packaging is a priority for many of
ci, the chairman of the company. stainability are the guidelines of rier-lined paperboard alternative. our customers, and it is clear that
Which is headquartered in Milan this new eco-friendly packaging: “Compared to traditional trays, recyclable, paperboard packaging
and boasts a production site in Fino “With a simple gesture you can this new packaging solution allows solutions must meet the functio-
Mornasco - in the Como provin- remove the paper from the film a plastic reduction of about 90% as nality and performance of existing
ce - and a production and logistic ensuring an efficient recycling”. the thin inner layer can be easily tray designs”, ends Bernucci.
site in Cerro Maggiore (Milan). Slimfresh is indeed recyclable with removed and disposed separately,
Careful processing, strict controls paper. The versatility of the pro- ensuring an efficient recycling”,
and steady quality of raw materials duct and its immediate display are highlights Bernucci.
have made GB Bernucci one of the strengths of this new packa- The unique, rein-
the leading companies in the food ging. In addition, thanks to a com- forced, continuous
packaging segment both across the pletely customizable paper based sealing flange ensu-
GB Bernucci: packaging innovativo dal 1946
La storica azienda milanese opera nel settore del packaging alimentare da più di 75 anni, produ-
cendo e distribuendo una vasta gamma di prodotti idonei al contatto alimentare per salumi, carni fre-
sche, formaggi, mondo ittico e piatti pronti. Grazie alla collaborazione con partner internazionali che
utilizzano materiali sempre più eco-friendly, GB Bernucci offre inoltre una linea di prodotti innovativi
creati con tecniche sostenibili che portano alla graduale riduzione dell’utilizzo di plastiche a favore di
materiali ecologici e riciclabili. Un’attenta lavorazione, i continui controlli e la qualità costante delle
materie prime rende l’azienda un punto di riferimento sia nel mercato italiano sia in quello straniero.
8 • Tech4Food Magazine
Year 6 • N.4
May 2022 focus on
Sustainability,
Whether declined in the environmental,
economic or social version, the topic is
high on the agenda of many companies
a catalyst for change
in the segment. An overview of the best
practices carried out by some innovative
firms. Among animal welfare, circular
economy, eco-pack trays, cutting-edge
in the meat industry production processes and initiatives
thought for the employees.
by Federico Robbe
DANISH CROWN Ecopack range. They are 100% recyclable and reduction of all type of acoustic contami- awarded the ‘Allevatore dell’anno’ (‘Bree- vert it. Furthermore, we have been investing
can be fully disposed in paper. Notwithstan- nation below laws’ limits”, explains Romeo der of the year’) title in the pigs’ category by in R&D to detect recyclable materials based
ding the packaging change, the shelf life re- Gualerzi, the CEO of the company. the recent edition of Fieragricola. “Our main on paper and 100% recyclable single-mate-
mains unaltered. In 2022, working once again sources of energy come from the photovol- rials for the primary packaging of our pro-
with Sacchital Group, we were able to intro- GRUPPO FELSINEO taic system built on top of the roofs of each ducts. And we put the greatest efforts in ma-
duce a small window in the pack that enables Emanuela Raimondi pigsty, and from the biogas system, fed with naging water and waste, re-using even the
consumers to see the product, making it still “For Gruppo Felsineo sustainability is at the residues from the farm and from affiliated processing wa-
100% disposable in paper”. the core of the business. On our facility’s cattle sheds. The biogas heats both specific ste in a circu-
roof there are photovoltaic panels which areas of the farm (for example the weaning lar economy
GUALERZI convert solar energy departments) and the operating offices of perspective. In
into energy we use for Piggly. A formula of active microorganisms cuum-sealed. The pack of the fresh products this sustainable
the production pro- is sprayed in the stables to eliminate odors, is certified by Carbon Trust, an independent direction, the
