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Page 22 April 2011Email: grocery@flame1.com RETAIL I.T.Tel: 01923 272960TINYTAG DATA LOGGERSPROVIDE PEACE OF MIND FOR WHIRLPOOL TECHNICIANSIt goes without saying that for firstclass catering health and hygiene areat the top of the agenda and excellentfood and service comes from anexcellent food safety record. HACCPregulations indicate that dishwashersshould remain at no less than 82˚C inorder to suitably sterilise plates, cutleryand cooking utensils.Caterers need to know that theequipment they use and the crockerythey serve from are 100% clean - notonly to add to the presentation of thefood served, but perhaps more importantlyfor health and safety reasons.Correctly monitoring this in anaquatic environment can often provecomplicated, and the hostile environmentof a dishwasher mean thatloggers must be robust and durable.Gemini Data Loggers provide thesolution to this problem by reliablymonitoring temperatures in appliancessuch as dishwashers and ‘potwashes’ through their new andimproved Tinytag data loggers.One company more than familiarwith monitoring temperature isWhirlpool France, who manufacturesdomestic washing and cleaning appliancesand also offers a repair andmaintenance service to customers.Spokesperson Gautier Arnauld DesLions was eager to praise the innovativeTinytag devices and commented:“Not only do our technicians use theloggers in their general work butwe’re also pleased to recommendtheir usage to customers. Our workshoptechnicians also rely on the dataloggers in testing products.”Whirlpool technicians are also benefitingfrom the simplicity the Geminiproducts have to offer, Gautier added:“The loggers are transportable andbattery-operated so technicianshaven't got to visit their customerswith a laptop, they just have to putthe logger in the product for the testand analyse the results back at theoffice. In essence, repairing hasbecome child’s play thanks to theTinytag loggers.”Tinytag data loggers are compact,rugged and robust, meaning they arewell suited to the movements thatoccur in dishwashers. Housed in awaterproof case, the loggers can storereliable data that can be downloadedvia USB or serial cable to the TinytagExplorer software which can creategraphs, tables and reports for inspectionpurposes. This reduces labourtime, and creates minimal disruption,allowing catering companies to get onwith more important jobs with peaceof mind.Gemini Data LoggersEmail: marketing@tinytag.infowww.tinytag.infowww.geminidataloggers.comVERIFONE PAYWARE MOBILE ENTERPRISEREVOLUTIONISES THE POINT OF SALE FOR LARGE RETAILERSSmart devices can be used forsecure card payments and integratedinto PCI compliant retail paymentsplatforms.With PAYware Mobile Enterprise,VeriFone has answered UK merchants’call for a cost-effective way to integratemobile smart devices into the retail environment;allowing them to providesecure payment facilities anywhere in thestore, without large-scale infrastructureinvestment. The solution featuresVeriFone’s secure card encryption reader,which slots onto a smart device.Incorporating the smart card reader,EMV PIN pad and a 2D bar code scanner,this enables the smart device to quicklyand efficiently perform card transactionsas well as inventory control tasks.Key attributes of PAYware MobileEnterprise:• PAYware Mobile Enterpriseintegrates with existing in-storePOS systems to enable newin-store mobile applications, tooptimise sales opportunities andensure effective positioning ofPOS resources• Retailers can also use VeriFone’sPAYware Merchant ManagedService as part of the PAYwareMobile Enterprise solution forquick and efficient cardauthorisation and settlement.• In addition, it features built-incontactless payment capability totake advantage of anticipatedrollouts of contactless and NFCpayments within the UK.