EmslandNews. The magazine for business partners employees

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1 EmslandNews The magazine for business partners employees Edition2017/2018

2 Emsland Innovation 03 Content Management Foreword 03 Annual general meeting of the holding company Emsland-Stärke AG/Producer meetings at the locations 04 Producers association invited to Potato Field Days in Valthermond 05 1st Emsland Group Finance Conference 06 Prominent political groups visit Emsland Group 07 Sales & Marketing Change of Location for Emsland Nisasta ve Kimya San. Tic. A.S. 08 Webinar: Plant-Based Pea Protein Isolates and Extruded Protein Crisps 09 International Symposium in Emlichheim and Ootmarsum 10 UK-Report Trends from an innovative market 12 Emsland Group Looks Back at International Trade Fair Events 14 On a path to success with expertise and fresh ideas 16 Emsland Innovation New laboratory equipment for Emsland Innovation Germany 18 Embat LF new French Fries coating for fat reduction 20 Empro pea protein as a healthy source of protein 21 Wide field of applications in the confectionery sector with Emden ET Emfloc -series certified for drinking water treatment 23 Expansion of the mini potato dumpling with coating product range 23 Further clean label products from the Empure line 24 Emsland Group s latest gluten-free solutions 25 Emsland Group solutions for the construction industry 25 Fish feed from Golssen in demand throughout the world 26 Empet E4 N New natural pea protein for pet food application 27 Total Quality Management Emsland Group firms up Food Defense Measures 28 Good Solutions for the Problem Zone: Loading Lane 29 Geistesblitz Emsland Group Campaign 30 Human Ressources Traveling safely with the Emsland Group 31 Training Offensive at Emsland Group 32 Emsland Business Meets Talent Scholarship Program 34 AOK Cycling to Work 2017 Campaign 35 An excellent atmosphere at the evening barbecue in Emlichheim 36 Girls Day 2017, an interesting insight into the professional life 38 Anniversaries and recruitments 39 Foreword Dear Business Partners, Dear Employees, In front of you is a new edition of Emsland News, our magazine, with which we would like to inform you about many interesting topics in our company and beyond. We are grateful that we can look back on a successful 2016/17 fiscal year, and therefore we would like to send out a giant thank you to the entire value chain, our owners and suppliers of raw materials and our employees, but not least the loyal customers of our quality products. It gives us great pleasure to work every day to meet the growing demands and needs of our markets, both qualitatively and quantitatively, and to find customer-oriented professional product solutions that meet the needs and requirements of our customers. True to the motto of one of our production managers, which has long since developed into the motto of all employees: It can always be better! We are looking back on a financial year in which we managed to expand our contract position for potatoes and peas despite fierce competition in the market for raw materials. We can rely on growers in an agricultural region that is the world leader in harvesting exactly the kind of raw materials that we need. Our goal is to continue to expand this base with a look to the future in order to meet all our customers quality requirements. Looking into the immediate future, we must meet our customers continuously increasing demands for quality products. Therefore, we are determined to increase our presence in high-growth markets, such as the market for potato flakes but also for pea products and starch derivatives, by expanding and modernizing our production facilities to meet those demands. Other essential tasks that we must undertake include incessantly striving towards improvement alongside the continued development of current and future products. As a supplier, we will work together with our customers to solve any issues. There have been further investments in our innovation center. However, our employees, who are the driving force behind the success of the Group, must never be forgotten, and that is why we want to continuously work to increase their satisfaction. The key to achieving this satisfaction lies in fostering the personal development of each employee as well as providing a good working atmosphere that offers challenging tasks and opportunities for lifelong learning. After all, only a motivated team can achieve top results for its customers, employees and owners! As of January 1, 2018, Dr. Hinkelmann will be steping down from his position as Managing Director (CEO) of Emsland-Stärke GmbH. We are pleased to announce, however, that he will continue to support the company as the Managing Director of the investment company Emsland-Stärke AG alongside Dr. Hausmann. The new management team of Emsland-Stärke GmbH, which already includes Mr. Gerrit-Jan Wesselink, future Spokesman of the Management Board (CEO), and Mr. Peter Höning (CFO), will be expanded through the addition of Mr. Stefan Hannemann (COO) and Mr. Christian Kemper (CSO). The two new managing directors, bring with them their many years of expertise in to the management of the company. We are confident that together with our employees, customers and owners we will be able to ensure that the Emsland Group consolidates and develops the position that it has achieved over the last three years: We look forward to continued and mutual success! Peter Höning phoening@emsland-group.de Gerrit-Jan Wesselink gjwesselink@emsland-group.de Udo Hinkelmann uhinkelmann@emsland-group.de

3 04 Management Management 05 Annual general meeting of the holding company Emsland-Stärke AG / Producer meetings at the locations Shareholders of the holding company Emsland-Stärke AG On January 25, 2017, over 300 shareholders gathered in Meppen for this year s annual general meeting of the holding company Emsland-Stärke AG. The Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Mr. Gebhardt Bakker, opened the 14th annual general meeting and expressed his gratitude to the shareholders for their trust in the company. The annual report for 2015/2016 made it clear that the group had concluded a positive financial year. During the course of the event, Mr. Udo Hinkelmann, Chairman of the Executive Board of the holding company Emsland-Stärke AG, presented more detailed information on the annual financial statement and the approved consolidated financial statements from Mr. Hermann Vortherms. The auditor for the fiscal year 2016/2017 was then also elected. Mr. Vortherms took over the chairmanship of the Emsland-Stärke GmbH Supervisory Board. At the beginning of February, the main developments of the group were presented by the Executive Board and management at producer meetings in Wietzendorf, Wittingen, Golßen, Kyritz and Hagenow. Mr. Bakker, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Emsland-Stärke AG, also attended the meetings so that the producers could address emerging June 30, The actions of the issues to all committees. Overall, the members of the Executive Board and events were a success and had a very those of the Supervisory Board were positive, trusting atmosphere. approved. This was followed by the The general thrust of the events election of Gerd Deuling as the new was to request that the producers member of the corporation s Supervisory expand contract farming for the group Board; he will assume the tasks of based on the good market situation. Members of the Executive Board and of the Supervisory Board listen to the speech of Mr. Gebhardt Bakker Producers association invited to Potato Field Days in Valthermond The Emsland Group invited the members of the producers association to participate in a two-day event, Potato Field Days, organized especially for them on July 11th and July 13th, 2017, in Valthermond. There was a great deal of interest in the invitation among the contract farmers, and the Emsland Group welcomed approximately 200 participants on both days. The participants had an exciting program to look forward to. A visit to the Emsland Group s 2017 potato test field for the PPO test operation in Valthermond was at the top of the agenda, along with the detailed presentations and talks. This test field involved a commissioned test field for yield determination and an assessment of the sugar values during storage. The results of this commissioned test will be used by the experts in raw materials procurement at the Emsland Group for the purpose of providing specific technical advice to the farmers. The goal is to use the field tours to provide the farmers with advice on cultivation in order to increase the quality and quantity of potatoes. The Emsland Group, in cooperation with the PPO, laid out a test field with 16 resistant potato varieties for starch or food. The PPO (Praktijkonderzoek Plant en Omgeving, a plant research facility) is part of the Wageningen University. Plant Manager Gerard Hoekzema explained the crop rotation and the challenges of nematodes living in the wild to the contract farmers. Comprehensive potato variety tests were used to present important information about soil Members of the producers association during the inspection of a test field conditions, potato varieties, and processing to the participants. The most important characteristics for each type were discussed in detail. The program included relevant talks that were given by Klaas Wijnholds and during which coffee and cake were served. These talks included the expansion of potato cultivation and the challenges in the coming years. Overall, there were many positive reactions noted on the part of the contract farmers. Good feedback was received for the raw materials department of the Emsland Group, which will certainly plan another event of this type.