cess. Another system flies, ammonia emissions, and to raise the le- organization whose mission is to accelerate company has
In 2021, Danish Crown presented the new is going to be imple- vels of social sustainability. From the biogas the transition to a sustainable and low-car- adopted HPP
business strategy. It is called ‘Feeding the Fu- mented soon. Moreo- plant we obtain the digestate that we use as a bon economy. With Chiola’s packaging, the (High Pressu-
ture’ and the company plans to follow it un- ver, we have invested 100% natural fertilizer on the land, elimina- company obtains 80% less plastic and a 68% re Processing)
til 2026. Danish Crown will invest almost 12 in a cogenerator which ting chemical fertilizers”. reduction of CO2 emissions compared to the technology, a
million euro in total. Among the objectives enables us to produ- standard packs on the market. cold pasteuriza-
there is halving the greenhouse gases by 2030 ce the needed vapor GRUPPO CHIOLA tion technique
and becoming climate neutral before 2050. to cook our products. The company, which is based in the Cuneo PARMAFOOD GROUP by which pro-
From left: Giorgio, Giulio
The farmers will invest 1.5 million euro in te- “Gualerzi invested greatly in energy-effi- As far as packaging is province in Piedmont, has been breeding pigs Giulio Gherri ducts, already e Giancarlo Gherri
chnology solutions and new facilities, whereas cient solutions. The new slicing facility, en- concerned, our goal is Emanuela Raimondi for the production of Prosciutto di Parma “The first step we have taken towards su- sealed in its fi-
the other 10.5 million euro will be invested in tirely built according to eco-building princi- plastic reduction. We PDO and San Daniele PDO for almost 50 ye- stainability is our Sustainability Report 2020 nal package, are introduced into a vessel and
the company, of which 50% will be destined ples, is equipped with innovative technologies are studying solutions with 100% recyclable ars. All products are realized in respect with which we issued in 2021. We have been wor- subjected to a high level of isostatic pressure
for production. In the short run, three of the for refrigeration, with compressors with low plastic for our packaged range, whereas as of the environment. As far as sustainable inno- king in a green direction for many years transmitted by water. The process inactiva-
largest production facilities of Danish Crown levels of ammonia that enable high efficiency our trays, certain products are already avai- vations are concerned: certified packaging, a now, investing our energy, time and money tes the vegetative flora present in food, thus
are expected to become climate neutral in the and the respect for the territory. Whereas on lable in packaging made of paper coming responsible use of antibiotics and animal wel- in order to conform to the standards requi- extending the products’ shelf life and gua-
next 12 months. The use of water, heat and the facility’s roof, the company has installed a from responsible managed forests, which fare are the guide lines of a sustainable and red by the main laws, pursuing both quality ranteeing food safety. At ParmaFood Group
electricity is monitored and the Group is fo- 330 kW-photovoltaic system which transfor- entail 80% less plastics compared to the pre- high-quality production. The packaging of and innovation. We set up a photovoltaic sy- sustainability is also social: we look at people
cused on curbing plastic use as well. ms solar energy into clean energy. In the old vious versions. To lower our carbon footprint Chiola’s products is only made of two fully stem and a cogenerator for the production of as a primary source and at the environment
plant, in order to generate electric, heating and curb greenhouse gas emissions, we have recyclable materials: paper and a thin layer electricity. We have installed machinery whi- as something that needs to be preserved for
SALUMIFICIO PAVONCELLI and cooling energy a 425 kW cogenerator also embarked on varied projects with ‘green’ of preformed plastic to keep the products va- ch enables us to use less energy and/or con- future generations”.