• PAYware Mobile Enterpriseincorporates VeriFone’s end-toendencryption software tocompletely protect cardholderdata right at the instant of cardacceptance and keep it protectedthroughout the entire transaction.No sensitive card data is everstored on the smart device.Tony Saunders, Marketing Directorof VeriFone comments: “PAYwareMobile Enterprise allows retailers tocapitalise on the availability of lowcost Wi-Fi smart devices transformingthem into secure mobile POS systemscomplete with secure PIN pad and 2Dbarcode scanner. Able to integratewith the shop’s own payment system,transactions can take place whereverthey are needed with ease.”“In the past, the high cost of traditionalPOS systems has restrictedretailers to the till-point. WithPAYware Mobile Enterprise, VeriFonehas slashed hardware costs; makingmobile checkouts accessible to agreater cross section of merchants. Byexploiting stylish consumer smartdevices, the solution will appeal toretailers who want to enhance theirbrand image and provide a ‘wow’factor at checkout. It also opens upopportunities for retailers to developcomplimentary value-added apps,such as loyalty, inventory andcouponing programmes that can beloaded onto smart devices.”VeriFone believes that the ability tooffer payments anywhere in the store,using an innovative mobile POS, willoffer retailers a new competitive toolto engage with the consumer andbring a significant sales advantage.www.verifone.com/payware-mobileenterpriseVeriFone Systems, Inc.www.verifone.comDELIVERY TEMPERATURE RECORDERTH2 LABEL PRINTER FROM SATOOFFERS REVOLUTIONARY FUNCTIONALITY FOR THE RETAIL SECTORThe DTR (Delivery TemperatureRecorder) printing thermometer hasbeen designed specifically with thefood industry in mind. The DTRprovides users with hard copy evidenceof temperature and associateddata of produce at the time ofdelivery or during storage.The DTR printing thermometermeasures temperatures over the rangeof -39.9 to 149.9°C with a 0.1°C resolutionand a 0.5°C system accuracy. TheDTR is housed in a robust ABS case thatincorporates a Lumberg screw-lockingtype connector, allowing a wide range ofinterchangeable thermistor probes to beused. The unit is fully portable as eachDTR is powered by a efficient, rechargeable,Ni-MH battery, allowing the userto print up to 500 tickets per charge.Utilising the DTR’s computer software,each printout/ticket can bepersonalised by management, with acompany name, address and logo. Thesoftware is programmable to sethigh/low alarms for up to four differentfood types, i.e. chilled, frozen, hot orambient, and “accept” or “reject” messagescan be printed, if required. At theend of each day or week an audit trail,in the form of a comma separated orExcel file, can be downloaded from theDTR relating to all the tickets printed inthe given period and for future analysis.The DTR is supplied with software,a battery charger, two rolls of paperand a wall-mounting boot housed in arobust ABS carrying case. Priced at£325 plus carriage and VAT, the DTRis a competitive solution for recordingthe temperature of deliveries.ETITel: 01903 202151www.etiltd.comSATO, an international leader in the AutomaticIdentification and Data Collection (AIDC) industry and aleader in barcode printing, labelling, and EPC/RFID solutionshas launched the revolutionary new TH2 label printerwhich has been pre-programmed specifically for the retailsector to offer portable, intelligent printing.Lightweight and portable the TH2 is particularly suited tothe retail environment as no training is needed due to its intuitivefunctions, which allow users to immediately producelabels for 10 popular label formats including: Price, VATChange, Reduced, Sale, ‘Was/Now’ and barcodes.Many retail outlets currently handle price markdownsusing pre-printed labels. This inflexible approach resultsin, at best, non-uniform price reduction informationbeing communicated