4 06 Management Management 07 Prominent political groups visit Emsland Group 1st Emsland Group Finance Conference The topic of finance was the focus of a two-day conference held on January 18-19, The event, a first for the group, was intended to familiarize financial managers with the group s key companies and to provide an opportunity to collaborate on focus topics from the CFO areas of accounting, controlling, treasury and IT, each led by Emsland Group s CFO Mr. Peter Höning. The event was attended by members of the group s larger affiliated companies in Germany, Turkey, Poland and the United States, as well as participants representing the group s holding company, Emsland-Stärke GmbH. The auditing and accounting services provider PwC was also in attendance. The Finance Conference featured preparation work for the 2017/2018 planning process and creation of the 2016/2017 annual statement, along with presentations and talks on the projects which were recently launched in the group s CFO departments. An overview of the Emsland Group s product development activities was provided by the Innovation Center in Emlichheim. The first Finance Conference received exceedingly positive feedback from participants and is set to be held on an annual basis in the future. At the end of July and in mid-september 2017, the Emsland Group hosted visits from multiple prominent political groups. The delegation of SPD parliament member Dr. Daniela De Ridder, as well as that of state parliament member Gerd Will, visited the Group s main facility in Emlichheim. At the end of July, state parliament members from the CDU s task force on nutrition, agriculture, consumer protection and state development paid the Emsland Group a visit. The guests gained a comprehensive view of the Emsland Group together with the managing directors of the Emsland Group, Mr Udo Hinkelmann, Mr Gerrit-Jan Wesselink and Mr Peter Höning, as well representatives from the works council, Mr Berthold Lammers and Mr Berthold Reiners. The visit was part of an initiative to learn how policy can support companies in the agriculture sector. The topic of acquiring qualified specialist personnel, and associated soft location factors that guarantee employees a high quality of life beyond the workplace, was also discussed. Members of the Emsland Group management addressed current critical factors that are hindering economic activity for the Group, including the ongoing effects of decoupling subsidies from the production of starch potatoes, an EU reform that has seen vastly different forms of implementation in individual member countries. While starch potato production in Germany receives no subsidies, money continues (from left to right) SPD Local Association Chairman Johannes Spykman, the mayoress of Emlichheim Daniela Kösters, COO Emsland Group Gerrit-Jan Wesselink, SPD Bundestag representative Dr Daniela De Ridder, Assistant Senior Management Heike Roters, CEO Emsland Group Udo Hinkelmann, SPD Landtag representative Gerd Will to flow into other countries. This poses significant competitive disadvantages for the Emsland Group internationally. However, according to participants in the discussion, the effects of the reform can only be addressed at the European level. The issue will be appropriately addressed in the future. The high requirements associated with the disposal of the soil delivered along with the potatoes were also addressed. The representatives promised to hold talks in their respective districts concerning the current statutory requirements and to campaign for solutions that address the issues. Overall, the round of talks proved very constructive and will hopefully introduce positive changes for the Group. Following the close of the round table, the visitors were given a glimpse into research and development at the Group s Emlichheim facility, an insight which proved impressive for the delegates: The numerous applications for potato starch, as well as the proteins and fibers derived from this vegetable, are extremely diverse. From foodstuffs, especially vegan products, to paper, adhesives and textiles or even environmentally-friendly filter technologies there is hardly any industrial sector that could not benefit from potato starch. This also makes research, development and innovation in this area so necessary, and I would like to support it again in the coming legislative period, assured De Ridder. The Emsland Group company would like to express its gratitude for the representatives constructive visits! CDU State Parliamentary Group during the Emsland Innovation Germany -tour

5 08 Sales & Marketing Emsland Sales & Innovation Marketing 09 Webinar: Plant-Based Pea Protein Isolates and Extruded Protein Crisps Advance Announcement Change of Location for Emsland Nisasta ve Kimya San. Tic. A.S. Emsland Nisasta is headquartered in Turkey and is responsible for not only this location, but also for regions in Africa and Eastern Europe, as well as in Iran, Jordan and parts of Russia. In addition to the food sector, Emsland also delivers products to the textile, construction material and paper industries. Employees from Emsland Nisasta relocated to new offices in February The location is conveniently located on the main street in Kemalpasa-Izmir, helping achieve a much higher presence. In addition to new offices for employees, this location also feature around 4,000 m² of storage space for products. One office within the building of Emsland Nisasta People s awareness of healthy eating is increasing. Protein-rich foods provide important nutrients for the human body and ensure the maintenance of elementary functions. Plant-based proteins have long presented a good alternative to animal protein sources for a protein-rich diet. Peas have been increasingly moving to the forefront as a healthy source of protein. Pea protein isolate contains a high concentration of almost all essential amino acids. Unlike non-essential amino acids, essential amino acids cannot be synthesized by the body. They must, therefore, be provided through our diet. On the one hand, Emsland Group is able to offer a vegan alternative in the field of meat alternatives, mayonnaise, and an extrudate. Following this trend, sports nutrition through the use of Emsland Group s Empro Tex provides a Empro products. On the other hand, it variety of pea protein extrudates. Shape, can be used to increase the protein size, and protein content can be varied content of various foods. Furthermore, with pea protein extrudates. These Empro shows particularly good oil and innovative products can be used, for water binding properties and improves, example, in breakfast products, protein for example, the texture of baked goods. bars, and snacks. Pea proteins, however, cannot only Discover the broad range of uses for be used in the form of isolates for the our Empro series in this exciting protein enrichment of foods, but also as webinar from Emsland Group. Webinar: Plant-Based Pea Protein Isolates and Extruded Protein Crisps Sponsored by: Emsland Group Focused on: Proteins, Empro, Plant Based, Pea Proteins, Breakfast Products Register now and reserve 30 minutes of time on December 12 starting at 3PM London/10AM New York:

6 10 Sales & Marketing Emsland Sales & Innovation Marketing 11 International Symposium in Emlichheim and Ootmarsum Emsland Group invites its global agencies to mutually share information From August 29 to 31, 2016, the Emsland Group held its sixth international symposium in Emlichheim (workshops) and Ootmarsum (lectures). Every two years, the corporate group invites all its globally operating agencies to come speak about current trends and the latest developments. In addition to European representatives from France, the UK and Spain, agents from Thailand, China and South Korea as well as representatives from both North and South America attended. The agencies primarily distribute the products made in Emlichheim to the food industry, but also for technical applications such as adhesives, textiles, paper and construction additives, with the product categories of pet food and environmental technology increasingly gaining in importance. able to gather a comprehensive picture of the latest developments coming from Emsland, thereby strengthening their theoretical knowledge through practical workshops. This year s symposium focused on the category snacks, cheese and confectionery applications as well as the technical category applications in adhesives and construction additives. An additional on-site highlight was provided by the Bamberg-based company AMIDORI Food Company GmbH, which distributes vegan and vegetarian food based purely on vegetable proteins. In collaboration with the Emsland Group, pea-based vegetable proteins were developed, resulting in the production of different end products such as vegetarian poultry dishes, gyros, goulash, kebab and cutlets. Based out of a modern food truck, a professional street food team served innovative meat Within the Innovation Emsland Germany guests were shown innovative products made by Emsland Group alternatives to the agencies as well as environment with the sharing of other invited guests. private and professional news. During the evening, participants The Emsland Group thanks all headed back to the Parkhotel de participants who attended as well as Wiemsel in Ootmarsum for an evening all parties involved for the smooth meal/barbecue together. The eventful organization. days were concluded in a convivial Each morning in the Dutch-town of seven production sites in Germany, the Ootmarsum, Emsland Group employees Group is not only Germany s largest from Marketing and Sales, Research and producer of potato starch, but also a Development as well as Production world leader in the production of refined entertained the guests with expert starch products, proteins, fibres, potato information. flakes and potato granules. After lunch, guests were transferred In the new innovation center in Participants taste meat alternatives at the Food-Truck of AMIDORI by bus to Emlichheim where the Emsland Group is headquartered. With a total of Emlichheim, the Innovation Emsland Germany, around 140 participants were In a good atmosphere exchange was made during the evening meal

