Award ceremony at the Anuga FoodTec in Cologne
The renowned International FoodTec Award 2024, the leading prize for food technology, presented by the DLG (German Agricultural Society) and its specialist partners, was presented yesterday evening at the Anuga FoodTec in Cologne. A total of 14 innovation projects from the global food and supply industry were honored. Four of these groundbreaking developments received the International FoodTec Award in gold, while ten others were awarded the silver medal.
Matthias Schlüter, Director of Anuga FoodTec, about the award ceremony: “The International FoodTec Award is an important recognition for groundbreaking developments in the industry. These innovations play a crucial role in the future of the food and beverage industry and demonstrate our exhibitors’ commitment to sustainable and efficient solutions.”
DLG Vice President Prof. Dr. Katharina Riehn was also enthusiastic about the innovative solutions: “Your pioneering innovation impressively shows that a spirit of progress and inventiveness paired with the highest level of engineering are always able to overcome technological hurdles and open up new potential in terms of sustainability and efficiency.”
About the International FoodTec Award
The International FoodTec Award recognizes groundbreaking developments in the areas of innovation, sustainability and efficiency in food technology. An international jury of experts from research, teaching and practice selects the most progressive concepts. This triennial award, presented in the form of gold and silver medals, highlights the industry's commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.
International FoodTec Award 2024 in Gold, winners and their innovations:
ANDRITZ Separation GmbH, Germany
ANDRITZ-Turbex: Upgrading food by-products through cavitation extraction in countercurrent
Albert Handtmann Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG, Biberach ad Riß, Germany
ConProSachet system: Sustainable packaging made from alginate
hs-tumbler GmbH, Quakenbrück, Germany
Trajectory mixer
watttron GmbH, Freital, Germany
SRHH: Digital sealing solution for sustainable and efficient dairy and food packaging
International FoodTec Award 2024 in silver, winners and their innovations:
Lyras, Aalborg, Denmark
Raslysation technology: Quality-friendly and sustainable UV-based replacement process for the pasteurization of opaque liquids
VETEC Anlagenbau GmbH, Verden/Aller, Germany
AEROMAT CROSS POWER: cross-flow principle – innovation in horizontal air flow
TOMRA Sorting GmbH, Mülheim-Kärlich, Germany
Foreign Material Identification (FMID) &. TOMRA Insight: Identification of foreign bodies powered by Artificial Intelligence
Unison Process Solutions, Limerick, Ireland
HEIST (Heat Exchanger Integrity Self Test System):
Automatic testing system for plate and tube heat exchangers
tsenso GmbH, Stuttgart, Germany
FreshIndex: Digital quality assurance for fresh products
Grasselli SPA, Albinea (RE), Italy
KSL-DV: Individualized horizontal cutting machine for fresh meat
Maschinenfabrik Seydelmann KG, Stuttgart, Germany
All-in-one cutting drum with universal grinder AU 200 U
Murrplastik Systemtechnik GmbH & Stäubli, Oppenweiler, Germany
HygienicLine Dynamics for hygienic areas
Hosokawa Alpine AG, Augsburg, Germany
Sugarplex SX Flow: One step production of shelf-stable powdered sugar
Baumer Electric AG, Frauenfeld, Switzerland
PAD20: Analysis sensor for detecting air and gas bubbles against food waste and pump damage
Detailed information about the innovations can be found at: www.foodtecaward.com
Anuga FoodTec is the leading international supplier trade fair for the food and beverage industry. The fair is organized by Koelnmesse from March 19th to 22nd, 2024 takes place in Cologne and focuses on the key theme of responsibility. The technical and intellectual sponsor is the DLG, German Agricultural Society.
For more information, see www.anugafoodtec.de