to customers and, at worst,loss of profits as staff struggle to make percentagecalculations or implement markdowns accurately.The TH2 already comes equipped tohandle powerful price markdown functionality.Using an optional handheld scanner the TH2can print ‘Was’ and ‘Now’ prices with percentagediscount information set automatically onto a tagor label. On VAT labels, the calculations are completelyautomatic.Designed with versatility in mind, desk spacerequired to accommodate the TH2 is only 5” x 8” or12.7cm x 20.32 cm and the printer can be fullyportable using the battery option, which is a rechargeablelithium-ion battery allowing between 4000 and5000 labels to be printed from a single charge. The TH2 featuresa large in-built keypad, so there’s no need for a PC inclose proximity. It also has an anti-microbial casing to preventbacterial cross contamination and has a wide, adjustable LCDscreen display which offers mobile phone type, intuitiveoperation.With SATO always aware of price sensitivity, users will beimpressed that despite its market-leading technical specificationthe TH2 stands alone and there are no other products inits price bracket which offer such innovative features andbenefits.Speaking about the launch of the TH2 solution, SATOInternational Europe’s Managing Director, Brian Lang said,“For those working in the ultra-competitive retail sector theTH2 represents a real problem solving solution and can saveretailers time and money with its pre-programmed functionality.Not only is the price very attractive but the ease of useand ability to begin creating label formats straight away cangive retailers a real flexibility of response while maintainingtotalcontrolof theirpricing”.The TH2has a carryinghandle as standardand a range of accessoriesis available such asa keypad cover, a hangingwall mount and a label cutter. Rolls of labels areincluded with the printer so you can get to workstraight away.In addition, SATO’s technical help-team can assist withlabel designs carrying your own logo or message and canadvise on further extending the functions of the TH2 printerto suit your business’s needs; for example, a product databasefacility could be included with this solution.SATOTel: 0125 524 0000Email: enquiries @satouk.comwww.satouk.comWWW.GROCERYTRADER.CO.UK/IT
April 2011 Page 23Tel: 01923 272960INDUSTRY DATES3 - 4 April - Natural & Organic Products Europe 2011, Olympia, London. www.naturalproducts.co.ukINDUSTRY NEWS6 April - FreeFrom Food Awards 2011, London. www.foodsmatter.com10 - 12 May - Vitafoods Europe 2011 at GENEVA PALEXPO, Switzerland. www.vitafoods.eu.com17 - 19 May - The London International Wine Fair, ExCeL London. www.londonwinefair.com/23-29 May - National Vegetarian Week. www.vegsoc.org15 - 19 June - The Good Food Show Summer, NEC Birmingham. www.bbcgoodfoodshowsummer.com28 - 30 June - London Seafood Expo, Earls Court. www.londonseafoodexpo.com2 - 6 August - Great British Beer Festival - 2011, Earls Court, London. gbbf.camra.org.uk4 - 6 September 2011 - Speciality & Fine Food Fair 2011, Olympia, London. www.specialityandfinefoodfairs.co.uk22-23 September - 360ºIT Show, Earls Court. www.360itevent.com27-29 September - PPMA, NEC Birmingham. www.ppmashow.co.uk17-19 October - RAC11 and H&V11 at the NEC. www.best-show.co.uk www.best-show.co.uk16-17 November - World Fruit & Vegetable Show, ExCeL, London. www.wfvexpo.com16-17 November - Seventh UK Onion & Carrot Conference and Exhibition. www.onionandcarrotconference.co.uk23-24 November - Own Label Show, Hotel Ibis, Earls Court. www.ownlabelshow.co.uk25 February - 28 March 2012 - Food & Drink Expo, NEC Birmingham. www.foodanddrinkexpo.com14-15 March 2012 - RAC Exhibition, Ricoh Arena. Tel: 01293 851115 or Email: anna.forster@wildwoodpr.co.uk25 - 28 March 2012 - Foodex Meatex 2012, NEC Birmingham. www.william-reed.co.uk/default.aspx?page=products&ID=45OTHER