7 12 Sales & Marketing Sales & Marketing 13 With the joint focus of Healy and have to result in a reduction in flavour, Emsland technical teams, our customers as demonstrated by our recent Hoisin have been able to provide free-from Sauce development, where we reduced solutions that maintain the great taste both salt and sugar by 30%. and texture of their standard counter- Emsland Group s modified and parts. From great-tasting non-dairy Empure clean label starches play a big cheesecake featuring native starches, part in replacing texture, mouthfeel and gluten-free bread using Empure to volume in these reduced products. gelatine free confectionary using Emden ET 50, this is an area where Permissible Indulgence Emsland Group s portfolio really has it According to Food Manufacture this covered. year, the addition of better for you health ingredients to indulgent foods is Natural and Clean-Label set to be one of the largest upcoming As the clean-label movement transitions trends in the UK and Ireland. According from a trend to an expectation, Emsland to our 2016 customer survey, enriched UK-Report Trends from an innovative market Group s range of clean-label solutions will continue to offer customers more natural labelling solutions. Over 80% of global consumers say that ingredient transparency plays an products such as those high in fibre and protein were set to be a big focus for them in Because of this, we have seen requests for high-fibre solutions double over the past year. Mark Powell, Commercial Director and Hannah Rackham, Group Marketing Manager at Healy Group As we move into quarter 4, 2017 s biggest food and drink trends continue apace. Many of these show no sign of slowing, a clear indicator of our focus for the coming year. Healy and Emsland s joint expertise continue to offer customers a unique approach to NPD projects, something which has never been clearer with our fully-booked workshops. Whether it s free-from, vegetable proteins or salt, sugar and fat reduction, our customers look to Healy Group to provide them with the market insight and technical support to drive their product development and overcome challenges. important role when making decisions about food and drink purchases. Innova Market insights confirms this, stating that nearly half of all UK consumers are reading food labels more often than before. It s great to see an ever expanding range of Empure products now In addition to plant proteins, Emsland Groups s Emfibre range has proven to offer consistent quality and functionality in enriched products. Emfibre EF and Emfibre KF are proving very popular in meat and bakery applications with many new projects being worked on. As you can see from the above trends and givens it has never been a better time to be involved in using vegetable Nature to Create. On the menu this year: Plant Protein Power product launches last year, further growing exponentially and appearing in containing cook-up, cold-swelling, amylopectin types and potato flakes being created on an ongoing basis. These products will become the norm On-The-Go Food & Drink Future Thinkings 2016 Grocery Eye report also tells us that among 16 to 24 UK and Irish consumers are increasingly reaffirming the need for plant-based new sectors every month with special so we need a wide range to cover all year-olds, there is a focus on making concerned with sustainability in addition protein sources. This focus on sustainabi- interest for Empro Tex type crispies and applications. choices which, whilst still good for you, to the ethical drivers of adopting a meat and dairy-free lifestyle, driving vegetable proteins into the spotlight. According to lity is reflected in consumer demand, with the number of food products containing pea protein growing by 195% other available textures. Free-From & Allergen Removal Salt, Sugar & Fat Reduction Future Thinking s Grocery Eye report tells can be eaten as a convenience i.e. snacking/on-the-go. This includes breakfast biscuits, bars and drinks and a recent YouGov poll, more than a third between 2013 and According to a 2016 Mintel Report, us that when UK consumers are looking protein shakes and bars. As we ve already (35%) of UK consumers are attempting Emsland Group s Pea Protein isolates in 2015 over a third of British people to follow a healthier diet, 39% of people covered, Emsland Group s range of plant to eat less meat, without committing to Empro E 86 and Empro E 86 HV fit bought or ate free-from foods. 22% would choose to lower their sugar proteins and fibres complement this a fully Vegan or Vegetarian diet. Vegan perfectly with great taste profiles and were gluten-free, 19% dairy-free, 16% content, followed by fat (33%) and salt trend, with interest for Empro and food accounted for 9% of all food sustainable production! Demand is wheat-free and 16% lactose-free. (26%). Reducing salt and sugar doesn t Emfibre growing.

8 14 Sales & Marketing Sales & Marketing 15 Emsland Group Looks Back at International Trade Fair Events After last year s Food Ingredients Europe hosted in France, where the Emsland Group successfully presented the company on over 185 m² of space under the motto Clear and Emsland Group at the KlärschlammTage in Würzburg Food Ingredients Asia, Indonesia and Thailand The Food Ingredients Asia is considered one of the most important trade fairs for food ingredients, not only in Asia. With around 650 international exhibitors and a good 15,000 visitors, the events in Jakarta, Indonesia, and Bangkok, Thailand attracted a great deal of attention. The Emsland Group presented its latest highlights in the areas of snacks, soups & sauces as well as glass noodles. All in all, the experts from the Emsland Group were very satisfied with visitor feedback as well as the results of the discussions they held. One more reason why they have already confirmed participation in the FiAsia exhibition. In Jakarta, the Emsland Group has secured booth number B12 for Booth number B10 is reserved for 2019 in Bangkok, Thailand. Gulfood Manufacturing, Dubai With current product developments and proven innovations in the food industry, the Emsland Group once again presented at the Gulfood Manufacturing in Dubai, a trade fair the Emsland Group has attended since In the German Clean up your Labels, the company group once again took part in a number of events in the fiscal year 2016/17. Here is just a selection of the most important trade fairs: Pavillon, the company group showcased various highlights from the areas of snacks, dairy products, candy and nutrition. Among these was one of Emsland s latest innovations, the Emden ET 50. Based on its low heat viscosity, good film formation and fast gelling properties, Emden ET 50 has proven itself as an excellent starch in the candy segment among others. During the gala dinner the evening before, Emden ET 50 was nominated for the Gulfood Manufacturing Industry Excellence Award! Representatives of the Emsland Group were more than satisfied by this feedback, the greatest received to date. The three-day event was a major success, with interesting discussions with existing customers as well as prospects, numerous contract signings and good feedback for the innovative Emsland Group products. The international presence in the audience was striking. Many of the over 35,000 visitors came from either the Near East or Asia. Overall, 158 countries were registered for the event. This was even a record for the trade fair organizer. Snackex, Austria As the world s leading manufacturer of dehydrated potato flakes, the Emsland Group is majorly involved in the market growth of high-quality potato flakes. One more reason to present our comprehensive range of products in the area of snacks once again this year. The SNACKEX trade fair, being held in Vienna, Austria, is the ideal platform. The Emsland Group has attended the SNACKEX, the leading trade fair for ingredients manufacturers for snacks in Europe, since Among others, the clean label product Empure AKJEL 200 for use in baked snacks was presented. These snacks are currently trendy, since they aren t fried like conventional potato snacks, thus containing much less fat. Here, the new Empure AKJEL 200 offers many advantages, such as controlled expansion or homogenously controlled water absorption. In 2019, the Emsland Group will once again attend the Snackex, this time in Barcelona, Spain, booth 503. Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), USA The Emsland Group also presented innovative product solutions at the IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo in Las Vegas. Among others, the new pea protein isolate Empro E 86 / Empro E 86 HV was showcased along with extruded protein crisps Empro Tex. These innovative products can be used in breakfast products, bars or snacks, for example. The IFT is a crucial trade fair for the sales markets in North and South America. Emsland Group products tailored to these markets attracted considerable interest among visitors. KlärschlammTagen, Germany The Emsland Group once again exhibited at the KlärschlammTagen put on by the DWA in Würzburg. At this fair, the company offered natural flocculants based on regional potato and pea starches. Sticking with our corporate philosophy using nature to create, the Emsland Group uses natural raw materials to develop special product solutions in the area of environmental technology. We work in close collaboration with our customers to offer tailored product solutions in harmony with nature. The experts from the environmental technology sector presented the latest innovations from the Emfloc series, which in their pure form or in mixtures with synthetic polymers can partially or fully substitute for the polyacrylamide portion in sewage sludge. Arbeitswelten, Germany The Emsland Group can look back with great satisfaction at its very successful participation in the Grafschafter Messe für Ausbildung und Beruf vocational trade fair in Nordhorn. The Group presented itself with a new stand and trade fair concept, with promotional films and product videos shown on a 47 flat-screen monitor. A fully loaded shopping cart with everyday products Successful vocational trade fair at the Arbeitswelten represented the Emsland Group s diverse areas of application. Company apprenticeships were illustrated in newly-made informational flyers and brochures which were distributed at the trade fair. The attending vocational training representatives were quite happy with the large number of potential apprentices and career starters, and held interesting conversations with them. The open stand with its harmonious design succeeded in attracting many visitors. Training is a particularly important topic at the Emsland Group, and in this way, the company aims to place more focus on tomorrow s skilled workforce. We would hereby like to thank all the visitors, customers and suppliers who spent time at our booth! Mr. Christian Kemper during a speech at the Food Ingredients Asia in Bangkok, Thailand