Marco Pavoncelli has been installed. It enables to produce ap- organizations”.
proximately 60% of the electricity needed for
production, water heating and refrigeration. PIGGLY
An enthalpic system, which takes advantage Sergio Visini
of the weather conditions, is used for drying The ever-growing sensibility and attention
Prosciuttos and delis. The solution, moreo- towards the products’ quality and the animal
ver, has made it possible to reduce to almost welfare led Piggly, founded between 2010
zero the use of the boiler to generate heat. and 2011 by Sergio
Furthermore, Gualerzi has embarked on the Visini, to become the
“Salumificio Pavoncelli has always been en- first 100% antibiotic
gaged in respecting the environment, constant- free and sustainable
Carni e salumi: le principali
ly improving its production processes and, in Italian pig farm. “Our
the last years it has focused on packaging as
innovazioni sostenibili pigs are born in the
well. The current facility has been designed Declinato in versione ambientale, eco- green hills of Verona
since the beginning to become ever more su- nomica e sociale, il tema è in cima all’a- (Italy) and then grow
stainable, lowering its carbon footprint. An genda di numerose aziende del compar- in the latest generation
example is given by the latest photovoltaic sy- to carni e salumi. Una vetrina sulle best farm in Pegognaga
practice di alcune realtà innovative. Tra
stem, which has been significantly reinforced (Mn): a complex full
benessere animale, economia circolare,
in the last months and it is now able to pro- vaschette eco-pack, processi di produzio- of innovative solutions
duce yearly 500 MWh, which equal to almost ne all’avanguardia e iniziative destinate ai for maximum animal Sergio Visini
200,000 kg of CO2 emissions spared or to ap- dipendenti o ad associazioni impegnate comfort, environmen-
proximately 6,000 planted trees. In 2021, we sul territorio. tal sustainability and renewable energy”,
made a further step ahead with the trays of the explains Visini. Who on March 4 has been
10 • Tech4Food Magazine 11 • Tech4Food Magazine
Year 6 • N.4
May 2022 the company www.almacsrl.com
“Customization
is our hallmark”
Tailor-made solutions equipped with 4.0 technology are the strong point
of the Emilian company Almac which has been serving the Pasta Filata cheese industry
for 33 years. We talked about its performance since the pandemic broke out
and the latest market trends with Angelo Amara, the sales manager.
by Lucrezia Villa
Headquartered in San Cesario sul recorded figures demonstrate: over ra. Service is a company hallmark.
Panaro, in the Modena province in 100 customized machines sold and During the designing and pre-sale
the Emilia-Romagna Region of Italy, installed; more than 500 processed step, Almac is able to provide its cu-
Almac boasts a long tradition in de- orders in 32 countries across the glo- stomers with technical and techno-
signing and manufacturing innovati- be; and 400 active customers. logical consulting relying on both
ve machines, plants and automations Exports are indeed the core of the its mechanical engineers and the
for the ‘Pasta Filata’ cheese industry. company. As a matter of fact, more food technologist’s team. As far as
Thanks to know-how and a sharp than half of the registered machinery post-sale is concerned, the company
inclination towards an extremely are destined for the foreign market. grants remote assistance and live te-
dynamic market, through the years “In 2021, the revenue share genera- chnical support as well. “According
Almac has been able to provide its ted abroad accounted for over half to the market, and especially the fo-
Italian and international customers of the overall turnover. We reached reign players, we provide a very qua-
with technologies for the production a 30% share in Europe, 17% in Nor- lified and attentive technical service.
of Mozzarella, Provolone, Pizza th America. And we must not for- Which is something that makes all
Cheese and many other traditional get the smallest destination markets the difference in the long run”.
delicacies such as Caciocavallo and such as South America, Asia and Customization is definitely another
Buffalo’s milk Mozzarella. “Tran- Africa, which account for almost trademark of the company, which
sforming customers’ ideas into a 2-3% of the total turnover”, explains holds on very dearly to its reputa-
concrete product or service has Amara. A business, the internatio- tion, that has remained unaltered
always been at the core of our bu- nal one, that the company never since the beginning, 33 years ago.
