Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV

Key figures / Profile

• research along the food and packaging value chains
• development of new functional ingredients, also for non-food applications, as well as food processes and products
• optimization and preservation of food quality and shelf life
• developing of packaging systems for food and non-food products for maximized shelf life and optimized protection of the packed good
• research on packaging conformity, packaging machinery and end-of-life options

We offer

• expertise and equipment in process development and scale-up of processes
• transferring different processes from lab into pilot scale via several intermediate steps
• wide range of equipment is available, including
  • ATEX approved reactors (up to 300L)
  • vessels for aqueous processes (up to 2m3)
  • sCO2 extraction units (5L extraction volume)
  • ultrafiltration units (10m2 filter area, 10kDa)
  • spray driers (up to 50L/h)