9 16 Sales & Marketing Sales & Marketing 17 Current market data provides ding business relationships with all Purée products developed for fall impressive proof right behind the two relevant market players and exclusive offers really hit target when it came to national brands Pfanni and Maggi, our supply contracts underscore the customer taste, including purées with brand products marketed under company s leading position on the pumpkin, sweet potatoes and peas as Mecklenburger Küche take a strong German market. well as with a ketchup flavor. third place, despite being listed regio- This expertise has been expanded to New product ideas based on Empro nally in East and North Germany, all of Europe in recent years. Customers were also presented. These products explains Michael Greve, Head of in France, Spain, and Portugal, Benelux are oriented to the current trend of Marketing at Mecklenburger Kartoffel- countries and Scandanavia are now high-protein foods and range from veredlung GmbH. This explains the purchasing company brand names protein bars to protein balls as snack special interest displayed by German from Mecklenburger Kartoffelveredlung options, to a chocolate cookie or mango food retailers, frequent visitors to the GmbH. The portfolios here even include passionfruit flavored powder that can be booth over the five-day span. products for wholesale and system mixed with water or milk and transfor- The activities continue to focus on catering. med into a tasty shake all extremely marketing company brand names. Here, the trade fair not only served well received. Thanks to the successful combination of to maintain contact with existing The fair is now over and will once product and sales expertise, the Emsland customers, but also to address new again draw visitors in The sales Group with its Mecklenburger Kartoffel- customers and prospects. colleagues at Mecklenburger Kartoffel- veredlung GmbH has established itself The new products developed in close veredlung GmbH are actively analyzing as the nation s market leader for collaboration with the innovation center the result of the fair and look forward to company brand names in the area of and product development attracted many new contacts, ideas and last On a path to success with expertise and fresh ideas dehydrated potato products. Longstan- particular interest. but not least good business. The Emsland Group presents together with Mecklenburger Kartoffelveredlung at the Anuga in Cologne When it comes to potatoes and tasty products made from the tuber, the name Mecklenburger Kartoffelveredlung GmbH from Hagenow should certainly come to mind. The company is the Emsland Group specialist for national and international sales of products that are supplied to the food retail market, C&C markets, as well as wholesale and delivery services. This is the case for the majority of companies in the German and European food retail market and this year, the Emsland Group once again enjoyed major success at the Anuga trade fair in Cologne. Around 160,000 visitors from 192 countries caused quite a bustle at the world s largest food trade fair, where over 7,400 companies from 107 countries presented their business and products in Cologne October this year. The Emsland Group showcased a wide range of products. At the shared booth for the German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Jörg Elvers sales team was available to talk to customers and answer any questions they may have over the entire course of the fair. From the development and launch of new products, to sales of brand articles under the labels Mecklenburger Küche and Kartoffelland through to complete organization and handling of all sales activities, the team surrounding Jörg Elver, Head of Sales, is more than ready to help customers. (from left to right) Mr. Jörg Jakob, Ms. Anja Gressmann, Mr. Michael Greve and Ms. Ivon Glatz; picture taken by AMV e.v.

10 18 Emsland Innovation Emsland Innovation 19 New laboratory equipment for Emsland Innovation Germany At the heart of Emsland Innovation Germany is the innovative equipment that allows the R&D team to manufacture products in pilot scale and show the effect of the various formula components or process parameters. Emsland Group expects this equipment to New UHT-machine in Emlichheim UHT-machines are typically used to manufacture UHT milk, but also other dairy products (e.g. pudding), as well as soups, sauces and even sweets, can be produced with these machines. The UHT machine can produce temperatures of up to 130 C with heating times ranging from two seconds to two minutes. This versatility makes it possible to produce products from various areas at pilotplant scale. By using this machine, application engineers can precisely measure the influence of various process parameters, and even individual ingredients, on an on an industrial scale. This makes it possible to help clients developing products and also run tests by using the machine. TGA Thermogravimetric analysis for characterizing physical and chemical properties In thermogravimetry, the mass change to a sample is measured on the basis of temperature and time. The mass change is recorded with a microscale with excellent precision and reliability. With the smallest sample quantities, quantitative statements can be made in short provide important insights when using different products and optimizing end products under practically conditions. Following please find an overview of the latest pilot systems and laboratory equipment within our Emsland Innovation Germany. amount of time on the composition and thermal stability. Various raw materials and products can be characterized in advance and the functionality can be reviewed within the application. Along with the moisture, decomposition temperature, and ash content is critical for the application area of filter technology, especially the course of the decomposition. ICP emissions spectrometer enriches filter technology The area of application for filter technology makes it necessary to specify the smallest quantities of elements in products for our customers and to not exceed the given limit values. This involves elements like sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and phosphorous. The ICPE gives us the opportunity to specify approximately 70 different elements. With the extreme high temperatures in the interior of the device (plasma), the sample is destroyed and disintegrates into its individual components. The atoms and ions are now excited into light emission (different wavelengths) that are used optically for identification (in other words, what element is involved here?) and that are used to measure the concentration (quantity share) used. This method of analysis makes it possible for us to control and improve processes in a timely manner for our sophisticated products. Koruma vacuum process systems ideal for delicatessen products The Fryma Koruma MaxxD involves a vacuum process system for the food industry. A broad range of applications is covered with the new device. The Maxx D can be used for manufacturing mayonnaise, dressings, sandwich spread (depending on viscosity), ketchup, and sauces that require a cold or cooking process. The Maxx D offers a usable volume of min/max 3-12 liters. The container, as well as one of the two tanks, can be heated (up to 100 C) as well as cooled (steam or cold water) and both are equipped with a double shell. As a result, it offers a variety of possible uses, including developing custom-tailored recipes for customers that make it easy to scale up production. In addition, our Innovative membrane filtration technology to achieve highly functional products products can be reviewed for process stability with comparison applications (of interest for clean label products). Higher Added Value in Secondary Pea Flows Secondary streams from pea processing, such as pea pulp or pea PPL, are now predominantly used in the animal food industry, but they still contain very valuable components such as proteins and soluble fibres. In cooperation with the French company Olygose, we are working on reprocessing pea PPL with membrane filtration technology to achieve highly functional products. After a successful laboratory phase, a production-oriented pilot plant was successfully integrated into our business. The increased added value of residual pea production streams here pea run-off results from additional protein harvesting, including a special protein known as albumin and the galacto-oligosaccharide α-gos. Albumin, which is a soluble and low-viscosity globular protein, is found in milk, eggs, meat, and fish, among others. In keeping with our guiding principle using nature to create, the Emsland Group also has new market possibilities for this particular protein. The results of the previous laboratory tests have been confirmed by eight successful production trials and the subsequent evaluation of the results. The Maxx D Koruma vacuum process system