siness”, explains the sales manager, stopped investing in, also through In 2021, the most requested techno-
Angelo Amara. Indeed, high-quality the participation in the major trade logy solutions by Almac’s customer
solutions and the capacity to provide shows, as the sales manager points base have been steam stretchers and
a 360° technical-technological con- out: “Last year, we took part in Anu- tailor-made machinery. “Especial-
sulting service, has allowed the com- ga FoodTec in Cologne, and, as of ly our international partners have
pany to become a reliable partner now, on our agenda for 2022 there stopped asking us for the easy and
of many leading ‘Pasta Filata’ pro- are Expominas in July in Ecuador most standard solutions, but they
ducers. “We are very proud to col- and the Indian Anutec show in Sep- have been ever more often deman-
laborate with niche manufacturers tember”. ding end products with precise tech-
that are well-known internationally nical specifications. Partnering with
too for their unique specialties, such Non-stop technological international customers means that
as the Caseificio De Gennaro in innovation in we work just like tailors, hence we
Vico Equense - a town in the city of a dynamic market can say that 90% of our solutions are
Naples - to the main global players The beliefs and values that guide custom-made. And this is a crucial
like Auricchio, Belgioioso, Lactalis Almac’s business strategies and te- matter because it enables us to con-
and many more”, says Amara. chnological developments are clear stantly better our portfolio of solu-
and simple: flexibility in designs and tions”, concludes the sales manager,
Trusted partners the ability to support customers’ in Angelo Amara.
to the Italian and international regards to process technology. “The
dairy industry market has evolved. And now our
Notwithstanding the pandemic, partners are demanding innovative Almac: “Il nostro punto di forza?
Almac’s business turnover has re- solutions equipped with the highest Soluzioni su misura per ogni cliente”
mained fairly unaltered. “After the level possible of automation. Al-
Situata a San Cesario sul Panaro (Mo), Almac vanta una lunga tradizione
sharp increase we experienced 7-8 mac’s entire range of solutions for nella progettazione e realizzazione di macchine, impianti e automazioni per
years ago, the value of our com- the ‘Pasta Filata’ cheese industry can l’industria dei formaggi a pasta filata. Da sempre attenta all’evoluzione del
pany’s sales has stabilized even du- be equipped with cutting-edge 4.0 mercato e alle esigenze dei consumatori italiani e internazionali, negli anni
ring the emergency situation. Mo- technologies. We have to be able to l’azienda ha arricchito la sua linea di soluzioni tecnologiche con macchinari
reover, the distribution between the satisfy all our clients’ needs, which sempre più all’avanguardia in ottica 4.0, in grado di soddisfare ogni tipo
Italian and overseas market share means that they will be capable of di esigenza. Oltre alla flessibilità progettuale, tra i punti di forza di Almac
has not changed much either”, states producing the ‘Pasta Filata’ cheese figura anche la consulenza tecnica e tecnologica pre e post vendita grazie
al preparato team di progettisti meccanici e tecnologi alimentari. La parola
the sales manager. they desire. Moreover, our custo-
ad Angelo Amara, sales manager.
And 2021 was indeed a very po- mers require technological support
sitive year for the company as the on the end product”, explains Ama-
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May 2022 the company F
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Booth
Risco: experts
in meat (and beyond)
Whether it is minced meat or plant-based burgers, on the occasion of IFFA 2022
the company presents several innovations for the global food industry.
Thanks to a 50-year long expertise that has always put research and clients first.
by Federica Bartesaghi
2021 closed on a high note, despite the chal- R&D department has launched on the mar-
lenges imposed by the pandemic, for Risco, Ita- ket, there is one solution that, over time, has
lian producer of machines and systems for meat made the brand famous world-wide: Risco va-
processing. During its 50-year long history, the cuum-filling machines, suitable for both SMEs
company based in Thiene (Vicenza) managed and large corporations. Combined with a wide
to become a reference point for the global food range of accessories and systems, they featu-
industry. How? Finding the perfect fit between re the Long Life vane product pump, which
tradition and modernity, as well as earning an provides portion accuracy for all kind of food
undisputed expertise in operational processes. products, including delicate ones like fish and
It provides a wide and varied range of technolo- vegan food. “Furthermore – she adds – the im-
gies that go well beyond its core business – that plementation of 4.0 industry technologies on
is to say meat and deli meat – to fulfill the needs Risco filling machines is a great value added for
of all food industries. Today, exports account customers that can monitor and automatize all
for about 90% of the company’s turnover and production stages.”
