Discover our on-site facilities

Food contract manufacturing from pilot to scale

At Bodec, our on-site facilities provide the infrastructure and expertise needed to develop, test, and scale high-quality food ingredients. From laboratory research and pilot plant testing to full food-grade production.

Connect with us

Home Our toolbox On-site-facilities

What we offer:

Laboratory (45 m²)

In our laboratory, we can test processes on a small-scale before moving on to our pilot plant. This also enables us to perform analyses during processing, closely monitoring the process.

Pilot plant (450 m²)

Our 450 m² food-grade pilot plant provides the space and flexibility to test, compare, and optimize full processing lines under realistic conditions. This is where we bridge the gap between laboratory work and industrial production: exploring different process routes and evaluating different technologies and results.

Production plant (400 m²)

Our 400 m² food-grade production facility allows us to manufacture finished ingredients under FSSC 22000 certification. Once a process has been developed and optimized in our pilot plant, we can seamlessly transition it into full production using industrial equipment and controlled process conditions.

Partnerships & collaborations

Curious how Bodec can support your next step? Let’s chat.

Curious how Bodec can support your food ingredient projects? We work closely with companies, research institutes, and technology partners to co-develop processes, optimize production, and innovate new ingredients, which we can then scale up in our pilot plant and production facility.

Get in touch

Frequently asked questions

What facilities does Bodec offer for food manufacturing and production?

Bodec offers facilities for process development, pilot testing, scale-up and production of food ingredients and bioprocess-based products. Our facilities include a lab, pilot plant and food-grade production environment with equipment for processing steps such as mixing, heating, hydrolysis, separation, filtration, concentration, evaporation and drying.

Can I develop, test, and produce food ingredients in one facility?

Yes. At Bodec, customers can develop, test and produce food ingredients within one facility. A process can first be tested at lab or pilot scale, then optimized and scaled towards larger volumes. When the process is suitable for our equipment and quality requirements, production can also be started at Bodec.

How do you scale from lab testing to a full food production facility?

Scaling from lab testing to production is done step by step. A process that works at lab scale is first tested at pilot scale to evaluate product quality, yield, processing time, equipment suitability and practical feasibility. Based on these results, the process can be optimized before moving towards larger-scale production. Bodec helps customers reduce technical risk and understand what is needed for a reliable and scalable production process.

Can I use Bodec’s food manufacturing facility without building my own plant?

Yes. In many cases, customers can use Bodec’s facilities without investing in their own production plant. This is especially useful for startups, scale-ups and companies that want to test the market, produce first volumes or scale up before making major capital investments. When the process fits our equipment and quality standards, Bodec can support pilot production and, where possible, commercial production.

What certifications and quality standards apply to your production facility?

Bodec works in a food-grade production environment and operates according to relevant food safety and quality standards. Our production facility is FSSC 22000 certified. In addition, Bodec can work with Halal, organic and Kosher certified production, depending on the product, process and customer requirements.

Can Bodec support both pilot-scale testing and commercial food production?

Yes. Bodec supports both pilot-scale testing and commercial food production for food ingredients and bioprocess-based products. Customers can first test and optimize their process at pilot scale. If the process is suitable for our equipment, quality system and available capacity, production can be scaled up at Bodec. This makes it possible to move step by step from development to market introduction and commercial production.

On-site facilities

From lab to pilot to production

On-Site Facilities for Scalable Food Ingredient Production

At Bodec, our on-site facilities provide the complete infrastructure and technical expertise required to develop, test, and scale high-quality food ingredients. Our facilities encompass laboratory, versatile pilot plant, and fully equipped food-grade production area, enabling companies to move seamlessly from research and development to industrial-scale production.

With fully integrated extraction, separation, drying, and processing equipment, supported by essential utilities such as water, steam, and compressed air, our facilities allow for efficient, reproducible, and scalable food ingredient processing. From raw material characterization and validation trials in the laboratory to pilot-scale testing and full production, Bodec ensures that every step of your process is optimized for yield, quality, and functionality.

Whether your goal is ingredient innovation, side-stream valorization, or sustainable production, our on-site facilities provide the foundation for functional, high-quality, and market-ready food ingredients, supported by experienced technical staff and robust infrastructure.

Connect with us

Curious how Bodec can support your next step? Let’s chat.

Bodec’s specialists are keen to help you with the best solutions: targeted, practical, flexible and fast. Partnering with Bodec means benefiting from extra capacity and the latest facilities, without having to invest in them yourself. Do you want to know what’s possible? Schedule an appointment for a chat. We’d love to show you!

Schedule a call or visit

Meet us at events

Insights