11 20 Emsland Innovation Emsland Innovation 21 Embat LF new French Fries coating for fat reduction Empro pea protein as a healthy source of protein From a physiological point of view, fat fat absorption and shows a reduced fat Protein ingredients play a major role in has a high nutritional value and is one content of the French Fry. In compari- the food industry. Animal proteins such of the largest energy provider relating son to French Fries without a coating, as gelatin, egg protein and various dairy to nutrients. Fat differs according to with the new product Embat LF, we proteins have been successfully used in essential fatty acids fatty acids, which reach a fat reduction of approx. 50% various food formulations. Plant derived the human organism cannot synthesize compared to the French Fries which are proteins are attracting considerable itself, and not essential fatty acids. coated with a standard coating we interest as attention turns towards In the Western civilization the reach an additional fat reduction of improving the sustainability and consumption of the unhealthy fats approx. 25%. Another benefit of the reducing the carbon footprint of protein (fats with saturated fatty acids) is new product is the improved heat production to meet ever growing predominant and becomes unhealthy if holding time. After demand for protein-containing foods. the consumption is too high. If we take a storing time of 10 minutes under a The most important plant proteins are up too much energy in form of calories, heating lamp the internal temperature based on soy and wheat, but in view of we will put on weight. Therefore, the of the Fries is approx. 8 C 10 C higher the more and more sensitization of the HV. These products are ideal for many With the product ranges of Empro trend is going to buy calorie-reduced than from the Fries which are coated consumers concerning GMO and food applications. Furthermore Emsland and Empro Tex the Emsland Group foods. with a standard product. allergens pea based proteins are Group offers innovative products in the demonstrate once again, that trends do Due to this reason, we have de- becoming a higher importance. form of its new pea protein crisps not go unnoticed and that they are able veloped a new coating product Embat The latest developed and manufac- Empro Tex which can be used in a wide to provide innovative product solutions LF for French Fries which reduces the tured pea protein isolates of Emsland variety of applications, e.g. breakfast in order to satisfy our clients. Group are Empro E 86 and Empro E 86 products, bars and snacks. Fat content Internal temperature of French Fries 10 min. after frying Our Empro types provides important nutritional and functional benefits as well as easy handling and Our Empro Tex provides following functional benefits and excellent characteristics: Standard Embat LF without coating Standard Embat LF without coating excellent food-technical characteristics: Vegetable raw material Non GMO raw material Non allergen Contain glutamic acids, arginine and lysine Kosher/Halal (possible) Plant-based protein Contain glutamic acids, arginine, and lysine content High protein content Gluten-free Non-allergen Non-GMO raw material Kosher/ Halal (possible) 0 0

12 22 Emsland Innovation Emsland Innovation 23 Emfloc -series certified for drinking water treatment Wide field of applications in the confectionery sector with Emden ET 50 With Emden ET 50, the Emsland Group has developed a universal starch, which is already used in many segments of the confectionery industry. A decisive advantage offered by this excellent gelling agent is the quantity required for gummy and jelly applications. Emden ET 50 produces a solid and elastic final product with a transparent, flexible form. This starch-based innovation has a prolonged minimum shelf life without creating any additional problems, and is suitable for vegan and fat-free confectionery production. In addition to general applications, experts at Emsland Group recently presented a new confectionery concept that responds to emerging trends such as gelatin substitutes and proteinenriched products: a so-called jelly bar. This fruit bar, created by extrusion or casting process, is transparent, flexible, and elastic. The jelly bar consists of a fruity mass (either as a bar or sliced into pieces), which is enriched with protein, fiber, or grains. As a finishing touch, the bar can be covered with chocolate or other trimmings. The incorporation of protein is possible in-house at Emsland, because the Emsland Group produces both starch and proteins from potatoes and peas. The next application for the research and development team is chewy candies. Usually chewy candies consist of 2% gelatin, as well as a large quantity of fat (4-6%). We were again successful here, in that Emden ET 50 produces a certain elasticity as well as a short bite structure. In chewy candies, the gelatin gives the appropriate elasticity and the fat creates the short bite, which results in a good feeling in the mouth. Due to these characteristics, we have succeeded in replacing both the fat and the gelatin with our starch. As a result, there is no need for emulsifiers, because there is no fat or water in the product any longer, explains Jakob Woltjes, Technical Sales Manager for Innovation at the Emsland Group. Further potential areas of application for Emden ET 50 include marshmallows, jams, spreads, and dairy products. Based on the UNE-EN 1406:2010 standard, our Emfloc KA 3, Emfloc ECG 750 and Emfloc KCG 750 products can now be used to treat water for human consumption. Our products are tested by an external laboratory and thus certified for drinking water treatment. The standard describes the properties of modified starches and determines the requirements as well as the appropriate testing methods. Chemical and physical properties and purity criteria are recorded. The individual member countries of the European Union are Expansion of the mini potato dumpling with coating product range Traditional potato and bread dumplings in a boil-in-bag package for the food retail trade and bulk consumers are produced in Hagenow. The potato dumpling product range has been expanded since 2015 by the addition of the mini potato dumpling with coating. In the latest development, the mini dumplings can now be enjoyed with a hearty and herby tomato-basil coating. After the dumplings have been prepared accordingly, they are tossed in the coating stirred into oil and fried until responsible for applying this European standard. National states may deviate from this standard while taking account of their own regulations. In Germany, for example, the use of modified starch (drinking water ordinance) is not permitted, while it is allowed in the UK, France and Spain. Emfloc ECG 750 and Emfloc KCG 750 are highly effective cationic starch solutions. With its anionic character, Emfloc KA 3 complements the product portfolio. Emfloc KA 3 is a cold water-soluble, anionic starch which can be easily solubilized for use. crisp in a non-stick frying pan. They thus present an excellent alternative accompaniment to, for example, fried Mediterranean vegetables and fish, and complement modern cuisine. This product series offers a potential alternative for classic eating habits, irrespective of the season. It can be enjoyed on different occasions all year round. Moreover, the products are for the most part gluten- and lactose-free, and suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets. The mini dumplings are also available in the variations colorful pepper, herb mushroom, and rosemary. Sweet dessert variations, such as cinnamon-apple or spiced cookie coatings, are conceivable for the future.