Rita Dal Maso
are directed to more than 70 world countries: State-of-the-art technology means a lot, but is
first of all to the U.S., United Kingdom, France not enough for customers that request a pre-sa-
and Spain. As the export dept. and marketing le and post-sale service up to the standard. Risco: gli specialisti
manager, Rita Dal Maso, told us. For this reason Risco can rely on a network of della carne (e non solo)
exclusive distributors that can provide imme- Che si tratti di carne macinata o burger
Let’s meet diate technical assistance to customers on their vegetali, in occasione di Iffa 2022 l’azienda
at IFFA 2022 territory. “And if it was not enough,” Dal Maso presenta tante novità per l’industria agroa-
To meet in person its partners and customers adds, “our Customer Care department, made limentare. Forte di un’expertise che, da 50
after the long stop imposed by the pandemic of skilled technicians, is always ready to sup- anni, mette al centro l’innovazione tecnolo-
Risco will be exhibiting, from 14 to 19 May, at port customers in person or remotely.” gica e il servizio al cliente.
Iffa Frankfurt, leading trade show for the glo-
bal meat industry and, starting right from 2022,
also for the plant-based industry. Such an ope-
ning has been warmly welcomed by Risco that,
for long, has been developing solutions dedica-
ted to this new and fast growing market. “Al-
though the meat and deli meat sector remains
Risco’s core business, we have noticed an in-
creasing attention for products like plant-ba-
sed burgers and patties,” Dal Maso explains.
“Thanks to the flexibility that has always cha-
racterized Risco, our machines are able to pro- RS 920
cess also meat substitutes and plant-based food The fast and precise high speed
without technical changes.” portioner for minced meat and
On the occasion of IFFA, Risco will present plant-based products, including
to international operators a brand-new portioner extruded meat products, such as
for minced meat with automatic product place- cevapcici, mici, kofta).
ment in trays; a new semi-automatic forming sy-
stem for gourmet hamburger and the new mixer
equipped with 4.0 technologies. “At Risco we
never stop innovating,” Dal Maso highlights.
“Currently we are developing a new system for
the manufacturing of skinless sausage and we
are improving the preparation line (flaker, min-
cer, mixer) to provide cutting-edge and increa-
singly performing machinery.”
Risco filling machines:
international ‘best seller’
In spite of all the innovations that Risco’s
14 • Tech4Food Magazine
Year 6 • N.4
May 2022 the interview
Inventory 50% of the missing items in
the large scale distribution are
not caused by thefts, but by
IN 2020 COMPANIES SPENT 0.6% OF THEIR
TURNOVER IN SECURITY MEASURES
differences: security
THE MOST COMMON SECURITY MEASURES PUT IN
operational errors still linked to PLACE IN STORES:
Source: Crime&Tech and Checkpoint Systems
• video surveillance (97%)
the manual management of the • door seals and controls at emergency exits (90%)
stock. Technology, though, comes • anti-shoplifting systems (87%)
• doorman or concierge service (84%)
is not everything
in aid with the RFreshID solution • security systems managed by third parties (84%)
by Checkpoint Systems. We THE MOST COMMON SECURITY MEASURES PUT
discussed it with the Business Unit IN PLACE FOR PRODUCTS:
• anti-shoplifting plates/tags applied in store (83%)
Alberto Corradini Director Italy, Alberto Corradini. • sealed shelves or showcases (54%)
• anti-shoplifting plates/tags at source (48%)
by Federica Bartesaghi
Acquired five years ago by the Ameri- Has the pandemic affected this There are definitely anti-shoplifting central for them. Not just out of eco- How do the tags work? is enough to insert the needed equip- ment, how do you picture the fu- the checkout lines. Furthermore, there
can corporation CCL Industries - whi- data in any way? systems and surveillance cameras. nomic purposes: waste is not socially The tags need to be applied on ment for the application of the tags in ture of this segment? is another phenomenon on the rise: the
ch manufactures specialty labels and We have definitely gathered mixed However, the human factor still re- acceptable anymore. And in this regard the single packaging during the pro- the existing lines. And we have alrea- For retail, that is luxury stores or relationship between customer and em-
packaging with a yearly 4-billion-dol- opinions and results. On the one hand, mains fundamental in order to train on technology is crucial. duction phase, so that they are alrea- dy been working with some suppliers supermarkets, this is a difficult yet in- ployees in the store is ever more crucial.