DATESApr 2 RACING - William Hill Lincoln, DoncasterApr 2 CRICKET - ICC World Cup final, MumbaiApr 2-3 MOTOR SPORT - Touring Car Championship, Brands HatchApr 2-3 ICE HOCKEY - Elite League play-off finals, NottinghamApr 3 FOOTBALL – Johnstone's Paint Trophy final, WembleyApr 3 MOTOR SPORT - Touring Car Championship, ArgentinaApr 5-6 FOOTBALL – Champions League quarter-finals first legsApr 5-10 GYMNASTICS - Artistic European Championships, BerlinApr 7 FOOTBALL – Europa League quarter-finals first legsApr 7-10 GOLF - The Masters, Augusta National, GeorgiaApr 8-11 CRICKET - LV= County Championship opening matchesApr 8-10 RUGBY UNION - Heineken and Amlin Cup quarter-finalsApr 9 RACING - John Smith's Grand National, AintreeApr 10 FORMULA ONE – Malaysian GP, SepangApr 10 MOTOR SPORT - Indycar Series, Birmingham, AlabamaApr 10 BASKETBALL - BBL regular season endsCROSSWORDAcross1 Leave West Country banker without arecord (6)4 Unimportant if the verb isintransitive (2,6)9 Stop legal detention (6)10 Lawbreaker sees purpose inproposal (8)12 Either way, its a mistake (4)13 Maureen is offered tea or coffee (5)14 In the bazaar I acquired items for asong (4)17 EEC standard currency in Germanyand in France (6,6)20 Sue has to fetch youngsters in care (5,7)23 Appeal to prohibit port in Scotland (4)24 Road and rail transport (5)25 Way old architect initiallyconstructed a colonnade (4)28 Mould a bird in mental? No way! (6,2)29 Hardy partner is evergreen (6)30 Heather chases Loma’s John. That’spuzzling (8)31 Excelled as an international player (6)Difficulty Level:Down1 Retreat is clearly no advantage (8)2 Sorry! What did you say? (6,2)3 Charge and overcharge (4)5 Confidentially, it’s not on the disc (3,3,6)6 Complaint offensive to a vegetarian (4)7 Trees planted by Mormon officials (6)8 Mongolian sailors (6)11 Aim to condemn? Quite otherwise! (12)15 Alluring lady appears sixty minutesafter midnight (5)16 Dunderhead upset wise Frenchartist (5)18 Communist disinformation offers afool support (8)19 Jack was sick after being attacked (8)21 Speaker makes court umpire rise (6)22 Loathing headgear of scarlet hue (6)26 Some cad made a lady pine (4)27 A little upset when given the facts (4)The Rules: To complete the Sudoku puzzles you simply need to fill in all the empty squares in the grid with the digits 1 to 9. Every row, column and 3 x 3 boxshould contain the digits 1 to 9. - To solve the puzzles, go to www.sudokusolver.co.uk.Apr 10 ICE HOCKEY - NHL regular season endsApr 11-17 TENNIS - ATP Monte Carlo Rolex Masters, Monte CarloApr 12-13 FOOTBALL – Champions League quarter-finals 2nd legsApr 13 BASKETBALL - NBA regular season endsApr 14 FOOTBALL – Europa League quarter-finals second legsApr 14-17 RALLYING - Jordanian RallyApr 16 RACING - Coral Scottish Grand National, AyrApr 16 BASKETBALL - NBA play-offs beginApr 16-17 FOOTBALL – FA Cup semi-finals, WembleyApr 16-17 FOOTBALL – Scottish FA Cup semi-finalsApr 16-17 TENNIS - Fed Cup semi-finals & play-offsApr 16-17 MOTOR RACING - British Touring Car ChampionshipApr 16-May 2 SNOOKER – World Championship, SheffieldApr 17 FORMULA ONE – Chinese GP, ShanghaiApr 17 MOTORCYCLING - World Superbikes, Assen, HollandApr 17 MOTOR SPORT - Indycar Series, Long Beach, CaliforniaMARCH SOLUTIONS - ACROSS: 1 Chancier 5 Shrewd 9 Enmeshed 10 Arrant 12 Resume 13 Negation 15 Dreamer 16 Left 20 Anti 21 Straits 25 Toreador 26 Advent 28 Origin29 Advocate 30 Signet 31 Persists DOWN: 1 Cherry 2 Almost 3 Cashmere 4 Ever 6 Herbal 7 Examiner 8 Detonate 11 General 14 Caution 17 Factions 18 Starting 19 Studious22 Facile 23 Debars 24 Stress 27 EdgeSUDOKU54611627273Difficulty Level:32189342245SPONSORED BY CELLARVINO - www.cellarvino.comPost your completed entries to: The Grocery Trader Crossword,12 Kings Park, Primrose Hill, Kings Langley, Herts WD4 8STSPONSORED BY CELLARVINO - www.cellarvino.comPost