13 24 Emsland Innovation Emsland Innovation 25 Emsland Group s latest gluten-free solutions Further clean label products from the Empure line Gluten-free is rightly becoming the subject of increasing importance and receives worldwide attention. The number of consumers who adopt a gluten-free diet is constantly growing. On the one hand, a small group of people has to follow a gluten-free diet because of health reasons, for example due to celiac disease (CD) or non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS). On the other hand, an increasing number of people believe that a gluten-free diet is healthier. Especially the application bakery is one of the top categories in relation to new product development with a gluten-free claim. The Emsland Group has already been concerned with this global trend for a longer time and can provide innovative product solutions for different applications, such as bakery or pasta. This allows you to create various gluten-free bakery and pasta products in respect of your customized requirements. In order to follow this trend, we developed a gluten-free mug cakes which can be prepared within a few minutes by using a microwave. In this recipe we included our clean label products Empure ES 100 and Empro E 86 which increase the volume of the baked product. Both products can also be used in further gluten-free product solutions in order to enhance the structure of the crumb. The dietary fibre content of the baked goods can be increased with our pea and potato based Emfibre range. These products can also be used to support the healthy image of gluten-free products. Moreover, Emsland Group s product portfolio allows you to create a gluten-free pasta. Different Emflake and Emgranule types and also our Emfibre and Empro products give you the opportunity to develop innovative product solutions. Empure AKJEL 200 offers the following advantages: Homogeneous controlled water retention Uniform and homogeneous dough formation and elasticity Controlled adhesive behavior Execellent shaping and cutting behavior Controlled expansion Crispy light texture Alternative to waxy maize-based products Clean label is a trend that has not lost its relevance with the years. The Emsland Group adopted this trend very early, and has already developed a whole range of innovative clean label products. One of our first products within the clean label range is Empure KS 100. Due to its special characteristics, this product is very popular in the soup and sauce sector. Empure KS 100 has extremely good thickening properties, meaning a comparatively low dosage suffices. In addition, it exhibits good heat stability, comparable to a cross-linked, modified starch. It is therefore used in, for example, catering systems, where long warming periods are often required. Empure KS 100 is distinguished, in particular, by its very high gelatinization temperature, which is uniquely combined with the good thickening effect, a creamy-short texture, and a neutral, clear, non-masking taste. If Empure KS 100 is used, for example, in instant soups or sauces, its ensures gel-proof preparation the instant product can be stirred into water that is nearly at the boiling point without forming lumps. As a rule, such gel-resistance for instant products is achieved by agglomeration. By using Empure KS 100, this step can be avoided. Good results can also be achieved with Empure KS 100 in other fields of application, including bakery products, meat, and also snacks. The success story of our Empure Clean Label products continues with the new development of Empure AKJEL 200 for use in baked snacks. These snacks are very trendy since they are not fried like traditional potato snacks and therefore contain a much lower fat content. Emsland Group solutions for the construction industry During our research work, we have made several measurements for the building application in order to study the influence of our starches on the following aspects: Our analysis was wwconducted on CEM I 52.5R cement, as well as three different types of cellulose. These, in combination with six of our starch ethers: Emset KH 2 Emset KH 8 Emset KH 2 Emset KCH 16 Emset KH 6 Emset KCH 25 An overview of the mortar preparation, the corresponding analyses and pictures of the equipment are available soon in our brochure. open time anti sagging open time 0.04% starch in min. pull out strength cement setting calorimeter, integral Peak 0,04%, J/g KH 2 KH 2 KCH 25 KH 4 KCH 25 KH 4 KCH 16 KH 6 KCH 16 KH 6 CE type KH 8 CE type KH 8 CE type

14 26 Emsland Innovation Emsland Innovation 27 Fish feed from Golssen in demand throughout the world Emsland Aller Aqua GmbH was founded ten years ago In November 2006, the first excavator rolled onto the site next to the existing Emsland starch factory at the Golssen railway station. Today, the most modern production facilities are used to produce pea protein and fish feed. 100 employees have secure jobs. The fish feed producer from Den- is a win for Brandenburg and the food mark was looking for an alternative, and the Emsland Group already had plans to build a factory for producing proteins and starch from peas. Eight people from Golssen and Emlichheim had industry, said Minister of Economic Affairs Albrecht Gerber (SPD). Thus, Golssen was thus further strengthened as a traditional base for the food industry. As an additional important Empet E4 N New natural pea protein for pet food application developed this technology and presen- aspect, he emphasized that the company During the tour of the modern production facilities in Golssen, Udo Hampusch explains to the company s business partners how high-quality fish feed is produced from pea protein and other raw materials. Among them was Albrecht Gerber, Brandenburg s Minister of Economic Affairs (left). Photo: B. Keilbach/bkh1 ted the finished concept in But it was not yet the right time, said managing director Martin Jahn. When the Danish partner demonstrated its need and stepped in, good progress was made. Emsland Aller Aqua GmbH invested approximately 30 million euros in its site in Golssen. In September had a functioning works council. The ten-year history of the company is impressive, stated Jens-Herrmann Kleine (CDU), Office Director of the Municipal Federation of Unterspreewald. It shows how good it can be when people from the region stay here and manage a company with commitment. The Additional to our existing pea proteins Erbseneiweiß/Pea Protein-Einzelfuttermittel and Empet E4 Gluten free we are now able to offer our customers a new quality of Pea Presently, AAFCO s definition of natural is: a feed or feed ingredient derived solely from plant, animal Protein with the Name Empet E4 N which is in compliance with the AAFCO* Definition of Natural. 2008, the fish feed plant started up its modern production site has significantly or mined sources, either in its unprocessed state or having production. According to Martin Jahn, contributed to the strong economic been subject to physical processing, heat processing, 2015 was the most successful year in power of the municipal federation. At rendering, purification, extraction, hydrolysis, enzymolysis or the company s recent history. 75, euros, the per capita income per fermentation, but not having been produced by or subject In September 2006, Emsland Aller Aqua tons of starch and protein along with inhabitant in the Municipal Federation to a chemically synthetic process and not containing any GmbH in Golssen founded two compa- 32,000 tons of fish feed were produced. of Unterspreewald was higher in 2015 additives or processing aids that are chemically synthetic nies the Danish Aller Aqua Technolo- Its main customers are fish farms in than in the neighboring cities of Lübben except in amounts as might occur in good manufacturing gies APS and the Emsland Group, Germany, Nigeria, Italy and Turkey. Pea (520 euros) and Luckau (588 euros). practices. headquartered in Emlichheim. The 10th protein is delivered to feed producers in Therefore we switch to an organic acid during production anniversary of this founding was held the US. In Asia, the glass noodle industry and we are using no processing aids. Empet E4 N is also yesterday in Golssen. It was an import- is the main customer of the pea-derived gluten free, nonallergen and non GMO. ant milestone for the fact that the starch produced in Golssen. All our pea proteins are rich in lysine and other essential production site had been maintained The merger of two strong compa- amino acids and are an excellent source of highly digestible and strengthened. nies, in order to create something new, vegetable protein.