lar turnover - Checkpoint Systems has in the year of the pandemic’s outbre- how to use such technologies but also How does Checkpoint Systems dy integrated into the tray once they to do so. Indeed, we are certain that, teresting time in history. We are in the As the special checkouts installed in The
always been specialized in supplying ak, entrance restrictions have granted a to manage these operations in the sto- come in aid? reach the store. Here, the employees between 2022 and 2023, this techno- middle of a revolution, that undoubte- Netherlands and in France show, where
vertically integrated RF and RFID solu- greater control and therefore there has res. Moreover, if we consider food re- At the end of 2021, we launched the need to use a tablet to read the labels logy will start gaining a foothold in dly places technology evolution at the clients can stop and chat. This is a sign
tions for the retail world. The merge of certainly been a decrease in thefts by tail, a very significant datum stands out: RFreshID solution to manage the in- and view the inventory data. For ex- the large scale distribution. Indeed, it core. The objective are numerous: the that the physical store will continue to
these two know-how at the end of 2021 organized gangs. On the other, though, alongside inventory differences due to ventory of fresh produce, which today ternal suppliers, the required invest- grants clear advantages both on the fi- stores need to be ever more beautiful, play a crucial social role in the future as
led to the launch of a smart solution cal- due to the difficult economic situation, criminal nature - that is shoplifting by account for 50-60% of the sales in a su- ment is not that high considering the nancial and sustainable side. conceptually similar to local markets, well. Our task lies in bettering the custo-
led RFreshID, which optimizes the in- we have experienced a growth in thefts customers or employees - there are also permarket. The RFID technology ensu- advantages that follow. The impact You are at the forefront in ter- yet they need to be characterized by fa- mer experience, granting speed and an
ventory management of fresh produce, ‘out of necessity’. In a sense, one has inventory shortages caused by operatio- res inventory accuracy at all times, and on the production line is minimal: it ms of innovation in the retail seg- ster operational procedures, mainly at ever better merchandise display.