your completed entries to: The Grocery Trader Sudoku,12 Kings Park, Primrose Hill, Kings Langley, Herts WD4 8ST4 175 99161 23 4 4 5 6 78912172021 22232830479862031152671Difficulty Level:13118741024 2525461129311954252381627914182318 1926751Email: grocery@flame1.comMINTEL REPORTSFOR FURTHER REPORTS GO TO WWW.GROCERYTRADER.CO.UK/MINTELORAL HEALTHCAREWhile the economy may provide little to smile about, new research from Mintel finds UKshoppers are brushing up on their oral hygiene routines as sales of oral hygiene productshave grown by as much as 12% over the past five years. And it seems the nations mouthshave never been cleaner, as the research finds sales of mouthwash have increased aspectacular 44% in the last five years alone, making mouthwash the fastest growing sectorin the oral hygiene market.Over the past 10 years, sales of mouthwash, rinses and breath fresheners have surged.Back in 2000, around a third (32%) of Brits swilled back the stuff. Today, this has risen tomore than half the nation (55%) with sales more than doubling in the past decade, from£75 million in 2000 to £158 million in 2010. The bulk of these sales (84%) are made up ofnon-medicated washes (£132 million) while the remainder is made up of the medicatedvariety (£26 million).The market for mouthwash benefits from being easy and quick-to-use with instant results.Often, mouthwash is the first step adults take when extending their oral hygiene routinebeyond basic cleaning with a toothbrush and toothpaste. The increase in use of mouthwashsuggests that consumers are becoming more open to ramping up their oral hygieneroutines.Valued at £833 million in 2010, total sales of oral hygiene have grown by as much as 12%over the past 5 years from £729 million in 2005. The market is made up of toothpaste(£353 million), toothbrushes (£237 million), mouthwash (£158 million), denture products(£42 million) and ancillaries( £43 million).Overall, less than a quarter of the population (23%) visit a hygienist once a year. Bycontrast, 72% visit a dentist at least once annually. Worryingly, today as many as 17%(almost 9 million) consumers do not brush their teeth at least once a day.Another key area of growth for the industry has been electric toothbrushes* (includestoothbrush heads and electric toothbrushes), which now accounts for almost 40% (38%)of toothbrushes sold. Valued at £90 million in 2010, sales of electric brushes have zoomedtheir way in to the nation’s bathroom with sales increasing 25% between 2005 (£72million) and 2010. Meanwhile, sales of manual toothbrushes fell 4% over the same fiveyear period from £153 million in 2005 to £147 million in 2010. Overall, total toothbrushsales increased 5% over the past five years to reach £237 million in 2010.Electric brushes are gradually stealing share from the manual variety. While use oftoothpaste is nearing 100% in the UK, growth opportunities remain for tooth brushes asconsumers continue to hold on to brushes longer than they should. Encouraging people tochange their manual toothbrushes or power toothbrush heads more often could help tocreate significant growth in the coming years.Finally the research shows how the nation is not only using dental regimens as a firewallagainst cavities, plaque and bad breath, but as a necessary step to achieving a Hollywoodstylesmile.TEATea is quintessentially British, an answer to the nation's problems and a ritualistic traditionupheld for generations. New research from Mintel finds all this could be about to change asthe next generation of drinkers turn their back on the traditional cuppa. While 88% of Britsaged over 65 drink tea, penetration drops to 73% for younger (15-34 year-old) adults. Withever increasing competition in the soft drink sector and more consumers dropping out ofthe category than are actually entering it, the next generation of