15 28 Total Quality Management Total Quality Management 29 Emsland Group firms up Food Defense Measures Good Solutions for the Problem Zone: Loading Lane The relevance of high quality and, above all, safe foodstuffs among today s consumers is higher than ever. That is why the FSSC Standard (Food Safety System Certification 22000) plays such a decisive role in the safe manufacture of foodstuffs and food ingredients, and has now also gained international significance. In Version 3.2, even the so-called Food Defense Measures are now mandatory. Safety starts at the entrance Emsland Group has taken the next step towards increased certification for the FSSC Standard. Following the istallation of the new factory entrance for suppliers and farmers at the headquarter in 2014, the entire area has now been protected with a metal fence and secure entry points to the production facility, as well as to the research & development area (Emsland Innovation Germany) and company laboratories. Visitors must sign in as usual with the porter, where they will receive a visitor pass. This gives the plant an effective access management system and information about where and when visitors stop inside the premises. The aim is to further optimize areas such as product protection and process security. Along with this, there are regular hazard analyses and risk assessments. The new investments represent a crucial step for the Emsland Group s Food Defense activities. However, employee activities on all levels must be taken into account, since security affects everyone, including the company as a whole. Equipped with this level of consciousness within the company Measures that, among other things, provide the food manufacturing industry with protection against targeted attacks from outside. The Emsland Group also has clearly defined goals when it comes to quality, safety, ethics and sustainability. That is why constant improvements to the framework conditions are also being made along the entire supply chain. culture, with processes that ensure the safety of food ingredients and with the Made in Germany quality that is reaffirmed on a daily basis, the company will continue to gain the trust of its clients into the future. Stefan Hannemann, Operation Starch at Emsland Group: Food Protection is an important area of responsibility for companies like Emsland Group, who produces many ingredients for the whole food industry. From our point of view the food defensive part protects our products, but also our employees and clients. So food defensive includes also additional concerns for personnel and operational security. Our Headquarter in Emlichheim is now the fourth plant of Emsland s group of companies, besides the factories in Wittingen, Cloppenburg and Hagenow. But not only Emsland Group, also other companies follow the safe manufacture of foodstuffs and food ingredients. It s quite important for the food industry that the whole chain of production is working on a high food security. Emsland Food GmbH has developed and implemented solutions that reduce the risk of falling when loading silo trucks. A secure crossing with collapsible stairs was developed to help with this. The potato flake manufacturer Emsland Food GmbH in Cloppenburg has found a solution that safely bridges the gap between the platform in the loading lane and the truck gangway. There are two collapsible stairways that are hydraulically lowered from a platform at the top of the loading lane to the gangway of the vehicle. The loader can easily and safely access the dome lid and the gangway on the truck via the stairs with a railing. While on the gangway, the loader secures his/her safety harness to given attachment points following the strict instructions of the company. Even here, The loader can go back to the platform via the stairs when the vehicle is brought into position for the next silo opening. the railing on the gangway cannot be folded up for most silo vehicles. If the driver has to move the vehicle to position the next silo opening under the loading station, the loader can go back over the stairs to the platform The hydraulically lowered staircase allows the loader to safely access the gangway of the vehicle from the platform of the loading lane where he/she can stand safely. From here, the loader can also operate the stairs. In this way, at Emsland Food in Cloppenburg, the silo vehicles can be loaded ergonomically and safely without the need for the loader to climb.

16 30 Total Quality Management Human Ressources 31 Geistesblitz Emsland Group Campaign The company suggestion system lives and breathes from the suggestions and the creative ideas of all employees in the corporate group. For many years, the company suggestion system has been an integral part of the Emsland Group s corporate culture, and there is a steady growth in effective suggestions for optimizing the processes in the company. As part of the company suggestion system, the Geistesblitz Emsland-Group campaign from TQM has now taken place. Overall, great suggestions from different areas were submitted. The response to the promotion has been outstanding. Well over 100 proposals were received during the two-month campaign. The prize distribution of the proposals received was determined by lottery. The winners are from the plants in Cloppenburg, Emlichheim, and Wittingen. The prizes were personally awarded by the works council or the respective plant manager. Here are the winners: The winners of a Weber Grill Spirit: Günter Lübbers Vitali Leonhardt The winners of a Weber Deluxe Tool Set: Wolfgang Hindriksen Heinz Nyman Josef Schönig Peter Brinkman Michael Becker The winner of a Thermomix: Achim van der Veen Traveling safely with the Emsland Group This is the motto the employers liability The day was literally expected to be In addition to the practical training, insurance association applies in encouraging employees in its member companies and emotions involved fear, the anti- hot. There were plenty of expectations there was an element of theory which served as a learning tool and refresher. to participate in driver safety training cipation of experiencing and testing Topics covered included: How to that adheres to the guidelines of the something that otherwise isn t possible determine your correct seating position, Deutscher Verkehrssicherheitsrat in day-to-day life, and simply enjoying the vehicle s interior (how the airbag ( German Road Safety Council ). the chance to have some fun. works), how to handle items that are As in previous years, this was Participants practiced how to lying around in the passenger compartment, monitoring tire pressure (if no successfully organized by our colleague properly react to critical situations, Lars Rohn. The separate training sessions performed braking maneuvers (on dry electronic display is available, it s best for motorcyclists and car drivers take and wet surfaces at varying speeds), to do it monthly), braking distance at place on special training grounds. tested different speeds in turns, and different speeds, and understanding For those who were part of the car worked on how to properly steer and how ESP and ASR work. driving group for May 27, 2017, this maintain control of the vehicle when All of our expectations were met and meant reporting to the Ahlhorn airfield there is a risk of skidding. we had a lot of fun along the way. We with their own car. Peter Jonat of the During the training, Frank gave highly recommend it to anyone who is Deutschen Verkehrswacht ( German important instructions. Peter Jonat kept interested! Road Safety Organization ) conducted each of us on track with energy and the training. humor.

17 32 Human Ressources Human Ressources 33 The following traineeships are available at the seven corporate locations in Germany: Training Offensive at Emsland Group The foundation for the success of a company is its employees. Therefore, the Emsland Group relies on the excellent skills and continuous advanced training of its employees. For the Emsland Group, finding the right individuals for the many traineeship positions at its main location in Emlichheim and its six other plant locations is of central importance. The company is now making major efforts to find motivated trainees for August In addition to job advertisements and public relations work, the Emsland Group has had great success at vocational and professional trade fairs. Here, company apprenticeships were illustrated in newly-made informational flyers and brochures, as well as a new trade fair system for all locations. The attending vocational training representatives were quite happy with the large number of potential apprentices and career starters and held interesting conversations with them. As a result, we have managed to fill all twelve traineeship positions at our main location in Emlichheim among others. According to recent polls, there is an upward trend for young people to want to reach their full potential in everyday work situations, to take on challenges and to have the opportunity to climb the career ladder even globally. We would like to extend this opportunity to young trainees starting at the Emsland Group as Industrial Business Managers, Chemical Lab Technicians, Chemical Technicians or even Specialists in Food Technology. With a history stretching nearly 90 years, the Emsland Group is an exciting company that combines traditional values with innovative ideas. Training is a particularly important topic for the Group, and in this way, the company aims to place more focus on tomorrow s skilled workforce. For the trainees, this is an excellent opportunity to understand complex relationships, master structures but also to question workflows. This type of situation offers added value for both sides. To ensure comprehensive training for the new trainees, on the one hand, they will initially visit one of the company s seven production sites in Germany. On the other hand, they will also experience the other traineeship areas personally. Business Managers will take a look at production, or Chemical Technicians will take a peek at sales. One more thing: English classes will be offered as well. In an internationally positioned company such as the Emsland Group, this is a crucial part of training. Profession Industrial Business Manager Chemical Lab Technician Chemical Technician Metalworker Electronics Technician Industrial Mechanic Office Management Assistant Logistics Specialist IT Specialist/Technician Mechanic/Mechatronic Technician Specialist in Food Processing Technology Electronic Technician in Industrial Engineering BA in Business Administration BA in Process Engineering BA in Agri-Food Kyritz Golßen Emlichheim Wietzendorf Cloppenburg Wittingen Hagenow For more information on the topic, refer to our website