minimizing the time spent to manually balanced the other. nal nature. Which can account for 50% the management of the stocks, identi-
check merchandise and cutting down And in regards to the European on the total. We are not talking about fying the expiry dates. Currently, every
waste. Interview with Business Unit scenario? thefts but administrative mistakes that morning supermarket’s employees
Director Italy at Checkpoint Systems, Traditionally, Italy is fairly aligned generate losses: waste and damage, spend a lot of time manually checking,
Alberto Corradini. with the EU average, both in terms of expired or deteriorated merchandise, one at a time, the trays of meat, fish,
investments and results. scraps, administrative mistakes and so delis or cheese on the shelves. A lot of
What does Checkpoint Systems’ Which are the most adopted te- forth. This data, which were quite over- time is dedicated to operations that we
offer comprise today? chnologies to fight this problem? looked by retailers in the past, today are could define as ‘mechanical’ and thus
Traditionally, the company is a te- there is less for other activities or to en-
chnology provider for the large scale SECURITY IN RETAIL ACROSS ITALY IN 2021 gage with the clients. Manual counting
distribution. A part of our core busi- also leads to mistakes. It results in many
• In 2020 inventory dif- online frauds through are Lombardy and
ness certainly consists in supplying an- products that end up being thrown
ferences caused a loss payment methods, due Emilia-Romagna
ti-shoplifting systems. Through the ye- away. Technology handles these ope-
for Italian companies to the ever growing • Thefts happen most
ars, though, the range has evolved and rations automatically, with a minimum
in the retail and large online sales, has been frequently at night
it now includes solutions that enable scale distribution seg- registered (from 6pm to 8pm) and time investment: in five minutes more
to manage the inventory of the store ment which is worth • Among the well-k- during weekends or less, using a disposal which is able to
through the use of RFID technologies, 3.48 billion euro, whi- nown causes, the most • 41% has registered an read RFID labels on the products, it is
the so called ‘smart labels’. Therefore, ch accounts for 1.41% frequent is represen- increase in losses, whe- possible to have a complete inventory
we provide labels but also software and of their turnover ted by external thefts. reas 38% has experien- of the fresh goods on the shelves. The
hardware solutions to offer a 360° sup- • The value of the ove- In order: shoplifting, ced a decrease pilot tests carried out show that the time
port. rall economic cost (in- thefts out of necessity, • Internal thefts and saved amounts to almost 70% and the
Checkpoint has been contribu- cluding the expenses burglaries frauds are the second accuracy level of 100%, compared to
ting for 20 years to carrying out for security and preven- • The average value of criminal cause for in- the actual 80%.
the study on security, previously tion measures) amoun- the shoplifted or even- ventory differences Are there any obstacles to the
known as ‘Retail Theft Barome- ts to 4.97 billion euro, tually rescued goods • The stolen products application of this technology so-
ter’, which in the last 5 years was which equals to 84 euro amounts to 48 euro with the highest econo- lution?
issued by Crime&Tech with the for every Italian citizen • Taking into account mic value are alcoholic Today the RFID technology is very
title ‘Retail security in Italy’, in • According to almost the total value of the drinks in the case of su- widespread in the apparel world, where
collaboration with Laboratorio per 52% of the interviewe- registered events, the permarkets, hypermar- investments have resulted into a signifi-
la Sicurezza. Which were the main es an increase of the most affected regions kets and discount stores cant return, but it is still not that com-
highlights of the 2021 edition, re- mon in the food segment both for eco-
ferred to 2020? nomic and operational reasons, even
The latest edition has confirmed Differenze inventariali: la sicurezza non è tutto if lately advances in both have been
some traditional data. First of all, the Rilevata cinque anni fa dalla multinazionale americana CCL Industries made. For instance, for certain pro-
one regarding inventory differences in - produttore di etichette e packaging speciali con un volume d’affari di ducts which might be on sale for a few
the retail and large scale distribution 4 miliardi di dollari l’anno - Checkpoint Systems è da sempre specializ- cents, the cost of the single tag to apply
segment, which amount to almost 3.48 zata nella fornitura di soluzioni RF e RFID verticalmente integrate per il to the packaging is not very sustainable.
mondo retail. L’unione di queste due expertise ha portato, a fine 2021, al However, in segments such as fresh ca-
billion euro and account for 1.4% on
lancio di una soluzione intelligente, chiamata RFreshID, che ottimizza la
the turnover. If we take into account the gestione dell’inventario dei freschi, ottimizzando i tempi ed eliminando
tegory, where often supermarkets have
large scale distribution alone, this figure gli sprechi. Ne abbiamo parlato con il Business Unit Director Italia di their own processing and packaging
rises to 2%. A significant phenomenon, Checkpoint Systems, Alberto Corradini. platform, the return on investment is
considering the margins. indeed significant.
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