traditional tea drinkersmay be in jeopardy.Today's younger consumers are less enamoured with “traditional English tea” than theirolder counterparts - just over half of 16-24 year olds (53%) drink tea regularly (i.e. at leastonce a week), compared to 68% of over 55s. As a result, despite tea having a largepenetration in the UK market with eight in ten UK adults drinking it, tea has beenexperiencing a long-term decline in usage. Indeed, the proportion of UK adults who drinktea has dropped from 87% in 2006 to 81% in 2010 - at a time when overall soft drinksrevenue is on the increase.With the market value of tea currently standing at £647 million, the standard (or“traditional English breakfast”) tea segment which accounts for by far the majority (89%)of the value sales in the tea market, has seen declining volume sales as a result of failing toresonate as strongly with the younger generation as it does with the old. Instead, thisgeneration are much more likely to be among the 23% of the population who drinkstandard “English breakfast” tea alongside newer varieties such as herbal/fruit tea (e.g.green tea/rooibos) and speciality (e.g. Assam, Earl Grey) teas.And it seems the decline is not attributable to economic uncertainty either. Ironically, therecent economic downturn has been a short term help to sales. While value sales continueto rise due to rising commodity prices, volume sales from 2005-08 declined 5% (from82.5m kgs to 78.5m), but 2008/10 saw an 8% increase to 84.6m as consumers spent moretime at home and took solace in cheap indulgences - especially ones as psychologicallyreassuring as standard tea.Meanwhile, herbal tea hit the £80m mark for the first time in 2010 (up from £73m in 2009)and has grown its share of the market to stand at 11%. However, Mintel’s research revealsthat almost a third (31%) of standard tea drinkers do not believe in the health benefits ofherbal/fruit teas, which is a problem for a niche sector trying to broaden its user base. 71%cited inferior taste compared to standard tea as the main reason, with over half claiming tohave tried them but not liked them, 51% saying that they simply do not taste good and 31%claiming they do not taste of anything. However, among consumers who drink herbal teas,there is a belief of numerous advantages: some 57% saydrinking them helps them to relax, 75% like their range offlavours and 64% believe in their health benefits.FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.MINTEL.COMCONTACT DETAILSPublished by Grandflame Limited - www.grandflame.co.uk:12 Kings Park, Primrose Hill, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, WD4 8ST.Tel: 01923 272960 Fax: 01923 270760 Email: grocery@flame1.com www.grocerytrader.co.ukEditor: Charles Smith Tel: 01923 272962 Email: grocery@flame1.comPublisher: James Surridge Tel: 01923 272965 Email: grocery@flame1.comEditorial Sales: Charles Smith Tel: 01923 272960 Email: grocery@flame1.comAdvertising Sales: Graeme Walker Tel: 0208 441 7148 Email: walker@flame1.comDesign - Magazine: Andy Page Tel: 01923 272932 Email: andy@flame1.comDesign - Web: James Plough Tel: 01923 272965 Email: grocery@flame1.comAccounts: Nancy Newberry Tel: 01923 272998 Email: grocery@flame1.comSubscriptions: Brian McAdam Tel: 01923 272998 Email: brian@flame1.comPress Release Email: grocery@flame1.comISSN Number - 1356-5419The Grocery Trader is published 12 times a year by Grandflame Ltd. Although every effort is made to ensure theaccuracy and reliability of material published in The Grocery Trader, Grandflame Ltd and their Agents can acceptno responsibility for the veracity of claims made by contributors, manufacturers or advertisers. Copyright for allmaterial published in this journal remains with Grandflame Ltd and their Agents. © Grandflame Ltd. 2009WWW.GROCERYTRADER.CO.UK
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