18 34 Human Ressources Human Ressources 35 AOK Cycling to Work 2017 Campaign As Scandinavian studies show, cyclists live longer on average; but above all, they live healthier lives. That is why ADFC, together with AOK, launched the Cycling to Work initiative. The health campaign is designed to encourage employees to move more and to protect the environment by cycling to work. Cyclists are less ill by about two days on average per year, have a much lower body mass index than motorists and feel demonstrably better. What could be more motivating for modern employers! The commute offers ideal conditions for the integration of regular physical activity into everyday life, which is so important for office workers. We want to continue to promote this through our successful campaign, said ADFC Federal Managing Director Burkhard Stork. The Emsland Group has also been actively involved in this campaign every year. On Sept. 27, 2017, at 1:30 pm, the public drawing for the prizes for this year s Cycling to Work campaign took place. Of the 81 starters this year, 68 turned in their campaign calendar. From the pool of successful participants, Georg Paul drew the following winners: 1st Prize: Heinrich Engbers 2nd Prize: Peter Bergau 3rd Prize: Günter Meyerink 4th Prize: Karin Vischer 5th Prize: Frieda Eckerlin Congratulations to the winners. Emsland Business Meets Talent Scholarship Program For the fourth time, Wirtschaftsverband Scholarship holders receive a stipend from the 110 applicants to receive a Emsland has awarded scholarships to of 100 euros per month. The Emsland scholarship. students at the campus in Lingen. Since scholarship program is designed for a Emsland Group was part of the 2014, the Emsland scholarship program maximum of 18 months or until the ceremony and helped sponsor the event. has been bringing students together with holder graduates. The scholarship We are very pleased to be able to support companies, municipalities and organiza- holders may, at their own request, Mr. Dieter Roberg as a scholar- tions from the region using the Business complete their traineeship at their ship holder in the field of Industrial Meets Talent motto. In 2017, Emsland sponsoring member company and write Engineering and Mr. Jonas Büher in the Group participated in the scholarship their final thesis. In addition, they can field of Business Informatics. program for the first time. also gain their first practical experience We see it as an entrepreneurial It is important to support students in in the respective companies. responsibility to support young people as the region at an early stage and establish Once again this year, students from they enter their chosen careers. But espe- direct contact with companies. Thus, the all disciplines at the campus in Lingen cially, we need young people with fresh goal of the Emsland scholarship program had the chance to receive an Emsland ideas because of our age demographics. is to ensure that the region continues to retain its students after graduation and scholarship beginning in the third semester. A total of 35 students ranging We will therefore continue to support two students with scholarships in The winner from left to right: Peter Bergau, Frieda Eckerlin, Karin Vischer, Heinrich Engbers, Günter Meyerink that they, as managers, continue to from aspiring drama teachers to future promote the economy. mechanical engineers were selected

19 36 Human Ressources Human Ressources 37 An excellent atmosphere at the evening barbecue in Emlichheim On the evening of Thursday, July 27th, 2017, a successful barbecue gathering once again took place at the premises of Emsland-Stärke GmbH in Emlichheim. Management invited all the staff of Emsland-Stärke GmbH and Emsland Food GmbH in Emlichheim as well as the employees of Emsland Logistics GmbH & Co. KG to the event. At around 2 pm, the approximately 300 attendees gathered in a tent set up especially for the event. The barbecue was preceded by a general meeting, where Emsland Group management headed by Mr. Udo Hinkelmann, Mr. Peter Höning and Mr. Gerrit-Jan Wesselink took the opportunity to report on the group s current situation. Besides providing a review of the previous 2016/17 financial year, information on management decisions made in the past two years and an update on current raw material development, an overview of the corporate goals for 2017/18 was also given. Mr. Norbert Albs, Chief Human Resources Officer at the Emsland Group, made use of the positive outlook by getting employees tuned into the project Emsland Group A great place to work. The closing words by the Chair of the Works Council, Mr. Berthold Reiners, rang in the start of the evening barbecue. Over great food and drinks in a relaxed atmosphere, all participants had the opportunity to discuss work as well as private matters. At around 10 pm, the pleasant evening drew to a close.

20 38 Human Ressources Human Ressources 39 Anniversaries and recruitments Girls Day 2017, an interesting insight into the professional life Also this year, the Emsland Group invited both, girls and boys, to participate in the traditional Girls Day. This year around 40 guests came to the headquarters in Emlichheim to gain an interesting insight in the professional life. After a warm welcome and a brief company presentation in the new innovation centre of Emsland Group, the participants were divided into three groups in the respective departments of the laboratory, the metalworking shop and the electrical workshop. Here, the young guests were introduced to many practical examples of the daily production process and all the activities necessary for operation. This let the schoolchildren form their own picture of a few work steps, and also lend a hand. As is tradition, a varied and exciting day ended with a meal in the new canteen located in the social building of the Emsland Group. The Emsland Group is proud to have staged yet another interesting Girls Day, where girls and boys were able to gain targeted, hands-on experience of technical and technology-related occupations. In doing so, the Emsland Group strengthens an early interest in sound vocational training among young people by offering a way into a professional career and at the same time offering insight into an international, forward-looking company. Emlichheim 10 Years Nadine Reineke-Berens Wenke Welper Eichstaedt Dennis Osseforth Ulrich Wischnewski Viktor Chomitsch Christian Egbers Astrid Reichel Marcus Schmidt Cathrin Hützen 25 Years Jürgen Schepers Jan Lukas Haamberg Frieda Eckerlin Herbert Borgmann Geert-Jan Kolde Gebhard Lübbers Jantina Nanninga Johannes Nyboer Berend Arens Markus van Faassen Albert Mars Heinrich Künnen Peter Brinkmann Erwin Woith Rainer Knoop Klaas Kaalmink Hartmut ten Brink 35 Years Uwe Goormann Gerold Eggengoor Gisela Ewert Heinrich Röcker Jannie Ruinemans Holger Brinkman Hermann Klompmaker Gerrit-Jan Timmer Hermann Gommer Hagenow 10 Years Roland Burmeister Stefanie Eckert Petra Voß Andrea Wüst Susan Freimuth 25 Years Meike Rehr 40 Years Marlies Kaufert Alois Hersel GolSSen 10 Years Sebastian Schulz Daniel Henschel Christian Mann Christian Stecklina Pierre Noack Robert Ruhnau Mike Dähnert Andreas Hertig 40 Years Ines Lehmann Cloppenburg 10 Years Michael Scheper André Kreis Ludger Skaczylas Wietzendorf 10 Years Hans-Heinrich Israel Robert Carl Wheeler 35 Years Uwe Reek Wittingen 10 Years Peter Schnöckel Marco Jacobs 25 Years Klaus-Dieter Bock Dirk Vierke Michael Kuznik Kyritz 10 Years Benjamin Deutschmann 35 Years Frank-Peter Dwojatzki Jörg Krause Fred Külzow Guido Gülle In addition, the Emsland Group is pleased about the many motivated apprentices who started their training within the Group on 08/01/2017. A good start to all of you with the Emsland Group! Emlichheim Meursing, Gerben Sales Manager Makeev, Andreas Application developer Lambers-Heerspink, Berthold Energy consulting engineer Naber, Vanessa Clerk Dirks, Burkhard Field staff Albs, Norbert Human resources manager Weßling, Britta Personal assistant Reich, Alexander Treasurer Riemann, Inga Regulatory-Affairs- Manager/in Schmidt, Florian Process engineer Schomakers, Stephanie Application engineer Birkenhake, Anne Quality manager Speet, Martin SPS-programmer Eilers, Edmund Head of quality control Gövert, Nadine Office administrator Engbers, Thomas Technician in measuring/ controlling Langius, Mirco Wet-Starch-employee Goldschmidt, Claudia Personal officer Logistic Zakrevskij, Wladimir Warehouse worker Grunitschew, Sergej Warehouse worker Galas, Nina Businessman for logistics Hagenow Gaedcke, Uwe Fitter Motzler, Waldemar Fitter Voshage, David Mechanics BMSR-Technic Gorr, Rene Electrician Dreyer, Andre Fitter Cordt, Peter Electrician Heinrich, Christian Plant manager Bartling, Martin Mechanics BMSR-Technic Cloppenburg Kuhlmann, Thomas Starch skilled workers Ritter, Waldemar Starch producer Taphorn, Norbert Maintenance fitter Illi, Florian Maintenance fitter Lampe, Stefan Electronic technicians (industrial engineering) Hannöver, Heinz Potato processor Nienaber, Manfred Safety officer Wittingen Flohr, Niels production worker Kyritz Fiedler, Stephan Fitter Herrmann, Kristin Clerk Butzke, Markus Storeroom administrator Herm, André Alf Water