Processing

Efficient protein extraction with radial flow chromatography

Extraction of Lactoferrin from Cow’s Milk Using Radial Flow Chromatography – Industrial Implementation by the Dairy Group Polmlek.

Adaptive metal detection technology

How metal detection is helping frozen food producers cut waste and boost productivity

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Thomas Wünsche from Andritz on the advantages of gentle extraction, which ensures that sensitive ingredients remain more active and effective.

Healthy, crispy food

Produce healthy, crispy food sustainably? Carol Krech from Bühler explains the potential of the Cerex Puffing technology for food and feed.

Protein Shifting by Dry Fractionation

In order to increase the protein content of wheat and legumes, Hosokawa Alpine has developed the process of protein shifting by dry fractionation.

Innovative Technologies with Added Value

Innovative technologies and ingredients for coatings with optimum adhesion, a long-lasting crunch effect and trend-oriented recipes.

Food Powders with High Functionality: Technologies and Trends

The refinement of powders by means of granulation, agglomeration, micro-encapsulation and coating creates high-quality products with functional properties.

Modern Inspection Systems

Modern foreign body detection technologies such as X-ray scanners and metal detectors ensure food safety and quality in production.

Aseptic Processing

Aseptic technologies play an essential role in the production of hygienically sensitive foods such as baby food or dairy products.

Non-Alcoholic Wines at Their Finest

Dealcoholised wines are produced using an optimised variant of classic vacuum distillation, i.e. vacuum rectification.

Horizontal Slicing machine for fresh meat

The KSL horizontal slicer for fresh meat offers extreme precision in slice thickness and max-imum efficiency.

Meat Substitutes: In Dynamic Pursuit of the Perfect Bite

The twin-screw extruder with innovative dynamic cooling nozzle from Clextral enables meat and fish substitute products with a realistic texture.

Gentle Preservation at 6,000 Bar

High-pressure pasteurisation is gaining in importance and offers an interesting alternative to conventional heat treatment for sensitive products.

KRONEN receives patent for processing technology

KRONEN is granted a patent for tools and processes that use robots to pit and peel avocados.

3D Printing in the Food Industry

Additive manufacturing is becoming increasingly important in systems and mechanical engineering for the food industry and provides greater freedom of design.

Fermentation

Alternative proteins are a growing market segment. There are over 120 companies around the world that rely on different fermentation processes.

Bringing clarity to unclear liquids with UV technology

Lyras A/S has developed a non-thermal pasteurisation process based on UV technology that is also suitable for unclear liquids.

Processing Plant-Based Flours

Plant-based flours are becoming increasingly important as the basis for many new recipes, and with them the specialists for bulk materials technology.

Self-optimising process automation in breweries

Dynamic microfiltration with AI support for the cost-effective recovery of secondary yeast streams in breweries

GEAs new fryer technology for convenience products

The ProFry industrial fryer system from Gea sets new technological standards with its patented, automatic inline oil measurement.

Extraction Process Enables Utilisation of High-Quality Food Ingredients

New technology for cavitation extraction in the counter-current area – efficient extraction impresses experts from the food industry.

International FoodTec Award 2024 Gold: Trajectory Mixer Replaces Agitator

Texturisation of Plant-Based Meat Substitutes

Raw material selection, processing and extruder technology are crucial for authentic taste, texture and bite in vegan meat alternatives.

Greater Efficiency along the Supply Chain

Digital B2B trading platforms offer producers the option to reduce surpluses and keep food in the circulation.

Invisible Top Performance

The demands on seals are high, resulting from the numerous and extremely diverse applications.

New approaches to shelf life

The goals of minimal processing require food to be processed only minimally, i.e. less or with shorter processing steps.

Innovative processes for the food of the future

The extrusion of starch and protein-based food and feed has the potential to make a significant contribution to a sustainable supply

From laboratory scale to industrial production

GEA can use its mobile test center to test pilot processes for producing New Foods on a commercial scale.

Demand for alternative proteins is higher than ever before. Their use offers a variety of options for new products ...

Leeches as a model

Together with the University of Freiburg, Schmalz is developing new vacuum suction cups based on leeches. The aim: significantly increased energy efficiency.

Increased efficiency in boiled ham production

German meat processor is using a trajectory mixer for boiled ham production for the first time.

Aseptic Processing

Aseptic technologies play an essential role in the production of hygienically sensitive foods such as baby food or dairy products.

Mycoproteins offer added value

The growth market for mycoproteins is characterised by low processing and high nutritional value.

Optimal Control of Flows

Schubert & Salzer Control Systems achieves particularly high-volume flows with the world's first three-way ball sector valve.

Meat Alternatives

Innovative coextrusion systems enable the production of plant-based meat alternatives with optimised texture, flavour and sustainability.

Plant-Based Foods

Innovative extrusion systems enable the efficient production of plant-based meat alternatives with a convincing flavour.

Expansion of Portfolio to Include Finger Grippers

Vacuum expert Schmalz has acquired the mGrip Finger Gripper product family from the US company Soft Robotics Inc.

Proteinpulver im Vakuumexpansionsverfahren

Processing protein powders to an optimum quality is challenging. It is achieved using the vacuum expansion process.

Optimised shelf life and better handling for foodstuffs

Anticaking advances help the food industry to cut its losses in a safe way and households to reduce food waste

Larvae farming and robot technology combined

The ENORM Biofactory in Denmark utilises the efficiency of the black soldier fly and the precision of hygienic oil robots from KUKA.

A plus in food safety thanks to Klüber Lubrication

Klüber Lubrication stands for professional lubricant management as an essential part of risk assessment.

Revolutionizing Food Dehydration

EnWave's REV technology is versatile and can process a wide range of foods.

Meat processing

As a specialist for end-to-end meat processing, Handtmann offers flexible, modular cutting-edge technology for every production step.

Microalgae

Microalgae are considered the protein source of the future. However, process costs need to be reduced further and cultivation methods optimised.

BladeStop safety bandsaws reduce the risk of serious injury

The BladeStop safety bandsaw increases safety and reduces the risk of serious injury by stopping the blade in a fraction of a second.

Juicing under vacuum offers high-end product quality

The GEA vaculiq vacuum spiral filter sets the highest standards in the field of industrial juicing of food and beverages.

Pump predestined for sensitive foods

A mobile screw pump specially developed for the food industry conveys viscous products to their destination gently and with low pulsation.