Quarterly News March 2023
![International FoodTec Award International FoodTec Award](https://media.koelnmesse.io/aft2021/redaktionell/aft/img/trade-fair/quarterly-news/march-2023/1_1200x675_dlg_m28_1025.jpg)
International FoodTec Award
The DLG announces the International FoodTec Award for the twelfth time. Registrations are possible until June 14.
![Optimized cooking system Optimized cooking system](https://media.koelnmesse.io/aft2021/redaktionell/aft/img/trade-fair/quarterly-news/march-2023/2_1200x675_kg-wetter_3_m28_1025.jpg)
Optimized cooking system
Vacuum cutter and angle mincer from K+G Wetter optimise production and the use of precious energy resources at the Lowis butchery.
![Pack hot food directly Pack hot food directly](https://media.koelnmesse.io/aft2021/redaktionell/aft/img/trade-fair/quarterly-news/march-2023/3_1200x675_multivac_sfp_light_m28_1025.jpg)
Pack hot food directly
Multivac has developed a compact version of its steam flushing system that enables food to be vacuum-packed directly after cooking.
![Gentle filling Gentle filling](https://media.koelnmesse.io/aft2021/redaktionell/aft/img/trade-fair/quarterly-news/march-2023/4_1200x675_wangentwin_ng_2_m28_1025.jpg)
Gentle filling
Different strudels while maintaining the highest quality - here, a large Viennese bakery relies on a mobile screw pump from Wangen.
![Inspiration for production Inspiration for production](https://media.koelnmesse.io/aft2021/redaktionell/aft/img/trade-fair/quarterly-news/march-2023/5_1200x675_elea_2_m28_1025.jpg)
Inspiration for production
Elea demonstrates how PEF can enhance the quality of fruit and vegetable snacks and freshly squeezed juices.
![Hygienic sensors Hygienic sensors](https://media.koelnmesse.io/aft2021/redaktionell/aft/img/trade-fair/quarterly-news/march-2023/su-puresonic_1_m28_1025.jpg)
Hygienic sensors
Ifm offers sensors especially for applications in the food industry. For example, for measuring pressure and flow rate in the process.
![Cheese and sausage from peas Cheese and sausage from peas](https://media.koelnmesse.io/aft2021/redaktionell/aft/img/trade-fair/quarterly-news/march-2023/7_1200x675_forschungsprojekt-erbsen_m28_1025.jpg)
Cheese and sausage from peas
Plant-based alternatives for raw milk cheese or raw sausage have hardly existed up until now. A team from the University of Hohenheim in Germany wants to change this.
![For strengthening resilience For strengthening resilience](https://media.koelnmesse.io/aft2021/redaktionell/aft/img/trade-fair/quarterly-news/march-2023/8_1200x675_fraunhofer_whitepaper_res_wertschoepfung_m28_1025.jpg)
For strengthening resilience
Research in profile - these Fraunhofer researchers are looking for strategies to strengthen resilience in food production.